Requirements
TWIC Card
Citizenship Requirements
Must have U.S. Citizenship
Minimum Age Required
21 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
- Examination
- Completion of a Coast Guard approved course
- Steam, OR
- Motor, OR
- Gas Turbine
- Note: A person holding an endorsement as first assistant engineer may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to 11.327, 11.331, and 11.333.
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