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    • Onsite Fire Fighting
      We provide full onsite fire fighting facilities.
    • Onsite Fire Fighting
      We provide full onsite fire fighting facilities.
    • 360 Degree Simulator
      Our DNV class "A" full mission bridge simulator.
    • State-of-the-art Engine Room Simulator
      2016 Full Mission engine simulation featuring 4 propulsion systems in 6 separate spaces using touch screen displays
    • Modeling & Research
      Our M&R department can build geographic databases and ship response models in-house.
    • SIGTTO Certified LNG Training
      We offer USCG approved, STCW compliant Tankship PIC Liquefied Gases and LNG Simulator training.
    • DP training
      We offer Nautical Institute approved Basic (induction), Simulator (Advanced) & Revalidation DP training
    • DP-Equipped Cable Ship
    • 270 Degree Simulator
      Our second full mission bridge simulator offers 270 degree field-of-view
    • Specialized Training
      Call us to discuss tailored training.
    • Onsite Small Arms Training
      We offer a full range of classes required of officers sailing with Military Sealift Command including Small Arms in our onsite MSC training facility.
    • Vessel Resource Management
      We offer integrated training for deck and engine officers using our full mission simulators.
    • Fast Rescue Boat
      We offer both 8m twin diesel jet and 8m twin outboard Fast Rescue Boats.
    • Survival Craft (Lifeboat)
      Full STCW compliant Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboat) training is available.
    • Conference Facilities
      We offer in-house conference facilities for ~150 catered by our in-house galley staff.

STAR Center Lodging

Onsite accommodation is available for all students attending scheduled STAR Center courses. Our check in desk is located 100 yards west of the main 4-story building on West Dixie at:

900 SW 2nd Avenue

Dania Beach, FL 33004

Tel: (954) 921 7254 Ext. 7999

It is manned 24/7, except on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Check-in is usually after 3pm the day prior to class start. Departure should be no later than 10:00am the day after course completion unless express permission has been obtained prior to arrival.

All rooms are single occupancy with ensuite facilities. Please see the Accommodation Photo Gallery.

Lodging Fees

The onsite accommodation fee is $200 per night plus all applicable taxes (currently 7% Florida Sales Tax applied to Room & Board and 5% Broward County Room Tax ($221.86 total). This fee includes full galley access, which includes 3 cooked meals daily Monday to Friday and self-help at all other times.

Guests are welcome to attend and accompany registered students when space and COVID protocols allow. A facilities fee of $69 per day, plus 7% Florida Sales Tax, will apply when applicable.

If any guest has a special dietary requirement, please advise the registration staff as early as possible in advance of your arrival. They will put you in contact with our Food & Beverage Manager so that arrangements can be made if possible.