There is no Coast Guard exam to increase the tonnage of an OSV license. To go to 3,000 Gross Tons (ITC) you must complete one of the Coast Guard approved “Large OSV” training programs.<br><br>The Coast Guard does not currently extend the tonnage on OSV license above 3,000 GT. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 22px]</span><font style=“COLOR: #111111” color=#c00000><STRONG><EM><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline]<span style="FONT-SIZE: 22px]<font color=#c00000>IF</font></span></span></EM></STRONG> the legislaltion above is passed, in all likelihood another training program will be needed.<br><br>James D. Cavo<br>Chief, Mariner Training & Assessment Division (NMC-2)<br>USCG National Maritime Center<br><A href="mailto:James.D.Cavo@uscg.mil]James.D.Cavo@uscg.mil</A> <br></font>