§ 11.512 § 11.512 Service requirements for national endorsement as first assistant engineer of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels. Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 93093, Nov. 25, 2024.Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 102336, Dec. 17, 2024.(a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for endorsement as first assistant engineer of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels is—
(1)One year of service as an assistant engineer while holding a license or MMC with a second assistant engineer endorsement; or
(2)One year of service as a chief engineer (limited) and completing the appropriate examination described in subpart I of this part.
(b)A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to §§ 11.327, 11.331, and 11.333 of this part.
(1)One year of service as an assistant engineer while holding a license or MMC with a second assistant engineer endorsement; or
(2)One year of service as a chief engineer (limited) and completing the appropriate examination described in subpart I of this part.
(b)A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to §§ 11.327, 11.331, and 11.333 of this part.