Assistance Towing Endorsement
Upcoming Classes
Course Details
The Assistance Towing Endorsement is required if you will be towing a disabled vessel for payment. Any USCG captain's license of 200 gross tons or less, including an OUPV / Six pack Captain's License, may be endorsed for Assistance Towing.
Any applicant who has successfully completed your Assistance Towing (ADAMSS-42) course within one year of application will satisfy:
The examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.482(b) to add an Assistance Towing endorsement to any national officer endorsement as:
- Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV); OR
- Master on vessels of less than 200 GRT; OR
- Mate on vessels of less than 200 GRT.