Crawford Nautical Training

What Crawford Nautical Training does

Crawford Nautical Training is a Seattle-based, USCG-approved maritime training institution operating from 5215 Ballard Ave NW with a staff of 7 and a history dating to 1923. The company delivers credentialing courses required for both National and STCW endorsements, covering deck and engineering programs such as Able Seaman, QMED, DDE, Tankerman, Radar Observer, ECDIS, ARPA, Celestial Navigation, Bridge Resource Management, and Rules of the Road. Course pricing ranges from $600 to $6,500, with shorter e-learning modules priced at $150-$400.

The core technology is a web-based Learning Management System that delivers e-learning courses and instructor-led virtual sessions, supplementing in-person training at the Seattle facility and the Fishermen's Terminal where Inbreaker related technical instruction occurs. Crawford also offers live Credential Support at $100 per hour to help mariners navigate the National Maritime Center licensing process, and runs structured Hawsepipe Programs that map an entry-level Wiper or Ordinary Seaman onto a multi-step path to a licensed officer endorsement.

Revenue is generated through per-course tuition, apprenticeship fees ($2,500 for the Inbreaker program with full scholarships available for eligible applicants), and credential assistance services. Customers are individual mariners across three personas — entry-level career entrants, Inbreaker commercial fishing apprentices, and licensed officers pursuing continuing education or upgrade endorsements — distributed entirely within the United States. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding events or institutional ownership.

Name

Crawford Nautical Training

Legal name

Crawford Nautical Training

Website

https://crawfordnautical.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Crawford Nautical Training is a Seattle-based, USCG-approved maritime training institution delivering credentialing courses for National and STCW endorsements, Hawsepipe career pathway programs, and the Inbreaker commercial fishing apprenticeship to individual U.S. mariners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Training Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOANAD

Maritime Safety, Security & Compliance (STCW/ISM/ISPS)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Maritime, Logistics & Transportation Trades

SECONDARYEDAOANAA

Merchant Marine & Deck Operations

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Maritime, Logistics & Transportation Trades

SECONDARYEDAOANAE

Navigation, Seamanship & Offshore Operations

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Maritime, Logistics & Transportation Trades

SECONDARYTLAHANAF

Maritime Safety Management Systems & Training (ISM/ISO 45001, Drills, Competency)

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Maritime Security, Safety & Compliance Services (ISPS, Inspections, Vetting)

Keywords

• Maritime training services
• USCG credentialing courses
• Hawsepipe program
• Commercial fishing apprenticeship
• Marine engineering training

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. USCG-Approved Course Fees: Revenue from tuition for USCG-approved credentialing courses including deck and engineering programs such as Able Seaman, QMED, DDE, Tankerman, Radar Observer, ECDIS, ARPA, and Celestial Navigation. Prices range from $600 to $6,500 per course.
2. E-Learning Course Fees: Online courses including Entry-Level Wiper Familiarization and Freezer Longline Crew Training offered through the company's Learning Management System at $150-$400.
3. Credential Assistance Services: Personalized credential assistance to mariners for license acquisition and National Maritime Center problem resolution, offered at $100 per hour (Credential Support session).
4. Apprenticeship Program Tuition: The Inbreaker Apprenticeship Program charges $2,500 tuition with full scholarships available for eligible applicants. The program includes Related Technical Instruction and On-the-Job Training with sponsoring fishing boats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Crawford Nautical Training is a maritime training institution that delivers USCG-approved credentialing courses for both National and STCW endorsements, including Able Seaman, QMED, DDE, Tankerman, Radar Observer, ECDIS, ARPA, and Celestial Navigation. It operates a web-based Learning Management System for e-learning, conducts in-person instruction at its Seattle facility, and runs the Inbreaker Apprenticeship Program combining classroom instruction with paid on-the-job training on sponsoring commercial fishing vessels.

Product overview

Crawford Nautical Training is a maritime training institution offering USCG-approved credentialing courses and apprenticeship programs. The company operates a unified platform consisting of: (1) USCG-Approved Credentialing Courses for National and STCW endorsements; (2) Online Courses via a Learning Management System for entry-level training; (3) Marine Engineering Hawsepipe Program and Maritime Deck Hawsepipe Program providing entry-level career pathways for aspiring maritime officers through on-the-job training; (4) Credential Assistance services for mariners navigating the National Maritime Center process; and (5) the Inbreaker Apprenticeship Program for commercial fishing industry recruitment. The portfolio also includes specialized courses such as Tankerman, Radar Observer, ECDIS, ARPA, Celestial Navigation, Bridge Resource Management, Rules of the Road, Leadership and Managerial Skills, and Able Seaman training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Inbreaker Apprenticeship Program: A maritime apprenticeship program designed to recruit, train, and employ the next generation of commercial halibut and sablefish fishermen. The program includes related technical instruction and on-the-job training.
• Maritime Hawsepipe Programs

Products and services

• USCG-Approved Credentialing Courses USCG-approved credentialing courses for both National and STCW endorsements covering deck and engineering officer credentials, ranging from $600 to $6,500 per course, targeting mariners seeking USCG license examination preparation.
• Online E-Learning Courses (Learning Management System) Web-based e-learning courses delivered through the company's Learning Management System, including instructor-led virtual courses and self-paced e-learning offerings such as Entry-Level Wiper Familiarization and Freezer Longline Crew Training, priced $150-$400 and targeting new mariners who do not yet require USCG-approved credentials.
• Marine Engineering Hawsepipe Program Entry-level marine engineering apprenticeship program combining online Wiper Familiarization with USCG-approved QMED and DDE courses up to 4000hp, providing a structured career pathway to marine engineering officer credentials for new mariners.
• Maritime Deck Hawsepipe Program Entry-level maritime deck apprenticeship program consisting of USCG-approved Able Seaman, Proficiency in Survival Craft, and Master/Mate 100-200GRT courses, providing a structured pathway to licensed deck officer credentials.
• Credential Assistance Services Personalized credential assistance helping mariners determine appropriate licenses or ratings and resolve issues with the National Maritime Center, delivered at $100 per hour for individual mariner clients.
• Inbreaker Apprenticeship Program Apprenticeship program that recruits, trains, and employs the next generation of commercial halibut and sablefish fishermen, combining classroom instruction at Fishermen's Terminal in Seattle with paid on-the-job training on sponsoring fishing vessels alongside veteran crew mentors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mariners can progress from entry-level (Wiper, Ordinary Seaman) to licensed Maritime Officer through hawsepipe career pathway

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sponsoring Fishing Boats (Inbreaker Program)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsoring fishing boats in the Inbreaker Apprenticeship Program employ graduates of the program. Apprentiares are selected by sponsoring boats and work hand-in-hand with existing crew who function as mentors during on-the-job training. Upon graduation, inbreakers join their sponsoring boat as journeymen.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pacific Maritime Institute: Pacific Maritime Institute is a Seattle-based maritime training school offering USCG-approved courses and STCW endorsements. It is the closest direct geographic competitor to Crawford Nautical Training, serving the same Pacific Northwest mariner population with a similar course catalog.
• Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS): MITAGS is a nonprofit maritime training school on the East Coast (Maryland) offering USCG-approved credentialing courses, STCW training, and maritime officer programs. It is a direct peer in offering USCG-approved mariner credentialing courses across similar subject areas.
• Maritime Professional Training (MPT): MPT is a Fort Lauderdale-based maritime training school offering USCG-approved courses, STCW endorsements, and licensing exam preparation. It is a direct peer in the mariner credentialing category, targeting similar deck and engineering officer candidates.
• New England Maritime: New England Maritime offers USCG-approved captain's license courses and mariner credentialing programs in the Northeast U.S. It competes directly with Crawford in the mariner credentialing course category, though serving a different geographic region.
• Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy: Offers USCG-approved credentialing courses for entry-level mariners and licensed officers along the U.S. East Coast. It is a direct peer offering the same STCW and National endorsement courses that Crawford delivers.

Broad incumbents

• Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education: Operated by the Seafarers International Union, the Paul Hall Center offers USCG-approved apprenticeship and credentialing programs for unlicensed and licensed mariners. It is a longer-standing, higher-volume institutional incumbent competing for entry-level mariner training.
• Great Lakes Maritime Academy: GLMA is a state-funded maritime academy in Michigan offering USCG-approved officer training programs including deck and engineering licenses. It is an institutional incumbent serving the same mariner credentialing pathway as Crawford's Hawsepipe Programs.
• Maersk Training: Maersk Training is a global maritime training provider offering STCW and USCG-recognized courses through multiple international locations. It is a broad incumbent competing in the same credentialing category with significantly larger scale and geographic reach.
• Global Maritime & Transportation School (GMATS) at USMMA: GMATS is the continuing education arm of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy offering USCG-approved and STCW training for licensed officers. It is a broader institutional incumbent serving the same mariner credentialing demand as Crawford.

Emerging players

• Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA): AMSEA offers USCG-approved maritime safety training, particularly focused on commercial fishing vessel safety in Alaska. It is comparable to Crawford's commercial fishing training courses (e.g., Freezer Longline Crew Training) in subject matter and target student population.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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