Alright Chaps?
Have another quick question for those of you who seem to be able to navigate the USCG NMC a LOT better than I seem to be able.
So I know it’s a ways off yet, but I started looking into where I’d be able to go in terms of licensing and credentials and what not once I gain my Citizenship, with the end goal being me attaining my USCG STCW Chief Engineer Unlimited license.
From what I’m reading, once I gain my Citizenship, and if I have the right amount of sea service (i.e. if I’ve managed to get myself some time under the US flag OR the USCG will accept my foreign sea service) and I complete my US STCW trainings, I would be able to apply and test for Designated Duty Engineer. Then moving on from there, after 24 months sea service as DDE National, I’d be eligible to apply and test for USCG STCW Chief Engineer 3000KW/4000HP or more.
Have I got this at all right or am I well off on what I’m thinking? Can anyone shed some light on this for me because, like I said, it’s some way off yet, but I’d like to get my ducks in a row kind of thing and have the information in hand. More than likely I’m waaaay off the mark and I’ve got it all backwards again, but then I’m not going to bother asking NMC as they were not much use with helping me get my QMED.
Hoping that this might be able to help some others out as well who’re looking for the same information.
Cheers guys! And smooth sailing!