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January 3, 2012

QMT Receives Coast Guard Approval of STCW 2010 Updates to our Celestial Navigation (QUALMI-114) Course

We recently received approval notification from the Coast Guard's National Maritime Center (NMC) of our updates to our Celestial Navigation (QUALMI-114) course. We revised and submitted our Celestial Navigation course when we recognized that the approval of the course needed to be updated to ensure compliance with the STCW 2010 amendments and the STCW Code 2011 Edition.

Any applicant who successfully completes the Celestial Navigation (QUALMI-114) course and presents the certificate of training to the Coast Guard will:

Satisfy ALL the celestial navigation examination requirements of 46 CFR 10.233(d) and 11.401(d) for an increase in scope from Near Coastal to Oceans endorsement for one of the following: to any deck officer credential upto Master or Mate of Not More Than 500/1600 Gross Tons, OR to a credential as Master or Mate of Offshore Supply Vessels, OR  to a credential as Master or Mate of Uninspected Fishing Industry vessels: OR, the Celestial Navigation training requirements of Section A-II/1, Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code, As Amended 2010, for certification as Officer in Charge of the Navigational Watch (OICNW) on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC).

The practical assessments in this course will be accepted as the equivalent of the following assessments from the National Assessment Guidelines for Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code, As Amended 2010: OICNW-1-1A, OICNW-1-1B, OICNW-1-1C, OICNW-1-1D, OICNW-1-1E, and OICNW-1-1F. Applicants who have successfully completed our course need not present completed "Control Sheets" for these assessments in application for STCW certification.

December 27, 2011

QMT Receives Coast Guard Approval of STCW 2010 Updates to our Advanced Fire Fighting (QUALMI-15) Course 

We recently received approval notification from the Coast Guard's National Maritime Center (NMC) of our updates to our Advanced Fire Fighting (QUALMI-15) course. We revised and submitted our Advanced Fire Fighting course when we recognized that the approval of the course needed to be updated to ensure compliance with the STCW 2010 amendments and the STCW Code 2011 Edition.

Any applicant who successfully completes the Advanced Fire Fighting (QUALMI-15) course will:

Satisfy the "Advanced Fire Fighting" training requirements of Section A-VI/3 and Table A-VI/3 of the STCW Code, As Amended 2010; AND the fire prevention and fire fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 11.202(b)(2); AND the Advanced Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 11.205(d) and 11.401(g)(1) for a merchant mariner credential.

December 20, 2011

QMT Receives Coast Guard Approval of STCW 2010 Updates to our Search & Rescue (QUALMI-445) Course 

We recently received approval notification from the Coast Guard's National Maritime Center (NMC) of our updates to our Search & Rescue (QUALMI-445) course. We revised and submitted our Search & Rescue course when we recognized that the approval of the course needed to be updated to ensure compliance with the STCW 2010 amendments and the STCW Code 2011 Edition.  Because of our constant and ongoing monitoring of the latest changes from the U.S. Coast Guard and the International Marime Organization (IMO) we were able to detect the necessary upcoming changes to Officer in Charge of the Navigational Watch (OICNW) Watchkeeping, Chief Mate and Master training and proficiency assessment requirements. There are pending regulations that will come into effect on January 1, 2012 where mates and masters of vessels of not more than 200GRT/500 gross tons (ITC) on near coastal voyages will also be required to have completed Search & Rescue training. 

Any applicant who successfully completes the Search & Rescue (QUALMI-445) course will:

Satisfy the Search & Rescue training requirements as specified in Section A-II/1 and Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code , As Amended 2010, for certification as Officer In Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC); AND, the following Search & Rescue training requirements of the STCW Code, As Amended 2010, Section A-II/2 and Table A-II/2 for Masters & Chief Mates on ships of 500 gross tons (ITC) or more; The Coordinate Search & Rescue Operations," Assessment M-3-1A of the National assessment Guidelines for Table A-II/2; AND the following Search & Rescue training requirements of the STCW Code, As Amended 2010, Section A-II/3 and Table A-II/3 for Officer In Charge of a Navigational Watch and Masters on ships of less than 500 gross tons (ITC) engaged on near coastal voyages. 

December 16, 2011

QMT Receives Coast Guard Approval of STCW 2010 Updates to our Watchkeeping (Operational Level) (QUALMI-548) Course 

We recently received approval notification from the Coast Guard's National Maritime Center (NMC) of our updates to our Watchkeeping (Operational Level) (QUALMI-548) course. We revised and submitted our OICNW Watchkeeping course when we recognized that the approval of the course needed to be updated to ensure compliance with the STCW 2010 amendments and the STCW Code 2011 Edition.  Because of our constant and ongoing monitoring of the latest changes from the U.S. Coast Guard and the International Marime Organization (IMO) we were able to detect the necessary upcoming changes to Officer in Charge of the Navigational Watch (OICNW) Watchkeeping training and proficiency assessment requirements. 

Any applicant who successfully completes the Watchkeeping (Operational Level) (QUALMI-548) course will:

Satisfy the Watchkeeping training requirements for certification as Officer in Charge of the Navigational Watch (on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC); AND the Bridge Resource Management training requirements of 46 CFR 11.202(e) and Section B-VIII/2 of the STCW Code, As Amended.   The included practical assessments in this course which will be accepted as the equivalent of the following assessment "Control Sheets: from the National Assessment Guidelines for Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code: OICNW-2-1A, OICNW-2-1B, OCINW-2-1C, OICNW-2-1D, OICNW-2-1E, OICNW-2-1F, OICNW-2-1G, OICNW-2-2A, OICNW-2-2C, OICNW-2-2F & OICNW-2-3A.  Applicants who have successfully completed this course need not present completed "Control Sheets" for these assessments in application for STCW certification. 

December 12, 2011

QMT Receives Coast Guard Approval of STCW 2010 Updates to our Proficiency in Survival Craft (QUALMI-372) Course

We recently received approval notification from the Coast Guard's National Maritime Center (NMC) of our updates to our Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSC)/Lifeboat (QUALMI-372) course. We revised and submitted our PSC/Lifeboat course when we recognized that the approval of the course needed to be updated to ensure compliance with the STCW 2010 amendments and the STCW Code 2011 Edition.

Any applicant who successfully completes the Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSC) (QUALMI-372) course will:

Satisfy the Survival Craft training requirements of Section A-VI/2 and Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Code, As Amended 2010; and 46 CFR 12.10-3(a)(6) for any endorsement as Lifeboatman; AND if presented within one year of the completion of training, the written and practical examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.10-5 for a Lifeboatman endorsement. 

December 3, 2011

QMT Receives Coast Guard Approval of STCW 2010 Updates to our Bridge Resource Management (QUALMI-75) Course 

We recently received approval notification from the Coast Guard's National Maritime Center (NMC) of our updates to our Bridge Resource Management (BRM) (QUALMI-75) course. We revised and submitted our BRM course when we recognized that the approval of the course needed to be updated to ensure compliance with the STCW 2010 amendments and the STCW Code 2011 Edition.  Because of our constant and ongoing monitoring of the latest changes from the U.S. Coast Guard and the International Marime Organization (IMO) we were able to detect the necessary upcoming changes to Bridge Resource Management training. 

 Any applicant who successfully completes the Bridge Resource Management (QUALMI-75) course will:

Satisfy the Bridge Resource Management training requirements of 46 CFR 11.202(e); AND Sections A-II/1, A-II/2; and Tables A-II/1 and A-II/2 of the STCW Code, As Amended; and Section B-VIII/2 of the STCW Code.

November 28, 2011

QMT Receives Coast Guard Approval of STCW 2010 Updates to our ECDIS, Radar Observer (Unlimited) and ARPA Courses 

We recently received approval notification from the Coast Guard's National Maritime Center (NMC) of our updates to our Electroninc Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) (QUALMI-179), Radar Observer (Unlimited) (QUALMI-399) and Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) (QUALMI-37) courses. These approvals now aligns the ECDIS, Radar Observer (Unlimited) and ARPA courses with the latest revisions of the Seafarer's Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code as amended in 2010.   These approvals are an example of our constant and ongoing vigilance to ensure that students attending our classes receive training that meets the criteria of the latest changes from the U.S. Coast Guard and the International Marime Organization (IMO). 

Any applicant who successfully completes the ECDIS (QUALMI-179) course will:

Be considered to have successfully demonstrated the competence of Use of ECDIS to Maintain the Safety of Navigation of Table A-II/1 of the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code; As Amended; AND to have be considered to have successfully demonstrated the competence to Maintain the Safety of Navigation through the use of ECDIS and the associated Navigation Systems to Assist Command Decision Making of Table A-II/2 of the STCW Code, As Amended. 

Any applicant who successfully completes the Radar Observer (Unlimited) (QUALMI-399) course, including the successful demonstration of all practical assessments will:

Be considered to have successfully satisfied the requirements of 46 CFR 11.480(d) for an endorsement as Radar Observer (Unlimited) and the radar training requirements of Section A-II/1 and Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code, As Amended, for certification as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC). The practical assessments conducted as part of this course will be accepted as the equivalent of the following assessments from the National Assessment Guidelines for Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code as amended including the 2010 amendments: OICNW-1-2B; OICNW-1-2C; OICNW-3-1A; OICNW-3-1B; OICNW-3-1C; OICNW-3-1D; OICNW-3-1E; OICNW-3-1F; OICNW-3-1G; OICNW-3-1H; OICNW-3-1I; OICNW-3-1J; OICNW-3-1K; and OICNW-3-1L and also assessment numbers M-5-1B; and M-5-1C from the National Assessment Guidelines for Table A-II/2 of the STCWCode, As Amended, including the 2010 amendments.

Any applicant who successfully completes the ARPA (QUALMI-37) course, including the successful demonstration of all practical assessments will:

Be considered to have successfully satisfied the requirements for ARPA training of Section A-II/1 and Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code, As Amended, for certification as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC) and of 46 CFR 11.202(c). The practical assessments conducted as part of this course will be accepted as the equivalent of the following assessments from the National Assessment Guidelines for Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code as amended including the 2010 amendments: OICNW-3-2A; OICNW-3-2B; OICNW-3-2C; OICNW-3-2D; OICNW-3-2E; OICNW-3-2F; OICNW-3-2G; OICNW-3-2H; OICNW-3-2I; OICNW-3-2J; OICNW-3-2K; OICNW-3-2L; OICNW-3-2M; OICNW-3-2N and also assessment numbers M-5-1B; and M-5-1C from the National Assessment Guidelines for Table A-II/2 of the STCW Code, As Amended, including the 2010 amendments.

New MMC Application Physical Examination Report Forms

Merchant mariner physical examinations completed on or after January 1, 2001 must be on the new Merchant Mariner Physical Examination Report Forms CG-719K and CG-719 K/E. The CG-719 K/E form should be used only by mariners seeking an entry level credential limited to to applicants for the following rating endorsements: Ordinary Seaman, Wiper or Steward's Department (food handler). The CG 719 K form should be used for all other endorsement applications.  The new forms are available at our USCG Forms page.     Physical exams completed and signed on the old physical examination forms prior to January 1, 2010 will continue to be accepted by the Coast Guard provided they are dated within one year of the MMC application.

CONSOLIDATED MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL (MMC)

The Coast Guard published a final rule on March 16, 2009 consolidating the credentials issued to merchant mariners into a single credential and reducing the burden on mariners by limiting the number of times they need to appear in person to provide fingerprints and proof of identity. This final rule, which will become effective on April 15, 2009, addresses the comments received from the public in response to the Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. A copy of the final rule is available on the Federal Register’s website http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/ and quick search MMC.

• The regulation consolidates the credentials issued to merchant mariners into a single credential.

• The regulation also streamlines the application process for the MMC by removing the requirement that all mariners appear at one of 17 Regional Exam Centers, so long as they have already enrolled for a TWIC at one of 149 TWIC Enrollment Centers.

• The rule works in tandem with the joint Final Rule published by the Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration on January 25, 2007, entitled "Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Implementation in the Maritime Sector; Hazardous Materials Endorsement for a Commercial Driver's License."

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