L RY UND R E A B H E R S G R E S R C H A F O O A E L S O F IP S H E A M A NS SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP MARITIME TRAINING AND EDUCATION 2019 2021 2019 / 2021 Course Catalog Catalog i Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship 2019 / 2021 45353 St. Georges Ave. Piney Point, Maryland 20674-0075 (301) 994-0010 Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education For additional information, visit our web Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Paul Hall Library site at www.seafarers.org. - Admission - School of Seamanship and Maritime Museum [email protected] Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting Thomas Crowley, Sr. Center Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of and Safety School for Maritime Services Seamanship is an equal opportunity educational institution. Lindsay Williams Building/ Bob McMillan Simulator Center 2019 / 2021 Course Catalog iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Top of the Class ............................................................................. iii Continuing Education Upgrading Program By President Michael Sacco Application and General Admission ...................................................15 History of the Lundeberg School ................................................... 1 Requirements ...................................................................................15 Student Life......................................................................................15 Mission and Goals Costs ................................................................................................15 Mission ............................................................................................4 Rules and Regulations ......................................................................15–17 Goals ................................................................................................4 Licensing and Certification ...............................................................17 Facilities Course List Simulation ........................................................................................5 Deck Department .............................................................................19–26 Computer Lab ..................................................................................6 Engine Department...........................................................................27–31 Health Care ......................................................................................6 Steward Department ........................................................................32–33 Recreation ........................................................................................6 Safety Courses .................................................................................34–37 Health Spa .......................................................................................6 Tanker Courses ................................................................................38 Arts and Crafts .................................................................................6 MSC Courses ...................................................................................39–40 Sea Chest.........................................................................................6 Laundry ............................................................................................6 Academic Department GED/High School Diploma ................................................................41 General Information Basic Vocational Support ..................................................................41 Class Schedule .................................................................................7 Religious Services ............................................................................7 College Program Ace College Credit Recommendations ..............................................7 Associate of Applied Science Program ..............................................41 Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program ..................................7 Admission Requirements ..................................................................42 Examination and Retests ..................................................................7 Faculty and Staff ........................................................................... 43–49 Assessments and Re-evaluations .....................................................7 Board of Trustees ........................................................................... 50 Certification and Licensing ...............................................................8 Learning Assistance .........................................................................8 Compliance Officers for the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Academic Honesty ............................................................................8 School of Seamanship ................................................................... 51 Upgraders’ Review Board .................................................................8 SIU Port Directory .......................................................................... 52 Vocational Training Route Map to the Harry Lundeberg School .................................... 53 Building Skills for the Future.............................................................9 Map of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School Entry Level Unlicensed Apprentice Program of Seamanship ............................................................................... 54 Admission Requirements ..................................................................10 The Paul Hall Story ........................................................................ 55 How to Apply ....................................................................................10 Student Fee Policy ............................................................................11 Other Student Costs .........................................................................11 Policy Regarding Requests for Learning Accommodation ..................11 Job Placement .................................................................................11 Unlicensed Apprentice Phases ..........................................................12 Unlicensed Apprentice Courses Phase 1 ....................................................................................13–14 ii Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship FROM THE PRESIDENT *Top of the Class* more than 1800 people have earned their GEDs while attending the school. The institution also offers college elcome to the Harry degrees in nautical science and marine engineering. WLundeberg School of Situated on 60-plus picturesque acres of waterfront Seamanship—the largest in Piney Point, Maryland, this world-class training fac- training facility for deep ility includes the Joseph Sacco Firefighting and Safety sea merchant seafarers and School, the Thomas Crowley Sr. Center for Maritime inland waterway boatmen Services, the Bob McMillan Simulator Annex and the in the United States. Paul Hall Library and Maritime Museum. The school Founded in August currently offers dozens of U.S. Coast Guard-approved 1967, the school is named courses that are taught by highly qualified and dedi- in honor of Harry Lunde- cated instructors. In addition to an impressive bevy of berg, the first president of well-equipped multi-function classrooms, the school the Seafarers International boasts numerous maritime simulators which enable Union. During its early instructors to conduct training on multiple maritime days, the school focused primarily on providing train- platforms. Those simulators were installed in 2015 as ing for a manpower pool to work aboard U.S. ships. It part of a multi-million-dollar renovation. also served as a hub where mariners could go to hone The school is a joint trust between the Seafarers Inter- their skills and keep them up to date. national Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Over the years, the school has undergone far- and its contracted employers. The school is funded and reaching transformation and boasts an amazing story maintained through joint contributions of signatory of progress and growth. During that time, however, its employers. Jointly appointed trustees then manage the basic mission has remained unchanged: to educate and contributions to most effectively operate the school. deliver the world’s best-trained, safest mariners. Outlined in the following pages are descriptions of the So far, the school has accomplished its charge in courses as well as other information on what prospective impressive fashion. Enrollment is strong and the over- students can encounter as they embark on meaningful whelming majority of those who enter the institution professions in the maritime industry. I trust that you will successfully accomplish their goals. Tens of thousands be excited about what you read and that you will allow of individuals have completed the school’s entry-level the school to assist you in navigating your career path. training program; many have gone on to enjoy pros- perous careers as merchant seamen. Well over 100,000 Michael Sacco have enhanced their skills by returning to the school and participating in upgrading training programs. Thousands of honorably discharged military veterans President also have secured maritime jobs through the center, and Seafarers International Union 20172019 / 20182021 Course Catalog iiiv HISTORY OF THE LUNDEBERG SCHOOL he Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship is the School has developed a total program for professional largest