USCG Exam PracticeWatch duties, terminology, and instrumentation
A seafarer holds a national endorsement as Designated Duty Engineer, 750 kW/1,000 HP. How many additional months of sea service are required before that seafarer may apply for an STCW endorsement as OICEW, assuming all competence and training requirements are also met?
- A. No additional sea service is required
- B. 12 months
- ✓ 24 monthsCorrect
- D. 36 months
Why C is correct
46 CFR §11.329(e), Table 1, shows that a seafarer entering from a Designated Duty Engineer, 750 kW/1,000 HP endorsement must complete 24 months of additional sea service before applying for the STCW OICEW endorsement. This is distinct from the Designated Duty Engineer, 3,000 kW/4,000 HP path, which requires only 12 months.
Cited:46 CFR §11.329