Lifeboatman Limited
$325.00
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Lifeboatman Limited is required to get your Able Seaman credentials. As an Able Seaman, you will be part of a team responsible for responding to emergencies. During these emergencies, you may be called on to operate rescue craft, lead others during an abandon ship, or numerous other actions. This course provides you with the fundamentals to effectively carry out these duties.
The following topics are covered in this course:
Lifeboatman Limited
$325.00
- Rescue craft launch and recovery
- Lead a rescue boat during and after launch & manage other survivors
- Operate a rescue boat engine
- Standard & emergency communication equipment
Final Exam
The final exam (50 questions multiple choice) can be taken at one of our nationwide approved testing sites or online.Lifeboatman Practical - Student Responsibility
Lifeboatman practical requirements can be satisfied by using the National Limited Lifeboatman Practical Form. This form was developed following the National Maritime Center for Lifeboatman requirements & 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.
What 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). See page 12.
Application Help
Pathfinder and MM-SEAS have partnered 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. MM-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. Learn more about the MM-SEAS experience here.Common Questions
- How does the online exam work? Pathfinder 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. Learn more.
- Are you approved by the NMC? Yes! You can see our approval by going to the NMC website > Training & Assessment > Approved Courses > Page 614.
- How do I get started? Purchase 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.
- Who can sign off on the Lifeboatman Practical form? 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). See page 12.