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Upcoming Courses

April 2026

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Apr

Basic Firefighting (BFF)

Jacksonville

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 - Wednesday, 22 April 2026

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

  • $495.00 excl.

Tue 21 Apr 2026 - Wed 22 Apr 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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Apr

Basic Training with VPDSD

Jacksonville

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 - Tuesday, 28 April 2026

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

  • $1,249.00 excl.

Tue 21 Apr 2026 - Tue 28 Apr 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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Friday, 24 April 2026

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

  • $250.00 excl.

Fri 24 Apr 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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Apr

BASIC TRAINING

Jacksonville

Monday, 27 April 2026 - Friday, 1 May 2026

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

  • $999.00 excl.

Mon 27 Apr 2026 - Fri 1 May 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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Apr

Personal Survival Techniques (PST)

Jacksonville

Monday, 27 April 2026 - Tuesday, 28 April 2026

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

  • $225.00 excl.

Mon 27 Apr 2026 - Tue 28 Apr 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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Apr

Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman (DAY)

Jacksonville

Monday, 27 April 2026 - Monday, 11 May 2026

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

  • $1,850.00 excl.

Mon 27 Apr 2026 - Mon 11 May 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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Apr

Basic Training REVALIDATION

Jacksonville

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

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

  • $525.00 excl.

Tue 28 Apr 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, 28 April 2026 - Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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

  • $899.00 excl.

Tue 28 Apr 2026 - Wed 29 Apr 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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Apr

SPECIALLY TRAINED ORNINARY SEAMAN (NIGHT)

Jacksonville

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 - Wednesday, 27 May 2026

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

  • $1,850.00 excl.

Tue 28 Apr 2026 - Wed 27 May 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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Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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

  • $395.00 excl.

Wed 29 Apr 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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Apr

Basic Firefighting (BFF)

Jacksonville

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 - Thursday, 30 April 2026

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

  • $495.00 excl.

Wed 29 Apr 2026 - Thu 30 Apr 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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May 2026

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May

Monday, 4 May 2026 - Friday, 8 May 2026

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

  • $875.00 excl.

Mon 4 May 2026 - Fri 8 May 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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Monday, 4 May 2026 - Thursday, 7 May 2026

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

  • $825.00 excl.

Mon 4 May 2026 - Thu 7 May 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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May

Basic Training REFRESHER

Jacksonville

Monday, 4 May 2026 - Tuesday, 5 May 2026

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

  • $625.00 excl.
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Mon 4 May 2026 - Tue 5 May 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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Monday, 4 May 2026 - Tuesday, 5 May 2026

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

  • $495.00 excl.

Mon 4 May 2026 - Tue 5 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

Steward Training

Jacksonville

Thursday, 7 May 2026 - Friday, 8 May 2026

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

  • $350.00 excl.

Thu 7 May 2026 - Fri 8 May 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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May

Monday, 11 May 2026 - Friday, 15 May 2026

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

  • $875.00 excl.

Mon 11 May 2026 - Fri 15 May 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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May

BASIC TRAINING

Jacksonville

Monday, 11 May 2026 - Friday, 15 May 2026

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

  • $999.00 excl.

Mon 11 May 2026 - Fri 15 May 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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May

Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman (DAY)

Jacksonville

Monday, 11 May 2026 - Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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

  • $1,850.00 excl.

Mon 11 May 2026 - Tue 26 May 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

Jacksonville

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

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

  • $525.00 excl.

Tue 12 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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