Mariners Skipper - Course and Certification

Details

Reach New Levels of Seafaring Mastery: Enroll in the Mariners Skipper Program to develop the skills necessary to progress from a competent crew member to a well-informed and safety-conscious skipper, ready to lead maritime endeavors.

What You Will Learn

Core Crew Foundations

• Maritime Rules and Regulations: Immerse yourself in the "Rules of the Road" with detailed study of definitions, responsibilities, and practical applications to avoid incidents and maintain harmony on the waves.
• Steering and Seamanship: Develop the fundamental capabilities for proficient vessel control and navigation, including critical watchkeeping tasks for the well-being of all passengers and crew.
• Deck Operations and Communication: Delve into the intricacies of deck operations and boost your communication prowess. Foster teamwork, comprehend critical safety drills, and prepare to respond effectively to maritime emergencies.

Skipper Proficiencies

• In-depth Navigation Knowledge: Elevate your command of maritime rules with deeper insights into navigation, signal interpretation, and the nuanced differences between international and U.S. inland navigation protocols.
• Seamanship and Safety: Hone your vessel handling skills, learn advanced anchoring techniques, and manage emergencies to uphold impeccable safety standards on board.
• Meteorological Insights: Gain an understanding of weather patterns and meteorology to skillfully navigate through diverse atmospheric conditions.
• Piloting Skills Enhancement: Refine your piloting expertise through practical instruction on using traditional tools like the magnetic compass and charts, as well as the principles of chart plotting.
• Modern Navigation Systems: Become adept in the latest electronic navigation technologies to enhance and verify traditional navigational methods.

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 Mariners Skipper is a 2-part final exam with one part containing a single module final exam and one part containing a two module final exam with the following grading standards:

Mariners Crew

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

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.