ABLE SEAMAN (AB)

ABLE SEAMAN (AB)

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.
 
Proficiency in Survival Craft/Lifeboatman certification is also required by the US Coast Guard prior to being issued the credential.
 
*Please note this course does not include Able Seafarer Deck. Our institute does not offer an Able Seafarer Deck course.

Length: 40 Hours

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 7/21/2025 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Jul 21 2025 Jul 25 2025 $1,150.00 Class is Full
ABLE SEAMAN 8/04/2025 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Aug 04 2025 Aug 08 2025 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 8/11/2025 Edmonds, WA WA, Edmonds Aug 11 2025 Aug 15 2025 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 8/18/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Aug 18 2025 Aug 22 2025 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 2025-09-08 WA, Edmonds Sep 08 2025 Sep 12 2025 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 9/08/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Sep 08 2025 Sep 12 2025 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 9/15/2025 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Sep 15 2025 Sep 19 2025 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 9/08/2025 Newport Beach, CA CA, Newport Beach Sep 08 2025 Sep 12 2025 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 9/22/2025 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Sep 22 2025 Sep 26 2025 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 9/29/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Sep 29 2025 Oct 03 2025 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 10/13/2025 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Oct 13 2025 Oct 17 2025 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 10/13/2025 Honolulu, HI HI, Honolulu Oct 13 2025 Oct 17 2025 $1,204.19 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 2025-10-20 WA, Edmonds Oct 20 2025 Oct 24 2025 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 10/27/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Oct 27 2025 Oct 31 2025 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 11/03/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Nov 03 2025 Nov 07 2025 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 11/03/2025 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Nov 03 2025 Nov 07 2025 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 12/01/2025 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Dec 01 2025 Dec 05 2025 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 2025-12-08 WA, Edmonds Dec 08 2025 Dec 12 2025 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 12/08/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Dec 08 2025 Dec 12 2025 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 12/08/2025 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Dec 08 2025 Dec 12 2025 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 12/15/2025 Honolulu, HI HI, Honolulu Dec 15 2025 Dec 19 2025 $1,204.19 Add To Cart

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