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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
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Title 46 - Shipping |
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Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
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SubChapter B - Merchant Marine Officers and Seamen |
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Part 10 - Merchant Mariner Credential |
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Subpart E - Professional Requirements for Engineer Officers’ Licenses |
§ 10.518 - Service requirements for chief engineer (limited-oceans) of steam and/or motor vessels.
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The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for license as chief engineer (limited-oceans) of steam and/or motor vessels is five years total service in the engineroom of vessels. Two years of this service must have been as a licensed engineer. Thirty months of the service must have been as a qualified member of the engine department or equivalent supervisory position.