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by Ratherbeonvacation
Tue Dec 19, 2017 4:37 am
Forum: Available Positions
Topic: ME instructor, MI MUN, NFL
Replies: 7
Views: 5854

Re: ME instructor, MI MUN, NFL

Funny!! Actually ironic. The same people who are complaining about people being certified under the SSB 05/2017 fiasco are complaining because the training Institutions are asking for more qualified people. Up in arms because people are getting higher certiciation without playing the memorizing game...
by Ratherbeonvacation
Fri Dec 15, 2017 2:59 am
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: CoC as per STCW 2010 Manila Convention
Replies: 85
Views: 144536

Re: CoC as per STCW 2010 Manila Convention

Not sure what year that was but things have changed. I think some provinces may allow this but not all. I have contacted my local authority for power engineering certification many times over the past 10+ years. It’s not an equivalent trade (in their eyes) and if I wanted it....go back to school. As...
by Ratherbeonvacation
Fri Dec 01, 2017 4:43 am
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: CoC as per STCW 2010 Manila Convention
Replies: 85
Views: 144536

Re: CoC as per STCW 2010 Manila Convention

Revolver Been following this post and reading all your comments. I totally agree with your opinions and views on SSB 05/2017. I was the first to say "This is not going to work" when everyone was applying for their Chief's license. When it was issued I did not even make a big deal out of it...
by Ratherbeonvacation
Thu Nov 30, 2017 7:54 am
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: CoC as per STCW 2010 Manila Convention
Replies: 85
Views: 144536

Re: CoC as per STCW 2010 Manila Convention

Black hatch. It is called leadership and management skills. They do provide it. Many guys have it done already
by Ratherbeonvacation
Tue Nov 28, 2017 3:30 pm
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: CoC as per STCW 2010 Manila Convention
Replies: 85
Views: 144536

Re: CoC as per STCW 2010 Manila Convention

Just seen a couple letters that were issued. No apology, no reasoning, no nothing. Pretty much just says “your certificate is no longer valid. Please place it in the pre paid envelope and send it back to Transport Canada. Your valid 2nd class is enclosed”. Well at least they paid for the envelope......
by Ratherbeonvacation
Tue Nov 28, 2017 5:42 am
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: CoC as per STCW 2010 Manila Convention
Replies: 85
Views: 144536

Re: CoC as per STCW 2010 Manila Convention

I just contacted TC and according to what they said even certificates that were issues are being recalled? What a mess!! Like to know if anyone else got any info on this? Not really clarified in the SSB. And what about this high voltage course? Never heard of it? is it even offered anywhere?
by Ratherbeonvacation
Tue Nov 28, 2017 12:46 am
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: CoC as per STCW 2010 Manila Convention
Replies: 85
Views: 144536

Re: CoC as per STCW 2010 Manila Convention

Jolly Jack, thanks for the update. What about applications that were in process?are they all cancelled? People holding certificates that were issued. What happens with those? The way I understand it is they are valid until renewal date?
by Ratherbeonvacation
Mon Nov 27, 2017 12:23 am
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: CoC as per STCW 2010 Manila Convention
Replies: 85
Views: 144536

Re: CoC as per STCW 2010 Manila Convention

So all exams will be required for 1st class..plus the leadership and management course and another orals for maritime law? Went from doing nothing to more in 5 months? Wow. TC at its finest!! And what about certificates that were already issued and people that are using them since this screw up? Did...
by Ratherbeonvacation
Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:37 am
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: CoC as per STCW 2010 Manila Convention
Replies: 85
Views: 144536

Re: CoC as per STCW 2010 Manila Convention

What about certificates that were already issued and people that are using them? When will these courses be made available for people? how long are they going to be? all this should be ready to go if they are rolling out these new requirements.
by Ratherbeonvacation
Sun Nov 19, 2017 12:02 pm
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: CoC as per STCW 2010 Manila Convention
Replies: 85
Views: 144536

Re: CoC as per STCW 2010 Manila Convention

Blackhatch... I also was told mine was issued but when I went to pick it up it was "on hold". To be honest it's not like I was expecting it. After being in the industry now for almost 17yrs and dealing with TC's processes and procedures, it seemed to good to be true. But then on the other ...
by Ratherbeonvacation
Sun Feb 09, 2014 5:20 am
Forum: Training Room
Topic: 2nd Class Orals
Replies: 26
Views: 19322

Re: 2nd Class Orals

Thanks JK

anyone else have anything to add/comment? What about steps to repair?

What about the last one. Preps for an overseas or long voyage? (what is the safety margine for fuel?) critical spares, extra l/o etc?
by Ratherbeonvacation
Sat Feb 08, 2014 4:57 pm
Forum: Training Room
Topic: 2nd Class Orals
Replies: 26
Views: 19322

Re: 2nd Class Orals

Thanks again guys.

Any takers on the other 2.

Preps for an overseas or long voyage? (what is the safety margine for fuel?) critical spares, extra l/o etc?

Steps to take in case of a grouding?
by Ratherbeonvacation
Thu Feb 06, 2014 7:48 pm
Forum: Training Room
Topic: 2nd Class Orals
Replies: 26
Views: 19322

Re: 2nd Class Orals

Hey guys Few more questions if anyone could comment or give me a little insite. 1. difference between a void space and an enclosed space 2. Your ship has grounded. describe the steps to repair 3. Pipe from ships side breaks (between ships side and valve). eg cooling water discharge. what to do 4. de...
by Ratherbeonvacation
Thu Jan 09, 2014 1:33 pm
Forum: Training Room
Topic: 2nd Class Orals
Replies: 26
Views: 19322

Re: 2nd Class Orals

Great Posts. Congrats EVENKEEL On completing your 2nd class. If you guys think of anything else that came up or could come up on your 2nd class orals let me know. Still have a month before I am back home to try mine!!!
by Ratherbeonvacation
Fri Dec 20, 2013 2:53 pm
Forum: Training Room
Topic: 2nd Class Orals
Replies: 26
Views: 19322

2nd Class Orals

Hello Again everyone First of all I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Make the best of it (especially those at sea, such as myself). I am preparing to try and finish up my 2nd class first thing in the New Year. Any Hints/Tips on the orals. Any common questions floatin...