MARINER CREDENTIALING AGENTS (MCA) 09/01/2010 TNS is a Mariner Credentialing Agent (MCA). As such, we can process and submit your application directly to the USCG thus saving you weeks of USCG processing time in many instances. In fact, as of July, our net turn around time from application to issuance of license was just 8 days! that is why TNS is truly the ONLY FULL-SERVICE school and your logical choice for maritime licensing. Get Your USCG-Required Physical & Drug Test Without any Hassle! 10/27/2009 The Nautical School is facilitating the USCG-Required physical examination and drug test. The cost is $150.00 for both and the examination is adminstered through an approved and accredited medical facility. You will receive the exact physical required by the USCG for licensing and the required drug test. After the examination, you'll receive the appropriate USCG form. You simply bring photo ID to take the examination. To sign up, go to our SCHEDULES/REGISTRATION link. TNS A 10/24/2009 TNS is among the top 5 schools in the nation offering the best training by the most qualified experienced instructors. Our courses are comprehensive and fun. If you want a school with the best credentials and reputation, look no firther than the Nautical School of Maritime Licensing. TNS is a full-service school. This means that we give you the course and the test. But that's not all! TNS will arrange for your physical and drug test, First Aid and CPR and we are the ONLY SCHOOL THAT CAN EVEN PROCESS AND ISSUE YOU THE REQUIRED TWIC CARD AT THE SCHOOL! No one else can do that. In fact, they have to send you to us! AND THAT"S NOT ALL...WE WILL SWEAR YOU IN (USCG Oath)AND TAKE THE USCG APPLICATION FROM YOU! no need to visit the coast guard! That is why your best choice for attaining your captain's license is the Nautical School of Maritime Licensing,GUARANTEED! About Our Instructors... 10/21/2009 The Nautical School is staffed by professional educators who are US Coast Guard approved Master Captains AND have completed completed a vigorous and detailed training program. Our instructors ARE captains working in the industry and many work as captains in law enforcement. As such, they bring an expertise that can only be attained from experience while working on the water. Our instructors, books and video presentations are "top of the line". Finally, we present our USCG-Approved courses with a "sense of humor". This means you'll truly learn AND have fun doing so. Guaranteed! TWIC - NOW AT NAUTICAL SCHOOL 10/21/2009 The Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) card is available at the Nautical School of Maritime Licensing in Lindenhurst New York. The school can now provide every USCG requirement to the prospective mariner seeking their 6-Pack and Master to 100-Ton license. From the USCG-required physical and drug test, the Adult first aid and CPR and now, the TWIC card. We also swear you in and take your application; NO NEED TO EVEN VISIT THE USCG! For further information please call the school at (800) 992-9951, or contact TWIC directly at The Nautical School at (631)237-5656. FREE NY STATE BOATING SAFETY (Jet-Ski) COURSES 10/20/2009 We offer the NY Safe Boating Certificate which is required for anyone of any age wishing to operate a jet-ski in NY or for boaters under the age of 18. This certificate may also help reduce the cost of insurance for your boat. LOCATION & DATES EVERY MONTH FREE OF CHARGE!!!! LOCATION: South Shore Marine Supply Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY TELEPHONE TO REGISTER: (516) 557-2510 Complimentary Coffee & Donuts will be served! Sponsored by South Shore Marine Supply, Blue Marlin Boat Sales in Massapequa and the Captain's Insurance Agency. ORIGINAL & RENEWAL RADAR ENDORESEMENT COMING!!! 10/20/2009 The school announced that in 2010 it will be offering original and renewal radar endoresements to those licensed mariners who require to have radar on their license. Capt. Bill of the Nautical School stated that he anticipates the arrival of the course early in 2010. USCG License Application Review for ALL graduates of TNS. 10/20/2009 Upon completing your course, you will be administered your oath (SWORN-IN) AT THE SCHOOL! We even take your application and submit it directly to the USCG. There's NO NEED to go to the Coast Guard. EVERYTHING is done at the school! This is but another reason why the Nautical School is the ONLY full-service school and the very best Value in maritime licensing. On-Line Store Books & Nautical Tools! 09/27/2009 Visit our on-line store for the best selection of nautical books and supplies including navigation tools. We also carry uniforms, supplies and equipment for captains. The Nautical School Headquarters 07/27/2009 The Nautical School's headquarters in Lindenhurst, NY offers a state of the art carpeted classroom environment free of wabbly folding tables and HARD metal folding chairs. Our classroom has INDIVIDUAL wooden desks for each student along with very comfortable padded "conference room" chairs to make your learning experience a pleasant and comfortable one. Our audio/visual presentations use modern video projectors where you will view the required course movies on a large screen. Our United States Coast Guard-approved instructors are knowledgeable, experienced, charismatic and most importantly, make the course FUN! We even have a lunchroom available for your convenience complete with refrigerator and microwave. (We even serve you delicious complimentary coffee or tea!) ...Just another reason why TNS is the BEST CHOICE on your way to becoming a licensed captain.