License: Third Mate - Upper Level

United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center external site

2100 2nd St., SW

Washington, DC 20593-0001

(202) 267-0218

To obtain a United States Coast Guard license as a Third Mate - Upper Level requires 1080 days service in the deck department of ocean steam or motor vessels with 6 months as Able Seaman (AB); or graduate from an approved marine academy; or completion of an approved 3 year apprentice mate training program; or 360 days as Master on ocean steam or motor vessels greater than 200 GT while licensed as a Master 1600 Gross Tons. Other requirements include passing a written exam, a physical exam, and completion of a first aid course and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course within the past 12 months. More information can be found at the USCG web site http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/index.htm and the Federal Code of Regulations (46CFR10) at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/46cfr10_02.html.