Table 1 to § 11.464(a) -Requirements for Endorsement as Master of Towing Vessels1
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Route endorsed | Total service2 | TOS3 on T/V as mate (pilot) | TOS3 on particular route | Sub-ordinate route authorized |
(1) OCEANS (O) | 48 | 18 | 3 | NC, GL-I. |
(2) NEAR-COASTAL (NC) | 48 | 18 | 3 | GL-I. |
(3) GREAT LAKES-INLAND (GL-I) | 48 | 18 | 3 | None. |
(4) WESTERN RIVERS (WR) | 48 | 18 | 3 | None. |
1 The holder of an endorsement as master of towing vessels may have an endorsement placed on the MMC as mate (pilot) of towing vessels for a route superior to the current route on which the holder has no operating experience after passing an examination for that additional route. After the holder completes 90 days of experience and completes a Towing Officer Assessment Record (TOAR) on that route, the Coast Guard will add it to the holder's endorsement as master of towing vessels and remove the endorsement for mate (pilot) of towing vessels.
2 Service is in months.
3 TOS is time of service.
Table 1 to § 11.464(c) -Requirements for National Endorsement as Master of Towing Vessels (Limited)
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Route endorsed | Total service1 | TOS2 on T/V as limited apprentice mate (steersman) | TOAR or an approved course | TOS on particular route |
LIMITED LOCAL AREA (LLA) | 36 | 18 | Yes | 3. |
1 Service is in months.
2 TOS is time of service.
46 C.F.R. §11.464