ABLE SEAFARER (Formerly ABLE SEAMAN (AB))

ABLE SEAFARER (Formerly ABLE SEAMAN (AB))

ABLE SEAFARER (Formerly 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. To obtain Proficiency in Survival Craft at the Maritime Institute. Basic Training is also required.

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 8/10/2026 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Aug 10 2026 Aug 14 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 8/24/2026 Everett, WA WA, Everett Aug 24 2026 Aug 28 2026 $1,263.85 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 8/31/2026 Newport Beach, CA CA, Newport Beach Aug 31 2026 Sep 04 2026 $1,150.00 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 Class is Full
ABLE SEAMAN 9/21/2026 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Sep 21 2026 Sep 25 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 9/21/2026 Everett, WA WA, Everett Sep 21 2026 Sep 25 2026 $1,263.85 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 10/05/2026 Honolulu, HI HI, Honolulu Oct 05 2026 Oct 09 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 Everett, WA WA, Everett Oct 26 2026 Oct 30 2026 $1,263.85 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 11/02/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Nov 02 2026 Nov 06 2026 $1,150.00 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 11/09/2026 Everett, WA WA, Everett Nov 09 2026 Nov 13 2026 $1,263.85 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 11/16/2026 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Nov 16 2026 Nov 20 2026 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 12/07/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Dec 07 2026 Dec 11 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
ABLE SEAMAN 12/14/2026 Honolulu, HI HI, Honolulu Dec 14 2026 Dec 18 2026 $1,204.19 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 2026-12-14 WA, Everett Dec 14 2026 Dec 18 2026 $1,263.85 Add To Cart

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