USCG APPROVED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS Northeast Maritime Institute has been the maritime training institution of choice for professional mariners since 1981. Northeast Maritime Institute is a school that has lives by its creed – “Honor the Mariner!” NMI was the pioneer in creating courses “in lieu of examination” since 1995 in the United States, provided the first STCW related course in the United States and continues to develop courses to meet mariners needs based upon schedule and convenience. Our Continuing Education School for Professional and STCW Training has delivered over 65,000 training programs and continues to develop cutting edge strategies for cost effective, efficient and compliant training strategies. Our new and comprehensive online maritime learning management system, NEMO, combined with our own online simulators, Halo have been developed to reach mariner training needs at a fraction of the cost while ensuring that they can take courses in the comfort of home, at work or anywhere with there is Wi-Fi. *NMI does not provide formal advice regarding license eligibility and cannot guarantee an individual’s eligibility for any specific license or credential. NMI accepts no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or validity of general information provided. Information is provided purely as a courtesy, convenience and without cost. Individuals seeking confirmation of eligibility for any specific USCG license or credential must contact the USCG directly for an evaluation.
NOREMI-0001 Able Seaman Able Seaman is an 80-hour course designed to provide the necessary background and knowledge of subjects concerning the requirements and duties of an Able Seaman. Topics include: Seamanship, Firefighting, Safety, Ship construction, pollution, watchstanding and cargo handling. *Additional courses needed to receive credentials: Lifeboatman (required if seeking AB Special and above), Basic Safety Training, Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW). USCG Approval: Any applicant who has successfully completed the Able Seaman (NOREMI-1) course and presents your Certificate of Training within one year of completion of training, will satisfy the written examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.405(a) for the Deck General and Navigation General, deck Safety and Rules of the Road; and the practical Marlinspike demonstration requirements of 46 CFR 12.405(c); and the written survival craft examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.409 for any endorsement as Able Seaman restricted to vessels without lifeboats. Clock hours: 80 hours Price: $950.00 NOREMI-033-Apprentice Mate (Steersman) Upgrade Apprentice Mate Steersman is designed to provide the student with the basic information required to take the Apprentice Mate (Steersman) examination and to promote safety at sea. Topics include: Towing vessel types, tow gear, towing bridles, inland towing, operational safety, barge types, and handling techniques. Prerequisite: Master 200-ton license or satisfied exam requirements for Master of less than 20 GT within the previous 12 months. USCG Approvals: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Apprentice Mate (Steersman) Upgrade (NOREMI-33) course, and presenting your Certificate of Training within one year of the completion of training, will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.466(a) for original issuance, or 46 CFR 10.227(e)(2) for renewal of an endorsement as Apprentice Mate (Steersman) of Towing Vessels (Near Coastal or Inland); provided, applicant is endorsed as Master of less than 200 GRT; OR, have satisfied the examination requirements for Master of less than 200 GT within the previous 12 months Clock hours: 16 hours Price: $500.00
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