How to Get Your Captain’s License

How to Get Your Captain’s License

Mar 13, 2019 | Blog

If you love being out on the water and want to learn how to advance your career in the maritime industry, getting your captain’s license can be a great decision. Whether you’re a recent high school graduate, a maritime professional or someone looking to...
Guide to Subchapter M Training

Guide to Subchapter M Training

Mar 6, 2019 | Maritime Jobs 101

What is Subchapter M? Subchapter M is a relatively new set of U.S. Coast Guard training and inspection regulations for tugboat and towboat companies. Released in 2016, it builds on the industry safeguards already in place and establishes new training protocol and...
How to Become a Third Mate

How to Become a Third Mate

Feb 18, 2019 | Maritime Jobs 101

  If you’re thinking about getting your Third Mate license, then you’ve put in your time on large vessels and are ready to leap to the next level of your maritime career. A Third Mate is an officer of a ship’s deck department. They supervise...
How to Get Certified As an Able Seaman

How to Get Certified As an Able Seaman

Feb 2, 2019 | Maritime Jobs 101

What is an able seaman? An able seaman is someone legally certified by the U.S. Coast Guard to perform on-deck duties aboard merchant vessels. This certification is required to crew vessels over 100 gross tons. An able seaman can work in a variety of marine industries...