Chief Engineer (Limited) Certification

Certification Name : Chief Engineer (Limited)

Certification ID & Type: 10881 – B – Advanced

Certification Description

The Chief Engineer Limited credential allows the holder to serve as Chief Engineer on vessels less than 1600 GRT on Ocean and Near Coastal waters and as Chief Engineer within horsepower limitations on vessels of any tonnage on Inland Waters. The credential can be endorsed for Oceans or Near Coastal.

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

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