This Apprentice Mate (Steersman) Upgrade (MARINS-33) course satisfies the examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.466(a) for original issuance or 46 CFR 10.227(e)(1)(iii) for renewal of an endorsement as Apprentice Mate (Steersman) of Towing Vessels (Near Coastal or Inland); provided, applicant is endorsed as Master of less than 200 Gross Tons; OR; or have satisfied the examination requirements for Master of less than 200 Gross Tons within the previous 12 months.

Effective January 1st, 2023: Courses taking place in 2023 will satisfy:
⦁ The examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.466(a) for original issuance, or 46 CFR 10.227(e)(1)(iii) for renewal of an endorsement as Apprentice Mate (Steersman) of Towing Vessels (Near Coastal or Inland); provided, applicant is endorsed as Master of less than 200 GRT; OR, have satisfied the examination requirements for Master of less than 200 GT within the previous 12 months.

To obtain the Apprentice Mate Steersman credential from the US Coast Guard, you must also have tested at the Master 200 Ton level.

If you do not hold a Master 200 Ton credential currently, you may need to take the appropriate courses to achieve the Master 200 Ton level of testing.