LAC 46:LXX.3205. Education Qualifications

A. The pilot apprentice applicant shall be a graduate from either The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (deck curriculum), The U. S. Coast Guard Academy and qualified as officer-in-charge of a navigational watch, The U.S. Naval Academy and qualified as officer-in-charge of a navigational watch, The Great Lakes Maritime Academy (deck curriculum) or any other maritime academy approved by and conducted under rules prescribed by the federal maritime administrator and listed at Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 310. Additionally, each applicant must have held one of the licenses described in §3203. A.1., A.2.a., or A.2.b. for a period of one year prior to December 31 of the year the application is submitted to become an apprentice candidate. B. Applicants shall document the aforementioned requirements by providing the board with an official transcript of the mandatory educational requirements.