OK, first time running into you on the web! Love your approach and your presentation style! Gonna follow you to hear what else you have and to laugh a bit. Thx
I was interested in getting a license (OUPV) just to do charters on my small sailboat. The requirement for a minimum of 360 sea days. That's going to take me a LOT of time!
Nice video, and totally fine for the US. But maybe you should also say, that in most countrys of the world you would need the yachtmaster, or at least an aditional skipperlicence to the MMC to captain a comercial vessel.
I’ve been on the water my entire life so me and my buddy got our masters licenses just for bragging rights because there are so many a-holes on the dock. 😀
Here in the Netherlands you need a license if your boat can go faster than 20 km/h (don't even get me started why they don't use knots), is longer than 15 meters or both. I'm currently (still) studying for my VB2 (thats the Dutch equivalent for RYA yacht master and when I pass I can get the RYA document as well). When I pass I am allowed to helm pleasure boats up to 40 meters. However the rules and regulations are so different in all bodies of water here, there are different rules for the big lakes, different for the small lakes and rivers and also different for the canals and seas. It is a pain to get it all crammed in my head. I just want this license so I can helm powerboats for my work (entertainment industry eg camera boats) and to get more work as a delivery crew member. Like always love your humour.
@@CaptainBoomies Thanks. Yes the rules and regulations also change between each country within the EU the UK ones are also different. Thats why I like sailing in the Caribbean, them guys are relaxed and don't really car what papers you have, as long as you don't crash into another boat or a dock.
Tug captain here, if you want to work on an inland river boat, you can do with nothing, just apply and get hired. If you want to work on a tug that works on other waters you will need a TWIC, MMC endorsed as Ordinary Seaman, and a basic safety class. That should be enough to get you on most tugs.
Let’s say I own a boat that offers different services - dive operations support, ROV services, photography/videography, etc. No paying customers actually on the boat. I have 1 or 2 crew members. Do I need a MMC?
You may technically not be required to have a license. However, in my experience (especially camera boat), insurance companies can require you to have a license anyway.
I believe you do as you fall under the category of an OSV (offshore supply vessel). I also think you probably need a COI for this OSV under Subchapter L. About the only commercial vessels that don't require some sort of Licensed master are commercial fishing vessels, and towing vessels under 26' not moving hazmat (like a fuel barge) as well as larger towing vessels operating within a small area with a job site exemption not moving hazmat like fuel barges. For an example you can push a 300ft long by 120ft crane barge or even a 3000 yard loaded dumpscow anywhere you want with a 25' 11" pushboat with no license or even an entry level MMC like an OS (ordanary seaman) rating. It's really nuts but that's the law, we need a license to run a little launch or water taxi but not to push a massive barge around.
how does this apply to other countries? If I wanted to do a bareboat charter and sell out the staterooms to cover the cost in the BVI, do I need a different license? or is this even considered getting paid if it is a cost share activity and there is no realized profits on my side? Thanks
Welcome aboard my maple leaf marauder!!! Go tell all of your geese friends about my channel! And then make them an account and get them to subscribe. Honk!
Are you going to have a spot at the YT booth in Annapolis this year? Did they give you a code to buy tickets with at a a discount? Inquiring minds want to know!!!
Just finished my OUPV course. Now need to take the exam. I haven't had to remember this much material since fire school in the late 90's! At least the fire questions in the "deck general" section should be easy! 🙂
@@CaptainBoomies Aced it! Just need to get the drug test results back and send the whole package into the CG. I think I'll be fine, even though I was at the Lynyrd Skynyrd / ZZ Top show a few weeks ago and it smelled like a Colombian forest fire! 😆
According to who? I occasionally run a 49 passenger inspected 50ft water taxi and according to the COI it only requires One Master and ZERO other crew. The Manning requirements are clearly stated on the vessels COI (certificate of inspection) and are based on things like the number of decks, the gross tonnage, passenger capacity, distance from shore, and length of the voyage. Not some hard and fast rule like over a certain length requires x crew! As a general rule any inspected vessel will require a minimum of 2 crew members (one deckhand and one licensed master) minimum unless you can demonstrate to the USCG that you can successfully complete a man overboard and a fire drill solo. Single crew operation is certainly allowed and possible on vessels over 40 feet! There are dozens of single crew water taxis that are over 40 feet operating with no additional crew everyday in almost every harbor.
Yeah, we decided to do the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore to gain some theoretical (and very little practical) knowledge on what a boat does and what the different parts of the boat are named and what they do :-D That said, in South Africa, you cannot leave Cape Town Harbour without a Skipper License, which I think is a good thing after we were in Florida for a few months....I mean, I would strongly recommend USGC to force everyone to at least know how to anchor properly :-D
I've been threatening to get my MCA yachtmaster license for years because they say it's "more practical and therefore better" but I've seen bad captains holding all kinds of certifications. You really need to get out there and do it.
@@CaptainBoomies I agree. Anything that is a 'book' test v.s. practical applications of knowledge is going to be a lot less useful than the school of hard knocks. Anchoring is funky any way around it because mud is not the same everywhere nor is a sandy bottom and so on. I anchored up for a storm back in the early 90's where every boat around me ended up aground and a few high and dry on the shore. We didn't drag at all but I knew the place and double checked depth, swing, and scope. I also anchored away from anyone that might come my way if they lost their grip. Going for a new venue this winter so we'll how I do.
Okay, now I REALLY want to know what the man overboard drill looks like for one of those casino “boats in a box on the river.” Like…. 🤔 Do they have tenders to go chase the jumper down river? Does it just consist of someone standing and pointing while someone else dials 911 to get the coast guard and the local sherrif’s office? The more I think about it… the scarier that gets, but then again, the likelihood of it ever happening…. 😅
Riiiiight?!? It's been killing me! I know they get USCG inspected, and that means a man-overboard drill with the creepy doll... And I think I saw a small inflatable on one, but it's all very strange.
OK, "Professional" Captain . There is NO such thing as a Captains License !! Only OUPV, or Master by tonnage. BTW, If I bring sandwiches , or beverages, or chip in for fuel, I am paying customer. If you don't think so wait till someone slips and gets injured, and then goes to a lawyer. You gave good advise about the liabilities of having a professional license. BTW, I think Professional only has one "F". Try turning on Spell Check. Having said all that, I really enjoyed your video.
OK, first time running into you on the web! Love your approach and your presentation style! Gonna follow you to hear what else you have and to laugh a bit. Thx
Delaware has an exemption for 'born before ...' - don't recall the date. After that you have to take the boater safety course.
I was interested in getting a license (OUPV) just to do charters on my small sailboat. The requirement for a minimum of 360 sea days. That's going to take me a LOT of time!
I wrote captain on a post it note and put it in a drawer. It keeps me calm in a crisis.
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Just found your channel, great content. OUPV Near Coastal here, running 6 pack fishing charters.
Can i buy you an adult beverage.
Nice video, and totally fine for the US. But maybe you should also say, that in most countrys of the world you would need the yachtmaster, or at least an aditional skipperlicence to the MMC to captain a comercial vessel.
I live in Massachusetts and just completed a Coast Guard safety course. I want to learn more and will check out more of your videos. Thanks
The 6pack course will teach you alot. Contact a maritime school near you. It may cost 1200 - 2200 .
Great video!! We gotta dig a little deeper into this topic! Or... maybe shallower - either way we need more Captain talk.
Captain - will you do a video about securing insurance as a Captain beyond insurance for your own vessel?
I’ve been on the water my entire life so me and my buddy got our masters licenses just for bragging rights because there are so many a-holes on the dock. 😀
@@MReadLS this is a good reason.
What about less then 70ft sailing international waters, would the 4:30 license be recommended over a safety course?
if you are being paid for it.
@@norml.hugh-mann so charter only
Okay, major props for the burgee on the couch 😉 #ifyouknowyouknow
Yaaaaassss!! ....I gotta go log some days....
Here in the Netherlands you need a license if your boat can go faster than 20 km/h (don't even get me started why they don't use knots), is longer than 15 meters or both. I'm currently (still) studying for my VB2 (thats the Dutch equivalent for RYA yacht master and when I pass I can get the RYA document as well). When I pass I am allowed to helm pleasure boats up to 40 meters. However the rules and regulations are so different in all bodies of water here, there are different rules for the big lakes, different for the small lakes and rivers and also different for the canals and seas. It is a pain to get it all crammed in my head. I just want this license so I can helm powerboats for my work (entertainment industry eg camera boats) and to get more work as a delivery crew member. Like always love your humour.
I've heard this before. I always have mild-panic-research to do whenever I cruise in Europe because the rules can change so much. Good luck, captain!
@@CaptainBoomies Thanks. Yes the rules and regulations also change between each country within the EU the UK ones are also different. Thats why I like sailing in the Caribbean, them guys are relaxed and don't really car what papers you have, as long as you don't crash into another boat or a dock.
Agreed!! I wanna go back to the Caribbean!
Obtaining a license in Netherlands sounds complex! Interesting requirements.
I am the builder owner of the Devil’s Gauntlet pirate ship out of ca but now in Mexico
The Camera is your friend, my friend.
Great video! 🤘
I’ve always wanted to work on a tug boat. Do you have any advice on tug jobs?
Tug captain here, if you want to work on an inland river boat, you can do with nothing, just apply and get hired. If you want to work on a tug that works on other waters you will need a TWIC, MMC endorsed as Ordinary Seaman, and a basic safety class. That should be enough to get you on most tugs.
This NY captain should handle all my content!! Amazing!
Let’s say I own a boat that offers different services - dive operations support, ROV services, photography/videography, etc. No paying customers actually on the boat. I have 1 or 2 crew members. Do I need a MMC?
You may technically not be required to have a license. However, in my experience (especially camera boat), insurance companies can require you to have a license anyway.
I believe you do as you fall under the category of an OSV (offshore supply vessel). I also think you probably need a COI for this OSV under Subchapter L. About the only commercial vessels that don't require some sort of Licensed master are commercial fishing vessels, and towing vessels under 26' not moving hazmat (like a fuel barge) as well as larger towing vessels operating within a small area with a job site exemption not moving hazmat like fuel barges. For an example you can push a 300ft long by 120ft crane barge or even a 3000 yard loaded dumpscow anywhere you want with a 25' 11" pushboat with no license or even an entry level MMC like an OS (ordanary seaman) rating. It's really nuts but that's the law, we need a license to run a little launch or water taxi but not to push a massive barge around.
New subscriber here. Thanks for what you do!
how does this apply to other countries? If I wanted to do a bareboat charter and sell out the staterooms to cover the cost in the BVI, do I need a different license? or is this even considered getting paid if it is a cost share activity and there is no realized profits on my side? Thanks
the trick is you " split costs with friends" not "renting out rooms"
I just found your channel. Subscribed and gonna check your content. Watching from Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada
Welcome aboard my maple leaf marauder!!! Go tell all of your geese friends about my channel! And then make them an account and get them to subscribe. Honk!
great info
Are you going to have a spot at the YT booth in Annapolis this year? Did they give you a code to buy tickets with at a a discount? Inquiring minds want to know!!!
Yes! I'll be I have a promo code as well!! 23BOOMABS it works at the power and sail.
@@CaptainBoomies Hoooray!!! I saw it on instagram too!!
Just finished my OUPV course. Now need to take the exam. I haven't had to remember this much material since fire school in the late 90's! At least the fire questions in the "deck general" section should be easy! 🙂
@@CaptainBoomies Aced it! Just need to get the drug test results back and send the whole package into the CG. I think I'll be fine, even though I was at the Lynyrd Skynyrd / ZZ Top show a few weeks ago and it smelled like a Colombian forest fire! 😆
The one my wife and kids are on!
Over 40 foot you need atleast 2 crew members.
According to who? I occasionally run a 49 passenger inspected 50ft water taxi and according to the COI it only requires One Master and ZERO other crew. The Manning requirements are clearly stated on the vessels COI (certificate of inspection) and are based on things like the number of decks, the gross tonnage, passenger capacity, distance from shore, and length of the voyage. Not some hard and fast rule like over a certain length requires x crew! As a general rule any inspected vessel will require a minimum of 2 crew members (one deckhand and one licensed master) minimum unless you can demonstrate to the USCG that you can successfully complete a man overboard and a fire drill solo. Single crew operation is certainly allowed and possible on vessels over 40 feet! There are dozens of single crew water taxis that are over 40 feet operating with no additional crew everyday in almost every harbor.
Yeah, we decided to do the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore to gain some theoretical (and very little practical) knowledge on what a boat does and what the different parts of the boat are named and what they do :-D That said, in South Africa, you cannot leave Cape Town Harbour without a Skipper License, which I think is a good thing after we were in Florida for a few months....I mean, I would strongly recommend USGC to force everyone to at least know how to anchor properly :-D
I've been threatening to get my MCA yachtmaster license for years because they say it's "more practical and therefore better" but I've seen bad captains holding all kinds of certifications. You really need to get out there and do it.
I think for us who knew absolutely nothing about boats, we welcomed any and all knowledge of boats and sailing and weather and currents, etc.
@@CaptainBoomies I agree. Anything that is a 'book' test v.s. practical applications of knowledge is going to be a lot less useful than the school of hard knocks. Anchoring is funky any way around it because mud is not the same everywhere nor is a sandy bottom and so on. I anchored up for a storm back in the early 90's where every boat around me ended up aground and a few high and dry on the shore. We didn't drag at all but I knew the place and double checked depth, swing, and scope. I also anchored away from anyone that might come my way if they lost their grip. Going for a new venue this winter so we'll how I do.
Can I subscribe again? and again and again? It's that good and you deserve more subscribers!
You are my favorite!
You know that feeling when you're binge-watching a channel....and suddenly you're on the last video? :(
Can't wait to see what's next! :) ♥
found your channel in a round-about-way via Parlay Revival's channel :)
Did you know I have a podcast? @funnyboatpodcast
License?!?? We don' need no steekin' license!!!
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Okay, now I REALLY want to know what the man overboard drill looks like for one of those casino “boats in a box on the river.” Like…. 🤔 Do they have tenders to go chase the jumper down river? Does it just consist of someone standing and pointing while someone else dials 911 to get the coast guard and the local sherrif’s office? The more I think about it… the scarier that gets, but then again, the likelihood of it ever happening…. 😅
Riiiiight?!? It's been killing me! I know they get USCG inspected, and that means a man-overboard drill with the creepy doll... And I think I saw a small inflatable on one, but it's all very strange.
OK, "Professional" Captain . There is NO such thing as a Captains License !! Only OUPV, or Master by tonnage. BTW, If I bring sandwiches , or beverages, or chip in for fuel, I am paying customer.
If you don't think so wait till someone slips and gets injured, and then goes to a lawyer. You gave good advise about the liabilities of having a professional license. BTW, I think Professional
only has one "F". Try turning on Spell Check. Having said all that, I really enjoyed your video.
You keep saying driving a boat...😂😂😂... 'Nuff said!!!...😊
Hot mariner......
First of all its not Driving. Its commanding a Boat. Video off the bat is Foul. Grain of salt with this one.
Be quiet pal. No one is here for your lack of expertise
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