Vessel Security Officer Online Attn: Testing must be completed on-site at CMTI located in Hayes, Va.

Any applicant who successfully completes the course will satisfy the training requirements of 46 CFR 11.337(a) for  STCW endorsement as Vessel Security Officer AND;

The Vessel Security Officer standards of competence required by STCW Code Section A-VI/5 and Table A-VI/5 as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 21-14(Ch-1).

Prerequisites:

Students enrolling in this course are expected to be able to speak, write and understand English and operate a computer with an internet connection.

Enrollment:

Upon enrollment, you will have access to the online portion of the course. You can access the course my selecting “My Account” and navigating to the online courses you have purchased. Once you begin the course, you must spend a minimum of 14.5 hours on this portion before you will be eligible to test. Once you have completed the course hours, prepared for the examination and scheduled your exam and assessments, select the finish button on the online portion of the course.

When you register for a course at CMTI Online, you are responsible for the costs associated with registering for the course and transportation to the school for the written examination. If the enrollment process is completed and payment is processed, a refund will not be given. Please contact CMTI if you have ANY questions prior to enrollment in an online course.

Examinations:

The written examination is administered at Chesapeake Marine Training Institute. The examination is similar in format and content to the examinations given at the US Coast Guard Regional Examination Centers (RECs) and are accepted by the U.S. Coast Guard in lieu of their exams. You must call 804-642-0123 or email information@chesapeakemarineinst.com to schedule attendance for the in-person portion which includes a written examination and/or practical assessments. You can schedule your in-person portion when you purchase the course. However, you must successfully complete the online portion prior to attending any in-person requirements.

You have 90 days from the date of enrollment to take your written examination. This must be done in person at CMTI.