Able Seafarer (AB) Class

This Able Seafarer (AB) Class will satisfy the training, exam, and practical skill assessments described in 46 CFR 12.405 for any AB rating.

This five-day class is scheduled Monday through Friday as needed to meet demand.

Able Seafarer (AB) Class cost: $800 (this includes the $200 deposit required to register).
Call if you have questions or to register.

During this 5-day class instruction is provided in four subject areas, including Navigation, Rules of the Road, Deck General, and Safety.

The Deck General subject includes daily hands-on lessons in the application of knots and splices commonly used in the maritime industry.

At the end of the class the student must pass two fifty-question multiple-choice exams with a minimum score of 70% correct answers.

Additionally, the student must also pass a practical Marlinespike Seamanship knot and splice assessment.

There are six AB ratings based on the mariner’s sea service experience.

Therefore, advancement to a higher AB is base of sea time alone, no class or exams needed.

If you don’t have sea time for the AB, apply for an OS (Ordinary Seaman).

With this rating you can get an entry level job on a boat to the gain experience needed to advance.

The mariner must also have Lifeboat or Lifeboat Limited rating to qualify as an AB.

ColPac does not offer a lifeboat class, but we do recommend these schools.