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Gross Tonnage Explained: Why 25 / 50 / 100 / 200-Ton Matters
Tonnage isn't weight — it's volume, and it sets the ceiling on what you can captain. Here's what gross tonnage means, how your license tonnage is determined, and why it decides your career path.
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From Deckhand to Captain: The Full USCG License Ladder
The complete path from your first day as a deckhand to a Master's license — every rung, what each one requires, and how to climb it without wasting time or sea days.
#license-guide#career#oupv#master