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Downeast Maritime, Inc. (DMI) (Vineyard Maritime Ltd.) is a private, well-established, and innovative training school offering
Coast-Guard approved courses.

A Message from From Shawn J. Ahearn III

"Just to let everyone know, after 35 years of maritime training, and having own over 25 USCG APPROVED Training courses, I have for the time being, decided to limit my practice to just USCG NMC Celestial Navigation and advanced license preparation courses. Please contact me directly in Virginia should you have any further question’s. Thanks."

A private, well-established, and innovative United States Coast Guard Approved Training School. We specialize in Merchant Marine Officer Licenses and Endorsement courses for all professional mariners.  USCG checklists | Click HERE

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Mariner Training and Certifications

Downeast Maritime, Inc. (DMI) (Vineyard Maritime Ltd.) is a private, well-established, and innovative training school offering Coast-Guard approved courses.  We specialize in Merchant Marine Officer Licenses as well to the dedicated mariners wishing to learn these traditional professional skills All of our courses are geared toward certification for competency. Our passing rate with the USCG Regional Exam Centers and at our facility, is very high. However, it will require your dedication. These programs will necessitate your time and commitment. Because of the challenging nature of our courses, we maintain a limit on the number of students enrolled per module. If you are committed to success, we will commit to working with you until the completion of your license certificate requirements.
   
Downeast Maritime Inc. (DMI) is a very practical alternative to academy training. We offer comprehensive training with sensible time frames and fees. We are in the business of training mariners to the highest possible standards. In accordance with this primary goal, we are prepared to accommodate the student who chooses to repeat the entire licensing course, or any given segment thereof, at no additional cost within one year.

NOAA

Downeast Maritime is also an Authorized Sales Agent for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Ocean Service (NOS).

 

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Amherst, VA 24521

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