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License, Document, or Certificate of Registry - Deck Officers Licenses
When going through the process of obtaining a license as a Deck Officer there are many qualifications you will be required to complete. These qualifications can include criteria such as drug testing, oaths, sea service, training, practical demonstrations, and examinations. Additionally, each category of vessels may have differing levels of qualifications.
To access information about the qualifications specific to your vessel type, go the appropriate listing below and review any Information Package and/or Checklist below.
ALL Applications and Fees must be submitted
to the nearest USCG Regional Exam Center for processing.
Failure to follow these guidelines will delay the processing of your
application.
Application Status: you can check the status of your current Application for Merchant Mariner Document (MMD), License, or Certificate of Registry (Form CG-719B).
Deck Officer Licenses
| Oceans/Near Coastal: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name of License | Information Package | Checklist |
| - Master Any Gross Tons | Available | Available |
| - Chief Mate Any Gross Tons | Available | Available |
| - Second Mate Any Gross Tons | Available | Available |
| - Third Mate Any Gross Tons | Available | Available |
| - Master 1600 Gross Tons | Available | Available |
| - Master 500 Gross Tons | Available | Available |
| Oceans: | ||
| Name of License | Information Package | Checklist |
| - Mate 1600 Gross Tons | Available | Available |
| - Mate 500 Gross Tons | Available | Available |
| - Master 200 Gross Tons | Available | Available |
| Near Coastal: | ||
| Name of License | Information Package | Checklist |
| - Mate 1600 Gross Tons | Available | Available |
| - Mate 500 Gross Tons | Available | Available |
| - Mate 200 Gross Tons (Domestic) | Available | Available |
| - Mate 200 Gross Tons (International) | Available | Available |
| - Master 200 Gross Tons (Domestic) | Available | Available |
| - Master 200 Gross Tons (International) | Available | Available |
| - Master 100 Gross Tons | Available | Available |
| - Limited Master 100 Gross Tons | Available | Available |
| Great Lakes/Inland/Rivers: | ||
| Name of License | Information Package | Checklist |
| - Master Great Lakes Any Gross Tons | Available | Available |
| - Mate Great Lakes Any Gross Tons | Available | Available |
| - Master Great Lakes 1600 Gross Tons | Available | Available |
| - Mate Great Lakes 1600 Gross Tons | Available | Available |
| - Master Great Lakes 500 Gross Tons | Available | Available |
| - Mate Great Lakes 500 Gross Tons | Available | Available |
| - Master Great Lakes 200 Gross Tons | Available | Available |
| - Mate Great Lakes 200 Gross Tons | Available | Available |
| - Master 100 Gross Tons | Available | Available |
| - Limited Master 100 Gross Tons | Available | Available |
| Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels: | ||
| Name of License | Information Package | Checklist |
| - Master of Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels | Available | Available |
| - Mate of Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels | Available | Available |
| Towing: | ||
| Name of License | Information Package | Checklist |
| - Master of Towing Vessels | Available | |
| - Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels | Available | |
| - Apprentice Mate (Steersman) of Towing Vessels | Available | |
| - Master of Towing Vessels, Harbor Assistant | ||
| - Limited Master of Towing Vessels | ||
| - Limited Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels | ||
| - Limited Apprentice Mate (Steersman) of Towing Vessels | ||
| OUPV: | ||
| Name of License | Information Package | Checklist |
| - Operators of Uninspected Passenger Vessels | Available | Available |
| - Limited Operators of Uninspected Passenger Vessels | Available | Available |
| FCP: | ||
| Name of License | Information Package | Checklist |
| - First Class Pilot | Available | |
| Offshore Supply Vessels: | ||
| Name of License | Information Package | Checklist |
| - Master (Offshore Supply Vessels) | ||
| - Chief Mate (Offshore Supply Vessels) | ||
| - Mate (Offshore Supply Vessels) | Available | |
| OUPV:Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit: | ||
| Name of License | Information Package | Checklist |
| - Offshore Installation Manager | ||
| - Barge Supervisor | ||
| - Ballast Control Operator | ||
| Other: | ||
| Name of License | Information Package | Checklist |
| - Able Seaman | Available | Available |
| - Lifeboatman | Available | Available |
| - Limited Scope | Available | |
| - Rating Forming Part of Navigational Watch | Available | |
| - Duplicates | Available | Available |
Licensing Questions and Concerns, Contact:
IASKNMC
NMC Help Desk: 1-888-IASKNMC (1-888-427-5662)
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