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        STCW - Chief Engineer 3000 kW/4000 HP or More Management Level
        Certification Description
        The STCW - Chief Engineer 3,000 kW/4,000 HP or more Management Level is the head of the engineering department on a merchant vessel of any tonnage or horsepower. Chief Engineers manage the safe and efficient operations of all machinery spaces and equipment on board, oversee the engine room, auxiliary equipment, routine maintenance programs, monitor the safe and efficient operation of machinery, and auxiliary equipment, and respond to emergencies, and report events in the appropriate logs. Chief Engineers also observe engine room repairs and work being performed during periods of shoreside maintenance.
        Certifying Organization
        United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
        https://www.dco.uscg.mil/nmc/stcw/
        Certification Details
        • More than two years of education or training after high school required?    Yes
        • More than two years of work experience required?    Yes
        • Oral or Written Exam Required?    Yes
        • Renewal Required?    Every 5 Year(s)
        • Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?    No
        • Renew through Re-Examination?    Yes
        • Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?    Yes
        • Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?    Yes
        More Certification Information
        STCW - Chief Engineer 3000 kW/4000 HP or More Management Level Website (requires Adobe Reader )