[QUOTE=djstress;79235]I have a 100 ton inland license and only need my 90 days of recent time to upgrade to a 500 ton. The company I work for now has several pushboats that I shuffle around light, I do not have a towing endorsement. Will my time moving the boats around count towards my upgrade or am I outside the scope of my license by moving these vessels around light? I have looked everywhere and can’t find a answer. Any help would be greatly appreciated.[/QUOTE]
On ANY towing vessel, even a light boat, you need a license mate or master of towing vessels (or have a license for 500 GRT or more, and have 30 days on a towing vessel and a completed TOAR). Not only will your time not be accepted, the matter will probably be referred to a Coast Guard field unit to investigate improper manning.