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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...
Captain’s USCG TRACEN YORKTOWN
February 2025 – USCG TRACEN Yorktown hosted a captain’s licensing course for its members where...
USCG Station Sturgeon Bay Hosts Captain’s Licensing Course
February 2025 – USCG Station Sturgeon Bay hosted a captain’s licensing course for their members...
PMT Donates to Mercy Ships!
When we founded Pathfinder Maritime Training (PMT) we made the intentional decision to register as a Public Benefit corporation. As a Public Benefit corporation, PMT is committed to supporting maritime focused non-profits, and we donate a portion of our revenues and...
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...
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,...
Captain’s USCG TRACEN YORKTOWN
February 2025 – USCG TRACEN Yorktown hosted a captain’s licensing course for its members where nine Coast Guard members completed their commercial captain’s course. This course enables them to earn up to a 100 Ton Master credential with an assistance tow endorsement....
USCG Station Sturgeon Bay Hosts Captain’s Licensing Course
February 2025 – USCG Station Sturgeon Bay hosted a captain’s licensing course for their members where 14 Coast Guard members earned their commercial captain’s license. While all the members earned their six-pack license (i.e. OUPV), the majority chose to upgrade their...
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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...
