USCG Exam PracticeWatch duties, terminology, and instrumentation
A seafarer holds a national endorsement as Designated Duty Engineer, 750 kW/1,000 HP. According to 46 CFR §11.329, how much additional sea service must this seafarer provide before applying for the STCW OICEW endorsement at the operational level?
- A. No additional sea service is required
- B. 12 months of additional sea service
- ✓ 24 months of additional sea serviceCorrect
- D. 36 months of additional sea service
Why C is correct
Table 1 to 46 CFR §11.329 shows that a seafarer entering from a national endorsement as Designated Duty Engineer, 750 kW/1,000 HP must provide 24 months of additional sea service, in addition to completing required competence and training items, to qualify for the STCW OICEW endorsement.
Cited:46 CFR §11.329