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Chief Engineer
License Description To be licensed by the United States Coast Guard as a Chief Engineer, the applicant must complete 360 days of service as a First Assistant Engineer; or while holding a First Assistant Engineer license, complete 360 days of service as follows: a minimum of 180 days of service as a First Assistant Engineer plus a minimum of 360 days as a Second or Third Assistant Engineer, Other requirements include passing a written exam, a physical exam, and completion of a first aid course and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course within the past 12 months. This license is valid for 5 years and may be renewed through various options involving recent work experience, passing an open-book exercise, or completing a refresher training course. Further information can be found at the USCG web site http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/index.htm and the Federal Code of Regulations (46CFR10) at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/46cfr10_02.html.
Licensing Agency
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
2100 2nd St., SW
Washington, DC 20593-0001
(202) 267 0218
Active Status Active
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Specific course required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 01/01/2010
Physical Requirements Physical exam required

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