Is there a way to block someone from my thread?

Scuttlebutt
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I’m trying to avoid getting my thread taken down for getting too far off-topic. Is there a way to make someone unable to comment?

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No a true block, you can report comments that are off topic, but I wouldn’t do it that much. You can also block a user so that you can’t see their posts.

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Problem is, the mods can still see their posts and @Njtugger is about to get my thread taken down if he keeps this up.

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How about you close your lap top and go buy a book explaining how diesel

engines work and start learning!!!

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Looks like that already happened (and you’re in the penalty box until April 2) which is unfortunate because your basic question of “How/what is the best way to get started as an engineroom hawespiper” is a good topic. First, a few resources:

mcp_fm_nmc5_55_web.pdf

mcp_fm_nmc5_222_web.pdf

mcp_fm_nmc5_221_web.pdf

These are the checklists from the NMC applicable to your inquiry.

There used to be a LOT of individual classes required but (according to these checklists), that is no longer the case.

Regarding the advice of others to ‘just get on wherever you can and get experience’, you need to understand the limitations that can put on you down the road. For example, service on a tug or OSV will result in you getting a limitation on your RFPEW of “Limited to motor propelled vessels without waste heat or auxiliary boilers”, meaning you can’t use this credential on most all deep sea/ocean going vessels. Additionally, if you want to eventually be a licensed engineer, service on vessels of less than 4000 horsepower can lead to your license being HP limited.

Bottom line is that you need to spend a lot of time familiarizing yourself with the USCG NMC website and all the resources it has before you spend your time and money doing something (i.e., paying for a class/getting employed on certain types of vessels) that may not meet whatever your ultimate goals are.

A few other comments from the advice you previously received:

  1. I fully agree with the AMO TECH program as a great thing to consider. I am MEBA (the competing union) and think we have our head up our ass for not putting together a similar program.
  2. I agree an academy is a good option but also fully understand your desire to not spend 4 years in class racking up debt.
  3. I think joining MSC is a terrible decision for anyone, but respect your right to choose your own path.

Good luck to you moving forward.