MITAGS Announces Start of Two Training Programs

Published Jun 28, 2007 12:01 AM by The Maritime Executive

• Workboat Mate Program

MITAGS is accepting applications into the second Workboat Mate Program scheduled to start in October, 2007. This Program offers a “fast track” to a career at sea. Motivated individuals will go through a comprehensive two-year agenda, and acquire either a Mate 500 or Mate 1600 Ton License that is endorsed for towing vessels (depending on sea service). Individuals will also receive STCW and Able-Bodied Seaman certification.

The shore-side portion of the program is comprised of at least twenty-five weeks of classroom and simulation training, interspersed with fifty-two weeks of onboard training. Each academic phase of the program is followed by an onboard training phase that reinforces knowledge and skills with real world lessons. Local towing companies and other vessel operators are an integral part of the onboard training phase.

For information, please contact Captain Robert Becker, Business Development Manager, toll-free at (866) 656-5569 or via e-mail at [email protected].

• STCW95 AB to MATE Training Now Available at MITAGS

Due to demand, MITAGS is now offering the courses necessary to upgrade from Able Seaman to STCW95 Officer-In-Charge of a Navigation Watch (OICNW) for vessel over 500 gross tons. For a complete listing of course offerings, please visit the MITAGS website at http://www.mitags.org under the [Original and License] upgrade section, or call Admissions toll free at 1-866-656-5568.