Certification Name : National Mate 200 GL and Inland
Certification ID & Type: 10910 – B – Advanced
Certification Description
Mate of 200 or less GRT upon Great Lakes and Inland Waters. This is an advanced-level merchant mariner credential. The general requirements for this credential are TWIC Card (Identification, Fingerprints, Citizenship, Social Security number, etc), CG-719B Application, NDR Consent & Check, Oath, 3 letters of recommendation, photograph (supplied by TSA), SSEB Screening complete, age of 21 or over, CG-719K Physical Exam, Medical Tab in MMLD, Drug Testing Compliance, Mariner Fees, and Sea Service Letters or Discharges. Sea service requirements include recency- 90 days in the past 3 years on vessel. Great Lakes – 180 days of service in the deck department, of which 90 days must have been on Great Lakes. Inland- 180 days of service in the deck department. Service gained in the engine room on vessels not more than 200 GRT, may be creditable for up to 25% of the deck service requirements for Mate. There are also tonnage, sail, and commerical assistance towing requirements. Other requirements include completing a First Aid course, and a CPR course. All candidates must complete an examination.
Certifying Organization
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center(1586)
100 Forbes Drive Martinsburg, WV 25404-7120
Contact information : 1-888-427-5662 Email : iasknmc@uscg.mil
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? Yes
More than two years of work experience required? Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? No
Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes