Buewater Maritime School
Established in 2001, Bluewater Maritime School is located in Jacksonville FL.
The school offers a unique 3 week Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman program to provide superior trainng to entry level mariners. Day and evening classes are available.
Popular STCW courses offered include Basic Training, Basic Training Refresher, Basic Training Revalidaton, Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties, Vessel Security Officer, Tank Ship (Tankerman), Able Seaman, Lifeboat and radar courses.
VA education benefits are accepted.
STCW Training Centers
Buewater Maritime School have their training center located in Jacksonville, FL, United States of America.
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Customer Reviews
Buewater Maritime School reviews as published on Google:
Marlo Davis
They have a great curriculum and phenomenal instructors. Whatever class you plan on taking, trust me it’s worth every penny.
Keanu
A great place if you want to get all the certifications you need. Stand out in the maritime industry. Get a lot of knowledge. the only person that can make you successful is you. It pains me to see people come to this school and not take it seriously. If anyone complains about the price. other schools charge 5-6k per student for the same course that Bluewater gives at a much much lower cost. i am very grateful for this school. I do wish for more knot tying or for their to be a mini test on it. but that is something anyone can also choose to practice more on their own. All of the instructors were great from Mr. L to the others. I think the biggest thing again is not to be afraid to ask questions. But trust me they will give you a lot of information whether you ask or not. hope to be back in the future for my upgrade course and the many others that they also offer to add to your MMC! to end it off at the end of the day they only person that can make you successful is YOU! Bluewater gives you the tools and knowledge.cant do nothin if you stuck in old ways or don try to improve!
Moe Moon
It's the best school. It will help you understand every word. Don't be afraid to ask questions in class.
Tiera Pratt
I was hopeful that I was investing in an upright program, only to be blindsided and robbed from.
The office staff and leaders demonstrate their greed for money and lack of interest in developing future seamen. A trade many young black men look forward to completing.
I paid for the FULL three week Ordinary Seaman DAY program.
After successfully completing the first two weeks, my son showed up for class a few minutes late on Monday of the third week.
He was instructed to return in three weeks to complete the last week of the course since he was tardy. This was shocking as he witnessed, for two full weeks, other classmates arrive to class late, never to be sent home from the program.
He was assured that there would not be any financial obligations upon his return. We cancelled the remaining hotel days (which were not refundable), and my son drove back to North Georgia.
Three weeks go by and my son returns to the program, bright, early and on time from a 5 hour drive from out of state. He was not allowed to join the class, was told his return date wasn’t finalized despite the details provided to us three weeks prior, and was told to pay an additional $150.
After asking to speak with a manager, he was told they were unavailable and to complete the last week of the course he needed to pay an additional $850.Kenny Guerrier
First off I want to thank God for the wonderful instructors that helped me through the courses, it was a an amazing experience to ever be apart of I am forever thankful that I invested the time and money moving forward towards this course it was worth it.
michelle Wingard
The school was amazing very professional and willing to help you get where you want to be. Also are willing to help you put your red book to work
Brett_thegod
The classes were not very expensive to pay for, the curriculum given was very knowledgeable and helpful. The process that they offer to help you in filing for mmc and any other certification is well put together. I recommend anyone trying to get into the merchant mariner field, to go through bluewater.
Jordan Bouvia
100% would recommend this school everything is very organized and the staff want to see you succeed. If you apply yourself they will absolutely help you.
Black Chocolat
They really care that you learn something.
Real well experienced instructors with solid background in the maritime industry.
instructors were very patient teaching and there are no racism .
Airb&b or hotel is cheaper over there than Fort Lauderdale.
I highly recommend this academy they have a good apprentice program which is a good start whatever Deck engine Galley department and for sure you will make good money.1k Tre
Love the school and my instructors they are really good people and very helpful
Alchari Lundi
I went through this school and once I graduated learned that it’s probably the worst I’ve had a really hard time getting out there after wasting all of this money nobody wants bluewater graduates to be honest they are even saying we still don’t know enough for entry level like wtf this goes against almost everything bluewater said
Angel Garza
I took the AB course with MR Ayman and he is the best teacher anyone can ask for he is very knowledgeable in his profession and very patient and will make sure you understand the subject.
Terri
Owners are Very unprofessional and disrespectful you paying all this money to follow all these stupid rules nd can’t even come in 2 minutes late even knowing the instructors dont start the classes until a hour later smhh soo basically we sitting in the room looking at the walls nd can’t even come in a minute late which is stupid if yall gon have rules it should apply to everybody including instructors class supposed to start at 6 ? Soo y is it not being started at 6 all they care about is collecting your money waste of money dont recommend unless you wanna be disrespected
Mr Rob Da GOD
The School seems like a pretty good school with pretty good instructors. The only thing I didn't like was when I called trying to get information school the lady was rushing me off the line. I had a few questions but I couldn't get them to answered.
Elijah Timmon
Mr. L, Mr. Vasquez, Keith, Mr James's stories and even Amber just help me push boundaries. BlueWater will help u get back on the right path!
Chanell Williams
Most of the instructors are after the fees and money for the courses even the admin staff they aren't really here to see you be great they are here to collect your money nothing else it's like four instructors that may care about you getting through this program
Betzalel
Learned alot from the instructors, rough for someone my size but it was worth every single cent.
P SCOTT
Great instructor Mr L. Made it fun and easy to learn as well as Mr Richard and Mr Bo!
Dex Lab
Mr.L was very helpful class was hands on he didnt miss a beat made sure we was in tune with everything
tyre winfield
Blue Water is one of the best school out !!! I would recommend to anyone. The best instructors are, Mr.L, Mr. Boa & Mr.Richard.
danyelle blue
I love Blue water!!! All the teachers are super helpful and will make sure that their students know the info ! The best teachers are Mr. L, Mr. Boa & Mr.Richard !!!! I have recommended this school to many ppl.
Jadarius Owens
They was very helpful on helping me with my paperwork & broke everything down to where I can understand everything. Very helpful
Elroy Jetson
Very engaging and helpful with everything to get you started and ready for work!
Andre
Great school ! Great teachers ! Put you in the right direction to succeed
Mariam Najim
Unorganized environment rules are all over the place and the teachers are off topic most of the time
ahmed senan
It is the best school for education. I took AB class from them, and the teacher was trying to convey the information to you in any way possible and explain everything in detail
Stephanie West
The Actual School is good!!!!! The Office Manger Is Very disrespectful and unprofessional!!!!! He told the students they didn’t need a certain class to get on the boat. So when my son chose not to take the class that he stated they didn’t need!!!!!! He refuse to refund me my money and hung up in my face !!!!!
ELIJAH
✔ these folks are doing the knowledge, for what it's worth
Troy Moore
Rush Hebert
Good school that’s only going to get better.
Jay Perk
Domonique Davis
I just finished my ordinary seaman training and ready for sea life ,Mr john, and Mr james are the best ,dont waste anymore time atend
kenneth edwards
Mark Fitten
I highly recommend Bluewater for your Maritime training needs. The staff is very hands on making the training accessible to the students.
jr hayestak
Great training from knowledgeable and professional instructors, a great place to start your merchant marine career
JOHN IVERY
Courses
- STCW Basic Safety Training (New Entrants)
- Basic Training
- STCW Refresher
- Basic Training Refresher
- Basic Training Revalidaton