Insurance Evaluations
If your insurance company requested an evaluation and/or training, you can get either (or both) from USCG licensed Captain Kevin Schmit.
Kevin Schmit is a licensed USCG 50-Ton Captain with over 37,000 nautical miles of experience offering “check ride” evaluations and certifications for insurance underwriters.
New boat owners as well as experienced yachters with new policies are often requested to have a United States Coast Guard Licensed Captain to sign off on the yacht owner’s vessel familiarity and operation before the new boat’s insurance policy goes into effect.
I can provide an evaluation of a boat owner’s familiarity and operating capabilities. Also, if needed, a custom, personalized training program can be provided to new owners for them to be signed off for insurance purposes and to ensure they are able to operate a boat safely on their own.
New boat owners may be required by their insurance company to have an experienced professional captain onboard with them throughout their entire voyage, from place of purchase to the vessel’s new home port. Captain Kevin is a United States Coast Guard Licensed Master (50 Ton) with >40 years of seagoing experience.
Requirements for Sign-Off
The following are needed in order to be signed off :
Must have basic understanding of vessel navigation
Must be able to demonstrate competence in operating the vessel safely in a channel and in close quarter maneuvers
Must possess basic knowledge of the vessel’s equipped systems operation, basic repairs, and maintenance
Must know where to find and how to use the vessel’s required safety equipment
How it Works
If you as the boat owner are able to demonstrate to Captain Kevin that you have the ability to competently operate the vessel safely, then this could be a simple evaluation and sign off. However, if you are unfamiliar with the vessel and its systems, Captain Kevin can provide you with training.
“Kevin was a wonderful and patient captain who enjoyed teaching and was very knowledgeable. We will certainly be working with him again in future given the opportunity!”
~Kevin M.
Amel Super Maramu Owner