A person must be promoted to Relief Captain by Vessel Operations after they have looked at your competency, and management skills. But you must start as Pilot first. This is a listing of training and qualifications that I met to become Pilot.
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2 week Seamanship Training - Hollywood Marine Training Center
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18 months on Deck
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U.S. Merchant Marine Document - Tankerman Person in Charge (barge)
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Tank Barge Firefighting - Hollywood Training Center (USCG Aprroved
Course)
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Unlimited Radar Observer _ Houston Marine (USCG Approved Course)
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CPR and First Aid
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Benzene Workers Certification(in accordance with 46 CFR 197.530)
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200 Hours of Steering Time while still working as a Tankerman
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8 additional months at the wheel (close to another 1000 hours of steering time)
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Exams for the Operater of Uninspected Towing Vessels License- U.S.C.G.
I'd like to thank Capt. Larry Kell for taking time to help me from Deckhand to wheelman, and helping me acheive my goal.
Also Capt. Anthony Engle - M/V Miss Heather, Capt. Preston Aucoin - M/V Miss Heather, Capt. Casey Scheele - M/V Rodonna, Capt. James Hard - M/V Creole Rollanette,and Capt. Gary Hucker - M/V Sun
I have learned tricks and tips from countless other wheelman as well!
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