by Rebekah Carsey | Dec 22, 2025 | USCG Licensing & Credentials
One of the biggest questions we receive at Pathfinder Maritime Training (PMT) is “What’s the difference between Lifeboatman and Lifeboatman Limited, and which one do I need?” The short version is that a Lifeboat credential includes a Proficiency in Survival...
by Rebekah Carsey | Nov 26, 2025 | USCG Licensing & Credentials
The maritime industry offers a rewarding career path, and the first step aboard a large vessel for many aspiring mariners is becoming an Ordinary Seaman (OS), also known as an Ordinary Seafarer. The OS rating is the foundational, entry-level position that requires no...
