Master, 100 Tons Credential
The Master, 100 Ton License allows the licensee to operate Coast Guard inspected vessels of up to 100GT, granted in 50GT increments. This is a version of the 6-pack license that allows more than 6 paying customers on board.
In order to qualify for a Master, 100 Ton license, one must demonstrate at least 720 days of service (90 within the past 3 years) on any vessel. There are two different variables in this license; tonnage and distance offshore.
Tonnage granted is determined by the tonnage of the vessels in which the applicant's sea time is declared.
Distance offshore is one of five possibilities with only four available for Charter Boat level Credentials:
- Rivers - No special requirements beyond the standard 360 days.
- Inland - No special requirements beyond the standard 360 days.
- Great Lakes and Inland - For this sublicense, 90 of the 360 days declared must be on Great Lakes waters.
- Near Coastal - For this sublicense, one must demonstrate the standard 360 days, but also at least 360 additional days in near-coastal or ocean waters.
- Oceans - This endorsement is not available for Charter Boat level Credentials. Mariners wishing to operate vessels beyond the restrictions of a near coastal license must meet the requirements for the 200 ton license.
The Master, 100 Ton Credential also offers the Auxiliary Sail endorsement and an Assistance Towing endorsement. For an Auxiliary Sail endorsement, 360 days of service on sail- or auxiliary-sail vessels must be demonstrated. For the Assistance Towing endorsement, a separate exam must be passed. The Assistance Towing endorsement must not be confused with Apprentice Mate (Steersman)/Mate (Pilot)/Master of Towing Vessels Licenses for commercial towing vessels such as tug boats, ATBs and ITBs. The Assistance Towing Endorsement only allows the holder to provide assistance towing of disabled vessels for consideration within the scope and limitations of the license held such as the services provided to recreational vessels by Sea Tow and Tow Boat U.S.
Read more about this topic: United States Coast Guard Charter Boat Captain's License
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