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46 CFR §11.514

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  1. (a)The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for endorsement as Second Assistant Engineer of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels is—
    1. (1)One year of service as an Assistant Engineer, while holding an MMC endorsement as Third Assistant Engineer; or
    2. (2)One year of service while holding an MMC endorsement as Third Assistant Engineer, which includes—
      1. (i)A minimum of 6 months of service as Third Assistant Engineer; and
      2. (ii)Additional service as a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED), calculated on a two-for-one basis.
  2. (b)A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to §§ 11.327, 11.329, and 11.333 of this part.