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46 CFR §12.623

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To qualify for an STCW endorsement as Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) At-sea Maintainer, an applicant must—
  1. (a)Be not less than 18 years of age;
  2. (b)Provide evidence of—
    1. (1)Successful completion of a training program that covers at least the scope and content of the training outlined in Section B-IV/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 12.103 of this part); or
    2. (2)Passing an approved GMDSS At-sea Maintainer course; and
  3. (c)Hold a valid Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certificate as GMDSS At-sea Maintainer.