USCG Exam Practice · Sea time requirements for OUPV and Master
An applicant for master of ocean self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT who wishes to obtain a sail or auxiliary sail vessel endorsement must provide evidence of how many months of service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels?
- A6 months
- B24 months
- C12 months✓ correct
- D3 months
Why C is correct
46 CFR §11.424(b) requires 12 months of service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels for the sail or auxiliary sail endorsement. This service may have been obtained prior to issuance of the master's license or MMC endorsement.
Cited:46 CFR §11.424(b)
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