How Do I Get My Marine Contractor’s License?

Now is time to be a contractor. The construction and contractor world job outlook continues to grow each year. Unfortunately, there is a labor shortage, which mean now is the time for you to enter this field. There’s so many different kinds of contracting work from plumbing to electrical. These jobs are always allowing you to learn something new and keep busy.

As a Florida contractor licensing company, we wanted to share with you details about being a marine contractor. If you like the water, boats, and working with your hands, this is the job for you.!

What is a marine contractor? By definition, a marine contractor “is a specialty contractor qualified and certified by the board to perform any work involving the construction, repair, alteration, extension and excavation for fixed docks, floating docks, boathouses, mooring devices, mooring fields, seawalls, bulkheads, piers, wharfs, boatlifts, boat ramps, revetments, cofferdams, wave attenuators, dune crossovers and other marine structures and activities, including pile driving, framing, concrete, masonry, dredge and fill, and wood shingle, wood shakes, or asphalt or fiberglass shingle roofing on a new structure of his or her own construction. Nothing in this rule shall be deemed to restrict or limit in any manner the scope of work authorized by law of other contractor classification.”

Sound interesting? Great! Now, what is required in order to become a marine contractor and get a marine contractor’s license.

  • 4 years of experience. This can be reduced by up to 3 years with college credits and/or military experience.
  • At least one year out of the four years of experience must have been as a foreman.
  • Must show experience from this employment period that demonstrates substantial compliance with statutory experience:
    • Floating Marine Structures:
      • Floatation
      • Framing
      • Decking
      • Anchor
      • Access Gangway
      • Mooring
    • Fixed Marine Structures:
      • Framing
      • Concrete Deck
      • Roof System
    • Foundation:
      • Concrete Footers
      • Structural Pilings

We can make obtaining this marine contractor’s license easy. We will ask you questions and we will pull together all the things needed to complete the application. We will let you know what courses, tests, exams, and experience you need or are missing.  Our goal is to make the process smooth and simple for you.

We will walk you through each step of the process, complete the application information for you, and provide you with exactly what you need to gather the supporting documentation.

If you’re looking to get your Florida contractor’s license, we can help you get through the contractor license process fast. We are a Florida contractor licensing company. We also help contractors get their licenses in other states. To get started on the process, click our marine contractor license contact page or call us at 239-777-1028.

 

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