Charter Boat Captains School - Get your charter boat captains license the easy way with 3B's Coast Guard approved traveling charter boat captain school coming to your area soon. 3 - 3-day weekends or weekday classes. It's a complete "hands - on" course with a certificate which is proof of competency for the Coast Guard 6 pak license. All Required subjects are covered, including Rules of the Road, navigation, GPS, loran, firefighting, boat handling, fire-fighting at sea, marine communications, aids to navigation, and marine publications. Westminster, Maryland

Adams Marine Seminars is dedicated to giving exceptional service to all students at an affordable price! We are proud to be one of the few schools offering Coast Guard "approved" courses with a reputation that shows that our instructors really care! Coast Guard qualified instructors provide a professional learning experience accommodating the students' needs. Crystal River, Florida

Our instructors are current, active commercial vessel captains and maritime educators with decades of professional boathandling experience and a passion for teaching. If you are looking for a dynamic, upbeat path to your USCG Captain's License, or if you haven't sat in a classroom in many years, this is the school for you! San Rafael, California

Training and Consultation Services for U.S. Coast Guard Licensing. We offer US Coast Guard Licensing (consulting and applications), Renewal and Upgrades of Licenses, Tutoring for License exams up to and including Celestial Navigation, Employment opportunities in the Alaska Guiding and Maritime Industry and customized orientation and training for people or companies in the Alaskan Maritime Industry. Anchorage, Alaska

American Maritime Safety, Inc. , is a non-profit and tax exempt, Section 501(C)(6), maritime trade association established in 1988 to facilitate the U.S. flag maritime industry's compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation and U.S. Coast Guard drug and alcohol testing regulations. Our consortium serves over two-thirds of the U.S. maritime industry, and administers a drug and alcohol testing compliance program for over 400 vessel operators. Our members include passenger cruise lines, tug and barge companies, oil tankers, maritime colleges, marine pilot associations, yacht clubs and sailing schools. White Plains, New York

We offer a DOT random testing program for Merchant Mariners and their employers, as well as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and the Designated Employer Representative (DER) Training that is required of maritime employers. We are very knowledgeable of the drug testing regulations and are compliant with 46 CFR and 49 CFR. St Petersburg, Florida

A US Coast Guard Approved License Training Facility offers 6-Pak, Master up to 200 GRT, Able Seaman, STCW and Master of Towing Vessel Courses. Bluewater Maritime School, Inc. was established in 1998 and started by providing training to professionals in the maritime industry. Since then the school has provided training services to private individuals, industry, and the military. Jacksonville, Florida

Boatwise offers US Coast Guard approved Captain's license courses (NO TEST WITH THE USCG), Boating Safety Classes, Coastal Navigation and GPS/Chartplotters/Radar classes, as well as on the water training including docking & maneuvering, on board radar training and night cruising classes. The Boatwise USCG approved OUPV and Master's Courses are widely known for their educational content. Classes in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island

Provides the best training and materials available to prepare for the United States Coast Guard's Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (Six Pack) to 100 Ton Masters License examination. Seabrook, Texas

The Captain School USVI has a proven method of instruction and has graduated over 8,000 students to date from our program allowing mariners to apply for a Captain's License or what is now called USCG Merchant Mariner's Credential. After completing our approved courses, mariners are given the Coast Guard Exams at our facilities so no further testing by the Coast Guard is required. Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI

Captain Jack’s Boating School LLC offers the United States Coast Guard OUPV (6-pack) Captains License course as well as 100-Ton Masters upgrade and Assistance Towing endorsement courses in Woodbridge, NJ and surrounding areas. You can get your OUPV Captains License in just 3 weekends! This license is required for anyone wishing to operate a vessel-for-hire such as a charter boat, or operate any commercial vessel such as a ferry, dive boat, tug boat, push barge, head boat, etc. The Captain's School is located in South Bound Brook, New Jersey.

The Captain School Key West is going global with choices in your Maritime Education! Introducing our Blended Learning Program! Now you can choose between Traditional Classroom Training, On-the-Water Training and Online Training or a combination of all! We now have locations in Key West, Miami and the Space Coast (Merritt Island). Don't have time to get your Captain's License?? Not anymore!! Our USCG Approved Blended OUPV Course combines 30 hours online training and 27 hours classroom and on-the-water training! Yes, just three days and your ready to test with us! The Captain School Key West offers Coast Guard Approved Courses by Coast Guard Approved Instructors. You test with us! Our facility helps mariners navigate the maze of marine education and certification. We also offer a series of STCW certification classes to meet your International Certification needs! Locations in Key West, Miami and the Space Coast, Florida

Professional Marine Education Services, US Coast Guard Approved, IMO Compliant, and Preparation Courses for all Levels of Maritime Licenses and Documents. Hayes, Virginia

At Chicago Maritime School we offer a wide selection of quality maritime and safety training taught by active mariners with both U. S. Coast Guard training and extensive commercial experience. Whether you’re a novice boater or a licensed captain, our signature courses provide a solid foundation to help you overcome the many challenges you may encounter the on the water. Offering Basic Boating Safety Courses and Coast Guard License Prep Courses. Des Plaines, Illinois

It is the mission of Columbia Pacific Maritime LLC to provide US Coast Guard approved training courses in a small classroom environment with frequent scheduling options. Our mission is to help you to get a USCG deck license. In other words, we provide USCG approved classes for Master, Mate, and OUPV. And likewise, we have AB, Tankerman, and Radar classes too. Portland, Oregon

Ocean Pros ranks among the best and the finest when it comes to providing training, instruction, education, and consultation for mariners of all skill levels worldwide. Our "Confident Captain" Hands-on boater instruction program consists of a seasoned, professional mariner coming aboard your boat in the New England area to teach you how to "Handle Your Boat Like the PROs". Our US Coast Guard Captain's License program teaches a full compliment of Captain's courses. Newport, Rhode Island.

When you are destined for success, Davis Marine Training is your only destination for License Preparation and Coast Guard approved Radar Observer courses. For Western Rivers, Great Lakes, Inland, Near Coastal and even Oceans deck and engineer licenses, our staff is ready and able to get you ready for your exams. Bartlett, Tennessee

Downeast Maritime, Inc. (DMI) (Vineyard Maritime Ltd.) is a private, well-established, and innovative training school offering Coast-Guard approved courses. We specialize in Merchant Marine Officer Licenses and Endorsement courses for all professional mariners. All of our courses are geared toward certification for competency. Our passing rate with the USCG Regional Exam Centers and at our facility, is very high. However, it will require your dedication. Freedom, Maine

Captains License Courses Classroom Training in Wisconsin and California and Online Captain's License Courses Anytime. Explorer's Guide Maritime Academy offers USCG captains license courses for all mariners, whether you're new to the marine trade or a seasoned boater. Classroom classes held in Appleton, WI; Green Bay, WI: Milwaukee, WI; Grass Vally, CA; Minneapolis, MN area; or at your location. Our online captain's license courses are also available for students worldwide. Appleton, Wisconsin

If you're looking for nautical training, your search is over. GLC Training is a US Coast Guard Approved testing center and offers a wide selection of courses, including US Coast Guard Approved OUPV/Six-Pack Captain's License, OUPV Upgrade to Master Captain's License, Deck License Renewal, and Towing/Sailing Endorsements to obtain your Captain's License for hire. GLC Training is a US Coast Guard Approved Testing Facility and one of our more popular classes is the Captain's License Course and Test (Master up to 100 Gross Tons). The Captain's License course consists of five topics which include: rules of the road, general navigation, chart navigation, the upgrade to master's deck general & safety followed by US Coast Guard Approved testing on site. GLC Training offers classes throughout the United States, is available to work with companies and individuals to customize courses and will provide on-site training virtually anywhere. Brazoria, Texas

We provide exam preparation software, questions and answer practice tests, illustrations, explanations, training videos, and publications for preparation of USCG merchant mariner licensing exams. Provide training software for USCG exams, Ab license, QMED License, Captain License, DDE License, Chief License, 3rd Mate license, and 3rd Engineer license.

United States Coast Guard Captain's License and Master's Degree Courses. In classroom training on weekends for USCG captain's license and USCG Masters License upgrade. We offer the USCG Captains License class at Toms River, New Jersey; Tybee Island, Georgia; Coconut Grove, Miami and Watson Island Miami, Florida

Mariners Learning System is an extraordinary learning tool that incorporates broadcast quality, on-demand audio lectures, professionally produced training videos, and integrated online computer based training. Included with each Mariners Learning System approved course is 24/7 access to our online instructors. Every instructor is a USCG Licensed Master that has gone through a rigorous approval process meeting the standards of the United States Coast Guard to become a certified instructor. They bring a level of knowledge, experience, and professionalism that adds to the total learning process. In the rare event that an online instructor cannot answer your question, toll free telephone support with one of our Staff Instructors will be provided.

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Random Drug Testing. Our mission is to guarantee our members 100% compliance with all Coast Guard drug and alcohol testing requirements through the highest quality program available to the marine industry. Maritime has grown to be the largest and most comprehensive drug testing consortium serving marine small to medium sized businesses, including charterboats, sailing schools, marine towing and salvage firms, and passenger carrying vessels. Founded in 1989, we are endorsed by C-PORT, the largest major trade association serving small businesses in the marine industry. Since we perform Coast Guard drug and alcohol testing program services exclusively, we are thoroughly familiar with all of the regulations that apply to the marine industry. Annapolis, Maryland

Whether you're just starting down the path of becoming a licensed captain, or an experienced professional wanting to upgrade or renew your license, we can help you get there. Today, Maritime Institute offers over 100 U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy and GWO approved courses in Norfolk, San Diego, Honolulu and Alameda and continues to provide exportable training throughout the United States and Pacific Rim. Our customers include Government organizations such as the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and NOAA; Civilian ship operators such as Crowley, Disney Cruise Lines, and Foss Maritime; Merchant Mariner Unions such as Sailor’s Union of the Pacific (SUP) and Marine Fireman’s Union (MFOW), and thousands of independent mariners each year. The company provides training to over 10,000 mariners annually, in topics that cover every aspect of shipboard operations and offshore wind training. Norfolk, Virginia and San Diego, California

Courses are available for all levels of USCG Licenses, Documents & Endorsements. MPT's training programs are designed to meet all of the International Standards of Training & Certification of Watchkeepers (STCW) Code requirements & are offered year round. MPT is the most complete full service private maritime school in the country and has been training mariners since 1983! MPT offers all levels of certification, license and document study programs, many of these offer in-school testing and are USCG Approved and recognized by many foreign administrations. Our training programs are designed to meet and exceed IMO standards and are STCW Compliant. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate Studies (MITAGS). MITAGS is a world-renowned maritime training and simulation center with locations in Baltimore and Seattle. We've been providing high-quality maritime training programs for military and commercial mariners for well over thirty years. Today, over one hundred and fifty different courses are available for mariners from around the globe. In addition, MITAGS is one of the few schools in the United States that offers all of the STCW training courses that are necessary to progress from Ordinary Seafarer to Unlimited Master. Baltimore, Maryland and Seattle, Washington

The purpose of the Narragansett Bay Maritime Training is to put forth a US Coast Guard approved training facility that will give students the leading edge in applying themselves in the maritime field. Portsmouth, Rhode Island

National Seafarers Academy offers a wide variety of maritime training and services. USCG Approved Classes - Instructor-led classes are available for OUPV, 100Ton & 200 Ton Master, Assistance Towing, License Renewal & more. Electronic Charting and Voyage Planning & Practical Marine Radar classes, using industry standard Chart Plotting and Radar Simulators. FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit (MROP) Class and Test. Ship FCC 'Safety Certificate' radio inspections. Delivery Captain, On-Water Instruction, Diving Services. Vienna, Virginia

We are a United States Coast Guard approved school that has put thousands of captains on the water for the over 20 years, family owned and operated. We offer the Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels or OUPV license, Masters Upgrade, as well as the towing and sail endorsements. We also offer on the water training and courses for the boating beginner or semi-experienced navigator. Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Helping Mariners to become Professional Mariners by providing Captain’s Licensing Courses since 2006. North Coast Marine Training provides Mariners with Professional Captain’s Licensing Courses. Classes are regularly taught in Rochester, NY, Syracuse, NY, Buffalo, NY and Erie, PA. Occasionally we arrange special classes for specialty groups and tutoring for those that would rather have training in a more private setting can be arranged. Our Captains Licensing Courses include OUPV (Six Pack), Master’s Upgrade, Assistance Towing, Auxiliary Sail as well as FCC Licensing for those Masters that require it. Western New York

Training for the Professional Mariner. Northeast Maritime Institute is a private, co-educational institution that offers its students an opportunity to pursue maritime career-oriented education. NMI provides required marine safety education, ship operation courses, Coast Guard license and document courses, as well as programs that grant students with a certificate and Merchant Marine Document upon completion. Fairhaven, Massachusetts

Get Your Captains License! Premier Maritime Training specializes in providing first-class education for mariners seeking their USCG Captain's License. Our team of experienced instructors has decades of combined experience to bring you an experience that you will cherish for the entirety of your maritime career! As a USCG-approved testing center, we also proctor the exams in-house, which saves you a trip to the Regional Exam Center. Whether you are looking to start a new maritime career or check something off your bucket list, look to us to help you get it done! Port Charlotte, Florida · Ludington, Michigan · Bay City, Michigan · Harrison Township, Michigan · Cedarville, Michigan

Since opening, we've become the premier provider of professional maritime training in central and north Florida. QMT offers a comprehensive variety of U.S. Coast Guard approved and STCW training courses and programs. We provide our students with the highest-quality education available through guidance, hands-on learning environments, and instructor accessibility; everything needed to become skilled, proficient and safe mariners. From STCW Basic Safety Training to Bridge Resource Management, or Master/Mate 500/1600 Tons to Third Mate Any Gross Tons, our courses are specifically designed to equip every student with an intimate knowledge of materials – backed by the years of training and experience of our instructors. Jacksonville and Tampa, Florida

RCM Maritime is a USCG approved maritime training facility and consulting firm located in Charleston, SC that provides United States Coast Guard approved, OSHA compliant, and customized training for mariners, civilians, and military personnel. Charleston, South Carolina

Sea School offers U.S. Coast Guard approved maritime training and is considered to be the premier maritime training school in the country. We have been in business for over 42 years with convenient locations along the Eastern Seaboard, Gulf Coast and the Caribbean. Our Coast Guard approved instructors are the best in the industry. Whether you're new to the maritime world or an "Old Salt", Sea School has you covered. Locations in New York, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, and Ohio

Headquartered in Western New York and with offices in Sandusky, Ohio, we have been successfully conducting marine training classes since 1984 in various Great Lakes cities. Since our inception we have professionally prepared over 3,000 students for various U.S. Coast Guard licensing exams. Our pass ratio is over 95 percent which is unsurpassed in the marine training industry.

Established in 1996, we are the ultimate source for online USCG exam preparation assistance. Seasources.net provides free online exam preparation along with downloadable study guides and standalone software that allows you to continue your studies without an internet connection.

The Captain School has a proven method of instruction and has graduated over 5,000 students to date from our program allowing mariners to apply for a Captain's License or what is now called USCG Merchant Mariner's Credential. We give the test. Course offerings include: OUPV, Master, Upgrade to Master, Sailing, Towing, STCW Basic Safety Training, Crowd Control, Crisis Management and Security Officer-Vessel, Company, and Port Facility. Cape Coral, Florida

The Charterboat Consortium is a random drug testing program for maritime employers and their employees, who are members of the National Association of Charterboat Operators (NACO.) Foley, Alabama

Chart your own course at The Nautical School. We fully prepare you to get your Captain's License – and more. A must-have in order to legally carry passengers for hire – or if you'd like to benefit from discounts on your boat insurance along with potential tax breaks on your vessel – obtaining your license can be easier than you ever thought possible. Lindenhurst, New York

Courses for Licensing, Tankerman, Radar Observer and Designated Examiner. The River School has offered travel courses in the Pittsburgh and Huntington areas. By opening a branch office equipped with a radar simulator, we can offer mariners in the Ohio River Valley a full range of license preparatory and Coast Guard approved courses as well as custom training programs. Training courses offered by The River School include licensing, maritime security, radar, tankerman, and personal survival and river rescue. Olive Branch, Mississippi

True North Maritime Academy our purpose is to promote seamanship and safe boating practices for sailors and professional mariners through education and certification. Learn to Sail Courses, CPR First Aid Certification, Captain's License Classes. Franklin, Wisconsin

We developed our USCG approved Courses to advance boating skills, to tune the skipper for the USCG test (we give the test) and to assist the skipper in obtaining their captains license. Dayton, Ohio

TSO is dedicated to providing Maritime, Small Arms instruction, Antiterrorism, Force Protection and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Training to DoD, homeland defense and law enforcement organizations. Also offering Coast Guard Licensing classes. Chesapeake, Virginia

We offer USCG approved captain's license courses and FCC testing. Many Brick & Mortar Classroom and Testing Locations are available throughout the U.S. - Based in Traverse City, Michigan

The United States Maritime Academy (USMA) is "the benchmark" in U.S. Coast Guard approved Captains License training. Our 80-hour Captains Class covers everything you need to know to get your license, in a way that helps you retain what you have learned. We are not a weekend cram course. The Master 100 ton Captains Class prepares you to be an informed, safety conscious and law abiding marine officer. Chicago, Illinois

USCG Exam Prep specializes in providing study materials for the Coast Guard license exams. Materials come from the original U.S. Coast Guard question databases for Deck and for Engine. Caters to mariners looking secure limited licenses or upgrade to unlimited. Additionally, access to the full FCC exam question database is also available for those adding Radio licenses or endorsements. Provides an ideal add on to traditional exam preparation courses and prepares you for the actual exam questions, with illustrations, and continuously updated.

To issue credentials to fully qualified mariners in the most effective and efficient manner possible. As a world class credentialing program, our staff of highly competent and devoted professionals ensures a safe, secure, economically viable and environmentally sound Marine Transportation System manned by fully qualified U.S. mariners. We accomplish this vision with leading edge technology, strengthened by continuous improvement and stakeholder partnerships. The National Maritime Center NMC is located in Martinsburg, West Virginia