Wheelhouse Weekly, Jan. 20, 2026

Volume 32… Number 3, January 20, 2026

STORIES COVERED

In This Issue:

• New Guidelines Include Stronger Protections Against Seafarer Criminalization
• As Suez Traffic Restarts, Houthis Make New Threats
• Congressional Ferry Caucus Meets in Washington
• New Leadership Team Appointed to Head US Merchant Marine Academy
• New Federal Maritime Commissioner Sworn In
• Very Important: Make Sure Your Renewed or Upgraded MMC Lists All Your Endorsements
• News for MM&P Federal Employee Members: Administration Resumes Dues Withholding
• Union Members Can Get 35 Percent Off Car Rentals With Union Plus

Mark Your Calendar:

• Maritime Industry-Specific SASH Crisis Hotline Discussion on Feb. 6
• Register Today to Take the Offshore Familiarization Course in 2026

Job Opportunities:

• AMG Jobs
• Great Lakes Jobs
• Offshore Jobs

And:

• MITAGS-East Academic Notes
• MITAGS–West Academic Notes

NEW GUIDELINES INCLUDE STRONGER PROTECTIONS AGAINST SEAFARER CRIMINALIZATION

The International Transport Workers’ Federation has been working for many years to ensure that when an accident occurs, seafarers are treated fairly by public authorities.

Improvements to the original guidelines on fair treatment were ratified at the end of 2024 by the International Labor Organization and the International Maritime Organization.

The ITF is now working to ensure that countries incorporate the new, more protective guidelines into their own regulations and laws.

“With the growing problem of seafarers being detained—for example, when smuggled drugs are found hidden on their ships—the guidelines are now more important than ever,” says Fabrizio Barcellona, ITF seafarers and inland navigation coordinator.

The central focus of the guidelines is to ensure that seafarers detained on suspicion of committing a crime are treated fairly and that they are held for no longer than necessary.

Seafarers merit special protection, the ITF notes, because of the important role they play in the global economy and the fact that to carry out their jobs, they are required to travel through different national jurisdictions.

The new guidelines:

— clarify, in the event of an incident, the specific roles of port states, flag states and the country of which the seafarer is a national;

— call for stronger cooperation between countries, shipowners and seafarers’ representatives;

— stipulate that seafarers be given access to consular services and legal assistance;

— urge that seafarers be made aware of the risks of incriminating themselves.

The new guidelines are posted online.

The International Chamber of Shipping and the ITF have joined forces to promote the enforcement of the guidelines.

The ITF is also encouraging maritime professionals, in particular those who travel to ports in Latin America, to view the ICS guidance on drug smuggling prevention measures.

MM&P is one of the 670 transport unions in 147 countries that belong to the ITF.
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AS SUEZ TRAFFIC RESTARTS, HOUTHIS MAKE NEW THREATS

The Houthis have made new threats just as shipping companies begin to commit to sending their vessels through the Suez Canal after two years of disruption.

A Houthi spokesman warned on Jan. 15 that “Israeli and Zionist positions” on land represent a threat to Houthi oversight of the Red Sea and the Bab El-Mandeb Straits, adding that any Israeli presence in the Horn of Africa is “a military target.”

Earlier this month, the MAERSK DENVER safely and successfully made the first US-flag transit of the straits in over two years, following an earlier transit by the Singapore-flagged MAERSK SEBAROK.

Maersk has announced that while it continues to closely monitor security in the region, it is restoring the run between the US and India as the first route to sail through the Suez–Red Sea corridor.

In January, CMA CGM brought back two of its regular container line services. The French carrier had maintained some transits using naval protection during the conflict period.

The French-flagged CMA CGM JACQUES SAADE and the Marshall Islands-flagged CMA CGM ADONIS have both made transits since Christmas without incident.

The last Houthi attack against an international merchant ship took place on Sept. 29, when the Dutch-flagged general cargo vessel MV MINERVAGRACHT was struck by an explosive device, killing one member of the crew, injuring others and damaging the vessel.

The geopolitical situation has changed significantly for the Houthis over the course of the past year since their leadership ranks have been significantly depleted by targeted attacks.
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CONGRESSIONAL FERRY CAUCUS MEETS IN WASHINGTON

The Congressional Ferry Caucus, a bipartisan group created last fall to advocate for additional long-term federal investment in the nation’s public ferry systems, convened its first member roundtable last week.

The roundtable was attended by ferry operators, members of Congress and representatives of maritime labor organizations, including MM&P, MEBA, IBU and the ILWU.

MM&P was represented by Secretary-Treasurer J. Lars Turner and UIG-PMR Vice President Dan Twohig.

The co-chairs of the Congressional Ferry Caucus are Reps. Emily Randall (D-Wash.) and Nick Begich (R-Alaska).

The other members of the caucus are Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.) and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.).

Last week’s roundtable was convened to discuss ferry-related policies that should be incorporated into the surface transportation reauthorization bill, in particular measures to support essential transportation links for coastal and island communities across the country.

“Washington State’s ferry system isn’t just transportation infrastructure—our ferries are a lifeline,” Randall says.

“From daily work commutes and medical appointments to connecting with loved ones, my constituents rely on these boats every day.”

Begich has called the caucus “an important platform to build bipartisan support and secure the resources necessary to keep our ferries running.”
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NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM APPOINTED TO HEAD US MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has appointed Rear Adm. Tony Ceraolo as superintendent and Johnathan Gajdos as provost of the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point.

Ceraolo spent 34 years in the Coast Guard. His command experience includes service as commanding officer of two Coast Guard cutters, as well as a deployment as commander of Coast Guard Patrol Forces Southwest Asia.

He earned a master’s degree in public administration from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, and a Master of Arts with Distinction in National Security and Strategic Studies from the US Naval War College.

Gajdos spent more than 15 years in administrative and teaching roles at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, the primary language education and training institution for the US military.

He is a two-time recipient of the Army Civilian Service Commendation Medal and in 2025 was awarded the Army Meritorious Civilian Service Medal.

The two have pledged to restore the USMMA, which has been beset for years by problems that include crumbling infrastructure and obsolete plumbing and electrical systems.

In 2025, Duffy entered into a partnership with the US Army Corps of Engineers to modernize campus facilities, upgrade simulators and navigation labs, and completely overhaul the IT system.

“These men bring the experience, discipline, and vision required to reverse years of decline at the academy, restore America’s maritime power, and prepare the next generation of American patriots for service to our country,” Duffy said.
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NEW FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSIONER SWORN IN

Laura DiBella has been sworn in as a commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission after being nominated in September by President Trump.

DiBella, Florida’s first female secretary of commerce, will serve a term that expires on June 30, 2028.

Her confirmation coincided with that of Stephen Carmel as maritime administrator.

DiBella has extensive experience in the maritime industry, including as executive director of the Florida Harbor Pilots Association and port director of the Port of Fernandina Ocean Highway and Port Authority.

The FMC consists of five commissioners appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for staggered five-year terms, with one commissioner designated by the President to serve as chairman and act as the agency’s administrative head.

DiBella was nominated alongside Robert Harvey of Florida, who was nominated for a term expiring June 30, 2029, to replace Carl Whitney Bentzel.
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MAKE SURE YOUR RENEWED OR UPGRADED MMC LISTS ALL YOUR ENDORSEMENTS

Mariners who are renewing or upgrading their merchant mariner credentials should use the blanket statement “Renew and maintain all licenses and endorsements” in the Description of Endorsements box under Section II of the Coast Guard’s 719B form.

It is also very important that upon receiving their renewed or upgraded credential, the mariner takes the time to review it for any missing items or unexpected changes.

These types of errors are not uncommon, but the Coast Guard will correct them quickly when they are noted and reported by the mariner.
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ADMINISTRATION RESUMES DUES WITHHOLDING

MM&P has received formal notification that union dues withholding for federal employee members has been restored, as mandated by law and a court order.

If the automatic deductions that the administration has reinstated result in any double payments, the union will promptly issue refunds to all affected members.

If you are not already a dues-paying union member, please consider joining today to ensure that you have access to MM&P’s comprehensive representation and benefits.

Federal employees may need representation as a result of IG, EEO, JAG, NCIS, or other investigations regarding false complaints raised against them, workplace bullying, arbitrary application of workplace rules, pay discrepancies, undeserved discipline or retaliation for whistleblowing.

As your exclusive representative in grievance processing, MM&P possesses sole authority to invoke arbitration, ensuring your case receives an unbiased, third-party review of its merits.

To our members who support the union through their dues: THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMITMENT!

Your contribution is vital to our continued collective success.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to your MM&P officials if we can assist you with any matter.

MM&P FEMG Vice President Dave Narby

MM&P Government Fleet Representative Randi Ciszewski
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UNION MEMBERS CAN GET 35 PERCENT OFF CAR RENTALS WITH UNION PLUS

You can save on your winter travel when you rent your car on the Union Plus site.

If you are eligible (please see eligibility criteria at the end of this article) you can rent from Avis, Budget, or any of seven other car rental companies that offer significantly discounted rates to union members.

Avis and Budget are the Union Plus “premier” car rental partners.

Union members can save up to 35 percent off Avis PAY NOW rates when making a reservation.

Union members can save up to 35 percent off Budget PAY NOW rates when renting a vehicle from a participating location in the contiguous US and Canada.

When you complete your reservation on the Union Plus site, you will receive instant online and email confirmation of your travel plans.

How does car rental through Union Plus work?

— Compare pricing and choose your car rental company.

— Make a reservation online or over the phone—make sure you have the corresponding worldwide discount number, which each participating rental car company posts on the Union Plus site.

— Pick up your rental car and hit the road!

Union Plus Car Rental discounts are available in participating locations in the United States and Canada. The program is not available in Guam.

To be eligible for the Union Plus car rental discount program, you must be one of the following:

— a dues-paying member of MM&P or another participating union;

— a retired union member;

— the spouse, domestic partner or child of a union member;

— the widow or widower of a union member;

— a Union Plus credit cardholder.
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MARITIME INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC SASH CRISIS HOTLINE DISCUSSION ON FEB. 6

A webinar offered by The Ship Operations Cooperative Program on Friday, Feb. 6 from 1:00 to 1:30 EST will address the topic of a maritime-industry specific crisis hotline on sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH).

The webinar is being offered in the context of SOCP’s February General Meeting.

The meeting begins at 1:00. At 1:05, there will be a presentation by Jessica St. Germaine, JD, Senior Director of Consulting Services at RAINN.

Her work at RAINN includes overseeing and executing a range of projects aimed at strengthening companies’ prevention and response policies and procedures related to sexual misconduct.

She has focused much of her work on maritime and military environments.

The presentation will be followed by five minutes of Q&A. The meeting will end at 1:30.

Click here to Register

The Ship Operations Cooperative Program is a 501 (c) nonprofit and nonpartisan member-driven organization of industry leaders to promote and improve the maritime industry through collaboration, facilitation, recommendation, and innovation.
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REGISTER TODAY TO TAKE THE OFFSHORE FAMILIARIZATION COURSE IN 2026

The Offshore Familiarization classes have been scheduled for the year.

The dates of each OFC are:

— Feb. 18 to 19 OFC and Union Meeting at Newark Hall;

— May 5 to 6 OFC and Union Meeting at LA/LB Hall;



— Oct. 14 to 15 OFC and Union Meeting at Houston Hall.

These dates are also detailed at the sign-up link on the MM&P website, which appears below.

All applicants and transferees are encouraged to sign up on the MM&P website here: http://bridgedeck.org/mmp-ofc-registration/

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 you are interested in participating in the course, please register as soon as possible at this link: http://bridgedeck.org/mmp-ofc-registration/
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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://url.avanan.click/v2/r01/___https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/job/marine-oiler-in-staten-island-jid-36530___.YXAzOmJyaWRnZWRlY2s6YTpvOjMwMjkzOTczOWIzMmU2NjY2NGFiYjAxM2RmNGE0MGZkOjc6ZGYxZDo2YjZjODc2NTU3Y2QwZWUzNjlkM2QwNjM0MDQyMzZhZmEyMzU2Yzc5MDUzNTViNjgxMzM5NDFlZjNkZWZkNGNkOnQ6VDpO 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://url.avanan.click/v2/r01/___https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/job/deckhand-in-staten-island-jid-36197___.YXAzOmJyaWRnZWRlY2s6YTpvOjMwMjkzOTczOWIzMmU2NjY2NGFiYjAxM2RmNGE0MGZkOjc6OGE5ZjpkZDE4YzdhMGI5YzA2OTJhYzM5NDlhNDhmZmZkZTcwZjA1ZTkxOTNjNGM4MjczNjliOTA5YjNlZmJlYzAyODg3OnQ6VDpO

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.

Statue City Cruises

1) Deckhands

2) Mates – 100-ton license

3) Captains – 100-ton license

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

Statue City Cruises is holding a job fair next week, Wednesday Jan. 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Liberty Landing Marina, 76 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City 03305.

The following full-time positions are available:

— Guest Services Agents

— Mechanic Engineer

— Concession Associates

— Deckhands

— First Officers

— Captains

To find out more, please go to bridgedeck.org and look for the flyer posted under News and Announcements.

The flyer includes a QR code that you can use to pre-register for the job fair or to apply for the jobs in advance.
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OFFSHORE JOBS

Senior LMSR positions available.
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GREAT LAKES & GULF JOBS

Immediate openings in the Great Lakes region for the following permanent jobs:

— Great Lakes Towing CAPTAINS – Must live within two hours of Ports: Detroit, Toledo, Chicago, Duluth, Cleveland, Buffalo – Start Date Immediately.

If you’re interested in applying or want more information, please contact MM&P GL&G Vice President Ed Lulko, elulko@bridgedeck.org.
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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: 02/02/26, 09/07/26, 11/30/26

FF-ADV – Advanced Firefighting (4-Day): 03/02/26

FF-BADV – Fire Fighting Combined Basic & Advanced: 02/02/26, 09/07/26, 11/30/26

MED-PRO – Medical Care Provider: 01/26/26

MED-PIC – Medical Person in Charge (10-Day): 02/02/26*, 04/06/26, 05/11/26

MED-PIC-REF – Medical Person in Charge Refresher: 04/27/26

MED-DOT-DA – Dept. of Transportation Drug & Alcohol Testing (1-Day):

02/07/26, 04/11/26, 04/26/26, 05/16/26

[STCW License & Radar Renewal Courses]

Revalidations (REV): You have 360+ days of sea time in the last 5 years

BT-REV (2-day): 03/30/26, 05/15/26, 09/14/26, 09/28/26, 10/26/26

FF-ADV-REV (1-day): 04/01/26, 05/20/26, 09/16/26, 09/30/26, 10/28/26

Refreshers (REF): You have less than 360 days of sea time in the last 5 years

BT-REF (3-day): 03/30/26, 10/26/26

FF-ADV-REF (2-day): 04/02/26, 10/29/26

ROR-1N – Radar Observer Renewal Evening Classes (1-Night): 04/01/26, 10/28/26

[CMM – Chief Mate & Master Upgrade Courses]

ADVSTB – Advanced Stability: 02/16/26, 04/20/26, 06/08/26

ADVWX – Advanced Meteorology: 02/09/26, 04/27/26, 06/01/26

CHS-CMM – Advanced Cargo Operations (10-Day): 02/23/26

LAP – License Advancement Program for Mate to Master (20-Day): 04/20/26*, 07/13/26

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: 03/23/26, 05/04/26

MPP-CMM – Marine Propulsion Plants: 03/23/26

SHMGT-CMM – Ship Management: 03/09/26

SHS-ADV-CMM – Advanced Shiphandling (10-Day): 02/06/26, 03/02/26, 04/06/26, 05/11/26, 06/15/26

WKP-CMM – Advanced Watchkeeping: 03/16/26

[AB TO MATE Upgrade Courses]

ARPA-OIC – Automated Radar Plotting Aids (4-Day): 02/09/26*, 05/04/26

CHS-OIC – Cargo Handling & Stowage: 03/16/26, 05/18/26

CNAV-OIC – Celestial Navigation (15-Day): 03/09/25

ECDIS – Electronic Chart Display Information Systems: 02/23/26*, 03/02/26, 05/18/26

FL – Visual Communications / Flashing Light (1 Day): Contact Admissions

GMDSS – Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (10-Day): 02/02/26, 04/13/26*

LAP-ORG3rd – License Advancement Prep (15-Day): 03/23/26, 05/25/26

LTS – Leadership and Teamworking Skills (1-Day): Contact Admissions

ROU-OIC – Radar Observer Unlimited: 02/02/26, 04/27/26

SAR – Search and Rescue (3-Day): 02/16/26, 05/04/26

SHS-BAS-OIC – Basic Shiphandling: 02/23/26, 04/27/26*

STB-OIC – Stability and Cargo Handling: 03/19/26, 05/11/26

TNAV/CO – Terrestrial Navigation and Compasses (15-Day): 04/06/26

WKP-OIC – Watchkeeping (10-Day): 03/30/26

WX-OIC – Basic Meteorology: 02/16/26

[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): 01/19/26

MSC-CBRD-1 – Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Orientation (Basic) Indoctrination (1-Day): 03/12/26

MSC-CBRD-OFF – Chemical, Biological, Radiological Defense Officer: 03/23/2026, 06/22/2026

MSC-DC – Damage Control (1-Day): 03/13/26

MSC-ENVPRO (1-Day – Evening Class): 03/13/26

MSC-SMA – Small Arms (4-Day): 03/15/26, 04/13/26

MSC-SWB – Security Watch Basic (1-Day): 03/14/26

MSC-SW-ADV – Security Watch Advanced (1-Day): 03/15/26, 04/12/26

MSC-Ship’s Reaction Force (3-Day): 03/20/26

[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): 02/02/26*, 02/05/26

NSAP-MMP – Navigational Skills Assessment Program-MM&P (2-Day): 03/17/26*, 03/19/26, 5/12/26*, 05/14/26, 10/27/26, 10/29/26 – Contact Admissions to Register

SHS-EMR5 – Emergency Shiphandling: 01/26/26*, 04/20/26

WX-HW-PAC – Heavy Weather Avoidance Routing: Pacific Ocean (2-Day): 01/24/26, 02/14/26

[Other MITAGS Courses]

AB – Able Seaman: 02/16/26, 02/23/26

BRM – Bridge Resource Management: 03/23/26*

GL-Pilot – Great Lakes Pilotage Familiarization (2-Day): 02/13/26

LAP-Great Lakes – License Advancement Program – Great Lakes (15-Day): 02/16/26

HAZ – Hazardous Materials: 02/02/26

Qualified Assessor (Online): Contact Admissions

RFPNW – Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (3-Day): Not currently scheduled

TPIC – Tankerman Person in Charge: Not Currently Scheduled

VSO – Vessel Security Officer (3-Day): 02/23/26

[Continual Improvement Workshops – NOT covered by the MATES Program]

Designated Person Ashore & Internal Auditor (3-Day): Online: 02/04/26

Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis (2-Day): Online: Not Currently Scheduled
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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

January 2026
26-30 Meteorology (Operational Level)

26-6 Medical Person-in-Charge

February 2026

2-3 Basic Training Revalidation

4th Advanced Firefighting Revalidation

2-6 Basic Shiphandling

2-20 Celestial Navigation

9-13 Medical Care Provider

16-18 Security Officer – Vessel, Company & Facility

23-27 Basic Training (original certification)

23-27 Meteorology (Operational Level)

28-29 Basic Training Revalidation

28-1 Basic Training Refresher

March 2026

2nd Advanced Firefighting Revalidation

2-6 Basic Shiphandling

9-12 Advanced Firefighting (original certification)

9-13 ECDIS

11-13 Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW)

16-20 Leadership & Managerial Skills

16-20 Basic Training (original certification)

16-27 Watchkeeping (Operational Level)

30-31 Basic Training Revalidation

30-3 Able Seafarer

April 2026

6-10 ECDIS

6-10 Basic Training (original certification)

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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