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100% Online, Self Paced and United States Coast Guard Approved. 

Any applicant who has successfully complets Beacon Maritime Training's Designated Duty Engineer (DDE) 1000/4000 Horsepower (BEMART-156) course within one year of the date of submitting a complete application will:

  Satisfy the professional examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(j) for a national officer endorsement as Designated Duty Engineer Less Than 4,000 HP Motor under 46 CFR 11.524. This approval is limited to the original issuance of Designated Duty Engineer Less Than 4,000 HP Motor only. Any other endorsement sought in conjunction with this approval will require the successful completion of the USCG-administered examination for that endorsement;

OR

   Receive 45 days of sea service credit that can be applied toward the service requirements of 46 CFR 11.524(b)(1) for a credential as Designated Duty Engineer of Motor Propelled Vessels of Unlimited Horsepower.

  This course does not satisfy any STCW competency or training. Application of this course for endorsement may be used for only one transaction.

 

Course Requirements:

A smartphone, tablet or computer is needed to work through the course.

The following is the minimum computer requirements for examination:
  • Desktop or laptop computer (Mac or Windows-based PC).  Chromebooks are also acceptable.
  • Windows PCs require a minimum of Windows 7.
  • Macs require a minimum of macOS 10.10.
  • Minimum Recommended Speeds:
    • Internet  1 Mbps – Download
    • Internet 1 Mbps – Upload
  • Google Chrome web browser, version 74 or higher
  • Web Camera (final exams only)
  • Microphone (final exams only)
Testing Requirements:
  • Safety and Environmental: 50 Questions 70% to pass
  • Generals: 50 Questions 70% to pass
  • Motor Propulsion: 50 Questions 70% to pass
All exams are conducted online within the course in partnership with our proctoring provider, SmarterServices.  You will have 3 attempts per exam.
 
Sea Service Requirements:
Applicants must meet the USCG requirements for sea service and endorsement qualifications.  DDE 4000 11.534
Course Duration: 1 Year To Complete
Course Intro Video Url (Embedded): https://player.vimeo.com/video/1103678726
USCG approval number: BEMART-156

This course requires a payment for entry.

USD 3,000.00

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