The following notice was posted by the U.S. Coast Guard on September 18.
The Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing has published CG-MMC Policy Letter 01-25 titled Professional Examination for Mariners Raising the Grade of Officer Endorsements from Master Less Than 500 or 1,600 Gross Registered Tons to Third Mate of Unlimited Tonnage.
This policy removes the examination requirement for mariners who hold a national endorsement as Master 500 GRT or Master 1600 GRT who are applying for an endorsement as Third Mate unlimited tonnage on the same route.
This policy letter is available on the Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credentialing policy website.
Mariners and other interested parties should contact the Mariner Credentialing Program Policy Division at or (202) 372-2357 with any questions or feedback.
Sincerely,
Cathleen Mauro Acting Chief,
Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing