Welcome to Maritime TOAR Assessments

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U.S. COAST GUARD CERTIFIED TOAR ASSESSMENTS

We offer you the assistance and guidance needed for credentialing officers of towing vessels. Maritime TOAR Assessments provides mariners a platform to complete your mate/master towing endorsement. In partnership with the United States Maritime Resource Center, an independent, non-profit organization specializing in navigation safety, simulator training and assessment programs, we provide USCG approved, shore-side full bridge simulator training and assessments. We offer mariners the assistance to complete all TOAR assessments in the presence of a designated examiner:

Inland TOAR Requirements

Western Rivers TOAR Requirements

Near Coastal/Ocean TOAR Requirements

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CAPTAIN TOM ROONEY OUR DESIGNATED EXAMINER AND INSTRUCTOR

An accomplished tugboat master with over 30 years of boat handling and leadership experience, Captain Tom Rooney is proficient in ASD Tractor, Twin Screw and Single Screw boat handling. He is a licensed USCG certified simulator trainer and a qualified assessor with the United States Coast Guard to instruct and professionally judge Mariners for their TOARs and Towing Endorsements. Captain Tom is also registered with the Massachusetts Department of Education.

Class scheduling information Starting time 0800 Finish time 1700

Lesley Walz
Lesley Walz
2023-03-09
Tom and his crew were great to work with! I was able to get one-on-one training to build my knowledge. I left with the confidence and skills to use what I learned in the real world.
steven martin
steven martin
2023-03-07
Absolute great class, state of the art simulator. World class instructor. Highly recommend to anyone looking to pursue their TOAR or other maritime classes.
Brian Brow
Brian Brow
2023-02-14
Had an amazing experience completing my TOAR. Tom Rooney, Ken and other instructors were incredibly detailed, patient, and attentive to the specific areas I needed to improve upon to hone my skills. The simulator was top of the line and instructors had the latest skills and information needed to complete a TOAR in todays competitive market. I would highly recommend Maritime Toar Assessments to anyone in need of license advancement.
Troy
Troy
2023-02-14
Great experience, very informative and nice place to learn how to get introduced to the towing world. Tom along with his staff are great to work with. Highly recommended.
Devon Haffner
Devon Haffner
2023-02-02
Very good staff, made the experience memorable and learned a lot
Jason Zenor
Jason Zenor
2022-12-06
Excellent instruction by a seasoned professional. Tom was very informative and walked me through every step of the way. 10/10 would recommend every Mariner who needs there TOAR completed
Amanda Harden
Amanda Harden
2022-12-06
Tom Rooney is an incredible teacher. I cannot say enough about how well he explains the concepts. Ken was assisting with running the simulator and giving advice during the assessment. Both were very patient and had a great sense of humors, making it a wicked fun day. The simulators provide very realistic practice. I'd recommend this assessment location to anyone wanting to complete their TOAR.
Eddie Moriarty
Eddie Moriarty
2022-11-03
Excellent class, Captain Rooney went over aspects if ship-handling that greatly broadened my skillset.
Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens
2022-10-29
Capt. Tom Rooney runs a great program. There is a lot of material jammed into a short amount of time, but it never felt rushed and Tom provided feedback throughout the exercises. Tom also prepares the Mariner in advance with a homework packet/ assessment prior to reporting aboard. I highly recommend this to any Mariner looking to advance in the towing industry. Thank you Tom and Ken at USMRC!
Peter Persechino
Peter Persechino
2022-10-15
Received my TOAR from Captain Tom Rooney and was beyond satisfied with the entire experience. Captain Tom couldn’t have been more accommodating and eased the stress of the assessment, making the process smooth and professional. Tom’s passion and knowledge in this field is admirable and I am grateful for the time and effort him and his team put forth during the simulation.

Availablility

Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM