[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 46, Volume 1] [Revised as of Octobery 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 46CFR10.405] [Page 145] TITLE 46--SHIPPING CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PART 10_LICENSING OF MARITIME PERSONNEL--Table of Contents Subpart D_Professional Requirements for Deck Officers' Licenses Sec. 10.405 Service requirements for chief mate of ocean or near coastal steam or motor vessels of any gross tons. The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for license as chief mate of ocean or near coastal steam or motor vessels of any gross tons is one year of service as officer in charge of a navigational watch on ocean steam or motor vessels while holding a license as second mate.