USCG Exam PracticeMMC application and renewal — 46 CFR Subchapter B
A mariner holds an MMC with an endorsement as able seaman. Under that same MMC, which capacity may the mariner also serve without obtaining an additional endorsement?
- A. Any capacity in any department covered by the MMC
- ✓ Any lower capacity in the same departmentCorrect
- C. Any officer capacity in the deck department
- D. Any capacity in the engineer department
Why B is correct
46 CFR §10.205(f) authorizes 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. Service in a different department or in an officer capacity requires a separate endorsement.
Cited:46 CFR §10.205