Nemaritime - New England Maritime |USCG Approved Master 25/50/100 Ton Near Coastal Course

COST

$1,545.00

Master 25/50/100 Ton License

License Description:

The Masters license allows you to operate an inspected passenger vessel having a Certificate Of Inspection (COI) stating the number of passengers and area of operation. This would typically include small ferries, sightseeing vessels, head boats, and launches at yacht clubs.

The Masters license will have an Inland or Near Coastal designation based on the bodies of water where you have obtained your sea experience. Inland will allow you to operate inside the Boundary Line with paying passengers, and Near Coastal allows you to operate up to 200 miles from shore with paying passengers.

Eligibility Requirements

USCG Application

Age

19 years old

Sea Experience

Master 25/50/100 Ton** Inland

360 underway days*
90 days of the 360 must be within the last 3 years.

Master 25/50/100 Ton** Near Coastal

720 underway days*
360 days of the 720 must be upon near coastal or ocean waters
90 days of the 720 must be within the last 3 years.

A "day" is considered 4 to 8 hours away from the dock.
Tonnage will be based on the size vessels you have been operating in the last 3 years. Contact New England Maritime for tonnage formulas.

USCG Approved Master 25/50/100 Ton Near Coastal Course

Course Attendance

90% required

Testing

All testing is done with New England Maritime. You DO NOT test with the Coast Guard.

Certification

Upon successful completion (attendance and passing required exams), you will receive a New England Maritime Certificate of Training. This Certificate (expires one year from date issued) is then brought to the U.S. Coast Guard REC in Boston, along with your USCG Application to receive your USCG License. New England Maritime offers Coast Guard Approved Masters Courses in the Fall, Winter, and Spring.