by Rebekah Carsey | Mar 23, 2026 | USCG Licensing & Credentials
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...
by Rebekah Carsey | Dec 22, 2025 | USCG Licensing & Credentials
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...
by Rebekah Carsey | Nov 26, 2025 | USCG Licensing & Credentials
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...
