FCC now requires applicants to register an FCC profile and FRN before taking the MROP Element 1 exam
There is a step-by-step video which instructs new applicants how to register.
Remember this has to be done BEFORE registering for MROP exam!
MROP: Required on vessels over 300 gross tons and vessels that carry more than 6 paying passengers
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ABLE SEAMAN, AB – $1495
(Special, Limited, Unlimited)
Take “A” or “B” in any order
Part “A” – $660 – Theory
General Description – The 44-hr. course, Part “A”, satisfies the written examination requirement and the practical knot tying assessment requirement.
Part “B” – $835 – Personal Survival Techniques & Proficiency in Survival Craft (Restricted).
General Description – Part “B” satisfies the requirement for the 32-hr course and written examination and practical assessment requirements for any mariner requiring an endorsement in Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSC) restricted and assessment requirement as set out in Table A-V1/1-3 of the STCW code.
SEA SERVICE REQUIREMENTS:
- AB Special – 180 days deck service on any navigable waters of the US.
- AB Limited – 360 days deck service on vessels 100 GRT or over, not exclusive to rivers & smaller inland lakes of the US.
- AB Unlimited – 540 days deck service on Oceans or Great Lakes.
LIFEBOATMAN Requirements
ALL AB ratings MUST qualify as
Lifeboatman
or Lifeboatman-Limited (PSC)
- Course Topics Include:
- Navigation Rules
- Lookout duties
- Helm orders
- Aids to Navigation
- Cargo Handling
- Fire Fighting & Prevention
- Launch & recovery of survival craft.
- Donning personal survival gear.
- Righting an overturned life raft.
All Able Seamen require either one of the following Lifeboatman endorsements:
1. The endorsement in Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSC) (restricted) for mariners serving on vessels NOT equipped with traditional lifeboats. Such survival craft include rescue boats, inflatable life rafts, etc. (we offer this as Part “B” of our Able Seaman program)
2. The endorsement as a Lifeboatman for mariners serving on vessels equipped with traditional lifeboats i.e., Cruise Ships (we DO NOT offer the Lifeboatman Endorsement).
- For this Endorsement, a day is defined as eight hours of watch standing or work day, not to include overtime – See Application, Forms & Instructions for more details.
- Sea Service can be counted back to your 16th birthday.
ABLE SEAMAN, AB Course Schedule
EAST COAST LOCATIONS
ONLY in Oriental, NC
Apr 20-24, 2026
June 8-12, 2026
Sept 14-18, 2026
Nov 2-6, 2026
Dec 7-11, 2026
Apr 27-30, 2026
June 15-18, 2026
Sept 21-24, 2026
Nov 9-12, 2026
Dec 14-17, 2026
There are NO ADDITIONAL FEES for exams, study materials, books or plotting tools. Price includes all training & testing material.
*Payment required in advance to secure your seat!
We’ll accept cash, checks, debit or credit cards.
SORRY…..NO REFUNDS!
Tuition assistance available through First Citizens Bank. Contact: amy.chapin@firstcitizens.com