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Engineering Officers
License Description The propulsion plant of a vessel and management of the engineering department is the responsibility of the Engineering Officers. Engineering officers' licenses are issued by grade (e.g., Chief Engineer, First Assistant Engineer, Second Assistant Engineer, Third Assistant Engineer, Assistant Engineer and Designated Duty Engineer), any vessel type restrictions (e.g. Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels or Uninspected Passenger vessels), means of propulsion (Steam or Motor), horsepower (from 1,000 to any horsepower), and route (e.g., Near Coastal or Oceans). License limitations for deck and engineering officers, including tonnage and horsepower, are based on the type of experience of each applicant and the passing of applicable written examinations. Each license has separate general, service and examination requirements. Further information can be found at the United States Coast Guard web site http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/index.htm, and the Federal Code of Regulations (46CFR10) at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/46cfr10_02.html.
Licensing Agency
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
2100 2nd St., SW
Washington, DC 20593-0001
(202) 267 0218
Active Status Active
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 01/01/2010
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