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Well...Yes. As I responded to the original post, you do not need your drug
test card with you if you are stopped. You do have to have a current drug test or be enrolled in a CG certified random testing program. ( I also am in APCA's program) but to the statement that you must be carrying it with you is false. You also must have current CPR, but do not have to carry the documentation with you. All you must have in your posession if checked is your orioginal license with endorsements. "renewontime dot com" wrote in message If the boarding officer has an attitude, you'd be better off to have your documentation on board.... License, Drug Test, etc.... (although if you argued that would be an admission of for-pay intent, I'd have to concede.) Licence only, not drug test card or CPR Well, no. If you hold a current Master's or OUPV license, you must also be enrolled in a urinalysis program, whether you are working or not. In my experience, a USCG boarding is usually a very rare occurance, and usually happens in response to an accident, complaint or tip (sometimes a disgruntle -ex- employee). The first thing the boarding officer did was inspect all your licenses, endorsements and certificates (and you better have your original license with you, -not- a copy!). The second thing he did was ordered a urinalysis for every licensed person on the vessel. If anything was not in order, it ended up in his report. I hope to never find out what happens next if something ends up in his report ;-) Incidentally, if you are a licensed mariner and aren't enrolled in a urinalysis program through your employer, you can join an organization like the "American Professional Captain's Association" (which I'm a member of) and for about $39 a year, you'll be enrolled in their program. While you're at it, you can also sign up for our free email reminder service. That way you'll never forget to renew your license, endorsements, urinalysis, CPR or anything else. You'd be surprised how many students I've had come in to re-take a captain's or radar course because they missed their expiration date by a day or two... -- Paul =-----------------------------------= renewontime dot com FREE email reminder service for licensed mariners http://www.renewontime.com =-----------------------------------= |
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