A few years ago I was working an offshore construction claim. The skipper on the ROV boat that I spent most of the time on was clueless on how to use his DP when alongside the lay vessel to transfer men and material. Man, he just kept dicking with the joystick. I as also spending time on a standard supply boat (same job-offshore for 28 days on this one-shifted from vessel to vessel). No DP. The skipper on that one could live boat his vessel far better than the ROV boat. Of course, we know who made more money.
I have the 100Ton NC and a twic ,next i need to do the STCW I am assuming and i can start looking
Is there anything else I should be looking at
What exactly am i searching for ? Crew Boats .DP Boats .
what qualifications are needed for Pilot Boat drivers and do they pay well ?
100 ton Master has not STCW rating.
Crewboats or mini supplyboat/Utility boats. There are a ton of companies that hire 100 ton masters. Times picayune Marine classifieds. Workboat magazine Classifieds.
Abdon Callais Offshore
New Iberia Crewboats and Marine Services
Edison Chouest Offshore
Seacor
Tidewater
Crewboats Inc.
Gulf Offshore Logistic
Tobias Offshore
C & G Boat Works
Barry Graham Gulf
Oceaneering
Candy Fleet
Southern States Offshore
Gulfmark
International Marine
That should get you started.
Thanks Lee ,I am on it ,will let you know if i find anything
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Get the training and experience at a company while you are making your mind up. You aren’t even 50 yet. Damn you could be working for another 20 years. Especially with all this share the wealth we are getting ready to experience.
Don’t forget your MMD.