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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