The training facilitated by Adams Marine Seminars started on Aug. 31 and eight people under the Workforce Investment Agency program are participating.
Those who complete the training can apply for a Coast Guard license to operate a six-passenger boat.
Adams Marine Seminars has been conducting the 56-hour training nationwide, said Capt. Chris Adams, the instructor.
Participants are also required to have at least 370 days of boat experience.
The master license for operating a boat with more than six passengers requires 720 days of experience.
Adams said participants will learn about CPR, first aid, basic safety and survival training.
Those who fail the examination are given three chances to re-take it.
If the examiner fails again, he will be given a 90-day grace period before retaking it.
The license is valid for five years.
The license school, according to Adams, has been coming back and forth the island for 7 years now.
Adams Marine Seminars also conducted a similar training on Tinian and Rota last month for 40 individuals, Adams said.
The tuition fees of the participants were paid by WIA.
Adams said they conduct the training in the CNMI every year.
The federal government, through WIA, has allotted a budget for local people who want to get a license from the Coast Guard.
Adams said the small number of participants attending the training is an indication that only a few people are aware of the opportunity provided by WIA.
WIA pays for the training and other fees, which include those for the training book and other materials needed in class.
Adams is encouraging the local people to inquire about the program.
He said he sees to it that the students enjoy the training session.
“When the participants enjoy the lessons, they will learn fast.”
