# STCW endorsement as Able Seafarer-Deck

**URL:** <https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/stcw-endorsement-as-able-seafarer-deck/65413>\
**Category:** Maritime Topics\
**Created:** [February 15, 2023, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/stcw-endorsement-as-able-seafarer-deck/65413 "2023-02-15T00:50:43Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 21, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/stcw-endorsement-as-able-seafarer-deck/65413/8 "2023-02-21T20:47:12Z")

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> [@HalfaDomer](#):
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> Hey Hatches, I would just take the 5 day AB class and send the cert in with your application. I believe that covers everything.

It probably doesn’t. 5-day AB courses are approved to substitute for taking the exam for the national endorsement from the Coast Guard, nothing else. They do not meet any part of STCW.

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