2015- ISSUE 2 AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS The Leading Source for U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Merchant Marine Offi cers — All Departments, All Trades AMO is the largest union of licensed merchant mariners in the U.S., representing offi cers aboard U.S.-fl agged commercial and military sealift vessels operating in both U.S. domestic and international trades. AMO offi cers also sail in the international fl eet in the energy transportation and cable placement and maintenance trades. A division of the AMO Safety & Education Plan, STAR Center is the primary training provider for AMO offi cers, and offers With a large and diverse job base, and a membership marine simulation and training to the U.S. and international served by experienced and innovative leadership and the maritime communities. License upgrading programs and a premier maritime training institution in the U.S., AMO is complete curriculum of STCW and professional development the leading source for U.S. Coast Guard licensed merchant courses are available at STAR Center’s primary and marine offi cers — all departments, all trades. waterfront campuses in the Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. area. Training is provided at no cost to active AMO members. ★ Complete STCW 2010 Training and Certifi cation American Maritime Offi cers ★ License Upgrading, All Departments 601 S. Federal Highway, Dania Beach, FL 33004 ★ Dynamic Positioning (Nautical Institute Accredited) 490 L’Enfant Plaza East SW, Suite 7204 ★ Full Mission Simulation: Deck, Engine, RADAR, ECDIS, Washington, D.C. 20024 Liquid Cargo (800) 362-0513 ★ SIGTTO-Certifi ed LNG Training www.amo-union.org ★ Military Sealift Command Required and Approved Courses ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System 2015YearbookAdSUNYNavigator_FinComp020315.indd 1 2/12/15 10:58 PM Content MARINER STAFF IN THIS ISSUE Director of College Relations Jennifer DeJoy |
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