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Certification

Ship and Boat Captains

Certification Description
Our Accredited Marine Surveyor® (AMS®) members must have a minimum of 5 years experience and must pass a written examination by our testing committee in order to earn his or her AMS® credential. They must also meet continuing education requirements in order to maintain that credential.

Certifying Organization
Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors
http://www.marinesurvey.org/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Accredited Marine Surveyor Website

Certification Description
To responsibly skipper, crew or bareboat charter an inboard auxiliary powered cruising sailboat within sight of land to a port or an anchorage during daylight hours in moderate to strong wind and sea conditions. We use a J120 or J160 or similar vessel for this certification.

Certifying Organization
J World
http://sailing-jworld.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Bareboat Cruising Certification Website

Certification Description
To responsibly skipper and crew an auxiliary powered cruising sailboat during daylight hours within sight of land in moderate sea and wind conditions. This class is taught aboard either a J80, and J105 (or similar boats) depending on the class.

Certifying Organization
J World
http://sailing-jworld.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Basic Cruising Certification Website

Certification Description
To responsibly skipper and crew a simple daysailing keelboat in familiar waters in light to moderate wind and sea conditions. Classes are taught aboard our J 80 which is a 26-foot keelboat with tiller steering.

Certifying Organization
J World
http://sailing-jworld.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Basic Keelboat Certification Website

Certification Description
Coastal Navigation Certification requires the successful completion of knowledge and skills, as demonstrated by passing a written examination. These requirements are expected to be performed with confidence and a high degree of accuracy.

Certifying Organization
J World
http://sailing-jworld.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Coastal Navigation Certification Website

Certification Description
To responsibly skipper and crew an inboard auxiliary powered cruising sailboat during passages on coastal waters, in all weather conditions, including all levels of visibility and all hours of the day and night.

Certifying Organization
J World
http://sailing-jworld.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Coastal Passagemaking Website

Certification Description
USCG Master Near Coastal. Candidates must have at least 720 days of boating experience including 360 days offshore and 90 within past 3 years. Candidates must also have an application for license (with Oath done at the Coast Guard), 3 notarized letters of character reference, documentation of sea time experience, proof of vessel ownership, physical exam, drug screen, and First Aid & CPR Certificate from a USCG approved course within the last year. More information can be found on the USCG website.

Certifying Organization
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/default.asp

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Master Near Coastal Website

Certifying Organization
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/default.asp

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Master of 100 GRT-Limited Website

Certification Description
Master of Towing Vessels- Limited. This is a mid-level merchant mariner credential. The general requirements for this credential are TWIC Card (Identification, Fingerprints, Citizenship, Social Security number, etc), CG-719B Application, NDR Consent & Check, Oath, 3 letters of recommendation, photograph (supplied by TSA), SSEB Screening complete, age of 21 or over, CG-719K Physical Exam, Medical Tab in MMLD, Drug Testing Compliance, Mariner Fees, Sea Service Letters or Discharges, and recency- 90 days in the past 3 years on vessels. Service requirements include if SNM holds an endorsement as Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels; s/he may have: Master of Towing Vessels (Limited), added to their MMC, for a limited local area, designated by the local OCMI, within the scope of their current route; or 1080 days of service, including 540 days on Tow Vessels as a Limited Apprentice Mate (Steersman), of which 90 days must have been on the particular limited local area, designated by the local OCMI, within the scope of their current route, and completion of a TOAR. There is no examination for this credential.

Certifying Organization
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/default.asp

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Master of Towing Vessels-Limited Website

Certification Description
First Class Pilot. This is an advanced-level merchant mariner credential. The general requirements for this credential are TWIC Card (Identification, Fingerprints, Citizenship, Social Security number, etc), CG-719B Application, NDR Consent & Check, Oath, 3 letters of recommendation, photograph (supplied by TSA), SSEB Screening complete, age of 21 or over, CG-719K Physical Exam, Medical Tab in MMLD, Drug Testing Compliance, Mariner Fees, and Sea Service Letters or Discharges. Sea service requirements include recency- 90 days in the past 3 years on vessels of appropriate tonnage. FCP, 1080 days of service on in the deck department, of which 540 days of service as quartermaster, wheelsman, AB, apprentice pilot or equivalent capacity standing regular watches at the wheel or in the pilothouse, and 360 days of service must be on vessels operating on the class of waters for which pilotage is desired; or Graduate of Great Lakes Maritime Academy in the deck class; or Masters or Mates with Officer endorsements over 1600 GRT meet the service requirements. There are also route and tonnage requirements that must be met. Other requirements include complying with First Class Pilot Work Instruction, a valid, approved radar observer course, First Aid course, CPR course, and approved basic & advanced firefighting courses. All candidates must complete an examination.

Certifying Organization
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/default.asp

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

National First Class Pilot Website

Certification Description
Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels. This is a mid-level merchant mariner credential. The general requirements for this credential are TWIC Card (Identification, Fingerprints, Citizenship, Social Security number, etc), CG-719B Application, NDR Consent & Check, Oath, 3 letters of recommendation, photograph (supplied by TSA), SSEB Screening complete, age of 21 or over, CG-719K Physical Exam, Medical Tab in MMLD, Drug Testing Compliance, Mariner Fees, and Sea Service Letters or Discharges. Sea service requirements include recency- 90 days in the past 3 years on vessels. OUPV, near Coastal # 360 days of service, of which 90 days of service on Ocean or Near Coastal waters. Great Lakes - 360 days of service, of which 90 days of service on Great Lakes. Inland- 360 days of service. Other requirements include a First Aid course, and a CPR course. All candidates must complete an examination.

Certifying Organization
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/default.asp

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

National Limited Master 100/Limited OUPV Website

Certifying Organization
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/default.asp

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

National Master 100 NC Website

Certifying Organization
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/default.asp

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

National Master 200 GL and Inland Website

Certifying Organization
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/default.asp

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

National Master 200 NC Website

Certifying Organization
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/default.asp

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

National Master 500/1600 GL and Inland Website

Certification Description
Master of Unlimited Tonnage upon Great Lakes and Inland Waters. This is an advanced-level merchant mariner credential. The general requirements for this credential are TWIC Card (Identification, Fingerprints, Citizenship, Social Security number, etc), CG-719B Application, NDR Consent & Check, Oath, 3 letters of recommendation, photograph (supplied by TSA), SSEB Screening complete, age of 21 or over, CG-719K Physical Exam, Medical Tab in MMLD, Drug Testing Compliance, Mariner Fees, and Sea Service Letters or Discharges. Sea service requirements include recency- 90 days in the past 3 years on vessels. Great Lakes, 360 days of service as Mate or FCP while acting in the capacity of 1st Mate of GL vessels over 1600 GRT; or 720 days of service as Master INL vessels over 1600 GRT; or 360 days of service upon GL while holding an Officer endorsement as Mate or FCP of GL & INL of vessels over 1600 GRT, of which: 180 days of service as 1st Mate, and Service as 2nd Mate accepted: 2 for 1; for a maximum of 180 days. Inland, 360 days service as FCP (other than canal & small lakes routes) or Mate of GL or INL steam/motor vessels over 1600 GRT; or 720 days of service as Wheelsman or QM while holding a Mate or FCP endorsement. There are also tonnage requirements. Other requirements include completing a First Aid course, CPR course, and approved basic & advanced firefighting courses. All candidates must complete an examination.

Certifying Organization
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/default.asp

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

National Master of Unlimited GL and Inland Website

Certification Description
Master of Unlimited Tonnage. This is an advanced-level merchant mariner credential. The general requirements for this credential are TWIC Card (Identification, Fingerprints, Citizenship, Social Security number, etc), CG-719B Application, NDR Consent & Check, Oath, 3 letters of recommendation, photograph (supplied by TSA), SSEB Screening complete, age of 21 or over, CG-719K Physical Exam, Medical Tab in MMLD, Drug Testing Compliance, Mariner Fees, and Sea Service Letters or Discharges. Sea service requirements include recency- 90 days in the past 3 years on vessels of appropriate tonnage. Master, 360 days of service as Chief Mate on Ocean/NC steam or motor vessels; or 360 days of service, while holding an endorsement as Chief Mate Ocean or Near Coastal, of which 180 days of service as Chief Mate on Ocean or Near Coastal waters, and service as OICNW accepted on a 2 for 1 basis for a maximum of 180 days. There are also tonnage requirements. Other requirements include completing a Basic Safety Training; or Continued Competency in BST, Flashing Light- course, and a valid, approved radar observer course. All candidates must complete an examination.

Certifying Organization
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/default.asp

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

National Master of Unlimited OC or NC Website

Certifying Organization
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/default.asp

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

National OUPV Less Than 100 GRT Website

Certification Description
The American Association of Port Authorities offers the designation of Professional Port Manager (AAPA/PPM). The objectives are to: further the Association's goals to enhance port management professionalism and to assist public port authorities hiring or promoting qualified seaport managers and professionals; develop future port leaders by exposing up and coming staff to a wide range of port management issues, while building relationships across the port network; and, to create a body of research that will support the professional and technical objectives of the public seaport industry.

Certifying Organization
American Association of Port Authorities
http://www.aapa-ports.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Professional Port Manager Website

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