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How to Get Your Captain’s License
If you enjoy working on the water and think you might want to get your captain’s license, hesitate no more — it’s a great decision. Whether you’re a deckhand looking for a promotion or you own a boat and want to start making some money, having your license opens up all kinds of opportunities within […]
Guide to Subchapter M Training
What is Subchapter M? Subchapter M is a relatively new set of U.S. Coast Guard training and inspection regulations for tugboat and towboat companies. Released in 2016, it builds on the industry safeguards already in place and establishes new training protocol and vessel compliances based on qualitative risk assessment and risk management standards. The American Waterways Operators or […]
How to Become a Third Mate
If you’re thinking about getting your third mate endorsement, then you’ve put in your time on big vessels and are ready to leap to the next level of your marine career. A third mate is an officer of a ship’s deck department and is responsible for supervising many high-priority operations. It’s one of the […]
How to Get Certified As an Able Seaman
What is an able seaman? An able seaman is someone legally certified by the U.S. Coast Guard to perform on-deck duties aboard merchant vessels. This certification is required to crew vessels over 100 gross tons. An able seaman can work in a variety of marine industries and helps with vessel operations, maintenance and safety. If […]