thought you guys should know....

[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]

We got a CoastieKoala now! Congrats, man.

thanks guy!

[Scott Harness]

Congrats!! Interesting life

[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

[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

[Bulldoggie]

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]

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

[bigkoala1]

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?

[Bulldoggie]

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