3rd Mate AGT Question

[CoastalDPO]

Can I sail as mate on a 200GRT or less tug boat with a third mate unlimited? Is the third mate equivalent to a 1600 ton mate? I understand that I will have to have the towing endorsement but I am just wondering about equivalency with the term "third mate".

[miami]

Correct me if im wrong...but as far as I know unlimited is unlimited....so, yup you can sail any type of boat/ship...
And yup it is equivalent to Mate 1600T....

[Capt. Phoenix]

Yes, a 3m is equivalent to a 1600 ton mate.

[Jeffrox]

Third mate is equal to and greater than a 1600 mate (WRT the increased tonnage that the Third Mate may work as a mate.)

[silverbk]

Can I sail as mate on a 200GRT or less tug boat with a third mate unlimited? Is the third mate equivalent to a 1600 ton mate? I understand that I will have to have the towing endorsement but I am just wondering about equivalency with the term "third mate".

The answer is no, the above posts are correct for vessels that do not engage in towing. If you want to be in charge of a navigational watch on an uninspected towing vessel you will need to have a completed TOAR, and 30 days aboard a towing vessel.

Ideally you will add the towing endorsement to your license at the next renewal.

[CoastalDPO]

Yes I understand that I would need a towing endorsement, I was just asking in reference to tonnage.