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bigkoala1

01/23/2008, 01:17 PM

I sent out my paperwork to the coast guard in july............

I just got my captains license in the mail yesterday. i took a long time, and alot of hard work, but its worth it. :dance:

tom4bren

01/23/2008, 01:29 PM

Congrats.

Bulldoggie

01/23/2008, 02:19 PM

For my Lic. I had to document over 3500 hours on commercial vessels.
and sit for 2 days at the USCG testing office (monitored for cheating), first day was rules of the road and coast guard regs. 2nd day was Navigation and tide and current problems.
I'm limited to 99 ton vessels not counting the towed vessels.
99 ton and above requires a Masters Lic. (same test, more documentation)
Not an easy test, even for river pilots. (pilots have a local knowledge test)
I have a "Tankerman's All Grades" lic. but that was only about a 2 hour test.
I believe the "Six pak", (Commercial six passenger fishing charter Lic.) still requires the rules of the road written exam to be taken at the station.
The only Lic. that you mail in, is for operating POV.
I no longer work in the trade, but Boating is still my passion.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/tug_champion.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8590)

ZEUS

01/23/2008, 02:37 PM

We got a CoastieKoala now! Congrats, man.

bigkoala1

01/23/2008, 04:22 PM

For my Lic. I had to document over 3500 hours on commercial vessels.
and sit for 2 days at the USCG testing office (monitored for cheating), first day was rules of the road and coast guard regs. 2nd day was Navigation and tide and current problems.
I'm limited to 99 ton vessels not counting the towed vessels.
99 ton and above requires a Masters Lic. (same test, more documentation)
Not an easy test, even for river pilots. (pilots have a local knowledge test)
I have a "Tankerman's All Grades" lic. but that was only about a 2 hour test.
I believe the "Six pak", (Commercial six passenger fishing charter Lic.) still requires the rules of the road written exam to be taken at the station.
The only Lic. that you mail in, is for operating POV.
I no longer work in the trade, but Boating is still my passion.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/tug_champion.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8590)

the rules may have changed since you took the course. i had to have 720 4 hour days . and yes i did take the written exam at the coastguard auxillary, they intern send out your papperwork to the nearest hub (miami for me). then it has to run through homeland security, then through the fbi then through the coastguard.my lic says master of 100 ton or less vessel near coastal

bigkoala1

01/23/2008, 04:23 PM

We got a CoastieKoala now! Congrats, man.

thanks guy!

Scott Harness

01/23/2008, 05:17 PM

Congrats!! Interesting life:thumbup:

Ldub

01/23/2008, 05:40 PM

I sent out my paperwork to the coast guard in july............

I just got my captains license in the mail yesterday. i took a long time, and alot of hard work, but its worth it. :dance:

Congrats Cap'n Koala1! :thumbup:

don moore

01/23/2008, 08:28 PM

Capt. on deck...AYE AYE;)

WormGod

01/24/2008, 07:55 AM

I sent out my paperwork to the coast guard in july............

I just got my captains license in the mail yesterday. i took a long time, and alot of hard work, but its worth it. :dance:

Damn, its that easy?!?! Sign me up!! Thats how I got my masters in neuro-surgery too!!

:p

Congrats!

Bulldoggie

01/24/2008, 12:41 PM

the rules may have changed since you took the course. my lic says master of 100 ton or less vessel near coastal

Mine is for Uninspected vessels on inland waterways, and counts as a second class international waters. Meaning that for offshore towing, like a trip to Wake Is., I would have to be the Jr. watch capt.

I like your Lic. better, You get to Skipper the Party Cruises.;party:;puke2;;party:

bigkoala1

01/24/2008, 03:36 PM

Mine is for Uninspected vessels on inland waterways, and counts as a second class international waters. Meaning that for offshore towing, like a trip to Wake Is., I would have to be the Jr. watch capt.

I like your Lic. better, You get to Skipper the Party Cruises.;party:;puke2;;party:

well come on down well party on the niki-joe. our web site is.. www.captainlarrybluecharters.com

tom4bren

01/24/2008, 03:53 PM

Supposed to visit O'do this summer - maybe we'll stop by.

tomdietrying

01/24/2008, 04:23 PM

Congratulations!

Now, when can I have a ride?

Peace.
Tom

bigkoala1

01/24/2008, 04:23 PM

Supposed to visit O'do this summer - maybe we'll stop by.

let me know when and ill set up a fishing trip

Bulldoggie

01/24/2008, 06:35 PM

well come on down well party on the niki-joe. our web site is.. www.captainlarrybluecharters.com

Blue ski and blue water! very tempting.
It's dark here at 4:30pm and we had an inch of snow in the last hour.
I've worked on 60% of the tugs in this area, including the "Steamer Portland" (now a museum) and both of the tractor tugs w/ 360 degree propulsion.
Most have engines taller than 6'. Some W.O.T. 450rpm with 2sec. delay shaft brakes. 10 or more fuel and ballast tanks. 40t wench wires and 5-7" howser lines (sound like cannon fire when broken) Long hours and little sleep. Wimps need not apply!
Too many war stories to tell, I"m just glad I still have all my limbs.
I know a few, not so lucky. and others that went down with all hands.
Be careful out there

don moore

01/25/2008, 09:34 AM

still no snow here...grrrr..se ya Oregon friend;)

bigkoala1

01/25/2008, 09:40 AM

still no snow here...grrrr..se ya Oregon friend;)

snow??? whats that? im still fishing down here with shorts and t shirts!!

i think the low last night was 60?:p

don moore

01/25/2008, 09:45 AM

shut up.......lol..in the 20s today....brrrrrrrrr;)

Bulldoggie

01/25/2008, 11:26 AM

still no snow here...grrrr..se ya Oregon friend;)

Schools closed, My daughters are home having fun. I'm working. No problem for a VX;);)
The snow brought warmmer air so it will be slushy soon. High of 45 forcast. T shirt and shorts time:cool:

Bulldoggie

01/25/2008, 11:41 AM

snow??? whats that? im still fishing down here with shorts and t shirts!!

i think the low last night was 60?:p

Capt. Big Koala, You really know how to hurt a guy....
If I ever get to your coast, I WILL look you up.
BTW I had my picture taken with my arm around a real Koala bear (Perth)
He didn't even notice me but he shure saw all the eucaliptus leaves behind me.:rolleyes:

ZEUS

01/25/2008, 12:24 PM

koala1, I just noticed how you updated your sig - very funny, it's good you can have a sense of humor about it all!

bigkoala1

01/25/2008, 12:30 PM

koala1, I just noticed how you updated your sig - very funny, it's good you can have a sense of humor about it all!

that round head below is actualy a live short video of myself right now!!!

the lawyer is pretty confident that they(the warrenty company) dont have a case.

bigkoala1

01/25/2008, 12:31 PM

Capt. Big Koala, You really know how to hurt a guy....
If I ever get to your coast, I WILL look you up.
BTW I had my picture taken with my arm around a real Koala bear (Perth)
He didn't even notice me but he shure saw all the eucaliptus leaves behind me.:rolleyes:

well come on down ive got a spare room!!

bigkoala1

04/01/2008, 11:20 AM

I just got a job running "extreme 1". its an offshore "race experience boat. it goes 70 with 14 people in it!!:cool:

this is the company that makes em

http://www.searocketboats.com/gallery.htm

i can finally get out of this stupid office!!:bgwo:

Ldub

04/03/2008, 08:19 PM

I just got a job running "extreme 1". its an offshore "race experience boat. it goes 70 with 14 people in it!!:cool:

this is the company that makes em

http://www.searocketboats.com/gallery.htm

i can finally get out of this stupid office!!:bgwo:

BIG CONGRATOS on the new gig !!!:thumbup: