OUPV & 100-Ton Master · Credentials — Minimum Age
The minimum age to be issued an OUPV credential is:
- A18✓ Correct
- B16
- C19
- D21
Explanation
An applicant must be at least 18 years old for an OUPV. A Master of vessels less than 100 GRT requires a minimum age of 19. Age is verified along with sea service, medical fitness, and a drug test.
Authority: 46 CFR Part 11
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