[QUOTE=fishyluke;192030]Here is a question: I have a 1600 mate NC/ 500 Master NC. If I fill out the assessments and the necessary stcw classes will I get the OICNW >500 GT? Will it be restricted to Near Coastal routes? Or do you have to get the oceans route on your national license first? So confusing…[/QUOTE]
With the information you’ve provided I would say you should receive OICNW 3,000 GT. They don’t say Oceans/Near Coastal on the STCW section of your MMC but you’re restricted at all times by your national license limitations.