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…
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 or training required.
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…
Frequently Asked Questions These Frequently Asked Questions I receive over email. I am always happy to answer your questions. So, if you have a question regarding USCG licensing or Merchant Mariner Credentials please email it to dennis@columbiapacificmaritime.com Above all, our business is helping mariners. However, selling courses is what we do to stay in business….
