One-to-one maritime consulting
Book time with a Master Mariner. Career crossroads, orals prep, or the question you can't quite google — talked through with someone who's been there.
Able Mariner
Master Mariner (unlimited) · STCW-certified instructor
- Two decades across deep-sea and near-coastal trades, tankers to container ships
- Certified STCW instructor — has trained officers and ratings at every level
- Straightforward, confidential advice — no upselling, no judgement
What a session covers
Career or certification, one question or the whole map — it's your hour.
Career planning
Which stream, which ships, which flag — and when coming ashore makes sense. A route plan for the next five years, not just the next contract.
Orals & exam prep
Mock orals, weak-area drilling, and a study strategy that fits around a watch schedule. Walk in prepared, walk out with the certificate.
Certification routes
COC queries, sea-time requirements, flag state choices, and the paperwork between you and the next licence.
Switching disciplines
Deck to engine, deep sea to offshore, sea to shore — what the move actually takes, honestly, from someone who's watched them succeed and fail.
Coming ashore
Marine superintendent, vetting, chartering, training, port operations — what each role wants, and how to position your CV for it.
Anything maritime
Sometimes you just need a sounding board — a decision, a dispute, a document, a doubt. Bring it.
How it works
Three steps, no friction.
Pick a time
Slots are shown in UTC. Choose what suits your watch pattern — early watch, dog watch, or ashore.
Talk it through
A video call with a Master Mariner. Bring your questions, documents, or just the situation you're weighing up.
Leave with a plan
You'll get short follow-up notes afterwards — actions, sources, and the next steps you agreed on.
Book your session
Not sure which length? Start with 30 minutes — you can always extend on the call.
Session length
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