Third mate of ocean steam vessels.

30. An applicant for license as third mate of ocean steam vessels shall be eligible for examination after he has furnished satisfactory documentary evidence to the local inspectors that he has had the following experience:

First. Two years' service in the deck department of ocean or coastwise steam vessels, or

Second. Three years' service in the deck department of ocean or coastwise sail vessels, or

Third. A graduate from the seamanship class of a nautical school ship, or

Fourth. One year's service as master or pilot of lake, bay, or sound steamers.

In cases where the experience of an applicant for license as third mate of ocean steam vessels does not meet the specific requirements of this section, other service which the local inspectors consider a fair and reasonable equivalent may be accepted by them in lieu of the service herein specified.

Examination for license as third mate of ocean steam vessels.

31. An applicant for license as third 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. Day's work.
  3. Mercator's sailing.
  4. Determination of distance from a fixed object.
  5. Chart navigation.
  6. International rules for preventing collisions at sea.
  7. Stowage of cargo.
  8. Storm signals.
  9. Such further examination of a non-mathematical character as the local inspectors may require.