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 many additional months of sea service are required before this seafarer may apply for the STCW OICEW endorsement (assuming all competence and training requirements are also met)?
- 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 lists the entry path from a national endorsement as Designated Duty Engineer, 750 kW/1,000 HP as requiring 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