USCG-MASTER1600-L3.3

The examination

USCG-MASTER1600-M3 · Application, training and examination · USCG-MASTER1600-M3-A Age and general requirements, firefighting and radar, the 500/1,600 GRT exam modules and renewal. 4 lessons.

Master and Mate below 1,600 GRT sit a **written, route-dependent** exam under 11.903 and 11.910. Rules of the Road is pass-at-**90%**; the navigation problems are where candidates fail.

AI-drafted catalogue content pending SME review. The national ticket is measured in GRT while the STCW endorsement that normally accompanies it is measured in GT, and NMC checklist wording (notably recency) currently differs from 46 CFR 11.201; verify with the National Maritime Center and the current checklist before applying.