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46 U.S.C. § 7112

U.S. CodeFederalPositive Law
Licenses of masters or mates as pilots
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Title
46 — Shipping
Chapter
STII/PTE/CH71
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

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A master or mate licensed under this part who also qualifies as a pilot is not required to hold 2 licenses. Instead, the qualification of the master or mate as pilot shall be endorsed on the master’s or mate’s license. (Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 541.) Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 711246:230 Section 7112 provides for the endorsement of a master’s or mate’s license as a pilot if they meet those specifications. These individuals do not have to hold two separate licenses.

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