Deck Cadet - Lantern Test (Slight Colourblindness)

[Clanky]

Good luck.

[saltydog]

Watt95...I had my Lantern test today mate. I fail the Ishihara test plates but pass the City test. If you have a red/green deficiency, passing the Lantern test is going to be hard mate. But give it a shot buddy.

[saltydog]

Hi, I'm going for my ENG1 medical this week. I've applied for Engineer Cadet with Clyde Marine, I already know I'm colourblind (told CMT in application). Saltydog, does your medical have a restriction on it for the likes of handling colour coded cables unattended? Cheers.

Hi Mate, no my ENG1 has no restrictions (Just no lookout duties) but as far as Engineering goes its unrestricted. Good luck mate

[watt95]

*I've applied for engine.

[watt95]

I had my medical last week with CMT and i failed the color blind test therefore i have two restrictions, not to do cable work alone and not fit for look out duties. Going for the lantern test at the end of the month, hopefully i can get my unrestricted Eng 1. Anyone know if clyde still interview at the end on January ?

[MacNeil]

Hi, I'm going for my ENG1 medical this week. I've applied for Engineer Cadet with Clyde Marine, I already know I'm colourblind (told CMT in application). Saltydog, does your medical have a restriction on it for the likes of handling colour coded cables unattended? Cheers.

[saltydog]

Thank you jj- 1994. I have an interview tomorrow so I will just see how it goes! If they want me they want me and if not then..I will re-apply but that applies to everyone!

Ed

Failed the lantern test, but I have an unrestricted ENG1 as an Engineer which I guess is better than nothing! I have my interview tomorrow so lets see how it goes!

Thanks for all the support!

Sorry to hear that mate. Your determination can only stand in your favour though. Best of luck

[Hatchorder]

Failed the lantern test, but I have an unrestricted ENG1 as an Engineer which I guess is better than nothing! I have my interview tomorrow so lets see how it goes!

Thanks for all the support!

I am really sorry to hear that. But I have to say I admire your passion, and the fact that you want to go to sea no matter what. I think that it will show willing and be taken as a positive with potential employers. Hang in there and good luck with the interview tomorrow.

Ian

[saltydog]

Failed the lantern test, but I have an unrestricted ENG1 as an Engineer which I guess is better than nothing! I have my interview tomorrow so lets see how it goes!

Thanks for all the support!

[saltydog]

Booked my medical for Friday, but they said I can only do the lantern test after I fail the Ishihara test.

Lets see what happens!

[Hatchorder]

I can see how they will like that. I guess its not that long wait if I fail the lantern test to re-apply!

Hatchorder, I dont suppose you actually know much about it? I have done my research etc but I cant seem to find that much on it. I have seen a few pictures but I was wondering if you actually knew anyone that has done it or even yourself.

No, I never did a lantern test. Regulations were much tighter in my day. You had to have perfect eyesight without glasses, no colour blindness and an opthalmic surgeons 10 year report to be a deck cadet. Even when you did your OOW certificate you still needed to have a new eyesight test and if you needed glasses you had to get dispensation from the MCA.

There is a description of it here though:

http://digilander.libero.it/cvdpilot/lanterntest.htm

Remember it is the 2 mile test you need. Also, do not let them rush you, you must have a period of time for your eyes to adjust to darkness. At sea it can take up to 30 minutes to adjust.

Ian

[saltydog]

Not if your reasons are as strong as yours will be. Wanting to go to sea no matter what obstacles you face is actually a strength if worded right!

I can see how they will like that. I guess its not that long wait if I fail the lantern test to re-apply!

Hatchorder, I dont suppose you actually know much about it? I have done my research etc but I cant seem to find that much on it. I have seen a few pictures but I was wondering if you actually knew anyone that has done it or even yourself.

[saltydog]

Your right mate. But its always that what if! I will let you know what they say tomorrow!

Cheers for emailing me that PDF

[Hatchorder]

.... and think something bad if they see I have previously applied to be a deckie.

Not if your reasons are as strong as yours will be. Wanting to go to sea no matter what obstacles you face is actually a strength if worded right!