{"product_id":"able-seaman-with-lifeboatman-limited","title":"Able Seaman with Lifeboatman Limited","description":"An \u003cstrong\u003eAble Seaman\u003c\/strong\u003e is a credentialed seaman which falls below officer but above ordinary seaman. Credentialed Able Seaman may fill roles such as a watch-stander, leader in the deck department, or numerous other responsibilities.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eAble Seaman (AB)\u003c\/strong\u003e requires qualifying sea service and training. 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. The exams can be taken at one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathfindercaptain.com\/testing-locations\/\"\u003enationwide approved testing sites or online! \u003c\/a\u003eBelow are the descriptions of the exams and practical competency:\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eRules of the Road\/Navigation: 50 questions: 70% minimum passing score.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDeck General and Safety: 50 questions. 70% minimum passing score.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eLifeboatman: 50 questions. 70% minimum passing score.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Competency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnot Tying\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDemonstration of competency in Knot Tying and Splicing—10 knots in 15 minutes. Required Knots include Bowline, Square knot, Clove Hitch, Sheet Bend plus six additional knots selected by the evaluator.\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eSchedule this practical with the Pathfinder team over a 30 minute Zoom call. Only approved NMC proctors can sign off on page 1, knot tying.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-button\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/pathfindercaptain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PATHFR-8-Course_Practical-Knot-Tying-Form.pdf\"\u003eKnot Tying PDF Form\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifeboatman Competency\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDemonstration of Lifeboatman competency: This is a practical assessment, required on your NMC application.\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAny Master can sign-off on the practical. It must be completed in-person.\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eWhat do you mean by \"Master\"? 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\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eThe Lifeboatman practical is the responsibility of the student.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-button\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/pathfindercaptain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NVIC-01-24-Pages-32-37.pdf\"\u003eLifeboatman PDF Form\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Help\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathfindercaptain.com\/2025\/03\/pathfinder-maritime-training-original-uscg-license-made-easy\/\"\u003ePathfinder and MM-SEAS have partnered\u003c\/a\u003e to provide the ultimate licensing experience. 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. Your MM-SEAS PRO membership will include unlimited application support and they will help you complete a perfect application. \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMM-SEAS software guides you through every step of the way to create a perfect USCG license application and you will have unlimited access to a dedicated licensing expert if you need any help from a live person. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mmseas.com\/us-coast-guard-licensing-pro\"\u003eLearn more about the MM-SEAS experience here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-20932\" src=\"https:\/\/pathfindercaptain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/NMC-Approved-Video-Exams-7-1024x473.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment Plans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nPathfinder is happy to now offer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/us\/digital-wallet\/ways-to-pay\/buy-now-pay-later\"\u003epayment plans through PayPal.\u003c\/a\u003e There are two ways to pay, choose between monthly payments or pay in 4. Pay in 4 offers interest-free payments every 2 weeks, starting today. Pay Monthly offers to split your purchase into equal monthly payments.\r\n\r\nWhen you are ready to purchase, select the PayPal Pay Later button under the course price. Then, choose how you'll pay. Find out if you’re approved in seconds. 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. You will need a computer, a clean work surface and a good internet connection. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathfindercaptain.com\/2024\/05\/pathfinder-online-exams\/\"\u003eLearn more\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre you approved by the NMC? \u003c\/strong\u003eYes! You can see our approval by going to the NMC website \u0026gt; Training \u0026amp; Assessment \u0026gt; Approved Courses \u0026gt; Page 614.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I get started? \u003c\/strong\u003ePurchase the course here by adding it to your cart and checking out through PayPal. After successful payment, an automated email will be sent to the email you used at checkout with course login credentials. You can then immediately begin your course in the Student Dashboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I complete this course at my own pace? \u003c\/strong\u003eYes, this course is available on demand. You can go through the course as fast, or as slow, as you'd like.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this course priced so differently from others? \u003c\/strong\u003eWe do not offer the Lifeboatman Practical as part of our course so we can offer a lower price. Students must complete this on their own by finding a Master to sign off on it for them. Also, we want to help you earn your license at an affordable cost!\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45746344067222,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/3683\/0870\/files\/1ccfb158-PMT-product-image-v2.jpg?v=1760789368","url":"https:\/\/rz70yh-tw.myshopify.com\/products\/able-seaman-with-lifeboatman-limited","provider":"Pathfinder Maritime Training","version":"1.0","type":"link"}