2520 Displacement weight or net tonnage

[dougmacf]

For puposes of Coast Guard documentation (as Dale has done) or for logging time on a Master's License, what is the net tonnage of a 2520?

In my case, I have a 1989 2520 MV SC but I don't know if these models have either gained or lost significant displacement in the last 19 years as new construction techniques have evolved.

Thanks All

Slainte

 

[Megabyte]

Doug, I used 5 gt on my CG application and it was never an issue.

I think anything under 25 gt will suffice for a 25 gt ticket. 26 gt to 50 goes towards a 50 gt ticket.

If you want to be exact, call the factory at 252-728-5621 and get the 'official' displacement.

 

[Capt. Jim]

Doug,

On the USCG Sea Service Form that must accompany your application, there is a block for Gross Tons and Vessel Length. If the vessel is less than 25 GT you can just put <25 GT without worrying about the specific displacement. If this is your initial application, 1 day on the water as an Operator or Mate or Crew on a vessel greater than 40 ft will allow you to obtain a 50 GT Master License.

 

[Megabyte]

Doug,
If this is your initial application, 1 day on the water as an Operator or Mate or Crew on a vessel greater than 40 ft will allow you to obtain a 50 GT Master License.

I wish that were the case, but for me they gave me a 25 gt masters ticket.
All of my time prior to applying happened to be on boats less than 50 gt.

Could be that each REC sees it differently.

 

[Capt. Jim]

This path will take you to the USCG Masters Licensing requirements for not more that 100 Gross Tons.

http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/checklists/master_100.pdf

I may be wrong on the over 40 ft will get you a 50 GT ticket (I was told this in the Captains School where I took the training and exams). I had time on a 49 footer rated at 15 GT which met the over 5 GT requirement for the higher rating. As Megabyte says, better check with the Regional Exam Center and get their interpretation to be sure.

 

[captbone]

http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/checklists/Mas ... cklist.pdf

Tonnage over 5 Gross tons will get you the 50ton.

 

[Megabyte]

Interesting...

I guess we'll see what happens at renewal since I have offshore time on a 55'er so far this year.

 

[dougmacf]

Thanks guys for all of your quick responses. I'm hoping to apply/test this Spring or early Summer.

The way things are shaping up here (Homeland Security-wise), I would expect CG licensing to get tougher and more restrictive as time goes by.

 

[Capt. Jim]

Megabyte,

Qualifying for a 50 GT license if you had 1 day or more on the water on a vessel over 5 GT applied to the issuance of an Initial License. I am not sure what the requirements are for an upgrade (hopefully you don't have to have 360 days). Good luck and let us know what you find out.