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USCG Exam Practice · Load line and tonnage basics

Under 46 CFR §11.402, an applicant for a national ocean endorsement as master of unlimited tonnage must meet which service requirement regarding vessel size?

  1. AAll required experience must be obtained on vessels of 1,600 GRT or more
  2. BAll required experience must be obtained on vessels of 100 GRT or more, and at least one-half on vessels of 1,600 GRT or more✓ correct
  3. CAt least one-quarter of required experience must be obtained on vessels of 1,600 GRT or more
  4. DAll required experience must be obtained on vessels of 500 GRT or more, and at least one-half on vessels of 1,600 GRT or more

Why B is correct

46 CFR §11.402(a) requires that all experience be obtained on vessels of 100 GRT or more, and that at least one-half of the required experience be obtained on vessels of 1,600 GRT or more. The 100 GRT minimum applies to all service, not just a portion.

Cited:46 CFR §11.402

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