Training Professional and Future Seafarers
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Premier Maritime Training
Bluewater Maritime School Inc. in Jacksonville, Florida provides personalized and comprehensive training to help you become the Merchant Mariner you aspire to be. From entry-level STCW classes to masters (captains) licensing education, we’ve got you covered.
About Bluewater Maritime School
In 1998 Bluewater Maritime School our training center launched after receiving approval from the United States Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center. The success of BMS has been driven through immense passion, compassion and empathy towards our students and our industry partners at large. We provide a nurturing and caring atmosphere for our students to learn in.
A Reputable School
We practice what we preach to our students – honesty, integrity and hard work in our everyday lives at work. The results speak for themselves – our graduates are regarded as some of the best-equipped and hardest working in the maritime industry, most of our graduates are employed in well-paying, career track positions within 90 days of graduation.
Our classroom facilities are also approved by the Coast Guard
Our Coast Guard approved instructors are the best in the industry. Our rigorous academics and hands-on approach to building leadership and professional skills fully prepare our students for successful careers. Whether you’re new to the maritime world or an experienced mariner, Bluewater Maritime has you covered. Contact us today and let us show you how we can take you where you want to go.
Your Success Is Our Success
A key to our success is our focus on delivering the best possible education experience through our “micro-college model” and developing comprehensive and engaging educational models that we can share with global partners who can teach, mentor and employ our students in maritime and ocean-oriented fields. Register today and let us show you how we can take you where you want to go.
What You Must Know About Our Program
Our 3-week training leaves our students well-prepared and qualified for entry-level positions on inland, near coastal, and international waters. Whether you want entry-level positions in the deck, engineering, and steward departments aboard any ship, the training and knowledge we give put you ahead of the competition.
Your training includes 6 STCW courses which lead to endorsements on Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC), plus 4 days of practical knowledge. This includes terminology, ship construction, lines and anchoring, and knot tying and line splicing. We also hold classes during the evening.
The testing will be conducted at school, in lieu of the Coast Guard. We issue certificates immediately upon successful course completion. Additionally, we’ll help you properly prepare your Coast Guard application for credentials.
Seat deposits for our courses are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
