[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR10.410]

[Page 149]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 10_LICENSING OF MARITIME PERSONNEL--Table of Contents
 
     Subpart D_Professional Requirements for Deck Officers' Licenses
 
Sec. 10.410  Requirements for deck licenses for vessels of not more 

than 1600 gross tons.

    (a) Licenses as master and mate of vessels of not more than 1600 
gross tons are issued in the following tonnage categories:
    (1) Not more than 1,600 gross tons;
    (2) Not more than 500 gross tons; or,
    (3) Between 25-200 gross tons in 50 ton increments and with 
appropriate mode of propulsion such as steam or motor, sail, or 
auxiliary sail.
    (b) Experience gained in the engine department on vessels of 
appropriate tonnage may be creditable for up to 25 percent of the 
service requirements for any mate license in this category.
    (c) A license in this category obtained with an orally-assisted 
examination will be limited to 500 gross tons. In order to raise that 
tonnage limit to 1,600 gross tons, the written examination and service 
requirements must be satisfied.

[CGD 81-059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as amended by CGD 81-059, 54 FR 
138, Jan. 4, 1989]