Security Levels
MSTA Curriculum
MSTA School teaches six main topics:
Introduction to Marine Safety
- Marine Safety Organization
- Authorities and Jurisdiction
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Introduction to Waterfront Facilities
- Pollution Investigation
- Commercial Vessel Compliance
- Reportable Marine Casualties
- Multi-Mission Patrols
- Maritime Information for Safety and Law Enforcement (MISLE)
Occupational Safety and Health
- Physical and Chemical and Toxic Properties of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)
- Physical, Chemical, and Toxic Properties of Oil
- Atmospheric Measurement Devices
- Personnel Protection Equipment
- Confined Space
- Incident Command System (ICS 100 and 300)
Facility Inspections
- Designated Waterfront Facilities
- Bulk Liquid Transfer Facilities
- Maritime Facility Security
Pollution Investigation and Response
- Phase I Pollution Activities
- Investigation Procedures
- Oil Spill Sampling
- Pollution Enforcement Options
- Nautical Charts
- Site Safety
- Hazardous Waste Operator (HAZWOPER)
- On-Site Assessments
- Cleanup Techniques
Port State Control
- Introduction to Vessel Boardings
- Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
- Fire Protection
- Lifesaving Equipment
- Machinery
- International Labor Organization (ILO 147)
- Load Lines and Structural Integrity
- Vessel Navigation Safety
- Standards of Training, Certificates and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)
- Vessel Pollution Prevention
- Ballast Water Management
- Boarding Closure and Enforcement Options
- Cargo Operations and Transfers
49 CFR Regulations
- Hazard Classification
- Using 49 CFR
- Dangerous Cargo Manifest
- Stowage and Segregation