# Organize your time aboard boats

Organize records of time actually worked aboard boats before filling in official forms. NMC means National Maritime Center. An endorsement describes the captain job and limits, and its route describes allowed waters. Attestation means a statement from an authorized person supporting the service record; do not assume any boat trip qualifies as credited service.

Original Louisiana Deep Sea Fishing planning worksheet. Prepared October 22, 2026. Editable example, not an official agency form, contract, legal opinion, inspection or certification. No signup is required.

Prepared by: __________  Planning date: __________  Version: __________

## Requested endorsement

- Endorsement, route and current checklist edition: __________

- Recent-service policy checked date: __________

- Specific unresolved service-credit question: __________

## Repeat by vessel and period

- Vessel particulars and ownership-evidence location: __________

- Actual service dates, duties and waters: __________

- Supporting log or employment record: __________

- Authorized attesting person and signature status: __________

## Reconciliation

- Overlapping or uncertain dates to resolve: __________

- Overall and recent-service subtotals for review: __________

- Missing evidence and next legitimate experience step: __________

## How to use this record

This is not CG-719S and is not valid for agency filing. Do not invent dates or round a record upward to reach a threshold. Keep private vessel and identity details securely; use the official current form and instructions for submission.

Keep confirmed facts, estimates and unknowns distinct. For a requirement record the responsible source, checked date, supporting evidence and next action. Retain private financial, identity and personnel documents securely; do not put them into public URLs or analytics.

## Continue the lesson

https://louisianadeepseafishing.com/charter-business/captain-license/sea-time

Before acting, verify changing requirements with the responsible agency and obtain qualified advice for the actual operation. This document does not submit an application or establish that any requirement is satisfied.


## Gap classification and monthly review

For each gap choose the actual problem:

- Actual service lacks supporting documentation: __________
- Existing service may not meet desired endorsement/route: __________
- Required experience has not yet been obtained: __________

Then record the current NMC question, evidence available, authorized attesting person, official response and legitimate next step. Do not solve an experience gap by inventing dates or treating enrollment as completed service.

## Monthly routine

- Actual service entered while fresh: __________
- Vessel details/supporting records reconciled: __________
- Uncertain or overlapping entries resolved: __________
- Attestation discussion and remaining issue: __________
- Secure backup completed: __________
- Renewal/upgrade question to investigate: __________

Use current official definitions for service credit and the requested endorsement. An operational work log can support organization but is not automatically an acceptable official attestation. Retain private ownership and identity documents through appropriate secure processes.