There are two rating levels for unlicensed merchant marine personnel: Qualified Ratings and Unqualified (Entry Level) Ratings. Each

What are unlicensed merchant marine ratings?

 

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There are two rating levels for unlicensed merchant marine personnel: Qualified Ratings and Unqualified (Entry Level) Ratings. Each "Qualified Rating" as Able Seaman (AB), Lifeboatman (LBMAN), and Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED) requires a minimum amount of qualifying sea service or experience.

An "Unqualified or Entry Level Rating" as Ordinary Seaman (OS), Wiper (WI), or as a member of the Steward's Department, e.g., Food Handler (FH), does not require any previous sea service or experience.

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