The applicant must have evidence of good health from a reputable physician. Applicants for masters, chief engineers, first class pilots and operators or uninspected towing vessels must be twenty-one years of age. Mates, assistant engineers, second class operators of uninspected towing vessels and ocean operators must be nineteen years of age. Sea service and experience varies with each major water transportation personnel classification. Contact the United States Coast Guard for specific information.
Address is given below.
The United States Coast Guard administers written examinations at each regional office. The regional office for Alabama is in New Orleans, Louisiana. Written examinations are generally administered daily, Monday through Friday. The information in this page is presented and maintained by the Alabama CINS .