Examination for license as chief mate and second mate of coastwise steam vessels.

35. An applicant for license as chief mate or second mate of coastwise steam vessels on routes exceeding 600 miles shall be required to pass a satisfactory examination as to his knowledge of the following subjects:

  1. Latitude by meridian altitude of the sun.
  2. Day's work.
  3. Determination of distance from a fixed object.
  4. International rules for preventing collisions at sea.
  5. Chart navigation.
  6. Stowage of cargo.
  7. Storm signals.
  8. Such further examination of a non-mathematical character as the local inspectors may require.

An applicant for license as chief mate or second mate of coastwise steam vessels on routes of 600 miles or less shall be required to pass a satisfactory examination as to his knowledge of the following subjects:

  1. Chart navigation.
  2. Aids to navigation on route.
  3. Determination of distance from a fixed object.
  4. Marking of lead line.
  5. International rules for preventing collisions at sea.
  6. Storm signals.
  7. Such further examination of a non-mathematical character as the local inspectors may require.