On Dec 8 at 6:30 pm, we will continue or Pro Seminar Series to bring you a deep dive into a topic of interest to small boat professional captains. Join us for the last seminar of 2021!
Category: News
Seamanship and Navigation Then and Now: Techniques, Pitfalls & Lessons Learned Pre- and Post-GPS
This one-hour presentation on Ocotber 27th at 6:30pm will be a fun and educational seminar describing the root cause of mistakes made through lack of proper insight or full situational awareness, that still can catch mariners off guard, even with high tech instruments.
REC New York Reopened in New Location
Regional Exam Center (REC) New York has reopened for examination services in the Federal Building at 201 Varick Street in Lower Manhattan. Specific information regarding the REC’s physical address, hours of operation, and entry requirements can be found on the REC New York webpage.
Possible Issues With Recent Pay.Gov Payments
This problem has been resolved and the Merchant Mariner User Fee Payment Form is now functioning properly.
Expired Flare Collection Day
Saturday, May 15th – 9AM – 3PM
Navigating the “Perils”: An Introduction into the World of Marine Insurance
This one-hour presentation on May 26th at 7pm will cover the unique history, structure, and current landscape of the marine insurance market
Status of CG-719 Series Forms
You may have noticed your application forms expired 3/31/21.
The U.S. Coast Guard asks you to continue using the current version of the CG-719 series of forms as posted on the National Maritime Center website.
Sorry, But Your Regatta Doesn’t have the Right of Way
One Professional Captain’s take on Sailing Events and Regattas
Rules for a Busy Bay
Recorded April 28 – This seminar is for recreational boaters and professional captains alike to remind ourselves about the Rules of the Road to keep us all safe out there.
The Anatomy of a Bad Decision: Risk Management
Recorded March 31 – We kicked off our seminar series with a dive into Risk Management with tools to avoid accident and be more safe.