# 46 CFR § 166.20: Applicants for certificates; when eligible for examination

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-166.20

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 166.20
- **Heading:** Applicants for certificates; when eligible for examination
- **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

Applicants for certificates as able seamen will be eligible for examination after they have completed a course of study as outlined in §§ 166.05, 166.15, and applicants for certificates as qualified members of the engine department after they have completed a course of study as outlined in §§ 166.10, 166.15.

## 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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