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46 C.F.R. § 10.404   Service requirements for master of ocean or near coastal steam or motor vessels of any gross tons.

Title 46: Shipping
PART 10—LICENSING OF MARITIME PERSONNEL
Subpart D—Professional Requirements for Deck Officers' Licenses

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§ 10.404   Service requirements for master of ocean or near coastal steam or motor vessels of any gross tons.

The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for license as master of ocean or near coastal steam or motor vessels of any gross tons is:

(a) One year of service as chief mate on ocean steam or motor vessels; or,

(b) One year of service on ocean steam or motor vessels while holding a license as chief mate of ocean steam or motor vessels as follows:

(1) A minimum of six months of service as chief mate; and,

(2) Service as officer in charge of a navigational watch accepted on a two-for-one basis (12 months as second or third mate equals six months of creditable service).