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Columbia Pacific Maritime LLC is a US Coast Guard approved school operated by my wife, Pat, and myself out of the basement of our home in NE Portland, Oregon. endorsements required for:
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Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
A USCG issued Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) is
required to operate or work on vessels carrying
passengers or cargo for hire on the federally navigable
waters of the United States or on any ocean waters.
The courses offered by Columbia Pacific Maritime are US
Coast Guard approved for meeting the exam
requirements for MMC endorsements; meaning that,
after successful completion of the approved course, no
exams are required at the Coast Guard. All classes are
limited to a maximum of six students and are taught
over consecutive days that may include a weekend.
My most popular Coast Guard approved courses are
listed below. A complete list of all courses offered is
available on the "COURSES" page.
This eight-day OUPV course will satisfy the exam
requirements for any OUPV endorsement.
Master 100 ton
This ten-day Master 100 ton course will satisfy the
exam requirements for any Master or Mate 25, 50 or
100 ton endorsement.
Upgrade Master 100 to 200 ton
This four-day Master 200 ton upgrade course will
satisfy the exam requirements for the upgrade of a
Master or Mate 100 ton or less endorsement to Master
or Mate 150 or 200 ton endorsement.
Able Seaman
This four-day AB course will satisfy the exam
requirements for any AB Rating.
Radar Renewal
This one-day Radar Renewal course will satisfy the
requirements for renewal of any Radar Observer
endorsement.
Apprentice Mate (Steersman) Upgrade
This two-day Apprentice Mate (steersman) course will
satisfy the exam requirements for adding Apprentice
Mate (steersman) to an officer endorsement of Master
200 tons or less.
License Renewal
This one-day License Renewal course will satisfy the
exam requirements for the renewal of a license as
Master or Mate 25 through 200 tons or as Operator of
Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) without having
the required 360 days of sea service experience.
A USCG issued Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) is
required to operate or work on vessels carrying
passengers or cargo for hire on the federally navigable
waters of the United States or on any ocean waters.
The courses offered by Columbia Pacific Maritime are US
Coast Guard approved for meeting the exam
requirements for MMC endorsements; meaning that,
after successful completion of the approved course, no
exams are required at the Coast Guard. All classes are
limited to a maximum of six students and are taught
over consecutive days that may include a weekend.
- Small classes promote personal instruction in
difficult areas. - Teaching the class over consecutive days allows
students to earn their certificate in the shortest
time possible.
My most popular Coast Guard approved courses are
listed below. A complete list of all courses offered is
available on the "COURSES" page.
This eight-day OUPV course will satisfy the exam
requirements for any OUPV endorsement.
Master 100 ton
This ten-day Master 100 ton course will satisfy the
exam requirements for any Master or Mate 25, 50 or
100 ton endorsement.
Upgrade Master 100 to 200 ton
This four-day Master 200 ton upgrade course will
satisfy the exam requirements for the upgrade of a
Master or Mate 100 ton or less endorsement to Master
or Mate 150 or 200 ton endorsement.
Able Seaman
This four-day AB course will satisfy the exam
requirements for any AB Rating.
Radar Renewal
This one-day Radar Renewal course will satisfy the
requirements for renewal of any Radar Observer
endorsement.
Apprentice Mate (Steersman) Upgrade
This two-day Apprentice Mate (steersman) course will
satisfy the exam requirements for adding Apprentice
Mate (steersman) to an officer endorsement of Master
200 tons or less.
License Renewal
This one-day License Renewal course will satisfy the
exam requirements for the renewal of a license as
Master or Mate 25 through 200 tons or as Operator of
Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) without having
the required 360 days of sea service experience.
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