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Upcoming Courses

October 2025

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6

Oct

Able Seaman

Jacksonville

Monday, 6 October 2025 - Friday, 10 October 2025

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

  • $875.00 excl.

Mon 6 Oct 2025 - Fri 10 Oct 2025

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 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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6

Oct

QMED OILER

Jacksonville

Monday, 6 October 2025 - Friday, 24 October 2025

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

  • $2,700.00 excl.
Registration not available
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Mon 6 Oct 2025 - Fri 24 Oct 2025

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

This course satisfies the professional examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.505(c)(5) for national rating endorsements as QMED-Oiler. This course does not satisfy any competencies for STCW. This course is pending U.S. Coast Guard Approval.

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Monday, 6 October 2025 - Friday, 24 October 2025

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

  • $1,850.00 excl. Tax

Mon 6 Oct 2025 - Fri 24 Oct 2025

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 he or she will be competing with in the job market.

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6

Oct

BTN VPDSD BUN-3

Jacksonville

Monday, 6 October 2025 - Monday, 20 October 2025

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

  • $1,440.00 excl. Tax

Mon 6 Oct 2025 - Mon 20 Oct 2025

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. THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS.

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6

Oct

BTN VPDSD BUN-3

Jacksonville

Monday, 6 October 2025 - Tuesday, 21 October 2025

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

  • $1,440.00 excl. Tax

Mon 6 Oct 2025 - Tue 21 Oct 2025

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. THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS.

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7

Oct

Basic Training Revalidation

Jacksonville

Tuesday, 7 October 2025

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

  • $525.00 excl.

Tue 7 Oct 2025

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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Friday, 10 October 2025 - Thursday, 23 October 2025

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

  • $1,500.00 excl.

Fri 10 Oct 2025 - Thu 23 Oct 2025

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

The purpose of this bundle course to provide training for mariners in Personal Survival Techniques, Emergency Evolutions, and Evacuation Procedures, and Steward training.

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Friday, 10 October 2025

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

  • $225.00 excl.

Fri 10 Oct 2025

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.

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13

Oct

Monday, 13 October 2025 - Friday, 17 October 2025

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

  • $925.00 excl.

Mon 13 Oct 2025 - Fri 17 Oct 2025

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

This 5-day course 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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13

Oct

Personal Safety Training (PST)

Jacksonville

Monday, 13 October 2025 - Tuesday, 14 October 2025

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

  • $345.00 excl.
Fully Booked
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Mon 13 Oct 2025 - Tue 14 Oct 2025

08:00 AM - 05:00 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).

Fully Booked
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Monday, 13 October 2025 - Friday, 31 October 2025

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

  • $1,850.00 excl. Tax

Mon 13 Oct 2025 - Fri 31 Oct 2025

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 he or she will be competing with in the job market.

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Tuesday, 14 October 2025

01:00 PM - 05:00 PM (4 hours)

  • $180.00 excl.

Tue 14 Oct 2025

01:00 PM - 05:00 PM (4 hours)

Students who successfully complete this 4-hour course will satisfy the PSSR training and competency requirements of STCW Code Section A-VI/1 and 46 CFR 11.302(a)(4) and CFR 12.602(d)(4).

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15

Oct

Basic Firefighting

Jacksonville

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 - Thursday, 16 October 2025

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

  • $495.00 excl.

Wed 15 Oct 2025 - Thu 16 Oct 2025

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.

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17

Oct

Friday, 17 October 2025

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

  • $125.00 excl.

Fri 17 Oct 2025

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

This 8-hour course provides instruction and assessment in Elementary First Aid.

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20

Oct

Basic Training REFRESHER

Jacksonville

Monday, 20 October 2025 - Wednesday, 22 October 2025

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

  • $625.00 excl.
Registration not available
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Mon 20 Oct 2025 - Wed 22 Oct 2025

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (3 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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20

Oct

Steward Training

Jacksonville

Monday, 20 October 2025 - Thursday, 23 October 2025

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

  • $815.00 excl.

Mon 20 Oct 2025 - Thu 23 Oct 2025

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (4 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, 20 October 2025 - Thursday, 23 October 2025

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

  • $980.00 excl.

Mon 20 Oct 2025 - Thu 23 Oct 2025

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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Wednesday, 22 October 2025 - Tuesday, 2 December 2025

06:00 PM - 10:00 PM (6 weeks)

  • $1,850.00 excl.

Wed 22 Oct 2025 - Tue 2 Dec 2025

06:00 PM - 10:00 PM (6 weeks)

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

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Wednesday, 22 October 2025 - Wednesday, 3 December 2025

06:00 PM - 10:00 PM (7 weeks)

  • $1,850.00 excl.

Wed 22 Oct 2025 - Wed 3 Dec 2025

06:00 PM - 10:00 PM (7 weeks)

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

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27

Oct

Able Seaman

Jacksonville

Monday, 27 October 2025 - Friday, 31 October 2025

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

  • $875.00 excl.

Mon 27 Oct 2025 - Fri 31 Oct 2025

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 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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