Able Seafarer - DECK
Course 252
This five day USCG Approved course includes theory, various practical assessments for Able Seafarer, STCW Section A-II/5 and written examinations towards the issuance of a qualified rating on your merchant mariners credential as Able Seaman.
Course Description
Any applicant who has successfully completed your Able Seafarer-Deck (MARTPT-731)
will satisfy:
- PROVIDED this training was completed within one year of the date of application:
- The examination and Marlinspike Seamanship demonstration requirements of 46 CFR 12.405 for any Able Seaman endorsement; AND
- The standards of competence required by 46 CFR 12.603(a)(4); STCW Code Section A-II/5 and Table A-II/5, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 14-14(Ch-5) Tasks 2.1.A, 2.1.B, 2.2.A, 2.5.A, 3.1.A, 3.2.A, 4.1.A, 4.2.A, 4.3.A, 4.4.A, 4.4.B, 4.4.C, 4.4.D, 4.5.A, 4.6.B, 4.6.C, 4.7.A, 4.8.A, 4.8.B, 4.9.A, 4.11.A, 4.12.A, 4.13.A, 5.1.A, 5.2.A, 5.3.A, 5.3.B, 5.3.C, 5.4.A, 5.5.A, 5.5.B, 5.5.C, 5.5.E, 5.6.A, 5.6.B, 5.6.C, 5.7.A, 5.8.A, 5.9.A, 5.10.A, 5.10.B, 6.1.A, 6.1.B, 6.2.A, 6.3.A, 8.4.A, 8.4.B, and 8.5.A.
Applicants who have successfully completed your course need not present completed “Task
Control Sheets” for these assessments in application for STCW certification.
Attention!: After successfully completing the course students must submit application for a National Able Seaman endorsement within one year.
Students that are STCW- Able Seafarer-Deck candidates must also get the following tasks signed off onboard in order to complete assessments from NVIC 14-14 and have the required courses listed below.
| 1.1.A | Understand orders - Task Satisfied by taking RFPNW | |
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1.3.A |
Watchkeeping - Task Satisfied by taking RFPNW |
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2.2.B |
Describe anchoring operations |
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2.2.C |
Describe characteristics and function of deck fittings |
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2.2.D |
Describe characteristics and function of line handling equipment |
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2.3.A |
Describe berthing operations |
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2.3.B |
Describe unberthing operations |
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2.4.A |
Demonstrate anchoring procedures |
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| 4.6.A | Demonstrate use of anchoring equipment | |
| 4.8.C | Demonstrate rigging and unrigging a gangway | |
| 4.10.A | Demonstrate use of cargo-handling gear and equipment access arrangements | |
| 5.5.D | Adjust tension on mooring lines | |
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7.1.A |
Operation of survival craft and rescue boats - Task satisfied by taking PSCRB | |
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| 8.2.A | Demonstrate painting techniques | |
| 8.3.A | Demonstrate lubrication of shipboard equipment | |
| 8.3.B | Demonstrate inspection of shipboard equipment | |
| 8.6.A | Demonstrate use and maintenance of hand and power tools |
Additional Required Courses for (STCW) Able Seafarer Deck Endorsement:
- Basic Safety Training #140
- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (Lifeboatman) #146
- RFPNW Assessments #251
- Tankerman Dangerous Liquids #170 (recommended - not required)