Ordinary Seamen to Able-Bodied Seamen | Thing's you should know before becoming an AB | Seamen Vlog

[@AXLOTL_QUESTIONS]

Thank you for making these videos. It really helps us gain a perspective in what to expect. Keep up the good work.

[@Tr3TV2022]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@jeremiah1059]

What's up Tre! I'm going back through your playlist and watching my favs again and making sure I didn't miss any. I have to say that I love the peppy little smooth jazz intros like you have on this video! Keep up the great work my dude. I'll be going to the CCAP at Piney point in a couple weeks thanks to you and I'm getting excited.

[@PhillipMcKenzie-f9t]

Man is that a U.S. Shipping Emblem? Holy Sh*t it is and your walk on the stern just identifies it as the Chemical Pioneer. Man 1981 trainee and I became 1AE on that ship.

[@jeremiah1059]

Just checking in with you Tre. I'm going back and watching all your vids in order so I don't miss any valuable info! Keep up the great work.

[@joebertatienza9465]

It's nice to hear that dude by the way.... it's my firstime to being Ab in Gas tanker all of what you say it's helping me learning a lot

[@ahmirya7252]

i hope you can reach deck officer rank and even captain someday, keep it up bro 👍👍

[@Tr3TV2022]

I’m going to use this money & go into real estate... but thank you tho

[@itzteebrown]

😂​@@Tr3TV2022

[@4real775]

You moving up real good, I went from OS to Mate.. keep it up young man.. great job.

[@Cookie.x.monsterr]

Do you enjoy your job ? I’m thinking of changing careers

[@ericmedina8912]

First, thank you, Mr. Williams, for making this informative video. You mentioned the three things ABs should carry on them: a flashlight, pocket knife, gloves, & chanel locks(?). I understand the first three, but what is a chanel lock?

[@josephgarceau7880]

Channelock is a brand of pliers

[@chotima0107]

Can you do a video for the females that may want to do this job.

[@Tr3TV2022]

Good idea ... most definitely.. I gottchu .. I’m filming all this week 💪🏽

[@JonahHuffman]

Hey Tr3, I was thinking about joining the Merchant Marine business, and I had initially planned on studying to be an AB, but I realized that I probably can't do this as I am partially colorblind. Does colorblindness prohibit sailors from working as an OS as well? And is OS strictly for sailors working on becoming an AB? Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated

[@mart.sav.9861]

In europe at least You can't go to sea as a seaman if youre colorblind, you wont pass medical examination, but you can go as a motorman As Wiper and eventuali an Oiler , and yes OS its a rank before AB , where I'm from you need at least 18months sea service before you can become an AB.

[@Joshuadtb]

@@michaeljohnson91501who?

[@shatiathames3150]

Enjoy your video . I am going into the program next year . I was interested in engine department but doing some research i see more AB jobs than engine and steward dept. What made you choose OS to AB route? Was it because of more jobs or what you would rather do as a merchant mariner ?

[@LifeExperienceofShaunBrooks]

I was a ordinary seaman with msc i was not bad at the helm left rotter port starboard 2 degree 😅 i remember all the duties from ordinary seaman back 2010-12 it was kool i was getting my watches in it was crazy 🤪 working under the mate on watch

[@gawangpinoyvlogtv.4333]

Keep your vlogging god bless sir

[@Tr3TV2022]

🙏🏽

[@NancyASMR]

Can you help me practice some things to get ready for as an OS before I get there? Ty❤❤❤❤

[@Push_Esc]

Thanks for the info! May I ask your age? How long do you have to be an OS before you can become AS? What is your position now? Thanks

[@kni-kylacaffee4738]

I’m just now getting into becoming a merchant seaman, What’s your advice for picking departments, i know i want to be on the deck but all of the other KZbinrs work in the engine department

[@kni-kylacaffee4738]

and weren’t as helpful in that area

[@godayb1]

Thanks for sharing Brother

[@thedealguy5359]

How are you able to travel on a plane with these tools need it for work?

[@Tr3TV2022]

I put them in my check in

[@uglytruth4467]

Do new hires pick what kind of ship they go on?

[@MrClutch038]

Yea

[@donavonscott5319]

Are their books to we can study for this type of information outside of academy

[@uglytruth4467]

how is the tv service, internet, on ship.

[@ancientsalt4291]

What school did you go to and how long was the training?

[@Tr3TV2022]

I went to the Paul Hall School of Maritime

[@xxheadshotxx5562]

Do you work jus 2 months anda than you stop working?

[@donavonscott5319]

Are all AB willing to put you on to how stuff is really done?

[@leedevera5470]

Good day bro I just wanna ask where can I find reviewer for able seaman? I need to take a test in REC and they release my able seaman MMC if I pass. Thats why Im looking for reviewer . Thanks bro Godbless

[@srilankanature92]

I m ab from sri lanka i hv experience 11years ?

[@nathanielsexton8912]

How long would it take to go from AB to a 2nd mate

[@Tr3TV2022]

Idk exactly but it will take some time

[@atsea713]

Sea time alone is 4 years. If you are sailing half the year….that’s 8 years. Plus a few classes and license exam.

[@luzdivina2235]

To 3rd made you must complete 1080 sea days. Then you must hold your 3rd mate license for 360 sea days to apply and test for 2nd mate. 1 sea day is = to 8hrs of work in the ship. If your shift is 12hrs you complete 1 and 1/2 sea day every worked day.

[@thetravelg166]

If ur an AB Watch do u have to work on deck? Like Mooring lines etc...

[@Tr3TV2022]

Yea .. that’s (all hands) everyone has to help

[@thetravelg166]

@@Tr3TV2022 Yeah I'm transferring from MSC to SIU and my mooring skills suck

[@Tr3TV2022]

@@thetravelg166 won’t have any other choice but to get better .. cause you’ll be out there .. everytime it’s time to dock

[@thetravelg166]

@@Tr3TV2022 I appreciate that fam

[@mr.vwalangjowa6659]

How long have you been working as OS to become AB?

[@luzdivina2235]

Usually 4 months or 180 sea days.

[@chainjail4834]

@@luzdivina2235 what's your rank now?

[@KBlick]

I work on tug boats AB are a little different most things he covers applies just not as much steering or holding a wheel don’t get me wrong you will hold the wheel occasionally but only if the captain has to use the bathroom mainly I’m going for my unlimited here soon

[@orosepromise3617]

I need a job please help

[@lafflaff2676]

No what I am saying. Why are you saying that so much? Yes, we know what you are saying....

[@zoethebossmanforever2011]

Do you have a IG

[@Tr3TV2022]

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