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Announcing MITAGS/PMI's New Port Facility, Company, and Ship Security Officer Training Program.

Since September 11th 2001, the maritime industry has come under increased 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. 2004 Dates - dog onto our websites at www.mitags. org or www.mates, org for the most current information on dates and times).

June 7 - 9 MITAGS Baltimore

June 9 - 11 PMI Seattle

June 28 - 30 MITAGS Baltimore

June 30 - July 2 PMI Seattle

July 12 - 14 MITAGS Baltimore

July 12 - 14 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 - 13 MITAGS Baltimore

Oct 11 - 13 PMI Seattle

Nov 1 - 3 MITAGS Baltimore

Nov 30 - Dec 2 PMI Seattle

Dec 6 - 8 MITAGS Baltimore

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For more information contact:

MITAGS: Admissions

Toll Free (866) 656-5568

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.mitags.org

PMI: Dee Dee Lazik

Toll Free (888) 893-7829

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.mates.org ij Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate Studies (MITAGS)

Pacific Maritime Institute (PMI)

The Leaders in Maritime Training

MITAGS/PMI the leaders in STCW-95 training offer 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

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MITAGS is certified as a

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