# 46 C.F.R. § 401.210 (2026): Requirements and qualifications for Full Registration > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_210 ## Section - **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 401.210 (2026) - **Heading:** Requirements and qualifications for Full Registration - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Title 46 CFR: Shipping / Chapter III: COAST GUARD (GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE), DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 401: GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE REGULATIONS / Subpart B: Registration of Pilots / § 401.210: § 401.210 Requirements and qualifications for Full Registration. ## Text (a) No person may be fully registered as a United States Registered Pilot unless: (1) The individual holds an MMC with an officer endorsement as a Master, Mate, or Pilot, issued under the provisions of subpart B of 46 CFR part 11, and has acquired at least 24 months service as a deck officer or comparable experience on vessels or integrated tug and barge, of at least 4,000 gross tonnage, operating on the Great Lakes or oceans. Those applicants qualifying with other than Great Lakes service must have obtained at least 6 months of service as a deck officer or comparable experience on the Great Lakes. Those applicants qualifying with comparable experience must have served a minimum of 12 months as a deck officer under the authority of their MMC. (2) The individual is a citizen of the United States. (3) The individual is of good moral character and temperate habits. (4) The individual is physically competent to perform the duties of a U.S. Registered Pilot and meets the applicable medical requirements and standards prescribed by the Commandant in subpart C of 46 CFR part 10. (5) The individual has not reached the age of 70. (6) The individual agrees to be available for service under the terms and conditions as may be approved or prescribed by the Commandant. (7) The individual has complied with the requirements set forth in § 401.220(b) for Apprentice Pilots. (8) The individual meets the chemical testing requirements as defined in 46 CFR part 16. (9) The individual agrees to comply with all applicable provisions of this part and amendments thereto. available for service under the terms and conditions as may be approved or prescribed by the Commandant. (7) The individual has complied with the requirements set forth in § 401.220(b) for Apprentice Pilots. (8) The individual meets the chemical testing requirements as defined in 46 CFR part 16. (9) The individual agrees to comply with all applicable provisions of this part and amendments thereto. (b) Any person registered as a United States Registered Pilot pursuant to the provisions of this part whose application contains false or misleading statements furnished by the applicant in furtherance of their application will be in violation of these regulations and may be proceeded against under § 401.250(a) or § 401.500. [29 FR 10464, July 28, 1964] Editorial Note: For Federal Register citations affecting § 401.210, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.govinfo.gov. ## Nearby sections - [46 C.F.R. § 401.200 (2026) § 401.200 Application for registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_200.md) - [46 C.F.R. § 401.210 (2026) § 401.210 Requirements and qualifications for Full Registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_210.md) - [46 C.F.R. § 401.211 (2026) § 401.211 Requirements for training of Apprentice Pilots and Limited Registration Authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_211.md) - [46 C.F.R. § 401.214 (2026) § 401.214 Training requirements for Applicant Trainees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_214.md) - [46 C.F.R. § 401.220 (2026) § 401.220 Registration of Pilots.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_220.md) - [46 C.F.R. § 401.222 (2026) § 401.222 Temporary Registered Pilots on the Great Lakes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_222.md) - [46 C.F.R. § 401.230 (2026) § 401.230 Certificates of Registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_230.md) - [46 C.F.R. § 401.240 (2026) § 401.240 Renewal of Certificates of Registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_240.md) - [46 C.F.R. § 401.250 (2026) § 401.250 Suspension and revocation of Certificates of Registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_250.md) - [46 C.F.R. § 401.260 (2026) § 401.260 Reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_260.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_210. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.