Posted: November 4, 2010

STAR Center adds Military Sealift Command Readiness Refresher Program


As previously reported, Military Sealift Command (MSC) has approved the five-day Readiness Refresher Program to be provided by STAR Center for the convenience of American Maritime Officers members sailing aboard or preparing for work on MSC vessels.

STAR Center's MSC Readiness Refresher Program consists of the following courses:
  • Three-day U.S. Coast Guard approved Basic Safety Training Refresher
  • One-day Helicopter Fire Fighting
  • Half-day Damage Controller Refresher
  • Half-day CBRD Refresher
  • Marine Environmental Programs (scheduled after hours)
To be eligible for this course, AMO members must have completed a full Damage Control course and CBRD course once during their career.

Initial dates for the Readiness Refresher Program have been scheduled as follows: Dec. 13, Jan. 10, Feb. 21.

The MSC Readiness Refresher course offered at MSC's Training Center East (Freehold) does not have U.S. Coast Guard BST refresher approval. AMO members requiring BST refresher certification for license renewal or for other purposes should either take a USCG-approved BST refresher course elsewhere, or complete the MSC Readiness Refresher at STAR Center, which does have USCG approval.

Any questions regarding the Readiness Refresher Program should be directed to Director of Member Training and Officer Development Jerry Pannell at (800) 942-3220 ext. 7507 or via .

Enrollment questions or applications should be directed to Student Services at (800) 942-3220 ext. 201 or via .