(formal camps, yacht clubs, educational institutions, and marinas)
- 120 days service in the operation of the type of vessel specified on the requested endorsement;
- 90 days recency within the previous 3 years
- Safe Boating course completed within 5 years before date of application;
- Pass the limited examination or approved course in lieu of.
First Aid & CPR
Note: Only required when, in the opinion of the Coast Guard, the geographic area over which service is authorized precludes obtaining medical services within a reasonable time. Check the OCMI approval.
Tonnage
The OCMI approval should have a specified tonnage, if not specified, calculate tonnage in accordance with 46 CFR 11.422.
Satisfies the unique qualification requirements of an applicant or distinct group of mariners per 11.201(1).
- Evaluated in accordance with OCMI approval – Example 360 days required for Master 50 GRT Inland reduced to 180 days by the OCMI. The MMC will have the OCMI specific approval such as to specific company, vessel type (DUKW), and/or body of water (Lake Arkansas) etc.
- The OCMI may only reduce sea service and examinations. All other general requirements such as 1st Aid/CPR, Medical Certificate, and fees are required.
- Exams as determined in the OCMI approval or approved course in lieu of
(formal camps, yacht clubs, educational institutions, and marinas)
- 90 days of service in the operation of the type of vessel specified for which the endorsement is requested
- 90 days recency within the previous 3 years
- Complete a Safe Boating course
- Pass the limited exam or an approved course in lieu of.
First Aid & CPR
Note: Only required when, in the opinion of the Coast Guard, the geographic area over which service is authorized precludes obtaining medical services within a reasonable time. Check the OCMI approval.
Satisfy the unique qualification requirements of an applicant or distinct group of mariners per 11.201(l).
- Evaluated in accordance with OCMI approval – Example 360 days required for OUPV Inland reduced to 180 days by the OCMI. The MMC will have the OCMI specific approval such as to specific company, vessel type (DUKW), and/or body of water (Lake Arkansas) etc.
- The OCMI may only reduce sea service, age and examinations.
All other general requirements such as 1st Aid/CPR, Medical Certificate, and fees are required. When in doubt, pull the non- limited MMS (In the example above, the OCMI has reduced service and examinations for OUPV Inland, so pull that MMS for all general information.) - Exams as determined in the OCMI approval or approved course in lieu of
