Chapman School of Seamanship - USCG IMO Compliant Programs

United States Coast Guard "USCG" International Maritime Organization "IMO" Compliant programs are preparation, and testing programs offered to students for various levels of USCG Merchant Mariner Credentials. Taught by experienced USCG Approved Instructors, these courses prepare the student with the skills, training, and testing to pursue Merchant Mariner Credentials. These courses include:

Basic Training
Renewal
Maritime Security Awareness
Able Seaman Offshore Supply Vessel - "OSV"
Marine Radio Operators Permit

Class Schedules 2023

Course No.	Start Date	Ending Date
BST

01-23	01/09	01/13
03-23	03/20	03/24
05-23	06/05	06/09
08-23	08/07	08/11
10-23	10/16	10/20

Course Date	Start Date	Ending Date
Able Seaman Offshore Supply Vessel "OSV"

#01-23	01/30	02/03
#03/23	04/10	04/14
#05-23	06/19	06/23
#08-23	08/28	9/01
#10-23	11/06	11/10

BST: Class runs 9:30 am to 5:30 pm on Monday, then 8 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday through Friday

Able Seaman.- OSV: Class runs 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday

Course No.	Course Date
Marine Radio Operators Permit (4 hours)
Evenings 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM or * 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM



01-23	01/12
02-23	02/09
*03-23	03/15
04-23	04/06
05-23	05/04
*06-23	06/21
07-23	07/13
08-23	08/17
09-23	09/14
*10-23	10/18
11-23	11/09
12-23	12/07

Maritime Security Awareness (4 hours)

2022/2023 Classes

Please contact the Registrar for schedule

at 772-283-8130 or registrar@chapman.org

Educational Objectives

The Chapman School of Seamanship offers the STCW Standards for Training, Certification & Watchkeeping endorsements described here to enable mariners to move from deck hand to deck officer.

Course Descriptions

Basic Training (5 days) - This course covers the four modules required for this Coast Guard approved endorsement. These modules include Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, Personal Survival Techniques, Elementary First Aid, and Basic Marine Firefighting. Firefighting will be held at Port Canaveral Maritime Academy.

Basic Training Renewal (3 days) - This 3 day renewal course satisfies those requirements set forth by the USCG. The four modules include Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, Personal Survival Techniques, Elementary First Aid, and Basic Marine Firefighting. Firefighting will be held at Port Canaveral Maritime Academy.

Combination Basic & Advanced Firefighting (5 days) - This course consists of classroom lectures, instructor demonstrations and hands-on training for those subjects related to shipboard firefighting. Students will learn: Fire chemistry and classification, Prevention, Use of portable extinguishers, breathing apparatus, protective clothing and foam application, Search and rescue, Confined space, open deck and multilevel firefighting, Effects on ship stability, Team training, ICS, Shore-based firefighting coordination, and Dealing with hazardous materials. Students spend a good part of their time fighting basic and complex live fires on board a land based vessel. This course meets STCW-95 requirements for both lower and upper level licenses.

Maritime Security Awareness (4 hours) - Provides knowledge for crew members working at port facilities & on vessels. Includes the meaning & requirements for the different security levels; emergency procedures & contingency plans; recognition & detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices; non-discriminatory recognition of the characteristics & behavioral patterns of persons likely to threaten security; and the techniques used to circumvent security measures.

Able Seaman Offshore Supply Vessel - "OSV"(5 days) - Covers the necessary United States Coast Guard "USCG" Deck General, Navigation General and Deck Safety Rules of the Road. The course also includes hands on traioning, tying various knots, splices, bends and hitches with students being required to demonstrate their ability to complete a number of them within 15-minute increments. Preparation and USCG testing is included and the certification is advantageous for those students seeking to explore work opportunities in the Commercial segment of the Maritime Industry.

Marine Radio Operators Permit (4 hours) - This course confers the authority to operate licensed radio stations in the aviation, marine and international fixed Public Radio Services. MROP consists of a 3 hour preparation course, 1 hour F.C.C. Exam & License Application.

Admission, Tuition, Housing Fees & Housing Refund

Admission

The successful student must have solid English and math skills. In addition, the student must be 18 years of age, (have basic swimming skills for BT) and be in good health. Students must submit a signed Registration Form and have an official photo ID on the first day of class.

Tuition

Basic Training

Basic Training Non-refundable deposit. . $350

Basic Training Tuition balance. . . . . . . . . $625

Basic Training Tuition total. . . . . . .. . . . . $975

Basic Training Renewal

Basic Training Renewal Non-refundable deposit. . $350

Basic Training RenewalTuition balance. . . . . . . . $625

Basic Training RenewalTuition total. . . .. . . . . . . . $975

Combination Basic & Advanced Firefighting

Tuition (contact Registrar for pricing)

Maritime Security Awareness

MSA Non refundable tuition............$150

Able Seaman Offshore Supply Vessel - "OSV"

Able Seaman Offshore Supply Vessel Non refundable deposit...........$ 200

Able Seaman Offshore Supply Vessel Non refundable balance........ .$1,075.

Able Seaman Offshore Supply Vessel Tuition total............................ .$1,275.

Marine Radio Operator Permit

Marine Radio Operator Peermit Non-refundable tuition....... $215*

Marine Radio Operator Permit License Training students..,,.$200*

*Includes FCC Licensing Fee $ 35.

Unless listed otherwise, the non-refundable tuition deposit is due with the Registration Form.
The tuition balance is due 10 days prior to the start of class.
For some courses the entire fee is due with Registration Form and is non-refundable.
All major credit cards are accepted.
If a credit card is used as the method of payment, a convenience fee of 3.0% of the total amount charged will apply for all transactions.

Transfer & Refund Policy

If Registration not accepted by the School, all payments will be fully refunded
Where notice is provided to School more than 3 business days before the start of class to transfer registration to a different class, a $50.00 change fee will apply
Where notice is provided to School more than 3 business days before start of class to cancel registration the appliccant will be obligated for the nonrefundable tuition deposit.
Where notice is provided to School less than 3 business days before start of class to transfer or cancel registration; or if the applicant does not arrive for the scheduled class; or if the applicant withdraws from class once classes have begun, applicant may be obligated for the full amount of the tuition.
If a credit card was used as the original method of payment, a convenience fee of 3.0% of the total amount refunded will apply for all transactions
Applicable refunds are made within thirty (30) days.

Housing

Apartments have a bedroom, convertible living room/ bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, and covered porch. Apartments are air-conditioned, furnished, and equipped with counter top range, refrigerator, and cooking utensils.
Number of students per apartment is generally a maximum of two.
Housing is offered on a space available basis.
School is not responsible for loss of any personal property. Sorry, no pets.

Housing Fees

Housing Fee.... ..............................$70.00(per night)

For a second or third person in a party add $20 per night/ per person
Housing includes utilities.
If a credit card is used as the original method of payment, a convenience fee of 3.0% of the total amount charged will apply for all transactions.
Housing fees are due 10 days prior to the start of class

Housing Refund

If a student cancels prior to the start of class, housing fees will be refunded
Once a student moves into the facilities no fees will be refunded.
If a credit card was used as the original method of payment, a convenience fee of 3.0% of the total amount refunded will apply for all transactions.
In the event of damage to the accommodations, the student will be responsible for all costs required to repair the damaged school property.
Applicable refunds are made within thirty (30) days.

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Registration Form

Port Canaveral Registration Form