Topic: is someone here a captain in real? (Read 5604 times)

maritiem · « **on:** March 21, 2008, 14:05:16 »

hey

i was wondering if someone here is captain in real life.
because i want to become also captain and than it would be nice if I have a question that he/she could answer that question.
i prefer a dutch one because that is easier for me to speak,but that is not a big problem.

thnx

Fox Luna · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2008, 19:50:39 »

I'm not , but that's what i hope to become too be as my dad is a captain too

U could always ask me , maybe i can answer it

budbud · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2008, 19:55:44 »

Not me either, I'm "only" chief officer.

But if it's not a personal question, I think you can post it here waiting for somebody to reply, and if it is so, you will have to wait for a master to introduce himself here.

maritiem · « **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2008, 20:42:26 »

ok thank you and btw on what kind of ship do you work?

budbud · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2008, 21:17:07 »

Supply ships AHTS, PSV and ROV support

maritiem · « **Reply #5 on:** March 21, 2008, 21:38:12 »

Quote from: budbud on March 21, 2008, 21:17:07

Supply ships AHTS, PSV and ROV support

so you are working on different types of ships!

maritiem-

budbud · « **Reply #6 on:** March 21, 2008, 21:51:19 »

Well in fact AHTS, PSV and R.O.V. support are different types of supply vessels.
Some parts of the job may change, but these different types are quite close each from another.
And you what do you do for now, do you work on ships or studying ?

By the way, there a topic called "master's licence", I didn't read so I don't what they are talking about on it but did you have a look?

http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/topic,6058.0/topicseen.html (http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/topic,6058.0/topicseen.html)

maritiem · « **Reply #7 on:** March 21, 2008, 23:05:01 »

well i am not studying yet for captain

Sam · « **Reply #8 on:** March 23, 2008, 11:29:59 »

Haha, you don't study for captain, you study for officer

And maybe, you will become a captain after many years of experience.

M.V Eburna · « **Reply #9 on:** March 23, 2008, 13:38:29 »

Maritem, You could could try contacting the Swedish version of the BSC (British Shipping Council) or any shipping company should be able to give you the information you are looking for. Some shipping companies run an apprentaship scheme. But sam was right whenhe said it takes a lot of hard work to get to the position of captain.
All the bestif you carry on with this

maritiem · « **Reply #10 on:** March 23, 2008, 15:16:14 »

Quote from: Sam on March 23, 2008, 11:29:59

Haha, you don't study for captain, you study for officer
And maybe, you will become a captain after many years of experience.

well when i am 'officer' that means that i am directly also a captain i mean if i want i may also stear the ship
and when the captain will go working on a other ship means that i become captain.
that is what i always thought...
and i hope you will give answer on my answer again

anyway thnx for your comment!

-maritiem

nhseacaptain · « **Reply #11 on:** March 23, 2008, 15:43:30 »

maritiem,

Unless you hold the license as Master (Captain) for the specific tonnage and route for the ship you are on you can not legally act in the capacity of Captain. Even when the Captain is sleeping he/she is still in command. If the Captain dies or becomes disabled then the next ranking officer in the Deck Department assumes command only so as to get the ship back alongside in order to ship another Captain (Master). You will find that on many commercial ships the senior mate holds a Master's license for the tonnage and route. It is highly unlikely that the Captain would physically leave the ship while underway and leave a juior officer "in command" unless it was very serious circumstances. We also have a saying the industry whcih is very iomportant to remamber: "There is only ONE captain".

The road to captain is long and difficult with many hours and days on ship and in study of the trade. Each country that has a maritime program is slightly different as to the licensing requirements. However, we are all bound by STCW. Take time to read about and also visit your country's maritime authority. That will provide you with a wealth of information. Good luck with your adventure!

Kevin

maritiem · « **Reply #12 on:** March 23, 2008, 15:56:38 »

Quote from: nhseacaptain on March 23, 2008, 15:43:30

maritiem,

Unless you hold the license as Master (Captain) for the specific tonnage and route for the ship you are on you can not legally act in the capacity of Captain. Even when the Captain is sleeping he/she is still in command. If the Captain dies or becomes disabled then the next ranking officer in the Deck Department assumes command only so as to get the ship back alongside in order to ship another Captain (Master). You will find that on many commercial ships the senior mate holds a Master's license for the tonnage and route. It is highly unlikely that the Captain would physically leave the ship while underway and leave a juior officer "in command" unless it was very serious circumstances. We also have a saying the industry whcih is very iomportant to remamber: "There is only ONE captain".

The road to captain is long and difficult with many hours and days on ship and in study of the trade. Each country that has a maritime program is slightly different as to the licensing requirements. However, we are all bound by STCW. Take time to read about and also visit your country's maritime authority. That will provide you with a wealth of information. Good luck with your adventure!

Kevin

well that is what i am also trying to say but the english language makes it me very difficult,and what i meant with that the captain leafs the ship means that he is now to old for that job and stops working after is 65yr (you dont need to work anymore)

maritiem

nhseacaptain · « **Reply #13 on:** March 23, 2008, 16:29:38 »

lol..understood mate..

Fox Luna · « **Reply #14 on:** March 23, 2008, 17:09:31 »

You get to steer your vessel even if you're not a captain, in fact the captain does a lot of administrative work besides having full responsibility for the ship movements etc, it's depends also on what type of vessel you sail on ,

Eemspoort · « **Reply #15 on:** March 23, 2008, 21:04:35 »

Ah, this is all about sea going vessels.

I'm a "captain" as well. Maybe it's better to say, i'm an inland-skipper.
So, Maritiem, i can't help you with info, sorry. But the subject was: Is someone here a captain in real, i thought, let's post!

I'll post a pic of my ship.

maritiem · « **Reply #16 on:** March 24, 2008, 11:41:17 »

Quote from: Eemspoort on March 23, 2008, 21:04:35

Ah, this is all about sea going vessels.

I'm a "captain" as well. Maybe it's better to say, i'm an inland-skipper.
So, Maritiem, i can't help you with info, sorry. But the subject was: Is someone here a captain in real, i thought, let's post!

I'll post a pic of my ship.

ok,and nice ship that reminds me at my schoolship (the ship were i learnt to stear on)

maritiem

maritiem · « **Reply #17 on:** March 24, 2008, 11:44:48 »

Quote from: Fox Luna on March 23, 2008, 17:09:31

You get to steer your vessel even if you're not a captain, in fact the captain does a lot of administrative work besides having full responsibility for the ship movements etc, it's depends also on what type of vessel you sail on ,

yes you are right fox luna but i couldn't translate it to english

maritiem

Eemspoort · « **Reply #18 on:** March 24, 2008, 12:12:07 »

Witch school-ship was that?? I've been on the school-ships to!

maritiem · « **Reply #19 on:** March 24, 2008, 12:19:35 »

Quote from: Eemspoort on March 24, 2008, 12:12:07

Witch school-ship was that?? I've been on the school-ships to!

it was the emeli in harlingen

http://images.google.nl/imgres?imgurl=http://www.scheepvaartkrant.nl/img/AB1K.Emeli.LI.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.scheepvaartkrant.nl/nieuws_detail.asp%3Fid%3D10873&h=188&w=283&sz=22&hl=nl&start=5&tbnid=1IQ2_nqOmUYAsM:&tbnh=76&tbnw=114&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmaritieme%2Bacademie%2Bharlingen%26gbv%3D2%26ndsp%3D18%26hl%3Dnl%26sa%3DN

the link

with some information

Eemspoort · « **Reply #20 on:** March 24, 2008, 17:12:59 »

Ah, yes, i know that ship, but i've never sailed with her.
I was on the "Prinses Beatrix", "Prinses Irene" and "Prinses Christina". Those were from the KOFS in my days.
Last time is 14 years ago now.

maritiem · « **Reply #21 on:** March 24, 2008, 19:58:51 »

andylavies · « **Reply #22 on:** March 24, 2008, 20:21:44 »

Hello maritiem,
I was a real Captain. I went to sea when I was 15 in 1956 and wandered all over the world for 11 years. I qualified as a Captain in 1967 and started working in ferries to the Isle of Wight. I became a Captain in 1968 in a paddle ferry and later in ships like the Red Falcon in the game. I stayed as Captain until I retired in 2006. Not many people are lucky enough to be a Captain in the same company for 39 years. Now I play with Ship Simulator!
Andy

fletcher · « **Reply #23 on:** March 26, 2008, 23:13:22 »

Wow, a lot of experience in this forum! I have a question: in the Merchant Marine sector, when one reaches their port of destination, are they alloted any free time to roam the local area?

Traddles · « **Reply #24 on:** March 26, 2008, 23:43:25 »

fletcher,
It depends on the particular situation. For example I was on a bulk carrier chartered to the USSR government to load grain from wherever they could buy the stuff. We arrived at Montreal to start loading and we, Mate, 2nd mate and 3rd mate worked non stop to ready the ship to load, loaded and sailed to sea without even a second to look at the shore, never mind go ashore. Over 48 hours without a break

. At other times things were much easier, but going ashore was very often a bit of an expensive bore!!!!

Angus.

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