Certification: STCW II/1 - OICNW 500 GT or More Operational Level

United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center

100 Forbes Drive Martinsburg, WV 25404-7120

The STCW II/1 - Office in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) 500 GT or More Operational Level assists the Chief Engineer and performs ship maintenance, engine maintenance, machinery repairs, and fueling. They are also responsible for electrical, sewage treatment, lube oil, bilge, and oily water separation systems, and stand a watch. Their duties depend upon the type of ship or vessel and arrangement of the engine department.

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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.