December 21, 2026, – January 3, 2027, School Closed (Christmas & New Years)
The school will be closed, but please call (503-841-6066). If we do not answer, leave a message and we will get back to you ASAP. We never leave for long
November 23-27, 2026, School Closed (Thanksgiving)
The school will be closed, but please call (503-841-6066). If we do not answer, leave a message and we will get back to you ASAP. We never leave for long
June 29-July 3, 2026, School Closed (4th of July)
The school will be closed, but please call (503-841-6066). If we do not answer, leave a message and we will get back to you ASAP. We never leave for long
June 22-26, 2026, Radar Observer Unlimited Class
This is a five-day, $1,000 Radar Observer Unlimited class. The class is scheduled Monday through Friday every month. It will satisfy the training, exam, and STCW assessments for a Radar
June 18-19, 2026, Apprentice Mate of Towing Upgrade Class
This two-day, $500 class will satisfy the exam requirements for adding Apprentice Mate of Towing to an MMC. BUT you have a Master or Mate 200-ton license. OR have completed
June 15-17, 2026, Upgrade 100 to 200-ton Near Coastal Class
This 3-day, $750 Upgrade 100 to 200-ton Near Coastal class is scheduled Monday through Wednesday. It will satisfy the exam requirements for these upgrades. 1) A raise in grade from
June 1-12, 2026, Master 25, 50, 100-ton Class (includes OUPV)
This ten-day, $1,500 Master 100-ton class includes the OUPV and Master 25, 50, and 100-ton captain licenses. Additionally, this class includes both inland and ocean routes within 200-miles offshore. The
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…
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…
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…