Here are the answers for some of the most FAQ about towing licenses. For more information, please check out the towing page on my website: Apprentice Mate (steersman) of Towing (colpacmaritime.com). FAQ about towing licenses What STCW classes do I need to take to get a towing license? With only one exception, STCW does NOT apply…
Every MMC application must include one or more USCG 719 Series Forms. And there is a 719 form for everything. This post has a short explanation of the different forms with links to the latest versions.
Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) The Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) is a passport style book containing your professional credentials to work on US flagged merchant vessels. Any US owned vessel carrying cargo or passengers for pay, regardless of size, is considered a US merchant vessel. Accoringly, the operator, and sometimes the crew, must hold the appropriate…
Captain License Upgrades and add-on classes are a good way to increase your OUPV or Master license without taking the entire class again.
No matter whether you take an in-person or online class, you will invest both time and money in it. Therefore, you should know what to expect before investing in the class.
Small passenger vessel safety includes firstly, having all the right gear on your boat. And secondly, making sure that everyone knows where it is and how to use it.
Fishing Vessel Captain Fishing vessels more than 200 GRT must have a licensed Fishing Vessel Captain in charge. And, in addition, a licensed mate, or captain, must be on the bridge at all times. Smaller fishing vessels, less than 200 GRT, are do not require a licensed captain or mate. But, there are benefits to…
Towing endorsements include Master, Mate (Pilot), and Apprentice Mate (steersman) of Towing. When issued without a tonnage limitation these endorsements apply to seagoing tugs of less than 300 GRT; OR to any size tug working exclusively on inland waters. In short this article focuses on the quickest and easiest path from deckhand to Master of Towing by identifying the sea service benchmarks.
In conclusion the OS is an entry level apprentice rating. While the AB is a journeyman rating. In contrast, holding a Master or Mate does not qualify you as an AB. Your MMC must say AB to work as a deckhand on seagoing vessels 100 GRT and greater. The biggest mistake that a mariner can make is NOT getting an AB. The result being that too many career opportunities are missed without it.
Which License: OUPV or Master? Which License: OUPV or Master? The answer is based on the number of passengers. Is the answer OUPV? The Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV), or 6-pack captain can carry six or fewer passengers. Furthermore, it is for operating small uninspected passenger vessels. To explain. Firstly, small means: less than…
