"Bob" wrote in message
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On Jul 29, 7:01 pm, "Capt. JG" wrote:
"KLC Lewis" wrote in message

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"cavelamb" wrote in message
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Our local marina is hosting a Captain's License course (six pack)
next month.

Other than being able to charge passengers for passage, what
would be a good reason to have a captains ticket.

Also?
What's the legal down side?

Pro: You're bound to learn something worth knowing in preparing for the
test.

Con: What the Government giveth, the Government can taketh away. And
being
a "Professional" carries an extra load of responsibility should the fan
go
"splat!"

Alternative: Take the course, refuse the license.

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This is basically correct.

Additional pros.. personal satisfaction, if you desire to teach through a
reputable program, you will almost certainly be required to have the
minimum
license (OUPV = Six pack).

Additional con.. there are costs associated with getting a license, e.g.,
the TWIC card (~$135/5 yrs.) and CG licensing fees ($200 one-time, then a
renewal every 5 years of less than that), not to mention insurance cost
difference. Oh, and there's a diff in the legal alcohol limit.


And dont for get the physical $100+
and the DOT drug test
and mmd now called a MMCredential optional but why not which will have
your Master/OICNW STCW. bla bla bla
and ....

Typically, most health insurance programs cover an annual physical. (You
need a hearing and eye test also, btw.) The drug test is via an approved
facility or you can get a Maritime Consortium card if your employer offers
it (in that case no cost, since the employer pays). Of course, you're right.
For higher licenses there are higher costs.

Too bad about the "new" credential. I hadn't heard that. The good news is
that you get to keep your old license document to hang on the wall. The new
one will make it easier to carry the license with you (the original, not a
copy).



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