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Announcing MITAGS/PMI's New Port Facility, Company, and Ship Security Officer Training Program. 2004 Dates www. mi tags, org or current information - (iog onto our websites at www. mates, org for the most on dates and times).

Since September 11th 2001, the maritime industry has come under increasing pressure to improve security awareness and develop security measures appropriate to the threat level.

International and national regulations and guidance are in place, but your company, ship, or port facility may not be ready to meet these important requirements.

In an effort to help port authorities, facility managers, and shipping companies develop and implement their security plans,

MITAGS/PMI now includes the Port Facility, Company, and Ship

Security elements in our successful 3-day training program. We tailored this course to provide a practical, comprehensive, and effective approach to solving your maritime security challenges.

Companion Courses Available: Contingency Planning (CONT-PLNG) -1 day, Media Response Workshop (MEDIA-RSP-WKSH) -1 day, Damage Control (MSC-DC) - 2 days, Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Defense Training (MSC-CBRD-1) -1 day, Basic Maritime Tactical Training for Law Enforcement - 5 day,

Security Guard Training, Facility Security Officer, Security Awareness for Port Staff, and Security Awareness for Port Managers.

For more information contact:

MITAGS: Admissions PMI: Dee Dee Lazik

Toll Free (866) 656-5568 Toll Free (888) 893-7829

Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Web: www.mitags.org Web: www.mates.org

April 5 - 7 MITAGS Baltimore

April 12 - 14 PMI Seattle

May 3 - 5 PMI Seattle

May 10 - 12 MITAGS Baltimore

June 7 - 9 MITAGS Baltimore

June 31 - July 2 PMI Seattle

July 5 - 7 MITAGS Baltimore

July 12 - 16 PMI Seattle

July 26 - 28 MITAGS Baltimore

Aug 2 - 4 PMI Seattle

Aug 30 - Sept 1 MITAGS Baltimore

Aug 30 - Sept 1 PMI Seattle

Oct 11 - 30 PMI Seattle

Oct 18 - 20 MITAGS Baltimore ,

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MITAGS the leader in STCW-95 training offers 40 USCG approved courses including:

Electronic Navigation • Chief Mate/Master Upgrade • Fast Rescue Boat • Bridge Resource Management & Shiphandling • Medical Person in Charge • Basic Safety Training • Basic & Advanced Firefighting • Tankerman Person in Charge • Crowd and Crisis Management • Heavy Weather Avoidance • Global Maritime Distress & Safety Systems

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