The Men on Deck: Master, Mates and Crew, Their Duties and Responsibilities

by Felix Riesenberg

Masters of sail vessels.

25. An applicant for license as master of sail vessels of over 700 gross tons shall be eligible for examination after he has furnished satisfactory documentary evidence to the local inspectors that he has had the following experience:

First. Five years' service in the deck department of sail vessels of 200 gross tons or over, one year of such service shall have been as master of sail vessels of 500 gross tons or over, or

Second. Two years' service as master of sail vessels of 200 gross tons or over, or

Third. Two years' service as mate of sail vessels of 500 gross tons or over, or

Fourth. Two years' service as master of auxiliary sail vessels of 100 gross tons or over.

In cases where the experience of an applicant for license as master of sail vessels does not meet the specific requirements of this section, other service which the local inspectors consider a fair and reasonable equivalent may be accepted by them in lieu of the service herein specified.