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This page is dedicated to the courses we offer. Note the link for Publication and Tools which when clicked will list out the books we carry.
*Offered free of charge (or with the charge posted) when taken in conjunction with Master's Course.
Master/Mate Course - Off site courses will also include the cost of a classroom, travel, andlodging. Number of students attending will be pro-rated. $950.00 Books $189.00 Description of Course
Sail Endorsement* $95.00 Description of Course
Towing Endorsement* $95.00 Description of Course
Able Seaman* $199.00 w/ 100 ton $875.00 Description of Course - Download Able Seaman Certification Requirement Guidelines
Original Radar Observer $650.00 Description of Course
Radar Re-certification (Any Tonnage) $175.00 (2+ per) $225.00 (1-per) Description of Course
500/1600 Master Prep Course $695.00 Adv. Nav. 40 Hours Description of Course
First Aid / CPR $30.00 - $75.00 Description of Course
Safe Boating $45.00 group rates 6 or more available Description of Course
Proficiency in Survival Craft $900.00 Description of Course
Celestial Navigation $895.00 200 gt $1395 500/1600 gt Description of Course
Limited Master/ Launch Tender - $275.00 Description of Course
FCC Examination - $50.00 each element. Description of Course
Train the Trainer - $995.00 Description of Course
Basic Safety Training - STCW-$1,125 Description of Course
Personal Survival Techniques/Personal Safety/Social Responsibility- $355.00 Description of Course
Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels $895.00 Description of Course
Visual Communications - Flashing Lights $175.00 Description of Course
Group Rates Available! Courses given in your town required a teaching facility. Additional charges may apply to cover travel costs.
Individual Master level Courses
Rules of the Road - $275.00
General Subjects - $275.00
Navigation - $350.00
If you choose to apply courses for Master's License Requirements at a later date, pricing will be upgraded to cover full course tuition fees and all testing requirements must be fulfilled.
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USCG Fees
Evaluation - $100.00 + $45.00
Issuance - $45.00
Books
Master's Course, with 3 training charts - $189 + tax
100 gt.- Home Study $225.00 + Shipping
To view a list of textbooks that Downeast Maritime carries click here.
Limited Master's - $15.00 + tax
Able Bodied Seaman - $65.00 + tax
Additional Requirements/Fees for Master not included elsewhere
Physical Examination - approx $75.00 - $150.00
First Aid/ CPR - approx $30.00-$75.00
Drug Testing - approx $75.00
Navigation Tools (1 divider, 2 navigation triangles, 1 TI-30A Scientific calulator) - approx.$45.00

Financial Aid
In Massachusetts qualified students may receive a tuition grants from the Job Training and Employment Corporation (JTEC) . Call toll free 1-800-656-FISH

Maine Department of Labor has funding at the offices:
Washington County Machias Office 800-292-8929; Hancock County Ellsworth Office 800-371-7543; Lincoln & Waldo Counties Belfast Office 877-421-7917; Knox County Rockland Office 877- 4217916.
Tuition Payment Plans are available on request.

Deposit and Refund Policy
$200.00 minimum deposit is recommended at the time of registration. Payment in full is required at start of classes. Students receive 100% refund ( less $25.00 administration fee) for withdrawal up to 7 days prior to the start of class. 80% refund ( less $25.00 administration fee) before the beginning of the first class.
There is a No Notice - No Refund policy for withdrawal after the actual start of classes. Deposits will be returned if we cancel the class.

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