46 C.F.R. § 10.416 Service requirements for mate of near coastal steam or motor vessels of not more than 1600 gross tons.
Title 46 - Shipping
The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for a license as mate of near coastal steam or motor vessels of not more than 1600 gross tons is two years total service in the deck department of ocean or near coastal steam or motor, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels. Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to one year of the required service. One year of the required service must have been on vessels of over 100 gross tons. Six months of the required service must have been as able seaman, boatswain, quartermaster, or equivalent position on vessels of over 100 gross tons while holding a certificate as able seaman. [CGD 81–059, 54 FR 138, Jan. 4, 1989]
Title 46: Shipping
PART 10—LICENSING OF MARITIME PERSONNEL
Subpart D—Professional Requirements for Deck Officers' Licenses
§ 10.416 Service requirements for mate of near coastal steam or motor vessels of not more than 1600 gross tons.

