CAPTAIN’S LICENSES

Welcome to MPTFounded in 1983, Maritime Professional Training (MPT) is the most complete private maritime training school in theUnited States and serves more than 10,000 students per year, providing training for mariners pursuing careers inboth the commercial and yachting segments of the maritime industry. Under the direction of the Morley family fortwo generations, MPT has trained thousands of commercial mariners, yachting professionals, and enthusiasts formore than three decades. This in depth experience has enabled MPT to develop programs that are success-oriented,with unbeatable pass rates, as well as being cost and time efficient.

MPT offers all levels of training courses for national and international mariner credentialing, many of which offerin-school testing, are USCG, MCA, RYA, PYA, Marshall Islands, and Nautical Institute Approved and are recognized by many administrations across the globe. Courses are designed to meet and exceed IMO standards and are fully STCWCompliant (when applicable). MPT’s Fort Lauderdale-based campus hosts over 61,000 square feet of classrooms, deck, engineering and interior department training labs, and our SMART simulation department, which includes full mission bridge simulation, engine room simulation, cargo simulation, radar /arpa, ecdis and dynamic positioning training technology. Our student services department is here to help you every step of the way from career counseling, choosing courses that are perfect for you to meet your goals, assist with coast guard application paperwork and provide great resume and job finding tips. Books, school supplies and souvenirs can be found in our on campus Ships Store or online!

MPT’s main campus and student service offices are located at 1915 South Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, FL.For more information, call 954.525.1014 or visit www.MPTusa.com. One School. Unlimited Possibilities.

MPT Location & MapFort Lauderdale is a fabulous city with all the benefits and amenities of a large metropolis while maintaining a warmand welcoming atmosphere. Affordable accommodations are readily available while you study and the MPT Student Services office will be happy to help you select the best place for your taste and budget. If you are looking for employment after completing your training and certification programs, Fort Lauderdale is the perfect location for networking in the maritime industry. Many students secure a new position either during their classes or shortly thereafter by connecting with crew placement agencies, marine companies, vessel management firms, unions, or through MPT’s free job board. MPT is located only 5 minutes fromFort Lauderdale’s International Airportand our world renowned beaches, in the heart of the city’s maritime community. Known as the “Yachting Capital of the World”, Fort Lauderdale provides an ideal setting for you to master your trade while still allowing for a little “rest and relaxation.” MPT is conveniently located right outside Port Everglades. Our port serves as a gateway to the world through cargo and petroleum connections, the cruise industry and offers a wide variety of maritime activities. Thousands of ships call atPort Everglades each year! Port Everglades is the world’s second busiest cruise ship port and is ranked among the top in the nation for containerized cargo. It is also the region’s largest Petroleum Port and remains one of the US Navy’s favorite ports for liberty. Come to school where the weather is beautiful and sunny year round! Enjoy this Venice of America while you are in town by taking a Water Taxi as one of your modesof transportation. Float your way to and from the hotels, restaurants, night clubs, shops, theaters, beaches, marinas, and more!

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Why Get a Captain’s License?

• To work as a paid captain or mate

• To use your boat as a charter vessel

• To learn or refresh your skills in:

Navigation | Chart Plotting | Rules of the Road | Basic Stability

Basic Weather | Boating Safety & Regulations | Buoyage Systems

General Seamanship, And Much Morel

• To earn a credential that highlights your experience

• To improve your resume

• To save money on insurance

U.S. Citizens Fast Track your license. Skip theSix-Pack OUPV and go straight for your Masters!Don’t let anyone tell you that the six-pack is required to be the first step. Even if you have only 360 days of sea time, you can fast track your licenseat MPT by skipping the six-pack and getting your 3 in I Masters, License.

Why skip the six-pack and go straight for the 3 in 1 Master?

1. You remove the uninspected vessel - 6 passenger limit on inland waters and serve as Master on inspected vessels such as water taxi’s or excursion vessels.

2. You keep the full Six Pack Captain authority offshore up to 100 miles.

3. You can serve as the Mate on inspected vessels up to 200 miles offshore!

You’ve earned your Masters! Don’t limit yourself to the six-pack...

Note: When you get the sea time for the full master near coastal, you simply process the paperwork through the USCG. No further testing is required!

• USCG Approved Courses - Train Here & Test Here.• No Test at the Coast Guard.• No Extra Fees for at School Testing.

Licensing Options:

USCG OUPV (SIX PACK) OPERATOR OFUNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELSCourse Length: 8 full days or 2 weeks of nights and Saturdays - Classroom Based TrainingThis license valid on uninspected vessels carrying up to 6 passengers -like a charter fishing boat, or a yacht, up to 100 tons and up to 100miles offshore. To get this license you need to have at least 1 yearor 360 days of boating experience in your life and be at least 18 years old. To get the offshore rating, you need 90 days of your experience operating offshore. You will need at least 90 of your total days to be within the last 3 years. U.S. Citizenship is not required but legal residence is required. The USCG limits non U.S. citizens to less tonnage (under 5 net tons) and to undocumented vessels.

USCG MASTER INLAND / MATE NEAR COASTAL Course Length: 11 days - Classroom Based Training The benefit of having a Master’s License is that you canoperate either inspected (no passenger limit - like a water taxi)or uninspected vessels. This license is issued in increments upto 100 tons depending on your experience, and can be either 25, 50 or 100 tons. You need at least 1 year or 360 days of boating experience to qualify for the Master Inland, and at least 90 daysmust have been in the last 3 years (recency). If you have at least180 days offshore, you can also get the Mate Near Coastal (goodup to 200 miles offshore) with no additional training or testing required! U.S. Citizenship is required. Must be at least 19 years old.

USCG MASTER NEAR COASTAL Course Length: 11 days - Classroom Based Training The benefit of having a Master’s License is that you canoperate either inspected (no passenger limits - like water taxi)or uninspected vessels. This license is issued in increments upto I00 tons depending on your experience, and can be either 25, 50 or I00 tons. You need at least 2 years, or 720 days of boating experience to qualify for the Master Near Coastal, and at least360 days must have been operated offshore. At least 90 daysmust have been in the last three years. U.S. Citizenship is required. Must be at least 19 years old.

MCA / RYA YACHTMASTER COASTAL OR OFFSHORECourse Length: 2 weeks - Hands-On Practical Training Onboardan MPT Motor Yacht and Classroom Shorebased Theory TrainingThe Royal Yachting Association offers the internationally recognizedYachtmaster Certificate of Competency. It is valid for any yacht upto 200 tons virtually anywhere in the world up to 60 miles for coastal or 150 miles for the offshore level, or you can choose the unlimited Oceans Certificate.

The RYA Yachtmaster is available to all nationalities and is well respected throughout the world. The sea service requirement for the Yachtmaster are 30 days for coastal or 50 days for offshore of boating experience in your life with minimum mileage requirements and overnight voyages. See the MPT website or a career counselor for more details.

Which License Should I Get? We recommend that you get the best license for which you qualify. There are a few options depending on your citizenship and boating experience. The two main Captain’s Licenses issued by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) are the Operator (six pack) and the Master. There are several basic differences between the two credentials, and neither is a prerequisite for the other. MPT can help you decide on the route that’s best for you.

Another option worth considering is the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Yachtmaster Program, which is valid onforeign flagged yachts up to 200gt. This is a great option for yachting professionals pursuing a career operating foreign or UK flagged vessels or for non US citizens as it is a very versatile and internationally recognized qualification.

What Will I Learn in the Class?Both levels of Captain’s License classes include training on:

• Navigation

• Tidal Calculations

• International and Inland Rule of the Road

• Coastal Pilotage

• Meteorology

• Anchoring and Mooring

• Marlinespike

What is the Test Like?This course is USCG approved so you won’t need to take any test at the Coast Guard. You will take written finalexams administered at MPT at the end of the program. They include a selection of the topics covered in the course.Don’t worry we will work with everyone until they are successful. Class participation and study will generally get you through the exams.

Additional EndorsementsOne of the bonuses of attending MPT’s Captain’s License classes is that we give every student the certificationrequired to operate a commercial assistance towing vessel – Course #122 - for free! There is no prerequisiteexperience required to obtain this endorsement on your credential.

We also schedule the Auxiliary Sailing Endorsement Course #103 on one evening during your course for your convenience.This endorsement is only required for inspected auxiliary sail vessels and requires some prerequisite sailing experience.

If your vessel is equipped with Radar, we recommend the Radar Endorsement Course #148 as well. This is a separate5 day class utilizing the MPT SMART Radar Simulation Labs.

Tell Me About My InstructorsMPT has always been known for going the extra mile, and this, course is no exception. MPT has incredible USCGLicensed and qualified instructors with a passion for teaching, a love for boating and a desire to see you succeed!

• Docking and Undocking

• Buoyage Systems

• Safety

• Voyage and Passage Planning

• General Ship Knowledge

• National and International Regulations

• Stability and Vessel Construction

• Seamanship

When I Finish The Course, How Do I Get My License?

MPT is here to help you every step of the way. You will simply submit your certificate with the following:

• Your completed Application Form

• Boating Experience / Sea Service

• Physical (within 1 year) and Drug Test (within 6 months or proof of random participation)

• Issuance Fees (www.pay.gov)

• Birth Certificate or Passport

• USCG Approved First Aid / CPR Course Certificate (must be taken within one year of captains license application)

• USCG Approved Master / Mate / OUPV Course Certificate (must be taken within one year of captains license application)

• Letters of Character Reference

• TWIC Card (www.TSA.gov)

MPT will help with all or your paperwork, and you will have up to one year after completing the course to send yourpackage to the USCG for processing. Please feel free to call our office for more details on paperwork requirements.

Will I Need Supplies For The Course?MPT provide you with your textbook. You can bring your own plotting tools, charts, rules book and supplies, or choose our popular Captain’s License Kit from the Ship’ Store at MPT when you start the class.

What Is Seatime?In general a day of sea time is defined as 8 hours of watch standing or service per calendar day. When you are gettingyour Six Pack or 100 ton Masters license, the USCG will allow any calendar day where you were operating at least 4 hours to count as a day. In most cases, you will not get extra credit for operating more hours per day. In certain commercial industries, such as Towing Vessels, the USCG may give 1.5 days credit per 12 hour day worked. Also, military experience served in a related capacity may be counted for as much as 60% of the sea service on your transcript and DD2-14. If you have military experience, we recommend that you obtain complimentary career counseling from an MPT Military 2 Mariner Specialist as you may qualify for a higher level of credential and you may be entitled to VA training benefits.

For instance: If you operate your boat all day, or only 4 hours that day, you still get one day of credit. If you go out on a trip this afternoon and come back tomorrow morning, that is two days credit. Remember, a day’s credit for every calendar day you spent at least 4 hours underway. An MPT Student Service Representative will be happy to help you with this if you have any questions.

How Do I Calculate Gross Tons? A vessel’s gross tonnage should be listed on its documentation form. If your vessel is state registered instead or federallydocumented, you can calculate the gross tonnage using the following empirical formula:

L x B x D (depth not draft) x .67 (for power) or .5 (for sail)

100

Are There Other Courses I Should Take? All MPT Captain’s License students receive our Towing Endorsement #122 class for free! If you have sailing experience, you should consider taking the 4 hour MPT Auxiliary Sail Endorsement #103 class. All Captain’s License candidates must take an approved First Aid & CPR #143 class within 1 year of submitting the license application. MPT offers this class as well as an incredible 5 day STCW Basic Safety Training course which includes practical hands-on classes, such as sea survival, fire fighting, first aid, and more. Another great option is the FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit #130 course. Every captain and mate should have a radio license and in many cases this is required by law. If your vessel is equipped with Radar, we strongly encourage you to take our Radar Course #148. MPT also offers a wonderful Approved Engine Course #440 Hands-On Course that many captains, mates and aspiring new engineers have taken and learned a lot of valuable skills. If this will be a career for you, please consider attending our Career Seminar #888 (offered most Thursday nights) to help guide you in how to develop your career in the maritime industry.

What students are saying about MPT“Thank you for the opportunity to take these important courses formy future and for employing a great instructor that is easy to learn from and willing to help.”

“I really appreciated the extra effort you gave to ensure that I passed the course. Ultimately, I learned a great deal from this course.”

“I will suggest your school to anyone.”

“The instructor’s skills reflect great credit upon herself, the school,and the maritime industry.”

“A great course that became phenomenal when coupled with the knowledge and expertise provided by our instructor (Captain Field). Also want to highlight the perfect tempo of the class with the right mix of instruction and time afforded in the simulators to hone ship driving skills. This course met every expectation and much more!”

“Captain Chavez ROCKS the boat! Great instructor with passionfor helping others.”

“Not much room for improvement - it seems as though newclasses are being added and that is a great thing to see withan ever evolving industry. I come from New England just totake courses here because I think it’s a great place and theprices are very reasonable. Thanks for a great school.”

“The class was great and the real life experience from the instructor was awesome and helpful. The staff was very helpful. Ms. Ann is amazing” and I loved her career advice!

“Alene and the team were wonderful. The course was informative, the topics discussed were current and it entirely exceeded my expectations. I look forward to doing more courses with Alenein the future.”

“Overall very impressed with the school and staff. One more thingChris is a great instructor. Very clear. A +++”

“I rarely rate anything as a 10 but MPT is a school I really enjoy attending. Staff and instructors are very friendly and so helpful. Given a choice MPT is the school I will always choose.”

“Thank you for a wonderful class, the Instructor was very easy to follow and a Top Notch Teacher, Extremely calm, clear and relaxed instruction.”

“Keep up the good work. You have a friendly, helpful staff. Dan Dale knew his stuff and shared his knowledge well. To me, Leslie was very helpful and helped me do what I needed to find the TWIC office, find a doctor to take my physical exam and drug screen and then helped me prepare my documents to send off to the USCG for license renewal. To me, Leslie and the student services staff are stars.”

“I learned a great deal, and felt that the teachers and staff weren’t just there to get paid, but rather they genuinely wanted to help other people. Thank you!”

“I was very thankful for the extra effort the crew went throughto obtain a space large enough to accommodate those of us onthe waiting list. Capt. Andy Knows the material very well, andmore importantly was able to engage the class and keep thematerial interesting.”

“Have been attending your facility for at least 15 years off and on. You have always kept it nice and have improved over the years Thanks again.”

Why Choose MPT?

Our PeopleMPT’s staff of knowledgeable professionals truly care about

you and your success. Welcome to the MPT Family!

Our ExperienceOver 30 years training the best captains and crew in the industry!

Our FacilityMPT’s 61,000 square foot campus with beautifully appointed classrooms,

engineering labs, SMART simulation, and our fleet of training vessels, provide

a realistic and practical training environment. Schedule your tour today!

Our PhilosophyAt MPT we believe that students learn best by seeing, hearing

and doing Our success depends on your success!

Our CommitmentMPT is committed to your professional development and overall satisfaction!

Our ReputationMPT is recognized internationally for providing

consistently high quality maritime education.

Our ProgramsMPT offers training to meet all levels of national and international requirements.

MPT has more Coast Guard approvals than virtually any other school.

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