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Advanced Meteorology (MEMACE-0018)   |   $1,125.00

 

2025 Dates

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Participants

Minimum: 2 | Maximum: 8

Course Overview

Course Length: 40 hours on campus

Course Description

This course meets the standards of competence required for Chief Mates and Masters as outlined in Part A of the STCW Code (as amended in 1995). It focuses on the Meteorology and Oceanographic Science competencies specified under the Navigation at the Management Level requirements of the STCW Code.

Participants will gain advanced knowledge in:

  • Meteorology
  • Weather forecasting
  • Ocean science
  • Weather routing

These critical skills are essential for mariners serving at the management level, such as Chief Mates and Masters.

Prerequisites

This course is designed for Chief Mates and Masters. Participants are expected to have:

  • Completed Basic Meteorology
  • A solid understanding of marine meteorology fundamentals as outlined in IMO Model Course 7.03 or equivalent training provided by maritime academies or professional training providers.

U.S. Coast Guard Approval

Applicants who successfully complete the Advanced Meteorology (MEMACE-18) course will satisfy the following requirements:

Advanced Meteorology Training Requirements

  • 46 CFR 11.305(a)(3)(iii) and 11.307(a)(3)(iii) for STCW endorsements as Master or Chief Mate on vessels of 3,000 GT or more.
  • 46 CFR 11.311(a)(3)(iii) and 11.313(a)(3)(iii) for STCW endorsements as Master or Chief Mate on vessels of more than 500 GT and less than 3,000 GT.

Equivalent Practical Assessments

The practical assessments completed during this course are recognized as equivalent to the National Assessment Guidelines for STCW Code (2010 amendments), Table A-II/2. These include competencies as documented in NVICs 10-14 and 11-14:

  • 7.1
  • 7.2
  • 7.3
  • 7.4.A
  • 7.4.B
  • 7.4.C

This comprehensive course ensures participants are well-prepared for the advanced meteorological demands of management-level navigation.

 

*Merchant Mariner license holders must contact the US Coast Guard directly for particulars concerning their licenses upgrade or re-certification questions: Call the National Maritime Center at 1-888-427-5662 or visit online at Merchant Mariner Licensing and Documentation.