Boat Captain License..

[Mr. Red Sleeper]

How is this acquired in T&T?
Any here?

[wall]

to drive what size vessel?

[caglowe]

UTT offers this course but there is no scedule right now

[Mr. Red Sleeper]

^^Really? Will check it..
anyone else ?

[Rooki3]

yea, some kinda maritime course in UTT

[Grudge]

Maritime Operations:

[r3iXmann]

u can also contact these folks:

http://ttmarinepilots.com/

[RIPEBREDFRUIT]

go donw to trinidad maritime services downtown an they have all the info there.

its a launch captains liscence you probably need

[RBphoto]

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good info here.

[stev]

course is at UTT chaguaramas campus only. heard its really good. u have a choice between navigation or engineering (repairs / maintenance etc) ----> dats wat it had wen i checked 2 yrs ago..

not sure how long it runs for or if that certain course is GATE approved. if u get a job as a captain...u can graduate in ur captain suite like ah boss.

course requires u to have a certificate stating u are a good swimmer and in good physical health.

[Grudge]

To my knowledge these courses are GATE approved and there are courses in the programme that teaches how to swim; The survival and basic safety courses, you are not required to know how to swim to join the course.
Anyway I suppose that's what the open day is about, to get the correct information.

[black start]

op, you learnt to do your 3 point turn with your boat yet?

[Rock Thor]

Where can you get a Launch Captain License in TT ? Did any Trini Tuner do the course and can give some information ? Thanks

[TheBoostLord]

im currently finishing my navigation course at utt, then off to sea nxt year.
To become a pilot you have to go thru utt or fly out.
All those pilots are 'ex-seamen' in that they went to sea for x number of years and rose through the ranks usually until captain, then decided to come back and become a pilot.
Will answer questions..

[skylinechild]

dont you have to make a deal with the captain of the flying Dutchman....so that he can make you captain o your vessel....at least thats how jack sparrow did it...like a boss too...

[Rock Thor]

im currently finishing my navigation course at utt, then off to sea nxt year.
To become a pilot you have to go thru utt or fly out.
All those pilots are 'ex-seamen' in that they went to sea for x number of years and rose through the ranks usually until captain, then decided to come back and become a pilot.
Will answer questions..

Nav course is too advanced. Give us some info on the Launch Captain course to navigate a pleasure boat. Does UTT offer this or Sailing Club in Chag ? Can you direct us to a web site etc. ? Not the Pilots web site that as you correctly said is for he ex seamen etc.

[Rallyfignis]

Check these folks out:
http://www.northwestmaritimeltd.com/index.html

[Rock Thor]

Check these folks out:
http://www.northwestmaritimeltd.com/index.html

Any Tuner take the Launch Captain course or went to this school ? Reviews etc. ?

[rspann]

I did Powerboat 1 and 2 at Sailing Association. It's probably what you are looking for if it's to operate your own boat.

[Rock Thor]

I did Powerboat 1 and 2 at Sailing Association. It's probably what you are looking for if it's to operate your own boat.

Could you give some details on the course ? Price, duration, special skills etc. ? Yes it is to operate a Cuddy.

[rspann]

It was two weekends, $1200, included Navigation, driving and docking , charts and plotting courses, signals and symbols. Lifesaving and recovery techniques and high speed control. Call them at TTSA 634-4210 to find out their schedule.With their certification you can rent or operate a powerboat in almost any part of the world(they are linked to the RYA (Royal Yachting Assoc. ).When you ready for a boat, I have a 28 ft cabin cruiser for sale.

[Rock Thor]

It was two weekends, $1200, included Navigation, driving and docking , charts and plotting courses, signals and symbols. Lifesaving and recovery techniques and high speed control. Call them at TTSA 634-4210 to find out their schedule.With their certification you can rent or operate a powerboat in almost any part of the world(they are linked to the RYA (Royal Yachting Assoc. ).When you ready for a boat, I have a 28 ft cabin cruiser for sale.

Thanks, already have a Cuddy. Put up some photos and asking $$ for the Cruiser.

[SmokeyGTi]

go straight to UTT.

the international standards from IMO that are supposed to be used for all maritime qualifications were updated in July of this year. not sure if any other providers are using the new standards - basically your qualifications are worthless if the old standards were used.

[slim1005]

The courses offered in UTT are for Unlimited tonnage vessels. (eg. oil tankers, container vessels, LNG carriers etc.)
At Northwest they offer OOW (officer of the watch) for ships 500GRT or less. (eg. offshore supply vessels, small anchor handlers, dive support vessels etc) but with the 500GRT you have to have 18 Months sea time in your seaman's discharge book which can be obtained by Maritime Services Division.
The launch captain licence is in the process of being phased out but is still accepted in some local Marine Contracting companies (eg. Gulf Marine, IOCL, Delta)
There is also the Boat Master I, II & III which can be obtained by Caribbean Fisheries, this is similar to the Launch Captain.
The one in TTSA is called your RYA Day Skipper course and is not for commercial use.
Hope this info helps.

[droppa]

good info here

[Chriztoph3r]

Hey....do any of you know where maritime services Division new address...

[crazykid023]

Hey....do any of you know where maritime services Division new address...

. Corner Duke and St.Vincent Streets Clarence House