Upcoming Maritime Course Schedule | Bluewater Maritime School

Upcoming Courses

May 2026

Wednesday, 13 May 2026

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

  • $395.00 excl.

Wed 13 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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May

Basic Training with VPDSD

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)

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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Monday, 18 May 2026 - Thursday, 21 May 2026

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

  • $980.00 excl.

Mon 18 May 2026 - Thu 21 May 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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May

SPECIALLY TRAINED ORNINARY SEAMAN (NIGHT)

Jacksonville

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)

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

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

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

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Jun

BASIC TRAINING

Jacksonville

Monday, 15 June 2026 - Friday, 19 June 2026

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

  • $999.00 excl.

Mon 15 Jun 2026 - Fri 19 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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Monday, 15 June 2026 - Thursday, 18 June 2026

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

  • $980.00 excl.

Mon 15 Jun 2026 - Thu 18 Jun 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, 15 June 2026 - Tuesday, 16 June 2026

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

  • $495.00 excl.

Mon 15 Jun 2026 - Tue 16 Jun 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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July 2026

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Jul

Monday, 6 July 2026 - Friday, 10 July 2026

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

  • $875.00 excl.

Mon 6 Jul 2026 - Fri 10 Jul 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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