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 within one year of application will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(j)(1) for original issuance of any one of the following endorsements, PROVIDED the applicant holds a Master of vessels less than 100 GRT (Near Coastal) endorsement or has met the examination requirements for Master of vessels less than 100 GRT (Near Coastal) within one year of application:
- Upgrade from Master of vessels of less than 100 GRT (Near Coastal) to Master or Mate of vessels of less than 200 GRT upon Near Coastal, or Great Lakes and Inland, or Inland waters.
A course certificate may be used for one application which results in the issuance of an endorsement and may not be used for any application transactions thereafter.
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.
