Clearly outlines procedures for getting a Coast Guard license or certificate or to upgrade a license you already have. This book will give you the information you need in "plain-English," along with tips for moving up as quickly as the rules allow. It’s also an indispensable reference for personnel managers, trainers, and career counselors. Here’s what you’ll find in U.S. Coast Guard Licenses and Certificates:
Career paths let you trace the steps you will follow to higher licenses and more pay, highlighting the service time, training requirements, and exams along the way.
Qualification requirements detail the sea time, training courses, and other supporting paperwork you will need for all deck and engineer documents, giving you a handy checklist to follow on your way up the ladder. You'll even see the specifications for the exam you will take!
Application procedures are explained step by step, form by form, to prevent your paperwork from being bounced or delayed when you submit it to the Coast Guard.
STCW standards that affect offshore licenses are explained in detail to make sure you have the authority for international service.
Supplemental information will give you the latest news on:
Changes in Coast Guard Regional Exam Centers
Transportation Worker Identity Cards
Dynamic Positioning Operator certification
Vessel Security Officer training
Assessments and assessor liability