Florida Maritime Training Academy in Ft. Pierce, Florida can teach you the skills you need to succeed in the Commercial Boating Industry.

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Able Bodied Seaman

This 5-day course is designed for mariners at the entry-level position. It provides the trainee the knowledge, understanding and proficiency to work safely and efficiently aboard today’s merchant vessels.

Marlinspike and seamanship proficiency is demonstrated by actually tying various knots, bends, hitches and splices.

This course satisfies the following STCW95 and CFR training requirements

Deck & Navigation General / Deck Safety and Deck General & Safety / Rules of the Road exam modules for any Able Seaman endorsement

46 CFR 12.05-9 for any Able Seaman endorsement.
Basic Safety Training

Required by STCW 95 for all mariners, in four modules, a 5-day course. No prerequisites, but course is physically strenuous, and one must be physically fit and capable of moderate swimming/treading water.
100 Ton Master

Removes the restriction on the number of passengers and scope of work on OUPV license. Allows mariner to operate any vessel under 100t (Near Coastal)
Crisis Management

This course is designed for mariners designated to assist in emergency situations on passenger vessels (other than ro-ro). Students learn to assist passengers in emergency situations, control passenger responses in emergency situations, and establish and maintain effective communications.
Hazmat

This course covers the information necessary to satisfy Department of Transportation 49 CFR 172 and satisfies the three-year recurrent training requirement under Subpart H172.704.
OUPV (6 Pack)

This is the first license offered by the USCG and allows the mariner to carry up to 6 passengers for hire on any vessel under 100t.

About the Academy

Florida Maritime Training Academy is a practical, premier training facility for all seafarers, based in the Historic Port area of Fort Pierce. From entry level to the most experienced Masters and Chief Engineers, we have resources and knowledge for your every need. We bring you the most efficient and cost-effective training possible, including programs, courses and USCG examination assistance.

7 Apr 2011

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"Florida Maritime Academy was great. I learned the skills I needed to get a better job and I love what I do. I couldn't be happier!"
- Mike, Port St. Lucie

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Career Spotlight: Fast Supply Vessel Captain

Fast Supply Vessel

A life at sea has to be the most rewarding job I've ever had. I've been able to travel the world and see life from a new perspective. There are some things that can't be taught in a lecture hall and the college direction never appealed to me. I never saw myself able to sit behind a desk for a living and now that I've been working out here, I never will.

College isn't for everyone. Some people are content with waking up and walking into a safe routine of life. Get up, go to their office, come home and repeat. If that doesn't sound like an interesting life to you, then you may want to experience the real “Salt Life." You will never experience the same day twice and it’s anything but routine.

I have to admit, a life at sea may not be for everyone. You will have to work hard and get dirty. This life is for those who aren't afraid to get dirt under their nails and wipe beads of sweat from their brow. You'll get sun-burnt, seasick and probably eat some really bad tasting food. However, at the end of the day, when you’re laying in your bunk tired and torn, you have that fantastic feeling that only comes from working with your hands; and no one can say you don't work for your money.

I started off as a deckhand and worked my way up to captain. It took a lot of hard work but this industry has lots of opportunities and seems to be always expanding. The sky's the limit in the maritime industry, as are the financial benefits. I work for 30 days on and 30 days off. It literally feels like I'm retired for a month at a time and after I get bored of my temporary retirement; it is time to start the adventure all over again!

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Florida Maritime Training Academy
18 Fishermans Wharf
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-8181
info@fmta.com

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Provide a dedicated instructor to offer service of exceptional quality. Promote safety and social responsibility and offer sensible and safe training to meet your needs. Use an expert knowledge base to answer your questions promptly.