Upcoming Maritime Course Schedule | Bluewater Maritime School

Upcoming Courses

December 2025

Monday, 1 December 2025 - Tuesday, 20 January 2026

06:00 PM - 10:00 PM (8 weeks)

  • $1,850.00 excl.

Mon 1 Dec 2025 - Tue 20 Jan 2026

06:00 PM - 10:00 PM (8 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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Dec

Basic Training Revalidation

Jacksonville

Tuesday, 2 December 2025

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

  • $525.00 excl.

Tue 2 Dec 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, 5 December 2025 - Thursday, 18 December 2025

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

  • $1,500.00 excl.

Fri 5 Dec 2025 - Thu 18 Dec 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, 5 December 2025

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

  • $225.00 excl.

Fri 5 Dec 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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Dec

Able Seaman

Jacksonville

Monday, 8 December 2025 - Friday, 12 December 2025

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

  • $875.00 excl.

Mon 8 Dec 2025 - Fri 12 Dec 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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Monday, 8 December 2025 - Friday, 12 December 2025

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

  • $925.00 excl.

Mon 8 Dec 2025 - Fri 12 Dec 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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Dec

BTN VPDSD BUN-3

Jacksonville

Monday, 8 December 2025 - Monday, 22 December 2025

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

  • $1,440.00 excl. Tax

Mon 8 Dec 2025 - Mon 22 Dec 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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Friday, 12 December 2025

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

  • $225.00 excl.

Fri 12 Dec 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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Dec

Monday, 15 December 2025 - Thursday, 18 December 2025

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

  • $825.00 excl.

Mon 15 Dec 2025 - Thu 18 Dec 2025

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 3 students. If this minimum is not met the class can be rescheduled or the deposit refunded.

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Dec

Steward Training

Jacksonville

Monday, 15 December 2025 - Thursday, 18 December 2025

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

  • $815.00 excl.

Mon 15 Dec 2025 - Thu 18 Dec 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, 15 December 2025 - Thursday, 18 December 2025

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

  • $980.00 excl.

Mon 15 Dec 2025 - Thu 18 Dec 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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Friday, 19 December 2025

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

  • $395.00 excl.
Registration not available
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Fri 19 Dec 2025

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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January 2026

Friday, 2 January 2026 - Thursday, 22 January 2026

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

  • $1,850.00 excl. Tax

Fri 2 Jan 2026 - Thu 22 Jan 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 he or she will be competing with in the job market.

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Friday, 2 January 2026 - Tuesday, 10 February 2026

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

  • $1,850.00 excl.

Fri 2 Jan 2026 - Tue 10 Feb 2026

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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Monday, 5 January 2026 - Thursday, 8 January 2026

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

  • $825.00 excl.
Registration not available
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Mon 5 Jan 2026 - Thu 8 Jan 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 3 students. If this minimum is not met the class can be rescheduled or the deposit refunded.

Registration not available
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Monday, 5 January 2026 - Thursday, 8 January 2026

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

  • $980.00 excl.

Mon 5 Jan 2026 - Thu 8 Jan 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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Friday, 9 January 2026

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

  • $395.00 excl.

Fri 9 Jan 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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Friday, 9 January 2026 - Thursday, 22 January 2026

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

  • $1,500.00 excl.

Fri 9 Jan 2026 - Thu 22 Jan 2026

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, 9 January 2026

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

  • $225.00 excl.

Fri 9 Jan 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.

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Jan

Monday, 12 January 2026 - Friday, 16 January 2026

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

  • $925.00 excl.

Mon 12 Jan 2026 - Fri 16 Jan 2026

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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