And this is what I was meaning. One of the things I need to check is how the terminology the USCG uses would translate across to what I’m actually sailing as, or have sailed as, onboard.
For example, here onboard the Staff Chief Engineer is second in command of the Engine Room. With other companies it would be 1st Engineer or 2nd Engineer depending on the company, type of vessel and so on. But these are normally company specific positions and not related to the flag requirements or STCW. And of course, trying to get a clear answer from NMC regarding this is about as easy as finding hen’s teeth…