Buewater Maritime School

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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 Centres

Buewater Maritime School have their training centre located in Jacksonville, FL, United States of America.

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Customer Reviews

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  • 1k Tre

    1k Tre

    Average rating: 3 weeks ago

    Love the school and my instructors they are really good people and very helpful

  • Alchari Lundi

    Alchari Lundi

    Average rating: a month ago

    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

  • Tiera Pratt

    Tiera Pratt

    Average rating: a month ago

    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.

  • Angel Garza

    Angel Garza

    Average rating: 2 months ago

    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

    Terri

    Average rating: 2 months ago

    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

    Mr Rob Da GOD

    Average rating: 15 July 2024

    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

    Elijah Timmon

    Average rating: 10 July 2024

    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

    Chanell Williams

    Average rating: 5 July 2024

    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

    Betzalel

    Average rating: 13 June 2024

    Learned alot from the instructors, rough for someone my size but it was worth every single cent.

  • P SCOTT

    P SCOTT

    Average rating: 23 May 2024

    Great instructor Mr L. Made it fun and easy to learn as well as Mr Richard and Mr Bo!

  • Dex Lab

    Dex Lab

    Average rating: 23 May 2024

    Mr.L was very helpful class was hands on he didnt miss a beat made sure we was in tune with everything

  • tyre winfield

    tyre winfield

    Average rating: 23 May 2024

    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

    danyelle blue

    Average rating: 23 May 2024

    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

    Jadarius Owens

    Average rating: 8 May 2024

    They was very helpful on helping me with my paperwork & broke everything down to where I can understand everything. Very helpful

  • Elroy Jetson

    Elroy Jetson

    Average rating: 8 May 2024

    Very engaging and helpful with everything to get you started and ready for work!

  • Andre

    Andre

    Average rating: 8 May 2024

    Great school ! Great teachers ! Put you in the right direction to succeed

  • Mariam Najim

    Mariam Najim

    Average rating: 16 April 2024

    Unorganized environment rules are all over the place and the teachers are off topic most of the time

  • ahmed senan

    ahmed senan

    Average rating: 19 March 2024

    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

    Stephanie West

    Average rating: 22 February 2024

    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

    ELIJAH

    Average rating: 12 February 2024

    ✔ these folks are doing the knowledge, for what it's worth

  • Troy Moore

    Troy Moore

    Average rating: 13 November 2023

  • Rush Hebert

    Rush Hebert

    Average rating: 29 September 2023

    Good school that’s only going to get better.

  • Jay Perk

    Jay Perk

    Average rating: 11 February 2023

  • Domonique Davis

    Domonique Davis

    Average rating: 3 June 2018

    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

    kenneth edwards

    Average rating: 24 May 2018

  • Mark Fitten

    Mark Fitten

    Average rating: 17 April 2018

    I highly recommend Bluewater for your Maritime training needs. The staff is very hands on making the training accessible to the students.

  • jr hayestak

    jr hayestak

    Average rating: 19 February 2018

    Great training from knowledgeable and professional instructors, a great place to start your merchant marine career

  • JOHN IVERY

    JOHN IVERY

    Average rating: 13 November 2017

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