USCG Exam PracticeWatch duties, terminology, and instrumentation
A seafarer holds a national endorsement as Designated Duty Engineer, 750 kW/1,000 HP. Under 46 CFR §11.329, how much additional seagoing service is required before this seafarer may apply for the STCW OICEW endorsement, assuming all competence and training requirements are also met?
- A. No additional service is required
- B. 12 months of additional seagoing service
- ✓ 24 months of additional seagoing serviceCorrect
- D. 36 months of additional seagoing service
Why C is correct
Table 1 to 46 CFR §11.329 lists the entry path for a Designated Duty Engineer, 750 kW/1,000 HP as requiring 24 months of additional seagoing service before applying for the STCW OICEW endorsement, in addition to satisfying the applicable competence and training items.
Cited:46 CFR §11.329