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  • National Deck Credentials
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    • National Unlimited Deck Credentials: Oceans
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      • 2nd/3rd Mate Unlimited: Oceans
    • National Unlimited Deck Credentials: Near Coastal
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      • Master Less than 500/1600 GRT: Oceans
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  • STCW Credentials
    • What is STCW and Who Must Comply?
    • Key to STCW Deck Officer Endorsements
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    • Decoding the STCW Credential
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