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- Ordinary and Able Seaman Ratings
required to work on all ocean going commercial vessels
of greater than 100 gross tons.
Able Seaman (AB)
AB is a deck rating that requires qualifying experience,
exams and approved training. The AB rating you
receive is based on your qualifying experience.
- AB Unlimited requires 1080 days of qualifying
sea service experience on the deck of vessels
operating on ocean waters. - AB Limited requires 540 days of qualifying sea
service experience on the deck of vessels greater
than 100 gross tons operating on ocean waters. - AB Special requires 360 days of qualifying sea
service experience on the deck of vessels
operating on ocean waters or on the federally
navigable inland waters of the US. - AB Fishing requires 180 days of qualifying sea
service experience on the deck of vessels
operating on ocean waters or the federally
navigable inland waters of the US. - AB OSV (Offshore Supply Vessel) requires 180
days of qualifying sea service experience on the
deck of vessels operating on ocean waters or on
the federally navigable inland waters of the US. - AB Sail requires 180 days of qualifying sea
service experience on the deck of sailing vessels
operating on ocean waters or on the federally
navigable inland waters of the US.
RFPNW
Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
(RFPNW) is an STCW endorsement that applies to
Able Seaman who are part of the Navigation Watch on
sea going vessels of greater than 200 gross registered
tons (GRT). This rating is NOT a requirement for
getting any AB rating.
To receive this rating the applicant must complete an
approved course or meet the training and assessment
requirements for the rating. The following forms can be
used to complete the on-board assessments.
Lifeboatman or Lifeboatman Limited is a
requirement for all Able Seaman ratings. To qualify as
lifeboatman the applicant must complete an approved
"Proficiency in Survival Craft" course.
Ordinary Seaman (OS)
OS is an entry level rating that requires NO qualifying
experience, exams or training. This position is
considered an on-the-job training position.
Advancement from OS can be to either the deck
department as AB (Able Seaman) or to the engine
room as QMED (Qualified Member of the Engine
Department).
Courses
For lifeboatman and STCW courses I recommend
Compass Courses
Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
(RFPNW) is an STCW endorsement that applies to
Able Seaman who are part of the Navigation Watch on
sea going vessels of greater than 200 gross registered
tons (GRT). This rating is NOT a requirement for
getting any AB rating.
To receive this rating the applicant must complete an
approved course or meet the training and assessment
requirements for the rating. The following forms can be
used to complete the on-board assessments.
Lifeboatman or Lifeboatman Limited is a
requirement for all Able Seaman ratings. To qualify as
lifeboatman the applicant must complete an approved
"Proficiency in Survival Craft" course.
Ordinary Seaman (OS)
OS is an entry level rating that requires NO qualifying
experience, exams or training. This position is
considered an on-the-job training position.
Advancement from OS can be to either the deck
department as AB (Able Seaman) or to the engine
room as QMED (Qualified Member of the Engine
Department).
Courses
For lifeboatman and STCW courses I recommend
Compass Courses