USCG-MASTER200-L2.1

Master <200 GRT: near-coastal and oceans service

USCG-MASTER200-M2 · Eligibility, sea service and tonnage · USCG-MASTER200-M2-A Master and Mate service rules, the OUPV and inland bridges, the 25/50 per cent tonnage formula and sail endorsements. 4 lessons.

Two years for near-coastal, three for oceans, and in both a block of time **as Master or Mate while holding a credential**. That last element is where most applications stall.

AI-drafted catalogue content pending SME review. Tonnage is issued from your own service under 46 CFR 11.422 and exam modules change without rule-making; verify with the National Maritime Center and the current checklist before applying.