Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 46 - Shipping |
Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
SubChapter B - Merchant Marine Officers and Seamen |
Part 10 - Merchant Mariner Credential |
Subpart E - Professional Requirements for Engineer Officers’ Licenses |
§ 10.520 - Service requirements for chief engineer (limited-near coastal) of steam and/or motor vessels.
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The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for license as chief engineer (limited-near coastal) of steam and/or motor vessels is four years total service in the engineroom of vessels. One year of this service must have been as a licensed engineer. Two years of the service must have been as a qualified member of the engine department or equivalent supervisory position.