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This 16-hour course is designed for those students already holding Master, 200 Ton license who wish to pursue a career in towing. The Apprentice Mate (Steersman) license is required if you want to operate any towing vessel up to 200 tons.
The Apprentice Mate (Steersman) course is what the mariner will need, with appropriate sea service, to work towards a Mate and Master of Towing license. Upon successful completion of this course, each student will receive a copy of the Towing Officer's Assessment Record (TOAR) for completion on board towing vessels. Along with appropriate sea service, the TOAR is required for advancement to Mate and Master of Towing Vessels. No further testing will be required.
Topics covered during this course include all aspects of towing operations.
Upon completion of the course, students take a USCG-approved exam right here at AMA. A certificate of completion will be given if the student successfully passes the exam. The student can then submit that certificate, along with the other application requirements listed below, in order to be evaluated for issuance of the license.
REQUIREMENTS:
Sea service: 540 days of total service, including 360 days on towing vessels AND 90 days for each particular route.
Please call if you have any questions regarding license requirements.
General USCG License Requirements (Click to download .PDF file)
Apprentice Mate (Steersman) (Click to download .PDF file)
See course schedules and cost for more information.
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