Rules of the Road Course (CRAWNS-431) is a 5-day course covering both the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) and the Inland Navigation Rules. Per the National Maritime Center's Course Approval: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Rules of the Road (CRAWNS-431) course with a passing grade of at least 90% will EITHER satisfy the Rules of the Road Examination requirements for original issuance or renewal of […]
Chart Navigation Week covers the skills, procedures and materials necessary for working chart problems. Subjects include: Compass Error (Magnetic & Gyro Compasses) Navigation Publications Chart Projections Mathematics Set and Drift of the Current Bearing Problems Buoys & Aids to Navigation Instruments & Accessories Magnetism Electronic Navigation Calculations of Tides & Currents Practice Chartwork Students are given Chart Problems appropriate for the level of credential. This week is Week 1 of […]
Successful completion of our Tankerman Course (CRAWNS-501) satisfies the course requirements for original or renewal of the following endorsements: Tankerman-PIC (Dangerous Liquids) Tankerman-PIC (Barge-Dangerous Liquids) Tankerman-Assistant (Dangerous Liquids) Tankerman-Engineer (Dangerous Liquids) In addition, the course meets the requirements for the following STCW Endorsements: Standards of Competence for Basic Oil and/or Tanker Operations When accompanied by an appropriate statement from the Master, Chief Engineer or Chief Mate, the Standards of Competence […]
Week C of our rotating cycle of classes covers Maritime Law, Rules and Regulations, Shiphandling, Seamanship, Stability, Emergency Procedures, Cargo Handling and Ship's Structure.
Week D follows up on Week C, covering Stability, Federal Regulations and Cargo Handling in even more detail. Week D also includes supplementary subjects for the Master/Mate Fishing, Bridge Resource Management and additional Terrestrial topics for Inspected Licenses over 200 GT.