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Captain Steven Hearn,

BMCM, USCG using simulators for each student. And, of course, the U.S. nutshell, the software allows the instructor to build situations

Coast Guard training requirements are covered. that show how Rose Point interacts with AIS, AIDS to Navi- gation and other vessels. Hearn adds, “Rose Point is simple for

Properly Equipped & Staffed: the user to learn how to use the software, but they also need to

Inland Logistics and Marine Institute understand the Coast Guard Regulations, as well as the Rules

The best training equipment on the planet is of little use of the Road that apply to the use of the equipment and other without the best personnel. To that end, Captain Steven tools and equipment that interface with an ECS system.”

Hearn, BMCM, USCG (Ret.) is the Manager of Marine Also according to Hearn, most mariners can use Rose

Education for West Kentucky Community & Technical Point for basic navigation and collision avoidance with

College (WKCTC). Hearn has an AAS in Marine Tech- little training, but most do not use the wide range of tools nology with more than 30 years’ experience in the U.S. available within Rose Point that can assist them in other

Coast Guard. Notably, and while serving in the Coast ways – for example – the requirements of Sub Chapter M

Guard, Captain Hearn commanded