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sblunden · 03-21-2008, 06:55 AM

Oh, boy. This is getting testy. I'd like to ask the Yachtmaster people if their certifications allow them to operate US flagged, Coast Guard INSPECTED vessels with more than 6 paying passengers. That's what it all comes down to, in my opinion. I have a couple of customers who charter their USCG inspected 65 footers and carry 10-12 paying passengers. They are required to have current CG inspection certificates and need to sail under US Merchant Marine Master's licenses or equivalents. I see a lot of transients with MCA certificates but don't really know what their legal authority is.

Anyone have a definitive answer to this question? Thanks.

03-21-2008, 06:55 AM	#11
sblunden Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Madison, CT Posts: 5	Oh, boy. This is getting testy. I'd like to ask the Yachtmaster people if their certifications allow them to operate US flagged, Coast Guard INSPECTED vessels with more than 6 paying passengers. That's what it all comes down to, in my opinion. I have a couple of customers who charter their USCG inspected 65 footers and carry 10-12 paying passengers. They are required to have current CG inspection certificates and need to sail under US Merchant Marine Master's licenses or equivalents. I see a lot of transients with MCA certificates but don't really know what their legal authority is. Anyone have a definitive answer to this question? Thanks. __________________ Steve USCG 100GT (Motor & Sail) 2004 SabreLine 36 FBS