2020 - 2021 NMI catalog

Contents

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT............................................................................................................................................................. 1 OUR MISSION .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 HISTORY ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3 TRANSFER ADMISSIONS........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 APPLICATION DEADLINES ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

FINANCIAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6 ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN APPLIED SCIENCE IN NAUTICAL SCIENCE ......................................................................................................................................... 6 REFUND POLICIES..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 FINANCIAL AID POLICIES & PROCEDURES............................................................................................................................................................................... 9 SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 VETERANS BENEFITS .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10

ASSOCIATE IN APPIED SCIENCE IN NAUTICAL SCIENCE ............................................................................................................................. 11 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 COURSE REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 SAMPLE PROGRAM SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Intent to Graduate ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Criteria for Eligibility to Graduate .................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Curriculum Completion ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Internships/Semesters at Sea ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Community Service............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 GENERAL EDUCATION............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15 MARITIME COURSES .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17

APPLIED NAUTICAL SCIENCE LICENSING ................................................................................................................................................... 20 ACADEMIC PROGRAM............................................................................................................................................................................... 21 ACADEMIC STANDARDS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 GRADING STANDARDS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 FINAL EXAMS .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22 CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA) .................................................................................................................................................................... 22 ACADEMIC STANDING ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 GRADE APPEALS PROCESS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 ACADEMIC REVIEW ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 23 ACADEMIC PROBATION ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 ACADEMIC DISMISSAL & READMISSION ............................................................................................................................................................................... 24 ACADEMIC APPEALS PROCESS............................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

ATTENDANCE POLICIES ............................................................................................................................................................................. 24 MORNING MEETING .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24

CLASS ATTENDANCE .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24 TARDINESS .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25 ABSENCES FROM CLASS OR EXAMINATIONS........................................................................................................................................................................ 25 ABSENCE DUE TO RELIGIOUS BELIEFS .................................................................................................................................................................................. 26 MAKE UP OF MISSED CLASSES............................................................................................................................................................................................... 26 COURSE WITHDRAWAL.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26 MEDICAL WITHDRAWAL ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26 MILITARY LEAVE ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26 WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COLLEGE ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 27 GRADUATION HONORS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

STUDENT SERVICES ................................................................................................................................................................................... 28 STUDENT ADVISING ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29 CAREER COUNSELING AND PLACEMENT .............................................................................................................................................................................. 29 DISABILITY RESOURCES .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30

OUR CAMPUS ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 31 FOUNDERS HALL .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31 INTEGRITY HALL ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31 LEMLEY HALL .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31 BRIGANTINE HALL .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 31 MARINA AT SLOCUM COVE ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31

OUR FLEET ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 32 SAILING VESSEL FRITHA ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32 MOTOR VESSEL NAVIGATOR ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 32 MOTOR LAUNCH KEHOE ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 32 GRAVITY DAVIT LIFEBOAT LAUNCH....................................................................................................................................................................................... 32

STUDENT LIFE............................................................................................................................................................................................ 33 STANDARDS AND PRINCIPLES OF CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR (STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT) ........................................................................................ 33 VIOLATION AND DISMISSAL................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33 PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY ................................................................................................................................................................................ 34 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 34 HAZING ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES PROGRAM/MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................................................... 35 DRESS CODE ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36 HEALTH SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 37 STUDENT CHEMICAL TESTING POLICY .................................................................................................................................................................................. 37 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37 ALCOHOL POLICY.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37 CONFIDENTIALITY AND RIGHT TO PRIVACY .......................................................................................................................................................................... 37 CAMPUS SAFETY..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38 PARKING REGULATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 38 PERSONAL PROPERTY ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 38

STUDENT CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS & ATHLETICS ..................................................................................................................................... 38 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION ............................................................................................................................................................................... 38 PROPELLER CLUB-STUDENT CHAPTER .................................................................................................................................................................................. 38 ATHLETICS .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 38

TECHNOLOGY AND LIBRARY SERVICES ...................................................................................................................................................... 39 SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39 THE JOSHUA SLOCUM LIBRARY ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 39

NORTHEAST MARITIME INSTITUTE FACULTY ............................................................................................................................................ 40 NAUTICAL SCIENCE FACULTY................................................................................................................................................................................................. 40 GENERAL EDUCATION FACULTY ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 40

NORTHEAST MARITIME INSTITUTE ADMINISTRATION & STAFF ................................................................................................................ 41 LIBRARY & STUDENT SERVICES.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 41 OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41 ACCOUNTING ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41 OFFICE OF MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................................................................................................................. 41 ADMINISTRATION .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 41

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ................................................................................................................................................................................ 42 BOARD OF ADMISSIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 42 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020-2021 ............................................................................................................................................................ 43 USCG APPROVED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS ......................................................................................................................... 44 ADDITIONAL MARITIME COURSES ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 54

NORTHEAST MARITIME ONLINE (NEMO) .................................................................................................................................................. 56 USCG APPROVED ONLINE AND BLENDED COURSES ............................................................................................................................................................ 56

STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 65 DISCLOSURES.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 65

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to Northeast Maritime Institute!

It is the sea that gave me my profession, my happiness, my family and my soul. All of my sea going, and maritime-related career choices enabled my success beyond my wildest dreams. My passion to give back to my community; the maritime community, is motivated by the gratitude that I have for the amazing people, both men and women, with whom I have been able to work with.

The maritime industry, going to sea specifically, provides for a great career and an unprecedented life experience. The ocean is the last bastion of adventure on earth. The sea, and all who ply it, provides an education, adventure and a way to earn a living that very few industries allow for in a collective experience. To experience this requires a certain type of person who initially must have a passion for working on and around the ocean.

Northeast Maritime Institute’s Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science accepts sixteen students per cohort. You will have to commit yourself to the following tenets for success in this program if you wish to succeed and move to a fruitful career: Honesty, Integrity and Hard Work. You will hear these constantly throughout your experience as they are the three ideals that will guarantee you a successful life as a person and a successful career on the sea. Honesty, Integrity and Hard Work. Remember these three concepts and you will be worthy of an NMI diploma.

Upon enrollment you will quickly realize that you are going to be part of a groundbreaking program.

Northeast Maritime Institute is the only private maritime college in the United States. My goal as President is for this Institute to be recognized as a college that produces mariners-nothing more, nothing less. Mariners! Sea-going people!

Northeast Maritime Institute was founded in 1981 and has delivered world-class maritime education and training to tens of thousands of mariners since then. Our main goal is to deliver our degree program with as much passion as we have with our professional continuing education programs. Most importantly, we want to ensure that we always abide by our own creed to… “Honor the Mariner”.

I hope that your experience at Northeast Maritime Institute will be the beginning of the best memories of your life. We will and always shall consider it an honor to serve as the platform from which you began your career passionately and enthusiastically.

May the sea become your passion,

Eric R. Dawicki President Northeast Maritime Institute

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OUR MISSION “To equip graduates with the combination of knowledge, critical thinking, problem solving, ethical decision making, and confidence which will enable them to safely and efficiently operate, maintain, and manage the ships of today and the maritime industry of tomorrow.�

HISTORY Northeast Maritime Institute (NMI) was founded in 1981 and prides itself on being one of the forerunners in private maritime education and training in the United States and around the globe. We are an organization that revolves around the needs of our students and are dedicated to ensuring that they receive top-quality maritime education and training as well as the highest dedication from our staff and administration. After thirty-three years of providing the highest quality professional continuing education programs, NMI filed for and was granted approval by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education to offer an Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science degree.

We are here to ensure that our students complete the necessary education and requirements to receive their United States Coast Guard and/or Commonwealth of Dominica license, as well as an Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science degree as a foundation for their future. We are committed to working within communities worldwide to develop awareness for safe and efficient commercial maritime operations. NMI is also recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as a world leader in delivering top-quality maritime education and training services.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS The principal aim of the Admissions Requirements of Northeast Maritime Institute is to offer admission to students from diverse backgrounds through ethically sound and fair procedures and policies. All policies and procedures have been written to ensure each applicant is individually assessed, without partiality or bias, in accordance with the policy on equal opportunities.

To be considered for admission to Northeast Maritime Institute, candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED. Applicants of Northeast Maritime Institute’s Division of Higher Education are required to submit a completed application package which includes: • • • • • •

Completed application form Copy of applicant’s high school transcripts and/or copy of the applicant’s GED Typed essay as detailed in the application Two (2) letters of recommendation from current, former teachers or employers $50.00 application fee After receipt and review of your complete application you will be contacted to schedule an Admissions interview, which may be completed in person or via online video meeting.

Applicants do not have to provide Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or ACT results.

Admission to NMI is based upon a complete evaluation of an applicant’s academic record, essay, letters of recommendation and personal interview.

All information regarding interview, tours, and admissions to NMI including details of all requirements and application forms, may be obtained by contacting the Office of Admissions at (508)992-4025.

The application requirements for international students do not differ from other students. Any documents that are not in English must include a translated copy. Applicants must meet all physical criteria required by licensing affiliations in order to be considered for the program. Applicants meeting these requirements will be equally considered, regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender. Applicants questioning their medical eligibility should review the complete list of special medical circumstances and consult a physician. Applicants can submit medical records prior to submitting the application to the licensing authority to ask for approval. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions.

Accepted students are required to complete a USCG physical examination by a physician of their choice and at their own expense. They must also submit proof of compliance with the vaccination requirements.

Program Specific Restrictions* Certain programs offered by NMI restrict students with physical disabilities under certain circumstances due to United States Coast Guard requirements. For these programs, all students are required to have completed a United States Coast Guard physical examination prior to participating in the program. This assures NMI and the student that they can successfully complete the program and licensing requirements.

These programs include: • •

Associate Degree of Applied Science in Nautical Science Licensing courses for Continuing Education

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Northeast Maritime Institute is a drug-free campus. Upon entry, all students must submit a negative chemical test and are subject to random chemical screening while enrolled at NMI. Northeast Maritime Institute is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for student with documented disabilities. The Student Disabilities Coordinator works with faculty and staff to provide support for students with disabilities in compliance with the mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and the ADA Amendments Act 2009.

At the post-secondary school level, a student must disclose his or her learning differences in order to receive reasonable academic accommodations. The Voluntary Disclosure of Disability Form is available from the Office of Admissions.

Once the disclosure form is completed, a student must submit documentation from a qualified professional stating the nature of the disability and its impact on the student’s learning in a college environment. The evaluation must be completed within three years prior to enrollment at NMI. An individualized education plan (I.E.P.) or 504 plan without underlying documentation is not acceptable.

Once documentation is received and reviewed by the Disability Coordinator and the Chief Academic Officer, a support services plan is developed with the student.

Reasonable accommodations will be arranged for a student, provided the accommodations do not substantially alter the fundamental nature of the academic class or program. For questions or concerns about documentation and accommodations please contact the Disabilities Coordinator at (508)992-4025.

TRANSFER ADMISSIONS Admission applications from students wishing to transfer to NMI will be given full consideration. Transfer credit will be evaluated by the Chief Academic Officer and the Registrar with the advice of the appropriate instructor. The amount of credit awarded will be on a course-by-course basis. The evaluation of any request will include: • • • •

a review based on a course description from an accredited institution where the course was taken a grade of “B” or better with an official transcript showing the grade a request for transfer form should be submitted to the Registrar the student must be in good academic standing at the time of the request

*no more than 15 credits of general education classes shall be transferred from another college

Students must anticipate spending 2 full years at NMI, regardless of the number of transfer credits accepted, in order to fulfill the course and licensure requirements of the degree/license programs. Students must fulfill federal and international regulations, including the Merchant Marine Training and Education Act of 1980; the United States Coast Guard regulations for obtaining a Merchant Marine Officer’s license, and the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) promulgated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). NMI makes no representation or guarantee regarding transfer credits to other institutions. Acceptance of transfer credit is always at the discretion of the receiving institution. Students planning to attend another institution should check the policy of that institution regarding transfer credits. In the event a student is considering transferring to a new institution NMI will provide guidance and assistance. This may include a review of charges and financial aid refunds, as well as providing transcripts, applicable syllabi and catalog

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APPLICATION DEADLINES Spring Cohorts: August 1 – Deadline for Early Action October 15 – Deadline for Early Admissions November 15 – Priority Deadline Rolling Admissions for any date following

Fall 2021 Cohort: November 15 – Deadline for Early Action January 1 – Deadline for Early Admissions March 1 – Priority Deadline Rolling Admissions for any date following

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION The following costs apply to students entering during or after the Fall of 2019. Northeast Maritime Institute reserves the right to adjust the charges at any time before the charges are incurred by the student. Unless otherwise specified, all charges are annual.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN APPLIED SCIENCE IN NAUTICAL SCIENCE Tuition: $22, 000.00 Flat fee for full-time enrollment (12-22 credits per semester) for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters Fees: $650.00* Mandatory full-time enrollment fees including, but not limited to course lab fees, random drug testing program enrollment, activities and technology. External professional licensing fees are not included in this amount.

Room: $3000.00 Average cost for a double occupancy room in college housing.

Food: $3000.00** Average cost for food and meals which are not provided on campus and are not billed by the college.

Books and Supplies: $600.00** Average (non-billed) cost of books and supplies for the academic year. Approximately $300.00 per term; cost varies depending upon course schedule and whether books are purchased new, used, rented or open source. *external costs associated with requirements for USCG or other licensing applications are not managed by NMI and are the student’s responsibility.

**Variable estimated costs based upon financial circumstances and elective expenses NMI Payment Plan NMI offers an optional Northeast Maritime Institute Payment Plan (NMIPP) to all students. An alternative to paying in full at the start of each term, the NMIPP divides the student’s academic year balance into 11 interest-free monthly payments.

REFUND POLICIES Students who withdraw from a course after the start of the semester are entitled to a refund of tuition in accordance with the following: Prior to the first week ..................................................................................................100%, less a deposit fee of $500.00 During the 1st week ......................................................................................................75% During the 2nd week .....................................................................................................50% During the 3rd week ......................................................................................................25% After the 3rd week ........................................................................................................0% Certain fees may be refunded on a pro-rated basis, if applicable. Application fees, acceptance deposits, and registration fees are non-refundable. All students wishing to withdraw must file an official withdrawal notice (available in the Registrar’s Office) to the Registrar’s Office. This notice must be signed by the student. Tuition credit will be calculated from the time the notice is received in the Registrar’s Office. Non-attendance of class does not constitute an official withdrawal.

Students who are dismissed for non-academic reasons receive no refund of tuition, fees, and room charges. In accordance with NMI refund policy, there will be no refund of room charges after the start of classes.

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It is NMI’s policy to withhold all diplomas, degrees, official transcripts, and other official recognition of work completed at NMI from students with outstanding debts to NMI. Change of Address: Students must inform the Registrar of any billing address changes.

Financial Aid Information: Northeast Maritime Institute makes every effort to provide financial assistance for qualified students. Deferred tuition payments, need-based and merit-based scholarships may be provided to qualified students. NMI may use information from a student’s FAFSA application and summary report to assist with determining financial aid qualification.

FINANCIAL AID POLICIES & PROCEDURES Northeast Maritime Institute can create institutional financial aid packages including varying combinations of deferred tuition, work study and scholarships to students that demonstrate financial need in order to make their education affordable.

Students are requested to submit a Request for Financial Assistance and their FAFSA Student Aid Report (which includes the Expected Family Contribution to the Financial Aid Office by identified deadlines on the NMI website.

Merit-based funding is offered annually based upon available funding and is allocated on a first-come first-serve basis.

Payment Plans: The Institute offers annual interest-free 11-month payment plans for student tuition balances. A payment plan agreement must be signed, and tuition balance must be paid in full prior to the end of each academic year per the agreement.

Deferred Tuition: The deferred tuition option allows students to defer the payment of tuition and fees until after graduation at an interest-free rate. The amount of deferred tuition offered to each student is based upon the student’s FAFSA summary and EFC. The student is required to sign a Deferred Tuition Agreement with the Institute acknowledging the amount he/she will be responsible for paying as well as the terms of the deferral.

Work Study: Work Study credit is available for students who demonstrate need based upon their FAFSA and EFC. Limited work study funds are available, and students are required to apply for work study positions each academic year.

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE The NMI scholarship Committee (SC) is responsible for reviewing all institutional scholarship applications and selecting recipients using the award procedure described below (see “Award Procedure”). The SC consists of the President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Academic Officer. The SC is committed to following the expectations of award agreements between donors and the College and uses scholarship resources to encourage, in a fair, equitable and competitive manner, academic achievement of students enrolled in the programs at the College of Maritime Science.

Award Procedure: The College of Maritime Science facilitates scholarship opportunities in the Fall and Spring semesters to students enrolled in CMS programs. Scholarships and the associated funds are provided by private foundations and other sources.

1. Student notification: Requests for Financial Assistance are available on the Institute website to initiate the process for financial assistance review and access to merit-based scholarships. Deadlines for award periods are also included on the Institute website. External scholarships are also posted on the Institutes website and accessible to all students. Links to the external scholarship websites and/or applications are made available.

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Scholarship accounts: The Financial Aid Office at the CMS is responsible for all accounting and reconciliation of scholarship accounts. The Financial Aid Office communicates directly with the SC, recipient and the scholarship providing entity to facilitate transfer and payments.

Number of awards and award amounts: The number and amount of institutional needs-based and merit based scholarships may vary from individual to individual and year-to-year depending on the

amount of scholarships allocated by outside sources and each applicant’s academic and financial background.

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Scholarship eligibility: Eligibility for institutional needs-based scholarships are established by the Institute based upon FAFSA Expected Family Contribution levels.

Application requirements: requests for Financial Assistance applications are available on the NMI website.

The application and attached FAFSA Student Aid Report initiate the applicant’s review by the

Scholarship Committee for access to institutional needs-based funds. Links to external scholarship opportunity websites and applications is made available on the NMI website.

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Applications: All applications and supporting materials are compiled by the Financial Aid Office which ensures that the application is complete and meets the eligibility requirements prior to forwarding to the Scholarship Committee.

Application review: For needs-based scholarships, the SC reviews FAFSA information to determine the level of financial need. Funds are allocated based upon the level of need and the amount of institutional funds available for distribution. Scholarships are generally allocated for a two-year period with a full-time program enrollment requirement and a minimum GPA requirement to maintain eligibility. The Financial Aid Office facilitates the review of applications by the SC by providing information on each applicant in relation to academic achievement and financial need. The Chair of the SC keeps a record of and schedules all meetings.

The Financial Aid Office provides a list of each scholarship and each scholarship recipient to the Accounting Department at the appropriate time in the fall and spring semester. The Accounting Department

ensures the award is posted to the student’s financial aid package for entry into the campus management student account system. The Financial Aid Office retains all scholarship materials, supporting data, and Scholarship Committee minutes, including number of applications, awards offered, amount (in dollars) for the award period, awards accepted and the list of SC members.

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Scholarship awards: The Financial Aid Office notifies financial aid and scholarship recipients via email or mail. This notification provides information about the award, the award amount and the duration of the award. Requests for re- determination of needs-based financial aid awards may be addressed to: finaid@northeastmaritime.com Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and there is no guarantee that financial aid award can be revised.

Scholarship disbursement: One half of annual scholarship awards are disbursed to student accounts each semester, unless otherwise noted as part of the scholarship award.

VETERANS BENEFITS Students eligible for VA benefits should apply through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs in order to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility. Applications can be completed on-line at https://www.va.gov/education/how-toapply/ A copy of the Certificate of Eligibility must be provided to the Registrar by mail or mail, fax or email.

Information about educational benefits is provided through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. There are several different education programs available, each with a unique set of criteria that must be met.

Northeast Maritime Institute will not impose any penalty against a veteran or eligible dependents including late fees, denial of access to classes, libraries or other institutional facilities, or require that any covered individual borrow funds because of the individual's inability to meet his or her financial obligations due to the delayed disbursement of funding from the VA under Chapter 31 or Chapter 33. If your tuition benefit does not fully cover your bill for the term, the difference is expected to be settled by the due date.

GI Bill® The Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service after September 10, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill®. This benefit provides

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up to 36 months of education benefits, generally payable within the 15 years following release from active duty.

Tuition and fees are paid directly to Northeast Maritime Institute and credited to a student's account. This year, a student can receive up to $24,476.79 for these costs (depending on their eligibility percentage and NMI scholarships). A monthly housing stipend is paid directly to a student. The stipend for books is mailed to the student at the beginning of the semester. *GI Bill® cannot be used for on-line courses at Northeast Maritime Institute. *GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Contact Valerie Stewart, our Certifying Officer, today for more information: 508-992-4025 or at vstewart@northeastmaritime.com

ASSOCIATE IN APPIED SCIENCE IN NAUTICAL SCIENCE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Northeast Maritime Institute is a private two-year college. NMI awards an Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science degree. NMI’s curricula are constantly evolving in response to changes in the maritime industry. NMI provides a high level of academic support to its students. Course requirements are routinely evaluated and revised.

NMI’s Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science education model provides for theory, soft-practical, and applied learning through lecture, hands-on and simulator training, as well as Summers at Sea to ensure the success of the students. Graduates will earn an Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science degree as a building block for their future as well as several licenses and endorsements from the United States Coast Guard and/or the Commonwealth of Dominica Maritime Administration to enable them to start their career immediately upon graduation.

The program is delivered as a cohort style of education. We created this program to foster the philosophy that an intimate, educational experience nurtures not only the individual but also the cohort. Each cohort going through this program will become a family unit; learning, studying and working together, preparing for a future working and living on-board ships. The students will be transformed into a cohesive group, learning form one another, while developing the individual skills necessary to enter the maritime industry.

Academic Credit Hour Definition: In accordance with federal guidelines, Northeast Maritime Institute defines the credit hour as the following: • One credit hour for a class is one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and two hours of out-ofclass student work per week over a semester.

• One credit hour for laboratories is two hours of lab time and two hours of out-of-class student work per week over a semester.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Students are required to complete all courses in the program for a total of 77 credits with a grade point average of at least 2.0 to graduate. Full-time attendance is a requirement of the program.

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS Required (Core) Courses for the Major (Total Number of Courses Required=30) GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES COURSE TITLE

COURSE NUMBER

ENG 101 ENG 102 ENG 111 ENG 112 GVT 111 HST 213 MTH 107 OS 101 PHY 101 PHY 102 LDR201

Critical Writing Maritime Literature Sea Journal I Sea Journal 2 United States Government United States History to 1877 Technical Mathematics Introduction to Ocean Science Technical Physics Technical Physics Lab Leadership & Ethics

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3 3 1 1 3 3 3 3 3 1 3

Subtotal of required General Education Course Credits: 30

MARITIME COURSES

COURSE NUMBER ME 201

CREDIT HOURS 3

NS 101 NS 102 NS 102A NS 103 NS 106 NS 201

COURSE TITLE Marine Engineering Introduction to Naval Architecture, Trim, Stability Basic Marine Safety STCW Navigational Watch I STCW Navigational Watch II Nautical Science Proficiency in Survival Craft Terrestrial Navigation

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Electronic Navigation

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NS 208 NS 110 NS 220 NS 131 NS 232 NS 255 NS 260

Radar and ARPA Navigation Rules Tankerman PIC Intro. to Ship Handling Advanced Shiphandling & Towing Marine Meteorology 200 GRT License Prep

3 3 3 3 3 3 0

NS 203

Bridge Resource Management

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ST 101

Introduction to Sail

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ST 202

Ocean Voyaging and Vessel Management

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ME 202

3 3 2 2 3 3 3

Subtotal of required Maritime Course Credits: 50

DISTRIBUTION OF GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Arts and Humanities, including Literature Mathematics and the Natural and Physical Social Science Social Sciences Total Number of Courses Required for the Degree Total Credit Hours Required for the Degree

CREDIT HOURS 8 10 9 30 77

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SAMPLE PROGRAM SCHEDULE YEAR ONE/SEMESTER ONE

COURSE Critical Writing Technical Mathematics Basic Marine Safety* Nautical Science* Meteorology Introduction to Sail* Skills for Success

YEAR ONE/SEMESTER TWO COURSE Maritime Literature Proficiency in Survival Craft* Navigation Rules Technical Physics and Lab U.S. History to 1877 Introduction to Shiphandling*

YEAR ONE/SUMMER AT SEA COURSE Sea Journal I STCW Navigational Watch I*

YEAR TWO/SEMESTER ONE COURSE Terrestrial Navigation* U.S. Government Marine Engineering* Bridge Resource Management* Naval Architecture, Trim and Stability* Radar and ARPA*

YEAR TWO/SEMESTER TWO COURSE Ocean Voyaging and Vessel Management* Introduction to Ocean Science Leadership & Ethics* Electronic Navigation* Tankerman PIC* Advanced Shiphandling and Assistance Towing* Master 200 Gross Tonnage License Preparation*

YEAR TWO/SUMMER AT SEA COURSE Sea Journal II STCW Navigational Watch II*

CREDIT(S) 3 3 3 3 3 1 0 16 Credits

CREDIT(S) 3 3 3 4 3 3 19 Credits

CREDIT(S) 1 2 3 Credits

CREDIT(S) 3 3 3 3 3 3 18 Credits

CREDIT(S) 3 3 3 3 3 3 0 18 Credits

CREDIT(S) 1 2 3 Credits

*Required course for licensing

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Intent to Graduate All students must file the Intent to Graduate Degree Form with the Registrar. For students completing their coursework in December, the Intent to Graduate Form is due the 1st of December, and for students competing coursework in May, the form is due the 1st of April. Completed forms must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office relevant to the semester in which they expect to complete their requirements. It is the student’s responsibility to originate this request, and failure to do so may delay his/her graduation. The Intent to Graduate Form is available through the Registrar’s Office. The responsibility for satisfying requirements rests with the student.

Criteria for Eligibility to Graduate Curriculum Completion Students are required to complete 77 credit hours and a skills class successfully. All Nautical Science courses must be completed according to USCG standards. A Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0 or higher is required for a student to graduate.

Internships/Semesters at Sea The Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science program includes two required summer internships opportunities to provide: 1.

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Industry hands-on experience working as part of a vessel’s crew Accumulation of approved sea time to be applied to professional licensing Course credit for ENG 111 Sea Journal, ENG112 Sea Journal II Course credits for NS102 STCW Navigational Watch I and NS102A STCW Navigational Watch II which include required practical demonstration signoffs recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard as part of the program’s approval.

Community Service At NMI, our motto is “Honor the Mariner”. We encourage all our students to give back some of their time by providing service to others with integrity and pride. Our team develops our students into responsible citizens by providing opportunities to develop their teamwork and leadership skills. As a graduation requirement, students must complete thirty (30) hours of community service per semester. At the end of each semester, all community service documentation must be submitted to the Community Service Coordinator. Any student not fulfilling these requirements may request an extension to complete his/her community service hours. Extensions are only granted in extreme circumstances and degrees will be withheld until this requirement is fulfilled. All community service hours must be completed prior to graduation. Please note some school wide, non-academic events shall be mandatory and shall reduce your required number of community service hours.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS GENERAL EDUCATION PSA 101: Skills for Success This pass/fail course will provide students with access to personal skills needed to be successful, both in school and on the job. Students will learn how to set goals and create a plan to reach them, time management, and study skills.

They will learn how to access and use online resources as well as traditional library resources. Elements of teamwork and leadership will also be incorporated into the class as part of the USCG requirements.

Prerequisite: None Credits: 0 ENG 101: Critical Writing This course will introduce the student to writing about subjects from his/her own experience and/or critical interpretation of selected readings. The student will learn how to work cooperatively within a small group to design, draft, deliver, conduct research and share their research and written papers with the class.

Prerequisite: None Credits: 3 ENG 102: Maritime Literature This course is an introduction to the study of maritime literature, including both non-fiction and fiction. Students will be encouraged to respond actively to the literary works through class discussion and a variety of writings by analyzing, describing, and critiquing maritime literature.

Prerequisite: ENG 101: Critical Writing Credits: 3 ENG 111: Sea Journal I This course is the first half of a two-part sequence which is a self-directed study and writing course. It is designed to integrate the shipboard life of the student through journaling by having the student describe his/her experience during his/her first summer semester aboard the ship. The student will be required to maintain a journal that will contain factual information of employment activities, personal narratives and student’s onboard experiences, and summarize both accomplishments and obstacles or problems. Each journal is a “log” of general information as well as a forum for self- reflection. The student will be required to devote at least four hours a week to journaling.

Prerequisite: ENG 101: Critical Writing Credits: 1 ENG 212: Sea Journal II This course is the second part of a two-part sequence which is a self-directed study and writing course. It is designed to integrate the shipboard life of the student through journaling by having the student describe his/her experiences during his/her second summer semester aboard the ship. The student will be required to maintain a journal that will contain factual information of employment activities, personal narratives and student’s onboard experiences, and summarize both accomplishments and obstacles or problems. Each journal is a “log” of general information as swell as a forum for self-reflection. The student will be required to devote at least two hours per week to journaling.

Prerequisite: ENG 111: Sea Journal I Credits: 1 NS 255: Meteorology This course is an introduction to meteorology with special emphasis on weather at sea. It will include the atmospheric composition, general circulation, frontal systems, wind, moisture, atmospheric stability, storm systems, weather observations, satellite images, forecasting and weather information at sea and ship routing.

Prerequisite: MTH 107: Technical Mathematics Credits: 3 MTH 107: Technical Mathematics This course will introduce students to the needed technical mathematical skills to solve basic engineering problems.

The class is designed to teach the purpose of scientific notation, units of measure, review of algebraic functions, the trigonometric functions, right angel trigonometry and vectors knowledge of oblique triangles.

Prerequisite: None Credits: 3

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OS 201: Introduction to Ocean Science This course will provide students with an introduction to the methods and instruments used by marine scientists.

Topics will include ocean biology, sea water chemistry, and weather. There will also be lecture and discussion of related current events. Students will have hands-on exposure to sampling methods and gathering samples to study living organisms in the ocean.

Prerequisite: None Credits: 3 PHY 101: Technical Physics Students will be introduced to an integrated view of how the basic concepts of physics are applied to mechanical, fluidal, electrical and thermal systems. The course is designed to teach physics as: the study of how motion occurs, how to identify and measure force-like quantities, describe the concept of resistance, and define electrical transformers and the three basic machines.

Prerequisite: MTH 107: Technical Mathematics Credits: 3 PHY 102: Technical Physics Lab In addition to the Technical Physics course the student will be required to complete PHY 102 Laboratory.

Concurrent with PHY101 Technical Physics Prerequisite: MTH107: Technical Mathematics Credits: 3 GVT 111: U.S. Government This course will introduce the student to the constitutional, ideological and cultural factors that influence the political and governmental institutions of the United States. It will describe the structure and functions of the United States and Massachusetts Government Constitutions, the mass media and public opinion, voting and elections, the institutions of national government, and the constitutional Liberties and rights of citizens. The course aids students in their efforts to understand the responsibilities and rights of the individual in human society.

Prerequisite: None Credits: 3 HST 213: U.S. History to 1877 This course is designed to introduce the student to United States history from the Age of Exploration to the end of Reconstruction. It will explore the major forces, personalities, events, and institutions which shaped the American historical experience through 1877. Topics include the development of colonial society, the American Revolution, U.S. Constitution, the westward expansion, 19th century reform movements, the rise of sectionalism and the Civil War. The course aids students in their efforts to understand the principles of group behavior and social organizations.

Prerequisite: None Credits: 3 LDR 201: Leadership and Ethics This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of leadership, shipboard leadership, the concepts of ethics and its place in shipboard decision making as it pertains to safety of crew members, the vessel and the environment. Topics include task and workload management, shipboard management and training, resource management, and ethical decision-making.

Prerequisite: None Credits: 3

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MARITIME COURSES ME 201: Marine Engineering This course will introduce students to the engineering science of elementary thermodynamics, lubrication theory and practice and systems of measurement. The class is designed to teach the purpose of pumps, filters, strainers, valves, piping and fittings as it applies to marine metallurgy, basic main propulsion and auxiliary diesel machinery.

Prerequisite: None Credits: 3 ME 202 Introduction to Naval Architecture This course introduces students to the basic construction and stability of ships. Topics addressed include: hull forms, ship structures, hull girder strength, and local strength; ship construction and repair; trim and stability calculations and the effects of leading; the principles of intact and damage stability; flooding de-watering, and damage control; and international and United States regulations for the prevention of Pollution and their impact on ship design and construction.

Prerequisite: MTH 107: Technical Mathematics Credits: 3 NS 101: Basic Marine Safety This course provides students with the basic knowledge and training of personal survival techniques needed to react appropriately during emergency situations, taking suitable measures for their survival and survival of others and how to use survival equipment correctly. Additionally, course material covers the knowledge of personal safety and social responsibilities as it relates to living and working aboard operational merchant ships, basic instruction in elementary first aid and CPR techniques and how to respond and perform those skills in an emergency. The course is also designed to include the basic firefighting that gives the student necessary skills to react appropriately in the event of a fire aboard ship, control the firefighting operations, the knowledge on the theory and science of fire, methods of firefighting and firefighting equipment, along with fire preventions and the ability to inspect and maintain the fire extinguishing systems.

Prerequisite: None Credits: 3 NS 102: STCW Navigational Watch I This course will take place during the student’s Summer at Sea onboard a vessel while accumulating sea service.

The student will be responsible for completing the Summer at Sea Service Packet (Training Record Book) and return with the requisite completion of shipboard tasks. The student will be required to complete this coursework during his/her first summer term at sea.

Prerequisite: None Credits: 2 NS 204: STCW Navigational Watch II This course will take place during the student’s Summer at Sea onboard a vessel, while accumulating sea service.

The student will be responsible for completing the Summer at Sea Service packet (Training Record Book) and return with the requisite completion of shipboard tasks. The student will be required to complete this coursework during his/her second summer term at sea.

Prerequisite: NS 102: STCW Navigational Watch I Credits: 2 NS103: Nautical Science Nautical Science is a study of the laws for the prevention of collisions at sea, the identification of navigational aids and the introduction to maritime pollution prevention laws and practices. Topics will include marlinspike seamanship, the theory and practice of cargo and weight handling, and how the use of lines aboard ship will be enlisted both theoretically and practically. The course will be taught with a combination of classroom lectures and hands on experience.

Prerequisite: None Credits: 3 NS 106: Proficiency in Survival Craft This course provides the student with a comprehensive study of deck and marlinspike. It will provide the necessary background and knowledge concerning the requirements and duties of a lifeboatman.

Prerequisite: NS 103: Nautical Science Credits: 3

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NS 110: Navigation Rules This course introduces the student to the international and inland laws and rules for the prevention of collision at sea. The class will study the navigation safety regulations of 33 Code of Federal Regulation 164 which will cover the lights, shapes, and sound signals required at sea. Case studies are used to provide an understanding of the historic consequences of improper application.

Prerequisite: None Credits: 3 NS131 Introduction to Shiphandling Basic shiphandling and control systems will introduce the student to the science and art of controlling and maneuvering of single and twin-screw power vessels, and tug and barge combinations in light and loaded conditions, using the Northeast Maritime Simulators.

Prerequisite: NS 103: Nautical Science Credits: 3 NS 201: Terrestrial Navigation The student will be provided with an introduction into coastal navigation by addressing navigational charting systems, use of magnetic and gyro compasses, compass error, course plotting dead reckoning, visual navigation, aids to navigation, and nautical publications. Additionally, the course will include the computation of tides and tidal currents and their effect on navigation.

Prerequisite: MTH 107 Technical Mathematics Credits: 3 NS 202: Electronic Navigation This course will address the theory and practice of navigation with electronics including navigation software, GPS and radio direction finder. Emphasis is placed on assessing the accuracy of electronic navigation. The marine gyro compass theory, operation, maintenance, and sources of error associated with the use of electronic charting systems (ECDIS) are also major emphases of the course.

Prerequisite: NS 201: Terrestrial Navigation Credits: 3 NS 208: Radar and ARPA This course will introduce the student to the theory, operation, and maintenance of shipboard RADAR. Included will be an in-depth study of the application of radar in collision-avoidance and navigation at sea with a special emphasis on the performance limitations and environmental effects on radar. The principles of radar navigation will be studied, and the student will develop both the mental and manual skills needed to safely use radar in a real time marine environment. Concurrent with NS 201 Terrestrial Navigation and Bridge Resource Management Prerequisite: None Credits: 3 NS 220: Tankerman Ship PIC The student will be introduced to the tanker and tank barge regulations and operations, which include areas such as flammable and combustible liquids, tank vessel safety, cargo piping, and pumping systems, tank cleaning, gas free operations, ballast, loading, off-loading and dangerous/hazardous cargo. Environmental and pollution regulations will also be discussed along with oil pollution clean-up theory and practice.

Prerequisite: ME 210 Ship Construction and Basic Stability Credits: 3 NS 232: Advanced Shiphandling and Assistance Towing Towing boat safety and operational procedure fundamentals. Topics will include the safe line handling requirements of towing and reviewing and defining the safety considerations and the procedures for facing/unfacing the boat during towing. Additionally, the procedures for working with rigging, daily inspection and maintenance of the tow and the boat, and the safety procedures of equipment for making a lock as well as the judgement involving distance calling will be presented.

Prerequisite: None Credits: 3 NS 260: Master 200 Gross Tonnage License Preparation This course provides the necessary skills needed to complete the 200 Ton Captain’s License Exam.

Prerequisite: None Credits: 0

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NS 203: Bridge Resource Management This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of bridge resource management and its role in the safe navigation of the vessel. The Bridge Resource Management Course covers the following subjects: Situational Awareness and the Error Chain, Passage Planning, Watch Keeping, Bridge Emergencies, the Master-Pilot Relationship, Leadership, Communications, and Management of Stress and Fatigue. Students will have the opportunity to create a voyage plan and complete it on the full bridge simulator.

Prerequisite: None Credits: 3 ST 101: Introduction to Sail The safe navigation of sailing vessels, the practical application of sailing techniques in collision avoidance, docking, anchoring, and sailing under power will be introduced. The course also includes all the United States Coast Guard requirements for testing for an Auxiliary Sail Endorsement.

Prerequisite: None Credits: 1 ST202: Ocean Voyaging and Vessel Management The course will introduce the student to the components of ocean voyaging as well as vessel management concepts and activities. The course brings together previously learned topics from Terrestrial Navigation, RADAR as students prepare a complete ocean voyage plan incorporating international regulations and requirements and necessary vessel management activities.

Prerequisite: NS201, NS208 Credits: 3

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APPLIED NAUTICAL SCIENCE LICENSING The Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science program has been approved by the United States Coast Guard (NOREMI737) for sea-time credit towards the following Merchant Mariner Credentials: Unites States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) (Domestic Students) •

Master of 100 Gross Ton Near Coastal Vessels (46 CFR11.480)

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Mate of 200 Gross Ton Near Coastal Vessels (46 CFR11.427)

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Able Seaman (46 CFR 12.05-9)

The program is approved for the training/exam and/or assessment requirements for the following endorsements: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Radar Observer (RADAR) (46 CFR 11.480) Assistance Towing (46 CFR 11.482 (b)) Auxiliary Sail (46 CFR 11.205 (f)) Bridge Resource Management (46 CFR 11.202(e)) Electronic Chart Display Information Systems (ECDIS) (STCW Code Table A-II/1 & Table A-II-2) Automated Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) (46 CFR 11.202(c)) Elementary First Aid (46 CFR 11.202(b)(3) and STCW Code Section A-VI/1) Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (46 CFR 11.202(b)(4) and STCW Code Section A-VI/1) Personal Survival Techniques (46 CFR 11.202(b)(1) and STCW Code Section A-VI/1) Basic Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Training (46 CFR 11.202(b)(2), 46 CFR 11.205(d) and 11.401 (g)(1), 46CFR 13.207, 13.307, 13.407 or 13.507 and STCW Code Section A-V-VI/2) Leadership and Teamworking (46 CFR 11.309(c)(1); 46 CFR11.319(b)(1) and STCW Code Section A-II-1) Advanced Fire Fighting Training (46 CFR 11.201(h) and 11.303(a)) Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboatman) (46 CFR 12.10-3(a)(6), 46 CFR 12.10-5 and STCW Code Section A-VI/2) Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (46 CFR 12.05-3 (c) and STCW Code Section A-II/4) Tank Ship and/or Tank Barge Dangerous Liquids (with required sea-service) (46 CFR 13.201(c)(4)) Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels less than 500 gross tons on near coastal voyages (with completion of a USCG approved Medical Care Provider course) (STCW Code Section A-II-3)

Commonwealth of Dominica Maritime Administration Certification and Endorsements (International Students) •

Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on Vessels less than 500 Gross Tonnage

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Able Seafarer Deck Certificate of Proficiency

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Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch Certificate of Proficiency

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ACADEMIC PROGRAM The curriculum of 77 credit hours is predetermined for most students each semester and includes general education and maritime courses. The academic year consists of two academic semesters of approximately 15 weeks each and either a Cooperative Program or a Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping Internship (SCWI) also known as a Sea Term during the summer months. Monday through Friday students are required to be at the muster location by 0750, attend morning meetings, and remain on campus until 1700. The last 30 minutes of each weekday (1630-1700) are dedicated to students’ participation in the Student Responsibility Program. Some class sessions are all day, such as lifeboat training, firefighting, and boat time sessions on the institute’s training vessels and will be integrated into each cohort’s schedule.

ACADEMIC STANDARDS Students will be awarded a single, alphabetical grade certified by the instructor before the reporting deadline which is noted on the academic calendar. Those who meet all the parameters will be placed on the Lemley List for academic distinction.

GRADING STANDARDS NOTE: Although earning a 63.5% in general education courses constitutes a passing grade, the following Nautical Science courses and corresponding scores represent the courses and minimum grades required to pass in accordance with USCG standards.

ST 101 Auxiliary Sail NS 101 Basic Safety NS 103 Nautical Science NS110 Navigation Rules NS106 Survival Craft NS 131 Intro Shiphandling NS 203 Bridge Resource Management NS 208 RADAR/ARPA NS 201 Terrestrial Nav. ME 202 Naval Arch. / Stability NS 201 Marine Engineering NS 202 Electronic Nav. NS 220 Tankerman NS 232 Adv. Ship Handling NS 255 Marine Meteorology ST202 Ocean Voyaging and Vessel Mgt

70% 4 modules each 70% 2 modules each 70% 90% (70 to pass course) 70% *Not a USCG mandate-70% 2 modules each 70% 2 modules 70% for RADAR, 80% for ARPA 90% (70% to pass course) *Not a USCG mandate-70% *Not a USCG mandate-70% 80% 70% 70% *Not a USCG mandate-70% 70%

NS 260 200 Ton License Prep (*courses are testable material in 200ton final exams) Rules of the Road Chart Navigation Navigation Problems Navigation General Deck Safety Deck General

90% 90% 80% 70% 70% 70%

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FINAL EXAMS Every course offered for credit requires a final examination or project as part of the course’s curriculum. No final examination may be given at any time or place other than those published in the examination schedule, except when directed or approved by the CAO. Missing a final examination will result in a zero (0) for the examination unless the student provides proof to his or her instructor that the absence was excusable. After the proof is presented, the instructor and/or the CAO will determine whether the absence is deemed excused.

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA) Student work will be evaluated and graded by the instructor instructing the course. Course work can include, but is not limited to homework assignments, quizzes, exams, labs and/or independent studies that are eligible for grading according to the individual instructor’s grading system. Instructors will outline their grading system in the course syllabus. The final grade for each course will be given according to a one-hundred-point system which will then translate to a four-point system to evaluate the student’s grade point average per semester. Students will be able to view grades as they are available. The student’s cumulative grade point average is computed at the end of each semester based on grade number values as follows:

Letter Grade

Grade Point

Numeric Scale

Letter Grade

Grade Point Numeric Scale

A 4.0 92.5-100 C 2.0 72.5-77.4 A3.7 90-92.4 C1.7 70-72.4 B+ 3.3 87. 5-89.9 D+ 1 .3 67.5- 69.9 B 3.0 82.05- 87.4 D 1.0 63.5 -67.4 B2.7 80- 82.4 F 0.0 Below 63.5 C+ 2.3 77.5-79.9 Any student receiving a numeric grade less than 63.5 will receive an “F” letter grade and no point value.

These assigned values are multiplied by the number of credit hours of each course to establish the quality points.

The total quality points are divided by the total credit hours to determine the CPGA. The following grade are not computed into the CGPA: • • • • •

AU: Audit I: Incomplete P: Pass W: Withdraw WC: Withdraw with credit attempted

If a student withdraws from a class, an official withdrawal form must be filed with the Office of the Registrar to ensure accuracy of student records. If the student fails to officially withdraw, a failing grade could result.

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ACADEMIC STANDING A student’s academic standing is determined by the cumulative grade point average (CPGA) required, meeting minimum academic standards based on the student’s credit count of courses successfully completed at Northeast Maritime Institute. Students with a CPGA of 2.0 or above are considered in Good Academic Standing.

GRADE APPEALS PROCESS The grade appeal policy is designed to resolve a student’s specific concerns about a final course grade. If a student feels that a final course grade is inaccurate, the student must make an appointment with the faculty member to discuss the matter informally. The appointment must be requested within the first two weeks of the academic semester following the semester in which the grade was earned. Every effort will be made to resolve the student’s concerns informally.

If the student’s concerns are not resolved through the informal appeal, the student may pursue a formal appeal process by meeting with the Chief Academic Officer. The burden of proof is on the student to show that the grade is inaccurate. The formal appeal must be initiated within two weeks after the conclusion of the informal process.

The formal process commences when the student submits, in writing, a description of the basis for the grievance, including any corroborating materials, to the CAO. The CAO will promptly notify the instructor of the formal appeal.

Within two weeks of said notification, the instructor must address the concerns of the student in writing and submit the response to the CAO. The CAO will then make an assessment as to the validity of the student’s grievance and provide a written copy of any recommendations to both the instructor and student. Regardless of the nature of the recommendation of the CAO, it remains the sole prerogative of the instructor to change the grade.

Exceptions to the policy may be permitted if the CAO determines that clear and compelling extenuating circumstances exist.

ACADEMIC REVIEW A student is placed on Academic Review when his/her CGPA falls below a 2.0 but remains above the probationary level. Students placed on Academic Review will be notified by the Chief Academic Officer and be required to meet with an academic advisor prior to enrolling for the next semester.

ACADEMIC PROBATION A student is placed on Academic Probation if his or her CGPA falls below the noted Probation CGPA noted below. This probationary status may immediately affect his/her participation in academic activities as well as his/her financial aid package.

Students have two semesters of attendance to raise their CGPA to an appropriate level in order to be removed from Academic Probation. Students on Academic Probation will be notified in writing by the Registrar's Office to meet with the Dean of Students, review committee, and/or appropriate faculty members to create a plan which would likely include tutoring, strategic course selection, and other changes in study habits.

Hours toward GPA*

Good Standing CGPA

Academic Review

Probation CGPA

9-15 credits 16-24 credits 25+ credits

2.0 2.0 2.0

1.50-1.99 1.75-1.99 N/A

below 1.50 below 1.75 below 2.00

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ACADEMIC DISMISSAL & READMISSION A student who does not raise his or her CGPA above probation after two semesters of attendance will be dismissed for one calendar year. Students will be notified in writing by the Office of the Registrar and may consider the Academic Appeals Procedure. After one year of inactive status, a student may return with an incoming cohort and will be placed on probation. Student may be required to complete additional time sensitive program requirements due to the dismissal. After two years of inactive status, the student may choose to take advantage of the New Beginning Option.

ACADEMIC APPEALS PROCESS NMI has established the following system for an appeal of an academic dismissal.

• • • • • • •

The Registrar will notify the student of dismissal by mail or email and explain the right to appeal and the procedures to follow.

A student who wishes to appeal may write to the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) explaining his/her reason for appeal.

The student shall meet with the CAO and one instructor to discuss the reasons for dismissal and reason for appeal The meeting shall conclude with the student being informed with the final decision of the appeal. The Registrar shall serve as resource personnel in this matter.

The CAO shall arrange for student support services if student is reinstated.

If student is not satisfied with the CAO’s decision, he/she shall appeal to the Office of the President If a student returns after academic dismissal, they will be enrolled in the next cohort and will be required to repeat the semester they were attending, due to the attendance policy.

ATTENDANCE POLICIES All students are expected to attend every scheduled class session. Attendance requirements and the impact of attendance on grading which are specified in the syllabus for each course are determined by the USCG and faculty members. Faculty are required to take attendance for all courses.

The Student Handbook includes the attendance policy for students enrolled in the College of Maritime Science program. Because of the U.S. Coast Guard approval in lieu of sea time, maritime courses have strict unexcused absence policies. The Handbook addresses course make-ups, course withdrawals, final grades, make-up exams and late assignments.

Attendance policies are also reiterated within each course. If a student misses a class with licensing requirements structured into the curriculum, the student must make arrangements with the instructor to make up the content form the missed class.

MORNING MEETING All students are required to attend every scheduled morning meeting.

CLASS ATTENDANCE All students are expected to attend every scheduled class session. Attendance requirements and the impact of attendance on grading are specified in the syllabus for each course and are determined by the U.S. Coast Guard and faculty members.

Faculty are required to take attendance for all courses. Instructors must report unexcused absences daily.

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TARDINESS If a student is going to be tardy to Morning Meeting, i.e. arrive after 7:45 AM, he or she must call or text the front office at 508-287-1073, and he or she must report to the Director of Nautical Science at the close of Morning Meeting. If a student arrives after 8:00 AM, it will be considered an unexcused absence, and the Director of Nautical Science shall inform that student of his/her consequence.

If a student is going to be late for class, he or she must notify his/her instructor as soon as possible. In either case, students who arrive between 1 and 14 minutes after the start of class are marked tardy. Three tardies are equivalent to one unexcused absence, and arriving to class later than 15 minutes will be recorded as an unexcused absence.

ABSENCES FROM CLASS OR EXAMINATIONS Should a student need to be absent from a class, he or she must contact the instructor via email with as much advanced notice as possible prior to the day or class in which he or she will be absent. If a student speaks to an instructor directly about an absence, the student must follow up the conversation with an email to the instructor. The instructor will reply indicating whether the absence will be classified as excused or unexcused in order for the conversation to be deemed an official record of the communication. If a student is sick or has an emergency and must miss class, he or she must call the front office. Then, as soon as possible, he or she must email the front office and the appropriate instructors detailing the incident, so the instructors can identify whether the absence merits an unexcused classification. If a student is absent on a day (or days) immediately following a holiday or an official school break, upon returning to campus, he or she must provide a doctor’s note indicating the reason for the absence. Instructors will respond indicating whether the absence was deemed excused or unexcused. If a student exceeds three (3) excused absences in a semester, any additional absences will be deemed unexcused unless a doctor’s note is received by the CAO upon the student’s return to school.

NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor to arrange a time to make up any missed classwork or quizzes and to discover and collect any missed material.

Unexcused Absences First Offense: • Assigned to a Wednesday Night Session for each class needing time recovery.

Second Offense: • Assigned to a Benevolence Detail Third Offense: • Grounds for Dismissal and a meeting with the Academic Review Board An unexcused absence on the day of an examination or quiz will result in a grade of zero. However, a faculty member may excuse a student from an examination, project, assignment, or quiz if certain extenuating circumstances exist. At NMI, the student is responsible for effectively managing health issues, especially as they relate to classes, i.e., determining whether to attend class, to complete assignments, to be present for quizzes, examinations, etc. Under no circumstances is a health care provider able to excuse a student for medical reasons. Only the faculty member has the authority to excuse or not to excuse the student from class or class assignments. Faculty members will publish clearly defined absentee and make up assignment policies in their course syllabi which shall be distributed the first week of class, so students know their responsibilities regarding class attendance and what to do following an absence. Students are responsible for knowing and adhering to attendance/absence policies in each of their classes. The student must contact a faculty member as soon as possible concerning an absence and maintain an open line of communication with the faculty member concerning the student’s absence.

• If an outside health care provider determines that the student needs immediate medical treatment or that he or she must follow specific protocol to alleviate symptoms and/or contagion, then the student must inform the appropriate faculty member/s. In addition, a student must contact the appropriate faculty members if he or she must be absent from class for more than three days. On occasion, the Office of the Chief Academic Officer will advise professors that a student has notified the College that he or she will be absent for a specific period of time. When able to return to class or campus, the student will work with the applicable faculty and/or follow the procedures outlined in the faculty member’s syllabus for making up missed work. Students are allowed to miss three (3) excused 90-minute

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class sessions, provided they follow all make up procedures. If extenuating circumstances exist, the Academic Review Board will convene to assess unique situations.

ABSENCE DUE TO RELIGIOUS BELIEFS Any NMI student who cannot attend class, take an exam, study or fulfill work requirements on a particular day due to his/her religious beliefs shall be excused from such obligations. The student must be provided with an opportunity to make up such exam(s), study or work requirements provided; however, such make-up exam(s) or work does not create an unreasonable burden upon the Institution. The student shall not be charged for such make-up opportunities, nor may he/she be subjected to adverse or prejudicial effects for availing him/herself of the provisions of Massachusetts State Law.

MAKE UP OF MISSED CLASSES It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor to arrange a time to make up any missed classwork or quizzes and to discover and collect any missed material.

COURSE WITHDRAWAL A student may officially withdraw from a course by obtaining a “Change of Schedule” form from the Office of the Registrar and securing the signatures of his/her advisor and the course instructor. The student is responsible for submitting the completed form to the Office of the Registrar. Refer to the Academic calendar for specific dates to submit forms for withdrawal without a record and withdrawal with a grade of “W”. The date of a withdrawal will also affect refunds and possibly the student’s graduation date, scholarships and class year designation. A student may not withdraw from the same course more than once. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure all deadlines are met. An instructor and the CAO may initiate the withdrawal of a student from a course if the student is not meeting attendance requirements.

MEDICAL WITHDRAWAL A student may apply for a Medical Withdrawal through the Office of the Registrar as needed, but no later than 90 days after the end of the semester in which the medical issue occurred. Medical withdrawals apply only to the student with a documented medical issue. A student who must care for a relative must follow the standard withdrawal procedure through the Registrar. A medical withdrawal requires that the student submit original documentation signed by a medical or clinical professional on letterhead that states the student was unable to complete the semester. The documentation is kept in a confidential file. A memo will be sent to the Registrar, Financial Aid including Veteran’s Affairs (if applicable), and to the Bursar’s Office to notify them of the student’s withdrawal status. The student must satisfy any outstanding obligations with these departments. Medical Withdrawal Forms are available in the Office of the Registrar.

MILITARY LEAVE Massachusetts Public College’s and University’s policy on students who are called to active military duty is as follows (NMI adheres to this same policy) Students who are unable to complete a semester because they are called to active United States military duty shall, upon verification, be granted the option of a refund or credit of tuition and campus fees. With respect to any health insurance fee, the refund policy is subject to the concurrence of the institution’s insurance carrier. Any students who have received any form of financial aid including a full or partial scholarship or student loan or who expect to receive such, should contact the financial aid office at their respective institution to make appropriate arrangements. Students shall receive non-punitive withdrawals in all courses from which they are required to withdraw. Student residing in residence halls shall receive refunds on a pro-rata basis for the remainder of the semester. Verification shall be provided by furnishing the Registrar with a copy of the Order to Active Duty within one week (7 days) of receipt of the Order. If the Order is not in writing, the student may sign an affidavit attesting to such order, which includes and address or telephone number where the institution can verify

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the Order and furnish the affidavit to the Registrar within one week (7days) of receipt of Order. The institution’s President may waive or suspend any institutional policy or regulation that negatively impacts a student in their withdrawal or subsequent re-admission to the institution due to a call to active duty. The institution, upon request of a student, should assist the student in filling mitigating circumstances forms with external state or federal agencies (for example, Veterans Affairs) in an attempt to prevent overpayment charges being made against the student. Any student required to withdraw due to being called to active duty shall be given priority enrollment in the program of his/her choice upon return to the institution for the two semesters immediately following his/her discharge from active duty. Additional information may be found at www.mass.edu

WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COLLEGE A student may withdraw from the college for non-medical reasons. A completed Withdrawal Form, with required signatures, must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office by the last class day of the semester. No application for withdrawal will be accepted or processed after final exams have begun for the academic term. The student must satisfy any outstanding obligations with the Bursar’s Office. If the withdrawal is approved, a letter grade of “W” will be recorded for all courses taken during said semester. Withdrawal Forms are available in the Office of the Registrar.

ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS GRADUATION HONORS Students who demonstrate superior academic performance in earning their associate degree are recognized with honors at graduation.

“High Honors” Awarded to students with a CGPA of 3.75 to 4.0

“Honors” Awarded to students with a CGPA of 3.50 to 3.74 inclusive

Captain Norman W. Lemley List (in lieu of Dean’s List) Students who demonstrate superior academic performance are named to the Captain Norman W. Lemley list at the end of each semester. Students are eligible for the Lemley List in any semester in which they successfully complete 15 or more semester hours of credit, with grades no lower than C and with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.00 or above, or complete 12-14 credit hours with grades no lower than C and with a CGPA of 3.20 or above and have completed the required community service hours. Non-degree course credit, such as developmental education credits, will not be calculated in determining total semester hour credit for Captain Norman W. Lemley list eligibility. A student with a grade below a C and/or who has received an Incomplete in any course in not eligible for the Lemley List in that semester. *credit count for graduation is based on credits taken at Northeast Maritime Institute for courses graded A through D- and P.

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STUDENT SERVICES “Success increases dramatically when students are taught holistically.” This is the guiding principal for the development of all Student Affairs programs and Support Services at NMI. Born from constant and open communication among the faculty, student services officers, and the Chief Academic Officer regarding student status, systems to support academic success, personal growth, and professional awareness are established and adjusted as needed.

Mandatory Study Hall (MSH) sessions with incentives • All students are assigned to mandatory study halls, with the required number of which diminish with each successive semester.

• Students are assessed immediately following mid-terms and can earn the right to be released from some or all MSH. • Students who have below 80% at the mid-year mark in some or all classes meet with Student Services Officers and will either maintain their mandatory study schedule or be assigned new study hall schedules which will include increased number of study sessions, some with more focused, tutor directed guidance.

• Small group or individual tutoring is offered by instructors, academic support officers, or peers.

Prioritized Attendance • 100% attendance in all classes is expected and closely monitored.

• Wednesday Night Sessions (WNS) provide a small group setting for all unexcused class absences to makeup, review, or reinforce classroom assignments.

• Excused absences are made-up at the direction of the instructors.

Class Size • Classes are capped at sixteen students per class to allow instructors to work closely with each student • Support Services Officers hold small group meetings to promote development of long-term and short-term goals, to offer guidance to meet those goals, and to encourage students to stay in the course or identify when modification of course or goal is necessary.

The Joshua Slocum Library • The Joshua Slocum Library is located at Founders Hall. Study areas and computers with internet access are available for students to research, study, and collaborate and are in each building on the campus.

• A librarian is available to assist students and to offer guidance on research projects.

SAILS Network access • Students enrolled at NMI have access to the Millicent Library, an historical public library of Fairhaven, at 45 Center Street, a short distance from the main buildings. As NMI students, they are entitled to a membership card, allowing them to use the library’s shared automation Library Network called SAILS, providing access to 65 other libraries within the SAILS Network.

Study Center  NMI provides a unique study center which houses the Nautical Science instructors’ offices and student services. By grouping these essential academic resources under one roof, students have easy access to help during the week.

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STUDENT ADVISING Student advising includes members of the Registrar’s Office, Nautical Science faculty and the Chief Academic Officer.

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A skills class is offered once a week for first semester students. This class covers topics such as notetaking, telephone etiquette, budgeting, idea presentation; all of which are designed to improve academic, social, and professional performance.

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Course selection advising is offered to students who have failed a course and a retake is necessary, preventing them from maintaining the pre-set curriculum. The Chief Academic Officer and/or Student Support Services office will discuss the best options for semester scheduling based upon course availability and manageable level of rigor to ensure the student’s success.

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Daily weekday morning meetings serve to foster and reinforce a sense of belonging and community. There is dedicated and regular communication among faculty, CAO, and Student Support Services to discuss and address the needs and successes of students. The purpose is to model and improve communication, maintain student focus, take attendance, improve morale, and interpret the daily weather.

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Student advising focuses on physical and emotional health and can help find counselors, doctors, urgent care centers, health clinics and financial assistance.

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A formal student internship committee and process provides students with an introduction to work opportunities, assistance with resumes and interview preparation and workplace expectations. A review of current and expected sea-time credit is included to advise students on the best internship options for post-graduation licensing and career-planning.

CAREER COUNSELING AND PLACEMENT

Students benefit daily from Nautical Science faculty who are all licensed mariners with extensive and varied sailing experience.

Students are assisted with all licensing paperwork, sea documentation, physical examination forms, Merchant Mariner’s Credential from our Registrar and qualified Student Services Officers.

• Students can ask our Registrar to communicate with USCG National Maritime Center on their behalf when issues arise.

• The Registrar maintains a copy of the student’s license.

• NMI offers verification of a student’s enrollment in NMI’s random drug testing program.

• Transportation to registration and licensing appointments is provided to students in need.

• Internships are required and arranged by NMI Internships and provide an opportunity for experiential learning and the development of required competencies.

• Students engage in the practical application of knowledge gained in their NMI classrooms.

• The Summer Semester at Sea is designed to provide required sea time to meet regulatory requirements of the United States Coast Guard and/or the Commonwealth of Dominica Maritime Administration.

• Internship placement represents a collaborative effort with input from student, faculty, administration, and the CAO. Students are encouraged to research the different parts of the industry by reviewing shipping companies, their services, fleets and operating areas to appreciate the range of opportunities prior to their summer internship assignment. Assessing companies is yet another opportunity for growth as it serves as an introduction to the process of applying for a full-time job after graduation.

• Students are assigned each summer to vessels that comply with the required tonnage for their prospective licenses and certificates of competence. Company agreements are facilitated by NMI’s Student Services and Support Office, ensuring that each company carries out the

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responsibilities of directing each student for his/her watchkeeping duties and job-skill training in accordance with each respective Summer Semester at Sea. Most often, NMI students are hired as deckhands, not as cadets, so they are receiving pay and are treated as members of the crew, facilitating a more realistic introduction to both social and professional expectations as a crew member.

NMI facilitates travel to internship when necessary.

Professional resume writing seminars • Students practice and receive feedback on a variety of cover letter styles.

• Students may experience mock interview sessions with standard industry interview questions discussed • Nautical Science Director provides brainstorming prompts to prepare students for Summer at Sea and to heighten understanding of both the process and industry hiring methods. This exercise also models the internal questioning required to prepare for any new event in life.

• Professional imaging is discussed and encouraged.

Career Placement, a priority at NMI and the culmination of education, mentoring, and practical application • NMI piques students’ interest in possible careers by hosting a variety of presentations by industry leaders and representatives.

• NMI fosters industry connections for students by tapping into the professional networks of instructors, administration, continuing education and re-licensure students, staff, and alumni.

• Students have the option to become propeller club members during their time as students. Membership dues and expenses are assumed by NMI. • Internships play a key role in job placement. Students frequently are offered immediate employment from companies who hire our students as interns.

NMI maintains a current job board in their main building and online.

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NMI maintains close relationships with numerous shipping companies and posts new job opportunities and positions regularly on its on-site and virtual job board.

These jobs are easily accessible by currently enrolled NMI students and graduates.

DISABILITY RESOURCES Northeast Maritime Institute is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. The Student Disability Coordinator works in collaboration with faculty and other campus departments to provide support for all students with disabilities and to ensure equal access to all of NMI’s programs. This coordination complies with the mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the ADA Amendments.

For questions or concerns about documentation guidelines or the accommodations process please contact the Student Disability Coordinator at 508-992-4025.

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OUR CAMPUS FOUNDERS HALL Founders Hall is Northeast Maritime Institute’s primary building hosting administrative offices that include the Office of the President and Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Academic Officer’s Office, the Dean of Student’s Office, the Admission’s Office and the Registrar’s Office. It is also has the nation’s most advanced ship simulation center using the most modern software to drive a total of eight separate simulators and two large classrooms for large and diverse cohorts. Founders Hall also houses the Joshua Slocum Library that includes rare books collected for over fifty years by members of the Joshua Slocum International Society as well as rare manuscripts, legal texts and over 3,000 maritime specific books and reference materials. The Slocum Library is also comprised of modern reference tools and computers for access to all electronic information.

INTEGRITY HALL Integrity Hall, named after the most important and relevant tenet of NMI’s “Three Tenets of Success” has modern classrooms, a naval architecture drafting classroom, a physics laboratory, an ocean science wet lab and a large lecture hall. Integrity Hall is instrumental in providing a central location for NMI’s campus in the center of Fairhaven and a solid environment for institutional learning for our students.

LEMLEY HALL Lemley Hall, named and dedicated to Captain Norman W. Lemley, the pioneer in United States maritime safety, security and environmental protection policy consists of NMI Life Safety labs and classrooms and is also NMI’s main building intended for Continuing Education classes for professional mariners along with an extensive marlin spike seamanship laboratory that teaches both old world marlinspike seamanship techniques along with modern techniques.

BRIGANTINE HALL Brigantine Hall, the name attributed to the Institute’s Brigantine S/V Fritha, is the main facility for student services and recreation. Brigantine Hall provides lots of quiet space for tutoring and student support services such as one on one professional guidance and career counseling. Brigantine Hall is also home for the Nautical Science faculty and facilitates a comfortable environment for faculty and students to connect in a relaxed environment. The lower level has a cooking classroom, game area as well as a media center and lounge.

MARINA AT SLOCUM COVE The Marina at Slocum Cove was named after the legendary tall ship captain, Joshua Slocum, who was the first individual to circumnavigate the world on a solo voyage that left within one hundred meters from the marina, in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. This waterfront facility houses all NMI vessels for training, a boat house, working labs and classroom.

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OUR FLEET SAILING VESSEL FRITHA Launched in 1986 in New Zealand and named for the heroine in Paul Gallico’s book, The Snow Goose, the brigantine Fritha was built by traditional methods to unparalleled standards of excellence in materials and craftsmanship. The Fritha is made of New Zealand kauri wood, is 74’ LOA with a 15’ breadth and is traditionally rigged as a brigantine.

Students learn how to both sail Fritha and manage her in their Sail and Advanced Sail Classes, respectively. Fritha’s home waters of Southern New England offer some of the most beautiful scenery and best sailing in the world.

Interesting ports or anchorages such as Buzzard’s Bay, the Elizabeth Islands, Vineyard Sound, Nantucket Sound and more are only a few hours’ sail from Fritha’s home port of Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Of course, we can arrange for Fritha to meet you in places outside of her home waters as well. Fritha then moves south to her adopted winter home of Beaufort, NC where she has extensive maintenance and repair conducted to ensure that she is ready as Northeast Maritime Institute’s vessel ambassador visiting ports and introducing NMI and the College of Maritime Science to people throughout the east coast.

MOTOR VESSEL NAVIGATOR Navigator is a Breaux Bay Craft hull number 1554, a 65x18 aluminum passenger vessel with a 3’11” draft serves as viable training platform for NMI College of Maritime Science students. The vessel was built in 1982 and transformed into a pleasure craft in the early 2000’s. Navigator has twin 400 HP 1015 Deutz Diesels with an operating speed of 10 knots and topping out at 23 knots. It has recently received a complete navigational bridge renovation by NMI students and faculty. Navigator is used as a hands-on training platform operating out of NMI’s waterfront marina and educational facilities at the Marina at Slocum Cove on the Fairhaven/New Bedford Harbor.

Students learn mooring and anchoring procedures, line handling, ship handling, navigation and bridge team management using Navigator as a true work boat operation. Navigator operates within the harbor and in Buzzards Bay conducting drills and assessments.

MOTOR LAUNCH KEHOE The Motor Whaleboat Kehoe is a 26-foot fiberglass motor whaleboat launch built for the US Navy in 1987. It served aboard the USS Austin (LPD-4) from 1987 to 2006. Upon decommissioning in 2006 it was sold to a civilian harbor launch operator in Connecticut. NMI acquired the M/L Kehoe in the summer of 2018 and named it in honor of BMCS Jules Kehoe USCG ret. a nautical science instructor at the College of Maritime Science. It is used today to train student mariners in small vessel handling and operations out of NMI’s waterfront marina and educational facilities at the Marina at Slocum Cove on the Fairhaven/New Bedford Harbor.

GRAVITY DAVIT LIFEBOAT LAUNCH Our 30-foot Gravity Davit Launch is a fiber glass open motor lifeboat that operates out of New Bedford harbor. The lifeboat launch is used to certify merchant mariners in both the traditional Lifeboatman certifications requirements for United States Merchant Mariners as well as it is in full compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training and Certification for Watchkeepers and Seafarers, 1978, as amended. Students discover the practices of safely launching and retrieving the lifeboat through several days of consistent practices.

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STUDENT LIFE The Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science (AASNS) degree program is delivered as a cohort style of education. Cohorts are developed as a group of students that are treated as a single unit or ship’s crew – all responsible for the success of one another and their operational mission. The AASNS degree program was created to foster the philosophy that an intimate educational experience nurtures not only the individual, but also the cohort. The program is also designed where faculty and students alike shall be both learners and students togetheralways striving to become the very “best of the best” mariners possible.

The students will be transformed into a cohesive group, while developing individual skills necessary to enter the maritime industry. They will be able to safely and efficiently manage, maintain adapt and operate within the current and future needs of the maritime industry. Each group of students going through this program will become a family unit. They will study together, grow together, learn from one another, and establish a group identity together that will last a lifetime and will become the basis for professional networking well after graduation.

Outside of our cohorts, our students also become a single unit as a school. Students are responsible for the upkeep of facilities, shoveling sidewalks, engaging in community service and truly becoming part of the fabric of the local community. Student life also expands towards creating community dinners, events such as kickball tournaments, volleyball games, basketball and even burger night with the President.

STANDARDS AND PRINCIPLES OF CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR (STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT) The NMI community expects all its members to promote the values of honesty, integrity, hard work, compassion, responsibility, and respect for learning. Behaviors or actions which damage morale, disrupt the learning process, or challenge the school’s motto, “Honor the Mariner,” are not acceptable. Any behavior that negatively impacts any other student’s experience in the classroom, the facilities, or on the water is unacceptable. At no time shall a student’s behavior, language, or actions harm, diminish, or infringe on another student’s experience.

The purpose of consequences for violations of NMI’s Code of Conduct is to educate the individual who violates these standards and to reinforce expectations for the entire NMI community. Membership in NMI’s community is voluntary and predicated upon the agreement to abide by our shared standards and values. NMI is in the heart of the town of Fairhaven, and its students are expected to represent the school in a way that honors the traditions of the town and community.

All students are required to abide by the standards of ethical behavior and principles of conduct as set forth by NMI. Personal conduct on and off campus is governed by these policies and principles. Our Code of Conduct states that students will not lie, cheat, or steal. Academic honesty is always expected. Cheating includes plagiarism, unauthorized use of notes, submitting another’s work as one’s own, or copying work from another student without permission of the instructor.

VIOLATION AND DISMISSAL All students are expected to respect the rights of others and are held responsible for conforming to the laws of the national, state and local governments and for conducting themselves in a manner consistent with the best interest of the Institution and the student body. NMI reserves the right to dismiss any student for any reason including but not limited to: • • • • • •

Failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress Failure to pay school fees or tuition in a timely manner Failure to maintain necessary attendance requirements Failure to follow published student conduct requirements Disruptive behavior Posing a danger to the health or welfare of students, faculty or staff

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Failure to comply with any published institutional policies or regulations Use of profanity Threatening behavior of any type Violation of the school’s drug and alcohol policy Theft of property

PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Integrity is valued in all aspects of NMI school life. The following behaviors represent serious violations of personal and/or academic integrity: lying, forging a signature, inaccurately reporting one’s location, or claiming to have submitted an assignment without doing so. When a student places his or her name on an assignment (e.g., homework, lab report, essay, project, test, quiz, or examination), it is assurance that the work is the result of the student’s own thoughts and labors, unless the student specifically acknowledges the use of outside sources or assistance. When a teacher requires or permits collaboration on an assignment, the fact and nature of the collaboration must be clearly indicated by the student.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Academic dishonesty normally falls into one of two categories, cheating or plagiarism. Cheating is giving or receiving help in any form on a test, exam, or assignment for which the teacher has not specifically permitted collaboration. Plagiarism is presenting the work, words, or ideas of another as one’s own. Cheating is not limited to copying homework or test answers. If students in more than one section of a course are given the same quiz or test, passing information about test questions or items is also cheating. Collaboration on homework to be handed in for credit without the explicit consent of the instructor will be considered cheating.

Plagiarism is not limited to copying whole entries from an encyclopedia, other published sources, or the internet. Quoting another person’s words, paraphrasing their ideas, or using their ideas without footnoting and/or using quotation marks or without specific written acknowledgment are all forms of plagiarism. In the absence of proper citation, a student declares that everything in a piece is his or her own. While intentional plagiarism is the more serious of the two, unintentional plagiarism is also unacceptable. It is the student’s responsibility to avoid any unattributed use of another writer’s language or ideas.

When using computers, students may not assist others with academic assignments for credit unless such collaboration is permitted. Dishonest assistance includes typing another student’s work and creating graphics. Providing technical assistance, such as showing how to operate the scanner, is permissible as long as the content and expression of information is not abridged. Information, including images downloaded from databases or websites, etc., must be correctly and completely documented with footnote and bibliographic citations. Failure to do so is plagiarism. The use of online or electronic translation services similarly will be considered plagiarism.

Electronic Submission of Work If a student submits an assignment electronically, it is his or her responsibility to ensure that the teacher receives the assignment on time and in a format that the teacher can access. The best way to avoid confusion and a late penalty is to follow teacher instructions carefully and/or hand in a hard copy of the assignment in class on the day that it is due. Furthermore, computer-related failures are the responsibility of the student. Computer crashes and printer malfunctions can happen.

Students must make the effort to back up their work and to print out assignments in advance, so they can adapt to changing circumstances. Failure of computer equipment does not absolve a student of the responsibility to submit work on time.

Academic honesty is so fundamental that violations of this standard will result in serious consequences.

Consequences for cheating on plagiarizing classwork and/or homework are as follows: First Offense: • Student shall earn a grade of zero on the connected assignment.

Second Offense: • Student shall earn a grade of zero on the connected assignment and be assigned a Saturday Benevolence Detail.

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Consequences for cheating on a quiz, examination, research project or paper are as follows*: First Offense: • Student earns a zero on the quiz, examination, research project or paper, meets with Student Conduct Board, and could face a one semester expulsion.** •

Second Offense: Grounds for expulsion * USCG level exams will require a six-month waiting period and will require restarting the full exam series ** Cheating on multiple exams in one exam period (i.e. mid-terms, finals) will be considered as multiple offenses and be grounds for immediate expulsion.

HAZING Hazing is strictly prohibited. Hazing is any conduct or method of initiation into any student organization, whether on or off campus, which willfully or recklessly endangers the physical or mental health of any student or other person or behavior that is intended, or should reasonably be expected, to have the effect of humiliating, intimidating, or demeaning the student. Hazing also includes soliciting, directing, aiding, or otherwise participating actively or passively in such acts.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES PROGRAM/MAINTENANCE Northeast Maritime Institute (NMI) takes pride in our school, our surroundings, and our community. As a result, we require students to maintain their school as they would maintain a ship, for this is an integral aspect to any maritime career. Students are required to take part in NMI’s Student Responsibilities Program and will be placed in small teams with their colleagues at the beginning of each semester. Each team of students will monitor, clean, and maintain their assigned facilities at NMI, and completing these tasks will improve individual and group success as well as foster leadership, communication, and responsibility.

Second year students will be assigned as PICs for each building and have a responsibility to monitor attendance and participation accurately and truthfully which should be submitted to the supervising faculty member each Friday. Each student will report to his or her assigned building at 1630 each weekday and check in with the PIC at the building. Violations of these duties will fall under the unexcused absence policies in this handbook.

If a student is unable to complete his or her work, he or she must meet with the PIC and the Director of the Nautical Science Department to discuss the circumstances and find a solution. The Director of Nautical Science is authorized to approve reasonable student requests for extension or waiver.

In the event a student fails to fulfill his or her duties under the Student Responsibilities Program, he or she will be notified in writing by the Registrar’s office with a copy sent to the CAO and the DOS. The student will have five (5) days to make up his or her duties. If he or she fails to make up his or her duties in the allotted time, the Registrar’s office will again notify the student and the DOS will reach out to the student in writing to set up a meeting, and the violation of this policy will be treated as a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Sanctions for a violation of the Student Responsibilities Program may include an increase of up to two times the necessary community service hours to meet the graduation requirement. Students may appeal their sanctions to the Student Conduct Board.

Consequences for Unexcused Absence from Maintenance: First Offense: • Make up missed cleaning duties • Assigned additional duties the following day

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Second Offense: • Assigned to the next WNS • Must make up missed cleaning time Third Offense: • Assigned to Benevolence Detail • Must make up missed cleaning time Fourth Offense: • Grounds for expulsion.

NOTE: A student’s participation in the maintenance portion of the Student Responsibilities Program directly affects his or her Summer Sea Term placement.

DRESS CODE Our students represent the College in the community; therefore, clean, neat clothing and tidy appearance are the general expectations of all students at NMI. Clothing: Students shall wear school polos or school button down oxford shirts which must be tucked in and paired with khakis and a black or brown belt. In cooler weather, students may wear a navy, gray, brown, or black sweatshirt or sweater with their school shirts. On occasion, students shall be required to wear more formal attire which would include a combination of the following: jacket/blazer, tie, shirt, skirt, pants, or dress. Garments must not have designs that promote alcohol, drugs, or gangs, nor should any clothing designs denigrate others.

Shoes: A student must wear closed toe shoes, and if they have laces, they must be tied.

Hair: All students at NMI must always keep their hair clean and professional in appearance. To achieve this goal, each student’s hair must be a natural color and cannot fall over the ear or below the top of the collar. For safety reasons, long hair shall be pulled back, preferably into a bun or safely braided. Lab time and boat time may require hair to be pulled into a bun as a safety precaution.

Facial hair: Students must be clean shaven until the completion of the Fire Academy course. After successfully completing the Fire Academy course, the standard for facial hair is finely groomed to be no longer than an inch at the base.

NOTE: Some companies may require students to remain clean shave for the duration of an internship, and some companies will require all tattoos to be fully covered by required garments.

Weight: All students must maintain the USCG standards regarding weight.

Piercings: Ear piercings must be studs and any other piercings must not be visible.

Headgear: Hats or covers cannot be worn indoors. Headphones cannot be worn as a fashion accessory.

NOTE: Clothing, jewelry, piercings, and hairstyles which are distracting to college staff, faculty, or administration create an unprofessional image and shall not be tolerated on campus or at school related activities.

Students may be dismissed from any classroom or experiential activity for violation of the dress code. Any student who violates any part of the student dress code will be penalized with an unexcused absence from any class in which they have breached the dress code. The student is expected to correct the dress code violation immediately in between classes to avoid being penalized with additional unexcused absences for other classes. If a student arrives at Morning Meeting inappropriately dressed for the day, he or she will be instructed to correct the issue. If a student arrives at Morning Meeting in violation of the dress code a second time, then the student will be required to attend a Wednesday Night Session.

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HEALTH SERVICES Northeast Maritime Institute is located 2.5 miles from the Southcoast Urgent Care Center and 3.1 miles from St. Luke’s Hospital. Information is available at the Office of the Registrar for local health care providers including insurance providers for students seeking coverage.

STUDENT CHEMICAL TESTING POLICY It is the policy of NMI to establish and maintain an environment free from the adverse effects of alcohol and substance abuse. The College will annually notify and inform all students of its drug and alcohol program. NMI’s Code of Conduct requires all students to refrain from using drugs and abusing alcohol and/or prescription drugs. To combat the misuse and abuse of alcohol and other chemical substances, all students must abide by this policy. The College will conduct drug and alcohol testing in compliance with applicable State and Federal laws. The College will conduct mandatory drug testing as required under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Transportation for cadets and crewmembers: “Students with a confirmed positive tests results shall be subject to automatic dismissal from their academic program and may also be required to participate in a chemical user evaluation or rehabilitation program at his or her expense. If a student contests the positive test result and has requested a split sample testing referred to in paragraph (h) above, the student may remain in his or her academic program, subject to removal of safety sensitive duties, until the results of the split sample testing has been received.” The names of five students will be drawn at random at least once per month, and NMI is required to submit the positive results to the USCG. More information pertaining to this policy is in the NMI Student Handbook.

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS The misuse of prescription drugs is a serious problem on college campuses. For this reason, it is a violation of conduct rules for a student to be in possession of another person’s prescription medication or for a student to give or share his prescription medications with others. Sanctions will be assessed based on the behavior in question and can include a fine, disciplinary probation, drug education, and/or referral for evaluation, counseling, or mentoring.

More information pertaining to this policy is in the NMI Student Handbook.

ALCOHOL POLICY Consumption of alcoholic beverages on the grounds of the campus or campus-related facilities is prohibited.

Individuals who appear intoxicated, i.e., needing assistance to walk, speaking incoherently, emitting a strong odor of alcohol, or vomiting, will not be admitted to campus events. Moreover, individuals demonstrating such behavior while attending any registered social function will be promptly removed. More information pertaining to this policy is in the NMI Student Handbook.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND RIGHT TO PRIVACY Professional standards of confidentiality are maintained by all staff members. By Federal and Massachusetts law, information cannot be disclosed, even to parents of students over the age of 18, without written permission from the student. A student’s Right to Privacy is of the utmost importance at Northeast Maritime Institute. The College follows the requirements set forth by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Details can be found in the NMI Student Handbook.

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CAMPUS SAFETY In accordance with the Student Right to Know Act (Title 1 of Public Law 101-542), a Town Safety Report is available upon request from the Town of Fairhaven Police Department, and a Campus Security Report will be available at the Office of the Registrar.

PARKING REGULATIONS Northeast Maritime Students who wish to utilize off street parking lots must register their vehicle with the Admissions Office. Registered vehicles must display the required NMI Parking Sticker on the back window of the vehicle in order to prevent being towed at the owner’s expense.

PERSONAL PROPERTY Northeast Maritime Institute cannot assume responsibility for loss or damage to personal property through fire, theft, or other causes. Students desiring such protection should purchase the appropriate insurance policy from a private vendor of choice.

STUDENT CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS & ATHLETICS STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION All NMI students belong to the student government which aims to foster self-government among its members and promote activities for NMI students. The NMI Student Government Officers include President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Each cohort also elects two student representatives who organizes activities and serves jointly as general assembly for the Student Government Association.

PROPELLER CLUB-STUDENT CHAPTER The NMI Propeller Club is chartered by the Narragansett Propeller Club and is intended to introduce students to the nature of the industry.

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ATHLETICS The NMI sailing team is a student-led organization that promotes racing at all levels with the goal of preparing athletes to compete at the college level and beyond. The team is currently a club team that practices on the team’s E420s. Students are also invited to participate in local soccer and basketball leagues.

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TECHNOLOGY AND LIBRARY SERVICES SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY Northeast Maritime Institute – College of Maritime Science houses one of the most technologically advanced simulators in the United States. We are proud to house two Full-Bridge Simulators, a Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator, and six RADAR/ARPA/ECDIS Part-Task Simulators at our Fairhaven, MA campus. With our state-of-the-art simulation centers, NMI provides hands-on practical experiences to students which are unlike that of any training center in the United States, combining our simulation experience and then transferring their knowledge to real world applications using our training vessels.

Ship Handling The two Full Bridge Simulators provide state-of-the-art navigation and full-mission simulation with a 240°- and 320°-degree horizontal field of view, with our Full Mission Tug Simulator providing 110° of vertical views to oversee deck operations as well as ensuring that navigational situation awareness id realized. Our simulators enable our students to be fully immersed in a virtual environment increasing training realism and redundancy of problems to ensure that they are field ready upon graduation. Our simulators can be fully integrated with the tugboat simulator and large ship simulator interfacing between each other as well as with our six additional Part Task.

Liquid Cargo Handling Our Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator is designed to train and certify crew members of liquid cargo tankers, gas carriers, barges and terminals and it is used to train other staff responsible for safe cargo handling and the operation of auxiliary equipment. The Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator provides capacity to both train and certify our students to realize Tankerman Familiarization certification and Tankerman Person in Charge certification.

Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems and Electronic Navigation Our ECDIS, RADAR, ARPA and navigation lab is a computer-based navigation system compliant with International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations and teaches students modern techniques using electronic charts that can be used as an alternative to paper nautical charts. The lab consists of six student stations, with each station being itself a stand-alone full mission simulator.

Tugboat Operations The Tug and Barge Operations Simulator provides students with the best of tools for both ship assist training tasks and professional training in tug and barge operations. Our scenarios include simulation training in mooring operations (ship-to-ship and ship-to-pier), anchoring operations, and tug operations in automatic and manual mode. Our tug simulator provides training for Apprentice Mate, Mate and Master training for Towing Operators as well.

THE JOSHUA SLOCUM LIBRARY The Joshua Slocum Library in located in Founders Hall. Study areas and computers with internet access are available. The Library provides and area for discussions, research, reference assistance, and communal activity.

Peripheral resources to the required texts are available for all coursework to promote a well-rounded understanding of all subject matter.

Hours: The Joshua Slocum library is open to students Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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NORTHEAST MARITIME INSTITUTE FACULTY Northeast Maritime Institute has a faculty of highly qualified instructors with extensive maritime industry experience and knowledge who can teach to all types of leaners and learning styles. They include retired U.S. Coast Guard Captains, United States Naval Officers, United States Merchant Marine Officers, industry experts, and other retired military. With the addition of our general education faculty, NMI ensures the skills learned in the courses are integrated to create a whole student. The NMI Faculty are hand chosen to ensure the ethical and educational mission of our institution continues to provide students the knowledge and understanding they will need to be productive mariners in the industry.

NAUTICAL SCIENCE FACULTY Captain Rachel Perron Nautical Science Instructor R.Perron@norttheastmaritime.com

Captain Aaron Paolino Nautical Science Instructor Apaolino@onortheastmaritime.com

Captain Jeffrey Macdonough Nautical Science Instructor jmacdonough@northeastmaritime.com

Captain Michael Lynch Adjunct Instructor mlynch@northeastmaritime.com

Captain George Barlow Adjunct Instructor gbarlow@northeastmariitme.com

GENERAL EDUCATION FACULTY Dr. Christian Petitpas Ph.D. Oceanography Adjunct Faculty cpetitpas@northeastmaritime.com

George Crook Physics Adjunct Faculty gcrook@northeastmaritime.com

Dr. Steven Baden Ph.D. History & Government Adjunct Faculty sbaden@northeastmaritime.com

Eileen Diggle Math Adjunct Faculty ediggle@northeastmaritime.com

Nichole Charbonneau English Adjunct Faculty ncharbonneau@northeastmaritime.com

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NORTHEAST MARITIME INSTITUTE ADMINISTRATION & STAFF LIBRARY & STUDENT SERVICES Elizabeth Winiarz Librarian ewiniarz@northeastmaritime.com

Pamela Mello Student Support Coordinator pmello@northeastmaritime.com

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS Pamela Tchorz Admissions Office ptchorz@northeastmaritime.com

Valerie Stewart Registrar vstewart@northeastmaritime.com

ACCOUNTING Marybeth Starrett mstarrett@northeastmaritime.com

OFFICE OF MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT

Molly Staples Multimedia Developer mstaples@northeastmaritime.com

Ahkill Shetty Software Engineer ashetty@northeastmaritime.com

Maki Shimoyama Multimedia Developer mshimoyama@northeastmaritime.com

ADMINISTRATION Eric R. Dawicki President presidentsoffice@northeastmaritime.com

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. Vincent W. Patton, USCG (RE)-Chairperson Wende Weinstein-Vice Chairperson Gwendolyn Sykes-Treasurer Eric R. Dawicki Angela M. Dawicki Dr. Carolee Matsumoto Dr. D. Stephen White James Mathieu Morgan Dawicki Mr. Rhett Newton Captain David Wood, USCG (RET), Emeritus

BOARD OF ADMISSIONS Angela Dawicki Wende Weinstein Morgan Dawicki Molly Staples Kyle Racine Pamela Mello Valerie Stewart (Chairperson)

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020-2021

* Please note that this calendar is subject to change in response to COVID-19 guidelines and impact.

FALL SEMESTER: 2020 July 31 September 8 September 9 September 9 September 16 September 23 September 30 October 26-30 November 11 November 25 - 27 December 1 December 11 December 14 December 15-18 December 19 December 22 SPRING SEMESTER: 2021 December 1 January 11 January 12 January 12 January 19 January 26 February 2 March 8-12 March 15-19 May 3 May 4 May 5-7 May 12

Registered Students Tuition and Fees due New Student Orientation Classes Begin Last Day to drop for 100% Refund less $500 deposit Last Day to drop for 75% Refund Last Day to drop for 50% Refund Last Day to drop for 25% Refund Mid-Term Exam Period Veteran’s Day Thanksgiving Recess (students may be required to stay on campus) Registered Students Tuition and Fees due Spring 2021 Classes End Study Day Exam Period Graduation Grades due to Registrar by 5 p.m.

Registered Students Tuition and Fees due New Student Orientation Classes Begin Last Day to drop for 100% Refund less $500 deposit Last Day to drop for 75% Refund Last Day to drop for 50% Refund Last Day to drop for 25% Refund Mid-Term Exam Period Spring Recess Last Day of Classes Study Period Final Exam Period Grades due to Registrar by 5 p.m.

SUMMER SEMESTER: May 13 – August 25 Note: The College reserves the right to make changes in the published academic calendars. Students and staff will be notified if changes must occur. The above dates represent a traditional semester. It is the responsibility of the student, should it apply, to be aware of any special “due” dates associated with those courses which do not fit into the traditional semester.

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USCG APPROVED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS Northeast Maritime Institute has been the maritime training institution of choice for professional mariners since 1981. Northeast Maritime Institute is a school that has lives by its creed – “Honor the Mariner!” NMI was the pioneer in creating courses “in lieu of examination” since 1995 in the United States, provided the first STCW related course in the United States and continues to develop courses to meet mariners needs based upon schedule and convenience.

Our Continuing Education School for Professional and STCW Training has delivered over 65,000 training programs and continues to develop cutting edge strategies for cost effective, efficient and compliant training strategies. Our new and comprehensive online maritime learning management system, NEMO, combined with our own online simulators, Halo have been developed to reach mariner training needs at a fraction of the cost while ensuring that they can take courses in the comfort of home, at work or anywhere with there is Wi-Fi. *NMI does not provide formal advice regarding license eligibility and cannot guarantee an individual’s eligibility for any specific license or credential. NMI accepts no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or validity of general information provided.

Information is provided purely as a courtesy, convenience and without cost. Individuals seeking confirmation of eligibility for any specific USCG license or credential must contact the USCG directly for an evaluation.

NOREMI-0001 Able Seaman Able Seaman is an 80-hour course designed to provide the necessary background and knowledge of subjects concerning the requirements and duties of an Able Seaman.

Topics include: Seamanship, Firefighting, Safety, Ship construction, pollution, watchstanding and cargo handling. *Additional courses needed to receive credentials: Lifeboatman (required if seeking AB Special and above), Basic Safety Training, Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW).

USCG Approval: Any applicant who has successfully completed the Able Seaman (NOREMI-1) course and presents your Certificate of Training within one year of completion of training, will satisfy the written examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.405(a) for the Deck General and Navigation General, deck Safety and Rules of the Road; and the practical Marlinspike demonstration requirements of 46 CFR 12.405(c); and the written survival craft examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.409 for any endorsement as Able Seaman restricted to vessels without lifeboats.

Clock hours: 80 hours Price: $950.00 NOREMI-033-Apprentice Mate (Steersman) Upgrade Apprentice Mate Steersman is designed to provide the student with the basic information required to take the Apprentice Mate (Steersman) examination and to promote safety at sea.

Topics include: Towing vessel types, tow gear, towing bridles, inland towing, operational safety, barge types, and handling techniques.

Prerequisite: Master 200-ton license or satisfied exam requirements for Master of less than 20 GT within the previous 12 months.

USCG Approvals: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Apprentice Mate (Steersman) Upgrade (NOREMI-33) course, and presenting your Certificate of Training within one year of the completion of training, will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.466(a) for original issuance, or 46 CFR 10.227(e)(2) for renewal of an endorsement as Apprentice Mate (Steersman) of Towing Vessels (Near Coastal or Inland); provided, applicant is endorsed as Master of less than 200 GRT; OR, have satisfied the examination requirements for Master of less than 200 GT within the previous 12 months Clock hours: 16 hours Price: $500.00

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NOREMI-0034-Apprentice Mate Western Rivers The Apprentice Mate Western Rivers course deals with the Safe Navigation of Vessels engaged in Towing on the Western Rivers, the practical application of Navigation on the Western Rivers. This is accomplished using conventional teaching and training methods, participate training techniques (such as task solving, both individually and in groups), exercises as well as the most common forms of teaching, e.g. lectures, audio-visual presentation, simulation. Practical applications and interactive computer reinforcement.

Topics include: Navigation, charts and maps, river hydrology, bridge and locks, electronic charting, VTS Systems, and Aid to Navigation.

USCG Approval: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Apprentice Mate (Steersman) Western Rivers Navigation (NOREMI -34) course and presents your Certificate of Training within one year of the completion of training, will satisfy the Navigation General Examination requirements to add a Western Rivers route to a license as Apprentice Mate (Steersman) Inland or Near Coastal.

Clock hours: 8 hours Price: $250.00 NOREMI-0037-Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) is a four day course which provides training in the basic theory and use of automatic radar plotting aids for those who will be in charge of a navigational watch in vessels equipped with ARPA, and it covers the minimum training requirements recommended in Annex 2 of IMO Assembly resolution A.482 (XII), 46 CFR Part 10. The course combines lecture with extensive hands-on practice using a TRANSAS Navi-Sailor 4000 Shiphandling/Radar/ARPA/ECDIS simulator.

Topics include: ARPA Theory, RADAR and ARPA Integration, Vessel Tracking Techniques, ARPA Limitations and Errors and simulation exercises.

Prerequisite: Radar Observer Unlimited USCG Approval: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) (NOREMI37) course will satisfy the ARPA training requirements of the following: 46 CFR 11.305(a)(3)(vi); 46 CFR 11.307(a)(3)(vi); 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(xiv); 46 CFR 11.311(a)(3)(viii); 46 CFR 11.313(a)(3)(viii); 46 CFR 11.315(a)(3)(v); 46 CFR 11.317(a)(3)(vii); 46 CFR 11.319(a)(4)(viii); and 46 CFR 11.321(a)(3)(vii). AND has met the desired standard of competence for tasks 3.6 of NVIC 12-14 (Ch-2). Applicants are not required to present completed record of assessment sheets when applying for the STCW endorsement NOREMI-042 Assistance Towing This course will prepare an applicant for an assistance towing endorsement. The student is required to pass a written examination demonstrating his or her knowledge of assistance towing safety, equipment, and procedures.

An assistance towing endorsement on a license as master, mate, or operator authorizes the holder to engage in assistance towing on any vessel within the scope of the license.

USCG Approvals: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Assistance Towing (NOREMI-42) course and presents your Certificate of Training within one year of the completion of training, will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.482(b) for an Assistance Towing endorsement to be added to any deck credential for service upon vessels of less than 200 gross tons.

Clock hours: 4 hours Price: $275.00 NOREMI-045 Auxiliary Sail Auxiliary Sail deals with the Safe Navigation of Sail Vessels, the practical application of sailing techniques in collision avoidance, docking anchoring, and sailing under power. This is accomplished using conventional teaching and training methods, participated training techniques (such as task solving, both individually and in groups), exercises as well as the most common forms of teaching, e.g. lectures, audio-visual presentation, simulation. Practical applications and interactive computer reinforcement.

USCG Approval: Auxiliary Sail Any applicant who has successfully completed your Auxiliary Sail (NOREMI-45) course and presents your Certificate of Training within one year of the completion of training, will satisfy the professional examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.401(d) for an Auxiliary Sail endorsement to be added to any national endorsement as Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV), or Mate or Master of less than 200 GRT. Clock hours: 4 hours Price: $275.00

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NOREMI-125 Combined Basic and Advanced Firefighting Basic and Advanced Firefighting is STCW 95 approved course designed around three days of theory in the classroom and two days of practical field training. During the first three days of theoretical lectures, you will gain knowledge of all elements of shipboard firefighting. Two days of fieldwork will put student theoretical knowledge to use fighting actual fires. A trainee successfully completing this course will, in the event of a fire on board ship, be enabled to take command, organize the personnel effectively and control the firefighting operations, using those techniques in which he has been trained as well as be able to take part in firefighting operations if not an officer on board the vessel. The trainee will have knowledge on the theory and science of fire and will be knowledgeable in all methods of firefighting and firefighting equipment. They will also have acquired knowledge of fire prevention and an ability to inspect and maintain the fire- extinguishing systems and equipment.

USCG Approval: Any applicant who has successfully Section A-VI/1 and Table AVI/1- 2 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 11.202(b)(2); AND b) Advanced Fire Fighting training requirements of Section A-VI/3 and Table A-VI/3 of the STCW Code; AND c) Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 11.205(d) and 11.401(g)(1) for an officer endorsement; AND d) Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 13.207, 13.307(a), 13.407 or 13.507 for any Tankerman endorsement, completed your Combined Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting (NOREMI-125) course will satisfy the: a) Basic Safety Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting training requirements of Clock hours: 40 hours Price: $1375.00 NOREMI-053 Basic Firefighting Basic Fire Fighting is a 16 hour course where the trainee who successfully completes this class will be enabled to react in a correct manner in the event of an outbreak of fire, to take appropriate measures for the safety of personnel and of the ship, and to use the fire appliances correctly. The student will also be able to state and demonstrate that he/she has acquired knowledge and skills which, in some instances, will enable them to identify and correct defects and thus prevent fire from occurring. One day is devoted to theory in classroom lecture, where the following day is field work. The one day of field work will present theoretical knowledge to use fighting actual fires. On Friday during the Basic Firefighting, students will be attending the CT Fire Academy. Students are responsible for their own transportation.

USCG Approval: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Basic Fire Fighting (NOREMI-53) course will satisfy: 1. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting per STCW Code Section A-VI/1; 2. 2. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting per 46 CFR 11.302(a)(2) and 46 CFR 12.602(a)(2); 3. 3. Basic Fire Fighting per 46 CFR 11.201(h)(2) [Basic only] and 46 CFR 11.201(h)(3); and4. The firefighting requirements for a national Tankerman endorsement in 46 CFR 13.201(c)(3), 13.301(c)(3);13.401(d) and 13.501(c)(3) Clock hours: 16 hours Price: $605.00 NOREMI-STCW Basic Safety training STCW Basic Safety Training consists of four important component courses for any mariner.

Topics include: First Aid/CPR, Personal Safety and Social Responsibility, Personal Survival Techniques and Basic Firefighting *Students must have the ability to swim USCG Approvals: • First Aid & CPR-Any applicant who successfully completes your First Aid & CPR (NOREMI-197) course will satisfy the following requirements: Elementary First Aid per STCW Code Table A-VI/1-3; Elementary First Aid per 46 CFR 11.302(a)(3) and 46 CFR 12.602(a)(3); and The first aid and CPR training requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(i) (1).

• Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR)- Any applicant who has successfully completed your Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (NOREMI-359) course will satisfy the Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities training competency requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table AVI/1-1 of the STCW Code, as amended 2010, and 46 CFR 11.302(a)(4) and 12.602(a)(4).

• Personal Survival Techniques (PST)-Any applicant who successfully completes your Personal Survival Techniques (NOREMI-363) course will satisfy the Personal Survival Techniques training and competency

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requirements of STCW Code, as amended 2010, Section A-VI/1 and 46 CFR 11.302(a)(1) and 46 CFR 12.602(a)(1) AND has met the desired standard of competence for tasks 1.1.A through 1.14.N of NVIC 0814. Applicants are not required to present completed record of assessment sheets when applying for the STCW endorsement. • Basic Firefighting-Any applicant who has successfully completed your Basic Fire Fighting (NOREMI-53) course will satisfy: 1. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting per STCW Code Section A-VI/1; 2. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting per 46 CFR 11.302(a) (2) and 46 CFR 12.602(a)(2); 3. Basic Fire Fighting per 46 CFR 11.201(h)(2) [Basic only] and 46 CFR 11.201(h)(3); and 4. The firefighting requirements for a national Tankerman endorsement in 46 CFR 13.201(c)(3), 13.301(c)(3); 13.401(d) and 13.501(c)(3) Clock hours: 40 hours Price: $1275.00 NOREMI-068 STCW Basic Safety Training Refresher STCW Basic Safety Training consists of four important component courses for any mariner.

Topics include: First Aid/CPR, Personal Safety and Social Responsibility, Personal Survival Techniques and Basic Firefighting. Under the terminology of the STCW Convention, Basic Safety Training is made up of the above four courses. Any applicant who has successfully completed the 24-hour Basic Safety Training Refresher course will be considered to have demonstrated continued proficiency in Basic Safety Training if they have been previously issued an STCW 95 certificate. *Student must have ability to swim *Students will attend the Connecticut Fire Academy on the last day of training Prerequisites: Basic Training, First Aid/CPR, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, Personal Survival Techniques, Basic Firefighting USCG Approval: Any applicant who has successfully completed the Basic Training Refresher (NOREMI-68) course will satisfy the continued competency requirements for STCW Basic Training in STCW, as amended 2010, Basic Training in Section A-VI/1, 46 CFR 11.302(e) and 46 CFR 12.602(e), AND, all of the tasks from the National Assessment Guidelines found in NVIC 08-14.

Clock hours: 24 hours Price: $725.00 NOREMI-075 Bridge Resource Management Bridge Resource Management is a USCG and STCW 95 approved course which deals with the techniques of safe navigation and the responsibilities of a Master. This is accomplished using conventional teaching and training methods, participate training techniques (such as task solving, both individually and in groups), as well as the most common forms of teaching, e.g. lectures, audio-visual presentation, simulation. Participants successfully completing the training course for Bridge Resource Management should be capable of undertaking all the responsibilities expected of a Master within their field of expertise.

Topics include: Voyage Planning, bridge procedures, Bridge emergencies, leadership, watch standing and pilot integration.

Prerequisites: Radar Observer Unlimited, MMC License of at least 200 GT USCG Approval: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Bridge Resource Management (NOREMI-75) course will satisfy the Bridge Resource Management requirements of 46 CFR 11.202(e); AND, Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code, as amended.

Clock hours: 24 hours Price: $875.00 NOREMI-530 Master 100 Tons Master 100 Ton is the combination of 2 courses Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) and the Upgrade OUPV to Master 100 Ton and upon completion of these classes you will receive 2 certificates.

Topics include: License structure, watch standing, first aid, ship handling, pollution, rules of the road, emergency procedures, navigation, firefighting and maritime law.

Requirements for licensing: First Aid/CPR, FCC Exam, Physical Exam/Drug Test/TWIC Card USCG Approval: Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) Any applicant who has successfully completed your Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) (NOREMI-340) course and presents your Certificate of Training within one year of the completion of training, will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(j)(1) for original issuance, 46 CFR 10.227(e)(1)(iii) for renewal, and 46 CFR 10.227(i)(1) for reissuance of a

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merchant mariner endorsement as Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) Upon Near Coastal, or Great Lakes and Inland, or Inland Waters. The course completion certificate issued upon successful completion of this course is valid for one application which results in the issuance of an endorsement(s) and may not be used for future application transactions. Upgrade OUPV to Master 100 ton: Any Applicant who has successfully completed Northeast Maritime Institute Upgrade OUPV to Master 100 Ton course and presents your Certificate of Training within one year of the completion of training, will satisfy all examination requirements of for Upgrade of a merchant mariner from OUPV Near Coastal, or Great Lakes and Inland, or Inland Waters to Master of Vessels of less than 100 gross registered tons Upon Near Coastal, or Great Lakes & Inland, or Inland waters; OR increase the scope of a credential of Master of Vessels of less than 100 gross registered tons upon Great Lakes & Inland or Inland Waters to Master of Vessels of less than 100 gross registered tons upon Near Coastal waters. The course completion certificate issued upon successful completion of this course is valid for one application which results in the issuance of an endorsement(s) and may not be used thereafter for application transactions.

Clock hours: 104 hours Price: $1925.00 NOREMI-526 Master 200 Tons Master 200 Ton is the combination of 3 courses Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) and the Upgrade OUPV to Master 100 Ton and Upgrade Master 100 Ton to Master 200 Ton upon completion of these classes you will receive 3 certificates.

Topics include: License structure, watchstanding, first aid navigation Ship handling, pollution, rules of the road, emergency procedures, navigation, firefighting and maritime law.

Requirements for licensing: First Aid/CPR, FCC Exam, Physical Exam/Drug Test/TWIC Card USCG Approvals: Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) Any applicant who has successfully completed your Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) (NOREMI-340) course and presents your Certificate of Training within one year of the completion of training, will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(j)(1) for original issuance, 46 CFR 10.227(e)(1)(iii) for renewal, and 46 CFR 10.227(i)(1) for reissuance of a merchant mariner endorsement as Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) Upon Near Coastal, or Great Lakes and Inland, or Inland Waters. The course completion certificate issued upon successful completion of this course is valid for one application which results in the issuance of an endorsement(s) and may not be used for future application transactions. Upgrade OUPV to Master 100 ton: Any Applicant who has successfully completed Northeast Maritime Institute Upgrade OUPV to Master 100 Ton course and presents your Certificate of Training within one year of the completion of training, will satisfy all examination requirements of for Upgrade of a merchant mariner from OUPV Near Coastal, or Great Lakes and Inland, or Inland Waters to Master of Vessels of less than 100 gross registered tons Upon Near Coastal, or Great Lakes & Inland, or Inland waters; OR increase the scope of a credential of Master of Vessels of less than 100 gross registered tons upon Great Lakes & Inland , or Inland Waters to M aster of Vessels of less than 100 gross registered tons upon Near Coastal waters. The course completion certificate issued upon successful completion of this course is valid for one application which results in the issuance of an endorsement(s) and may not be used thereafter for application transactions. Upgrade Master 100 ton to Master 200 ton. Any applicant who has successfully completed your Upgrade Master 100 Tons to Master 200 Tons (Near Coastal) (NOREMI-526) course and presents your Certificate of Training within one year of the completion of training, will satisfy the examination requirements for upgrade of a merchant mariner endorsement from Master not more than 100 GRT (or self-propelled vessels of less than 100 GRT) Upon Near Coastal, or Great Lakes & Inland, or Inland Waters to Master or Mate of self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GT Upon Near Coastal, or Great Lakes & Inland, or Inland Waters.

Clock hours: 160 hours Price: $3850.00 NOREMI-103 Celestial Navigation This advanced course covers the required theory, assessments and examinations required to increase your U.S. deck license from Near Coastal to Oceans or the Celestial Navigation training requirements for OICNW. Topics include: Celestial Theory, Star Identification, Sight Reductions, Sailings, ETA, Running Fix, Solar Observations and use of the Nautical Almanac. Students will be provided with an online study package to review Navigation General Topics outside of Celestial and Oceans Navigation in preparation for the final examination.

Prerequisites: Coastal Navigation Experience or Coastal/Terrestrial Navigation Training USCG Approvals: Any applicant successfully completing your Celestial Navigation (NOREMI-107) course will satisfy: 1. the Oceans Navigation professional examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(j) to increase the scope of

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an endorsement as Master or Mate of self-propelled vessels of less than 500 / 1600 GRT from Near Coastal to Oceans; AND 2. the Navigation General professional examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(j) to increase the scope of an endorsement as Master or Mate of self-propelled vessels of less than 500 / 1600 GRT from Near Coastal to Oceans; AND 3. the Celestial Navigation training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4) for STCW endorsements as OICNW on vessels of 500 GT or more.

Clock hours: 80 hours Price: $2750.00 NOREMI-138 Crisis Management and Human Behavior This course meets the mandatory minimum requirements for the training for masters, chief mates and persons assigned immediate responsibility for embarking and disembarking passengers, loading, discharging or securing cargo or closing hull openings, and any other person having a responsibility for the safety of passengers in emergency situations.

Topics include: Vehicle and Passenger Movement, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity, Emergency Procedures and Communications. ***Must meet Shipboard Practical Exercise/Assessment Attestation USCG Approvals: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Crisis Management & Human Behavior (NOREMI-138) course will satisfy the Crisis Management & Human Behavior training requirements of 46 CFR 11.1105(a)(1)(iii); AND, Table A-V/2 and Paragraph 3 of Section A-V/2; AND, the Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity training requirements of Paragraph 4 of Section A-V/2 of the STCW Code, As Amended 2010.

Clock hours: 12 hours Price: $400.00 NOREMI-142 Crowd Management This course meets the mandatory minimum requirements for the training of masters, officers, ratings and other personnel on roll-on-roll-off passenger ships and on passenger ships other than roll-on-roll-off passenger ships.

Topics include: Crowd Control in Emergency Situations, Communication; Emergency Procedures and Safety Equipment.

USCG Approvals: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Crowd Management (NOREMI-142) course will satisfy the Crowd Management training requirements of Paragraph 1 of Section A-V/2; the Safety Training requirements of Paragraph 2 of Section A-V/2 of the STCW Code, As Amended 2010.

Clock hours: 8 hours Price: $275.00 NOREMI-179 Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) This course covers the required theory, practical assessments and examination for an ECDIS endorsement to a deck license, required when working on vessels fitted with ECDIS. The course includes extensive time in our TRANSAS simulators completing practical exercises and assessments. The course meets both U.S. and STCW training requirements.

Pre-Requisites: RADAR USCG Approvals: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Electronic Chart Display Information System (ECDIS) (NOREMI-179) course will satisfy: The ECDIS training requirements within 46 CFR 11.305; 46 CFR 11.307; 46 CFR11.309; 46 CFR 11.311; 46 CFR 11.313; 46 CFR 11.315; 46 CFR 11.317; 46 CFR 11.319; and 46 CFR 11.321; AND The specific tasks from the National Assessment Guidelines found in NVIC 10-14 (Ch-1) and 11-14 (Ch-1) (Tasks 6.16.7), NVIC 12-14 (Ch-2) (Tasks 1.4.C, 1.4.D, 1.5.A, 4.1 and 4.2) and NVIC 13-14 (Task 1.7.A) Clock hours: 35 hours Price: $975.00

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NOREMI-197 First Aid & CPR This course provides training in Elementary First Aid and CPR techniques. A trainee successfully completing this course will have knowledge and practical training in elementary first aid and CPR meeting both USCG and STCW requirements. Students will develop confidence in their ability to respond and perform skills in an actual emergency.

Recommended/Co-requisite Courses: Basic Safety Training, Basic Safety Blended USCG Approvals: Any applicant who successfully completes your First Aid & CPR (NOREMI-197) course will satisfy the following requirements: Elementary First Aid per STCW Code Table A-VI/1-3; Elementary First Aid per 46 CFR 11.302(a)(3) and 46 CFR 12.602(a)(3); and The first aid and CPR training requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(i) (1).

Clock hours: 8 hours Price: $175.00 NOREMI-236 Launch Operator This course includes the required theory and examination requirements for approved training applying towards a U.S. license application as a Launch Tender (Limited Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels or Master of SelfPropelled Vessels Engaged in Launch Tender Service Upon Inland Waters).

Topics include: Deck General, Navigation, Navigation Rules, Safety and Pollution.

Co-Requisites / Recommended Courses: First Aid/CPR USCG Approvals: Any applicant who has successfully completed their Launch Operator (NOREMI-236) course and presents their Certificate of Training within one year of the completion of training, will satisfy the safe boating course requirements of 46 CFR 11. 467(f)(2); AND the examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.467(f)(3) or 11.467(g)(2) for original issuance, renewal, or reissuance of a license as Limited Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels or Master of Self Propelled Vessels Engaged in Launch Tender Service Upon Inland Waters (Not More Than 1/2 Nautical Mile From Shore) based on the routes approved by USCG Sector Boston and USCG Sector Southeastern New England.

Clock hours: 16 hours Price: $499.00 NOREMI-751 Leadership and Managerial Skills This five-day course covers the theory, assessments and examination for the required training for Leadership and Managerial Skills per both USCG and STCW standards applicable to management level positions onboard vessels.

Topics Include: Communication, Teamworking, Resource Management, Crew Management and Leadership.

USCG Approvals: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Leadership and Managerial Skills (NOREMI751) course will satisfy: The Leadership and Teamworking Skills within 46 CFR 11.309; 46 CFR 11.319; 46CFR 11.321; AND, the equivalent of the specific tasks from the National Assessment Guidelines found in NVIC 1214 (Tasks 18.1.A-18.5.A), for an endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch; The Leadership and Teamworking Skills within 46 CFR 11.329; AND, the equivalent of the specific tasks from the National Assessment Guidelines found in NVIC 17-14 (Tasks 16.1.A-16.4.A), for an endorsement as Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch; The Leadership and Managerial Skills within 46 CFR 11.305; 46 CFR 11.307; 46 CFR 11.311; 46 CFR 11.313; 46 CFR 11.315; 46 CFR 11.317; 46 CFR 11.325; 46 CFR 11.327; 46 CFR 11.331; 46 CFR 11.333; AND, the equivalent of the specific tasks found in NVIC 10-14 (Tasks 18.1.A-18.2.A), NVIC 11-14 (Tasks 18.1.A-18.3.A); NVIC 15-14 (Tasks 7.1.D, 11.1.A, 14.1.A); and NVIC 16-14 (Task 14.1.A).

Course hours: 40 hours Price: $975.00 NOREMI-768 Leadership and Teamworking Skills The Leadership and Teamworking Skills course is an 8-hour course that covers those areas of leadership techniques and skills pertinent to operational or entry-level professional mariners.

Topics Include: Communication, Teamworking, Resource Management, Crew Management and Leadership.

USCG Approvals: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Leadership and Teamworking Skills (NOREMI768) course will satisfy: The Leadership and Teamworking Skills within 46 CFR 11.309; 46 CFR 11.319; 46 CFR 11.321; AND, the equivalent of specific tasks from the National Assessment Guidelines found in NVIC 12-14 (Tasks 18.1.A-18.5.A), for an endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch; The Leadership and Teamworking Skills within 46 CFR 11.329; AND, the equivalent of specific tasks from the National Assessment Guidelines found in NVIC 17-14 (Tasks 16.1.A-16.4.A), for an endorsement as Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch.

Clock hours: 8 hours Price: $325.00

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NOREMI-310 Medical Care Provider This course includes the theory, practical assessments and exams required for Medical Care Provider, meeting the requirements of STCW Table A-VI/4-1 and USCG licensing requirements.

Topics Include: Immediate Action, Body Structure and Function, Medications, Toxicological Hazards, Burns, Cardiac Arrest, Spinal Injuries, and Care of Rescued Persons.

Prerequisites: First Aid/CPR Recommended Courses: Medical Care Provider PIC – needs to be taken within 6 months for management level officers.

USCG Approvals: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Medical Care Provider (NOREMI-310) course will satisfy the following: STCW Code Table A-VI/4-1; and the competency requirements of 46 CFR 12.619(a)(2); and the Medical First-Aid Provider training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(i); 46 CFR 11.317(a)(3)(i); 46 CFR 11.319(a)(4)(i); 46 CFR 11.329(a)(4)(i); 46 CFR 11.335(a)(3)(i); and 46 CFR 12.619(a)(1); and the specific task from NVIC 12-14 (Ch-1) (Task 16.1).

Clock hours: 24 hours Price: $950.00 NOREMI-307 Medical Care PIC This course includes the theory, practical assessments and examination required for Medical Care Person in Charge.

The course meets the requirements of STCW 95 CH VI, Sect A-VI/4-2 Table A-VI/4-2.

Topics Include: Nursing Care, Diseases, Dental Injuries, Childbirth, Disease Prevention, Would Closure and Care, IV and Injections.

Prerequisites: First Aid/CPR, Medical Care Provider USCG Approvals: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Medical Care Person in Charge (NOREMI-307) course will satisfy: The Medical Care Person In Charge requirements of 46 CFR 12.621(a)(1 & 2); AND The approved training for Management of Medical Care requirement of 11.305(a)(3)(ix); 11.307(a)(3)(ix); 11.311(a)(3)(vi); 11.313(a)(3)(vi); 11.315(a)(3)(ii);Provided they have completed a Coast Guard approved Medical Care Provider course within 6 months of starting this course.

Clock hours: 48 hours Price: $1950.00 NOREMI-340 Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) This course is approved in lieu of examination for a U.S. license application for Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels.

Topics include: Shiphandling, Coastal Navigation, Emergency Procedures, Navigation Rules, Pollution and Watchstanding. If you are looking to obtain your Master8 100 gross ton license and don’t currently hold a license, start with this OUPV course and also register for the Upgrade OUPV to Master 100 ton course, which is scheduled immediately following the OUPV course. Co-requisites / Other Recommended Courses: First Aid/CPR, FCC Exam, Upgrade OUPV to Master 100 Ton, Upgrade Master 100 to Master 200 Ton. USCG Approvals: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) (NOREMI-340) course and presents your Certificate of Training within one year of the completion of training, will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(j)(1) for original issuance, 46 CFR 10.227(e)(1)(iii) for renewal, and 46 CFR 10.227(i)(1) for reissuance of a merchant mariner endorsement as Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) Upon Near Coastal, or Great Lakes and Inland, or Inland Waters. The course completion certificate issued upon successful completion of this course is valid for one application which results in the issuance of an endorsement(s) and may not be used for future application transactions.

Licensing Requirements: TWIC Card, Physical Exam & Drug Test, Coast Guard Evaluation and Licensing Fees Clock hours: 80 hours Price: $1350.00

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NOREMI-359 Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR) This course covers the required content for Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities per the STCW Code and U.S. NVIC 08- 14 under Basic Training requirements.

Topics Include: Communication, Shipboard Safety, Fatigue and Stress, Drug and Alcohol Safety and Harassment.

USCG Approvals: Any applicant who successfully completes your Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (NOREMI359) course will satisfy: The Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities competency and training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code, as amended 2010, and 46 CFR 11.302(a)(4) and 12.602(a)(4); AND, The assessment tasks as guided by the applicable section within the Basic Training NVIC 08-14.

Clock hours: 4 hours Price: $175.00 NOREMI-363 Personal Survival Techniques (PST) This 12-hour course covers the required content for Personal Survival Techniques per the STCW Code and U.S. NVIC 08-14 under Basic Training requirements.

Topics Include: Emergency Procedures, Abandoning Ship, Survival Equipment, Liferafts and Communications and practical exercises in the pool.

USCG Approvals: Any applicant who successfully completes your Personal Survival Techniques (NOREMI-363) course will satisfy: The Personal Survival Techniques training and competency requirements of STCW Code, as amended 2010, Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-1, and 46 CFR 11.302(a)(1) and 46 CFR 12.602(a)(1); AND, The desired standard of competence for tasks 1.1.A through 1.14.N of NVIC 08-14.

Clock hours: 12 hours Price: $425.00 NOREMI-372 Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboatman) This Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboatman) Course provides the necessary theory, exam and practical demonstrations required for an endorsement as a Lifeboatman. The class is offered in lieu of the Coast Guard exam and incorporates training on our full-size lifeboat and davits. Scheduled exam/assessment sessions generally require a full day for completion.

Topics include: Liferafts, Lifeboats, Davits, Safety Procedures and Survival.

USCG Approvals: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Proficiency in Survival Craft (NOREMI-372) course will satisfy the competency requirements of Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW, as amended 2010, for Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats (PSC) and will satisfy the professional examination and practical demonstration requirements of 46 CFR 12.407(b)(3) for endorsements for Lifeboatman and PSC. Clock hours: 40 hours Price: $1250.00 NOREMI-387 QMED-Oiler This 120-hour course of instruction is designed to provide entry level engine department personnel with the ability to upgrade to a U.S. QMED – Oiler endorsement. The course is approved in lieu of examination by the United States Coast Guard.

Topics include: Diesel Engines, Safety, Hand Tools, Electricity, Bearings, Boilers and Lubrication.

Prerequisites: A minimum of 180 days of service as a wiper or equivalent to qualify for any QMED training.

Co-requisites / Suggested Training: Basic Safety Training USCG Approvals: Any applicant successfully completing your QMED-Oiler (NOREMI-387) course and presenting your certificate of training within one year of the completion of training will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.501(c)(5) for a national rating endorsement as QMED-Oiler.

Clock hours: 120 hours Price: $3835.00

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NOREMI-399 Radar Observer (Unlimited) This 40-hour course covers the theory, practical demonstrations and exams required for a Radar endorsement on your deck license. The course combines classroom lectures with practical exercises and learning on our TRANSAS Radar/ARPA/ECDIS simulators.

Topics include: Radar Theory, Operational Use, Vessel Target Plotting, COLREGs integrations, Adjustments, Collision Avoidance Tracking and Bridge Equipment.

USCG Approvals: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Radar Observer (Unlimited) (NOREMI-399) course will satisfy: The radar observer training requirement of 46 CFR 11.480(d) for an endorsement as Radar Observer (Unlimited).The radar observer training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(ii), 11.317(a)(3)(vi), 11.319(a)(4)(ii), 11.321(a)(3)(vi). The radar standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.309(a)(3), 11.317(a)(2), 11.319(a)(3), 11.321(a)(2); Section A-II/1 and A-II/3 and Table A-II/1 and A-II/3 of the STCW Code, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVICs 2-18 and 12-14 (Ch-2) Tasks 1.4.A,1.4.B, 3.1, 3.2A, 3.2.B, 3.3.A, and 3.4; and NVIC 13-14 (Ch-1) Tasks 1.8.A and 1.8.B. Clock hours: 40 hours Price: $1250.00 NOREMI-402 Radar Observer Recertification This course covers the theory, practical demonstrations and examinations required for the renewal of your Radar Endorsement. *The U.S. Coast Guard revised its regulations for Radar Observer Refresher Training effective July 22, 2019.

Mariners who are upgrading their license may be required to complete the training. We recommend requesting clarification from a U.S. Coast Guard evaluator to be sure of your requirements.

USCG Approvals: Any applicant who successfully completes your Radar Observer Recertification (NOREMI-402) course will satisfy the training requirements of 46 CFR 11.480(f) for maintaining the validity of an endorsement as Radar Observer.

Clock hours: 8 hours Price: $225.00 NOREMI-497 Tank Barge Dangerous Liquids Simulation This is a simulation course once complete you get 2 loads and 2 discharges with 1 commencement and 1 completion. This course cover the following segments of the transfer operations: pre-transfer inspection and conference, declaration of inspection, line up piping systems for cargo and vapor transfer, connect and disconnect cargo hoses and loading arms, loading operations, ballasting and de-ballasting, discharging and tan gauging.

Prerequisite: Basic Firefighting USCG Approval: Any applicant who successfully completes your Tank Barge Dangerous Liquids Simulation Course (NOREMI-497) and applies for endorsement within five years of completion Satisfies the course requirements of 46 CFR 13.301(c)(4) for original issuance OR 13.120(c)(2) for renewal of Tankerman-PIC (Barge) (DL): AND Satisfies the cargo course requirements of 46 CFR 13.401(e)(1) for original issuance OR 13.120(b)(2) for renewal of TankermanAssistant (DL) AND ⌠Meets the standards of competence, required by 46 CFR 13.609(a)(2), of Section A-V/1, Table A-V/1-1-1 of the STCW Code for Basic Oil AND Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations; AND Provided the applicant also supplies a statement signed by the Master, or Chief Mate of an Oil AND/OR Chemical Tanker, appropriate to the endorsement sought, that the mariner has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the signer that he or she is fully capable of supervising the transfer and operations of dangerous liquid cargo in accordance with the guidance found in Navigation Vessel Inspection Circular 22-14 (Encl. 1, paragraphs 4 or 5) Meets the Standards of competence, required by 46 CFR 13.603(b)(2) OR 13.605(b)(2), of Section A-V/1, table A-V/1-1-2 OR A-V/1-2-3 of the STCW Code for Advanced Oil AND/OR Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations limited to non-self-propelled vessels. This course will satisfy the following requirements per 46 CFR 13.121(b): 2 loadings, 2 discharges, 1 commencement of loading and 1 completion of loading, 1 commencement of discharge and one completion of discharge.

Clock hours: 40 hours Price: $1250.00

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NOREMI-505 Tank Ship Dangerous Liquids PIC This USCG and STCW 95 approved course provides training at the advanced level for experienced mariners who are working on board oil tank ships and are responsible for the loading, discharging, transit or handling of cargo. The course covers specialized training appropriate to their duties covering tanker safety and fire safety and pollution prevention.

Topics include: Types of oil tankers terminology, hazards of cargo, cargo containment, operations, pollution and safety.

Prerequisite: Basic Firefighting USCG Approval: Any applicant who successfully completes your Tankship Dangerous Liquids Course (NOREMI-501) and applies for endorsement within five years of completion and Satisfies the course requirements of 46 CFR 13.401(e)(1) for original issuance OR 13.120(b)(2) for renewal of Tankerman-Assistant (DL); AND Satisfies the course requirements of 46 CFR 13.501(c)(4) for original issuance OR 13.120(d)(2) for renewal of Tankerman-Engineer (DL); AND Meets the standards of competence, required by 46 CFR 13.609(a)(2), of Section A-V/1, Table A-V/1-1-1 of the STCW Code for Basic Oil AND Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations; AND Provided the applicant also supplies a statement signed by the Master, Chief Engineer or Chief Mate of an Oil AND/OR Chemical Tanker appropriate to the endorsement sought, that the mariner has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the signer that he or she is fully capable of supervising transfers of dangerous liquid cargo in accordance with the guidance found in Navigation Vessel Inspection Circular 22-14 (Encl. 1 paragraphs 4 or 5) Meets the Standards of competence, required by 46 CFR 13.603(a)(2), (b)(2) or (c)(2) AND/OR 13.605(a)(2), (b)(2) or (c)(2), of Section A-V/1 table A-V/1-1-2 AND/OR A-V/1-13 of the STCW Code for Advanced Oil AND/OR Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations.

Clock hours: 40 hours Price: $1650.00 NOREMI-542 Visual Communications (Flashing Light) The Flashing Light Course provides training and assessment of licensed deck officers required to demonstrate competence of ability to transmit and receive information by visual signaling (Flashing Light) via Morse Code in accordance with 46 CFR subpart B, part 10 and Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code. Those trainees successfully completing this course will be able to demonstrate requisite knowledge of Morse Code, ability to transmit and receive signals by Morse Light, use the International Code of Signals.

USCG Approval: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Visual Communications (Flashing Light) (NOREMI-542) course will satisfy the Visual Signaling training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(vi) and 11.319(a)(4)(vi), if the course completion certificate is presented within 5 years of the completion of training; AND will be considered to have successfully demonstrated the equivalent of Tasks 8.1 and 8.2 in NVIC 12-14 (Ch.1) for an STCW, as amended 2010 endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch. Applicants who have successfully completed your course need not present a completed assessment sheet for these assessments in application for STCW certification.

Clock hours: 8 hours Price: $325.00

ADDITIONAL MARITIME COURSES Benzene Training Program This 4-hour training program provides Benzene Certification for anyone in the marine, trucking or affiliated industries with exposure to Benzene that is required to take an OSHA course for education and medical testing for Benzene work.

Classroom training and mask fit testing are completed at NMI. Physical Exam, Blood, and Pulmonary Test are accomplished at our affiliated medical facility in Fairhaven. Topics include: Benzene History Chemical Properties, Marine Industry Compliance, Exposure Limits, Federal Regulations and Law. Price: $500.00

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TOAR-Towing Officer’s Assessment Records Northeast Maritime Institute has access to a state-of-the-art full-bridge tug and barge simulator that specializes in towing vessels and a designated examiner that can help you with your advancement to Mate (Pilot) of Towing or Master of Towing. Since 1981, we have helped many mariners by providing a platform to complete both the maneuvering requirements as well as discussion-based assessments in the Towing Officer Assessment Record. We use a full-bridge tug and barge simulator in the presence of a USCG approved designated examiner to give candidates a chance to complete all assessments.

Price: $1200.00 Z-Drive Basic The 16-hour (2 day) course introduces the student to Z Drive propulsion systems and the basic tug handling techniques which involve some classroom time however most of the time is spent in the tug simulator. Students will operate both azimuth Stern Drive and Tractor Z-Drive tugs. Z-drive propulsion theory and practical application, hand-eye coordination, docking/undocking, ship approach and ship work, stability and hawser work are just some of the subject areas covered in this course. *This course is limited to 2 students in order to maximize simulation time. *Class can be customized to meet company specific needs.

Clock hours: 16 hours Price: $2000.00 Z-Drive Advanced This 24-hour (3 day) course is designed to challenge a Z-drive tug operator with advanced operating techniques.

The student will build confidence and experience in advanced techniques prior to the real-world application. Topics include propeller control, maneuvering capabilities, ship handling direct and indirect force application, advanced barge handling, adverse weather conditions, ship escort techniques, ship handling docking/undocking, propulsion failure and emergency maneuvering due to equipment failure.

Pre-requisite: Basic Z-Drive *This course is limited to 2 students in order to maximize simulation application. *This course can be custom designed to meet company specific needs.

Clock hours: 24 hours Price: $3,500.00

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NORTHEAST MARITIME ONLINE (NEMO) NEMO is one of the first comprehensive maritime learning management systems (LMS) specifically designed for administering, documenting, tracking, reporting, and delivering electronic maritime education and training technology on board vessels, at home or any place where a mariner can log onto the internet. NEMO is driven through Northeast Maritime Institute’s creed to “Honor the Mariner”.

USCG APPROVED ONLINE AND BLENDED COURSES NOREMI-1001 Able Seafarer Deck Under the STCW II/5, Able Seafarer-Deck is a qualified rating at the STCW Support Level in the deck department on seagoing vessels of 500 GT or more. Duties include but are not limited to standing navigational watches, lookout watches, maintaining the safety and security, cargo and personnel and undertaking a range of practical seafarer skills covering rope work, anchoring, mooring activities and operations. An able seafarer must be able to work safely in enclosed spaces and at heights, and must also be able to respond to vessel emergencies; administer emergency first aid; carry out fire prevention and fire-fighting duties; be able to use survival techniques in the water; and be able to operate survival craft and rescue boats.

Each person serving as an able seafarer-deck, on a seagoing vessel of 500 GT or more must hold an STCW endorsement certifying him or her as qualified to perform the navigational function at the support level, on vessels subject to STCW. Additionally, each person serving as an able seaman (AB) on a seagoing vessel subject to the STCW Convention must also hold an STCW endorsement as able seafarer-deck. An individual meeting this requirement must also hold an STCW endorsement as ratings forming part of a navigational watch (RFPNW) or able seafarerdeck on domestic near- coastal voyages. Co-Requisite: Basic Training, Proficiency in Survival Craft, Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch * The USCG approval of this course requires on-site examination and assessments (1 1/2 - 2 days approximately).

USCG Approval-Any applicant who has successfully completed your Able Seafarer-Deck (Blended) (NOREMI-1001) course and presents your Certificate of Training within one year of the completion of training, will satisfy the written examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.405(a) for the Deck General and Navigation General, Deck Safety and Rules of the Road; AND the Practical Marlinspike Seamanship Demonstration requirement of 46 CFR 12.405(c); AND, the following assessments from NVIC 14-14 (Ch-1) for an endorsement as Able Seafarer-Deck: Tasks 2.1.A, 2.1.B, 2.2.A, 2.5.A, 3.1.A, 3.2.A, 4.1.A, 4.2.A, 4.3.A, 4.4.A, 4.4.B, 4.4.C, 4.4.D, 4.5.A, 4.6.B, 4.6.C, 4.7.A, 4.8.A, 4.8.B, 4.9.A, 4.13.A, 5.1.A, 5.2.A, 5.3.A, 5.3.B, 5.3.C, 5.4.A, 5.5.A, 5.5.B, 5.5.C, 5.5.E, 5.6.A, 5.6.B, 5.6.C, 5.7.A, 5.8.A, 5.9.A, 5.10.A, 5.10.B, 6.1.A, 6.1.B, 6.2.A, 6.3.A, 8.1.A, 8.2.A, 8.3.A, 8.3.B, 8.4.A, 8.4.B, 8.5.A, and 8.6.A; AND the training and all assessment requirements of 46 CFR 12.605(a)(3) and NVIC 06-14 for an endorsement as Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW). Applicants are not required to submit completed Task Assessment sheets when applying for these endorsements.

Price: $975.00 NOREMI-947 Advanced Firefighting This course satisfies the Advanced Fire Fighting training requirements of Section A-VI/3 and Table A-VI/3 of the STCW Code, as amended 2010, 46 CFR 11.201(h), and 11.303(a). The following practical assessments performed during this course have been determined to be equivalent of National Assessment Guidelines TASK s, as documented in NVIC 09-14 Guidelines for Qualifications for STCW Endorsements for Advanced Firefighting: 1.1.A; 1.1.B; 1.2.A; 1.3.A; 1.4.A; 1.5.A; 1.6.A; 1.7.A; 2.1.A; 2.1.B; 3.1.A; 3.1.B; 3.2.A; 4.1.A;4.1.B; AND 4.1.C* The course covers the following objectives: 1. Control firefighting operations aboard ships 2. Organize and train fire parties 3. Inspect and service fire detection and extinguishing systems and equipment 4. Investigate and compile reports on incidents involving fire Price: $499

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NOREMI-890 Advanced Firefighting Revalidation This course is delivered on NEMOTM, our learning management system, with follow-up on-site examination/assessments scheduled at Northeast Maritime Institute, as required by the U.S. Coast Guard.

This online course covers the required content for mariners renewing their licenses who require an Advanced Firefighting Revalidation course (USCG NVIC 09-14). The on-site examination and assessment sessions are scheduled frequently for your convenience and average between one and three hours to complete.

USCG Approvals: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Advanced Fire Fighting Revalidation (Blended) (NOREMI-890) course will satisfy the Advanced Fire Fighting training revalidation requirements of STCW Code Section A-VI/3 and 46 CFR 11.201(h)(1), and 11.303(d), provided that the mariner has at least 1 year of sea service within the last 5 years.; AND Tasks 1.3.A, 1.5.A, 2.1.A, 2.1.B, 3.1.A, 3.1.B, 4.1.A, 4.1.B and 4.1.C from NVIC09-14, Advanced Fire Fighting.

Price: $475 NOREMI-958 Auxiliary Sail This course is delivered on NEMO°, our learning management system, with a follow-up on-site examination scheduled at Northeast Maritime Institute, as required by the U.S. Coast Guard.

The course covers the required theory and examination for an Auxiliary Sail endorsement on a U.S. deck officer endorsement.

USCG Approval: Any applicant who successfully completes the Auxiliary Sail (Blended) (NOREMI-958) course within one year of application will satisfy: The professional examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(j) to add an Auxiliary Sail endorsement, as per 46 CFR 11.401(d), to any national deck officer endorsement authorized by regulation.

Price: $175.00 NOREMI-958 Basic Safety Training The theory portion of this course is delivered on NEMO, our learning management system, with follow-up on-site examination/assessments scheduled at Northeast Maritime Institute, as required by the U.S. Coast Guard. Three days of assessments and exams will be required at Northeast Maritime Institute and its partner fire training academy, including First Aid/CPR training, water survival training and practical firefighting exercises. Assessment and exam sessions are scheduled monthly for your convenience.

USCG Approvals: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Basic Training (Blended) (NOREMI-874) course will satisfy: • The Basic Training per STCW Code, as amended 2010 Section A-VI/1; AND, • The Personal Survival Techniques per 46 CFR 11.302(a)(1) and 46 CFR 12.602(a) (1); AND, • The Basic Fire Fighting per 46 CFR 11.201(h)(2) [BASIC Only] and 46 CFR 11.201(h)(3); AND, • The Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting per 46 CFR 11.302(a)(2) and 46 CFR 12.602(a)(2); AND, • The Fire Fighting requirements per 46 CFR 13.201(c)(3), 13.301(c)(3), 13.401(d) and 13.501(c)(3) for any tankerman endorsement; AND, • The First Aid & CPR requirements per 46 CFR 11.201(i)(1) when applied for within one year of the date of training; AND, • The Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities per 46 CFR 11.302(a)(4) and 46 CFR 12.602(a)(4); AND, • The practical assessments performed during this course have been determined to be equivalent of ALL of National Assessment Guidelines Tasks, as documented in NVIC 08-14 Guidelines on Qualifications for STCW Endorsements in Basic Training (Formerly Basic Safety Training).

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NOREMI-153 Basic Safety Training Refresher This course covers the required examination and practical assessments for Basic Training for renewal of your license or endorsement. Upon enrollment, you will begin the online review content to refresh your knowledge for the written exams. The exams may be taken online through the USCG approved Halo Exam Monitoring System. A ½ day on site assessment session includes fire training, First Aid & CPR and the survival training.

Topics include: First Aid/CPR training, Personal Survival Techniques training, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities review and Basic Firefighting practical exercises. Students are responsible for their own transportation to the fire academy (Click HERE for directions). Student facial hair requirements also apply.

Prerequisites: General physical fitness for practical demonstration; AND completion of a full Basic Training program in the last five years and/or 360 days of service in the last five years USCG Approval: Any applicant who has successfully completed the Basic Training Refresher (NOREMI-68) course will satisfy the continued competency requirements for STCW Basic Training in STCW, as amended 2010, Basic Training in Section A-VI/1, 46 CFR 11.302(e) and 46 CFR 12.602(e), AND, all of the tasks from the National Assessment Guidelines found in NVIC 08-14. *Applicants are not required to present completed record of assessment sheets when applying for the STCW endorsement.

Price: $725 NOREMI-972 Cargo Handling and Stowage (Operational) The theory portion of this course is delivered on NEMO, our learning management system, with follow-up on-site examination/assessments scheduled at Northeast Maritime Institute, as required by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Assessment/examination sessions are estimated at between 2 and 4 hours to complete. The course combines online materials, audio, videos, group exercises and case studies. Students will be introduced to topics such as ship stability, deck cargoes, bulk cargoes, grain, dangerous goods in addition to monitoring loading, stowage, and securing and unloading cargoes.

USCG Approvals: Any applicant who successfully completes your Cargo Handling & Stowage (Blended) (NOREMI972) course will satisfy: ⦁ The Cargo Handling and Stowage training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a) (4)(x) for an STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC); AND ⦁ The following practical assessments performed during this course have been determined to be equivalent of National Assessment Guidelines Tasks, as documented in NVIC 12-14(Ch-3) Guidelines on Qualifications for Officer in Charge Of a Navigational Watch on Vessels of 500 GT or More: 10.1, 10.2, 10.3.A, 11.1, 11.2, 11.4.A, 11.5, 11.6, and 11.7; AND ⦁ NVIC 02-18 for OICNW on Vessels of less than 500 GT: 10.2.A, 10.3.A, 11.1.A, 11.2.A, 11.4.A, 11.5.A, and 11.6.A; AND ⦁ NVIC 13-14 (Ch-2) for Masters and OICNW on Vessels of less than 500 GT limited to Near Coastal waters: 6.1.A and 6.2.B. Applicants who have successfully completed your course need not present completed Task Control Sheets for these assessments in application for STCW certification.

Price: $825 NOREMI-828 Engine Room Resource Management The theory portion of this course is delivered on NEMO, our learning management system, with follow-up on-site examination/assessments scheduled at Northeast Maritime Institute, as required by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Assessment/examination sessions are estimated at between 2 and 4 hours to complete. The Engine Room Resource Management Course combines online materials, audio, videos, group exercises and case studies to understand resource management. Students will learn to apply resource management, Leadership and Teamworking skills for the operation of the engineering plant onboard a vessel.

USCG Approvals: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Engine Room Resource Management (Blended) (NOREMI-828)) course will satisfy the: Engine Room Resource Management training requirements in 46 CFR 11.325(a) (3)(i) and (b)(1); 46 CFR 11.327(a)(3)(i) and (b)(1); 46 CFR 11.329(a)(4)(iv); 46 CFR 11.331(a)(3)(i) and (b)(1); and 46 CFR 11.333(a)(3)(i) and (b)(1); AND, The Leadership and Teamworking Skills within 46 CFR 11.329(c); AND Specific task from NVIC 17-14 Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch: 1.4; 16.1.A; 16.2.A; 16.3.A; 16.4.A Price: $999

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NOREMI-853 Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) NEMO’s USCG Approved GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) Blended Course combines online simulations, animations, helpful explanations, and quizzes to make your training experience engaging and comprehensive. You will explore the functionality and use of all GMDSS components ranging from daily communication to emergency situations using our suite of HALO° simulators. All text passages include an audio component to assist ESL students.

The course satisfies the following USCG and STCW Requirements* • The GMDSS training requirements of 46 CFR 11.305(a)(3)(viii); 46 CFR 11.307(a)(3)(viii); 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(xv); 46 CFR 11.311(a)(3)(ix); 46 CFR 11.313(a)(3)(ix); 46 CFR 11.315(a)(3)(vi); and46 CFR 11.319(a)(4)(ix); AND • The requirements of 46 CFR 11.604, to meet Section A-IV/2 of the STCW code as amended. * Please note: The FCC does not approve courses in lieu of their exams.

If you need to apply for and obtain your FCC GMDSS Radio Operator Certificate, there will be a separate process for this, but Northeast Maritime Institute is an approved designated examiner for the FCC GMDSS Radio Operator Certificate exams and can facilitate your exams online and submit your application for you. Please visit our FCC GMDSS Radio Operator Certificate page to find out more: https://northeastmaritimeonline.com/fcc-gmdss-radiooperator-certificate/ Upon successful completion of this course and passing the required examination, a trainee should be able to: Efficiently operate GMDSS equipment required in sea area A1, A2, A3, and A4.

Fulfill primary radio communications responsibility during distress, urgency, safety and routine incidents.

Given the number of serious problems experienced in the GMDSS resulting from numerous, often accidental, false distress alerts, training will be provided to ensure the awareness and avoidance of unintentional transmission of false distress alerts, and the procedures which mitigate the effects of false distress alerts following unintentional transmission.

Price: $995 NOREMI-827 Leadership and Managerial Skills This course is approved for both STCW and USCG Leadership and Managerial Skills covers the theory, assessments and examination for the required training for Leadership and Managerial Skills per both USCG and STCW standards applicable to management level positions onboard vessels. Topics Include: Communication, Teamworking, Resource Management, Crew Management and Leadership. The theory portion of this course is delivered on NEMO°, our learning management system, with follow-up on-site examination and assessments scheduled at Northeast Maritime Institute, as required by the U.S. Coast Guard. One four-hour session is normally required to complete the written examination and assessments.

USCG Approval: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Leadership and Managerial Skills (NOREMI-751) course will satisfy: • The Leadership and Teamworking Skills within 46 CFR 11.309; 46 CFR 11.319;46 CFR 11.321; AND, the equivalent of the specific tasks from the National Assessment Guidelines found in NVIC 12-14 (Tasks 18.1.A18.5.A), for an endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch; • The Leadership and Teamworking Skills within 46 CFR 11.329; AND, the equivalentof the specific tasks from the National Assessment Guidelines found in NVIC 17-14 (Tasks 16.1.A-16.4.A), for an endorsement as Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch; • The Leadership and Managerial Skills within 46 CFR 11.305; 46 CFR 11.307; 46 CFR 11.311; 46 CFR 11.313; 46 CFR 11.315; 46 CFR 11.317; 46 CFR 11.325; 46 CFR 11.327; 46 CFR 11.331; 46 CFR 11.333; AND, the equivalent of the specific tasks found in NVIC 10-14 (Tasks 18.1.A-18.2.A), NVIC 11-14 (Tasks 18.1.A18.3.A); NVIC 15-14 (Tasks 7.1.D, 11.1.A, 14.1.A); and NVIC 16-14 (Task 14.1.A). *Applicants who have successfully completed this course need not present completed Task Control Sheets for these assessments in application for STCW certification.

Price: $875

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NOREMI-866 Leadership and Teamworking Skills The theory portion of this course is delivered on NEMO, our learning management system, with follow-up on-site examination/assessments scheduled at Northeast Maritime Institute, as required by the U.S. Coast Guard. Exam and assessment sessions average between 2 and 3 hours. The course covers those areas of leadership techniques and skills pertinent to operational or entry-level professional mariners.

Topics Include: Communication, Teamworking, Resource Management, Crew Management and Leadership.

USCG Approvals: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Leadership and Teamworking Skills (Blended) (NOREMI-866) course will satisfy: • The Leadership and Teamworking Skills within 46 CFR 11.309; 46 CFR 11.319; 46 CFR 11.321; AND, • the specific tasks from the National Assessment Guidelines found in NVIC 12-14 (Tasks 18.1.A-18.5.A), for an endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch; AND • the Leadership and Teamworking Skills within 46 CFR 11.329; AND, • the specific tasks from the National Assessment Guidelines found in NVIC 17-14 (Tasks16.1.A-16.4.A), for an endorsement as Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch; Price: $249 NOREMI-943 Magnetic & Gyrocompass This course provides the requisite knowledge, understanding and proficiency to provide a trainee with certification for Proficiency in Magnetic & Gyro Compasses for Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels over 500 Gross Tonnage as identified in the STCW Code Table A-II/1. Per USCG approval, students must visit NMI to complete a final examination with the exam proctor as well as a practical assessment. Students will receive their final certificate of completion from NMI after successful completion of the exam and assessment.

Price: $550 NOREMI-815 Maritime Security Awareness The theory portion of this course is delivered on NEMO, our learning management system, with follow-up on-site examination/assessments scheduled at Northeast Maritime Institute, as required by the U.S. Coast Guard. A onehour session is generally required to complete the written exam. The Maritime Security Awareness course is intended to provide the knowledge required to enable personnel without designated security duties in connection with a Ship Security Plan (SSP) to enhance ship security in accordance with the requirements of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended, the ISPS Code and section A-VI/6-1 of the STCW Code, as amended.

Topics include: Security Levels, Regulations, Emergency Procedures, Security Threats and Security Measures.

USCG Approvals: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Maritime Security Awareness (On-Line) (NOREMI-815) course will satisfy the security awareness requirements 46 CFR 12.627(a)(1) and paragraphs 1-4 of Section A-VI/6 and Table A-VI/6-1 of the STCW Code, as amended 2010.

Price: $99 NOREMI-953 Medical Care Person in Charge The Medical Care PIC Blended Course course satisfies the training for mariners who provide medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board ship, in accordance with 46 CFR 12.621 (a)(1&2) AND the approved training for Management of Medical Care requirement of 11.305 (a)(3)(ix); 11.307(a)(3)(ix); 11.311(a)(3)(vi); 11.313(a)(3)(vi); 11.315(a)(3)(ii) and Section A-VI/4-2 of the STCW Code. Applicants are not required to submit completed Task Assessment sheets when applying for these endorsements.

Price: $1050 NOREMI-952 Medical Care Provider The theory portion of this course is delivered on NEMO, our learning management system, with follow-up on-site examination/assessments scheduled at Northeast Maritime Institute, as required by the U.S. Coast Guard. A oneday session is generally required to complete the practical assessments and written exam. The course includes the theory, practical assessments and exams required for Medical Care Provider, meeting the requirements of STCW Table A-VI/4-1 and USCG licensing requirements.

Topics Include: Immediate Action, Body Structure and Function, Medications, Toxicological Hazards, Burns, Cardiac Arrest, Spinal Injuries, and Care of Rescued Persons.

Prerequisites: Recommended Courses: Medical Care Provider PIC – needs to be taken within 6 months for management level officers

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USCG Approvals: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Medical Care Provider (Blended) (NOREMI-952) course will satisfy the following: STCW Code Table A-VI/4-1; and The competency requirements of 46 CFR 12.619(a)(2); and the Medical First-Aid Provider training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(i); 46 CFR 11.317(a)(3)(i); 46 CFR 11.319(a)(4)(i); 46 CFR 11.329(a)(4)(i); 46 CFR11.335(a)(3)(i); and 46 CFR 12.619(a)(1); and The specific task from NVIC 12-14 (Ch-2) (Task 16.1).

Price: $750 NOREMI-945 Meteorology (Operational) This online course provides students with knowledge, proficiency and understanding of the characteristics of various weather systems, reporting procedures and recording systems. This course will satisfy the Basic Meteorology Training of STCW A-II/1 for raise in grade from the support to the operational level licenses as per USCG Policy Letter 01/02. Upon completion of the online content, under our USCG approval, students are required to complete a proctored examination at Northeast Maritime Institute.

USCG Approvals: Any applicant who successfully completes the Meteorology (Operational) Course will satisfy the following: • The Meteorology training requirements of 46 CFR 11 .309(a)(4)(xiii) for an STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC); AND, • The following practical assessments performed during this course have been determined to be equivalent of National Assessment Guidelines Tasks, as documented in: o NVIC 12-14 (CH-2) Assessment tasks 1.9, 1.10 and 1.11; AND o NVIC 13-14(Ch-1) Assessment tasks 1.11 .A; 1.12.A and 1.13; AND o The specific assessments tasks from the National Assessment Guidelines found in NVIC 02-18: Tasks 1.9.A, 1.9.B, 1.10.A, 1.10.B, 1.10.C, 1.10.D, 1.10.E, 1.10.F and 1.10.G Price: $725 NOREMI-968 Oceans/Celestial Navigation (500/1600 GRT) The Oceans Navigation/Celestial Navigation 500/1600 GRT Blended Course covers all subject matter content required for an Oceans Endorsement. Upon completion of the online content, students will be required to complete proctored examinations at Northeast Maritime Institute. A 1-1/2 day session for review and exam is included in the course price. If you will need additional support and tutoring, you can purchase additional time with a qualified NMI instructor prior to taking the exams.

USCG Approvals: The professional examination requirements for increasing the scope of the following endorsements from near coastal to oceans: • Second or Third Mate of self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage from near coastal to oceans; AND • Master or Mate of self-propelled vessels of less than 500 or 1600 GRT; AND • Master or Mate of self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT; AND • Master or Mate of Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels from near coastal to oceans, • The Celestial Navigation training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(viii) for an STCW endorsement as OICNW on vessels of 500 GT; AND • The celestial navigation assessments 1.1.A; 1.1.B; 1.1.C; 1.1.D; 1.1.E; and 1.1.F from NVICs 02-18 and 1214(Ch-3), “Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch.” *We have included a relevant math review section at the beginning of the course, covering topics and formulas useful for this course. Our USCG approval includes the Navigation General practical exam, for which not all content is covered in this course. For your benefit, we have included access to practice Navigation General quizzes which pull from the USCG database of questions.

Price: $1250 NOREMI-662 Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) Northeast Maritime Institute’s OUPV/Six Pack Blended Course is an engaging and interactive learning experience approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. Upon completion of the online content and required written exams (which can be completed at Northeast Maritime Institute’s Fairhaven campus or other approved location), your NMI completion certificate will be recognized by the USCG for submission with your licensing application package. Upon completion of the online content, USCG course approval requires completion of the proctored examinations for the Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels license at Northeast Maritime Institute.

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Course subjects include: Navigation Rules, Shiphandling, Watchkeeping, Safety, Communications, Charts & Publications, Maritime Law, Small Engine Operations, Coastal Navigation, Weather, Marlinespike Seamanship and Vessel Nomenclature.

USCG Approvals: The examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(j)(1) for original issuance, 46 CFR 10.227(1)(iii) for renewal, and 46 CFR 10.227(i)(1) for reissuance of a merchant mariner endorsement as Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) Upon Near Coastal, or Great Lakes and Inland, or Inland Waters. The course also satisfies the safe boating course requirements of 46 CFR 11. 455 for original issuance, renewal, or reissuance of a license as Master of Self Propelled Vessels Engaged in Launch Tender Service upon Inland Waters (Not More Than 1/2 Nautical Miles from Shore) based on the routes approved by USCG Sector Boston and USCG Sector Southeastern New England.

Price: $495 NOREMI-817 Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities The theory portion of this course is delivered on NEMOTM, our learning management system, with follow-up onsite examination scheduled at Northeast Maritime Institute, as required by the U.S. Coast Guard. A one-hour session is generally required to complete the written exam. This course covers the required content for Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities per the STCW Code and U.S. NVIC 08-14 under Basic Training requirements.

Topics Include: Communication, Shipboard Safety, Fatigue and Stress, Drug and Alcohol Safety and Harassment.

USCG Approvals: Any applicant who successfully completes your Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (On-Line) (NOREMI-817) course will satisfy the Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities competency and training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table A- VI/1-4 of the STCW Code, as amended 2010, and 46 CFR 11.302(a)(4) and 12.602(a)(4); AND have performed all assessment tasks as guided by the applicable section within the Basic Training NVIC 08-14.

Price: $175 NOREMI-872 Personal Survival Techniques The theory portion of this course is delivered on NEMO, our learning management system, with follow-up on-site examination scheduled at Northeast Maritime Institute, as required by the U.S. Coast Guard. A one-day session is generally required to complete the written exam and practical demonstrations in the pool. This course covers the required content for Personal Survival Techniques per the STCW Code and U.S. NVIC 08-14 under Basic Training requirements.

Topics Include: Emergency Procedures, Abandoning Ship, Survival Equipment, Liferafts and Communications.

USCG Approvals: Any applicant who successfully completes your Personal Survival Techniques (Blended) (NOREMI872) course will satisfy: The Personal Survival Techniques training and competency requirements of STCW Code, as amended 2010, Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-1, and 46 CFR 11.302(a)(1) and 46 CFR 12.602(a)(1); AND, The desired standard of competence for tasks 1.1.A through 1.14.N of NVIC 08-14.

Price: $425 NOREMI-887 Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboatman) The theory portion of this course is delivered on NEMO, our learning management system, with follow-up on-site examination scheduled at Northeast Maritime Institute, as required by the U.S. Coast Guard. A one-day session is generally required to complete the written exam and practical demonstrations with our full-size lifeboat and davits.

The course provides the necessary theory, exam and practical demonstrations required for an endorsement as a Lifeboatman. The class is offered in lieu of the Coast Guard exam.

Topics include: Liferafts, Lifeboats, Davits, Safety Procedures and Survival.

Prerequisites: Basic Safety Training, Basic Safety Training Blended Corequisites/Suggested Courses: Able Seafarer Deck Blended.

USCG Approvals: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Proficiency in Survival Craft (Blended) (NOREMI-887) course will satisfy the competency requirements of Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW, as amended 2010, for Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats (PSC) and will satisfy the professional examination and practical demonstration requirements of 46 CFR 12.407(b)(3) for endorsements for Lifeboatman and PSC. Price: $975

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NOREMI-816 Radar Observer (Unlimited) Upon completion of the online content, students will be required to schedule on-site examinations and assessments with Northeast Maritime Institute. These sessions are scheduled for two days in order to complete the necessary plots and simulator scenarios as well as the written exams. Please contact Northeast Maritime Institute to register for one of the scheduled sessions.

USCG Approvals: The course satisfies the radar training requirements of 46 CFR 11.480(d) for an endorsement as Radar Observer (Unlimited) and the radar observer training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(ii), 11.317(a)(3)(vi), 11.319(a)(4)(ii), 11.321(a)(3)(vi). The course also satisfies the radar standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.309(a)(3), 11.317(a)(2), 11.319(a)(3), 11.321(a)(2); Sections A-II/1 and A-II/3 and Tables A-II/1 and A-II/3 of the STCW Code, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from: NVIC 12-14 and NVIC 02-18 Tasks: 1.4A, 1.4B, 3.1, 3.2A, 3.2B, 3.3A, 3.4 and NVIC 13-14 Tasks: 1.8A, 1.8B. Price: $775 NOREMI-884 Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) The theory portion of this course is delivered on NEMOTM, our learning management system, with follow-up onsite examination scheduled at Northeast Maritime Institute, as required by the U.S. Coast Guard. A one-day session is generally required to complete the written exam and practical demonstrations on our full-bridge Transas simulator.

Topics include: Lookout, Helmsmanship, Watchkeeping, Pollution, Communication and Safety.

USCG Approvals: Any applicant successfully completing your Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (On-Line) (NOREMI-884) course will satisfy: The training requirements of 46 CFR 12.605(a)(2)(ii); AND The following tasks from NVIC 06-14 toward the standards of competence required of 46 CFR 12.605(a)(2)(iii) Table A-II/4 of the Seafarers Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code: 1.1.A, 1.1.B, 1.1.C, 1.2.A, 1.2.B, 1.2.C, 1.2.D, 1.2.E, 1.2.F, 1.2.G, 1.2.H, 1.2.I, 1.2.J, 1.3.A, 1.3.B, 2.1.A,2.1.B, 2.1.C, 3.1.A, 3.1.B, 3.2.A, 3.3.A, 3.3.B, 3.4.A, 3.4.B, 3.5.A, 3.5.B, 3.6.A, 3.6.B. Applicants using this approval to apply for endorsement as RFPNW must document at least 60 days of seagoing service that involves experience associated with navigational watch-keeping functions and involves the performance of duties carried out under the direct supervision of a qualified deck officer or rating on seagoing vessels. The site for conduct of assessments is Northeast Maritime Institute s simulator and classrooms in Fairhaven Massachusetts.

Price: $425 NOREMI-966 Search and Rescue USCG Approval: This blended course satisfies the requirements of the Respond to a Distress Signal at Sea training requirements of Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code, as amended 2010; and 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(iii). The assessment Task 6.1 from the NVIC 12-14(Ch-1), Task 6.1.A from NVIC 02-18, and assessment Task 4.1A from NVIC 13-14 (Ch-1); AND the requirements of Table A-II/3 of the STCW Code, as amended 2010 and 46 CFR 11.317 for certification as a Master on Vessels of Less Than 500 GT Limited to Near Coastal Waters and 11.321 for OICNW on Vessels of Less Than 500 GT Limited to Near Coastal Waters. *Please note that per USCG approval, students must visit the Institute to complete final examination with the exam proctor. Students will receive their final Certificate of Completion from the Institute after successful completion of the exam.

Price $550 NOREMI-946 Ship Construction & Basic Ship Stability (Operational) Upon completion of the online content for this course on NEMO, USCG approval requires your attendance at Northeast Maritime Institute to complete the proctored examinations. You will be issued a Online Course Completion Receipt which will qualify you to register for your examination date.

USCG Approvals: • The stability and ship construction training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(xii) for an STCW endorsement as OICNW on vessels of 500 GT or more; AND • The ship construction and stability requirements of 46 CFR 11.317 and Table A-II/3 of the STCW Code, as amended 2010, for certification as Master on Vessels of Less Than 500 GT Limited to Near Coastal Waters; AND

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The ship construction and stability requirements 46 CFR 11.321 and Table A-II/3 of the STCW Code, as amended 2010, for certification OICNW on Vessels of Less Than 500 GT Limited to Near Coastal Waters; AND • The assessment tasks from NVIC 13-14(Ch-1): 8.1.A; 8.2.A; 8.3.A; and 8.4.A; AND • The assessment tasks from NVIC 12-14(Ch-2): 11.3, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, and 13.4; AND • The assessment tasks from NVIC 02-18: 13.1.A, 13.2.A, 13.3.A, and 13.4.A. Price: $725 NOREMI-780 Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties The theory portion of this course is delivered on NEMO, our learning management system, with follow-up on-site examination scheduled at Northeast Maritime Institute, as required by the U.S. Coast Guard. A one-hour session is normally required to complete the written examination and practical assessments. The course meets the requirements of both STCW Table A-VI/6-2 and 46 CFR 12.625(a)(1) for security training.

Topics include: Security Threats and Patterns; Dangerous Weapons, Substances and Devices; Security Measures; Crowd Control; Communications; Security Equipment and Systems; and Physical Searches.

USCG Approvals: Any applicant who has successfully completed your Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) (On-Line) (NOREMI-780) course will satisfy the training requirements of 46 CFR 12.625(a)(1) and STCW Table A-VI/6-2 for an STCW endorsement as Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties.

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STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION DISCLOSURES Northeast Maritime Institute is a private, for-profit, coeducational institution located in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

The school was established in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as Northeast Maritime Institute in 1981. The college provides maritime education and training.

Program Approvals: Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

Northeast Maritime Institute has been approved by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education to confer an Associate in Applied Science degree in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education One Ashburton Place Room1401 Boston, MA 02108 617-994-6950 www.mass.edu

Veteran’s Administration

The Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science program and several other programs are approved by the Department of Higher Education of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the training of veterans under Title 38, United States Code. GI® Bill. *GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

United States Coast Guard

The Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science Program and professional training courses are approved by the United States Coast Guard.

Northeast Maritime Institute has no existing agreement with employers to provide jobs to students and does not guarantee employment.

Many of the job listings provided by Northeast Maritime Institute are compiled from public sources. The school may also receive direct requests from employers or referrals for job listings from graduates working in the field, instructors, staff members, extern providers, etc. Northeast Maritime Institute has no existing agreement with employers to provide jobs to students and does not guarantee employment.

The certificate or degree that you obtain from Northeast Maritime Institute upon graduation is not the same as a licensure or certification for employment. Which may be required for some occupations, employers, or states. The cost of any examination for licensure or certification is not included in the tuition cost of the program and is only included in the total program cost if it is specifically itemized on your enrollment agreement.

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Northeast Maritime Institute admits students of any race, color, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, political ideology, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, or handicap to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students of the College.

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Northeast Maritime Institute is a for-profit educational institution approved by The Department of Higher Education of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and authorized to grant the degree of Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science.