USCG-QMED-L2.2
The renaming, and the dead ratings
USCG-QMED-M2 · QMED · USCG-QMED-M2-A The five ratings, and the rung that does not exist
On 25 November 2024, USCG final rule 2021-0097 renamed several merchant mariner ratings for gender neutrality and eliminated certain QMED ratings from original issue entirely. This lesson covers which names changed, which ratings can no longer be obtained, and how to use these facts to test whether a study source is current.
AI-drafted catalogue content pending SME review. Endorsement names, sea service and examination requirements change; verify with the National Maritime Center before relying on this for a career decision.