If one wants to be the captain of a vessel that operates cargo , what are some of the requirements ? ?

If you just want to get a boat and sail around what are some of the legal requirments for that OR if you are interested in operating a cargo boat what are some of the requirments for that ? If one wants to be the captain of a vessel that operates cargo , what are some of the requirements ? ?
It depends on what you mean by a ';cargo boat';. Most crew boats and launches are less than 100 tons and operate in inland waters (as the Coast Guard defines that), so a 100 ton Inland license requires 360 days of sea time, and about three weeks worth of classes.If one wants to be the captain of a vessel that operates cargo , what are some of the requirements ? ?
If you want to just operate a car and drive around or if you want to drive a SEMI... what are some of the requirements?





Your question makes as much sense.





Any fool can buy a small boat and sail it around while they insist everyone calls them ';Captain';... but if you want to be in charge of a CARGO SHIP... which requires AN UNLIMITED LICENSE... it will take about 10 YEARS MINIMUM to work up through the licenses and 20 YEARS is closer to what it takes before some company puts YOU in charge of a 50,000 METRIC TON SHIP.
About seven year's of experience as an ordinary seaman, able seaman, third mate, second mate and chief mate. You must be examined at every level by the U S Coast Guard. The hardest part is getting the jobs to get the experience. Having a relative who is a ship owner or high official in a shipping company would be helpful.