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USCG Exam Practice · MMC application and renewal — 46 CFR Subchapter B

A mariner applies for re-issuance of a deck officer endorsement that expired 18 months ago. Which requirement applies in place of the standard professional renewal requirements under 46 CFR §10.227(e)?

  1. APresenting evidence of at least 1 year of sea service during the past 5 years
  2. BCompleting a course approved for this purpose or passing the complete examination for original issue of the endorsement✓ correct
  3. CPassing a comprehensive open-book exercise covering general subject matter
  4. DProviding evidence of employment closely related to vessel operations for at least 3 years during the past 5 years

Why B is correct

46 CFR §10.227(i)(1) specifies that when a deck officer endorsement has been expired for more than 12 months, the applicant must demonstrate continued professional knowledge by completing a course approved for this purpose or by passing the complete examination for original issue of the endorsement, rather than the standard renewal professional requirements of §10.227(e).

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