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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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 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Dec 07 2026 Dec 11 2026 $1,150.00 Class is Full
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 12/14/2026 Everett, WA WA, Everett Dec 14 2026 Dec 18 2026 $1,263.85 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 1/04/2027 Honolulu, HI HI, Honolulu Jan 04 2027 Jan 08 2027 $1,204.19 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 1/11/2027 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Jan 11 2027 Jan 15 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 1/11/2027 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Jan 11 2027 Jan 15 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 1/11/2027 Everett, WA WA, Everett Jan 11 2027 Jan 15 2027 $1,263.85 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 2/01/2027 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Feb 01 2027 Feb 05 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 2/08/2027 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Feb 08 2027 Feb 12 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 2/15/2027 Everett, WA WA, Everett Feb 15 2027 Feb 19 2027 $1,263.85 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 2/22/2027 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Feb 22 2027 Feb 26 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 3/01/2027 Honolulu, HI HI, Honolulu Mar 01 2027 Mar 05 2027 $1,204.19 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 3/08/2027 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Mar 08 2027 Mar 12 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 3/15/2027 Everett, WA WA, Everett Mar 15 2027 Mar 19 2027 $1,263.85 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 3/22/2027 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Mar 22 2027 Mar 26 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 4/05/2027 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Apr 05 2027 Apr 09 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 4/12/2027 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Apr 12 2027 Apr 16 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 4/19/2027 Everett, WA WA, Everett Apr 19 2027 Apr 23 2027 $1,263.85 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 4/19/2027 Honolulu, HI HI, Honolulu Apr 19 2027 Apr 23 2027 $1,204.19 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 5/03/2027 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego May 03 2027 May 07 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 5/10/2027 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk May 10 2027 May 14 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 5/17/2027 Everett, WA WA, Everett May 17 2027 May 21 2027 $1,263.85 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 6/07/2027 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Jun 07 2027 Jun 11 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 6/07/2027 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Jun 07 2027 Jun 11 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 6/14/2027 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Jun 14 2027 Jun 18 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 6/21/2027 Everett, WA WA, Everett Jun 21 2027 Jun 25 2027 $1,263.85 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 7/12/2027 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Jul 12 2027 Jul 16 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 7/19/2027 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Jul 19 2027 Jul 23 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 8/02/2027 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Aug 02 2027 Aug 06 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 8/09/2027 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Aug 09 2027 Aug 13 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 8/23/2027 Everett, WA WA, Everett Aug 23 2027 Aug 27 2027 $1,263.85 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 8/30/2027 Newport Beach, CA CA, Newport Beach Aug 30 2027 Sep 03 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 9/13/2027 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Sep 13 2027 Sep 17 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 9/13/2027 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Sep 13 2027 Sep 17 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 9/20/2027 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Sep 20 2027 Sep 24 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 9/27/2027 Everett, WA WA, Everett Sep 27 2027 Oct 01 2027 $1,263.85 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 10/04/2027 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Oct 04 2027 Oct 08 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 10/11/2027 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Oct 11 2027 Oct 15 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 10/11/2027 Honolulu, HI HI, Honolulu Oct 11 2027 Oct 15 2027 $1,204.19 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 10/25/2027 Everett, WA WA, Everett Oct 25 2027 Oct 29 2027 $1,263.85 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 11/01/2027 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Nov 01 2027 Nov 05 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 11/08/2027 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Nov 08 2027 Nov 12 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 11/29/2027 Alameda, CA CA, Alameda Nov 29 2027 Dec 03 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 11/29/2027 Everett, WA WA, Everett Nov 29 2027 Dec 03 2027 $1,263.85 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 12/06/2027 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Dec 06 2027 Dec 10 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 12/06/2027 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Dec 06 2027 Dec 10 2027 $1,150.00 Add To Cart
ABLE SEAMAN 12/13/2027 Honolulu, HI HI, Honolulu Dec 13 2027 Dec 17 2027 $1,204.19 Add To Cart

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