USCG Exam PracticeLoad line and tonnage basics
Under 46 CFR §11.402(c)(1), how may an applicant remove all tonnage limitations from a national ocean or near-coastal endorsement that were imposed under §11.402(b)?
- ✓ By providing evidence of 6 months of service on vessels of 1,600 GRT or more in the highest grade endorsedCorrect
- B. By providing evidence of 12 months of service on vessels of 100 GRT or more in any officer capacity
- C. By providing evidence of 6 months of service on vessels of 1,600 GRT or more in any officer capacity below the highest grade endorsed
- D. By providing evidence of 12 months of service as able seaman on vessels of 1,600 GRT or more
Why A is correct
46 CFR §11.402(c)(1) states that all tonnage limitations will be removed when the applicant provides evidence of 6 months of service on vessels of 1,600 GRT or more in the highest grade endorsed. The other options describe different provisions under §11.402(c)(2) and (c)(3), which have different effects.
Cited:46 CFR §11.402