South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 136 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION- COMMISSIONERS OF PILOTAGE
Article 3 - UPPER COASTAL AREA
Section 136-715 - Previous Maritime Experience, Apprentice Applicants
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 136-715
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024
A. The Commission shall ensure that eligible applicants for apprenticeship be assured that any previous maritime experience is considered in the selection process.
B. The Commissioners shall assign up to 25 points to any applicant who has demonstrated previous maritime knowledge or experience. Consideration will be given to the following federal license and experience factors:
KIND OF MARINE EXPERIENCE DOCUMENTED POINTS
1. Master, Oceans, any gross tons 21
2. Chief Mate, Oceans, any gross tons 19
3. Second Mate Oceans, any gross tons 17
4.Third Mate, Oceans, any gross tons 15
5. Master, Near Coastal less than 100 GT 10
6. Operator, uninspected towing vessel or Inland Master 10
7. Federal First Class Pilot license or endorsement 1
8. Motorboat Operator license 5
9. Small craft and sailing experience
(a) Collegiate sailing team member, yrs on team 1 to 4
(b) Local sailing and offshore regatta crew 1 to 5
(c) Small craft operation on the local harbors and 5 approaches, 1 point per year but experience must equal or exceed 100 days per year, up to a maximum of (NOTE: The points awarded for small craft experience can not total more that five points.) Points awarded to the above factors 1 through 9 may be accumulated to a maximum of 25.
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