MSC CMEO TRAINING PORTAL
MEBA Members needing CMEO training can access MSC’s training portal here. Through their website, Members will be able to see MSC’s training schedule and register for the class they need.
PLEASE NOTE: Members must register for this class themselves, CMES is not able to do it for them.
WHAT'S NEW AT CMES?
Two additional LNG as a Fuel classes have been added to the schedule. Dates are:
- April 24 - 27
- May 8 - 11
Please remember this is a 4 day class which runs Monday - Thursday.
Deadline to sign up is April 10th.
Matson has contracted with United States Maritime Resource Center (USMRC) to conduct 3 Basic LNG Marine Fuel (IGF Code) classes at west coast locations, 2 in CA & 1 in HI. Dates and locations are as follows:
- April 17-18
OCC Conference Center, 500 12th Street, Suite 105, Oakland, CA 94607
- April 20-21
Residence Inn by Marriott, 600 Queensway Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802
- April 24-25
MSRC, 179 Sand Island Access Road, Honolulu, HI 96819
This is a two-day Basic Marine Fuel Training (IGF Code), USCG approved, in-person class. Matson will provide refreshments and box lunches. Classes run 0800-1700 each day.
Interested members should send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. stating which class they want to attend along with a valid email and phone number for Matson to contact them. Once the list of candidates is established and confirmed, Matson will email the candidates directly with the details and instructions for attending the course. Transportation and housing is NOT included.
The Calhoon Alumni Association Reunion will be held June 16, 17 & 18, 2023. Information and forms are now available here.
Security Watchstander Advanced will now be included with the Small Arms classes.
Security Watchstander Advanced will be optional. SWA will be taught on Friday and students taking this part should expect to be in class all day.
Reminder, current class dates are:
- March 6 - March 10
- May 8 - May 12
- September 11 - September 15
Security Watchstander Basic will be offered in the evenings of the Small Arms class for those members that require it. A signup sheet will be available on the first day of class.
PREREQUISITE: Students are required to have a current Small Arms certificate to be eligible to attend this course. Any student who arrives to this course without a current Small Arms certificate will be dropped from the class.
The 3-day Ships Reaction Force class will now be offered immediately following the existing Small Arms classes. Dates are:
- March 13 - March 15
- May 15 - May 17
- September 18 - September 20
Students should expect to be in class all day on Wednesday.
Applications may be sent via the CMES website, fax (410) 822-7220, or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
CMES has added three new courses to the 2023 schedule:
PRACTICAL ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING (2-week course)
- April 17 - April 28
- August 7 - August 18
- November 27 - December 8
MSC CONMAR (2-week course)
NOTE: Students are expected to attend class on Saturday.
- April 24 - May 5
- August 7 - August 18
- October 30 - November 10
FAST RESCUE BOAT (4-day course, Monday - Thursday)
(This course was originally released in October with the 2023 schedule. It will run back-to-back with MSC CONMAR.)
- May 8 - May 11
- July 31 - August 3
- October 23 - October 26
Applications may be sent via the CMES website, fax (410) 822-7220, or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Pets are not allowed at any time. Considerations of liability, allergies, and damage require this policy to be strictly enforced.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service animals are permitted. Documentation is required, and the school must be notified prior to arrival.
If your mailing address has changed, please remember to update your address with the school, MEBA Benefit Plans, AND MEBA Headquarters. Unfortunately, our databases are not connected and each group needs to be notified separately.
- The BST Refresher course is required for mariners renewing their license that do not have 1 year of sea time in the last 5 years.
- Mariners that do have the required sea time should take the BST Revalidation course.
