Northeast Maritime Institute
COURSE CATALOG
Continuing Education (Professional Development & Community Services) The Office of Private Occupational School Education, Division of Professional Licensure
Table of Contents About Northeast Maritime Institute .....……………......…………………………………………………….. Mission ..............................……………………………………………………………..………………..….. A Message from the President ..………………………..………………..……..….......…………………… Northeast Maritime Courses …………..………………..………………......………………………......… USCG Approved Training and Standards of Training and Certification for Watchkeepers Training .... Commonwealth of Dominica Approved Training …………............…..………..………………............... Courses ..……………......................…………..………………............…..………..………………........... Maritime Training Courses ..……………......................…………..………………............….. Captain’s Courses ...……………………………..………..………………..………………........ Gap Year Program ………………………………..………..………………..………………....... Student Services ……………………………………………………….……………..……..…………......... Tutoring ...……………......................………………….............................……..…………...... Computer Study ...……………......................…………………................……..…………...... Resume and Job Search Assistance .…......................…………………................……..… Community Service Programs ..…………………………………………………....……..………….......... Company Training ..………………………………………………….......................……..………….......... Vessel Response ..……………......................…………………..............……..…………....... Group Rates ...……………......................………………….....................……..…………....... License Management and Renewal Service………......................………….….....……..…………........ Facilities ..……......................…………………...............…......................…………..…………........…... Lifeboat Laboratory (at Lemley Hall) …........................……………………..………….....…. Student Computer Facility ...…......................…………………................……..…………..... Parking ...…......................…………………...............…...............…......……..…………....... Lunchroom .................…...............…...............…...........…...............………..…………....... Additional Training Equipment Locations .................…...............…......……..……….......... Fitness Room ...............…...............…............................................……..………................ Joshua Slocum Library ...............…...............….................................................................. Off-Site Training Facilities ..............…...............…................................................................................ Basic Firefighting / Basic and Advanced Firefighting Practical Training Facility ................. Personal Survival Techniques .........…................................................................................ Personal Survival Techniques ..............…...............…......................................................................... Travel ..............…...............…............................................................................................................... Directions ............................................................................................................................................. Lodging ................................................................................................................................................ Faculty ................................................................................................................................................. Northeast Maritime Institute Admissions Office ................................................................................... Mission ..……………...............…...............…......……..………….......………………............ Admissions / Eligibility ...……………...............…...............…......……..…………................. Enrollment ..……………...............…...............…......……..………….......………………....... Cancellation of Courses by Northeast Maritime Institute ………………...............…............ Cancellation of Courses by Student ..……………...............…...............….......................... GI Bill Approved Training Facility for Veterans ..……………...............…...............….......... Policies .…...............…......................................................................................................................... Northeast Maritime Institute Notification of Rights under FERPA ................…................... Refund Policy …...............…............................................................................................... Standards of Conduct .…...............….................................................................................. Non-Discrimination / Non-Harassment Policy …...............….............................................. Student Complaint Process .…...............…......................................................................... No Retaliation Statement .…...............…............................................................................. Drugs and Alcohol Policy .…...............…............................................................................. How to Reach Us ..............…...............................................................................................................
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About Northeast Maritime Institute Northeast Maritime Institute is a private, co-educational institution that offers its students an education with the opportunity to pursue a maritime oriented career. Northeast Maritime Institute was founded in 1981 and prides itself on being one of the forerunners in private maritime training and education in both the United States and around the world. As an organization that revolves around the needs of its students, NMI is dedicated to ensuring that each student receives top-quality training and education as well as the highest dedication of service from our staff and administration. The Continuing Education Program was established to help fill a growing need for US Coast Guard and Dominica Maritime Administration approved license and document courses, as well as maritime safety and ship
operation education. NMI also offers programs that provide students with a Certificate of Training upon completion. These certificate programs offer a unique curriculum of classroom instruction and hands-on training at sea, as well as some of the best simulation training in the world. NMI strives to provide our students with the most up to date training programs required to obtain their USCG and/or Commonwealth of Dominica license or Merchant Mariner document. NMI works with communities worldwide to develop awareness for safe and efficient maritime operations for both the recreational and commercial operator. The programs at Northeast Maritime Institute uphold centuries of New Bedford tradition and history of providing skilled seafarers for work around the world.
Mission The mission of Northeast Maritime Institute is to equip our graduates with the combination of knowledge, critical thinking, problem solving, ethical decision making and confidence that will enable them to safely and efficiently operate, maintain and manage the ships of today and the maritime industry of tomorrow.
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A Message from the President As a former US Coast Guard reservist during high school and college, I was attracted to the sea for all it had to offer, especially the life-saving tradition that the Coast Guard tradition offered. While my formal education was helpful, it was the sea and the men and women that toiled on her that provided me with the best education that I have experienced to date. I began my merchant marine career as an ordinary seaman on the M/V Lake Charles, a 125,000 cubic meter LNG carrier. Life on the Lake Charles and numerous other merchant ships gave me the background necessary to obtain an Unlimited Mates License and a Limited Masters License and to learn the necessary life skills that were needed to run a number of maritime related businesses with global scope. As a result of my many experiences I have dedicated my life to giving back to the men and women of my community – the maritime community. Any young man or woman seeking advice from me about careers at sea gets the same speech that I was given:
the Atlantic Ocean during a moonlit evening, or seeing the humpback whales breaching in the middle of the Indian Ocean. With the advent of STCW ’95, many predicted that smaller educational programs outside of higher educational models would fail. Well, that was almost two decades ago and Northeast Maritime Institute is now over 30 years old. We hope to continue to serve the maritime community with as much enthusiasm as we had when we started. I hope that your interest in a maritime career brings you through the doors of Northeast Maritime Institute as it has been the stopping point for over 12,000 mariners since 1981. We will and shall always consider it an honor to serve as the platform from which many a mariner began a career or augmented his or her career track by attending classes here. More importantly, we want to ensure that we abide by our own creed to “Honor the Mariner.” My best to all,
“Your fondest memories will revolve around your sea-going career.” I remember the vivid moments when I saw the luminescent porpoise swimming alongside the bow of our vessel leading us from the Straits of Gibraltar into
Eric R. Dawicki President Northeast Maritime Institute
“Your fondest memories will revolve around your sea-going career.”
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Northeast Maritime Courses the transfer of knowledge and skills to those being trained through NMI course material.
The purpose of courses taught at Northeast Maritime Institute is to provide professional mariners with the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to successfully and safely carry out their responsibilities aboard ships, as required by national and international standards and regulations.
Because educational systems and the cultural backgrounds of trainees in maritime subjects vary considerably from country to country, the course materials have been designed to identify the basic requirements and trainee target group for each course in universally applicable terms, and to clearly specify the technical content and levels of knowledge and skills necessary to meet the technical intent of International Maritime Organization conventions (STCW) and related USCG recommendations.
It is not the intention of the courses to provide instructors with a “cook book” syllabus which substitutes for professional skill and experience, nor is it the intention to substitute audio-visual or ‘programmed’ material for the instructor’s presence. As in all training endeavors, the experience, skills, and dedication of the instructor are the key components in
United Stated Coast Guard Approved Training and Standards of Training and Certification for Watchkeepers Training Prerequisite STCW training as well as STCW Upgrade Required Courses are available for Able Seaman, Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch, 3rd Mate / Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch and Master 200 GRT.
Northeast Maritime Institute has United States Coast Guard approval to conduct a number of courses that are required by the International Convention on Standards of Training and Certification for Watchkeepers and Seafarers 1995 (STCW ’95).
Commonwealth of Dominica Approved Training Northeast Maritime Institute is the host to the Commonwealth of Dominica Office of Maritime Affairs and Marine Personnel. The Dominica Maritime Administration is known as “The Flag of Responsibility.” The Dominica registry is fast becoming
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Courses The curriculum was established to provide required marine safety education, ship operation courses, United States Coast Guard license and document courses, as well as programs that provide students with a certificate to obtain Merchant Marine Document upon completion. The programs at Northeast Maritime Institute, which embody the pursuit of excellence in maritime education, uphold the centuries old New England tradition of providing skilled seafarers to the world.
Able Seaman
The Able Seaman course is designed to provide the necessary background and knowledge of subjects concerning the requirements and duties of an Able Seaman. Topics include seamanship, firefighting, ship construction, pollution, safety and more. Practical training includes knot tying and splicing, helm commands, steering, watchkeeping, and personal survival. Any applicant who has successfully completed the Able Seaman (NOREMI-1) course and presents a Certificate of Training within one year of the completion of training, will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.05.09 for the “Deck General and Navigation General,” “Deck Safety and Rules of the Road,” and the Practical Marlinspike Seamanship Demonstration requirement for any Able Seaman endorsement; AND the written “Survival Craft” examination for any endorsement as Able Seaman restricted to vessels not equipped with lifeboats.
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 80 Days: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm NMC Code: NOREMI-1 Testing: Onsite MET Co-Op Rates: Apply
Captain Jeffrey Sylvia Primary Upper Level Instructor For the person who wishes for a life at sea being a credentialed Able Bodied Seaman is the way to go. The required credential will give you the opportunity to serve in an industry that has several types of work in the maritime world. For example, working in the oil industry on supply vessels or in the research industry with opportunities available for worldwide travel can be a rewarding occupation. The “Big Ship” industry (Tankers and Cargo vessels) and the “Tug and Barge” industry offer opportunities for those who wish to stay closer to home. All of these jobs are good paying, safe, and professional but can be only obtained by your becoming a licensed Mariner. At Northeast Maritime Institute you will be provided with the training you need to embark on your new adventures in life. Are you ready for it?
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Aquaculture Certificate Program This nine week certificate program offered at NMI is for students who are interested in learning about and working in the field of Aquaculture. What are the topics covered in the program? Global Aquaculture Marine Biology Basic Marine Safety Aquaculture Physics Best Management Practices of the Aquaculture Industry
Aquaculture Resource Center NORTHEAST MARITIME INSTITUTE
What are other benefits of this certificate program? Overview on how to start an Aquaculture Farm through business planning and marketing Experience co-operative work Knowledge of current events through attending seminars, lectures, or conferences. Understand the importance of networking Learn the regulations and permitting process of the industry Creation of student resume and job search assistance in the Aquaculture industry after completion of the program through the Student Services office at Northeast Maritime Institute. What job opportunities are available after the certificate program? Shellfish and Fish Farms Sales-related Support Businesses Assistant Shellfish Warden-related jobs Summer Internships Wholesale and Retail Seafood Facilities Marine Science jobs
Course Hours: 360 Days: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm MET CO-OP Rates: Do not apply
“To me the sea is a continual miracle; the fishes that swim - the rocks - the motion of the waves - the ships, with men in them, What stranger miracles are there?”
-Walt Whitman
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Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) This course is a four day course which provides training in the basic theory and use of automatic radar plotting aids for those who will be in charge of a navigational watch on vessels equipped with ARPA. It covers the minimum training requirements recommended in Annex 2 of IMO Assembly resolution A.482 (XII), 46 CFR Part 10. The course combines lecture with extensive hands-on practice using a TRANSAS Navi-Sailor 4000 Shiphandling / Radar / ARPA / ECDIS simulator. Any applicant who has successfully completed the 32-Hour Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) course, including successful demonstration of all practical assessments, will satisfy the ARPA training requirements for certification as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC) and of 46 CFR 10.205(m)(1). In conjunction with this course, any approved instructor is authorized to sign-off for a successful demonstration on the students’ “Control Sheets” for the following assessments from the National Assessment Guidelines for Table A-II/1 and Table A-II/2: OICNW-3-2A; OICNW-3-2D; OICNW-3-2G; OICNW-3-2J; OICNW-3-2M;
OICNW-3-2B; OICNW-3-2E; OICNW-3-2H; OICNW-3-2K; M-5-1B;
OICNW-3-2C; OICNW-3-2F; OICNW-3-2I; OICNW-3-2L; M-5-1C.
Maritime Fact
Development of ARPA started after the accident when the Italian liner SS Andrea Doria collided in dense fog and sank off the east coast of the United States. ARPA radars started to emerge in the 1960s and, with the development of microelectronics.
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 32 Days: Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Materials Needed: Plotting Tools Prerequisite: Radar Observer NMC Code: NOREMI-37 Testing: Onsite MET Co-Op Rates: Apply
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Course Catalog Continuing Education
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 barge handling techniques. Practical training includes simulator exercises and line handling. Any applicant successfully completing the 16-Hour Apprentice Mate (Steersman) Upgrade course and presenting a Certificate of Training within one year of the completion of training will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(i) for original issuance of a license as Apprentice Mate (Steersman) of Towing Vessels (Near Coastal or Inland); provided that they either hold a license as Master Not More Than 200 Gross Tons or have satisfied the examination requirements for a license as Master Not More Than 200 Gross Tons within the previous 12 months.
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 16 Days: Vary, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm NMC Code: NOREMI-33 Testing: Onsite MET Co-Op Rates: Apply
"The Mississippi River will always have its own way; no engineering skill can persuade it to do otherwise…" - Mark Twain Apprentice Mate Western Rivers The Apprentice Mate Western Rivers course presents the Safe Navigation of Vessels engaged in Towing on the Western Rivers and the practical application of Navigation on the Western Rivers. This is accomplished using conventional teaching and training methods, practical exercises, as well as the most common forms of teaching. Topics include navigation, charts and maps, river hydrology, bridge and locks, electronic charting, VTS systems, and aids to navigation. Any applicant who has successfully completed the 8-Hour Apprentice Mate (Steersman) Western Rivers course and presents a Certificate of Training within one year of the completion of training will satisfy the Navigation General examination requirements for a license as Apprentice Mate (Steersman) Western Rivers (exam module 072X4).
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Maritime Fact
Outside of the USA “towboats are referred to as push boats”or “usually ” pushers.
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 8 Days: Vary, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm NMC Code: NOREMI-34 Testing: Onsite MET Co-Op Rates: Apply
Assistance Towing Assistance Towing is defined as "towing a disabled vessel for consideration” (CFR 46 15.301). This course will prepare an applicant for an assistance towing endorsement. The student is required to pass a written examination demonstrating his or her knowledge of assistance towing safety, equipment and procedures. Applicants successfully completing the course and presenting their Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam center within one year of the completion of training, will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 10.482(b) for an Assistance Towing endorsement to any license up to Master Not More Than 200 Gross Tons.
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 4 Days: Vary, Class is scheduled upon request with advance notice NMC Code: NOREMI-42 Testing: Onsite MET Co-Op Rates: Apply
Auxiliary Sail This course deals with safe navigation of sailing vessels and the practical application of sailing techniques in collision avoidance, docking, anchoring, and sailing under power. This is accomplished using conventional teaching and training methods as well as participating in training techniques such as task solving, both individually and in group exercises. Any applicant who has successfully completed the 4-Hour Auxiliary Sail course and presents a Certificate of Training within one year of the completion of training will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(i) for an Auxiliary Sail endorsement to any deck license up to 200 Gross Tons.
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 4 Days: Vary, Class is scheduled upon request with advance notice NMC Code: NOREMI-45 Testing: Onsite MET Co-Op Rates: Apply
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Course Catalog Continuing Education
Basic Firefighting This USCG approved and STCW ’95 approved course deals with learning how to react in the event of a fire aboard a ship. The trainee who successfully completes the course will be trained to react in the correct manner in the event of an outbreak of fire, to take appropriate measures for the safety of personnel and of the ship, and to use the firefighting appliances correctly. The trainee will also learn to state and demonstrate that he/she has acquired knowledge and skills which, in some instances, will enable them to identify and correct defects and thus prevent fire from occurring. One day is devoted to theory in the classroom lecture and one day is devoted to fieldwork. The day of field work will put the theoretical knowledge learned to fight actual fires. Any applicant who has successfully completed the Basic Fire Fighting (NOREMI-53) course will satisfy: a. the Basic Safety Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-2 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 11.202(b)(2); AND b. the Basic Fire Fighting training requirements of 46CFR-11.205(d) and 11.401(g)(1) for an officer endorsement; AND c. the Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 13.207, 13-307, 13-407 or 13.507 for any tankerman endorsement.
Maritime Fact The Halifax Explosion in the harbor of Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1917 was the largest man-made explosion in water prior to the development of nuclear weapons with an equivalent force of roughly 2.9 kilotons of TNT. Approximately 2,000 people were killed by debris, fires, and collapsed buildings, and it is estimated that nearly 9,000 others were injured.
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 16 Days: Thursday and Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Prerequisite: General physical fitness for practical demonstration NMC Code: NOREMI-53 Testing: Onsite Notes: Students are required to attend the Connecticut Fire Academy in Windsor Locks during this course. All students are responsible for their own transportation and lodging reservations. Information on lodging at the academy will be provided during the course or can be found in the Off-site Training Facilities section of this catalog. For the practical portion of the course, beards and heavy facial hair are not permitted on students taking this program. For safety reasons, there are no exceptions to this rule. MET Co-Op Rates: Apply
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Basic and Advanced Firefighting This USCG and STCW ’95 approved course is designed around three days of theory in the classroom and two days of practical field training. During the first three days of theoretical lectures, students will gain knowledge of all elements of shipboard firefighting. Two days of fieldwork will put students’ theoretical knowledge to use fighting actual fires. A trainee successfully completing this course will, in the event of a fire on board ship, be well informed to take command, organize the personnel effectively, and control the firefighting operations. Students will use those techniques in which he/she has been trained to be able to take part in firefighting operations. The trainee will have knowledge on the theory and science of fire and will be knowledgeable in all methods of firefighting and firefighting equipment. Students will also have acquired knowledge of fire prevention and the ability to inspect and maintain the fire extinguishing systems and equipment. Any applicant who has successfully completed the 40-Hour Combined Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting course will satisfy the:
a. Basic Safety Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting training requirements of Section A-V1/1 and Table A-V1/1-2 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 10.205(1)(2); AND b. Advanced Fire Fighting training requirements of Section A-V1/3 and Table A-V1/3 of the STCW Code; AND c. Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(g) and 10.401(g)(1) for a license; AND d. Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 13.201(e), 13.301(e) 13.401(e) or 13.501(e) for any tankerman endorsement.
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 40 Days: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Prerequisite: General physical fitness for practical demonstrations. NMC Code: NOREMI-125 Testing: Onsite Notes: NMI Schedules the practical portions at the Connecticut Fire Academy in Windsor Locks during this course. All students are responsible for their own transportation and room reservations. Information on lodging at the academy will be provided during the course or can be found in the lodging section of the catalog. For the practical portion of the course, beards and heavy facial hair are nor permitted. For safety reasons there are no exceptions for this rule. MET CO-OP Rates: Do not apply
"The sea is the same as it has been since before men ever went on it in boats." - Ernest Hemingway www.northeastmaritime.com
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Course Catalog Continuing Education
Basic Safety Training This USCG and STCW ’95 approved course includes the following: First Aid/ CPR Personal Safety and Social Responsibility Personal Survival Techniques Basic Firefighting These courses may be taken as one complete program unit or taken individually.
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 40 Days: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Prerequisite: General physical fitness for practical demonstrations. NMC Code: NOREMI-68 Testing: Onsite Notes: Please refer to individual courses for more information. For the Basic Firefighting portion of the course, beards and heavy facial hair are not permitted on students taking this program. For safety reasons, there are no exceptions to this rule (Refer to page 8). MET Co-Op Rates: Apply
"There is nothing more enticing, disenchanting, and enslaving than the life at sea."
- Joseph Conraday
Basic Shiphandling (Operational Level) This USCG approved course covers general principles, turning circle and stopping distance, effects of wind and current, maneuvering for man overboard, shallow water effects, anchoring and mooring, and steering control systems. Any applicant who has successfully completed the 40-Hour Basic Shiphandling (Operational Level) course will satisfy the Basic Shiphandling & Steering Control Systems training requirements for certification as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC). Notes: The practical assessments provided in this course will be accepted as the equivalent of the following assessments from the National Assessment Guidelines for Table A-11/1 of the STCW Code: OICNW-1-6A; OICNW-1-6B; OICNW-5-1A; OICNW-5-1B: and OICNW-5-1C. Applicants who have successfully completed the course need not present completed “Control Sheets” for these assessments in application for STCW certification.
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USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 40 Days: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm NMC Code: NOREMI-71 MET Co-Op Rates: Apply
Benzene Training Program Benzene Certification is required for anyone in the marine, trucking or affiliated industries with exposure to Benzene who is required to take an OSHA course for education and medical testing for Benzene work. Classroom training and mask fit testing are completed at Northeast Maritime Institute. Physical Exam, Blood, and Pulmonary Test are accomplished at our affiliated medical facility in Fairhaven. Topics include Benzene history, chemical properties, marine industry compliance, exposure limits, federal regulations and law.
Course Hours: 4 Days: Vary Materials Needed: Mask for Fit Test MET Co-Op Rates: Apply
Bridge Resource Management This USCG and STCW ’95 approved course deals with the techniques of safe navigation and the responsibilities of a Master. Participants successfully completing the training course for Bridge Resource Management should be capable of undertaking all of the responsibilities expected of a Master within their ďŹ eld of expertise. Topics covered include: Voyage Planning, Leadership, Bridge Procedures, Watch Standing, Bridge Emergencies and Pilot Integration. Any applicant who has successfully completed the 24-Hour Bridge Resource Management course will satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(o).
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 24 Days: Vary, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Prerequisites: Radar Observer Unlimited MMC, License of at least 200GT Materials Needed: Plotting Tools NMC Code: NOREMI-75 MET Co-Op Rates: Apply
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Course Catalog Continuing Education
Celestial Navigation The principle aim of this USCG and STCW ’95 approved course is to develop individual navigation skills. Topics include celestial theory, solar observation, celestial sphere, sight reduction in HO 229, Nautical Almanac, sail calculations, log distance E.T.A.’s, and star identification. Any applicant who has successfully completed the Celestial Navigation (NOREMI-103) course and who presents a Certificate of Training within one year of completion of training, will satisfy ALL the celestial navigation examination requirements of 46 CFR 10.223(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 to Master or Mate 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, for certification as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC).
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 80 Days: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Testing: Onsite NMC Code: NOREMI-103 Materials Needed: Lined Notebook, Parallel Rulers and Dividers, and a Scientific Calculator (Preferably TI36) MET CO-OP Rates: Do not apply
Crisis Management and Human Behavior This course will train students to be able to organize the safe movement of vehicles and passengers when embarking and disembarking, control all elements of cargo safety and hull integrity, organize shipboard emergency procedures, optimize use of resources, control response to emergencies, control passengers and other personnel during emergency situations, and establish and maintain effective communications. Any applicant who has successfully completed the 14-Hour Crisis Management and Human Behavior course will satisfy the training requirements of Regulation V/2, and Section A-V/2; Regulation V/3 and Section A-V3; of the STCW Code; and 46 CFR 11.1005 and 11.1105 for Ro-Ro passenger vessels and non Ro-Ro passenger vessels, provided the applicant has also completed the shipboard Practical Assessments to comply with the practical training requirements of NVIC-06-08.
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USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 14 Days: Vary NMC Code: NOREMI-138 Notes: Before receiving certificate, student must complete a shipboard practical exercise. MET Co-Op Rates: Apply
Crowd Management This course will train students to be able to successfully control a crowd in an emergency situation on board, locate essential safety and emergency equipment on board, communicate effectively with passengers during an emergency, demonstrate the use of personal lifesaving appliances, and comply with the ship’s safety and emergency procedures. Any applicant who has successfully completed the Crowd Management (NOREMI-142) course will satisfy the Crowd Management training requirements of Paragraph 1 of Section A-V/2 of the STCW Code for Ro-Ro Passenger Vessels and Paragraph 1 of Section A-V/3 of the STCW Code for Passenger Ships Other Than Ro-Ro Passenger Vessels; AND the Safety Training requirements of Paragraphs 3 and 4 of Section A-V/2 of the STCW Code for Ro-Ro Passenger Vessels and Paragraphs 3 and 4 of Section A-V/3 of the STCW Code for Passenger Ships Other Than Ro-Ro Passenger Vessels.
Maritime Fact
When incidents strike, your best defense can be a good offense. Having your crew better prepared to handle them will not only make you feel more secure, it will make your crew feel empowered and your passengers at ease.
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 8 Days: Vary, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm NMC Code: NOREMI-142 Notes: Before receiving certificate, student must complete a shipboard practical exercise. MET Co-Op Rates: Apply
“The sea! the sea! the open sea!, The blue, the fresh, the ever free!”
- Bryan W. Procter
Designated Duty Engineer Designated Duty Engineer course provides training at an advanced level for Designated Duty Engineers aboard limited tonnage and near coastal vessels. The course consists of a specialized training program appropriate to their duties, covering engineering operations, fire safety measures and systems, pollution prevention and control, operational practice and obligations under applicable laws and regulations. Those successfully completing this course should be able to serve as a Designated Duty Engineer, or to take immediate responsibility for the engineering requirements of limited tonnage and near coastal vessels.
Course Hours: 160 Days: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm MET CO-OP Rates: Do not apply
“Sailors, with their built in sense of order, service and discipline, should really be running the world." - Nicholas Monsarrat 14| Page
Drill Instructor Workshop Students who complete this course will be able to act as the main Drill Conductor for fishing vessel Masters or Individuals in Charge to meet the requirements of 46 CFR 28.270(c) for conducting drills and providing instruction monthly to crewmembers on fishing vessels. Topics include recordkeeping, seamanship, stability, firefighting, damage control, life rafts, and survival suits. Practical training includes drills and instruction. The Drill Instructor Workshop meets the training requirements of 46 CFR 28.270(c).
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 8 Days: Vary, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm NMC Code: NOREMI-174 Testing: Onsite Notes: Any student who signs up for the Drill Instructor Workshop will receive a certificate of credit for $150.00 toward a Captain’s Course. MET CO-OP Rates: Do not apply
"Sometimes we are lucky enough to know our lives have been changed, to discard the old and embrace the new and run headlong down an immutable course. It happened to me... on that summer's day when my eyes were opened to the sea."
- Jacques Yves-Cousteau
Electronic Chart Display and Navigation Systems (ECDIS) This course provides an approach to understanding and using ECDIS for those who will be in charge of the navigational watch for vessels equipped with ECDIS. All theoretical features and simulator exercises of ECDIS data, such as information subjects, system incorporation, information layers, and data updating are covered in depth. Much of the course will be comprised of individual study time needed to learn the language of ECDIS. Additionally, students are provided sufficient time to gain proficiency practicing the techniques used in the field utilizing ECDIS on Northeast Maritime Institute’s simulators. Any applicant who has successfully completed the Electronic Chart Display Information Systems (ECDIS) (NOREMI-179) course will be considered to have successfully demonstrated the competencies of use of ECDIS to maintain the safety of navigation of Table A-II/1; and maintain the safety of navigation through the use of ECDIS and associated navigation systems to assist command decision making of Table A-II/2 of the STCW Code, as amended.
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USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 40 NMC Code: NOREMI-179 Testing: Onsite Days: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm MET Co-Op Rates: Apply
Course Catalog Continuing Education
Electronic Navigation This course covers the theory and practical use of electronic navigational aids. Possible errors and limitations are stressed along with methods of resolving position ambiguity. Trainees will develop an understanding and demonstrate practical knowledge of shipboard electronic navigation systems in order that, in concert with other navigation systems, the vessel position may be accurately determined and the ship safely navigated. Emphasis will be given to GPS, Omega/Decca Systems, Radio Direction Finders, ECDIS, Radar Navigation, Speed Logs, and Echo Sounders.
Course Hours: 40 Days: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm MET CO-OP Rates: Do not apply
FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit Northeast Maritime Institute is a certified testing site for the FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit. We offer testing for Elements 1,3,5,6,7,8 and 9.
Days: Upon Request MET CO-OP Rates: Do not apply
First Aid/ CPR This one day course provides training in Elementary First Aid and CPR techniques which will provide students the knowledge and confidence to respond as an effective first responder in many medical emergencies. The course curriculum is provided by National Safety Council of America, which was reviewed by the U.S. Coast Guard recently and was found to meet U.S. Coast Guard and STCW requirements. A trainee successfully completing this course will have knowledge and practical training in elementary first aid and CPR. Any applicant who has successfully completed your First Aid and CPR (NOREMI-197) course will satisfy the Basic Safety - Elementary First Aid training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-3 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 11.202(b)(3); AND if presented within one year of the date of training, the First Aid and CPR training requirements of 46 CFR 11.205(e)(1)(ii) and 11.205(e)(2)(iii) for original issuance of an officer endorsement.
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Magnetic and Gyro Compass This STCW ’95 approved course will provide the student with the requisite knowledge, understanding, and proficiency to allow the trainee to obtain the compass Magnetic and Gyro training requirements for certification as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC). Topics include magnetism of the Earth, Deviation, Magnetic Compass, Gyro Compass and Automatic Pilot.
Maritime Fact
Mayday - the distress call for voice radio, for vessels and people in serious trouble at sea. The term was made official by an international telecommunications conference in 1948, and is an anglicizing of the French "m'aidez," (help me).
Any applicant who has successfully completed the 20-Hour Magnetic and Gyro Compasses course will satisfy the Compass – Magnetic and Gyro training requirement for certification as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC). USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 20 Days: Vary, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm NMC Code: NOREMI-262 MET Co-Op Rates: Apply
“There is NOTHING - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”
- Kenneth Grahame
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Mate (Pilot) Program This Two-Phase program begins with a United States Coast Guard (USCG) approved 20-month education and training program providing the graduate with a USCG Apprentice Mate (Steersman) license. The objective of this program is to take candidates from the date of hire to the point of obtaining an Apprentice Mate (Steersman) license. They will obtain this license through an intensive sequence of current NMI Coast Guard-approved courses, simulator training, on-board experience, and training and evaluation aboard vendor fleets. The second phase of the program takes the Apprentice Mate Steersmen through an additional 20-month program to obtain a USCG license as Mate of Motor vessels, a 200GT upon Inland waters with a Western Rivers endorsement. The programs are approved in accordance with 46 CFR 10.304. This program is USCG approved in lieu of the traditional deck to wheelhouse training cycle currently in place on the Western Rivers system. This program elevates the skill level of the mariner with intensive step by step, modulated training cycles over an average 3 year 3 month period vs. the traditional process on the Western Rivers spanning 5 to 7 years. The approved program reduces the required sea-time by almost 50%, by combining classroom time, simulator time, on-board experience, training and evaluation. The programs include the following individually USCG approved NMI courses: First Aid/ CPR Personal Safety and Social Responsibility Personal Survival Techniques Able Bodied Seaman Unlimited Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting OUPV Master 100 Ton upgrade Master/Mate 200 Ton upgrade Radar Observer Unlimited
Any applicant who has successfully completed the Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels Program (NOREMI-296) will receive 270 days of sea service credit that may be used to qualify for a credential as Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels Inland and/or Western Rivers. Service acquired during the “at-sea” periods of this program may be used in addition to this sea service award to qualify for the Mate (Pilot) credential and will be credited at 1:5 to 1. The at-sea service should be documented with a normal service letter from the vessel operator. Applicants must obtain at least 90 days of service on each route they will be licensed for, and must present a completed Towing Officer Assessment Record (TOAR) for each route.
Maritime Fact Pilotage is one of the oldest professions, as old as sea travel itself, and it is one of the most important in maritime safety. The oldest recorded history dates back to about the 7th century BC. The economic and environmental risk from today's large cargo ships makes the role of the pilot essential.
USCG APPROVED: Yes NMC Code: NOREMI-296 MET CO-OP RATES: Do not apply
"Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempest."
- P.T Barnum Epicurus
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Medical Care Provider Medical Care Provider is designed to enable the participant to meet the requirements of STCW ’95 Ch VI, Section A-VI/4-1 Table A-VI/4-1. Upon completion the participant will be able to demonstrate a higher level of competency to take action upon encountering an accident or medical emergency as required by the code. Topics include immediate action to be taken in an emergency, body structure and function, fractures and dislocations, toxicological hazards aboard ship, burns, spinal injuries, maintaining a healthy environment aboard a ship, administration of medications, medical advisory services, medical care of rescued persons, and cardiac arrest. Any applicant who has successfully completed the 24-Hour Medical Care Provider Course will satisfy the Medical First Aid training requirements of Section A-VI/4 and Table A-VI/4-1 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 12.13-1.
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 24 Prerequisite: First Aid / CPR NMC Code: WORKPN-310 Testing: Onsite Days: Vary, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm MET CO-OP RATES: Do not apply
Medical Care Provider Person-in-Charge Medical Care Provider PIC course is designed to provide the participant with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the requirements of STCW ’95 Ch VI, Sect A-VI/4-2 Table A-VI/4-2. After successfully completing this program the participant will demonstrate competence to provide medical care to the sick and injured while they are on board and to participate in coordinated schemes for medical assistance to ships. Topics include basic nursing care, dental injuries, disease prevention, basic IV and injection of medication, infectious and tropical diseases, ENT care, childbirth and women’s health issues, and wound closure. Any applicant who has successfully completed the Medical Care Person In Charge course (WORKPN-307) will satisfy the Medical Care Person In Charge training requirements of Section A-VI/4 and Table A-VI/4-2 of the STCW Code, as amended.
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USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 48 Prerequisite: Medical Care Provider (within one year of completion) NMC Code: WORKPN-307 Testing: Onsite Days: Monday - Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm MET CO-OP RATES: Do not apply
Maritime Security Awareness The Maritime Security Awareness course is intended to provide the knowledge required to enable personnel without designated security duties in connection with a Ship Security Plan (SSP) to enhance ship security in accordance with the requirements of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended, the ISPS Code and section A-VI/6-1 of the STCW Code, as amended. Those who successfully complete this course should achieve the required standard of competence enabling them to contribute to the enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness and the ability to recognize security threats and to respond appropriately. This knowledge shall include, but is not limited to: 1. The meaning and the consequential requirements of the different security levels; 2. Knowledge of emergency procedures and contingency plans; 3. Recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices; 4. Recognition, on a non-discriminatory basis, of characteristics and behavioral patterns of person who are likely to threaten security; and 5. Techniques used to circumvent security measures.
Course Hours: 8 Days: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm MET CO-OP RATES: Do not apply
Any applicant who has successfully completed our Maritime Security Awareness course will satisfy the requirements for security-related training, Paragraphs 1-4 of Section A-VI/6 and Table A-VI/6-1 of the STCW code, as amended 2010.
Fast Fact
Captain Jeffrey Sylvia travelled the world several times putting my foot on all 7 continents in the merchant service for 22 years still adding to life experience.
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Course Catalog Continuing Education
Personal Safety and Social Responsibility Those successfully completing the course will have acquired a better understanding and knowledge of Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities in general and in particular as they relate to living and working aboard operational merchant ships, in accordance with resolution 22 of the International Conference on Training and Certification of Seafarers, 1978 and STCW 1995. Topics include drugs and alcohol safety, sexual harassment, shipboard safety, and communication between management and employees. Any applicant who has successfully completed the 4-Hour Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities course will satisfy the Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities training requirements of 46 CFR 11.202(b)(4) and Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code.
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 4 Days: Tuesdays, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm NMC Code: NOREMI-359 Testing: Onsite MET CO-OP RATES: Apply
"As for myself, the wonderful sea charmed me from the first."
- Joshua Slocum
Personal Survival Techniques This course provides the necessary knowledge and training of personal survival so that a student will be able to react in a correct manner during emergency situations, take measures appropriate to his/her own survival and to the survival of others, and use survival equipment correctly. The student will also acquire knowledge which, in some instances, will enable him/her to identify and address defects and thereby prevent emergencies. Topics include emergency procedures aboard ship, abandoning ship, use of survival suits, liferafts, and other survival gear. Any applicant who has successfully completed the 15-Hour Personal Survival Techniques course will satisfy the Personal Survival Techniques training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-1 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 10.205(1).
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USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 12 Prerequisite: Basic swimming ability required. Must demonstrate floating, survival suit, and liferaft techniques in pool. Days: Tuesday - Wednesday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm NMC Code: NOREMI-363 Testing: Onsite Note: Students are asked to bring a bathing suit and towel. MET Co-Op Rates: Apply
Pre-Steersman Program The objective of the program is to take external candidates for the Apprentice Mate (Steersman) program from the date of hiring to the point of obtaining a USCG license as Apprentice Mate through an intensive sequence of formal, Coast Guard-approved courses, simulator training, and on-board experience, training, and evaluation within the client’s fleet. The program length is 493 days (16 months), including ATO (accumulated time off). Simulator and classroom time provides 45% of the 540 days of sea time required for the license. The approved course is in accordance with 46 CFR 10.304. Any applicant who has successfully completed the Pre-Steersman Training Program will receive 178 days of sea service credit that may be used to qualify for a license as Apprentice Mate (Steersman) and license will be credited at 1:5 to 1. The at-sea service should be documented with a normal service letter from the vessel operator.
USCG Approved: Yes Note: This program can be developed to suit a
company’s needs.
MET CO-OP Rates: Do not apply
“We know that when we protect our oceans we’re protecting our future.”
- Bill Clinton
Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboatman) This course provides the necessary background and knowledge of the subjects concerning the requirements and duties of a Lifeboatman. Topics include lifeboats, safety procedures, davits, and liferafts. This class is offered in lieu of the United States Coast Guard examinations and incorporates hands-on training on our full-size lifeboat on gravity davits on New Bedford Harbor. Any applicant who has successfully completed the Proficiency in Survival Craft (NOREMI-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, 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, including Lifeboatman Limited (Vessels not equipped with lifeboats).
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 40 Days: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm NMC Code: NOREMI-372
Testing: Onsite Prerequisite: Wear appropriate seasonal clothing for
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Course Catalog Continuing Education
Qualified Member of the Engineering Department - Oiler (QMED) This course provides students with the necessary instruction and training to perform Oiler duties as a Qualified Member of the Engineering Department as specified by the United States Coast Guard guidelines. Topics include hand tools, diesel engines, lubrication, electricity, bearings, and boilers. Any applicant successfully completing the QMED-Oiler (NOREMI-387) course and presenting your certificate of training within one year of the completion of training will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.15-9 for QMED-Oiler.
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 135 Days: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm NMC Code: NOREMI-387 Testing: Onsite Prerequisite: Basic Safety Training MET CO-OP Rates: Do not apply
"To young men contemplating a voyage, I would say go."
- Joshua Slocum
Ship Construction and Basic Stability This course covers ship design and construction as it relates to all types of vessels. Topics include ship dimensions, rudders and propellers, static and initial stability, vessel design process, ship stresses, displacement, watchkeeping, hull structure, buoyancy, list, trim, and free effect, vessel design process, load line assignments, steering, and tonnage measurements. Any applicant who has successfully completed the 40-Hour Ship Construction and Basic Stability course will satisfy the Ship Construction and Basic Ship Stability training requirements for certification as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC).
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Maritime Fact After the Second World War, shipbuilding grew as an important and strategic industry in a number of countries around the world. This importance stems from the large number of skilled workers required directly by the shipyard, along with supporting industries such as steel mills, railroads and engine manufacturers and a nation's need to manufacture and repair its own navy and vessels that support its primary industries.
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 40 Days: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm NMC Code: NOREMI-449 MET CO-OP Rates: Apply
Course Catalog Continuing Education
Radar Observer Unlimited This course qualifies the student, upon successful completion, to operate today's modern radar systems aboard all types of vessels. This course is for the student who seeks the radar endorsement for the first time. Topics include radar theory, vessel target plotting, proper advantage due to environmental changes, practical operational use, COLREG integration, tracking for collision avoidance analysis, radar advantages and limitations, and navigational integration with bridge equipment. Any applicant who has successfully completed the 5-day Radar Observer (Unlimited) course will satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR 10.480 for an endorsement as Radar Observer (Unlimited).
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 40 Days: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm NMC Code: NOREMI-399 Testing: Onsite Materials: Plotting Tools MET CO-OP Rates: Apply
Radar Observer Renewal Radar Observer Renewal is only recommended for students who have practical knowledge of Radar and a prior Radar endorsement. Students who do not have practical background are recommended to take the full Radar Observer Unlimited 5-day course. Any applicant who has successfully completed the one-day Radar Observer recertification course will satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR 10.480 for an endorsement as Radar Observer Renewal.
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 8 Days: Vary, Class is scheduled upon request with advance notice, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Materials: Plotting Tools Prerequisite: Radar Observer (From last issuance of license) NMC Code: NOREMI-402 Testing: Onsite Notes: Upon registration and deposit to the course, Northeast Maritime Institute mails students a practical plotting book. Students are to complete plots within the book in preparation for discussion during the first portion of class. MET CO-OP Rates: Do not apply
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Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch Assessments (RFPNW) Northeast Maritime Institute is approved to conduct the following RFPNW Assessments: 1-1A, 1-2A, 1-3A, 2-1A, 2-2A, 3-1A, 3-2A, 1-1B, 1-2B, 1-3B, 2-1B, 3-1A, 3-1B, 1-1C, 1-2C, 1-2D, 1-2E, 1-2F, 1-2G, 1-2H, 1-2I, 1-2J. Practical assessments are conducted using our full bridge simulator.
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 8 Days: Vary, Class is scheduled upon request with advance notice, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm NMC Code: NOREMI-412 Testing: Onsite MET CO-OP Rates: Do not apply
Tankerman Barge PIC This course provides training at an advanced level for Masters, Officers and other persons on board oil tank barges who have immediate responsibility for the loading, discharging and care in transit or handling of cargo. Topics Include obligations under applicable laws and regulations, pollution prevention and control, oil tanker safety, fire safety measures and systems, and operational practice. Any applicant successfully completing the 40-Hour Tank Barge Dangerous Liquids course will satisfy the training requirements of 46 CFR 13.309 for endorsement as a Tankerman-PIC (Barge); AND satisfy the training requirements of 46 CFR 10.227(d)(8)(c) for renewal of a Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed as Tankerman PIC (Barge) Dangerous Liquids.
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 40 Days: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm NMC Code: NOREMI-491 Testing: Onsite Prerequisite : Basic Firefighting Participation in 10 transfers of 5 loadings and 5 discharges with at least 2 commencements and completions of each. MET CO-OP Rates: Apply
Tankerman Ship PIC
This course provides training at the advanced level for experienced mariners who are working on board oil tank ships and are responsible for the loading, discharging, transit or handling of cargo. The course covers specialized training appropriate to their duties covering tanker safety and fire safety and pollution prevention. Topics include types of oil tankers, hazards of cargo, operations, safety, terminology, cargo containment, and pollution. Any applicant successfully completing the 48-Hour Tank Ship Dangerous Liquids course will satisfy the training requirements of 46 CFR 13.209, 13.309, 13.409 or 13.509 for any dangerous liquids tankerman endorsement; AND satisfy the training requirements of 46 CFR 10.277(d)(8)(i)(c) for renewal of a Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed as Tankerman PIC Dangerous Liquids.
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USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 48 Days: Monday - Friday, Monday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm NMC Code: NOREMI-501 Testing: Onsite Prerequisite: Basic Firefighting MET CO-OP Rates: Apply
Course Catalog Continuing Education
Tankship Familiarization, Dangerous Liquids This course enables trainees to become familiar with types of oil tankers, terminology, hazards of cargo, cargo containment, operations, pollution and safety. Any applicant who has successfully completed the 32-Hour Tank Ship Familiarization (Dangerous Liquids) course will: a.Satisfy the training requirements of 46 CFR 13.409 for an original endorsement as Tankerman-Assistant DL; AND b.Satisfy the tanker familiarization training requirements of paragraphs 1-7 of Section A-V1 of the STCW Code; AND c. Satisfy the training requirements of 46 CFR 10.227(d)(8)(C) for renewal of a merchant mariner credential endorsed as Tankerman PIC Dangerous Liquids.
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 32 Days: Vary, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm NMC Code: NOREMI-505 MET CO-OP Rates: Apply
Tankship Familiarization, Liquefied Gasses This course enables trainees to work on Liquefied Gas Tankers. They will learn all about types of liquified gas tankers, cargo containment and hazards, pollution, safety and terminology. Any applicant who has successfully completed the 30-Hour Tank Ship Familiarization (Liquefied Gases) will:
a. Satisfy the training requirements of 46 CFR 13.409 for an original endorsement as Tankerman-Assistant LG; AND
b. Satisfy the tanker familiarization training requirements of
paragraphs 1-7 of Section A-V/1 of the STCW Code; AND
c. Satisfy the training requirements of 46 CFR 10.227(d)(8)(C) for renewal of a Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed as Tankerman PIC Liquefied Gases.
Maritime fact
The BLS says that jobs in water transportation should grow about 20 percent between 2010 and 2020. That's faster than the average for all occupations. Employment of sailors and marine oilers is projected to grow 21 percent. Demand for water-bound freight shipping is expected to grow as the economy recovers, increasing the need for these workers. USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 30 Days: Vary, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm NMC Code: NOREMI-507 MET CO-OP Rates: Apply
Captain George Barlow Part-time Upper Level Instructor The job of the tankerman is both trying and rewarding. Having the responsibility of assuring the safe loading and discharge of various liquid cargos is so important to our world. The tankerman duties are found in an occupation that brings with it great feelings of self-worth. Relying on each other to be sure that the tasks are done correctly, safely, and completely is a very important part of being a good tankerman. I can think of no more important position on large or small tank vessels than that of the tanker man.
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Tankerman Simulation Any applicant successfully completing our Tank Barge Liquid Cargo Handling course will satisfy requirements for a Tankerman-PIC (Barge) endorsement: Two loadings and two discharges One commencement and one completion of discharge per the 46 CFR 13.121(c) for a Tankerman-PIC (Barge) endorsement. Any applicant successfully completing the 24-Hour Tank Barge Dangerous Liquid (Simulation) course will satisfy the requirements of 2 loadings and 2 discharges, 1 commencement and 1 completion of loading, and 1 commencement and 1 completion of discharge as per the 46 CFR 13.121 (c) requirements for a Tankerman-PIC (Barge) endorsement.
Maritime fact
Barges are used today for low-value bulk items, as the cost of hauling goods by barge is very low. Barges are also used for very heavy or bulky items; a typical barge measures 195 by 35 feet (59.4 m × 10.6 m), and can carry up to about 1500 tons of cargo.
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 24 Days: Vary, 8:00am - 5:00pm NMC Code: NOREMI-497 Testing: Onsite MET CO-OP Rates: Apply
"To me, the sea is like a person - like child that I have known a long time. It sounds crazy, I know, but when I swim in the sea I talk to it. I never feel alone when I am out there."
- Gertrude Ederle
Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation The purpose of this course is to train individuals who will be responsible for vessel operations in United States Coast Guard and STCW requirements for Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation. This will be accomplished through a combination of traditional teaching methods and simulator exercises. Any applicant who has successfully completed the 104Hour Terrestrial AND Coastal Navigation course will satisfy the Terrestrial Navigation and Coastal Navigation training requirements for certification as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC).
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USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 104 Days: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm NMC Code: NOREMI-512 MET CO-OP Rates: Apply
Course Catalog Continuing Education
Vessel Personsell with Designated Security Duties The Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties course is intended to provide the knowledge required for seafarers with designated security duties in connection with a Ship Security Plan (SSP) to perform their duties in accordance with the requirements of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended, the ISPS Code, and Section A-VI/6 of the STCW Code, as amended. It consists of 8 hours of classroom instruction and demonstration. Any applicant who has successfully completed our Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) course will satisfy the competencies of STCW, as amended 2010 Table A-VI/6-1 and A-VI/6-2 for STCW endorsements for Security Awareness and Vessel Personnel With Designated Security Duties. Course Hours: 8 Days: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm MET CO-OP Rates: Do not apply
Fast Fact
Captain David Medieros has been ‘boating’ since he was a child. He worked on boats off and on since the 1970’s. His experience included fuel barges in the New Bedford harbor, commercial shell fishing in the 80’ and 90’s, lobstering, as well as working on a ferry boat in the 2000’s.
"The cabin of a small yacht is truly a wonderful thing; not only will it shelter you from a tempest, but from the other troubles in life, it is a safe retreat."
- L. Francist Herreshoff
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Visual Communication (Flashing Light) The 8-Hour Flashing Light Course provides training and assessment of licensed deck officers required to demonstrate competence of ability to transmit and receive information by visual signaling (Flashing Light) via Morse Code in accordance with 46 CFR subpart B, part 10 and Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code. Those trainees successfully completing this course will be able to demonstrate requisite knowledge of Morse Code, ability to transmit and receive signals by Morse light, ability to use the International Code of Signals. Any applicant who has successfully completed the Visual Communications (Flashing Light) course will satisfy the practical signaling examination requirements (Flashing Light) of 46 CFR 11.401(h) if presented within one year of the completion of training; AND will be considered to have successfully demonstrated the equivalent of assessment OICNW-4-1A from the National Assessment Guidelines for Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code. Applicants who have successfully completed the course need not present a completed “Control Sheet” for this assessment in application for STCW certification.
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 8 Days: Vary, Class is scheduled upon request with advance notice, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm NMC Code: NOREMI-542 Testing: Onsite MET CO-OP Rates: Do not apply
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Z-Drive Basic This course introduces the student to Z-Drive propulsion systems and the basic tug handling techniques which involve some classroom time, however, a majority of the time is spent on our tug simulator. Students will operate both Azimuth Stern Drive and Tractor Z-Drive tugs. Z-Drive propulsion theory and practical application, hand eye coordination, docking/undocking, ship approach and ship work, and stability and hawser work are just some of the subject areas covered in this course.
Course Hours: 16 Days: Vary, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Note: This course is limited to 2 students in order to
maximize simulation time. This class can be customized to meet company specific needs. MET CO-OP Rates: Do not apply
Z-Drive Advanced This course is designed to challenge a Z-Drive tug operator with advanced operating techniques. The student will build confidence and experience in advanced techniques prior to real world application. Topics include propeller control, ship handling direct and indirect force application, adverse weather conditions, ship docking and undocking, emergency maneuvering due to equipment failure, maneuvering capabilities, advanced barge handling, ship escort techniques, and propulsion failure. 29| Page
Course Hours: 24 Days: Vary, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Note: This course is limited to 2 students in order to maximize simulation time.This class can be customized to meet company specific needs. MET CO-OP Rates: Do not apply
Captain’s Courses Launch Tender (Operator) This course provides the necessary background and knowledge of the subjects concerning the requirements and duties of a launch tender. Topics include weather, firefighting, basic first aid, rules of the road, navigation, basic boat handling, and deck general. Any applicant who has successfully completed the Launch Operator (NOREMI-236) course and presents a Certificate of Training within one year of the completion of training, will satisfy the safe boating course requirements of 46 CFR 11.456(b) and 11.467(g)(2); AND the examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.456(c) or 11.467(g)(3) for original issuance, renewal, or reissuance of a license as Limited Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels or Master of Self Propelled Vessels Engaged in Launch Tender Service Upon Inland Waters (Not More Than 1/2 Nautical Mile From Shore).
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 16 Days: Vary, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm NMC Code: NOREMI-236 Testing: Onsite Prerequisite: Appropriate Sea Time MET CO-OP Rates: Do not apply
“Leadership is like the old galley ships. 100’s are rowing, but only one (the captain) knows where they are going.”
- Unknown Author
Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV, 6-Pack License) This course includes topics on license structure, watch-standing, first aid, shiphandling, pollution, rules of the road, emergency procedures, navigation, firefighting, and maritime law. Any applicant who has successfully completed the 80-hour Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) course and presents a Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center within one year of the completion of training, will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(i) for original issuance, 46 CFR 10.209(c)(iii) for renewal, and 46 CFR 10.209(f) for reissuance of a license as Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (Near Coastal).
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 80 Days: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Materials Needed: Plotting Tools NMC Code: NOREMI-340 Testing: Onsite Prerequisite: Sea Time required by 46 CFR subpart D (360 days of sea service) MET CO-OP Rates: Apply
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Upgrade Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) to Master 100 Ton Students attending the upgrade OUPV to Master 100 Ton course have the ability of receiving their Upgrade to Master 100 Ton certification. Subjects covered include: license structure, rules of the road, watch standing, navigation, ship handling, emergency procedures, first aid, firefighting, pollution, and Maritime Law. Any applicant who has successfully completed the Upgrade OUPV to Master 100 Tons (NOREMI-530) course and presents a Certificate of Training within one year of the completion of training. Course will satisfy all examination requirements for upgrade of a Merchant Mariner Credential from OUPV Near Coastal, Great Lakes and Inland, or Inland Waters to a credential of Master or Mate of not more than 100 gross registered tons upon Near Coastal, or Great Lakes and Inland, or Inland Waters; OR, increase the scope of a Master or Mate credential of not more than 100 gross registered tons upon Great Lakes and Inland, or Inland Waters to Master or Mate of not more than 100 gross registered tons upon Near Coastal Waters. The course completion certificate issued upon successful completion of this course is valid for one year.
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 24 Days: Vary, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Materials Needed: Plotting Tools NMC Code: NOREMI-530 Testing: Onsite Prerequisites: Sea Time required by 46 CFR subpart D for Master 100 Ton Upgrade MET CO-OP Rates: Apply
"A ship in the harbor is safe, but that's not what ships are built for."
- William She'd
Captain David Medeiros Part-time Lower Level Instructor The OUPV (Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels) and Masters Upgrade to both 100 ton and 200 ton are “must haves” for those who will be taking passengers for hire aboard. Becoming a licensed captain will be an exciting addition to your life’s work, whether as a vocation or avocation. Licensed operators are always meeting new people who have similar interests, swapping tales, and enjoying their days on the water. Learning the Rules, plotting courses and learning safety procedures make for a better mariner. Join us at NMI for some ‘salty times’ in class and expand your “sea sense”.
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Upgrade Master 100 Ton to Master 200 Ton Students attending the Master 100 Ton to Master 200 Ton course have the ability of receiving their Upgrade to Master 200 Ton certification. Subjects covered include: license structure, rules of the road, watch standing, navigation, ship handling, emergency procedures, first aid, firefighting, pollution and Maritime Law. Any applicant who has successfully completed the Upgrade Master 100 Tons to Master 200 Tons course and presents the Certificate of Training within one year of the completion of training, will satisfy the examination requirements for upgrade of a merchant mariner endorsement as Master not more than 100 gross tons Upon Near Coastal, or Great Lakes and Inland, or Inland Waters to Master or Mate of not more than 200 gross tons Upon Near Coastal, or Great Lakes and Inland, or Inland Waters. The course completion certificate issued upon successful completion of this course is valid for one application which results in the issuance of an endorsement(s) and may not be used for future application transactions.
USCG Approved: Yes Days: Vary, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Materials Needed: Plotting Tools NMC Code: NOREMI-526 Testing: Onsite Prerequisite: Sea Time required by 46 CFR subpart D for Master 200 Ton Upgrade MET CO-OP Rates: Apply
"If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable."
- Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Captain Course Nights - Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV, 6-Pack License) This USCG approved course offers our Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (6-Pack) program during the evening. Subjects covered include: license structure, rules of the road, watch standing, navigation, ship handling, emergency procedures, first aid, firefighting, pollution and Maritime Law. Any applicant who has successfully completed the 80-Hour Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) course and presents a Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center within one year of the completion of training, will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(i) for original issuance, 46 CFR 10.209(c)(iii) for renewal, and 46 CFR 10.209(f) for reissuance of a license as Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (Near Coastal).
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 80 Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Nights, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Materials Needed: Plotting Tools Testing: Onsite Prerequisite: Sea Time required by 46 CFR subpart D (360 days of sea service) Note: MET CO-OP Program Rates do not apply for Night Courses. MET CO-OP Rates: Do not apply
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International Student Captain’s Courses Master / Mate less than 500 ITC Near Coastal / Oceans This course provides the comprehensive training required by Dominica Maritime Registry Inc. for Master / Mate less than 500 ITC Near Coastal or Oceans STCW Certificate of Competency. To obtain the Oceans endorsement the student must take, in addition to this Master / Mate course, NMI Celestial Navigation Course or Exam. The student must present the required seatime, physical exam and other DMRI licensing requirements prior to being approved to attend this course. The course is geared towards individuals responsible for operating vessels on the high seas within the limiting tonnage of the certificate.
Course Hours: 120 Hours Days: Monday- Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Testing: Onsite Prerequisites: Refer to seatime requirements MET CO-OP Rates: Apply
OICNW 500 to 3000 ITC Near Coastal / Oceans This course provides the comprehensive training required by Dominica Maritime Registry Inc. for the OICNW 500 to 3000 ITC Near Coastal or Oceans STCW Certificate of Competency. To obtain the Oceans endorsement the student must take, in addition to this OICNW course, NMI Celestial Navigation Course or Exam. The student must present the required seatime, physical exam, and other DMRI licensing requirements prior to being approved to attend this course. The course is geared towards individuals responsible for operating vessels on the high seas within the limiting tonnage of the certificate.
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Course Hours: 160 Hours Days: Monday- Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Testing: Onsite Prerequisites: Refer to seatime requirements MET CO-OP Rates: Do not apply
Course Catalog Continuing Education
Captain Course Nights - Master 100 Ton Students attending the Captain Course Nights course have the ability of receiving their Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels and Upgrade to Master 100 Ton certifications. This course is run during the evening. Subjects covered include: license structure, rules of the road, watch standing, navigation, ship handling, emergency procedures, first aid, firefighting, pollution, and Maritime Law. Any applicant who has successfully completed the 104-Hour Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) course and presents a Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center within one year of the completion of training, will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(i) for original issuance, 46 CFR 10.209(c)(iii) for renewal, and 46 CFR 10.209(f) for reissuance of a license as Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (Near Coastal). Any applicant who has successfully completed the Upgrade OUPV to Master 100 Tons (NOREMI-530) course and presents a Certificate of Training within one year of the completion of training. Course will satisfy all examination requirements for upgrade of a merchant mariner credential from OUPV Near Coastal, or Great Lakes and Inland, or Inland Waters to a credential of Master or Mate of not more than 100 gross registered tons upon Near Coastal, Great Lakes & Inland, or Inland Waters; OR, increase the scope of a credential of Master or Mate of not more than 100 gross registered tons upon Great Lakes and Inland, or Inland Waters to Master or Mate of not more than 100 gross registered tons upon Near Coastal Waters. The course completion certificate issued upon successful completion of this course is valid for one year.
Maritime Fact As of 2006, some 34,000 people were employed as captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in the United States. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 18 % growth in this occupation, expecting demand for 40,000 shipmasters in 2016.
USCG Approved: Yes Course Hours: 104 Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Nights, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Materials Needed: Plotting Tools Testing: Onsite Prerequisite: Sea Time required by 46 CFR subpart D for Master 100 Ton Upgrade Note: MET CO-OP Program Rates do not apply for Night Courses. MET CO-OP Rates: Do not apply
"Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made."
- Robert N. Rose
Master / Mate 500 / 1600 Ton Near Coastal Test Prep Students attending this course are provided with comprehensive training that will give students the necessary material for their deck officers exam. The course incorporates traditional and simulator based training methods and is geared toward individuals responsible for operating vessels on the high seas. Topics include deck safety and environmental protection, rules of the road, navigation problems, chart plotting, general navigation, and Near Coastal navigation problems.
Course Hours: 120 Days: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Materials Needed: Plotting Tools Prerequisite: Sea Time Note: MET CO-OP Program Rates do not apply. MET CO-OP Rates: Do not apply
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Student Services
Northeast Maritime Institute takes pride in assisting our fellow mariners to become active and productive members of the workforce. Below you will find some of the student services offered to NMI students.
Tutoring - available per day or per ½ day NMI understands that at times students are not able to meet our scheduled classes due to a demanding schedule within the industry. We strive to schedule courses around students if we have the instructional staff and equipment available. As an alternitive, if the student chooses to test at the Regional Exam Center or would like additional assistance understanding a concept outside of the classroom time, NMI offers tutoring assistance. Call the Registration Office for information and instructor availability.
Computer Study – per day or ½ day Current students and alumni are welcome to use the study areas free of charge. Alumni are asked to call one week prior to schedule the study time so that it does not interfere with our current class schedules. Anyone outside of the institute who is interested in using our computers with study questions, and study material within the facility can rent time with a recommended two week advanced notice.
Résumé and Job Search Assistance Students can schedule a meeting with our Director of Information Resources in the Student Services Office to discuss the best way to display their skills and experience to potential maritime industry employers. Student Services assists the mariner in creating a cover letter and résumé and provides counsel on proper interview etiquette. A variety of resources are available to assist with job searches and applications. More information can be found at www.northeastmaritime.com/fairhaven/student-services/ Available by appointment only. Call to inquire about pricing for all services.
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Community Service Programs Northeast Maritime Institute believes that our programs and cultural philosophies should be provided to the recreational boating community as an extension of our commitment to promote maritime safety. Courses will be limited in space in order to deliver quality programs. A minimum of 6 students is required and will be scheduled upon request.
Course Hours: 16
The course is introduction to basic navigation that includes: time, distance and speed, chart reading capability, and proper use of plotting tools. Plotting techniques are introduced, which include finding positions, and determining direction.
Basic Radar Navigation
The course is introduction to operating radar including: interpreting radar displays, determining relative motion, and deciding how to apply the rules of the road.
Basic Navigation
Course Hours: 16
Introduction to Rules of the Road
The course is introduction to inland and international rules of the road. Topics include the difference between inland and international rules and how to make decisions in order to effectively minimize risk of collisions.
Introduction to Aids to Navigation Course Hours: 16
This course is and introduction to the use of the United States Coast Guard Light List and Coast Pilot to determine what bells, buoys, whistles, flashes and signs mean. This class lays out the meaning of all of the complex symbols mariners need to know.
Introduction to Electronic Chart Software (GPS)
This course is an introduction of Electronic Chart Software (GPS) to determine position, direction (heading) and voyage planning.
Marlinspike Seamanship (Knot Tying)
This program teaches participants to learn the critical knots for use onboard vessels. It also teaches students how to splice different types of line. This is an excellent course for mariners and landlubbers alike!
Course Hours: 16
Course Hours: 16
Course Hours: 16
Introduction to Weather
This course teaches recreational mariners how to determine safe operations in various weather systems. Participants will learn about classification of clouds, waves, and wind speed and direction.
Basic Sea Survival Course Hours: 16
This course introduces safety equipment for use at sea and provides participants with in-depth knowledge of survival techniques.
Basic First Aid and CPR
This course introduces students to the basic principles of First Aid and CPR. Students will receive First Aid/ CPR certification through the National Safety Council of America.
Course Hours: 16
Course Hours: 8
Safe Boating Program
Course Hours: 10
This boat education safety course will increase your knowledge and confidence while on the water. Course is approved by the National Association of Safe Boating Law Administrations (NASBLA). The boating course covers trailering, anchoring, life jackets, state boating laws, navigation rules, buoys and much more. 36| Page
Company Training Vessel Response Northeast Maritime Institute will custom design training for individual organizations. Increasing requirements in the maritime industry demand more and more training for shipboard and shore side personnel. We understand the need for increased training in the following areas to minimize problems for all shipping organizations: Shipping Damage Control Emergency Medical Catastrophic Response Oil Spill Response Vessel Management Liability Vessel Response
Company Training has lowered costs incurred by potential insurance claims and general costs of Hull and Machinery and Protection and Indemnification. Northeast Maritime Institute will design specific drills for individual vessels and facilities. Quick response capabilities can reduce potential crisis situations when personnel are properly trained. For shipboard personnel, we can design drills that include specific focus on firefighting, damage control, emergency medical response, etc. We can also focus on each individual vessel in your organization’s fleet to better prepare your crew’s response to emergencies.
Group Rates Contact the Registration Office to talk about your company’s training needs and to see if you qualify for discounted group training rates.
Capt. Robert C. Glover III Maritime Instructor / Assessor, Lead Simulator Instructor What types of Company Training Programs has Northeast Maritime Institute been involved in? - NMI over the years has partnered with national and international companies to solve their maritime training needs. These training needs produced the first USCG approved comprehensive 18 month licensing program in the U.S., from a private maritime school, taking a candidate to a 200 Ton Mate’s license with a Western Rivers Towing endorsement. Additionally, we have worked with maritime companies such as towing and ferry services, to highlight just two, in providing efficient cost effective license upgrade programs serving the licensed mariner. NMI also works with the US Veterans Administration to assist our veterans who desire a career in the maritime field. Staff and instructors also work internationally, providing IMO-STCW instruction/assessment in addition to policy and regulatory training.
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What are the benefits of the Company Training? - Foremost, is our ability to accommodate specialized company training needs. Every company is different in practice and scope, yet the USCG training needs are rigorous. NMI assists that company in taking these regulations and putting real life experience training to these requirements. Most importantly is that NMI’s staff & instructors are diverse in the maritime world therefore NMI works with a company’s administrators to blend a successful training outcome. Where can company training programs take place? - That’s easy, Worldwide! We have trained mariners throughout the Caribbean Islands, Algeria, Lebanon, Syria, Republic of Georgia just to name a few. Our staff always look forward to the challenge of training offsite in New England or around the world.
License Management and Renewal Service Northeast Maritime Institute provides comprehensive license management and renewal services for our students. When students are prepared to submit to the United States Coast Guard, we provide assistance ďŹ lling out the application and submitting the documentation electronically. Students will be contacted by the United States Coast Guard directly with any questions. Our service gives students the security of knowing their documents have been scanned and saved
on Northeast Maritime Institute’s secure server to ensure access to documents when needed and gives the applicant peace of mind through the submission process due to assistance from professional and highly trained staff. Students who sign up for the program will have the ability to enter in expiration dates on licenses, and will receive an automatic email reminding them to renew.
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Facilities Northeast Maritime Institute is located at 32 Washington Street in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Normal operating hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The facility at Washington Street is located just blocks from the harbor with a number of shops, restaurants, shipyards, and marinas within walking distance. The facility is housed in a beautifully restored and renovated historic building dating back to the 1800’s. The school also has an annex with two classrooms and Marlinspike laboratory facility in Lemely Hall located on 56 Main Street just blocks from our main building.
The facilities currently consist of: Fully-equipped classrooms The Joshua Slocum Library Student lounge and study hall State of the Art Radar/ARPA Part Task Simulator Laboratory with 3 ownship stations State of the art Full Bridge Simulator Marlinspike Laboratory Survival Training Exercise Space Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator (LCHS) Full basketball court and rock climbing wall
Lifeboat Laboratory (at Lemley Hall) A motorized, small-scale lifeboat with gravity davits is located on the lower level for practice training. Students practice launching and recovering exercises with the model prior to completing demonstrations on our full size gravity davit Lifeboat installation, located on the dock of the working waterfront in New Bedford.
Student Computer Facility Student computers with Internet access are available for USCG examination software use. Wi-ďŹ service is available in all of our buildings.
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Parking A parking lot is located behind the main building. Ample off-street parking is available free of charge to students. There is also a parking lot on Middle Street behind the Lemley Hall facility for the students attending classes at that location.
Lunchroom NMI provides a Large comfortable area with dining table, refrigerator, water cooler, microwave, coffee, tea, and reading materials.
Additional Training Equipment Locations NMI maintains a full size gravity lifeboat installation which is located on the New Bedford harbor. This equipment is used with our USCG / SCTW approved Proficiency in Survival Craft / Lifeboatman course. Students will demonstrate launching and recovery procedures, oar commands, rowing the lifeboat and taking command of the lifeboat underway.
Fitness Room Our fitness room is located in the Main Building of Northeast Maritime Institute and is comprised of free weights, cardiovascular equipment, nautilus, television and DVD player. The Fitness Room is open during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Joshua Slocum Library The library at NMI provides thousands of titles in print and other materials that can be used to augment the information studied in class. All resources are cataloged in a searchable database and an Information Resources Specialist is on staff to assist all students. 40| Page
Off-Site Training Facilities Northeast Maritime Institute works with other training facilities for some of our courses to provide our students with a first-class experience during their visit.
Basic Firefighting / Basic and Advanced Firefighting Practical Training Facility Connecticut Fire Academy 34 Perimeter Road Windsor Locks, CT (860) 627-6363 Training: Practical Assessments Lodging: For lodging during student stays at the Fire Academy call (860) 627-6363 ext. 421. Space is available on a first come, first served basis.
Days: Basic Firefighting - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Basic and Advanced Firefighting - Thursday and Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Notes: All students are responsible for their own transportation and lodging reservations. For the practical portion of the course, beards and heavy facial hair are not permitted on students taking this program. For safety reasons, there are no exceptions to this rule.
Personal Survival Techniques Gleason Family YMCA 33 Charge Pond Road Wareham, MA 02571 (508) 295-9622 Training: Practical Assessments
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Notes: Must be willing to get in a pool and demonstrate necessary floating, survival suit, and liferaft techniques. Basic swimming ability is required. Students must bring a bathing suit and towel.
Travel Northeast Maritime Institute is located on the south coast of Massachusetts, approximately 40 minutes from Providence and 30 minutes from Cape Cod. From Boston, we are approximately 1 hour depending upon trafďŹ c and location in Boston. By Airplane: TF Green Airport in Providence is located most conveniently to Fairhaven, approximately a 40 minute drive. Arrivals into Logan Airport in Boston, MA is another option, which is about an hour away. By Train: Train service is available into Providence, RI through Amtrak, with bus service available to New Bedford, MA. www.amtrak.com
Driving Services: If students do not have transportation during their arrival, they may choose to contact some of the local driving services to reach needed destinations. A 2 B Limousine & Transportation Service PO Box 40782 New Bedford, MA 02744 (508) 509-1986 Contact: Andy Note:There are other limousine and taxi services available in the area. Consult the Yellow Pages for the information.
By Bus: Bonanza bus lines provide service from New York, Boston, and Providence into New Bedford. www.bonanzabus.com DATTCO buses from Boston, MA into New Bedford and Fairhaven. www.dattco.com
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Directions From Boston and Points North: Take Route 93 South out of Boston to Route 24 South (just past Braintree). Follow Route 24 to Route 140 South (at Galleria Mall in Taunton). Follow Route 140 South to New Bedford and take the Exit for Interstate 195 East (Cape Cod). From I-195 take Exit 15 (Downtown New Bedford).This puts you on Route 18. Take your second exit (Route 6 East)
and veer to the left to Fairhaven and go over the bridge. Turn right at the 3rd traffic light (Green Street). Follow this street to the first Stop sign and take a right on to Washington Street. Take your first right on to Walnut and pull in to the parking lot on the left. The entrance is at the front of the building on Washington Street.
From Connecticut, Rhode Island and Points West: Take Interstate 95 (North or South, depending upon location) to Providence. Take the Exit for Interstate 195 East towards Cape Cod. Follow I-195 for approximately 20 miles through Fall River and towards New Bedford. From I-195 take Exit 15 (Downtown New Bedford).This puts you on Route 18. Take your second exit (Route 6 East) and veer to the left to Fairhaven and go over the bridge.
Turn right at the 3rd Stoplight (Green Street). Follow this street to the first Stop sign and take a right on to Washington Street. Take your first right on to Walnut and pull in to the parking lot on the left. The entrance is at the front of the building on Washington Street.
From Cape Cod and Points East: Get onto Interstate 195 West towards New Bedford. From I-195 take Exit 18 to Fairhaven. Follow Route 240 South to the 2nd set of traffic lights and take a right onto Route 6. Get in the left lane. Go through one set of traffic lights. Take your next left onto Washington Street. Follow Washington Street to the second stop sign (Green Street).
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Continue straight and take your first right on to Walnut and pull in to the parking lot on the left. The entrance is at the front of the building on Washington Street.
Lodging Seaport Inn and Marina This beautiful waterfront inn is centrally located to beaches, shopping, restaurants, as well as the historic and business districts of Fairhaven and New Bedford. A complimentary deluxe delicious hot breakfast, fitness center, and a full laundry facility are available on-site. NMI is a short walk of about 0.5 mile from the Seaport Inn and Marina.
110 Middle Street Fairhaven, MA 02719 (Approximately a 5 minute walk to NMI)
Amenities & Services Provided: Harbor and Courtyard Views Complimentary hot breakfast perpared every morning High-speed wireless provided throughout the hotel 24-Hour on-site fitness center and laundry room Highly trained bed bug detection dog to ensure complete room cleanliness 24-hour front office staff
Free of charge refrigerator and microwave in room use upon request Hospitality suite use for students and visitors to NMI and DMRI at no charge upon availability Pet Friendly ($25 per stay fee per pet) Seaport Inn Bar & Grill on-site Freshly Ironed 300 Count Bed Linens
State you are attending Northeast Maritime Institute to receive NMI student rates. Telephone: (508) 997-1281 Fax: (508) 992-5727 Email: seaportinnmarina@aol.com
If you are a member of the MET CO-OP Program, you will need to show your MET CO-OP identification no later than the evening of the first day of class.
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Faculty “Honor the Mariner”
Northeast Maritime Institute has a staff of qualified instructors to provide you with your maritime training. Our instructors include retired and active Coast Guard licensed captains, retired United States Navy Officers, United States Merchant Marine officers, industry experts and other retired military.
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Our instructors hold the following licenses: Master, Unlimited, Oceans Chief Mate, Unlimited, Oceans Third Mate, Unlimited, Oceans Able Seaman, Unlimited Chief Engineer, Unlimited
Northeast Maritime Institute Admissions Office Mission The mission of the Admissions Office is to help students identify, enroll, and then succeed by providing first-rate customer service and compassion to faculty, students, their families and the community; with a particular emphasis toward processes related to academic records, academic progress, enrollment data, classroom support, institutional common space management, academic certification, and examinations. We will accomplish this mission by striving toward excellence in everything we do, challenging ourselves to be as efficient and effective as possible in our work and seeking out new and better ways of doing business for ourselves and the public we serve. We have attempted to create an environment in the office and on campus which encourages growth, supports academics, and respects people and differences. We accomplish this mission by striving toward excellence in everything we do, challenging ourselves to be as efficient and promote communication and participation and cultivating a positive culture of performance.
Admissions / Eligibility Neither a high school diploma nor college entrance exam is required to attend Northeast Maritime Institute’s Continuing Education division. Courses are open to any and all students, although some United States Coast Guard approved courses require previous sea-time experience in order to receive a license / document or endorsement from the Coast Guard. CFR 46 Part 12 lists the required sea-times for all licenses and documents.
Enrollment A minimum deposit of $100.00 is required to register for a professional development course and a $25.00 deposit is required to reserve a seat for community service programs at Northeast Maritime Institute, as the class size is limited. Deposits are acepted by check, money order, cash, and credit card. Final payment is due prior to the start on the first day of class.
Cancellation of Courses by Northeast Maritime Institute Northeast Maritime Institute takes pride in making every effort to avoid cancelling courses. However, under extreme circumstances, a course may be canceled. If this happens, registered students will be notified as soon as possible. At that time, a full refund will be issued.
Cancellation of Courses by Student If for any reason students are not able to attend a registered course, Northeast Maritime Institute asks that they call as soon as possible to notify the Admissions Office to allow any student on a waiting list to be notified. Deposits will be refunded less administrative costs.
GI Bill Approved Training Facility for Veterans Northeast Maritime Institute honors and takes pride in our veterans. Any student interested in using his/her GI Bill Benefits can call the Registration Office to speak to our Veterans Affairs Officer to schedule an appointment to talk about the next step in their career. Northeast Maritime Institute has been selected by G.I. Jobs magazine as a Military Friendly School for 2013. This honor places the Institute in the top 15% of all schools nationwide. 46| Page
Policies Northeast Maritime Institute Notification of Rights under FERPA The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) afford eligible students certain rights with respect to their education records. (An “eligible student” under FERPA is a student who is 18 years of age or older or who attends a postsecondary institution.) These rights include: 1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days after the day Northeast Maritime Institute receives a request for access. A student should submit to the registrar, dean, head of the academic department, or other appropriate official, a written request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The school official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the school official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed. 2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes is inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA. A student who wishes to ask the school to amend a record should write the school official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed, and specify why it should be changed. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested, the school will notify the student in writing of the decision and the student’s right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing. 3. The right to provide written consent before the institute discloses personally identifiable information (PII) from the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. 47| Page
The school discloses education records without a student’s prior written consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the Northeast Maritime Institute in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person serving on the board of trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee. A school official also may include a volunteer or contractor outside of the Northeast Maritime Institute who performs an institutional service of function for which the school would otherwise use its own employees and who is under the direct control of the school with respect to the use and maintenance of PII from education records, such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent or a student volunteering to assist another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities for the Northeast Maritime Institute. 4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the [School] to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is: FERPA permits the disclosure of PII from students’ education records, without consent of the student, if the disclosure meets certain conditions found in §99.31 of the FERPA regulations. Except for disclosures to school officials, disclosures related to some judicial orders or lawfully issued subpoenas, disclosures of directory information, and disclosures to the student, §99.32 of FERPA regulations requires the institution to record the disclosure. Eligible students have a right to inspect and review the record of disclosures. A postsecondary institution may disclose PII from the education records without obtaining prior written consent of the student –
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To other school officials, including teachers, within the Northeast Maritime Institute whom the school has determined to have legitimate educational interests. This includes contractors, consultants, volunteers, or other parties to whom the school has outsourced institutional services or functions, provided that the conditions listed in §99.31(a)(1)(i)(B)(1) - (a)(1)(i)(B)(2) are met. (§99.31(a)(1)) To officials of another school where the student seeks or intends to enroll, or where the student is already enrolled if the disclosure is for purposes related to the student’s enrollment or transfer, subject to the requirements of §99.34. (§99.31(a)(2)) To authorized representatives of the U. S. Comptroller General, the U. S. Attorney General, the U.S. Secretary of Education, or State and local educational authorities, such as a State postsecondary authority that is responsible for supervising the university’s State-supported education programs. Disclosures under this provision may be made, subject to the requirements of §99.35, in connection with an audit or evaluation of Federal- or State-supported education programs, or for the enforcement of or compliance with Federal legal requirements that relate to those programs. These entities may make further disclosures of PII to outside entities that are designated by them as their authorized representatives to conduct any audit, evaluation, or enforcement or compliance activity on their behalf. (§§99.31(a)(3) and 99.35) In connection with financial aid for which the student has applied or which the student has received, if the information is necessary to determine eligibility for the aid, determine the amount of the aid, determine the conditions of the aid, or enforce the terms and conditions of the aid. (§99.31(a)(4)) To organizations conducting studies for, or on behalf of, the school, in order to: (a) develop, validate, or administer predictive tests; (b) administer student aid programs; or (c) improve instruction. (§99.31(a)(6))
To accrediting organizations to carry out their accrediting functions. ((§99.31(a)(7)) To parents of an eligible student if the student is a dependent for IRS tax purposes. (§99.31(a)(8)) To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena. (§99.31(a)(9)) To appropriate officials in connection with a health or safety emergency, subject to §99.36. (§99.31(a)(10)) Information the school has designated as “directory information” under §99.37. (§99.31(a)(11)) To a victim of an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence or a non-forcible sex offense, subject to the requirements of §99.39. The disclosure may only include the final results of the disciplinary proceeding with respect to that alleged crime or offense, regardless of the finding. (§99.31(a)(13)) To the general public, the final results of a disciplinary proceeding, subject to the requirements of §99.39, if the school determines the student is an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence or non-forcible sex offense and the student has committed a violation of the school’s rules or policies with respect to the allegation made against him or her. (§99.31(a)(14)) To parents of a student regarding the student’s violation of any Federal, State, or local law, or of any rule or policy of the school, governing the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance if the school determines the student committed a disciplinary violation and the student is under the age of 21. (§99.31(a)(15)) If you have any questions or concerns about this notification, contact Laura Frazier, FERPA Compliance Officer and Registrar for Northeast Maritime Institute.
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Refund Policy
(as per M.G.L. Chapter 255, Section 13k) You may terminate your enrollment agreement at any time. In order to terminate your agreement, you must inform the school in writing. Termination will be effective on the day such writing is mailed.
If you terminate your agreement during the first quarter of the program, you will receive a refund of at least seventy-five (75) percent of the tuition, less administrative costs.
If you terminate your agreement within five (5) days you will receive a refund of all monies paid, provided that you have not commenced the program.
If you terminate your agreement during the second quarter of the program you will receive a refund of at least fifty (50) percent of the tuition less the actual administrative costs.
If you terminate this agreement after the initial five (5) day period, you will be responsible for actual administrative costs incurred by the school to enroll you and to process your application. Administrative costs shall not exceed fifty dollars or five percent of the contract price. If you subsequently terminate this agreement prior to the commencement of the program, you will receive a refund of monies paid, less the administrative costs.
If you terminate this agreement in the third quarter of the program, you will receive a refund of at least twenty-five (25) percent of the tuition less the administrative costs. The school is not obligated to provide any refund if agreement is terminated during the fourth quarter of the program.
Standards of Conduct By enrolling at Northeast Maritime Institute (NMI), students agree to adhere to certain standards of conduct that reflect professional behavior and support safety on campus. These standards are in place to help ensure that the campus remains a positive environment for education and professional growth, and that the welfare of NMI’s students, faculty, and staff is maintained at all times.
Contributing to order in all NMI sanctioned activities on campus, to include the classroom, hallway, facilities, labs, intern/externship sites, and housing.
Therefore, it is the expectation of the Institute that students and alumni will exemplify professional, courteous, and mature behavior. Such behavior includes but is not limited to these standards of conduct:
Contributing to the health and safety of others while on the private property of the campus as well as during NMI sponsored events
Respecting the rights of others without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sex, age, and disability; Harassing or discriminatory behaviors will not be tolerated. Please see below for our discrimination/harassment policy.
When an individual is thought to be or found to be in violation of these standards, the Institute will act to first ensure the safety of its community. In all cases NMI will act to thoroughly investigate violations within the parameters of the Institute’s established policies.
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Respecting the property both of the Institute and of the community by doing no harm or damage to the facility, its contents, the property of others while on or off campus, or to vehicles on or off campus
Adhering to all local, state, and federal laws.
Course Catalog Continuing Education
Non-Discrimination / Non-harassment Policy Under the Institute’s policy harassing or discriminatory behaviors will not be tolerated. Therefore, it is the responsibility of every member of the NMI community to strictly comply with the policy and any procedures directed by the President to implement the policy. Unlawful Discrimination: different treatment of or denial of a benefit to a person because of the person’s protected status. Harassment, which is defined below, is a form of discrimination. Harassment: verbal, visual, or physical behavior that: 1. can reasonably be perceived by the receiver(s) as unwelcome/offensive and refers in a demeaning way to characteristics of any of the groups listed in the policy statement; and 2. creates a hostile or adverse work/educational environment; and subjects employees or students to different terms or conditions based on the characteristics listed in the policy statement. Examples of harassment may include, but are not limited to: comments, slurs, jokes, symbols, innuendos, cartoons, pranks, physical harassment, etc., which are derogatory on the basis of characteristics listed in the policy statement.
b. HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT cases: harassment that creates a "hostile" work or educational environment. In typical "hostile work environment" cases, a superior either creates or condones a work environment in which sexual harassment exists. A hostile environment can be caused by sexually demeaning jokes or remarks. 2. Sex-Based Harassment: a behavior that degrades, denigrates, ridicules, and/or is physically abusive of an employee/student because of his or her perceived gender or sexual orientation. 3. Racial Harassment: a behavior that denigrates, ridicules, and or is verbally or is physically abusive of an employee/student because of his or her perceived race. 4. Harassment Based on National Origin: a behavior that denigrates, ridicules, and/or is physically abusive of an employee/student because of his or her perceived ancestry, heritage or background identification.
The most common types of harassment are 1. Sexual Harassment: Sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. The courts have interpreted the principles reflected in the EEOC guidelines as describing two principle types of sexual harassment: a. QUID PRO QUO cases: harassment used as a term or condition of employment or when specific academic or employment benefits are withheld as a means of coercing sexual favors. This type of harassment occurs when the party in the superior position of power uses his or her actual or apparent authority to hire, fire, discipline, promote, or otherwise affect an employee’s benefits of employment or to make academic benefits contingent on desired responses to implied or overt overtones of a sexual or romantic nature.
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Course Catalog Continuing Education
Student Complaint Process Students are consumers of services offered as part of their academic experience at the Northeast Maritime Institute. Upon the completion of a course all students are asked to complete a course evaluation. Any notable deficiencies will be reported to the appropriate staff and rectified accordingly. If a student needs to make a complaint, specific or general, about their experience at Northeast Maritime, he or she should contact the Director of Admissions, Laura Frazier at 508-992-4025 ext.300. The complaint will be submitted to the Quality Officer and President. If the issue is related to discrimination or sexual harassment, the student should contact the Human Resources Department. There are specific procedures in place that will be followed.
All complaints, as well as the interests of all involved parties, will be considered with fairness, impartiality, and promptness while a complaint is being researched and/or investigated by the Institute. Formal Complaints should be submitted in writing to: Human Resources Department 32 Washington Street Fairhaven, MA 02719 508-992-4025 ext. 317
No Retaliation Statement No employee or student shall be fired, expelled, suspended or otherwise harassed or discriminated against because he or she has filed a complaint, internally or externally, or has objected to, or testified about a possible violation of the law.
Questions about this policy may be directed as follows: Laura Frazier Director of Admissions 508-992-4025 ext. 300 Heather Correia Human Resources 508-992-4025 ext. 317
Drugs and Alcohol Policy In order to maintain a safe learning environment, all classrooms and training areas are drug and alcohol free. There is an absolute zero tolerance policy. The United States Coast Guard guideline for intoxication is 0.04% or greater by weight in the blood. Students suspected of attending class under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol are subject to testing.
The drugs that are tested for the standards established in 46 CFR 40.29 include the following: Marijuana Cocaine Opiates Phencyclidine (PCP) Amphetamines Violation of this policy may result in removal from the Institute until a successful completion of a Drug or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program.
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How to Reach Us Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern Time
Corporate Office 32 Washington Street Fairhaven, MA 02719 Main Line: (508) 992-4025 & (800) 767-4025 Fax: (508) 992-9184
Admissions Department Laura Frazier Director of Admissions Main Line: (508) 992-4025 ext. 300 Fax: (508) 992-9184 Email: registration@northeastmaritime.org
Student Services Timarie Malo Director of Information Resources Main Line: 508-992-4025 ext. 305 Fax: 508-992-9184 Email: tmalo@northeastmaritime.org
Accounting Department Main Line: (508) 992-7170 Fax: (508) 992-1236
Dominica Maritime Registry Inc. Mariner Licensing (International Students) Helen Morehead Director of Mariner Certification Main Line: (508) 992-7170 Fax: (508) 992-7120 Email: mariner@dominica-registry.com Northeast Maritime Institute is licensed by the Office of Private Occupational School Education, Division of Professional Licensure located at 1000 Washington Street, Suite 710 Boston, MA 02118 Website: www.mass.gov/dpl General Phone: 617-727-5811 Email: Occupational.Schools@state.ma.us.
www.northeastmaritime.org
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32 Washington Street Fairhaven, MA 02719 USA Tel: 508-992-4025 I Fax: 508-992-9184 registration@northeastmaritime.org www.northeastmaritime.org