USCG Approved Captain's License Program

The Captain School USVI has a proven method of instruction and has graduated over 5,000 students to date from our program allowing mariners to apply for a Captain's License or what is now called USCG Merchant Mariner's Credential. We give the test.

The mission of The Captain School USVI is to provide a quality educational experience in the classroom and through demonstrations of practical competencies at entry and operational levels. Course offerings include: OUPV, Upgrade to Master, Sailing, Towing, STCW Basic Safety Training, Crowd Control, Crisis Management and Security Officer-Vessel, Company, and Port Facility, American Heart First Aid / CPR, and EFR First Aid / CPR.

We keep a low student to teacher ratio offering a better opportunity for one on one interaction with the students. The curriculum is supported by a cadre of qualified instructors approved by the US Coast Guard who bring a wealth of practical experience to the educational environment.

The Captain School was established in St.Thomas USVI in 1994, and taught its first US Coast Guard approved course in the United States in 2000 after a two year review by the Coast Guard.

Purchased in early 2010 by renowned St. Thomas Captain/ Racing Sailor- John Holmberg who brings 40 plus years of local experience to the classroom. "I will share all of my experience in the hopes that you can avoid some of the common mistakes" says the long time sailing and watersports instructor. "The waters are just as enticing and the number of boaters are increasing so the quality of training is critical".

Call or email for a personal interview regarding your training and career goals in the Marine industry.

We will give you the best course to follow to realize your dreams on the oceans of the world.