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Lifeboatman - LBMAN
License Description A person with a Merchant Marine Document (MMD) with one year of experience at sea in the deck department, two years experience in any other department on vessels greater than 100 gross tons, or who has completed a USCG approved course and 3 months of sea experience may take written and practical exams to be endorsed with the qualified rating of Lifeboatman (LB). An MMD with a qualified rating is valid for 5 years and may be renewed through documented recent experience, pass an exam, or complete a training course. Further information can be found at the United States Coast Guard web site http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/index.htm and the Federal Code of Regulations (46CFR12.10-7) at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/46cfr12_02.html.
Licensing Agency
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
2100 2nd St., SW
Washington, DC 20593-0001
(202) 267 0218
Active Status Active
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Specific course required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 01/01/2010
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