{"id":651,"date":"2024-03-18T19:53:45","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T19:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/?page_id=651"},"modified":"2026-03-23T19:23:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T19:23:26","slug":"national-able-seaman","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/national-able-seaman\/","title":{"rendered":"National Able Seaman"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>National Able Seaman\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0 \u00a0 Blended\u00a0 \u00a0 |\u00a0 \u00a0 $750.00<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Part 1\u00a0 Online Coursework<\/strong><br \/>\nBegin the Course<strong>\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mma.gosignmeup.com\/public\/Course\/browse?courseid=4058\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Part 2\u00a0 \u00a0Dates for the On-Campus Assessment<\/strong><br \/>\nApril 23\u00a0 |\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mma.gosignmeup.com\/public\/Course\/browse?courseid=5430\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"286\" \/>\n<p><strong>Course Duration<\/strong><br \/>\n48-hour hybrid course\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a040 hours of online coursework followed by an 8-hour in-person practical training and assessment session, during which you will be required to pass two written exams and demonstrate Marlinespike Seamanship proficiency.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"286\" \/>\n<p><strong>Course Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This course is designed for mariners in entry-level positions. The program&#8217;s objective is to provide instruction, assess knowledge, evaluate skills, and ensure competence in seamanship for mariners intending to work professionally as Able Seamen. Note that this course does not satisfy any sea service requirements or additional training requirements for an Able Seaman rating, such as Lifeboatman.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Topics of study include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nautical Terminology<\/li>\n<li>Watchkeeping and Helmsman\u2019s Duties<\/li>\n<li>Compass and Chart Use<\/li>\n<li>Rules of the Road<\/li>\n<li>Aids to Navigation<\/li>\n<li>Pollution Management<\/li>\n<li>Cargo Equipment and Handling<\/li>\n<li>Anchoring, Mooring, and Line Handling<\/li>\n<li>Firefighting and Shipboard Emergencies<\/li>\n<li>Marlinespike Seamanship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"286\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1520\">C<strong data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"150\">ourse Access &amp; Online Learning<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"307\">Upon registration, students will receive a confirmation email with login details for Canvas, Maine Maritime Academy\u2019s online learning platform.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"737\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"341\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"341\">The course is self-paced.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"427\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"427\">Modules must be completed in sequence, with a quiz following each module.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"532\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"532\">Please allow up to 2 hours for the course to appear on your Canvas dashboard after registration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"532\"><em>Returning students can log in using their existing Canvas credentials.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"737\"><em>MMA alumni who previously used Canvas as undergraduates will receive a new Canvas account for their CPMD courses.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"286\" \/>\n<p><strong>USCG Approval:<\/strong><br \/>\nThose who successfully complete this National Able Seaman course will be presented with a certificate of course completion, and will satisfy the professional examination requirements of 46 CFR \u00a7 12.401(c)(5) for any national rating endorsement as Able Seaman, as well as CFR examination and demonstration requirements outlined in 46 CFR \u00a7 12.405 with the exception that <em>this course does not meet any written or practical examination requirement for Lifeboatman<\/em>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"286\" \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-916 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/01\/able-Seaman.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"374\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/01\/able-Seaman.png 408w, https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/01\/able-Seaman-201x300.png 201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>National Able Seaman\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0 \u00a0 Blended\u00a0 \u00a0 |\u00a0 \u00a0 $750.00 &nbsp; 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