What is the difference between Lifeboatman and Lifeboatman - Limited?
Lifeboatman is for vessels equipped with lifeboats as well as liferafts, rescue boats, and other survival equipment while Lifeboatman - Limited is for vessels that only have liferafts, rescue boats, and other survival equipment.
This means that if you are going to work on a vessel that has lifeboats such as the ones below you need to hold a Lifeboatman.
If you are working on vessels that only have liferafts, rescue boats, and other survival equipment then you only need Lifeboatman - Limited.
We recommend checking with your employer on what type of Lifeboatman they need you to have.
How many sea days in the deck department do I need for my Lifeboatman?
The sea service requirements for Lifeboatman and Lifeboatman - Limited are dependant on if you've taken an USCG approved Course.
USCG Approved Course? | Sea Days Required |
With a USCG Approved Lifeboatman or Lifeboatman - Limited Course | 180 Sea Days in any department on any vessel on any waters |
No USCG Approved Course | 360 Sea Days in any department on any vessel on any waters |
We hope this made your life a little easier and if you have other questions the MM-SEAS team is always here to help!
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