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Sailing in all Circuits: From charter boats and super yachts to offshore projects
Captain Madison Olson was born in Key West, Florida to a family of adventurers who fostered in her a love for the ocean and a need for exploration. At 29 years old she has been sailing professionally for the last ten years on vessels ranging from 10 to 55 meters.  Olson spent her childhood on […]
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You will receive access to our professional development mentorship program.

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From access to legal advice and legal forms and contracts, we can facilitate in helping you find the resources and make the contacts to succeed as a Captain and as a small business owner on the water. 

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Sailing in all Circuits: From charter boats and super yachts to offshore projects
Captain Madison Olson was born in Key West, Florida to a family of adventurers who fostered in her a love for the ocean and a need for exploration. At 29 years old she has been sailing professionally for the last ten years on vessels ranging from 10 to 55 meters.  Olson spent her childhood on […]
5 Mobile Phone Apps Every Professional Captain Should Download
Apps on your mobile device can help you navigate, gather essential information about waterways and weather, and interact with other boaters on the water. Check out a few of our favorites!
How to Navigate the Captain’s License Medical Maze
The National Maritime Center (NMC) tells us that a total of 7,882 MMC applications in 2021 were delayed due to deficiencies in the medical certificate. We share here the top medical reasons that MMC certificates are delayed. 
Top Five Reasons for Delays in Receiving Mariner Credentials
About half of the roughly 50,000 annual requests from mariners for Captains credentials are delayed at the National Maritime Center due to incomplete applications. How can you avoid the five most common reasons for delays?
Commanding Officer NMC, Capt. Bradley Clare Discusses Mariner Credentialing with the PCA
Join the PCA on February 9, 2022 at 6:30 pm EST as we welcome NMC Commanding Officer Capt. Bradley Clare to discuss mariner credentialing. Submit your questions for Capt. Clare and join us for this exciting opportunity!
The Future is Hybrid: How to get your Captain’s License in a Post-Covid Era
On January 5, 2022 at 6:30 pm, we will continue or Pro Seminar Series with Captain Kent Dresser who will discuss how to get your Captain's License in an era of hybrid instruction. Bring your questions for Kent and join us for the first seminar of 2022!
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The bigger your net, the more fish you catch. Network with other like-minded professional captains and employers through PCA events, and web-based communication tools.

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