[quote=TxKingfisher;28562]I’ve got a question for all you tug-a-boat guys on here…
I’ve been reading NVIC’s and CFR’s until my head is about to explode and nowhere do I see any mention of specific vessel requirements. I hold a 500 ton master near coastal which allows me to get a towing endorsement in 30 days by completing a TOAR with a Designated Examiner. Does the vessel I do the TOAR on have to be over 200 tons?..[/quote]
There is no tonnage requirement. It only needs to be a towing vessel. Make sure whoever is signing your TOAR is approved as a DE for the route (qask them to show you their approval letter from the NMC).