Cruises Other Than the Annual Training Cruise. Cruises other than the annual training cruise may be conducted with the prior written approval of the Administration. The Academy agrees to submit requests for such additional cruises to the Deputy Associate Administrator and National Coordinator for Maritime Education and Training and/or designee at least 60 days prior to the departure of the Training Ship from the Academy and should describe in detail the value of the event or trip for the further training purposes of the Academy, as well as all other factors the Academy may deem appropriate relating to the request for approval. Approval requests may be submitted based upon tentative cruise schedule(s) during an approximate range of dates. The Administration agrees to provide response within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Academy request. If it is not feasible to submit the request sixty (60) days in advance, the Deputy Associate Administrator and National Coordinator for Maritime Education and Training or designee will make a determination as to whether sufficient time is available to process and approve the request.
