How to Get a 100 Ton Captain's License in Louisiana
A 100 Ton Captain's License is a license to operate a vessel as large as 100 gross tons. Captain's licenses are awarded by the U.S. Coast Guard in all states. However, the Coast Guard does not provide education, training or testing for the license. You must take a private training course, the program elements of which have been approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.
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Register for a U.S. Coast Guard approved captain's training course. Obtain a Record of Training and Assessment (RTA) form and training and study materials, including the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Manual.
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Demonstrate your preliminary eligibility for a captain's license. Prove United States citizenship, pass a basic physical exam, drug screen, criminal records check and driving records check.
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Complete the required number of days of training at sea. For a Near Coastal license, complete 720 days of service on a steam, motor or auxiliary sail vessel on the ocean or near coastal waters. For an Inland or Rivers license, complete 360 days of service on a steam, motor, auxiliary sail vessel on any waters. At least 90 days must be completed in the three years before the date of license application.
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Observe your instructor perform the tasks necessary for a Captain's License. Review the procedure for performing these tasks in the "Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Manual." When ready, perform the tasks in front of an evaluator or instructor and document your proficiency by obtaining a signature on your RTA form.
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Pass a Coast Guard written exam. Earn a passing score of 70 percent on the "Chart Navigation" and "Navigation General" sections. Earn a 70 percent on "Deck General + Deck Safety" and "Environmental Protection." Earn a 90 percent on the "Rules of the Road" section.
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