Marine Transportation
The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) Marine Transportation Department is based in Ketchikan and offers maritime classes in Ketchikan, Juneau, Sitka and outlying communities. We serve students who seek a deck department career path, from entry level to deck officer, with U.S. Coast Guard approved instruction. We also offer coursework for individuals wishing to advance their personal knowledge and skills related to vessel operation and navigation. We have a staff of two full-time Maritime Professors, one based in Ketchikan and one in Juneau. They are augmented by a large pool of well-qualified Adjunct Instructors and supported by a part-time Maritime Coordinator.
Marine Transporation O.E.
Occupational endorsements are programs of study designed to give students intensive training in a specific occupational field.
Typically an occupational endorsement is less than 30 credits, and is not an eligible program for financial aid.
REQUIREMENTS (2012-2013 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours | 9 | ||
| Advisor approved from the following (at least one course must be 200-level): | |||
| MT | S129 | Basic Safety Training** | 2 |
| MT | S131 | Seamanship* | 3 |
| MT | S132 | Basic Navigation & Piloting* | 4 |
| MT | S225 | Able Seaman* | 2 |
| MT | S226 | Ratings Forming Part of a Navigation Watch** | 1 |
| MT | S228 | Fast Rescue Boat** | 2 |
| MT | S230 | Proficient in Survival Craft** | 2 |
| MT | S232 | Radar Observer** | 2 |
| MT | S238 | U.S.C.G Regulations* | 2 |
| MT | S239 | Master 100 Ton & OUPV* | 5 |
| MT | S240 | Upgrade from 100 Ton to 200 Ton* | 2 |
| MT | S242 | Advanced Fire Fighting** | 2 |
| MT | S282 | Marine Transportation Lab | 3 |
| * USCG Approved for testing in class ** USCG Approved to meet the requirements of the international convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) 95 for Seafarers. | |||
Power Techonology O.E. with an emphasis in Marine Engine Room Preparation
Occupational endorsements are programs of study designed to give students intensive training in a specific occupational field.
Typically an occupational endorsement is less than 30 credits, and is not an eligible program for financial aid.
MARINE ENGINE ROOM PREPARATION
REQUIREMENTS (2012-2013 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours | 28 | ||
| DESL | S110 | Diesel Engines | 6 |
| DESL | S130 | Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | 2 |
| DESL | S161 | Applied Marine Hydraulics | 1 |
| DESL | S171 | Heavy Duty Electrical Systems | 3 |
| DESL | S180 | AC Power Generation | 3 |
| DESL | S261 | Marine Auxiliary Systems | 3 |
| DESL | S262 | Marine Auxiliary Systems Lab | 2 |
| DESL | S263 | Marine Transmissions | 3 |
| MT | S129 | Basic Safety Training | 2 |
| WELD | S120 | Basic Welding I | 3 |
Associate of Applied Science in Power Techonology with an emphasis in USCG Marine Oiler
Associate degree programs are areas of study designed to prepare students academically for admission to a bachelor degree program.
Typically an associate degree program is 60 credits (two years).
USCG DOCUMENTED MARINE OILER EMPHASIS
This USCG DOCUMENTED MARINE OILER A.A.S. Degree is for both men and women who want to get the training needed to begin a career in marine transportation (engine room). With successful completion of this program and a written USCG examination, students receive a USCG Merchant Marine Document (MMD Z-card) with an OILER endorsement, which qualifies them for employment in the engine rooms of large U.S. flagged vessels anywhere in the world. OILER is the "qualified" entry level position in the engine room which has a career path that culminates in the chief engineer's position. Program graduates can expect to find employment with the state ferry system, private ferries, cruise ships, seafood processors, tug boats, or any other large sea going vessels. This degree incorporates a 120 day (1440 hour) internship at sea as part of the requirements.
Incoming students will have to pass a USCG background check, drug screen, and physical agility exam during the first semester. They will also have to pass a complete physical exam prior to getting the Oiler Z-card. English and mathematics placement exams are also required in the first semester.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2012-2013 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours | 61 | ||
| Major Requirements | 45 | ||
| DESL | S105 | Diesel Fuel Systems | 3 |
| DESL | S110 | Diesel Engines | 6 |
| DESL | S125 | Basic Hydraulics | 3 |
| DESL | S130 | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | 2 |
| DESL | S171 | Heavy Duty Electrical Systems | 3 |
| DESL | S180 | AC Power Generation | 3 |
| DESL | S261 | Marine Auxiliary Systems | 3 |
| DESL | S262 | Marine Auxiliary Systems Lab | 2 |
| DESL | S263 | Marine Transmissions | 3 |
| DESL | S291A | Alaska Marine Highway Oiler Internship (1440 hrs.) | 12 |
| MT | S129 | Basic Safety Training | 2 |
| WELD | S120 | Basic Welding | 3 |
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UAS is an open enrollment institution, this means that you do not have to be in a UAS degree program to take a class. Anyone can take our classes as long as they meet the course pre-requisites.
Students will learn rules of the road, ship nomenclature, knots, splices and general seamanship topics. This course is approved for third party testing. A UAS certificate of completion is accepted as a substitute for testing by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Prerequisite: MT S230 or instructor permission.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80677 | KD1 | Neil Nickerson | HAM101 Mon - Fri 8:00a - 5:00p 11/18 - 11/22 |
Delivered via video conference in Ketchikan and Juneau. Go to course site at https://online.uas.alaska.edu/online for course information. Call 1-907-228-4568 for more information.
Tuition and fees: $688 (additional charges may apply)
This U.S. Coast Guard approved course satisfies the Standards of Training and Certification of Watchkeeping (STCW) 95 for Ratings Forming Part of a Navigation Watch. Included in the course are helm commands and duties of a mariner on a navigation watch.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79758 | K01 | Benjamin Hastings | HAM101 Tue, Wed, Thu 8:00a - 5:00p 11/12 - 11/14 |
Tuition and fees: $419 (additional charges may apply)
Required for persons assigned to operate Fast Rescue Boats. It is USCG approved and meets the requirements for Standards, Training and Certification of Watchkeeping (STCW) 95. Much of the class time is spent operating a fast rescue boat on the water. Requires prior experience handling a skiff, warm clothing and rain gear.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79759 | K01 | Benjamin Hastings | ROBT118 Mon - Fri 8:00a - 5:00p 10/14 - 10/18 |
Students must provide warm foul weather gear as they will be operating small rescue boats on the waters of the Tongass Narrows. It is recommended that students bring Mustang type suits or float coats if they have them.
Tuition and fees: $1138 (additional charges may apply)
This U.S. Coast Guard approved course provides training in the use of lifeboats, life rafts and survival gear. It meets the requirements of 46 CFR 12.10-3(a)(6) and 46 CFR 12.10-5 for endorsement for Lifeboatman. It also meets the requirements of Section A-VI/2 and Table A-VI/2-1 of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) 95. Rain gear may be needed for outside drills.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79762 | K01 | Benjamin Hastings | HAM101 Mon - Thu 8:00a - 5:00p 10/7 - 10/10 |
Students must bring their own warm foul weather gear as much class time will be spent outside launching, retrieving and rowing lifeboats.
Tuition and fees: $738 (additional charges may apply)
U.S. Coast Guard approved course provides training in basic radar theory. Topics include navigation and collision avoidance. Great emphasis is placed on plotting techniques. Radar Observer utilizes the Nautilus Educational Systems (NRAS) radar simulator. Meets the requirements for uninspected tow vessels greater than 26 feet.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79773 | K01 | ROBT118 Mon - Fri 8:00a - 5:00p 12/9 - 12/13 |
Students are expected to complete online coursework prior to the first day of class. Contact the MT Department for further information at 228-4568.
Tuition and fees: $738 (additional charges may apply)
This course and instructor have been approved by the US Coast Guard for third party testing. A UAS certificate of completion is accepted as a substitute for testing by the Coast Guard. Depending on sea experience and other Coast Guard requirements, a person passing this course is eligible to receive an Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV, commonly called a 6-pack license) up to a Master 100 Gross Ton license.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79774 | K01 | HAM101 Tue, Thu 6:30p - 8:30p 9/17 - 12/7 HAM101 Saturday 9:00a - 1:00p 9/17 - 12/7 ROBT118 Saturday 9:00a - 1:00p 9/17 - 12/7 ROBT118 Tue, Thu 6:30p - 8:30p 9/17 - 12/7 |
Tuition and fees: $1120 (additional charges may apply)
This course and instructor have been approved by the US Coast Guard for third party testing. A UAS certificate of completion is accepted as a substitute for testing by the Coast Guard. Depending on sea experience and other Coast Guard requirements, a person passing this course is eligible to receive an Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV, commonly called a 6-pack license) up to a Master 100 Gross Ton license.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79775 | K02 | Neil Nickerson | Saturday 8:00a - 5:00p 10/8 - 11/23 Tue, Thu 6:00p - 9:00p 10/8 - 11/23 |
Tuition and fees: $1120 (additional charges may apply)
This course and instructor have been approved by the US Coast Guard for third party testing. A UAS certificate of completion is accepted as a substitute for testing by the Coast Guard. Depending on sea experience and other Coast Guard requirements, a person passing this course is eligible to receive an Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV, commonly called a 6-pack license) up to a Master 100 Gross Ton license.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79785 | K03 |
Tuition and fees: $1120 (additional charges may apply)
Intended for mariners seeking a license as Apprentice Mate (Steersman) of Towing Vessels. Any student successfully completing the course will satisfy the Coast Guard examination requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(i) for original issuance or 46 CFR 10.209(c)(iii) for renewal of a license as Apprentice Mate (Steersman) of Towing Vessels or Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels.
Prerequisite: USCG Master/Mate not more than 200 GRT License or mariners holding a 25, 50, or 100-Ton license must complete MT S240 Upgrade to 200-Ton Master within one year of completion of this Apprentice Mate course.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80678 | KD1 | Neil Nickerson | HAM101 Wed, Thu 8:00a - 5:00p 12/4 - 12/5 |
Delivered via video conference in Ketchikan and Juneau. Go to course site at https://online.uas.alaska.edu/online for course information. Call 1-907-228-4568 for more information.
Tuition and fees: $369 (additional charges may apply)
Intended for mariners responsible for cargo and the safety of passengers in emergency situations. It meets the Crisis Management and Human Behavior requirements of Standards, Training and Certification of Watchkeeping (STCW) 95 including Roll On Roll Off (Ro-Ro) passenger vessels.
Prerequisite: Requires US Coast Guard approved certificate of completion in Crowd Management.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79786 | K01 |
Tuition and fees: $344 (additional charges may apply)