Compass Courses

Compass Courses is a maritime training institution based in Washington State, specializing in providing U.S. Coast Guard-approved courses for mariners seeking to achieve various certifications and endorsements. Their course offerings include, but are not limited to, Basic Training (formerly known as Basic Safety Training), Proficiency in Survival Craft, Radar Observer, Vessel Security Officer, and more. These courses are designed to meet the professional development needs of mariners working in different sectors, such as commercial shipping, fishing, and recreational boating.

Compass Courses prides itself on delivering hands-on, practical training utilizing experienced instructors and well-equipped facilities. Students typically receive a blend of classroom instruction and practical exercises to ensure they are well-prepared for real-world maritime challenges.

In addition to their standard course offerings, Compass Courses often provide customized training solutions and refresher courses to meet the specific needs of companies and individual mariners. They are known for their commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and improving the overall competency of the maritime workforce.

Their services extend beyond the classroom. They often offer guidance on career paths in the maritime industry and assist with the U.S. Coast Guard credential application process, supporting mariners from their initial training stages through advanced professional development.

425.778.1923
www.compasscourses.com
425.778. 2843

Products

BST, AB., PSC, BRM., Captain`s Licensing, Passenger Vessel courses

Edmonds USA

120 W Dayton St. C-3
Edmonds WA 98020
USA

Ships

CORCOVADO

Offshore Supply Vessel | Flag: United States of America | Port: Galliano, LA

Maritime News

South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Eyes Acquisition of US Shipyard

yesterday

South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is in talks with multiple companies about buying a U.S. shipyard, a senior company executive said, seeking to tap into President Donald Trump's push to revive America's ailing shipbuilding industry.The world's largest shipbuilder based on orders is targeting 3 trillion won ($2.2 billion) in annual revenue by 2035 from building warships for the U.S. Navy, said Woo-maan Jeong, head of planning and management for HD Hyundai's 329180.KS naval and special ship unit, in an interview at its Ulsan headquarters."It seems to be clear that we need to build a manufacturing base in the U.S.

Cadeler to Install Turbines at Ocean Winds’ Polish Offshore Wind Farm

yesterday

Danish offshore wind installation firm Cadeler has signed a firm contract with Ocean Winds for the transportation and installation of 26 Siemens Gamesa 14 MW offshore wind turbines at the BC-Wind offshore wind farm in the Polish Baltic Sea. The signing of this firm contract follows the Vessel Reservation Agreement (VRA) signed in February 2025 between Cadeler and Ocean Winds.The installation is set to start in 2028 and to continue for approximately four months. Cadeler will deploy one of its O-class wind turbine installation vessels and will operate from the Port of Gdańsk in Poland.

NYK Buys Direct Air Capture Credits

2 days ago

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) has purchased carbon dioxide removal credits that will be enabled by 1PointFive’s Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology.This marks NYK’s second purchase of credits from 1PointFive intended to address NYK’s residual operational emissions.According to NYK, the international shipping industry emits roughly one billion tons of CO2 annually, and if about 10% remains as residual emissions after operational emission reductions, then the industry would need to remove 100 million tons via carbon dioxide removal each year to address those residual emissions.

China's Hold on Global Ports focus of Trump Administration

2 days ago

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is on a mission to weaken China's global network of ports and bring more strategic terminals under Western control, according to three sources familiar with the plan.The drive is part of the most ambitious effort to expand U.S. maritime influence since the 1970s and is designed to address growing fears in Washington that it would be at a disadvantage to China in the event of a conflict.Trump administration officials believe the U.S. commercial shipping fleet is ill-equipped to provide logistical support for the military in time of war and Washington's dependence on foreign ships and ports is excessive, the people said.

Overfishing Deal Reached After 20 Years of Negotiation

3 days ago

A landmark agreement to curb billions of dollars in subsidies contributing to overfishing came into force on Monday, the World Trade Organization said - a move activists hailed as a step towards helping global fish stocks recover.It was the first agreement to take effect at the WTO since 2017 after years of stalled debates and infighting on top of, more recently, a surge in U.S. tariffs that left some critics asking whether the Geneva-based body had a future.The formal ratification by Brazil, Kenya, Tonga and Vietnam on Monday meant the deal, first agreed in 2022, now had the required support of two thirds of members, a WTO spokesperson said.