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Radar Observer
Columbia Pacific (ColPac) Maritime offers the Radar Observer Unlimited class about once a month. The class is limited to six students. and we will never cancel the class because of low enrollment.
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USCG 719 Series Forms
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.
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Captain License Upgrades
Captain License Upgrades and add-on classes are a good way to increase your OUPV or Master license without taking the entire class again.
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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 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…
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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 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.
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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), 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…
