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If you complete OUPV and Master courses prior to applying for your license, you only have to submit one license application, saving you time and money\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eSelf-paced online course typically takes 12 – 25 hours depending on experience level\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eOne final exam which can be taken at one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathfindercaptain.com\/testing-locations\/\"\u003enationwide approved testing sites\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e24\/7 course availability. 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Mobile responsive content allows you to complete course work anytime, anywhere\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uscg.mil\/nmc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNational Maritime Center\u003c\/a\u003e approved for issuance and renewal of an OUPV merchant mariner credential\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eFees include all course materials (manual, plotting tools, and a chart) and \u003cstrong\u003eone sitting \u003c\/strong\u003eof your proctored exams\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eFrom the time you start your first lesson, you have 26 weeks to complete the course \u0026amp; exams. Most students complete the course within 12 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eRefund policy: All courses can be refunded within four weeks of purchase or the completion of one course module, whichever comes first, less applicable fees. 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This form was developed following the National Maritime Center for Lifeboatman requirements \u0026amp; is not a Proficiency in Survival Craft checklist. Finding a Master to sign-off on the practical is the student's responsibility. Any Master can sign-off on the practical. It must be completed in-person.\r\n\r\nWhat do you mean by “Master”? 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Mariners who have shipboard experience on vessels of at least 200 GRT\/500 GT with assigned duties as the person in charge of a lifeboat (for PSC) or a survival craft (for PSC-LTD). \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dco.uscg.mil\/Portals\/9\/OCSNCOE\/References\/NVICs\/NVIC-01-24.pdf?ver=_D-xsv-i4r-CBlAVgvVEYQ%3D%3D\"\u003eSee page 12.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45746343968918,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/3683\/0870\/files\/31674c87-PMT-product-image-LIfeboatman.jpg?v=1760789368"},{"product_id":"navigation-rules-of-the-road","title":"Navigation Rules of the Road","description":"Navigation Rules of the Road is an in-depth review of the COLREGS for International and Inland Navigation rules.\r\n\r\nUSCG credentialing Rules of the Road exam is one of the most feared exams, but it does not have to be as Pathfinder Maritime Training has developed a course with 98% passage rate.\r\n\r\nWe teach the course with a clear explanation of the rules, easy to understand examples and mnemonics. This is not a \"memorize the questions course\" as there are over 1,500 question.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uscg.mil\/nmc\/training\/exams\/pdfs\/deck_illustrations_as_of3-24-14\/rules_of_the_road_illustrations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eYou will be taking our National Maritime Center approved 50-question exam.\r\n\r\nThis Rules of the Road course satisfies the requirements:\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDeck Watch Officer credentials for USCG\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eRequired exam for five year renewal of selected captain licenses\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eUpgrade from Inland to Near Coastal route\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eMeets requirements for Apprentice Mate (Steersman)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAny applicant who has successfully completed your Rules of the Road (EXPLGU-431) course with a passing grade of at least 90% will EITHER satisfy the Rules of the Road Examination requirements for original issuance or renewal of any deck credential up to Master 200 Gross Registered Tons, Master or Mate of Fishing Vessels, and Apprentice Mate (Steersman) if presented within one year of the completion of training;\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\nThis online course offers a convenient alternative to classroom instruction. 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Below is a description of AB ratings and required sea service.\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAB Unlimited - 540 days of qualifying sea service on the deck of vessels operating on Great Lakes or ocean waters.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAB Limited – 360 days deck service on vessels 100 GRT or over, not exclusive to rivers \u0026amp; smaller inland lakes of the U.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAB Special - 180 days of qualifying sea service on vessels operating on any navigable waters of the US.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAB Fishing - 180 days of deck service on any navigable waters of the U.S. \"Combi\" is not deck service (Valid only on fish processing vessels).\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAB OSV (Offshore Supply Vessel) - 180 days of qualifying sea service on the deck of vessels operating on any navigable waters.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAB Sail – 180 days of deck service on sailing school, oceanographic research vessels powered primarily by sail, or equivalent sail vessels on any navigable waters of the U.S (Valid only on sailing school vessels.)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAB MODU – 360 days of service on vessels 65 feet or over on any navigable waters of the U.S\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\nThis course covers \u003cstrong\u003eAB\u003c\/strong\u003e rating for vessels without lifeboats. If you work on a STCW covered vessel you will also need BT and Proficiency in Survival Craft.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicense Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: The minimum requirements for Able Seaman Rating are:\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eBe at least 18 years old.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eBe a U.S. Citizen\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eSpeak English\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eBe TWIC eligible\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nThere are three exams and two practicals, 1 demonstration of competency in Knot Tying and Splicing and a Lifeboatman practical. If you fail one exam, you can retake that exam up to two more times. If you fail it a third time, you must repeat the class. 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All Pathfinder Maritime courses come with a two-year MM-SEAS Pro subscription! When you enroll in a Pathfinder course you will have the opportunity to opt into this program at no additional cost. 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Then pick the plan that works best for you.\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-group-item\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-group-item-info\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-group text-group-alignment-start\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-20748\" src=\"https:\/\/pathfindercaptain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/PayPal-Pay-Later-4-or-Monthly-Able-Seaman-PATHFR-1024x384.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"384\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the online exam work? \u003c\/strong\u003ePathfinder offers automated, on-demand assessment exams. The process for online, video proctor sessions is relatively simple and consists of four steps. 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