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Our Training Mission

Our focus is on the student and the caliber of the training they receive, not just to help them pass a test! At Quality Maritime Training, we have a team of professional licensed mariners and skilled instructors that teach our U.S. Coast Guard approved and STCW-95 compliant training courses.


Who is Quality Maritime Training?

Quality Maritime Training, LLC (QMT) is operated by some of the most successful and experienced maritime educators in the region.  We strive to increase mariner safety by providing the highest caliber education and training courses possible.  We are located in St. Petersburg, Florida to serve as the complete training source for the Charterboat Captain's license through the offshore mariner for U.S. Coast Guard approved and STCW-95 compliant training.  

The key members of the training institution are active attendees of the Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA), Passenger Vessel Association (PVA), and the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC).   We do this to keep abreast of the latest regulatory changes that may effect our student's and their marine employers. 

What We Do

Quality Maritime Training offers U.S. Coast Guard approved training courses for Charterboat Captain, Master/Mate of vessels of 100 and 200 GRT, Towing Vessel Officer Apprentice Mate (Steersman),  License Renewal, First Aid & CPR, Able Seaman, Tankerman PIC, Radar Observer Original & Renewal certifications, and more.

In addition, we offer a number of Coast Guard approved STCW-95 compliant training courses such as, Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW), Basic Safety Training, Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSC) /Lifeboats. Additionally, we offer deck officer STCW courses for ARPA, GMDSS, ECDIS, Bridge Resource Management, Medical Care Provider, Ship Construction & Stability, Cargo Handling & Stowage, Emergency Procedures, Search & Rescue, Magnetic & Gyro Compasses, Meteorology, Terrestrial, Coastal and Celestial Navigation.  Coming soon - STCW Advanced Fire Fighting and the OICNW Modules for Electronic Navigation, and more. 

We are also considered the experts in preparing candidates for their U.S. Coast Guard license examinations for deck officer licenses of vessels over 500 Gross Tons. 

Advantages of Training With Quality Maritime Training

  • Skilled, experienced and professional seamanship and safety instructors.
  • Local to the Port of Tampa.
  • Over tens years of experience in meeting the offshore mariner training needs.
  • Staffed with personnel who have worked in numerous facets of ocean and near coastal commercial vessel operations.
  • Location and convenience makes us the most cost effective training in the region.

Training Support & Instructional Staff

Our training support and instructional staff all possess experience in the offshore vessel and maritime training industries.  Our administrative staff can help you with the ins & outs of the U.S. Coast Guard and International training & certification requirements.

All of our instructional staff have achieved the standards set by QMT in completing our in-house train-the-trainer programs before we assign them as an instructor for any of our training courses or programs. All of our instructors have extensive background and practical experience in the maritime industry and vessel operations.


Contacting Us

Do not hesitate to contact us at Quality Maritime Training.  Additionally, our staff has extensive experience working with the U.S. Coast Guard regarding license and document applications and licensing, we are always ready to assist with your Coast Guard application.    You may obtain further information or to register for any of our training courses by telephone or via e-mail.  

Telephone
Local: (727) 209-1811/ Toll Free: 800-581-5509
FAX
727-209-1814
Postal address
8601 4th Street North, #209, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Electronic mail
General Information: courses@qualitymaritime.info
Webmaster: qmt@qualitymaritime.info

 

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Last modified: December 29, 2007