Transitioning from Able Seaman or AB, the Able Seafarer Deck (AS-D or AB Deck) is a new STCW endorsement and is a qualified rating at the deck department on ocean going vessels of 500 GT or more. AS-D certificate corresponds with a certificate issued under STCW regulation II/5 of the STCW Convention as amended in 2010. With this certificate, you can perform the functions and duties of a deck rating forming part of a navigational watch on ocean going vessels.
- Practical Seamanship.
- Basics of navigation and steering.
- Performing the navigational watch.
- Understand the basics of COLREG.
- Deck Safety.
- Deck Maintenance procedure and equipment’s.
- Enclose space Entry.
- Onboard Work permits procedures.
- Working with emergency equipment.
- Shipboard emergency procedures.
- Personal Safety at sea.
- Actions to prevent injury.
- Personal protective and other protective equipment.
- Environmental protection.
- LIBERIAN MARITIME REGISTRY.
