100 Ton Master

MT 239

This course is for anyone with boating experience interested in obtaining a US Coast Guard license. One year of documented seatime since your 16th birthday is required.  Depending on USCG evaluation of seatime and experience, students completing the course would qualify for a license ranging from OUPV up to Master 100 tons Near Coastal.  Course topics include navigation, seamanship, safety and rules of the road.

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has approved the course and instructor for third party testing and a UAS Certificate of Completion is accepted as a substitute for testing by the Coast Guard. Students should plan to spend significant time studying on their own, in addition to the classroom instruction and it is recommended that students begin reading the Rules of the Road prior to the beginning of the class.

After completing the course, students have one year to fulfill other USCG requirements including documenting sea time, First Aid/CPR, physical examination, drug test, character references and proof of citizenship.

200 Ton Master (Upgrade from 100 Ton)

MT 240

USCG approved Upgrade course from Master 25, 50 or 100 ton to Master not more than 200 ton. 

Able Seaman

MT 225

The Certificate of Completion for this course is accepted as a substitute for testing by the USCG.  Students learn rules of the road, ship nomenclature, knots, splices and general seamanship topics.

Advanced Fire Fighting

MT 242

Course emphasizes marine firefighting preparedness and response leadership. Subjects include fire prevention, ship organization, damage control and stability.  Students will not engage in live firefighting exercises.  This course is USCG and STCW-95 approved. 

Apprentice Mate (Steersman) Upgrade

VTEC 032

This course satisfies the USCG and STCW requirements for Apprentice Mate (Steersman) Upgrade (UNIVAS-33).  It is a sixteen hour program designed for mariners seeking a license as APPRENTICE MATE (STEERSMAN) of Towing Vessels.  Any student successfully completing the course will satisfy the USCG 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.

Note: This course is not a stand-alone course unless the mariner already holds a Master/Mate not more than 200 GRT License.  If the appropriate license is not held, the mariner must take the full 100 Ton Master course and upgrade to 200 Ton Master within one year of completion of the Apprentice Mate course.

Automated Radar Plotting Aids - ARPA

MT 252

This course satisfies the USCG and STCW requirements for ARPA.  Several assessments for Officer in Charge of a Navigaiton Watch are also included.  Students are strongly advised to review rapic radar plotting techniques prior to start of the class.

Basic Safety Training

MT 129

The 40-hour Basic Safety Training class is required for mariners on commercial vessels over 200 Tons sailing outside the boundary line. The course is USCG approved and meets requirements of the International Convention on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) 95. The four modules of the course are Personal Survival, Fire Fighting, First Aid and Personal Safety and Social Responsibility.

The 24-hour Basic Safety Training Refresher is intended for Mariners who are renewing their credentials and lack 1 year of seatime in the past 5 years required to maintain recency of BST.

Basic Safety Training Refresher

VTEC 031

The 24-hour Basic Safety Training Refresher is intended for Mariners who are renewing their credentials and lack 1 year of seatime in the past 5 years required to maintain recency of BST.  Students are required to pass all written exams and physical proficiencies required for regular Basic Safety Training classes.

Boating Without the Boys

COED 001

This class is for young women age 14-20 who have a desire to develop their boating skills and are interested in exploring maritime career possibilities.  During this "hands-on" class, students will learn to start and drive a skiff, chart a course, use a VHF radio and talk with women mariners.  This class is open to young women from Ketchikan, Prince of Wales and Metlakatla and there are travel funds available for out of town students. 

Crisis Management and Human Behavior

MT 244

This 14-hour course is intended for Mariners responsible for cargo and the safety of passengers in emergency situations.  This course meets the  STCW Crisis Management & Human Behavior requirements including Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety & Hull Integrity Training for officers on Ro-Ro Passenger vessels.

Crowd Management

VTEC 032

This USCG approved 4-hour STCW course meets requirements for mariners working on passenger vessels. It teaches practical skills necessary to deal with emergency situations aboard passenger vessels.

Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems

VTEC 039

This newly approved course satisfies the USCG and STCW 2012 requirements for ECDIS and provides training in basic theory and use of ECDIS equipment.  Exercises are completed on the UAS Ship Simulator using Southeast Alaska charts, ports and transits.  This course uses the TRANSAS operating program and students will learn basics of that system.

Entry level to Mate

UAS Ketchikan Marine Transportation Department is currently developing courses needed for upper level licenses. Please check back here for future postings or call for more information.

Fast Rescue Boat

VTEC 038

This class involves both classroom and practical "hands-on" training with a fast rescue boat. Good raingear and boots are required, mustang suits are strongly suggested.  The University does not provide this gear! 

Students can expect to get in the water and may bring their own immersion suits to class or use the University provided immersion suits.  This USCG certified course complies with STCW 95. 

Navigation Seminar - Wrangell Narrows

VTEC 032

This short seminar will focus on the safe and efficient navigation of the Wrangell Narrows by small ships, ferries and yachts.  Captain Bill Hopkins, the instructor, is the author of the definitive book "The Wrangell Narrows" which details best practices in navigating this challenging waterway.  Using the UAS ship simulator lab, Captain Hopkins will conn a vessel through the Narrows, discussing each course, waypoint and point of navigational interest and giving tips regarding piloting in various weather conditions and currents.

On-line Radar Refresher

VTEC 039

This course is approved by the USCG.  It enables students to study the course material at home via personal computer and when ready, come in and take the test. 

Once the mariner has completed review of the course material, he/she can make an appointment to come in and take the test in Ketchikan by calling Dale Miller at 907-228-4575 or in Juneau by calling Neil Nickerson at 907-796-6153.  The final exam must be taken at UAS Ketchikan or UAS Juneau.  It consists of a paper plot and a simulator exercise.

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Proficiency in Survival Craft/Lifeboatman

MT 230

This USCG approved course provides classroom and hands-on training in the use of lifeboats, life rafts and survival gear.  It meets CFR and STCW requirements for Proficiency in Survival Craft and Lifeboatman.

Radar Observer - 40 hours

MT 232

This 40-hour course is U.S. Coast Guard approved and students receive training in basic radar theory. Topics include navigation and collision avoidance. Emphasis is placed on plotting techniques using a state-of-the-art radar simulator.  This course meets requirements for uninspected tow vessels greater than 26 feet.

This course is generally given once in the fall and once in the spring.  Special classes can be arranged if minimum enrollment is met. Call Diana at 907-228-4568 for more info.

Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch - RFPNW - Lookout Duties Only

MT 226

This course is USCG approved.  Students receive training in lookout duties, helm commands and duties of a mariner on a navigational watch.  This course meets STCW 95 & USCG requirements for lookout duties only.  Students will still need to complete STCW check-offs in our ship simulator lab in Ketchikan or aboard ship for helm commands and other requirements.

Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch - RFPNW Checkoffs
Mariners who are interested in completing helm and other check-offs at our Ketchikan Ship Simulator Lab should call Diana at 228-4568 to arrange a date and time.  Cost for this training is $145.00