Q: Where is Morgan City, Louisiana?
A: Morgan City is located at the mouth of the Atchafalaya River just miles from the Gulf
of Mexico. (Click here for map). 
Q. Why is the tuition so low?
A. The Marine Department is one of ten departments in the
Young Memorial Campus. Young Memorial is one of the 42 Technical Colleges in Louisiana
Technical College system. Tuition to the Marine Department is the same for any course at
any of these Technical Colleges. Q: Can I renew my Radar Observer
Certificate at your school? If so, what is the tuition, and when may I begin?
A: Yes, you can renew your Radar Observer Certificate you must present a copy of your
original certificate and attend the refresher course. Tuition is $60, residents and $100
for out of state, and the course takes from one to three days. You may begin any day that
the school is open.
Q: What books and or supplies do
I need to attend Radar Observer?
A: You need a Radar Book that is available at the school's bookstore for
$9.00 cash.
Q: Does Young Memorial offer Coast Guard Approved Fire
Fighting?
Young Memorial has
been approved by the U.S. Coast Guard for Advanced Fire Fighting.
Q: Does Young Memorial offer Tankerman?
A: Yes, we now offer Tankerman classes for Dangerous Liquids and Liquidfied gas.
Also refresher courses for each, DL and Lg.
Q: What equipment do I need for the license preparatory courses?
A. Dividers, 4-function calculator, (plotter, parallel rulers, or triangles), and
Rules of the Road Book (available at the school bookstore).
Q: Is there a teacher available in the classroom to answer my questions?
A: Yes, an Instructor will be in the class for your guidence also
state-of-the-art computer and video equipment available in our License prep room. Our
approved courses are instructed by U.S. Coast Guard approved licened officers.
Classes will be lecture and hands on practical demonstration.
Q: What is an Onboard Assessor?
A: An Onboard Assessor is certified to sign and evaluated
assessments of candidates.
Q: What local hotels or motels
are there in the area?
A: Most people stay in a local hotel or motel temporarily
while they attend school.
Q: What are short courses?
A: Tuition for short courses covers only one subject with the exception of
Marine Operator Permit and GMDSS.
Marine Operator Permit is a pre-requisite for GMDSS, and it is included in the short
course tuition.
Q: What is Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch?
A: This course is now a prerequisite for any one who
wants to upgrade to
Able Sea man or an
OS that stands in as part
of a navigational watch. |
