Continuing Education, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York 11024-1699

U -- EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES -- USMMA CONTINUING EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATION'S POC Stephen Frangos (516) 773-5149 Todd Vorenkamp (516) 773 -- 5164 WEB: click here, http://www.usmma.edu. E-MAIL: click here, frangoss@usmma.edu. The mission of the United States Merchant Marine Academy's Continuing Education is to provide specialized courses, seminars, and training programs for the maritime community; commercial government, and military. The primary focus of USMMA Continuing Education includes training in nautical science, engineering, management and transportation-oriented subjects. Responding to the growing needs for training in both the military and commercial maritime world, USMMA Continuing Education currently offers over 75 training programs. In addition Continuing Education also regularly develops customized programs to meet the specific needs of an organization. USCG Certification is offered for the following courses: (1) Automatic RADAR Plotting Aids (2) RADAR Observer (Unlimited) Renewal (3) Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) (4) Able Seaman (5) National Sealift Training Program (6) Tankbarge Dangerous Liquid Cargo Course (7) Tankship Dangerous Liquid Cargo Course (8) Diesel Propulsion Systems for Marine Engineers (9) Steam Propulsion Systems for Marine Engineers (10)Qualified Member of the Engine Department (0266)

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