When going through the process of obtaining a license as an Engineering Officer there are many qualifications you will be required to complete. These qualifications can include criteria such as drug testing, oaths, training, sea service, practical demonstrations, and examinations. Additionally, each category of vessels may have differing levels of qualifications.
To access information about the qualifications specific to your vessel type, go the appropriate listing below and review any Information Package and/or Checklist below.
ALL Applications and Fees must be submitted
to the nearest USCG Regional Exam Center for processing.
Failure to follow these guidelines will delay the processing of your
application.
Application Status: you can check the status of your current Application for Merchant Mariner Document (MMD), License, or Certificate of Registry (Form CG-719B).
Any Horsepower: | ||
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Name of License | Information Package | Checklist |
- Chief Engineer | Available | Available |
- First Assistant Engineer | Available | Available |
- Second Assistant Engineer | Available | Available |
- Third Assistant Engineer | Available | Available |
- Chief Engineer (Limited – Oceans) | Available | Available |
- Chief Engineer (Limited – Near Coastal) | Available | Available |
- Assistant Engineer (Limited – Oceans) | Available | Available |
- Designated Duty Engineer Any Horsepower | Available | Available |
- Designated Duty Engineer 4,000 Horsepower | Available | Available |
- Designated Duty Engineer 1,000 Horsepower | Available | Available |
Uninspected Fishing Vessels: | ||
Name of License | Information Package | Checklist |
- Chief Engineer Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels | Available | Available |
- Assistant Engineer Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels | Available | Available |
Mobile Offshore Drilling Units: | ||
Name of License | Information Package | Checklist |
- Chief Engineer (Mobile Offshore Drilling Units) | ||
- Assistant Engineer (Mobile Offshore Drilling Units) | ||
Offshore Supply Vessels: | ||
Name of License | Information Package | Checklist |
- Chief Engineer (Offshore Supply Vessels) | ||
- Engineer (Offshore Supply Vessels) | ||
Other: | ||
Name of License | Information Package | Checklist |
- Engineering Crossover | Available | Available |
- QMED | Available | Available |
- Rating Forming Part of the Engineering Watch | Available | Available |
- Tankerman | Available | Available |
- Duplicates | Available | Available |
Licensing Questions and Concerns, Contact:
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