3rd Assistant Engineer Unlimited

Exam Structure

Sea Service

§ 10.516 Service requirements for third assistant engineer of steam and/or motor vessels.

(a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for license as third assistant engineer of steam and/or motor vessels is:

(1) Three years of service in the engineroom of vessels, two years of which must have been as a qualified member of the engine department;

(2) Three years of service as an apprentice to the machinist trade engaged in the construction or repair of marine, locomotive, or stationary engines, together with one year service in the engineroom as oiler, watertender, or junior engineer;

(3) Graduation from:

(i) The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (engineering curriculum);

(ii) The U.S. Coast Guard Academy and completion of an on-board engineer officer qualification program required by the service;

(iii) The U.S. Naval Academy and completion of an on-board engineer officer qualification program required by the service;

(iv) The engineering class of a Maritime Academy approved by and conducted under the rules prescribed by the Maritime Administrator and listed in part 310 of this title;

(4) Graduation from the marine engineering course of a school of technology accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, together with three months of service in the engine department of steam or motor vessels;

(5) Graduation from the mechanical or electrical engineering course of a school of technology accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, together with six months of service in the engine department of steam or motor vessels;

(6) Satisfactory completion of a three year apprentice engineers training program approved by the Commanding Officer, National Maritime Center; or,

(7) One year of service as chief engineer (limited-near coastal) of steam or motor vessels and completing the appropriate examination described in subpart I of this part.

(b) Experience gained in the deck department on vessels of 100 gross tons or

over can be credited for up to three months of the service requirements under paragraph (a)(1) of this section.

Exam Subjects

Notes: P = Practical Knowledge. T = Theoretical Knowledge.

General Subjects:		Motor	Steam
	Prints and Tables	P-T	P-T
	Pipes, Fittings, Valves	P-T	P-T
	Hydraulics	P-T	P-T
	Bilge Systems	P-T	P-T
	Sanitary / Sewerage Systems	P-T	P-T
	Fresh Water Systems	P-T	P-T
	Lubricants	P-T	P-T
	Lubrication Systems	P-T	P-T
	Automation Systems	P-T	P-T
	Control Systems	P-T	P-T
	Propellers/Shafting Systems	P-T	P-T
	Machine Shop	P-T	P-T
	Pumps	P-T	P-T
	Compressors	P-T	P-T
	Administration	P-T	P-T
	Governors	P-T	P-T
	Cooling Systems	P-T	P-T
	Bearings	P-T	P-T
	Instruments	P-T	P-T
	Ship Construction and Repair	P-T	P-T
	Theory	T	T
	Steering Systems	P-T	P-T
	Deck Machinery	P-T	P-T
	Ventilation Systems	P-T	P-T
	Thermodynamics	T	T
	Watch Duties	P-T	P-T

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning:		Motor	Steam
	Theory	T	T
	Air Conditioning Systems	P-T	P-T
	Refrigeration Systems	P-T	P-T
	Control Systems	P-T	P-T
	Safety	P-T	P-T
	Casualty Control	P-T	P-T

Electricity:		Motor	Steam
	Theory	T	T
	General Maintenance	P-T	P-T
	Generators	P-T	P-T
	Motors	P-T	P-T
	Motor Controllers	P-T	P-T
	Propulsion Systems	P-T	P-T
	Distribution Systems	P-T	P-T
	Electronic Systems	P-T	P-T
	Batteries	P-T	P-T
	Communications	P-T	P-T
	Safety	P-T	P-T
	Casualty Control	P-T	P-T

Steam Generators:		Motor	Steam
	Steam	P	P-T
	Main Boilers	NO	P-T
	Auxiliary Boilers	P-T	NO
	Feedwater Systems	P-T	P-T
	Condensate Systems	P-T	P-T
	Recovery Systems	P-T	P-T
	Fuel	P-T
	Fuel Systems	P-T	P-T
	Boiler Water	P-T	P-T
	Control Systems	P-T	P-T
	Automation Systems	P-T	P-T
	Safety	P-T	P-T
	Casualty Control	P-T	P-T

Steam Engines:		Motor	Steam
	Main Turbine	NO	P-T
	Auxiliary Turbine	P	P-T
	Reciprocating Machines	NO	P-T
	Governor Systems	P	P-T
	Control Systems	P	P-T
	Automation Systems	NO	P-T
	Lubrication Systems	P	P-T
	Drive Systems	NO	P-T
	Safety	P	P-T
	Casualty Control	P	P-T

Motor:		Motor	Steam
	Main Engines	P-T	NO
	Auxiliary Engines	P-T	P-T
	Starting Systems	P-T	P
	Lubrication Systems	P-T	P-T
	Fuel	P-T	P-T
	Fuel Systems	P-T	P-T
	Combustion Systems	P-T	P-T
	Intake Systems	P-T	P
	Exhaust Systems	P-T	P
	Cooling Systems	P-T	P
	Supercharging Systems	P-T	P
	Drive Systems	P-T	P
	Control Systems	P-T	P
	Automation Systems	P-T	P
	Governors	P-T	P
	Turbines	P-T	P
	Safety	P-T	P-T
	Casualty Control	P-T	P-T

Safety:		Motor	Steam
	Fire	P-T	P-T
	Fire Prevention	P-T	P-T
	Fire Fighting	P-T	P-T
	Flooding	P-T	P-T
	Dewatering	P-T	P-T
	Stability and Trim	P-T	P-T
	Damage Control	P-T	P-T
	Emergency Equipment and Lifesaving Appliances.	P-T	P-T
	General Safety	P-T	P-T
	First Aid	P-T	P-T
	Dangerous Materials	P-T	P-T
	Pollution	P-T	P-T
	Inspections and Surveys	P-T	P-T
	U.S. Rules and Regulations	P-T	P-T
	International Rules and Regulations.	P-T	P-T

Exam Structure

SHEET NO. 1-1

License Type THIRD ASSISTANT ENGINEER License Group: UNLIMITED License Action: ORIGINAL License Condition: MOTOR		EXAM CODE 53CO
NUMBER OF MODULES: Five (5)	NUMBER OF QUESTIONS	MINIMUM SCORE
531--, Motor Plants, Part I	70	70
532--, Motor Plants, Part II	70	70
534--,Engineering Safety & Environmental Protection	70	70
535--, General Subjects	70	70
536--, Electricity	70	70

SHEET NO. 1-2

License Type THIRD ASSISTANT ENGINEER License Group: UNLIMITED License Action: ORIGINAL License Condition: STEAM		EXAM CODE 53BO
NUMBER OF MODULES: Five (5)	NUMBER OF QUESTIONS	MINIMUM SCORE
534--, Engineering Safety & Environmental Protection	70	70
535--, General Subjects	70	70
536--, Electricity	70	70
537--, Steam Plants, Part I	70	70
538--, Steam Plants, Part II	70	70

SHEET NO. 1-3

License Type THIRD ASSISTANT ENGINEER License Group: UNLIMITED License Action: ORIGINAL License Condition: STEAM AND MOTOR		EXAM CODE 53AO
NUMBER OF MODULES: Seven (7)	NUMBER OF QUESTIONS	MINIMUM SCORE
531--, Motor Plants, Part I	70	70
532--, Motor Plants, Part II	70	70
534--, Engineering Safety & Environmental Protection	70	70
535--, General Subjects	70	70
536--, Electricity	70	70
537--, Steam Plants, Part I	70	70
538--, Steam Plants, Part II	70	70

SHEET NO. 1-4

License Type THIRD ASSISTANT ENGINEER License Group: UNLIMITED License Action: INCREASING SCOPE License Condition: STEAM AND MOTOR		EXAM CODE 53AI & 53BI
NUMBER OF MODULES: Two (2)	NUMBER OF QUESTIONS	MINIMUM SCORE
From Motor Exam Code 53AI
537-- Steam Plants	70	70
538-- Steam Plants Part II	70	70
From Steam Exam Code 53BI
531-- Motor Plants	70	70
532-- Motor Plants Part II	70	70

Remarks: This examination structure sheet is for applicants who wish to increase the scope of their existing steam or motor license by obtaining a motor or steam endorsement respectively. Each applicant is required to be examined with two modules for the propulsion mode they are applying, as listed above.