MMC Able Seaman and Ordinary Seaman
With only a few exceptions an Ordinary Seaman or an Able Seaman
rating is required to work on all ocean going commercial vessels of
greater than 100 gross tons.
Ordinary Seaman Requirements
Ordinary Seaman (OS) is an entry level rating that requires NO
qualifying experience, exams or training. This is an on-the-job training
position. Advancement from OS can be to either the deck department
as AB (Able Seaman) or to the engine room as QMED (Qualified
Member of the Engine Department).
Able Seaman Requirements (references 46 CFR 12.05-7)
Able Seaman (AB) is a deck rating that requires qualifying experience,
exams and approved training. The AB rating you receive is based on
your qualifying experience as defined in 46 CFR Part 12 Requirements
for Rating Endorsements and is summarized as follows:
AB Unlimited requires 1080 days of qualifying sea service experience
on the deck of vessels operating on ocean waters.
AB Limited requires 540 days of qualifying sea service experience on
the deck of vessels greater than 100 gross tons operating on ocean
waters.
AB Special requires 360 days of qualifying sea service experience on
the deck of vessels operating on ocean waters or on the federally
navigable inland waters of the US.
AB Fishing requires 180 days of qualifying sea service experience on
the deck of vessels operating on ocean waters or the federally
navigable inland waters of the US.
AB OSV (Offshore Supply Vessel) requires 180 days of qualifying
sea service experience on the deck of vessels operating on ocean
waters or on the federally navigable inland waters of the US.
AB Sail requires 180 days of qualifying sea service experience on the
deck of sailing vessels operating on ocean waters or on the federally
navigable inland waters of the US.
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