What is considered a 100-ton vessel?

A 100-ton vessel can be 65 feet or more depending on its construction and commercial uses.

Can you get sea time on your own boat?

Remember that you must complete a separate Small Vessel Sea Service Form for each vessel you served aboard. If you are the owner of a vessel on which you are claiming service, you must also submit proof of ownership for that vessel.

What is a Sea Service Letter?

(a) Documenting sea service. (1) Sea service may be documented in various forms such as certificates of discharge, pilotage service and billing forms, and service letters or other official documents from marine companies signed by the owner, operator, master, or chief engineer of the vessel.

How do I become an ordinary seaman?

If you would like to become an ordinary seaman (OS), you need to find a shipping company that will add you to its ship’s crew list. No special training is required in order to become an OS, in most cases. The position is an apprentice role for aspiring able seamen.

What are the specific requirements for on board training?

Onboard training requirement for Crew working onboard Container ships

• Emergency Procedures Training Drill.
• Hazardous Materials Training (Container ships)
• Video and Computer Based Training (CBT)
• Training Manuals and Onboard Training Aids.

What are the requirements for the USCG master unlimited sea service?

USCG Master Unlimited Sea Service Requirements. 720 days of service, while holding a license or endorsement as Master of GL &/or Inland of AGT under the authority of the license held & examinations. Unlimited Tonnage. All required service is on vessels of 100 GRT or more AND 50% of the required service is on vessels 1600 GRT or more.

How many days does the Coast Guard consider sea service?

No credit will ever be given for days in which less than 4 hours were served. • For the purposes of defining sea service requirements, the Coast Guard considers 1 month as 30 days, and 1 year as 12 months (or 360 days). National Maritime Center Serving Our Nation’s Mariners

What are the requirements for sea service time on vessels?

For service on vessels over 200 GRT please refer to 46CFR10.211 for details on acceptable documentation. The Sea Service time entered must have been completed within the past 5 years in order to count toward the 360 day requirement.

What are the USCG sea time requirements for an OUPV License?

7 What are the USCG sea time requirements for an OUPV Near Coastal license? For an OUPV license, 360 days of sea time are required, 90 of which must have occurred in the last 3 years. Ninety of the 360 days must be on the ocean or near coastal waters, or the license will be limited to inland waters only.