Participants in this course assume the duties, responsibilities, and oversight of the vessel’s master. A range of simulated episodes exploit passage appraisal, planning, execution and monitoring as well as the evolution of essential technical resource skills. Supervision of navigation and the consideration of conditions and circumstances that affect safe navigation are course integral. Content subjects include distress, search and rescue, shipboard emergencies; and the application of ship-handling skills in various environmental and geographic conditions.
A College Services Fee and Student Association Fee will apply for part-time students registered in credit courses. In some instances, offerings of the same course across multiple terms may have a differing cost. For more information, including tuition and fees information for international students, please visit Costs & Fees.