12 AAC 56.510. Qualifications for VLCC license endorsement

(a) An applicant for a VLCC endorsement must hold a valid marine pilot license and demonstrate special training or experience by documenting the following

(1) round trips:

(A) 20 round trips on a VLCC class vessel as a pilot observer over a pilotage route; or

(B) 10 round trips on a VLCC class vessel as a pilot observer over a pilotage route and completion of a VLCC ship handling course at a facility approved by the board; and

(2) experience:

(A) at least 15 dockings and 15 undockings as a pilot on VLCC class vessels; or

(B) 365 days of experience as master of a VLCC class vessel and completion of a VLCC ship handling course at a facility approved by the board.

(b) Under (a)(1) of this section, a round trip on a VLCC class vessel as a pilot observer must include two trip segments that either begin with an undocking or terminate with a docking. Dockings and undockings under (a)(1) of this section may be observed or actually performed by the applicant.

History: Eff. 7/26/90, Register 115; am 11/7/93, Register 128

Authority: AS 08.62.040

AS 08.62.100

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