Hey guys, I have a queston. So since the start of this year I've been working on a specialized utility vessel in dredging, and while it works on inland waters, it is also classed as an STCW vessel per the COI. So even though I'm not sailing in STCW waters, does my time on this vessel count towards STCW time? Or does that only count if you're sailing on STCW waters?
Come the end of October, I will have 360 accumulated days to qualify for my AB Limited national endorsement, but I was hoping that if this time is valid STCW time, I could instead go for my STCW AB Special instead or concurrently, which would give me better options, cause I really don't like inland. It's just not where I want to be on the water, as cool as my boat is.
Also I was planning on going straight for my 100 ton masters inland too, which only requires the 360 days on any vessel on any waters, which would definitely provide with more options too. End goal is I'm trying to eventually get to my 3rd Mate's license through the Hawsepipe.
