We recommend using Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) as a first effort & in some cases, this is a requirement. When your Flag State allows or when the manufacturer is no longer in business, these class-approved supplier sites provide alternative options. This includes your LSA/FFE and radio servicing needs. You can also find suppliers for thickness measurements, lifting appliances, overside track systems, in water surveys, ballast system commissioning, non destructive testing, lifts, etc.
This link also provides approved products in the next tab over:
*Disclaimer: Please note this list is only a guidance to assist with your maritime operation and the information provided is not legal advice. GC Maritime Consulting & Training, LLC and its agents are not responsible for any damage or harm caused by the use of any of the mentioned sites' products or services.
The safest and most commendable crew are the ones that are trained as well as professional and experienced. Continual learning & good leadership are strengths so here are some providers to help you achieve and/or maintain that.
"One of the leading Professional Development and Leadership Training companies within the Maritime industry, providing Human Resource Management and Crisis Management Support to Seafarers, Management companies, and Yacht Owners."
MCA-approved facility that provides STCW courses, USCG courses, bridge simulators, and more.
1915 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
+1 954 525 1014 | +1 888 839 5025(Toll Free)
STCW courses including firefighting for crew and crowd and crisis management. They also provide training for land-based marine fire fighters, small boat operators, and co-host with VirSec.
750 West Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
T +1.954.463.9195
Savvy Maritime Academy is founded by a husband and wife, who formerly worked onboard for years. They offer an Introductory course, as well as Deck and Interior courses to support your successful yachting career.
This training center provides a course led by Capt. Wendy Umla who cross trains in her "Introduction to Yachting" course. I highly recommend all new persons interested in working onboard to take this course.
https://www.sevenseasprep.com/yacht-stewardess-courses#x-training
MCA Deck and Engine Oral Prep - "Our team of expert mariners delivers thousands of hours of orals prep to hundreds of candidates each year. Whether they need us for one hour or three months, we help people all over the world, at all levels, go into their exam brimming with confidence."
"Virtual training providing customers with MCA Approved, USCG Approved, ABS Approved, as well as Bespoke Courses tailored for the crew and staff of Cruise Ships and Passenger Vessels. Courses include Security Awareness, Designated Security Duties, Cybersecurity awareness, Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Awareness, and More."
Use my code for a 10% discount: GC-MAR-10
https://virsec.org/courses/category/maritime-training-superyachts/
*Disclaimer: Please note this list is only a guidance to assist with your maritime operation and the information provided is not legal advice. GC Maritime Consulting & Training, LLC and its agents are not responsible for any damage or harm caused by the use of any of the mentioned sites' products or services.
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. These sources are here for the industry to recognize that the concepts of safety and help come in different forms and we are all responsible to look out for ourselves and each other.
Geared towards groups of people ie entire crew onboard or shorebased companies seeking to build strong teams and manage the culture, this company is led by qualified psychologists, data scientists, and other professionals to help you succeed.
UK-based non profit that "supports seafarers and their families around the world with our free helpline services, educational resources, relief funds and humanitarian support. We also work to drive change within the maritime sector for better health and wellbeing amongst seafarers, using data from our helplines and our teams in India and the Philippines to identify areas of need and inform new projects and research."
*Disclaimer: Please note this list is only a guidance to assist with your maritime operation and the information provided is not legal advice. GC Maritime Consulting & Training, LLC and its agents are not responsible for any damage or harm caused by the use of any of the mentioned sites' products or services.
Agents are an extremely helpful source of local information, can support with immigration and clearance questions, and can streamline your operations. Here is a list of a few I am directly familiar with from my experience.
Capt. Debora Radtke founded this agency in 2015 to help crew with the day to day issues she was familiar with herself; Clearance support, regulatory information, and local resource knowledge.
Berth Reservations, Provisioning, Customs & Clearances, Support & Logistics, Bunkering, Deck & Engineering spares, Projects & Contractors, Interior + AcqueraPro (platform where "[t]he user will be able to budget all the cruise expenses, fill online all the formalities, upload official documents and much more."
"The premier Customs Brokerage and Marine Documentation company for yachters and importers in the United States. We are a family-owned and operated business working to help people efficiently navigate Customs with confidence for over 75 years. Our knowledge and experience is unmatched, as is our commitment to personalized customer service."
Jennifer Malone runs the local MYS office and has helped in various occasions with clearance support as well as contacts for the Bahamas/Caribbean region. This agency is also Med-based and provides support with local provisions, technical assistance, and guardiange.
1650 SE 17th st, Ste 206 Fort Lauderdale 33316 Florida (USA)
Tel +1 954 530 5395
*Disclaimer: Please note this list is only a guidance to assist with your maritime operation and the information provided is not legal advice. GC Maritime Consulting & Training, LLC and its agents are not responsible for any damage or harm caused by the use of any of the mentioned sites' products or services.
Having worked in a maritime law firm and holding an LLM in Maritime Law degree myself, I confirm this is an invaluable area to understand and when in doubt, know who to call for legal advice. Whether you have issues entering a country, an accident occurs, or need support with purchase and sales, a qualified maritime attorney can help you protect yourself, your crew, assets, etc.
Specializes in "Yachts, Ships, & Submersibles Luxury Law" and is based in Seattle, WA but can also practice in Florida.
Based in Fort Lauderdale, I worked at this firm. David specializes in admiralty and maritime law, cruise ship incidents, commercial litigation, yacht purchase and sales, vessel construction contracts, foreign and domestic ownership, personal injury litigation, Jones Act, and mediation.
*Disclaimer: Please note this list is only a guidance to assist with your maritime operation and the information provided is not legal advice. GC Maritime Consulting & Training, LLC and its agents are not responsible for any damage or harm caused by the use of any of the mentioned sites' products or services.
For vessels above 300GT entering US waters, we recommend engaging a QI to assist in compliance with legal paperwork required per the US Oil Pollution Act 1990. The below can help you stay compliant with this and who I have personally worked with in my experience.
GMS provides full-service regulatory compliance to 1,000+ global shipping companies representing 9,500+ tankers & nontankers trading the U.S., Panama & Canada. Staff include former USCG PSC officers, facility inspectors, emergency responders, HSQE managers, Masters, Engineers, a NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator; OSRO employees & more. GMS provides NTVRPs, COFRs, California & Alaska paperwork alongside training & emergency response in US waters.
Our 24x7 Command Center in Houston, TX supports over 1,000 state and local governments, oil and gas companies, maritime owners and operators, and other companies worldwide. O'Brien's also provides NTVRPs, COFRs, California and Alaska paperwork alongside training and emergency response support in US waters.
*Disclaimer: Please note this list is only a guidance to assist with your maritime operation and the information provided is not legal advice. GC Maritime Consulting & Training, LLC and its agents are not responsible for any damage or harm caused by the use of any of the mentioned sites' products or services.
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