Master, Mate (pilot) and Apprentice Mate (steersman) of towing vessels

CFR Reference: 46 CFR 10.463

The Coast Guard issues the following licenses:
 
 (1) Master of towing vessels.
 
 (2) Master of towing vessels, limited.
 
 (3) Mate (pilot) of towing vessels.
 
 (4) Mate (pilot) of towing vessels, limited.
 
 (5) Apprentice mate (steersman).
 
 (6) Apprentice mate (steersman), limited.
 
 (b) A license as master of towing vessels means a license to operate towing vessels not restricted to local areas designated by OCMIs. This also applies to a mate (pilot) of towing vessels.
 
 (c) For this section, limited means a license to operate a towing
vessel of less than 200 gross tons limited to a local area within the Great Lakes, inland waters, or Western Rivers designated by the OCMI.
 

Master of Towing Vessels

CFR Reference: 46 CFR 10.464

Sea Service:

(a) 36 months of total sea service;

(b) 18 of the 36 months must have been as limited Apprentice Mate (Steersman);

(c) 3 of the 18 months must have been on a particular route;

(d) Towing Officer’s Assessment Record (TOAR) or an Approved Course must be completed .

(e) Western Rivers Endorsement is required to serve as master on vessels on the Western Rivers (90 days of observation required and approved training)

Mariners holding a Master 200 Gross Tons license may operate towing vessels within any restrictions on their license if:

(a) Have 30 days of training and observation on towing vessels for the route being assessed and either:

a. Complete and approved training course or

b. Hold a completed TOAR that shows evidence of assessment of practical demonstration of skills.

Training:

· First Aid/CPR

· Radar Observer

· Western Rivers>>>>>>>>

Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels

Routes Endorsed: Oceans (O), Near Coastal (NC), Great Lakes-Inland (GL-I) and Western Rivers (WR)

CFR Reference: 46 CFR 10.465

Sea Service:

(a) 36 months of total sea service;

(b) 18 of the 36 months must have been as limited Apprentice Mate (Steersman);

(c) 3 of the 18 months must have been on a particular route;

(d) Towing Officer’s Assessment Record (TOAR) or an Approved Course must be completed .

(e) Western Rivers Endorsement is required to serve as master on vessels on the Western Rivers (90 days of observation required and approved training)

To Upgrade from Master of Towing Vessels (limited) to Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels, you must have:

(a) Towing Officer’s Assessment Record (TOAR) or an Approved Course must be completed .

(b) 30 days of observation and training while holding Master of Towing Vessels (limited) and pass a limited examination

To Upgrade from Mate (pilot) of Towing Vessels (limited) to Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels, you must have:

(a) 30 months of service;

(b) 12 of the 30 months must have been served as Apprentice Mate (steersman);

(c) Towing Officer’s Assessment Record (TOAR) or an Approved Course must be completed .

(d) Pass a limited examination.

Mariners holding a Mate 200 Gross Tons license or First Class Pilot may operate towing vessels within any restrictions on their license if:

(a) Have 30 days of training and observation on towing vessels for the route being assessed and either:

a. Complete and approved training course or

b. Hold a completed TOAR that shows evidence of assessment of practical demonstration of skills.

Training:

· First Aid/CPR

· Radar Observer

· Western Rivers>>>>>>>>

Apprentice Mate (Steersman) of Towing Vessels

Routes Endorsed: Oceans (O), Near Coastal (NC), Great Lakes-Inland (GL-I) and Western Rivers (WR)

CFR Reference: 46 CFR 10.466

Sea Service:

(a) 18 months of total sea service;

(b) 12 of the 18 months must have been on towing vessels;

(c) 3 of the 18 months must have been on a particular route;

(d) Pass an Examination.

Training:

· First Aid/CPR