An applicant for an STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW) who does not complete an approved training program must provide evidence of how many months of seagoing service in the engine department?

Why C is correct

46 CFR §11.329(a)(1)(i) requires 36 months of seagoing service in the engine department for applicants who do not complete an approved training program. The 12-month figure applies only to those who complete an approved training program combining workshop skill training and seagoing service per §11.329(a)(1)(ii).