Being well trained is not only critical to your vessel's mission but also to your safety. On this page you will find monthly updated resources for information concerning USCG approved courses, oversight of these courses, the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) question pool, and Quality Standard Systems (QSS).
There are currently over 1,750 Coast Guard approved courses offered by
over 245 training providers. To view a complete listing of these courses
select the "Approved
Courses" link below. Otherwise, the course listings are grouped by course
subject areas to make searching for courses easier.
Specific approvals awarded for each course can be found in the “Approval”
column within the listings. Mariners who are interested in attending a course
should review the course approval to determine if it will meet their needs.
The purpose of this Instruction is to formally promulgate existing policy and more clearly delineate the standards and reporting requirements for conducting oversight of Coast Guard approved courses and non-governmental parties that perform services related to the issuance of merchant marine licenses, certificates of registry, and merchant mariner's documents.
The U.S. GMDSS Implementation Task Force has developed a question pool for use in both Coast Guard approved GMDSS training and on the Federal Communications Commission GMDSS Operator examinations.
Schools with Coast Guard approved courses are encouraged to request approval to replace the question pool they are currently using in their courses with the new question pool. A copy of the Task Force's recommendations, with instructions for use of the new question pool, is available here.
American Council on Education Ms. Jo Ann Robinson 1 Dupont Circle NW, Suite 250 Washington, DC 20036-1193 202-939-9300 |
American Bureau of Shipping Captain Patrick Fallwell Safety, Environment & Security Certification 16855 Northchase Drive Houston, TX 77060-6008 (281) 877-6057 |
Det Norske Veritas Captain Blaine Collins 70 Grande Ave. River Edge, NJ 07661 201-343-0800 |
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