This course covers the required theory, assessments and examinations to upgrade from a Master 100 gross tons license to Master 200 gross tons license, near coastal. The course is approved in lieu of examination by the U.S. Coast Guard. Students enrolling in this course should currently hold their Master 100 gross ton license or should have completed an approved Master 100 gross tons course.
Duration
This online course is based on a 24 hour in-person course.
System Requirements
Internet access is required. The preferred web browser is Google Chrome, but you may use Edge or Safari if necessary.
Approvals
USCG
Any applicant who has successfully completed your Upgrade Master 100 Tons to Master 200 Tons (Near Coastal) (NOREMI -526) course and presents your Certificate of Training within one year of the completion of training, will satisfy the examination requirements for upgrade of a merchant mariner endorsement from Master not more than 100 gross registered tons (or self-propelled vessels of less than 100 gross registered tons) Upon Near Coastal, or Great Lakes & Inland, or Inland Waters to Master or Mate of self-propelled vessels of less than 200 gross tons Upon Near Coastal, or Great Lakes & Inland, or Inland Waters. The course completion certificate issued upon successful completion of this course is valid for one application which results in the issuance of an endorsement(s) and may not be used for future application transactions.
Requirements
Pre-requisites
Students enrolling in this course should currently hold their Master 100 gross ton license or should have completed an approved Master 100 gross tons course.
Co-requisites /Suggested Courses
Optional Courses
- Auxiliary Sail Blended
- Assistance Towing
Licensing Requirements
- TWIC Card
- Physical Exam & Drug Test
- Coast Guard Evaluation and Licensing Fees
Required Materials
- Plotting Tools (Dividers, Parallel Ruler, Triangles)
- Calculator (TI-30 or TI-36)
- Pencils and erasers
- Training Charts are provided by NMI
Assessments
Written Examination
This course consists of one written exam: Upgrade Master 100 Gross Tons to Master 200 Gross Tons. This exam contains 50 questions and requires a 70% passing score. The written exam can be taken online through HALO° Exams. You will receive 3 attempts for your exam. If you fail all 3 attempts, you must pay a retake fee of $50.00.
