Any applicant who has successfully complete QMED-Oiler (MARINS-387) within one year of application will satisfy:

• The examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.501(c)(5) for a national rating endorsement as QMED-Oiler; AND

• Receive a total of 33 days sea service required for endorsement as QMED-Oiler PROVIDED that the applicant furnishes further evidence of an additional 147 days approved sea service as required by 46 CFR 12.503(a).
   

A certificate may be used for one application which results in the issuance of an endorsement and may not be used for any application transactions thereafter.