USCG Exam PracticeLifeboatman — survival craft and davits
An applicant for a lifeboatman endorsement who has NOT completed an approved course must have how much sea service?
- A. 3 months in any department
- B. 6 months on ocean or coastwise routes only
- ✓ 12 months in any department on ocean, coastwise, inland, and Great Lakes routesCorrect
- D. 18 months in the deck department only
Why C is correct
46 CFR §12.407(b)(2)(ii) provides that without an approved course, an applicant must have at least 12 months of sea service in any department on ocean, coastwise, inland, and Great Lakes routes. The 6-month path requires completion of an approved course.
Cited:46 CFR §12.407