Radar Observer
Columbia Pacific (ColPac) Maritime offers the Radar Observer Unlimited class about once a month. The class is limited to six students. and we will never cancel the class because of low enrollment.
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Tugboat and Towboat Classes
Tugboat and Towboat Classes Although there is a difference between these two terms, tugboat and towboat classes are the same. Columbia Pacific (ColPac) Maritime has been providing classes to the towing industry since 2006. AND, we have never canceled a class due to low enrollment. Meaning, once your name is on the schedule, we will…
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ColPac Maritime Fall 2024
Columbia Pacific (ColPac) Maritime Fall 2024 There are several announcements in this Columbia Pacific (ColPac) Maritime Fall 2024 newsletter. Firstly, an introduction of the Columbia Pacific Maritime Scholarship Foundation. Secondly, a list of the core classes we are focusing on. The last is the fall 2024 schedule. To summarize, our enrollment is up, and this…
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Tank Barge Dangerous Liquids
Tank Barge Dangerous Liquids. That sounds ugly. Why would anyone want to be in charge of the transfer of dangerous liquid cargoes. So, let’s get real. You do it for the money.
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FAQ about towing licenses
Here are the answers for some of the most FAQ about towing licenses. For more information, please check out the towing page on my website: Apprentice Mate (steersman) of Towing (colpacmaritime.com). FAQ about towing licenses What STCW classes do I need to take to get a towing license? With only one exception, STCW does NOT apply…
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USCG 719 Series Forms
Every MMC application must include one or more USCG 719 Series Forms. And there is a 719 form for everything. This post has a short explanation of the different forms with links to the latest versions.
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Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) The Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) is a passport style book containing your professional credentials to work on US flagged merchant vessels. Any US owned vessel carrying cargo or passengers for pay, regardless of size, is considered a US merchant vessel. Accoringly, the operator, and sometimes the crew, must hold the appropriate…
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Our Maritime Roots
Columbia Pacific (ColPac) Maritime is the focal point of our life together. The school represents the sum of our life’s experiences, in fact it is the very reason for our existence. In short, the answer to the question we have been asked lately, “when do we plan to retire?” is not in the foreseeable future.
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Captain License Upgrades
Captain License Upgrades and add-on classes are a good way to increase your OUPV or Master license without taking the entire class again.
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What to expect
No matter whether you take an in-person or online class, you will invest both time and money in it. Therefore, you should know what to expect before investing in the class.
