[QUOTE=anchorman;50420]He cannot be equal to an unlimited Chief Engineer. He is restricted to a MODU. Absolutely nothing wrong with that considering the time, training, and experience it takes to become an expert on a MODU - outside the scope of any STCW requirements. If he wants to go the unlimited route, he can do that too. I can’t believe they are requiring him to retake BST, but if he never used those courses to get STCW, that is his own stupid fault. Retaking STCW BST will start with implementation of STCW 2010 amendments - every 5 years - for everyone. I figured on the rigs, the training matrix with the company or client would mandate Bosiet, which can be taken as STCW BST Huet.[/QUOTE]Sir, You mention that STCW 2010 plus HUET will cover up the BOSIET course right.How concrete is that statement? I just finish my STCW 2010 with Emirates International Maritime Academy(EIMA), at first I wanted to go for Armed SSO-precisely Escort of Oil tankers. I am an Unarmed ISPS gaurd in Dpworld Jebel Ali Sea port.I came to realised most vessel will prefer only UK or US,French ex military for that role and I’m a Cameroonian,also I am planing to get married and I wouldnt want to keep my newly wedded wife for so long away from me,so I want to switch to Oil Plattform/rig. I Contacted GTSC in Abu Dhabi asking for HUET with EBS and H2S.I also demanded an advice to verify what you wrote concerning STCW 2010 HUET = BOSIET. Below is his reply.’‘Dear Sir, As advised, Having STCW and HUET EBS wont’ cover BOSIET. If you require a BOSIET certificate you have to do the BOSIET course’’ I’m not ruling out your Opinion,just want a verifiable source so as to know I’m choosen the right certification part to my new career. Any response will be gladly appreciated.