The NC license renewal test for a 100 Ton Master covers the following subjects:
- Rules of the Road: Inland and International;
- Deck General;
- Deck Safety;
- Navigation General: Near Coastal;
- Navigation Problems: Chart Plot;
What resources can I use while taking the test?
The test is open book. You can use any resources you want, including the internet.
How do I receive my test?
The National Maritime Center (NMC) will email you a test after you have received your approval to test (ATT) and paid your pay.gov fees. When you submit your application through MM-SEAS these steps are built in as part of your renewal process.
Where can I find a practice test?
For each module tested on the exam, the USCG provides a practice test including answers on their website.
We hope this made your life a little easier and if you have other questions the MM-SEAS team is always here to help!
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About the author
Nate Gilman is President and Co-Founder of MM-SEAS. He hawsepiped from the deck to a 3rd Mate Unlimited license with full STCW compliance over more than 15 years at sea, and is a veteran of the NOAA Commissioned Corps. He works directly with the National Maritime Center, USCG-approved training schools, and vessel operators on credentialing policy, and writes on sea service documentation, evaluation standards, and how mariners move up the license ladder.
