ABLE SEAFARER (formally ABLE SEAMAN (AB))

ABLE SEAFARER (formally ABLE SEAMAN (AB))

ABLE SEAFARER (formally ABLE SEAMAN (AB))

Successfully completing Maritime Institute's USCG-Approved Able Seaman course satisfies the examination and Marlinspike Seamanship demonstration requirements of 46 CFR 12.405 for any National Able Seaman endorsement. The course certificate received upon successfully completing this course must be submitted to the USCG National Maritime Center within one (1) year of the date on the certificate. This course does not satisfy any sea service requirements. This course does not satisfy additional training requirements for an Able Seaman rating such as Lifeboatman/Proficiency in Survival Craft. 
 
Able Seaman is a deck rating that requires qualifying experience, passing examinations/assessments, and approved training. To apply for a National Able Seaman rating, there are U.S. Coast Guard requirements in addition to completing a USCG-Approved course. Please refer to the USCG National Maritime Center (NMC) checklist of requirements for a national Able Seaman: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/nmc/checklist/
 
The Able Seaman rating you are issued by the NMC will be dependent on your qualifying sea service experience.
 
 
*Please note this course does not include Able Seafarer Deck. Our institute does not offer an Able Seafarer Deck course.

Length: 40 Hours

Proficiency in Survival Craft/Lifeboatman certification is also required by the US Coast Guard prior to being issued the credential.

Any applicant who has successfully completed your Able Seaman (MARINS-1) course within one year of application will satisfy: The examination and Marlinspike Seamanship demonstration requirements of 46 CFR 12.405 for any Able Seaman endorsement. This course does not satisfy any sea service requirements.

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Courses Location Start Date End Date Cost
ABLE SEAMAN 12/08/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Dec 08 2025 Dec 12 2025 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 1/05/2026 Honolulu, HI HI, Honolulu Jan 05 2026 Jan 09 2026 $1,204.19 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 1/12/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Jan 12 2026 Jan 16 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 1/12/2026 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Jan 12 2026 Jan 16 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 1/19/2026 Edmonds, WA WA, Edmonds Jan 19 2026 Jan 23 2026 $1,270.75 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 2/02/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Feb 02 2026 Feb 06 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 2/09/2026 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Feb 09 2026 Feb 13 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 2/23/2026 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Feb 23 2026 Feb 27 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 3/02/2026 Honolulu, HI HI, Honolulu Mar 02 2026 Mar 06 2026 $1,204.19 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 3/09/2026 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Mar 09 2026 Mar 13 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 3/23/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Mar 23 2026 Mar 27 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 3/30/2026 Edmonds, WA WA, Edmonds Mar 30 2026 Apr 03 2026 $1,270.75 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 4/06/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Apr 06 2026 Apr 10 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 4/06/2026 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Apr 06 2026 Apr 10 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 4/27/2026 Edmonds, WA WA, Edmonds Apr 27 2026 May 01 2026 $1,270.75 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 5/04/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego May 04 2026 May 08 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 5/04/2026 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk May 04 2026 May 08 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 6/08/2026 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Jun 08 2026 Jun 12 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 6/08/2026 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Jun 08 2026 Jun 12 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 6/15/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Jun 15 2026 Jun 19 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 6/22/2026 Edmonds, WA WA, Edmonds Jun 22 2026 Jun 26 2026 $1,270.75 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 7/06/2026 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Jul 06 2026 Jul 10 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 7/20/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Jul 20 2026 Jul 24 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 8/03/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Aug 03 2026 Aug 07 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 8/10/2026 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Aug 10 2026 Aug 14 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 8/24/2026 Edmonds, WA WA, Edmonds Aug 24 2026 Aug 28 2026 $1,270.75 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 9/14/2026 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Sep 14 2026 Sep 18 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 9/21/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Sep 21 2026 Sep 25 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 9/21/2026 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Sep 21 2026 Sep 25 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 10/05/2026 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Oct 05 2026 Oct 09 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 10/12/2026 Honolulu, HI HI, Honolulu Oct 12 2026 Oct 16 2026 $1,204.19 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 10/12/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Oct 12 2026 Oct 16 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 10/26/2026 Edmonds, WA WA, Edmonds Oct 26 2026 Oct 30 2026 $1,270.75 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 11/09/2026 Edmonds, WA WA, Edmonds Nov 09 2026 Nov 13 2026 $1,270.75 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 11/09/2026 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Nov 09 2026 Nov 13 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 12/07/2026 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Dec 07 2026 Dec 11 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart

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