Simulators play a crucial role in the maritime industry for assessing mariners in relation to their Training and Assessment Record (TOAR). TOAR documents the training and competencies required by mariners to meet regulatory standards. Here are key reasons why simulators are vital for this assessment process: 1. **Realistic Training Environment**: Simulators replicate real-world maritime conditions, … Read more
In the maritime world nothing makes a mariner roll their eyes longer and stronger than having the Master or Mate announce, “We are having safety drills this afternoon!” Sleep loss, interference with you daily routine, checking off a box, paper work and having to discuss “in detail” yet again, how a fire can start in … Read more
Many times in my consulting business I need to know what the “Gross Tonnage” of a particular vessel is. This will be the driving force of MANY regulations and how they affect a mariner’s licensing progression as well as the myriad of regulations that may affect the vessel’s operation and regulatory process. Many mariners and … Read more
Many small towing vessel operators and owners are still confused by the division of Subchapter “M” or what I like to refer to the “bipolar” nature of the way these regulations are being rolled out to the industry. It is very important for all owners to understand the process as much as what regulatory changes … Read more
At Maritime TOAR Assessments, we understand how important obtaining a towing endorsement is for Mariners looking to advance into wheelhouse positions. Since 2009, we have assisted Mariners in their completion of USCG Towing Officer Assessment Records (TOAR). The simulator training facility at Northeast Maritime Institute in Fairhaven, Massachusetts provides training and assessment scenarios to Mariners … Read more