USCG-STCW-MGT-L1.4

III/2 Second Engineer Officer — the deputy on a big boat

USCG-STCW-MGT-M1 · The Four Management Endorsements · USCG-STCW-MGT-M1-A Chief and Second Engineer Officer, at two power bands

This is the endorsement that authorises you to serve as **Second Engineer Officer on vessels of 3,000 kW / 4,000 HP propulsion power or more** — the number two of the department on a big boat. Lesson 1.2 told you what that rank is. In American terms it is the **First Assistant Engineer**.

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