Upcoming Maritime Course Schedule | Bluewater Maritime School

Upcoming Courses

May 2026

Monday, 18 May 2026 - Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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

  • $1,249.00 excl.

Mon 18 May 2026 - Tue 26 May 2026

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

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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May

Basic Training with VPDSD (JAX)

Jacksonville

Monday, 18 May 2026 - Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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

  • $1,249.00 excl.

Mon 18 May 2026 - Tue 26 May 2026

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

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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Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - Wednesday, 20 May 2026

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

  • $495.00 excl.

Tue 19 May 2026 - Wed 20 May 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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May

BASIC TRAINING WITH VPDSD (NIGHT) (JAX)

Jacksonville

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - Wednesday, 3 June 2026

06:00 PM - 10:00 PM (3 weeks)

  • $1,249.00 excl.

Tue 19 May 2026 - Wed 3 Jun 2026

06:00 PM - 10:00 PM (3 weeks)

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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May

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - Wednesday, 17 June 2026

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

  • $1,850.00 excl.

Tue 19 May 2026 - Wed 17 Jun 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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May

Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman (DAY) (JAX)

Jacksonville

Friday, 22 May 2026 - Monday, 8 June 2026

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

  • $1,850.00 excl.

Fri 22 May 2026 - Mon 8 Jun 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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May

Basic Training REVALIDATION (JAX)

Jacksonville

Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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

  • $525.00 excl.

Tue 26 May 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, 26 May 2026 - Wednesday, 27 May 2026

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

  • $899.00 excl.

Tue 26 May 2026 - Wed 27 May 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, 27 May 2026 - Friday, 5 June 2026

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

  • $750.00 excl.

Wed 27 May 2026 - Fri 5 Jun 2026

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

The goal and learning objective are to ensure that, upon successful completion of the 56-hour course, the student will have met the testing requirements for application to the USCG as an (OUPV) 6-Pack/CAPTAIN'S LICENCE. PAYMENT IN FULL UPON REGISTRATION

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Wednesday, 27 May 2026

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

  • $395.00 excl.

Wed 27 May 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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June 2026

Monday, 1 June 2026 - Thursday, 4 June 2026

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

  • $825.00 excl.

Mon 1 Jun 2026 - Thu 4 Jun 2026

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

This course satisfies the Advanced Firefighting training requirements of STCW Code Section A-VI/3 and 46 CFR 11.201(h), and 11.303(a). *** Class requires a minimum of three students. *** If this minimum is not met the class can be rescheduled or the deposit refunded.

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Monday, 1 June 2026 - Monday, 8 June 2026

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

  • $1,249.00 excl.

Mon 1 Jun 2026 - Mon 8 Jun 2026

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

This course of instruction is designed to aid Duval County High School students interested in a career as a merchant mariner and fulfills all the U.S. Coast Guard academic requirements. Successful completion enables students to file for a Merchant Mariner Credential prior to graduating High School. Payment Requirements: The course can be paid in full or by placing a 50% deposit the remaining balance is due NLT Friday 19th of December 2025. Note: Please Use Code. DHS150 for discount.

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Jun

Monday, 1 June 2026 - Monday, 29 June 2026

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

  • $1,850.00 excl.

Mon 1 Jun 2026 - Mon 29 Jun 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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Jun

BASIC TRAINING (JAX)

Jacksonville

Monday, 8 June 2026 - Friday, 12 June 2026

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

  • $999.00 excl.

Mon 8 Jun 2026 - Fri 12 Jun 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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Jun

Basic Training REFRESHER (JAX)

Jacksonville

Monday, 8 June 2026 - Tuesday, 9 June 2026

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

  • $625.00 excl.

Mon 8 Jun 2026 - Tue 9 Jun 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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Jun

Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman (DAY) (JAX)

Jacksonville

Monday, 8 June 2026 - Monday, 22 June 2026

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

  • $1,850.00 excl.

Mon 8 Jun 2026 - Mon 22 Jun 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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Jun

Basic Training REVALIDATION (JAX)

Jacksonville

Tuesday, 9 June 2026

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

  • $525.00 excl.

Tue 9 Jun 2026

08:00 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, 9 June 2026 - Wednesday, 10 June 2026

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

  • $899.00 excl.

Tue 9 Jun 2026 - Wed 10 Jun 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, 10 June 2026

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

  • $395.00 excl.

Wed 10 Jun 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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Jun

Monday, 15 June 2026 - Friday, 19 June 2026

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

  • $875.00 excl.

Mon 15 Jun 2026 - Fri 19 Jun 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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