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Questions about obtaining a USCG licence?

Discussion in 'Technical Discussion' started by MYCaptainChris, Nov 8, 2007.

  1. MYCaptainChris, Nov 8, 2007
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    MYCaptainChris

    MYCaptainChris Senior Member

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    I've been thinking of getting a USCG 500t licence to go along with my MCA licence. There are various reasons for this that I won't bore you with but I have some questions:

    Do you need to be a US resident/citizen to get a USCG licence?

    Is there a centre in Florida that you could suggest to train?

    Is there a commercial endorsement similar to that of the MCA 200t?

    Thanks in advance
  2. K1W1, Nov 8, 2007
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    K1W1

    K1W1 Senior Member

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    Hi,

    Do you need to be a US resident/citizen to get a USCG licence?

    From what I understand for anything more than a 6 pack the answer is yes, the USCG is not as forthcoming in allowing foreigners to hold their Quals as the MCA is these days.
  3. C4ENG, Nov 8, 2007
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    C4ENG

    C4ENG Senior Member

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    You do have to be a US citizen in order to recieve a USCG lic.
    However you do not have to be a US citizen in order to recieve a drivers lic.
    Go figure.