[QUOTE=DpDave;50084]I know from experience that the Brit’s and Aussies also maintain a limted tonnage license, but not “trade restricted”. Their “Class 2” Master is basically the same as our 1600/3000(ITC) GRT Master. The next step up is “Class 1”, which is unlimited tonnage. The biggest difference is in the multiple paths the US mariner has open as they move up the ladder, and that is the single most confusing thing when working on foriegn vessels, getting them to understand what our ticket actually means. I dealt with a lot of confusion with the whole 1600(Domestic)/3000(ITC) line on mine.
It is my understanding that the USCG is making moves to bring our licensing in line with the more common aproaches taken by the rest of the world. IMHO, I think this will work out to be a good thing.[/QUOTE]
I know someone that is experiencing this problem right now with a trade restricted license. Chief Engineer MODU. Panama accepts it, but we are having to explain it to Singapore to get the conversion.
[QUOTE=anchorman;49657]Maybe I’m reading it wrong and need to smoke something myself…There was a 1000 ton freight and towing license that turned into the 1600ton, but that was not an upgrade, that was a policy change and new license that took the place of the old.[/QUOTE]
That is what took place many moons ago, I had the 1000T F&T oceans and they did away with it…
[QUOTE=Capt. Lee;50085]I know someone that is experiencing this problem right now with a trade restricted license. Chief Engineer MODU. Panama accepts it, but we are having to explain it to Singapore to get the conversion.[/QUOTE]
Right, good luck with Singapore. They are very polite and pleasant, but my God, if every “t” isn’t crossed and “i” isn’t dotted, they will drive you nuts! The only useful advise I can give you is to be very precise, and actually call the office over there if you have questions. They have actually been very patient with me in the past, and walked me through their paperwork jungle.
[QUOTE=Kennebec Captain;49643]If any politician can take action that would cause oil prices to drop by 25% that would be fantastic. As in fantasy. Oil is priced and sold in a global market An increase in U.S. sources just can’t move price that much. According to what I read increased drilling now will drop prices by 2 or 3 cents in 2017. Maybe someone has a better source for projected supply/price?
K.C.[/QUOTE]
they maniputlate the price by opening up the national reserve in an election year. then they pressure states for temporary tax relief “to help the working man”. US pretty much already at max refinery production for gas and diesel. crude prices affect us only when price goes up 25-100% in a year or less.