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 […]
The Oceans/Celestial Navigation course (CRAWNS-107) satisfies the examination requirements for Master/Mate 500/1600, Second/Third Mate AND Master/Mate Uninspected Fishing Vessels. The specific exams satisfied are the Navigation General and the Navigation Problems: Oceans. In addition this class satisfies the STCW training requirements for OICNW on vessels 500 GT with the submission of assessments. This is the first week of the two-week (80-hour) course Tuition: $1200
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.
The Oceans/Celestial Navigation course (CRAWNS-107) satisfies the examination requirements for Master/Mate 500/1600, Second/Third Mate AND Master/Mate Uninspected Fishing Vessels. The specific exams satisfied are the Navigation General and the Navigation Problems: Oceans. In addition this class satisfies the STCW training requirements for OICNW on vessels 500 GT with the submission of assessments.
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.
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 […]
Successful completion of the 4-week USCG-Approved Designated Duty Engineer (1000/4000 hp) and/or Assistant Engineer Uninspected Fishing Vessel Course satisfies the testing requirements for qualified candidates. The course runs Monday through Friday from 0900 to 1600. This is Week 1 of the four-week course.
For candidates who need a little more time to prepare for the Ocean Endorsement examinations, these three days will allow for review and final examinations