(a) As Table 1 to Sec. 11.466(a) shows, to obtain an endorsement as apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels listed in column 1, endorsed with a route listed in column 2, mariners must complete the service requirements indicated in columns 3 through 6.
Table 1 to Sec. 11.466(a)--Requirements for National Endorsement as Apprentice Mate (Steersman) of Towing
Vessels----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 2 3 4 5 6Endorsement Route................ Total TOS \2\ TOS on Pass
endorsed............. service on T/V particula examination \3\
\1\ r
(1) APPRENTICE MATE (STEERSMAN).... OCEANS (O)........... 18 12 3 YES.
NEAR-COASTAL (NC).... 18 12 3 YES.
GREAT LAKES.......... 18 12 3 YES.
INLAND (GL-I)........ 18 12 3 YES.
WESTERN RIVERS (WR).. 18 12 3 YES.(2) APPRENTICE MATE (STEERSMAN) NOT APPLICABLE....... 18 12 3 YES.
(LIMITED).----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\1\ Service is in months.\2\ TOS is time of service.\3\ The examination for apprentice mate is specified in subpart I of this part.
(b) Those holding a license or endorsement as apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels may obtain a restricted endorsement as apprentice mate (steersman) (limited). This endorsement will go on the mariner's MMC after passing an examination for a route that is not included in the current endorsements and on which the mariners have no operating experience. Upon completion of 3 months of experience on that route, mariners may have the restriction removed.