Offering Maritime Training in the San Francisco Bay Area!
We're pleased to offer U.S. Coast Guard-approved maritime training in Alameda, CA — just across the bay from San Francisco.
Whether you're just getting started or advancing your credentials, our courses cover essential topics in deck operations, navigation, and onboard safety. Classes are led by experienced instructors who bring real-world knowledge from time at sea.
Explore our current course offerings and session dates below — and get the training you need to move forward in your maritime career.
Maritime Courses - Enrollment Now Open!
LICENSE RENEWAL (LESS THAN 200 TONS) (DECK) (Upcoming Sessions)
- Course Length
| Courses | Location | Start Date | End Date | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LICENSE RENEWAL (LESS THAN 200 TONS) 2/13/2025 Alameda, CA | CA, Alameda | Feb 13 2025 | Feb 13 2025 | $400 | Add To Cart |
| LICENSE RENEWAL (LESS THAN 200 TONS) 5/28/2025 Alameda, CA | CA, Alameda | May 28 2025 | May 28 2025 | $400 | Add To Cart |
| LICENSE RENEWAL (LESS THAN 200 TONS) 7/30/2025 Alameda, CA | CA, Alameda | Jul 30 2025 | Jul 30 2025 | $400 | Add To Cart |
| LICENSE RENEWAL (LESS THAN 200 TONS) 10/22/2025 Alameda, CA | CA, Alameda | Oct 22 2025 | Oct 22 2025 | $400 | Add To Cart |
| LICENSE RENEWAL (LESS THAN 200 TONS) 10/23/2024 Alameda, CA | CA, Alameda | Oct 23 2024 | Oct 23 2024 | $400 | Add To Cart |
MASTER 100 TONS (Captains License) (Upcoming Sessions)
- Course Length80 Hours
| Courses | Location | Start Date | End Date | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASTER 100 TONS 7/13/2026 San Diego, CA | CA, San Diego | Jul 13 2026 | Jul 24 2026 | $1600 | Add To Cart |
| MASTER 100 TONS 9/14/2026 Everett, WA | WA, Everett | Sep 14 2026 | Sep 25 2026 | $1758.4 | Add To Cart |
| MASTER 100 TONS 9/14/2026 Kailua Kona, HI | HI, Kailua Kona | Sep 14 2026 | Sep 25 2026 | $1675.39 | Add To Cart |
| MASTER 100 TONS 11/02/2026 Humboldt Bay, CA | CA, Humboldt Bay | Nov 02 2026 | Nov 13 2026 | $1600 | Add To Cart |
| MASTER 100 TONS 10/05/2026 Everett, WA | WA, Everett | Oct 05 2026 | Oct 16 2026 | $1758.4 | Class is Full |
OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) (Upcoming Sessions)
- Course Length
| Courses | Location | Start Date | End Date | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 11/30/2026 Norfolk, VA | VA, Norfolk | Nov 30 2026 | Dec 08 2026 | $1200 | Add To Cart |
| OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 9/21/2026 Norfolk, VA | VA, Norfolk | Sep 21 2026 | Sep 29 2026 | $1200 | Add To Cart |
| OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 3/02/2026 Norfolk, VA | VA, Norfolk | Mar 02 2026 | Mar 11 2026 | $1200 | Add To Cart |
| OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 4/14/2025 Edmonds, WA | WA, Edmonds | Apr 14 2025 | Apr 22 2025 | $1200 | Class is Full |
| OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS (OUPV) 9/29/2025 Edmonds, WA | WA, Edmonds | Sep 29 2025 | Oct 07 2025 | $1200 | Add To Cart |
RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) (Upcoming Sessions)
- Course Length
| Courses | Location | Start Date | End Date | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 8/10/2026 Alameda, CA | CA, Alameda | Aug 10 2026 | Aug 14 2026 | $1100 | Add To Cart |
| RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 2026-07-13 | WA, Everett | Jul 13 2026 | Jul 17 2026 | $1208.9 | Add To Cart |
| RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 7/06/2026 Everett, WA | WA, Everett | Jul 06 2026 | Jul 10 2026 | $1208.9 | Class is Full |
| RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 3/23/2026 Everett, WA | WA, Everett | Mar 23 2026 | Mar 27 2026 | $1215.5 | Add To Cart |
| RADAR OBSERVER (UNLIMITED) 5/04/2026 Everett, WA | WA, Everett | May 04 2026 | May 08 2026 | $1208.9 | Class is Full |
VESSEL PERSONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (VPDSD) (Upcoming Sessions)
- Course Length
| Courses | Location | Start Date | End Date | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VESSEL PERSONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (VPDSD) 7/01/2026 Everett, WA | WA, Everett | Jul 01 2026 | Jul 01 2026 | $357.18 | Add To Cart |
| VESSEL PERSONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (VPDSD) 9/25/2026 Everett, WA | WA, Everett | Sep 25 2026 | Sep 25 2026 | $357.18 | Add To Cart |
| VESSEL PERSONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (VPDSD) 5/20/2026 Everett, WA | WA, Everett | May 20 2026 | May 20 2026 | $357.18 | Class is Full |
| VESSEL PERSONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (VPDSD) 4/29/2026 Everett, WA | WA, Everett | Apr 29 2026 | Apr 29 2026 | $357.18 | Class is Full |
| VESSEL PERSONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (VPDSD) 3/19/2026 Everett, WA | WA, Everett | Mar 19 2026 | Mar 19 2026 | $357.18 | Add To Cart |
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