Mariners Crew - Course and Certification

Details

Embark on Your Maritime Adventure: Start with our Mariners Crew Course, designed for aspiring crew members. Dive into the essentials of seafaring, covering maritime regulations, safety protocols, and teamwork strategies to ensure a smooth and efficient voyage with our boat crew training.

What You Will Learn

Core Crew Foundations

• Maritime Rules and Regulations: Learn the "Rules of the Road," including definitions, responsibilities, and practical applications crucial for preventing accidents and maintaining order on the water.
• Steering and Seamanship: Learn the foundational skills of steering and seamanship to operate and navigate a vessel effectively. This includes vital watchkeeping duties to ensure the safety of everyone aboard.
• Deck Operations and Communication: Dive into the specifics of deck operations and hone your communication skills. Understand the teamwork needed aboard, learn about essential safety equipment and procedures, and discover how to respond efficiently and safely to emergencies.

By the end of the Mariners Crew - Course and Certification, participants will be fully prepared to contribute to safe and efficient boat operations. This maritime crew training course empowers crew members with the knowledge and skills to uphold safety and execute their roles effectively on any vessel.

Topics Covered

Rules of the Road

• Application, Responsibility, and General Definitions
• Steering and Sailing Rules

Seamanship and Safety

• Watchkeeping Responsibilities
• Vessel Characteristics and Handling
• Deck Operations and Communication
• Safety Equipment and Procedures
• Emergency Response

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

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 SupportDive into the essentials of seafaring, covering maritime regulations, safety protocols, and teamwork strategies to ensure a smooth and efficient voyage with our boat crew training.

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 Mariners Crew is a single module final exam with the following grading standards:

• 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.