Able Seaman

The Able Seaman (AB) endorsement is the first step to launching your maritime career. In this course, you will learn how to safely and effectively participate as part of the deck department of a vessel. This means being aware of the obligations under Coast Guard regulations concerning safety and protection of the marine environment, and being able to take the practical measures necessary to meet those obligations. Whether you need the standard Lifeboat certification, a PSC refresher course, or Proficiency in Survival Craft Limited to complete your AB training requirements, you can avoid any extra hassle by taking the follow-up course with Seafarers Worldwide. We work to accommodate your schedule and arrange for uninterrupted class days for swift advancement to the next level.

Seafarers Worldwide is very pleased to announce the USCG approval of our “Telepresence” Able Body Seaman course.

This Course will be simultaneously delivered to students in the classroom, as well as broadcast live via the net. Students online will have the same level of interaction with Instructors & fellow students whether in class or online.

The program will utilize a state-of-the-art Telepresence, three-camera system, and conferencing platform that will allow for as much interaction as if the student were actually in the classroom, its fully immersive. In addition to the in-house instructor, students will also have a dedicated online instructor to facilitate communications with the podium instructor, answer questions, and field requests.  The system is quite flexible and allows for participation through any modern computing device with a camera, microphone, and broadband internet connection.

*Please note! You must also sign up for a 2-hour in-person test session to successfully pass this class.