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TO MAKE
APPLICATION
Possess a USCG 3A/E
Unlimited Steam and Motor License
Obtain 120 days licensed engineer sailing time on a MEBA contracted
vessel within 2 years of date of application (Academy training sea time
shall count provided applicant provides to MEBA proof of completion (USCG
discharges) of 60 days of licensed engineer sailing time on MEBA
contracted vessels within 12 months of date of application)
Submit two (2) letters of recommendation from a Chief or First Assistant
engineer with whom you have sailed for at least 30 days as a licensed
engineer under a MEBA contract
Payment of all applicable service charges/fees
GROUP SHIPPING
STATUS
When making application
for MEBA membership, your initial group status will be Group III
After MEBA’s District Investigating Committee (DIC) has reviewed and
approved your application, you will be issued an applicant book and
group shipping card (sent to the Port where application was filed)
Openings in Group II are filled based on earliest date of application
provided applicant has on file with Headquarters 150 days MEBA sailing
time
Group II to Group I are generally by total sailing time when there are
openings without regard to date of application
TO BECOME A MEBA
MEMBER
Completion of at least
200 days of licensed engineer sailing time (excludes vacation time)
after date of application on MEBA contracted vessels
Initiation Fee paid in full/regular (quarterly) service charges paid for
minimum of 2 years
License upgraded to a minimum of Unlimited 2A/E steam or motor within 5
years from date of application
Verification of above and submitted to DIC at MEBA Headquarters in
Washington DC
Additional information should be obtained from an MEBA official at the
Union hall nearest you. For a list of the MEBA Union halls and offices
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