Elkins Marine - Class Prospectus

EMTI offers courses to meet the specific requirements of the STCW-95 Convention and the ISM Code. These courses are all based on the relevant requirements of the International Maritime Organization and, where available, the relevant IMO Model Course. We also offer a range of courses in other subjects that support maritime operations and the requirements of Maritime Administrations around the world. Additionally, we are able to develop courses to meet your own specific requirements. The standard courses we offer include:


STCW-95 Courses
Personal Survival Techniques	STCW-01
- The International Maritime Organization recommends that this course should be taken by every prospective seafarer. It covers training in personal survival techniques and is based on the provisions of table A-VI/1-1 of the STCW Code and derived from IMO Model Course 1.19.
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Personal Safety and Social Responsibility	STCW-02
- This course is recommended for every prospective seafarer. It covers the minimum mandatory training in personal safety and social responsibility required by section A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code. The course is based on the new IMO Model Course 1.21 and is normally taken in conjunction with our course in Personal Survival Techniques (STCW-01).
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General Operator's Certificate for GMDSS	STCW-03
- This course covers the mandatory training requirements for the General Operator's Certificate for GMDSS radio personnel. It is based on the provisions of section A-IV/2 of the STCW Code and derived from IMO Model Course 1.25. The course is approved by the US Coast Guard and currently undergoing approval by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Successful completion leads to the award of a US Coastguard Certificate of Completion (Proof of Passing Certificate).
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Restricted Operator's Certificate for GMDSS	STCW-04
- This course covers the mandatory training requirements for the Restricted Operator's Certificate for GMDSS radio personnel. It is especially recommended for personnel operating fishing vessels in inshore waters and voluntary fit vessels such as recreational craft, who may not be subject to the requirements of the STCW Convention. It is based on the provisions of section A-IV/2 of the STCW Code and derived from IMO Model Course 1.26. The course is approved by the US Coast Guard and currently undergoing approval by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Successful completion leads to the award of a US Coastguard Certificate of Completion (Proof of Passing Certificate).
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Radar Navigation, Radar Plotting and Use of ARPA	STCW-05
- This course provides training in the basic theory and use of radar for those who will be in charge of a navigational watch. It is based on the provisions of section A-I/12 of the STCW Code (Radar Navigation - Operational Level) and derived from the recently revised IMO Model Course 1.07. The course makes extensive use of Radar simulators and can therefore only be delivered at approved sites with suitable equipment.
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Radar, ARPA, Bridge Teamwork and Search and Rescue	STCW-06
- This course provides management-level training in the use of radar and ARPA, including bridge teamwork and Search and Rescue (SAR). It is based on the provisions of section A-I/12 of the STCW Code (Radar Navigation - Operational Level) and derived from the recently revised IMO Model Course 1.08. Those who successfully complete the course will have fulfilled the mandatory minimum requirements of training in the use of radar and ARPA to maintain safety of navigation laid down in section A-II/2 of the STCW Code. The course makes extensive use of Radar simulators and can therefore only be delivered at approved sites with suitable equipment.
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Elementary First Aid	STCW-07
- This course provides training in elementary first aid at the support level, as required by table A-VI/1-3 of the STCW Code. It is based on the revised IMO Model Course 1.07.
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Medical First Aid	STCW-08
- This course provides training in elementary first aid at the operators level, as required by table A-VI/4-1 of the STCW Code. It is based on the revised IMO Model Course 1.14.
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Medical Care	STCW-09
- This course provides training in elementary first aid at the management level, as required by table A-VI/4-2 of the STCW Code. It is based on the revised IMO Model Course 1.15.
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Basic Firefighting	STCW-10
- This course covers the mandatory minimum training in fire prevention and fire fighting required by section A-VI/1-2 of the STCW Code and is based on the revised IMO Model Course 1.20.
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Other IMO and International Standard Courses
Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) - Mission Co-ordinator	IAMSAR-01
- This course is intended to provide the necessary training to enable the student to successfully and safely carry out the functions and responsibilities of a SAR Mission Co-ordinator in a maritime search and rescue operation. The course is based on IMO Model Course 3.14 and covers: the terms of reference for a maritime search and rescue operation, communications procedures, operational procedures, reports and returns, rescue of survivors, location and equipment of regional control centres, search planning and search patterns (including the necessary calculations), life-saving signals and lookout procedures. The course teaches the methodology used in the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR) Volume 2. The course is suitable for qualified and experienced personnel who have served as masters or deck officers of ocean-going vessels, air traffic controllers, air or maritime pilots, naval navigators or instructors of air or maritime navigation.
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Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) - Administrator	IAMSAR-02
- This course leads students through the guidance given in the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR) Volume 1 (Organization and Management). It provides the information and understanding required by those responsible for establishing, managing and supporting national SAR services. The course is based on IMO Model Course 3.13 (currently under revision) and covers: the functions and importance of SAR services, relationships between global, regional and national aspects of SAR, components and support infrastructure essential for SAR, training needed to co-ordinate, conduct and support SAR operations, communications functions and requirements for SAR and basic principles of managing and improving SAR services to ensure success.
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GMDSS Coast Radio Station Operator's Course	CRS-01
- This course builds on the coast radio station operator's training developed by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency to provide the specialized knowledge required by radio operators keeping a watch in a commercial shore-based Coast Radio Station in the GMDSS. It covers the relevant aspects of Coast Radio Station operation, SAR communications and operations, Maritime Safety Information broadcasts, international and national regulations and the essential business aspects of commercial communication services. Students should hold a current GMDSS General Operator's Certificate from an approved source and be fluent in maritime English language before taking this course.

In addition to these international standard courses, EMTI also offers specialist professional training in aspects of marine administration, hydrography (in association with the International Hydrographic Organization), marine meteorology (in association with the World Meteorological Organization).

We will also write and deliver training courses on maritime subjects to meet your specific requirements. Please contact Director of Training at EMTI, Santa Rosa, California (Tel: +1 707 792 5678 Fax: +1 707 792 5677 e-mail: info@elkinsmarine.com) to discuss your needs.

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