46 CFR § 12.705 - Endorsements for persons enrolled in a Maritime Administration-approved training program.

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title: "46 CFR § 12.705 - Endorsements for persons enrolled in a Maritime Administration-approved training program."
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chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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# 12.705 Endorsements for persons enrolled in a Maritime Administration-approved training program.

MMCs issued to individuals obtaining sea service as part of an approved training curriculum while enrolled at either the United States Merchant Marine Academy or a deck or engineering class of a Maritime Academy approved by and conducted under the rules prescribed by the Maritime Administrator and listed in 46 CFR part 310 will include an endorsement of Cadet-Deck or Cadet-Engine, as appropriate, and Lifeboat Operator. Individuals obtaining sea service as part of such an approved training curriculum must do so in the capacity of Cadet-Deck or Cadet-Engine, as appropriate, notwithstanding any other rating endorsements the individual may hold or any other capacity in which the individual may have previously served.

[USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93105, Nov. 25, 2024]