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Certifications / National / USCG Able Seaman Unlimited

USCG Able Seaman Unlimited

Code uscg-able-seaman

USCG Able Seaman rating unlimited; STCW A-II/4 / A-II/5 endorsement available.

Prerequisites: bst, Sea service 1,080 days
Duration: —
Validity: 5 years
Refresher: every 5 years
Typical cost: ~$800 USD

Where to take this course

Country guides list accredited training centres in the major seafarer-supplying nations:

PH centres
IN centres
UA centres
ID centres
RU centres
CN centres

Related glossary terms

Able Seaman
Main Engine
Turbocharger
Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping
Seafarer Employment Agreement

Data sources and methodology: /sources

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