Quick side question, I just need to take PSC lifeboat to get my AB Unlimited, and have a 100T Master Near Coastal. Do I still need RFPNW or does my 100T cover that? It’s all pretty confusing…

You would still need RFPNW to get on with certain companies. You could get on with other companies, though, until you get your RFPNW.

[image] Knocking on Doors in Louisiana Do I still need RFPNW or does my 100T cover that? RFPNW is STCW and a 100T license doesn’t cover that. Without RFPNW you won’t be able to work on vessels subject to STCW, which is anything you need a 500 ton license or bigger to run.

Many companies, down here, are looking for AB’s with RFPNW!

[image] Knocking on Doors in Louisiana are looking for AB’s with RFPNW! Yes, because it’s required in order to work as an AB on anything bigger than a crew boat.

Many companies are in need of AB’s. One company needs about 10.

[image] Knocking on Doors in Louisiana Quick side question, I just need to take PSC lifeboat to get my AB Unlimited, and have a 100T Master Near Coastal. Do I still need RFPNW or does my 100T cover that? It’s all pretty confusing… No, it doesn’t cover it. But you are confusing and intermixing…

Thanks. I’m confused because it is confusing.

I may have been too general. You can’t get RFPNW solely because you hold a 100 GRT license. But, the time under that license, and possibly to get it, may be acceptable to meet the service required for RFPNW. That still leaves the demonstration of meeting the standard of competence or “assessment” re…

Thanks! It looks like I may also need Basic Training. Very confusing!

That would be a prerequisite to getting RFPNW. I would suggest starting on the assessments and waiting until you are nearly done before investing in the training. Your employment picture may change and you may not need STCW endorsements, or you might find an employer willing to pay for the training. …

Do I still need RFPNW

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Capt_Phoenix October 17, 2019, 1:50am 5

Yes, because it’s required in order to work as an AB on anything bigger than a crew boat.

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