Sailing Courses, STCW'95, Yachtmaster Offshore, Ocean, Learn to sail in the Caribbean ! Maritime School of the West Indies Yachtmaster STCW'95 and other maritime courses

The School
Our Maritime School of the West Indies is located at Palapa Center & Marina, close to Isle De Sol Marina, Princess Port de Plaisance, Simpson Bay Marina and other mega yacht facilities.

The Courses
STCW'95, Master 200 Ton Offshore, Sailing courses, Navigation courses, Weather courses./span>

Admission and Enrolment
Find out what you have to do to apply for a course and make reservations

Schedule
Our course schedules for STCW'95, Master 200 Ton Offshore, Master 200 Ton Ocean, beginners sailing courses, bareboat skipper courses and others.

Latest News
Here you will find the latest news, press releases, new course announcements, new pictures.

Course Rates
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Special and Custom Courses
Want a customized course, a refreshing STCW'95, fire fighting course, sea survival or First aid on board of your mega yacht or cruise ship?

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Frequently Asked Questions
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Contact and Information
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Cool Links
Have a look at Marine Industry links and cool web sites

	The Island Sail around and Study in a tropical paradise. Explore. Enjoy. Have Fun. Check out some information about St.Maarten-St.Martin.

	The Yachts Our sail yachts are mainly bareboat charter yachts from SunSail but we also have courses on mega yachts, dinghy's, or power boats.

	Learn to Sail in the Sun The best way to learn to sail is to take a course at MSWI. It's a full week "live aboard" sailing learning vacation away from the cold.

	Course Pictures Here are the latest pictures from courses like the STCW'95, bareboat skipper, Yachtmaster Offshore etc. You can also submit your own course pictures.

	Course Materials Books, Life rafts, Fire extinguishers, Mannequins, CPR aids, Fire Fighting Truck, Immersion suits.

	Mega Yacht Crew Placement Check in here if your interested in a job or if you are an owner or captain. We've placed more crew than anyone else this season!

	Feedback Reed what Students are saying about our school. Submit your comments to our web site and we will post the (good ones :) here!

Welcome to this web site and our Maritime School.
We are a partnership school of IYT®

MCA
and our professional certificates like the STCW'95, IYT® Yachtmaster Coastal, IYT® Yachtmaster Offshore, IYT® Yachtmaster Ocean are recognized by more than 23 governments worldwide.
The Maritime School of the West Indies is also officially recognized by the Government of the Netherlands Antilles.

Thank you for your interest in our Maritime School.
Veerle & Anke

Mark Fry, President of IYT® congratulating
Veerle Rolus, principal of the Maritime School
of the West Indies® after signing their
agreement in 2003

The Maritime School of the West Indies
Palapa Center & Marina Airport Road 28 Simpson Bay St.Maarten Netherlands Antilles
Phone: +5995231209
www.MSWI.org