{"data":{"id":"us/46-cfr-11.435","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"46 CFR 11.435","heading":"Requirements for Master of inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.","body":"(a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Master of self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage on inland waters, excluding the Great Lakes is—\n(1) One year of service as First-Class Pilot (of other than canal and small lakes routes) or Mate of Great Lakes or inland self-propelled vessels of 1,600 GRT or more while holding an MMC endorsement as Mate inland or First-Class Pilot of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage; or\n(2) Two years of service performing bridge watchkeeping duties under the supervision of the Master or a qualified officer while holding a Mate/First-Class Pilot MMC endorsement.\n(b) [Reserved]","path":["Title 46—Shipping","CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","SUBCHAPTER B—MERCHANT MARINE OFFICERS AND SEAMEN","PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS","Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-46.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:26:22Z","sha256":"83cdd0fe7145cb76efd2bad3dcdc62bf018aadadde0cbf5e7e3bbed463f64d93","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/46-cfr-11.433","next":"us/46-cfr-11.437"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}