46 C.F.R. § 10.520 Service requirements for chief engineer (limited-near coastal) of steam and/or motor vessels.
Title 46 - Shipping
The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for license as chief engineer (limited-near coastal) of steam and/or motor vessels is four years total service in the engineroom of vessels. One year of this service must have been as a licensed engineer. Two years of the service must have been as a qualified member of the engine department or equivalent supervisory position.
Title 46: Shipping
PART 10—LICENSING OF MARITIME PERSONNEL
Subpart E—Professional Requirements for Engineer Officers' Licenses
§ 10.520 Service requirements for chief engineer (limited-near coastal) of steam and/or motor vessels.

