STAR Center Course Schedule - Updated 1 March, 2024

General Courses (Deck and Engine)

Deck Courses

Medical Courses

Radar Courses

Fully Online Courses

Blended Courses and Assessments

Deck Management Level Upgrade Courses

Engine Courses

Engine Management Level Upgrade Courses

MSC Courses

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General Courses (Deck and Engine)

Course Name USCG Ref Duration MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT Tuition Fee
Advanced Fire Fighting
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STRCTR-125 5 days Apr 15 Aug 12 Oct 28 $995
Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher
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STRCTR-697 2 days Apr 1 Starts at 1300 Oct 7 Starts at 1300 $565
Basic Training
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STRCTR-65 5 days Apr 1 Oct 7 $1,099
Basic Training Refresher
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STRCTR-68 3 days Apr 3 Oct 9 $885
Basic Training and Advanced Fire Fighting Revalidation
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STRCTR-718 STRCTR-777 2 days Mar 18, 21 New! Apr 8, 22 May 6, 20 Jun 10, 24 Jul 8, 29 Aug 5, 26 Sep 12, 23, 30 Oct 17 $650/$425
Chemical Tanker Safety STRCTR-714 5 days Sep 30 $1,250
Combined Basic and Advanced IGF Code Operations
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STRCTR-807 5 days Mar 11 Jun 10 Date change Aug 19 Oct 28 ONLINE $1,925
Confined Space Entry
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N/A 3 days May 8 Jul 1 $1,075
ECDIS STRCTR-179 5 days Aug 19 $1,475
Electronic Navigation and Watchkeeping Refresher
(ECDIS, Radar, ARPA Refresher)

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N/A 3 days Apr 10 Jun 12 Sep 25 $895
Environmental Awareness STRCTR-710 3 days $895
Fast Rescue Boat
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STRCTR-193 4 days Mar 19 Apr 16 Jun 4 Aug 27 Sep 17 Oct 15 $1,725
GMDSS STRCTR-210 10 days Jul 15 Oct 7 $2,150
LNG Tankerman PIC STRCTR-508 8 days Jul 10 $4,250
LNG Simulator
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STRCTR-256 5 days Jul 22 $2,500
Leadership and Managerial Skills STRCTR-751 5 days Mar 11 May 20 (ONLINE) Jun 24 Jul 8 (ONLINE) Sep 16 Oct 21 $1,850
Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboat) REFRESHER
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STRCTR-749 1 day Apr 6 Oct 12 $575
Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboat)
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STRCTR-372 4 days May 28 Jul 30 Sep 30 $1,295
Safety Officer Seminar N/A 2 days Mar 4 New! ONLINE Apr 10 Jul 4 Oct 15 ONLINE $850
Tankship PIC DL - Classroom STRCTR-501 5 days Oct 7 $1,275
Tankship PIC DL Simulator STRCTR-503 10 days Apr 1 Canx; Apr 22 Jun 17 Jul 8 Aug 12 Sep 16 Oct 21 $6,850
Train The Trainer STRCTR-597 5 days Mar 11 May 13 Aug 12 Oct 21 $1,795
Vessel and Company Security Officer STRCTR-572 3 days Apr 24 Jun 26 Sep 9 ONLINE $1,095

Deck Courses



Course Name USCG Ref Duration MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT Tuition Fee
Advanced BRM STRCTR-12 5 days May 13 Oct 28 $5,575
Advanced Shiphandling for Masters / SDOs
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N/A 5 days Apr 15 Jun 24 Aug 26 Oct 14 $8,365
Advanced Shiphandling and Watchkeeping for 3rd Mates
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STRCTR-23 10 days Mar 4 (PM Class) Apr 29 (PM Class) Jun 3 (Wk 1 PM) Jul 15 (Wk 1 PM) Sep 9 Oct 7 (Wk 1 PM) $8,595
Advanced and Emergency Shiphandling for 1st Class Pilots Great Lakes N/A 5 days $6,445
Basic Meteorology (OICNW) STRCTR-316 5 days Oct 28 $1,200
Basic Celestial Navigation (OICNW) STRCTR-114 10 days $3,450
Dynamic Positioning INDUCTION (Basic)
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N/A 5 days Mar 11 May 6 Jul 8 Sep 16 $2,295
Dynamic Positioning SIMULATOR (Advanced)
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N/A 5 days Apr 15 Aug 19 $2,295
Dynamic Positioning REVALIDATION / REFRESHER and Competency Assessment
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N/A 5 days Jun 10 Aug 12 Oct 14 $1,750
ECDIS STRCTR-179 5 days Aug 19 $1,475
Electronic Navigation and Watchkeeping Refresher
(ECDIS, Radar, ARPA Refresher)

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N/A 3 days Apr 10 Jun 12 $895
High Risk & Emergency Shiphandling for Masters
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N/A 5 days Mar 18 May 20 Jul 29 Sep 23 $8,365
Navigational Watchstanding Skills Standardization Assessment N/A 5 days May 20 Jul 15 Sep 16 $6,450
TOAR (Towing Officer Assessment Record)
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N/A 5 days Aug 26 $6,445
ASD Tug Operations N/A 5 days Apr 22 $6,445

Medical Courses


Course Name USCG Ref Duration MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT Tuition Fee
Elementary First Aid/CPR
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STRCTR-197 1 day Apr 2 May 7 Jun 11 Jul 23 Sep 17 Oct 29 $260
Medical Care Provider
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STRCTR-310 3 days Apr 3 May 8 Jun 12 Jul 24 Sep 18 Oct 30 $920
Medical Person In Charge
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STRCTR-307 5 days Mar 4 Apr 8 May 13 Jun 17 Jul 29 Sep 23 $1,625
DoT Urinalysis Collector
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N/A 1 day Mar 11 Apr 15 May 20 Jun 24 Aug 5 Sep 30 $455
Screening Test Technician (QED/Alco-Mate 7000)
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N/A 1/2-day per class Mar 12 Apr 16 May 21 Jun 25 Aug 6 Oct 1 $220/
$235

Radar Courses


Course Name USCG Ref Duration MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT Tuition Fee
Radar Recertification STRCTR-402 1 day Apr 1 $260
ECDIS STRCTR-179 5 days Aug 19 $1,475
Electronic Navigation and Watchkeeping Refresher
(ECDIS, Radar, ARPA Refresher)

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N/A 3 days Apr 10 Jun 12 $895
ARPA STRCTR-37 4 days   $915
Radar Recert & ARPA STRCTR-402 STRCTR-37 5 days   $915
Original Radar Observer Unlimited STRCTR-399 5 days   $925

FULLY Online Courses


Course Name USCG Ref Duration MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT Tuition Fee
All courses in this section are FULLY ONLINE Click here for ONLINE course notes
Combined Basic and Advanced IGF Code Operations
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STRCTR-807 5 days Oct 28 $1,925
Tankship PIC Dangerous Liquids STRCTR-501 5 days $1,275
LNG Tankerman PIC STRCTR-508 8 days $4,250
Leadership and Managerial Skills STRCTR-751 5 days May 20 Jul 8 $1,850
Electrical, Electronics & Control Engineering (Management Level) STRCTR-176 5 days Mar 18 Jul 15 $1,700
Vessel Security Officer STRCTR-572 3 days   Sep 9 $1,095
Safety Officer Seminar N/A 2 days Mar 4 New! Oct 15 $850
Advanced Stability STRCTR-25 5 days Aug 26 $1,350
Advanced Cargo STRCTR-13 5 days Aug 19 $1,675
Advanced Navigation STRCTR-19 5 days Oct 14 $1,550
Marine Propulsion Plants STRCTR-272 5 days Oct 28 $2,350
Management of Medical Care STRCTR-788 1 day Apr 24 $275

Blended Courses and Assessments



Course Name USCG Ref Duration MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT Tuition Fee
Assessments of Blended Courses must be completed within 6 months of the Blended Class
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Blended Advanced Celestial Navigation CLASS STRCTR-110 4 days Apr 22 Aug 5 $1,550
Blended Advanced Meteorology CLASS STRCTR-18 3 days $1,225

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Blended Advanced Celestial Navigation ASSESSMENT STRCTR-110 2 days Jun 12 -
Blended Advanced MeteorologyASSESSMENT STRCTR-18 2 days -

Deck Management Level Upgrade Courses





Course Name USCG Ref Duration MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT Tuition Fee

IAW 46CFR 11.305 and 11.307 and NVIC 10-14. If sea service or training towards management level (Chief Mate/Master) upgrade started ON OR AFTER 24 March 2014 you must adhere to this new program of training. Completion of both required and optional courses listed below will include all Task Assessments required by NVIC 10-14 , providing ECDIS, GMDSS and ARPA have been previously completed. By completing the series, no expiration limitation will be placed on your STCW credential.

Note that upgrade course certificates expire after 5 years.

Upgrade: Shiphandling at the Management Level - includes Search and Rescue after 6/1/2021 STRCTR-22 10 days Mar 4 Apr 1 May 6 Jun 3, 17 Jul 15 Aug 12 Sep 30 Oct 21 $10,315
Upgrade: Advanced Meteorology STRCTR-18 5 days Apr 1, 22 May 13 Jun 24 Jul 15 Sep 30 $1,225
Advanced Stability STRCTR-25 5 days Mar 18 May 6 Jul 29 Aug 26 (ONLINE) Sep 16 Oct 28 $1,350
Management of Medical Care STRCTR-788 1 day Apr 24 Jun 5 Jul 31 Sep 13 $275
Leadership and Managerial Skills STRCTR-751 5 days Mar 11 May 20 (ONLINE) Jun 24 Jul 8 (ONLINE) Sep 16 Oct 21 $1,850
Advanced Cargo STRCTR-13 5 days Mar 4 Apr 1 May 13 Jul 22 Aug 19 (ONLINE) Sep 23 Oct 21 $1,675
Marine Propulsion Plants STRCTR-272 5 days May 20 Jun 3 Jul 8 Sep 23 Oct 28 (ONLINE) $2,350
Advanced Celestial Navigation STRCTR-110 5 days Mar 11 Apr 29 Jul 22 Sep 9 $1,550
Advanced Navigation STRCTR-19 5 days Apr 8 May 20 Jul 8 Aug 26 Oct 14 (ONLINE) $1,550
NOTE: 8 management level classes booked simultaneously (excluding Celestial Navigation), 25% discount applied. 5 courses booked simultaneously, 10% discount applied. Discount to $14,350 will apply on 7th or 8th course booked.

Engine Courses

Course Name USCG Ref Duration MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT Tuition Fee
Electrical and Instrumentation Troubleshooting (PD)New! N/A 5 days Apr 22 Jul 22   $2,275
Control Systems Troubleshooting PD New! N/A 5 days Apr 29 Jul 29   $2,450
Diesel Endorsement (Crossover) STRCTR-158 4 weeks Apr 1 Canx Oct 7 $12,250
Engine Room Resource Management (Simulator) STRCTR-187 5 days May 6 $4,300
Engine Operations Training and Assessment Program New! 5 days May 20 Aug 26 $6,450
Gas Turbine Endorsement (Crossover)
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STRCTR-208 2 weeks $6,200
Marine High Voltage Safety (Simulator) STRCTR-219 5 days Jul 29 New! $3,150
Hydraulics / Pneumatics
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N/A 5 days Mar 11 Jun 10 Sep 9 $3,100
Machine Shop 1 (Professional Development) New!
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N/A 5 days Jun 10 Sep 23 $2,500
Machine Shop 2 (Professional Development) New!
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N/A 5 days Mar 4 Jun 17 Sep 30 $2,500
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) N/A 5 days May 6 Aug 5 Oct 7 $3,350
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
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N/A 5 days Jun 17 Sep 16 $3,150
Steam Endorsement (Crossover) STRCTR-477 4 weeks $12,250
Welding and Metallurgy Skills and Practices 1 (Professional Development)New!
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N/A 5 days Apr 15 Sep 9 $3,300
Welding and Metallurgy Skills and Practices 2 (Professional Development)New!
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N/A 5 days Apr 22 Sep 16 $3,300

Engine Management Level Upgrade Courses

Course Name USCG Ref Duration MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT Tuition Fee
IAW NEW 46 CFR 11.325 and 11.327 and NVIC 15-14 If sea service or training towards management level (1A/E - Chief Eng.) upgrade started ON OR AFTER 24 March 2014 you must adhere to this new program of training. Completion of both required and optional courses listed below will include all Task Assessments required by NVIC 15-14. By completing the series, no expiration limitation will be placed on your STCW credential. CLICK HERE for full details

Note that upgrade course certificates expire after 5 years.

Leadership and Managerial Skills STRCTR-751 5 days Mar 11 May 20 (ONLINE) Jun 24 Jul 8 Sep 16 Oct 21 $1,850
Engine Room Resource Management
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STRCTR-187 5 days May 6 Jul 29 $4,300
Upgrade: Electrical, Electronics and Control Engineering (Management Level) (MEECE)
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STRCTR-176 5 days Mar 18 (ONLINE) May 13 Jul 15 (ONLINE) Oct 14 $1,700
STCW Upgrade Task Assessments - GENERAL ENGINEERING
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STRCTR-833 5 days Mar 4 Apr 29 Jul 22 Oct 28 $1,995
STCW Upgrade Task Assessments - STEAM ASSESSMENTS
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STRCTR-833 5 days   $1,995
NOTE: 3 engine management level upgrade courses booked simultaneously: (L&M; MEECE (1 Wk); Generals - 15% discount applied to individual rate of $4,925.

MSC Courses


Course Name USCG Ref Duration MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT Tuition Fee
CORE-4 courses required for initial MSC employment:
Basic CBR Defense N/A 1 day with MEPs Mar 7 Apr 12 May 16 Jun 20 Jul 18 Aug 22 Sep 27 Oct 24 $550
Shipboard Damage Control
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N/A 1 day Mar 6 Apr 10 May 15 Jun 19 Jul 17 Aug 21 Sep 25 Oct 23 $885
Helicopter Fire Fighting (for vessels with Helo Deck)
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N/A6 1 day Mar 5 Apr 11 May 14 Jun 18 Jul 16 Aug 20 Sep 26 Oct 22 $625
Marine Environmental Programs N/A 1 day (with CBR Defense) Mar 7 Apr 12 May 16 Jun 20 Jul 18 Aug 22 Sep 27 Oct 24 $135
The courses below are only required as assigned duties require:
MSC ATO Level II
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N/A 5 days Apr 1 Jul 8 $1,775
MSC CBRD Officer
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N/A 5 days Apr 29 Aug 5 $3,450
MSC Readiness Refresher
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N/A 2 days Mar 4 May 13 Jun 17 Jul 15 Aug 19 Oct 3, 21 $1,645
MSC Security Watchstander BASIC
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N/A 1 day Mar 4 Apr 15 Jul 15 Sep 16 Oct 21 $540
MSC Security Watchstander ADVANCED
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N/A 1 day Mar 1, 5, 15, 22 Apr 12, 16, 26 May 10, 24 Jun 7, 14, 28 Jul 12, 16 Aug 2, 9, 23, 30 Sep 13, 17, 27 Oct 11, 18, 22, $595
MSC Ship Reaction Force
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N/A 3 days Mar 6 Apr 17 May 15 Jul 17 Sep 18 Oct 23 $2,500
MSC Small Arms (Initial and Sustainment Qualification)
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N/A 4 days Mar 11, 18 Apr 8, 22, 29 May 6, 20 Jun 3, 10, 24 Jul 8, 29 Aug 5, 19, 26 Sep 9, 23, 30 Oct 7, 14, 28 $2,150