{"data":{"id":"us/46-cfr-12.705","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"46 CFR 12.705","heading":"Endorsements for persons enrolled in a Maritime Administration-approved training program.","body":"MMCs issued to individuals obtaining sea service as part of an approved training curriculum while enrolled at either the United States Merchant Marine Academy or a deck or engineering class of a Maritime Academy approved by and conducted under the rules prescribed by the Maritime Administrator and listed in 46 CFR part 310 will include an endorsement of Cadet-Deck or Cadet-Engine, as appropriate, and Lifeboat Operator. Individuals obtaining sea service as part of such an approved training curriculum must do so in the capacity of Cadet-Deck or Cadet-Engine, as appropriate, notwithstanding any other rating endorsements the individual may hold or any other capacity in which the individual may have previously served.","path":["Title 46—Shipping","CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","SUBCHAPTER B—MERCHANT MARINE OFFICERS AND SEAMEN","PART 12—REQUIREMENTS FOR RATING ENDORSEMENTS","Subpart G—Entry-Level National Ratings and Miscellaneous Ratings"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-46.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:26:22Z","sha256":"96de46912a5e34c751bc0d67b3794851033a801dd8d2482cecea466cf2e8c1a6","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/46-cfr-12.703","next":"us/46-cfr-12.707"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}