Can the second-level engineer take the exam directly?

Generally speaking, after graduating from marine engineering, they all work as engineers. Only those who fail the big certificate (Mifune Certificate of Competency, commonly known as the White Paper) or who don't want to run the boat go to the shipyard.

Senior shipping company, the company arranges to practice on the ship 2~4 months before, and then work as a rotation assistant (COSCO has this position) or a mechanic (and get a job certificate). After 12 months' sea age, the three-pipe ship certificate can be changed, but the formal appointment needs the appointment of the company.

Three-pipe ship can directly renew the certificate of two-pipe ship after serving at sea 12 months, and must be appointed by the company before taking up the post.

When the Second Management Institute has been at sea for 18 months, he can take the exam of the Second Management Institute. After passing the examination, you can issue a certificate of second management, which can only be appointed by the company.

Ocean liner 18 months old, you can take the Chief Engineer Examination of Maritime Safety Administration. After passing the examination, you can issue a chief engineer's license, and you need to be appointed by the company before you can be appointed as an old rail.