Certification: STCW - Able Seafarer-Deck

United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center

100 Forbes Drive Martinsburg, WV 25404-7120

The STCW - Able Seafarer-Deck is an STCW Endorsement for National Able Seaman. AB-Deck is a member of the deck department that works as a watchstander and/or day worker and operates the vessel and its deck equipment under Officer supervision.

More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?: Yes
More than two years of work experience required?: Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?: Yes
Renewal Required?: Every 5 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?: No
Renew through Re-Examination?: Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?: Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?: Yes

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The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.