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Application Requirements
- Verify CG-719B Application complete
- Verify MMLD set to “Y” for SSEB Screening
Citizenship Requirements
Must have U.S. Citizenship
Minimum Age Required
- DDE AHP: 21 Years
- DDE 4000/3000 kW: 19 Years
- DDE 1000/750 kW: 18 Years
Medical Certificate Requirements
- Original – Must hold a valid Medical Certificate or be approved for Medical Certificate.
- Renewal, ROG, New Endorsement – Must hold an unexpired Medical Certificate or submit a Medical Certificate application.
Drug Testing Requirement
- Must be Drug Testing Compliant
- DOT
Fee Requirement
Mariner Fees must be paid
Exams
- Exam codes & credential testing comments Entered in MMLD
- Completion of a Coast Guard approved course (in lieu of exam):
- Steam, OR
- Motor, OR
- Gas Turbine
- Exam scores entered in MMLD
- Note to Eval: A person holding an endorsement as DDE may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to § 11.325, 11.327, 11.329, and 11.331.
DDE – AHP
- 1080 days of service in the engine room on vessels, with
- 540 days as a QMED or equivalent position.
- Academy Graduates holding both 3rd A/E and DDE 4,000 HP:
- 180 days sea service as an licensed engineer officer; AND
- A letter of recommendation from the company in which served as a licensed engineer.
- No additional examination is required.
- 720 days of service in the engine room on vessels, with
- 360 days as a QMED or equivalent position.
- Academy Graduates:
- USCG Approved Training completed prior to graduation, may issue
DDE 4,000 HP without additional examination. The propulsion will be based on the approved training; OR - Academy graduate holding 3rd A/E may be issued DDE 4,000 HP without additional examination with:
- 60 days sea service in any capacity in the engine room; OR
- Completion of USCG Approved Training completed after graduation.
- Note: The propulsion will be based on the 60 days service or the approved training.
- USCG Approved Training completed prior to graduation, may issue
- 360 days of service in the engine room on vessels, with
- 180 days as a QMED or equivalent position.
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.
- Completion of a Coast Guard approved course which meets sea service:
- Steam, OR
- Motor, OR
- Gas Turbine
- Designated Duty Engineer Exams (*Examinations for DDE 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:
***This information is from the U.S. Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center please visit their site to check for the most up to date forms and checklists https://www.dco.uscg.mil/national_maritime_center/. The licensing and career information published here is provided as a courtesy, convenience and without cost. We do not claim to represent the U.S. Coast Guard or other licensing Administrations. NMI does not provide formal advice regarding USCG license eligibility and cannot guarantee an individual’s eligibility for any specific license or credential. NMI accepts no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or validity of general information provided. Individuals seeking confirmation of eligibility for any specific USCG license or credential must contact the USCG directly for an evaluation.***