The River School offers a variety of courses, both those required by Coast Guard regulations and others for individual professional development. Our courses are all transportable making them convenient and cost effective. 

Our instructors are professionals with service in the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Merchant Marine and the river industry. All are highly qualified in their field and are experienced, proven training professionals.

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COAST GUARD-APPROVED COURSES


CLASS SCHEDULE

Licensing
Maritime Security
Radar Observer
Tankerman
Special Programs
Licensing

DESIGNATED EXAMINER
This 8-hour course provides experienced Masters the training and information needed to qualify as a Designated Examiner. Steersmen who are training to become Pilot of Towing Vessels must demonstrate their proficiency in handling towboats and tows and be certified by a Designated Examiner. (Our course includes assistance in completing the application paperwork.)
Tuition: $250

ENGINEER LICENSES
Ten to fifteen day class. Students prepare by the traditional means to pass Coast Guard exams for either Upper Level or Lower Level engineer licenses.
Tuition: $750

INLAND CHART NAVIGATION
Five-day Coast Guard approved course presented as a classroom course intended to provide the student with a solid academic foundation in chart navigation for Great Lakes and Inland Waters. This course is intended for those mariners seeking a Great Lakes and Inland Waters route or to increase the scope of their license from Western Rivers or Rivers (as appropriate) to include Great Lakes and Inland Waters. Upon successful completion, the student will receive a certificate of completion which the Coast Guard will honor in lieu of required exams.
Tuition: $750

STEERSMAN (APPRENTICE MATE) OF TOWING VESSELS UPON WESTERN RIVERS

A ten-day Coast Guard approved course which meets the academic requirements for an original Western Rivers towing license.  Upon successful completion, the student receives a course completion certificate which covers the five exams currently required.  Subject material includes Inland Rules of the Road, Deck General, Deck Safety, Navigation General, and Mississippi Map Navigation.  (No exams are required to be taken at the Coast Guard REC.)Tuition:  $1550 Tuition:  $1500 

AMERICAN RED CROSS FIRST AID/CPR/AED

This course is required to apply for an original license (Deck or Engineer).  It is a hybrid course.  A portion of the course is first completed online.  The practical part of the course must be completed in-person.  Upon completion, the student receives a wallet card and course completion certificate, a copy of which must be included in the student’s application package for an original license.

Tution:  $97
Maritime Security

MARITIME SECURITY
One-day course for Company, Facility and Vessel Security Officers who require training to comply with 33 CFR Subchapter H – the Coast Guard’s new maritime security regulations. May be taught on site at company facility.
Tuition: $250
On-site classes: Call for quote.

MARITIME SECURITY AUDITS AND EXERCISES
All facilities and vessels subject to the new Coast Guard maritime security regulations must conduct an audit and annual exercise of their security plan. Our staff can provide assistance in audits and designing, facilitating, controlling, evaluating and documenting maritime security exercises.
Call for quote.

Radar Observer

RIVER RADAR OBSERVER
Three-day Coast Guard approved course, required initial training for operators of towing vessels equipped with radar on Western Rivers. Class lectures are combined with full function simulation on Furuno radars. Ship motion, multiple contacts in river scenarios, and environmental effects are just some of the capabilities of the radar simulator.
Tuition: $475

INLAND RADAR OBSERVER
Four-day Coast Guard approved course, required initial training for operators of towing vessels equipped with radar on Inland waters. Class lectures are combined with full function simulation on Furuno radars. Ship motion, multiple contacts in river, bay and open water scenarios, and environmental effects are just some of the capabilities of the radar simulator.
Tuition: $550

RIVER RADAR RECERTIFICATION
One-day Coast Guard approved recertification course required for all OUTV/Masters renewing a Western Rivers license. This course is a condensed version of the three day course.
Tuition: $250

INLAND RADAR RECERTIFICATION
Two-day Coast Guard approved recertification course required for all OUTV/Masters renewing an Inland license. This course is a condensed version of the four day course.
Tuition: $300

RADAR OPERATOR
Four-hour radar operation / orientation course for those interested in learning basic radar operation. Includes hands-on use of Furuno radars with full function simulation.
Tuition: Call for quote.

Tankerman

TANKERMAN-PIC (BARGE) DANGEROUS LIQUIDS
Four-day, Coast Guard approved cargo course. Required initial training for new tank barge tankermen who will handle dangerous liquids.
Tuition: $975

 

TANK BARGE FIRE SAFETY
Two-day course, Coast Guard approved. Required initial training for all tank barge tankermen. This course combines classroom lecture with practical fire fighting training utilizing a custom fire trailer.
Tuition: $475

 

COMBINED TANKERMAN COURSE
Six-day course, Coast Guard approved. Includes both the required cargo and fire safety courses at a discounted tuition.
Tuition: $1,450

Special Programs

POLLUTION RESPONSE VESSEL OPERATOR COURSE
The Coast Guard recently issued a Safety Alert as a reminder to owners and operators of pollution response vessels of the need to employ knowledgeable operators with appropriate seamanship skills to navigate their vessels. It is the responsibility of owners and operators to ensure a safe working environment for employees and passengers irrespective of the absence of applicable federal regulations regarding inspections and credentialed mariners.

The River School has developed a 16-hr. Pollution Response Vessel Operator course to provide owners and operators of such craft with a means to train and certify their employees. The course will include both classroom and on-the-water instruction addressing small boat seamanship, rules of the road, response operations, river navigation, and team coordination.

This course is intended to be taught on site, using the owner/operator’s equipment and in a typical river environment. Our highly qualified instructor is a retired Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer who is certified by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators for small boat training courses.
Tuition: Call for quote.

PERSONAL SURVIVAL AND RIVER RESCUE COURSE
This course provides students with essential safety information and practical experience in the use of PFDs and rescue boats/equipment.
Tuition: Call for quote.

RULES OF THE ROAD REFRESHER COURSE
This 4-hour course provides students with update/refresher training on Inland Rules of the Road and meets AWO RCP requirements for Rules of the Road recurring training. This course is intended to be offered at a company location in conjunction with safety training or Captain’s meeting.
Tuition: Call for quote.

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