[QUOTE=JP;46823]OK, this is not exactly on topic but I have a question for Mr Cavo re: 1600 ton master to chief mate…
Is time sailing as 1600 ton master able to count towards required time sailing as chief mate unlimited while holding a license as chief mate unlimited???
I see in the CFRs that you need at least 6 months sailing as chief mate and then another 6 months sea time can be as OICNW. Isn;t sailing master at least counted as much as sailing as chief mate? If not, can anyone give me a reason for this to explain why?[/QUOTE]
You can use OICNW time, on a two-for-one basis, up to 6 months of the required service (while holding a Chief Mate license), for an upgrade to Master. That being said, a 1600 ton Master is not necessarily an OICNW. The short answer is No.