USCG Exam PracticeSea time requirements for OUPV and Master
An applicant holds a Master of Great Lakes and Inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage and seeks to upgrade to Master of Oceans or Near-Coastal of unlimited tonnage. Under 46 CFR §11.404(b), what is the minimum sea service required, and how is Great Lakes service credited?
- A. 12 months; Great Lakes service credited at two-for-one
- ✓ 24 months; Great Lakes service credited on a day-for-day basis up to 100 percent of required serviceCorrect
- C. 24 months; Great Lakes service credited on a day-for-day basis for up to 50 percent of required service
- D. 36 months; Great Lakes service credited on a day-for-day basis up to 100 percent of required service
Why B is correct
46 CFR §11.404(b) requires not less than 24 months of sea service under the authority of the Great Lakes and Inland credential. Under §11.404(b)(1), service on the Great Lakes is credited on a day-for-day basis up to 100 percent of the total required service.