Volume 32… Number 33, Aug. 18, 2026
STORIES COVERED
In This Issue:
- President Trump Extends Jones Act Waiver for Another 90 Days
- MM&P Convention Wraps Up
- Strait of Hormuz Stalemate Continues
- Indian Cargo Vessel Sinks Off Hodeidah After Houthi Strike
- UK Civil Service Mariners Win Pay Raises Following Years of Labor Strife
- Longshoreman Dies in Accident at Port of Baltimore
- Staten Island Ferry Workers Rally at New York City Hall on Thursday to Defend Retiree Health Care
- Longshoreman Dies in Accident at Port of Baltimore
- Longshoreman Dies in Accident at Port of Baltimore
Mark Your Calendar:
- MM&P Closed for Labor Day; Honolulu Hall Also Closed on Sept. 2
- Offshore Membership Meeting in LA/LB Hall on Thursday, Aug. 20
- Offshore Meeting in Newark Hall on Thursday, Sept. 3
- Offshore Membership Meeting in the Honolulu Hall on Friday, Sept. 18
- Offshore Membership Meeting in Seattle Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 23
- Offshore Membership Meeting in Charleston Hall on Oct. 8
- Offshore Membership Meeting in Honolulu on Oct. 19
Job Opportunities:
And:
UPDATE ON THE CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF
The International Transport Workers’ Federation has provided this update on the continuing crisis in the Persian Gulf and the work being done to facilitate the release of seafarers trapped by the conflict.
“In the Persian Gulf, we have identified between 400 and 600 medium to large commercial ships that are waiting to cross the Strait of Hormuz.
“The International Maritime Organization, which has been working alongside the ITF and shipowners, now estimates that there are around 6,000 seafarers still waiting for their transit.
“This is from a total of 20,000 at the start of the conflict.
“This figure does not include a significant number of smaller ships/vessels, supply vessels, barges, installations, support offshore vessels and yachts which are difficult to identify and have a smaller number of crew on board.
“The ITF has supported the IMO in establishing two independent shipping lanes for the free passage of ships and encouraged the diplomatic conversations with Oman and Iran to guarantee the safe passage of ships.
“The recent outbreak of hostilities has meant that it is not safe for ships to sail through the Strait of Hormuz.
“Attacks on ships have led to the tragic deaths of seafarers.
“The ITF has publicly condemned all attacks on civilian ships, regardless of the flag of the ship or the nationality of the crew.
“At the time of writing, there are some ships that continue to cross the strait using a route closer to the Iran boarder.
“It is believed that the owners of these ships have obtained clearance from the Iranian authorities or have agreed to pay a fee for passage.
“When there was a pause in hostilities, the IMO compiled a list of ships to ensure free passage: 126 ships sailed through the Strait of Hormuz before the IMO declared that safe passage was no longer guaranteed.
“Since the initial days of the conflict, the ITF has been providing information on ships and seafarers to help the IMO identify the number and nationality of seafarers caught up in the conflict.
“Working together with the shipowners concerned, the ITF has helped facilitate the repatriation of over 700 seafarers.
“The ITF coordinator on abandonments notified the IMO and the ILO of five ships that have been abandoned.
“Working together, the ITF, the IMO and the ILO have managed to repatriate the crews of four of these ships.
“For the fifth ship, provisions and support have been provided.
“In addition, the ITF has shared information with the ILO and IMO on several cases because of the precarious situation of the crew on board.
“A number of the seafarers involved in these cases have also been repatriated, as have at least 25-30 Iranian seafarers who were returned to their country after being held by authorities in the United Arab Emirates.
“In total, the ITF team in London has dealt with more than 3,000 seafarers seeking assistance as a result of the Persian Gulf conflict.
“Seafarers also continue to seek help from the ITF when they risk being drawn into sailing in dangerous areas arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
“The ITF position is that no seafarers should be asked to sail into conflict areas where their safety might be in danger.
“The ITF will continue to highlight the terrible and unacceptable situations seafarers face by seeking extensive coverage in major news outlets around the world.
“The killing of innocent civilian seafarers is always unacceptable.
“They can never be considered ‘collateral damage’ for the achievement of military aims.”
MM&P is one of the 670 transport unions in 147 countries that belong to the ITF, which represents almost 18 million workers worldwide.
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FAMILIES OF SAILORS ABOARD US AIRCRAFT CARRIER SOUND ALARM OVER POOR CONDITION
The family members of sailors and marines deployed aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have told Navy officials they are worried about the wellbeing of their loved ones, who have now been at sea for well over 250 days.
The Lincoln deployed on Nov. 21 from San Diego and arrived in the Middle East in January, ahead of the start of the Iran war on Feb. 28.
On Aug. 6, several hundred families of the 5,000 sailors and marines aboard the ship expressed grave concerns during an in-person town hall at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego and later at an online session that attracted hundreds more.
In attendance were top Navy officials, including acting Secretary Hung Cao. Vice Adm. Joseph Cahill and Vice Adm. Douglas Verissimo, the top commanders for Naval surface forces and Naval air forces for the Pacific Fleet, addressed the 200-plus family members virtually that evening.
They heard reports of broken toilets and “moldy showers,” contaminated water and shortages of basic supplies, including toothpaste and soap.
Some members of the crew reported having been served expired, inedible rations.
The mail system has also been disrupted, causing many care packages from family members to be lost in transit for months.
Several near-successful suicide attempts have been reported among members of the crew.
Democratic lawmakers are calling for investigations and greater visibility into conditions aboard the ship, which was originally set to return home in May.
Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego, a Marine Corps veteran, said on social media that he wants to take a bipartisan delegation on an oversight visit to the ship and that the way the crew is being treated is “not just disgusting; it’s dangerous.”
Spokespersons for the administration said last week that the aircraft carrier USS George Washington was heading toward the Middle East to relieve the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln.
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FOUR SEAFARERS, TWO RESCUERS KILLED IN RED SEA ATTACK
Four crewmembers were killed on Aug. 11 in an attack by Iran-backed Houthis on a small cargo ship in the Bab al-Mandeb strait, Yemen’s transport ministry said.
The fatalities aboard the Tanzania-flag Tihamah mark the first deaths in a Houthi strike since the Iran war began on Feb. 28.
Three Pakistanis seafarers were killed in the attack, Pakistan’s foreign minister said.
The Yemeni ministry said one Indonesian was also killed, adding that the crew lost control of the vessel after it was struck.
The Houthis struck again after rescue work began, killing two more people.
Ten people were injured, including seven crew members, two Coast Guard personnel and one member of the rescue organization.
The incident occurred while the ship, which is owned by Egyptians, was at anchor northeast of Perim Island, Yemen, British maritime security group Ambrey said.
“These continued attacks on shipping only serve to escalate tensions and threaten the global supply chains on which everyone depends,” said IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez.
“I reiterate my call for shipowners and ship operators to thoroughly assess risks before transiting this and other regions and follow appropriate best management practices.
“Seafarers deserve to be protected and allowed to do their jobs in safety and security.”
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TWO EMIRATI TANKERS ATTACKED IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz came to a near halt at the end of last week after two tankers owned by the United Arab Emirates energy company, ADNOC, were attacked on Thursday night.
A spokesperson for the UAE government blamed Iran for the attacks.
There were no casualties aboard the two vessels, which reportedly sustained only minor damage.
The UAE said that at least 19 of its vessels have been attacked by Iran since the end of February, when the war began.
President Trump said Friday during a speech in New York City that the administration plans to make the Strait of Hormuz a “territory of the United States,” saying it would be the first American overseas territory made up of water rather than land.
“After we finish defeating Iran, which is being very badly defeated, pretty soon I’ll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States,” the President said.
“We have the blockade. No ships get through unless we want them to… Essentially, [a territory is] what it is.”
Iran, which says it has the right to charge fees for passage through the strait, recently engaged in negotiations with Oman, a US ally, to share joint control.
Fox News reported on Monday that President Trump said the US would bomb Oman if the country “gets in the way” of American efforts to reopen the strait.
Aug. 17 marks 60 days since the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that called for a wider peace deal to be negotiated within that timeframe.
After multiple rounds of attacks, as well as suggestions that an agreement was near, there are now no reports of negotiations between the two sides.
US Central Command said last week that it had fired two Hellfire missiles at a Panama-flag container ship, the Vela Nova, while it was sailing in the Gulf of Oman toward an Iranian port.
CENTCOM said the vessel had violated the American naval blockade and ignored repeated warnings to stop.
This is the 12th vessel attacked by US forces since the blockade was announced in April and the third since the blockade was reimposed on July 14.
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IRS SAYS FOREIGN SHIPPERS USING JONES ACT WAIVER MUST PAY US INCOME TAX
The Internal Revenue Service has issued new guidance clarifying that foreign shipping companies operating between US ports under the Jones Act waiver cannot claim a longstanding tax exemption normally available to international shipping income.
The new policy could potentially add a significant cost to voyages conducted under the waiver by foreign shipping companies.
The IRS said income earned by foreign companies moving cargo between US ports under the waiver does not qualify as income from the “international operation of ships” and is therefore not eligible for the gross income exclusion under Section 883 of the IRS Code or the related provisions in US tax treaties.
It said foreign corporations that earn income from waiver voyages must report it on Form 1120-F, the US Income Tax Return of a Foreign Corporation.
The IRS has issued a notice stating that foreign corporations operating vessels between US ports under the Jones Act waiver are earning domestic-source income and must report that income.
Here is a link to IRS notice:
Income reporting requirements for foreign corporations operating under the Jones Act waiver | Internal Revenue Service
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IFSMA ASKS LICENSED DECK OFFICERS TO RESPOND TO A BRIEF SURVEY
he International Federation of Shipmasters’ Associations will present a paper on the high frequency of bridge alerts to the International Maritime Organization Safety Committee in 2027.
To ensure that IFSMA understands the concerns and views of shipmasters and deck officers, it has created a survey that is posted at this link.
Previous research on the topic has concluded that the high frequency of alerts is most often an issue aboard ships with modern, fully integrated bridges, particularly during pilotage and in high-density traffic areas.
IFSMA’s goal is to expand on the safety-related concerns expressed in the previous research, as well as to propose solutions.
Responses to the survey are anonymous and the names of ships and companies are not reported.
The survey will close at the end of September 2026, so please respond as soon as possible.
The results will be shared with all IFSMA member associations and will guide IFSMA as to the best way to proceed with this initiative.
This is a very short survey. It will take just a few minutes to complete.
Please answer the questions based primarily on your current ship, or, if you are not currently serving, the ship on which you most recently served.
Please answer from your own operational experience.
MM&P is a member of IFSMA, which represents the interests of serving shipmasters and licensed deck officers in bodies such as the IMO, the International Labor Organization and other relevant international and national organizations.
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AMERICAN MARINERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A NO-FEE PASSPORT
An MM&P member has informed the union that he applied for and received a “no-fee” passport.
A mariner is allowed to possess both a regular passport and a no-fee passport; they are independent of each other.
Instructions on how to apply for a “no-fee” passport are posted in the Members’ Only section of bridgedeck.org.
NEVER APPLY FOR A NEW PASSPORT WHEN YOU ARE ON A SHIP
If you are on a ship and go to the US State Department website to renew your passport, once you press “Submit,” the State Department immediately voids your current passport.
You should always renew your passport from a land-based computer, not a sea-based computer.
MM&P knows of a mariner who had their passport canceled while at sea.
If you need to get a new passport, you should always start the process from home or another land-based computer.
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TWO YEARS AFTER UNION VOTE, DISNEY WORKERS STILL FIGHTING FOR A FIRST CONTRACTT
The character and parade cast members at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., have been fighting for their first union contract since October 2024, when they voted to join Actors’ Equity and form their own bargaining unit, “Magic United.”
The starting pay for character and parade cast members at Disneyland is $26 an hour.
Members of the bargaining unit are seeking raises, along with new health and safety protections.
But management is proposing a contract that cuts retirement contributions, reduces the number of paid vacation days, eliminates paid parental leave and does not include any increase in wages.
Cast members at the Disneyland Resort need your help!
Please add your name to this petition to show your solidarity with the members of Actors’ Equity who make Disneyland’s magic happen!
Disney is a multibillion-dollar corporation that loves to talk about how much it invests in its workers.
It has an entire website about its social impact, especially how much management thinks of Disneyland employees and invests in their professional and personal growth.
By signing your name, you let managers in the Magic Kingdom know that if they truly cared about making the world a better place, they would stop being hypocrites and treat their workers fairly.
Mark Your Calendar:
MM&P CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY; HONOLULU HALL ALSO CLOSED ON SEPT. 2
All MM&P union halls, the MM&P Plan Office, MM&P headquarters and the MM&P Federal Credit Union will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day.
The Honolulu Hall will also be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 2 for an ILWU contract holiday.
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Mark Your Calendar:
OFFSHORE MEMBERSHIP MEETING IN LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH HALL ON AUG. 20
There will be an Offshore membership meeting in the MM&P LA/LB Hall on Aug. 20 immediately following the 11:00am job call.
MM&P Pacific Ports Vice President Melany Velleca and Port Agent-Pacific Ports John Taylor will attend the meeting.
The Los Angeles/Long Beach Hall is located at:
533 N. Marine Ave., Ste A
Wilmington, CA 90744-5527
Phone: 310-834-7201
All Offshore members in the area are encouraged to attend the meeting.
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OFFSHORE MEETING IN NEWARK HALL ON THURSDAY, SEPT. 3
There will be an Offshore membership meeting in the MM&P Newark Union Hall on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 1100.
MM&P President Don Josberger and Atlantic Ports Vice President Tom Larkin will attend the meeting.
The Newark Hall is located at:
570 Broad Street, Suite 701
Newark, NJ 07102
201-963-1900
All Offshore members are encouraged to attend the meeting.
Contact Ana Victoria at avictoria@bridgedeck.org for a head count.
Mark Your Calendar:
OFFSHORE MEMBERSHIP MEETING IN THE HONOLULU HALL ON FRIDAY, SEPT. 18
There will be an Offshore Membership Meeting in the MM&P Honolulu Hall on Friday, Sept. 18.
The meeting will take place after the 1000 job call.
Pacific Ports Vice President Melany Velleca and Honolulu Representative Randy Swindell will attend the meeting and give their reports.
The MM&P Honolulu Hall is located at:
521 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 254
Phone: 808-523-8183
All Offshore members in the area are encouraged to attend the meeting.
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OFFSHORE MEMBERSHIP MEETING IN THE SEATTLE HALL ON WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23
There will be an Offshore Membership Meeting in the Seattle Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 23, directly after the 1100 job call.
MM&P Secretary-Treasurer J. Lars Turner and Pacific Ports Vice President Melany Velleca will attend the meeting.
The Seattle Hall is located at:
15208 52nd Ave. South
Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98188
Phone: 206-441-8700.
All Offshore members and applicants are encouraged to attend the meeting.
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OFFSHORE MEMBERSHIP MEETING IN CHARLESTON HALL ON THURSDAY, OCT. 8
There will be an Offshore membership meeting in the MM&P Charleston Hall on Oct. 8 at 11:00 a.m.
Please contact dispatcher John at charleston@bridgedeck.org for a head count.
The Charleston hall is located at:
1481 Tobias Gadson Blvd., Suite 2C
Charleston, SC 29407-4794
Phone: 843-766-3565
All Offshore members in the area are encouraged to attend the meeting.
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OFFSHORE MEMBERSHIP MEETING IN THE HONOLULU HALL ON MONDAY, OCT. 19
There will be an Offshore Membership Meeting in the MM&P Honolulu Hall on Monday, Oct. 19.
The meeting will take place after the 1000 job call.
MM&P President Don Josberger and Pacific Ports Vice President Melany Velleca will attend the meeting.
The MM&P Honolulu Hall is located at:
521 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 254
Phone: 808-523-8183
All Offshore members in the area are encouraged to attend the meeting.
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ATLANTIC MARITIME JOBS
Buchanan Marine
— Mate – MMC with a Mate of Towing within Inland Waters
If you are interested in this position, first please fill out an application on the company’s website.
Google Buchanan Marine LP, then click “careers” and scroll down to “apply online.”
After that, email your resume and copies of your credentials to Paulina Trzepacz at: ptrzepacz@bridgedeck.org
If you have any questions, please call her at 973-495-9377.
Staten Island Ferry
— Provisional Marine Oilers with their QMED
If you are interested, please fill out an application on the city’s website:
https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/job/marine-oiler-in-staten-island-jid-36530
If you have any questions, please send an email to Anthony Turzio at:
— Deckhand with an AB
If you are interested in this position, please fill out an application on the city’s website:
https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/job/deckhand-in-staten-island-jid-36197
If you have any questions, please send an email to Anthony Turzio at:
Marine Oil Service
— Tankerman PIC–MMC tankerman (PIC) with DL (required)
If you are interested in this position, please fill out an application online at:
https://marineoilservice.com/careers/
or email the company at careers@marineoilservice.com
If you have any questions, please send an email to Anthony Turzio at:
Reinauer
— Mate with a 500-ton masters or mate near coastal but will accept 200-ton masters or mate near coastal.
If you are interested in the above positions, please email your resume and copies of your credentials to Keith at Poissant at:
If you have any questions, please call him at 973-420-0492
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MITAGS ACADEMIC NOTES
For registration contact our Admissions Department: 866.656.5568 or admissions@mitags.org
Classes are 5-day unless otherwise noted
Class dates followed by an (*) are full
[STCW, MEDICAL & SAFETY Courses]
BT – Basic Safety Training: 09/07/26, 11/30/26
FF-ADV – Advanced Firefighting (4-Day): 09/28/26, 01/25/27
FF-BADV – Fire Fighting Combined Basic & Advanced: 09/07/26, 11/30/26
MED-PRO – Medical Care Provider: 11/02/26, 11/09/26
MED-PIC – Medical Person in Charge (10-Day): 10/12/26*, 11/30/26
MED-PIC-REF – Medical Person in Charge Refresher: 11/16/26
MED-DOT-DA – Dept. of Transportation Drug & Alcohol Testing (1-Day):
10/17/26, 11/15/26, 12/05/26
[STCW LICENSE & RADAR RENEWAL COURSES]
Revalidations (REV): You have 360+ days of sea time in the last 5 years
BT-REV (2-day): 09/14/26, 10/26/26, 12/07/26
FF-ADV-REV (1-day): 09/16/26, 10/28/26, 12/09/26
Refreshers (REF): You have less than 360 days of sea time in the last 5 years
BT-REF (3-day): 10/26/26, 12/07/26
FF-ADV-REF (2-day): 10/29/26, 12/10/26
ROR-1N – Radar Observer Renewal Evening Classes (1-Night): 10/28/26, 12/09/26
[CMM – CHIEF MATE & MASTER UPGRADE Courses]
ADVSTB – Advanced Stability: 08/24/26, 10/05/26, 12/07/26
ADVWX – Advanced Meteorology: 09/28/26, 11/30/26
CHS-CMM – Advanced Cargo Operations (10-Day): Not Currently Scheduled
LAP – License Advancement Program for Mate to Master (20-Day): 09/21/26
LAP Testing Notice: Due to changes at the Baltimore REC, LAP courses no longer include priority testing. Seating is limited to 6 students. All testing now requires a scheduled appointment and an approval letter.
LMS – Leadership and Managerial Skills: 09/21/26, 12/14/26
MPP-CMM – Marine Propulsion Plants: Not Currently Scheduled
SHMGT-CMM – Ship Management: Not Currently Scheduled
SHS-ADV-CMM – Advanced Shiphandling (10-Day): 09/14/26, 10/12/26, 11/02/26, 11/30/26
WKP-CMM – Advanced Watchkeeping: Not Currently Scheduled
[AB TO MATE UPGRADE Courses]
ARPA-OIC – Automated Radar Plotting Aids (4-Day): 11/09/26
CHS-OIC – Cargo Handling & Stowage: 11/02/26, 02/08/27
CNAV-OIC – Celestial Navigation (15-Day): 08/24/26, 11/30/26
ECDIS – Electronic Chart Display Information Systems: 11/16/26
FL – Visual Communications / Flashing Light (1 Day): 10/08/26
GMDSS – Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (10-Day): 10/12/26, 03/01/27
LAP-ORG3rd – License Advancement Prep (15-Day): 08/24/26, 01/04/27, 03/15/27
LTS – Leadership and Teamworking Skills (1-Day): 10/02/26, 11/13/26
ROU-OIC – Radar Observer Unlimited: 10/26/2026
SAR – Search and Rescue (3-Day): 10/05/26, 01/11/27
SHS-BAS-OIC – Basic Shiphandling: 11/30/26, 01/04/27
STB-OIC – Stability and Cargo Handling: 10/26/26, 02/01/27
TNAV/CO – Terrestrial Navigation and Compasses (15-Day): 10/05/26
WKP-OIC – Watchkeeping (10-Day): 09/14/26, 02/15/27
WX-OIC – Basic Meteorology: 11/16/26, 01/08/27
[MSC – MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND Courses]
MSC-ATO-I – Anti-Terrorism Officer (Online): Contact Admissions
MSC-CBRD-1 – Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Orientation (Basic) Indoctrination (1-Day): 09/17/26, 11/05/26
MSC-DC – Damage Control (1-Day): 09/18/26, 11/06/26
MSC-ENVPRO (1-Day – Evening Class): 09/18/26, 11/06/26
MSC-SMA – Small Arms (4-Day): 09/21/26, 10/12/26, 11/09/26, 12/07/26
MSC-SWB – Security Watch Basic (1-Day): 09/19/26, 11/07/26
MSC-SW-ADV – Security Watch Advanced (1-Day): 09/20/26, 11/08/26, 12/06/26
MSC-Ship’s Reaction Force (3-Day): 09/25/26, 11/13/26
[MM&P COMPANY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Courses]
CM-OPS 1 – Chief Mate Operations: Not Currently Scheduled
CM-OPS 2 Maersk – CM Operations II Maersk Specific: Not Currently Scheduled
LNG-BADV – Basic and Advanced IGF Code Operations (3-Day): 10/26/26*, 10/29/26
NSAP-MMP – Navigational Skills Assessment Program-MM&P (2-Day): 09/01/26*, 09/03/26* Scheduled – Contact Admissions to Register
SHS-EMR5 – Emergency Shiphandling: 10/26/26*
WX-HW-PAC – Heavy Weather Avoidance Routing: Pacific Ocean (2-Day): 08/22/26, 10/03/26, 12/05/26
[OTHER MITAGS Courses]
AB – Able Seaman: 09/14/26, 12/07/26
BRM – Bridge Resource Management: Not Currently Scheduled
GL-Pilot – Great Lakes Pilotage Familiarization (2-Day): Not Currently Scheduled
LAP-Great Lakes – License Advancement Program – Great Lakes (15-Day): Not Currently Scheduled
HAZ – Hazardous Materials: 12/14/26
Qualified Assessor (Online): Contact Admissions
RFPNW – Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (3-Day): Not Currently Scheduled
TPIC – Tankerman Person in Charge: 8/31/26
VSO – Vessel Security Officer (3-Day): Not Currently Scheduled
[CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT WORKSHOPS – NOT covered by the MATES Program]
Designated Person Ashore & Internal Auditor (3-Day): Online: 08/12/26
Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis (2-Day): Online: Not Currently Scheduled
MITAGS–WEST ACADEMIC NOTES
SCHEDULE OF COURSES – (Please also see our schedule and enroll online at www.mitags.org)
FOR REGISTRATION CONTACT OUR ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT 866.656.5568 OR admissions@mitags.org
August 2026
24-27 Advanced Firefighting
24-28 Self-Study LAP (Original Mate Level)*
31-4 ECDIS
31-1 Basic Training Revalidation
September 2026
2nd Advanced Firefighting Revalidation
8-11 Advanced Firefighting
14-18 Ship Construction & Basic Stability
14-25 Watchkeeping (Operational Level)
21-25 Cargo Handling & Stowage
21-25 Self-Study LAP (Original Mate Level)*
21-2 Medical Person-In-Charge
28-30 Security Officer – Vessel, Company & Facility
28-9 GMDSS
October 2026
5-8 Advanced Firefighting
5-9 Self-Study LAP (Original Mate Level)*
12-16 Self-Study LAP (Original Mate Level)*
12-16 Basic Training
12-16 Ship Construction & Basic Stability
16th Advanced Firefighting Revalidation
17-18 Basic Training Revalidation
19-23 Basic Training
19-23 Self-Study LAP (Original Mate Level)*
19-23 Cargo Handling & Stowage
26-30 Medical Care Provider
26-30 Self-Study LAP (Original Mate Level)*
27-30 ARPA
November 2026
2-4 Security Officer – Vessel, Company & Facility
2-5 Advanced Firefighting
2-6 Self-Study LAP (Original Mate Level)*
2-6 Leadership & Managerial Skills
9-11 Search & Rescue
12-13 Basic Training Revalidation
14th Advanced Firefighting Revalidation
16-20 Basic Training
16-20 Self-Study LAP (Original Mate Level)*
16-20 Basic Shiphandling
December 2026
30-4 Self-Study LAP (Original Mate Level)*
30-11 Medical Person-In-Charge
30-18 Celestial Navigation
1-4 Advanced Firefighting
7-8 Basic Training Revalidation
7-9 Basic Training Refresher
7-18 GMDSS
9th Advanced Firefighting Revalidation
10-11 Advanced Firefighting Refresher
14-18 Self-Study LAP (Original Mate Level)*
14-18 Basic Training
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