MARINE SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
Auxiliary members wanting to pursue or obtain Marine Safety qualifications must check the pre-required courses and steps prior to begin their advancements. Start by studying the Marine Safety courses designed to provide a baseline level of training.
Introduction to Marine Safety and Environmental Protection (IMSEP)
ICS 100, 200, 210 or 300, 700, 800
Favorable DO PSI if required by COTP/OCMI. Except AUX-MSAM and AUX-MEES
PQS Workbook
Unit level oral board.
Designation Letter submitted for approval.
Members need TCT Initial (Introduction to Risk Management course) and TCT Refresher for maintaining certain Marine Safety Qualifications***
Requirements to Complete the Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS).
The Good Mate
This course was developed by the Ocean Conservancy and is designed to encourage ocean and waterway conservation by boaters. The course material is available on this website by clicking on the link above. The exam is available on the National Testing Center.
•National Test Center (Good Mate Test)
Introduction to Marine Safety and Environmental Protection (IMSEP)
This course is designed to provide an extensive background in the history, policies, laws and regulations pertaining to the Marine Safety and Environmental Protection missions. It is the Auxiliary equivalent of the 12-week Coast Guard Marine Science Technician A-School. The course is available on this website by clicking on the link above. The exam is available on the National Testing Center.
National Testing Center (IMSEP Test) This course counts as 2 points toward the AUXOP device.
Qualifications Earned Via the Auxiliary
New requirements to earn the AUX-MSAM qualification takes effect on April 1, 2023.
The Marine Safety and Administrative Management Specialist is a Marine Safety Performance Qualification Standard (PQS).
This PQS is just one of the many Marine PQS that Auxiliary members can work towards qualification in.
Qualification requires having successfully completed several prerequisites, as well as the completion of the PQS study, practical applications and passing an oral board examination.
Introduction to Marine Safety and Environmental Protection (IMSEP)
Good Mate Course
ICS 100, 200, 210 or 300, 700, 800
Complete 2 yrs. in either an auxiliary staff or elected office
Complete one of the following: APC, LAMS, AUXMIN or AUXLEA course.
Completion of PQS Workbook
Successful completion of oral board
Designation Letter submitted for approval.
After a member completes the all requirements, he/she should contact the DSO-MS to schedule the ORAL BOARD
AUX-MSAM
Auxiliary Prevention Outreach Specialist (AUX-MEES) is one of the 27 Performance Qualification Standards (PQSs) in the Trident Program.
Members must complete the following requirements prior to obtain the AUX-MEES qualification.
Completion of resident training course – Sea Partners (optional) ∗
Completion of correspondence courses: IMSEP and Good Mate
Hazardous Materials: A Citizen’s Guide – FEMA IS5
Hold Auxiliary IT qualification or complete CG Instructor Development course
Successful completion of oral board
Designation Letter submitted for approval.
After a member completes the all requirements, he/she should contact the DSO-MS to schedule the ORAL BOARD
Qualifications Earned Via the Active Duty Side
Auxiliary members must use the COLM prior to assist the USCG active duty with MS missions. Consult with your FSO-MS that will contact the MSU or MSD AUC.
PQS and qualifications done through Sector needs/training
Auxiliary Assistant Federal On Scene Coordinator Representative (discontinued effective 12 Dec 2014. Auxiliarists are NOT to be assigned to duty to perform this position)
Auxiliary Assistant License and Document Examiner (obsolete effective 29 April 2014)
Auxiliary Assistant License and Document Evaluator (obsolete effective 29 April 2014)
Auxiliary Assistant Maritime Enforcement Investigator (AUX-EO)
(formerly Auxiliary Port State Control Boarding Team Assistant)
Auxiliary Assistant Suspension and Revocation Investigator (AUX-FN)
Auxiliary Uninspected Tow Vessel Examiner (must be completed by 17 April 2015)
Auxiliary Assistant Waterways Management Representative (AUX-WM)
Commercial Fishing Vessel Examiner (active duty qualification)
Uninspected Towing Vessel Examiner (active duty qualification)
The Marine Safety Training ribbon was created in recognition of the considerable and long-term, sustained effort that Auxiliarists must put forward in order to earn the Auxiliary Marine Safety (Trident) insignia. The ribbon recognizes achievement in the marine safety, security, and environmental protection mission area as a precursor to achievement of the Auxiliary Marine Safety (Trident) insignia. Auxiliarists who successfully complete the following tasks are entitled to wear this ribbon (there is no time limit in which these tasks must be completed):
(1) Introduction to Marine Safety and Environmental Protection (IMSEP)
course. If completed prior to 01 Oct 2010 must also complete IIMS. (IIMS was an active-duty course which has since been discontinued. If IIMS has not been completed and IMSEP was earned prior to 01 Oct 2010, the new version of IMSEP must be completed.)
(2) Good Mate course.
(3) Incident Command System (ICS) courses 100 / 200 / 700 / 800.
(4) ICS course 210 (Coast Guard taught) or ISC 300 (FEMA or Coast Guard taught).
(5) At least one Auxiliary marine safety program PQS. See MS PQS page for acceptable PQSs.
Successful completion of subsequent program PQS shall be denoted by adding 3/16-inch bronze stars. After earning the Auxiliary Marine Safety insignia, Auxiliarists shall remove this ribbon from wear.
AUX-MEES
Marine Safety Training Ribbon
The Auxiliary Marine Safety Professional (Trident) device is awarded in recognition of the dedication and professionalism of Auxiliarists involved in support of the Coast Guard’s Marine Safety and Environmental Protection missions.
Auxiliarists who successfully complete the following tasks are entitled to wear the Auxiliary Marine Safety insignia (there is no time limit in which these tasks must be completed):
(a) Introduction to Marine Safety and Environmental Protection (IMSEP) course. If IMSEP was completed prior to 01 Oct 2010, Initial Indoctrination to Marine Safety (IIMS) must also be completed. (IIMS was an active-duty course which has since been discontinued. If IIMS has not been completed and IMSEP was earned prior to 01 Oct 2010, the new version of IMSEP must be completed.)
(b) Good Mate course.
(c) Incident Command System (ICS) courses 100/ 200/ 700/ 800.
(d) ICS course 210 (Coast Guard taught) or ISC 300 (FEMA taught).
(e) At least four Auxiliary marine safety program PQS.
(f) Perform at least 96 hours of program activity per year for at least five years (these years do not have to be consecutive).
MARINE SAFETY PAGE
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MARINE SAFETY EDUCATIONAL & TRAINING VIDEOS FROM MY PREVIOUS OFFICE DUTIES
This section is dedicated to provide USCG auxiliary members with educational ideas on how to improve their Marine Safety (MS) participation and to encourage other members to become involved with MS missions..