To Increase the scope of authority and responsibility or remove previously placed limitations. RIG/Tonnage Increase for Officer and Deck Rating examples:
- Master 25, 50. 100 GT
- Mate 25. 50. 100 GT
- Chief Mate, Second Mate, Third Mate
- Chief Engineer
- First Class Pilotage
- Able Seaman, Lifeboatman, Tankerman, QMED
