State Pilots

State Pilots
MITAGS is the leading provider of training and simulation services for State Pilot Organizations in the United States.  In fact, the courses, programs, and simulation facilities are continually upgraded to ensure Pilots have access to the very latest information associated with new technology and shiphandling techniques.  For smaller Associations, MITAGS also offers “open enrollment" Pilot courses on a quarterly basis.  For the latest course convening dates, or to access our online enrollment feature, please visit the "Schedule and Registration" page on our website.  In this section, you will find an alphabetical "Course Description List" with the course codes that are used on our schedule.  For your convenience, common Pilot course codes are also listed below: 

v AIS - Automatic Identification Systems.

v AZIPOD-2 - Azipod Propulsion Systems.

v ARPA - Automatic Radar Plotting Aids.

v BRMP - Bridge Resource Management for Pilots.

v CONT-PLNG-WKSH - Contingency Planning Workshop.

v LEG - Legal Aspects of Pilotage.

v MEDIA-RSP-WKSH - Media Response Workshop.

v ROR-1 - Radar Observer Renewal.

v SHS-ESH-BRMP-3 - Emergency Shiphandling/Bridge Resource Management for Pilots.

v TRAC-TUG - Tractor Tug.

v TTT - Train the Trainer.

Additional Information

For additional information, please download the flyers listed below in the "Downloads" section.  Interested individuals may also contact Captain Robert Becker, Business Development Manager, toll-free at (866) 656-5569 or via e-mail at rbecker@mitags.org. 

Course Convening Dates

For specific course convening dates, please visit the "Schedule & Registration" portion of this website.  You may also contact our Admissions Department toll-free at (866) 656-5568 or via e-mail at admissions@mitags.org.

Downloads:
Admissions Application - Rev. 03/20/2007
Special Course Requirements and General Information Booklet - Rev. 05/07/2007
Simulation Capabilities Guide - Rev. 02/11/2009

Pilot Training Matrix - Rev.10/09/2008

Pilot Training - 2009 Convening Dates - Rev. 06/18/2009

Pilot Training - 2010 Convening Dates (January to June) - Rev. 09/14/2009

Ships/Ports Simulated - Transas Simulator - Rev. 07/15/2009
Ships/Ports Simulated - STN Atlas - Rev. 07/15/2009

Current and Prior Clients - Rev. 07/12/2006

MITAGS/PMI are the primary training facilities of the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots (IOMM&P)