I’m now studying to take a test. I applied for DDE Unlimited HP, and NMC approved my application. I can also sail as an A/E once I pass DDE, but limited 1600 Gt. Right now I’m on an OSV that is more than 1600 Gt, as a QMED. So even If I pass the test, I still won’t be able to work as an A/E on a 2…

[QUOTE=seamanloloko;148710]I’m now studying to take a test. I applied for DDE Unlimited HP, and NMC approved my application. I can also sail as an A/E once I pass DDE, but limited 1600 Gt. Right now I’m on an OSV that is more than 1600 Gt, as a QMED. So even If I pass the test, I still won’t be ab…

Dosen’t DDE 4000 get you Chief OSV and that’s good for any OSV under 3000 GT right?

[QUOTE=Jemplayer;148735]Dosen’t DDE 4000 get you Chief OSV and that’s good for any OSV under 3000 GT right?[/QUOTE] You still need a license other than DDE or Chief Limited to work on a vessel over 500 GRT or 1,600 GRT. You still need to “get” the Chief Engineer (OSV) or Assistant Engineer (OSV) …

[QUOTE=seamanloloko;148710]I’m now studying to take a test. I applied for DDE Unlimited HP, and NMC approved my application. I can also sail as an A/E once I pass DDE, but limited 1600 Gt. Right now I’m on an OSV that is more than 1600 Gt, as a QMED. So even If I pass the test, I still won’t be ab…

Thank you for the clarification. It really helped.

[QUOTE=Ctony;148769]Lastly, wouldn’t the assistant limited 1600 be 3000 itc anyway like other 1600 ton licenses?[/QUOTE] That’s the way I remember it. A/E Limited and A/E OSV both had a dual tonnage limit of 1,600 GRT / 3,000 GT (ITC). That may have changed with the new rulemaking though. But ke…

I'm confused; DDE Unlimited HP/ A/E Limited 1600 Gt. VS A/E (OSV) Unlimited

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