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| Originally Posted by Marmot "Unfortunately, too many consider that experience and the Minimun Safe Manning Certificate as the recommended level of staffing."
BST is not experience, it is training. The safe manning level is not recommended, it is mandatory, and for all practical purposes, nearly every boat has a crew size 2 to 6 times the minimum manning level. |
Since you've got your danders up, there seems to be some misinterpretation. Take a deep breath, and a step back...
NYCAP seems to be saying that, in too many cases "training and certification" is substituted for "experience" because experience carries a higher price tag. He's right, objectively and subjectively.
NYCAP also seems to be saying that, in too many cases the "mandatory minimum" is substituted for "recommended level" (or adequate staffing) because the bare minimum seems to be a cost advantage to investor-owners. He's also right about that, objectively and subjectively.
I'm all for training and certification, but when people point to "mandatory minimum" training or "mandatory minimum" certification in lieu of experience or hands-on training to determine sufficiency or proficiency or ability, it scares the living daylights out some of us - as it should you, as a professional.