# 46 CFR § 166.05: Course of study for deck students

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-166.05

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 166.05
- **Heading:** Course of study for deck students
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER R—NAUTICAL SCHOOLS > PART 166—DESIGNATION AND APPROVAL OF NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS

## Text

The course of study for deck students shall include (a) all the instructions in the rudiments of seamanship and navigation necessary to equip the student fully with the theoretical knowledge required for the proper discharge of the duties developing upon able seaman; (b) a thorough practical training in the mechanics of all operations incident to the sailing and management of a vessel insofar as such operations form a part of the duties of able seamen.

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 166.01 § 166.01 Approval of nautical school ships.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-166.01.md)
- [46 CFR § 166.05 § 166.05 Course of study for deck students.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-166.05.md)
- [46 CFR § 166.10 § 166.10 Course of study for engineering students.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-166.10.md)
- [46 CFR § 166.15 § 166.15 Training for maintenance of discipline; ship sanitation; fire and lifeboat drills.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-166.15.md)
- [46 CFR § 166.20 § 166.20 Applicants for certificates; when eligible for examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-166.20.md)

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