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Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) at-sea maintainer

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To qualify for an STCW endorsement as GMDSS at-sea maintainer, an applicant must—

Section 12.623 — full text

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To qualify for an STCW endorsement as GMDSS at-sea maintainer, an applicant must—

(a)Be not less than 18 years of age;

(b)Provide evidence of—

(1)Successful completion of a training program that covers at least the scope and content of the training outlined in Section B-IV/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 12.103 of this part); or

(2)Passing an approved GMDSS at-sea maintainer course; and

(c)Hold a valid Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certificate as GMDSS at-sea maintainer.

(a)Be not less than 18 years of age;

(b)Provide evidence of—

(1)Successful completion of a training program that covers at least the scope and content of the training outlined in Section B-IV/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 12.103 of this part); or

(2)Passing an approved GMDSS at-sea maintainer course; and

(c)Hold a valid Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certificate as GMDSS at-sea maintainer.

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46 CFR §12.623 — Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) at-sea maintainer · CaptainsGround