USCG Exam PracticeMMC application and renewal — 46 CFR Subchapter B
An MMC holder holds an endorsement as Able Seaman. Under the authority of that MMC, which capacity may the holder also lawfully serve in without obtaining an additional endorsement?
- A. Any capacity in any department aboard the vessel
- ✓ Any lower capacity in the same departmentCorrect
- C. Any officer capacity in the deck department
- D. Any capacity covered by an endorsement held by another crew member
Why B is correct
46 CFR §10.205(f) states that a mariner's endorsements authorize the holder to serve in any capacity endorsed on the MMC, or in any lower capacity in the same department, or in any capacity covered by a general endorsement thereon.
Cited:46 CFR §10.205