Apprentice Mate (steersman) of
    Towing Vessels (COLPAC-33)

This course will satisfy the exam requirements for
adding an Apprentice Mate (steersman) endorsement
to an MMC endorsed as Master not more than 200 tons.

Subjects include Towing Vessel Seamanship, Safety
and Uninspected Vessel Regulations.

Prerequisites courses or endorsements.
  • A Master not more than 200 tons endorsement
    or course completion certificate is required.

$300, including the $100 scheduling fee.
  • Call (503) 841-6066 to schedule.

USCG approval:
    Any applicant successfully completing your 16-
    hour Apprentice Mate (Steersman) Upgrade
    course and presenting your Certificate of Training
    WITHIN ONE YEAR of the completion of training,
    will satisfy the examination requirements of 46
    CFR 10.205(i) for original issuance of a license as
    Apprentice Mate (Steersman) of Towing Vessels
    (Near Coastal or Inland); PROVIDED that they
    either hold a license as Master Not More Than
    200 Gross Tons or have satisfied the examination
    requirements for a license as Master Not More
    Than 200 Gross Tons WITHIN THE PREVIOUS 12
    MONTHS.

The Apprentice Mate (Steersman) Workbook
    This workbook is included in the cost of the
    course, but may be purchased in advance
    for $25 to preview the material. Bring the
    workbook with you on the first day of class
    to receive a full credit for the purchase. Click
    on the BUY NOW button to purchase this
    workbook.
Columbia Pacific Maritime LLC
Call (503) 841-6066 for more information or to schedule a class.

(c) Dennis A. Degner 2006-2011
Course Registration and Schedule
This course can be scheduled from 8AM to 5PM any
Monday and Tuesday OR Thursday and Friday that the
school is open.

Registration is on the first day of the class and requires
a photo ID and full payment for the class. Acceptable
methods of payment are cash, check or credit card
(Visa or MasterCard).

This course is taught in a self-study formate and
scheduled one student at a time as classroom space is
available. We can generally schedule this class with a
few days of advance notice.

Please call for scheduling options.

Three-Course Sequence
The following schedule is for students who do not hold
an existing endorsement as Master and require the
entire three course sequence.

Winter 2012

February 13-28
  • Master 100 ton Feb 13-22
  • Master 200 upgrade Feb 23-26
  • Apprentice Mate (steersman) Feb 27-28

March 12-27
  • Master 100 ton March 12-21
  • Master 200 upgrade March 22-25
  • Apprentice Mate (steersman) March 26-27

Spring 2012

April 9-24
  • Master 100 ton April 9-18
  • Master 200 upgrade April 19-22
  • Apprentice Mate (steersman) April 23-24

May 7-22
  • Master 100 ton May 7-16
  • Master 200 upgrade May 17-20
  • Apprentice Mate (steersman) May 21-22

June 4-19
  • Master 100 ton June 4-13
  • Master 200 upgrade June 14-17
  • Apprentice Mate (steersman) Jun 18-19

Summer 2012
  • TBA Soon (call for information)