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License Description:
To obtain a United States Coast Guard license as a Second Assistant Engineer - Upper Level, the applicant must, while holding a license as a Third Assistant Engineer, complete one of the following: 360 days of service as an Assistant Engineer; or a minimum of 180 days as an Assistant Engineer and 360 days as a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED); or 360 days as Chief Engineer (Limited-Oceans). 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.

License Agency:
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
2100 2nd St., SW
Washington DC 20593-0001
202-267-0218
https://www.uscg.mil/stcw/

License Description:
To obtain a United States Coast Guard license as a Second Mate Upper Level requires 360 days service as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OIC) on ocean steam or motor vessels while licensed as a Third Mate. 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. Detailed 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.

License Agency:
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
2100 2nd St., SW
Washington DC 20593-0001
202-267-0218
https://www.uscg.mil/stcw/

Source: CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL).
Note: Information on licensed occupations is gathered in each state by Labor Market Information units under a grant from USDOL. States are required to submit updated license information once every two years.