Canadian Coast Guard Ship Essay

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Canadian Coast Guard Deck Hand

Responsibilities:

- Helping authorities with fisheries enforcement
- Helping in search and rescue
- Routine maintenance on the ship
- Conducting fire and security rounds
- Steering the ship
- Performing lookout duties
- Repairing the ship
- Operating cargo equipment
- Anchoring, berthing and refueling the ship
- Handling mooring lines and hooking up towing lines
- Retrieving and launching lifeboats and fast rescue crafts
- Loading, Unloading, and handling cargo supplies
- Participating in fire-fighting

Training:

you must complete a Bridge Watch Training course at a Transport Canada approved marine school, or you can get in through the four-year Officer Training Program at the CCG (Canadian Coast Guard) College whose graduates are brought into the Fleet with entry-level certificates:

The Bridge Watchmen Certificate includes training in:

- Restricted Operators Certificate
- Marine Basic First Aid
- Basic Safety Training
- Survival Craft

The Canadian Coast Guard College program trains Officers in Marine Engineering and Marine Navigation. The 45-month training period encompasses in-class theory and practical experience at sea on Coast Guard vessels. The …show more content…

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