QMED Fireman/Oiler/Watertender (QMEDFOWT) – San Diego, CA

Mariners successfully completing TRLMI’s QMED Fireman/Watertender & Oiler course will satisfy the professional examination requirements of Table 1 to 46 CFR 12.505(c) for National Rating endorsements as “Fireman/Watertender” and “Oiler” AND receive credit for 90 days of sea service needed for a QMED Fireman/Watertender and Oiler endorsement, PROVIDED THAT YOU ALSO PRESENT EVIDENCE OF AT LEAST 90 DAYS ENGINE ROOM SERVICE.

Effective January 1st, 2023: the courses taking place in 2023 will satisfy:
The professional examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.505(c)(5) for national rating endorsements as QMED-Oiler and Fireman/Watertender; AND receive 60 days of sea service credit towards the sea service requirements of 46 CFR 12.503(a). This course does not satisfy any competencies for STCW.

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Course Cost:

$3,900

Deposit:

$100

Course Length:

4 weeks

Class Requirements:

STEEL TOED shoes are REQUIRED to participate in QMED FIREMAN / OILER / WATERTENDER COURSE.

180 days* of sea service in a rating at least equal to that of a wiper or coal passer, is required for this QMED endorsement on the Merchant Mariner Credential. *Mariners successfully completing our QMED Fireman/Oiler/Watertender course WILL RECEIVE CREDIT for a specific amount of engine room sea service. The mariner still must present evidence of qualifying engine room time, on a qualifying vessel, which can be completed either prior to or after completion of the course.

​TO APPLY FOR THE ENDORSEMENT ON YOUR MMC, THE CERTIFICATE(S) OF COMPLETION FROM THIS COURSE MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE USCG WITHIN ONE YEAR OF THE COURSE COMPLETION DATE.

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