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Upcoming Courses

August 2026

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14

Aug

BASIC TRAINING WITH VPDSD (NIGHT) (JAX)

Jacksonville

Friday, 14 August 2026 - Friday, 28 August 2026

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

  • $1,249.00 excl.

Fri 14 Aug 2026 - Fri 28 Aug 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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Aug

Friday, 14 August 2026 - Monday, 14 September 2026

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

  • $1,850.00 excl.

Fri 14 Aug 2026 - Mon 14 Sep 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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Aug

Monday, 17 August 2026 - Friday, 21 August 2026

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

  • $875.00 excl.

Mon 17 Aug 2026 - Fri 21 Aug 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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17

Aug

Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman (DAY) (JAX)

Jacksonville

Monday, 17 August 2026 - Monday, 31 August 2026

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

  • $1,850.00 excl.

Mon 17 Aug 2026 - Mon 31 Aug 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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18

Aug

Basic Training REVALIDATION (JAX)

Jacksonville

Tuesday, 18 August 2026

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

  • $525.00 excl.

Tue 18 Aug 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, 18 August 2026 - Wednesday, 19 August 2026

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

  • $899.00 excl.

Tue 18 Aug 2026 - Wed 19 Aug 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, 19 August 2026

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

  • $395.00 excl.

Wed 19 Aug 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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Aug

BASIC TRAINING (JAX)

Jacksonville

Monday, 24 August 2026 - Friday, 28 August 2026

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

  • $999.00 excl.

Mon 24 Aug 2026 - Fri 28 Aug 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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24

Aug

Basic Training REFRESHER (JAX)

Jacksonville

Monday, 24 August 2026 - Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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

  • $625.00 excl.

Mon 24 Aug 2026 - Tue 25 Aug 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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Aug

Basic Training with VPDSD (JAX)

Jacksonville

Monday, 31 August 2026 - Monday, 7 September 2026

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

  • $1,249.00 excl.

Mon 31 Aug 2026 - Mon 7 Sep 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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Aug

Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman (DAY) (JAX)

Jacksonville

Monday, 31 August 2026 - Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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

  • $1,850.00 excl.

Mon 31 Aug 2026 - Tue 15 Sep 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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September 2026

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Sep

Basic Training REVALIDATION (JAX)

Jacksonville

Tuesday, 1 September 2026

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

  • $525.00 excl.

Tue 1 Sep 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, 1 September 2026 - Wednesday, 2 September 2026

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

  • $899.00 excl.

Tue 1 Sep 2026 - Wed 2 Sep 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, 2 September 2026

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

  • $395.00 excl.

Wed 2 Sep 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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Tuesday, 8 September 2026 - Friday, 11 September 2026

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

  • $825.00 excl.
Registration not available
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Tue 8 Sep 2026 - Fri 11 Sep 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.

Registration not available
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Sep

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 - Tuesday, 6 October 2026

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

  • $1,850.00 excl.

Tue 8 Sep 2026 - Tue 6 Oct 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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14

Sep

BASIC TRAINING (JAX)

Jacksonville

Monday, 14 September 2026 - Friday, 18 September 2026

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

  • $999.00 excl.

Mon 14 Sep 2026 - Fri 18 Sep 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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14

Sep

Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman (DAY) (JAX)

Jacksonville

Monday, 14 September 2026 - Monday, 28 September 2026

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

  • $1,850.00 excl.

Mon 14 Sep 2026 - Mon 28 Sep 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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15

Sep

Basic Training REVALIDATION (JAX)

Jacksonville

Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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

  • $525.00 excl.

Tue 15 Sep 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, 15 September 2026 - Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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

  • $899.00 excl.

Tue 15 Sep 2026 - Wed 16 Sep 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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