Thank you for visiting the Crew Resources page. We are excited to have you sail with SEA onboard the SSV Corwith Cramer or SSV Robert C. Seamans.
To help make things easier for you here at SEA, we have made this Crew Resources page home to anything you might need while here as crew. This includes:
- Employment
- Crew Portal – Helm: Cloud-based software Helm is home to all your crew paperwork to fill out as soon as possible, as well as resources to help you understand more about our ships and programs, including:
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- Sea service form, drug test letter and reimbursement, manuals, SMS, packing lists, and other training resources
- Crew Training: Information about upcoming professional trainings offered by SEA
Do not hesitate to reach out to any of us here at the marine department with questions, or email [email protected] to reach all of us. Thank you!
Fair winds and following seas!
The SEA Marine Department:
Sully, Laurie, Lydia, Ted, Isabela, Nick
Employment at SEA
Throughout the course of the year, SEA hires about 160 people to fill positions onboard SEA’s two vessels. Crew members usually stay on board for two consecutive programs, or one coupled with short voyages or a yard period. Most crew members return year after year. Many are alumni of SEA, but this is not a prerequisite for working onboard.
Visit our Employment page for information on how to apply.
Crew Portal: Helm
SEA uses Helm a cloud-based software for all hiring paperwork and training resources to better assist oncoming crew with expectations while onboard SEA vessels and in program. Included in Helm is more information regarding the breadth of SEA programs and how to best prepare for your program. There are also great resources about the boat that will help you learn more about our ships and the programs we run to give you an idea of what to expect and how to prepare.
Below are two documents designed to better assist you in navigating Helm.
Crew Training at SEA
SEA is accepting registrations for training classes, open to Mariners, Aspiring Mariners and Outdoor Educators interested in advancing their skills. These USCG approved courses are being offered to SEA Faculty, Staff and Crew as well as other interested Mariners and Outdoor Educators.
If you are interested in registering or have any questions about these course offerings, please contact us at [email protected].
SEA offers a 10% discount on course tuition to:
- Crewmembers of Tall Ships America member vessels
- Tall Ships America members
- U.S. Sailing Association members
- SEA Alumni
Current SEA Faculty, Staff and Crew may inquire about tuition assistance for these trainings.
Registration and Logistics:
- The classes are held on the SEA campus in Woods Hole, MA.
- Housing is available in dormitory style cottages on campus for a maintenance fee of $25 per course.
- Food provided: Lunch, a light breakfast, morning and afternoon snack are provided on days class is held on the SEA campus (firefighting excluded). Dinner is not provided.
- Proof of full vaccination for Covid-19 is required to attend these trainings.
Upcoming Trainings
December 2024
STCW Basic Training (BT)
Dates: December 2 – 6, 2024
Tuiton: $1500
Leadership and Managerial Skills (LMS)
Dates: December 2 – 6, 2024
Tuition: $1000
Wilderness First Responder Recertification (WFR Recert)
Dates: December 8 – 10, 2024
Tuition: $500
Bridge Resource Management (BRM)
Dates: December 8 – 10, 2024
Tuition: $600
Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
Dates: December 11 – 17, 2024
Tuition: $1000
