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Louisiana Technical College
Young Memorial Campus
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Approved !
Morgan City, Louisiana, November 15, 1999
The Marine Department of Young Memorial received Coast Guard
approvals this week for Tankerman and Able Seaman courses. The Tankerman approval is for
Tank Barge DL, Tank Barge DL & LG, Tank Barge DL Refresher, Tank Barge LG Refresher,
Basic Fire fighting. Courses will begin upon
completion of a Fire Field and training by Instructor.
Also approved, a 46 hour Able Seaman course. Students can attend this course and take their test at LTC Young
Memorial.
See other approved courses at LTC Young Memorial |
State Marine Instructors Visit
Coast Guard and Industry During MegaConference In-Service at Young Memorial
Morgan City, Louisiana, November 10, 1999 |
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| Lt. Bob Haldy,
Lt. Arex Avanni, Capt. Carl Moore, Lt. Scott Olson, Capt. Jason Matherne, Lt. David Hawes,
Capt. Mike White, Commander Stephen Ohnstad, Capt. Roger Canafax, Lt. Jason Neubauer |
LTC, Young Memorial hosted an In-Service as part of the Louisiana
Community and Technical College MegaConference this week. Participants from both LTC, Young Memorial and LTC, L.E. Fletcher Campus visited
the U.S. Coast Guard facility in Morgan City where they were given an
impressive tour of the Coast Guard and its services.
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LTC Marine Instructors were
provided a tour of the technology which allows the US Coast Guard to monitor the waterways
surrounding Morgan City.
Commander Stephen Ohnstad and Lt. Scott Olson demonstrate the Vessel Traffic System. |
Following the tour of the Coast Guard, SEACOR MARINE
of Morgan City provided an on site vessel tour showcasing their Maritime Information
Systems. For years SEACOR has been utilizing GLOBE WIRELESS
software which allows seagoing vessels worldwide to communicate with their offices in
Louisiana. The tour aboard the SEACOR POWER lead by Mr. Seth Martin
showcased the abilities of GLOBE OFFSHORE which is used to record
and transmit the whereabouts, inventory, crewmembers and engine
activities on over 200-plus ships worldwide.
The participants even sent an electronic mail from aboard the SEACOR POWER
to the campus at Young Memorial sans telephone or cable lines.
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Martin of Seacor Marine demonstrates the Maritime Information System 'Globe Offshore'
aboard the SEACOR POWER as Capt. Roger Canafax (L.E. Fletcher) and Capt. Carl Moore (Young
Memorial) look on. |
The day concluded with a visit from Mr. Dan Hall of the U.S.
Coast Guard's Regional Exam Center in New Orleans. Mr. Hall discussed new
developments regarding STCW Basic Safety Training, GMDSS, and ARPA in relation to
Standards Training Certifications and Watchkeeping 95. Mr. Hall also answered
questions regarding specialized topics including licensing, CFRs, and the future of
Maritime Training.
This two-day InService, focussing on technology and uses for technology in the Maritime
Industry, part is part of the State's ongoing commitment to continuing education for
its instructors while maintaining best practices with Industry and various governing
bodies.
Thursday's session continued the theme of Technology in Maritime
Training as Mr. Craig Lehman of Teaching
Technologies (Fresno, California) informed the members of new developments in PC
University.
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Mr. Craig Lehman of Teaching Technologies is
demonstrating the power of steaming media for the MegaConference InService at LTC, Young
Memorial. Teaching Technologies is headquartered in Fresno, California.
(Left to Right: Lehman, White,
Moore & Canafax) |
PC
university is used by Young Memorial's Marine Operations Department presently training
over fifty students via the Internet. Mr. Lehman fielded questions regarding drill
and practice, streaming audio & video, as well as current and future trends in
Distance Learning. Anyone having questions regarding the topics covered in the
Marine MegaConference are encouraged to contact Young Memorial at (985) 380-2436. |
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Marine Industry, LCTCS,
Department of Labor, & Faculty Meet for STCW
Morgan City, Louisiana, October 29, 1999
Gregory L. Garrett announced today that the Young Memorial Marine Operations Department
met here at the Morgan City Campus for a
 meeting regarding STCW Basic Safety Training. To date local industry
seeking STCW Training, have donated over $65,000 towards the construction
of a Training Pool and Fire Training Field. Ms. Lori Brannon, representing the
Louisiana Community and Technical
College System, representatives from the Department of Labor and local Marine Industry met in effort to garner
resources to conduct STCW Training at Young Memorial Campus. LTC, Young Memorial and various
state agencies are offering extensive incentives for STCW, Tankerman and other US Coast
Guard approved courses. |
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Industry & Faculty travel to Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, September 24, 1999
Gregory L. Garrett announced today that the Young Memorial Marine Operations Department
met in Baton Rouge for a meeting regarding STCW Basic Safety Training (Standards,
Training, Certification and Watchkeeping.) Representatives from the Louisiana Community and Technical College System,
local Marine Industry and Young Memorial met today in effort to garner resources to
conduct STCW Training at Young Memorial Campus.
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Rules of the Road course Approved!
September 17, 1999: Young Memorial's 18-hour Rules
of the Road course has been approved by the U.S.C.G.
This Is an approved course for students studying for 100/200 ton, OUTV and Unexpected
Fishing Industry Vessels. These students can take their Rules test in the classroom and
not at the R.E.C. |
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