§ 11.514 § 11.514 Service requirements for national endorsement as second assistant engineer of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels. Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 93093, Nov. 25, 2024.Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 102336, Dec. 17, 2024.(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 a license or MMC endorsement as third assistant engineer; or
(2)One year of service while holding a license or 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, 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.
(1)One year of service as an assistant engineer, while holding a license or MMC endorsement as third assistant engineer; or
(2)One year of service while holding a license or 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, 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.