How to become a Captain | Merchant Mariner Credential USCG

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  • @TeamRIGRAP
    @TeamRIGRAP 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Congratulations on getting your Captain's license! Keep up the great work and informative videos. Capt. Billy... Has a good ring to it. :)

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks!!!

  • @CAPTWESS-nd8ep
    @CAPTWESS-nd8ep 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulations Bill! Excuse me Capt. Bill! As a holder of a USCG Uninspected Towing License for almost fourty years i can assure everyone they just don't hand out those licenses to anyone. You have to put hours and hours of studying in to pass any USCG course. So i applaud your efforts in aquiring your license Bill

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! It was a huge learning experience!

  • @mimmya6868
    @mimmya6868 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    catfish Dave would be the catch of a life time I would love to see him in your boat

  • @foxamus513banger6
    @foxamus513banger6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's not 360 days otw it's actually 540 8hr days on western inland waterways for pilot 1. I'm a mate for Carlisle and bray Enterprise on the Ohio river. I've been out here a little over 2 yrs

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      A 6 pack is only 360 days.

    • @botasepha
      @botasepha ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes Bill has not clue what he is talking about like a guy on a sailing vessel with a VHF radio talking like he is a big vessel captain. Embarrassing to us for him to try and look cool to his buddies. He holds a mate pilot maybe a 100 ton at best he can drive thing under 20 meters with a person without a mate pilot can too.

  • @ThaHouse79
    @ThaHouse79 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's awesome man Congrats.

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks!

  • @midmissouricatfishing431
    @midmissouricatfishing431 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am working on my license as well. Will hopefully be set up and ready to go by end of the year.

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome!

  • @TheNick08332
    @TheNick08332 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats I plan on getting that when I can afford it

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

  • @BlackWarriorLures
    @BlackWarriorLures 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cap'n Pan & The Lost Boys! What about drifting? Isn't that technically considered underway?

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes it is! As long as your not physically tethered to something with a rope.

  • @botasepha
    @botasepha ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should be more specific of the license you hold. Is it a masters license if not your just a mate not a captain. And what is the tonnage of your license? Deck safety, deck navigation, plotting, and rules of the road for an inland and near coastal. Then there are a few more test you take to get your western rivers and great lakes endorsement. Once you hold a mate pilot for 18 months you can apply for your master. A mate needs to have a master on the vessel or he can not operate the vessel. Once you hold a masters license you can now call yourself a captain if you want. We will still laugh at you if you don't at least hold a master of unlimited towing if your call yourself a captain. FYI😮

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  ปีที่แล้ว

      Its a 6-pack. I am allowed to take 6 paying customers out on my boat. That makes me a Captain. I took all the tests for a 6 pack and passed them (plotting, etc). In fact I speed ran the test thinking I could re-take it the same day for some dumb reason. I passed with flying colors. Others in my class didn't pass because they went fishing instead of studying for the test.

    • @botasepha
      @botasepha ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TNRVG bro what does the page with your picture on it say?

  • @rickshackleford6478
    @rickshackleford6478 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations..... very informative video..... keep up the great work

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

  • @jessegomez697
    @jessegomez697 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations on your new license Billy, you have put in your time and money to better yourself , big Pat on the back for you buddy ,tight lines

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!

  • @fckinniteshade4003
    @fckinniteshade4003 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats on your captain's license and another great vid as always keep up the great work you do

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

  • @tonybishop51
    @tonybishop51 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That’s awesome! Making it legit!

  • @JoeyDawson06
    @JoeyDawson06 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would like to see you go bass fishing

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's on the agenda!

    • @JoeyDawson06
      @JoeyDawson06 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok cool. Love the videos

  • @person6271
    @person6271 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was thinking about doing it later in my merchant marine future. I serve aboard military sealift vessles. I have plenty of sea experience ( sailing the high seas lol! ) appreciate the video boss!

  • @billysmith5721
    @billysmith5721 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    my grandfather and dad were mariners. i cant because of a controlled seizure disorder

  • @OutsidewithTom
    @OutsidewithTom 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats!

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks!

  • @catfishstalkeroutdoorswith530
    @catfishstalkeroutdoorswith530 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video! I took mine online with Sea School. Not cheap!

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree! Thanks!

  • @darryl2012
    @darryl2012 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of boat do you have

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Custom built by a local. 1756 Greene Marine with 65hp jet.

  • @jbreawilliams4507
    @jbreawilliams4507 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations on the captains license was wondering if you need a business license after you pass the test and how hard is getting your oupv

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It all depends on the state and county. I got a county business license and pay state taxes through it (kind of a double tax). You have to pay federal income tax too. Which makes anything I use for business purposes a write off. The testing for the Captains license was not easy.

    • @jbreawilliams4507
      @jbreawilliams4507 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was thinking about going to sea school I was asking about the Business license because some people say you don’t have to have it which was weird to me

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jbreawilliams4507 The school I did was only a week course. I wish it was a little longer. Was a ton of information to learn quickly. Business licenses can vary from place to place. You may not need one.

    • @jbreawilliams4507
      @jbreawilliams4507 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The guy I talked to say depending on the state too do most captains have one he said probably not unless they are LLC or inc. So he kind of gave me a yes or no answer

    • @jbreawilliams4507
      @jbreawilliams4507 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok thank you so much

  • @bradbex9051
    @bradbex9051 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats Bill.

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

  • @Countryboywatches
    @Countryboywatches 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you perform marriage ceremonies?

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't with only a captains license.

    • @botasepha
      @botasepha ปีที่แล้ว

      No he can not you have to be a captain not a mate pilot and you have to be in US waters on a vessel to do it.

  • @mauricecason5369
    @mauricecason5369 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulation Bill

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @hitnmiss49
    @hitnmiss49 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations on getting your captains license. Now change the name of your channel to Captain Bills

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of the ideas I had! Thanks!

  • @mossj1999
    @mossj1999 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks!

  • @charliehubbard1400
    @charliehubbard1400 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a studious young man you are you dad WOULD really like you. And congratulations on getting your Captains license 😎 If I would contact you for guided trip probably from the bank. I like dry land and you to fish from the bank. Again congratulations Bill.
    PEACE OUT Panfish
    🐝🐟😎🐟😎🐟🐝

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I like bank fishing too. I'm doing that right at this very moment haha!

    • @charliehubbard1400
      @charliehubbard1400 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I set on the over 5 hrs last night had skip Jack shad chicken AND live bluegill for bait changed and checked my bait every 45 minutes I got nuttin I'm going get my telescope out and mess with it and the skyview app on my phone it's Purdy cool I mess with it while I'm waiting on the bite THAT NEVER comes😭
      PEACE OUT Panfish
      Hopefully you're catchin NOT fishin🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟
      🐝😎🐟😎🐟😎🐟😎🐝

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have been having the same luck. Welcome to summer lol!

    • @charliehubbard1400
      @charliehubbard1400 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well I will say the Skyview app helps feel the blank spots I'm a fishing geek AND kinda a night sky geek too and the hoot owls calling back forth was cool I was able to count at least 6 different owls calling last night.
      PEACE OUT Panfish
      🐝🐟😎🐟😎🐟🐝

  • @AngelSalinas575
    @AngelSalinas575 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    1,465 am i right

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      According to my receipts it was $1300.25 so I may have messed up on some of the numbers.

  • @Corey697
    @Corey697 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    "If you see these lights, you're probably gonna be dead soon"
    *he says casually*
    LMAO!!!

  • @Hey_its_Koda
    @Hey_its_Koda 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does the US Navy request your services in time of war if need be? Like in the movie Benjamin Button?

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I never saw anything about that in the training or application. I did see where I could volunteer for assistance when needed (floods, etc). I checkmarked that so they can call me if they need help.

    • @Hey_its_Koda
      @Hey_its_Koda 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TNRVG thats cool. Congrats man. Im happy for ya.

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Hey_its_Koda Thanks!

    • @botasepha
      @botasepha ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes once you sign to get your tankerman of dangerous cargo PIC LIC, MATE PILOT, MASTER OF TOWING, OR MASTER OF UNLIMITED TOWING LIC. you are agreeing to be first drafted.

  • @wespeacock793
    @wespeacock793 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats and you will likely be needing a federal tax ID number and taxes can be a big pain but on the plus side for you, you'' ll be able to pay annually if you have no expectations over $4k per year. Great way to start, especially as a part-time venture... Regardless you should sit down with an attorney, perhaps an accountant and certainly your insurance agent before making the leap. If you have neither currently, ask friends and relatives. Your local SBA office is probably a waste of time, federal office is kind of a joke but the basics are likely available online. Again congrats and good luck! And hey, come to think of it, I've never been to Tennessee...

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Already done.

  • @bradd8980
    @bradd8980 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    LIFE ACHIEVEMENT COMPLETE!!!!

    • @TNRVG
      @TNRVG  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep!