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Commercial Vessel Boarding Training Program (CVBTP)

Up one level Commercial Vessel Boarding Training Program (CVBTP)

The Commercial Vessel Boarding Training Program (CVBTP) involves extensive hands-on training in the boarding and searching of High Interest Vessels (HIV's). Students will board a 494' break-bulk freighter, conduct interviews, search compartments, identify void areas and confined spaces. During the Practical Exercise Phase, students will conduct an “Underway-High Risk Vessel” boarding and search of a 65’ vessel in open water. This program was designed for Military, Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement Officers, and Port Authority Personnel who Board and Search Commercial Vessels.

Type: Advanced

Length: 4 1/2 days

Curriculum

  • Illicit/Dangerous Cargo Overview
  • Operational Hazards and Safety Awareness
  • Commercial Vessel Familiarization
  • Maritime Document Identification, Passports & Visas
  • Vessel Site Visit-Commercial Vessel Familiarization (Jacob’s Ladder Climb)
  • Pre-Boarding Procedures
  • Boarding Procedures Lab (Static Boat Platforms)
  • Commercial Vessel Search Techniques
  • Commercial Vessel Tactical Entry Techniques
  • Commercial Vessel Tactical Entry/Search Techniques Lab
  • Officer Survival Afloat (Swimming Requirement)
  • “HIV” Boarding Procedures Lab- SS Cape Chalmers
  • “HIV” Boarding Practical Exercise- SS Cape Chalmers & Crew Boat Blair

Prerequisites for Attendance

The Commercial Vessel Boarding Training Program (CVBTP) is available to Federal , State and Local Law Enforcement Officers, Military, and Port Authority Personnel who Board and Search Commercial Vessels.

Contact Information

Charleston Maritime Training Branch

Charleston Maritime Training Branch (843) 566-8566/8517

Federal or Military Agencies/Students

1131 Chapel Crossing Rd., Brunswick, GA 31524, (912) 267-2269

State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies/Students

Office of State and Local Training, 1131 Chapel Crossing Rd. Brunswick, GA 31524, 1-800-743-5382 EXT 4550.

Training Dates

CVBTP-004 / Charleston, SC -- Mar 29, 2009 to Apr 02, 2010
CVBTP-005 / Charleston, SC -- Apr 26, 2010 to Apr 30, 2010
CVBTP-006 / Charleston, SC -- Jun 07, 2010 to Jun 11, 2010
CVBTP-007 / Charleston, SC -- Aug 23, 2010 to Aug 27, 2010
CVBTP-008 / Charleston, SC -- Sep 20, 2010 to Sep 24, 2010