46 CFR § 166.20 - Applicants for certificates; when eligible for examination.

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title: "46 CFR § 166.20 - Applicants for certificates; when eligible for examination."
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chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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subchapter_name: "NAUTICAL SCHOOLS"
part_number: "166"
part_name: "DESIGNATION AND APPROVAL OF NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS"
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# 166.20 Applicants for certificates; when eligible for examination.

Applicants for certificates as able seamen will be eligible for examination after they have completed a course of study as outlined in §§ 166.05, 166.15, and applicants for certificates as qualified members of the engine department after they have completed a course of study as outlined in §§ 166.10, 166.15.