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Table 15. Types of Engineer Licenses Held by Unlimited License Mariners

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Engineer Licenses Unlimited License Mariners
Motor Vessels-any horsepower  
Chief Engineer 36%
First Assistant Engineer 14%
Second Assistant Engineer 10%
Third Assistant Engineer 37%
Steam Vessels-any horsepower  
Chief Engineer 28%
First Assistant Engineer 15%
Second Assistant Engineer 10%
Third Assistant Engineer 35%
Motor vessels-limited horsepower  
Chief Engineer 11%
Assistant Engineer 2%
Designated Duty Engineer 4%
Gas Turbine Vessels-any horsepower  
Chief Engineer 19%
First Assistant Engineer 8%
Second Assistant Engineer 5%
Third Assistant Engineer 9%
Other Engineer License 4%

NOTE:  Percentages sum to greater than 100% because respondents were allowed to mark all licenses that they held whether active, inactive, or expired.

SOURCE:  U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics and Maritime Administration, 2002 Mariner Survey, Principal Findings, Washington, DC.