USCG Exam PracticeSTCW basic training (where applicable)
A mariner holds a national officer endorsement as Mate, oceans or near-coastal, less than 200 GRT. According to 46 CFR §11.319, how many months of sea service under the authority of that endorsement are required before the mariner is eligible to apply for an STCW endorsement as OICNW of vessels less than 500 GT?
- A. No additional sea service required
- B. 6 months
- ✓ 12 monthsCorrect
- D. 24 months
Why C is correct
Table 1 to 46 CFR §11.319 shows that a mariner entering from a national endorsement as Mate oceans or near-coastal, less than 200 GRT, must provide 12 months of sea service under the authority of that endorsement before applying for the STCW OICNW endorsement for vessels less than 500 GT.
Cited:46 CFR §11.319