Crew Conference Program 2012
[updated 1.18.2012]
Are you a crewmember interested in attending our annual conference? Apply for the Professional Development Grant Program , developed in partnership with Maritime Simulation Institute, for a chance to join us in Newport, RI in January.
Conference Professional Development grants are for the full 3-day Conference and Safety or Education Under Sail Forum, and will reduce the registration fee from $550 to $100. (Travel and accommodations not included).
To be eligible for a Conference Professional Development grant candidates must:
- Be a Tall Ships America Associate Level or Crew Level member in good standing.
(Not a member? Become one now!) - Be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate
- Demonstrate that they have sailed in Tall Ships America Member vessel(s) for not less than 6 weeks in the past 24 months, as either Student-trainee, Volunteer, or paid Crew in any of the following ratings:1st– 4th Mate, Bos’n, Engineer, AB, OS, Deckhand, Educator. NOTE: Even if you have sailed as Master, you still may qualify, if you have met the time requirements by serving in any of the other listed ratings (in any combination).
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There are several great learning opportunities for interested crew at out annual conference. Here are all of the topics that pertain to crew development -
Crew Agenda
Sunday- January 29th, 1-4pm
LIBERATOR
Maritime Simulation Institute
Monday – January 30th
Learning to Deal with Behaviorally Challenge Participants in the Field
Navigating the Regulatory Seas 1
Hot Topics in Marine Science
Careers at Sea – So you want to sail for a living?
New Programs/Member Showcase
Future of Marine Weather Prediction – Where will your information come from?
Crew/Youth Forum Discussion Group
Tuesday-January 31th
Medical Pre-Screening and Managing Students on Prescription Meds
Navigation the Regulatory Seas 2 – Overview of EPA, ADA-EEC, FDA, Rigging Protocol, USCG Licensing Change Summary
Risk Management and Decision Making – using “near misses” and incident analysis to teach and create safety awareness in your organization
Apps for Caps
New Program Showcase
Employer “speed dating” (bring your resume!) - Lynx, Sound Experience, SoundWaters, Picton Castle, Kings Point, South Street Seaport – More names to be added…
Wednesday – February 1
Safety Under Sail Forum – Meterology, Stability, Bridge Resource Management/Watchkeeping (The Human Factor), Roundtable Discussion Panel
Education Under Sail Forum – Ocean Education, Current Opportunities and Emerging Trends in Education
Part One: NOAA Presentation
Part Two: Engaging Students in New Ways
Financial Sustainability for Education Programs
Part One
Part Two
Updated 12.21.2011
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