[QUOTE=Mr 100-ton;21795]with the new STCW going into effect does this paragraph mean?? that in order to get unlimited tonnage you have to work on a vessel over 2000 GT
11.402… 11.402 …
Adds a table providing equivalencies between
GRT and GT. Enables equating between the two systems,
for credentialing purposes only.
Revises tonnage limitations for an unlimited
officer endorsement by setting the min-
imum to 2,000 GRT/3,300 GT.
Establishes a minimum tonnage limitation.
It was previously possible to obtain a limita-
tion of less than 2,000 GRT/3,300 GT;
however, there is little reason to establish
any limitation less than 2,000 GRT/3,300
GT.
anchorman what lens did you decide to buy??[/QUOTE]
It just means that “if” you have an unlimited license, such as a 3rd Mate, but do not have enough time over 1600 tons, the least amount of any limitation to the license is 2,000 tons. So, you can have 3rd mate restricted to 2,000 tons, apparently, now, there are limitations possible under 2,000 tons which doesn’t make much sense.
Haven’t ordered a lens yet…getting close.