Wheelhouse Weekly, June 16, 2026

Volume 32… Number 24, June 16, 2026

STORIES COVERED

In This Issue:

• US and Iran Agree to 60-Day Ceasefire to End Hormuz Crisis
• Three Killed When US Strike Hits Engine Room of Palau-Flag Tanker
• Navy Plan to Build Warships in Foreign Shipyards Meets Opposition in Congress
• Transportation Labor Slams Jones Act Waiver
• Christening of MSC’s Newest Fleet Replenishment Oiler
• AFL-CIO 2026 Convention: Delegates Pass Resolution Supporting Jones Act, US-Flag Flee
• No Contract, No Coffee: Stand With Starbucks Baristas Fighting for a Union

Mark Your Calendar:

• Wirtual SOCP Meeting on SASH Reference Guide, June 26 at 11:30am EST

Job Opportunities:

• AMG Jobs
• Great Lakes & Gulf Jobs
• Offshore Jobs

And:

• MITAGS-East Academic Notes
• MITAGS–West Academic Notes
• MITAGS-West Now Offers Self-Paced OICNW Exam Preparation

US AND IRAN AGREE TO 60-DAY CEASEFIRE TO END HORMUZ CRISIS

The US and Iran said Monday that they had reached an interim agreement to suspend Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the US blockade of Iran’s ports.

Officials said the initial deal was expected to include an Iranian commitment over the next 60 days to work with the US to dismantle nuclear material in the country that could be used to create a weapon.

In exchange, Iran would eventually receive relief from sanctions and the US blockade, as well as access to billions of dollars in frozen assets, but would have to reach certain benchmarks that would be set through further negotiations.

Neither side released the text of what they had agreed to.

The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Italy said in a statement that they stand ready to assist the effort to remove mines from the Strait of Hormuz and engage in other defensive efforts.
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THREE KILLED WHEN US STRIKE HITS ENGINE ROOM OF PALAU-FLAG TANKER

India’s government and the country’s largest maritime union have condemned a US strike that killed three mariners who were working in the engine room of a Palau-flag product tanker, Settebello, in the Gulf of Oman on June 9.

“The deaths of Aditya Sharma, Shivanand Chaurasia, and Patanala Suresh are a painful reminder that seafarers continue to bear the human cost of conflicts in which they have no stake,” said Manoj Yadav, general secretary of the Forward Seamen’s Union of India.

“Their sacrifice must not be forgotten, and their deaths must lead to concrete action to improve the protection of maritime workers everywhere.”

He said the “gruesome” strike, along with other strikes on Indian-crewed vessels last week, demonstrate “the alarming deterioration of safety and security in one of the world’s most important maritime corridors and expose thousands of seafarers to unacceptable risks.”

“These attacks must cease,” said Randhir Jaiswal, a spokesperson for India’s foreign ministry, adding that his government had registered its “strong protest” with the US through diplomatic channels.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a June 11 statement that it had “disabled” three oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, accusing them of violating the US blockade on Iran’s ports.

CENTCOM said the Settebello had “attempted to transport Iranian oil” and “repeatedly failed to comply with directions from American forces.”

In response, according to CENTCOM, a US aircraft “fired precision munitions into the ship’s engine room.” In its statement, CENTCOM did not mention any casualties.

The Settebello is the eighth vessel disabled by US forces since mid-April, according to CENTCOM.
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NAVY PLAN TO BUILD WARSHIPS IN FOREIGN SHIPYARDS MEETS OPPOSITION IN CONGRESSY

Legislators on a key House committee have added language to a draft defense policy bill that would bar the Navy from using funds allocated for FY 2027 to purchase ships from foreign builders.

The Navy has requested $1.85 billion to evaluate foreign designs for warships and possibly to begin building a vessel in a foreign shipyard.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle told Congress in a recent hearing that the administration would have to use foreign shipyards to achieve its goals in a reasonable timeframe.

But in a mark-up session earlier this month, the House Armed Services Committee adopted an amendment from Rep. Jared Golden (D) that would make it very hard for the Navy to move forward with its foreign shipbuilding proposal.

“None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this act for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of the Navy may be obligated or expended to enter into a contract for the procurement of a battle force ship to be built [in] a foreign shipyard that is to be commissioned a United States Ship (USS) warship,” the amendment states.

Lawmakers passed the draft bill by a 44-12 vote, sending it to the House floor.

Maine, the state that Golden represents, is home to General Dynamics’ Bath Iron Works, which produces Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.

Golden has said that the company will have to lay workers off as soon as next year unless the Navy contracts with it to build two destroyers in FY 27.

“In the same year that American shipbuilders might get laid off, the U.S. Navy wants to employ foreign workers,” Golden said.

“I can’t believe the Navy would even consider it and it would be an absolute shame if Congress approved it.”

“We must address any move to outsource shipbuilding to foreign countries, whether modules or entire hulls,” said Sen. Roger Wicker, chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, at a May hearing at which Navy officials testified.

“I do not believe the American people favor such an approach.”

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) has said that offshoring shipbuilding would be “treating the symptom instead of fixing the underlying problem.

“The United States maritime industrial base did not decline overnight,” he said. “It happened over decades.”

He warned that the administration’s proposal could work against bolstering the US shipbuilding industry because foreign shipyards could see it as cheaper to get paid by the Navy to build ships abroad rather than making investments in US shipyard capability.
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TRANSPORTATION LABOR SLAMS JONES ACT WAIVER

The AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Department has issued a statement criticizing the Trump administration’s Jones Act waiver.

“As America’s largest transportation labor federation, representing thousands of maritime workers across the United States, we take this opportunity to recognize a piece of legislation that is integral to supporting the American maritime industry,” said Greg Regan and Shari Semelsberger, president and secretary-treasurer of TTD.

“More than 106 years after its passage, the Jones Act continues to promote self-reliance in ocean shipping and helps sustain our maritime workforce.

“It requires that any cargo moving between U.S. ports be carried by ships built in America, owned and operated by U.S. citizens, and crewed by American mariners.

“Since its passage, there have been several attempts to permanently repeal or temporarily undermine the Jones Act through waivers.

“Most recently, the Trump Administration issued a 60-day Jones Act waiver and a 90-day extension in response to the negative economic impact caused by the ongoing conflict in Iran.

“In reality, this misguided decision has no effect on the price of gasoline but rather makes our homeland more vulnerable to national security threats and prioritizes foreign vessel operators over American maritime workers.

“Maritime labor is united in its commitment to revitalizing the domestic maritime workforce and restoring shipping dominance.

“That goal is jeopardized when the Jones Act is used as a scapegoat for rising prices at the gas pump, rather than protected as a pillar of the American maritime industry.

“We will continue to fight for the preservation of this transformative law, while pursuing maritime policies that benefit American workers, consumers, and businesses.”
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CHRISTENING OF MSC’S NEWEST FLEET REPLENISHMENT OILER

Military Sealift Command’s newest fleet replenishment oiler, USNS Thurgood Marshall, was christened in a ceremony at General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego on June 6.

Among those in attendance were the ship’s civil service master, Captain Andrew Graff; Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, commander, Military Sealift Command; Captain Dustin Lonero, commander, Military Sealift Command Pacific; and former Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro.

The ship honors Thurgood Marshall, a civil rights leader who became a Supreme Court Justice.

When Marhsall was confirmed to the court by the Senate in 1967, he made history as the first Black justice to serve.

He is most remembered for his work on the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education.

“Justice Thurgood Marshall was the epitome of a trailblazer,” Nicholson said.

“He exemplified the timeless principle of service before self and embodied the power of moral truth.

“It is a profound honor that this ship will carry his name.”

The USNS Thurgood Marshall can carry 162,000 barrels of diesel ship fuel, aviation fuel and dry stores cargo.

John Lewis class ships are built with double hulls to protect against oil spills and strengthened cargo and ballast tanks.

They are replacing the current Kaiser class fleet replenishment oilers as they age out of the MSC fleet.

Marshall is one of 17 ships that have been formally procured or placed under contract in the Lewis class of oilers.

The new oilers are named after prominent civil rights activists and leaders including, Lucy Stone, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sojourner Truth, Earl Warren, Robert F. Kennedy and Harriet Tubman.

Built for underway replenishment, the oilers transfer fuel, lubricants, fresh water, and small amounts of dry cargo as part of the Navy’s combat logistics force.

MM&P represents the LDOs, Pursers and MSOs aboard all MSC CIVMAR manned ships.
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AFL-CIO 2026 CONVENTION DELEGATES PASS RESOLUTION SUPPORTING JONES ACT, US-FLAG FLEET

AFL-CIO unions meeting at the federation’s 2026 convention in Minneapolis on June 8-9 re-elected Liz Shuler and Fred Redmond to continue to lead the AFL-CIO as president and secretary-treasurer, respectively.

During their time in office, the two grew the federation from 57 to 65 affiliated unions, including the affiliation of the 2 million service and care workers of the Service Employees International Union, and supported new organizing to bring the collective membership of the federation to 15 million workers and growing.

Every four years, the AFL-CIO holds its convention to democratically elect officers.

Elected delegates representing working people from across the country and from every job category come together at the convention to choose their leader and express their policy preferences.

MM&P was represented at this year’s convention by International President Don Josberger and International Secretary-Treasurer J. Lars Turner.

A resolution adopted at the convention, Revitalizing Domestic Shipbuilding, Ship Repair, and Maritime Industries, expresses the delegates’ support for the Jones Act and the US-flag fleet.

Turner addressed the delegates in support of the resolution, highlighting the importance of shipbuilding and the Jones Act to all mariners across the country.

CLICK HERE to watch his remarks.
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STAND WITH STARBUCKS BARISTAS FIGHTING FOR A UNION

The members of Starbucks Workers United have powered a boundary-breaking movement, organizing more than 12,000 baristas and winning elections at nearly 700 locations from coast to coast.

Now they’re fighting for a contract to end short staffing, unpredictable scheduling, low pay, high healthcare costs, and unfair discipline.

In 43 states, their wages start at $15.25 or $16/hour.

The company often won’t allow them to work enough hours to qualify for healthcare coverage.

To get by, many are forced to rely on Medicaid and food assistance.

Stand with them.

Please DON’T BUY STARBUCKS until a fair contract is finalized.

Baristas are fighting for:

— a raise to $17/hour for the lowest-paid workers;

— three staffers on the floor at all times;

— more hours for existing workers before new hires are made;

— 4 percent annual raises;

— grievance procedures;

— an end to union busting.

This multi-billion-dollar company can afford a fair contract.

Stand with baristas today.

Please don’t BUY STARBUCKS until a fair contract is finalized.
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Mark Your Calendar:

VIRTUAL SOCP MEETING ON SASH REFERENCE GUIDE, JUNE 26 AT 11:30AM EST
The topic of SOCP’s June general assembly meeting will be SOCP’s Desk Reference Guide on addressing sexual assault/sexual harassment.

This is a great opportunity to get familiar with the guide. If you have already downloaded it, your feedback would be appreciated.

During this session, participants will:

— review the content of the Desk Reference Guide;

— describe how it was developed;

— present a structured discussion of user feedback;

— open the floor for questions and discussion

The 30-minute session begins at 11:30am with introductions and questions. It ends at 12:00 p.m.

The meeting hosts are Colleen Phelan and Kimberly Henry.

Kimberly Henry is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), US Navy Veteran, and Senior Military Coordinated Community Response (CCR) Program Manager at the National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA).

She leads national training and technical assistance initiatives focused on improving responses to military-connected survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Colleen Phelan is a leader in victim advocacy and program development with extensive experience in empowerment-based advocacy and crisis intervention.

As Associate Director of the National Advocacy Leadership Center at the National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA), she develops and delivers training and educational programs for professionals in victim services and allied fields.

Her work focuses on building effective systems and strengthening support for survivors and professionals alike.
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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.

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

Reinauer
1) 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 either of the above positions, please email your resume and copies of your credentials to Keith at kpoissant@bridgedeck.org.

If you have any questions, please call Keith at 973-420-0492
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GREAT LAKES & GULF MARITIME REGION JOBS

— Unlimited Masters with Great Lakes Pilotage needed for 28/28 rotation – Self Unloading Vessels

— Unlimited Mates with Pilotage needed for 28/28 rotation – Research Vessel and Self Unloading Vessels

— QMED with STCW (RFPW and Able Seafarer-Engine) 21/21 rotation needed for Hopper Dredges

— 2nd Cook needed May through October aboard R/V Lake Guardian operating in the Great Lakes

Email resumes 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: 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: 06/29/26, 11/02/26, 11/09/26

MED-PIC – Medical Person in Charge (10-Day): 07/13/26, 10/12/26, 11/30/26

MED-PIC-REF – Medical Person in Charge Refresher: 08/10/26, 11/16/26

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

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): 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: 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): 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: 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): 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): 08/10/26, 11/09/26

CHS-OIC – Cargo Handling & Stowage: 08/17/26, 11/02/26, 02/08/27

CNAV-OIC – Celestial Navigation (15-Day): 08/24/26, 11/30/26

ECDIS – Electronic Chart Display Information Systems: 08/17/26, 11/16/26

FL – Visual Communications / Flashing Light (1 Day): 08/06/26, 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: 08/03/26, 10/26/2026

SAR – Search and Rescue (3-Day): 08/03/26, 10/05/26, 01/11/27

SHS-BAS-OIC – Basic Shiphandling: 07/13/26, 11/30/26, 01/04/27

STB-OIC – Stability and Cargo Handling: 08/10/26, 10/26/26, 02/01/27

TNAV/CO – Terrestrial Navigation and Compasses (15-Day): 07/13/26, 10/05/26

WKP-OIC – Watchkeeping (10-Day): 07/20/26, 09/14/26, 02/15/27

WX-OIC – Basic Meteorology: 07/06/26, 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): 08/06/26, 09/17/26, 11/05/26

MSC-DC – Damage Control (1-Day): 08/07/26, 09/18/26, 11/06/26

MSC-ENVPRO (1-Day – Evening Class): 08/07/26, 09/18/26, 11/06/26

MSC-SMA – Small Arms (4-Day): 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): 08/08/26, 09/19/26, 11/07/26

MSC-SW-ADV – Security Watch Advanced (1-Day): 08/09/26, 09/20/26, 11/08/26, 12/06/26

MSC-Ship’s Reaction Force (3-Day): 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): 06/28/26, 07/01/26, 07/27/26*, 07/30/26*, 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: 07/20/26, 07/27/26 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: 7/6/26, 8/31/26

VSO – Vessel Security Officer (3-Day): 08/17/26

[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

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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

June 2026

18th Advanced Firefighting Revalidation

July 2026

13-31 Terrestrial & Coastal Navigation

20-21 Basic Training Revalidation

22nd Advanced Firefighting Revalidation

28-31 Advanced Firefighting

August 2026

3-4 Basic Training Revalidation

3-7 Meteorology (Operational Level)*

3-7 Radar Observer Unlimited

5th Advanced Firefighting Revalidation

10-14 Radar Observer Unlimited

10-14 Self-Study LAP (Original Mate Level)*

17-20 ARPA

17-21 Basic Training

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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MITAGS-WEST NOW OFFERS SELF-PACED OICNW EXAM PREPARATION

MITAGS-West now offers a focused, one week self-paced OICNW exam preparation program designed for professional mariners seeking structured study time with access to expert guidance.

This program is ideal for students who prefer independent learning while having direct support available when needed.

What’s Included:

DEDICATED STUDY SPACE

• Quiet, professional study room

• Available Monday through Friday, 0800–1600

INSTRUCTOR ASSISTANCE

• Up to 3 hours per day with a USCG-approved instructor

• Get answers to questions, clarification on difficult topics, and exam-focused guidance

COMPREHENSIVE EXAM RESOURCES

• All MITAGS-provided USCG exam prep materials

• Charting tools, reference books, and practice exams

• Access to proven study aids covering topics such as:

– Navigation General

– Chart Plotting

– Rules of the Road

– Deck General & Safety

– Terrestrial & Coastal Navigation

FLEXIBLE LEARNING FORMAT

• Study at your own pace

• Focus more time on areas where you need the most support

• Instructor assistance available when you choose to use it
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