Florida's Maritime Industry
Florida is one of the world's premier maritime hubs. PortMiami is the world's busiest cruise port, Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale is a global leader in both cruise and cargo operations, and Port of Tampa Bay and JAXPORT in Jacksonville are major commercial shipping gateways. Florida's yachting industry — centered in Fort Lauderdale, the "Yachting Capital of the World" — employs thousands of crew members who all require STCW certification.
Whether you work on a cruise ship departing Miami, a superyacht based in Fort Lauderdale, a cargo vessel at Tampa Bay, or a fishing boat in the Keys, Maritime Expert Solutions provides the online STCW training you need — all from the comfort of your home anywhere in Florida.
STCW Training for Florida Maritime Workers
Cruise Ship Crew
Miami and Fort Lauderdale cruise workers need STCW Basic Training before boarding. Complete it online before your next contract.
Yacht Crew & Captains
Fort Lauderdale yacht crew — from deckhands to captains — require STCW certification for charter and private yacht operations.
Commercial Shipping
Tampa, Jacksonville, and Port Canaveral commercial seafarers need STCW-compliant training for port state control inspections.
Fishing & Charter Boats
Florida Keys and Gulf Coast fishing captains and crew benefit from STCW first aid and survival training.
STCW Basic Training — Four Core Modules
Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
Survival at sea, lifejackets, liferafts, and abandonment procedures for Florida's coastal and offshore waters.
Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF)
Fire theory, extinguisher use, and firefighting team operations per STCW A-VI/1.2.
Elementary First Aid (EFA)
CPR, AED use, bleeding control, and emergency medical response at sea.
Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR)
Safe working practices, shipboard organization, and MARPOL environmental compliance.
Serving Florida's Maritime Communities
Our online maritime training serves seafarers across all of Florida, including:
Browse all maritime courses available to Florida seafarers through Maritime Expert Solutions.