The coaster is one of the oldest professions and at the same time unknown, of all how many are linked to the sea. The practical, are specialized in driving vessels in dangerous waters or heavy traffic. Therefore, one of its main tasks is the help the captains in the maneuvers in and out of port. Among the first data relating to these professionals, we find mentions dated in 1700 BC, in the code of Hammurabi from ancient Babylon. Later Rodias, back in the 3rd century, appear laws appointments in relation to the rights of pilotage.In 1282, the Llibre del Consolat de mar, Barcelona, in its Chapter 249, cited thus: when a pattern that adjusts freight or is chartered to go to certain part and having no security nor the, nor any that go on the ship, in that destination, has to rent pilot to know it, and this affirms and says the pattern that it knows with certainty the spot where he wants to go. Today, accreditation is quite difficult to obtain. In the majority of countries should first hold the title of Captain and command of ships of large tonnage experience. In addition, you must demonstrate, specific knowledge of the coastal zone in which you want to play the role.
Then you have to pass several exams, which convenes the General Directorate of the merchant marine. Once arrived at this point, we have to make a series of trips accompanying a practical exercise and surrender one last test. Obviously there must be a vacancy in the area that we hope to cover. If we get here we can say that we aspire to an average wage of 60,000 Euros a year. Do you find more articles of this series in Te invite you to visit us at photo: Edurne Iza text: Onintza Otamendi? Iza can download this photo freely. The only restriction is your sale or lucrative use of the same. Do not forget that whole work belongs to its author, get a good use of it. Original author and source of the article.
