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Oriental, NC - 10 Day Able Seaman- Starts Sept. 19, 2022; UPGRADE Master 100-Ton: Oct 14-16; UPGRADE Master 200-Ton: Sept 6-8
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UPGRADE MASTER 100-tons to MASTER 200-tons - $420
MASTERS LICENSE
(Inland, Great Lakes, Near Coastal)
General Description - The 200-ton Masters License is required to operate an inspected vessel of over 100-tons and not more than 200-tons that carries seven or more passengers. In order to carry seven or more passengers “under sail,” a Sail Endorsement is also required.
General Course Description - This 3-day course is for upgrading an existing 100-ton Masters License to a 200-ton Masters License. This course runs for three consecutive days. Class hours are from 8:00 am through 5:30 pm for the three days of instruction. We give the test at the end of day 3.
Course Topics Include:
- Navigation Charts and Publications
- VHF Radio Communication
- Marine Engineering Terms
- Small Engine Operation
- Marine Power Plant Operating Principles
- Vessel Trim & Stability
- Stability & Stress Calculations
- Firefighting & Fire Prevention
- Electronic Navigation
- Cargo Stowage & Security
SEA SERVICE REQUIREMENTS:
UPGRADE 100-TON to 200-TON |
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Recency - 90 days must be in the past 3 years on vessels. |
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Inland - 360 days of service, OF WHICH: 180 days must have been as a Master, Mate, or equivalent position while holding a license or endorsement as Master, Mate, Master or Mate (pilot) of towing vessels, or OUPV. |
Near Coastal - 720 total days of service on Ocean or Near Coastal Waters, OF WHICH: service on Inland waters, other than Great Lakes, MAY substitute for up to 360 days of the total required service, AND 360 MUST have been as a master, mate , or equivalent supervisory position while holding an endorsement as master, as mate, or as operator of uninspected passenger vessels; OR 360 days as a Master or Mate of Ocean or N/C Towing Vessels and completion of an examination. |
Great Lakes - 360 days of service OF WHICH: 180 days must have been as a Master, Mate, or equivalent position while holding a license or endorsement as Master, Mate, Master or Mate (pilot) of towing vessels, or OUPV, AND 90 days of service on Great Lakes. |
Tonnage Limitation - This course satisfies the examination requirement for the 200-ton Masters License. The tonnage level of a Masters License is based on the size vessels on which you have your sea service experience.
Tonnage Calculations |
Tonnage Calculations |
200-GRT - 90 days (25%) of service on vessels of 101 GRT or above, OR 180 days (50%) of service on vessels of 67 GRT or above. |
200-GRT - 180 days (25%) required on vessels of 101 GRT or above, OR 360 days (50%) required on vessels over 67 GRT or above. |
EAST COAST SCHEDULE
Oriental, NC Sept 6-8, 2022 Jan 27-29, 2023 Apr 25-27, 2023 Aug 25-27, 2023 Morehead City, NC - Wanchese, NC - Raleigh, NC Area - Wilmington, NC - *Payment required in advance to secure your seat! Tuition assistance available through First Citizens Bank.
Contact amy.chapin@firstcitizens.com UPGRADE MASTER 100-tons
to MASTER 200-tons
3-day $420 *
We'll accept cash, checks, debit or credit cards.
SORRY.....NO REFUNDS!