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Master 100 GT in New Jersey

New Jersey does not issue this credential. The license is federal, evaluated by the USCG National Maritime Center, and examined through a Regional Examination Center or approved course.

Quick read

Master 100 GT full inspected-vessel master up to 100 GT — required for larger charter and tour vessels. In New Jersey, candidates commonly operate around Cape May, Atlantic City, Point Pleasant Beach. The nearest REC is New York, NY.

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Primary sources for Master 100 GT requirements

Credential

Master 100 GT

Nearest REC

New York, NY

Route

Inspected vessels

What to prepare for

  1. Document Master-level sea service, commonly 720 days with tonnage and route details supporting the requested authority.
  2. Complete the CG-719K physical, drug test, TWIC, CPR, and First Aid requirements.
  3. Study Rules of the Road, Deck General, Deck Safety, and Navigation General. Master candidates also need Plotting and the broader General module.
  4. Schedule the exam at REC New York, NY, or use an approved school that administers the USCG exam.

100 ton captain license requirements in New Jersey

New Jersey candidates targeting Master 100 GT should separate two questions before applying: whether they have enough Master-level sea time, and whether enough of that service was on vessels large enough to justify the 100 GT tonnage limit. That distinction matters for operators working around Cape May, Atlantic City, Point Pleasant Beach, where the business goal is often a larger inspected passenger vessel rather than a six-passenger OUPV boat.

Sea time
Commonly 720 days
Exam focus
Rules, deck, safety, navigation, plotting
Local signal
Cape May + Atlantic City

Local operating context

New Jersey is heavy on canyon, sea bass, and tuna offshore charter — OUPV Near-Coastal and Master 100 are standard. For exam prep, the federal question set does not change by state, but your likely route matters: inland candidates lean harder on Inland Rules and aids to navigation, while near-coastal candidates need COLREGs, navigation, weather, and chart-work discipline.

Questions candidates ask before applying

What are the 100 ton captain license requirements in New Jersey?

The credential is federal, so the requirements do not change by state. A typical Master 100 GT applicant documents Master-level sea service, passes the required USCG exam modules, clears medical/drug/TWIC screening, and shows enough qualifying vessel tonnage for the 100 GT limitation.

Can I get Master 100 if most of my time is on small boats?

Not always. The Coast Guard issues 25, 50, 100, or 200 GRT limits from the vessel tonnage in your qualifying service. Small-boat time can satisfy days, but it may cap the credential below 100 GT.

Where does a New Jersey Master 100 candidate take the exam?

After the NMC approves the application, candidates test at a Regional Examination Center or through an approved course provider. Use the nearest REC listed above for planning travel and appointment timing.

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CaptainsGround links lessons and drills to 33/46 CFR, COLREGs, and Bowditch citations so your prep matches the material the USCG tests.

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Master 100 GT in New Jersey — USCG Captain's License Guide · CaptainsGround