National Seafarers Academy is a member school of the Maritime Education Standards Council (MESC) which is an organization of maritime training schools that offer USCG approved courses. MESC is dedicated to providing the mariner with a quality educational experience that meets and in many cases exceeds the criteria the Coast Guard requires for schools offering approved courses. |
Classroom Classes:
National Seafarers Academy has received USCG Approval to teach the following classes.
To schedule any class call Rick @ 571-451-7156:
USCG OUPV – ‘Captains License’ (Near-Coastal/Inland)-56hrs:
This course and examinations are intended to meet the professional requirements in-lieu of passing the USCG exam modules for Navigation General, Navigation Plotting, Deck Safety & General, and Rules of the Road (Inland & International). This course can be taken using paper charting techniques or an electronic navigation system. A certificate of completion will be issued to students who attend all required classroom training and who successfully pass the written proctored exams. The course completion certificate will be valid for one year and is submitted with the orginal MMC application.
- Class Hours:
- Weekend format: Fri & Sat & Sun
- Hours: 0800-1700
- Weekend format: Fri & Sat & Sun
- Class Dates: Call to Schedule
- Location: Fairfax, VA
USCG UPGRADE OUPV to 100ton Master (Near-Coastal/Inland)-24hrs:
This course and examination is intended to meet the professional requirements in-lieu of passing the USCG exam module Deck Safety & General. A certificate of completion will be issued to students who attend all required classroom training and who successfully pass the written proctored exam. The course completion certificate will be valid for one year and is submitted with the MMC upgrade application.
- Class Hours: 0800-1700
- Class Dates: Sat & Sun
- Location: Fairfax, VA
USCG License RENEWAL (OUPV & 100ton Master) Near-Coastal/Inland – 8hrs:
This course is intended to satisfy the professional requirement of attending an approved training course in lieu of the 360-sea day requirement as outlined in 46 CFR Part 10.227 (Requirements for Renewal). This renewal class will be used for renewal of an MMC for Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV), and 100 Ton Master for both Inland/Near Coastal waters. A certificate of completion will be issued to students who attend all required class room training and who successfully pass the written proctored exam. The completion certificate will be submitted with the MMC renewal application and will be in-lieu of the 360-sea day requirement for renewal. Course completion certificates will be valid for one year.
- Class Hours: 0800-1700
- Class Date: Call to Schedule
- Location: Fairfax, VA
Let the National Seafarers Academy staff assist you in all your maritime training.