Hampton Roads Maritime Training Program (HRMTP)
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
This 80-hour, two-week certification course is for Licensed Deck or Radio Officers wishing to obtain their STCW GMDSS certification and obtain a GMDSS FCC License. TCC is a USCG-approved facility. For details see the GMDSS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
Radar Observer Courses
These courses meet the Coast Guard requirement that certain individuals must successfully complete a Coast Guard approved radar observer training course in order to receive an endorsement as Radar Observer. We have both original and renewal courses. Upon successful completion of our course you will be issued a certificate which you simply present to the Coast Guard who will then place a radar observer endorsement on your license. We offer day classes.
| Month | Days |
|---|---|
| April | 1-5 |
| May | 6-10 |
ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aids)
This 5-day course is STCW approved and teaches the basics of ARPA including the principle types of ARPA systems, the possible risks of over-reliance on ARPA and setting up and maintaining ARPA displays. The curriculum consists of classroom instruction, ARPA manufacturer instructional videotapes and student hands on training on both our Raytheon RAYCAS V and Racal-Decca 1690 ARPA's. This course also qualifies you to renew your radar observer endorsement.
| Month | Days |
|---|---|
| Aparil | 22-26 |
Radar Observer Renewal Courses
These courses meet the Coast Guard requirement that certain individuals must successfully complete a Coast Guard approved radar observer training course in order to receive an endorsement as Radar Observer. We have both original and renewal courses. Upon successful completion of our course you will be issued a certificate which you simply present to the Coast Guard who will then place a radar observer endorsement on your license. We offer a day and evening class. Renewals will be given Mondays during Radar and ARPA. $200.00
| Month | Days |
|---|---|
| April | 1 |
| May | 6 |
Flashing Light
This course meets the Coast Guard requirement that all individuals applying for either an original or upgraded deck license over 1600 gross tons on ocean or coastwise waters must pass a signaling examination (flashing light). Upon successful completion of our course you will be issued a certificate which you simply present to the Coast Guard to meet the flashing light requirement for your particular license. Is provided on as needed basis. We would need prior notice. $200.00
Holidays
Martin Luther King day, Memorial day, 4th of July, Labor day, Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday and we will not have classes the last two weeks in December. Prices and schedules are subject to change so please call for up-to-date information and registration.
