Upcoming Maritime Course Schedule | Bluewater Maritime School

Upcoming Courses

February 2026

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16

Feb

Monday, 16 February 2026 - Friday, 20 February 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (5 days)

  • $875.00 excl.

Mon 16 Feb 2026 - Fri 20 Feb 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (5 days)

NOTE: THIS IS AN ADVANCE COURSE. This 40-hour course of instruction is designed to provide to the Able Seaman a training experience that combines formal classroom instruction with actual hands-on performance and demonstration. This advanced class is tailored for individuals currently fulfilling the role of an Ordinary Seaman. If you haven't yet accumulated sea time, we're here to support you. Enroll in our Ordinary Seaman course to build your foundation and we'll guide you every step of the way.

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16

Feb

Basic Training REFRESHER

Jacksonville

Monday, 16 February 2026 - Tuesday, 17 February 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (2 days)

  • $625.00 excl.

Mon 16 Feb 2026 - Tue 17 Feb 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (2 days)

CALL FOR REGISTRATION!! at 904-766-4797 This 24-hour course is for seafarers who have not obtained the requisite 360 days of sea service in the past five years and need Basic Training Refresher training to renew their BST endorsement. Please call Administration for booking the class. 904-766-4797.

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Feb

Basic Training with VPDSD

Jacksonville

Monday, 16 February 2026 - Monday, 23 February 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (2 weeks)

  • $1,249.00 excl.

Mon 16 Feb 2026 - Mon 23 Feb 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (2 weeks)

Our BETTER COURSE. This 6-day course includes Personal Survival Techniques (PST), POOL Day, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR), Basic Firefighting, Fire field, Elementary First Aid CPR, and VPDSD.

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16

Feb

Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman (DAY)

Jacksonville

Monday, 16 February 2026 - Monday, 2 March 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (3 weeks)

  • $1,850.00 excl.

Mon 16 Feb 2026 - Mon 2 Mar 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (3 weeks)

Completion of this program leaves the student better prepared as an entry-level merchant mariner than nearly all others they will be competing with in the job market.

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Monday, 16 February 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (1 day)

  • $250.00 excl.

Mon 16 Feb 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (1 day)

The course objective is to provide the knowledge required for seafarers with designated security duties in connection with a Ship Security Plan (SSP) to perform their duties in accordance with the requirements of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended, the ISPS Code, and Section A-VI/6 of the STCW Code, as amended. PLEASE CALL 904-766-4797 to Reserve your Seat.

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Feb

Basic Training REVALIDATION

Jacksonville

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

07:30 AM - 05:00 PM (1 day)

  • $525.00 excl.

Tue 17 Feb 2026

07:30 AM - 05:00 PM (1 day)

Successful completion of this 8-hour course satisfies the continuing competency requirements for Personal Survival Techniques and Fire Prevention and Firefighting.

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Tuesday, 17 February 2026 - Wednesday, 18 February 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (2 days)

  • $899.00 excl.

Tue 17 Feb 2026 - Wed 18 Feb 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (2 days)

This 2-day (16 hours) BT Revalidation and Advanced Firefighting Re-validation are designed to meet the training and assessment requirements of crew members who are in need of there 5 year renewal qualifications. There is a 3-student minimum registration requirement.

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Wednesday, 18 February 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (1 day)

  • $395.00 excl.

Wed 18 Feb 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (1 day)

This 1-day (8-hour) Advanced Firefighting Re-validation course is designed to meet the training and assessment requirements of crew members who are designated to control firefighting operations. There is a 3-student minimum registration requirement.

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Feb

Basic Firefighting (BFF)

Jacksonville

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - Thursday, 19 February 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (2 days)

  • $495.00 excl.

Wed 18 Feb 2026 - Thu 19 Feb 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (2 days)

This training course places an emphasis on the trainee gaining the practical knowledge, understanding and proficiency in fire prevention and firefighting. PLEASE CALL 904-766-4797 to Reserve your Seat.

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Thursday, 19 February 2026 - Friday, 20 February 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (2 days)

  • $495.00 excl.

Thu 19 Feb 2026 - Fri 20 Feb 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (2 days)

This 16-hour course was developed to meet the STCW training requirements for the Ship Security Officer. Students need to have completed the VPDSD course.

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Feb

Steward Training

Jacksonville

Monday, 23 February 2026 - Tuesday, 24 February 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (2 days)

  • $350.00 excl.

Mon 23 Feb 2026 - Tue 24 Feb 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (2 days)

This course is intended to provide the basic knowledge and general shipboard galley familiarization required for personnel who will be assigned duties and responsibilities in the galley as a Steward’s assistant.

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Monday, 23 February 2026 - Thursday, 26 February 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (4 days)

  • $980.00 excl.

Mon 23 Feb 2026 - Thu 26 Feb 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (4 days)

This course provides training for officers and ratings. It comprises a basic training program appropriate to their duties, including oil and chemical tanker safety, fire safety measures and systems, pollution prevention, operational practice, and obligations under applicable laws and regulations.

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Monday, 23 February 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (1 day)

  • $250.00 excl.

Mon 23 Feb 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (1 day)

The course objective is to provide the knowledge required for seafarers with designated security duties in connection with a Ship Security Plan (SSP) to perform their duties in accordance with the requirements of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended, the ISPS Code, and Section A-VI/6 of the STCW Code, as amended. PLEASE CALL 904-766-4797 to Reserve your Seat.

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Feb

SPECIALLY TRAINED ORNINARY SEAMAN (NIGHT)

Jacksonville

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - Wednesday, 25 March 2026

06:00 PM - 10:00 PM (5 weeks)

  • $1,850.00 excl.

Tue 24 Feb 2026 - Wed 25 Mar 2026

06:00 PM - 10:00 PM (5 weeks)

THIS IS OUR BEST ORDINARY SEAMAN COURSE. Upon completion of this course, the student will be better prepared to undertake the basic duties of an entry-level merchant mariner.

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Feb

Thursday, 26 February 2026 - Friday, 6 March 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (2 weeks)

  • $750.00 excl.

Thu 26 Feb 2026 - Fri 6 Mar 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (2 weeks)

The goal and learning objective are to ensure the student, upon successful completion of the 56-hour course, will have met the testing requirements for application to the USCG as an Operator of an Uninspected Passenger Vessel. PAYMENT IN FULL UPON REGISTRATION

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March 2026

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2

Mar

BASIC TRAINING

Jacksonville

Monday, 2 March 2026 - Friday, 6 March 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (5 days)

  • $999.00 excl.

Mon 2 Mar 2026 - Fri 6 Mar 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (5 days)

This 5-day includes Personal Survival Techniques (PST), POOL Day, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR), Basic Firefighting, Elementary First Aid CPR, and Fire Field.

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Mar

Personal Survival Techniques (PST)

Jacksonville

Monday, 2 March 2026 - Tuesday, 3 March 2026

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 days)

  • $225.00 excl.

Mon 2 Mar 2026 - Tue 3 Mar 2026

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 days)

Students who successfully complete the 12-hour PST course will satisfy the Personal Survival Techniques training and competency requirements of STCW Code Section A-VI/1 and 46 CFR 11.302(a)(1) and CFR 12.602(d)(1). PLEASE CALL 904-766-4797 to Reserve your Seat.

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Mar

Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman (DAY)

Jacksonville

Monday, 2 March 2026 - Monday, 16 March 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (3 weeks)

  • $1,850.00 excl.

Mon 2 Mar 2026 - Mon 16 Mar 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (3 weeks)

Completion of this program leaves the student better prepared as an entry-level merchant mariner than nearly all others they will be competing with in the job market.

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Monday, 2 March 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (1 day)

  • $250.00 excl.

Mon 2 Mar 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (1 day)

The course objective is to provide the knowledge required for seafarers with designated security duties in connection with a Ship Security Plan (SSP) to perform their duties in accordance with the requirements of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended, the ISPS Code, and Section A-VI/6 of the STCW Code, as amended. PLEASE CALL 904-766-4797 to Reserve your Seat.

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Mar

Basic Training REVALIDATION

Jacksonville

Tuesday, 3 March 2026

07:30 AM - 05:00 PM (1 day)

  • $525.00 excl.

Tue 3 Mar 2026

07:30 AM - 05:00 PM (1 day)

Successful completion of this 8-hour course satisfies the continuing competency requirements for Personal Survival Techniques and Fire Prevention and Firefighting.

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