This one-week course is designed to develop knowledge and skills in handling and managing shipboard incidents involving fire. It is intended for those personnel who will respond to, operate, and manage the incident aboard ship. The Advanced Fire Fighting course will cover pre-fire planning, fixed fire detection and extinguishing systems, fire party training, and incident leadership and command practices. Practical exercises are designed to develop these command skills.

Note: Members holding a "Not Fit for Duty" slip are not eligible to take this course.

Course Capacity: 10 students

Prerequisites: None

Special Requirements: Coveralls, available at the school store, are needed for this course. High-top work boots are not mandatory but are recommended.

USCG Approval: Any applicant successfully completing the 35-hour Advanced Fire Fighting course will satisfy the Advanced Fire Fighting training requirements of Section A-VI/3 and Table A-VI/3 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 10.205(1)(2); and the Advanced Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(g) and 10.401(g)(1) for a license.

This course will be taken in conjunction with the Basic Safety Training Refresher course. During scheduled classes, BST Refresher will run on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday while Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher will be on Thursday and Friday.

This two-day course provides refresher training for officers assigned specific duties and responsibilities related to fire fighting leadership and command. Additionally it will reacquaint the student with the National Integrated Incident Management System (NIIMS), fire suppression planning, incident strategies and associated tasks. The Manila Amendments to the STCW Code make it mandatory for certain parts of Advanced Fire Fighting to be refreshed ashore even for mariners that have sufficient sea time to renew their credential.

Course Capacity: 10 students

Prerequisites: None

Special Requirements: None

USCG Approval: Any applicant who has successfully completed the Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher (MEBAMD-697) course will satisfy the Advanced Fire Fighting Training requirements of Section A-VI/3 and Table A-VI/3 of the STCW Code, as amended, PROVIDED the applicant has previously completed a USCG approved Advanced Fire Fighting course.

Basic Safety Training as mandated by the IMO's STCW 95 is required of all mariners. As of February 1, 2002, CMES may no longer conduct the abridged assessment course for the STCW 95 Basic Safety Training. In compliance with STCW Table A-VI/1 to 1-4 students must now attend the full 40-hour Basic Safety Training course consisting of USCG practical demonstrations in the following four categories:

1) Personal Survival
2) Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
3) Elementary First Aid (includes CPR)
4) Personal Safety and Social Responsiblities

Successful completion of these modules will result in the issuance of certificates that entitle you to receive an STCW 95 endorsement from the USCG.

Calhoon MEBA Engineering School has developed a study guide to prepare you for the practical demonstrations and multiple-choice exams that prove your competence in the required areas. The study guide will be available to incoming students their first day of class. Written exams will be administered, lectures will be given, and you will be assessed by practical demonstrations of your knowledge and abilities.

Course Capacity: 10 students

Prerequisites: None

Special Requirements:

To participate in any of the STCW modules you must be physically "Fit for Duty." If you know that you are claustrophobic or have a physical problem that would prevent you from wearing or using a self-contained breathing apparatus, you should consult with the instructor prior to enrolling in the class.

A swimsuit will be needed for the water-related activities of this program. It is very important to note that critical elements of the assessment for the Personal Survival requirement are the ability to float for 2 minutes without a lifejacket and the ability to jump from a height into the water. Non-swimmers or poor swimmers should prepare for this class before arriving at the school. Failure to perform these elements will prevent you from earning certification and subsequently receiving your STCW endorsement from the USCG.

USCG Approval:

Any applicant who has successfully completed the 16-hour Basic Fire Fighting course will satisfy:

a) the Basic Safety Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-2 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 10.205(1)(2); AND

b) the Basic Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(g) and 10.401(g)(1) for a license; AND

c) the Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 13.201(e), 13.301(e), 13.401(d) or 13.501(e) for any tankerman endorsement.

Any applicant who has successfully completed the 8-hour First Aid & CPR course will satisfy the Basic Safety - Elementary First Aid training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-3 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 10.205(1)(3); AND if presented within one year of the date of training, the First Aid & CPR training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(h)(1)(ii) and 10.205(h)(2)(iii) for original issuance of a license.

Any applicant who has successfully completed the 4-hour Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities course will satisfy the Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(1)(4) and Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code.

Any applicant who has successfully completed the 12-hour Personal Survival Techniques course will satisfy the Personal Survival Techniques training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 10.205(1).

This course will be taken in conjunction with the Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher course.  During scheduled classes, BST Refresher will run on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, while Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher will run on Thursday and Friday.

This three-day course is designed to meet the training, education, and assessment requirements of the STCW Manila Amendments for refreshing Basic Safety Training. Students will be instructed on, and must demonstrate competency in, all of the fire fighting and personal survival techniques that are required to be assessed ashore.

Note: Members holding a “Not Fit For Duty” slip are not eligible to take this course.

Course Capacity: 10 students

Prerequisites: None

Special Requirements: To be qualified to participate in this course, the member must hold a currently valid STCW Basic Safety Qualification. A swimsuit will be needed for the water-related activities of this program. It is very important to note that critical elements of the assessment for the Personal Survival requirement are the ability to float for 2 minutes without a lifejacket and the ability to jump from a height into the water.

This one-week course is designed for engineers who intend to apply for operational level engineering officer positions on government owned contract-operated Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels. Training modules include computer-based maintenance tracking program (SAMM), water testing, lube oil analysis, and a short module on technical writing.

Note: Members holding a “Not Fit For Duty” slip are not eligible to take this course.

Course Capacity: 10 students

Prerequisites: None

Special Requirements: None

This fourteen-hour course will cover emergency response and resource management knowledge and skills that are necessary to operate efficiently and safely during an emergency in the marine environment. It will also provide the student with sufficient instruction in human behavior and risk assessment procedures to enable them to determine correct initial actions, training requirements, and interagency interfacing that may be required to initiate and operate in a unified situation.

Course Capacity: 12 students

Prerequisites: None

Special Requirements: None

USCG Approval: Any applicant who has successfully completed our 14-hour Crisis Management & Human Behavior course will satisfy the Crisis Management & Human Behavior training requirements of Table V/2 and Paragraph 5 of Section A/V-2 and A/V-3 of the STCW Code for Ro-Ro Passenger Ships and Passenger Ships Other Than Ro-Ro Passenger Ships; AND the Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity training requirements of Paragraph 4 of Section A/V-2 of the STCW Code for Ro-Ro Passenger Ships; AND the Passenger Safety training requirements of Paragraph 4 of Section A-V/3 of the STCW Code for Passenger Ships Other Than Ro-Ro Passenger Ships.

This five-hour course will prepare the mariner with passenger control responsiblities to be better prepared to carry out their duties in a safe and efficient manner. The course topics include methods of communication, passenger response to stress, and dealing with unruly people.

Course Capacity: 12 students

Prerequisites: None

Special Requirements: None

USCG Approval: Any applicant who has successfully completed our 3 3/4-hour Crowd Management course will satisfy the Crowd Management training requirements of Paragraph 1 of Section A-V/2 of the STCW Code for Ro-Ro Passenger Vessels and Paragraph 1 of Section A-V/3 of the STCW Code for Passenger Ships Other Than Ro-Ro Passenger Vessels; AND the Safety Training requirements of Paragraphs 3 and 4 of Section A-V/2 of the STCW Code for Ro-Ro Passenger Vessels and Paragraphs 3 and 4 of Section A-V/3 of the STCW Code for Passenger Ships Other Than Ro-Ro Passenger Vessels.

This one-week curriculum is based upon and meets the requirements set forth in STCW Table A-VI/2-2.  Topics include both classroom and hands-on training in: basic high and low speed operations, in water victim recovery and transport, running alongside another vessel underway and riding a sea painter, open water seach patterns, launch and recovery, stern and side towing, re-righting a capsized FRB (several methods), sponson and valve repair, emergency repair, use of communication and emergency equipment, operations in heavy weather and breaking seas, and engine familiarization and troubleshooting.

Note: Members hold a "Not Fit for Duty" slip are not eligible to take this course.

Course Capacity: 8 students

Prerequisites: None

Special Requirements: Students will be required to pass both a written exam and practical assessments in the areas set forth above. Students will, however, be required to swim without assistance and/or floatation devices. A swimsuit is required and sun protective clothing and lotion are strongly suggested.

USCG Approval: USCG Approval through Marine Rescue Consultants - Any applicant who has successfully completed the 31 1/4-hour Fast Rescue Boats course will satisfy the requirements of Table A-VI/2-2 of the STCW Code, Specification of the Minimum Standard of Competence in Fast Rescue Boats.

This one week course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to safely respond to, and defensively mitigate, hazardous materials incidents aboard ships, including those that occur in confined spaces.

The Hazardous Materials Responder course uses a safety oriented, hands on approach to dealing with hazardous materials incidents and satisfies the training requirements of 29 CFR 1910 for hazardous materials operations level and confined space entry and rescue.

Note: Members holding a "Not Fit for Duty" slip are not eligible to take this course.

Course Capacity: 16 students

Prerequisites: None

Special Requirements: None

This one-week is designed to develop knowledge and skills in handling and managing shipboard incidents involving hazardous materials. It is intended for those personnel who will respond to, operate, and manage the incident aboard ship.

The Hazardous Materials Technician course uses a safety-oriented, hands-on approach to hazardous materials incident control, and it satisfies the training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120(q). Students will use readily available resources to confine, contain, or control the hazardous materials incident.

Note: Members holding a "Not Fit for Duty" slip are not eligible to take this course.

Course Capacity: 16 students

Prerequisites: None

Special Requirements: None

USCG Approval: Any applicant who has successfully completed our 24-hour Hazardous Materials Technician course and presents our certificate of training at a Regional Exam Center within five years of the completion of training, will receive 9 days sea service credit that may be used for either:

1) a raise in grade from Third Mate of Ocean or Near Coastal Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons to Second Mate of Ocean or Near Coastal Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons; OR

2) a raise in grade from Third Assistant Engineer Steam or Motor Unlimited Horsepower to Second Assistant Engineer Steam or Motor Unlimited Horsepower; OR

3) towards any license restricted to service upon vessels of not more than 200 gross tons (domestic tonnage) or any license restricted to service upon inland or Great Lakes waters.

This sea service credit cannot be used to satisfy any service requirements of the STCW Code and may not exceed limits specified by law and may not be used to satisfy any recency requirements or requirements for service on specific routes or types of vessels.

This three-week course is designed to provide Emergency Medical Technician type training to the marine officer so that she/he may properly respond to medical emergencies occuring on board ship. The course consists of modules of instruction in anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, soft tissue injuries, fracture management, emergency dentistry, medical and environmental emergencies, urinary catheterization, CPR, automated external defibrilation, oxygen administration and airway maintenance, intravenous therapy, wound care and suturing, and alcohol and drug abuse.

During the class you will be assessing other students and you will also be assessed using hands-on practice. During the IV and medication administration class you will be required to start an IV on other students and also give two injections. You will also be a recipient of the same (IV and 2 injections). This is done under the immediate supervision of the course instructors. You must sign a letter of understanding and release of liability prior to starting the class on the first day.

Course Capacity: 12 students

Prerequisites: None

Special Requirements: Students will need short-sleeved shirts and easily removed shoes for use during various laboratory exercises. Class will run from 0800 to 1630 hours (seven contact hours) each day. Do not schedule your return flight prior to 2000 hours on the final day of the class.

USCG Approval: Any applicant who has successfully completed the 63-hour Medical Care Person In Charge course will satisfy the Medical First Aid training requirements of Section A-VI/4 and Table A-VI/4-1 of the STCW Code and the Medical Care Person In Charge training requirements of Section A/VI-4 and Table A-VI/4-2 of the STCW Code.

This one-week course is designed to provide medical training to the marine officer so that he/she may properly respond as a medical provider STCW Table A-VI/1-3 (Elementary First Aid) and Section A-VI/4 Paragraphs 1-3 and STCW Table A-VI/4-1 (Proficiency in medical first aid) to medical emergencies occurring on board ship. The course consists of modules of instruction in anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, soft tissue injuries, fracture management, medical and environmental emergencies, CPR, oxygen administration and airway maintenance, wound care and suturing, pharmacology, medical communication, and behavioral emergencies.

During the class, students will be assess and will be assessed by other students using hands-on practice. During the pharmacology class, the mariner will be required to give two injections. He will also be a recipient of the same two injections. This is done under the immediate supervision of the course instructors. The mariner must sign a Letter of Understanding and Release of Liability prior to starting class on the first day of class.

Course Capacity: 12 students

Prerequisites: None

Special Requirements: Students will need short-sleeved shirts and easily removed shoes for use during various laboratory exercises. Class will run from 0800 until 1630 hours (seven contact hours) each day. Do not schedule your return flight prior to 2000 hours on the final day of the class.

USCG Approval: Any applicant who has successfully completed our 35-hour Medical Care Provider course will satisfy the Medical First Aid training requirements of Section A-VI/4 and Table A-VI/4-1 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 12.31-1.

This two-week course is designed for those persons who intend to apply for officer positions on government owned contract-operated Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels. Training modules include Chemical Biological Radiological Defense, Damage Control, and Small Arms Qualification. The course also includes Military Sealift Command's Environmental Protection Officer Program, which includes laws, pollution, ozone depletion, and hazardous materials handling with protective clothing and emergency response procedures.

Note: Members holding a “Not Fit For Duty” slip are not eligible to take this course.

Course Capacity: 10 students

Prerequisites: None

Special Requirements: To be qualified to participate in this course, the member must never have been convicted of a felony or any crime of domestic violence.

This one-week course will cover the safe care and operation of multiple firearms used aboard Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels manned by civilian mariners. Also, specific rules of engagement pertaining to each force protection team unit will be covered. The objective of this course is to educate the civilian mariner in the safe and proper handling of the 9mm semi-automatic pistol, 7.62 mm semi-automatic rifle, and 12-gauge pump operated shotgun. The participant will qualify in courses of fire as set down by the Military Sealift Command and the United States Navy, using live fire exercises at an approved firing range. All training and instruction will be in accordance with OPNAVINST.3591.1 Series.

Course Capacity: 10 students

Prerequisites: None

Special Requirements: To be qualified to participate in this course, the member must never have been convicted of a felony or any crime of domestic violence.

MSC Approval: This course is hereby recognized as meeting the standards and content of OPNAVINST 3591.1 Series Small Arms Training and Qualification and the Military Sealift Command's Individual Small Arms Training and Qualification Course.

This course is designed to refresh the student’s knowledge and skills with the use of small arms and the use of force in accordance with OPNAVIST 3591.1. The 3 online modules, to be taken in advance of the on site, live fire portion of the training, must be completed within 30 days of any requalification class.  After completing each module, the student must pass the test for that module and print out the course certificate.  The classes are held at the CMES campus on scheduled evenings throughout the course of the year.  Students must have already taken the Small Arms Training course and have a certificate that is dated within two years of the qualification date.  Any student arriving for the on site portion of the class who 1) has not brought his/her current certification for verification by the instructor, or 2) presents a certification that is out of date, will be removed from the class.

Small Arms 3 Day Qualification offered at CMES is a blended course.

• The first part of the course is taken online through the CMES Small Arms 3 Day Qualification website.
• The second part of the course (live fire) is completed at the school.

Hardware/Software/Internet minimum requirements for the online portion of the course:

• Operating System: Windows 2000 or greater
• Web Browser: IE7 or greater, Safari, Opera, or Firefox
• Internet connection: Broadband

Course Capacity: 5 students

Prerequisites: Current certification

Special Requirements:

1) Never been convicted of a felony or crime of domestic violence (legally be able to own firearms).

2) Long pants and covered shoes are required for the range.

MSC Approval: This course is hereby recognized as meeting the standards and content of OPNAVINST 3591.1 Series and MSC's Individual Small Arms Sustainment Training and Qualification Course.

This course is designed to prepare the mariner to function efficiently as a Vessel Security Officer. Topics emphasized in this course include security regulations, risk assessment and mitigation techniques, anti-piracy and armed robbery techniques including the use of deadly force, and interfacing with port or company security officers and implementation of the Vessel's Security Plan.

Course Capacity: 16 students

Prerequisites: None

Special Requirements: None

DNV Approval: This course is in compliance with the Guidelines for Maritime Security Training Course Providers, reference Federal Register February 8, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 25). The course is also in compliance with IMO Model Course 3.19 "Ship Security Officer" (2003), Regulation 13.1 (Part B) and 13.2 (Part A and B) of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code with STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Regulation VI/5.