¶ Western Rivers includes the Port Allen area and all navigable routes above the
      New Orleans Huey P. Long Bridge heading north, with the exclusion of
       Great Lakes

¶ Provides training to prove competency in Western Rivers operations

¶ Prepares individuals to obtain credentials for employment on Western Rivers
     in accordance with Requirements for Original Licenses and Endorsements as set
     forth in 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 10.205(i) for original issuance,
     46CFR 10.209(c)(iii) for renewal, or 46CFR 10.209(f) for re-issuance of a
     license as Apprentice Mate  (Steersman) of Towing Vessels for Western Rivers

¶ Topics include the following: 
      ¶ Aids to Navigation
      ¶ Publications
      ¶ Locks
      ¶ Bridges
      ¶ River Operations
      ¶ Chart Work