46 CFR 11.435 - Requirements for Master of inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 03, 2025

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Mar 17, 2025

View all text of Subpart D [§ 11.401 - § 11.497]

§ 11.435 - Requirements for Master of inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.

(a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Master of self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage on inland waters, excluding the Great Lakes is—

(1) One year of service as First-Class Pilot (of other than canal and small lakes routes) or Mate of Great Lakes or inland self-propelled vessels of 1,600 GRT or more while holding an MMC endorsement as Mate inland or First-Class Pilot of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage; or

(2) Two years of service performing bridge watchkeeping duties under the supervision of the Master or a qualified officer while holding a Mate/First-Class Pilot MMC endorsement.

(b) [Reserved]

[USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93083, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024]

authority: 14 U.S.C. 503; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 46 U.S.C. 2101,2103,and; 46 U.S.C. chapter 71; 46 U.S.C. 7502,7505,7701,8903,8904,8906,and; Executive Order 10173; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4. Section 11.107 is also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.

source: USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 11.435