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The Captain’s Log

How to Earn Your Able Seaman License in Three Easy Steps

The main goal of Pathfinder Maritime Training is to make earning a professional maritime licensing process as simple as possible. In this blog and the short video below, I’ll walk you through how to earn an Able Seaman license in three easy steps. Before we talk about...

What is ‘Able Seaman with Lifeboatman Limited’ and How It Differs from PSC (Proficiency in Survival Craft)

One of the biggest questions we receive at Pathfinder Maritime Training (PMT) is “What’s the difference between Lifeboatman and Lifeboatman Limited, and which one do I need?”  The short version is that a Lifeboat credential includes a Proficiency in Survival...

How to Become an Ordinary Seaman (OS): Your Guide to a Starting a Maritime Career

The maritime industry offers a rewarding career path, and the first step aboard a large vessel for many aspiring mariners is becoming an Ordinary Seaman (OS), also known as an Ordinary Seafarer. The OS rating is the foundational, entry-level position that requires no...

17 Members of Coast Guard Station Belle Isle Earn National Master License

September 2025 – Seventeen dedicated members of Coast Guard Station Belle Isle, located on the Detroit River in Michigan, celebrated a major professional development milestone after successfully completing the training and examination requirements to earn their...

STA Gulfport Organizes a Captain’s Course

Congrats to members of STA Gulfport, CGC SAWFISH, CGC MORAY, CGC TIGERSHARK and ANT Gulfport on completing their captain’s course! Special shoutout to BMC Casey on organizing the course.  Coast Guard (CG) Group courses are a great way to get your unit their captain’s...

Congrats to Members of the CGC MACKINAW!

Congrats to members of CGC MACKINAW, Air Station Traverse City, and Sector Northern Great Lakes on earning your Master licenses! A special shoutout to Stephanie Stearman on earning the highest exam score and winning the Rugged Road cooler. We hope to visit Traverse...

Pathfinder Maritime Training Original USCG License Made Easy

At Pathfinder Maritime Training, we understand the importance of obtaining your first USCG license. That's why we're proud to partner with MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software to make your USCG license process a breeze. Whether you are applying for an your AB credential,...

The Pathfinder Difference

Online courses, designed with you in mind, provide an unmatched learning experience.

Making a Positive Impact

A registered Public Benefit corporation, Pathfinder Maritime Training is committed to preserving our waterways and creating a safe maritime community. As such, we’re committed to giving back a portion of time, talents, and resources to championing these causes.

Hundreds of Satisfied Captains

“The online courses were excellent, and I was able to earn my license on my own schedule! The PMT team was available for support whenever I needed extra help.”

Capt. Chris S. - Assistant Harbormaster

Hingham, MA

“The training I received through PMT was incredibly beneficial! Capt. Bobby was with me every step of the way – from enrollment to submitting my license application, including personal extra help that I asked for on a specific test topic. PMT are not only great people, but have a deep passion for the water and assisting Captain’s to be the best they can be. They have created an extremely valuable training platform and a robust educational resource. It truly laid the groundwork for my continued career and success as a Master Captain.

Meara S. - Yacht Captain

Singer Island, FL

“I completed PMT’s blended OUPV course and couldn’t be happier! The online lessons were informative and easy to follow, and the in-person sessions were great. I highly recommended their courses for anyone wanting to earn a license.”

Capt. Joe Lefeber - Cruisin Tiki

OshKosh, WI