REQUIREMENTS

1. AGE: Eighteen (18)
2. SEA SERVICE / NEAR COASTAL: One year (360 days) service on vessels including at least (90 days) on ocean or near coastal waters.
3. SEA SERVICE / INLAND: One year (360 days) service on vessels on any waters.
4. SAIL ENDORSEMENT: It is included with the license. No testing required.
5. ASSISTANCE TOWING: You can take this as an endorsement only after you have passed your entire exam.
6. RECENCY: Three months (90 days) must have been within the 3 years immediately preceding the date of application.

Holders of this license are authorized to operate an uninspected vessel of less than 100 gross tons carrying six or less passengers for hire. The vessel may be propelled by machinery or auxiliary sail. NOTE: It is unlawful to carry passengers for hire on vessels over 5 net tons, unless the vessel is a documented vessel of the United States authorized to engage in commercial trade. Carrying passengers for hire on vessels over 5 net tons documented for pleasure service or registered with state numbers is illegal.

Test Information

SECTION NAME	NUMBER OF QUESTIONS	PASSING SCORE (# CORRECT)
Rules of the Road	30	90% (27)
General / Safety	60	70% (42)
Navigation General	20	70% (14)
Navigation Problem	10	70% (7)
** Assistance Towing	15	70% (11)

** Note: This exam is only required for those who choose to go for the ASSISTANCE TOWING ENDORSEMENT to the license.

Note: This information was obtained from:

USCG Marine Safety Office San Francisco Bay
Regional Examination Center
Coast Guard Island, Bldg. 14, Room 109
Alameda, CA 94501-5100

(510) 437-3096

Note: I obtained this information in August of 1995, so you might want to contact them to see if the requirements have changed since then.



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