SCHOOL CALENDAR (In order of start date) * marked courses taught in conjuction with True North Maritime Academy
COURSE: Basic Boating Safety Class - NASBLA Approved and Insurance Discount (8 Hours) $85.00
START DATE: November 4, 2023 END DATE: November 11, 2023
Course will run 2 Saturdays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in classroom (Exam is on last day)
or, ON DEMAND ANYTIME ONLINE (Exam must be taken in person)
COURSE: Advanced Boating Safety Class - NASBLA Approved and Insurance Discount (18 Hours) $225.00 (This class includes the Basic Course)
START DATE: November 4, 2023 END DATE: November 18, 2023
DAYS/TIMES: Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in classroom. (3 sessions)
COURSE: * Master Self Propelled Vessels Inland/Great Lakes/Near Coastal up to 100 GT (Min. 72 Hours)
START DATE Course: October 16, 2023 END DATE: December 16, 2023 (CLASS IS FULL)
DAYS/TIMES: 2 times per week - Mon & Thu 1800-2200
COURSE: * OUPV to Master Upgrade Only - Self Propelled Vessels Inland/Great Lakes/Near Coastal up to 100 GT (Min. 20 Hours) $525.00
START DATE Course: 12/7/2023 END DATE: 12/16/2023
DAYS/TIMES: 3 times per week - Mon & Thu 1800-2200, & Sat 0900-1300
COURSE: * Master Self Propelled Vessels Inland/Great Lakes/Near Coastal up to 100 GT (Min. 72 Hours) $1375.00
START DATE Course: January 29, 2024 END DATE: March 17, 2024
DAYS/TIMES: 2 times per week - Mon & Thu 1800-2200
COURSE: * Operator, Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) Inland/Great Lakes/Near Coastal (Min. 52 Hours) $975.00
START DATE Course: January 29, 2024 END DATE: March 10, 2024
DAYS/TIMES: 2 times per week - Mon & Thu 1800-2200
COURSE: * Auxiliary Sail Endorsement (4-6 hours) $150.00
START DATE: 12/12/2023 END DATE: 12/13/2023
DAYS/TIMES: Tue & Wed 1800-2100 (2 Days)
COURSE: * Assistance Towing Endorsement (4-6 hours) $150.00
START DATE: 12/12/2023 END DATE: 12/13/2023
DAYS/TIMES: Tue & Wed 1800-2100 (2 Days)
COURSE: First Aid/CPR/AED - National Safety Council (5 hours) $95.00
START DATE: Monthly 2023 - Register Online for Next Class END DATE:
DAYS/TIMES: Weeknight 1700-2200 or Saturday 0900-1400
COURSE: FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit Prep Course (MROP) and FCC Exam (3.5 hours) $95.00 - Includes FCC Exam Proctor Fee
START DATE: CALL END DATE: TBD
Class offered on demand
DAYS/TIMES: 1830-2200
COURSE: Basic Training Courses - STCW Held in Chicago, Illinois (Firefighting practical class held in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin) $1275.00
Courses currently in renewal process with USCG NMC. Class may not be held before late January 2024. Course Approval under Midwest STCW, wholly owned by Chicago Maritime Group, Inc.
START DATE: January 2024 END DATE:
DAYS/TIMES: TBD
Basic Firefighting Classroom (BFF)
Personal Safety & Social Responsibility (PSSR)
Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
Elementary First Aid (EFA)
Firefighting Practical in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
COURSE: Advanced Firefighting Course - STCW (32 hours) Held in Chicago, Illinois or Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin $825.00
Course currently in renewal process with USCG NMC. Class may not be held before late January 2024. Course Approval under Midwest STCW, wholly owned by Chicago Maritime Group, Inc.
START DATE: January 2024 END DATE:
DAYS/TIMES: Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 0830-1730
COURSE: Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (STCW) (8 Hours) $350.00
Course Approval under Midwest STCW, wholly owned by Chicago Maritime Group, Inc.
START DATE: On Demand 2023 END DATE: Same Day
DAYS/TIMES: Weekday 0830-1700
COURSE: Basic Training Revalidation Course - STCW (8 hours) $750.00
Course currently in renewal process with USCG NMC. Class may not be held before Late January 2024. Course Approval under Midwest STCW, wholly owned by Chicago Maritime Group, Inc.
START DATE: January 2024 END DATE:
DAYS/TIMES: 1 Day 0800-1700
COURSE: * Master Great Lakes/Inland to Near Coastal (8 hrs) $425.00
START DATE: Fall 2023 END DATE:
DAYS/TIMES: Mon, Tue 0900-1500
COURSE: RADAR Recertification Course (1/2-day) $375.00
START DATE: Scheduled As Needed for You END DATE: Same Day
DAYS/TIMES: Weekday 0800-1730
COURSE: Able Bodied Seaman (AB) (40 hours) $975.00
START DATE: Email for info on upcoming classes END DATE:
DAYS/TIMES: Mon - Fri 0800-1730
COURSE: * OUPV/Master to Mate/Master 200 GT (12 hrs) $450.00
START DATE: Winter 2023/24 END DATE:
DAYS/TIMES: Mon, Tue 0900-1500
This course can also be taken online or as blended (mix of online and classroom)