Section 12.56.510. Qualifications for VLCC license endorsement.

	(a)  An applicant for a VLCC endorsement must hold a valid marine pilot license and demonstrate special training or experience by documenting the following  
		(1) round trips:  
			(A) 20 round trips on a VLCC class vessel as a pilot observer over a pilotage route; or  
			(B) 10 round trips on a VLCC class vessel as a pilot observer over a pilotage route and completion of a VLCC ship handling course at a facility approved by the board; and  
		(2) experience:  
			(A) at least 15 dockings and 15 undockings as a pilot on VLCC class vessels; or  
			(B) 365 days of experience as master of a VLCC class vessel and completion of a VLCC ship handling course at a facility approved by the board.  
	(b)  Under (a)(1) of this section, a round trip on a VLCC class vessel as a pilot observer must include two trip segments that either begin with an undocking or terminate with a docking. Dockings and undockings under (a)(1) of this section may be observed or actually performed by the applicant.  

Authorities

08.62.040;08.62.100

Notes

Reference

12 AAC 56.500

Authority

AS 08.62.040 AS 08.62.100 ________________________

History

Eff. 7/26/90, Register 115; am 11/7/93, Register 128