Mr. Cavo,
I sat for my 1600 Master in June of 2001. I will be submitting for my Master Unlimited. I have no time spent on a vessel over 3000 GRT. All of my time is on vessels over 100 GRT and the last 6 years has been on vessels just under 3000 GRT. Assuming I qualify and am approved for the Unlimited Master and pass the exam, would I receive a Master Unlimited with a tonnage restriction? In the event I only qualify or am approved for the 3rd Mate Unlimited, would I be issued the license with a tonnage restriction?
If I were to receive an “unlimited license” with a tonnage restriction, in what capacity would I be able to serve on a vessel over 3000 GRT? For example, could I serve as a 3rd mate on a vessel over 10,000 GRT even if I had a tonnage restriction on my 3rd mate license?
I look forward to your reply.