Sea Service

Is Senior DPO time acceptable sea service for " equivalent supervisory position"

[QUOTE=golfer21;43993]Is Senior DPO time acceptable sea service for " equivalent supervisory position"[/QUOTE]
I don’t think the Coast Guard recognizes the term DPO. Any seatime should have OICNW, if in that capacity, while being a SDPO.

[QUOTE=golfer21;43993]Is Senior DPO time acceptable sea service for " equivalent supervisory position"[/QUOTE]
Typically the the “equivalent supervisory position” refers to service as a commissioned officer in the Navy, Coast Guard, Army (Corps of Engineers), or NOAA. As a commissioned Deck or Engineering officer you can obtain qualifications that correspond, and will transfer, to a commercial license.

How many days do I need be for I am eligible for my aprentence mate steersman working 12 days ? I was told 360 days is that correct…