Designated The Maritime School of Florida by the State Legislature

Licensed by The Commission of Independent Education, Florida Department of Education

Approved by the United States Coast Guard under subpart C of part 10, Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations

Approved by the State of Florida and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA)

American Sailing Association Certification Facility

Approved for Veterans Education Benefits

Authorized by Federal Law to train non-immigrant alien students

Chartered by The State of Florida as a non-profit educational institution

Recognized by The IRS as a non-profit educational facility under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code Section 170 (b)(1)(A)(II)
 Listed as Charles F. Chapman School of Seamanship, Inc.