Master / Mate 200 Gross Ton USCG Approved License

A Master / Mate 200-Ton upgrade allows mariners to operate inspected vessels up to 200 tons on Near Coastal or Inland waters. With a Master 200 ton upgrade, mariners can have opportunities to captain larger passenger ferries, charter boats, and some cargo vessels. It is always important to check with the USCG and local maritime authorities to understand exact sea time and vessel requirements.

Completing the Master / Mate 100GT Captain’s License course and passing the exam is one step toward getting a captain’s license.

The course completion certificate must be submitted along with a number of other documents to the National Maritime Center to receive the official Merchant Mariner Credential, or license.

For a complete list of requirements, see below:

General Requirements:

• ‍‍A certificate of completion of Sea School’s approved course and exam.
• Alternatively, a student could take the exam at a USCG Regional Exam Center (REC).
• Not all USCG locations provide testing, so students must schedule at an REC.
• Prep courses like ours are strongly recommended.
• 19 years of age
• Students who are 18 years old may take the class, provided that their 19th birthday falls within one year of completing the course.

This is a common question from parents who want to take the class with their children.

• 720 Days of experience on Inland or Near Coastal Waters with 360 of those days being on Near Coastal or Ocean watersRecency
• 90 days of sea time in the past 3 years on vessels.
• Experience gained in the engine department on vessels of appropriate tonnage may be credible for up to 90 days of the service requirements.100 GRT
• 180 days of service must be on vessels of 51 GRT or above OR 360 days of service on vessels of 34 GRT or above50 GRT
• 180 days of service must be on vessels of 26 GRT or above OR 360 days of service on vessels of 17 GRT or above25 GRT
• 541 days or more for endorsement on vessels 5 GRT or less OR 180 days or more on vessels 6-25 GRT OR 260 days or more on vessels 1-16 GRT.

Physical that satisfies the Form CG-719KWe offer physicals at most of our brick and mortar locationsConsortium membership / drug testSea School has its own USCG drug consortium, APCA.

Interested students can sign up for a drug test/consortium membership at apcadrugtesting.com or by calling (727) 522-2727USCG-approved CPR/First Aid certificate that is less than one year old.

We offer classes at all of our brick and mortar locations and it’s encouraged to promote our own coursesIf a student can’t make our class, we usually recommend:

• Emergency University
• American Heart Association
• The Red Cross

The course needs to be USCG-approved; many CPR courses aren’t USCG approved. For further questions, consult the USCG website https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/NMC/pdfs/courses/courses.pdf?ver=cUVU8wMoukUAjqtcDCToQQ%3d%3d&timestamp=1717596524666

‍TWIC card (U.S. government security clearance)Must have U.S. CitizenshipWhile non-U.S. citizens can receive a limited OUPV license, mariners looking to obtain a Master License.

MUST BE U.S Citizens.Mariner fees must be paidWhile the Sea School does our best to keep our website up to date with all USCG standards and regulations, mariners should always check official documentation that can be found at Checklist NMC.

All USCG licenses are valid for 5 years.

• Application CG719B
• Copy of current TWIC, or check TWIC box on application if expired
• Copy of valid medical certificate, or submit updated CG719K medical form
• Current drug screen
• Pay mariner fees

Sea Service Requirements (only if MMC is not expired beyond 6 years):

Please note only 1 of the below is required to renew your Master license

• 360 days of service during the past 5 years from date of application
• Pass a comprehensive, open-book exercise
• Complete an approved refresher training course
• Provide evidence of employment as a qualified instructor or in a position closely related to the operation, construction, or repair of vessels (either deck or engineer as appropriate) for at least 3 yrs during the past 5 years from date of application
• Provide evidence of being a qualified instructor who has taught a CG approved course relevant to the endorsement being applied at least twice within past 5 years from date of application.

Submit your Application Packet to the Nearest Regional Exam Center (REC)

The USCG Master’s License is the highest level captain’s license and allows you to operate larger, inspected vessels, such as dinner cruises, ferries, dive boats, and party boats with seven or more passengers.

No, the Master 200-ton exam must be taken in person. The exam is offered at the end of Sea School’s 3-day course, or at a Regional Testing Center.