thought you guys should know....

[bigkoala1]

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.

[tom4bren]

Congrats.

[Bulldoggie]

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.

[ZEUS]

We got a CoastieKoala now! Congrats, man.

[bigkoala1]

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.

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]

We got a CoastieKoala now! Congrats, man.

thanks guy!

[Scott Harness]

Congrats!! Interesting life

[Ldub]

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.

Congrats Cap'n Koala1!

[don moore]

Capt. on deck...AYE AYE

[WormGod]

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.

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



Congrats!

[Bulldoggie]

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.

[bigkoala1]

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.

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

[tom4bren]

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

[tomdietrying]

Congratulations!

Now, when can I have a ride?

Peace.
Tom

[bigkoala1]

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

let me know when and ill set up a fishing trip