Tankerman/PIC Barge (DL)

[Retired Rat]

Does anybody have a recommendation on how to properly document the minimum number of transfers (five loadings, five discharges, two commencements and two securings) so i can add a tankerman endorsement. I don't currently work for a barge co. Do barge companies have a standard form?<br><br>Also, anybody have an idea on where i could get these signed off. I'd be glad to just show up. no pay, I'd do it for free, just to get the signatures. ( i'd do that for RFPEW as well)

[jdcavo]

Send me an e-mail and I will send you a sample letter (if it wasn't among the missing stuff from the 2 moves of my office in the past 2 years).<br><br>James D,. Cavo<br>Chief, Mariner Training &amp; Assessment Division<br>USCG National Maritime Center<br>James.D.Cavo@uscg.mil

[Retired Rat]

I appreciate that very much. I'd like to avoid repeated trips up to Baltimore. My work doesn't seem to want to pay me when I'm not there??????

[stellarseas]

You did not mention that you have taken the course. Have you?<br>You can no longer be grandfathered in just by your experience. <br>Just so you know. <br>I have had either the port captain of my company or chief mate sign these assessments. A chief mate or captain should know the way to properly document the tranfes. Im am sure they have been through the paperwork routine before.