Must get 2nd mates.....

[linky2121]

I presently work for John W. stone and oil as 2nd mate aboard the stone Buccaneer. I am looking to get my 2nd mate ticket and am running into problems and have questions. I have a unlimited 3rd mate ticket and was wondering if you guys knew of any ways to get seatime towards an unlimited 2nd mate license? my current schedule is 3 weeks on/off. The pay here is pretty darn good so I wouldn't want to go wander off just yet. I was thinking of going on an academy cruise to get seatime but this company just doesn't care for the idea of me missing my hitch. I then thought of a mercy ship but they after researching that on the internet-forget it! In my time off I am willing to work in slave like conditions for seatime!!!!! Any Ideas? Also I graduated in 01 so I will have to take the exam....

[Capt. Lee]

Try to get in touch with C-Mar. They sometimes look for fill in work and may be willing to work something out. It will probably be on a stand by basis. They asked me to send my schedule to them for fill in work on my days off, but I did not respond. The Buccaneer is not unlimited?

[jdcavo]

I presently work for John W. stone and oil as 2nd mate aboard the stone Buccaneer. I am looking to get my 2nd mate ticket and am running into problems and have questions. I have a unlimited 3rd mate ticket and was wondering if you guys knew of any ways to get seatime towards an unlimited 2nd mate license? my current schedule is 3 weeks on/off. The pay here is pretty darn good so I wouldn't want to go wander off just yet. I was thinking of going on an academy cruise to get seatime but this company just doesn't care for the idea of me missing my hitch. I then thought of a mercy ship but they after researching that on the internet-forget it! In my time off I am willing to work in slave like conditions for seatime!!!!! Any Ideas? Also I graduated in 01 so I will have to take the exam....

Maybe the John W. Brown or Jeremiah O'Brien -- WWII liberty ships that occasionally go on short voyages.

[stevefoster]

Maybe the John W. Brown or Jeremiah O'Brien -- WWII liberty ships that occasionally go on short voyages.

When did the CG start requiring unlimited tonnage time to upgrade from 3M to 2M? I have had lots of 3M acadamy grads work on vessels that I was Master on when I worked for Rigdon Marine upgrade to 2M the the seatime on those vessels............. Did something change?

[bob]

The Buccaneer, such a sweet little blue tanker. I enjoy watching you wedge that boat in that tight corner in Fourchon. Nice trick.

What kind of ABs do you use?
Bob

[Capt Brian]

When did the CG start requiring unlimited tonnage time to upgrade from 3M to 2M? I have had lots of 3M acadamy grads work on vessels that I was Master on when I worked for Rigdon Marine upgrade to 2M the the seatime on those vessels............. Did something change?

The Stone Buccaneer is only 1576 GT and the "old" Rigdon vessels are 1703-1708 GT. Per 46 CFR 11.402, "...Over 1600 GT..."

Hope this helps out.

[stevefoster]

The Stone Buccaneer is only 1576 GT and the "old" Rigdon vessels are 1703-1708 GT. Per 46 CFR 11.402, "...Over 1600 GT..."

Hope this helps out.

Okay, that splains it I guess........I didn't know they went by ITC tonnage for tng. requirements.......

[linky2121]

Thanx for the ideas guys!

the ABs on here need a pic.

The Stone Buccaneer was supposed to be unlimited but a bunch of lobbyists went to washington and lobbied for it to stay under 1600 ton.

The one thing I enjoy about it is the ship handleing but it seems nowadays no company respects it as they want people with a dp cert. Can't blame them I guess......

[edchuckBB]

hah, how is clint workin out on the stone buc? kick his a$$!!!

[linky2121]

Ha! He is working out very well! I consider him a good luck charm as good things have happened since he has come aboard. He is quite the Fisherman thats for sure! The Beatings will continue......

[shipshape08]

Stone B is a cool tanker man, I saw you guys over at CR Luigs, I'm the mate on Amber with Chouest. Is that single screw? bow thruster?

[linky2121]

twin screw.....thats it. pretty old fashioned.

[dougpine]

Is that the Clint who used to work for Hornbeck / Tidebeck / Tidewater? If it is, I have his Xtra-tuff boots.