Advanced Firefighting - Broward Fire Academy
I completed my Basic/Advanced Firefighting STCW-95 required training at Maritime Professional Training two weeks ago. It was a really great class. The practical sessions were held... »
Dead Calculator
I was really bummed. I thought that the batteries in my TI-85 calculator were finally dying so I bought new ones yesterday. Well it turns out... »
Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) 95 Ammended
I need to take a number of certification/training courses which are required of all merchant mariner’s who sail in international waters. These standards were implemented by... »
USCG Merchant Marine Drug Testing
I had no problems with the drug testing, but I had more problems finding a place that is acceptable to the USCG. Arrgh… A helpful young... »
USCG Merchant Marine Physical
The only requirement for getting started in the US Merchant Marine is getting a CG-719 K/E physical. This physical is required to get a Merchant Mariners... »