# Upgrade Master 100 Tons to Master 200 Tons (Near Coastal) (MARTPT-526) Course number: 107 Provider: Maritime Professional Training (MPT) Duration: 5 days Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Source: https://www.mptusa.com/course-details/master-or-mate-200-ton-upgrade-course-107 Export generated: 2026-10-19T15:17:22Z (not a course revision date) ## Overview Upgrade to Master or Mate up to 200grt. MPT’s License classes are USCG Approved, NO TEST AT THE USCG. USCG Approved course will cover the written examination requirement for a candidate holding a Master or Mate license of up to 100 tons to Upgrade to a National Master or Mate License of up to 200grt. ## Course description **Upgrade to Master or Mate up to 200grt Course #107** MPT’s License classes are USCG Approved, NO TEST AT THE USCG. This 5 day USCG Approved course will cover the written examination requirement for a candidate holding a Master or Mate license of up to 100 GRT to Upgrade to a National Master or Mate License of up to 200GRT. Any applicant who has successfully completing the Upgrade Master 100 Tons to Master 200 Tons (Near Coastal) (MARTPT-526) course within one year of application will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(j)(1) for original issuance of any one of the following endorsements, PROVIDED the applicant holds a Master of vessels less than 100 GRT (Near Coastal) endorsement or has met the examination requirements for Master of vessels less than 100 GRT (Near Coastal) within one year of application: Upgrade from Master of vessels of less than 100 GRT (Near Coastal) to Master or Mate of vessels of less than 200 GRT upon Near Coastal, or Great Lakes and Inland, or Inland waters. A course certificate may be used for one application which results in the issuance of an endorsement and may not be used for any application transactions thereafter. **Subjects Include:** Magnetic & Gyro Compasses Compass Correction Compass Error by Terrestrial Observation Compass Error by Azimuth Compass Error by Amplitude Ocean track plotting Ship Construction Trim and Stability Damage Control Vessel Power Plants Cargo Handling & Stowage Maritime Law Lifesaving **Written Exams:** This course is USCG Approved. No Tests at the Coast Guard. You will take written final exam administered at MPT at the end of the program. **NOTE: This course will not change the route of the MMC. For example if you hold a Master 100 Ton Inland and you complete this course you will satisfy the exam requirements for 200 ton inland. If you hold a Master Near Coastal 100 ton, this course will satisfy the exam for 200 grt near coastal. This course is an upgrade of tonnage only provided you meet the sea service and other USCG requirements. IF you need to change your route also, please register for MPT course #105 as well as it is approved to satisfy the change in route.** ** ** **NOTE ALSO: MPT Strongly encourages you to seek career counseling to ensure that you are applying for the best upgrade you qualify for. Often candidates will actually qualify for a higher tonnage upgrade and in many cases it behooves the mariner to go as high up as possible. ** ## Prerequisites Master 100T license, OR has evidence of satisfying the examination requirements for a 100 Ton Master or Mate License, OR has a course completion certificate from a USCG approved 100-ton Master or Mate course ## Required materials Valid Government Issued Photo ID, Paper, Pencil, Pen, Highlighter, Calculator (TI-30xa recommended), Bowditch Vol II 1981 ed., Nautical Almanac 1981. ## Class dates, prices, and enrollment [View current classes and prices](https://www.mptusa.com/course-details/master-or-mate-200-ton-upgrade-course-107). [MPT student enrollment](https://school.mptusa.com/). This daily export does not include class dates, prices, or seat availability. A listed course does not establish that a class is currently scheduled. ## Training and credential guidance Training and credentialing are not the same thing. 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