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Table 12. Types of Deck Licenses Held by Unlimited License Mariners

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Deck License Unlimited License Mariners
Master of any tonnage vessel 38%
Third Mate of any tonnage 31%
Master of limited tonnage 23%
Second Mate of any tonnage 17%
First Class Pilot License 17%
Chief Mate of any tonnage 13%
Mate of limited tonnage 2%

NOTE:  Percentages sum to greater than 100% because respondents were allowed to mark all licenses that they held whether active, inactive, or expired.

SOURCE:  U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics and Maritime Administration, 2002 Mariner Survey, Principal Findings, Washington, DC.