Resolve Maritime Academy - Fire, Safety & Security Training

USCG, STCW & MCA Approved Maritime Firefighting, Safety, Security Training for Firefighters, Seafarers, Marine Crew and Pilots in Fort Lauderdale

As the training arm for the Resolve Marine Group, the Resolve Maritime Academy specializes in basic and advanced STCW, USCG and MCA approved shipboard/land-based training including Firefighting, safety, first-aid, navigation and resource management certifications. The nationally recognized, focus on tanker, commercial vessel, cruise ship, and superyacht crew/personnel.

With Resolve Maritime Academy, you can take your career to the next level as you learn through live-action firefighting, safety, first-aid, navigation and resource management scenarios working with the Manatee Fire Training Vessel, ECDIS Lab, Dynamic Positioning Lab, Damage Control Wet Trainer, and Navigational/operational simulators.

The state-of-the-art facilities are staffed with knowledgeable and experienced instructors who have unparalleled access to Resolve Marine Group’s real-time emergency response operations.

Conveniently located minutes from Port Everglades, South Florida Airports, major marinas, Sawgrass Mills Mall and miles of Ocean beaches, Resolve Marine Academy’s facilities are constantly upgraded to meet the growing needs of superyacht, commercial shipping, harbor piloting, and other firefighting/safety organizations. Training and course customization available.

 

 

Open Enrollment Courses

Online Approved Training

• Online STCW ISPS Security Awareness (PSA) Course (UK MCA): The STCW ISPS Security Awareness (PSA) Course provides the necessary knowledge, understanding, and proficiency as detailed under the Learning Outcomes set by the Merchant Navy Training Board for ship’s crew who do not possess designated Security duties.
• Online STCW ISPS Designated Security Duties (PDSD) (UK MCA): The Designated Security Duties course explores the role and responsibilities of personnel onboard ship who have designated security duties, and assists in the development of their ability to carry out all their security responsibilities following the ISPS Code, the STCW Convention and IMO Model Course 3.26.
• Online STCW ISPS Ship Security Officer (SSO) (UK MCA): The SSO Course will develop the potential Ship Security Officer’s ability to carry out all the other responsibilities following the ISPS Code, MNTB Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency, the STCW Convention and IMO Model Course 3.19.
• Online Crowd Management (USCG): The goal of this course is to provide Crowd Management and Familiarization training as it is required for masters, officers, ratings, and other personnel on ro-ro passenger ships and on passenger ships. Safety training is a requirement for personnel providing direct service to passengers in passenger spaces. This course meets the requirements set forth in STCW as amended 2010 Section A/V2 and AV/3, pa. 1, 2, and 3.

Safety & Security Courses

• STCW Basic Safety Training (USCG) (5 days): The Basic Safety Training course provides the necessary training to meet the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW 2010) code, tables A-VI/1-1 through A-VI/1-4 as required by the USCG and the IMO.
• Basic Safety Training Revalidation (USCG) (8 hours): Students MUST show a valid STCW 2010 certification within the last 5 years, and have maintained at least 1 year (360 days) sea service with continuing training during the sea service period.
• Personal Survival Techniques Revalidation (USCG, MCA) (4 hours): Students taking this course MUST show a valid STCW certification within the last 5 years, and has maintained at least 1 year (360 days) sea service with continuing training during the sea service period. To pass this course students must be present and complete practical demonstrations.
• First AID & CPR (USCG) (8 hours): CPR / AED / First Aid training covers the proper steps in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automatic external defibrillator for the general public to the healthcare provider and provides basic first aid training to meet STCW 2010 and national standards thru video, classroom, and hands-on training.
• Fast Rescue Boat (USCG) (3 days): Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boat Course is a combination of didactic and practical training. This program is designed to meet the minimum necessary requirements forthe issuance of certificates of Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats as required by STCW Code VI Table A-V1/2-2.
• Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) (USCG) (8 hours): The Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) course is intended to provide the knowledge required for vessel personnel who are assigned specific security duties in connection with Vessel Security Plan (VSP) to perform their duties in accordance with the requirements.
• Maritime Security Awareness (USCG) (4 hours): Maritime Security Awareness is intended to provide the knowledge required for all personnel who are not assigned specific duties in connection with a security plan but are involved in the work of ports, facilities, and vessel.
• Vessel, Company, and Facility Security Officer (VSO/CSO/FSO) (USCG) (3 days): This Vessel, Company, and Facility Security Officer course is intended to provide the knowledge required for personnel who are assigned responsibilities as Vessel, Company, and Facility Security Officer (VSO/CSO/FSO) to perform their duties in accordance with the requirements of the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002.

Management Courses

• Train The Trainer (5 days): his course is 5 days in length and is by design not a comprehensive course but will provide the student with the basic aspects of the learning process and methods to successfully transfer knowledge and skills to others.
• Regulatory and Legal Issues for Pilots (8 hours): The Regulatory and Legal Issues for Pilots interactive one-day course provides harbor pilots an overview of federal, state, and international pilotage regulations and addresses current regulatory issues.
• Crisis Management and Human Behavior (USCG) (8 hours): A mariner who successfully completes this course will satisfy the Crisis Management and Human Behavior training requirements of 46 CFR 11.1105(a)(1)(iii): AND Paragraph 3 of A-V/2; AND, the competencies of table A-V/2 of the STCW, as amended 2010.

USCG Firefighting Courses

• Basic Firefighting (2 days): Through classroom instruction and practical exercises, the Basic Marine Firefighting course will cover the requirements of the STCW as amended 2010 standards and USCG regulations.
• Basic Firefighting Revalidation (4 hours): The Basic Firefighting Revalidation course will cover the requirements in accordance with 46 CFR 10 &  STCW 10 table A-VI/1-2.
• Advanced Firefighting (4 days): Advanced Firefighting- USCG course covers the four core components as required under the USCG NVIC 09-14 and 46 CFR 11.303 standards.
• Advanced Firefighting Revalidation (1 day): The USCG Advance Firefighting Revalidation course actively covers the proficiency requirements outlined in the STCW 2010 standards and USCG regulations.

UK MCA Firefighting Courses

• Advanced Firefighting (4 days): By fulfilling the requirements of STCW-95 for advanced firefighting, participants can seamlessly apply their training towards obtaining a United Kingdom Certificate of Competency.
• Advanced Firefighting Updating (4 hours): The MCA Advanced Firefighting Updating course will cover the required proficiencies under the STCW 2010 standards and MCA regulations.

Other Courses

• Portable Fire Extinguisher (4 hours)
• LNG Awareness (8 hours)
• Fire Resource Management (2 days)
• Basic Damage Control (1 day)
• Marine Firefighting for Landbased Firefighters (5 days)

LAST UPDATED ON Aug 16, 2023