Wheelhouse Weekly, Jan. 27, 2026

Volume 32… Number 4, January 27, 2026

STORIES COVERED

In This Issue:

• Breaking News: More Than Half of American Mariners Intend to Leave Their Jobs in the Next Five Years
• House–Senate Conferees Agree to Fund MSP at Level Advocated by US-Flag Fleet
• CMA CGM to Resume Routing Ships Via Cape of Good Hope
• Soo Locks Close for Seasonal Maintenance
• US Withdraws From 66 International Groups
• Another Tragic Pilot Ladder Accident: Captain Phillip Brady of the St. Andrew Bay Pilots Dies in Fall
• Very Important: Make Sure Your Renewed or Upgraded MMC Lists All Your Endorsements

Mark Your Calendar:

• Maritime Industry-Specific SASH Crisis Hotline Discussion on Feb. 6
• Register Today to Take the Offshore Familiarization Course in 2026
• Atlantic Maritime Group Virtual Membership Meeting on Feb. 11

Job Opportunities:

• AMG Jobs
• Great Lakes Jobs
• Offshore Jobs
• MITAGS Seeks Department Head for License Advancement Program

And:

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

MORE THAN HALF OF AMERICAN MARINERS INTEND TO LEAVE THEIR JOBS IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS

More than half of American mariners responding to a new survey say they plan to leave their jobs in the next five years.

This is one finding of an international study based on responses from 4,372 mariners, including 500 Americans, sailing in a range of billets aboard different types of commercial vessels.

The study was conducted by World Maritime University with support from the Officers’ Union of International Seamen (OUIS), of which MM&P and MEBA are members.

Respondents to the anonymous survey represented 99 nationalities.

The three largest groups were from India (25.1 percent), the Philippines (15.8 percent) and the US (11.5 percent).

US seafarers reported the longest workweeks—79 hours.

Additionally, 94.8 percent of American seafarers reported not having a weekly day off, and 87.6 of them stated that they had not had a full day off during their entire contract period.

“While US seafarers benefit from shorter contracts, this advantage is hampered by excessive workloads, demanding administrative burdens, extended work hours, high work stress, and severely limited shore leave,” the researchers said.

“The combined effects of inspection pressure, administrative burden, and challenging communication with companies dangerously elevate unsustainable stress levels among seafarers, particularly US seafarers.”

“Without serious, immediate consideration for seafarers’ welfare, the shipping industry as a whole, and the US maritime sector in particular, may face a recruitment crisis and the loss of vital operational know-how.”

Based on the survey results, nearly half of seafarers globally report they intend to quit within the next five years.

US seafarers had the lowest intention to stay (40.2 percent), followed by Filipino and Indian seafarers.

“From the numerous statements by working seafarers it becomes evident that a major change is required if the industry is to not only retain those experienced seafarers… but also to recruit the next generation,” said OUIS Executive Director Nick Bramley.

“MM&P officers participated in this study to shine a light on the realities of modern shipboard life,” said MM&P Atlantic Ports Vice President Tom Larkin.

“These findings make it clear that fatigue, stress, and work-life imbalance are not just quality-of-life issues—they are safety issues.

“Addressing them is essential to protecting mariners, vessels, and the integrity of the US maritime industry.”

The survey was conducted by Captain Bikram S. Bhatia, a WMU professor, Captain Raphael Baumler and WMU Professor Maria Carrera-Arce.

The entire study is posted on the MM&P website, bridgedeck.org, under News and Announcements.
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HOUSE–SENATE CONFEREES AGREE TO FUND MSP AT LEVEL ADVOCATED BY US-FLAG FLEET

The House–Senate conferees on the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Appropriations legislation have agreed to $390 million for the Maritime Security Program, providing each MSP vessel with a $6.5 million stipend.

This is the amount that the maritime labor unions and US-flag shipping companies have been urging Congress to approve.

The Maritime Security Program helps ensure that US-flagged, US-crewed vessels are available for military and humanitarian needs.

The program also supports national security and the commercial shipping industry, making it a bipartisan funding priority.

There are 60 privately owned, militarily useful, commercially viable US-flag vessels in the Maritime Security Program.
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CMA CGM TO RESUME ROUTING SHIPS VIA CAPE OF GOOD HOPE

Shipping giant CMA CGM said last week it had decided for now against returning to the Suez-Red Sea corridor, a change from the plans it announced earlier this month.

In a brief statement, it informed customers that it would resume rerouting vessels via the Cape of Good Hope, referencing the “complex and uncertain international context” and saying it would continue to monitor the situation.

The change in plans by the French shipping giant came as the industry was taking steps toward restoring routes through the Suez-Red Sea corridor.

Carriers including Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd suspended transits two years ago because their vessels had been targeted by the Houthis.

CMA CGM had maintained a limited number of transits, using warship escorts, throughout the conflict in the region.

As reported by Maritime Executive, the Houthis made a new threat just as shipping companies were beginning to commit to sending their vessels through the Suez Canal.

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 Bab El-Mandeb Straits, adding that any Israeli presence in the Horn of Africa is “a military target.”

Earlier this month, the crew of 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 it is restoring its US and India route, which traverses the Suez–Red Sea corridor, while it continues to closely monitor the security situation in the region.

The last reported Houthi attack against an international merchant ship took place on Sept. 29, when the Dutch-flag general cargo vessel MV MINERVAGRACHT was struck by an explosive device, an attack that killed one member of the crew and injured several others.
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SOO LOCKS CLOSE FOR SEASONAL MAINTENANCE

The Great Lakes navigation season came to an end on Jan. 15, when the Soo Locks closed for seasonal maintenance.

The navigation system is scheduled to return to service on March 25, following an intensive period of critical maintenance and repairs.

Throughout the shutdown, crews will focus on infrastructure work at the MacArthur and Poe Locks.

 

The Great Lakes operating season is established by federal regulation based on the feasibility of moving vessels during typical ice conditions.

The US Army Corps of Engineers uses the non-navigation period to maintain the system.

The Soo project team works long hours in extreme conditions during the annual closure period.

The work they perform is unique, especially given the harsh northern Michigan winter conditions.

This season, temporary panel bridges will be installed across each lock, allowing heavy equipment, materials, and personnel to move between work areas.

Maintenance at the MacArthur Lock will include the fabrication and replacement of spring boxes and lever arms for Gates 3, 4, and 5.

The Poe Lock will undergo an underfloor cleanout, manhole inspections, and a comprehensive five-year condition assessment.

Planned repairs include work on Gate 1, installation of a lifting lug on Gate 4, repairs to Gate 3 jacking pedestals, and testing of specialized wall coatings designed to mitigate ice-related damage.

Across both locks, maintenance crews will carry out additional projects that range from the replacement of pier fender timbers to inspection of electrical and mechanical systems.

 

The Soo Project team is well versed in planning and executing complex maintenance and repairs.

 The cold weather and physical site constraints add an intensity that requires strategic logistical planning and controls to ensure safety.

More than 4,500 vessels travel through the locks each year, carrying up to 80 million tons of cargo.

 Among the most frequently carried commodities are iron ore, coal, wheat and limestone.
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US WITHDRAWS FROM 66 INTERNATIONAL GROUPS

The administration has withdrawn the United States from 66 international entities, including the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combatting Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP), which tracks and reports on pirate activity in the Strait of Malacca and the Sulu Sea.

Among the other organizations from which the US has withdrawn are:

— the UN Conference on Trade and Development, which funds research on maritime transport;

— UN Oceans, a coordinating body within the UN for ocean and seabed policy; and

— the International Union for Conservation of Nature, which classifies endangered species above and below water.

The administration also withdrew from several security and governance organizations, including the Global Counterterrorism Forum, the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats, and a variety of UN human rights groups.

In a statement, the administration cited several reasons for all 66 withdrawals, including misalignment with US climate policy; ideological concerns; and questions of cost-effectiveness.
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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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CAPTAIN PHILLIP BRADY OF THE ST. ANDREW BAY PILOTS DIES IN FALL

Captain Phillip Brady, 46, passed away earlier this month after a pilot ladder accident in Panama City, Fla.

The St. Andrew Bay Pilots Association said he fell 15 feet into the water while transferring off an outbound Singapore-flag bulk carrier.

The pilot boat operator recovered him from the water within two minutes and initiated emergency care.

He was transferred to a medical center by a Coast Guard crew but succumbed to his injuries.

Brady graduated from Kings Point in 2001, joined the MM&P Offshore Membership Group and had been a Florida pilot in Panama City for the last six years.

“Captain Brady was a respected and dedicated professional mariner whose loss is felt profoundly throughout the maritime community,” the association said in a statement.

“He is survived by his fiancée and two young children. We ask the public to keep Captain Brady’s family and loved ones in their thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.”

The accident is under investigation, and the association said that the circumstances of his passing are not yet fully known.

They have requested patience while the inquiry continues.

Captain Brady’s family has established a Go Fund Me campaign in his name.
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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 GROUP VIRTUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON FEB. 11

The Atlantic Maritime Group quarterly membership meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 1100 hours to 1300 hours.

You must be a member in good standing to participate in the meeting.

To receive a link to participate in the meeting virtually, you must register with AMG Representative Paulina Trzepacz BEFORE close of business on Feb 10th.

Her email address is: Ptrzepacz@bridgedeck.org
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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

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 SEEKS DEPARTMENT HEAD FOR LICENSE ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM

MITAGS is seeking a department head for the License Advancement Program at the East Coast campus who can develop and deliver IMO-STCW and USCG-approved courses, ensuring quality classroom instruction based on up-to-date training methodologies and references.

The department head will coordinate with the director of MITAGS and be the primary liaison between the academic director and instructional staff.

Department heads are responsible for the content and quality of the courses in their department.

When required, they will work directly with specific companies for curriculum development or special projects, assist in audits and train instructors.

They will also recruit staff and review the performance of staff on a regular basis.

Required qualifications include:

— USCG officer level license; experience sailing under his/her highest-level license and similar experience are a plus–may be substituted with equivalent uniformed service experience (NOAA, USCG, USN);

— minimum five years’ experience teaching adults in professional subjects;

— experience, training, and qualifications required to obtain USCG approval to teach courses in the field;

— excellent computer skills;

— strong interpersonal, writing and communication skills;

— STCW Train the Trainer;

— USCG simulation TTT.

Desired qualifications include: a degree in adult education, maritime sciences or related field: two years of experience supervising and managing a team in a maritime or education environment; and experience delivering online training through a learning management system.

The work schedule is Monday-Friday between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., pending operational needs. The base wage is $57.50/hourly. This is a full time Offshore Membership Group position.

If you are interested, please submit your application/resume at https://url.avanan.click/v2/r01/___https://talent.paylocity.com/Talent/Jobs/List?publicLinkKey=56317877-c592-4c1f-a9f4-93932cc23f38___.YXAzOmJyaWRnZWRlY2s6YTpvOmJiN2QzNjIwMTE0YzVjN2U5ZTBjYTcwODhmODg2NzU2Ojc6MGY1NjpiNTU5NzZkZWVkZDQyOWFmZDc4ZjE2ODZmZGQyN2JmNGM2YTQ2N2JmNjUyYzhkYzI0MDBiMzk5NWY1ZmFiZTU5OnQ6VDpO.

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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: 06/29/26

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, 05/25/26

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, 07/20/26

WX-OIC – Basic Meteorology: 02/16/26, 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): 08/17/26

MSC-CBRD-1 – Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Orientation (Basic) Indoctrination (1-Day): 03/12/26, 05/07/26, 06/11/26, 08/06/26, 09/10/26, 11/05/26

MSC-CBRD-OFF – Chemical, Biological, Radiological Defense Officer: 03/23/2026, 06/22/2026, 08/24/26

MSC-DC – Damage Control (1-Day): 03/13/26, 05/08/26, 06/12/26, 08/07/26, 09/11/26, 11/06/26

MSC-ENVPRO (1-Day – Evening Class): 03/13/26, 05/09/26, 06/11/26, 08/07/26, 09/11/26, 11/06/26

MSC-SMA – Small Arms (4-Day): 03/15/26, 04/13/26, 05/11/26, 06/15/26, 07/13/26, 08/10/26, 09/14/26, 10/12/26, 11/09/26

MSC-SWB – Security Watch Basic (1-Day): 03/14/26, 05/09/26, 06/13/26, 08/08/26, 09/12/26, 11/07/26

MSC-SW-ADV – Security Watch Advanced (1-Day): 03/15/26, 04/12/26, 05/10/26, 06/14/26, 08/09/26, 09/13/26, 11/08/26

MSC-Ship’s Reaction Force (3-Day): 03/20/26, 05/15/26, 06/19/26, 08/14/26, 09/18/26, 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): 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: 04/20/26

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

[Other MITAGS Courses]

AB – Able Seaman: 02/16/26, 02/23/26, 04/27/26

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: 04/13/26

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

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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