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Joined: 03/08/2008
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Hi,
I was approved to sit for my 500grt in Dec. 2001. I completed my terrestrial upgrade at MPT in Oct. 2002, and passed the next week in Miami. I am still working toward my >100 ton seatime, but I am wondering if I have to take the any more courses and/or test again to upgrade to 1600. Also what about 1600 mate?
Thanks,
Patrick
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Hi Patrick My understanding of the USCG requirements are that a course/test result is only valid for 12 months. If your papers are held at REC Miami, I would sugget that you contact them to discuss your situation. Good luck chris taylor christ@yachtmaster.com
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Joined: 03/08/2008
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Hi Chris,
You are correct concerning 12 months, but that is for an original license. I am dealing with an increase in scope. I tried dealing with REC Miami.....they said apply for the upgrade and see what happens. I'd rather not spend $120.00 without knowing if I'm even eligible or not. I found this USCG check list that states I should be ok, as I tested after Feb.1 2002.
http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/checklists/Master%201600%20Gross%20Tons%20Checklist%20MLD-FM-REC-112.pdf
But, I was approved to test before that date. Hence the confusion.
I guess I may have to bite the bullet, cough up the cash and see what happens.
Thanks
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Joined: 03/08/2008
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To those interested who may be in a similair situation, I think I've gotten to the bottom of this.
NMC Policy letter 01-02 section 11(a) originally read, prior to the correction contained in NMC Policy letter 16-02:
Effective 1 February 2002, an applicant who holds a 500 GRT license and STCW certification that were issued based on the former licensing scheme and who applies for a 1,600 GRT license and certification must:
(1) Meet the sea service requirements of 46 CFR 10.414 or 10.416.
(2) Complete the practical assessments
(3) Pass the written examination
Fortunately for me and many others, NMC Policy letter 16-02, a correction to NMC policy letter 01-02, delets (2) and (3) in section 11(a):
Effective 1 February 2002, an applicant who holds a 500 GRT license and STCW certification that were issued based on the former licensing scheme and who applies for a 1,600 GRT license and certification must meet the sea service requirements of 46 CFR 10.414 or 10.416.
So it appears to be good news, with only seatime and no re-exam.
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Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 1008
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It's actually even better since the USCG didn't stick to that policy and allowed the appliction upgrade between 500ton and 1600ton with no retest.
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Great well done!
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Is a Master 500 gt equivalent to a Chief mate 3000 gt if all stcw requirements were complete. Thanks,
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