The course satisfies applicable requirements, and the following approval is granted subject to the conditions specified below.
Any applicants who has successfully completed the MRNSKL-8 Able Seaman (On-Line) course and presents the Certificate of Training within one year of the completion of training, will satisfy:
This course does not meet any of the written examination or practical examination requirements for Lifeboat or Marlinspike Seamanship.
Examination Modules (AB01)
Q450: Navigation and Rules of the Road
Q451: Deck General
Self-paced online course & course completion exam.
The work can be physically demanding... enduring icy winds and cold rain on exposed decks during winter months... It can involve descending ladders and pulling ropes wearing protective gears. Working on a commercial vessel of any kind is hard work. But for the adventure at sea and an average salary of $50,421 per year, it all works out well for a young recruit.
Upon registration, courses are conveniently accessible online for candidates to participate at their own pace and on their own schedule.
