Any applicant successfully completing our 104-hour Apprentice Mate (Steersman) course and presenting our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center WITHIN ONE YEAR of the completion of training, will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(i) for original issuance or 46 CFR 10. 209(c)(iii) for renewal of a license as Apprentice Mate (Steersman) of Towing Vessels (Near Coastal or Inland). This course will NOT satisfy the navigation problems examination requirement for a license valid upon western rivers.

Upon completion of instruction the student shall have a good understanding of the subjects pertains to a mariner in training to become master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels or master of towing vessels (harbor assist).