[QUOTE=jdcavo;26655]Anyone who was grandfathered to the Master/Mate of because of expereince operating towing vessels before 2001 under a Mater 100 GRT license received a 100 Ton limit. To remove it they need to take the Apprentice Mate exam for the route(s).[/QUOTE]
hello,sir,i have been a 100 ton captain since 1989,i am fixing to go on my 5th license,i switched to tugboats years ago and the last time i renewed , i was grandfathered in to this master of towing with 100 ton limitation.
as i read your post,what is the routes part of exam you are refer to? ,and as i understand ,i’m going on 5th issue and i have to test again?
thank for your help,
joey gautreaux
jogo6219@yahoo.com