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START HERE, START NOW.
It's
never smart to settle for "a good deal" on training, especially in the oft-unpredictable marine environment.
You have to make certain the school you're considering can deliver the goods.
ZENITH MARITIME
AND THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
The United States Coast Guard's NMC (National Maritime Center) in
West Virginia oversees every facet in the process of providing credentials to mariners. USCG District 13's
REC (Regional Exam Center) in Seattle provides local course oversight and mariner support. Click on the USCG logo for
access to the USCG / NMC website.
Flagship's physical facility is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard, Captain Anderson is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard as an instructor, and syllabuses, study guides, resources and exams are USCG
/ Zenith Maritime approved. Flagship
presents approved Zenith Maritime USCG license training courses delivered by CAPT Skip Anderson - an authorized and approved
independent contracted instructor for Zenith Maritime.
BETTER BUSINESS
BUREAU When you're shopping for quality training, it's simply
smart to do business with reputable organizations. This can typically be measured in many ways, but perhaps the most
trusted business accreditation authority today is the BBB ... the Better Business Bureau. Click on the BBB logo
/ link to find out more about Flagship Maritime Training Center's parent company, the Flagship Development Group.
US NAVAL INSTITUTE
As an independent forum that produces thoughtful periodicals, scholarly books, and
stimulating seminars, the Naval Institute makes a material contribution to the professionalism of Sailors, Marines and Coast
Guardsmen and the Sea Services they serve, and in turn plays a unique and vital role in our national
security. Captain Anderson has been associated with the US NAVAL INSTITUTE since 1974.
US SAILING
As the National
Governing Body for the sport of sailing, US SAILING's mission is to provide leadership for the sport of sailing in the United
States. US SAILING works to achieve this mission through a wide range of programs and events, from entry-level
instruction all the way to world class racing. Captain Anderson is a US SAILING Certified Race Officer.
AMERICAN SAILING ASSOCIATION
ASA is the leading authority on
sailing instruction sailing schools in the United States.Certified Students can
go from basic sailing lessons to advanced sailing courses, enjoying sailing experiences around the world. Captain Anderson
is a certified AMERICAN SAILING ASSOCIATION sailing instructor.
WEST MARINE
A leader in the marine retail world, WEST
MARINE's mission is to be the best supplier of boating-related products and services that provides outstanding value to their
customers. Flagship is located in the same building as WEST MARINE's store in Fife, Washington, and is privileged to
be an official WEST MARINE affiliate. They're a handy resource for Flagship's students.
NORTHWEST MARINE TRADE ASSOCIATION
NMTA works tirelessly to increase participation in recreational boating, provide
leadership in regulatory and legislative issues important to members and deliver services that help members succeed.
More than 600 NMTA member firms include boat dealers, marinas, brokers, boatyards, accessory dealers, manufacturers and boating
services providers.
Washington
State
WORKFORCE BOARD
Flagship Maritime Training Center is a private career school pending licensure by the Washington State Workforce
Training and Education Coordinating Board. Helping to bridge the gap between high demand jobs and the training workers need to succeed, the Workforce Board advocates
for a better educated, better prepared Washington workforce, and licenses and regulates more than 250 private career schools doing business in the state of Washington. The
agency also investigates student complaints and administers a fund that reimburses students affected by school closure.
This
school is pending licensure under Chapter 28C.10 RCW; inquiries or complaints regarding this or any other private vocational
school may be made to:
WORKFORCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD
128 TENTH AVENUE SW, POST OFFICE
BOX 43105 OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON
98504-3105
Phone (360) 753-5662
Web www.wtb.wa.gov
E-mail wtecb@wtb.wa.gov
This is Neah
Bay's November OUPV class (L to R): Jon, Marc, Mike, John, Bill, Ringo, Jonathan and Gus. 
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