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Explore Our Training Programs

At Flagship Maritime, we’re passionate about helping mariners build skills and confidence on the water.  Our courses are designed to provide practical knowledge and hands-on training in a supportive, engaging environment.

 

Whether you're working toward a captain’s license, adding an endorsement, or learning essential safety skills, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

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Discover the right course for your journey.

Meet Your Instructors

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Captain Brad Trout

 Director, Flagship Maritime

Captain's License Training Instructor

An experienced captain and instructor dedicated to helping mariners learn, succeed, and move their careers forward.

Meet Captain Brad
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Captain Tuuli Messer-Bookman

Instructor, Flagship Maritime

Unlimited Master, Professor Emerita, author, and maritime expert with more than 300,000 miles at sea.

Meet Captain Tuuly
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Captain Matthew Blaire

Instructor, Flagship Maritime

Coming Soon

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View of Tacoma at sunset

About Flagship

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Our Mission:
Your Maritime Journey

Excellence in Maritime Training

As the leading maritime training school in the region, Flagship Maritime® is dedicated to making your educational journey a positive and meaningful experience. We take this commitment seriously, and it’s reflected in our #1 rankings for value, satisfaction, responsiveness, and overall performance.

 

Premier Training Location

Our captain’s license training programs are held at our main facility in Tacoma, conveniently located at Foss Harbor Marina. Many students even arrive by boat and stay right at the marina throughout their training! With a robust calendar of courses, our "Fast Track" programs make it easy to find a schedule that works for you—so you can get it done efficiently and confidently. Tour Flagship

 

Tailored for Pacific Northwest Mariners

Every Flagship Maritime course is custom-crafted to meet the specific needs of Pacific Northwest mariners. Our high-quality training materials are packed with local photographic imagery, bringing the coursework to life and creating a truly engaging learning experience.

Brad Trout helping a student
Brad Trout helping a student
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