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Official National Maritime Center Website explaining sample exam for deck officer requirements for Merchant Mariner Credentialing.
Understand and demonstrate effective and appropriate problem solving and critical thinking required by a ship’s deck officer or as a maritime related shore side professional. Understand the application of business, transportation or logistics concepts needed to serve as a ship’s deck officer.
The Maritime Apprenticeship Program (MAP) offers the fastest track in the industry to a credential as a licensed deck officer. Even with no prior maritime experience, in just over two years, you can obtain a U.S. Coast Guard-issued Mate’s license.
The checklists are based upon the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and US Coast Guard policies. The CFR, Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular' (NVIC) and published policies will help you to understand the requirements for our Merchant Mariner Credentialing Program.
Schedule: Familiarization: OLD and NEW System: Tuesday & Thursday. Practical Assessment: OLD System: Monday and Wednesday. NEW System: Monday or Wednesday. Officer-in-Charge for Marine Deck Officers (Regulation II/1) Marina Accreditation valid until: June 2021. Requirements: SIRB (FRONT AND LAST ENTRY) MEDICAL (PEME FORMAT)
880A - Marine Deck Officer. Duties: Commands Army vessels (Class A1 and A2) operating on lakes, bays, rivers, sounds, coastal, and open ocean waters. Responsible for proper maintenance and...
Upon earning your deck or engine license, you will be qualified for a wide variety of jobs on a wide variety of vessels, including cruise ships, research vessels, off-shore platforms or tankers. For more information, contact: Charles M. Smith by email at cadetship@sunymaritime.edu or csmith@sunymaritime.edu or by phone at 718.409.7212.
