OUPV & 100-Ton Master · Credentials & Routes
The 'near coastal' route on a license authorizes operation within how many nautical miles of the coastline?
- A50 nautical miles
- B100 nautical miles
- C200 nautical miles✓ Correct
- DAny distance offshore
Explanation
A near-coastal route authorizes operations on the oceans not more than 200 nautical miles offshore. Routes more restrictive than near coastal are 'inland' and 'Great Lakes'; operation beyond 200 NM requires an oceans endorsement.
Authority: 46 CFR 10.107 (definitions)
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