OUPV & 100-Ton Master · Credentials — Assistance Towing
A mariner who wishes to perform commercial assistance towing (e.g., towing a disabled recreational boat for hire) on an OUPV must hold a separate:
- ASailing endorsement
- BTankerman endorsement
- CRadar Observer endorsement
- DAssistance Towing endorsement✓ Correct
Explanation
A commercial assistance towing endorsement is required to tow disabled vessels for hire. It is distinct from a towing officer endorsement (TOE) used on towing vessels and from the sailing endorsement.
Authority: 46 CFR Part 11
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