Certification Name : National 2nd Assistant Engineer Steam/Motor/GT
Certification ID & Type: 10885 – B – Advanced
Certification Description
The propulsion plant of a vessel and management of the engineering department is the responsibility of the Engineering Officers. Engineering officers’ licenses are issued by grade. The Second Assistant Engineer license has specific limitations for deck and engineering officers, which include tonnage and horsepower, time at sea, minimum time held in other specific engineering positions and specific first aid requirements.
Certifying Organization
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center(1586)
100 Forbes Drive Martinsburg, WV 25404-7120
Contact information : 1-888-427-5662 Email : iasknmc@uscg.mil
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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 Years
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