Volume 32… Number 14, April 7, 2026
STORIES COVERED
In This Issue:
- American Merchant Marine Veterans Convene at MITAGS
- Board of Pilot Commissioners for San Francisco, San Pablo and Suisun Opens Applications
- Middle East Conflict: Forty Countries Meet to Discuss Reopening Strait of Hormuz
- Bloomberg Reports Iran Has Implemented a Formal Toll System for Ships
- USCG Notice: NAVCEN Website Outage for Scheduled Maintenance – 16 April, 0900-1300 EDT
- Make Your Voice Heard: Tell Your Members of Congress That You Oppose the Jones Act Waiver
- Courses That MITAGS Has Asked Us to Highlight
- Union Plus Is Turning 40!
mark Your Calendar:
- Offshore Membership Meeting in the Charleston Hall on Thursday, April 9
- Offshore Membership Meeting in the Newark Hall on Thursday, April 23
- Membership Meeting in Los Angeles/Long Beach Hall on Tuesday, May 5
- Offshore Familiarization Course in the LA/LB Hall on May 5-6
- Offshore Membership Meeting in the Honolulu Hall on Friday, May 8
- Offshore Membership Meeting in the Boston Hall on Thursday, May 14
- Offshore Membership Meeting in the Seattle Hall on Tuesday, June 2
Job Opportunities:
And:
AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE VETERANS CONVENE AT MITAGS
Merchant marine veterans were honored at MITAGS last week at the 38th National Convention of the American Merchant Marine Veterans association.
AMMV is a non-profit established in 1984 to gain public and government recognition for the service of America’s mariners in peace and war.
Among the convention attendees were veterans of World War II—including longtime MM&P member Captain Pete Kurkimilis—and veterans of the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and Expeditionary Operations in the Middle East and Northeast Africa.
Participants included the new national AMMV officers—Captain Darin Huggins, national president; Captain Chris Edyvean, national secretary; Kimberly King, national treasurer—and AMMV President Emeritus Dru Di Mattia.
The keynote speech was given by MIRAID President C. James Patti, who expressed the nation’s “respect, admiration and gratitude for American mariners, who never hesitate to sail into harm’s way to support the United States.”
Many American mariners, he noted, are currently working in conflict zones in the Middle East.
“America’s maritime industry, led by America’s maritime unions, has once again sent its sons and daughters, husbands and wives, friends and colleagues into dangerous waters, serving aboard US-flag ships, ready to do their jobs without hesitation on our country’s behalf,” Patti said.
The theme of the convention was “Preserving Our Legacy, Charting Our Future.”
Participants in the three-day event underlined the opportunities created by the administration’s policy goal of revitalizing the domestic maritime industry and its recent issuance of a comprehensive Maritime Action Plan.
In Congress, the industry is also the focus of renewed attention: The bipartisan SHIPS for America Act has a group of 127 cosponsors in the House of Representatives and 13 cosponsors in the Senate.
“[F]or the first time since the enactment of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970,” Patti said, “we have the opportunity to put in place maritime policy initiatives to increase the number of vessels operating under the United States-flag; the share of America’s cargo—both government generated and commercial carried by these vessels; and the number of mariners ready to respond to our nation’s call whenever needed.”
“Let us all seize this opportunity.”
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BOARD OF PILOT COMMISSIONERS FOR SAN FRANCISCO, SAN PABLO AND SUISUN OPENS APPLICATIONS
The Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Bays of San Francisco, San Pablo and Suisun (BOPC) has opened applications for its 2026 Pilot Trainee Training Examination.
The BOPC is seeking eligible mariners for its Pilot Trainee Training Exam—the gateway to qualifying for the BOPC’s pilot training program, and the pathway to become a BOPC licensed pilot.
The application period for the 2026 Trainee Training Examination is open now through May 15, 2026, 5:00 P.M., Pacific Daylight Time. Here is the timeline:
· On Monday, July 20, the BOPC will administer to qualified applicants a virtual proctored Knowledge-Based Test (formerly referred to as the Written Exam).
· Applicants who meet or exceed the cut score set by the Board for the Knowledge-Based Test will be invited to participate in the Simulator Evaluation Exam to be held Aug. 11–14 at Cal Poly Maritime, located in Vallejo, Calif.
· Applicants who pass the Simulator Evaluation Exam will sit for a Virtual Interview, which will be used to rank the list of applicants who have passed the Knowledge-Based Exam and the Simulator Evaluation Exam.
Application Deadline
· The complete application must be received at the Board office by May 15, 5:00 P.M., Pacific Daylight Time.
Application Form
· The Examination Application is available on the BOPC’s website: Exam Application. It is also available by written or email request.
Application Questions
· Any inquiries regarding the application contents or process must be made in writing via email: bopc_trainee_exam@bopc.ca.gov.
Application Submission
· For the 2026 Exam, you may complete your application by mail, or you may deliver your application in person to the BOPC office, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Governance and Administration
The BOPC’s Trainee Training Examination is governed by and administered pursuant to Title 7, California Code of Regulations.
Contact Information
· For Exam Questions: bopc_trainee_exam@bopc.ca.gov
· For General Information: bopc@bopc.ca.gov
· Online: www.bopc.ca.gov
· Address: 660 Davis Street, San Francisco, California 94111
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FORTY COUNTRIES MEET TO DISCUSS REOPENING STRAIT OF HORMUZ
The UK hosted a virtual meeting of 40 countries on April 2 to discuss steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a ceasefire has been agreed.
A partial list of the participating countries included France, Germany, Italy, Canada and the United Arab Emirates.
An estimated 20,000 seafarers are currently trapped in the Persian Gulf on 2,000 to 3,000 ships, many of which are running low on water and fuel.
Iran has blockaded the strait and attacked several vessels in the waterway since the war began on Feb. 28, prompting a global surge in energy prices.
Britain’s defense ministry said in a statement issued after the meeting that the participants had discussed “viable options to make the Strait of Hormuz accessible and safe for navigation.”
The virtual meeting was held after President Trump said in an address to the American public on April 1 that the strait could open naturally and that it was the responsibility of countries that rely on the waterway to ensure it was open.
One European official told Reuters that the first phase of any plan for reopening the strait would be to ensure it was free of mines, followed by a second phase in which tankers traveling on the waterway were provided with protection.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told news outlets that reopening the waterway would require governments to work closely with the shipping industry and that the overall effort would take “a united front of military strength and diplomatic activity.”
Military planners for the countries participating in the coalition will meet this week to discuss options, including potential mine-clearing work and providing escort vessels for transiting ships.
The New York Times interviewed five Filipino seafarers for an article in its April 1 edition on the experiences of merchant seamen working aboard ships in the conflict zone.
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BLOOMBERG REPORTS IRAN HAS IMPLEMENTED A FORMAL TOLL SYSTEM FOR SHIPS
Bloomberg News has reported that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has implemented a formal toll system for merchant ships requesting passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
The charge for passage is agreed on a case-by-case basis, based on a tiered pricing system.
Payment must be made in cryptocurrency or Chinese yuan, reportedly to reduce exposure to the US financial system.
According to Bloomberg, an IRGC-linked “front company” receives an application from the shipowner, which is then sent to Iran’s Navy to ensure the ship has no links to the US or Israel.
The parties to the transaction then negotiate a price starting from a five-tiered schedule of charges, with the best prices given to vessels operated by “favored nationalities.”
Once payment in cryptocurrency or yuan is received, the IRGC provides the ship with a passcode valid for a single transit of the Strait of Hormuz.
The ship navigates to the checkpoint between Qeshm and Larak islands, transmits the passcode over VHF and receives an Iranian security escort for the rest of its passage to the Gulf of Oman.
Some nations, such as Pakistan, have negotiated no-fee transits for their vessels.
China has also confirmed making arrangements for the passage of at least three Chinese ships.
Freight Waves news has reported that more than 34,000 ships diverted routes in the first four weeks of disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
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NAVCEN WEBSITE OUTAGE FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE – 16 APRIL, 0900-1300 EDT
NAVCEN will conduct scheduled maintenance on Thursday, April 16, from 0900–1300 EDT. During this period, the NAVCEN website will be unavailable.
Users are encouraged to access or download any needed files prior to the outage.
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TELL YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS THAT YOU OPPOSE THE JONES ACT WAIVER
The American Maritime Partnership, a coalition working to defend the Jones Act and support and strengthen the domestic maritime industry, is asking all of us to reach out to our elected representatives to express our opposition to the 60-day Jones Act waiver that was issued by the Trump Administration on March 17.
MM&P and MIRAID are both members of AMP.
“According to the White House, the effort is to lower gas prices by bringing foreign ships into domestic commerce,” AMP says.
“But even the Jones Act’s most vocal opponents, like the CATO Institute, have told reporters that they do not think this waiver will impact prices.
“Advocates for the 650,000 men and women who work in the American maritime industry quickly went on the offensive to share how this waiver hurts people like us.
“America’s maritime unions, companies, and trade associations are all speaking with one voice on this.
“But what’s more important,” AMP says, “is that hundreds of individual maritime industry workers took action and reached out to their senators and representatives to express their concerns about how this waiver could be abused by foreign companies, undermine America’s economy, and even cause gas prices to go even higher.
“60 days is a long time. It is also an opportunity to really show Congress just how important voters like us are in these critical mid-term elections.”
You can find contact information for your members of Congress here.
To find out more about AMP and to receive its action alerts, visit the AMP website.
COURSES THAT MITAGS HAS ASKED US TO HIGHLIGHTR
#1 – RFPNW 04.08.2026, BT 04.13.2026 and AB 04.20.2026 – These 3 courses are for mariners seeking to upgrade from OS to AB.
#2 – TPIC for the week of 04.13.2026
#3 – GMDSS for the week of 04.13.2026
#4 – LNG-BADV for 04.20.2026
#5 – ADVSTB 04.20.2026, ADVWX 04.27.2026, LMS 05.04.2026 – These could be part of a Chief Mate/Master upgrade bundle.
#6 – TPIC, LNG-BADV and AB.
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UUNION PLUS IS TURNING 40!
Union Plus is celebrating its 40th birthday with 40 straight days of giveaways and cash prizes.
Enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win $4k. No purchase necessary.
New prizes daily!
Check out the Union Plus 40th anniversary page to find out more at UnionPlus.org
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Mark Your Calendar:
OFFSHORE MEMBERSHIP MEETING IN THE CHARLESTON HALL ON THURSDAY, APRIL 9
There will be an Offshore membership meeting in the MM&P Charleston Union Hall on Thursday, April 9, at 1100.
International President Don Josberger will be in attendance to give his report.
Please contact John Livingston at charleston@bridgedeck.org for a head count.
The Charleston Hall is located at:
1481 Tobias Gadson Blvd
Suite 2C
Charleston, SC 29407
The phone number is: 843-766-3565.
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OFFSHORE MEMBERSHIP MEETING IN THE NEWARK HALL ON THURSDAY, APRIL 23
There will be an Offshore membership meeting in the MM&P Newark Union Hall on Thursday, April 23, at 1100.
International President Don Josberger will participate and give his report.
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.
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OFFSHORE MEMBERSHIP MEETING IN LA/LB HALL ON TUESDAY, MAY 5
There will be a membership meeting in the MM&P Los Angeles/Long Beach Hall on Tuesday, May 5, immediately after the 11:00 a.m. job call.
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
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OFFSHORE FAMILIARIZATION COURSE IN THE LA/LB HALL ON MAY 5-6
The Offshore Familiarization Course will be held in the LA/LB Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 5-6.
The schedule for the course is 0930-1530.
To receive credit, members must attend both days of the course and the union meeting that follows.
West Coast Vice President Melany Velleca and West Coast Port Agent John Taylor will be facilitating.
There is no sea-time requirement to take the course.
All Offshore applicants, potential transferees from other membership groups and other interested Offshore members are encouraged to take the course as soon as possible.
If there are any questions, please contact John Taylor at 424-339-6560.
If you are interested in participating in the course, please contact Wendy Karnes, wkarnes@bridgedeck.org.
The contact information for the hall is:
533 N. Marine Ave., Ste A
Wilmington, CA 90744-5527
Phone: 310-834-7201
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OFFSHORE MEMBERSHIP MEETING IN THE HONOLULU HALL ON FRIDAY, MAY 8
There will be an Offshore Membership Meeting in the MM&P Honolulu Hall on Friday, May 8.
The meeting will take place after the 1000 job call.
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
Honolulu@bridgedeck.org
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OFFSHORE MEMBERSHIP MEETING IN THE BOSTON HALL ON THURSDAY, MAY 14
There will be an Offshore membership meeting in the MM&P Boston Union Hall on Thursday, May 14, at 1100.
International President Don Josberger will participate and give his report.
The Boston Hall is located at:
Marine Industrial Park
12 Channel St., Suite 505
Boston, MA 02210-2333
617-671-0769
All Offshore members are encouraged to attend the meeting.
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OFFSHORE MEMBERSHIP MEETING IN THE SEATTLE HALL ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2
There will be an Offshore Membership Meeting in the Seattle Hall on Tuesday, June 2, 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.
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ATLANTIC MARITIME JOBS
Buchanan Marine
1) Mate – MMC with a Mate of Towing within Inland Waters
2) Captain – MMC with a Master of Towing within Inland Waters
If you are interested in any of the above positions, please fill out an application on the company’s website first.
Google Buchanan Marine LP, then click “careers” and scroll down to “apply online.”
Then email your resume and copies of your credentials to Paulina at ptrzepacz@bridgedeck.org. If you have any questions, please call Paulina at 973-495-9377
Staten Island Ferry
1) Provisional Marine Oilers with their QMED
If you are interested, please fill out an application on the city’s web-site. https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/job/marine-oiler-in-staten-island-jid-36530 Any questions, please send an email to Anthony at aturzio@bridgedeck.org
2) Deckhand with an AB
If you are interested, please fill out an application on the city’s web-site. https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/job/deckhand-in-staten-island-jid-36197
Any questions, please send an email to Anthony at aturzio@bridgedeck.org
Poling & Cutler
1) Mate with a 200-ton coastwise license & TOAR
2) Captain with a 200-ton coastwise license & TOAR
If interested in any of the above positions, please email your resume and copies of your credentials to Paulina at ptrzepacz@bridgedeck.org. If you have any questions, please call Paulina at 973-495-9377.
Moran
1) Licensed Engineer (Ship Assist) – MMC with STCW
2) Assistant Engineer (ATB/Offshore) – 3rd A/E Unlimited Oceans or C/E (limited) or A/E (limited) Oceans or Near Coastal (min 6000hp) & STCW
3) AB (ATB/Offshore) – MMC with AB & STCW
If interested in any of the above positions, please fill out an application on Moran’s website first.
Then email your resume and copies of your credentials to Paulina at ptrzepacz@bridgedeck.org.
If you have any questions, please call Paulina at 973-495-9377.
Marine Oil Service
1) Tankerman PIC – MMC tankerman (PIC) with DL (required)
If you are interested, please fill out an application online https://avanan.url-protection.com/v1/r01/url?o=https%3A//marineoilservice.com/careers/&g=ZTI2ZjJkOTljODYzYjliYg==&h=OTNiOGYzYTQwMmQzOTNlMjg2N2ZiZTY2YTU4ZGFjYzc2YTI0MzNiYzhjNTczOWM2ZTllNDFkYjFkOWJiNTQwMg==&p=YXAzOmJyaWRnZWRlY2s6YTpvOjc2OTE2OWVlODk1YTQ0YzA0NGRhNWY5NmZhMjJjMzVkOjc6dDpU or email the company careers@marineoilservice.com
Any questions, please send an email to Anthony at aturzio@bridgedeck.org
GREAT LAKES & GULF MARITIME REGION JOBS
2nd Cook needed May through October aboard R/V Lake Guardian operating in the Great Lakes
Email resume and MMC to elulko@bridgedeck.org
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OFFSHORE JOBS
Senior LMSR positions available.
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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: 04/13/26, 09/07/26, 11/30/26
FF-ADV – Advanced Firefighting (4-Day): 05/11/26
FF-BADV – Fire Fighting Combined Basic & Advanced: 09/07/26, 11/30/26
MED-PRO – Medical Care Provider: 06/29/26
MED-PIC – Medical Person in Charge (10-Day): 05/11/26*, 07/13/26, 10/12/26, 11/30/26
MED-PIC-REF – Medical Person in Charge Refresher: 04/27/26*, 08/10/26, 11/16/26
MED-DOT-DA – Dept. of Transportation Drug & Alcohol Testing (1-Day):
04/26/26, 05/16/26, 07/18/26, 08/15/26, 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): 05/18/26, 09/14/26, 10/26/26, 12/07/26
FF-ADV-REV (1-day): 05/20/26, 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: 04/20/26, 06/08/26, 08/24/26, 10/05/26, 12/14/26
ADVWX – Advanced Meteorology: 04/27/26, 06/01/26, 08/17/26, 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): 04/20/26, 07/13/26, 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: 05/04/26, 07/20/26, 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): 05/11/26, 06/15/26, 07/06/26, 08/03/26, 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): 05/04/26, 07/06/26
CHS-OIC – Cargo Handling & Stowage: 05/18/26, 08/17/26
CNAV-OIC – Celestial Navigation (15-Day): 05/25/26
ECDIS – Electronic Chart Display Information Systems: 05/18/26, 07/13/26
FL – Visual Communications / Flashing Light (1 Day): 05/07/26 or Contact Admissions
GMDSS – Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (10-Day): 04/13/26, 06/15/26
LAP-ORG3rd – License Advancement Prep (15-Day): 05/25/26, 08/24/26
LTS – Leadership and Teamworking Skills (1-Day): 05/08/26
ROU-OIC – Radar Observer Unlimited: 04/27/26*, 06/29/26
SAR – Search and Rescue (3-Day): 05/04/26, 08/03/26
SHS-BAS-OIC – Basic Shiphandling: 04/27/26, 07/13/26*
STB-OIC – Stability and Cargo Handling: 05/11/26, 08/10/26
TNAV/CO – Terrestrial Navigation and Compasses (15-Day): 06/08/26
WKP-OIC – Watchkeeping (10-Day): 07/20/26
WX-OIC – Basic Meteorology: 07/06/26
[MSC – Military Sealift Command Courses]
MSC-ATO-I – Anti-Terrorism Officer (Online): Contact Admissions
MSC-ATO-II – Anti-Terrorism Officer II (MSC-ATO-III included): 06/22/26
MSC-CBRD-1 – Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Orientation (Basic) Indoctrination (1-Day): 05/07/26, 06/11/26, 08/06/26, 09/17/26, 11/05/26
MSC-CBRD-OFF – Chemical, Biological, Radiological Defense Officer: 03/23/26
MSC-DC – Damage Control (1-Day): 05/08/26, 06/12/26, 08/07/26, 09/18/26, 11/06/26
MSC-ENVPRO (1-Day – Evening Class): 05/09/26, 06/11/26, 08/07/26, 09/18/26, 11/06/26
MSC-SMA – Small Arms (4-Day): 04/13/26, 05/11/26, 06/15/26, 07/13/26, 08/10/26, 09/21/26, 10/12/26, 11/09/26, 12/07/26
MSC-SWB – Security Watch Basic (1-Day): 05/09/26, 06/13/26, 08/08/26, 09/19/26, 11/07/26
MSC-SW-ADV – Security Watch Advanced (1-Day):04/12/26, 05/10/26, 06/14/26, 08/09/26, 09/20/26, 11/08/26, 12/06/26
MSC-Ship’s Reaction Force (3-Day): 05/15/26, 06/19/26, 08/14/26, 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): 07/27/26*, 07/30/26, 10/26/26, 10/29/26
****Offsite LNG-BADV at MMP LA/LB Union Hall: 05/24/26, 05/27/26
NSAP-MMP – Navigational Skills Assessment Program-MM&P (2-Day): 5/12/26*, 05/14/26* – Contact Admissions to Register
SHS-EMR5 – Emergency Shiphandling: 04/20/26*, 07/20/26
WX-HW-PAC – Heavy Weather Avoidance Routing: Pacific Ocean (2-Day): 05/02/26, 06/06/26, 07/11/26, 08/22/26, 10/03/26, 12/05/26
[Other MITAGS Courses]
AB – Able Seaman: 04/20/26, 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: 06/15/26
Qualified Assessor (Online): Contact Admissions
RFPNW – Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (3-Day): Not Currently Scheduled
TPIC – Tankerman Person in Charge: 04/13/26, 7/6/26, 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: 05/13/26
Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis (2-Day): Online: Not Currently Scheduled
MITAGS–WEST ACADEMIC NOTES
2024 Fall/Winter
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
April 2026
20-23 Advanced Firefighting (original certification)
27-8 Medical Person-in-Charge
27-8 Watchkeeping (Operational Level)
May 2026
11-15 Basic Training (original certification)
16th Vessel Personnel w/Designated Security Duties (VPDSD)
18-19 Basic Training Revalidation
20th Advanced Firefighting Revalidation
20-22 Security Officer – Vessel, Company & Facility
26-29 Advanced Firefighting (original certification)
June 2026
1-5 Medical Care Provider
8-12 Basic Training (original certification)
16-17 Basic Training Revalidation
18th Advanced Firefighting Revalidation
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