Service requirements for national endorsement as Second Assistant Engineer of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels.

(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) One year of service as an Assistant Engineer, while holding an MMC endorsement as Third Assistant Engineer; or (2) One year of service while holding an MMC endorsement as Third Assistant Engineer, which includes— (i) A minimum of 6 months of service as Third Assistant Engineer; and (ii) Additional service as a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED), calculated on a two-for-one basis. (b) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to §§ 11.327, 11.329, and 11.333 of this part. [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93093, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102336, Dec. 17, 2024]