NTSB Training Center.
Title

Accident Investigation Orientation for Marine Professionals
Description This course, led by senior NTSB management and investigators, details how the Safety Board investigates major marine accidents and what it expects of participants in an investigation.
ID Code MS301
Dates and Tuition October 7-8, 2008
$495 for all applications with payment received no later than September 7
$550 for all applications with payment received September 7 – October 1
$600 for all applications submitted between October 2 and 12:00 pm (noon) ET on October 6
$50 processing fee will be added to tuitions for all offline applications (starting October 1, 2008)
Times

9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Day 1)
9:00 am – 1:00 pm (Day 2)
Location NTSB Training Center • 45065 Riverside Parkway • Ashburn, Virginia 20147
Status

OPEN.  Applications are now being accepted.

Apply to Attend

October 7-8, 2008
CEUs

Not available for this course

Overview
  • OMS Legal Authority
  • USCG Investigations Relationship
  • Go-Team and the Party System
  • Post On-Scene Activities
  • Role of Transportation Disaster Assistance
  • Board Structure and Board Member Role
  • Role of Public Affairs
  • Role of Research & Engineering
  • Safety Recommendations Process
Performance Results

Upon completion of this course, the participant will:

  • Improve the preparedness of the accident response teams
  • Learn to actively manage the on-scene situation
  • Understand the NTSB authorities and procedures for Marine Accident Investigations
  • Understand their respective roles in the "party process"
Who May Attend
  • Investigators from the NTSB and other accident investigation authorities/commissions worldwide
  • Potential participants in an NTSB investigations
  • Investigative and safety personnel employed by the marine industry, civilian and military agencies, and related labor unions
  • Members of the academic community attending for research purposes
Accommodations Area hotels and restaurants
Airports Washington Dulles International (IAD): 10 miles
Washington Ronald Reagan National (DCA): 30 miles
Baltimore/Washington International (BWI): 60 miles
More Information

Email TrainingCenter@ntsb.gov or call (571) 223-3900

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