Are all boating license exams the same?

Question

Are all boating license exams the same?

Answer 1

Boating license exams are state specific. Some states will accept another states exam, some won't. The only exception is a United States Coast Guard exam is recognized by all states.

Answer 2

Yes, and no, all exams include the basics, rules of the road, deck general, deck safety, and a nav plot. Depending on the licence, you may have a nav problem set,  a celestial problem set and plot, or a local knowledge set and draw the chart.  The degree of difficulty goes up with tonnage and rating. A masters exam may have more fuel conservation or stability than a mates exam, where a mates exam may have more marline spike, and rigging.