# 3rd assistant engineer

**URL:** <https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/3rd-assistant-engineer/69815>\
**Category:** Professional Mariner Forum\
**Created:** [June 17, 2024, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/3rd-assistant-engineer/69815 "2024-06-17T16:07:39Z")\
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**Author:** ![guy123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b38774/32.png) [@guy123](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/guy123)\
**Post date:** [June 17, 2024, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/3rd-assistant-engineer/69815/1 "2024-06-17T16:07:39Z")

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I have an ocean engineering degree from an ABET university.  
I want to get the 3rd AE, it says it can be reduced seatime if it’s a marine, Mechanical or electrical engineering degree. I don’t see why ocean would get reject. However I want to confirm this. I reached out to NMC helpline, they said you have to apply to find out. I am not ready to apply. I want to know before I commit to the sea time and courses. Anyone know or know where I can reach out to

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**Author:** ![Kingrobby](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/kingrobby/32/68137_2.png) [@Kingrobby](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Kingrobby)\
**Post date:** [June 18, 2024, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/3rd-assistant-engineer/69815/2 "2024-06-18T04:16:40Z")

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This you? [Reddit - Dive into anything](https://www.reddit.com/r/maritime/comments/1dgv4i5/3rd_ae_or_3rd_mate/)

Just doing a google search it seams Ocean and Marine engineering are somewhat interchangeable names.

See if these people can help. [Mariner Credential & Consulting Services - Maritime Institute](https://maritimeinstitute.com/mariner-credential-consulting-services/)

[https://maritimelicensingagency.com/licensing-request](https://maritimelicensingagency.com/licensing-request)