[QUOTE=jdcavo;63358]There’s something better and more authoritative than the MSM - 46 CFR 11.406©:
I An individual holding an endorsement or license as master of Great Lakes and inland steam or motor vessels of any gross tons or master of inland steam or motor vessels of any gross tons, may obtain an endorsement as second mate of ocean or near coastal steam or motor vessels of any gross tons by completing the prescribed examination in subpart I of this part.[/I][/QUOTE]
I was referring to this section of the MSM:
“3. Master 1600 GT Upon Oceans or Near Coastal Waters To Master Any GT Upon Inland Waters.
Mariners holding a license as Master 1600 GT Oceans or Near Coastal may apply for a Master Any GT Inland license utilizing 46 CFR 10.435. A tonnage limitation will be placed on the Inland license as per 46 CFR 10.402(b) and ©. Mariners may remove the tonnage limitation on the Inland license by serving one year on vessels over 1600 GT.”