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Volume 44, Number 11 November 2014
New jobs for AMO as Seabulk Tankers
commences management of Eagle Ford
The American Maritime Officers
job base expanded in November as
Seabulk Tankers, Inc. commenced man-
agement of the oil tanker Eagle Ford
(formerly named the Kodiak) from
SeaRiver Maritime, Inc.
American Maritime Officers
members began manning the 125,000
dwt tanker in all licensed positions at
the beginning of November.
“The domestic energy boom con-
tinues to bring new jobs to the AMO
membership,” said AMO National
Executive Vice President Bob Kiefer.
“We’re excited to be working with
Seabulk Tankers aboard the Eagle Ford,
and with the ongoing expansion of the
AMO job base in U.S. domestic energy
transportation trades.”
At a length of approximately
825 feet, the double-hulled Eagle
Ford was built in 1978 and is expect-
ed to operate in the Jones Act trades in
the Gulf of Mexico.
Construction begins on Commitment Class
LNG-powered ConRo ships for Crowley
The following is excerpted from an “We have waited with great anticipa- gram to start,” said John Hourihan, senior Rico/Caribbean liner services. “These new
article released by Crowley October 22. tion for the Commitment Class build pro- vice president and general manager, Puerto ships will embody superior technology and
American Maritime Officers will represent construction and we are anxious to get them
all licensed officers aboard the into service for our partners in Puerto Rico.”
Commitment Class ships. “VT Halter Marine is pleased and
(PASCAGOULA, Miss.: October, excited to announce the first steel plate cut,
22, 2014) — Today marked a historic which launches the official start of con-
moment for Crowley as VT Halter struction for these new LNG ConRo ships.
Marine, Inc., a subsidiary of VT Systems, These vessels signify how important the
Inc., officially began construction on the Jones Act is to Americans employed in the
first of two liquefied natural gas (LNG)- marine industry. We are most grateful for
powered, combination container — Roll- Crowley’s continued confidence in VT
On/Roll-Off (ConRo) ships for Crowley Halter Marine,” said Bill Skinner, CEO, VT
Maritime Corporation’s liner services Halter Marine.
group. VT Halter Marine and Crowley The Commitment Class ships have
entered into a contract for the pair of ships been designed to maximize the carriage of
in November 2013 and construction began 53-foot, 102-inch-wide containers, which
with the first steel plate cutting in
Pascagoula, Miss., this morning. See Commitment Class ◆ Page 2
2014 AMO election: balloting, voting AMO jobs secure in sale of Jones
eligibility information, requirements Act tanker American Phoenix
Page 4: Ballots for the 2014 AMO Election for contested National Page 2: Mid Ocean Tanker Company has agreed to sell the American
Offices on the National Executive Board were mailed to all AMO mem- Phoenix to Genesis Energy, L.P. The Jones Act tanker will continue to
bers and applicants August 29, 2014 by TrueBallot Inc., the independent be manned in all licensed positions by members of American Maritime
firm that administers AMO national elections and referendums. Officers after the transaction is completed.
Page 2: TOTE finalizes charter for LNG-powered ships
Copyright © 2014 American Maritime Officers ■ editorial@amo-union.org
2 • American Maritime Officer November 2014
TOTE Shipholdings finalizes charter with Sea Star
Line for first LNG-powered containerships
The following article was released by tomers. The ships will also allow Sea Star way in environmental responsibility. Manager at TOTE Shipholdings. “The
TOTE, Inc. American Maritime Officers Line more cargo flexibility to meet the ever- “Improved technology and the use of new Marlin Class will reduce particulate
will represent all licensed officers aboard changing needs of Puerto Rico. LNG result in tremendous emissions matter by 98 percent, sulfur oxide emis-
the Marlin Class ships. The Marlin Class vessels lead the reductions,” noted Ben Christian, Project sions by 97 percent, carbon dioxide emis-
Jacksonville, FL/San Juan, Puerto sions by 72 percent and nitrous oxide
Rico — October 2, 2014: TOTE, Inc. emissions by 60 percent.”
announced an agreement today between its Tim Nolan, President of Sea Star
operating companies TOTE Shipholdings Line went on to add, “These ships will set
Inc. and Sea Star Line LLC on the charter of new standards for safety and reliability in
the two new Marlin Class vessels being addition to their environmental benefits. We
built by TOTE Shipholdings at NASSCO in are proud to be the first company to operate
San Diego, CA. LNG-powered containerships, which will
The new Marlin Class ships will be ensure a cleaner and safer environment for
the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) pow- the people of Jacksonville and Puerto Rico
ered containerships in the world and will as well as our employees.”
almost double the cargo capacity available The first of the two ships, Hull 495,
to Puerto Rico each week. These will be the will enter the Puerto Rico trade in the fourth
first ships with fifty-three-foot container quarter of 2015 and the second ship, Hull
capacity under deck, expanding the services 496, will enter the trade in the first quarter
that Sea Star Line is able to offer its cus- of 2016.
AMO members asked to provide scanned copy of U.S.
Coast Guard Medical Certificate to AMO Dispatching
All members and applicants of STCW endorsement on your Merchant e-mail to AMO members and applicants AMO Dispatching system at
American Maritime Officers are asked to Mariner Credential will not be valid if the advising of imminent Medical Certificate https://securetransfer.amo-union.org.
provide a copy of their U.S. Coast Guard STCW date on your Medical Certificate has expiration. Once scanned copies of Each AMO member and applicant can log
Medical Certificate to the AMO reached expiration. Medical Certificates are received, advi- into the secure file transfer system with
Dispatching Department. AMO has developed and imple- sories will be issued based upon the dates his or her username and password for the
The Medical Certificate contains mented an automated advisory feature for on each certificate. AMO Dispatching website. Scanned
three expiration dates: STCW, National and Medical Certificates in the AMO A scanned copy of your Medical copies can also be sent to the union via e-
Pilot. For STCW certified officers, the Dispatching system to send reminders by Certificate can be uploaded securely to the mail to memberservices@amo-union.org.
AMO members attend meetings of AMO jobs secure in sale of
union’s National Executive Board, tanker American Phoenix
AMO Plans Board of Trustees Mid Ocean Tanker Company has ing continued technical management
agreed to sell the Jones Act tanker services for the American Phoenix. The
American Phoenix to Genesis Energy, L.P. ship will continue to be manned in all
Phoenix Crew Management, LLC licensed positions by members of
will continue to provide crew manage- American Maritime Officers after the
ment with Seabulk Tankers, Inc. provid- transaction is completed.
Crowley subsidiary Jensen Maritime, a
Commitment Class leading Seattle-based naval architecture
and marine engineering firm.
Continued from Page 1
The Commitment Class Jones Act
offer the most cubic cargo capacity in the ships will replace Crowley’s towed triple-
trade. The ships will be 219.5 meters long, deck barge fleet, which has served the
32.3 meters wide (beam), have a deep draft trade continuously and with distinction
of 10 meters, and an approximate dead- since the early 1970s. These new ships,
weight capacity of 26,500 metric tons. which will be named El Coquí (ko-kee)
American Maritime Officers members attending meetings of the AMO Cargo capacity will be approximately and Taíno (tahy-noh), will offer customers
National Executive Board and AMO Plans Board of Trustees in October at 2,400 TEUs (20-foot-equivalent-units), fast ocean transit times, while accommo-
AMO Headquarters included Scott Adolfi, Traian Coman, Dan Robichaux with additional space for nearly 400 vehi- dating the company’s diverse equipment
and Al Stevens. With them here are AMO National Vice President, cles in an enclosed Ro/Ro garage. The selection and cargo handling flexibility —
Government Relations, Mike Murphy (left) and Seafarers International main propulsion and auxiliary engines benefits customers have enjoyed for near-
Union President Michael Sacco, who made a presentation during a meet- will be fueled by environmentally friendly ly 60 years. El Coquí and Taíno are sched-
ing of the AMO National Executive Board. LNG. The ship design is provided by uled for delivery in the second and fourth
Wartsila Ship Design in conjunction with quarter of 2017 respectively.
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validity of your document. This date should
Important information regarding your be five years from the date of the last phys-
ical examination, unless a medical waiver is
issued for a shorter period of time.
U.S. Coast Guard documents For pilots, the period will be two
years, BUT each pilot is still required to
submit a physical every year.
By Mike Murphy tion may only be submitted a maximum of STCW expiration date governs the length of
National Vice President, Government eight months in advance now, but the Coast time between physicals. This date “should STCW gap closing training
Relations Guard will automatically issue the new doc- be” two years from the date of your last Earlier, I mentioned that the U.S.
ument as soon as it is approved with an physical, unless you have a medical waiver Coast Guard is now implementing the 2010
Recent discussions with the National effective date the day after the old docu- that reduces the time. There were some Manila Amendments to the STCW. We
Maritime Center and a polling of AMO ment expires. This means we no longer anomalies on the first issuance and the were supposed to have five years to meet
members reveal a need for greater aware- have to “burn” time on the old document. It Coast Guard adjusted some dates so they the new requirements starting January 1,
ness regarding current requirements per- also means we will have to have two docu- didn’t expire immediately, but in the future, 2012. Due to a number of factors — mostly
taining to the documents we all need for ments in our possession when making the all STCW expiration dates will be generat- outside of the agency’s control — the Coast
employment on ships, particularly in the transition from one document to the other. ed off the date of your last physical. Now, Guard was unable to publish the governing
deep-sea sector. At the moment, I recommend submit- for the most important point of this para- documents until December 24, 2013. The
First, however, I must preface my ting a routine application not less than four graph: YOUR MERCHANT MARINER net effect of the late implementation is a sig-
remarks with a “heads-up” concerning pro- months in advance of the expiration date. If CREDENTIAL STCW ENDORSEMENT nificant delay of our STAR Center training
cessing times at the National Maritime there are medical issues involved, you must IS NOT VALID IF YOUR MEDICAL courses, which now effectively begin
Center. Currently there is a significant back- allow time for the medical processing, too. CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. November 10, 2014, and run continuously
log at the NMC and processing of upgrades However, recognizing that a delayed The difficult part is that the tracking through 2016. This means that U.S.
and renewals is taking as long as four issuance doesn’t cost time on your docu- of this date falls squarely on your shoulders. mariners have only two years rather than
months. While NMC is working diligently ment anymore, a general policy of submit- AMO is building a tracking system so we five to get the required training — we are
to reduce this, the upcoming implementa- ting eight months in advance would pre- can provide a reminder six months in calling it STCW gap closing training — and
tion of the 2010 Manila Amendments to clude worry about getting your document advance, but right now it is completely it must be completed and you must have the
STCW will probably cause extended pro- renewed before its expiration date. incumbent on the mariner to ensure they endorsement on your credential prior to
cessing times well into 2017. have a current certificate at all times. I am December 31, 2016.
Medical Certificate recommending that you start six months in STAR Center is ramping up to 150
Delayed issuance of documents The second point of discussion is the advance in order to get the physical, allow percent of the normal student load and can
Recognizing the uncertainty of long new Medical Certificate — and there seems time to work out any medical problems and accommodate all AMO officers for their
processing times, the Coast Guard has to be a considerable amount of misunder- give NMC time to update and mail the new training. However, in order to do this, they
changed their policy on “Delayed Issuance” standing regarding this document. These certificate. This means the certificate is real- have to “level load” the courses. This means
of documents. certificates were first issued in January ly only good for eighteen months. For those you need to go as soon as possible and not
Previously, we could submit our doc- 2014 as part of the new STCW implemen- of you required by your company to get an wait until the last minute because there may
uments up to a year in advance when tation. It is important that you have this doc- annual physical, make sure the medical not be room to accommodate a large rush in
renewing. This usually cost us time on the ument with you at all times on the ship as provider fills out the Coast Guard medical 2016. And, the most important point that I
old document unless a “Delayed Issuance” the Coast Guard will be checking them. It is form (CG-719K), and make sure to submit haven’t discussed, and you probably
was requested on the application. Then the even more important that you examine the it annually. There is no cost to renew your haven’t noticed on your document: ALL
Coast Guard would hold the new document dates on the medical certificate closely. You medical certificate. CURRENT STCW ENDORSEMENTS
until just before the old document expired. will find three expiration dates listed: For Great Lakes and inland waters EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2016,
The Delayed Issuance policy has STCW, National and Pilot. mariners, the problem is less complicated. UNLESS YOU COMPLETE STCW GAP
changed for the better. The renewal applica- For STCW qualified officers, the The National Expiration Date governs the CLOSING TRAINING.
The take away here is that training
time is short — classes are filling quickly
and you have to allow time to apply to
AMO participates in ITF’s 43rd Congress NMC and receive a sticker for your
Merchant Mariner Credential in order to
have a valid STCW endorsement for sailing
American Maritime Officers par- National Vice motions in support of seafarers — deep-sea. Get your training done as soon as
ticipated in the International Transport President, Shipboard Workload, Fatigue and possible or you may not be able to work
Workers’ Federation 43rd Congress, Government Manning, and Fair Treatment of after the deadline.
which was held this year in August in Relations, Mike Seafarers — both of which were unani- I have discussed several important
Sophia, Bulgaria. The Congress is the Murphy, and mously adopted. issues here and I know that the changes can
ITF’s primary decision making event, at AMO National A new ITF General Secretary, be confusing and irritating. Both STAR
which its affiliated trade unions set the Assistant Vice Stephen Cotton, was elected and ITF Center and your AMO officials are here to
agenda for the next four years and elect President President Paddy Crumlin was reelected. help. Watch the STAR Center courses in the
its executive board, president, vice pres- Christian Spain. Approximately 1,800 people, AMO paper and online for guidance, and if
idents and general secretary. Murphy including staff and participants from 371 you aren’t clear on something, contact
Attending for AMO were the serves as the chairman of the ITF Maritime trade unions in 116 countries, were regis- STAR Center or call/e-mail me. My cell
AMO National President, AMO Safety Committee, and presented two tered to participate in the 43rd Congress. phone number is listed in the paper and on
the AMO website.
AMO aboard tanker Pennsylvania in the Jones Act trades
American Maritime Officers members working aboard the Jones Act tanker American Maritime Officers members working aboard the Jones Act tanker
Pennsylvania in July, here in Corpus Christi, Texas, included Chief Engineer Pennsylvania in July, here in Corpus Christi, Texas, included Second
Pete Davis, Captain Thomas Doane, Third Mate Rupert Hopkins, Chief Mate Assistant Engineer Robert Shaughnessy and Chief Engineer Dave Leddy.
Timothee Paternoster and Third Mate Nicole Kogel. With them is AMO The Pennsylvania is operated by Intrepid Personnel and Provisioning and is
National Assistant Vice President Dave Weathers. manned in all licensed positions by AMO.
4 • American Maritime Officer November 2014
Ballots mailed for 2014 AMO Election for contested
National Offices; ballots must be received by the
Post Office by close of business December 1;
instructions for requesting a duplicate ballot
Ballots for the 2014 American AMO members who would like to ballot or that his ballot has been lost or Constitution, a member in good standing
Maritime Officers Election for contested request a duplicate ballot be sent to an mutilated so that it can not be used. All is “a member whose dues are paid through
National Offices on the National address other than the one on file with the duplicate ballots shall be marked either the current quarter and who is not under
Executive Board were mailed to all AMO union will need to contact Jack by color or serial number to identify suspension or sentence of expulsion as
members and applicants August 29, 2014 Branthover, special assistant to the nation- them as such. Duplicate ballots shall be provided by this Constitution.”
by TrueBallot Inc., the independent firm al president, and provide a complete alter- counted unless the original and dupli- As provided in the AMO National
that has administered AMO national elec- nate mailing address. Any request for a cate ballots mailed to the member are Constitution: “Voting shall thereupon
tions and referendums since 2007, and is duplicate ballot must be made in writing; both cast, in which event neither shall commence and continue through
conducting this 90-day union-wide secret submitted by mail, e-mail or fax; must be be counted. Each duplicate sent by the December 1st inclusive. If December 1st
ballot election. for a specific member or applicant; and independent mailing and balloting ser- falls on a holiday, or a Sunday, balloting
TrueBallot has mailed a ballot to must specify the address where the dupli- vice shall be recorded on a list main- shall end on the next succeeding business
each AMO member and applicant at the cate ballot will need to be sent. tained by the independent mailing and day. Ballots received after December 1st
address he or she has on file with the All requests should go to: balloting service.” or the next succeeding business day shall
union. AMO has provided TrueBallot with Ballots have been mailed to all be disqualified.”
a current mailing list of members to be Jack Branthover AMO members and applicants, regard-
used for this purpose during this election, American Maritime Officers less of dues status. However, for each
as is done for each AMO national election
and referendum.
601 South Federal Highway
Dania Beach, FL 33004
member’s ballot to be counted in the
tally — which is scheduled for
AMO National
As with all AMO national elections
and referendums administered by
Fax: (954) 926-5112
E-mail: jbranthover@amo-union.org
December 8, 2014 — he or she must be
an AMO member in good standing and Constitution
TrueBallot, the union itself is not mailing, his or her dues must be paid in full
handling or processing any ballots in this
election.
The union will provide alternate
addresses to TrueBallot Inc. for the mail-
through the end of the fourth quarter of
the calendar year (December 31, 2014)
available on
Ballots must be received by the Post
Office no later than the close of business
ing of duplicate ballots for AMO members
or applicants who submit written requests.
no later than November 30, 2014.
As provided in the AMO National AMO website,
Monday, December 1, 2014 in order to be As provided in the AMO National Constitution: “In order for the member’s
considered qualified under the AMO
National Constitution. As stated on the
Constitution: “A member shall be enti-
tled to write to the independent mailing
ballot to be counted, the member must be
in good standing for the quarter in which
from union
back of each ballot: “Ballots shall be
mailed on August 29, 2014 and voting
and balloting service, c/o National
Headquarters, for a duplicate Ballot and
the ballot cast is to be counted, with such
standing established not later than
Headquarters
shall thereupon commence and continue receive same by mail provided he states November 30th of the election year.”
through December 1, 2014 inclusive.” in his letter that he has not received his As provided in the AMO National The American Maritime Officers
National Constitution was mailed to AMO
members at their home addresses and to
contracted vessels in the July edition of
American Maritime Officer. AMO mem-
2014 AMO Election: constitutional bers wishing to obtain additional copies of
the AMO National Constitution can acquire
guidelines for voting eligibility them from AMO Headquarters upon
request. A digital copy of the AMO National
Constitution is available on the AMO web-
The following is the text of a letter that was mailed in AMO Member Services at 1-800-362-0513 extensions 1053 or site at www.amo-union.org.
August to all American Maritime Officers members and appli- 1054, or via email to: MemberServices@amo-union.org.
cants at the address each has on file with the union. If you are an applicant for membership in AMO, in order
Next month you will receive your ballot for casting a vote to receive a membership card and have your ballot counted in No publicity
in the 2014 AMO National Election, along with instructions on the election, you need to complete the membership application
how to properly fill out and return your ballot to the impartial
election administrator True Ballot, Inc. Under the guidelines for
process by November 30, 2014. A completed membership
application, which can be obtained at the AMO website
for candidates
voting eligibility in Article XI, Section 3 of the AMO National www.amo-union.org or from Member Services, must be accom- So as not to give any candidate an
Constitution, in order for a ballot to be counted a member of panied by two letters of recommendation from AMO members undue advantage in the AMO Election for
AMO must be in good standing through the quarter in which the in good standing, along with all required dues and initiation contested National Offices, neither the
ballot is to be counted, by no later than November 30 of the fees. Please allow sufficient time for your membership applica- names nor photographs of candidates,
election year. tion and payments to be processed before November 30. whether incumbent or not, will be published
If you are already member of AMO but have not yet paid Membership applications and the required payments are accept- in articles in the union’s newspaper,
your membership dues for this entire year, you must do so by ed by regular mail or electronically to AMO Member Services. American Maritime Officer, or the union’s
November 30, 2014 for your ballot to be counted in the elec- You may then confirm whether you are eligible to have your online periodical, AMO Currents. In the
tion. If you are unsure about whether you have made your 2014 ballot counted by contacting AMO Member Services at 1-800- case of news stories that involve an incum-
dues payments or the amount you still owe, you may contact 362-0513 extensions 1053 and 1054, or via email. bent who is a candidate, only the candi-
date’s title may be mentioned.
The U.S. Coast Guard recently published the Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook, replac-
U.S Coast Guard’s ing the former Navigation Rules International and Inland. The Handbook includes the International
Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) and the Inland Navigation Rules.
National Maritime Other laws and regulations pertinent for mariners and waterway users are also included (e.g.,
Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act and Vessel Traffic Services).
ALCOAST 411-14 introduces the Handbook and discusses issues such as requirements to carry:
Center: Navigation www.uscg.mil/announcements/ALCOAST/411-14_ALCOAST.txt
Rules and Regulations The Navigation Rules and additional information regarding the new Handbook can be found online
at the U.S. Coast Guard’s Navigation Center website by selecting Nav Rules from the upper navigation bar:
Handbook published www.navcen.uscg.gov
November 2014 American Maritime Officer • 5
IRS Increases Contribution Limit and Catch-Up
Contribution Limit for 401(k) Accounts for 2015
The Internal Revenue Service has increased the contribution limit and catch-up 401(k) account in 2015.
contribution limit for individual 401(k) accounts for 2015. These changes will apply to AMO Plans participants with questions regarding the 401(k) Plan or their
all participants of the American Maritime Officers 401(k) Plan. contributions can contact our financial advisers, the Atlantic Group at Morgan
401(k) Contributions: The contribution limit for an individual 401(k) account Stanley, at (800) 975-7061, or via e-mail: Larry.Goldstock@morganstanley.com.
will increase from the current level of $17,500 per year to $18,000 in 2015. Participants can also contact the Plan Office at (800) 348-6515 ext. 14, or via e-
Catch-Up Contributions: The catch-up contribution limit for a 401(k) account mail: amo401k@amoplans.com.
for an individual who will be age 50 or older in 2015 will increase from the current level To adjust contributions for 2015, or to establish a 401(k) account, download
of $5,500 per year to $6,000 in 2015. As a result of these increases, individuals who will the 2015 AMO 401(k) Plan Enrollment Form from the AMO Plans website:
be age 50 or older in 2015 may contribute a maximum of $24,000 to an individual www.amoplans.com/2015forms/401k/401k-EnrollmentForm2015.pdf.
STAR Center publishes guidance on STCW 2010 gap
closing training, deck and engineering upgrade
programs, STCW endorsement renewal requirements
STAR Center has published comprehensive guidance for meeting the requirements • STCW 2010 renewal requirements for STCW endorsements
of STCW 2010. STAR Center has posted presentations online describing the gap closing require-
This information is available on the STAR Center website at: ments for different ratings. The presentations are available in a variety of formats on the
STAR Center website at: www.star-center.com/stcw2010presentation.html.
www.star-center.com/stcw2010.html Also available on the STAR Center website is the 2015 schedule for STCW 2010
gap closing courses: www.star-center.com/forms/Schedule.stcw2015.pdf.
In the new section of the STAR Center website, detailed guidance is available for Available in this edition of American Maritime Officer, and on both the STAR
AMO deck and engineering officers on: Center and American Maritime Officers websites, is the course schedule for November
• STCW 2010 gap closing training requirements (deck and engine) 2014 through June 2015, including the STCW 2010 gap closing course schedule.
• New STAR Center STCW 2010 management level upgrade programs for chief As noted on the STAR Center website: Please remember that the information pro-
mate/master vided is our best interpretation of the rules — the U.S. Coast Guard is the sole authori-
• New STAR Center STCW 2010 management level upgrade programs for first ty for all license issues. If in doubt, please visit the U.S. Coast Guard’s National
assistant engineer/chief engineer Maritime Center website for definitive guidance.
U.S. Coast Guard: Ebola Virus Precautions – Update (Change 1)
The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide an update to the maritime industry with ditions are strongly recommended to report this to the Coast Guard.
respect to assessing Ebola risks and the responsibility of vessel/facility agents, owners, • Vessel representatives are also reminded that they are required to report sick or
masters, operators, Area Maritime Security Committee members, and persons to imme- deceased crew or passengers within the last 15 days to the CDC under 42 C.F.R. § 71.21.
diately report potential communicable disease hazards to the United States Coast Guard Regional CDC quarantine station points of contact can be found at:
(USCG) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The USCG continues to monitor the threat and work to prevent the possible www.cdc.gov/quarantine/QuarantineStationContactListFull.html
waterborne entry or spread of the virus via U.S. ports. An Ebola Crisis Action Team has
been stood up at USCG Headquarters and is conducting a comprehensive review of The required forms can be found at:
USCG policy to provide clarifying guidance to port stakeholders, and they will release
additional guidance as necessary. Also, guidance from the CDC continues to evolve and www.cdc.gov/quarantine/cargo/reporting-deaths-illness/index.html
updates will be available at: www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola.
Timely reporting of suspected EVD incidents is paramount. Any suspected Ebola and at:
case in the maritime environment will be considered a significant incident, so timely noti-
fication to the CDC and the USCG is vitally important, and will help ensure the most appro- www.cdc.gov/quarantine/maritime/federal-regulations-reporting-illness-death-
priate coordination between the CDC, USCG, and other federal, state and local agencies. ships-destined-united-states.html
Some key points to remember concerning Ebola: •The Coast Guard will continue to review all Notice of Arrivals to determine if a
•Symptoms include fever, severe headache, muscle pain, weakness, diarrhea, vessel has visited any of the countries listed as, “Warning Level 3, Avoid Nonessential
vomiting, abdominal (stomach) pain and unexplained hemorrhage (bleeding or bruis- Travel,” on the CDC’s Travelers’ Health, Travel Health Notices webpage
ing). Symptoms may appear anywhere from 2 to 21 days after exposure to Ebola, but (http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices) within its last five ports of call. As of this date,
the average is 8 to 10 days. More information can be found at: the countries listed are Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia, but if the CDC modifies that
www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/symptoms/index.html. list, the Coast Guard will adjust its review accordingly. Also, local Coast Guard Sector
•Individuals could be infected if they came into contact with blood or body fluids personnel may reach out to ship’s agents of those vessels that have visited one of these
from someone who is infected with or have died from Ebola, sick wildlife, or meat prod- countries, to affirm their understanding of the reporting requirements outlined in both
ucts from an infected animal. Health care providers caring for individuals infected with 42 C.F.R. § 71.21 and 33 C.F.R. § 160.215.
Ebola and individuals in close contact with an ill person are at the highest risk because •For vessels that have visited any of the countries listed in the CDC, “Warning
of the increased potential for prolonged contact with infected blood or body fluids. Level 3, Avoid Nonessential Travel,” webpage within its last five ports of call, a ves-
•If you were in an area with an Ebola outbreak, you should follow the CDC sel’s owner or operator is highly encouraged to determine how long each individual
Guidance following any potential exposure and especially if you were in contact with crew member has been on that vessel. This should include whether or not the crew
blood or body fluids, items that have come in contact with blood or body fluids, animals member visited any of the countries listed in the, “Warning Level 3, Avoid
or raw meat, or hospitals, where individuals infected with Ebola were being treated. Nonessential Travel,” webpage within the 21 days prior to embarkation. While this
information is not required under current Coast Guard regulations, having reliable
Vessel/facility owner/operators, and local stakeholders, should be aware of the data available to document this history will help reassure the public and port stake-
following: holders and facilitate cargo operations.
•Vessel representatives are reminded that 33 C.F.R. § 160.215 requires the owner, •It is recommended that local industry stakeholders, in collaboration with their
agent, master, operator, or person in charge of a vessel to immediately notify the near- Coast Guard Captain of the Port do the following:
est Coast Guard Sector whenever there is a hazardous condition aboard the vessel. An o Continue to review and be familiar with section 5310 Procedures for Vessel
ill person on board, especially one displaying the symptoms listed above, may consti-
tute a hazardous condition and should be reported. Facilities that encounter similar con- See USCG: Ebola Precautions ◆ Page 10
6 • American Maritime Officer November 2014
Maritime Administrator Jaenichen: The Jones Act
moves industry and America’s economic prosperity
The following commentary was post- There, I joined maritime industry For example, supply boats, tankers Atmospheric Administration. In total, all of
ed October 9 by Maritime Administrator experts and stakeholders in recognizing and tank barges are in high demand to move this activity combined contributes more
Paul “Chip” Jaenichen on the Department that, while some sectors of America’s econ- shale oil — a new, abundant cargo source than $36 billion to our national economy.
of Transportation’s Fast Lane blog. omy have seen operations and jobs shift to — between American coastwise ports. As a That’s why this Administration has
Our very first Congress singled out countries abroad, this hasn’t been the case result, U.S. shipyards are experiencing the invested more than $150 million to increase
the domestic U.S. Merchant Marine as for our maritime industry. greatest volume of shipbuilding activity in the competitiveness and efficiency of U.S.
essential to our economy and national Instead, the Jones Act, which requires more than three decades. Today, there are shipyards through MARAD’s Small
defense. That is why, from the beginnings that any cargoes being shipped by water over 30 large, self-propelled, ocean-going Shipyard Grant program. We know that
of this nation, they took steps to secure the between U.S. ports be transported on a ves- Jones Act eligible tankers, articulated tug- increased production at our shipyards
U.S. Merchant Marine fleet from foreign sel owned by a U.S. company, crewed by barge units and container ships either under means good, middle-class jobs for
flag competition in coastwise domestic U.S. mariners, and manufactured in a U.S. construction or on order at U.S. shipyards. Americans who not only build, but also
maritime trade. shipyard. That U.S. shipbuilding require- The demand for Jones Act vessels is operate these vessels.
Senator Wesley L. Jones sponsored ment has stimulated investment in the pri- supporting 117 shipyards actively building The United States became a maritime
the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 — better vately-owned U.S. companies that run ship- ships as well as 200 shipyards currently power even before we became a nation, and
known now as the Jones Act. For 94 years, yards and operate the vessels that employ engaged in vessel maintenance and repair. for over 230 years, marine transportation
that law has remained the cornerstone of the best-trained crews and merchant Additionally, our domestic shipbuilding has remained a top priority for the United
U.S. maritime policy, a policy that was the mariners in the world. So much so, employ- industry continues to modernize and main- States. For this reason, this Administration
center of discussion at yesterday’s 2nd ment opportunities for mariners to crew our tain Federal vessels for the Navy, Coast remains committed to the Jones Act, as all
Annual TradeWinds Jones Act Forum. U.S.-flagged fleet are vast. Guard, and National Oceanographic and administrations have since it was passed.
vides the certainty American companies
AMP chairman hails American maritime need to commit the capital that makes
this construction, and the jobs that go
surge, questions Jones Act critics with it, a reality.
“American maritime also remains
critical to protecting U.S. national and
homeland security, with American
The following is excerpted from an Partnership (AMP), the voice of the with the Jones Act as its statutory foun- mariners serving as eyes and ears on our
article released October 8 by the domestic maritime industry, today high- dation, is investing heavily to meet the inland waterways and coastlines,”
American Maritime Partnership, a coali- lighted the continued renaissance of the transportation demands of a booming Allegretti continued. “Given the value
tion of which American Maritime Officers nation’s maritime sector, particularly its energy economy,” Allegretti said. “We American maritime brings to our coun-
Service is a member and which American robust response to meet new water trans- are witnessing a new era of domestic ves- try, it’s not surprising that the Jones Act
Maritime Officers supports. portation demands created by the surge in sel construction that is adding nearly 16 has consistently maintained solid bipar-
NEW YORK — Tom Allegretti, domestic energy production. million barrels of inland and oceangoing tisan support from Congress, from the
Chairman of the American Maritime “The domestic maritime industry, tank vessel capacity. The Jones Act pro- administration, and from our nation’s
military leaders.”
Allegretti questioned the assump-
tions of out-of-the-mainstream Jones Act
Tug Eagle aids in rescue off of Florida coast critics, including the president of the
American Fuel and Petrochemical
Manufacturers (AFPM), who is on record
The crew of Seabulk Towing’s proposing the use of foreign-flag vessels
tug Eagle assisted in the rescue of to move domestic crude oil and petro-
Cuban migrants on Monday, October 27 chemical products. Such action would
after their raft had submerged in the “undermine America’s national, economic
water near Sands Key. and homeland security,” Allegretti said.
Three men were pulled onboard Allegretti maintained that it is a
the Eagle during rescue efforts coor- false comparison to equate replacing
dinated by the U.S. Coast Guard. In American-built, American-owned, and
all, 11 people were saved. A member American-crewed vessels with foreign-
of the Coast Guard rescue team was flag vessels to move domestic commerce
lowered from a helicopter onto the without taking into consideration that
Eagle to evaluate the men brought domestic maritime companies comply
aboard the tug. with U.S. laws and U.S. taxes to which
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue told foreign-flag vessels would also be subject
reporters the group was believed to have if they operated in domestic waters.
been floating on the raft for several days “Comparing domestic shipping
when it came apart Sunday night. rates to foreign shipping rates is compar-
The tug Eagle is based in Port ing apples to oranges. American compa-
Canaveral, Fla. nies are subject to different, more expen-
sive and extensive laws than foreign ship-
ping companies. Once you start adding in
the cost of complying with U.S. regula-
tions like wage and hour laws, immigra-
AMO aboard tion laws, and tax laws, suddenly the cost
differential between U.S. and foreign ves-
Jones Act sels starts to disappear,” said Allegretti.
“Further, the average cost of a gal-
tanker Florida lon of gasoline at the pump attributable to
use of a Jones Act vessel is one cent or less
per gallon,” Allegretti continued. “That
American Maritime Officers mem- makes it all the more perplexing why
bers working aboard the Jones Act some would propose changes that under-
tanker Florida in September, here mine America’s national, homeland and
in Corpus Christi, Texas, included economic security for such minor savings.
Tankerman PIC Observer Tevin “At a time when we see one nega-
Freeman, Third Mate Kirby Alford, tive news story after another, it’s nice to
Second Mate Luke Sunkler, Third have some good news to reflect on — the
Mate Scott Skrzypczak and Chief news of America’s domestic maritime
Mate Mike Stutevoss. renaissance and the high-quality jobs it
provides for American citizens.”
November 2014 American Maritime Officer • 7
Domestic industry recognizes Sen. McConnell,
Rep. Shuster as Champions of Maritime for 2014
Stephen Little, President and CEO of Paducah based Crounse Corporation pre- Presenting Rep. Bill Shuster (third from right) with the Champion of Maritime
sents the Champion of Maritime Award from the American Maritime Partnership Award were Ben Billings, Stephen Martinko, Dave Grzebinski; AMP Chairman
to Senator Mitch McConnell. Thomas Allegretti, Barry Holliday and Matthew Paxton.
The American Maritime Partnership industry and the Commonwealth’s inland tributor to our country’s national, economic country’s energy production is helping drive
has presented Senator Mitch McConnell waterways infrastructure, like Olmsted and homeland security.” record levels of new vessel construction in
(R-KY) and Congressman Bill Shuster (R- Lock and Dam and Kentucky Lock, I was Kentucky ranks fifth in the nation in shipyards across the nation. I appreciate the
PA) with Champion of Maritime Awards proud to help guide the recent WRDA bill per capita domestic maritime jobs, accord- many benefits of the Jones Act and this
for 2014. through the Senate and into law this sum- ing to a recent study performed by vibrant homegrown U.S. industry.”
The American Maritime Partnership mer. I am honored to be named a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) for the “Chairman Shuster understands the
(AMP) is a coalition of which American Champion of Maritime by the American Transportation Institute. The state’s 13,260 integral role that American maritime plays
Maritime Officers Service is a member Maritime Partnership here in Paducah, the domestic maritime jobs pump more than in helping propel our nation’s economy as
and which American Maritime Officers heart of Kentucky’s inland waterways $2.7 billion annually into the Kentucky the safest, most efficient, and environmen-
supports. industry, and I will continue to advocate economy and maritime worker income in tally friendly mode of freight transporta-
Senator McConnell has consistently on behalf of Kentucky’s maritime jobs.” the state totals more than $720 million. tion,” Allegretti said. “We especially appre-
supported the critical roles of the domestic “Senator McConnell knows first- As the Chairman of the House ciate his support of the Jones Act and his
maritime industry and the Jones Act in U.S. hand the important role American maritime Transportation and Infrastructure recognition that American maritime is an
national, economic and homeland security. and our inland waterways play in moving Committee, Rep. Shuster has led his col- essential element of the nation’s multimodal
He was presented with the award on freight into and out of our nation’s heart- leagues in support of the domestic mar- transportation system. We also commend
October 15. land,” said AMP Chairman Tom Allegretti. itime industry. Chairman Shuster’s leadership in shepherd-
“America’s maritime industry is “We are especially grateful for his strong “It is a great honor to be recognized ing the Water Resources Reform and
critical to our nation and to Kentucky, support of our industry’s role in the nation’s as a Champion of Maritime,” said Rep. Development Act into law, which will
which is home to over 13,000 maritime multimodal transportation system and his Shuster, who was presented with the award greatly help to advance the reliability and
jobs,” Sen. McConnell said. “As a long- recognition of the Jones Act as the founda- in September. “This is a very exciting time efficiency of America’s waterways trans-
time supporter of our inland waterways tion of a bright, vibrant and essential con- for American maritime — the surge in our portation infrastructure.”
AMO aboard the U.S.-flagged
M/V Sam Laud lakers moved
350,000 tons
American Maritime Officers
of cargo per
members working aboard the
Sam Laud in August, here in
Duluth, Minn., included Third
day during
Mate Keith Breyfogle and First
Mate Pandelis Dallas. AMO rep-
September
resents all licensed officers
aboard the American Steamship U.S.-flagged Great Lakes freighters
Company vessel. moved 10.6 million tons of cargo in
September, an average of 353,611 tons per
day, and an increase of 6.8 percent com-
pared with a year ago. The September float
was also 9.1 percent better than the month’s
long-term average, the Lake Carriers’
Association reported.
Iron ore destined for the nation’s
steel mills totaled 5.4 million tons in
September, an increase of 13.8 percent
compared with last year. Coal cargoes
totaled 1.9 million tons, a decrease of 8.7
percent. Shipments of limestone increased
7.5 percent to 2.7 million tons.
For the year, U.S.-flag cargo move-
ment stood at 60 million tons at the end of
September, a decrease of 5.5 percent com-
Above: American Maritime Officers members work- pared to the same point in 2013. The indus-
ing aboard the Sam Laud in August, here in Duluth, try has yet to fully recover from the stag-
Minn., included Chief Engineer Steve Hess. gering delays encountered in March and
April when heavy ice blanketed the Lakes.
8 • American Maritime Officer November 2014
AMO Safety and Education Plan — Simulation, Training, Assessment & Research Center
(954) 920-3222 / (800) 942-3220 — 2 West Dixie Highway, Dania Beach, FL 33004
STCW 2010 Gap Closing Courses — Required by all existing STCW credentialed officers by 1 January 2017
Leadership & Management (required by ALL management level Deck 5, 12, 19, 26 2, 9, 16, 23 2, 9, 16, 23 6, 13, 20, 27 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
5 days 17 November 1, 8, 15 Dec. 4, 11, 18 May
and Engine officers by 1 Jan 2017) January February March April June
Engine Room Resource Management — Classroom (Engineers)
5 days 3 November 1, 15 Dec. 5, 19 January 2, 16 February 2, 16 March 6, 20, April 4, 18 May 1, 15, 29 June
(Required by ALL Engine officers by 1 Jan 2017)
Management of Electrical, Electronic Controllers (Engineers) (Required
5 days 10 November 8 December 12, 26 January 9, 23 February 9, 23 March 13, 27, April 11 May 8, 22 June
by ALL management level Engine officers by 1 Jan 2017)
Leadership & Teamwork (Engineers) (Only required by those Engineers
1 day 22, 23 January March 30, 31 28, 29 May
who completed old ERM class)
Basic Training & Advanced Fire Fighting Revalidation (Required by first 6, 9, 27, 30 8, 11, 22,25
2 days 1 December 4 December 15 December 18 December 12, 15, January 2, 5 February
credential renewal AFTER 1 Jan 2017) April June
EFA (Scheduled with Basic Training Revalidation BUT NOT REQUIRED
1 day 3, 17 December 14 January 4 February 8, 29 April 10, 24 June
FOR STCW 2010)
General Courses
ABS NS5 Fleet Management Software 3 days 20 January
Advanced Fire Fighting 5 days 17 November 12 January 9 February 9 March 18 May
Basic Safety Training — All 4 modules must be completed within 12
months: Personal Safety Techniques (Mon/Tues — 1.5 days), Personal
Safety & Social Responsibility (Tues pm — .5 days), Elementary First Aid 5 days 8 December 26 January 2 March 1 June
(Wed — 1 day), Fire Fighting & Fire Prevention (Thurs/Fri — 2 days) — not
required. if Combined Basic & Adv. Fire Fighting completed within 12 months
Basic Safety Training — Refresher 3 days 12 November 10 December 28 January 4 March 3 June
Chemical Safety — Advanced 5 days 9 February
ECDIS 5 days 10 November 8 December January 5 9 February 9 March 20 April 11 May
Environmental Awareness (includes Oily Water Separator) 3 days 5 January 26 May
Fast Rescue Boat 4 days 2 December 5 January 17 February 16 March 29 June
GMDSS — Requires after-hour homework 10 days 3 November 9 February 9 March 1 June
LNG Tankerman PIC 8 days 11 March
LNG Simulator Training — Enrollment priority in the LNG simulator course
is given to qualified member candidates for employment and/or observation
5 days 23 March
opportunities with AMO contracted LNG companies. In all cases successful
completion of the LNG PNC classroom course is prerequisite.
Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboat) 4 days 20 January 23 February 23 March 26 May
Safety Officer Course 2 days 12 March
Tankerman PIC DL — Classroom 5 days 12 January 13 April
Tankerman PIC DL — Simulator 10 days 10 November 8 December 26 January 23 February 27 April 11 May 15 June
Tankerman PIC DL — Accelerated Program 10 days TBA
Train the Trainer 5 days 15 December 12 January 9 March 4 May
Train the Trainer — Simulator Instructors 5 days Please call
Vessel/Company Security Officer — Includes Anti-Piracy 3 days 3 December 9 March 27 May
Deck Courses
Advanced Bridge Resource Management — Meets STCW 2010 9, 23 Feb.
5 days 3, 17 Nov. 15 December 19, 26 January 9 March 20, 27 April 11 May 1, 15, June
Leadership & Management gap closing requirements (P.M.)
Advanced Shiphandling for Masters — (No equivalency) Must have
5 days 10 November 2 March
sailed as Chief Mate Unlimited
Advanced Shiphandling for 3rd Mates — 60 days seatime equiv. for 3rd
10 days 1 December 5 January 2 March 11 May
Mates
Advanced Emergency Shiphandling — First Class Pilots, Great Lakes 5 days Please Call
Bridge Resource Management Seminar 3 days Please call
Dynamic Positioning — Basic 5 days 3 November 2 February 9 March 4 May
Dynamic Positioning — Advanced 5 days 1 December 18 May
Integrated Bridge System (IBS) / Prodded Propulsion Training 5 days Please call
STCW Deck Officer Refresher — Great Lakes 3 days Please call
TOAR (Towing Officer Assessment Record) — Third Mate (Unlimited or
5 days 15 December 19 January 20 April 1 June
Great Lakes) or 1600T Master License required AND OICNW required
Tug Training — ASD Assist (Azimuthing Stern Drive) 5 days 23 March 22 June
Engineering Courses
Advanced Slow Speed Diesel 10 days 16 March
Basic Electricity 10 days 2 February 8 June
Diesel Crossover 4 weeks 9 February
Gas Turbine Endorsement 10 days 8 December 13 April
High Voltage Safety Course (Classroom) 3 days 23 February
Hydraulics/ Pneumatics 5 days 2 March
Ocean Ranger Program 6 days 6 April
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) 5 days 18 February
Refrigeration (Operational Level) 5 days 10 November 16 March
Refrigeration (Management Level) 5 days 17 November 23 March
Steam Endorsement 4 weeks 12 January 1 June
Electronics (Management) — NEW 1 week 3 November 18 May
Instrumentation (Management) — NEW 10 days 5 January
Welding & Metallurgy Skills & Practices — Open to eligible Chief Mates and Masters on a space available
2 weeks 9 February 4 May
basis. Interested participants should apply and will be confirmed 2 weeks prior to start date.
November 2014 American Maritime Officer • 9
Deck Upgrade - STCW 2010 - Management Level (NVIC 10-14)— If sea service or training towards management level (Chief Mate/Master) upgrade started ON OR AFTER 24 March 2014 you must adhere to
this new program of training. Completion of both required and optional courses listed below will include all Task Assessments required by NVIC 10-14 , providing ECDIS, GMDSS and ARPA have been previously completed.
Upgrade: Shiphandling at the Management Level 10 days 5 January 6 April
Upgrade: Advanced Meteorology — Requires after-hours homework 5 days 19 January 20 April
Advanced Stability 5 days 26 January 27 April
Search & Rescue 2 1/2 days 2 February 4 May
Management of Medical Care 1/2 day 4 February 6 May
Leadership & Management 5 days 9 February 11 May
Advanced Cargo — Optional for task sign-off 5 days 16 February 18 May
Marine Propulsion Plants — Optional for task sign-off 5 days 23 February 1 June
Advanced Celestial — Optional for task sign-off 5 days 2 March 25 May
Advanced Navigation — Optional for task sign-off 5 days 9 March 8 June
Deck Upgrade at the Management Level (Policy Letter 04-02) — This upgrade program is for those who started sea service or training towards management level (Chief Mate/Master) upgrade BEFORE 24
March 2014. Failure to complete by 31 December 2016 will most likely result in significant delays and additional training or assessment requirements. Successful completion of this program will satisfy the training requirements for
STCW certification as Master or Chief Mate on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC) under previous. This program will complete ALL 53 Control Sheet assessments of the training requirements for STCW under policy letter
04-02. Course completion certificates and control sheets expire 12/31/16. Anyone using the previous regulations to upgrade in this manner must complete all requirements ,including USCG testing, by 12/31/16. Deck Management
Level gap closing training must also be completed by 12/31/16 in order for the new credential to valid after this date.
Celestial Navigation — Requires after-hour homework 5 days 1 December 2 March 25 May
Upgrade: Advanced Meteorology — Requires after-hour homework 5 days 15 December 19 January 20 April
Cargo Operations 9 days 11 November 2 February 4 May
Marine Propulsion Plants 5 days 3 November 15 December 23 February 1 June
Upgrade: Stability 5 days 8 December 26 January 27 April
Watchkeeping 1: BRM 3 days 3 December 23 March 17 June
Watchkeeping 2: COLREGS 5 days 8 December 26 March 22 June
Upgrade: Shiphandling at the Management Level 10 days 8 Dec. (P.M) 5 January 6 April
Shipboard Management 5 days 17 November 16 February 18 May
Upgrade: Advanced Navigation (includes Simulator) 5 days 10 November 9 March 8 June
ECDIS 5 days 17 November 16 March 15 June
MSC Training Program
CMEO for Junior Engineers 5 days Please call
Basic CBR Defense 1 day 19 December 27 February 17 April 15 May
Damage Control 1 day 18 December 26 February 16 April 14 May
Heat Stress Afloat / Hearing Conservation Afloat 1 day Please call
Helicopter Fire Fighting 1 day 11 November 27 January 3 March 2 June
Marine Environmental Programs (with CBRD) 1/2 day 19 December 27 February 17 April 15 May
Marine Sanitation Devices 1/2 day 29 May
Medical PIC Refresher — MSC approved 3 days Please call
MSC Readiness Refresher — Must have completed full CBRD & DC once in
5 days 10 November 26 January 2 March 1 June
career
MSC Watchstander — BASIC — Once in career, SST grads grandfathered 2 days 4 December 12 February 26 March 18 June
MSC Watchstander — ADVANCED — Required for all SRF members 1 day 20 November 8 December 15 January 16 February 12, 30 March 30 April 29 May 22 June
MSC Ship Reaction Force — Required every three years for SRF
3 days 9 December 17 February 31 March 23 June
members
Small Arms — Initial & Sustainment (Refresher) Training — Open to
members & applicants eligible for employment through AMO (w/in 1 year) or
MSC on MARAD contracted vessels. Remedial shoot will be afforded on 3 days 3, 10, 17 Nov. 1, 15 Dec. 12, 26 January 9, 23 February 9, 23 March 13, 27 April 11, 26, May 15, 29 June
Day 4 for at least 1 weapon if passing score not attained. STCW
Endorsement required.
Water Sanitation Afloat 1/2 day 29 May
Medical Courses
Heat Stress Afloat / Hearing Conservation Afloat 1 day Please call
Elementary First Aid — Prerequisite for MCP within preceding 12 months 1 day 2 December 6 January 24 February 7 April 12 May 29 June
Medical Care Provider — Prerequisite for MPIC within preceding 12
3 days 3 December 7 January 25 February 8 April 13 May 30 June
months. Please fax EFA certificate when registering
Medical PIC — Please fax MCP certificate when registering 5 days 8 December 12 January 2 March 13 April 18 May
Urinalysis Collector Training 1 day 3 November 1 December 23 February 9 March 11 May
Breath Alcohol Test (BAT) — Alco Sensors 3 and 4 only 1 day 4 November 10 March
Saliva Screening Test — QEDs only 1/2 day 5 November 11 March
Medical PIC Refresher — MSC approved 3 days Please call
Radar Courses
Radar Recertification 1 day 13 November 14 November 22, 23 January 30, 31 March 28, 29 May
Radar Recertification at Toledo Maritime Academy — Non-Resident
1 day 17 December 7 January 4 February
Training, apply to Student Services, Dania Beach
ARPA 4 days Please call
Radar Recertification & ARPA 5 days Please call
Original Radar Observer Unlimited 5 days Please call
Engine STCW / Original Engineer Training Routes — Engine STCW training routes are aimed at Great Lakes members wishing to transition to deep sea. Original engineer training is available to members,
applicants and sponsored students seeking an original license.
Advanced Fire Fighting 5 days 12 January 18 May
Basic Safety Training 5 days 26 January 1 June
EFA/MCP 4 days 6 January 12 May
Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboat) 4 days 20 January 26 May
Basic Electricity (original engineers only) 10 days 2 February 8 June
Original 3 A/E Preparation and Exams A/R Please call
NOTICE: AMO members planning to attend the union’s Center for Advanced Maritime Officers’ Training/STAR Center in Dania Beach, Florida—either to prepare for license upgrading or to undergo specialty training—are asked to call the
school to confirm course schedule and space availability in advance.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY AS TO STUDENTS: The Center For Advanced Maritime Officers Training (CAMOT) and Simulation Training Assessment and Research Center (STAR), established under the auspices of the
American Maritime Officers Safety and Education Plan, admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin or sex to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the Center.
It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin or sex in administration of its educational policies, admission policies and other programs administered by the Center.
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