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:
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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.
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/da...g_champion.jpg
We got a CoastieKoala now! Congrats, man.
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 coastalQuote:
Originally Posted by Bulldoggie
thanks guy!Quote:
Originally Posted by ZEUS
Congrats!! Interesting life:thumbup:
Congrats Cap'n Koala1! :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by bigkoala1
Capt. on deck...AYE AYE;)
Damn, its that easy?!?! Sign me up!! Thats how I got my masters in neuro-surgery too!!Quote:
Originally Posted by bigkoala1
:p
Congrats!
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Originally Posted by 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.;party:;puke2;;party:
well come on down well party on the niki-joe. our web site is.. www.captainlarrybluecharters.comQuote:
Originally Posted by Bulldoggie
Supposed to visit O'do this summer - maybe we'll stop by.
Congratulations!
Now, when can I have a ride?
Peace.
Tom
let me know when and ill set up a fishing tripQuote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
Blue ski and blue water! very tempting.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigkoala1
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
still no snow here...grrrr..se ya Oregon friend;)
snow??? whats that? im still fishing down here with shorts and t shirts!!Quote:
Originally Posted by don moore
i think the low last night was 60?:p
shut up.......lol..in the 20s today....brrrrrrrrr;)
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Originally Posted by don moore
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:
Capt. Big Koala, You really know how to hurt a guy....Quote:
Originally Posted by bigkoala1
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:
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!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ZEUS
the lawyer is pretty confident that they(the warrenty company) dont have a case.
well come on down ive got a spare room!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulldoggie
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:Quote:
Originally Posted by bigkoala1