Get Your USCG-Required Physical & Drug Test Without any Hassle! 07/16/2008 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 type of 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. On-Line Store Books & Nautical Tools! 07/16/2008 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 07/16/2008 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. TWIC - NOW AT NAUTICAL SCHOOL 07/16/2008 The Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) card which every licensed mariner must have no later than April 15, 2009, is now available at their newest processing location at the Nautical School of Maritime Licensing in Lindenhurst New York. This new processing site is scheduled to open for business at the Nautical School on July 30, 2008. With the advent of the TWIC program coming to TNS in Lindenhurst, 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. For further information please call the school at (800) 992-9951, or contact TWIC directly at The Nautical School at (631)237-5656. USCG License Application Review for ALL graduates of TNS. 07/16/2008 The Nautical School provides review of license applications for to ALL students prior to submitting to the USCG. Other "schools" charge you additional fees that are very expensive. However, as a student of TNS, we'll review your forms FREE! This is but another reason why the Nautical School is the Best Value in maritime licensing. About Our Instructors... 06/16/2008 The Nautical School is staffed by professional educators who are US Coast Guard approved AND have completed completed a a vigorous and detailed training training program. Our instructors ARE captains working in the industry. 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!