Downeast Maritime Inc is a private and innovative mariner training facility that offers United States Coast Guard Approved Courses in Maine and South Carolina. With campuses in both Thomaston, Maine, and Amherst, Virginia, Downeast Maritime Inc provides top-notch training to individuals interested in pursuing a career in the maritime industry. The company has a long-standing history, starting in the late 1980s on Martha's Vineyard Island, before relocating to Freedom, Maine in the middle 1990s.

In the early 2000s, Downeast Maritime Inc partnered with Maine Maritime Academy to offer high-quality courses to the public. The training center has since trained personnel from various organizations and institutions, including the U. S.

Navy, USCG personnel, Oceanographic Institutes, NOAA, independent fishermen, yacht owners, and more. Downeast Maritime Inc specializes in providing comprehensive training for individuals in maritime safety, navigation, and emergency response. Courses cover a wide range of topics, including navigation rules, ocean survival, fire training, license seminar preparation, and celestial & advanced navigation.

The instructors at Downeast Maritime Inc are highly qualified and experienced mariners who bring a wealth of knowledge to the classroom. Students from this training facility have gone on to pursue further educational careers at institutions such as Maine Maritime Academy. In addition to training individuals, Downeast Maritime Inc also provides consultation services to owners of inspected vessels.

They offer private consulting prior to and during USCG inspections, ensuring that vessels meet all safety standards and that crew members are well-prepared for emergencies. With a commitment to excellence and a dedication to maritime education, Downeast Maritime Inc continues to be a leading brand in the industry, attracting students and employers from across the country