I am a 6 year recreational boater and looking to transition to a second career as a ferry boat or similar in about 7 -8 yrs. I live in the northeast.
2007-05-08 08:30:28 · 9 answers · asked by Mike 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
You need to get time and the knowledge needed to pass the USCG License exam. The size of the ferry will determine what size license you would need. An 80ft ferry usually require a 100 ton license. The license you qualify for will be determined by the size of the boats you have run. You would most likely need to work as a deck hand to get time aboard larger vessels. Small pleasure boats would probably qualify you for a 6 pack license. That is the Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels in a certain geographic area determined by your experience. There are schools you can attend to learn subject matter and give you the test. Good luck!
2007-05-08 10:56:52 · answer #1 · answered by mark t 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have never seen a Ferry boat, nor a Navy surface ship, where the person actually steering the boat/ship had a seat or sat while steering the boat. I'm not sure of the reasoning but if you dose off while standing, it would most likely be noticed, where as if you did so in a helm seat, it might not be noticed by others on the bridge. That being said, on most ships you stand watch for 4 hours. then you are relieved. I'm not sure how they work a small ferry.
2016-04-01 02:47:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing I would do is talk to one of the local ferry boat captains and find out what it would taketo get you qualified. Next contact the local harbour or river regulating authority, or harbour master. Some locations require you to have a first aid certificate and / or life saving certificate, also some mechanical skills or engine knolage. In some locations the captains certificate is in a number of levels depending on type of water way ie river, harbour or open oacean and / or size of ferry / number of pasengers. You might have to start with a ferry company as a deck hand and work your way up, depending on the size of the ferrys or company.
2007-05-08 12:11:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to get a special license from the Government. There are schools who teach the courses that the Government requires to be a ferry pilot\captain. Having some boating experience should help.
2007-05-08 08:36:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need a license from the Coast Guard. So first start logging your hours at the helm, because you have to prove that you have attained 300 days . Check your rules . Take courses now from United States Sail and Power Squadron to get a good basis. For a ferry boat you need 50 ton license.
So start now with the required courses and get the experience during summers. Find someone to work with. Good luck.
2007-05-08 09:23:03 · answer #5 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A great hands on school is best to learn the rules of the road and you'll need time behind the helm that is signed off by a licensed Captain.
2007-05-08 14:21:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
MY suggestion to u is to wait till you are grown up a bit. Until then save youre money and save your money and buy you a ferry!
2007-05-08 08:40:48 · answer #7 · answered by eannhil 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
go get all the papers and lessons you need.
2007-05-08 08:33:34 · answer #8 · answered by freebird31wizard 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
always try your best!
2007-05-08 08:37:27 · answer #9 · answered by jay jay 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋