Licenses, Certifications, and Endorsements

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GRT, or Gross Register Tonnage, is a historical measurement of a ship's internal volume, typically only considering spaces available for cargo and passengers, excluding non-revenue generating areas like engine rooms and crew quarters. This is how US Flag vessels are calculated. 1 GRT is equal to 100 cubic feet.

GT, or Gross Tonnage, is the current standard measurement of a ship's overall internal volume, calculated by considering the total volume of all enclosed spaces within the vessel, including areas like engine rooms and crew quarters. This is the standard internationally. GT will generally be larger than GRT for the same size vessel.

OC means Oceans and allows the mariner to sail further than 200nm from any port or safe haven, which is the restriction under Near Coastal (NC) endorsements.

- Basic Traning (STCW)

- Vessel Security Officer (SSO/VSO/CSO)

- Bridge Resource Management

- Human Element and Leadership

- Watchkeeping OICNW

- Ship Construction & Basic Stability

- Advanced Ship Stability

- Ship Handling and Steering Control

- Basic Meteorology

- Management of Medical Care

- Medical Person in Charge

- Search and Rescue (Op/Mgmt Level)

- Visual Communications

- Celestial Navigation/Oceans Navigation

- Terrestrial Navigation

- Electronic Navigation

- Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting

- Proficiency in Survival Craft

- Cargo Handling and Stowage

 - Advanced Meteorology
- Advanced Shiphandling

- Radar

- ARPA

- GMDSS

- ECDIS (Transas)

- Aux Towing

I have obtained the majority of my marine certifications at Maritime Professional Training in Fort Lauderdale. The staff and facilities there are top notch. I took a few classes at Training Resources Limited in San Diego as well. The campus was nice, and the location was convenient.