How long is the required engine-room experience for a candidate not licensed as stationary engineer?

• A. One season
• B. Two months
• C. Six months
• D. One year

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that someone who doesn’t hold a stationary engineer license must show practical engine-room work over a running season. A season represents the typical operating period of the vessel fleet, giving you exposure to day-to-day operations, maintenance, watchkeeping, and handling typical challenges. This amount of time is long enough to gain hands-on familiarity with the equipment and safety procedures without requiring a full year. Shorter spans may not cover enough real-world variation, while a full year isn’t usually necessary. So the best answer is one season.