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

29. An applicant for license as chief mate or second mate of ocean steam vessels 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. Latitude by meridian altitude of a star.
  3. Longitude by chronometer (A.M. and P.M.).
  4. Deviation of the compass by an amplitude.
  5. Deviation of the compass by an azimuth.
  6. Day's work.
  7. Mercator's sailing.
  8. Determination of distance from a fixed object.
  9. Chart navigation.
  10. Storm signals.
  11. International code of signals.
  12. International rules for preventing collisions at sea.
  13. Stowage of cargo.
  14. Use of gun and rocket apparatus for saving life from shipwreck, as practiced by the United States Coast Guard.
  15. Such further examination of a non-mathematical character as the local inspectors may require.