ALTERNATE LOCATION TRAINING PROCEDURES
- All Members wishing to attend training at an alternate location MUST be approved by the CMES Director PRIOR to attending the training.
- Evidence of successful completion of the desired class must be submitted to CMES within 6 months of the completion of the course.
Request for Alternate Location Training Form (PDF)
Subject to the provisions set forth in the MEBA Training Plan Rules & Regulations, an officer shall become eligible for reimbursement of tuition fees for upgrading his/her license or for additional training at a commercial school, provided the officer:
- Has not retired; and
- Is a member in good standing in District No. 1-PCD, MEBA; and
- (1) has 30 days on the payroll of one or more Employers who contributed to the MEBA Training Plan within a period of twelve consecutive months preceding either the date on which the officer commences the upgrading or training course; or
(2) is an employee of District No. 1-PCD, MEBA or has 30 days on the payroll of District No. 1-PCD, MEBA within a period of twelve consecutive months preceding either (i) the date on which the officer commences attendance at the School or (ii) the date the officer applies to the School to attend training courses.
Please contact the school if you have questions about the following eligibility requirements:
- Government vessel training rules for eligible members, or
- Special training eligibility for non-eligible members and applicants pertaining to government vessel service, or
- Special training eligibility for non-eligible members and applicants pertaining to occupational credentials.
In the event a participant does not meet these requirements, he/she will be notified by the School Registrar. At that time he/she can contact CMES to determine other options that may be available.
An officer may become eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,200 per year for tuition costs at approved schools for courses which the Director determines are STCW related.
Send the completed Request for Alternate Location Training form, along with a copy of your current dues receipt and latest discharge, to the school by mail, fax, or personal delivery before attending the desired class. All information MUST be supplied or the application will be returned without approval.
Upon successful completion of the desired class, a copy of the Certificate of Completion and a copy of the tuition receipt issued must be submitted to CMES within 6 months of the completion of the course. Failure to do so will prohibit your ability to receive reimbursement of tuition paid by you.
The School Registrar will notify you regarding the approval or disapproval of your application.
The Member should notify CMES if they are unable to attend or were unsuccessful in passing the required course.
* Courses designated by an asterisk (*) are part of Upgrading to Chief Mate/Captain courses. (Reimbursement for courses taken at any other USCG approved school will be for tuition only.) Any deck officer applying to MITAGS (Baltimore) for a designated course, be sure to call MITAGS (Baltimore) Admissions Office directly to ensure discounted rates are applied.
*Advanced Cargo Operations at MITAGS (room & board included)
$5,000
Advanced Fire Fighting
$1,100
Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher for MSC or STCW
$1,000
Advanced Fire Fighting Revalidation
$1,000
*Advanced Meteorology at MITAGS (room & board included)
$2,400
Advanced Oil and Chemical Tanker Operations
$1,400
*Advanced Shiphandling at MITAGS (room & board included)
$4,000
*Advanced Stability at MITAGS (room & board included)
$2,500
*Advanced Watchkeeping at MITAGS (room & board included)
$2,500
*ARPA at MITAGS (room & board included)
$2,500
Basic Oil and Chemical Tanker Familiarization
$1,500
Basic Safety Training for STCW
$1,800
Basic Safety Training Refresher for MSC
$1,200
Basic Training Refresher for STCW
$1,200
Basic Training Revalidation for STCW
$1,000
*Bridge Resource Management at MITAGS (room & board included)
$3,800
Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CBRN) for MSC / MARAD
$700
Civilian Marine Engineering Officer (CMEO) for MSC / MARAD
$700
Crisis Management and Human Behavior
$900
Crowd Management
$500
Damage Control for MSC / MARAD
$600
Drug Testing / Collections Training
$600
*ECDIS at MITAGS (room & board included)
$2,500
Engine Room Resource Management - STCW
$1,500
Fast Rescue Boat (mates only)
$1,700
GMDSS
$2,000
Helicopter Control Officer for MSC
$1,945
Helicopter Egress for MSC
$300
Helicopter Fire Fighting for MSC
$1,500
*Leadership & Management - STCW
$1,700
*Ships Management at MITAGS (room & board included)
$2,500
Leadership & Teamwork - STCW
$700
Lifeboatman
$1,800
LNG as a Fuel
$3,000
Marine Environmental Protection
$700
MAXIMO
$700
*Medical Care PIC at MITAGS (room & board included)
$5,000
Medical Care Provider
$1,800
*MEECE - STCW
$1,800
NS5 (NS Enterprise)
$800
*Principles of Marine Power Plants at MITAGS (room & board included)
$2,500
Proficiency in Survival Craft Refresher
$1,500
Qualified Assessor
$800
Radar Recertification
$400
Refrigerant Recovery EPA Testing
$300
Search & Rescue
$1,500
Security Watch - Advanced
$700
Security Watch - Basic
$700
*Ship Management - Safety Management at MITAGS (room & board included)
$4,800
Ship's Reactionary Force for MSC / MARAD
$1,800
Small Arms for MSC / MARAD
$2,800
Tankship Dangerous Liquids (DL)
$1,800
Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD)
$500
Vessel Security Officer
$1,600
Visual Communications (Flashing Light)
$325
*Voyage Planning at MITAGS (room & board included)
$2,500
USCG APPROVED SCHOOLS
A listing of USCG approved schools and courses may be found on their website at:
https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/NMC/pdfs/courses/courses.pdf
EPA APPROVED SECTION 608 TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
A listing of programs approved to provide the EPA Section 608 technician certification test may be found on their website at:
https://www.epa.gov/section608/section-608-technician-certification-programs
GOVERNMENT REQUIRED TRAINING
Members required to attend MSC approved courses need to contact the CMES Academic Manager at (410) 822-9600. He will assist with arranging the necessary training.