AB and Tankerman Ratings
Ratings are commonly overlooked. The AB and Tankerman ratings are for experienced mariners. We have classes for both of these ratings.
Entry Level Rating
Do you want to get a job on a ship but have no experience? Then you need to get the entry level rating of OS or Ordinary Seaman. No class…
Get a job on a boat
There has never been a better time to get a job on a boat, but getting the job is the first step, knowing how to advance gets you more money.
Small Passenger Vessel Safety
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.
Licensed Deckhand
Licensed Deckhand Defined The term “Licensed Deckhand” refers to a job title common to the small cruise ship fleet. To clarify, firstly the small cruise ship fleet are vessels under
Tugboat Captain Made Easy
There are several ways to become a tugboat captain. But, Tugboat Captain Made Easy explains them in simple terms. Firstly, there is the direct route from deck to captain. And…
Fishing Vessel Captain
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
Towing Endorsements
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…
Deck Rating AB or OS
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…
Which License: OUPV or Master?
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),