OUPV & 100-Ton Master · Credentials — Sailing Endorsement
To carry passengers for hire on an auxiliary sailing vessel, the OUPV/Master holder must add a:
- AAuxiliary sail (sailing) endorsement✓ Correct
- BMaster of towing endorsement
- CMate of unlimited tonnage
- DPilotage endorsement
Explanation
A sail (auxiliary sail) endorsement is required to operate sailing vessels carrying passengers for hire, and is earned with qualifying time on sail-equipped vessels. Power-only credentials do not authorize sail operations for hire.
Authority: 46 CFR Part 11
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