The Great Lakes Pilotage Prep Program is designed for currently credentialed USCG unlimited tonnage Deck Officers to gain the necessary experience and knowledge and obtain USCG Great Lakes Open Water First Class Pilotage (FCP) endorsements for the 5 Great Lakes Pilotage Regions, so they may be employed with AMO Great Lakes contracted companies in available jobs. The program is also available for those seeking to add pilotage for specific rivers on the Great Lakes.
Those enrolling should have the required round trips for the pilotage areas properly documented and have (or be in the process of) submitted their applications to the USCG to be approved to sit for the pilotage exams.
To enroll in the program scheduled to start Monday, January 27, submit an application at the following link: https://www.star-center.com/forms/reg.mbr.live.html.
Those enrolling should request the Great Lakes Pilotage Prep Course starting on January 27, 2025.
Any questions regarding this or other deck courses should be directed to Jeff Jones, Head, Deck Department, at 800-942-3220 Ext. 7721 or via .
STAR Center’s course schedule can be accessed at https://www.star-center.com/schedule.html. Enrollment questions or applications should be directed to Student Services at 1-800-942-3220 Ext. 201 or via .