NVIC 11-07 questions

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  1. If I have a 1600/3000 master ocean, ARPA, GMDSS, ECDIS, VSO, med care provider, flashing light, and STCW A-II/2 rating, can I complete the assessments in NVIC 11-07 to have OICNW added to my STCW/MMC certificate on my next renewal, without testing or applying for an upgrade to 3rd Mate at the same time? I just want the OICNW endorsement for now, and then work on 3rd Mate after that. I have about 6 years as master/mate time on my current license.

  2. In the examination section 4 d (2), it seems that I will need to test again since I did not take a mates exam after Feb 2002. However, it also says, “…must complete the examinations described above [U][I][B]OR[/B][/I][/U] complete an approved alternative to demonstrate that they have achieved the required standard of competence for knowledge based KUPs.” So, what is an “approved alternative”, I cannot figure out to what they are referring?

  3. What are the current routes to go directly to 2M or CM, from either a 3000 master or 6000 OSV master, if any?

Anchorman, jdcavo, capt.lee, and c.captain; you guys are quite knowledgeable and helpful; perhaps you can shed some light on these question for me. Also, just so this does not come up, I am not whining and/or trying to get something for free, I simply want to know what my options are and what the smartest plan of attack is, so I do not duplicate efforts or miss something crucial.

Thank you in advance to all those who reply!

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Also, is there any word on when the next wave of the Manila convention will be implemented by the US, and what are the highlights of that change?

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try Ms. Joyce at Houston Marine License Prep here in Houston, TX… She knows her stuff… there is a way but she can better explain that.

http://www.kdoncorp.com/training/contactus.html

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Thank you. However, she is a paid service provider. I asked here because I was hoping to get some insight without having to pay for it! That’s kinda the point of gcaptain, to “share” information. At my old job, I helped at least a 1/2 dozen guys with questions like mine, and if I had enough info on their specific situation, I would also type up a personalized checklist for them stating exactly what they needed to do and the proper order in which to do it. I also helped with terrestrial and celestial studying when needed.