Capt JG wrote:
Nope. The lowest level license is called a Limited OUPV or
launchtender. See this link: http://www.uscg.mil/STCW/cb-capt.htm.

Yes, but I was ignoring launch tender for purposes of this discussion.

Also, the OUPV near coastal is up to 100 miles offshore.

I am reading this as I write:
Near Coastal
....waters to seaward of the Boundary Line to 200 miles offshore. A near
coastal license may be restricted to a smaller distance offshore, such
as 100 miles.

The license may also be restricted to less than 100 tons if the Coasties
decide that your experience warrants it.

Nitpick away...