Loadstar Training
Loadstar Tankerman Academy
In-house, U.S. Coast Guard-approved five-month tankerman training program qualifying students for the USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC).
Description
The Loadstar Tankerman Academy is Loadstar's in-house, Coast Guard-approved tankerman training school. Students complete a five-month program that qualifies them to become licensed tankermen and receive the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC).
Key features
- Classroom instruction (6 days spread across the program) combined with field training
- Classes limited to no more than 20 students
- No prior experience required; applicants must be 18 or older, hold a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license, and be eligible for a TWIC and MMC
- Completion requires at least 70% on all examinations and successful practical demonstrations
Specifications
| Duration | 5 months |
|---|---|
| Classroom days | 6 |
| Class size | no more than 20 students |
| Pass mark | 70% |
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