Wheelhouse Weekly, June 23, 2026

Volume 32… Number 25, June 23, 2026

STORIES COVERED

In This Issue:

• American Maritime Partnership Speaks Out: Jones Act Waiver Causing Serious Damage to Our Industry
• Iran Announces New Closure of Strait of Hormuz as Peace Talks Continue
• National Maritime Center Reports Reduced Application Processing Time
• Navy Authorizes Premium Pay for Civil Service Mariners Working in Hazard Areas
• OSG/ATC Mates’ Fight for First Contract Chronicled in Labor Notes
• Administration Backtracks on Plan to Dismantle Ocean-Monitoring System
• Aftermath of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Chief Engineer Charged With Failing to Tell Coast Guard of Dangerous Conditions Aboard MV Dali

Mark Your Calendar:

• Webinar on June 25 on Seafarers’ Experiences in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz
• June 25 Is The International Day of the Seafarer
• 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

JONES ACT WAIVER CAUSING SERIOUS DAMAGE TO OUR INDUSTRY

The administration’s Jones Act waiver is damaging the domestic maritime industry, causing jobs to be lost and investments to be put on hold—all without any gas price relief.

The American Maritime Partnership (AMP)—of which MM&P and MIRAID are members—is closely tracking the toll of the waiver on the American Merchant Marine, US shipping companies and US shipyards.

“The waiver is now being used for routine domestic commerce rather than emergency relief, completely contradictory to its purpose,” AMP says.

The Maritime Administration reports 127 movements under the waiver, an increase of 18 movements since last week, despite the US-Iran conflict having ended.

Chinese operators are among the biggest beneficiaries of the waiver, displacing US-flag tonnage: one-third of all completed waiver voyages have ties to China, and many of these shipments occurred even when Jones Act-compliant tonnage was available.

“U.S.-flag vessels are available to move the commodities, but Chinese vessels are coming into American waters and moving American goods instead, solely because of the waiver,” AMP says.

Uncertainty around the waiver is also harming domestic maritime investment.

The Shipbuilders Council of America has warned that the waiver places more than $2.6 billion in active shipyard contracts and planned expansions at risk.

That uncertainty has been compounded by a statement from Energy Secretary Chris Wright, who said recently that the administration may extend the waiver beyond its current August 17 expiration date.

“This is exactly the kind of uncertainty that is devastating to the industry, particularly when the war has ended and the waiver can no longer be justified for national security reasons,” AMP says.

On June 19, AMP released the second part of its “End the Waiver” campaign.

It describes the harms of the waiver including lost jobs, foreign intervention in domestic shipping, and slowed investment in American shipyards, all without any gas price relief.

The Jones Act is foundational to maintaining a strong merchant marine, sustaining maritime employment, supporting shipbuilding capacity, and preserving the domestic industrial base essential to national security.

Waiving this law when US vessels are available outsources American jobs and weakens the long-term resilience of the domestic maritime industrial base.
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IRAN ANNOUNCES NEW CLOSURE OF STRAIT OF HORMUZ AS PEACE TALKS CONTINUE

Citing Israel’s continued bombing of targets in Lebanon, Iran said Monday that the Strait of Hormuz has once again been closed to ship traffic.

Iran succeeded in linking the Lebanon issue with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by negotiating a clause in its memorandum of understanding with the US that calls for the “permanent termination of the war on all fronts.”

Tracking services reported that Iran-flag vessels and sanctioned inbound ships were the only ones transiting the strait on Monday morning as talks between the US and Iran continued in Switzerland.

President Trump has threatened to resume strikes against Iran if it blocks the reopening of the strait.

Negotiators from the two countries, along with mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, held a roughly 80-minute negotiating session on Sunday morning.
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NATIONAL MARITIME CENTER REPORTS REDUCED APPLICATION PROCESSING TIME

The National Maritime Center says it has made substantial progress in reducing the backlog of applications resulting from the 2026 lapse in appropriations.

Effective immediately, NMC says complete applications are expected to be processed within eight months of the date received, an improvement from the previously published estimate of 8-12 months.

The agency says the improvement reflects expanded production efforts, overtime, surge processing, workflow efficiencies, and the reallocation of personnel and resources to reduce the backlog inventory accumulated during the lapse.

While application volumes remain elevated, current trends indicate continued progress toward restoring more normal processing timelines, the agency says.

It says mariners and maritime employers should continue to plan accordingly and submit applications early to avoid potential disruptions to employment and vessel operations.

Applications will continue to be processed on a first-in, first-out basis.

Only applications demonstrating a clear and documented nexus to national defense will be considered for expedited processing.

To account for unforeseen delays, mariners are strongly encouraged to apply early, up to eight months before expiration, via the ASAP Tool.

Mariner credential renewals may also be post-dated up to eight months, allowing mariners to renew early.

Paper and incomplete submissions may delay issuance.

The agency said it remains committed to further improving processing times while maintaining the safety, security, and professional standards of the merchant mariner credentialing system.

Mariners are encouraged to monitor the NMC website for updates on processing times, REC operations, and policy adjustments as operations stabilize.

For questions, contact the Customer Service Center via the NMC online chat system, by emailing IASKNMC@uscg.mil, or by calling 1-888-IASKNMC (427-5662).
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NAVY AUTHORIZES PREMIUM PAY FOR CIVIL SERVICE MARINERS WORKING IN HAZARD AREAS

The Navy has designated several regions as hazard areas and authorized premium pay for Civil Service mariners working in them.

The hazard area premium pay is retroactive to Feb. 28, ensuring that CIVMARs who have been working in the affected areas during operations in the Middle East will be compensated for their service under hazardous conditions.

“Civil Service mariners are a critical component of our total naval force, operating in some of the most complex and contested waters worldwide,” said Hon. Benjamin C. Kohlmann, assistant secretary of the navy for manpower and reserve affairs.

“This authorization reflects our steadfast commitment to the civilian workforce.

“By recognizing the profound risks they assume to protect our national interests, we ensure our maritime logistics remain unmatched.”

The designated hazard areas include critical waterways essential to global trade and military operations in the following regions:

· Arabian Gulf

· Strait of Hormuz

· Gulf of Oman

· Arabian Sea

· Gulf of Aden

· Bab al-Mandeb Strait

· Red Sea

The Eastern Mediterranean was considered a hazard area from Feb. 28 until April 7.

The Navy said that a strict verification process, using the ship’s official navigational log and endorsements from Area Commanders, will ensure pay accuracy and financial auditability while also making sure every eligible mariner receives the premium pay to which they are entitled.

“Sailing through these designated areas takes a significant toll on the crews and their loved ones back home,” said MSC Port Captain East Brandon Varner.

“This retroactive pay is a hard-earned and necessary acknowledgment of the very real dangers our Civil Service mariners endure to keep the supply lines open.”

Premium pay is calculated daily based on a mariner’s base salary for time spent in the designated areas.

The framework for this compensation is established by Civilian Marine Personnel Instruction (CMPI) 610, which governs pay for service in these areas.

The command may also authorize separate payments for specific vessel or harbor attacks.

“MM&P is fiercely committed to protecting and honoring the dedication and sacrifice of our CIVMARS, whose essential contributions sustain US troops on the front lines,” said MM&P Government Fleet Representative Randi Ciszewski.

“We applaud Navy for recognizing the rigorous operational demands placed on the CIVMAR fleet by making this significant investment in CIVMAR morale and their families’ financial well-being.”

The MM&P and MSC partnership is a cornerstone of CIVMAR advocacy, directly enhancing the readiness and quality of life of members of the union’s Federal Employees Membership Group, Ciszewski said.

“This unified labor-management front ensures a resilient CIVMAR workforce capable of sustaining global joint force mobility.”

MM&P collaborates with MSC, Navy, and DOD leadership to resolve pay issues, improve working conditions, and protect CIVMAR rights during deployments to the most remote parts of the globe.
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OSG/ATC MATES’ FIGHT FOR FIRST CONTRACT CHRONICLED IN LABOR NOTES

Almost two years after licensed deck officers at OSG and ATC voted to be represented by MM&P, their employer—Saltchuk—continues to use subterfuge and stalling tactics to fight their bid to negotiate a first contract.

“Like workers at Starbucks, Amazon, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and other employers, licensed deck officers on oil tankers owned by Saltchuk Resources are confronting companies’ stalling tactics and abuse of the U.S.’s weak labor laws,” writes MM&P Senior Organizer Daniel Ginsberg-Jaeckle in an article published this month by Labor Notes.

“I have safely and efficiently operated some of the largest American-flag ships the last seven years and things are not improving despite the energy sector making record profits,” said Alex Gilmore, a third mate at Alaska Tanker Company, who describes the challenges that ATC officers face in the high-pressure environment in which they work.

“We’re committed to the safety of these ships, the environment, our customers, and each other, and we need a contract to ensure our concerns are addressed.”

To read the article, go to the Labor Notes website.
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ADMINISTRATION BACKTRACKS ON PLAN TO DISMANTLE OCEAN-MONITORING SYSTEM

The administration said last week it had “paused” a plan to remove hundreds of ocean-monitoring buoys that provide information to scientific researchers and meteorologists on climate and weather events.

The announcement by the National Science Foundation that it would stop removing the buoys came after a bipartisan group of lawmakers warned that dismantling the system could threaten the safety of coastal communities.

The full Senate on June 16 followed up by passing legislation that bars the administration from dismantling the buoys in the ocean-monitoring program.

For the past decade, scientists have used data generated by the system to understand how the ocean is absorbing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and how marine heat waves could affect fisheries.

Meteorologists have used the observations to improve forecasts of hurricanes and tsunamis.

In May, the administration said it would start pulling up monitoring equipment anchored to the sea floor off the coasts of Oregon, Washington state, Alaska, and North Carolina.

After the Senate passed legislation directing the administration to maintain the program, the National Science Foundation released a statement saying that it had already removed some buoys but was “developing plans to redeploy them after servicing.”

Alaska Republican Lisa Murkowski, who cosponsored the legislation passed by the Senate, said fisheries in Alaska relied on the ocean-monitoring data to determine how increasing temperatures were threatening certain species.

She added that the data generated by the system was crucial to understanding El Niño, the powerful weather pattern that could supercharge extreme weather events around the globe in 2026.
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CHIEF ENGINEER CHARGED WITH FAILING TO TELL COAST GUARD OF DANGEROUS CONDITIONS ABOARD MV DALI

US attorneys revealed in a June 15 court filing that criminal charges have been brought against the chief engineer of the containership MV Dali.

Chief Engineer Karthikeyan Deenadayalan is believed to have pleaded guilty and entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with the government contingent upon his testimony in the criminal case against the vessel operator.

Deenadayalan had been serving as chief engineer aboard the Dali since January 2024.

He is charged with one count of violating the 1972 Port & Waterways Safety Act, which requires immediate notification of the Coast Guard “whenever there is a hazardous condition, either aboard a vessel or caused by the vessel or its operation.”

The US alleges that he “knowingly and willfully failed” to notify the Coast Guard about conditions aboard the Dali when it arrived in Baltimore.

Prosecutors cite the fact that redundant supply and booster pumps for generators 3 and 4 were not being used and that a non-redundant flushing pump was being used in their place.

The indictment charges that the first blackout on the Dali, on March 26, 2024, was likely caused by a loose wire and that the second blackout, which was the cause of the fatal allision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, occurred because the Dali relied on a non-redundant flushing pump to supply fuel to two of the ship’s four generators.

This is in keeping with the allegations the US is making in the criminal indictment against the operators, Synergy Marine and one of its technical superintendents.

The chief engineer is one of several senior MV Dali officers and crewmembers who have remained in the US since the March 2024 accident that destroyed the Key Bridge in Baltimore.

US attorneys in separate filings are proposing an October 2027 trial date in the criminal case against Synergy Marine and its technical supervisor.

They also said that they are asking the court to issue subpoenas compelling several witnesses to testify.

The companies have settled claims from the six families of the roadworkers who were killed, as well as with survivors of the road crew.

They have also settled with Maryland for the loss of the bridge and with the federal government for the costs of the salvage and recovery efforts.

More than 30 of the 50 claims, including cargo claims, have been settled, while a few claims have been dismissed.
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Mark Your Calendar:

WEBINAR ON JUNE 25 ON SEAFARERS’ EXPERIENCES IN THE PERSIAN GULF AND THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ
The initial results of the survey on seafarers’ experiences in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz will be announced on June 25 at 13:00-14:00 UK time (GMT+1).

The webinar is open to all who are interested.

You can register to listen to the conversation here:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3zVa8qTlQbuA3wx5MGLuyQ#/registration

The survey will remain open.

The researchers are trying to reach as many seafarers as possible and hope to hear from more seafarers who currently are or have been in the Gulf region after Feb. 28, 2026.

Link to the survey:

https://response.questback.com/nordlandsforskning/seafarerexperiences_gulfregion

Please ask any of your contacts who have served in the region since Feb. 28, 2026, to participate in the survey and listen in on the webinar.
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Mark Your Calendar:

JUNE 25 IS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE SEAFARER
The International Maritime Organization has named June 25 the International Day of the Seafarer.

The theme of this year’s campaign—“Carrying world trade. Carrying the risks”—was chosen by the IMO to highlight the hardships, the pressures and the risks of life at sea, while underscoring seafarers’ essential role in keeping global trade moving.

“It is ships and seafarers that keep the world afloat,” says IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez.

“But when nations clash, seafarers are often caught in the crossfire.

“Recent events in the Strait of Hormuz have seen tens of thousands of seafarers stranded as they work far from home to keep the world fueled and fed.”

The purpose of the Day of the Seafarer is to recognize the unique contributions made by the seafarers of the world to international trade, the world economy and civil society.

“Governments and industry have a responsibility to support and protect seafarers by upholding fair labor standards, respecting international laws, and ensuring sailors everywhere remain safe from harm,” says UN General Secretary António Guterres.

“The Day of the Seafarer reminds us that they must never be victims or pawns of geopolitical conflict.”

To join the conversation, share your thoughts using the hashtag #DayoftheSeafarer.

If You Are a Seafarer

Tell us about the realities of your life at sea, the challenges you face, or the moments that define your work.

If You Work in the Maritime Industry or in Government

Highlight how your company or organization supports seafarers’ safety, wellbeing and mental health—particularly when they are operating in high-risk or conflict-affected areas.

Share how seafarers connect to your work and why their role is essential to global trade, humanitarian assistance and sustainable development.

For Everyone

Join us in recognizing the contributions, resilience and sacrifices of seafarers worldwide.

Share your message using #DayoftheSeafarer

You can find more information about the 2026 Day of the Seafarer here.
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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

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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