MENUMENULOGINJOBSAble SeamanA life of adventure. A lifelong career.Home » Explore Careers » Maritime Careers » Vessel Operations Careers » Able SeamanHS/GED and Certification$60K to $150KJobs: STATEWIDEDuties include deckhand, helmsman, anchor and gangway watch, general maintenance, sanitation, equipment repair, lifesaving, damage control, and more. Lots more. Able Seaman is the Merchant Marine rank required for employment on most ships. Seems like a lot of great books start with someone taking a job as an Able Seaman. This can be an exciting adventure!Here’s what you need:High school diploma or GED requiredIndustry training certification requiredLink to Jobs and Other Cool Info:Sailor and Marine Oiler overviewHere’s where you get it:Course/ProgramProvider/LocationDegreeCertificationLength Able SeamanAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG2 weeks Able SeamanUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG1 week Advanced Fire FightingUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG1 week Basic MeteorologyAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 week Basic TrainingAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 week Basic TrainingUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG1 week Basic Training RevalidationAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 day Basic Training RefresherUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG3 days Crisis Management and Human BehaviorUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG2 days Crowd ManagementAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 day Crowd ManagementUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG1 day First Aid/CPR/AED MarinerUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG1 day Intro to Nautical SkillsAVTEC – SewardNoAVTEC12 weeks Marine TransportationUAS Ketchikan CampusAASUSCG2-3 years Marine TransportationUAS Ketchikan CampusOECUSCG1 year Marlinspike SeamanshipAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 day Proficiency in Survival CraftAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 week Proficiency in Survival CraftUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG4 days Rating forming part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW)AVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 week Rating forming part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW)UAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG3 days Rating forming part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) AssessmentAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 day TankshipAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 week Towing Assistance Mate/SteersmanUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG2 days Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD)AVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 day Basic Training RevalidationUAS KetchikanNoUSCG2 days Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor CertificationAlaska Marine Safety Education AssociationNoUSCG Drill Conductor card2 days AMEC is a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE).Learn More