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PART 2 DECK CERTIFICATES — NEAR-COASTAL VOYAGES
Minimum Qualification
| SHIP GROSS TONNAGE (Gross Tons) | MASTER | CHIEF MATE (As required) | W/KEEPER (As required) | ADDITIONAL W/ KEEPER (As required) | W/ KEEPER RATINGS (As required) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| >7000 | Master Class 1 | Mate Class 1 | Deck Watch keeper | – | Deck Watch Ratings and AB Deck |
| 7000 – >3000 | Master Class 2 | Master Class 3 and Endorsed | Deck Watch keeper | – | Deck Watch Ratings and AB Deck |
| 3000 – >1600 | Master Class 2 or Class 3 Master (Endorsed) | Master Class 3 | Master Class 4 Or Deck Watch keeper Near coastal | – | Deck Watch Ratings and AB Deck |
| 1600 – >500 | Master Class 3 | Master Class 4 Or Deck Watch keeper Near coastal | Master Class 5 | – | Deck Watch Ratings and AB Deck |
| 500 – >80 | Master Class 4 | Master Class 4 Or Deck Watch keeper Near coastal | Master Class 5 | – | Deck Watch Ratings |
| 80 – >20 | Master Class 4 | Master Class 5 | – | – | Deck Watch Rating |
| 20 or less | Master Class 5 Endorsed | Master Class 5 | – | – | Deck Watch Rating |
Key: > More than; < Less than
Note: Master Class 3 + (Endorsed) = Master Class 3 and Watchkeeper Deck endorsement — for issue of an endorsement to serve in this capacity the person must meet the sea service requirements specified in STCW Convention as amended appropriate to that certificate. Accompanied by documentary evidence in accordance with watchkeeping experience.
Master Class 5 + (Endorsed) = Master Class 5 endorsed for operations in near-coastal waters on successful completion of the Master Class 4 assessment in Navigation and Position Determination — for issue of an endorsement to serve in this capacity the person must meet the sea service requirements specified in STCW Convention as amended appropriate to that certificate. Accompanied by documentary evidence in accordance with watchkeeping experience.
The Administration may impose additional operating limits on ships operating in Near-Coastal Waters.