Crew Upgrade to Mariners Skipper - Course and Certification

Details

Elevate Your Skipper Abilities: Take the next step in your maritime journey with our Crew Upgrade to Mariners Skipper Course. Designed for skippers seeking precision and safety, this course expands on the Mariners Crew curriculum, offering advanced navigation skills and in-depth knowledge of the Navigational Rules of the Road.

What You Will Learn

Skipper Proficiencies

• In-depth Navigation Knowledge: Deepen your understanding of navigation, learning to interpret signals and grasp the differences between international and U.S. inland navigation rules.
• Seamanship and Safety: Sharpen your skills in vessel handling, learn advanced anchoring techniques, and manage onboard emergencies to uphold the highest safety standards.
• Meteorological Insights: Gain valuable knowledge about weather patterns and meteorology to adeptly navigate through varying atmospheric conditions.
• Piloting Skills Enhancement: Refine your piloting abilities with hands-on training in using traditional navigational tools like the magnetic compass and charts, along with modern chart plotting techniques.
• Modern Navigation Systems: Master the latest in electronic navigation technologies to complement and enhance traditional navigation methods.

Upon completing this course, skippers will possess the knowledge and skills needed to navigate waters effectively, ensuring the highest levels of safety for crew and passengers alike. Step up and steer confidently as a Mariners Skipper, ready to take on the challenges while underway with knowledge and know-how.

Topics Covered

Rules of the Road

• Application, Responsibility, and General Definitions
• Steering and Sailing Rules
• Lights and Day Shapes
• Sound and Light Signals
• Differences Between International and U.S. Inland Rules

Seamanship and Safety

• Vessel Operation Fundamentals
• Anchoring and Mooring
• Safety and Emergency Protocols
• Communication and Teamwork on Deck
• Navigation and Watchkeeping Duties
• Weather Analysis and Application
• Seamanship Skills Development
• Comprehensive Maritime Safety Awareness

Navigation

• Introduction to Navigation
• Magnetic Compass
• Aids to Navigation
• Electronic Navigation
• Tides and Current
• Piloting Navigation (Chart Plotting)

What's Included

• Pass Guarantee - When you do the work, we'll ensure the result
• Enrollment Period - Enjoy unlimited access to your course for 12 months
• Online Final Exam - Available Any Day, Any Time
• MLS iVideo Training Series - Watch, listen, and learn at your convenience
• MLS eBook Training Series - Carry your training materials with you on any device
• MLS Audio - Learn while on the go or during other activities
• MLS Mobile - Easily access course materials online or offline
• Full-sized Long Island Sound Training Chart – 12354TR

The Mariners Advantage

• Decades of Expertise - Proven Curriculum and Results
• Empowering Boaters - Dynamic and Engaging Courseware
• Flexible Learning - Tailored to Your Schedule
• Day or Night, We've Got You Covered - 24/7 Live Technical Support

Physical materials are available for free shipping via USPS Priority Mail. Alternative shipping options are available at checkout for an additional cost.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You will need a set of parallels and dividers for the Chart Plotting module and final exam. These can be purchased from our website.

Online Testing

Mariners Learning System™ offers remote testing for those looking to excel out on the water. Our eLearning system makes it easy to take your course and final proctored exam online when it’s convenient for you. Any Day. Any Time. Any Place.

Grading Process

Once the student completes the course quizzes and online module exam(s), they can test on-demand online for their final proctored exam with Mariners Learning System™.

The Crew Upgrade to Mariners Skipper is a two module final exam with the following grading standards:

Crew Upgrade to Mariners Skipper

Chart Plotting

• Total Multiple-Choice Questions = 10
• Minimum Passing Percentage = 90%
• Total Questions Wrong and Still Pass = 1

Rules, Seamanship, and Navigation

• Total Multiple-Choice Questions = 50
• Minimum Passing Percentage = 90%
• Total Questions Wrong and Still Pass = 5

The student must pass all modules to receive a certification of completion. If a student fails one or more modules, they will be able to retest after the previous exams are reviewed, and reattempts unlocked. This re-examination must occur within 3 months of the original testing attempt or prior to the course expiration date, whichever date comes first. Those who do not pass an exam module after three attempts must retake the entire online course and retest all modules online prior to the year course expiration date and wait a period of 45 days to retest.

Exam Requirements

Students must have a high-speed Internet connection and an up-to-date desktop or laptop with a webcam and microphone. Also, students must have the ability to download software through the MLS account. This is required to access the exam.

When testing online for the proctored exam, students will be required to display a legible photocopy of their Mariners Learning System recognized photo identification to the computer screen.

The list of acceptable forms of photo identification includes:

• U.S. driver’s license
• U.S. Passport
• Foreign Passport
• Law enforcement credential, with photograph of the applicant, issued by Federal, State, or local government
• U.S. Military identification card
• Official identification card issued by a State, or local government
• Official identification card issued by the Federal Government
• Merchant Marine Document issued after February 3, 2003

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to provide a clear and legible copy of identification. If an ID is not provided and/or MLS is unable to read the copy, it will result in a failure. No exceptions per our policy. No other forms of identification will be accepted.