Recency
90 days in the past 3 years with at least 45 days on vessels of 4,000 HP or more (deck service on vessels of 100 GRT or more may be applied towards recency).

Sea Service

• 1080 days of service in the engine room WITH
  1. 720 days as QMED or equivalent position;
  2. 90 days of deck service on vessels of 100 GRT or more is creditable (may be applied towards recency), OR
• 1080 days of service as an apprentice to the machinist trade engaged in the construction or repair of marine, locomotive, or stationary engines, WITH 360 days service in the engine room as Oiler, Fireman/Watertender or Junior Engineer, OR
• Graduation from a maritime academy:
  • USMMA (engineer curriculum),
  • USCGA / USNA (with qualification as EWO or EO),
  • Engineer class of:
    • California Maritime Academy, Maine Maritime Academy, State University of NY Maritime College, Texas Maritime College of Texas A&M University of Galveston, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or GLMA, OR
• Graduate of an ABET accredited school in marine engineering course, WITH 90 days of service in the engine room of steam, motor, or gas turbine vessels, OR
• Graduate of mechanical or electrical engineering course of an ABET
  accredited school of technology, WITH 180 days service in the engine room of steam, motor, or gas turbine vessels, OR
• Completion of an comprehensive apprentice engineer training program, approved by the Coast Guard, OR
• 360 days service as assistant engineer (limited) and completion of the appropriate examination

PROPULSION
Holds: Steam / Motor / Gas Turbine
Requesting: Steam / Motor / Gas Turbine

• At least 1/3 of the minimum service requirements must have been on the particular mode of propulsion (steam, motor and/or gas turbine) for which applied; OR
• Completion of Coast Guard approved training course which meets sea service:
  • Steam, OR
  • Motor, OR
  • Gas Turbine

HORSEPOWER

• Unlimited Horsepower: At least 50% of the required service on vessels of 4000 HP/3000kW or more, OR
• Limited Horsepower:
  • Max HP that 25% of the required service was obtained, OR
  • 150% HP on which at least 50% of the required service was obtained, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

• Third Assistant Engineer Exams (*Examinations for third assistant license are held at applicants local regional exam center)
• Basic Firefighting
• Advanced Firefighting
• Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboatman)

*If you are looking to obtain an STCW Endorsement, please visit the associated STCW Career Guide below, or CONTACT US for more information:

• • III/1 – Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW)