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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
46 CFR Parts 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and
15
[Docket No. USCG–2004–17914]
RIN 1625–AA16
Implementation of the Amendments to
the International Convention on
Standards of Training, Certification
and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978,
and Changes to Domestic
Endorsements.
Coast Guard, DHS.
Supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking; notice of public
meetings.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard proposes to
amend the existing regulations that
implement the International Convention
on Standards of Training, Certification
and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978,
as amended (STCW Convention), as
well as the Seafarer’s Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping Code
(STCW Code). The changes proposed in
this Supplemental Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (SNPRM) address the
comments received from the public
response to the Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (NPRM), in most cases
through revisions based on those
comments, and propose to incorporate
the 2010 amendments to the STCW
Convention that will come into force on
January 1, 2012. In addition, this
SNPRM proposes to make other nonSTCW changes necessary to reorganize,
clarify, and update these regulations.
DATES: Comments and related material
must either be submitted to our online
docket via https://www.regulations.gov
on or before September 30, 2011 or
reach the Docket Management Facility
by that date. Comments sent to the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) on collection of information
must reach OMB on or before September
30, 2011.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
identified by docket number USCG–
2004–17914 using any one of the
following methods:
(1) Federal eRulemaking Portal:
https://www.regulations.gov.
(2) Fax: 202–493–2251.
(3) Mail: Docket Management Facility
(M–30), U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590–
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(4) Hand delivery: Same as mail
address above, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The telephone number
is 202–366–9329.
To avoid duplication, please use only
one of these four methods. See the
‘‘Public Participation and Request for
Comments’’ portion of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section
below for instructions on submitting
comments.
Collection of Information Comments:
If you have comments on the collection
of information discussed in section
VIII.D of this NPRM, you must also send
comments to the Office of Information
and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of
Management and Budget. To ensure that
your comments to OIRA are received on
time, the preferred methods are by email to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov
(include the docket number and
‘‘Attention: Desk Officer for Coast
Guard, DHS’’ in the subject line of the
e-mail) or fax at 202–395–6566. An
alternate, though slower, method is by
U.S. mail to the Office of Information
and Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget, 725 17th
Street NW., Washington, DC 20503,
ATTN: Desk Officer, U.S. Coast Guard.
Viewing incorporation by reference
material: You may inspect the material
proposed for incorporation by reference
at room 1210, U.S. Coast Guard
Headquarters, 2100 Second Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20593–0001 between 8
a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The
telephone number is 202–372–1401.
Copies of the material are available as
indicated in the ‘‘Incorporation by
Reference’’ section of this preamble.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions on this proposed
rule, call or e-mail Ms. Zoe Goss,
Maritime Personnel Qualifications
Division, Coast Guard; telephone 202–
372–1425, e-mail Zoe.A.Goss@uscg.mil.
If you have questions on viewing or
submitting material to the docket, call
Renee V. Wright, Program Manager,
Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–
9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Table of Contents for Preamble
I. Public Participation and Request for
Comments
A. Submitting Comments
B. Viewing Comments and Documents
C. Privacy Act
D. Public Meeting
II. Abbreviations
III. Regulatory History
IV. Basis and Purpose
V. Background
VI. Discussion of Proposed Rule
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A. Overview
B. Differences Between This SNPRM and
the Coast Guard’s Current Regulations
C. Table of Proposed Changes
D. Part 12 Re-Numbering
VII. Discussion of Comments on the NPRM
VIII. Incorporation by Reference
IX. Regulatory Analyses
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
B. Small Entities
C. Assistance for Small Entities
D. Collection of Information
E. Federalism
F. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
G. Taking of Private Property
H. Civil Justice Reform
I. Protection of Children
J. Indian Tribal Governments
K. Energy Effects
L. Technical Standards
M. Environment
I. Public Participation and Request for
Comments
We encourage you to participate in
this rulemaking by submitting
comments and related materials. All
comments received will be posted
without change to https://
www.regulations.gov and will include
any personal information you have
provided.
A. Submitting Comments
If you submit a comment, please
include the docket number for this
rulemaking (USCG–2004–17914),
indicate the specific section of this
document to which each comment
applies, and provide a reason for each
suggestion or recommendation. You
may submit your comments and
material online or by fax, mail, or hand
delivery, but please use only one of
these means. We recommend that you
include your name and a mailing
address, an e-mail address, or a phone
number in the body of your document
so that we can contact you if we have
questions regarding your submission.
To submit your comment online, go to
https://www.regulations.gov, click on the
‘‘submit a comment’’ box, which will
then become highlighted in blue. In the
‘‘Document Type’’ drop down menu
select ‘‘Proposed Rule’’ and insert
‘‘USCG–2004–17914’’ in the ‘‘Keyword’’
box. Click ‘‘Search’’ then click on the
balloon shape in the ‘‘Actions’’ column.
If you submit your comments by mail or
hand delivery, submit them in an
unbound format, no larger than 81⁄2; by
11 inches, suitable for copying and
electronic filing. If you submit
comments by mail and would like to
know that they reached the Facility,
please enclose a stamped, self-addressed
postcard or envelope.
We will consider all comments and
material received during the comment
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B. Additional Request for Comments
In addition to encouraging your
comments on all of the proposals within
this rulemaking, the Coast Guard seeks
specific comment on the issues outlined
below:
1. The value of tonnage and route
restrictions for engineer endorsements.
Current regulations restrict Designated
Duty Engineers (DDEs) with 1,000
horsepower (HP) and 4,000 HP limits to
inland and near-coastal waters, and all
DDEs to 500 gross register tons (GRT)
vessels. Also, the limited series of
engineer credentials authorize service
on vessels less than 1,600 GRT/3,000
gross tonnage (GT), with two classes of
chief engineer, one of which authorizes
sailing only on near-coastal waters. The
Coast Guard seeks comment from the
public regarding the possible
elimination or retention of these
tonnage and route restrictions.
2. Alternative or additional
requirements for limiting engineer
authority, such as maintaining current
horsepower limits, adding equipment
restrictions, or any other alternative
requirements.
3. Potential changes to the
qualification requirements for a
Designated Examiner (DE) for Towing
Officer’s Assessment Record (TOARs) to
allow mariners to serve as DEs by virtue
of their endorsement without any
further approval process.
4. Who, within the mariner
population, will take advantage of the
alternatives provided to meet the
standards of competence, besides formal
training, for an STCW endorsement.
5. The extent to which changes to sea
service requirements, particularly in
§ 10.232, will increase the availability of
mariners for service on ocean-going
ships.
6. Possible changes to fee payment
options, as proposed in § 10.219, which
would eliminate the ability to pay by
cash or check.
C. Viewing Comments and Documents
To view comments, as well as
documents mentioned in this preamble
as being available in the docket, go to
https://www.regulations.gov, click on the
‘‘read comments’’ box, which will then
become highlighted in blue. In the
‘‘Keyword’’ box insert ‘‘USCG–2004–
17914’’ and click ‘‘Search.’’ Click the
‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ in the ‘‘Actions’’
column. If you do not have access to the
internet, you may view the docket
online by visiting the Docket
Management Facility in Room W12–140
on the ground floor of the Department
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of Transportation West Building, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. We have an agreement with
the Department of Transportation to use
the Docket Management Facility.
D. Privacy Act
Anyone can search the electronic
form of comments received into any of
our dockets by the name of the
individual submitting the comment (or
signing the comment, if submitted on
behalf of an association, business, labor
union, etc.). You may review a Privacy
Act notice regarding our public dockets
in the January 17, 2008, issue of the
Federal Register (73 FR 3316).
E. Public Meeting
We plan to hold public meetings in
Miami, New Orleans, Seattle, and
Washington, DC.
We will be providing the dates, times,
and exact locations of those meetings by
later Federal Register notice.
II. Abbreviations
A/B Able Seaman
ARPA Automatic Radar Plotting Aid
ATB Articulated Tug Barge
BCO Ballast Control Operator
BRM Bridge Resource Management
BS Barge Supervisor
BST Basic Safety Training
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COI Certificate of Inspection
COLREGS International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea
CPR Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
DC Damage Control
DDE Designated Duty Engineer
DE Designated Examiner
DL Dangerous Liquid
DOT Department of Transportation
ECDIS Electronic Chart Display Information
System
EEZ Exclusive Economic Zone
ERM Engine Room Resource Management
FCC Federal Communications Commission
F.H. Food Handler
FR Federal Register
GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and
Safety System
GRT Gross Register Tons
GT Gross Tonnage
HP Horsepower
IMDG The International Maritime
Dangerous Goods Code
IMO International Maritime Organization
IR Interim Rule
IRFA Initial Regulatory Flexibility Act
ISM International Safety Management Code
ISO International Organization for
Standardization
ISPS International Ship and Port Facility
Security
ITB Integrated Tug Barge
ITC International Tonnage Convention on
Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969
KUP Knowledge, Understanding, and
Proficiency
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kW Kilowatts
LG Liquefied Gas
MARAD Maritime Administration
MARPOL 73/78 International Convention
for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships,
1973 as modified by the Protocol of 1978
MERPAC Merchant Marine Personnel
Advisory Committee
MMC Merchant Mariner Credential
MMD Merchant Mariner Document
MODU Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit
NAVSAC Navigation Safety Advisory
Committee
NDR National Driver Register
NMC U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime
Center
NEPA National Environment Policy Act of
1969
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
NVIC Navigation and Vessel Inspection
Circular
OCMI Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection
OICEW Officer in Charge of an Engineering
Watch
OICNW Officer in Charge of a Navigational
Watch
OIM Offshore Installation Manager
OIRA Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs
OJT On-the-job training
OMB Office of Management and Budget
OSV Offshore Supply Vessel
OUPV Operator of an Uninspected
Passenger Vessel
PIC Person in Charge
PMS Preventive Maintenance System
PSC Proficiency in Survival Craft
QA Qualified Assessor
QMED Qualified Member of the
Engineering Department
QSS Quality Standard Systems
REC Regional Examination Center
RFA Regulatory Flexibility Act
RFPEW Ratings Forming Part of an
Engineering Watch
RFPNW Ratings Forming Part of a
Navigational Watch
SHIP Seafarers’ Health Improvement
Program
SOLAS The International Convention for
the Safety of Life at Sea (1974)
STCW Code Seafarer’s Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping Code
STCW Convention International
Convention on Standards of Training,
Certification, and Watchkeeping for
Seafarers, 1978, as amended
STCW–F International Convention on
Standards of Training, Certification, and
Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel
TOAR Towing Officer’s Assessment Record
TRB Training Record Book
TSA Transportation Security
Administration
TSAC Towing Safety Advisory Committee
UPV Uninspected Passenger Vessel
UTV Uninspected Towing Vessel
VSO Vessel Security Officer
III. Regulatory History
The Coast Guard first published
changes to the regulations governing the
credentialing of merchant mariners
serving on U.S. flag vessels with an
Interim Rule (IR) on June 26, 1997 (62
FR 34505). The 1997 IR ensured that
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U.S. merchant mariner credentials
would meet IMO standards, thereby
reducing the possibility of U.S. ships
being detained in a foreign port for noncompliance.
In 2009, The Coast Guard proposed to
update the changes made by the 1997 IR
through experience gained during the
implementation of that rule. To that
end, the Coast Guard published a Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on
November 17, 2009 (74 FR 59354). The
proposed rule sought to incorporate all
effective amendments as of that
publication date to the STCW
Convention and Code. The Coast Guard
determined, as a result of comments
from the public and federal advisory
committees (specifically the Merchant
Marine Personnel Advisory Committee
(MERPAC)), that more information,
including more detailed regulatory text,
was required for the affected public, and
incorporated those comments as
proposals within the NPRM.
Five public meetings were held to
receive comments on the NPRM. These
meetings were announced in the
Federal Register on November 18, 2009
(74 FR 59502). The comments received
during these five meetings are discussed
in the ‘‘Discussion of Comments on the
NPRM’’ section of this preamble.
IV. Basis and Purpose
The Coast Guard has identified two
basic concerns with the existing mariner
credentialing regulations that it intends
to remedy with this supplemental
proposal. First, the existing regulations,
which combine domestic and
international requirements, are
confusing to mariners and others in the
maritime industry. Second, in June 2010
the International Maritime Organization
(IMO) amended the International
Convention on Standards of Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping for
Seafarers (STCW), 1978. This proposal
intends to clarify the Coast Guard’s
domestic and international mariner
license endorsement regulations, and
implement provisions related to the
amended STCW Convention.
The International Convention on
Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 as
amended, sets forth minimum training
and demonstrations of proficiency
requirements for merchant mariners.
The IMO adopted amendments to the
STCW in 1995. Those amendments
entered into force on February 1, 1997.
In 2007, the IMO embarked on a
comprehensive review of the entire
STCW Convention and STCW Code,
which sets forth provisions for
implementing provisions from the
STCW Convention. Five meetings were
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held at IMO headquarters in London on
the comprehensive review, and the
Parties developed draft 2010
amendments to the Convention. The
Parties adopted these amendments on
June 25, 2010, at the STCW Diplomatic
Conference in Manila, Philippines. They
will enter into force for all ratifying
countries on January 1, 2012. Because
these amendments were not adopted
until after the previous NPRM was
published, they were not included in
the NPRM’s proposals.
The Coast Guard is publishing this
Supplemental Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (SNPRM) to implement
amendments to the STCW, including
the 2010 amendments, and ensure that
the U.S. is meeting its obligations under
the Convention. The Coast Guard
considered issuing a Final Rule
implementing the 1995 amendments
before issuing these proposals but
determined it would be less confusing
to the mariner to combine into one rule
the lessons learned from the
implementation of the 1995
amendments and the 2010 amendments.
In addition, the Coast Guard is issuing
the SNPRM to respond to the comments,
feedback, and concerns received from
the public as a result of the NPRM. In
order to address those comments and
concerns, the SNPRM will: simplify
domestic licensing requirements and
separate them from STCW requirements;
provide alternative means for
demonstrating competence; clarify
oversight requirements for approved
courses; amend lifeboatmen
requirements; allow for acceptance of
sea service on vessels serving the Great
Lakes and inland waters to meet STCW
requirements; and permit acceptance of
maritime academies’ documentation in
compliance with national accreditation
bodies to meet STCW requirements. The
SNPRM will also give the public an
opportunity to comment on these
changes.
V. Background
In 2007, the IMO embarked on a
comprehensive review of the entire
STCW Convention and STCW Code.
The Coast Guard held public meetings
prior to each one of the IMO meetings
in London for the review to determine
what positions U.S. delegations should
advocate and to exchange views about
amendments to STCW that were under
discussion. In addition, the Coast Guard
also took advantage of advisory
committee meetings, specifically
MERPAC, to discuss developments and
implementation of the requirements
relating to the 2010 amendments. The
2010 amendments resulting from that
review were adopted on June 25, 2010.
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The Convention is not selfimplementing; therefore, the United
States, as a signatory to the STCW
Convention, must initiate regulatory
changes to ensure full implementation
of all amendments to the STCW
Convention and STCW Code. The
United States implements these
provisions under the Convention and
under the authority of United States
domestic laws at United States Code
titles 5, 14, 33 and 46, as cited with the
proposed rule text under ‘‘Authorities.’’
Parties to the STCW Convention have
port state control authority to detain
vessels that do not appear to be in
compliance with the Convention. If U.S.
regulations are non-compliant with the
STCW Convention and STCW Code,
there is a risk that U.S. ships will be
detained in foreign ports by member
nations and that U.S. mariners would
not be able to seek employment on
foreign flag vessels.
VI. Discussion of Proposed Rule
A. Overview
This proposed rule is a result of
ongoing work to ensure that U.S.
mariners comply with the standards set
forth in the STCW Convention and Code
and to clarify and update the regulations
of 46 CFR Subchapter B. In responding
to the comments, feedback, and
concerns received from the public as a
result of the 2009 NPRM, and due to the
adoption of the 2010 amendments to the
STCW Convention and STCW Code, the
Coast Guard recognized a need to make
substantial changes to the merchant
mariner licensing and documentation
credentialing program. Because of these
substantial changes, we recognize the
necessity of developing a more
comprehensive rule, and of providing
additional opportunity—through this
SNPRM—for the public to comment on
these changes.
Most seagoing merchant mariners
must comply with the requirements of
the STCW Convention and STCW Code.
The Coast Guard recognizes that the
CFR regulations implementing the
STCW Convention and STCW Code
requirements have been the subject of
different interpretations and that the
requirements reflected in the CFR are
not currently organized in a manner that
is easy to read and understand. This
SNPRM seeks to implement all of the
provisions in the STCW Convention by
taking full advantage of the flexibilities
incorporated in the STCW Convention
and of the robustness of an existing
domestic licensing scheme, without
compromising the safety, security and
protection of mariners or the marine
environment.
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This SNPRM also seeks to revise other
sections of 46 CFR Subchapter B in
order to clarify, address omissions in,
and update these regulations.
B. Differences Between This SNPRM and
the Coast Guard’s Current Regulations
This list provides a brief summary of
the significant changes proposed in this
SNPRM. The ‘‘Table of Proposed
Changes’’ in part C of this section
provides more detailed information and
explanation of the key changes in the
summarized listing below.
1. Separation of STCW and Domestic
Endorsements
The Coast Guard proposes to clearly
separate the two licensing schemes for
STCW and domestic endorsements. For
STCW endorsements, this proposed rule
incorporates the sea service, assessment
and training requirements directly from
the STCW Convention and STCW Code
to ensure consistency and clarity. In
addition, the Coast Guard has provided
entry paths from domestic
endorsements to the equivalent STCW
endorsement. These proposed changes
would make it easier for mariners to
read and understand the requirements
for each Merchant Mariner Credential
(MMC) STCW endorsement.
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2. Methods for Demonstrating
Competence
The Coast Guard proposes to accept
various methods for assessment of
competence as provided in the Tables of
Competence in the STCW Code. This
would allow the preservation of the
‘‘hawsepipe’’ program, which permits
the use of on-the-job training (OJT) or
practical experience, to obtain
endorsements, and would foster career
paths that were not previously available.
Implementation of an assessmentbased process would provide
acceptance of the various methods for
demonstrating competence, including,
but not limited to: (1) On-the-job
training and/or in-service experience;
(2) formal training (classroom or
distance-learning), including laboratory
assessment; and (3) simulator training.
The complete list of acceptable methods
of demonstrating competence can be
found in proposed §§ 11.301, 12.601,
and 13.601 accordingly.
3. Sea Service Credit for Great Lakes and
Inland Mariners
The Coast Guard proposes to add
provisions to grant sea service credit
towards STCW and domestic
endorsements of unlimited tonnage for
those mariners who provide proof of
service on the Great Lakes or inland
waters. A large portion of the skills and
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assessments that the STCW Code
requires for its endorsements overlaps
with the skills and techniques these
officers are currently using as deck and
engineer officers on the Great Lakes or
inland waters. Applicants serving on
Great Lakes waters will receive day-forday credit. Applicants serving on inland
waters will be credited 1 day of ocean
service for every 2 days of inland
service for up to 50 percent of the total
required service. The reason for the
difference in service credit is based on
the fact that Great Lakes service most
closely resembles the length, breadth,
equipment, and operation of ocean
service.
4. Medical Examinations and
Endorsements
The Coast Guard proposes to add
provisions regarding the issuance of
medical endorsements for mariners to
improve maritime safety and provide
consistency with the 2010 STCW
amendments. Medical endorsements
issued to a mariner serving under the
authority of an STCW endorsement
would be issued for a maximum period
of 2 years unless the mariner is under
the age of 18, in which case the
maximum period of validity would be 1
year, as stipulated in the 2010
amendments to the STCW Convention.
Medical endorsements issued to a
mariner who is serving as a first-class
pilot, or acting as a pilot under § 15.812,
would be issued for a maximum period
of 1 year consistent with the already
implemented requirement for a firstclass pilot to complete an annual
medical exam. All other mariners would
be issued a medical certificate/
endorsement valid for a maximum
period of 5 years, consistent with the
current practice and requirements.
The Coast Guard proposes to revise
the physical requirements for mariners
applying for domestic and STCW
credentials issued by the Coast Guard.
These proposed changes include:
annual submission of physical
examination results by pilots, removal
of some specific tests for color vision,
revision of vision standards, revision of
hearing standards, and clarification
regarding demonstration of physical
ability. These changes would provide
the Coast Guard some flexibility in the
acceptance of other tests, as well as
serve as acknowledgement that some of
the vision tests are no longer available.
They would enable mariners and
examining physicians to use a range of
effective tests to demonstrate physical
competence, rather than limit them to
specific tests which may have become
outdated or unavailable. They also
implement the STCW requirement that
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mariners seeking an STCW endorsement
demonstrate physical ability.
In particular, the Coast Guard
proposes to revise the vision standards
for deck personnel with STCW
endorsements by expanding the
applicability of the vision standards
from one eye to both eyes. This proposal
would provide consistency with the
2010 amendments to the STCW
Convention. Requirements for mariners
who suffer from vision loss or lost
vision in one eye remain the same. At
the time of application for an
endorsement, mariners must hold a
valid medical certificate or
endorsement, or they must submit an
application for a medical certificate.
Unless provided otherwise, mariners
sailing onboard vessels to which STCW
applies must hold a valid 2-year
medical certificate.
5. Ceremonial License
The Coast Guard proposes to add a
provision for issuance of a ceremonial
license, which reflects his or her
existing domestic officer endorsements,
and is suitable for framing. The addition
of this optional license is being
proposed in response to numerous
requests from the public.
6. Quality Standards System (QSS)
The Coast Guard proposes to add
Quality Standards System (QSS)
requirements for Coast Guard-approved
courses. A QSS is a set of policies,
procedures, processes, and data that
help an organization fulfill its
objectives. The use of a QSS by training
providers helps in the oversight of
courses, ensuring that mariners obtain
the training that they need. This
proposal would provide consistency
with the obligation under the STCW
Convention for approved training to be
part of a QSS. This would also require
providers of approved courses and
training programs to be compliant with
QSS provisions.
To make it easier for training
providers to meet the QSS requirements,
the Coast Guard proposes to accept
documentation from a National
Academic accreditation body or from a
national or international quality
standard system as meeting one or more
of the QSS requirements.
The Coast Guard also proposes to
clarify that Coast Guard-accepted QSS
organizations may accept and monitor
training on behalf of the Coast Guard.
Coast Guard-accepted QSS
organizations will need to have
processes for reviewing, accepting, and
monitoring training that are equal to the
Coast Guard’s course approval and
oversight processes.
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Additionally, the Coast Guard
proposes to introduce a grandfather
provision to ensure that approved
courses, programs, and training
creditable towards an STCW
endorsement approved prior to July 1,
2013 must meet the requirements of this
section at the next renewal.
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7. Post-Dating of MMCs
The Coast Guard proposes to add
requirements for an applicant to request
post-dating of his or her MMC upon
submitting an application. These
changes would provide flexibility to the
mariner to post-date an MMC for up to
12 months allowing a mariner to start
his or her application process early in
case a problem arises or he or she has
to return to sea. Their application can
continue to be processed in their
absence. This change will alleviate the
situation where a mariner was not
getting the benefit of the full 5-year
credential.
8. New Towing Endorsements
The Coast Guard proposes to add
three new towing endorsements and the
associated requirements to obtain them:
Apprentice mate (steersman) of towing
vessels (utility), Master of Towing
Vessels (Utility), and Master of Towing
Vessels (Harbor Assist). These
endorsements are being proposed in
response to recommendations from the
Towing Safety Advisory Committee
(TSAC) in its review of the towing
vessel NVIC 04–01. TSAC
recommended the addition of these
three endorsements because some
mariners were performing these
functions without the proper authority,
experience, and in some cases,
qualifications.
The Coast Guard is establishing a
towing vessel (utility) progression,
including apprentice mate (steersmen)
and a Master of Towing Vessels (Utility)
endorsement to cover Towing Vessels
performing marine repair, construction,
and other utility type services where a
full, unlimited Master of Towing
Vessels endorsement is inappropriate,
and where some persons with
Assistance Towing endorsements are
currently working beyond the authority
of their credentials.
The Master of Towing Vessels
(Utility) will authorize service to tow:
(1) Barges not used for moving bulk
cargo (commodities) for trade; (2) Barges
associated with Marine Construction; (3)
Dredges; and (4) Pile Drivers.
The Master of Towing Vessels (Harbor
Assist) endorsement authorizes service
on towing vessels for escorting ships
with limited propulsion or navigating
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assisting ships to dock and undock in
limited local areas. This endorsement
may be added to a Master of Towing
Vessels (Limited) endorsement after a
period of service and the completion of
a specified TOAR.
9. Bridge Resource Management (BRM),
Leadership and Teamworking Skills,
Leadership and Managerial Skills
The Coast Guard proposes to change
the name of Procedures for Bridge Team
Work to Bridge Resource Management
(BRM). BRM and leadership and
teamworking skills would be required
for the operational-level credential only;
and leadership and managerial skills
would be required for the managementlevel credential, as provided in the 2010
amendments to the STCW Convention.
These requirements would allow for the
approval of BRM courses or combined
BRM and leadership and managerial
skills courses.
10. Engine Room Resource Management
(ERM), Leadership and Teamworking
Skills, Leadership and Managerial Skills
The Coast Guard proposes to require
Engine room resource management
(ERM) training for engineers seeking
STCW endorsements. Basic ERM will be
required for the operational-level
credential, and leadership and
managerial skills would be required for
the management-level credential in
accordance with the 2010 amendments
to the STCW Convention. These
requirements would allow for the
approval of ERM courses or combined
ERM and leadership and managerial
skills courses.
11. Grandfathering and Transitional
Provisions
The Coast Guard proposes transitional
and grandfathering provisions
consistent with the 2010 amendments to
the STCW Convention. The 2010
amendments to the STCW Convention
will enter into force on January 1, 2012.
However, STCW Regulation I/15 on
transitional provisions, allows
requirements to come into effect over a
5-year period in order to avoid
disruption to the maritime industry.
STCW Regulation I/15 also provides
that a Party may continue, until January
1, 2017, to issue certificates (MMC) in
accordance with the credentialing rules
it has in place before the 2010
amendments come into force (January 1,
2012) only with respect to seafarers who
begin their sea service or their approved
maritime training before July 1, 2013.
Candidates who begin their service or
their training on or after July 1, 2013,
will be subject to the full application of
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Coast Guard has drafted this SNPRM to
allow for this phase-in process. These
provisions require any seafarer who
holds an STCW endorsement prior to
January 1, 2012, to provide evidence of
meeting the appropriate standard of
competence for the applicable STCW
endorsement by January 1, 2017.
Domestic requirements provided in
this proposed rule will be transitioned
during a 5-year period (after the
effective date of the final rule) to
coincide with the renewal of existing
domestic endorsements. Individuals
seeking an original credential or raise of
grade to an existing credential during
this period, and who begin training or
service before January 1, 2012, need
only meet the requirements in place
before that date. Those individuals who
start training or service on or after
January 1, 2012, must meet all
provisions described in the final rule.
12. Tankerman Endorsements
The Coast Guard proposes to add new
STCW endorsements for basic and
advanced tankerman for oil and
chemical, and for basic and advanced
tankerman for liquefied gas tanker cargo
operations, as required by the 2010
amendments to the STCW Convention.
The Coast Guard proposes to use the
domestic requirements for the
tankerman endorsements as the means
to qualify for an STCW tankerman
endorsement. Candidates for an STCW
endorsement will only need to complete
the appropriate assessments of
competence in accordance with the
appropriate table of competence in the
STCW Code.
The Coast Guard proposes to include
an STCW endorsement equivalent to the
tankerman-PIC (barge).
All of these changes are being
proposed to ensure compliance with the
2010 amendments.
The Coast Guard proposes to clarify
and update the list of subjects that the
tanker courses must cover by including
tables of topics for each tanker course.
13. Lifeboatman and Proficiency in
Survival Craft Endorsements
In response to comments we received
objecting to the use of the term
‘‘survivalman’’, the Coast Guard has
withdrawn its proposed use and
substitutes, in its place, the term
‘‘lifeboatman-limited’’ for the domestic
endorsement. Regarding the STCW
endorsement, the Coast Guard is
proposing to use the term proficiency in
survival craft and rescue boats other
than lifeboats and fast rescue boats—
limited (PSC—limited), to ensure
consistency with the STCW Convention.
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To ensure consistency and clarity, the
Coast Guard is proposing to separate the
domestic requirements for lifeboatman
endorsements (found in §§ 12.407 and
12.409) from the STCW Code
requirements for proficiency in survival
craft endorsements (found in §§ 12.613
and 12.615). Persons who meet the
requirements for a domestic lifeboatman
(lifeboatman or lifeboatman-limited)
endorsement will be deemed to meet the
requirements for an STCW endorsement
for proficiency in survival craft (PSC or
PSC-limited).
Mariners holding an STCW
endorsement will be required to prove
that they have maintained the standard
of competence every 5 years, in
accordance with the 2010 amendments
to the STCW Convention. This may be
accomplished through a combination of
drills and onboard training and
experience, with shore-side
assessments. The Coast Guard is
proposing to accept proof of sea service,
specifically one year in the last 5 years,
as proof of meeting the requirements for
those components of the competence
table that can be performed through
drills and/or training on board vessels.
For those components that cannot be
performed onboard a ship, shore-side
assessments must be successfully
demonstrated.
14. Basic Safety Training (BST) and
Advanced Firefighting
The Coast Guard proposes to amend
the BST and advanced firefighting
requirements to require that mariners
prove they have maintained the
standard of competence every 5 years,
in accordance with the 2010
amendments to the STCW Convention
and Code. This may be accomplished
through a combination of drills and
onboard training and experience, with
shore-side assessments. The Coast
Guard is proposing to retain the existing
arrangement of acceptance of sea
service, specifically one year in the last
5 years, as proof of meeting the
requirements only for those components
of the competence table that can be
performed through drills and/or training
on board vessels. For those components
that cannot be performed onboard a
ship, shore-side assessments must be
successfully demonstrated.
15. Recognition of Certificates Issued by
Other Parties to the STCW Convention
The Coast Guard proposes to establish
requirements and procedures for the
recognition and endorsement of officer
certificates of competence issued by
other Parties signatory to the STCW
Convention in accordance with the
existing laws of the United States.
46 U.S.C. 8103(b)(3)(A) waives the
citizenship requirements (except for
master) for offshore supply vessels
(OSVs) operating from a foreign port. To
ensure compliance with the STCW
Convention, in the limited cases of
OSVs, the U.S. needs to recognize
seafarer competence certificates from
other countries that have ratified the
STCW Convention and are known to
issue STCW certificates.
16. Work Hours and Rest Periods
In accordance with the 2010
amendments to the STCW Convention
and Code, the Coast Guard proposes to
amend the work and rest hours
requirements as follows: (1) Expand the
application for hours of work and rest
periods for mariners to include all
personnel with designated safety,
prevention of pollution, and security
duties onboard any vessel; (2) change
the weekly rest hours requirements from
70 hours to 77 hours; (3) require the
recording of hours of rest; and (4)
include flexibility from the rest hours
requirements in exceptional
circumstances.
17. Certification for Vessel Personnel
With Security Duties and Security
Awareness
The Coast Guard is proposing that,
after July 1, 2012, all personnel with
designated security duties must hold a
valid endorsement as vessel personnel
with designated security duties or a
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appropriate Coast Guard-accepted
course meeting the requirements of 33
CFR 104.220. This requirement is
consistent with the STCW 2010
amendments to ensure that all
personnel hold a certificate of
proficiency.
The Coast Guard also is proposing
that, after July 1, 2012, all other vessel
personnel, including contractors,
whether part-time, full-time, temporary,
or permanent, must hold a valid
endorsement in security awareness, or a
certificate of course completion from an
appropriate Coast Guard-accepted
course meeting the requirements of 33
CFR 104.225. This requirement is
consistent with the 2010 STCW
amendments to ensure that personnel
hold a certificate of proficiency.
The training requirements for vessel
personnel with designated security
duties and for security awareness in
compliance with the 2010 amendments
to the STCW Convention and Code will
be part of a separate rulemaking.
C. Thirty Months of Training for Officer
in Charge of an Engineering Watch
(OICEW)/Designated Duty Engineer
(DDE) Candidates
The November 17, 2009, NPRM
proposed to include a requirement for
an OICEW or DDE candidate to
complete approved education and
training of at least 30 months in
accordance with Regulation III/1 of the
1995 amendments to the STCW
requirements. The 2010 amendments
deleted this requirement from
regulation; therefore, this SNPRM does
not include this provision.
D. Table of Proposed Changes
The following table provides a more
detailed summary of significant changes
proposed in this SNPRM. The table
includes the changes noted in the brief
summary of the significant changes
listed in part B above, ‘‘Differences
between this SNPRM and the Coast
Guard’s current regulations’’.
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Revises the definition for Coast Guard-accepted.
Moved relevant information into part 13 to ensure consistency, because ‘‘competent person’’ deals with tankerman endorsements.
The definition is being revised to provide clarification on the instances where something
may be approved by the Coast Guard for
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§ 10.107 .....................
Revises definition of Day .................................
§ 10.107 ......................
§ 10.107 .....................
Revises definition of Designated examiner .....
§ 10.107 ......................
§ 10.107 .....................
Revises the definition of Near-coastal .............
§ 10.109 ......................
§ 10.109 .....................
Revises list of endorsements ...........................
§ 10.209, 10.231 .........
§ 10.209, 10.231 ........
Adds required documentation for medical examinations.
§ 10.215 ......................
Part 10, subpart C .....
§ 10.301 .....................
Transfer medical requirements to a new subpart. Revises the physical requirements for
mariners applying for a Coast Guard-issued
credential These changes include: annual
submission of physicals by pilots, revision
of vision standard, revision of hearing
standard, clarification regarding demonstration of physical ability.
Revises medical certificate validity period .......
References authorization by the U.S. Code
and the two-watch system, in accordance
with part 15. Adds clarification on service
on MODUs.
This will link the definition to the U.S. Code
and provide further clarification within the
regulations.
The definition was revised to ensure that a
DE applies to the Towing Officer Assessment Record only, as DE previously applied
to all qualification processes.
Amends to include exceptions for operator of
uninspected passenger vessels (OUPVs) in
order to formalize a pre-existing exception
for OUPVs.
Adds new endorsements in accordance with
parts 11 and 12 to ensure that the lists of
endorsements are consistent throughout the
regulations.
Adds a medical certificate issued by the
Coast Guard.
This serves as documentary proof of passing
the medical examination.
Provides the Coast Guard some flexibility in
the acceptance of other tests.
The requirement to demonstrate physical ability provides information required for those
mariners serving on vessels to which
STCW applies.
§ 10.215 ......................
§ 10.215 ......................
§ 10.305 .....................
Vision requirements .........................................
§ 10.217 ......................
§ 10.217 .....................
Removes reference to temporary permits. ......
§ 10.219 ......................
§ 10.219 .....................
Amends the manner in which user fees may
be paid to credit card or electronic payment
only.
§§ 10.227, 10.231 .......
§§ 10.227, 10.231 ......
Revises renewal requirements for credentials
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Removed QSS requirements from § 10.303
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Adds issuance of the new medical certificates
with the following period of validity:
(1) 2 years for STCW-endorsed mariners,
unless the mariner is under the age of
18, in which case the maximum period of
validity would be 1 year;
(2) 1 year for a mariner who is serving as a
first-class pilot, or acting as a pilot under
§ 15.812; and
(3) 5 years for all other mariners, consistent
with the current practice and requirements.
The 2010 amendments have expanded the
applicability of vision standards from one
eye to both eyes for deck personnel with
STCW endorsements.
Temporary permits are no longer issued.
Formalizes long-standing Coast Guard practice.
This change would eliminate the ability of a
mariner to pay by cash and by attaching a
check or money order to their application
package.
This would update fee payment practices by
permitting electronic payment of fees.
Removes the requirement to submit an old,
original credential in an application for renewal.
This would permit mariners to retain their previous credentials.
Adds QSS information into a new section and
adds requirement for training providers to
develop a QSS.
This reflects the STCW requirement to use a
QSS.
Adds a grandfather provision to ensure that
approved courses, programs, and training
creditable towards an STCW endorsement
approved prior to July 1, 2013 must meet
the requirements of this section at the next
renewal.
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Adds the definition of Boundary line ................
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Adds definition of Ceremonial license .............
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Adds the definition of a Coast Guard-accepted quality standards system (QSS) organization.
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Adds definition of Coastwise Voyage ..............
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§ 10.107 .....................
Adds definition of Deck department ................
Adds definition of Designated medical examiner.
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§ 10.107 .....................
Adds the definition of Domestic voyage ..........
N/A ..............................
§ 10.107 .....................
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N/A ..............................
§ 10.107 .....................
§ 10.107 .....................
Adds definition of Dual-mode integrated tug
barge.
Adds definition of Engine department .............
Adds definition of Gross register tons (GRT) ..
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Adds the definition of Gross tonnage (GT) .....
N/A ..............................
§ 10.107 .....................
Adds definition of Integrated tug barge ...........
N/A ..............................
§ 10.107 .....................
Adds the definition of Kilowatt (kW) ................
N/A ..............................
§ 10.107 .....................
Adds the definition of Management level ........
N/A ..............................
§ 10.107 .....................
N/A ..............................
§ 10.107 .....................
N/A ..............................
§ 10.107 .....................
Adds definition of Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICEW).
Adds definition of Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW).
Adds the definition of Operational level ...........
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Adds the definition of Periodically unattended
engine room.
Adds the definition of Propulsion power ..........
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§ 10.107 .....................
Adds definition of Push-mode ITBs .................
N/A ..............................
§ 10.107 .....................
Adds definition of Qualified Assessor ..............
N/A ..............................
§ 10.107 .....................
Adds the definition of Quality standard system
(QSS).
Adding the definition will assist applicants in
understanding the limits of the STCW Convention.
Provides mariners an MMC endorsement suitable for framing.
This is in response to mariner demand for a
ceremonial license.
Adds definition regarding those organizations
that may conduct QSS activities in regard
to training, consistent with STCW requirements.
This is being done to add clarity to the boundaries of these types of voyages.
To clarify the functions of this department.
To clarify who can give medical examinations
to mariners, establishing a network of medical examiners who have demonstrated an
understanding of mariner fitness.
To clarify that domestic service does not include entering foreign waters.
This will assist those operating small passenger vessels in waters close to or adjacent to foreign waters in determining whether the operator would be required to hold
an STCW endorsement.
To clarify what is included in the operations
and configuration of this type of ITB.
To clarify the functions of this department.
Provides definition for term used in the proposed rule and establishes an abbreviation
for the use of this term throughout this subchapter.
This will help the mariner to readily distinguish
between GRT and gross tonnage.
This will provide consistency with the STCW
Convention and simplify the regulations by
establishing an abbreviation for use
throughout this subchapter.
To specify and make clear the features and
capabilities of this type of tug barge combination.
To provide clarity and consistency, as the
term is used in conjunction with the implementation of the STCW Convention and
STCW Code.
To explain that master, chief mate, chief engineer and first assistant engineer (second
engineer officer) are considered management level under the STCW Convention.
To clarify that this endorsement is at the operational level.
To clarify that this endorsement is at the operational level.
Provides that officer endorsements other than
management level are considered operational level under the STCW Convention.
This will provide consistency with STCW.
Provides clarity in the application of the service requirements for engineers.
To provide consistency with the use of the
term ‘‘propulsion power’’ in STCW and to
encompass methods of measurement, such
as horsepower (HP) and kilowatts (kW).
To specify what is included in the configuration of this tug barge unit.
To clarify the qualifications for this type of
evaluator.
To ensure conformity with STCW requirements for use of a QSS and provide clarification of what is intended by this term
when used in this subchapter.
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Adds definition of Seagoing service ................
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§ 10.107 .....................
Adds the definition of Seagoing vessel ...........
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Adds definition of Lifeboatman-Limited ...........
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Adds the definition of Training program ..........
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Adds grandfathering provision for existing
STCW endorsements.
N/A ..............................
§ 10.205(i) ..................
N/A ..............................
§ 10.209 .....................
Adds provision regarding Document of Continuity.
Adds ceremonial license ..................................
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§ 10.405 .....................
Adds requirements for qualification as a qualified assessor or designated examiner.
N/A ..............................
§ 10.409 .....................
Adds requirements for approval as a Coast
Guard-accepted QSS organization.
N/A ..............................
§ 10.411 .....................
Adds simulator performance standards ...........
N/A ..............................
§ 10.412 .....................
Adds distance and e-learning ..........................
§§ 11.201, 11.205 .......
§ 11.201 .....................
Re-organizes and consolidates all general requirements applicable to all domestic and
STCW officer endorsements.
§ 11.202 ......................
§ 15.817 .....................
§ 15.816 .....................
§ 11.202, 11.205 .........
§ 11.301 .....................
Moves section for GMDSS competency ..........
Requires that all deck officers serving on vessels equipped with Global Maritime Distress
and Safety System (GMDSS) provide an
endorsement for GMDSS.
Moves section for ARPA competency .............
Requires that all deck officers serving on vessels equipped with ARPA prove competency.
Re-organizes and consolidates all requirements applicable to all STCW officer endorsements.
Clarify for the mariner what is included in this
type of service, including Great Lakes and
inland service.
This is in response to public comments specifically requesting credit for all waters.
To ensure the definition captures all vessels
to which STCW Convention and Code
apply.
There is no commercial vessels restriction, as
appears in the current 46 CFR 15.1101 definition, because that would have excluded
vessels such as yachts and governmentowned vessels, which are required to be
operated by mariners holding an STCW endorsement.
To provide for a new endorsement for persons serving in a position similar to
Lifeboatman but on a vessel without a lifeboat.
To provide clarity regarding what is encompassed within training programs.
Clarifies that this proposed rule does not require a mariner to meet newly proposed requirements in order to retain a credential already held.
This will provide mariners with time to meet
new requirements, while still being able to
serve on those credentials already held.
To explain the process of replacing a Document of Continuity with an MMC.
Allows mariners to request a ceremonial license when renewing his or her credential.
To ensure that qualified individuals conduct
evaluations of mariners in conformity with
the STCW Convention. See Section A–I/6
of the STCW Code.
Requires organizations wishing to accept and
monitor training to submit application for approval. Coast Guard-accepted QSS organizations will be audited once every five
years.
This is to ensure compliance with STCW and
to provide oversight of these organizations.
To provide consistency with existing requirements and Section A–I/12 of the STCW
Code.
Adds a provision that will allow mariners to
complete certain approved training via distance or e-learning courses.
This will allow more options for obtaining
training.
Consolidates all endorsement requirements
from the various sections (including
§§ 11.201, 11.205) into a general section
with sub-titles to allow for easy reference.
This re-organizes the regulations to make
them easier to access and follow.
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them easier to access and follow.
Consolidates all endorsement requirements
from various sections (including §§ 11.202
and 11.205) into a general section with subtitles to allow for easy reference.
To place the requirement in the appropriate
operational-level and management-level
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§§ 11.305 to 11.321 ..
Moves the requirement for the training and
assessment on Global Maritime Distress
and Safety System (GMDSS) from the general section.
§ 11.202(e) ..................
§§ 11.305 to 11.321 ..
Changes the name of Procedures for Bridge
Team Work to Bridge Resource Management (BRM).
§ 11.202(e) ..................
§§ 11.305 to 11.321 ..
Moves the requirement for Bridge Resource
Management.
§ 11.202(b) ..................
§ 11.301(b) ................
Moves requirements for Basic Safety Training
(BST)..
§ 11.202(f) ...................
§ 11.301(j) and (k) .....
Moves exemptions and relaxations for vessels
that are not subject to further obligation.
§ 11.205(c) ..................
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Letters of reference ..........................................
§ 11.205(d) ..................
§ 11.201(h) ................
Reduces firefighting training requirements for
certain endorsements.
§ 11.205(d) ..................
§ 11.201(h) ................
Adds firefighting training requirements for certain endorsements.
§§ 11.211(a) and (b),
11.213.
§ 10.232 .....................
Creates new section for sea service ...............
§ 11.211(d) ..................
§ 11.211(c) .................
Expands sea service credit on Articulated Tug
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Revises the applicability to include training
programs.
§ 11.302 ......................
§ 10.402 .....................
§ 11.302 ......................
§ 10.402 .....................
Revises the credit that can be provided by
course approval to allow for multiple purposes.
Revises the requirements for the request for
course approval.
§ 11.302 ......................
§ 10.402 .....................
Incorporates the GMDSS requirement with the
requirement for the appropriate operationallevel and management-level certificate to
simplify and clarify the GMDSS requirement.
The BRM will be required for the operational
level credential and leadership and managerial skills will be required for the management level credential.
This will provide consistency with STCW.
Moves the BRM requirement to the appropriate operational-level certificate in order to
clarify and simplify the requirement.
Adds requirements for BST, including the requirement to maintain the standard of competence every 5 years through a combination of drills and onboard training and experience with shore-side assessments.
This will ensure mariners maintain knowledge
of BST.
Moves exemption and relaxation requirements
applicable to vessels that are exempt from
the requirements or that are applicable because of their special operating condition as
small vessels in domestic voyages.
This was done to simplify the regulations by
placing all STCW requirements in one subpart.
Removes the requirement to submit letters of
reference because of the depth of new
background investigation procedures by
both the Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration.
Reduces the training from basic and advanced firefighting to basic firefighting training for vessels of less than 200 GRT in
ocean services.
This will reduce the burden on mariners serving on these vessels.
Mandates basic firefighting training for some
endorsements on non-ocean services.
This is to ensure that mariners with those endorsements have basic firefighting skills
and to improve overall maritime safety.
Inserts new section to discuss sea service
issues applicable to all credentials, including foreign sea service, documentation to
show proof of sea service, and sea service
as a member of the armed forces.
This is in response to public comments requesting further clarification on sea service
requirements.
The Coast Guard would allow the service on
ATBs to qualify for unlimited tonnage officer
endorsements.
This will reduce the burden on the mariner
seeking to qualify for these endorsements.
Clarifies that the STCW Convention covers all
training used to pursue certification, whether or not it is part of an approved course or
training program. See Regulation I⁄6 of the
STCW Convention and Section A–I/6 of the
STCW Code.
Provides industry more flexibility to complete
the requirements as current regulations are
too confining.
Incorporates previously issued guidance documents.
This is to assist industry in understanding otherwise vague requirements.
Organizes the requirements for suspension of
course approvals.
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§ 11.302 ......................
§ 10.402 .....................
§ 11.303 ......................
§ 10.403 .....................
Revises the reasons for withdrawal of course
approval.
Revises section to require that each student
demonstrate practical skills appropriate for
the course.
§ 11.303 ......................
§ 10.403 .....................
Revises the records and reports required for
each approved course.
§ 11.303 ......................
§ 10.403 .....................
Adds QSS requirements for an approved
course.
§ 11.304 ......................
§ 10.404 .....................
Revises the requirement to substitute all sea
service for successful completion of an approved training program.
§ 11.305 ......................
N/A ............................
§ 11.309 ......................
§ 10.409 .....................
Removes specific requirements regarding
radar-observer certificates and qualifying
courses.
Revises section to reduce redundant language from other sections of this subpart.
§ 11.309 ......................
§ 10.409 .....................
Adds QSS requirements for accepted training
§ 11.401 ......................
N/A ............................
Removes the requirement for deck officers to
obtain a qualification as able seaman.
§ 11.402 ......................
§ 11.402 .....................
Revises tonnage limitations for an unlimited
officer endorsement by setting the minimum
to 2,000 GRT.
§ 11.400 et seq. ..........
§ 11.400 et seq. .........
Links domestic to deck STCW endorsements
§ 11.463 ......................
§ 11.463(g) ................
Adds a restriction to a specific type of towing
vessel and/or towing operation. Adds the
requirement for towing vessel officers serving on seagoing vessels to comply with the
STCW Convention.
§ 11.463 .....................
Grandfathering provision ..................................
§ 11.465 ......................
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§ 11.463 ......................
§ 11.465 .....................
Adds a time limit for acceptance of TOARs ....
§ 11.465 ......................
§ 11.465 .....................
Endorsement for master of towing vessels
(Harbor assist).
§ 11.465 ......................
§ 11.465 .....................
Endorsement for master of towing vessel (utility).
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This is being done in response to public comments regarding course approval suspensions.
Clarifies reasons for withdrawal of course approval.
Ensures that the training provided meets the
requirements of the STCW Convention, i.e.,
not only ensuring applicant knowledge, understanding and proficiency (KUP), but also
requiring a demonstration of skills. See
STCW Regulation I⁄6 of the STCW Convention.
Provides the Coast Guard the ability to be
consistent with obligations under the STCW
Convention to validate the training received
by merchant mariners. See Regulation I/8
of the STCW Convention.
Provides consistency with the obligation under
the STCW Convention for approved training
to be part of a QSS. See Regulation I/8 of
the STCW Convention.
Provides service credit for training programs,
because they regularly provide more extensive training situations and broader opportunities to demonstrate proficiency.
Removes requirements now unnecessary due
to other proposed changes throughout this
subpart.
Provides clarification with reference to
§ 10.402 for collecting the necessary information.
Provides consistency with the STCW Convention for approved training to be part of a
QSS. See Regulation I/8 of the STCW Convention.
Provides consistency with the STCW Convention that does not require a qualification as
able seaman for seagoing deck officers.
Establishes a revised minimum tonnage limitation. It was previously possible to obtain a
limitation of less than 2,000 GRT.
This requirement eases the burden on mariners seeking removal of tonnage limitations
on their licenses.
Provides better organization and clarification
by linking the endorsements.
Adds provision for a towing vessel restriction
such as harbor-assist or articulated tug
barge (ATB) vessels that do not routinely
perform all of the tasks in the TOAR.
Clarifies the regulations and policy for officers
on towing vessels.
Minimizes the burden on mariners by re-opening grandfathering provision for those who
met training and service requirements prior
to May 21, 2001.
The TOAR must be completed within 5 years
of application for license to be consistent
with the continued proficiency requirements
for the renewal of a towing endorsement.
New requirements for endorsement applicable
to master of towing vessel (limited) with
service and TOAR.
This endorsement was established in response to requests from industry and recommendations from the Towing Safety Advisory Committee.
New requirements for endorsement including
service and TOAR.
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§ 11.466 .....................
Endorsement as apprentice mate (steersman)
of towing vessels (utility).
§ 11.467 ......................
§ 11.467 .....................
Adds the limitation to the endorsement as operator of uninspected passenger vessels to
not more than 100 nautical miles offshore.
§ 11.482 ......................
§ 11.482 .....................
§ 11.493 ......................
§ 11.493 .....................
Limitations for assistance towing endorsements.
Revises language for Master (OSV) ................
§ 11.495 ......................
§ 11.495 .....................
Revises language for Chief Mate (OSV) .........
§ 11.500 et seq ...........
§ 11.500 et seq ..........
Links domestic to engineer STCW endorsements.
§ 11.553 ......................
§ 11.553 .....................
Revises language for Chief Engineer (OSV) ...
§ 11.555 ......................
§ 11.555 .....................
Revises language for Assistant Engineer
(OSV).
§ 11.901 ......................
§ 11.901 .....................
Removes the list of endorsements requiring
STCW endorsement.
§ 11.903 ......................
§ 11.903 .....................
Revises the list of endorsements requiring examination.
§ 11.910 ......................
§ 11.910 .....................
Revises table 11.910–1 ...................................
§ 11.910 ......................
§ 11.910 .....................
Revises table 11.910–2 ...................................
§ 11.950 ......................
§ 11.950 .....................
Revised table 11.950 by creating table for
seagoing vessels and another for Great
Lakes and inland waters.
§§ 11.1001 to 11.1005
N/A ............................
Delete requirements for roll-on/roll-off passenger ships.
§ 11.1103 ....................
§ 10.107 .....................
Definition for passenger ship ...........................
§ 11.1105 ....................
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§ 11.466 ......................
§ 11.1105 ...................
Amend requirements for officers on passenger ships when in international voyages.
N/A ..............................
§ 11.301(a) ................
Standard of Competence .................................
N/A ..............................
§ 11.301(d) ................
Great Lakes and inland service .......................
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This endorsement was established in response to requests from industry and recommendations from the Towing Safety Advisory Committee.
New requirements for endorsement including
service and examination.
This endorsement was established in response to requests from industry and recommendations from the Towing Safety Advisory Committee.
Clarifies that this endorsement is limited to
domestic near-coastal waters not more than
100 nautical miles offshore.
This makes clear that this endorsement authorizes only domestic voyages.
Clarifies and simplifies the application of the
assistance towing endorsement.
Eliminates unnecessary language and ensures consistency with STCW Convention
and Code requirements.
Eliminates unnecessary language and ensures consistency with STCW Convention
and Code requirements.
Simplifies the regulations by providing link to
appropriate section to add engineer STCW
endorsement to existing domestic endorsement.
Eliminates unnecessary language and ensures consistency with STCW Convention
and Code requirements.
Eliminates unnecessary language and ensures consistency with STCW Convention
and Code requirements.
Amends section because the list of endorsements was redundant and unnecessary in
this location.
Removes the endorsements that do not require an examination, based on a change in
policy and progression consistent with the
STCW Convention, i.e., master and second
mate.
Clarifies and simplifies the regulations by reflecting the combined endorsements at the
management and operational levels.
To revise the table of subjects in order to reflect combined examinations at the operational and management levels and the
STCW Convention.
Clarifies and updates the table to reflect the
combined endorsements at the management and operational levels and the STCW
Convention.
To reflect the 2010 STCW amendment
changes to include requirements for passenger ships.
This also simplifies the regulations by merging
requirements from subparts J and K.
Transferred definition from § 11.1103 to
§ 10.107 for consistency purposes.
Reflects the 2010 STCW amendment
changes to include requirements for passenger ships.
This also simplifies the regulations by merging
requirements from subparts J and K.
Adds alternative methods of demonstrating
competence to provide mariners with multiple options, where allowed by the STCW
Convention.
Grants day-for-day equivalency for Great
Lakes service and two- for-one for inland
service.
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§ 11.301(i) ..................
Grandfathering provisions ................................
N/A ..............................
§ 11.301(f) .................
Rating service for management-level endorsements.
N/A ..............................
§ 11.301(d) ................
Service accrued on vessels with dual tonnages.
N/A ..............................
§ 11.301(c) .................
Requirements for Advanced Firefighting .........
N/A ..............................
§ 11.303 .....................
List of STCW deck officer endorsements ........
N/A ..............................
§ 11.323 .....................
List of STCW engineer officer endorsements
N/A ..............................
§§ 11.303 to 11.321;
Requirements for STCW deck and engineer
§§ 11.323 to 11.335.
officer endorsements.
N/A ..............................
§§ 11.305 to 11.321;
Sea service requirements for STCW deck and
§§ 11.325 to 11.335.
engineer officer endorsements.
N/A ..............................
§§ 11.305 to 11.321;
Standard of competence from the STCW
§§ 11.325 to 11.335.
Code.
N/A ..............................
§§ 11.305 to 11.325;
Requirement for training ..................................
§§ 11.323 to 11.335.
N/A ..............................
§§ 11.305 to 11.321;
Gap closing measures from the 2010 amend§§ 11.325 to 11.335.
ments.
N/A ..............................
N/A ..............................
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§§ 11.305 to 11.321;
Exemptions from the standard of competence
§§ 11.325 to 11.335.
§§ 11.305 to 11.321;
Insert tables specifying entry paths from do§§ 11.325 to 11.335.
mestic endorsements to STCW endorsements.
N/A ..............................
§ 11.335 .....................
Adds a new section providing the requirements for STCW officer endorsement as
electro-technical officer.
N/A ..............................
§ 11.335 .....................
Equivalency accepted for personnel serving in
a similar capacity.
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This is in response to public comments requesting equivalency for Great Lakes service.
These provisions will ease the transition for
mariners with existing endorsements.
Ensure consistency with the 2010 amendments to the STCW Convention and Code.
Service as rating not acceptable for management-level STCW endorsements.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
Service will be credited using the international
tonnage.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
Adds requirements for Advanced Firefighting
including the requirement to maintain the
standard of competence every 5 years
through a combination of drills and onboard
training and experience with shore-side assessments.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
List of endorsements included in the applicable subsequent sections.
This re-organizes the regulations to make
them easier for the mariner to access.
List of endorsements included in the applicable subsequent sections.
This re-organizes the regulations to make
them easier for the mariner to access.
Includes the STCW Convention list of requirements in order to obtain the endorsement.
This re-organizes the regulations to make
them easier for the mariner to access.
Includes STCW Convention language providing various alternatives for sea service.
This re-organizes the regulations to make
them easier for the mariner to access.
This also provides for acceptance of various
modes of sea service.
Provides a specific requirement to meet the
standard of competence from the appropriate tables in the STCW Code.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
Includes STCW Convention mandatory training.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
Includes training necessary to comply with the
2010 amendments.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
Provides for exemptions from the tables of
competence based on vessel type.
Describes various entry points to obtain an
equivalent STCW endorsement.
This provides a method of determining which
STCW endorsements are attainable for
each domestic endorsement.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention. See regulation III/6 of the
STCW Convention and Section A–III/6 of
the STCW Code.
Allows for the issuance of the STCW officer
endorsement as electro-technical officer to
personnel with equivalent credentials and
sea service.
This makes it easier for an applicant to obtain
this endorsement.
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N/A ..............................
§ 11.335 .....................
Equivalency accepted for engineer officers .....
N/A ..............................
§ 11.821 .....................
High-speed craft ...............................................
N/A ..............................
Subpart J ...................
New section on recognition of STCW officer
endorsements issued by a foreign government.
§ 12.02–7 ....................
§ 15.401 .....................
Moves this requirement to § 15.401 ................
§ 12.02–17 ..................
§ 12.205(c) .................
Amends provisions for re-testing .....................
§ 12.03 ........................
Subpart D (§ 10.400
series).
§ 12.401 .....................
Consolidates Coast Guard-accepted and approved training into one subpart.
Adds A/B seaman endorsements ....................
Allows for the issuance of the STCW officer
endorsement as electro-technical officer to
OICEW, second engineer officer and chief
engineer officer.
This makes it easier for an applicant to obtain
this endorsement.
Establishes qualifications for operating highspeed craft.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
Establishes requirements for the recognition
of STCW Certificates issued by foreign governments. Recognition is restricted to nonU.S. licensed officers and mariners with officer endorsements (except masters) found
in § 15.720(b). Application for a recognition
certificate via the employer.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
Moves section to part 15 as it is a manning
requirement.
This re-organizes the regulations to make
them easier to understand.
Amends waiting period after third failed examination. Deletes maximum waiting period of
30 days after initial failure.
This allows applicants to re-test earlier than
the current time period.
Reduces regulatory redundancy.
§ 12.05–1 ....................
§ 12.05–1(a) and (b) ...
§ 15.401 .....................
Moves this requirement to § 15.401 ................
§ 12.05–3 ....................
§ 12.401 .....................
Revises the general requirements to obtain an
endorsement as able seaman (A/B) to include holding or qualified to hold an endorsement as lifeboatman.
§ 12.05–3(a)(2), 12.15–
5, 12.25–20.
§ 12.401 .....................
Moves requirement to § 12.401 .......................
§ 12.05–3(b) ................
§ 12.601(c) .................
Moves requirements for Basic Safety Training
(BST).
§ 12.05–3(c) ................
§ 12.605 .....................
Adds a new section to provide the requirements for ratings forming part of a navigational watch (RFPNW).
§ 12.05–7 ....................
§ 12.403 .....................
Adds service and training requirements for
new rating endorsements.
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§ 12.405 .....................
§ 12.10–1 ....................
§ 15.401 .....................
Adds requirement in paragraphs (a) and (c) to
show that the listed demonstrations have
been performed in a Coast Guard-approved
course.
Moves this requirement to § 15.401 ................
§ 12.10–3 ....................
§ 12.609 .....................
Moves requirements to qualify for an STCW
endorsement RFPEW.
Adds able seaman-fish, and able seaman-sail.
This consolidates policy into the regulations.
Moves paragraphs to part 15 as it is a manning requirement.
This re-organizes the regulations to make
them easier to understand.
Clarifies the A/B requirement to allow being
qualified for lifeboatman, and removes the
requirement to pass the lifeboatman exam if
the individual already holds the appropriate
endorsement.
This eases the burden on mariners seeking to
obtain this endorsement.
Consolidates general requirements for certification.
This re-organizes the regulations to make
them easier for the mariner to access.
Adds requirements for BST, including the requirement to maintain the standard of competence every 5 years through a combination of drills and onboard training and experience with shore-side assessments.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
Provides requirements for RFPNW, required
by the STCW Convention, in one location.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
Adds service and training requirements for
able seaman-fish, and able seaman-sail.
This consolidates policy into the regulations.
This consolidates existing policy into the regulations.
Moves section to part 15 as it is a manning
requirement.
This re-organizes the regulations to make
them easier to understand.
Moves requirement to STCW section.
This re-organizes the regulations to make
them easier to understand.
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§ 12.10–7 ....................
§ 15.404 .....................
Moves this requirement to § 15.404 ................
§ 12.10–9 ....................
§ 12.617 .....................
Revises the requirements for certificates of
proficiency in fast rescue boats, adding the
specific areas of competence the STCW
Convention requires.
§ 12.13–3 ....................
§ 12.619 .....................
Revises the requirements for certificates of
proficiency for medical first-aid provider,
adding the specific areas of competence
the STCW Convention requires.
§ 12.13–3 ....................
§ 12.619 .....................
Revises this basis-of-documentary-evidence
section to include those persons who have
alternative qualifications.
§ 12.13–3 ....................
§ 12.621 .....................
Revises the requirements for certificates of
proficiency for person-in-charge of medical
care, adding the specific areas of competence the STCW Convention requires.
§ 12.13–3 ....................
§ 12.621 .....................
Revises this basis-of-documentary-evidence
section to include those persons who have
alternative qualifications.
§ 12.15–1 ....................
§ 15.401 .....................
Moves this requirement to § 15.401 ................
§ 12.15–3(e) ................
§ 12.501 .....................
Revises the rating forming part of an engineering watch (RFPEW) requirement for
Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED).
§ 12.15–3(e) ................
§ 12.609 .....................
Adds a new section to provide the requirements for RFPEW.
§ 12.15–7 ....................
§ 12.501 .....................
Revises the requirement to provide a more
general requirement that a QMED endorsement applicant must complete an appropriate training program.
§ 12.15–9 ....................
§ 12.501 .....................
Reduces the number of QMED ratings from 9
to 5.
§ 12.15–11 ..................
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§ 12.505 .....................
QMED rating endorsement list ........................
§ 12.15–13 ..................
N/A ............................
Deletes deck engine mechanic rating as an
MMC endorsement.
§ 12.15–15 ..................
N/A ............................
Deletes engineman rating as an MMC endorsement.
Moves section to part 15 as it is a manning
requirement.
This re-organizes the regulations to make
them easier to understand.
Provides additional information clarifying the
STCW Convention requirements to obtain
an endorsement for proficiency in fast rescue boats.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
Provides additional information clarifying the
STCW Convention requirements to obtain
an endorsement for medical first-aid provider.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
Adds the additional process to meet this requirement through the possession of a professional license or alternative professional
qualification.
This opens up additional options for mariners
to utilize in obtaining this endorsement.
Provides additional information clarifying the
STCW Convention requirements to obtain
an endorsement for person-in-charge of
medical care.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
Adds the additional process to meet this requirement through the possession of a professional license or alternative professional
qualification.
This opens up additional options for mariners
to utilize in obtaining this endorsement.
Moves section to part 15 as it is a manning
requirement.
This re-organizes the regulations to make
them easier to understand.
Removes the specific requirement for the
STCW endorsement as RFPEW associated
with QMED and moves it to its own section.
This re-organizes the regulations to make
them easier to understand.
Provides requirements for RFPEW, required
by the STCW Convention, in one location.
This re-organizes the regulations to make
them easier to understand.
There is no need to provide specific information regarding the training programs and
courses; this information is included in the
course approval letters provided to each
training provider.
This makes the regulations easier to follow.
Deletes deck engineer, combines refrigerating
engineer with electrician, and combines
pumpman and machinist.
This simplifies the regulations by removing
several endorsements that are no longer
used and combines several others.
Revises the list of QMED rating endorsements. Deletes deck engineer, combines
refrigerating engineer with electrician, and
combines pumpman and machinist.
This makes the regulations easier to follow.
Deletes this rating for new applicants; however, companies that wish to continue to
employ mariners in this rating may do so.
This simplifies the regulations by removing
several endorsements that are rarely used
and combines several others.
Deletes this rating for new applicants; however, companies that wish to continue to
employ mariners in this rating may do so.
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§ 12.701 .....................
§ 12.25–10 ..................
§ 12.703 .....................
§ 12.25–45 ..................
§ 15.818 .....................
§ 12.25–45 ..................
§ 12.623 .....................
§ 12.30 ........................
N/A ............................
Deletes requirements for ro-ro passenger
ships.
§ 12.35 ........................
§ 12.905 .....................
Amends requirements for ratings on passenger ships when in international voyages.
N/A ..............................
§ 12.201 .....................
Adds section with general requirements for
domestic and STCW rating endorsements.
N/A ..............................
§ 12.203 .....................
Adds section with documentation of sea service for ratings.
N/A ..............................
§ 12.409 .....................
Adds new section with requirements for
lifeboatman-limited endorsement.
N/A ..............................
§ 12.601 .....................
Adds section with general requirements applicable to STCW rating endorsements.
N/A ..............................
§ 12.601 .....................
Adds section with standard of Competence ....
N/A ..............................
§ 12.601 .....................
Adds section with grandfathering provisions ...
N/A ..............................
§§ 12.603—12.609 ....
Insert tables specifying entry paths from domestic endorsements to STCW endorsements.
N/A ..............................
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§ 12.25–1 ....................
§ 12.603 .....................
Adds new section with requirements for
STCW rating endorsement as able seafarer-deck.
N/A ..............................
§ 12.605 .....................
Adds new section providing the requirements
for RFPNW.
N/A ..............................
§ 12.607 .....................
Adds a new section with requirements for
STCW endorsement as able seafarer-engine.
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Moves general requirements ...........................
Moves section for GMDSS at-sea maintainer
Requires that anyone serving as at-sea maintainers on vessels equipped with GMDSS
must provide documentary evidence of
competency.
Revises section to provide more specific information regarding the qualification requirements for an endorsement as GMDSS atsea maintainer.
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This simplifies the regulations by removing
several endorsements that are rarely used
and combines several others.
Revises for clarity.
Consolidates general requirements for entry
level ratings.
This makes the regulations easier to follow.
This re-organizes the regulations to make
them easier to access and follow.
Specifies the methods of qualification allowed
to obtain the endorsement.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention and makes the regulations easier to follow.
Reflects the 2010 STCW amendment
changes to include requirements for passenger ships, including ro-ro passenger
ships.
Reflects the 2010 amendment changes to include requirements for passenger ships.
Merges requirements from subparts 12.30
and 12.35.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
Consolidates all requirements applicable to all
rating endorsements contained in this part.
This makes the regulations easier to follow.
Provides information on where to find the requirements for documentation and proof of
sea service for ratings.
This makes the regulations easier to follow.
This endorsement is for mariners who serve
on vessels without installed lifeboats.
Mariners serving on vessels without lifeboats
could not qualify for the lifeboatman endorsement.
Consolidates all requirements applicable to
STCW endorsements in this subpart. Establishes list of STCW rating endorsements.
This makes the regulations easier to follow.
Adds alternative methods of demonstrating
competence.
This provides mariners with multiple options,
where allowed by the STCW Convention.
Adds provisions for the implementation of the
amendments to the requirements, including
the 2010 amendments to the STCW Convention and Code.
This eases the burden on mariners with existing endorsements.
Describes various entry points to obtain an
equivalent STCW endorsement.
This provides a method of determining which
STCW endorsements are attainable for
each domestic endorsement.
Includes the STCW Convention requirements
in order to obtain the endorsement.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
Provides specific requirements for this STCW
endorsement.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
Includes the STCW Convention requirements
in order to obtain the endorsement.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
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Explanation of and reasons for proposed
changes
N/A ..............................
§ 12.609 .....................
Adds new section providing the requirements
for RFPEW.
N/A ..............................
§ 12.611 .....................
Adds a new section providing the requirements for STCW officer endorsement as
electro-technical rating.
N/A ..............................
§ 12.611 .....................
Equivalent arrangements for personnel serving in a similar capacity.
N/A ..............................
§ 12.613 .....................
§ 12.615 .....................
Adds new section with requirements for Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats
other than fast rescue boats (PSC).
Adds requirements to maintain the standard
of competence every 5 years through a
combination of drills and onboard training
and experience with shore-side assessments.
Adds new section to provide a new endorsement for proficiency in survival craft and
rescue boats other than lifeboats and fast
rescue boats (PSC-limited).
Provides specific requirements for this STCW
endorsement.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
Includes the STCW Convention requirements
in order to obtain the endorsement. See
regulation III/7 of the STCW Convention
and Section A–III/7 of the STCW Code.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
Allows for the issuance of the STCW endorsement as electro-technical rating to
personnel with equivalent credentials and
sea service.
This provides applicants with multiple paths to
obtain this endorsement.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
N/A ..............................
N/A ..............................
§ 12.615 .....................
N/A ..............................
§ 12.617 .....................
N/A ..............................
§ 12.625 .....................
N/A ..............................
§ 12.627 .....................
Adds new section with requirements to qualify
for an STCW endorsement in security
awareness.
§ 13.120 ......................
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§ 13.120 .....................
Amends the requirements for transfers for the
renewal of tankerman endorsements.
§ 13.121 ......................
§ 13.121 .....................
Also adds requirements for STCW certification
valid for tank vessels.
Includes tables of topics for each tanker
course.
§ 13.127 ......................
§ 13.127 .....................
Service requirements for tankerman-engineer
§ 13.201 ......................
§ 13.201 .....................
Moves the cargo course and firefighting
course requirements of this section to
§ 13.121.
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Adds new section with requirements for Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats
other than lifeboats and fast rescue boats
(PSC).
Adds requirements to maintain the standard
of competence every 5 years through a
combination of drills and onboard training
and experience with shore-side assessments.
Adds new section with requirements for Proficiency in fast rescue boats.
Adds requirements to maintain the standard
of competence every 5 years through a
combination of drills and onboard training
and experience with shore-side assessments.
Adds new section with requirements to qualify
for an STCW endorsement as vessel personnel with designated security duties.
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Adds new section because there are individuals assigned to vessels without lifeboats
who do not need to meet the full requirements for proficiency in survival craft and
rescue boats other than fast rescue boats
(PSC), but must still meet the proficiency in
the survival craft installed on their vessels.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
Adds requirement for certification of personnel
with security duties (except VSOs) in accordance with the 2010 amendments.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
Adds requirement for all other personnel
working onboard the vessels, in accordance
with the 2010 amendments.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
Clarifies the types of transfers required according to the type of endorsement being
renewed.
Clarifies and updates list of subjects that the
tanker courses must cover.
This makes the regulations easier to follow.
Clarifies information that must be included in
the service letter for tankerman-engineer.
This makes the regulations easier to follow.
Clarifies existing requirements.
This makes the regulations easier to follow.
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§ 13.301 ......................
§ 13.301 .....................
§ 13.307, § 13.309 ......
§ 13.121 .....................
Moves the cargo course and firefighting
course requirements of this section to
§ 13.121.
Moves the firefighting and cargo course requirements of this section to § 13.121.
§ 13.401 ......................
§ 13.401 .....................
§ 13.121 .....................
§ 13.501 ......................
§ 13.501 .....................
N/A ..............................
§ 13.601 .....................
N/A ..............................
§ 13.603 .....................
N/A ..............................
§ 13.603 .....................
N/A ..............................
§ 13.605 .....................
N/A ..............................
§ 13.605 .....................
N/A ..............................
§ 13.607 .....................
N/A ..............................
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§ 13.407, § 13.409 ......
§ 13.607 .....................
N/A ..............................
§ 13.609 .....................
Amends Tankerman-Assistant requirements ...
Adds an examination requirement for mariners who qualify for the endorsement on
sea service alone.
Moves the firefighting and cargo course requirements of this section to § 13.121.
Moves the cargo course and firefighting
course requirements of this section to
§ 13.121.
Adds new section with alternative methods of
demonstrating competence to provide mariners with multiple options, where allowed
by the STCW Convention.
Adds new section for STCW endorsement for
advanced tankerman.
Adds new STCW endorsement for advanced
oil and chemical tanker cargo operations, in
accordance with the 2010 amendments. Includes grandfathering provisions.
Adds new section with requirements to qualify
for an endorsement for advanced oil tanker
cargo operations and basic chemical tanker
cargo operations.
Adds new section with STCW endorsement
for advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations.
Adds new STCW endorsement for advanced
liquefied gas tanker cargo operations, in accordance with the 2010 amendments. Includes grandfathering provisions.
Adds new section with requirements to qualify
for an endorsement for advanced liquefied
gas tanker cargo operations.
Adds new section with STCW endorsement
for basic oil and chemical tanker cargo operations.
Adds new STCW endorsement for basic oil
and chemical tanker cargo operations, in
accordance with the 2010 amendments. Includes grandfathering provisions.
Adds new section with requirements to qualify
for an endorsement for basic oil tanker
cargo operations and basic chemical tanker
cargo operations.
Adds new section for STCW endorsement for
basic liquefied gas tanker cargo operations.
Adds new STCW endorsement for basic liquefied gas tanker cargo operations, in accordance with the 2010 amendments..
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Explanation of and reasons for proposed
changes
Clarifies existing requirements.
This makes the regulations easier to follow.
Provides firefighting and cargo training course
subjects in the appropriate table.
This makes the regulations easier to follow.
This ensures that an applicant has the necessary knowledge to obtain this endorsement.
Provides firefighting and cargo training course
subjects in the appropriate table.
This makes the regulations easier to follow.
Clarifies existing requirements.
This makes the regulations easier to follow.
This opens additional paths of demonstrating
competence.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
This also ases the transition for mariners with
similar endorsement.
Uses existing domestic endorsements as
‘‘Tankerman PIC’’ to qualify for STCW endorsements.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
This also eases the transition for mariners
with similar endorsement.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
This also eases the transition for mariners
with similar endorsement.
Uses existing domestic endorsements as
‘‘Tankerman PIC’’ to qualify for STCW endorsements.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
This also eases the transition for mariners
with similar endorsement.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
This also eases the transition for mariners
with similar endorsement.
Uses existing domestic endorsements as
‘‘Tankerman-assistant’’ and ‘‘Tankermanengineer’’ to qualify for STCW endorsements.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
This also eases the transition for mariners
with similar endorsement.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
This also eases the transition for mariners
with similar endorsement.
Includes grandfathering provisions
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Summary of proposed changes
Explanation of and reasons for proposed
changes
N/A ..............................
§ 13.609 .....................
Adds new section with requirements to qualify
for and endorsement basic liquefied gas
tanker cargo operations.
§ 14.309 ......................
§ 14.309 .....................
Expands options for payment of wages upon
discharge of a mariner.
§ 15.103 ......................
§ 15.105 .....................
Adds clarification that a safe manning certificate may be issued to uninspected vessels
on an international voyage.
§ 15.515 ......................
§ 15.515 .....................
Clarifies the requirement regarding passenger
vessels.
§ 15.605 ......................
§ 15.605 .....................
Adds the requirement that individuals serving
on uninspected passenger vessels (UPVs)
on international voyages must comply with
the STCW Convention.
§ 15.805 ......................
§ 15.805 .....................
Provides for all UPVs on international voyages to be under the control of an individual holding a license or endorsement as
master.
§ 15.845 ......................
§ 15.845 .....................
Adds manning provision for new lifeboatmanlimited rating.
§ 15.1101 ....................
§ 15.1101 ...................
§ 15.1103 ....................
§ 15.1103 ...................
Moves definitions of this section to § 10.107,
and this section now provides a list of vessels exempt from having to comply with the
STCW Convention. Also provides for certificates for a single international voyage for
persons serving on vessels exempted
under this section.
Adds requirement for medical certificate as a
condition of employment.
Uses existing domestic endorsements as
‘‘Tankerman-assistant’’ and ‘‘Tankermanengineer’’ to qualify for STCW endorsements.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
This also eases the transition for mariners
with similar endorsement.
In order to reflect current practices for electronic fund transfer for payment of wages,
the Coast Guard proposes to allow companies to provide, instead of payment, a statement of wages due and when wages will be
deposited.
Provides uninspected vessels on international
voyages the necessary information they will
need to provide Port State Control Officers
in foreign ports.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
Provides clarification to assist in understanding manning requirements because
existing language is confusing.
UPVs operating on near-coastal domestic
voyages are held to be substantially in
compliance with the STCW Convention.
However, the STCW Convention requires
all individuals to be in compliance with the
STCW Convention when on international
voyages.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
This also makes it clear that operators on
UPVs on international voyages must obtain
the appropriate STCW endorsement.
Provides consistency with the STCW Convention, which requires that all vessels on an
international voyage, including UPVs, must
be operated by an individual who complies
with the STCW Convention.
Provides an alternative for those vessels without lifeboats and sets the provisions to use
the lifeboatman-limited endorsement instead of the lifeboatman endorsement.
This makes the regulations easier to follow.
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§ 15.1111 ...................
§ 15.1111 ....................
§ 15.1111 ...................
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In addition, provides an extension, not to exceed 90 days, if the certificate expires during a voyage.
Revises hours of work and rest periods for
mariners.
Adds requirements for persons to hold an
STCW endorsement for personnel with security duties.
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All mariners must have a medical certificate.
The 2010 amendments to the STCW Convention require a 2-year medical certificate
for all seafarers holding STCW endorsements.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
The following changes are included as part of
the 2010 amendments: 1) expanded the application for hours of rest periods for mariners; 2) amended the weekly rest hour requirements from 70 hours to 77 hours; 3)
recording of hours of rest and 4) included
flexibility from the rest hour requirements in
exceptional circumstances.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
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§ 15.1111 ....................
§ 15.1111 ...................
N/A ..............................
§ 15.403 .....................
N/A ..............................
§ 15.404 .....................
E. Part 12 Re-numbering
Part 12, Requirements for Rating
Endorsements, was largely rewritten to
incorporate the rating requirements of
Summary of proposed changes
Explanation of and reasons for proposed
changes
Adds requirement for persons with security
duties to hold an STCW endorsement for
personnel with security duties. This requirement has already been implemented with
regards to VSOs.
Adds requirements for persons to hold an
STCW endorsement in security awareness.
Adds requirement for all other personnel
working on board the vessels to hold an
STCW endorsement in security awareness,
in accordance with the 2010 amendments.
Adds new section to establish when credentials for ratings are required.
This ensures consistency with the STCW
Convention.
Adds new section to provide the various endorsements required for service.
the STCW Convention. In addition, the
numbering of part 12 was changed to
reflect the numbering of the remainder
of 46 CFR subchapter B.
Requires mariners serving on vessels over
100 GRT to produce the appropriate credential for the position sought.
This ensures consistency with the U.S. Code.
Explains specific endorsements required and
covered under these manning requirements.
This makes the regulations easier to follow.
Below is a quick-reference table
showing the subparts and sections of the
previous part 12 that were renumbered,
revised, and inserted into the new part
12.
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NPRM reference
Subpart 12.01:
§ 12.01–1 ..............................................................
§ 12.01–3 ..............................................................
§ 12.01–9 ..............................................................
Subpart 12.02:
§ 12.02–7 ..............................................................
§ 12.02–11 ............................................................
§ 12.02–17 ............................................................
Subpart 12.03:
§ 12.03–1 ..............................................................
Subpart 12.05:
§ 12.05–1 ..............................................................
§ 12.05–3 ..............................................................
§ 12.05–3(c) ..........................................................
§ 12.05–7 ..............................................................
§ 12.05–7(a)(5) ......................................................
§ 12.05–9 ..............................................................
§ 12.05–11 ............................................................
Subpart 12.10:
§ 12.10–1 ..............................................................
§ 12.10–3 ..............................................................
§ 12.10–5 ..............................................................
§ 12.10–7 ..............................................................
§ 12.10–9 ..............................................................
Subpart 12.13:
§ 12.13–1 ..............................................................
§ 12.13–3 ..............................................................
Subpart 12.15:
§ 12.15–1 ..............................................................
§ 12.15–3 ..............................................................
§ 12.15–3(c) ..........................................................
§ 12.15–5 ..............................................................
§ 12.15–7 ..............................................................
§ 12.15–7(c) ..........................................................
§ 12.15–9 ..............................................................
§ 12.15–11 ............................................................
§ 12.15–13 ............................................................
§ 12.15–15 ............................................................
Subpart 12.25:
§ 12.25–1 ..............................................................
§ 12.25–10 ............................................................
§ 12.25–20 ............................................................
§ 12.25–25 ............................................................
Subpart A:
§ 12.101 ................................................................
§ 12.103 ................................................................
§ 12.105 ................................................................
Subpart B/Others:
§ 15.403 ................................................................
§ 12.201 ................................................................
§ 12.203 ................................................................
Subpart C:
§ 10.300 series .....................................................
Subpart D/Others:
§ 12.401 ................................................................
§ 12.412 ................................................................
§ 12.420 ................................................................
§ 12.414 ................................................................
§ 12.420 ................................................................
§ 12.416 ................................................................
§ 12.418 ................................................................
—Various—:
§ 15.403 ................................................................
§ 12.610 ................................................................
§ 12.610 ................................................................
§ 12.414 ................................................................
§ 12.620 ................................................................
Subpart F/Others:
§ 15.403 ................................................................
§ 12.640 ................................................................
Subpart E/Others:
§ 15.825 ................................................................
§ 12.510 ................................................................
§ 12.510 ................................................................
§ 12.512 ................................................................
§ 12.514 ................................................................
§ 12.530 ................................................................
§ 12.516 ................................................................
§ 12.518 ................................................................
§ 12.520 ................................................................
§ 12.522 ................................................................
Subpart G/F:
§ 12.702 ................................................................
§ 12.704 ................................................................
§ 12.706 ................................................................
§ 12.710 ................................................................
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Subpart A:
§ 12.101
§ 12.103
§ 12.105
Subpart B/Others:
§ 15.401
§ 12.201
§ 12.205(c)
Subpart D:
§ 10.400 series
Subpart D/F:
§ 12.401
§ 12.401
§ 12.605
§ 12.403
§ 12.605
§ 12.405
§ 12.401
—Various—:
§ 15.401
§ 12.407
§ 12.407
§ 12.404
§ 12.617
Subpart F:
§ 12.619
§ 12.619
—Various—:
§ 15.401
§ 12.501
§ 12.609
§ 12.501
§ 12.503
§ 12.609
§ 12.505
§ 12.505
N/A (rating removed)
N/A (rating removed)
—Various—:
§ 12.701
§ 12.703
§ 12.201
§ 12.705
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§ 12.25–30 ............................................................
§ 12.25–35 ............................................................
§ 12.25–40 ............................................................
§ 12.25–45 ............................................................
Subpart 12.30:
§ 12.30–1 ..............................................................
§ 12.30–5 ..............................................................
Subpart 12–35:
§ 12.35–1 ..............................................................
§ 12.35–1 ..............................................................
Subpart 12.40:
§ 12.40–1 ..............................................................
§ 12.40–5 ..............................................................
§ 12.40–7 ..............................................................
§ 12.40–9 ..............................................................
§ 12.40–11 ............................................................
§ 12.40–13 ............................................................
§ 12.40–15 ............................................................
§ 12.720 ................................................................
§ 12.730 ................................................................
§ 12.740 ................................................................
§ 12.650 ................................................................
Part 15–Subpt J:
§ 15.1103 (d) ........................................................
§ 15.1103 (d) ........................................................
Part 15–Subpt J:
§ 15.1103 (d) ........................................................
§ 15.1103 (d) ........................................................
Subpart H:
§ 12.801 ................................................................
§ 12.803 ................................................................
§ 12.805 ................................................................
§ 12.807 ................................................................
§ 12.809 ................................................................
§ 12.811 ................................................................
§ 12.813 ................................................................
VII. Discussion of Comments on the
NPRM
The Coast Guard received more than
1,200 comments in response to the
NPRM published on November 17,
2009. These comments consist of letters
to the docket, remarks at the public
meetings in Miami, New Orleans,
Seattle, Washington, DC, and New York,
and comments submitted by MERPAC.
The following paragraphs contain an
analysis of comments received and an
explanation of any changes made in the
rule as proposed.
Several comments noted grammatical
and non-substantive errors in the
NPRM. The Coast Guard has
incorporated these comments, where
appropriate, without further discussion.
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Project Title
One commenter states that this
rulemaking is incorrectly titled,
introduced, and described. The
commenter feels the title implies that
the only changes are as a result of STCW
and that there are many changes that
seriously impact domestic vessels. The
commenter says this project should be
restricted to only STCW implementation
or a correctly titled and described
rulemaking should be republished.
The Coast Guard agrees that the title
of this rulemaking project is no longer
an accurate reflection of the changes
being proposed, which include changes
to domestic licensing. Accordingly, this
SNPRM appropriately changes the title
to include changes to domestic
endorsements in addition to
implementation of the 1995 STCW
Amendments.
Applicability
Two commenters state that the STCW
Convention requirements should be
applied to mariners serving on all U.S.
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vessels on both inland and seagoing
waters.
The Coast Guard disagrees. The
STCW Convention applies to mariners
serving on seagoing ships (except
pleasure craft, fishing vessels, and ships
entitled to sovereign immunity such as
warships). Article II of the Convention
defines a seagoing ship as a ship other
than one that ‘‘navigates exclusively in
inland waters or in waters within, or
closely adjacent to, sheltered waters or
areas where port regulations apply.’’
The provisions in this SNPRM which
would implement amendments to the
STCW Convention only apply to
commercial vessels operating seaward
of the boundary line, as specified in 46
CFR part 7. As stated in Article III of the
STCW Convention, the Convention
‘‘shall apply to seafarers serving on
board seagoing ships entitled to fly the
flag of a Party * * *’’ 1 Article II of the
Convention defines ‘‘seagoing ship’’ as a
ship other than those navigating
exclusively in inland waters or waters
within or adjacent to sheltered waters.
The Coast Guard does not intend to
apply strict international standards
upon our domestic mariners in this
regard. As such, the Coast Guard would
apply the STCW provisions only to
vessels operating beyond the boundary
line.
Two commenters note that the
preamble to the NPRM states ‘‘* * *our
entire scheme of licensing, testing,
inspection and continued oversight for
inland water and Great Lakes provides
a level of safety equivalent to the STCW
1 Article III lays out four exceptions to its
application: ‘‘(a) warships, naval auxiliaries or other
ships owned or operated by a State and engaged
only on governmental non-commercial service
* * *; (b) fishing vessels; (c) pleasure yachts not
engaged in trade; or (d) wooden ships of primitive
build.’’ International Convention on Standards of
Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for
Seafarers, 1978.
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§ 12.707
§ 12.709
§ 12.711
§ 12.623
N/A (combined with Subpart I):
N/A
N/A
Subpart I:
§ 12.905
§ 12.905
Subpart H:
§ 12.801
§ 12.803
§ 12.805
§ 12.807
§ 12.809
§ 12.811
§ 12.813
convention.’’ The commenter asks why
this thinking should not extend to
vessels that sail beyond the boundary or
on short, international voyages and
therefore why the Coast Guard does not
make those vessels exempt from the
STCW provisions.
STCW is not applicable to inland
waters. The Coast Guard has chosen not
to extend STCW requirements to inland
waters but recognizes that as a signatory
to the Convention, we must ensure our
rules are consistent with the
requirements for ships on seagoing
voyages. In accordance with Article I of
the STCW Convention and as signatory
to the Convention, the United States is
obliged to give the Convention full and
complete effect to ensure that, from the
point of view of safety of life and
property at sea and the protection of the
marine environment, seafarers onboard
ships are qualified and fit for their
duties. Therefore, the Coast Guard is not
able to exempt seagoing ships on the
grounds that they operate on short
international voyages.
Delay Implementation and Extend
Public Comment Period
Ninety-two commenters request that
the Coast Guard delay implementation
of the NPRM because of the significant
impact of the regulatory content on
merchant mariners. Many of those
commenters also request that the Coast
Guard withdraw the NPRM and
combine its contents with proposed
regulations forthcoming as a result of
the International Maritime Organization
(IMO) 2010 amendments to the STCW
Convention and Code, which were
completed in June 2010. Many of these
commenters also requested that the
Coast Guard extend the comment period
beyond the 90 days given in the NPRM.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
decided to publish this SNPRM, which
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NPRM published on November 17,
2009, and includes the new proposed
regulations, which address the IMO
2010 amendments to the STCW
Convention and Code. To accommodate
requests for an additional comment
opportunity, the Coast Guard has issued
this SNPRM with a 60-day comment
period.
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Definitions
Two commenters state that in
proposed § 10.107, the definition of
‘‘Quality Standard System or QSS’’
provides no guidance as to what
training institutions in the field will be
required to do.
The QSS requirements are contained
in § 10.410. The provisions include: (1)
Documentation that includes a quality
policy and objectives and a quality
manual; (2) internal audits; and (3) an
external audit to be conducted by the
Coast Guard.
One commenter asks how the Coast
Guard determines whether a vessel’s
operating schedule is ‘‘inappropriate’’ in
determining the length of a day, as
described in the definition for ‘‘day’’
provided in the proposed § 10.107.
The Coast Guard will review vessel
manning requirements and applicable
laws and regulations to determine if the
vessel is authorized to operate under a
two-watch system. The Coast Guard will
also review vessel operation schedule to
determine if a 12-hour day is practiced.
One commenter writes that the Coast
Guard’s definition of ‘‘coastwise
voyage’’ is unclear. The commenter asks
if a vessel with such an endorsement
would be permitted to attend a stacked
MODU, or a MODU that is moving
between locations on the U.S. Outer
Continental Shelf, which is not engaged
in Oil and Gas activities and is not
considered to be a ‘‘port or place in the
United States’’ for the purposes of
Customs laws.
Such a vessel would be considered to
be on a coastwise voyage if the vessel,
prior to attending the MODU, departed
from, and returns to, a port in the
United States or its possessions.
Twenty-one commenters remark that
the definition of ‘‘chief mate’’ describes
precisely the role and responsibility of
a mate on a vessel that is permitted to
work a two-watch system, yet the
person serving in that position may not
be required to hold an endorsement as
chief mate. The commenters feel any
requirement for service as chief mate
will be impossible to meet on vessels
that have no manning requirement for a
chief mate. The commenters
recommend that the phrase ‘‘and who
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holds a valid officer endorsement as
chief mate’’ be deleted.
The Coast Guard agrees with the
proposal and has made this revision.
However, if a mariner, serving as a chief
mate onboard a vessel that is not
required to have a chief mate, wants sea
service credit, he or she must provide
proper documentation.
One commenter writes that the
definition of ‘‘horsepower’’ should be
clarified.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
revised the definition to read:
‘‘Horsepower or HP means, for the
purpose of this subchapter, the total
maximum continuous shaft horsepower
of all of the vessel’s main propulsion
machinery as determined by the
manufacturer. This term is used when
describing a vessel’s propulsion power
and also when placing limitations on an
engineer officer license or endorsement.
One horsepower equals 0.75 kW.’’
Six commenters interpret the
definition of ‘‘first assistant engineer’’ as
requiring the second in charge of the
engine department to hold a first
assistant engineer endorsement, thereby
creating a de-facto manning requirement
that does not fit smaller vessels.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
revised the definition to say: ‘‘First
assistant engineer means the engineer
officer next in rank to the chief engineer
and upon whom the responsibility for
the mechanical propulsion and the
operation of maintenance of the
mechanical and electrical installation of
the vessel will fall in the event of the
incapacity of the chief engineer.’’
Three commenters state that the term
‘‘near-coastal’’ is defined as waters off
the U.S. not more than 200 miles
offshore, but the definition of
‘‘international voyage’’ includes the
words, ‘‘territories of the U.S.’’ The
commenters feel it would be useful to
have a better description of what the
waters of the U.S. are, and whether they
include Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan, and
the U.S. Virgin Islands for the purposes
of defining routes on a credential.
The Coast Guard recognizes that these
two definitions, which were included in
the NPRM, have caused confusion;
therefore, we have decided to retain in
the SNPRM only a definition for near
coastal voyages. The definition has been
clarified to preserve the intent of
Regulation I/5 of the STCW Convention,
which states that individual
governments may establish their own
near-coastal provisions. Near-coastal
means ocean waters not more than 200
miles offshore from the U.S. and its
territories.
Four commenters comment that the
definition of ‘‘OICEW’’ includes DDE
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and defines it as ‘‘operational level,’’ but
the wording of § 15.915(a)(2) gives the
designated duty engineer (DDE)
authority as chief on certain seagoing
vessels. Moreover, the commenters
remark that the definition of ‘‘DDE’’ says
they may serve as the sole engineer,
which implies authority as a chief
engineer. The commenters assert that
the definitions need to be revised to
make them consistent with the other
provisions of § 15.915. The commenters
suggest that we provide a different
endorsement wording for DDE
credentials that carry chief engineer
authority on seagoing vessels, such as
‘‘chief engineer on vessels of not more
than 500 GRT.’’
The Coast Guard concurs with the
comments. The STCW officer
endorsement provisions in this SNPRM
take the commenters’ views into
consideration and clearly state for
which STCW endorsements the DDE is
eligible. It also notes that DDE
endorsements will be limited to 500
GRT in addition to a particular
horsepower limitation.
One commenter states that the
definition of ‘‘second engineer officer’’
is an STCW term equivalent to the U.S.
endorsement as first assistant and that
the Coast Guard should make that clear.
This SNPRM contains definitions for
both domestic first assistant engineer
endorsement and the STCW second
engineer officer endorsement. Although
they both belong to different
endorsement schemes, it can be readily
seen that they are roughly equivalent in
their respective systems.
Two commenters recommend
amending the definition of ‘‘seagoing
service’’ to be aligned with the intent of
the STCW Convention and therefore less
restrictive than current Coast Guard
interpretation. Seagoing service can
include all service aboard appropriate
vessels, whether beyond the boundary
line or not, particularly for those vessels
that do not operate exclusively on
inland waters or sheltered waters.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
adopted the STCW definition of
seagoing service.
One commenter says sea service
should be defined in § 10.107 in such a
way that BST renewals would not
require 1 year of seagoing service during
the last 5 years.
The Coast Guard disagrees. As
mandated by the 2010 amendments to
the STCW Convention and Code, the
Coast Guard will not only require 1 year
of seagoing service, but it will also
require the applicant to provide
evidence of meeting the standard of
competence for those parts of BST that
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completed onboard a vessel during the
12 months of seagoing service.
Four commenters state there is no
sound reason to limit qualifying service
for STCW endorsements to service
exclusively gained beyond the boundary
line or to limit qualifying service based
upon geographic location.
The Coast Guard agrees, and the
proposed definition for ‘‘seagoing
service’’ in this SNPRM would accept
service on the Great Lakes and inland
waters.
One commenter suggests that we
amend the definition of ‘‘designated
duty engineer’’ (DDE) to recognize the
typical manning of towing vessel engine
rooms because a great majority of engine
rooms on towing vessels are automated,
but not to specific Coast Guard or ABS
standards for ‘‘unattended engine’’
rooms. The commenter suggests that the
Coast Guard either modify the definition
of DDE to explicitly allow service on
towing vessels or provide guidance on
what constitutes a ‘‘periodically
unattended engine room’’ that is
specific to the operations and
characteristics of towing vessels.
The definition of ‘‘DDE’’ would allow
the engineer to sail on towing vessels
under current regulations for
uninspected vessels. The term
‘‘periodically unattended’’ is not meant
to be an official term designating Coast
Guard or American Bureau of Shipping
(ABS) compliance, but a general
expression of a machinery space where
constant conventional watches are not
stood.
Ten commenters disagree with the
definition of ‘‘domestic voyage’’ and,
when coupled with NVIC 7–00, believe
it would exclude U.S. flag workboats
from operating outside U.S. waters since
most crewmember credentials are for
near-coastal or near-coastal domestic
voyages.
The definition provided in the NPRM
for ‘‘domestic voyage’’ represents a
universally accepted method of defining
domestic voyages. Regulation I/3 of the
STCW Convention provides that each
Administration sets its own near coastal
limits, and allows for the use of nearcoastal endorsements in other
Administrations’ waters provided those
Administrations determine that the
near-coastal endorsements are
equivalent to their own.
Eight commenters expressed belief
that the definition of ‘‘international
voyage,’’ when coupled with NVIC 7–
00, would exclude workboats from
operating outside U.S. waters since most
workboat mariner credentials are for
near-coastal or near-coastal, domestic
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The definition of ‘‘international
voyage’’ has been removed. The nearcoastal domestic restriction on
credentials is intended for use in waters
over which the United States has
authority. While a near-coastal STCW
endorsement does not preclude its use
in another Administration’s near-coastal
waters, that endorsement is limited to
the near-coastal waters as determined
and accepted by the local
administration.
One commenter says the Coast Guard
needs to add a definition for ‘‘Great
Lakes voyage,’’ and without this
definition, this type of voyage may be
considered an international voyage and
could impose additional crew
requirements when making stops in
Canada.
The Coast Guard disagrees with the
comment. It is unnecessary to define a
Great Lakes voyage, as this is already a
route established on credentials.
Two commenters suggest removing
the definition of ‘‘competent person’’
from § 10.107 and place the term within
the applicable sections in Part 13.
The Coast Guard agrees and has made
this change.
One commenter states the definition
of ‘‘tankship’’ is confusing and
incomplete and recommends adding to
the end of the proposed definition,
‘‘excluding an Offshore Supply Vessel
as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101.’’
The Coast Guard disagrees. This is an
existing definition. This definition only
applies for the credentialing of seafarers
and is not applicable to vessels.
Two commenters disagree with the
inclusion of ‘‘those waters specified in
33 CFR 89.25’’ in the definition of
‘‘Western rivers.’’
The Coast Guard has reformatted this
definition to include a numbering
system to the different sections of the
Western rivers. The reference to 33 CFR
89.25, as well as the remainder of the
definition remains unchanged from
existing text.
One commenter asks the Coast Guard
to include a definition for the term
‘‘barge.’’
The Coast Guard agrees, and has
included a definition in § 10.107.
One commenter asks that the
definition of ‘‘disabled vessel’’ be
modified to add the following: ‘‘[t]his
includes, but is not limited to, a vessel
that needs support or aid from another
vessel (or vessels) to achieve completion
of a maneuver or a portion of a transit
safely, or when vessel safety is at risk
such as mechanical difficulty, weather
conditions, port/waterway congestion,
or vessel maneuvering constraints.’’
The Coast Guard agrees and has
amended the definition of ‘‘disabled
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vessel’’ to include the commenter’s
suggestion.
One commenter asks that the
definitions of ‘‘on location’’ and
‘‘underway’’ be revised to consider the
advent of MODU’s dynamic positioning
capability. Specifically, they
recommend the following definition for
‘‘on location’’: ‘‘On location means that
a mobile offshore drilling unit is bottom
bearing, moored with anchors placed in
the drilling configuration, or, when
utilizing dynamic positioning, is
maintaining station at the drilling
location.’’ For ‘‘underway,’’ the
commenter recommends the following:
‘‘Underway means that a vessel is not at
anchor, made fast to the shore, or
aground. When referring to a mobile
offshore drilling unit (MODU),
underway means that the MODU is not
bottom bearing, moored with anchors
placed in the drilling configuration, or
in laid-up status. It includes those
periods of time during which a MODU
is deploying or recovering its mooring
system or when it is utilizing its
dynamic positioning system.’’
The Coast Guard disagrees that we
can or should change these definitions.
The International Regulations for
Prevention of Collisions at Sea
(COLREGS) and the Inland Navigation
Rules define ‘‘underway’’ as ‘‘not at
anchor, or made fast to the shore, or
aground.’’ The COLREGS are
incorporated in Chapter 30 of Title 33
of the U.S. Code and implemented via
33 CFR part 81. The Inland Navigation
Rules are incorporated in Chapter 34 of
Title 33 of the U.S. Code and
implemented via 33 CFR part 83. A
vessel using dynamic positioning to
drill or conduct production operations
would be considered ‘‘underway’’ under
those rules. Even if we could alter these
definitions, doing so would be beyond
the scope of this rulemaking project.
Two commenters assert that the
definitions for ‘‘dual mode ITB,’’ ‘‘ITB,’’
and ‘‘push mode ITB’’ should reflect
current industry practices and include
reference to Articulated Tug Barge units
(ATBs). The commenter recommends
that sea time on ATBs be credited based
upon the combined tonnage of the tug
and barge unit when connected through
articulated means.
The Coast Guard agrees in part and
has added a definition for ATB:
Articulated Tug Barge or ATB means
any tug-barge combination which
through the use of an articulated or
‘‘hinged’’ connection system between
the tug and barge allows movement in
one axis, or plane in the critical area of
fore and aft pitch. Definitions for the
other configurations remain unchanged
from the NPRM. Furthermore the Coast
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Implementation of the Training
Requirements and Grandfathering
Provisions
Forty-four commenters express
concern about the time it will take to
implement the training requirements in
the NPRM.
The Coast Guard recognizes the
potential problems associated with the
time it will take to implement the
training requirements and has included
a 5-year transitional period for the
implementation of the requirements.
This SNPRM provides transitional and
grandfathering provisions consistent
with the 2010 amendments to the STCW
Convention. The 2010 amendments to
STCW come into force on January 1,
2012. However, STCW Regulation I/15
on transitional provisions, allows
requirements to come into effect over a
5-year period in order to avoid
disruption to the maritime industry.
STCW Regulation I/15 also provides
that a Party may continue, until January
1, 2017, to issue certificates (in the U.S.,
this would be the MMC) in accordance
with the credentialing rules it has in
place before the 2010 amendments come
into force (January 1, 2012) only with
respect to seafarers who begin their sea
service or their approved maritime
training before July 1, 2013. Candidates
who begin their sea service or their
approved maritime training on or after
July 1, 2013 will be subject to the full
application of the revised STCW
requirements. The Coast Guard has
drafted this SNPRM to allow for this
phase-in process. These provisions
require any seafarer who holds an
STCW endorsement prior to January 1,
2012, to provide evidence of meeting
the appropriate standard of competence
for the applicable STCW endorsement
by January 1, 2017.
Domestic requirements provided in
this proposed rule will be transitioned
during a 5-year period (after the
effective date of the final rule) to
coincide with the renewal of existing
domestic endorsements. Individuals
seeking an original endorsement or raise
of grade during this period, and who
begin training or service before January
1, 2012, need only meet the
requirements in place before that date.
Those individuals who start training or
service on or after January 1, 2012, must
meet all provisions described in the
final rule.
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Separation of STCW and Domestic
Endorsements
Thirty commenters express the feeling
that, in order to remove confusion, the
Coast Guard needs to separate the
domestic standards from the STCW
standards.
The Coast Guard agrees and, in this
proposed rulemaking, has clearly
separated the two schemes for the
STCW and domestic endorsements. For
STCW endorsements, this proposed
rulemaking incorporates the sea service
and training requirements from the
STCW Convention and Code to ensure
consistency and clarity. In addition, the
Coast Guard has provided entry paths
from each domestic endorsement to the
equivalent STCW endorsement.
Methods for Demonstrating Competence
Sixty-four commenters object to the
Coast Guard requiring formalized
training as the sole method of proving
competency in order to obtain an STCW
endorsement.
The Coast Guard agrees. This SNPRM
proposes to allow different methods for
demonstrating competence as permitted
by the STCW and appropriate to each
individual competency. This will allow
the preservation of a ‘‘hawsepipe’’
program, which allows the use of
practical experience to demonstrate
competence, and foster career paths that
were not provided for in the previous
NPRM.
One commenter notes many mariners
may not obtain their seagoing
experience in an organized progressive
sequence, such as that provided by
maritime academies. By not allowing
sea time from prior service to be
credited toward upgrades or
endorsements, the Coast Guard prevents
‘‘hawsepipe’’ mariners from using their
considerable and valuable experience to
progress in their careers.
The Coast Guard recognizes the
benefits of a ‘‘hawsepipe’’ process for
the creation of licensed mariners. This
SNPRM provides multiple methods of
demonstrating competence, which
should ensure the continued existence
of this process.
Creditable Service on Great Lakes and
Inland Waters
Ten commenters request that the
Coast Guard grant day-for-day credit for
applicants providing service on Great
Lakes and inland waters. The
commenters state that a large portion of
the skills and assessments which STCW
requires for its endorsements overlaps
with the skills and techniques these
officers are currently using as deck
officers on the Great Lakes and inland
waters.
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The Coast Guard agrees and in this
SNPRM proposes to grant sea service on
other than ocean waters for STCW
endorsements as follows: Those serving
on Great Lakes waters will receive dayfor-day credit; and those serving on
inland waters will receive 1 day of
ocean service credit for every 2 days of
service for up to 50 percent of the total
service. Given the wide variety of ship
operations and career patterns in United
States waters, and the movement of
personnel from one segment of industry
to another, we have found it appropriate
to take into account the
interchangeability or transferability of
skills and experience when candidates
apply for a credential. The service from
experience obtained in the Great Lakes
most closely resembles the knowledge
and skill which are required for
operating a seagoing ship. Service in
inland waters does not always resemble
operating a seagoing ship. However, the
Coast Guard recognizes that many of the
inland navigable waters are of such
length and/or breadth that they have the
characteristics of ocean or near coastal
waters.
Creditable Service for Sailing School
Vessels
Ten commenters recommend that the
Coast Guard grant one and one-half days
sea service credit for every day served
on sailing school vessels. The
commenter recommends recognizing the
special operations of sailing school
vessels in the practice and training of
seamanship.
As part of an approved program, the
Coast Guard may grant additional credit
for service on vessels if that program is
shown to exceed the experience
normally received during the same
number of days on a commercial vessel
that is not part of a program and merits
such credit. The Coast Guard will not
grant this credit outside of an approved
program.
Seagoing Service
One commenter writes that the
endorsement for 200 GRT/500 GT nearcoastal mate (for international voyages)
will require 3 years of sea time for an
original issue, which the commenter
notes is three times longer than the
current requirement. The commenter
feels the Coast Guard needs to establish
an appropriate level of training for small
vessels that is appropriate for the duty
on these vessels. The commenter
suggests the current 1-year sea service
requirement should be retained.
The Coast Guard agrees with the
comment and has amended § 11.321.
Seafarers holding a domestic
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than 200 GRT/500 GT may qualify for
an STCW endorsement as OICNW of
less than 200 GRT/500 GT with 6
months of sea service under the
authority of the domestic endorsement.
This provision is consistent with
Regulation II/3, paragraph 4 of the
STCW Convention.
Three commenters note that proposed
§ 11.430(e) requires applicants for
officer endorsements with a tonnage
limit over 200 GRT/500 GT to have
qualification as an able seaman. In light
of the fact that many applicants will
have qualifying service on vessels not
required by law to carry able seamen,
the commenters believe this provision
serves as either a barrier to entry or an
unnecessary step and recommend
dropping it as a prerequisite.
The Coast Guard has removed the
requirement to qualify as able seaman
from the requirements to obtain this
domestic endorsement.
One commenter opposes not allowing
service as a rating to count toward a
management-level certificate. The
commenter feels this unfairly penalizes
mariners who have had to sail as a
rating rather than as an officer because
of current economic conditions.
This SNPRM continues to accept
service as a rating towards renewal of a
management-level endorsement.
However, it would not be appropriate to
allow rating or unlicensed service to be
creditable towards an upgrade to a
management-level endorsement. The
STCW requirements for managementlevel endorsements specify the
minimum amount of service to be
accrued while serving under the
authority of an operational level
credential. For example, to qualify for a
master and chief mate on vessels of
3,000 GT or more (Regulation II/2), it
requires that the candidate meets the
OICNW requirements and have 12
months approved seagoing service in
that capacity.
Tonnage Limitations and Qualifying
Service
Eighty-three commenters suggest the
Coast Guard lower the minimum vessel
tonnage threshold for qualifying
experience for STCW endorsements.
The Coast Guard is adopting the
STCW language for seagoing service,
which allows us to accept service
appropriate to the credential sought,
regardless of the tonnage. The domestic
officer endorsement requirements will
not be changed.
Twenty-two commenters suggest
expanding the table of tonnage
equivalents to assist in determining
qualifying service. The commenters
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benefit for mariners serving aboard
limited tonnage seagoing vessels who
are seeking qualified seagoing service
relevant to the issues of certification and
qualification for STCW endorsements.
As mentioned above, the Coast Guard
is adopting the STCW language for
seagoing service, which allows us to
accept service appropriate to the
credential sought, regardless of the
tonnage. In addition, the Coast Guard
has removed the tonnage equivalency
table because of its potential to generate
confusion.
One commenter states that the
proposed rulemaking would require
changes to the United States Code
(U.S.C.), particularly to 46 U.S.C.
subtitle II, part J, chapter 143 on
‘‘Convention Measurement.’’ Chapter
143 implements the provisions of the
International Convention on Tonnage
Measurement of Ships.
The NPRM and the current SNPRM
do not alter the underlying law affecting
how tonnage is measured. The Coast
Guard has also removed the tonnage
equivalency table. It should be noted
that the equivalent measurements are
now being retained only for STCW
endorsements at the 200 GRT/500 GT
and 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT levels.
Two commenters raise concerns
regarding placement of tonnage
limitations on unlimited tonnage
licenses when the applicants fail to
provide the service required within the
regulations.
The Coast Guard notes that this has
existed for many years and that the
NPRM did not propose to change this
provision. Current regulations provide,
and we will retain authority, for the
Coast Guard to place limitations on
domestic officer endorsements when an
applicant does not present sufficient
evidence of service on vessels over
1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.
Two commenters write that master or
mate on vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/
3,000 GT upon oceans appears to be the
only lower-level option for an oceanendorsed license for international
voyages. The commenters think this
severely discriminates against mariners
and vessels of the smaller tonnages who
wish to sail upon ocean routes to foreign
destinations.
The Coast Guard agrees and will
retain a credentialing regime that will
provide for persons serving on vessels of
smaller tonnage on ocean routes.
Military Sea Service
Three commenters remark that, while
the military, especially the Navy, is a
good source of experienced members
with a good work ethic, individuals that
cross over from the military should be
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deemed proficient with some form of
testing to keep the standards of the U.S.
merchant marine elevated.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
added provisions for military members
with qualifying sea service to obtain a
domestic or STCW endorsement at
either the operational or management
level after satisfactory completion of the
appropriate training and assessments, in
accordance with the STCW Code. The
provisions for ‘‘sea service as a member
of the armed forces’’ were moved to
proposed § 10.232.
One commenter asks if a military
petty officer who qualified as
engineering officer of the watch can
qualify for an endorsement as QMED
oiler and/or RFPEW. However, see our
response above regarding new
provisions for military members.
In evaluating a mariner’s
qualifications, we consider the unique
qualifications of the applicant. As such,
we are unable to provide a definitive
response to this situation based on the
information provided.
Foreign Sea Service
Four commenters request that the
Coast Guard accept service on foreign
flag vessels to establish recency for
license or endorsement renewals.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
added new § 10.232 to address this topic
and to accept this type of sea service for
original, renewals, and raise-in-grade of
endorsements.
International Voyages
One commenter notes that the NPRM
adds additional endorsements for
officers on seagoing ships (Medical PIC/
Medical first-aid provider). The
commenter asks if these endorsements
are required only when operating on
international voyages or if it will
include domestic and Great Lakes
voyages if the vessel is considered a
seagoing vessel by definition and
allowed to proceed beyond the
boundary line on its Certificate of
Inspection.
The medical first-aid provider
endorsement and person in charge of
medical care endorsement are STCW
endorsements available to both officer
and ratings positions. Except as
provided in the requirements for
OICNW and OICEW, neither of these
endorsements is mandatory unless the
person has been designated by his or her
employer to act in one of those
capacities.
Domestic Near-Coastal Voyages
Three commenters state that NPRM
§ 11.401(a)(10) says that 200 GRT
masters/mates on near-coastal routes
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Convention, but that the footnotes (as
well as the first sentence) appear to
exempt those vessels.
Proposed § 11.301(j) provides that
masters, mates, or engineers endorsed
for service on seagoing vessels of less
than 200 GRT/500 GT (other than
passenger vessels subject to subchapter
H of this chapter) are entitled to hold an
STCW endorsement corresponding to
the service or other limitations of the
license or officer endorsements on the
MMC. These vessels are not subject to
further obligation under the STCW
because of their special operating
conditions as small vessels engaged in
domestic, near-coastal voyages.
Five commenters state that there are
a number of exceptions and exemptions
that have been issued by local Captains
of the Port (COTP) for vessels on short
international voyages, allowing voyages
to Canadian, Bahamian, British Virgin,
and Mexican waters, and assert that the
Coast Guard should determine how
these exemptions will be affected by
these changes.
The Coast Guard recognizes the
variances that were issued by the local
COTPs to address individual
operational needs. These variances have
been incorporated into the regulations
to the extent possible consistent with
the STCW Convention. Therefore,
exemptions issued by the OCMI/COTP
will no longer be valid. In the future,
any additional variances will need to be
consistent with the regulations found in
subchapter B of 46 CFR.
Four commenters recommend that
proposed § 11.463(d) make clear that the
authority to make a near-coastal
international voyage be included in the
endorsements in §§ 11.423 and 11.424,
as well as by a 500 GRT master/mate
credential issued based on service
obtained prior to the effective date.
46 CFR 11.301(j) (of the SNPRM)
allows for an STCW and officer
endorsement as master or mate of selfpropelled seagoing vessels of less than
200 GRT/500 GT limited to near-coastal
waters, including masters and mates of
towing vessels, to be valid for service on
self-propelled, seagoing vessels engaged
on international voyages, and on
passenger vessels of 100 GRT/250 GT or
more on domestic, near-coastal voyages.
One commenter states the small
passenger vessel exemption in the
existing text of § 15.105 should not
change.
We have kept the exemption for small
vessels and have retained the provisions
restricting such exemptions to waters
over which the U.S. has jurisdiction in
46 CFR 15.105. One commenter requests
that the Coast Guard add the St.
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Lawrence Seaway and the St. Lawrence
River to the list of waters exempted in
§ 11.202(d)(4).
These waters are not seaward of the
boundary line. Therefore, STCW is not
applicable to them and no exemption is
needed.
One commenter states that limiting
OUPVs to domestic voyages has a
considerable impact with no return on
the cost and that a near-coastal OUPV
can travel 100 miles out to sea. The
commenter notes that this distance is
well into the Bahamian waters from the
U.S. and that from the Virgin Islands, a
mariner can easily reach a number of
other countries.
The Coast Guard notes that the STCW
Convention does not allow mariners
with OUPV endorsements to serve on
vessels on international voyages.
Deck Officer Endorsements
Seventy-three commenters disagree
with the Coast Guard’s stated intention
to stop issuing original domestic
endorsements for deck officers serving
on vessels of not more than 500 GRT/
1,200 GT. The commenters state that
requiring applicants to comply with the
requirements to obtain an endorsement
for service on vessels of more than 1,600
GRT/3,000 GT was excessive for the
smaller vessels.
The Coast Guard agrees and will
continue to issue original endorsements
for deck officers serving on vessels of
not more than 500 GRT. However,
mariners need to be aware that STCW
requirements for all deck officers
serving on vessels of 200 GRT/500 GT
or more are the same; that is, there are
no additional tonnage breakpoints. To
address the breakpoint differences
between the STCW endorsements and
the domestic endorsements, the Coast
Guard has included entry paths (both
operational and management) for deck
officers serving on vessels of not more
than 500 GRT into the STCW
endorsements for officers serving on
vessels of 1,600 GRT/3000 GT.
Several of these commenters also
express concern that the Coast Guard
intends to do away with the
endorsement for officers serving on
vessels of not more than 200 GRT/500
GT.
The Coast Guard has not proposed the
elimination of this endorsement, and it
will be retained.
Seventeen commenters object to the
proposed provisions of § 11.404, which
would allow third mates with 36
months of service on self-propelled
seagoing vessels to advance directly to
master after completing the training,
education, and assessment
requirements.
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This path was intended for
progression under the STCW
Convention; that is, when progressing
from OICNW to master on seagoing
ships. Since the Coast Guard’s goal is to
harmonize its requirements for mariners
serving on seagoing ships with the
STCW requirements and not impose
stricter requirements on U.S. mariners,
this proposed method of advancement
will be retained in this SNPRM.
Five commenters note that the
proposed § 11.407(a)(1) requires an
applicant to hold an STCW
endorsement as RFPNW as a component
of the qualification standards for a deck
officer endorsement. The commenters
recommend deleting that provision as
the qualification provisions for OICNW
in STCW do not mention RFPNW.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
removed the requirement that OICNW
applicants must hold an endorsement as
RFPNW. Mariners who hold an OICNW
endorsement wishing to obtain the
RFPNW endorsement will have to meet
the requirements for RFPNW.
One commenter asks if there is an
endorsement for OICNW for service on
vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT
engaged in ocean service.
All seagoing vessels operating beyond
the boundary line are subject to the
STCW Convention. Vessels of less than
200 GRT/500 GT are not subject to any
further obligation under the STCW
because of their special operating
condition as small vessels engaged in
domestic trade. Therefore, persons
serving on seagoing vessels of less than
200 GRT/500 GT operating beyond the
boundary line will be issued an STCW
endorsement corresponding to the
service and limitation of the domestic
officer endorsement without any further
obligation.
One commenter notes that proposed
§ 11.413 does not have a service
requirement for chief mate of ocean and
near coastal vessels of less than 1,600
GRT/3,000 GT, implying that a person
could qualify for this endorsement by
meeting the OICNW requirement and
completing management-level training.
The Coast Guard has corrected this
oversight by adding a requirement for 12
months of service as mate before
advancing to chief mate.
Two commenters recommend
removing certain training topics at the
management level from the proposed
§ 11.413(b) list of training topics
because the associated competencies
were acquired by mariners at the
operational level.
The Coast Guard recognizes that
certain management competencies may
have been acquired by the mariner at
the operational level; therefore the Coast
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Guard is changing the approach to
implementing the STCW competency
requirements to ensure assessment of
competence is in accordance with the
level of proficiency required for each
level. All the lists of training topics for
all STCW requirements were removed
from this SNPRM. Applicants for an
STCW endorsement will be required to
meet the standards of competence in the
STCW Code for the appropriate
endorsement. The Coast Guard will
accept the various methods included in
the STCW Convention for meeting the
standards of competence, including
training, on-the-job training, in-service
experience, etc. All approved training
courses and programs meeting the
various standards of competence must
include topics in accordance with the
level of proficiency required for each
level.
Two commenters state the
requirement in proposed § 11.412 for
service as chief mate to acquire a master
1,600 GRT/3,000 GT oceans/near-coastal
license should be deleted because
towing vessels and many small seagoing
vessels do not have a position as chief
mate.
The requirements in § 11.412 were
removed from this SNPRM, since the
Coast Guard revised the approach to
implement the STCW Convention
requirements by separating the domestic
requirements from the STCW
requirements. This revised approach
provides entry paths from domestic
endorsements to STCW endorsements in
order to ensure career progression. For
example, a mariner with a Master
Towing vessel ocean or near coastal
endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement as chief mate on vessels of
1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more by
completing 12 months of sea service;
meeting the standard of competence in
Section A–II/2; and completing training
in search and rescue, ARPA (if
required), GMDSS (if required), and
management of medical care.
Eight commenters state that §§ 11.423
and 11.424 provide a way for an
individual to receive an endorsement
for international voyages on vessels
under 200 GRT/500 GT, but the
proposed process is so lengthy, difficult,
and costly to qualify for these
endorsements, the provision is of
limited value.
The requirements in § 11.423 and
11.424 were removed from this SNPRM
since the Coast Guard revised the
approach to implement the STCW
Convention requirements. The revised
approach includes: (1) Accepting
seagoing, Great Lakes and inland service
to qualify for the endorsement; (2)
accepting other methods, besides
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training, for meeting the standard of
competence; and (3) requiring some
training that is necessary for the
credential.
One commenter remarks there should
be an endorsement for OICNW on
vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.
The STCW Convention does not
provide for an OICNW endorsement for
service on vessels of 200 GRT/500 GT or
more and less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.
The STCW OICNW endorsement is
divided between vessels of less than 200
GRT/500 GT and those above. However,
the Coast Guard is providing a path for
the domestic endorsements as mate,
ocean or near coastal, less than 1,600
GRT/3,000 GT and for mate, ocean or
near coastal, not more than 500 GRT.
One commenter notes that § 11.414
appears to offer no provision for an
ocean endorsement at the operational
level for limited tonnage vessels of less
than 200 GRT/500 GT.
Section 11.319 in this SNPRM
proposes a provision for an
endorsement at the operational level for
mariners serving on seagoing vessels of
less than 200 GRT/500 GT.
Three commenters write that any new
credentialing structure must include
oceans endorsements for officer
endorsements of all tonnages.
The Coast Guard agrees with the
comment. This proposed rulemaking
has taken this into account and provides
for the credentialing for vessels of all
tonnages.
One commenter states that STCW
regulations require a candidate for
OICNW to obtain one year of approved
seagoing service as part of an approved
training program. Otherwise, mariners
pursuing OICNW qualification are
required to obtain three years of
approved seagoing service in addition to
numerous required training courses for
certification. The commenter
recommends that the Coast Guard rebalance these requirements for OICNW
for limited-tonnages. The commenter
also recommends that the Coast Guard
permit OICNW certification for qualified
mariners who obtain 2 years of
approved seagoing service in concert
with the completion of a combination of
in-service training, practical assessment,
and approved seagoing service. The
commenters believe that this type of
hybrid program could achieve the
necessary standards of competency and
provide the KUP for the OICNW
qualification.
The Coast Guard disagrees. STCW
allows for two methods of qualifying for
OICNW, either completion of an
approved program with one year of
service, or three years outside of an
approved program. A hybrid program as
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suggested is not authorized in the STCW
in relation to approved seagoing service.
However, the hybrid program may be
used to meet the required standard of
competency.
One commenter asks if those with
operational deck officer endorsements
wishing to renew will be required to
take management-level courses.
No. The requirement to complete
management-level courses is only
applicable for original endorsements at
the management-level.
One commenter suggests that
mariners with a master 1,600 GRT/3,000
GT near-coastal or ocean endorsement
have the opportunity to progress
directly to the unlimited tonnage master
endorsement after completion of
courses, assessments, and testing with 3
years of service, with at least half of the
time on vessels of 1,500 GRT or 2,500
GT ITC.
This rulemaking has provided a path
from master limited to master unlimited
through evidence of completing 6
months of sea service under the
authority of the limited endorsement,
and any assessments, training, and/or
examinations not previously completed.
Engineering Officer Endorsements
Three commenters note that, in Table
A–III, Sections 1–4 of the STCW Code,
there is language allowing for nearcoastal limitations, but not mandating it.
The formerly proposed 10,000 HP
near-coastal domestic endorsement has
been removed in this SNPRM, and the
Coast Guard will retain the current
system of domestic engineering
endorsements. The Coast Guard has
added the option of restrictions if an
applicant is not able to complete
performance measures for steam
evaporators and auxiliary/waste heat
boilers since an STCW party may vary
the requirements for the near-coastal
KUPs for all STCW engineering
endorsements.
Five commenters recommend
removing geographic limitations from
engineering licenses. The commenters
believe that §§ 11.510 through 11.514
impose near-coastal limitations on
various engineering licenses at the
10,000 HP and 4,000 HP levels.
The Coast Guard is considering this
and is seeking further public comment
on this issue.
Three commenters point out that
STCW language requires that a
candidate for OICEW must obtain 30
months of training, which includes
onboard training documented in an
approved training record book, but
perceives that proposed § 11.950(b) does
not allow for this onboard training.
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As a result of the 2010 amendments
to the STCW, the 30-month requirement
has been eliminated to bring the deck
and engine requirements in line with
each other. Program approval will be
based on content and must include not
less than 6 months approved seagoing
service in the engine department as
specified in Regulation III/1 of the
STCW Convention.
Three commenters note that proposed
§ 11.501(j)(1) provides that holders of
engineer (limited) and DDE
endorsements can ‘‘continue to serve
under the authority of those credentials
until first renewal * * *.’’ The
commenters recommend that, in order
to ensure that future readers understand
what authority is being continued, the
Coast Guard change those words to read
as follows: ‘‘Continue to serve on those
credentials with the authority that was
in force under the rules in effect prior
to the effective date until the * * *. ’’
The Coast Guard agrees, and has
amended the text in §§ 11.301 and
11.323, accordingly, in this SNPRM.
One commenter states that the
training requirements to obtain a motor
engineer license/endorsement should
include all equipment that may be
found on a vessel.
The Coast Guard disagrees and
believes that this would be unnecessary
and excessively burdensome. In many
cases, mariners sail only on vessels
without steam evaporators or waste
heat/auxiliary boilers and do not have
the opportunity to access this
equipment. In this case, a corresponding
restriction will be placed on the
mariner’s credential. Should a mariner
wish to remove the restriction(s), he or
she would be required to perform the
demonstration on a vessel that carries
that equipment.
One commenter seeks clarification on
the three DDE horsepower levels and
the waters on which they authorize
service.
DDEs limited to 1,000 HP and 4,000
HP may sail only on inland and nearcoastal waters. STCW endorsements are
needed at either horsepower level if the
endorsement holder wishes to sail nearcoastal. DDE unlimited horsepower
endorsement holders may sail upon any
waters and require STCW endorsements
for near-coastal and ocean voyages.
Twelve commenters offer various
opinions on the NPRM’s proposed
10,000 HP domestic engineer officer
endorsement, along with suggestions for
revised training and areas of
competency demonstration.
The NPRM’s proposed provisions for
10,000 HP credentials have been
removed from this SNPRM. The main
propulsion power level is included in
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the unlimited horsepower category.
Training and sea service requirements
are, therefore, the same for the
unlimited path, as well as for all five of
the STCW engineer officer
endorsements. This SNPRM splits the
engineer requirements into the § 11.300
series for STCW endorsements and into
the § 11.500 series for domestic
endorsements.
One commenter states that engineers
holding DDE or limited tonnage
endorsements would be restricted to
domestic voyages.
This SNPRM provides, in parts 11 and
12, information on entry points for
domestic mariners to be eligible for an
STCW endorsement. Additionally, this
SNPRM incorporates the changes
proposed in the comprehensive review
of the STCW, adopting the 2010
amendments that make the
requirements for engineering
qualification similar to those for deck
officers. This will result in a process
which does not require the 30 months
of training that had been proposed in
the NPRM. As a result, this will impose
less burden on these engineers.
One commenter points out that an
engineer on a small passenger vessel
will be the sole engineer crew member
on the vessel and that requiring the
mariner to first sail as an RFPEW is an
unreasonable burden.
It is impractical to issue an officer
endorsement for any HP or tonnage
level without the candidate having had
some sailing experience at a lesser, nonofficer capacity. Unless the small
passenger vessel fleet, and other oneengineer-per-boat fleets open entry-level
positions to train their future engineer
officers, the only source for these
officers will be either the maritime
academies or those transferring from
other fleets.
Four commenters remark that
proposed § 15.820 would create
unnecessary manning requirements for a
chief engineer where none exist today
and suggest adding, at the end of
paragraph (a), the words ‘‘on
international voyages.’’
The Coast Guard has decided to retain
the existing text for § 15.820 with some
additional non-substantative changes.
The manning requirements remain
unchanged.
Two commenters do not support the
Coast Guard’s proposal to stop issuing
STCW endorsements for DDE.
The STCW defines DDE differently
than in current regulations. In the U.S.,
DDE means an engineer on a vessel not
more than 500 GRT and is issued in
three propulsion power levels: 1,000,
4,000 and any horsepower. STCW
defines DDE as the person designated to
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perform duties in a periodically
unmanned engine room. The Coast
Guard does not intend to remove the
three current DDE endorsements from
our domestic structure. However, if a
mariner holding a domestic DDE wishes
to be qualified to sail on a vessel of
unlimited horsepower of not more than
1,600 GRT/3,000 GT, he or she must
obtain endorsements as assistant
engineer-limited and chief engineerlimited.
One commenter states that the
proposed language found in §§ 15.820
and 15.825, establishing that only
seagoing vessels more than 200 GRT/
500 GT are required to carry licensed
engineers, must be retained. The
commenter believes that such a
requirement should not be imposed
upon seagoing towing vessels of less
than 200 GRT/500 GT.
The Coast Guard agrees. The proposed
§§ 15.820 and 15.825 are essentially
unchanged. The manning requirements
likewise remain unchanged.
One commenter writes if unlicensed
personnel are voluntarily assigned to
stand engine room watches on seagoing
towing vessels operating beyond the
boundary line, § 12.530 will require
them to hold RFPEW. The commenter
recommends that the same tonnage limit
of 200 GRT/500 GT stated in proposed
§§ 15.820 and 15.825 be included.
Proposed § 12.609 contains the
requirements for the RFPEW
endorsement. The manning requirement
for which vessels must carry such a
credentialed person are found in the
current regulations at § 15.1103(c).
One commenter recommends that the
Coast Guard consider the DDE
endorsement as equivalent to the chief
engineer endorsement on towing vessels
of less than 200 GRT/500 GT engaged in
international voyages.
DDEs are authorized to sail as chief
engineers on international voyages, but
only unlimited DDEs are authorized to
sail as chief engineers on international
voyages (other than near-coastal),
provided they hold an STCW
endorsement as chief engineer.
Two commenters recommend that the
Coast Guard allow credit for QMED
service toward a chief engineer officer
endorsement. One commenter
recommends that § 11.506 be revised to
allow sea service time as a QMED to be
credited toward an endorsement as chief
engineer for seagoing service with an
STCW endorsement as chief engineer
officer.
The Coast Guard disagrees. Service
using a rating endorsement will not be
accepted to upgrade to an officer
endorsement as chief engineer or second
engineer officer.
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One commenter recommends existing
DDEs be allowed to advance to chief
engineer with appropriate service.
As indicated in Figure 11.505, this
SNPRM proposes to retain the current
regulations with regard to advancement
to Chief Engineer. The current path
allows a progression with appropriate
service and testing. The DDE can act as
Chief Engineer within the limitations on
the license/officer endorsement.
However, the other ‘chief engineer’
endorsements are for Limited, MODU or
unlimited categories. The Coast Guard
welcomes comments on this new
proposal; please be specific as to where
cross-over points should be and what
length of service is being recommended.
Two commenters recommend revising
crossover points to qualify for officer
endorsements for different tonnages,
horsepower, and/or propulsion modes.
The commenter believes that in order to
provide crossover points more
appropriate to the level of training and
expertise engineers possess and the
scope of their work, several paths
should include 10,000 HP.
The proposed 10,000 HP credentials
have been removed. This SNPRM
retains the current engineer officer
endorsement structure, as illustrated in
Figure 11.505.
One commenter asks how a mariner
can get an assessment for maintaining a
boiler watch without being employed on
a steamship.
It is possible to demonstrate steam
competencies as part of an approved
course or on a simulator. Not all persons
are required to hold steam
endorsements because a mariner may
sail in any capacity by being limited to
motor or gas turbine vessels only.
One commenter remarks that certain
existing ratings are able to upgrade with
assessment and training, but that the
NPRM does not elaborate on what that
training and assessment includes.
Required training and assessments are
specified for each STCW endorsement
in part 11, subpart C and part 12,
subpart F of this SNPRM. This SNPRM
also includes tables that indicate which
domestic endorsements are eligible for
certain STCW endorsements.
Four commenters recommend the
Coast Guard raise the propulsion power
threshold for first assistant engineers
without an STCW endorsement because
§ 11.521 provides that first assistant
engineers without an STCW
endorsement may serve on seagoing
vessels of less than 1,000 HP. One
commenter recommends the Coast
Guard raise this limit to at least 4,000
HP.
Once a vessel passes the boundary
line, STCW regulations apply. These
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regulations require engineers on vessels
of 750 kW/1,000 HP or more to hold
STCW endorsements. Therefore, the
Coast Guard cannot unilaterally raise
this limit to 3,000 kW/4,000 HP.
Regulation III/3 does allow for reduced
requirements for chief engineers and
second engineer officers on ships
powered by main propulsion machinery
of between 750 kW/1,000 HP and 3,000
kW/4,000 HP.
One commenter points out that Figure
11.505(a) has multiple inconsistencies
with the text describing the route and
service from chief engineer limited
oceans and near-coastal to chief
engineer, chief engineer 10,000 HP, and
first assistant engineer 10,000 HP.
In this SNPRM, the Coast Guard
retains the current regulations for
domestic officer endorsements and has
revised the figure accordingly.
One commenter asks the Coast Guard
to remove management skills from the
list of training topics required at the
management level in § 11.511.
The Coast Guard cannot. Although the
list has been removed from this SNPRM,
the Coast Guard has retained the
requirement to comply with the STCW
standards of competence and is also
proposing to retain the domestic
scheme. In addition, the 2010
amendments to the STCW Convention
include a new competence for
‘‘leadership and managerial skills’’ in
Section A–III/2 of the STCW Code.
Deck Rating Endorsements
Three commenters point out that
§ 12.420 requires an RFPNW applicant
to show 6 months of service, which can
be reduced if the person has completed
an approved course. The commenters
note that courses are difficult to find
and expensive to attend.
The Coast Guard recognizes that
courses for RFPNW are difficult to find
and are also costly; therefore we have
revised the approach to implement the
STCW Convention requirements. In the
case of an RFPNW, the new approach
would allow two paths: (1) a candidate
may obtain six months of service
(seagoing, Great Lakes and/or inland
service) and meet the standard of
competence through other methods,
besides training (including in-service
experience documented by the
completion of assessments); or (2) a
candidate may complete approved
training that includes not less than 2
months of approved service.
Three commenters assert the NPRM is
requiring all vessels to carry able
seamen in proposed § 15.403(c).
The Coast Guard disagrees. The
STCW Convention requires that anyone
who is part of a navigational watch must
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hold an RFPNW endorsement. Section
15.403(c) explains that if a mariner has
duties that include standing a
navigational watch on a seagoing vessel,
he or she must hold the proper
endorsement (RFPNW).
One commenter finds that § 15.840
appears to require able seaman ratings
on vessels that have never had this
requirement imposed before. The
commenter feels this requirement
conflicts with U.S. manning and
licensing standards.
The Coast Guard is not changing
manning requirements. Any vessel not
required to have able seamen will not be
required to have them under this
proposal.
One commenter requests that the
Coast Guard allow for one RFPNW
position to be filled by a specially
trained ordinary seaman (OS) restricted
to lookout duties. This will allow the
OS to acquire sea service toward an
RFPNW endorsement. The commenter
recommends an OS have a minimum of
180 days of service to become a lookout
and minimum of 365 days to become an
AB/RFPNW.
All members of the navigational
watch (including Specially Trained
Ordinary Seamen), must be qualified as
RFPNW. In addition, when a vessel’s
manning document allows for a
Specially Trained Ordinary Seamen, it
is in lieu of and not in addition to the
normal complement of Able Seamen.
The Coast Guard agrees with the
commenter’s proposal that the OS may
qualify for an RFPNW with 180 days of
service. This is consistent with the
STCW Convention requirements, and an
applicant may obtain an able seamanspecial endorsement provided within
this SNPRM. One commenter
recommends that the Coast Guard retain
the progression path from entry level to
specially trained OS/RFPNW (lookout
duties only) to AB/RFPNW without
restriction.
This SNPRM includes training
requirements for RFPNW and for able
seafarer-deck consistent with the STCW
Convention provision. Seafarers serving
on board vessels that proceed beyond
the boundary line that serve as lookouts
are required to meet the certification
requirements for RFPNW. This SNPRM
does not limit the attainment of the
endorsement as RFPNW with no
restriction to able seafarer-deck, but
rather allows any mariner who
demonstrates proficiency to obtain that
endorsement. Seafarers serving as an
able seaman on board vessels that
proceed beyond the boundary line are
required to meet the certification
requirements for able seafarer-deck. It is
the Coast Guard’s view that these
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path from entry level to specially
trained OS, and then to AB, provided
the mariner meets the applicable
requirements for the endorsement.
Eleven commenters note that,
although able seaman-Sail is an existing
rating, it is not mentioned in the CFR
alongside other AB ratings, and they
recommend that able seaman-sail be
included in the regulations.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
inserted able seaman-sail as well as able
seaman-fishing industry in proposed
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Engine Rating Endorsements
One commenter suggests that
endorsements of GMDSS operator and
Electronic Technician should be
unlicensed endorsements.
The endorsement of GMDSS operator
and GMDSS maintainer may be
obtained by any officer or rating. The
Electronic Technician endorsement
proposed in the NPRM has been
removed in favor of two new STCW
endorsements: electro-technical officer
and electro-technical rating.
One commenter points out that there
is no mention of an ‘‘engineman’’ as a
QMED endorsement.
This SNPRM proposes to eliminate
‘‘Engineman,’’ as a rating endorsement.
The rating endorsement of ‘‘junior
engineer’’ may be used to cover the
qualifications if that position is
continued on some vessels.
Ratings Forming Part of an Engineering
Watch (RFPEW)
One commenter notes that many
vessels less than 200 GRT/500 GT meet
the requirements for the service and
assessments for RFPEW, but lack a
qualified assessor to sign off on the
control sheets. The commenter suggests
that a mariner who can meet the QMED
Fireman/Oiler/Watertender (FOWT) sea
service requirements should be deemed
to have met the RFPEW requirements.
Sea service requirements for RFPEW
(6 months) are the same for FOWT. The
STCW requires an assessment of
whether the mariner has achieved the
specified standard of competence. If
there is not a qualified engineer
onboard, the only alternative is to attend
training or go to another facility at
which they can be assessed. The Coast
Guard cannot mandate that a company
put assessors on board a vessel.
One commenter states the
requirement of a licensed engineer
aboard vessels of 750 kW/1,000 HP
propulsion power or more would put a
burden on high performance small
vessels. The commenter believes adding
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existing crew members would add an
unnecessary burden.
This rulemaking does not change the
manning requirements for this type of
vessel. Unless an engineer is required by
the manning certificate, there is no
requirement for an individual holding
an engineering endorsement.
Basic Safety Training (BST)
Two commenters want the Coast
Guard to require that all engineers on
inspected vessels on both domestic and
international voyages receive basic
safety training as well as adequate
vocational training.
The BST requirements of the STCW
Convention already apply to a portion of
our domestic fleet by virtue that they
trade in near-coastal voyages. Personnel
working non-STCW vessels (including
inland vessels) are required to be
familiar with the vessel characteristics,
including fire-fighting and lifesaving
equipment as indicated in § 15.405.
Officers and able seamen on inland
vessels also must take firefighting and
be qualified as lifeboatmen. We believe
the existing requirements applicable to
non-STCW vessels provide an
equivalent level of safety to the
requirements of the STCW Convention.
One commenter asks if crew members
on all vessels, including uninspected
passenger vessels, operating beyond the
boundary line are required to complete
BST training.
All applicants seeking an STCW
officer endorsement must provide
evidence, with their application, of
meeting the standard of competence for
basic safety training as described.
However, operators of uninspected
passenger vessels, as defined in 46
U.S.C. 2101(42)(B), are not subject to
this requirement because of their special
operating conditions as small vessels
engaged in domestic, near-coastal
voyages.
One commenter notes that small
passenger vessels subject to Subchapter
T or K of Title 46 of the CFR, vessels
of less than 200 GRT/500 GT (other than
passenger vessels subject to Subchapter
H), and uninspected passenger vessels
on domestic near-coastal voyages are
exempt from the BST requirements in
§ 15.1101(a)(2). He also states that
§ 15.1105(c) requires all crewmembers
on seagoing vessels to complete BST
training. The commenter recommends
that § 15.1105(c) be amended to exempt
those vessels already exempted in
§ 15.1101(a)(2).
The Coast Guard agrees and has
amended § 15.1105(c) by adding ‘‘except
as noted in § 15.1101(a)(2) of this
subpart,’’ after the word ‘‘vessel’’.
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Lifeboatman Requirements
One commenter writes that mariners
would experience difficulty in
complying with the requirement in
proposed § 12.630(c)(2) to participate in
12 rescue boat, liferaft, or other drills
involving lifesaving apparatus, 4 of
which include a rescue boat being
placed in the water.
The Coast Guard has deleted the
requirement to participate in drills from
the SNPRM. The lifeboatman
requirements are contained in § 12.409
in this SNPRM.
Fifteen commenters object to the use
of the term ‘‘survivalman’’ for those
mariners serving on vessels without
installed lifeboats.
The Coast Guard has withdrawn its
proposed use of the term survivalman
and substitutes in its place, lifeboatmanlimited for the domestic endorsement.
Regarding the STCW endorsement, the
Coast Guard is proposing to use the term
proficiency in survival craft and rescue
boats other than lifeboats and fast rescue
boats—limited (PSC—limited), to ensure
consistency with the Convention.
Two commenters request that the
Coast Guard lower the minimum
threshold for qualifying tonnage for
lifeboatman to 15 GRT.
The Coast Guard notes that there is
presently no minimum qualifying
tonnage for this endorsement.
One commenter says §§ 12.610 and
12.630 permit completion of an
approved program instead of the drills,
and that there are no approved programs
for these ratings. The commenter
recommends changing ‘‘program’’ to
‘‘course’’ in both instances and allowing
completion of a course in proficiency in
Survival Craft to also be accepted.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
amended the text in § 12.407 to use the
term ‘‘course’’ instead of ‘‘program’’.
One commenter says that the Coast
Guard did not intend to make the
survivalman requirement in § 15.404
apply to every person employed on a
vessel and recommends that the Coast
Guard remove the words ‘‘Every person
employed’’ and add, in its place, the
words ‘‘Every person assigned duties’’.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
amended the text in § 15.404.
Flashing Light
Twenty-two commenters state
mariners should not be required to pass
a flashing light examination required in
proposed § 11.401(i), since that method
of communication is not used anymore.
The Coast Guard notes that exhibiting
flashing light competence is still
required for STCW deck officer
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However, the Coast Guard proposes, in
this SNPRM, to remove the flashing
light examination requirement for all
domestic licenses and for all raises in
grade of unlimited tonnage licenses.
Seven commenters remark that the
requirement in proposed § 11.401(i) that
certain officers ‘‘must pass a practical
signaling examination,’’ imposes a
higher performance standard than
required by the STCW Code, which says
only that an officer must demonstrate
competence by ‘‘assessment of evidence
from practical instruction.’’ The
commenters recommend that the
evidence be in the form of questions on
the navigation general module of the
required examinations.
The Coast Guard disagrees with the
proposed recommendation. The intent
of the STCW Code is clear that
candidates must demonstrate
competency by practical instruction
and/or simulation. In this SNPRM, we
have changed the requirement to
completion of an approved course. It
should also be noted that the 2010
amendments to the STCW have lowered
the required knowledge, understanding,
and proficiency (KUP), and the Coast
Guard will allow approved course
offerers to modify their courses
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Radar Renewals
One commenter states that the
requirement to take a radar observer
recertification course every 5 years is no
longer necessary for deck officers with
recent shipboard experience on vessels
over 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT as written in
Table 11.480. If it is determined that the
U.S. will continue to require a 5-year
radar recertification, the commenter
recommends that training include
ARPA to be more in line with today’s
actual operating conditions.
The Coast Guard disagrees that
recertification training for radar
observer is no longer valid or necessary.
The Coast Guard agrees with the
suggestion that the training be revised to
include collision avoidance functions
but does not believe that it is
appropriate to include this
recommendation into regulation
because not all vessels are equipped
with ARPA. The suggestion will be
considered when approving courses
meeting the radar requirements.
Pilots
One commenter writes that pilot
vessels, which sometimes operate
beyond the boundary line in the pursuit
of their vessel pilotage duties, should be
exempted from the requirement in
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§§ 15.103(e) and 15.1101(a)(1) to carry
the appropriate STCW endorsement.
These requests will be handled on a
case-by-case basis by the Coast Guard,
in accordance with 46 CFR 6.01.
Vessel Manning
One commenter says it is
unreasonable to expect every
crewmember to be familiar with all of
the vessel familiarization items listed in
§ 15.405 and suggests adding language
to clarify that every crewmember must
become familiar with only the relevant
characteristics of the vessel as they
pertain to the crewmember’s position.
The Coast Guard agrees and is
proposing to retain the existing text that
provides for the familiarization to be
appropriate to the crewmember’s
position.
One commenter asks if the intention
of § 15.404 is to increase manning
requirements on the small passenger
vessel industry.
The provisions in § 15.404 are not
intended to increase manning, but to
ensure personnel working on board
vessels have the appropriate credential
to work on board. Furthermore, they
provide the relationship between
domestic and STCW endorsements.
Two commenters state the proposed
revision in § 15.515(b) could affect the
number of crewmembers required to be
carried aboard. The commenter believes
that the Coast Guard needs to recognize
that there are numerous reasons why a
crew member may be off of the vessel
when passengers are on board, and that
the Coast Guard needs to clarify how the
crew can complete their required tasks,
as well as being able to step off the
vessel for personal time without
violating the COI.
The Coast Guard has amended
§ 15.515(b) to indicate that the master of
the vessel may allow reduced crew for
limited or special operating conditions,
subject to the approval of the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection in whose
zone the vessel is operating or on the
vessel’s COI.
One commenter urges the Coast Guard
to clarify that implementation of the
STCW requirements is not meant to
establish new manning requirements
and to clarify that there is no
requirement for vessels under 1,600
GRT/3,000 GT to carry a chief mate.
The Coast Guard agrees that
implementation of the STCW
requirements is not meant to establish
new manning requirements. Therefore,
we are maintaining the definition of
‘‘chief mate’’ as it appears in the
existing regulations, rather than the
definition proposed in the NPRM.
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One commenter asserts that certain
manning requirements in this revision
will supersede the interpretation of
NVIC 4–97, which states that foreign
Port State Control officers may look for
compliance with the STCW standards.
The commenter notes that prior to this,
it was left up to the Port State Control
to enforce standards.
It is the United States’ responsibility
to ensure that its seafarers have met the
international standards to which we are
signatory. Whether a Port State Control
officer checks a vessel for compliance is
up to the individual Port State.
General Provisions
Three commenters ask the Coast
Guard to retain the existing regulations
in §§ 11.407 and 11.516 that specifically
mention that graduation from a marine
service academy, a maritime academy,
or a 3-year apprentice training program
be accepted as qualification for a
domestic third mate or third assistant
engineer endorsement.
The Coast Guard agrees. As this
SNPRM separates the requirements for
STCW and domestic officer
endorsements, we have retained the
current verbiage.
One commenter notes that in the
event a mariner’s TWIC becomes
invalid, his or her credential also
becomes invalid.
The Coast Guard disagrees. There are
multiple reasons why a TWIC may
become invalid and/or revoked,
including but not limited to, illegal drug
use, medical incapacitation, and felony
convictions. A mariner’s due process
rights, however, preclude automatic
invalidation of his or her MMC. By law,
a formal hearing is required to proceed
against a mariner’s credential. In
instances where the Coast Guard learns
that a mariner’s TWIC has been
invalidated, proceedings will then
commence against the mariner’s MMC
in due course. These proceedings will
take place before an Administrative Law
Judge pursuant to 33 CFR part 20.
Because a valid TWIC is typically a
condition of employment and must be
produced to gain unescorted access to
secure areas, invalidation of the TWIC
will be enough to preclude a mariner
from working onboard vessels. Appeals
procedures can be found at 33 CFR
20.1001 through 20.1003 and 49 CFR
part 825.
Applications
One commenter recommends that
screening for disorders that are
associated with excessive daytime
sleepiness be included as a required
element of the medical examination for
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mariners, similar to the medical
examination of pilots.
The Coast Guard provides guidance
for the completion of medical
examinations for mariners, which
includes medical conditions that may
cause daytime sleepiness. Additionally,
the new medical examination form (CG–
719K) provides a place where the
medical examiner may note such
diagnosis.
One commenter notes that proposed
§ 10.217 makes it appear as though the
Coast Guard intends for applicants to
submit their application packages
directly to the NMC without first
submitting it to the RECs.
The proposed § 10.217, which allows
applicants to submit a package to any
REC or any other location designated by
the Coast Guard, will remain
unchanged. The Coast Guard will
establish a policy offering guidance
about alternative locations where an
applicant can submit his or her
application package. The current policy
is to send all applications to an REC.
One commenter asks if an STCW
endorsement goes into continuity when
a mariner replaces his or her domestic
endorsement with a Document of
Continuity.
Domestic endorsements go into
continuity, while STCW endorsements
do not. However, by virtue of the STCW
endorsement’s relationship with the
domestic endorsement, the STCW
endorsement will be re-instated with the
domestic endorsement upon
application, subject to all other renewal
requirements. The Coast Guard proposes
to amend § 10.227(g) to specify that only
domestic credentials will be issued for
continuity.
One commenter asserts that the
minimum age for issuing a rating or
STCW endorsement should be 15.
The Coast Guard disagrees. The
Department of Labor has determined
that the maritime industry is especially
hazardous and that individuals under
the age of 16 should not be allowed to
work in this environment. However, the
Coast Guard may recognize training and
experience prior to age 16 in certain
situations and within approved
programs.
Two commenters ask the Coast Guard
to explain the provision in
§ 11.205(b)(2).
The provision in § 11.205(b)(2) was
moved to § 10.232. In this provision, the
Coast Guard is pointing out that it does
not intend to impose greater
requirements or restrictions on
naturalized citizens than it does on
U.S.-born citizens. This is existing text.
One commenter says that
§ 11.205(f)(2) advises applicants to take
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an examination as soon as possible,
which seems to be unnecessary and may
not be advisable. The commenter
suggests that applicants should be
reminded that applications are only
good for a year.
This specific provision in
§ 11.205(f)(2) was moved to
§ 11.201(j)(2). The Coast Guard agrees
with the comment and has amended the
text to clarify that the validity of the
application period is 1 year.
Three commenters remark that
proposed § 11.205(e)(3) is unclear and
seems to require applicants for 200-ton
credentials and towing vessel mate/
master to complete a higher level of
medical training.
The provisions for CPR training in
§ 11.205(e) were transferred to
§ 11.201(i). The proposed text in
§ 11.205(e)(3) of the NPRM was deleted
from this SNPRM. The proposed
requirements in § 11.201(i) state that all
applicants for an original officer
endorsement must take at least first-aid
and CPR courses, except those
specifically exempted in §§ 11.429,
11.456, and 11.467, which include some
masters of not more than 100 GRT and
OUPVs. All applicants for officer
endorsements above 100 GRT on oceans
routes must comply with this provision.
Course Approvals
Thirteen commenters disagree with
the proposed requirement for training
institutions to offer approved training
courses every 12 months or lose
approval for that course.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
removed the proposal in this SNPRM.
Six commenters disagree with the
proposed requirement that company
owners, as well as students, fill out and
submit questionnaires upon employees’
completion of approved training.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
removed the proposal in this SNPRM.
Five commenters disagree with the
proposed requirement that a course
approval expires when there is a change
in the ‘‘management’’ of the training
provider.
The Coast Guard agrees and proposes
to retain the current requirement that a
course approval expires when there is
an ownership change in the training
institution.
Thirteen commenters object to the
proposed requirement that each training
institution submit an annual report for
each course. The commenters feel this
requirement should be limited to
educational and/or training institutions
with individually approved courses
only, and not to educational and/or
training institutions with approved
programs containing multiple courses
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which are already subject to the U.S.
Coast Guard’s approval process,
independent and internal audits under
a QSS.
The Coast Guard agrees. This
proposed requirement was not intended
to apply to individual courses within
approved training programs, which
typically have several approved courses
embedded in them. In this case, one
annual report would cover all of the
embedded courses within a training
program.
One commenter disagrees with
proposed § 10.302(b)(5)(i), which
requires that instructors at training
institutions have either recent
experience or training in effective
instructional techniques (within the
past 5 years).
The Coast Guard disagrees. If an
instructor does not teach within 5 years,
he or she risks losing proficiency. As
such, § 10.302(b)(5)(i) will remain
unchanged.
Three commenters disagree with
proposed § 10.303(a)(4), which states
that schools must ‘‘require each student
to successfully demonstrate practical
skills appropriate to the course material
and equal to the endorsement for which
the course is required.’’ The
commenters feel that this is the
responsibility of the Coast Guard.
The Coast Guard disagrees. The
course approval will determine and
state the authority and scope of the
requirements, which will become the
responsibility of the training institution.
Some courses are required to include
practical demonstration of skills as part
of the approval.
One commenter writes
§ 10.303(a)(7)(i) seems out of place.
There is a need for clarification on this
topic to make it both fair and workable.
The Coast Guard deleted the text for
§ 10.303(a)(7)(i) from this SNPRM.
One commenter asks what is meant by
‘‘Follow-up activities’’ as written in
§ 10.302(b)(7)(ii)(E).
The Coast Guard has amended the
text to clarify the statement to indicate
that the lesson plans should include
homework, reading assignments, and
any other activity to be performed after
the lesson has been presented. This
requirement is now found in
§ 10.402(b)(7)(ii)(E).
One commenter asks why visual aids
must be ‘‘modern’’ as written in
§ 10.303.
The Coast Guard notes that this
requirement currently exists.
Nonetheless, in this SNPRM the Coast
Guard proposes to omit the word
‘‘modern.’’
Two commenters request clarification
for the phrase ‘‘deviating from course-
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approved curricula’’ as written in
§ 10.302(g)(2)(ii).
The Coast Guard believes the
proposed rule is sufficiently clear and
does not need revision. When a training
institution submits a course approval
package, part of that package is a course
curriculum, which explains how the
course will be presented (instructors,
printed material, use of simulators,
examinations, etc.). Once the course has
been approved by the Coast Guard,
training institutions may not deviate
from, or make any changes to, the
curriculum without submitting a request
for a change to the course approval.
One commenter recommends the
Coast Guard amend the approved
curriculum reporting requirement (in
§ 10.303 of the NPRM) that training
institutions provide an annual report to
the NMC to include a summary for each
of the provider’s approved courses as it
may likely add hardship to small entity
operations.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
removed the requirement for training
institutions to provide an annual report
to the NMC to include a summary for
each of the provider’s approved courses.
The general standards requirements for
schools with approved courses and
programs are now found in § 10.403 in
this SNPRM.
One commenter asks the Coast Guard
to consider computer-based distance
learning training for theory portions of
courses and for courses not requiring an
instructor.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
added a new § 10.412 regarding distance
and e-learning.
Six commenters note that the
proposed regulation in § 10.303(a)(5)
would require each school with an
approved course to maintain physical or
electronic records for at least 5 years
after the end of each student’s
enrollment. The commenters request
that this provision be kept at the current
1-year requirement.
The Coast Guard disagrees. Since all
parties to the STCW Convention may, at
any time, request documentary proof of
a mariner’s qualifications and training,
documentary evidence of such training
and qualifications must be retained for
the life of the mariner’s credential (5
years). Therefore, the Coast Guard is
retaining this proposed requirement.
One commenter says § 10.303(a)(5)
needs to be clarified and asks what part
of the student record that must actually
be maintained.
The Coast Guard disagrees and the
proposed regulations in 46 CFR
10.403(a)(6) clearly state what is
required to be maintained in a student
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One commenter is concerned that the
wording of the proposed § 11.401(j)
could impact a mariner with current
credentials who has been teaching Coast
Guard-approved courses at a training
institution when seeking renewal or
upgrade to that credential.
The Coast Guard partially agrees. The
SNPRM includes an existing provision
in § 10.232(e) that allows the Coast
Guard to accept evidence of
employment in a position closely
related to the operation, construction, or
repair of vessels (either deck or
engineer, as appropriate) as meeting the
sea service requirements for renewal
under § 10.227(e)(1)(iv). This service
may be creditable for service for raise of
grade of an engineer or deck officer
endorsement; however, it may not be
used for obtaining an original STCW
management-level endorsement.
One commenter suggests that in
§ 10.227, the phrase ‘‘position closely
related to the operation * * *’’ is being
inconsistently applied to applicants for
renewal who are instructors, examiners,
port engineers, and port captains.
The Coast Guard disagrees. We have
a long history of accepting such closely
related service and have made all efforts
to do so in a consistent fashion. If the
commenter has specific examples of
inconsistency, he or she may send those
examples to the Office of Vessel
Activities (CG–543) and the Coast Guard
will take appropriate action.
Five commenters remark there is a
need for greater specificity on the
qualification requirements for
instructors in Coast Guard-approved
courses.
The Coast Guard agrees that this
information is beneficial, but also feels
this detail is better provided by a
Navigation and Vessel Inspection
Circular (NVIC) or similar guidance
document, which we plan on issuing
after publication of a Final Rule.
One commenter states instructors
with expired credentials or military
personnel with the appropriate
experience should be allowed to act as
instructors of approved training courses
or programs.
Acceptance of instructors is
conducted on a case-by-case basis and
considers the whole of the prospective
instructor’s experience. Lack of a
current merchant mariner credential
will not necessarily disqualify a
candidate.
Two commenters note that proposed
§ 12.630(d) offers the alternative for an
applicant to complete an approved
training program. Because of differing
interpretations of this phrase, the
commenters believe it would be better
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to use the words ‘‘approved training’’ as
in § 11.407(a)(2).
The Coast Guard disagrees. An
‘‘approved training program’’ is more
comprehensive and includes sea service
training and assessment, while
‘‘approved training’’ may only include a
single course and/or assessment.
One commenter raises concerns with
the use of the terms ‘‘Coast Guard
accepted’’ and ‘‘Coast Guard approved’’
in regards to training and recommends
removing all reference to ‘‘approved
training.’’
The Coast Guard is cognizant that the
terms may cause confusion, but
disagrees with eliminating ‘‘approved
training.’’ In this SNPRM, we have
clarified the definitions. In general,
‘‘Coast Guard approved’’ refers to
training that is approved by the Coast
Guard through the process outlined in
regulation. ‘‘Coast Guard accepted’’
refers to training that is approved by
and/or provided by other entities and do
not go through the Coast Guard approval
process. Currently, the only Coast
Guard-accepted training is first aid,
CPR, fishing vessel safety instructor,
and VSO.
Examinations
Two commenters express concern
over the Coast Guard substituting a
Coast Guard-prepared examination for
one used in an approved course, unless
the course is approved to substitute for
a Coast Guard examination for a
merchant mariner credential.
The Coast Guard agrees. It was our
intent to limit this provision to courses
approved to substitute for a Coast Guard
exam, and we have revised the wording
of this requirement to make this more
apparent.
Three commenters suggest that the
standard for approval of a course to
substitute for the Coast Guardadministered examination for an officer
or rating endorsement be changed to
require only that the course’s exam be
equivalent to that given by the Coast
Guard.
The Coast Guard disagrees and does
not propose to amend this requirement
from its present form.
One commenter suggests removing
the word ‘‘written’’ from § 10.303(a)(3).
The commenter says some training
institutions are providing online
examinations, which are not written
examinations and that there may be a
situation where the evaluation is based
on a simulator examination.
The Coast Guard agrees with the
intent of the comment to provide
flexibility for the various means for
examination (written or electronic) and
has amended the text to reflect this
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change. The requirement was moved to
§ 10.403(a)(4).
One commenter states § 11.430(d),
which requires international rule
outside the COLREGS line but within
the boundary, will be an administrative
nightmare and asks how the NMC
reviewer would know if the
international rules exam was taken by
someone who took an inland/Great
Lakes course.
The Coast Guard notes that this
requirement has existed for many years
and is found in the current § 11.430. If
the course approval states that it covers
Great Lakes and inland waters and that
it includes both inland and
international rules of the road
examination questions, no COLREGS
limitation is placed on the credential. If
an applicant tests at an REC, the Coast
Guard assigns the module that covers
both inland and international waters. If
the mariner states he or she wants only
an inland rules examination, the Coast
Guard gives the applicant an inland
rules module, and a COLREGS
limitation is placed on the MMC.
Quality Standard System (QSS)
Seven commenters express confusion
and disagreement with their
interpretation that the Coast Guard is
removing itself as one of the QSS
monitors for Coast Guard-approved
courses and training programs. The
commenters believe that this will
require training institutions to spend
large amounts of money for an
independent organization to help them
develop and monitor a QSS for their
organizations.
It was not the intent of the Coast
Guard to remove itself from the
monitoring of courses. The Coast Guard
has amended the text in 46 CFR part 10,
subpart D by providing two options. The
first option is a Coast Guard-approved
course for which the Coast Guard also
provides the QSS monitoring. The
second option is using a Coast Guardaccepted QSS organization that
approves and monitors a course. Under
the second option, the Coast Guard
monitors the Coast Guard-accepted QSS
organization. The Coast Guard will
continue to perform oversight of all
approved courses and training
programs.
Five commenters recommend that the
proposed regulations in §§ 10.308 and
10.303 permit the maritime academies
to demonstrate compliance with the
QSS provisions in Regulation 1/8 of the
STCW Convention and those items
specifically listed in § 10.303(b)(1)(i)(x)
through existing recognized academic
accreditation, where accredited degree
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which make up an approved program
are linked.
The Coast Guard partially agrees with
the comment. The STCW Convention
requires that the training is monitored
by a QSS, however the Convention also
allows for the acceptance of a QSS as
part of an accreditation body provided
it covers the Convention training
requirements. The Coast Guard
recognizes that academic accreditation
bodies address some (not all) of the
STCW Convention requirements and
have amended the text to allow
acceptance of the accreditation
documentation for one or more of the
QSS required items.
One commenter suggests that the
federal and state maritime academies be
subject to the same QSS requirements
and instructor qualification standards as
other schools offering Coast Guardapproved courses.
The Coast Guard agrees in part. The
proposed QSS requirements will apply
to all organizations with Coast Guardapproved courses or programs,
including the maritime academies.
However, the Coast Guard notes that
specific application of these
requirements will vary as the maritime
academies are also regulated by the
Maritime Administration in 46 CFR part
310.
One commenter requests that the
Coast Guard remove the requirement in
proposed § 10.303(a)(8) for an annual
internal audit of each individual
approved course as this requirement is
overly burdensome. If this requirement
cannot be removed, the commenter
believes that training facilities that
maintain full ISO 9001 certification by
a USCG recognized QSS organization
should be exempt from this
requirement.
The Coast Guard partially agrees.
Section 10.303(a)(8) of the NPRM
proposed that a training institution
conduct an internal audit midway
through the term of the course’s
approval and submitted to the NMC.
Course approvals are typically good for
5 years, so the midway point is at twoand-a-half years. The Coast Guard is
using accepted quality practices that
require companies to implement
internal auditing functions.
If, as part of its ISO certification, a
training institution is required to
conduct an annual internal audit, that
same documentation can be utilized for
the required QSS audit. Also, the school
is only required to conduct a single
internal audit of the QSS regardless of
how many individually approved
courses the institution offers.
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Seven commenters request that the
Coast Guard delete the requirement in
proposed § 10.303(a)(10) for a QSS.
A QSS is required by the STCW and
will remain a requirement for training
courses required to obtain an STCW
endorsement. Schools that do not offer
STCW courses will not be required to
have a QSS.
One commenter notes that
§ 10.303(b)(1)(vii) states that the QSS
must define the provider’s
responsibility for ‘‘enabling mariner
completion of Coast Guard applications
* * *.’’ The commenter further states
that a school’s primary purpose is to
provide training, rather than to deal
with application paperwork. Although
training institutions may provide
assistance with application preparation,
that service is an ancillary feature and,
as such, is not an appropriate
component to be addressed by a
rulemaking. The commenter
recommends that this requirement be
deleted from the proposed regulations.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
deleted that language from § 10.403.
One commenter recommends that the
Coast Guard delete § 10.303(b)(1)(vii),
which requires that course providers
assist students in the preparation of
their Coast Guard MMC applications.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
deleted that language from § 10.303(b).
Training Record Book (TRB)
Three commenters state the additional
Training Record Book (TRB) entries
proposed in § 10.304 exceed the current
requirements given the one-time use of
the TRB for original license application
only. The commenters believe requiring
dual signatures in the TRB does nothing
to enhance safety and is an enormous
documentation burden with no added
value.
The Coast Guard partially agrees. We
agree that the TRBs are made to be used
for onboard training and assessment as
part of a training program. Therefore,
the requirements have been amended to
reflect that. The Coast Guard disagrees
that the signatures do not add any value.
We believe that the signatures are
necessary to establish when and to
whom the prospective officer has
demonstrated that he or she has
achieved the standard of competence.
This requirement is consistent with
Section B–II/1, paragraph 9 of the STCW
Convention.
Designated Examiner (DE)/Qualified
Assessor (QA)
Six commenters disagree with the
proposed definition of designated
examiner. The commenters believe that
the DE is not qualified to evaluate
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whether an applicant has achieved the
level of competence required to hold an
endorsement on an MMC.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
revised its definition for designated
examiner to make it specific to towing
vessels and removed references for
determining competence. We have
further added a definition for qualified
assessor for those individuals
conducting STCW assessments and the
assessor’s skills and/or training would
be focused on conducting assessments
instead of training.
Three commenters express concern
over the requirement that a designated
examiner must have experience and/or
training in assessment techniques and
feel that this would impose an
additional burden on mariners who
conduct STCW assessments that will
negatively impact mariners’ willingness
to serve assessors.
The commenters appear to have
confused a qualified assessor, who
witnesses a demonstration of skill for
STCW purposes, with a designated
examiner, who assesses the competence
of candidates for towing vessel licenses
and who is required to be approved by
the Coast Guard. The requirement for
experience and/or training in
assessment techniques was not changed
in the NPRM or this SNPRM. The
proposed amendments to this definition
were limited to the use of the term
strictly with regard to the towing vessel
TOAR.
One commenter notes a disparity
between § 10.305(a)(3), which allows a
DE to assess anyone seeking an
endorsement lesser than or equal to the
endorsement the DE possesses, and
Policy Letter 14–02, which requires a
RFPNW be assessed by an unlimited
second mate or master. The commenter
recommends that the standard stated in
the NPRM be followed immediately,
and into the future.
The Coast Guard disagrees. The
provisions for DE training in § 10.305
were transferred to § 10.405. As
previously noted, a ‘‘designated
examiner’’ differs from a ‘‘qualified
assessor,’’ and the proposed
§ 10.405(a)(3) describes the
qualifications of a designated examiner,
it does not specify what assessments
they can conduct.
Four commenters express concern
that the proposed rule would impose an
additional burden on mariners who
conduct STCW assessments that will
negatively impact their willingness to
serve as assessors.
A qualified assessor witnesses a
demonstration of skill for STCW, while
a designated examiner assesses the
competence of candidates for towing
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vessel licenses that is required to be
approved by the Coast Guard. Also, as
used in the proposed rule at § 10.405(a),
‘‘must have * * *’’ refers to the
requirements to qualify for Coast Guard
approval as a designated examiner; it
does not impose a burden for the
designated examiner or qualified
assessor to carry documentation of the
experience.
Subjects for Deck and Engine Officer
Endorsements
One commenter recommends that the
format of proposed Table 11.901–2
(Deck), Tables 11.950–1 and 2
(Engineer) and Table 12.516(B) (Ratings)
be harmonized and amended to more
clearly identify the degree of expertise
required at different levels.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
harmonized the tables.
Towing
Two commenters question the
training schedule to receive an STCW
endorsement, saying it is overly
burdensome to the marine assistance
operators. The commenters suggest that
if the industry cannot be exempt, a
shortened program designed for their
needs is necessary to alleviate this
burden.
Assistance towing vessels operating
within the jurisdictional waters of the
United States will not be required to
undergo additional training and
assessment beyond what is already
required for a domestic endorsement.
Those vessels operating beyond the
boundary line must meet the STCW
requirements.
Three commenters point out that
proposed § 10.304(f)(5) states that a
TOAR must have a space for an
instructor or officer to document that
the applicant has received the training
needed to perform the task or skills. The
commenters believe the TOARs posted
by the Coast Guard as part of NVIC 4–
01 on towing endorsements do not have
space for documenting this training,
even though that requirement appears in
the current rules. The commenters
recommend that the requirement for
documentation of training be dropped
from this section.
The Coast Guard is taking necessary
steps to revise the NVIC to include a
space for the designated examiner’s
signature. However, the Coast Guard
still believes there is value in
documenting that an individual has
determined that an applicant has
achieved the level of proficiency
required to hold a towing vessel
endorsement.
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Tankerman
One commenter remarks that the
proposed requirement to not allow sea
service granted for attendance at a Coast
Guard-approved course to meet
requirements for sea service recency for
renewal of a tankerman endorsement
conflicts with renewal requirements in
§ 13.120.
The Coast Guard disagrees. The
regulations concerning renewal of a
tankerman endorsement specifically
allow completion of a Coast Guardapproved course as an alternative to
recent sea service on tank vessels for
renewal of a tankerman endorsement.
Three commenters ask that the
proposed rule be revised to retain the
ability for a mariner holding an
endorsement as tankerman-PIC (barge)
to qualify for an STCW endorsement.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
revised the proposed rule to allow
mariners who hold a tankerman-PIC
(barge) endorsement to qualify for a
corresponding STCW endorsement. The
STCW endorsement will be restricted to
‘‘non-self propelled vessels.’’
Offshore Supply Vessels (OSVs)
One commenter notes there needs to
be a clearly defined pathway out of the
OSV licensing structure to the non-trade
restricted licenses.
The Coast Guard agrees and will issue
guidance to describe the difference in
required competence between OSV
credentials and non-trade restricted
credentials.
Six commenters note that the NPRM
proposes that applicants for OSV officer
endorsements on seagoing vessels must
complete a Coast Guard approved
program of training, assessment, and sea
service that meets the requirements of
the STCW regulations. The commenters
recommend that the final OSV
credential rules retain the more flexible
language to insure the continuity of an
alternate qualifying method for vessels
of limited tonnage on domestic voyages.
The Coast Guard has revised the
proposed requirements to allow for the
use of the various methods for meeting
the STCW standard of competence for
both STCW and domestic endorsements.
One commenter states application of
the STCW to mariners serving on
vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT in
the OSV industry should be held to the
same standard as the deep sea industry.
The Coast Guard agrees, and these
regulations ensure that mariners in all
near-coastal and ocean industries,
including the OSV industry, will
comply with the STCW Convention.
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One commenter points out that the
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Regulation and Enforcement no longer
approves courses, specifically the
blowout prevention and well control
training program, and recommends that
the rulemaking be revised to reflect this
change in the regulations.
The Coast Guard agrees and has made
the change.
Two commenters feel that the Coast
Guard is issuing credentials for mariners
on MODUs, such as chief engineer
MODU, assistant engineer MODU, and
able-bodied seaman MODU, but that the
Coast Guard fails to include them in the
appropriate portions of the CFR, instead
listing them in an obscure volume of the
Marine Safety Manual, which is a
guidance publication.
Some of the requirements for MODU
endorsements are already contained in
the regulations in the previous § 10.540
series for engineer officers and in the
previous § 10.470 series for deck
officers. They now appear in §§ 11.540–
11.544 for engineer officers and in
§§ 11.468–11.474 for deck officers. The
Coast Guard has proposed in the
regulations those endorsements which
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One commenter asks the Coast Guard
to exempt small passenger vessels
subject to subchapter T or K of Title 46,
CFR from having to comply with
subpart J.
The Coast Guard partially agrees. The
STCW Convention requires that small
passenger vessels on seagoing voyages
comply with the STCW Convention and
Code. The Coast Guard maintains that
individuals serving on such vessels on
domestic voyages are in substantive
compliance with STCW and will not
have further obligations under this rule.
However, those same individuals, when
operating in the waters of another
nation, must meet the STCW
Convention requirements.
Economic Comments—Training
Requirements
Nine commenters express concern
about costs for STCW training
requirements that are absorbed not by
mariners, but their employers and state
that companies will have a direct and
significant impact from the proposed
requirements because, to a large extent,
companies pay for the training their
employees will obtain under collective
bargaining agreements where
contributions are made to a pooled
training fund.
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pay for the proposed training
requirements for affected mariners.
However, the Coast Guard
acknowledges that some companies
employing mariners might be indirectly
impacted in the future. The Coast Guard
understands there are companies that
have made the business decision to help
pay for mariner training. In recognition
of this possibility, Coast Guard has
modified the analysis of impacts on
small entities in the Initial Regulatory
Flexibility Analysis to include a
sensitivity analysis showing the impact
of additional training costs on small
entities. In addition, under the SNPRM,
the Coast Guard would accept various
methods for demonstrating competence
that would reduce the costs of training
requirements proposed in the November
17, 2009 NPRM, a significant cost relief
to companies or maritime employers.
Please see the discussion under
‘‘Methods for demonstrating
competence’’ for additional details.
Twelve commenters suggest that
proposed training requirements may
create or exacerbate shortages of
qualified mariners due to excessively
high personal and financial costs
imposed on mariners, and present
challenges to owners and operators in
manning vessels due to higher
compensation requirements for a
shrinking pool of qualified mariners.
The Coast Guard is cognizant that
additional training requirements can
have an impact on the mariner pool
available to man the vessels. The Coast
Guard does not believe that the
proposed training requirements in this
SNPRM will create or exacerbate
shortages of qualified mariners. In
response to public comments received
after the publication of the November
17, 2009 NPRM, the SNPRM would
permit the Coast Guard to accept
various methods for demonstrating
competence, such as on the job training.
These methods would significantly
reduce the costs of training
requirements proposed in the NPRM.
Furthermore, the Coast Guard would
allow for the preservation of the
‘‘hawsepipe’’ program and foster career
paths that were not previously available.
The Coast Guard would also grant sea
service towards STCW endorsements
and for domestic endorsements of
unlimited tonnage when those mariners
provide proof of service on the Great
Lakes or inland waters. Finally, the
Coast Guard proposes to remove the
requirement proposed in the November
17, 2009 NPRM for an OICEW or DDE
candidate to complete approved
education and training of at least 30
months.
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Economic Comments—QSS
Requirements
Four commenters state that the NPRM
requires training schools to use a nongovernmental entity QSS organization
or employ professional outside
consultants. They add that the costs of
using a third-party organization or
consultants should be included in the
regulatory analysis. Further, one
commenter says that the magnitude of
these costs may break the budgets of
many mariners and their employers.
The Coast Guard included a range of
costs to develop a QSS program for an
entire organization (not for individual
courses) of $4,320 to $12,240. This
range is sufficiently broad to include the
possibility that a training provider hires
a professional outside consultant, uses a
non-governmental entity QSS
organization, or develops its own QSS
using its internal human resources at
lower costs.
Economic Comments—Small Entities
Six commenters express concern
about the cost impact of proposed
STCW training requirements on small
entities that would not be able to pay for
their mariners’ training or compensate
them with higher wages they may
request after obtaining additional
training.
The Coast Guard concurs that small
entities may be impacted by the training
requirements and has revised the
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis to assess
the impact of training costs on small
entities. However, as mentioned in the
previous responses, the alternative
methods for demonstrating competence
proposed by the Coast Guard in this
SNPRM would significantly reduce the
cost impact of the training requirements.
Response to Comments From MERPAC
Below, the Coast Guard responds to
comments received from the MERPAC.
Several of MERPAC’s comments noted
non-substantive, editorial errors in the
NPRM. The Coast Guard has
incorporated these comments where
appropriate, without further discussion.
MERPAC recommends that this
rulemaking be merged to include the
results of the comprehensive review
adopting the 2010 amendments to the
STCW Convention and STCW Code,
which was concluded by the
International Maritime Organization
(IMO) in June 2010.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
decided to publish this SNPRM, which
describes proposed changes from the
NPRM published on November 17,
2009, and includes the new proposed
regulations which address the IMO 2010
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and Code.
MERPAC believes sea service should
be accepted based on the applicability
to the credential being sought rather
than for a geographical area. For
example, service on a large vessel on the
Great Lakes should be deemed
equivalent to service on a large vessel
on the open ocean.
The Coast Guard agrees and proposes
to grant sea service for STCW
endorsements as follows: Great Lakes:
day-for-day; and inland waters: 2 days
of inland service equals 1 day of ocean
service. The reason for the difference in
service credit is based on the fact that
Great Lakes service most closely
resembles the length, breadth,
equipment, and operation of ocean
service.
MERPAC recommends that the
medical certificate described in the 2010
amendments should only apply to those
required to hold an STCW endorsement,
which are valid for 2 years.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
included the medical certificate in
§ 10.301. It will be valid for a 2-year
period for those mariners to which
STCW applies and for a 5-year period
for all other mariners. The sole
exception to this is pilots, and their
medical certificates will be valid for a 1year period per the existing
requirement. Mariners will need a valid
medical certificate to apply for a
credential.
MERPAC recommends that all
methods for demonstrating competence
listed in column three of the tables in
Part A of the STCW Code should be
accepted, not just training.
The Coast Guard agrees and proposes
to amend the requirements in parts 11,
12, and 13 to accept different methods
for demonstrating competence in
accordance with the STCW competency
tables, as appropriate for each
competence. This will allow the
preservation of the ‘‘hawsepipe’’ path
and retain existing career paths.
MERPAC believes the Coast Guard
needs to ensure that those implementing
these regulations be involved in the
process to make sure the new
regulations can be implemented.
The Coast Guard agrees;
representatives from the National
Maritime Center and the Office of Vessel
Activities, both of which will carry
responsibility for implementing these
proposed regulations, have been closely
involved in the development of the
implementation process for this
rulemaking.
MERPAC recommends that the
amended STCW Code be used as the
base language for the new regulations
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and amended as needed to fit U.S.
needs.
The Coast Guard partially agrees. The
Coast Guard has used STCW language
for STCW endorsement requirements
but has retained the current language for
domestic requirements.
MERPAC recommends that the
following changes be made to the
definitions section of this rulemaking:
In the definition of ‘‘assistance
towing’’, MERPAC feels the addition of
‘‘for hire’’ is not clarifying as intended
and should be deleted.
The Coast Guard agrees, and the
definition has been revised.
Regarding the definition of ‘‘chief
mate’’, MERPAC expresses concern
regarding the two-watch system.
MERPAC feels that the language is too
specific to large vessels with multiple
mates and that many smaller vessels do
not actually carry a chief mate, which
causes myriad of problems, including
truncated career paths. MERPAC
recommends removing the new
language.
The Coast Guard agrees, and is
retaining the existing definition.
MERPAC suggests that the Coast
Guard add ‘‘competent’’ to the list of
definitions.
The Coast Guard disagrees and
believes that the definition of
‘‘competent’’ alone would be redundant,
given that we define ‘‘competent
person’’.
Regarding the definition of
‘‘competent person’’, MERPAC believes
all definitions should be spelled out in
the CFR part in which the term is used,
not referenced to another section.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
removed this definition and included
the relevant information in part 13.
Regarding the definition of ‘‘day’’,
MERPAC suggests that the policy of
issuing 11⁄2-day credit for a 12-hour
work day should be extended to all
mariners.
The Coast Guard disagrees and sees
no reason to revise the definition
published in the NPRM, as it already
allows for this credit, if appropriate.
MERPAC feels the definition of
‘‘designated examiner’’ should state
‘‘observed demonstration of proficiency
and other assessments required for
MMC’s’’, and that the Coast Guard
should strike the words ‘‘training or’’
and retain the words ‘‘of assessment’’.
The term ‘‘designated examiner’’ (DE)
has been revised and now refers only to
the person assessing proficiency aboard
towing vessels in a TOAR. The Coast
Guard has developed a new term and
definition, ‘‘qualified assessor’’ (QA), for
assessment of practical demonstration of
proficiency on other vessels. The Coast
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Guard disagrees with the removal of the
words ‘‘training or’’ because DEs and
QAs often first act as teachers before
acting as assessors of a candidate’s
practical demonstrations.
MERPAC feels that the definition of
‘‘domestic voyage’’ does not allow for
voyages from one United States port to
another that enter Canadian/Mexican
waters. MERPAC believes Great Lakes
voyages need to be included here as
well.
The Coast Guard disagrees with the
comment. The definition of ‘‘domestic
voyage’’ is consistent with the
application of the STCW near-coastal
provisions, which requires that vessels
operating in another country’s waters
meet the STCW requirements.
Furthermore, the STCW Convention
does not apply to vessels operating in
the Great Lakes; therefore, mariners
operating in these waters can use the
U.S. domestic credential specifically
created for this area. It is unnecessary to
include Great Lakes voyages in the
definition, as this is already a route
established on credentials.
MERPAC believes the definitions of
‘‘dual mode/ATB’’ and ‘‘dual mode/
ITB’’ do not add clarification about
which type of vessel is intended, and
suggests that the Coast Guard use
industry verbiage.
The Coast Guard agrees, but did not
revise the definitions. The Coast Guard
is seeking comments on this issue, to
include specific suggestions of the
proper definitions to be included in the
definition.
In the definition of ‘‘first assistant
engineer’’, MERPAC suggests deleting
second engineer officer. MERPAC feels
that the effort to harmonize domestic
and international terminology and
standards is only causing more
confusion.
The Coast Guard agrees and has made
only minor changes to the definition
currently in the regulations. The
proposed definition for ‘‘first assistant
engineer’’ is as follows: ‘‘First assistant
engineer’’ means the engineer officer
next in rank to the chief engineer and
upon whom the responsibility for the
mechanical propulsion and the
operation of maintenance of the
mechanical and electrical installations
of the vessel will fall in the event of the
incapacity of the chief engineer.’’ This
would change ‘‘next in seniority,’’ as
used in the existing definition, to ‘‘next
in rank.’’ It would also add
responsibility for ‘‘the operation of
maintenance of the mechanical and
electrical installations of the vessel.’’
MERPAC believes the definitions of
‘‘horsepower’’ and ‘‘propulsion power’’
should state that the manufacturer’s
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rating of the engine refers to the
continuous-rated output.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
revised the definition.
MERPAC feels that the Coast Guard
has not specified when a credential is
‘‘valid’’ or ‘‘invalid’’.
The Coast Guard term ‘‘invalid
credential’’ is clearly defined in existing
text within § 10.107.
MERPAC believes that the term
‘‘lifeboatman’’ should be deleted and
that the term ‘‘survival craft operator’’
would be more appropriate. MERPAC
believes two levels of ‘‘survival craft
operator’’ should be created for all
survival craft or limited to those vessels
without lifeboats.
The term lifeboatman must be
retained because it is mandated in the
law at 46 U.S.C. 7316. The Coast Guard
is proposing the following domestic
endorsements: Lifeboatman; and
lifeboatman-limited. The Coast Guard is
also proposing two STCW
endorsements: Proficiency in survival
craft and rescue boats other than fast
rescue boats (PSC); and Proficiency in
survival craft and rescue boats other
than lifeboats and fast rescue boats—
limited (PSC—limited).
MERPAC feels that since the term
‘‘lower level’’ is only used to assess fees,
the Coast Guard should either delete
this term or find a more appropriate,
less demeaning term.
The terms ‘‘upper level’’ and ‘‘lower
level’’ were used in § 10.219. The Coast
Guard has replaced the term ‘‘upper
level’’ with the term ‘‘unlimited’’
(which means credentials authorizing
service on vessels of any gross tons/
unlimited tonnage or unlimited
propulsion power). The Coast Guard has
also replaced the term ‘‘lower level’’
with the term ‘‘limited’’ (which means
credentials authorizing service on
vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000
GT).
MERPAC believes the term
‘‘management level’’ means ‘‘a level of
responsibility within STCW’’ and
should state as much.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
revised the definition consistent with
this recommendation.
Regarding the term ‘‘near-coastal’’,
MERPAC suggests the Coast Guard add
the words ‘‘and its possessions’’ after
the words ‘‘waters off the United
States.’’
The Coast Guard agrees and has
revised the definition.
MERPAC believes the definition of
‘‘operational level’’ should say ‘‘vessel’’
not ‘‘ship’’ to be inclusive of all vessels
affected by STCW. MERPAC feels the
Coast Guard should be consistent
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throughout the document, removing
other references to ‘‘ship’’.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
removed references to the term ‘‘ship’’.
Regarding the definition for ‘‘orally
assisted examination’’, MERPAC
believes that only Coast Guard
personnel at an REC, approved and
trained to administer these tests, should
provide an oral exam. MERPAC does
not believe the language ‘‘by Coast
Guard examiner’’ captures the intent
and that it needs to assure that this
cannot be interpreted to include ‘‘Coast
Guard-approved examiner’’.
The Coast Guard agrees that special
training is needed to properly
administer an oral examination, but
does not think it necessary to make the
suggested revision, as the phrase, ‘‘Coast
Guard,’’ is not the same as saying ‘‘Coast
Guard-approved’’.
In the definition for ‘‘qualified
rating’’, MERPAC feels that
‘‘lifeboatman’’ should be noted as an
endorsement and should be removed
from the definition.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
revised the definition.
MERPAC feels that the second
sentence in the definition of ‘‘QSS’’
should be removed.
The Coast Guard modified the
definition as follows: ‘‘QSS means a set
of policies, procedures, processes and
data required to establish and fulfill the
organization’s objectives.’’
MERPAC suggests revising the
definition of ‘‘rest’’ by removing the
language regarding administrative tasks.
The Coast Guard disagrees. The
language regarding administrative tasks
clarifies the definition. This is an
existing definition that was transferred
from part 15.
MERPAC suggests harmonizing the
definition of ‘‘seagoing service’’ with the
definition in the STCW Convention.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
adopted the STCW definition of
seagoing service.
MERPAC believes the Coast Guard
should add the words ‘‘on file at the
Coast Guard’’ into the definition of
‘‘senior company official’’.
The Coast Guard disagrees and has
removed this language as signatures are
no longer kept on file at the Coast
Guard.
MERPAC suggests breaking the tables
of exam topics into STCW versus
applicable to all, or somehow designate
with an asterisk to eliminate confusion.
MERPAC also suggests that the Coast
Guard review the contents for true
harmonization with the STCW concepts
of operational and management levels.
The Coast Guard agrees in part and
has conducted a review of examination
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topics to ensure they are up to date and
reflect both domestic and STCW
requirements at both operational and
management levels.
MERPAC recommends that the Coast
Guard delete the word ‘‘ratings’’ in
§ 10.109(b) that are endorsements. For
example, a lifeboatman is not a person
and is not a rating; it is an endorsement
applied to a credential held by a person.
The term ‘‘rating’’ in § 10.109 is used
to identify a type of endorsement. Every
position listed in § 10.109(b) can be
independently held; therefore they are
endorsements.
MERPAC recommends that the Coast
Guard separate the domestic
endorsements from the STCW
endorsements.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
clearly separated the two endorsement
schemes to ease the reading of the
requirements.
MERPAC recommends that the Coast
Guard amend § 10.219(d)(3) to say that
cash is no longer accepted, but checks,
certified checks, and money orders are
accepted.
The Coast Guard agrees that cash
payments should not be accepted, but
disagrees that checks, certified checks,
and money orders should be acceptable
methods of payment. Eliminating
payment by those means reduces costs
and administrative burden, including
audit requirements and the necessity for
specially trained personnel to handle
these types of transactions.
Additionally, movement to allelectronic records and payment systems
is expected to produce significant
efficiency improvements and cost
reductions.
MERPAC recommends that in
§ 10.225(b)(2), the Coast Guard should
delete the requirement that applicants
provide proof that they have applied for
a TWIC within the past 30 days. Proof
of holding/applying for a TWIC should
be sufficient. MERPAC believes it is not
the mariner’s fault if the TSA takes
longer than 30 days to provide mariners
with the document.
The Coast Guard disagrees. The
language to hold a valid TWIC is
necessary for mariners who may apply
for a change in their existing credential.
These mariners are already TWIC
holders.
MERPAC recommends that, in
§ 10.225(b)(7), the Coast Guard retain
the previous language of ‘‘Coast Guardapproved form’’ when an applicant
submits an MMC application. MERPAC
believes this will allow mariners to
submit other forms as appropriate.
The Coast Guard disagrees, and
believes that the specific Coast Guard
form, which is the only form accepted
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by the Coast Guard, should be specified
in lieu of the more general verbiage of
the current regulation.
MERPAC recommends that, in
§ 10.227(e)(1)(iv), the Coast Guard add
elaborating language to the phrase
‘‘position closely related to the
operation * * *’’ for applicants to
provide proof of meeting professional
requirements for MMC renewals, as the
current language is insufficient.
MERPAC expresses concern that
instructors/examiners as well as port
captains/port engineers may not be
approved as providing ‘‘closely related
service’’.
The Coast Guard disagrees and feels
that the language is adequate as
proposed. Individual circumstances will
be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
MERPAC recommends that the Coast
Guard clarify § 10.227(g) with regard to
Documents of Continuity. Specifically,
MERPAC wants to know which
document/endorsement goes into
continuity. MERPAC believes that the
license is in continuity but the STCW
certificate/endorsement goes away
completely and that domestic
endorsements go into continuity, while
STCW endorsements do not. However,
MERPAC points out, by virtue of the
STCW endorsement’s relationship with
the domestic endorsement, the STCW
endorsement will be re-instituted with
the domestic endorsement upon
application, subject to all other renewal
requirements.
The Coast Guard proposes to amend
§ 10.227(g) to specify that only domestic
credentials will be issued for continuity.
A new § 10.227(g)(3) will discuss STCW
endorsements tied to domestic
credentials, which go into continuity.
Domestic endorsements go into
continuity, while STCW endorsements
do not. However, by virtue of the STCW
endorsement’s relationship with the
domestic endorsement, the STCW
endorsement will be re-instated with the
domestic endorsement upon
application, subject to all other renewal
requirements.
MERPAC recommends that
§ 10.235(d) should read, in part, as
follows: ‘‘* * * will be issued a
replacement MMC reflecting the
remaining endorsements’’.
The Coast Guard disagrees. We have
not proposed any changes to this
paragraph from the existing text, and we
believe that the current language is
sufficiently clear.
MERPAC recommends that, in
§ 10.302(d)(2), the Coast Guard remove
the requirement that a course must be
offered every 12 months or its approval
will expire.
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The Coast Guard agrees and has
removed this requirement in this
SNPRM.
MERPAC believes that clarification is
needed in § 10.302(d)(5) and that the
Coast Guard should create a new section
to address change in management and
name change of school, notifying NMC
of changes.
The Coast Guard agrees in part, and
we propose in this SNPRM to retain the
current regulation that a course
approval expires when there is an
ownership change in the training
institution.
MERPAC recommends that, the Coast
Guard delete the words ‘‘and
employers’’ from the requirement in
§ 10.302(b)(7)(iii) to complete surveys
after completion of approved courses.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
removed the proposed requirement that
mariners’ employers be required to
complete course evaluation surveys.
MERPAC recommends that the Coast
Guard amend § 10.303(a)(3) to read as
follows: ‘‘Give written examinations to
each student appropriate for the course
material and should be equivalent in
scope and difficulty of an examination
prepared by the Coast Guard based upon
the knowledge requirements of the
position or endorsement for which the
student is being trained.’’
The Coast Guard agrees in part and
has amended the proposed requirement
to clarify that the reference to an
examination prepared by the Coast
Guard is only for courses that are
approved to substitute for a Coast Guard
examination for an officer or rating
endorsement.
MERPAC recommends that the Coast
Guard delete the words ‘‘including the
substitution of an applicable Coast
Guard exam’’ from § 10.303(a)(9)(iv).
The Coast Guard agrees in part. It was
our intent to limit this provision to
courses approved to substitute for a
Coast Guard exam, and we have revised
the wording of this requirement to make
this more apparent.
MERPAC recommends that the Coast
Guard delete § 10.303(b)(1)(vii), which
requires that course providers assist
students in the preparation of their
Coast Guard MMC applications.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
deleted that language from § 10.303(b).
MERPAC recommends that the Coast
Guard amend § 10.304(b) as it conflicts
with current practice and needs to be
corrected. MERPAC believes there are
exceptions to the statement that recency
requirements may not be achieved by
service granted as a result of successful
completion of approved training or by
training on a simulator. For example,
applicants for renewal of their
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course in lieu of service to satisfy
recency requirements.
The Coast Guard agrees that there are
some exceptions to the requirement and
has amended this section accordingly.
MERPAC recommends that the Coast
Guard delete § 10.304(c) which states,
‘‘Unless otherwise allowed, training
obtained before receiving an
endorsement may not be used for
subsequent raises of grade, increases in
scope, or renewals.’’
The Coast Guard disagrees and has
retained the proposed language. There
are some exceptions to the statement,
including establishing continued
professional competence by means of
training.
MERPAC feels that the requirements
put forth in § 10.304(d)(2) and (3) are
redundant with the STCW Code and
should be deleted. MERPAC believes
the Coast Guard should insert language
that says the training record book will
cover the knowledge, training, and
proficiency in accordance with Part A of
the STCW Code.
The Coast Guard disagrees. The
training record book should be used to
document training and assessment
which will be performed on board a
vessel. It is expected that not all training
and assessment will be conducted
onboard, therefore there is a need to
differentiate between what is conducted
on board and what is conducted ashore.
MERPAC recommends that the Coast
Guard revise § 10.304, and suggests an
entire rewrite of the proposed section.
In this SNPRM, the Coast Guard has
utilized some of MERPAC’s
recommendations in revising § 10.404 of
the NPRM.
MERPAC feels that the language in
§ 11.213 is too restrictive and does not
give credit that is needed to allow
military officers to utilize quality
training and sea service. MERPAC
recommends that the Coast Guard
develop an equivalency table for
military personnel to demonstrate
equivalent service. The table, MERPAC
believes, will need to be sufficiently
detailed to establish job tasks and actual
underway time for application.
The Coast Guard agrees that the
language in the NPRM is too restrictive
and has retained the existing text. The
provisions for ‘‘sea service as a member
of the armed forces’’ were moved to
proposed § 10.232. However, the Coast
Guard disagrees that there is a need for
a table showing equivalencies for
military personnel because they are
subject to the same STCW requirements
set out in 46 CFR parts 11 and 12.
MERPAC recommends that the Coast
Guard delete the term ‘‘practical’’ from
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§ 11.401(i), which requires that, ‘‘An
applicant for his or her first deck officer
endorsement authorizing service on
vessels of 200 GRT/500 GT or more on
ocean or near-coastal waters must pass
a practical signaling examination
(flashing light).’’
In this SNPRM, we are proposing that
mariners demonstrate their competence
in practical signaling by completing a
Coast Guard approved course. This
change is consistent with the STCW
Code, which specifies practical
instruction as the only acceptable
method of demonstrating competence.
MERPAC recommends that in
§ 11.407(a)(1), ‘‘seagoing’’ vessels
should be deleted, because the language
in this provision does not meet the
language of the STCW Code. MERPAC
believes it also exceeds the requirement
of the STCW Code that requires 6
months of bridge watchkeeping duties.
MERPAC also recommends that the
Coast Guard delete the requirement of 6
months of service while holding an A/
B endorsement or hold the rating of
RFPNW.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
amended the text accordingly. The
Coast Guard separated the domestic and
STCW licensing schemes into separate
requirements. The STCW requirements
are in the § 11.300 series and the
domestic officer endorsements are in the
§ 11.400 series.
MERPAC recommends that OUPV
applicants serving in the near vicinity of
Puerto Rico, as stated in § 11.467(g)
should be required to know standard
maritime phrases and communications
in English.
The Coast Guard disagrees. OUPVs
are not required to meet the
requirements of STCW and would not
be required to meet the IMO Standard
Marine Communication Phrases, which
is found in the requirements in the
STCW Code and was adopted by the
22d IMO Assembly in November 2001.
MERPAC feels there is an error in
Figure 11.505(a) and suggests the Coast
Guard add a path from DDE and
assistant engineer into ships of 3,000
kW/4,000 HP. MERPAC also suggests
adding a path into ships of 7,500 kW/
10,000 HP and to invoke Article IX of
the STCW Convention to resolve career
path problems.
The STCW endorsements have been
separated from the domestic
endorsements in this SNPRM, and a
table of entry paths is provided for each
of the five STCW engineering levels.
The 7,500 kW/10,000 HP domestic
endorsement has been removed. Figure
11.505(a) is revised to reflect these
changes.
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MERPAC feels § 11.507 is too
detailed.
The Coast Guard has removed the
subject list from § 11.507 and now
references the appropriate section of the
STCW Code.
MERPAC believes there should be
consistency and a harmonization of
standards between deck and engine
requirements that does not currently
exist.
The Coast Guard has separated STCW
and domestic endorsements and has
harmonized the language with the
STCW Convention. Deck and engine
endorsements, while not completely
identical, have been harmonized as far
as practicable to ensure consistency.
MERPAC feels that § 11.520 needs
some reference to non-STCW
endorsements.
The STCW endorsements have been
separated from the domestic
endorsements in this SNPRM.
MERPAC recommends that § 11.551
be clarified in the preamble on the
intent of meeting the language of
§ 11.553(b).
The Coast Guard has revised the
sections on OSV endorsements to allow
for the use of the various methods for
meeting the STCW standard of
competence for both STCW and
domestic endorsements.
MERPAC recommends that the Coast
Guard delete the words, ‘‘through
practical demonstration of professional
skills’’ from § 11.901(c), which deals
with subjects of examinations and
practical demonstrations of competence.
The Coast Guard agrees and has made
this revision.
MERPAC recommends that the Coast
Guard add requirements for all
classifications of A/B endorsements
listed in the U.S. Code.
The Coast Guard agrees and this
SNPRM proposes to amend Part 12 to
include all A/B endorsements included
in the U.S. Code.
MERPAC recommends that the Coast
Guard delete the term ‘‘survivalman’’
from § 12.412(f), which discusses
general requirements for able seaman
endorsements.
The Coast Guard has withdrawn its
proposed use of the term ‘‘survivalman’’
and substitutes, in its place,
lifeboatman-limited for the domestic
endorsement. Regarding the STCW
endorsement, the Coast Guard is
proposing to use the term proficiency in
survival craft and rescue boats other
than lifeboats and fast rescue boats—
limited (PSC—limited), to ensure
consistency with the Convention.
MERPAC feels that, in § 12.420, the
Coast Guard is imposing difficulties on
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applicants by requiring service to be
only on seagoing vessels.
The Coast Guard agrees and proposes
to grant sea service on other than ocean
waters for STCW endorsements as
follows: Great Lakes: Day-for-Day; and
inland waters: 2 days of inland service
equals 1 day of ocean service. The
reason for the difference in service
credit is based on the fact that Great
Lakes service most closely resembles the
length, breadth, equipment, and
operation of ocean service.
MERPAC suggests that, in § 12.420,
the term ‘‘seagoing service’’ needs
clarification. MERPAC recommends that
it should be re-phrased to read ‘‘service
onboard a ship relevant to the issue of
a certificate or other qualification.’’
The Coast Guard agrees and has
revised the definition in § 10.107.
MERPAC recommends that
§ 12.420(c)(1)(ii) be deleted. MERPAC
notes that this section requires at least
one-half of the required experience (to
obtain RFPNW certification) be obtained
on vessels of at least 200 GRT/500 GT.
The Coast Guard has amended this
section and is adopting the STCW
language for seagoing service.
MERPAC recommends that the
number of abandon ship drills required
in § 12.610 be reduced, as 24 is
excessive.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
removed the requirement from this
SNPRM because weekly abandon ship
drills are built into the sea service
requirements.
MERPAC recommends that the Coast
Guard delete § 12.610(c)(2), which
requires participation in abandon ship
drills that must include the boat being
placed in the water and being exercised
in all means of propulsion.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
removed this requirement from the
SNPRM.
MERPAC recommends that the Coast
Guard delete § 12.620(c), which requires
participation in drills that must include
a fast rescue boat being placed in the
water and the applicant performing
man-overboard recovery drills.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
removed the requirement from the
SNPRM.
MERPAC recommends that the Coast
Guard delete § 12.630(c)(2), which
requires participation in rescue boat,
liferaft, or other drills involving
lifesaving apparatus, and include a
rescue boat being placed in the water
and the mariner being exercised in
rescue boat drills.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
removed the requirement from the
SNPRM because weekly abandon ship
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drills are built into the sea service
requirements.
MERPAC believes that § 12.630(d)
should read ‘‘course/program * * * that
includes a prescribed period of sea
service and BST’’.
The Coast Guard is proposing to
separate the domestic requirements for
lifeboatman endorsements (found in
§§ 12.407 and 12.409) from the STCW
requirements for proficiency in survival
craft endorsements (found in §§ 12.613
and 12.615). The Coast Guard partially
agrees with the inclusion of the word
‘‘course’’ and has amended § 12.409
accordingly to replace the word
‘‘program’’ with ‘‘course’’. The Coast
Guard agrees with the inclusion of the
BST element in the requirements for the
STCW endorsement and has amended
§ 12.615 accordingly.
MERPAC recommends that steward
department should be added as an
additional rating in § 12.704.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
amended § 12.704 accordingly.
MERPAC recommends that the text of
§§ 15.1103(b), 15.403(c), and 15.404(a),
read as follows: ‘‘All require a person
serving as RFPNW to hold an STCW
endorsement attesting to his or her
qualifications to perform those
functions. Those qualifications require 6
months of service, which can be
reduced to a minimum of 60 days if the
person has completed an approved
course.’’
The Coast Guard disagrees.
Qualifications for RFPNW are found in
§ 12.605, and it is not appropriate to put
them in part 15, which consists of
manning requirements.
MERPAC notes that, adding to the
barriers created by the STCW standards
are interpretations imposed by the Coast
Guard in Policy Letter 14–02 (which
would be codified in proposed § 12.420)
that require at least one-half the sea time
to be on vessels of at least 200 GRT/500
GT. Beyond that, MERPAC believes the
assessments for helm commands must
now be performed on vessels of at least
100 GRT. These provisions mean that
individuals who already have
considerable experience on smaller
vessels cannot use their service to
qualify as RFPNW and apply for
positions on larger vessels. Because
qualifying service must be on seagoing
vessels, mariners from the inland
segment of the U.S. merchant marine are
denied the opportunity to move offshore
without having to go through the
convoluted qualification process. STCW
states in Chapter I under definitions that
‘‘Seagoing service means service on
board a ship relevant to the issue of a
certificate or other qualification’’. Thus,
according to MERPAC, it is clear that
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the Administration can decide what is
or is not relevant. MERPAC says its
members have seen too many careers
thwarted or never started due to the
interpretations and language used.
Many other countries provide liberal
interpretations and thus promote
seagoing opportunities and careers.
Recognizing the difficulties presented
by these provisions and other aspects of
the 1995 amendments, the Secretary of
Transportation at the time of the
implementation of the current
regulations declared that the Coast
Guard would utilize the flexibility
afforded by the Convention to mitigate
some of the adverse effects. To that end,
the Coast Guard stated that tonnages in
the Convention would be applied as
gross register tonnage for vessels in U.S.
domestic service. MERPAC notes that
the ‘‘trigger tonnage’’ of 500 gross
tonnage for applicability of Regulation
II/4 was to be interpreted as 500 GRT,
citing a 1999 letter from the Chief of
Marine Personnel, which states:
* * * vessels of not more than 500 gross
register tons on near coastal, domestic
voyages will not be required to have seamen
qualified as ratings forming part of a
navigational watch because that STCW rating
does not apply to vessels of less than 500
gross tons.
In view of the above, MERPAC
recommends that the Coast Guard honor
the agreement reached in 1999 and
make the requirements for RFPNW
applicable to vessels over 500 GRT/
1,200 GT in domestic service. Vessels in
international service will be bound by
the STCW standard set at 200 GRT/500
GT.
The Coast Guard recognizes that the
regulations and policies implementing
the STCW requirements have been the
subject of different interpretations, and
is therefore issuing this SNPRM to
ensure clarity of the regulations. This
SNPRM proposes a new approach to
implement the STCW Convention
requirements. The SNPRM proposes to
allow different methods for
demonstrating competence as permitted
by the STCW and appropriate to each
individual competence.
Also, the Coast Guard proposes to
grant sea service on other than ocean
waters for STCW endorsements as
follows: Those serving on Great Lakes
waters will receive day-for-day credit.
Those serving on inland waters will
receive 1 day of ocean service credit for
every 2 days of service.
Also, in order to align the regulations
with the intent of the STCW
Convention, we have adopted the STCW
definition of ‘‘seagoing service.’’
With regard to the recommendation
that the Coast Guard make the
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requirements for RFPNW applicable to
vessels over 200 GRT/500 GT in
domestic service, the Convention is
clear in its application as it is stated in
Regulation II/4, paragraph 1—‘‘Every
rating forming part of a navigational
watch on a seagoing ship of 500 gross
tonnage or more* * *’’. Therefore, the
Coast Guard must apply the
requirements for RFPNW endorsements
to service on vessels of 200 GRT or
more.
MERPAC recommends that
§ 12.420(c)(ii) be deleted, that the
assessment of helm commands be
permitted on any vessel of more than 50
GRT, and that service on inland waters
be acceptable to qualify for an
assessment.
The Coast Guard agrees and has
amended the requirements accordingly
for an applicant for an endorsement as
RFPNW. The RFPNW requirements in
this SNPRM are contained in § 12.605.
MERPAC recommends that, in
§ 15.405, the term ‘‘crewmember’’ be
deleted and that the term ‘‘credentialed
crewmember’’ be used in its place.
The Coast Guard is retaining the
existing text with some minor
amendments. The existing text uses the
term ‘‘credentialed,’’ and it is being
retained in this SNPRM.
MERPAC recommends that, in
§ 15.530(a), the Coast Guard add
language to ensure that the citation stays
current by amending the paragraph as
follows: ‘‘ILO Convention or subsequent
convention* * *’’ MERPAC believes
there must be a means of referencing the
latest amendments to the Coast Guard’s
version of such international
conventions without going through a
laborious rulemaking processes.
By regulation, an incorporation by
reference cannot incorporate successors
to it. 1 CFR 51.1, which regulates how
references are incorporated into
regulations, states that incorporations by
reference are limited to the edition of a
publication that is approved for
incorporation. It explicitly states,
‘‘Future amendments or revisions of the
publication are not included.’’
MERPAC recommends that, in
§ 15.805(a)(5), the Coast Guard replace
the phrase ‘‘under the command of’’
with the phrase ‘‘command as Master’’.
The Coast Guard disagrees.
Subparagraph (5) must be read in
conjunction with paragraph (a), which
states that a master with the appropriate
endorsement must be in command.
MERPAC recommends that, in
§ 15.815, the Coast Guard clarify the
term ‘‘valid’’ endorsement for radar.
MERPAC also believes that a school
should be able to send proof of course
completion.
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The Coast Guard is retaining the
existing text and adding a new
paragraph to clarify the term ‘‘readily
available’’. It is the responsibility of the
mariner or his or her company to make
the certificate of training available to the
Coast Guard. The text does not prevent
the mariner or company from obtaining
the document from the school.
MERPAC recommends that the Coast
Guard delete § 15.1101(c) that states that
‘‘A vessel with a valid Safety
Management Certificate and a copy of a
Document of Compliance issued for that
vessel under 46 U.S.C. 3205 is
presumed to comply with the STCW
Convention.’’
The Coast Guard agrees and proposes
to remove this section.
MERPAC recommends that, in
§ 15.1111, the Coast Guard change the
title to read ‘‘Rest Periods’’, and that the
Coast Guard should delete the words
‘‘Work hours’’ from the title as work
hours are already addressed in § 15.701.
The Coast Guard disagrees, as this
section addresses both work and rest
periods.
MERPAC asks if, in § 15.1105, it is the
master’s obligation to check
competency.
Section 15.1105 states that ‘‘no person
may assign any person to perform
shipboard duties* * * and no person
may perform those duties, unless the
person performing them has received
training, sufficient familiarization, or
instruction.’’ Ultimately, the master is
the person responsible for ensuring that
the person performing these duties has
received the necessary training,
sufficient familiarization, and
instruction.
MERPAC recommends that, in
§ 15.1105(b)(2), the Coast Guard change
the phrase ‘‘relevant to his or her
routine or emergency duties or
responsibilities’’ to ‘‘relevant to his or
her routine and emergency duties or
responsibilities.’’
The Coast Guard agrees and has made
this change.
MERPAC recommends that the Coast
Guard amend the title of part 10,
subpart C to ‘‘Approved courses and
programs.’’
The Coast Guard partially agrees and
has amended the text to read ‘‘Training
courses and programs.’’ It would be
inappropriate to use ‘‘approved’’ in the
title since the Subpart also includes
requirements for ‘‘Coast Guard-accepted
courses.’’
MERPAC recommends certain topics
for the operational level in the 7,500
kW/10,000 HP category be added.
The 7,500 kW/10,000 HP domestic
endorsement has been removed in this
SNPRM.
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MERPAC recommends that certain
changes to the topic list be made for the
engineering management level in
§ 11.511.
The specific list for these
endorsements has been removed and
now references the appropriate section
in the STCW Code.
MERPAC recommends specific
qualification standards for the various
levels of domestic engineering
endorsements of 7,500 kW/10,000 HP.
The 7,500 kW/10,000 HP domestic
endorsement has been removed in this
SNPRM.
MERPAC recommends three
conversion provisions for persons
holding chief engineer-limited oceans,
chief engineer-limited near-coastal, and
DDE unlimited horsepower to the
proposed 7,500 kW/10,000 HP
endorsements.
The 7,500 kW/10,000 HP domestic
endorsement has been removed in this
SNPRM.
The Coast Guard received comments
in the following areas that address
subjects beyond the scope of the
revisions proposed in the NPRM. The
Coast Guard does not discuss these
comments in detail: Increasing user fees
for oral examinations; Definition of
‘‘invalid credential;’’ Medical NVIC;
Medical examination forms/
requirements; Developing minimum
standards for qualification;
requirements for approved instructors;
VSO course requirements; Adding
tonnage to endorsements; language on
COIs, Safety Management Certificates
and SOLAS Passenger Safety
Certificates; MMC issues (consolidating
the MMC); Marine Safety Manual issues;
TWIC issues; specific course content;
and manning requirements.
VIII. Incorporation by Reference
Material proposed for incorporation
by reference appears in §§ 10.103,
11.102, 12.103, 13.103, and 15.103. You
may inspect this material at U.S. Coast
Guard Headquarters where indicated
under ADDRESSES. Copies of the material
are available from the sources listed in
§§ 10.103, 11.102, 12.103, 13.103, and
15.103.
Before publishing a binding rule, we
will submit this material to the Director
of the Federal Register for approval of
the incorporation by reference.
IX. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this proposed rule after
considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking.
Below we summarize our analyses
based on 13 of these statutes or
executive orders.
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A. Regulatory Planning and Review
This proposed rule is a ‘‘significant
regulatory action’’ under section 3(f) of
Executive Order 12866, Regulatory
Planning and Review, and requires an
assessment of potential costs and
benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that
Order. The Office of Management and
Budget has reviewed it under that
Order.
A combined ‘‘Preliminary Regulatory
Analysis and Initial Regulatory
Flexibility Analysis’’ report is available
in the docket as indicated under the
ADDRESSES section of this preamble. A
summary of the report follows:
This proposed rule would ensure that
U.S. mariners comply with the
standards set forth in the STCW
Convention and Code. This proposed
rule would implement all amendments
under the Convention, including the
2010 amendments previously discussed.
In addition, the Coast Guard is issuing
the SNPRM to respond to the comments,
feedback, and concerns received from
the public as a result of the NPRM. In
order to address those comments and
concerns, the SNPRM would simplify
domestic licensing requirements and
separate them from STCW requirements;
provide alternative means for
demonstrating competence; clarify
oversight requirements for approved
courses; amend lifeboatmen
requirements; and allow for acceptance
of sea service on vessels serving the
Great Lakes and inland waters to meet
STCW requirements (see ‘‘Discussion of
Proposed Rule’’ for additional details).
The changes in this SNPRM that
result in additional impacts involve the
following categories of provisions:
(1) Medical Examinations and
Endorsements—The medical certificate
would be reduced from a maximum
period of validity of 5 years to 2 years
for mariners serving on board STCW
vessels in accordance with the 2010
amendments to the STCW Convention.
(2) Leadership and Managerial
Skills—The proposed rule would
require leadership and managerial skills
for the management-level credential in
accordance with the 2010 amendments
to the STCW Convention.
(3) Engine Room Resource
Management (ERM)—The proposed rule
would require ERM training for
engineers seeking operational-level
credential, and leadership and
managerial skills for the managementlevel credential in accordance with the
2010 amendments to the STCW
Convention.
(4) Tankerman Endorsements—The
proposed rule would add new STCW
endorsements for basic and advanced
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oil and chemical tanker cargo
operations, and for basic and advanced
liquefied gas tanker cargo operations, in
accordance with the STCW 2010
amendments.
(5) Safety Refresher Training
Requirements—The proposed rule
would require safety refresher training
for all STCW-endorsed mariners holding
a credential in Basic Safety Training
(BST), Advanced Firefighting,
Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue
Boats Other than Fast Rescue Boats
(PSC), or Proficiency in Fast Rescue
Boats every 5 years, in accordance with
the 2010 amendments to the STCW
Convention and Code.
(6) Able Seafarer deck and engine—
The proposed rule would require that
personnel serving on STCW vessels as
able seafarer meet the requirements for
certification in order to comply with the
STCW 2010 amendments.
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Costs
We estimate that this proposed rule
would affect approximately 60,000
affected mariners and 316 owners and
operators of 1,044 vessels with
additional costs. Each of the proposed
requirements would affect a different
subset of these mariner and owner/
operator populations. We used Coast
Guard’s data on mariners, publicly
available information on training costs
and mariner wages, and other available
industry information to develop the
estimates of potential costs to affected
mariners and to the owners and
operators employing affected mariners
for each proposed requirement.
This proposed rule would also affect
approximately 141 STCW training
providers by requiring them to
implement a quality standards system
(QSS) and write and maintain a QSS
manual; be subject to internal and
external audit requirements of each
Coast Guard-approved course, and
extend the time period for which they
must keep a paper or electronic record
on each student completing a course.
The costs of the SNPRM are presented
in Table 1. We estimate the total present
value cost over the 10-year period of
analysis to be $230.7 million at a 7
percent discount rate ($274.3 million at
a 3 percent discount rate). Over the
same 10-year period of analysis, we
estimate the annualized costs to be
about $32.8 million at a 7 percent
discount rate ($32.2 million at a 3
percent discount rate).
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We believe that the training costs
discussed above would likely be high
estimates as the SNPRM provides
flexibility in choosing alternative
methods if these are more cost effective
Discount rate
to the mariners, owners and operators
7%
3%
(see the ‘‘Economic comments—training
requirements’’ section for more detail).
$18.8
$19.5
In the absence of additional
39.0
42.1
information, such as the choice of
36.4
40.8
34.0
39.7 alternative methods by company size
31.8
38.5 and time differences to complete one
29.8
37.4 alternative compared to another, we
11.3
14.7 estimate potential regulatory
10.6
14.3 compliance costs by assuming that
9.9
13.8 mariners and their employers would
9.2
13.4 fulfill these requirements through
classroom training. This results in
230.7
274.3
upper-bound monetized costs for these
32.8
32.2 training provisions.
TABLE 1—SUMMARY OF PRESENT
VALUE COSTS OF PROPOSED RULE
[$Millions]
Year
1 ........................................
2 ........................................
3 ........................................
4 ........................................
5 ........................................
6 ........................................
7 ........................................
8 ........................................
9 ........................................
10 ......................................
Total* .............................
Annualized ........................
* Totals may not sum due to rounding.
We estimate the mariner training
requirements are the primary cost driver
throughout the 10-year period of
analysis. See Table 2 for a summary of
annualized costs by requirement
category.
TABLE 2—SUMMARY OF THE
ANNUALIZED COSTS OF THE PROPOSED RULE
[$Millions]
Annualized*
Category
7%
3%
Mariner Training** .............
2-Year Medical Examination ................................
Sea Service ......................
Training Providers ............
$27.06
$26.40
3.99
1.04
0.74
3.99
1.04
0.72
Total ..............................
32.83
32.15
** Includes changes for officer, engineer and
rating endorsements.
The proposed changes to mariner
training make up about 82% of the costs
throughout the 10-year period of
analysis. Table 3 below presents a
summary of the costs by requirement as
a percentage of the total annualized
costs of the proposed rule.
TABLE 3—SUMMARY OF COSTS BY REQUIREMENT OF THE PROPOSED RULE
[As a percentage of annualized cost]
Annualized
cost
%
Requirements
Mariner Training .......................
2-Year Medical Examination ....
Sea Service ..............................
Training Providers ....................
82
13
3
2
Total ......................................
100
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Benefits
This SNPRM would implement all
amendments to the STCW and ensure
that the U.S. is meeting its obligations
under the STCW Convention. The
STCW Convention sets the standards of
competence for mariners
internationally, bringing U.S. mariners
in line with training, certification and
medical standards developed by the
International Maritime Organization
(IMO). In addition to the primary benefit
of improving marine safety and a
decrease in the risk of shipping
accidents, additional benefits of this
SNPRM are expected to accrue to the
U.S. economy in the form of: (1)
Preventing and mitigating accidents on
STCW Convention-compliant foreign
vessels in U.S. waters; (2) Maintaining
U.S. status on the ‘‘White List’’ and
avoiding the detention of U.S. vessels in
foreign ports due to non-compliance
with the STCW Convention; (3)
Ensuring U.S. mariners can compete in
the global workforce market; and (4)
Providing consistent international
performance standards based on
international consensus and IMO
convention, which minimizes variation
in standards of training and
watchkeeping.
One benefit of the proposed rule is an
increase in vessel safety and a resulting
decrease in the risk of shipping
casualties. According to one study on
the Review and Analysis of Accident
Databases by the American Bureau of
Shipping (ABS), the human element is
involved in 80 percent of shipping
casualties, with 45 percent of the
casualties primarily due to human error,
and another 35 percent in which
humans failed to adequately respond.2
2 Clifford C. Baker and Denise B. McCafferty.
2004. ABS Review and Analysis of Accident
Databases. American Bureau of Shipping. Accessed
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The proposed rule seeks to decrease
human error and improve
responsiveness through a three pronged
approach—increased training and
service requirements, consistency of
training, and enhanced medical
evaluation and reporting.
Lack of mariner competence in
situational awareness and assessment
are primary causes of human error. The
enhanced competency and service
requirements of the STCW Convention
are expected to increase mariners’
situational awareness and situational
assessment. Mariners are also expected
to be able to better respond to potential
hazards.
The requirements for training
providers to develop and follow a
quality standard system help to ensure
that the STCW training given to
mariners is of consistent quality.
Unidentified medical conditions can
also impair a mariner’s ability to
perform tasks and respond, thus
contributing to the human element of
casualties. The proposed rule would
require more frequent medical exams for
STCW mariners, thus reducing the
potential impacts of medical conditions
on human error. In combination, the
provisions of the proposed rule are
expected to reduce potential for vessels
accidents, both those with small and
large consequences.
Based on data and information from
the Coast Guard’s Marine Information
for Safety and Law Enforcement
(MISLE) database system, between 2002
and 2009, there were an average of 11
fatalities and 126 injuries (ranging in
severity) per year on U.S. flag SOLAS
vessels that are the baseline damages
that could be prevented or mitigated by
this rulemaking. Likewise, pollution
from incidents involving U.S. flag
SOLAS vessels resulted in an annual
average of 285,152 gallons of oil spilled
per year that are the baseline damages
that could be prevented or otherwise
mitigated by this rulemaking. Table 4
summarizes the annual damages
associated with fatalities, injuries, and
oil spills for U.S. flag SOLAS vessels.
These estimates do not include
quantified measures of secondary
impacts that result from vessel
accidents.
at https://www.slc.ca.gov/Division_Pages/MFD/
Prevention_First/Documents/2004/Human%20and
%20Organizational%20Factors/McCafferty%20
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TABLE 4—ANNUAL BASELINE OF FATALITIES, INDUSTRIES, OIL SPILLS, proposed rule could be about $24.3
million, with a range of $23.7 million to
AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
[2002–2009]
Impact
SOLAS
Fatalities ...........................
Injuries .............................
Oil Spills ...........................
Amount of Oil Spilled .......
Property Damage .............
Congestion and Delays ...
11.
126.
169.
285,152 gallons.
$25.7 million.
Not quantified.
The training, sea service and QSS
provisions of the proposed rule would
most likely reduce the risk of accidentrelated consequences such as fatalities,
injuries, and pollution. Estimating the
precise reduction in risk from improved
training and sea service requirements is
difficult given existing information. We
found limited information on how
STCW, or other competency-based
marine transportation training,
quantitatively increases marine safety
by reducing the risk of accidents.
We did find research conducted for
other industries on the impact of
training programs on outcomes and
behaviors. This research found a wide
range of potential reductions in risk:
from a low of no impact to a high of
approximately 87 percent. See the
‘‘Regulatory Analysis and Initial
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis’’ report
available on the docket for more
information.
If the annual costs of $28.1 million we
estimate for the cost of training and sea
service requirements (exclusive of the
QSS training provider requirements) are
compared against the accident-related
baseline damages for SOLAS vessels
including fatalities, injuries, property
damage and oil spilled, the proposed
rule would have to reduce damages by
23.5 percent to reach break even. If
fatalities only are included, the
proposed rule would need to prevent
approximately 4.6 fatalities per year to
break even, out of about 11 total
fatalities per year on SOLAS vessels.
Accident-related fatalities represent
approximately 20 percent of the total
baseline damages.
The annualized cost of the training
and sea service requirements (exclusive
of the QSS training provider
requirements) is approximately $28.1
million per year at a 7 percent discount
rate (See Table 2 for a summary of
annualized costs by requirement
category). Based on the distribution of
potential risk reduction derived from
the studies described above applied to
the baseline consequences of accidentrelated damages for U.S.-flagged,
SOLAS vessels, we estimate the
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$29.4 million.
The medical examination
requirements will also reduce risk—
both for fatalities due to medical
conditions and for the accident-related
fatalities and oil spills. The
incapacitation of mariners on vessels
due to some medical and/or physical
conditions causes public safety risks.
Data from the trucking industry
indicates that certain medical
conditions can increase the risk of
accidents. For example, truck drivers
with diabetes have a 19 percent higher
risk of causing an accident. Similarly,
drivers with cardio-vascular disease
have a 43 percent greater risk of causing
an accident.3
The more frequent medical exams can
help ensure that medical conditions that
could impair performance and increase
the risk of an incident are identified and
treated earlier, thus reducing the
symptoms and side-effects that could
cause decreased performance and
increased risk of accidents.
The annual costs of the medicalrelated requirements are approximately
$3.99 million at a 7 percent discount
rate. If we compare this cost with the
value of the 5 fatalities related to
medical conditions, the proposed rule
would need to result in a 12.7 percent
reduction in risk to break even.
To summarize, we estimate the
monetized annualized costs of the
proposed rule to be about $32.8 million
(at a 7 percent discount rate). However,
we believe that this may likely be a high
cost estimate as the SNPRM provides
flexibility in choosing alternative
methods of demonstrating competency
if these are more cost effective to the
mariners, owners and operators.
We considered four alternatives to
this proposed rule:
• Alternative 1: Maintain the current
STCW Convention interim rule
• Alternative 2: Implement the NPRM
Proposed Requirements
• Alternative 3: Implement the
SNPRM STCW-Related Proposed
Requirements Only
• Alternative 4: Implement NPRM
with Separate Rulemaking for 2010
STCW Amendments
The first alternative is not feasible as
it would not meet all U.S.
responsibilities as a party to the
Convention. The second alternative
would partially meet U.S.
3 Source: Final Rule Regulatory Evaluation,
‘‘Medical Certification Requirements as Part of the
Commercial Driver’s License’’, Final Rule, Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration, July 2008
(FMCSA–1997–2210–0211.1).
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responsibility, but would not implement
the 2010 STCW amendments. The third
alternative would meet the U.S.
responsibilities under the STCW
Convention, but would not provide
clarifications and modification to
domestic endorsements. The fourth
alternative might not meet U.S. STCW
responsibilities if the time and resources
of a separate rulemaking extend beyond
the deadline. Furthermore, Alternative 4
may not be efficient, as it would require
multiple rulemaking efforts that amend
the same requirements.
The ‘‘Preliminary Regulatory Analysis
and Initial Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis’’ report available on the docket
provides additional detail on the
alternatives, costs, and benefits of this
rulemaking.
At this time, based on available
information, we expect that this
rulemaking would not be economically
significant under Executive Order 12866
(e.g., have an annual effect on the
economy of $100 million or more). The
Coast Guard urges interested parties to
submit comments that specifically
address the economic impacts of this
rulemaking. Comments can be made as
indicated in the ADDRESSES section.
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B. Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act
(5 U.S.C. 601–612), we have considered
whether this proposed rule would have
a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
The term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises
small businesses, not-for-profit
organizations that are independently
owned and operated and are not
dominant in their fields, and
governmental jurisdictions with
populations of less than 50,000.
An initial regulatory flexibility
analysis (IRFA) discussing the impact of
this proposed rule on small entities is
included within the preliminary
Regulatory Analysis document and is
available in the docket where indicated
under the ADDRESSES section of this
preamble. A summary of the analysis
follows:
The proposed rule would directly
regulate mariners and training
providers. Individuals, such as the
mariners regulated by this rule are not
small entities under the definition of a
small entity in the Regulatory Flexibility
Act (RFA).
The proposed rule includes audit and
quality system requirements for training
providers. Based on the Coast Guard
data, approximately 84 percent of the
STCW training providers that are
affected by this proposed rule are small
by the (SBA) size standards.
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While we do not expect training
providers to offer new training programs
unless it is beneficial to their business
model, we have estimated the impact of
the proposed rule to training providers
as if they would not pass any of their
costs to mariners. Therefore, the
revenue impacts to the small training
providers discussed below may be
overestimates.
We found that this proposed rule
would have a significant economic
impact (more than 1 percent impact on
revenue) on 67 percent of small training
providers in the first year. After the first
year, we found that the proposed rule
would have a significant economic
impact on 40 percent of small training
providers.
As previously discussed in the
‘‘Economic comments—training
requirements’’ section, we received
comments about costs for STCW
training requirements that are absorbed
not by mariners, but their employers.
The proposed rule does not directly
require companies or maritime
employers to pay for the proposed
training requirements for affected
mariners. However, we acknowledge
that some marine employers fund
training and might be indirectly
impacted. In recognition of this
possibility, we have modified the
analysis of impacts on small entities in
the Initial Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis to include a sensitivity
analysis showing the impact of
additional training costs on employers
of mariners.
Based on this sensitivity analysis, we
found that about 80 percent of the vessel
owners and operators affected by this
rule would be small entities under the
Regulatory Flexibility Act and the Small
Business Administration (SBA) size
standards. We estimate that the
proposed rule would have a more than
1 percent cost impact on annual revenue
for 69 to 83 percent of the small vessel
owners and operators affected by this
rulemaking, depending on the year.
However, under the SNPRM, the
Coast Guard would accept various,
flexible methods for demonstrating
competence that would reduce the costs
of training requirements proposed in the
November 17, 2009 NPRM, a potential
cost relief to maritime employers that
fund training.
We are interested in the potential
impacts from this proposed rule on
small businesses and we request public
comment on these potential impacts. If
you think that your business,
organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity
and that this rulemaking would have a
significant economic impact on it,
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Management Facility at the address
under ADDRESSES. In your comment,
explain why you think it qualifies and
how and to what degree this rule would
economically affect it.
C. Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
we want to assist small entities in
understanding this proposed rule so that
they can better evaluate its effects on
them and participate in the rulemaking.
If the proposed rule would affect your
small business, organization, or
governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or
options for compliance, please consult
Ms. Zoe Goss, Maritime Personnel
Qualifications Division, Coast Guard;
telephone 202–372–1425. The Coast
Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about
this rule or any policy or action of the
Coast Guard.
Small businesses may send comments
on the actions of Federal employees
who enforce, or otherwise determine
compliance with, Federal regulations to
the Small Business and Agriculture
Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman
and the Regional Small Business
Regulatory Fairness Boards. The
Ombudsman evaluates these actions
annually and rates each agency’s
responsiveness to small business. If you
wish to comment on actions by
employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–
888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247).
D. Collection of Information
This proposed rule would call for
modifications to collections of
information under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–
3520). It would modify two existing
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) Collection of Information: OMB
Control Number 1625–0028, ‘‘Course
Approvals for Merchant Marine
Training Schools’’; and, OMB Control
Number 1625–0079, ‘‘Standards of
Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW),
1995 and 1997 Amendments to the
International Convention’’.
As defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(c),
‘‘collection of information’’ comprises
reporting, recordkeeping, monitoring,
posting, labeling, and other, similar
actions. The title and description of the
information collections, a description of
those who must collect the information,
and an estimate of the total annual
burden follow. The estimate covers the
time for reviewing instructions,
searching existing sources of data,
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gathering and maintaining the data
needed, and completing and reviewing
the collection.
This proposed rule would add to
recordkeeping requirements of training
providers and credentialed merchant
mariners.
Title: Course Approval and Records
for Merchant Mariner Training Schools.
OMB Control Number: 1625–0028
Title 46 United States Code (U.S.C.)
7315 authorizes a license or document
applicant to substitute the completion of
an approved course for a portion of the
required sea service. Title 46 Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) 10.402
specifies the information that must be
submitted for the Coast Guard to
evaluate and approve each course. Title
46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
10.403 specifies recordkeeping
requirements that a school teaching
approved courses must meet for each
student taking each course.
Under the proposed rule, training
providers that teach STCW Convention
courses would: (1) Develop and
maintain a QSS, including writing and
maintaining a QSS manual; (2) Undergo
an internal audit and undergo an
external audit every 5 years and keep
the audit records for Coast Guard
inspection as needed; and (3) Store
student course records for an additional
4 years.
Since training providers are currently
required to store student records for 1
year and many of them store records for
several years more, the burden of the
new requirement that would extend
recordkeeping from 1 year to 5 years is
small.
Summary of the Collection of
Information: A licensed mariner is
authorized to substitute the completion
of an approved course for a portion of
the required sea service. Training
providers must submit specific
information to the Coast Guard to
evaluate and approve each course.
The proposed rule would require
training providers to write and maintain
a QSS manual and arrange two internal
audits of STCW Convention courses
within 5 years.
Need for Information: The
information is necessary to show
evidence that training providers meet
the quality, minimum standard and
recordkeeping requirements of each
STCW Convention course as established
by the International Maritime
Organization (IMO).
Proposed Use of Information: The
Coast Guard would use this information
to document that the training level of
mariners meets international
requirements.
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Description of the Respondents: The
respondents are the mariner training
schools that would be required to
complete form CG–719B.
Number of Respondents: According to
the US Coast Guard national Maritime
Center (NMC), there are approximately
285 training schools. However, only 141
training providers teach STCW courses.
The number of respondents is 141
STCW training providers in the first
year and recurring annually.
Frequency of Response: Respondents
are required to write a QSS manual in
the first year and modify it as needed.
They would also arrange internal audits
on their STCW courses every two and a
half years.
Burden of Response: Writing a QSS
manual would take a training provider
approximately 206 hours in the first
year (205 hours for reporting and 1 hour
for recordkeeping), and modifying it
would take 9 hours every year (8 hours
for reporting and 1 hour recordkeeping).
We estimate that it would take 10 hours
for each respondent to complete an
internal audit twice every 5 years (9
hours for reporting and 1 hour for
recordkeeping.
Estimate of Total Annual Burden: The
existing OMB-approved total annual
burden, as adjusted in January 2009, is
97,260 hours. This rule would increase
the burden for 141 training providers by
approximately 225 hours each. The total
additional hours requested for this
rulemaking is 31,725 [141 × (206 + 9
+10)]. The new annual burden for the
first year is 29,046 hours and about
1,833 hours each year after the first year.
Title: Standards of Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping for
Seafarers (STCW), 1995 and 1997
Amendments to the International
Convention.
OMB Control Number: 1625–0079
The International Convention for
Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) sets
qualifications for masters, officers and
watchkeeping personnel on seagoing
merchant ships. The United States is a
signatory to these conventions, which
define standards of competence
necessary to protect safety of life at sea
and the marine environment and
address the responsibilities of all StateParties to ensure seafarers meet defined
standards of competence and quality.
The information collection requirements
are necessary to implement the
amendments to this important
international convention.
This proposed regulation is making
three changes which impact this
collection. This proposed regulation
would: (1) Change the medical exam
requirements for STCW credentialed
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mariner from once every five years to
once every two years; (2) Require
documented evidence of security
training or awareness for 2 groups of
mariners—personnel with security
duties (except Vessel Security Officers,
VSO) and all other mariners working
aboard a vessel; and, (3) Recognize
STCW endorsements issued by foreign
governments.
For changes in medical examination
requirements, mariners would be
required to submit to NMC form CG–
719K as filled out by a physician. For
documented evidence of security
training or awareness for personnel,
vessel owners/operators would need to
provide documentary evidence that
personnel with security duties other
than VSOs meet requirements set forth
in 33 CFR 104.220, provide
documentary evidence of meeting the
requirements of 33 CFR 104.225 for all
other personnel working on a vessel.
Additionally the proposed rule allows
for the recognition of STCW
endorsements issued by foreign
governments given proper
documentation is submitted by a vessel
owner/operator.
Summary of the Collection of
Information: The STCW Convention sets
qualifications for mariners on seagoing
merchant ships. As a signatory party,
information must be collected to
provide documentary evidence that
demonstrates requirements described in
this important international treaty are
being met.
This proposed regulation, which
adopts 2010 amendments to the STCW
convention, requires STCW mariners to
provide documentation of a medical
exam occurring once every two years;
establishes the need for documentary
evidence certifying security training or
awareness for personnel; and, provides
the means to recognize STCW
endorsements issued by foreign
governments.
Need for Information: The collection
of information is needed to ensure that
mariners have completed training and
medical assessment necessary to receive
STCW certification or endorsement.
Collection of information is also needed
to demonstrate to the International
Maritime Organization that the United
States has in place certain specific
regulations that implement the
international requirements and related
amendments to the STCW convention.
Proposed Use of Information: The
information collected will help to
ensure compliance with international
requirements and to maintain
acceptable quality in activities
associated with training and assessment
of merchant mariners.
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Description of the Respondents: The
respondents would be merchant
mariners holding STCW endorsements
who need to update their medical
records with NMC and the vessel
owner/operators employing STCW
endorsed mariners.
Number of Respondents: According to
Coast Guard NMC data, an estimated
60,000 merchant mariners hold STCW
endorsements. Of those mariners,
approximately 12,000 submit medical
examination forms each year. Since the
proposed regulation requires medical
exams every two years, the number of
additional mariners needing to respond
each year would be 18,000.
This proposed rule would also require
employers of STCW endorsed mariners
to submit documentary evidence of
security training or awareness.
Approximately 316 employers would
need to submit this one-time
requirement for 23,413 mariners—
12,020 mariners who fall under 33 CFR
104.220 and for 11,393 mariners who
fall under 33 CFR 104.225.
Additionally, approximately 105
owner/operators and approximately
1,800 mariners holding STCW
endorsements issued by foreign
governments would need to respond.
Frequency of Response: For medical
examination requirements, mariners are
required to respond every two years. We
would assume half of the mariner
population to respond annually.
Mariners would need to make a onetime response that includes the proof of
meeting the security training or
knowledge requirement. Credentials for
mariners holding foreign-issue STCW
endorsements are valid for 5 years and
response would be once every 5 years.
Burden of Response: For medical
examinations, filling out form CG–719K
takes approximately 20 minutes to
complete and submitting that form by
the mariner would take approximately 5
minutes. Total response burden would
be approximately 25 minutes.
For personnel with security training,
we estimate it would take employers 15
minutes per mariner to provide
documentary evidence of security
training or awareness.
For mariners with STCW
endorsements issued by foreign
governments, filling out form CG–719B
takes approximately 15 minutes to
complete.
Estimate of Total Annual Burden: For
medical examinations, existing OMBapproved total annual burden, as
adjusted in July 2009, is 22,440 hours.
This rule would increase the annual
burden by 7,950 hours (7,500 hrs. for
medical exams + 450 hrs. for foreignissued STCW endorsements).
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Additionally, this proposed rule would
impose a one-time burden of 5,853
hours on owner/operators to provide
documentary evidence of training.
This proposed rule would increase
the annual burden on 18,000
respondents submitting medical
examination forms by approximately 25
minutes each. The total additional hours
requested for this rulemaking is 7,500
[18,000 × (25/60)]. For the
approximately 1,800 mariners holding
STCW endorsements issued by foreign
governments, this proposed rule would
increase the annual burden by 105
respondents by approximately 15
minutes each. The total additional hours
requested for this rulemaking is 450
[1,800 × (15/60)]. For other personnel
with security training or awareness, this
one-time requirement would impose a
burden on 316 respondents by 15
minutes each, or approximately 5,853
hours [23,413 mariners × (15/60)].
As required by the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
3507(d)), we will submit a copy of this
proposed rule to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for its
review of the collection of information.
We ask for public comment on the
proposed collections of information to
help us determine how useful the
information is; whether it can help us
perform our functions better; whether it
is readily available elsewhere; how
accurate our estimate of the burden of
each collection is; how valid our
methods for determining burden are;
how we can improve the quality,
usefulness, and clarity of the
information; and how we can minimize
the burden of collection.
If you submit comments on the
collection of information, submit them
to both OMB and to the Docket
Management Facility where indicated
under ADDRESSES, by the date under
DATES.
You need not respond to a collection
of information unless it displays a
currently valid control number from
OMB. Before the Coast Guard could
enforce the collection of information
requirements in this proposed rule,
OMB would need to approve the Coast
Guard’s request to collect this
information.
E. Federalism
A rule has implications for federalism
under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct
effect on State or local governments and
would either preempt State law or
impose a substantial direct cost of
compliance on them.
It is well settled that States may not
regulate in categories reserved for
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regulation by the Coast Guard. It is also
well settled that all of the categories
covered in 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703, 7101,
and 8101 (design, construction,
alteration, repair, maintenance,
operation, equipping, personnel
qualification, and manning of vessels),
as well as the reporting of casualties and
any other category in which Congress
intended the Coast Guard to be the sole
source of a vessel’s obligations, are
within the field foreclosed from
regulation by the States. (See the
decision of the Supreme Court in the
consolidated cases of United States v.
Locke and Intertanko v. Locke, 529 U.S.
89, 120 S.Ct. 1135 (March 6, 2000).)
This proposed rule would not extend
Federal jurisdiction into those areas of
pilotage that are reserved to the States
in 46 U.S.C. 8501. Section 8501
provides for State regulation of pilots in
the bays, rivers, harbors, and ports of
the U.S. unless the law specifies
otherwise. This proposed rule would
change the requirements for the
credentialing of mariners and would
impact manning. In United States v.
Locke, the Supreme Court references the
STCW Convention as evidence that such
areas are exclusively Federal, stating:
‘‘That training is a field reserved to the
Federal Government is further
confirmed by the circumstance that the
STCW Convention addresses crew
‘training’ and ‘qualification’
requirements, and that the United States
has enacted crew training regulations.’’
United States v. Locke and Intertanko v.
Locke, 529 U.S. 89, 120 S.Ct. 1135
(March 6, 2000). Because the States may
not regulate within these categories,
preemption under Executive Order
13132 is not an issue.
F. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires
Federal agencies to assess the effects of
their discretionary regulatory actions. In
particular, the Act addresses actions
that may result in the expenditure by a
State, local, or tribal government, in the
aggregate, or by the private sector of
$100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or
more in any one year. Though this
proposed rule would not result in such
an expenditure, we do discuss the
effects of this rule elsewhere in this
preamble.
G. Taking of Private Property
This proposed rule would not cause a
taking of private property or otherwise
have taking implications under
Executive Order 12630, Governmental
Actions and Interference with
Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights.
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H. Civil Justice Reform
This proposed rule meets applicable
standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of
Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice
Reform, to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce
burden.
I. Protection of Children
We have analyzed this proposed rule
under Executive Order 13045,
Protection of Children from
Environmental Health Risks and Safety
Risks. This rule is not an economically
significant rule and would not create an
environmental risk to health or risk to
safety that might disproportionately
affect children.
J. Indian Tribal Governments
This proposed rule does not have
tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and
Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it would not have
a substantial direct effect on one or
more Indian tribes, on the relationship
between the Federal Government and
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of
power and responsibilities between the
Federal Government and Indian tribes.
K. Energy Effects
We have analyzed this proposed rule
under Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That
Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have
determined that it is not a ‘‘significant
energy action’’ under that order. Though
it is a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
under Executive Order 12866, it is not
likely to have a significant adverse effect
on the supply, distribution, or use of
energy. The Administrator of the Office
of Information and Regulatory Affairs
has not designated it as a significant
energy action. Therefore, it does not
require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.
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L. Technical Standards
The National Technology Transfer
and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use
voluntary consensus standards in their
regulatory activities unless the agency
provides Congress, through the Office of
Management and Budget, with an
explanation of why using these
standards would be inconsistent with
applicable law or otherwise impractical.
Voluntary consensus standards are
technical standards (e.g., specifications
of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling
procedures; and related management
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adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
This proposed rule does not use
technical standards. Therefore, we did
not consider the use of voluntary
consensus standards.
M. Environment
We have analyzed this proposed rule
under Department of Homeland
Security Management Directive 023–01
and Commandant Instruction
M16475.lD, which guide the Coast
Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and
have made a preliminary determination
that this action is one of a category of
actions that do not individually or
cumulatively have a significant effect on
the human environment. A preliminary
environmental analysis checklist
supporting this determination is
available in the docket where indicated
under the ‘‘Public Participation and
Request for Comments’’ section of this
preamble. This rule involves regulations
that are procedural and the training of
maritime personnel. We seek any
comments or information that may lead
to the discovery of a significant
environmental impact from this
proposed rule.
List of Subjects
46 CFR Part 1
Administrative practice and
procedure, Organization and functions
(Government agencies), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
46 CFR Part 10
Incorporation by reference, Penalties,
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Schools, Seamen.
46 CFR Part 11
Incorporation by reference, Penalties,
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Schools, Seamen,
Transportation Worker Identification
Card.
46 CFR Part 12
Incorporation by reference, Penalties,
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Seamen.
46 CFR Part 13
Cargo vessels, Incorporation by
reference, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Seamen.
46 CFR Part 14
Oceanographic research vessels,
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Seamen.
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46 CFR Part 15
Incorporation by reference, Reporting
and recordkeeping requirements,
Seamen, Vessels.
For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard proposes to
amend 46 CFR parts 1, 10, 11, 12, 13,
14, and 15 as follows:
TITLE 46 CFR—SHIPPING
PART 1—ORGANIZATION, GENERAL
COURSE AND METHODS GOVERNING
MARINE SAFETY FUNCTIONS
1. The authority citation for part 1
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552; 14 U.S.C. 633; 46
U.S.C. 7701; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 93; Pub. L.
107–296, 116 Stat. 2135; Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1;
§ 1.01–35 also issued under the authority of
44 U.S.C. 3507.
§ 1.03–40
[Amended]
2. In § 1.03–40, after the words ‘‘make
a formal appeal of that decision or
action’’, remove the text ‘‘, via the
NMC,’’.
PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER
CREDENTIAL
3. Revise the authority citation for
part 10 to read as follows:
Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633; 31 U.S.C. 9701;
46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, 2110; 46 U.S.C. chapter
71; 46 U.S.C. chapter 73; 46 U.S.C. chapter
75; 46 U.S.C. 2104; 46 U.S.C. 7701, 8903,
8904, and 70105; Executive Order 10173;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation
No. 0170.1.
4. Amend § 10.101 as follows:
a. Revise the heading to read as set
down below;
b. In paragraph (b), remove the word
‘‘their’’ and add, in its place, the words
‘‘his or her’’; and
c. In paragraph (d), remove the words
‘‘holder of’’ and add, in their place, the
words ‘‘applicant for’’.
§ 10.101
*
*
§ 10.103
Purpose.
*
*
*
[Amended]
5. Amend § 10.103 as follows:
a. In paragraph (b)(1), after the words
‘‘incorporation by reference approved
for’’ remove the section numbers
‘‘§§ 10.107, 10.109, and 10.231’’ and
add, in their place, the section numbers
‘‘§§ 10.107, 10.109, 10.201, and 10.410’’;
and
b. In paragraph (b)(2), after the words
‘‘incorporation by reference approved
for’’ remove the section numbers
‘‘§§ 10.107, 10.109, 10.227, and 10.231’’
and add, in their place, the section
numbers ‘‘§§ 10.107, 10.109, 10.201,
10.404, 10.411, and 10.412’’.
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Definitions in subchapter B.
(a) With respect to part 16 of this
subchapter only, if the definitions in
paragraph (b) of this section differ from
those set forth in § 16.105, the definition
set forth in § 16.105 applies.
(b) As used in this subchapter, the
following terms apply only to merchant
marine personnel credentialing and the
manning of vessels subject to the
manning provisions in the navigation
and shipping laws of the United States:
Apprentice mate (steersman) of
towing vessels means a mariner
qualified to perform watchkeeping on
the bridge, while in training onboard a
towing vessel under the direct
supervision and in the continuous
presence of a master or mate (pilot) of
towing vessels.
Apprentice mate (steersman) of
towing vessels (utility) means a mariner
qualified to perform watchkeeping on
the bridge, while in training onboard a
towing vessel under the direct
supervision and in the continuous
presence of a master or mate (pilot) of
towing vessels or a master of towing
vessels (utility).
Approved means approved by the
Coast Guard.
Approved training means training that
is approved by the Coast Guard or meets
the requirements of § 10.408 of this part.
Articulated tug barge or ATB means
any tug-barge combination which
through the use of an articulated or
‘‘hinged’’ connection system between
the tug and barge allows movement in
one axis, or plane in the critical area of
fore and aft pitch.
Assistance towing means towing a
disabled vessel for consideration.
Assistant engineer, for domestic
endorsements, means a qualified officer
in the engine department other than the
chief engineer.
Authorized official includes, but is
not limited to, a Federal, State, or local
law enforcement officer.
Ballast control operator or BCO means
an officer restricted to service on mobile
offshore drilling units (MODUs) whose
duties involve the operation of the
complex ballast system found on many
MODUs. When assigned to a MODU, a
ballast control operator is equivalent to
a mate on a conventional vessel.
Barge means a non-self-propelled
vessel as defined in 46 U.S.C. 102.
Barge supervisor or BS means an
officer restricted to service on MODUs
whose duties involve support to the
offshore installation manager (OIM) in
marine-related matters including, but
not limited to, maintaining watertight
integrity, inspecting and maintaining
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mooring and towing components, and
maintaining emergency and other
marine-related equipment. A barge
supervisor, when assigned to a MODU,
is equivalent to a mate on a
conventional vessel.
Boatswain means the leading seaman
and immediate supervisor of deck crew
who supervises the maintenance of deck
gear.
Boundary lines are specified in 46
CFR part 7.
Cargo engineer means a person
holding an officer endorsement on a
dangerous-liquid tankship or a
liquefied-gas tankship whose primary
responsibility is maintaining the cargo
system and cargo-handling equipment.
Ceremonial license means a document
that reflects a mariner’s existing
domestic officer endorsement and is
suitable for framing, but is not valid for
use as a Merchant Mariner Credential
(MMC).
Chief engineer means the senior
engineer responsible for the mechanical
propulsion and the operation and
maintenance of the mechanical and
electrical installations of the vessel.
Chief mate means the deck officer
next in rank to the master and upon
whom the command of the vessel will
fall in the event of incapacity of the
master.
Coast Guard-accepted means:
(1) That the Coast Guard has officially
acknowledged in writing that the
material or process at issue meets the
applicable requirements;
(2) That the Coast Guard has issued an
official policy statement listing or
describing the material or process as
meeting the applicable requirements; or
(3) That an entity acting on behalf of
the Coast Guard under a Memorandum
of Agreement has determined that the
material or process meets the applicable
requirements.
Coast Guard-accepted QSS
organization means an entity that has
been approved by the Coast Guard to
accept and monitor training on behalf of
the Coast Guard.
Coastwise seagoing vessel means a
vessel that is authorized by its
Certificate of Inspection to proceed
beyond the Boundary Line established
in part 7 of this chapter.
Coastwise voyage is a domestic
voyage and means a voyage in which a
vessel proceeds:
(1) From one port or place in the
United States to another port or place in
the United States;
(2) From a port or place in a United
States possession to another port or
place in the same possession, and
passes outside the line dividing inland
waters from the high seas; or
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(3) From a port or place in the United
States or its possessions and passes
outside the line dividing inland waters
from the high seas and navigates on the
high seas, and then returns to the same
port or place.
Conviction means that the applicant
for a merchant mariner credential has
been found guilty, by judgment or plea
by a court of record of the United States,
the District of Columbia, any State,
territory, or possession of the United
States, a foreign country, or any military
court, of a criminal felony or
misdemeanor or of an offense described
in section 205 of the National Driver
Register Act of 1982, as amended (49
U.S.C. 30304). If an applicant pleads
guilty or no contest, is granted deferred
adjudication, or is required by the court
to attend classes, make contributions of
time or money, receive treatment,
submit to any manner of probation or
supervision, or forgo appeal of a trial
court’s conviction, then the Coast Guard
will consider the applicant to have
received a conviction. A later
expungement of the conviction will not
negate a conviction unless the Coast
Guard is satisfied that the expungement
is based upon a showing that the court’s
earlier conviction was in error.
Credential means any or all of the
following:
(1) Merchant mariner’s document.
(2) License.
(3) STCW endorsement.
(4) Certificate of registry.
(5) Merchant Mariner Credential.
Criminal record review means the
process or action taken by the Coast
Guard to determine whether an
applicant for, or holder of, a credential
is a safe and suitable person to be issued
such a credential or to be employed on
a vessel under the authority of such a
credential.
Dangerous drug means a narcotic
drug, a controlled substance, or a
controlled-substance analogue (as
defined in section 102 of the
Comprehensive Drug Abuse and Control
Act of 1970 (21 U.S.C. 802)).
Dangerous liquid or DL means a
liquid listed in 46 CFR 153.40 of this
chapter that is not a liquefied gas as
defined in this part. Liquid cargoes in
bulk listed in 46 CFR part 153, Table 2,
of this chapter are not dangerous-liquid
cargoes when carried by non-oceangoing
barges.
Day means, for the purpose of
complying with the service
requirements of this subchapter, 8 hours
of watchstanding or day-working not to
include overtime. On vessels authorized
by 46 U.S.C. 8104 and 46 CFR 15.705,
to operate a two-watch system, a 12hour working day may be creditable as
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1 1⁄2 days of service. On vessels of less
than 100 GRT, a day is considered as 8
hours unless the Coast Guard
determines that the vessel’s operating
schedule makes this criteria
inappropriate; in no case will this
period be less than 4 hours. When
computing service on MODUs for any
endorsement, a day of MODU service
must be a minimum of 4 hours, and no
additional credit is received for periods
served over 8 hours.
Deck crew (excluding individuals
serving under their officer endorsement)
means, as used in 46 U.S.C. 8702, only
the following members of the deck
department: able seamen, boatswains,
and ordinary seamen.
Deck department means the
department aboard a ship responsible
for navigation, cargo, command, and
control functions.
Designated areas means those areas
within pilotage waters for which firstclass pilot’s endorsements are issued
under part 11, subpart G, of this chapter,
by the Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection (OCMI). The areas for which
first-class pilot’s endorsements are
issued within a particular Marine
Inspection Zone and the specific
requirements to obtain them may be
obtained from the OCMI concerned.
Designated duty engineer or DDE
means a qualified engineer, who may be
the sole engineer on vessels with a
periodically unmanned engine room.
Designated examiner or DE means a
person who has been trained or
instructed in techniques of training or
assessment on towing vessels and is
otherwise qualified to evaluate whether
an applicant has achieved the level of
proficiency required to hold a towing
vessel endorsement on a merchant
mariner credential (MMC). This person
may be approved by the Coast Guard or
by a Coast Guard-approved or -accepted
program of training.
Designated medical examiner means a
licensed physician, licensed physician’s
assistant, or licensed nurse practitioner
who has been trained and approved to
conduct medical and physical
examinations of merchant mariners on
behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard and may
be delegated limited authority to grant
waivers and approve physical/medical
suitability for service.
Directly supervised (only when
referring to issues related to tankermen)
means being in the direct line of sight
of the person-in-charge or maintaining
direct, two-way communications by a
convenient, reliable means, such as a
predetermined working frequency over
a handheld radio.
Disabled vessel means a vessel that
needs assistance, whether docked,
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moored, anchored, aground, adrift, or
underway, but does not mean a barge or
any other vessel not regularly operated
under its own power. This includes, but
is not limited to, a vessel that needs
support or aid from another vessel (or
vessels) to achieve completion of a
maneuver or a portion of a transit safely,
or when vessel safety is at risk such as
mechanical difficulty, weather
conditions, port/waterway congestion,
or vessel maneuvering constraints.
Document of Continuity means a
document issued by the Coast Guard to
seafarers who are unwilling or
otherwise unable to meet the
requirements of § 10.227 for the sole
purpose of maintaining an individual’s
eligibility for renewal of an
endorsement.
Domestic officer endorsement means
an annotation on a merchant mariner
credential that allows a mariner to serve
in the capacities listed in § 10.109(a) of
this part. The officer endorsement
serves as the license and/or certificate of
registry pursuant to 46 U.S.C. subtitle II
part E.
Domestic rating endorsement means
an annotation on a merchant mariner
credential that allows a mariner to serve
in those capacities set out in § 10.109(b)
and (c) of this part. The rating
endorsement serves as the merchant
mariner’s document pursuant to 46
U.S.C. subtitle II part E.
Domestic voyage means a voyage from
one United States port to another United
States port, without entering waters
under the jurisdiction of another
country. This includes a voyage to
nowhere that returns to the originating
port.
Drug test means a chemical test of an
individual’s urine for evidence of
dangerous drug use.
Dual-mode integrated tug barge
means an Integrated Tug Barge (ITB)
involving an articulated (flexible)
coupling system where the towing unit
rolls and heaves (articulates) about a
horizontal pivot point. Dual mode units
resemble a conventional tug and are
capable of towing in other
configurations (astern or alongside).
Employment assigned to means the
total period of time a person is assigned
to work on MODUs, including time
spent ashore as part of normal crew
rotation.
Endorsement is a statement of a
mariner’s qualifications, which may
include the categories of officer, staff
officer, ratings, and/or STCW appearing
on a merchant mariner credential.
Engine department means the
department aboard a ship responsible
for the main propulsion and auxiliary
systems, and other mechanical,
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electrical, hydraulic, and refrigeration
systems, including deck machinery and
cargo-handling equipment.
Entry-level mariner means a mariner
holding no rating other than ordinary
seaman, wiper, steward’s department, or
steward’s department food handler
(F.H.).
Evaluation means processing an
application, from the point of receipt to
approval or denial of the application,
including review of all documents and
records submitted with an application
as well as those obtained from public
records and databases.
Fails a chemical test for dangerous
drugs means that the result of a
chemical test conducted under 49 CFR
part 40 was reported as ‘‘positive’’ by a
Medical Review Officer because the
chemical test indicated the presence of
a dangerous drug at a level equal to or
exceeding the levels established in 49
CFR part 40.
First assistant engineer means the
engineer officer next in rank to the chief
engineer and upon whom the
responsibility for the mechanical
propulsion and the operation of
maintenance of the mechanical and
electrical installations of the vessel will
fall in the event of the incapacity of the
chief engineer.
Great Lakes for the purpose of
calculating service requirements for an
endorsement, means the Great Lakes
and their connecting and tributary
waters, including the Calumet River as
far as the Thomas J. O’Brien Lock and
Controlling Works (between miles 326
and 327), the Chicago River as far as the
east side of the Ashland Avenue Bridge
(between miles 321 and 322), and the
Saint Lawrence River as far east as the
lower exit of Saint Lambert Lock. For
purposes of requiring merchant mariner
credentials with rating endorsements,
the connecting and tributary waters are
not part of the Great Lakes.
Gross register tons or GRT means the
gross ton measurement of the vessel
under 46 U.S.C. chapter 145, Regulatory
Measurement.
Gross tonnage or GT means the gross
tonnage measurement of the vessel
under 46 U.S.C. chapter 143,
Convention Measurement.
Harbor assist means the use of a
towing vessel during maneuvers to
dock, undock, moor, or unmoor a vessel,
or to escort a vessel with limited
maneuverability. This term refers to
towing vessels assisting ships rather
than to assistance towing vessels
assisting yachts and recreational boats.
Horsepower or HP means, for the
purpose of this subchapter, the total
maximum continuous shaft horsepower
of the entire vessel’s main propulsion
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machinery as determined by the
manufacturer. This term is used when
describing a vessel’s propulsion power
and also when placing limitations on an
engineer officer license or endorsement.
One horsepower equals 0.75 kW.
IMO means the International Maritime
Organization.
Increase in scope means additional
authority added to an existing
credential.
Inland waters means the navigable
waters of the United States shoreward of
the Boundary Lines as described in part
7 of this chapter, excluding the Great
Lakes, and, for towing vessels,
excluding the Western Rivers. For
establishing credit for sea service, the
waters of the Inside Passage between
Puget Sound and Cape Spencer, Alaska,
are inland waters.
Integrated Tug Barge or ITB means
any tug-barge combination which,
through the use of special design
features or a specially designed
connection system, has increased
seakeeping capabilities relative to a tug
and barge in the conventional pushing
mode. An ITB can be divided into either
a dual-mode ITB or a push-mode ITB.
The definitions for those categories can
be found elsewhere in this section.
Invalid credential means a Merchant
Mariner Credential, merchant mariner’s
document, merchant mariner’s license,
STCW endorsement, or Certificate of
Registry that has been suspended or
revoked, or has expired.
Kilowatt or kW means 11⁄3
horsepower. This term is used when
describing a vessel’s propulsion power
and also when placing limitations on an
engineer officer license or endorsement.
Large passenger vessel, for the
purposes of subpart H of part 12, means
a vessel of more than 70,000 gross tons,
as measured under 46 U.S.C. 14302 and
documented under the laws of the
United States, with capacity for at least
2,000 passengers and a coastwise
endorsement under 46 U.S.C. chapter
121.
Lifeboatman means a mariner who is
qualified to take charge of, lower, and
operate survival craft and related
survival equipment on a vessel.
Lifeboatman-Limited means a mariner
who is qualified to take charge of, lower,
and operate liferafts, rescue boats, and
other survival equipment on vessels
where lifeboats are not installed.
Limited means an annotation on a
merchant mariner credential which
limits the operational authority of a
particular endorsement to a limited
tonnage, portions of a route, means of
propulsion, or equipment (such as
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Liquefied gas or LG means a cargo that
has a vapor pressure of 172 kPa (25 psia)
or more at 37.8°C (100°F).
Liquid cargo in bulk means a liquid or
liquefied gas listed in § 153.40 of this
chapter and carried as a liquid cargo or
liquid-cargo residue in integral, fixed, or
portable tanks, except a liquid cargo
carried in a portable tank actually
loaded and discharged from a vessel
with the contents intact.
Management level means the level of
responsibility associated with serving as
master, chief mate, chief engineer officer
or second engineer officer onboard
vessels to which STCW applies.
Marine chemist means a person
certificated by the National Fire
Protection Association.
Master means the officer having
command of a vessel.
Mate means a qualified officer in the
deck department other than the master.
Merchant Mariner Credential or MMC
means a credential issued by the Coast
Guard under 46 CFR part 10. It
combines the individual merchant
mariner’s document, license, and
certificate of registry enumerated in 46
U.S.C. subtitle II part E as well as the
STCW endorsement into a single
credential that serves as the mariner’s
qualification document, certificate of
identification, and certificate of service.
MMC application means the
application for the MMC, as well as the
application for any endorsement on an
MMC.
Mobile offshore drilling unit or MODU
means a vessel capable of engaging in
drilling operations for the exploration
for or exploitation of subsea resources.
MODU designs include the following:
(1) Bottom bearing units, which
include:
(i) Self-elevating (or jack-up) units
with moveable, bottom bearing legs
capable of raising the hull above the
surface of the sea; and
(ii) Submersible units of ship-shape,
barge-type, or novel hull design, other
than a self-elevating unit, intended for
operating while bottom bearing.
(2) Surface units with a ship-shape or
barge-type displacement hull of single
or multiple hull construction intended
for operating in a floating condition,
including semi-submersibles and drill
ships.
Month means 30 days, for the purpose
of complying with the service
requirements of this subchapter.
National Driver Register or NDR
means the nationwide repository of
information on drivers maintained by
the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration under 49 U.S.C. chapter
303.
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NDR-listed convictions means a
conviction of any of the following motor
vehicle-related offenses or comparable
offenses:
(1) Operating a motor vehicle while
under the influence of, or impaired by,
alcohol or a controlled substance; or
(2) A traffic violation arising in
connection with a fatal traffic accident,
reckless driving, or racing on the
highways.
Near-coastal means ocean waters not
more than 200 miles offshore from the
U.S. and its possessions, except for
MMCs endorsed as Operator of
Uninspected Passenger Vessel for which
near-coastal is limited to waters not
more than 100 miles offshore from the
U.S. and its possessions.
Non-resident alien, for the purposes
of subchapter H of part 12, means an
individual who is not a citizen or alien
lawfully admitted to the United States
for permanent residence, but who is
employable in the United States under
the Immigration and Nationality Act (8
U.S.C. 1101 et seq.), including an alien
crewman described in section
101(a)(15)(D)(i) of that Act who meets
the requirements of 46 U.S.C.
8103(k)(3)(A).
Oceans means the waters seaward of
the Boundary Lines as described in 46
CFR part 7. For the purposes of
establishing sea service credit, the
waters of the Inside Passage between
Puget Sound and Cape Spencer, Alaska,
and the inland waters of another
country are not considered oceans.
Officer endorsement means an
annotation on a merchant mariner
credential that allows a mariner to serve
in the capacities listed in § 10.109 of
this part.
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection
or OCMI means, for the purposes of this
subchapter, the commanding officer of
the National Maritime Center, or any
person designated as such by the
Commandant, in accordance with 46
CFR 1.01–15(b).
Officer in charge of an engineering
watch in a manned engine room or
designated duty engineer in a
periodically unmanned engine room or
OICEW means an engineering officer
qualified at the operational level.
Officer in charge of a navigational
watch or OICNW means a deck officer
qualified at the operational level.
Offshore installation manager or OIM
means an officer restricted to service on
MODUs. An assigned offshore
installation manager is equivalent to a
master on a conventional vessel and is
the person designated by the owner or
operator to be in complete and ultimate
command of the unit.
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On location means that a mobile
offshore drilling unit is bottom bearing
or moored with anchors placed in the
drilling configuration.
Operate, operating, or operation (as
applied to the manning requirements of
vessels carrying passengers) refers to a
vessel any time passengers are
embarked whether the vessel is
underway, at anchor, made fast to shore,
or aground.
Operational level means the level of
responsibility associated with serving as
officer in charge of a navigational or
engineering watch or as designated duty
engineer for periodically unmanned
machinery spaces or as Global Maritime
Distress and Safety System radio
operator onboard ships to which STCW
applies.
Operator means an individual
qualified to operate certain uninspected
vessels.
Orally assisted examination means an
examination as described in 46 CFR,
part 11, subpart I of this subchapter
administered verbally and documented
by a Coast Guard examiner.
Overriding operational condition
means circumstances in which essential
shipboard work cannot be delayed due
to safety or environmental reasons, or
could not have reasonably been
anticipated at the commencement of the
voyage.
Participation, when used with regard
to the service on transfers required for
tankerman by §§ 13.120, 13.203, or
13.303 of this subchapter, means either
actual participation in the transfers or
close observation of how the transfers
are conducted and supervised.
Passes a chemical test for dangerous
drugs means that the result of a
chemical test conducted according to 49
CFR part 40 is reported as ‘‘negative’’ by
a Medical Review Officer according to
that part.
Periodically unattended engine room
means a space containing main
propulsion and associated machinery
and all sources of main electrical supply
which is not at all times manned under
all operating conditions, including
maneuvering.
PIC means a person in charge.
Pilot of towing vessels means a
qualified officer of a towing vessel
operated only on inland routes.
Pilotage waters means the navigable
waters of the United States, including
all inland waters and offshore waters to
a distance of 3 nautical miles from the
baseline from which the Territorial Sea
is measured.
Practical demonstration means the
performance of an activity under the
direct observation of a designated
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purpose of establishing that the
performer is sufficiently proficient in a
practical skill to meet a specified
standard of competence or other
objective criterion.
Propulsion power means the total
maximum continuous-rated output
power of the main propulsion
machinery of a vessel determined by the
manufacturer, in either kilowatts or
horsepower, which appears on the
ship’s Certificate of Registry or other
official document and excludes
thrusters and other auxiliary machinery.
Public vessel means a vessel that:
(1) Is owned, or demise chartered, and
operated by the United States
Government or a government of a
foreign country; and
(2) Is not engaged in commercial
service.
Push-mode ITBs means those ITBs
that involve a rigid coupling system
and, when not coupled to the barge, are
incapable of conducting towing in any
other configuration (such as astern or
alongside) because, by themselves, they
have very limited seakeeping capability.
The propelling unit moves as one with
the barge unit.
Qualified Assessor or QA means a
person who is qualified to evaluate
whether an applicant has demonstrated
the level of proficiency required to hold
a required endorsement on an MMC.
This person may be approved by the
Coast Guard or by a Coast Guardapproved or -accepted program of
training.
Qualified instructor means a person
who has been trained or instructed in
instructional techniques and is
otherwise qualified to provide required
training to candidates for an MMC
endorsement. A faculty member
employed at a State maritime academy
or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
operated under 46 CFR part 310 and
instructing in a navigation or
engineering course is qualified to serve
as a qualified instructor in his or her
area of specialization without
individual evaluation by the Coast
Guard.
Qualified rating means various
categories of able seaman, qualified
member of the engine department, or
tankerman endorsements issued on
merchant mariner credentials.
Quality Standard System or QSS
means a set of policies, procedures,
processes, and data required to establish
and fulfill the organization’s objectives.
Raise of grade means an increase in
the level of authority and responsibility
associated with an officer or rating
endorsement.
Rating endorsement is an annotation
on a merchant mariner credential that
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allows a mariner to serve in those
capacities set out in § 10.109 of this
part.
Regional examination center or REC
means a field office of the National
Maritime Center that receives and
screens credential applications,
conducts approved course oversight,
and administers Coast Guard
examinations as required by this
subchapter.
Rest means a period of time during
which the person concerned is off duty,
is not performing work (which includes
administrative tasks such as chart
correction or preparation of port-entry
documents), and is allowed to sleep
without interruption.
Restricted means when a restriction is
placed on an MMC, which restricts the
authority of an endorsement to specific
cargoes, equipment, vessel or vessels,
employers, activities, particular
geographic or local areas, formal camps,
yacht clubs, educational institutions, or
marinas.
Restricted tankerman endorsement
means a valid tankerman endorsement
on an MMC restricting its holder as the
Coast Guard deems appropriate. For
instance, the endorsement may restrict
the holder to one or a combination of
the following: a specific cargo or
cargoes; a specific vessel or vessels; a
specific facility or facilities; a specific
employer or employers; a specific
activity or activities (such as loading or
unloading in a cargo transfer); or a
particular area of water.
Rivers means a river, canal, or other
similar body of water designated as such
by the Coast Guard.
Safe and suitable person means a
person whose prior record, including
but not limited to criminal record and/
or NDR record, provides no information
indicating that his or her character and
habits of life would support the belief
that permitting such a person to serve
under the MMC and/or endorsement
sought would clearly be a threat to the
safety of life or property detrimental to
good discipline, or adverse to the
interests of the United States. See 46
CFR 10.211 and 10.213 for the
regulations associated with this
definition.
Seagoing service means service
onboard a ship/vessel relevant to the
issue of a credential or other
qualification.
Seagoing vessel means a selfpropelled vessel that operates beyond
the boundary line specified in 46 CFR
part 7.
Second engineer officer means an
engineer officer next in rank to the chief
engineer officer and upon whom the
responsibility for the mechanical
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propulsion and the operation and
maintenance of the mechanical and
electrical installations of the ship will
fall in the event of the incapacity of the
chief engineer officer.
Self-propelled has the same meaning
as the terms ‘‘propelled by machinery’’
and ‘‘mechanically propelled.’’ This
term includes vessels fitted with sails or
mechanical propulsion.
Self-propelled tank vessel means a
tank vessel propelled by machinery
other than a tankship.
Senior company official means the
president, vice president, vice president
for personnel, personnel director, or
similarly titled or responsible
individual, or a lower-level employee
designated in writing by one of these
individuals for the purpose of certifying
employment.
Service (as used when computing the
required service for endorsements)
means the time period, in days, a person
is assigned to work. On MODUs, this
excludes time spent ashore as part of
crew rotation.
Ship means a self-propelled vessel
using any mode of propulsion,
including sail and auxiliary sail.
Simulated transfer means a transfer
practiced in a course meeting the
requirements of § 13.121 of this
subchapter that uses simulation
supplying part of the service on
transfers required for tankerman by
§§ 13.203 or 13.303 of this subchapter.
Staff officer means a person who
holds an MMC with an officer
endorsement listed in § 10.109(a)(40)
through (a)(47) of this part.
Standard of competence means the
level of proficiency to be achieved for
the proper performance of duties
onboard vessels according to national
and international criteria.
Steward’s department means the
department that includes entertainment
personnel and all service personnel,
including wait staff, housekeeping staff,
and galley workers, as defined in the
vessel security plan approved by the
Secretary under 46 U.S.C. 70103(c).
These personnel may also be referred to
as members of the hotel department on
a large passenger vessel.
STCW means the International
Convention on Standards of Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping for
Seafarers, 1978, as amended
(incorporated by reference, see § 10.103
of this subpart).
STCW Code means the Seafarer’s
Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping Code (incorporated by
reference, see § 10.103 of this subpart).
STCW endorsement means an
annotation on an MMC that allows a
mariner to serve in those capacities
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under § 10.109(d) of this subpart. The
STCW endorsement serves as evidence
that a mariner has met the requirements
of the STCW Convention.
Support level means the level of
responsibility associated with serving as
able seafarer deck or engine, rating
forming part of the navigational or
engineering watch or as electrotechnical rating.
Tank barge means a non-selfpropelled tank vessel.
Tank vessel means a vessel that is
constructed or adapted to carry, or that
carries, oil or hazardous material in bulk
as cargo or cargo residue, and that:
(1) Is a vessel of the United States;
(2) Operates on the navigable waters
of the United States; or
(3) Transfers oil or hazardous material
in a port or place subject to the
jurisdiction of the United States.
Tankerman assistant means a person
holding a valid ‘‘Tankerman-Assistant’’
endorsement on his or her MMC.
Tankerman engineer means a person
holding a valid ‘‘Tankerman-Engineer’’
endorsement on his or her MMC.
Tankerman PIC means a person
holding a valid ‘‘Tankerman-PIC’’
endorsement on his or her MMC.
Tankerman PIC (Barge) means a
person holding a valid ‘‘Tankerman-PIC
(Barge)’’ endorsement on his or her
MMC.
Tankship means any self-propelled
tank vessel constructed or adapted
primarily to carry oil or hazardous
material in bulk as cargo or as cargo
residue.
Training program means a
combination of training, practical
assessment, and service which provides
an individual with all or part of the
necessary knowledge, understanding,
and proficiency required for a specific
qualification.
Transfer means any movement of fuel,
dangerous liquid, or liquefied gas as
cargo in bulk or as cargo residue to or
from a vessel by means of pumping,
gravitation, or displacement.
Transportation Worker Identification
Credential or TWIC means an
identification credential issued by the
Transportation Security Administration
under 49 CFR part 1572.
Underway means that a vessel is not
at anchor, made fast to the shore, or
aground. When referring to a mobile
offshore drilling unit (MODU),
underway means that the MODU is not
in an on-location or laid-up status and
includes that period of time when the
MODU is deploying or recovering its
mooring system.
Undocumented vessel means a vessel
not required to have a certificate of
documentation issued under the laws of
the United States.
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Utility towing means:
(1) Towing a barge with equipment
performing marine construction, repair,
and other types of marine utility
services; or
(2) Assisting yachts and recreational
boats with limited maneuverability to
dock, undock, moor, or unmoor.
Vessel personnel with security duties
means a person, excluding the
designated security officer (e.g.,
Company Security Officer (CSO) and
Vessel Security Officer (VSO)), holding
a license or MMC officer endorsement,
and/or an STCW endorsement; and
persons in charge for the loading and
unloading of cargo, passengers, and
vessel stores.
Vessel Security Officer or VSO means
a person onboard the vessel accountable
to the Master, designated by the
Company as responsible for security of
the vessel, including implementation
and maintenance of the Vessel’s
Security Plan, and for liaison with the
Facility Security Officer and the vessel’s
Company Security Officer.
Western rivers means:
(1) The Mississippi River;
(2) The Mississippi River’s tributaries,
South Pass, and Southwest Pass, to the
navigational demarcation lines dividing
the high seas from harbors, rivers, and
other inland waters of the United States;
(3) The Port Allen-Morgan City
Alternate Route;
(4) That part of the Atchafalaya River
above its junction with the Port AllenMorgan City Alternate Route, including
the Old River and the Red River; and
(5) Those waters specified in 33 CFR
89.25.
Year means 360 days for the purpose
of complying with the service
requirements of this subchapter.
7. Revise § 10.109 to read as follows:
§ 10.109
Classification of endorsements.
(a) Domestic officer endorsements.
The following domestic officer
endorsements are established in part 11
of this subchapter. The endorsements
indicate that an individual holding a
valid MMC with this endorsement is
qualified to serve in that capacity and
the endorsement has been issued under
the requirements contained in part 11 of
this subchapter:
(1) Master;
(2) Chief mate;
(3) Second mate;
(4) Third mate;
(5) Mate;
(6) Master of towing vessels;
(7) Master of towing vessels, limited;
(8) Master of towing vessels, utility;
(9) Mate (pilot) of towing vessels;
(10) Apprentice mate (Steersman);
(11) Apprentice mate (Steersman),
limited;
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(12) Apprentice mate (Steersman),
utility;
(13) Master of towing vessels (Harbor
Assist);
(14) Assistance towing;
(15) Offshore installation manager
(OIM);
(16) Barge supervisor (BS);
(17) Ballast control operator (BCO);
(18) Operator of uninspected
passenger vessels (OUPV);
(19) Master of uninspected fishing
industry vessels;
(20) Mate of uninspected fishing
industry vessels;
(21) Master of offshore supply vessels;
(22) Chief mate of offshore supply
vessels;
(23) Mate of offshore supply vessels;
(24) Chief engineer;
(25) Chief engineer (limited-ocean);
(26) Chief engineer (limited-nearcoastal);
(27) First assistant engineer;
(28) Second assistant engineer;
(29) Third assistant engineer;
(30) Assistant engineer (limited);
(31) Designated duty engineer (DDE);
(32) Chief engineer offshore supply
vessel;
(33) Engineer offshore supply vessels;
(34) Chief engineer MODU;
(35) Assistant engineer MODU;
(36) Chief engineer uninspected
fishing industry vessels;
(37) Assistant engineer uninspected
fishing industry vessels;
(38) Radio officer;
(39) First-class pilot;
(40) Chief purser;
(41) Purser;
(42) Senior assistant purser;
(43) Junior assistant purser;
(44) Medical doctor;
(45) Professional nurse;
(46) Marine physician assistant;
(47) Hospital corpsman; and
(48) Radar observer.
(b) Domestic rating endorsements.
The following domestic rating
endorsements are established in part 12
of this subchapter. The endorsements
indicate that an individual holding a
valid MMC with this endorsement is
qualified to serve in that capacity and
the endorsement has been issued under
the requirements contained in part 12 of
this subchapter:
(1) Able seaman:
(i) Any waters, unlimited;
(ii) Limited;
(iii) Special;
(iv) Special (OSV);
(v) Sail; and
(vi) Fishing industry.
(2) Ordinary seaman;
(3) Qualified member of the engine
department (QMED), including the
following specialty endorsements:
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(i) Oiler;
(ii) Watertender/Fireman;
(iii) Junior engineer;
(iv) Pumpman/Machinist; and
(v) Electrician/Refrigerating engineer.
(4) Lifeboatman;
(5) Lifeboatman-Limited;
(6) Wiper;
(7) Steward’s department;
(8) Steward’s department (F.H.);
(9) Cadet (deck or engineer);
(10) Student observer;
(11) Apprentice engineer; and
(12) Apprentice mate.
(c) The following ratings are
established in part 13 of this subchapter.
The endorsements indicate that an
individual holding a valid MMC with
this endorsement is qualified to serve in
that capacity and the endorsement has
been issued under the requirements
contained in part 13 of this subchapter:
(1) Tankerman-PIC;
(2) Tankerman-PIC (Barge);
(3) Tankerman-PIC restricted;
(4) Tankerman-PIC (Barge) restricted;
(5) Tankerman assistant; and
(6) Tankerman engineer.
(d) STCW endorsements. The
following STCW endorsements are
issued according to the STCW
Convention, the STCW Code, and parts
11, 12, and 13 of this subchapter. The
endorsements indicate that an
individual holding a valid MMC with
this endorsement is qualified to serve in
that capacity and the endorsement has
been issued under the requirements
contained in parts 11, 12, or 13 of this
subchapter as well as the STCW
Convention and STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 10.103
of this subpart):
(1) Master;
(2) Chief mate;
(3) Officer in charge of a navigational
watch (OICNW);
(4) Chief engineer officer;
(5) Second engineer officer;
(6) Officer in charge of an engineering
watch in a manned engineroom or
designated duty engineer in a
periodically unmanned engineroom
(OICEW);
(7) Electro-technical officer (ETO);
(8) Rating forming part of a
navigational watch (RFPNW);
(9) Able seafarer-deck;
(10) Rating forming part of a watch in
a manned engineroom or designated to
perform duties in a periodically
unmanned engineroom (RFPEW);
(11) Able seafarer-engine;
(12) Electro-technical rating;
(13) Basic safety training (BST);
(14) Proficiency in survival craft and
rescue boats other than fast rescue boats
(PSC);
(15) Proficiency in survival craft and
rescue boats other than fast rescue
boats—limited (PSC—limited);
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(16) Proficiency in fast rescue boats;
(17) Person in charge of medical care;
(18) Medical first-aid provider;
(19) GMDSS at-sea maintainer;
(20) GMDSS operator;
(21) Advanced oil tanker cargo
operation;
(22) Advanced chemical tanker cargo
operation;
(23) Advanced liquefied gas tanker
cargo operation;
(24) Basic oil and chemical tanker
cargo operation;
(25) Basic liquefied gas tanker cargo
operation;
(26) Vessel Security Officer;
(27) Vessel personnel with designated
security duties; and
(28) Security awareness.
§ 10.201
[Amended]
8. Amend § 10.201 as follows:
a. In paragraph (a), remove the words
‘‘incorporated by reference in § 10.103’’
and add, in their place, the words
‘‘(incorporated by reference, see
§ 10.103 of this part)’’; and
b. In paragraph (c), remove the words
‘‘National Maritime Center or at any
Regional Examination Center during
usual business hours, or through the
mail’’ and add, in their place, the words
‘‘Coast Guard’’.
§ 10.203
[Amended]
9. In § 10.203(c) and (d), after the
words ‘‘when requested by an
authorized official’’, remove the words
‘‘as identified in 33 CFR 101.515(d)’’.
10. Amend § 10.205 as follows:
a. Revise paragraph (a) to read as set
down below;
b. In paragraph (b), after the words
‘‘All endorsements’’, add the words ‘‘,
unless otherwise noted,’’;
c. In paragraph (c), remove the word
‘‘one’’ and add, in its place, the number
‘‘1’’ and remove the text ‘‘§ 10.227(f) and
add, in its place, the text ‘‘§ 10.227(h)’’;
d. In paragraph (d), after the words
‘‘in accordance with § 10.227’’, add the
words ‘‘of this part’’;
e. Remove paragraph (f), and
redesignate paragraphs (g) and (h) as
paragraphs (f) and (g), respectively; and
f. Add new paragraph (h) to read as
follows:
§ 10.205 Validity of a merchant mariner
credential.
(a) An MMC is valid for a term of 5
years from the date of issuance. Upon
the written request of the applicant, the
Coast Guard may post-date the issuance
of an MMC up to 12 months from the
date that the Coast Guard accepts a
complete application as defined in this
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(h) When a Document of Continuity is
replaced with an MMC re-issued in
accordance with § 10.227 of this part,
the Document of Continuity that has
been replaced becomes invalid. In the
event that not all endorsements on a
Document of Continuity are activated, a
new Document of Continuity will be
issued for the remaining endorsements.
§ 10.207
[Amended]
11. In § 10.207, after the words ‘‘a
unique serial number’’, add the words ‘‘,
called the mariner reference number,’’.
12. Revise § 10.209 to read as follows:
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General application procedures.
(a) The applicant for an MMC,
whether for an original, renewal,
duplicate, raise of grade, or a new
endorsement on a previously issued
MMC, must establish that he or she
satisfies all the requirements for the
MMC and endorsements sought before
the Coast Guard will issue the MMC.
This section contains the general
requirements for all applicants.
Additional requirements for duplicates,
renewals, new endorsements, and raises
of grade appear later in this part.
(b) The Coast Guard may refuse to
process an incomplete MMC
application. The requirements for a
complete application for an original
MMC are contained in § 10.225 of this
part, the requirements for a renewal
MMC application are contained in
§ 10.227 of this part, the requirements
for a duplicate MMC application are
contained in § 10.229 of this part, and
the requirements for an application for
a new endorsement or raise of grade are
contained in § 10.231 of this part.
(c) Applications are valid for 12
months from the date that the Coast
Guard approves the application.
(d) The portions of the application
that may be submitted in person, by
mail, fax, or other electronic means may
include:
(1) The application, consent for
National Driver Register (NDR) check,
and notarized oath on Coast Guardfurnished forms, and the evaluation fee
required by § 10.219 of this part;
(2) The applicant’s continuous
discharge book, certificate of
identification, MMD, MMC, license,
STCW endorsement, Certificate of
Registry (COR), or, if it has not expired,
a photocopy of the credential, including
the back and all attachments;
(3) Proof, documented on CG–719K or
CG–719K/E, as appropriate, provided by
the Coast Guard, that the applicant
passed the applicable vision, hearing,
medical or physical exam as required by
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medical certificate/endorsement issued
by the Coast Guard;
(4) If the applicant desires a credential
with a radar-observer endorsement in
accordance with § 11.480 of this
subchapter, either the radar-observer
certificate or a certified copy;
(5) Evidence of, or acceptable
substitute for, sea service, if required;
(6) For an endorsement as a medical
doctor or professional nurse as required
in § 11.807 of this subchapter, evidence
that the applicant holds a currently
valid, appropriate license as physician,
surgeon, or registered nurse, issued
under the authority of a state or territory
of the United States, the Commonwealth
of Puerto Rico, or the District of
Columbia. Any MMC issued will retain
any limitation associated with the
medical license;
(7) Any certificates or other
supplementary materials required to
show that the mariner meets the
mandatory requirements for the specific
endorsement sought, as established in
parts 11, 12, or 13 of this subchapter;
and
(8) An open-book exercise, in
accordance with § 10.227(e)(1) of this
part.
(e) The following requirements must
be satisfied before an original or renewal
MMC, or new endorsement or a raise of
grade added to a previously issued
MMC, will be issued. These materials
will be added to the individual’s record
by the Coast Guard:
(1) Determination of safety and
suitability. No MMC will be issued as an
original or reissued with a new
expiration date, and no new officer
endorsement will be issued if the
applicant fails the criminal record
review as set forth in § 10.211 of this
part;
(2) NDR review. No MMC will be
issued as an original or reissued with a
new expiration date, and no new officer
endorsement will be issued if the
applicant fails the NDR review as set
forth in § 10.213 of this part; and
(3) Information supplied by the
Transportation Security Administration
(TSA). No MMC or endorsement will be
issued until the Coast Guard receives
the following information from the
applicant’s TWIC application: the
applicant’s fingerprints, FBI number
and criminal record (if applicable),
photograph, proof of citizenship, or
Nationality with proof of legal resident
status (if applicable). If the information
is not available from TSA, the mariner
may be required to visit a Regional
Exam Center to provide this
information.
(f) Upon determining that the
applicant satisfactorily meets all
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requirements for an MMC or an
endorsement thereon, the Coast Guard
will issue the properly endorsed MMC
to the applicant. The Coast Guard will
not issue an MMC until it has received
proof that the mariner holds a valid
TWIC.
(g) When a new MMC is issued, the
mariner must return the previously
issued MMC, license, MMD, COR, or
STCW endorsement to the Coast Guard,
unless the new MMC is being issued to
replace a lost or stolen credential.
(h) No MMC will be issued if the
applicant fails a chemical test for
dangerous drugs as required in
§§ 10.225(b)(5), 10.227(d)(5), and
10.231(c)(6).
(i) Ceremonial licenses. A mariner
may obtain a ceremonial license when
applying for his or her credential or
Document of Continuity.
13. Amend § 10.211 as follows:
a. In paragraph (a), after the words
‘‘written disclosure of all’’, add the
word ‘‘prior’’;
b. In paragraph (b), after the words ‘‘a
duplicate MMC under § 10.229’’, add
the words ‘‘of this part’’;
c. In paragraph (c), remove the words
‘‘Beginning April 15, 2009, the’’ and
add, in their place, the word ‘‘The’’; and
after the words ‘‘This information’’,
remove the words ‘‘, or the fingerprints
taken by the Coast Guard at an REC,’’;
d. In paragraph (d), remove the word
‘‘disapproved’’ and add, in its place, the
word ‘‘denied’’;
e. In paragraph (e), remove the word
‘‘disapproved’’ and add, in its place, the
word ‘‘denied’’; and remove the word
‘‘disapproval’’ and add, in its place, the
word ‘‘denial’’;
f. In paragraph (g), after the words
‘‘The Coast Guard will use table
10.211(g)’’, add the words ‘‘of this
section’’;
g. Revise table 10.211(g) to read as set
down below;
h. In paragraphs (h) and (i), after the
words ‘‘table 10.211(g)’’ wherever they
appear, add the words ‘‘of this section’’;
i. In paragraph (j), after the words ‘‘If
a person with a criminal conviction
submits’’, remove the word ‘‘their’’ and
add, in its place, the words ‘‘his or her’’;
and remove the word ‘‘disapprove’’ in
the last sentence, and add, in its place,
the word ‘‘deny’’; and
j. In paragraph (k), after the words ‘‘If
a person with a criminal conviction
submits’’, remove the word ‘‘their’’ and
add, in its place, the words ‘‘his or her’’,
and after the words ‘‘in table 10.211(g)’’
wherever they appear, add the words
‘‘of this section’’.
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Assessment periods
Crime 1
Minimum
Maximum
Assessment Periods for Officer and Rating Endorsement
Crimes Against Persons:
Homicide (intentional) ...................................................................................................................................................
Homicide (unintentional) ...............................................................................................................................................
Assault (aggravated) ....................................................................................................................................................
Assault (simple) ............................................................................................................................................................
Sexual Assault (rape, child molestation) ......................................................................................................................
Robbery ........................................................................................................................................................................
Other crimes against persons.2
Vehicular Crimes:
Conviction involving fatality ..........................................................................................................................................
Reckless Driving ...........................................................................................................................................................
Racing on the Highways ..............................................................................................................................................
Other vehicular crimes 2
Crimes Against Public Safety:
Destruction of Property .................................................................................................................................................
Other crimes against public safety 2
Dangerous Drug Offenses: 3 4 5
Trafficking (sale, distribution, transfer) .........................................................................................................................
Dangerous drugs (Use or possession) ........................................................................................................................
Other dangerous drug convictions.6
Criminal Violations of Environmental Laws:
Criminal violations of environmental laws involving improper handling of pollutants or hazardous materials ............
..................
7 years .....
5 years .....
5 years .....
1 year ......
5 years .....
5 years .....
20 years.
10 years.
10 years.
5 years.
10 years.
10 years.
1 year ......
1 year ......
1 year ......
5 years.
2 years.
2 years.
5 years .....
10 years.
5 years .....
1 year ......
10 years.
10 years.
1 year ......
10 years.
3 years .....
3 years .....
10 years.
5 years.
Assessment Periods for Officer Endorsements Only
Crimes Against Property:
Burglary ........................................................................................................................................................................
Larceny (embezzlement) ..............................................................................................................................................
Other crimes against property.2
1 Conviction of attempts, solicitations, aiding and abetting, accessory after the fact, and conspiracies to commit the criminal conduct listed in
this table carry the same minimum and maximum assessment periods provided in the table.
2 Other crimes will be reviewed by the Coast Guard to determine the minimum and maximum assessment periods depending on the nature of
the crime.
3 Applicable to original applications only. Any applicant who has ever been the user of, or addicted to the use of, a dangerous drug must meet
the requirements of paragraph (f) of this section. Note: Applicants for reissue of an MMC with a new expiration date including a renewal or additional endorsement(s), who have been convicted of a dangerous drug offense while holding a license, MMC, MMD, STCW endorsement or COR,
may have their application withheld until appropriate action has been completed by the Coast Guard under the regulations which appear in 46
CFR part 5 governing the administrative actions against merchant mariner credentials.
4 The Coast Guard may consider dangerous drug convictions more than 10 years old only if there has been another dangerous drug conviction
within the past 10 years.
5 Applicants must demonstrate rehabilitation under paragraph (l) of this section, including applicants with dangerous drug use convictions more
than 10 years old.
6 Other dangerous drug convictions will be reviewed by the Coast Guard on a case by case basis to determine the appropriate assessment period depending on the nature of the offense.
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National Driver Register.
(a) No MMC will be issued as an
original or reissued with a new
expiration date, and no new officer
endorsement will be issued, unless the
applicant consents to a check of the
NDR for offenses described in section
205(a)(3)(A) or (B) of the NDR Act (i.e.,
operation of a motor vehicle while
under the influence of, or impaired by,
alcohol or a controlled substance; and
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reckless driving, or racing on the
highways).
(b) The Coast Guard will not consider
NDR-listed civil convictions that are
more than 3 years old from the date of
request unless that information relates
to a current suspension or revocation of
the applicant’s license to operate a
motor vehicle. The Coast Guard may
determine minimum and maximum
assessment periods for NDR-listed
criminal convictions using table
10.213(c) of this section. An applicant
conducting simultaneous MMC
transactions is subject to only one NDR
check.
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(c) The guidelines in table 10.213(c)
will be used by the Coast Guard in
evaluating applicants who have drug or
alcohol related NDR-listed convictions.
Non-drug or alcohol related NDR-listed
convictions will be evaluated by the
Coast Guard under table 10.211(g) of
§ 10.211 of this part as applicable. The
Coast Guard may consider non-drug or
alcohol related NDR-listed convictions
that are more than 3 years old from the
date of the request when the
information relates to a current
suspension or revocation of the
applicant’s license to operate a motor
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CONVICTIONS INVOLVING DANGEROUS DRUGS OR ALCOHOL 1
Number of
convictions
Date of conviction
Assessment period
1 ..............................
1 ..............................
Less than 1 year ....................................
More than 1, less than 3 years .............
1 ..............................
2 or more ................
More than 3 years old ...........................
Any less than 3 years old ......................
2 or more ................
All more than 3 years old ......................
1 year from date of conviction.
Application will be processed, unless suspension, or revocation 2 is still in effect. Applicant will be advised that additional conviction(s) may jeopardize
merchant mariner credentials.
Application will be processed.
1 year since last conviction and at least 3 years from 2nd most recent conviction, unless suspension or revocation is still in effect.
Application will be processed unless suspension or revocation is still in effect.
1 Any
applicant who has ever been the user of, or addicted to the use of, a dangerous drug must meet the requirements of paragraph (f) of this
section.
2 Suspension or revocation, when referred to in table 10.213, means a State suspension or revocation of a motor vehicle operator’s license.
(d) Any application may be denied if
information from the NDR check leads
the Coast Guard to determine that the
applicant cannot be entrusted with the
duties and responsibilities of the
endorsement for which the application
is made. If an application is denied, the
Coast Guard will notify the applicant in
writing of the reason(s) for denial and
advise the applicant that the appeal
procedures in subpart 1.03 of part 1 of
this chapter apply. No examination will
be given pending decision on appeal.
(e) Before denying an application
because of information received from
the NDR, the Coast Guard will make the
information available to the applicant
for review and written comment. The
applicant may submit records from the
applicable State concerning driving
record and convictions to the Coast
Guard Regional Examination Center
(REC) processing the application. The
REC will hold an application with NDRlisted convictions pending the
completion of the evaluation and
delivery by the individual of the
underlying State records.
(f) If an applicant has one or more
alcohol or dangerous drug-related
criminal or NDR-listed convictions, if
the applicant has ever been the user of,
or addicted to the use of, a dangerous
drug, or if the applicant applies before
the minimum assessment period for his
or her conviction has elapsed, the Coast
Guard may consider the following
factors, as applicable, in assessing the
applicant’s suitability to hold an MMC.
This list is intended as a guide for the
Coast Guard. The Coast Guard may
consider other factors which it judges
appropriate to a particular applicant,
such as:
(1) Proof of completion of an
accredited alcohol or drug abuse
rehabilitation program;
(2) Active membership in a
rehabilitation or counseling group, such
as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics
Anonymous;
(3) Character references from persons
who can attest to the applicant’s
sobriety, reliability, and suitability for
employment in the merchant marine,
including parole or probation officers;
(4) Steady employment; and
(5) Successful completion of all
conditions of parole or probation.
§ 10.214
[Amended]
15. In § 10.214, remove the words
‘‘Until April 15, 2009, the’’ and add, in
their place, the word ‘‘The’’.
§ 10.215
[Removed]
16. Remove § 10.215
17. Revise § 10.217 to read as follows:
§ 10.217 Merchant mariner credential
application and examination locations.
(a) Applicants for an MMC may apply
to any of the Regional Examination
Centers (RECs) or any other location
designated by the Coast Guard.
Applicants may contact the National
Maritime Center at 100 Forbes Drive,
Martinsburg, WV 25404, by telephone
1–888–427–5662 or 304–433–3400, or
by e-mail at IASKNMC@uscg.mil. A list
of locations approved for application
submittal is available through the Coast
Guard Web site at https://www.uscg.mil/
nmc.
(b) Exam Locations. (1) Coast Guard
units abroad may conduct exams for
ratings at locations other than the RECs,
but are not prepared to conduct
practical examinations.
(2) The Coast Guard may designate
additional exam facilities/locations to
provide services to applicants for
MMCs.
18. Revise § 10.219 to read as follows:
§ 10.219
Fees.
(a) Use table 10.219(a) of this section
to calculate the mandatory fees for
MMCs and associated endorsements.
TABLE 10.219(a)—FEES
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If you apply for
Evaluation then the
fee is . . .
MMC with officer endorsement:
Original: ....................................................................................................
Unlimited 1 .........................................................................................
Limited 2 ............................................................................................
Renewal ............................................................................................
Raise of grade ..................................................................................
Modification or removal of limitation or scope ..................................
Radio officer endorsement:
Original .............................................................................................
Renewal ............................................................................................
Staff officer endorsements:
Original .............................................................................................
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Examination then the
fee is . . .
Issuance then the fee
is . . .
$100 ..........................
$100 ..........................
$50 ............................
$100 ..........................
$50 ............................
$110 ..........................
$95 ............................
$45 ............................
$45 ............................
$45 ............................
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$50 ............................
$50 ............................
$45 ............................
n/a .............................
$45
$45
$90 ............................
n/a .............................
$45
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And you need
If you apply for
Evaluation then the
fee is . . .
Examination then the
fee is . . .
Issuance then the fee
is . . .
Renewal ............................................................................................
MMC with rating endorsement:
Original endorsement for ratings other than qualified ratings ..........
Original endorsement for qualified rating .........................................
Upgrade or raise of Grade ...............................................................
Renewal endorsement for ratings other than qualified ratings ........
Renewal endorsement for qualified rating ........................................
Modification or removal of limitation or scope ..................................
STCW endorsement:
Original .............................................................................................
Renewal ............................................................................................
Reissue, replacement, and duplicate ...............................................
$50 ............................
n/a .............................
$45
$95
$95
$95
$50
$50
$50
............................
............................
............................
............................
............................
............................
n/a .............................
$140 ..........................
$140 ..........................
n/a .............................
$45 ............................
$45 ............................
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
No fee ........................
No fee ........................
n/a .............................
No fee ........................
No fee ........................
n/a .............................
No fee
No fee
$45 3
1 Unlimited
2 Limited
means credentials authorizing service on vessels of any gross tons/unlimited tonnage or unlimited propulsion power.
means credentials authorizing service on vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.
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(b) Fee payment procedures.
Applicants may pay:
(1) All fees required by this section at
the time the application is submitted; or
(2) A fee for each phase at the
following times:
(i) An evaluation fee when the
application is submitted.
(ii) An examination fee before the first
examination section is taken.
(iii) An issuance fee before receipt of
the MMC.
(c) If the examination is administered
at a place other than a Regional
Examination Center (REC), the
examination fee must be paid to the REC
at least one week before the scheduled
examination date.
(d) Fee payments must be for the
exact amount and made by credit card
or by electronic payment in a manner
specified by the Coast Guard. For
information regarding current forms of
electronic payment, go to https://
www.uscg.mil/stcw/ldcr-userfees.htm.
(e) Unless otherwise specified in this
part, when two or more endorsements
are processed on the same application,
the fees will be as follows:
(1) Evaluation fees. If an applicant
simultaneously applies for a rating
endorsement and a deck or engineer
officer’s endorsement, only the
evaluation fee for the officer’s
endorsement will be charged. If an
applicant simultaneously applies for a
staff officer or radio officer endorsement
along with the deck or engineer officer
endorsement, only the evaluation fee for
the deck or engineer officer’s
endorsement will be charged. No
evaluation fee is charged for an STCW
endorsement.
(2) Examination fees. One
examination fee will be charged for each
exam or series of exams for an original,
raise of grade, or renewal of an
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endorsement on an MMC taken within
1 year from the date of the application
approval. An examination fee will also
be charged to process an open-book
exercise used to renew an MMC. If an
officer endorsement examination under
part 11 of this chapter also fulfills the
examination requirements in part 12 of
this chapter for rating endorsements,
only the fee for the officer endorsement
examination is charged.
(3) Issuance fees. Only one issuance
fee will be charged for each MMC
issued, regardless of the number of
endorsements placed on the credential.
There is no fee for a Document of
Continuity.
(f) The Coast Guard may assess
additional charges to anyone to recover
collection and enforcement costs
associated with delinquent payments or
failure to pay a fee. The Coast Guard
will not provide credentialing services
to a mariner who owes money for
credentialing services previously
provided.
(g) Anyone who fails to pay a fee or
charge established under this section is
liable to the United States Government
for a civil penalty of not more than
$6,500 for each violation.
(h) No-fee MMC for certain
applicants. For the purpose of this
section, a no-fee MMC applicant is a
person who is a volunteer, or a part-time
or full-time employee of an organization
that is:
(1) Charitable in nature;
(2) Not for profit; and
(3) Youth-oriented.
(i) Determination of eligibility. (1) An
organization may submit a written
request to U.S. Coast Guard National
Maritime Center, 100 Forbes Drive,
Martinsburg, WV 25404, in order to be
considered an eligible organization
under the criteria set forth in paragraph
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(h)(1) of this section. With the written
request, the organization must provide
evidence of its status as a youthoriented, not-for-profit, charitable
organization.
(2) The following organizations are
accepted by the Coast Guard as meeting
the requirements of paragraph (h)(1) of
this section and need not submit
evidence of their status: Boy Scouts of
America, Sea Explorer Association, Girl
Scouts of the United States of America,
and Young Men’s Christian Association
of the United States of America.
(j) A letter from an organization
determined eligible under paragraph
(h)(2) of this section must also
accompany the person’s MMC
application to the Coast Guard. The
letter must state that the purpose of the
person’s application is solely to further
the conduct of the organization’s
maritime activities. The applicant will
then be eligible under this section to
obtain a no-fee MMC if other
requirements for the MMC are met.
(k) An MMC issued to a person under
this section will be endorsed restricting
its use to vessels owned or operated by
the sponsoring organization.
(l) The holder of a no-fee MMC issued
under this section may have the
restriction removed by paying the
appropriate evaluation, examination,
and issuance fees that would have
otherwise applied.
19. Amend § 10.221 as follows:
a. In paragraph (a)(1), remove the
word ‘‘part’’ and add, in its place, the
word ‘‘subchapter’’;
b. In paragraph (a)(2), remove the
section number ‘‘§ 12.40–11’’ and add,
in its place, the section number
‘‘§ 12.809’’; and
c. Revise paragraph (b) to read as
follows:
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(b) Proof of citizenship or alien status
must be submitted to the Transportation
Security Administration (TSA) with the
applicant’s TWIC application in
accordance with 49 CFR 1572.17(a)(11).
If appropriate proof of citizenship or
alien status is not submitted to TSA
when applying for a TWIC, applicants
may be required to appear at an REC to
provide proof of citizenship.
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20. Amend § 10.223 as follows:
a. In paragraph (c)(2), remove the
words ‘‘Beginning April 15, 2009,
proof’’ and add, in their place, the word
‘‘Proof’’;
b. In paragraphs (c)(3)(i), (c)(3)(ii), and
(c)(3)(iii), remove the word ‘‘chapter’’
and add, in its place, the word
‘‘subchapter’’; and
c. Revise paragraph (c)(3)(iv) to read
as set down below.
§ 10.223 Modification or removal of
limitations or scope.
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merchant mariner credentials.
(a) An applicant must apply as an
original if the MMC sought is:
(1) The first credential issued to the
applicant;
(2) The first credential issued to
applicants after their previous
credential has expired and they do not
hold a Document of Continuity under
§ 10.227(g) of this part or an equivalent
unexpired continuity endorsement on
their license or MMD; or
(3) The first credential issued to
applicants after their previous
credential was revoked pursuant to
§ 10.235 of this part.
(b) A complete application for an
original MMC must contain the
following:
(1) A completed, signed application;
(2) Proof that the mariner either holds
a valid TWIC or has applied for a TWIC;
(3) All supplementary materials
required to show that the mariner meets
the mandatory requirements for all
endorsements sought as follows:
(i) The mandatory requirements for
officer endorsements are contained in
part 11 of this subchapter;
(ii) The mandatory requirements for
rating endorsements are contained in
part 12 of this subchapter;
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(iii) The mandatory requirements for
tanker rating endorsements are
contained in part 13 of this subchapter;
and/or
(iv) The mandatory requirements for
STCW endorsements are contained in
parts 11, 12, and 13 of this subchapter.
(4) The appropriate fee as set forth in
§ 10.219 of this part;
(5) Evidence of having passed a
chemical test for dangerous drugs or of
qualifying for an exemption from testing
in § 16.220 of this subchapter;
(6) Where sea service is required,
documentary evidence in accordance
with § 10.232 of this part;
(7) Proof, documented on CG–719–K
or CG–719–K/E, as appropriate, that the
applicant passed all applicable vision,
hearing, medical, and/or physical exams
as required by subpart C of this part or
a valid medical certificate/endorsement
issued by the Coast Guard;
(8) Consent to a Coast Guard check of
the NDR for offenses described in
section 205(a)(3)(A) or (B) of the
National Driver Register Act of 1982, as
amended; and
(9) The oath as required in paragraph
(c) of this section.
(c) Oath. Every person who receives
an original MMC must first take an oath,
before an official authorized to give
such an oath, that he or she will
faithfully and honestly, according to his
or her best skill and judgment, without
concealment or reservation, perform all
the duties required by law and obey all
lawful orders of superior officers. An
oath may be administered by any Coast
Guard-designated individual or any
person legally permitted to administer
oaths in the jurisdiction where the
person taking the oath resides. An oath
administered at a location other than the
Coast Guard must be verified in writing
by the administering official and
submitted to the same Regional
Examination Center (REC) where the
applicant applied for his or her MMC.
This oath remains binding for any
subsequently issued MMC and
endorsements added to the MMC,
unless specifically renounced in
writing.
22. Revise § 10.227 to read as follows:
§ 10.227
Requirements for renewal.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph
(g) of this section, an applicant for
renewal of a credential must establish
possession of all of the necessary
qualifications before the MMC will be
renewed.
(b) A credential may be renewed at
any time during its validity and for 1
year after expiration.
(c) No credential will be renewed if it
has been suspended without probation
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or revoked as a result of action under
part 5 of this chapter or if facts that
would render a renewal improper have
come to the attention of the Coast
Guard.
(d) Except as provided in paragraph
(g) of this section, a complete
application for renewal must contain
the following:
(1) A completed, signed application;
(2) Proof that the mariner holds a
valid TWIC;
(3) The appropriate fee as set forth in
§ 10.219 of this part;
(4) Any uncanceled MMD, MMC,
license, STCW endorsement, Certificate
of Registry (COR), or Document of
Continuity held by the applicant. If one
or more of these credentials are still
valid at the time of application, a
photocopy—front, back, and all
attachments—will satisfy this
requirement;
(5) Evidence of having passed a
chemical test for dangerous drugs or of
qualifying for an exemption from testing
in § 16.220 of this subchapter;
(6) Proof, documented on CG–719K or
CG–719K/E, as appropriate, that the
applicant passed all applicable vision,
hearing, medical, and/or physical exams
as required by subpart C of this part or
a valid medical certificate/endorsement
issued by the Coast Guard; and
(7) Consent to a Coast Guard check of
the NDR for offenses described in
section 205(a)(3)(A) or (B) of the
National Driver Register Act of 1982, as
amended.
(e) Except as provided in paragraph
(e)(8) of this section and 46 CFR 13.120,
the applicant must meet the following
professional requirements for renewal:
(1) The applicant must either—
(i) Present evidence of at least 1 year
of sea service during the past 5 years;
(ii) Pass a comprehensive, open-book
exercise covering the general subject
matter contained in appropriate sections
of subpart I of this part;
(iii) Complete an approved refresher
training course; or
(iv) Present evidence of employment
in a position closely related to the
operation, construction, or repair of
vessels (either deck or engineer as
appropriate) for at least 3 years during
the past 5 years. An applicant for a deck
license or officer endorsement with this
type of employment must also
demonstrate knowledge on an
applicable Rules of the Road open-book
exercise.
(2) The qualification requirements for
renewal of radar observer endorsement
are in § 11.480 of this subchapter.
(3) Additional qualification
requirements for renewal of an officer
endorsement as first-class pilot are
contained in § 11.713 of this subchapter.
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(4) An applicant for renewal of a radio
officer’s endorsement must, in addition
to meeting the requirements of this
section, present a copy of a currently
valid license as first- or second-class
radiotelegraph operator issued by the
Federal Communications Commission.
(5) An applicant for renewal of an
endorsement as medical doctor or
professional nurse must, in addition to
meeting the requirements of this
section, present evidence that he or she
holds a currently valid, appropriate
license as physician, surgeon, or
registered nurse issued under the
authority of a State or territory of the
United States, the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia.
Any such renewal will retain the
limitations placed upon the medical
license by the issuing body. There are
no professional requirements for
renewal of an endorsement as marine
physician assistant or hospital
corpsman.
(6) An applicant for renewal of an
endorsement as master or mate (pilot) of
towing vessels, in addition to the other
requirements in this paragraph, must
also submit satisfactory evidence of:
(i) Having completed a practical
demonstration of maneuvering and
handling a towing vessel to the
satisfaction of a designated examiner; or
(ii) Ongoing participation in training
and drills during the validity of the
license or MMC being renewed.
(7) An applicant seeking to renew a
tankerman endorsement must meet the
additional requirements listed in
§ 13.120 of this subchapter.
(8) There are no professional
requirements for renewal for the
following endorsements:
(i) Staff officers (all types);
(ii) Ordinary seaman;
(iii) Wiper;
(iv) Steward’s department;
(v) Steward’s department (F.H.);
(vi) Cadet;
(vii) Student observer;
(viii) Apprentice engineer;
(ix) Apprentice mate (issued under
part 12 of this subchapter);
(x) Person in charge of medical care;
(xi) Medical first-aid provider;
(xii) GMDSS at-sea maintainer; and
(xiii) GMDSS operator.
(f) Except as otherwise provided, each
candidate for a renewal of an STCW
endorsement must meet the applicable
requirements of part 11, subpart C, and/
or part 12, subpart F.
(g) Document of Continuity. (1)
Applicants for renewal of domestic
endorsements, who are unwilling or
otherwise unable to meet the
requirements of paragraph (d) of this
section, including but not limited to the
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medical and physical standards of
subpart C of this part, suitability
standards of § 10.211 of this part, drug
tests, professional requirements, and
TWIC, may apply for a Document of
Continuity issued by the Coast Guard.
Documents of Continuity do not expire
and are issued solely to maintain an
individual’s eligibility for renewal. A
Document of Continuity does not entitle
an individual to serve as a merchant
mariner. A holder of a Document of
Continuity may obtain a properly
endorsed, valid MMC at any time by
satisfying the requirements for renewal
as provided in paragraph (d) of this
section. When a valid MMC is issued to
replace a previously held Document of
Continuity, the previously issued
Document of Continuity becomes void.
(2) Applications for a Document of
Continuity must include:
(i) The endorsements to be placed into
continuity; and
(ii) An application, including a signed
statement from the applicant, attesting
to an awareness of the limited purpose
of the Document of Continuity, his or
her inability to serve, and the
requirements to obtain an MMC.
(3) If not all MMC endorsements are
to be converted into a Document of
Continuity, a new MMC will be issued
with the active endorsements. Once the
new MMC and/or Document of
Continuity is issued the previous MMC
is no longer valid and must be returned
to the Coast Guard.
(4) STCW endorsements may not be
placed in continuity. If an individual
continues to maintain a valid MMC
while placing specific domestic
endorsements into continuity, those
STCW endorsements associated with
the domestic endorsements that were
placed in continuity are no longer valid.
A holder of a Document of Continuity
may obtain a properly endorsed, valid
MMC, including STCW endorsements,
at any time by satisfying the
requirements for renewal as provided in
paragraph (d) of this section.
(5) No credential expired beyond the
12-month administrative grace period in
paragraph (h) of this section can be
converted into a Document of
Continuity.
(h) Administrative grace period.
Except as provided herein, a credential
may not be renewed more than 12
months after it has expired. For a
credential to be re-issued by the Coast
Guard more than 12 months after its
expiration, an applicant must comply
with the requirements of paragraph (i) of
this section. When an applicant’s
credential expires during a time of
service with the Armed Forces and there
is no reasonable opportunity for
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renewal, including by mail, this period
may be extended. The period of military
service following the date of expiration
which precluded renewal may be added
to the 12-month grace period. The 12month grace period and any extensions
do not affect the expiration date of the
credential. A license, MMD, COR,
STCW endorsement, MMC, and any
endorsements thereon, are not valid for
use after the expiration date.
(i) Re-issuance of expired credentials.
(1) If an applicant applies for reissuance of an endorsement as deck
officer, engineer officer, or qualified
rating more than 12 months after its
expiration, instead of the requirements
of paragraph (e) of this section, the
applicant must demonstrate continued
professional knowledge by completing a
course approved for this purpose, or by
passing the complete examination for
original issue of the endorsement. The
examination may be oral-assisted if the
expired credential was awarded based
on the results of an oral exam. The fees
set forth in § 10.219 of this part apply
to these examinations. In the case of an
expired radio officer’s endorsement, the
endorsement may be issued upon
presentation of a valid first- or secondclass radiotelegraph operator license
issued by the Federal Communications
Commission.
(2) An endorsement for chief purser,
purser, senior assistant purser, junior
assistant purser, hospital corpsman,
marine physician assistant, medical
doctor, or professional nurse that has
been expired for more than 12 months
must be renewed in the same way as a
current endorsement of that type. There
are no additional requirements for reissuing endorsements for chief purser,
purser, senior assistant purser, junior
assistant purser, hospital corpsman,
marine physician assistant, medical
doctor, or professional nurse that have
been expired for more than 12 months.
(3) Applicants applying for reissuance of an endorsement as master or
mate (pilot) of towing vessels more than
12 months after expiration of the
previous endorsement must complete
the practical demonstration of
maneuvering and handling a towing
vessel required under (e)(6)(i) of this
section.
(4) Applicants applying for reissuance of an endorsement as any
tankerman rating more than 12 months
after expiration of the previous
endorsement must meet the
requirements in § 13.117 of this
subchapter.
23. Amend § 10.229 as follows:
a. Revise the section heading to read
as set down below;
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b. Revise paragraph (a) to read as set
down below;
c. In paragraph (b), in the first
sentence, after the words ‘‘The
duplicate’’, add the word ‘‘credential’’
and remove the second sentence;
d. In paragraph (c), after the words ‘‘a
duplicate’’, add the word ‘‘credential’’;
and
e. In paragraph (d), after the words
‘‘the appropriate fees set out in
§ 10.219’’, add the words ‘‘of this part’’.
§ 10.229 Replacement of lost merchant
mariner credentials.
(a) A mariner may be issued a
duplicate credential upon request, and
without examination, after submitting
an application with an affidavit
describing the circumstances of the loss.
The Coast Guard will only issue the
duplicate credential, MMC and/or
medical certificate/endorsement, after
confirming the validity of the mariner’s
credential and the validity of the
mariner’s TWIC.
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§ 10.231 Requirements for raises of grade
or new endorsements.
(a) This section applies to applicants
who already hold a valid credential and
want to make the following transactions:
(1) Add a new endorsement; or
(2) Raise of grade of an existing
endorsement.
(b) New endorsements or raises of
grade of existing endorsements on an
MMC under this section will not change
the expiration date of the MMC unless
the applicant renews all endorsements
that appear on the MMC under § 10.227
of this part.
(c) A complete application for a new
endorsement or raise of grade must
contain the following:
(1) A completed, signed application;
(2) Proof that the mariner holds or has
applied for a valid TWIC;
(3) All supplementary materials
required to show that the mariner meets
the mandatory requirements for the new
endorsements sought as follows:
(i) The mandatory requirements for
officer endorsements are contained in
part 11 of this subchapter and paragraph
(d) of this section;
(ii) The mandatory requirements for
rating endorsements are contained in
part 12 of this subchapter;
(iii) The mandatory requirements for
tankerman rating endorsements are
contained in part 13 of this subchapter;
and/or
(iv) The mandatory requirements for
STCW endorsements are contained in
parts 11, 12, and 13 of this subchapter.
(4) The appropriate fee as set forth in
§ 10.219 of this part;
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(5) Any uncanceled MMD, MMC,
license, STCW endorsement, or COR
held by the applicant. If one or more of
these credentials are still valid at the
time of application, a photocopy—front,
back, and all attachments—will satisfy
this requirement;
(6) Applicants for the following
endorsements must produce evidence of
having passed a chemical test for
dangerous drugs or of qualifying for an
exemption from testing in § 16.220 of
this subchapter:
(i) Any officer endorsement; and
(ii) The first endorsement as able
seaman, lifeboatman, lifeboatmanlimited, qualified member of the engine
department, or tankerman.
(7) Where sea service is required,
documentary evidence in accordance
with § 10.232 of this part;
(8) Proof, documented on CG–719–K
or CG–719–K/E, as appropriate, that the
applicant passed all applicable vision,
hearing, medical, and/or physical exams
as required by subpart C of this part or
a valid medical certificate/endorsement
issued by the Coast Guard; and
(9) Consent to a Coast Guard check for
offenses described in section
205(a)(3)(A) or (B) of the National Driver
Register Act of 1982, as amended.
(d) Additional requirements for an
applicant seeking a raise of grade of an
officer endorsement:
(1) Sea service acquired before the
issuance of an officer endorsement is
generally not accepted as any part of the
service required for a raise of grade of
that endorsement. However, service
acquired before issuance of an officer
endorsement will be accepted for
certain crossovers, endorsements, or
increases in scope of an MMC, as
appropriate. In the limited tonnage
categories for deck officers, total
accumulated service is a necessary
criterion for most raises of grade;
therefore service acquired before the
issuance of such officer endorsements
will be accepted.
(2) An applicant remains eligible for
a raise of grade while on probation as
a result of action under part 5 of this
chapter. A raise of grade issued to a
person on probation will be subject to
the same probationary conditions
imposed against his or her other
credentials. The offense for which he or
she was placed on probation will be
considered on the merits of the case in
determining fitness to hold the
endorsement applied for. No applicant
will be examined for a raise of grade
during any period when a suspension
without probation or a revocation
imposed under part 5 of this chapter is
effective against his or her credential or
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while an appeal from these actions is
pending.
(3) Professional examination. (i)
When the Coast Guard finds an
applicant’s experience and training for
raise of grade is satisfactory, and the
applicant is eligible in all other respects,
the Coast Guard will authorize a
professional examination.
(ii) Oral-assisted examinations may be
administered in accordance with
§ 11.201(j) of this subchapter.
(iii) The general instructions for
administration of examinations and the
lists of subjects for all endorsements are
found in part 11, subpart I; part 12,
subpart E; and part 13, subpart A of this
subchapter.
25. Add § 10.232 to read as follows:
§ 10.232
Sea service.
(a) Documenting sea service. (1) Sea
service may be documented in various
forms such as certificates of discharge,
pilotage service and billing forms, and
service letters or other official
documents from marine companies
signed by the owner, operator, master,
or chief engineer of the vessel. The
Coast Guard must be satisfied as to the
authenticity and acceptability of all
evidence of experience or training
presented.
(2) The documentary evidence
produced by the applicant must contain
the following information:
(i) Vessel name(s) and official
numbers listed on the registration,
certificate, or document issued;
(ii) Gross tonnage of the vessel;
(iii) Propulsion power and mode of
propulsion of the vessel;
(iv) The amount and nature (e.g., chief
mate, assistant engineer, etc.) of the
applicant’s experience;
(v) Applicable dates of service for
each vessel, and the ports or terminals,
if applicable; and
(vi) The routes upon which the
experience was acquired.
(3) An MMC endorsement, in certain
cases, may be considered as satisfactory
evidence of any qualifying experience
for obtaining other endorsements.
(4) For service on vessels of less than
200 GRT/500 GT, owners of vessels may
attest to their own service and provide
proof of ownership. Those who do not
own a vessel must obtain letters or other
evidence from licensed personnel or the
owners of the vessels listed.
(5) If the required sea service is
associated with watchkeeping functions
and the performance of duties, as
required in §§ 11.323, 11.328, 11.333,
and 11.470, 11.474, and 11.482 of this
subchapter, the service must be
documented as having been carried out
under the direct supervision of the
appropriate person.
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(b) Service toward an oceans, nearcoastal, or STCW endorsement will be
credited as follows:
(1) Service on the Great Lakes will be
credited on a day-for-day basis.
(2) Service on inland waters, other
than Great Lakes, that are navigable
waters of the United States, may be
substituted for up to 50 percent of the
total required service.
(c) Sea service as a member of the
Armed Forces of the United States and
civilian service on vessels owned by the
United States as required experience. (1)
Sea service as a member of the Armed
Forces of the United States will be
accepted as required experience for an
original, raise of grade, renewal, or
increase in scope of all endorsements. In
most cases, military sea service will
have been performed upon ocean
waters; however, inland service, as may
be the case on smaller vessels, will be
credited in the same manner as
conventional evaluations. The applicant
must submit an official transcript of sea
service or history of assignments as
verification of the service claimed when
the application is submitted. A DD–214
is not acceptable evidence of sea
service. The applicant must also provide
the Coast Guard with other necessary
information as to tonnage, routes,
propulsion power, percentage of time
underway, and assigned duties upon the
vessels which he or she served. Such
service will be evaluated by the Coast
Guard for a determination of its
equivalence to sea service acquired on
merchant vessels and the appropriate
grade, class, and limit of endorsement
for which the applicant is eligible.
Normally, 60 percent of the total time
onboard is considered equivalent
underway service; however, the periods
of operation of each vessel may be
evaluated separately. In order to be
eligible for a master’s or chief engineer’s
unlimited endorsement, the applicant
must have acquired military service in
the capacity of commanding officer or
engineer officer, respectively.
(2) Applicants for management-level,
operational-level, or support-level
STCW endorsements must demonstrate
competence in accordance with part 11,
subpart C; part 12, subpart F; and part
13, subpart F of this subchapter.
(3) Service in deck ratings on military
vessels such as seaman apprentice,
seaman, boatswain’s mate,
quartermaster, or Radarman/Operations
Specialist are considered deck service
for the purposes of this part. Service in
other ratings may be considered if the
applicant establishes that his or her
duties required a watchstanding
presence on or about the bridge of a
vessel. Service in engineer ratings on
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military vessels such as fireman
apprentice, fireman, engineman,
machinists, mate, machinery technician,
or boiler tender are considered engineer
service for the purposes of this part.
There are also other ratings such as
electrician, hull technician, or damage
controlman, which may be credited
when the applicant establishes that his
or her duties required watchstanding
duties in an operating engine room.
(4) In addition to service on vessels
that get underway regularly, members of
the Armed Forces may obtain creditable
service for assignment to vessels that get
underway infrequently, such as tenders
and repair vessels. Normally, a 25percent factor is applied to these time
periods. This experience can be equated
with general shipboard familiarity,
training, ship’s business, and other
related duties.
(5) Sea service obtained on
submarines is creditable, as if it were
surface vessel service, for deck and
engineer officer and qualified ratings
endorsements under the provision of
paragraph (a) of this section. For
application for deck officer and
qualified ratings endorsements,
submarine service may be creditable if
at least 25 percent of all service
submitted for the endorsement was
obtained on surface vessels (e.g., if 4
years’ total service were submitted for
an original officer endorsement, at least
1 year must have been obtained on
surface craft in order for the submarine
service to be eligible for evaluation).
(6) Service gained in a civilian
capacity as commanding officer, master,
mate, engineer, or pilot, etc., of any
vessel owned and operated by the
United States, in any service in which
a license or officer endorsement as
master, mate, engineer, or pilot was not
required at the time of such service, will
be evaluated by the Coast Guard for a
determination of equivalence.
(d) Sea service on vessels that do not
get underway. This requirement applies
to service obtained on vessels mandated
by the Certificate of Inspection (COI)
which are in operation but do not get
underway or occasionally get underway
for short voyages. Service while the
vessel is not underway must be credited
as follows:
(1) Engineering department. Service
may be credited day-for-day for up to 50
percent of the service credit for renewal,
raise in grade, and original issue for
each day the engineering plant is
operational.
(2) Deck department. Service may be
credited as follows:
(i) Original issue and raise in grade.
Service is creditable on a 3-for-1 basis
(12 months of experience equals 4
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months of creditable service) for up to
6 months of service credit.
(ii) Renewal. Service in any capacity
in the deck department is creditable as
closely related service under
§ 10.227(e)(1)(iv). When submitted in
combination with underway service,
service is creditable on a 3-for-1 basis
(12 months of experience equals 4
months of creditable service) for up to
6 months of service credit.
(e) Foreign sea service. (1) Experience
and service acquired on foreign vessels
is creditable for establishing eligibility
for an original or renewal of an officer,
rating, or STCW endorsement, subject to
evaluation by the Coast Guard to
determine that it is a fair and reasonable
equivalent to service acquired on
merchant vessels of the United States
with respect to grade, tonnage,
horsepower, waters, and operating
conditions. This experience and service
is also creditable to meet recency
requirements.
(2) Experience and service acquired
on foreign vessels while holding a valid
U.S. endorsement is creditable for
establishing eligibility for a raise of
grade of an officer, rating, or STCW
endorsement, subject to evaluation as
specified in paragraph (d)(1) of this
section. This experience and service is
also creditable to meet recency
requirements.
(3) An applicant who has obtained
qualifying experience on foreign vessels
must submit satisfactory documentary
evidence of such service (including any
necessary official translation to the
English language) in accordance with
paragraph (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this
section.
(f) Closely related service. The Coast
Guard may accept evidence of
employment in a position closely
related to the operation, construction, or
repair of vessels (either deck or engineer
as appropriate) as meeting the sea
service requirements for renewal under
§ 10.227(e)(1)(iv). Service as port
engineer, port captain, shipyard
superintendent experience, instructor
service, or similar related service may
be creditable for service for raise of
grade of an engineer or deck officer
endorsement; however, it may not be
used for obtaining an original
management-level endorsement. The
service is creditable as follows:
(1) Port engineer, port captain or
shipyard superintendent experience is
creditable on a 3-for-1 basis for a raise
of grade. (12 months of experience
equals 4 months of creditable service.)
(2) Service as a bona fide instructor in
Coast Guard-approved courses or a
training program is creditable on a 2-for1 basis for a raise of grade. (12 months
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of experience equals 6 months of
creditable service.)
(g) Day. (1) Except as noted otherwise,
for the purpose of calculating service in
this subchapter, a day is equal to 8
hours of watchstanding or day-working
not to include overtime.
(2) On vessels authorized by 46 U.S.C.
8104 and 46 CFR 15.705, to operate a
two-watch system, a 12-hour working
day may be creditable as 11⁄2 days of
service.
(3) On vessels of less than 100 GRT,
a day is considered as 8 hours unless
the Coast Guard determines that the
vessel’s operating schedule makes this
criterion inappropriate; in no case will
this period be less than 4 hours.
(4) When computing service on
MODUs for any endorsement, a day of
MODU service must be a minimum of
4 hours, and no additional credit is
received for periods served over 8
hours.
26. Amend § 10.235 as follows:
a. In paragraph (d), after the words ‘‘of
those endorsements are suspended or
revoked,’’, remove the words ‘‘the
mariner’’ and add, in their place, the
words ‘‘he or she’’, and after the words
‘‘will be issued’’, add the words ‘‘,
without payment of a fee,’’;
b. In paragraph (e), after the words
‘‘has been suspended’’, add the words
‘‘without probation’’;
c. Redesignate paragraphs (f) through
(h) as paragraphs (g) through (i);
d. Add new paragraph (f) to read as
set down below;
e. In new paragraph (g), remove the
text ‘‘§ 10.227(d)(8)(vi)(A)’’ and add, in
its place, the words ‘‘§ 10.227(e)(6)(i) of
this subpart’’;
f. In new paragraph (h), remove the
words ‘‘Beginning April 15, 2009, if’’
and add, in their place, the word ‘‘If’’;
and
g. In new paragraph (i), remove the
words ‘‘Beginning April 15, 2009, a’’
and add, in their place, the letter ‘‘A’’.
§ 10.235 Suspension or revocation of
merchant mariner credentials.
*
*
*
*
*
(f) When applying for an original
endorsement on an MMC, pursuant to
paragraph (d) of this section, an
individual’s existing service and
training may be considered by the Coast
Guard when determining the grade of
the endorsement to be issued.
*
*
*
*
*
27. Revise § 10.239 to read as follows:
§ 10.239 Quick reference table for MMC
requirements.
Table 10.239 of this section provides
a guide to the requirements for officer
endorsements. Provisions in the
reference section are controlling.
TABLE 10.239—QUICK REFERENCE TABLE FOR MMC REQUIREMENTS
[For tankerman endorsements, see table 13.129]
Firefighting
Professional
exam
Demonstration
of professional
ability
Recency of
service
N/A.: ...............
Note exceptions in
§ 11.201(g)
for original
domestic or
STCW endorsements.
N/A.: ...............
Note exceptions in
§ 11.201(g)
for original
domestic or
STCW endorsements.
N/A.: ...............
Note exceptions in
§ 11.201(g)
for original
domestic or
STCW endorsements.
§ 11.201(h) .....
§ 11.201(j);
§ 11.903;
§ 11.910.
Note: § 11.903
(b).
N/A .................
original
§ 11.201
(c)(2).
renewal
§ 10.227(e).
§§ 11.201(i)
Note: exceptions
N/A .................
§ 11.201(j);
§ 11.903;
§ 11.910.
N/A .................
original
§ 11.201
(c)(2).
renewal
§ 10.227(e).
§§ 11.201(i):
Note exceptions
§ 11.301(c) .....
Renewal:
§ 11.301
(c)(2); (3).
N/A .................
original
§ 11.201
(c)(2).
renewal
§ 10.227(e).
§ 11.201(i)
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................
Master
§ 11.305;
.311; .315;
.317.
Chief Mate
§ 11.307;
.313;
OICNW
§ 11.309;
.319; .321.
§ 11.1105
(a)(1); (2).
§ 11.1105(c) ...
N/A
§ 10.302(a) .....
46 CFR Part
11—Subpart
E.
§ 11.201(h) .....
§ 11.201(j);
§ 11.903;
§ 11.950.
Note: § 11.903
(b).
N/A .................
original
§ 11.201
(c)(2).
renewal
§ 10.227(e).
§ 11.201(i)
§ 10.302(a) .....
46 CFR Part
11—Subpart
C.
N/A.: ...............
Note exceptions in
§ 11.201(g)
for original
domestic or
STCW endorsements.
N/A.: ...............
Note exceptions in
§ 11.201(g)
for original
domestic or
STCW endorsements.
§ 11.301(c) .....
Renewal:
§ 11.301
(c)(2); (3).
N/A .................
Chief § 11.325;
§ 11.331;
2nd engineer officer;
§ 11.327;
§ 11.333.
OICEW/DDE
§ 11.329.
original
§ 11.201
(c)(2).
renewal
§ 10.227(e).
§ 11.201(i)
Minimum age
Citizenship
Medical and
physical exam
Experience
Master,
mates.
§ 11.201(e) .....
Note: exceptions.
U.S., § 10.221(a)(1)
§ 11.201(d).
§ 10.302(a) .....
46 CFR Part
11—Subpart
D.
OUPV ..........
§ 11.201(e) .....
Note: exceptions here
and in
§ 11.201(l).
§ 10.221(a)(1)
§ 11.201(d).
§ 10.302(a) .....
§ 11.467(c);
(d); (e); (f);
(g).
STCW Deck
Officer endorsements.
§ 11.201(e) .....
Note: exceptions.
U.S., § 10.221(a)(1)
§ 11.201(d).
§ 10.302(a) .....
46 CFR Part
11—Subpart
C.
Officer on a
passenger
ship when
on an
international
voyage.
Engineers
(original).
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N/A .................
N/A ........................
N/A .................
§ 11.201(e) .....
Note: exceptions.
U.S., § 10.221(a)(1)
§ 11.201(d).
STCW Engineering
Officer endorsements.
§ 11.201(e) .....
Note: exceptions.
U.S., § 10.221(a)(1)
§ 11.201(d).
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Minimum age
Citizenship
Medical and
physical exam
Experience
Domestic
Designated
Duty Engineer
(DDE).
§ 11.201(e) .....
Note: exceptions.
U.S., § 10.221(a)(1)
§ 11.201(d).
§ 10.302(a) .....
§ 11.201(e) .....
Note: exceptions.
U.S., § 10.221(a)(1)
§ 11.201(d).
§ 10.302(a) .....
Pilot .............
§ 11.201(e) .....
Note: exceptions.
U.S., § 10.221(a)(1)
§ 11.201(d).
§ 10.302(a);
§ 11.709.
Towing vessels.
§ 11.201(e) .....
Note: exceptions.
U.S., § 10.221(a)(1)
§ 11.201(d).
§ 10.302(a) .....
Offshore
Supply
Vessels.
§ 11.201(e) .....
Note: exceptions.
U.S., § 10.221(a)(1)
§ 11.201(d).
§ 10.302(a) .....
MODU licenses.
§ 11.201(e) .....
Note: exceptions.
U.S., § 10.221(a)(1)
§ 11.201(d).
Uninspected
fishing industry vessels.
§ 11.201(e) .....
Note: exceptions.
Radio officer
§ 11.201(e) .....
Note: exceptions.
GMDSS Operator.
Officer raises
of grade.
Recommendations and character check
§ 11.524(b) .....
Electro-technical officer.
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Endorsement
category
Firefighting
Professional
exam
Demonstration
of professional
ability
Recency of
service
original
§ 11.201
(c)(2).
renewal
§ 10.227(e).
First aid and
CPR
N/A.: ...............
Note exceptions in
§ 11.201(g)
for original
domestic or
STCW endorsements.
§ 11.335(a)(1)
N/A.: ...............
note exception Note excepin § 11.335
tions in
(b) &
§ 11.201(g)
§ 11.335(c).
for original
domestic or
STCW endorsements.
§ 11.703;
N/A.: ...............
§ 11.705.
Note exceptions in
§ 11.201(g)
for original
domestic or
STCW endorsements.
46 CFR Part
N/A.: ...............
11—Subpart Note excepD.
tions in
§ 11.201(g)
for original
domestic or
STCW endorsements.
Master
N/A.: ...............
§ 11.493.
Note excepChief Mate
tions in
§ 11.495.
§ 11.201(g)
Mate § 11.497
for original
C/E § 11.553.
domestic or
Asst Engineer
STCW en§ 11.555.
dorsements.
§ 11.201
(h)(1)(iv).
§ 11.903 .........
N/A .................
§ 11.335
(a)(3)(ii).
N/A .................
§ 11.335(a)(2),
(3).
note exception
§ in 11.335
(b) & (c).
N/A .................
§ 11.707;
§ 11.903;
§ 11.910.
§ 11.705 .........
§ 11.705(e),
§ 11.713.
§ 11.201(i)
§ 11.201
(h)(1)(ii).
§ 11.201
(h)(2)(ii).
Note: exceptions.
§ 11.201(j);
§ 11.903;
§ 11.910.
§ 11.464;
§ 11.465.
original
§ 11.201
(c)(2).
renewal
§ 10.227(e).
§ 11.201(i)
§ 11.201(h) .....
Master
original
§ 11.493.
§ 11.201
Chief Mate
(c)(2).
§ 11.495.
renewal
Mate § 11.497
§ 10.227(e).
C/E § 11.553.
Asst Engineer
§ 11.555.
§ 11.201(i)
§ 10.302(a) .....
OIM: § 11.470
B.S.: § 11.472
BCO: § 11.474
ChEng:
§ 11.542.
Asst. Eng:
§ 11.544.
§ 11.201(h): ....
note exceptions.
§ 11.201(j); .....
Master
§ 11.493.
Chief Mate
§ 11.495.
Mate § 11.497
C/E
§ 11.553;
§ 11.903.
Asst. Eng
§ 11.555;
§ 11.903.
§ 11.201(j);
§ 11.903;
§ 11.920.
N/A .................
original
§ 11.201
(c)(2).
renewal
§ 10.227(e).
§ 11.201(i)
U.S., § 10.221(a)(1)
§ 11.201(d).
§ 10.302(a) .....
Deck:
§ 11.462(c);
(d);.
Engine:
§ 11.530(c);
(d); (e).
§ 11.201(h) .....
Note: exceptions.
§ 11.201(j);
§ 11.903;
§ 11.910.
N/A .................
original
§ 11.201
(c)(2).
renewal
§ 10.227(e).
§ 11.201(i)
U.S., § 10.221(a)(1)
§ 11.201(d).
§ 10.302(a) .....
N/A .................
§ 11.603 .........
N/A .................
§ 11.201(i)
N/A .................
N/A ........................
N/A .................
N/A .................
§ 11.201(e) .....
Note: exceptions.
U.S., § 10.221(a)(1)
§ 11.201(d).
§ 10.302(a) .....
Officer renewals.
§ 11.201(e) .....
Note: exceptions.
U.S., § 10.221(a)(1)
§ 11.201(d).
Staff officer ..
§ 11.201(e) .....
Note: exceptions.
U.S., § 10.221(a)(1)
§ 11.201(d).
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§ 11.335
(a)(3)(i)
N/A.: ...............
Note exceptions in
§ 11.201(g)
for original
domestic or
STCW endorsements.
N/A.: ...............
Note exceptions in
§ 11.201(g)
for original
domestic or
STCW endorsements.
N/A.: ...............
Note exceptions in
§ 11.201(g)
for original
domestic or
STCW endorsements.
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................
§ 11.604 .........
N/A .................
N/A
§ 10.231(c);
Part 11, subparts D and
E.
N/A .................
N/A .................
Part 11, subparts D and
E.
3 months in
past 3 years,
§ 11.201
(c)(2).
N/A
§ 10.302(a) .....
§ 10.227(d)
and (e).
Note: exceptions.
N/A .................
N/A .................
§ 10.231(d);
§ 11.903;
§ 11.910;
§ 11.920;
§ 11.950.
N/A .................
Towing officers,
§ 10.227(d)
and (e).
N/A
§ 10.302(a) .....
§ 11.807 .........
N/A.: ...............
Note exceptions in
§ 11.201(g)
for original
domestic or
STCW endorsements.
N/A .................
N/A .................
§ 11.807 .........
1 year in past
5,
§ 10.227(e)
and (f).
Note: alternative.
N/A .................
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[For tankerman endorsements, see table 13.129]
Endorsement
category
Staff officer
renewals.
Able seaman
Minimum age
Citizenship
Medical and
physical exam
Experience
Recommendations and character check
Firefighting
Professional
exam
Demonstration
of professional
ability
Recency of
service
§ 11.201(e) .....
Note: exceptions.
§ 12.401(c)(1)
U.S., § 10.221(a)(1)
§ 11.201(d).
§ 10.302(a) .....
N/A .................
N/A. ................
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A
U.S. or alien admitted for permanent residence,
§ 10.221(a)(2).
§ 10.302(a),
§ 12.401
(c)(2).
§ 12.403 .........
N/A. ................
N/A .................
§ 12.401(c)(5)
§ 12.401(c)(6)
§ 12.405.
Renewal only,
1 year in
past 5,
§ 10.227(e)
and (f).
Note: alternative.
Renewal only,
1 year in
past 5,
§ 10.227(e)
and (f).
Note: alternative.
Renewal only,
1 year in
past 5,
§ 10.227(e)
and (f).
Note: alternative.
Renewal only,
1 year in
past 5,
§ 10.227(e)
and (f).
Note: alternative.
Renewal only,
1 year in
past 5,
§ 10.227(e)
and (f).
Note: alternative.
Renewal only,
1 year in
past 5,
§ 10.227(e)
and (f).
Note: alternative.
Renewal only,
1 year in
past 5,
§ 10.227(e)
and (f).
Note: alternative.
N/A
N/A
§ 12.603(a)(1)
U.S. or alien admitted for permanent residence,
§ 10.221(a)(2).
§ 10.302(a) .....
§ 12.603(a)(3)
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................
§ 12.603(a)(2)
§ 12.603
(a)(4)
§ 12.603
(a)(5).
Ratings for
forming a
navigational
watch.
§ 12.605(a)(1)
U.S. or alien admitted for permanent residence,
§ 10.221(a)(2).
§ 10.302(a) .....
§ 12.605(a)(2)
N/A. ................
N/A .................
N/A .................
§ 12.605(a)(3)
Qualified
members
of engine
department.
§ 12.501(c)(1)
U.S. or alien admitted for permanent residence,
§ 10.221(a)(2).
§ 10.302(a) .....
§ 12.503 .........
N/A. ................
N/A .................
§ 12.505 .........
N/A .................
Able-seafarer
engine.
§ 12.607(a)(1)
U.S. or alien admitted for permanent residence,
§ 10.221(a)(2).
§ 10.302(a) .....
§ 12.607(a)(3)
N/A. ................
N/A .................
N/A .................
§ 12.607(a)(2);
(4) § 12.607
(b); (c).
Ratings for
forming an
engineering watch.
§ 12.609(a)(1)
U.S. or alien admitted for permanent residence,
§ 10.221(a)(2).
§ 10.302(a) .....
§ 12.609(a)(2)
N/A. ................
N/A .................
N/A .................
§ 12.609(a)(3)
Electro-tech- § 12.611(a)(1)
nical rating.
U.S. or alien admitted for permanent residence,
§ 10.221(a)(2).
§ 10.302(a) .....
§ 12.611(a)(2)
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................
§ 12.611(a)(3);
§ 12.611(b);
(c).
Entry level
ratings.
N/A .................
U.S. or alien admitted for permanent residence,
§ 10.221(a)(2)
§ 12.803;
§ 12.809.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A .................
U.S. or alien admitted for permanent residence,
§ 10.221(a)(2).
N/A; note exception in
§ 12.811
(a)(2).
Note: Food
Handler
(F.H.) requirements
in Table
§ 10.302
(a)(xiii)
§ 10.302(a)
(xiv).
§ 10.302(a) .....
N/A
Lifeboatman
§ 12.407(b)(1)
N/A .................
N/A .................
§ 12.407(b)(2);
(4).
§ 12.407(b)(2);
(3).
Lifeboatman—
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N/A .................
U.S. or alien admitted for permanent residence,
§ 10.221(a)(2).
§ 10.302(a) .....
§ 12.409(b)(1)
N/A. ................
N/A .................
§ 12.409(b)(2);
(4).
§ 12.409(b)(2);
(3).
Proficiency in
fast rescue
boats.
§ 12.617(a)(1)
U.S. or alien admitted for permanent residence,
§ 10.221(a)(2).
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................
§ 12.617(a)(2);
(3); (4).
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1 year in
past 5,
§ 10.227(e)
and (f).
Note: alternative.
Renewal only,
1 year in
past 5,
§ 10.227(e)
and (f).
Note: alternative.
Renewal only,
1 year in
past 5,
§ 10.227(e)
and (f).
Note: alternative.
Renewal
§ 12.617
(b)(2).
First aid and
CPR
§ 12.601(c)
§ 12.601(c)
N/A
§ 12.601(c)
§ 12.601(c)
§ 12.601(c)
N/A
N/A
N/A
§ 12.601(c)
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Citizenship
Medical and
physical exam
Experience
Recommendations and character check
Firefighting
Professional
exam
Demonstration
of professional
ability
Recency of
service
Proficiency in
survival
craft and
rescue
boats
other than
fast rescue
boats.
§ 12.613(a)(1)
U.S. or alien admitted for permanent residence,
§ 10.221(a)(2).
N/A .................
§ 12.613(a)(2)
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................
§ 12.613(a)(3)
§ 12.615(a)(1)
U.S. or alien admitted for permanent residence,
§ 10.221(a)(2).
N/A .................
§ 12.615(a)(2)
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................
§ 12.615(a)(3)
Renewal only,
1 year in
past 5,
§ 10.227(e)
and (f).
Note: alternative.
Renewal:
§ 12.613
(b)(2).
Renewal only,
1 year in
past 5,
§ 10.227(e)
and (e).
Note: alternative.
Renewal:
§ 12.615
(b)(2).
§ 12.601(c)
Proficiency in
survival
craft and
rescue
boats
other than
lifeboats
and fast
rescue
boats-limited.
Assistance
Towing endorsement.
Radar Observer endorsement.
Vessel Security Officer.
N/A .................
N/A ........................
N/A .................
§ 11.482 .........
N/A .................
N/A .................
§ 11.482 .........
§ 11.482 .........
N/A
N/A .................
N/A ........................
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................
§ 11.480(d); (h)
original
§ 11.201
(c)(2).
N/A .................
§ 11.811(a) .....
U.S. or alien admitted for permanent residence,
§ 10.221(a)(1)
§ 10.221(a)(2).
§§ 10.302(a) ...
§ 11.811(a) .....
N/A .................
§ 11.811(a) .....
original
§ 11.201
(c)(2).
renewal
§ 10.227(e).
§ 11.201(i)
N/A .................
U.S. § 10.221(a)(1)
N/A .................
§ 11.821(a)(1)
§ 11.821(b).
N/A .................
N/A .................
§ 11.821(a)(2)
Renewal:
§ 11.821(d).
N/A
GMDSS at
sea maintainer.
Medical firstaid provider.
Person in
charge of
medical
care.
Vessel personnel
with designated security duties.
§ 12.623(a) .....
N/A ........................
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A.: ...............
Note exceptions in
§ 11.201(g)
for original
domestic or
STCW endorsements.
N/A.: ...............
Note exceptions in
§ 11.201(g)
for original
domestic or
STCW endorsements.
N/A .................
N/A .................
High Speed
Craft.
N/A .................
N/A .................
§ 12.623(b) .....
N/A .................
N/A
N/A .................
N/A ........................
N/A .................
§ 12.619(b) .....
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................
§ 12.619(a)(1);
(2).
N/A .................
§ 12.619(a)(1)
N/A .................
N/A ........................
N/A .................
§ 12.621(b) .....
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................
§ 12.621(a)(1);
(2).
N/A .................
§ 12.621(a)(1)
§ 12.625(a)(1)
U.S. or alien admitted for permanent residence,
§ 10.221(a)(2)
§ 12.803.
§ 12.625(a)(2)
§ 12.625(a)(1)
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................
§ 12.625(a)(1)
U.S. or alien admitted for permanent residence,
§ 10.221(a)(2)
§ 12.803.
§ 12.627(a)(2)
§ 12.627(a)(1)
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................
§ 12.627(a)(1)
Ratings serving on
passenger
ships on
international
voyages.
N/A ........................
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................
§ 12.905(a); (b)
Renewal only,
1 year in
past 5,
§ 10.227(e)
and (f).
Note: alternative.
Renewal only,
1 year in
past 5,
§ 10.227(e)
and (f).
Note: alternative.
Renewal
§ 12.905(d).
N/A
Security
§ 12.627(a)(1)
awareness.
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category
N/A .................
10.303
10.304
10.305
10.306
28. Add subpart C, consisting of
§§ 10.301 through 10.306, to read as
follows:
Medical waivers.
General medical exam.
Vision requirements.
Hearing requirements.
Subpart C—Medical Certification
§ 10.301
Sec.
10.301
10.302
(a) The Coast Guard will issue a
medical certificate/endorsement to a
mariner meeting the medical and
General requirements.
Medical and physical requirements.
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CPR
§ 12.601(c)
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N/A
N/A
physical standards for merchant
mariners. The medical certificate/
endorsement will be issued for various
periods of time based upon the
endorsements the mariner holds. If the
Coast Guard, after reviewing all relevant
supporting medical documents and
consultation with an examining medical
professional as provided in § 10.302(b),
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determines that an applicant’s condition
may directly impact safety, and
therefore does not meet the required
medical and/or physical standard, the
Coast Guard may place an operational
limitation on the medical certificate/
endorsement, issue a medical waiver, or
deny a medical certificate.
(b) Except as otherwise noted,
medical certificates/endorsements will
be issued for the following periods of
time:
(1) Medical certificates/endorsements
issued to a mariner serving under the
authority of an STCW endorsement will
be issued for a maximum period of 2
years unless the mariner is under the
age of 18, in which case the maximum
period of validity will be 1 year.
(2) Medical certificates/endorsements
issued to a mariner who is serving as a
first-class pilot, or acting as a pilot
under § 15.812 of this subchapter, will
be issued for a maximum period of 1
year.
(3) Medical certificates/endorsements
issued to all other mariners will be
issued for a maximum period of 5 years.
(4) Applicants seeking additional
MMC endorsements holding a current
medical endorsement/certificate do not
need to submit a new medical physical
exam if their existing medical
endorsement/certification meets all of
the requirements of this section for the
endorsement sought.
(c) Individuals holding no
endorsement other than a staff officer
endorsement need not meet the medical
and physical requirements of this
section.
§ 10.302 Medical and physical
requirements.
(a) To qualify for an MMC, a mariner
must provide evidence of meeting the
medical and physical standards in this
section on a CG–719–K or CG–719–K/E,
as appropriate. The Coast Guard retains
final authority for determining whether
a mariner is medically and physically
qualified. Columns 2 through 5 of Table
10.302(a) of this section provide the
specific exam, test, or demonstrations
required to obtain the corresponding
credential listed in column 1. Further
clarifications of the requirements
contained in the table are found
throughout this subpart.
TABLE 10.302(a)—MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MARINER ENDORSEMENTS
Vision test
Hearing
test
General
medical exam
Demonstration
of physical
ability
1
2
3
4
5
(i) Deck officer, including pilot .....................................................................................
(ii) Engineering officer ..................................................................................................
(iii) Radio officer ...........................................................................................................
(iv) Offshore installation manager, barge supervisor, or ballast control operator .......
(v) Able seaman ..........................................................................................................
(vi) QMED ....................................................................................................................
(vii) Able seafarer deck ................................................................................................
(viii) RFPNW ................................................................................................................
(ix) Able seafarer engine .............................................................................................
(x) RFPEW ...................................................................................................................
(xi) Electro-technical rating ..........................................................................................
(xii) Tankerman ............................................................................................................
(xiii) Lifeboatman and Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast
rescue boats (PSC) ..................................................................................................
(xiv) Lifeboatman-Limited and Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other
than fast rescue boats-limited (PSC-limited) ...........................................................
(xv) Fast Rescue Boat .................................................................................................
(xvi)Food handler serving on vessels to which STCW does not apply ......................
(xvii) Food handler serving on vessels to which STCW applies .................................
(xviii) Ratings, including entry level, serving on vessels to which STCW applies,
other than those listed above ..................................................................................
(xix) Ratings, including entry level, serving on vessels to which STCW does not
apply, other than those listed above ........................................................................
(xx) Vessel security officer ...........................................................................................
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Credential
§ 10.305(a)
§ 10.305(b)
§ 10.305(b)
§ 10.305(b)
§ 10.305(a)
§ 10.305(b)
§ 10.305(a)
§ 10.305(a)
§ 10.305(a)
§ 10.305(b)
§ 10.305(b)
§ 10.305(b)
§ 10.306
§ 10.306
§ 10.306
§ 10.306
§ 10.306
§ 10.306
§ 10.306
§ 10.306
§ 10.306
§ 10.306
§ 10.306
§ 10.306
§ 10.304(a)
§ 10.304(a)
§ 10.304(a)
§ 10.304(a)
§ 10.304(a)
§ 10.304(a)
§ 10.304(a)
§ 10.304(a)
§ 10.304(a)
§ 10.304(a)
§ 10.304(a)
§ 10.304(a)
§ 10.304(d)
§ 10.304(d)
§ 10.304(d)
§ 10.304(d)
§ 10.304(d)
§ 10.304(d)
§ 10.304(d)
§ 10.304(d)
§ 10.304(d)
§ 10.304(d)
§ 10.304(d)
§ 10.304(d)
§ 10.305(b)
§ 10.306
§ 10.304(a)
§ 10.304(d)
§ 10.305(b)
§ 10.305(b)
§ 10.306
§ 10.306
§ 10.304(a)
§ 10.304(a)
§ 10.304(b)
§ 10.304(b)
§ 10.304(d)
§ 10.304(d)
(b) Any required test, exam, or
demonstration must have been
performed, witnessed, or reviewed by a
licensed medical doctor, licensed
physician assistant, licensed nurse
practitioner, or a designated medical
examiner. Medical examinations for
Great Lakes Pilots must be conducted by
a licensed medical doctor in accordance
with the physical exam requirements in
46 CFR 402.210.
§ 10.303
Medical waivers.
(a) The Coast Guard may grant a
waiver if, after review of all relevant
supporting medical documents and
consultation with the examining
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§ 10.304(d)
§ 10.305(a)
physician, as needed, an applicant does
not possess the vision, hearing, or
general physical condition necessary;
and extenuating circumstances warrant
special consideration. An applicant may
submit to the Coast Guard additional
correspondence, records, and reports in
support of a waiver. In this regard,
recommendations from agencies of the
Federal Government operating
government vessels, as well as owners
and operators of private vessels, made
on behalf of their employees, will be
given full consideration.
(b) In general, medical waivers are
approved for medical conditions and
medications when objective medical
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§ 10.304(a)
§ 10.304(d)
evidence indicates that the condition is
sufficiently controlled and the effects of
medication pose no significant risk to
maritime and public safety. The Coast
Guard retains final authority for the
issuance of medical waivers.
(c) Medical waivers may be granted
for specific conditions to which the
applicant must adhere, such as more
frequent medical monitoring of the
medical conditions, submission of
medical exams and/or tests at varying
intervals to track the ongoing status of
the medical condition, or operational
limitations in the manner the applicant
may serve under the MMC. Medical
waivers will not be reflected in the
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medical certificate/endorsement. The
waiver information will be issued
separately and must be readily available
upon request.
(d) The Coast Guard may place an
operational limitation based on medical
and physical conditions. Any
operational limitations will be reflected
in the medical certificate/endorsement.
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§ 10.304
General medical exam.
(a) The general medical exam must be
documented and of such scope to
ensure that there are no conditions that
pose significant risk of sudden
incapacitation or debilitating
complication. This exam must also
document any condition requiring
medication that impairs cognitive
ability, judgment, or reaction time.
Examples of physical impairment or
medical conditions that could lead to
disqualification include, but are not
limited to, poorly controlled diabetes,
symptomatic coronary artery disease,
placement of cardiac defibrillators,
symptomatic psychiatric disorders, and
convulsive disorders.
(b) Food handlers are not required to
submit to a general medical exam, but
must obtain a statement from a licensed
physician, physician assistant, or nurse
practitioner attesting that they are free
of communicable diseases.
(c) The Coast Guard will provide
guidance on the conduct of general
medical exams. Examiners should be
familiar with the content and
recommended medical evaluation data
compiled in the medical guidelines.
(d) Demonstration of physical ability.
(1) A demonstration of physical ability
is required only if the medical
practitioner conducting the general
medical exam is concerned that:
(i) The medical practitioner
conducting the general medical exam is
concerned that an applicant’s physical
ability may impact maritime safety; or
(ii) Table 10.302(a) of § 10.302 of this
subpart shows that the mariner must
pass a demonstration of physical ability.
Guidance on demonstration of physical
ability is contained in the relevant Coast
Guard guidance for the conduct of
general medical exams.
(2) For an applicant to satisfactorily
pass a demonstration of physical ability,
the examiner must be satisfied that the
applicant:
(i) Has no disturbance in the sense of
balance;
(ii) Is able, without assistance, to
climb up and down vertical ladders and
inclined stairs;
(iii) Would be able, without
assistance, to step over a door sill or
coaming;
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(iv) Is able to move through a
restricted opening of 24-by-24 inches
(61-by-61 centimeters);
(v) Would be able to grasp, lift, and
manipulate various common shipboard
tools; move hands and arms to open and
close valve wheels in vertical and
horizontal directions; and rotate wrists
to turn handles;
(vi) Does not have any impairment or
disease that could prevent normal
movement and physical activities;
(vii) Is able to stand and walk for
extended periods of time;
(viii) Does not have any impairment
or disease that could prevent response
to a visual or audible alarm; and
(ix) Is capable of normal conversation.
(e) Reports of medical and physical
exams, demonstrations, and tests. These
reports must be submitted within 12
months from the date signed by the
licensed medical professional. When
submitted with a complete application
package, these reports remain valid for
12 months from the date the Coast
Guard accepts a complete application.
§ 10.305
Vision requirements.
(a) Deck standard. (1) A mariner must
have correctable vision to at least 20/40
in one eye and uncorrected vision of at
least 20/200 in the same eye. The color
sense must be determined to be
satisfactory when tested by any of the
following methods or an alternative test
acceptable to the Coast Guard, without
the use of color-sensing lenses:
(i) Pseudoisochromatic Plates
(Dvorine, 2nd Edition; AOC; revised
edition or AOC–HRR; Ishihara 14-,
24-, or 38-plate editions).
(ii) Farnsworth Lantern.
(iii) Titmus Vision Tester/OPTEC
2000.
(iv) Optec 900.
(v) Richmond Test, 2nd and 4th
edition.
(2) After January 1, 2017, applicants
for an STCW endorsement must have
correctable vision to at least 20/40 in
both eyes and uncorrected vision of at
least 20/200 in both eyes. A mariner
who meets these requirements and who
suffers loss of vision in one eye after
being issued an MMC is subject to the
requirements of paragraphs (c), (d), and
(e) of this section, as applicable. A
mariner holding an MMC prior to
January 1, 2017, must continue to meet
the requirements of paragraph (a) (1) of
this section.
(b) Engineering, radio officer,
tankerman, and MODU standard. A
mariner must have correctable vision to
at least 20/50 in one eye and
uncorrected vision of at least 20/200 in
the same eye and need only the ability
to distinguish the colors red, green,
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blue, and yellow. The color sense must
be determined to be satisfactory when
tested by any color-vision test listed in
paragraph (a) of this section, with the
exception of the Farnsworth Lantern, or
an alternative test acceptable to the
Coast Guard, without the use of colorsensing lenses.
(c) Vision waiver. Any applicant
whose uncorrected vision does not meet
the 20/200 standard and is correctable
to listed standards above may be granted
a medical waiver in accordance with
§ 10.303 of this subpart. If a vision
waiver is granted, a limitation will be
placed on his or her MMC indicating the
mariner may not serve under the
authority of the endorsement unless
corrective lenses are worn and spare
lenses are carried onboard a vessel.
Waivers are not normally granted to an
applicant whose corrected vision in the
better eye is not at least 20/40 for deck
officers or 20/50 for engineer officers.
(d) Vision operational limitation. If
corrective lenses are required in order to
meet the vision standards above, a
mariner may not serve under the
authority of the endorsement unless
corrective lenses are worn and spare
lenses are carried onboard a vessel. This
operational limitation will be placed on
his or her MMC.
(e) Loss of vision. A mariner having
lost vision in one eye must wait 6
months from the date of the vision loss
before submitting any application, and
must provide a statement of
demonstrated ability on his or her
medical examination.
§ 10.306
Hearing requirements.
(a) If the medical practitioner
conducting the general medical exam
has concerns that an applicant’s ability
to hear may impact maritime safety, the
examining medical practitioner must
refer the applicant to an audiologist or
other hearing specialist to conduct an
audiometer test and a speech
discrimination test, as appropriate.
(b) The audiometer test must include
testing at the following thresholds: 500
Hz; 1,000 Hz; 2,000 Hz; and 3,000 Hz.
The frequency responses for each ear
must be averaged to determine the
measure of an applicant’s hearing
ability. Applicants must demonstrate an
unaided threshold of 30 decibels or less
in at least one ear.
(c) The functional speech
discrimination test must be carried out
at a level of 55 decibels. For issuance of
an original MMC or endorsement the
applicant must demonstrate functional
speech discrimination of at least 90
percent. For renewal or raise of grade,
the applicant must demonstrate
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functional speech discrimination of at
least 80 percent.
(d) Hearing waivers. An applicant
who is unable to meet the hearing
standards of the audiometer test, but
who can pass the functional speech
discrimination test or who requires
hearing aids to meet the hearing
standards, may be eligible for a medical
waiver in accordance with § 10.303 of
this part.
(e) Hearing operational limitation. If
hearing aids are required in order to
meet the hearing standards above, a
mariner may not serve under the
authority of the endorsement unless
hearing aids are worn in the operational
mode, and spare batteries are carried
onboard a vessel. This operational
limitation will be placed on his or her
MMC.
29. Add subpart D, consisting of
§§ 10.401 through 10.412, to read as
follows:
Subpart D—Training Courses and
Programs
Sec.
10.401 Applicability.
10.402 Course approval.
10.403 General standards.
10.404 Substitution of training for required
service, use of training-record books
(TRBs), and use of towing officer
assessment records (TOARs).
10.405 Qualification as qualified assessor
(QA) and designated examiner (DE) for
towing officer assessment records
(TOARs).
10.406 Approved courses.
10.407 Coast Guard-approved training
program requirements for STCW
endorsements.
10.408 Coast Guard-accepted training other
than approved courses and programs.
10.409 Coast Guard-accepted Quality
Standard System (QSS) organizations.
10.410 Quality Standard System (QSS)
requirements.
10.411 Simulator performance standards.
10.412 Distance and e-learning.
§ 10.401
Applicability.
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This subpart prescribes the general
requirements applicable to offerors of all
approved courses and training programs
which may be accepted instead of
service experience or examination
required by the Coast Guard, or which
satisfy course completion requirements.
§ 10.402
Course approval.
(a) Categories. Courses may be
approved to fulfill the following
requirements:
(1) Instead of service experience;
(2) Instead of examinations required
by the Coast Guard;
(3) Professional competency
requirements; and
(4) Regulatory requirements.
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(b) Request for approval.
Organizations desiring course approval
by the Coast Guard must submit a
written request and a complete
curriculum package to the National
Maritime Center, either by mail or
electronically. The curriculum package
must include:
(1) A cover letter. The cover letter
must contain:
(i) The name of the course;
(ii) The locations where it will be
held;
(iii) A general description and
overview of the course;
(iv) The category of acceptance being
sought as listed in paragraph (a) of this
section; and
(v) Individual major components of
the course.
(2) A goal statement(s). The goal
statement should describe:
(i) The specific performance behaviors
to be measured;
(ii) The conditions under which the
performance behaviors will be
exhibited; and
(iii) The level of performance
behaviors that is to be achieved.
(3) Performance objectives.
Performance objectives are statements
which identify the specific knowledge,
skill, or ability the student should gain
and display as a result of the training or
instructional activity. A performance
objective is made up of three elements:
expected student performance,
condition, and criterion.
(4) Assessment instruments.
Assessment instruments are any tools
used to determine whether the student
has achieved the desired level of
knowledge, understanding, or
proficiency.
(5) Instructor information. Each
instructor must:
(i) Have either experience, training, or
evidence of instruction in effective
instructional techniques within the past
5 years;
(ii) Be qualified in the task for which
the training is being conducted and
have relevant experience; and
(iii) Hold a license, endorsement, or
other professional credential that
provides proof of having attained a level
of qualification equal or superior to the
relevant level of knowledge, skills, and
abilities described in the performance
objective. A Document of Continuity
may be used to meet this requirement.
(6) Site information. Site information
must include a description of the
facility or facilities at which the training
will be held. Authority to teach at an
alternative site requires approval by the
National Maritime Center.
(7) A teaching syllabus. A detailed
teaching syllabus providing the
following information:
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(i) Instructional strategy. Aspects of
instructional strategies should include:
(A) The order of presentation;
(B) The level of interaction, including
the student-to-teacher ratio;
(C) Feedback;
(D) Remediation;
(E) Testing strategies; and
(F) Media used to present
information.
(ii) Instructional materials, including
lesson plans containing:
(A) Pre-instructional activities;
(B) Content presentation;
(C) Student participation;
(D) Assessment processes; and
(E) Other instructional activities, such
as homework and reading assignments.
(iii) Course surveys on the relevance
and effectiveness of the training
completed by students.
(iv) Course schedule, including the
duration and order of lessons, and an
indication as to whether each lesson is:
(A) A classroom lecture;
(B) A practical demonstration;
(C) A simulator exercise;
(D) An examination; or
(E) Another method of instructional
reinforcement.
(8) Course completion certificate. A
sample course completion certificate.
(c) Approval notification. The Coast
Guard will notify each applicant for
course approval when an approval is
granted or denied. If the Coast Guard
denies a request for approval, the Coast
Guard will inform the applicant of the
reasons for the denial and describe the
corrections required for granting an
approval.
(d) Validity of course approval.
Unless surrendered, suspended, or
withdrawn, an approval for a course is
valid for up to a maximum of 5 years
after issuance, unless:
(1) The school ceases operation;
(2) The school gives notice that it will
no longer offer the course;
(3) The owner or operator fails to
submit any required report; or
(4) Any change occurs in the
ownership of the school to which the
approval was issued.
(e) Changes to the course approval. (1)
Any changes to the course approval or
the content of the course will be
handled as a request for renewal of an
approval (as specified in paragraph (f) of
this section), or as a request for an
original approval (as specified in
paragraph (b) of this section), depending
on the nature and scope of the change.
(2) The Coast Guard may not accept
course completion certificates if the
course does not follow the conditions of
the course approval.
(f) Renewal of course approval. If the
owner or operator of a training school
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desires to have a course’s approval
renewed, the owner or operator must
submit a request to the NMC
accompanied by the information from
paragraphs (b)(1), (b)(5), (b)(6), and
(b)(7) of this section. If satisfied that the
content and quality of instruction
remain satisfactory, the Coast Guard
will approve the request. The renewed
approval is valid as detailed in
paragraph (d) of this section.
(g) Suspension of approval. (1) The
Coast Guard may suspend the approval,
require the holder to surrender the
certificate of approval, and may direct
the holder to cease claiming the course
is Coast Guard-approved, if it
determines that a specific course does
not comply with the:
(i) Applicable provisions of 46 CFR
parts 11, 12, or 13;
(ii) Requirements specified in the
course’s approval; or
(iii) Course’s curriculum package as
submitted for approval.
(2) The Coast Guard will notify the
approval holder in writing of the intent
to suspend course approval and the
reasons for suspension. If the approval
holder fails to correct the conditions
leading to suspension, the course will
be suspended. The Coast Guard will
notify the approval holder that the
specific course fails to meet applicable
requirements and explain how the
deficiencies can be corrected;
(3) The Coast Guard may grant the
approval holder up to 90 days to correct
the deficiencies; and
(4) Course completion certificates will
not be accepted if dated during a period
of suspension or expiration.
(h) Withdrawal of approval. The Coast
Guard may withdraw approval for any
course:
(1) When the approval holder fails to
correct the deficiencies of a suspended
course within 90 days; or
(2) Upon determining that the
approval holder has demonstrated a
pattern or history of:
(i) Failing to comply with the
applicable regulations or the course
approval requirements;
(ii) Deviating from approved course
curricula;
(iii) Presenting courses in a manner
that does not achieve the learning
objectives; or
(iv) Falsifying any document required
and integral to the conduct of the
course, including, but not limited to,
attendance records, written test grades,
course completion grades, or assessment
of practical demonstrations.
(i) Appeals of suspension or
withdrawal of approval. Anyone
directly affected by a decision to
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as provided in § 1.03–40 of this chapter.
§ 10.403
General standards.
(a) Each school with an approved
course must:
(1) Have a well-maintained facility
that accommodates the students in a
safe and comfortable environment
conducive to learning;
(2) Have visual aids for realism,
including simulators where appropriate,
sufficient for the number of students to
be accommodated, and support the
objectives of the course;
(3) Administer training entirely in the
English language unless specifically
approved to be presented in another
language;
(4) Administer written examinations
to each student appropriate for the
course material and the knowledge
requirements of the position or
endorsement for which the student is
being trained. For a course approved to
substitute for a Coast Guardadministered examination, the courses
must be of such a degree of difficulty
that a student who successfully
completes them would most likely pass,
on the first attempt, an examination
prepared by the Coast Guard;
(5) Require each student to
successfully demonstrate practical skills
appropriate for the course material and
equal to the level of endorsement for
which the course is approved;
(6) Effective July 1, 2013, keep
physical or electronic copies of the
following records for at least 5 years
after the end of each student’s
completion or disenrollment from a
course or program:
(i) A copy of each student’s
examination answers;
(ii) A copy of each examination or, in
the case of a practical test, a report of
such test;
(iii) A record of each student’s
classroom attendance;
(iv) A copy of each student’s course
completion certificate or program
completion certificate, as appropriate;
(v) A summary of changes or
modification to the last course
submittal;
(vi) A list of all locations at which the
training course was presented and the
number of times it was presented at
each location;
(vii) The name(s) of the instructor(s)
who taught the course;
(viii) The number of students who
began the training;
(ix) The number of students who
successfully completed the training;
(x) The number of students who were
required to retest;
(xi) The number of students who were
required to retake the entire course; and
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(xii) The number of students who
were required to retake a portion of the
course.
(7) Not change its approved
curriculum without approval from the
NMC as specified in § 10.402(e) of this
subpart;
(8) Conduct an internal audit midway
through the term of the course’s
approval and maintain the results of the
audit for a period of not less than 5
years. The audit will evaluate whether:
(i) Records are being maintained
according to these regulations;
(ii) The course is being presented in
accordance with the approval letter; and
(iii) Surveys from students indicate
that the course is meeting their needs;
and
(9) At any time, allow the Coast Guard
to:
(i) Inspect its facilities, equipment,
and records, including scholastic
records;
(ii) Conduct interviews and surveys of
students to aid in course evaluation and
improvement;
(iii) Assign personnel to observe or
participate in the course of instruction;
and
(iv) Supervise or administer the
required examinations or practical
demonstrations, including the
substitution of an applicable Coast
Guard examination in a course
approved to substitute for a Coast
Guard-administered examination.
§ 10.404 Substitution of training for
required service, use of training-record
books (TRBs), and use of towing officer
assessment records (TOARs).
(a) Substitution of training for
required service. (1) Satisfactory
completion of an approved training
course may be substituted for a portion
of the required service on deck or in the
engine department for deck or engineer
endorsements. Satisfactory completion
of an approved training program which
includes sea service may be substituted
for a portion of or all of the required
service on deck or in the engine
department, except as limited by law for
ratings. The list of all currently
approved courses and programs,
including the equivalent service and
applicable endorsements, is maintained
by the NMC.
(2) Unless otherwise allowed, recency
requirements may not be achieved by
service granted as a result of successful
completion of approved training or by
training on a simulator; however,
underway service obtained as a portion
of an approved course or program may
be used for this purpose.
(3) Unless otherwise allowed, training
obtained before receiving an
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endorsement may not be used for
subsequent raises of grade, increases in
scope, or renewals.
(b) Use of training-record books
(TRBs). (1) Approved training programs
for STCW endorsements for OICNW and
OICEW must maintain a TRB for each
student where training and/or
assessments of competence are
conducted onboard the ship. The TRB
must contain at least the following
information:
(i) The name of the applicant;
(ii) The tasks to be performed or the
skills to be demonstrated, with reference
to the standards of competence set forth
in the tables of the appropriate sections
in part A of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 10.103
of this part);
(iii) The method for demonstrating
competence to be used in determining
that the tasks or skills have been
performed properly, with reference to
the standards of competence set forth in
the tables of competence in the
appropriate sections in part A of the
STCW Code;
(iv) A place for a qualified instructor
to indicate by his or her initials that the
applicant has received training in the
proper performance of the task or skill;
(v) A place for a qualified assessor
(QA) to indicate by his or her initials
that the applicant has successfully
completed a practical demonstration
and has proved competent in the task or
skill under the criteria, when
assessment of competence is to be
documented in the record books;
(vi) The printed name of each
qualified instructor, including any MMC
endorsements held, and the instructor’s
signature; and
(vii) The printed name of each
qualified assessor, when any assessment
of competence is recorded, including
any MMC endorsement, license, or
document held by the assessor, and the
assessor’s signature confirming that his
or her initials certify that he or she has
witnessed the practical demonstration
of a particular task or skill by the
applicant.
(2) The TRB referred to in paragraph
(b) of this section may be maintained
electronically, provided the electronic
record meets Coast Guard-accepted
standards for accuracy, integrity, and
availability.
(3) The Coast Guard may accept other
forms of documentation as meeting the
requirements to maintain the trainingrecord book.
(c) Use of towing officer assessment
records (TOARs). (1) Each applicant for
an endorsement as master or mate
(pilot) of towing vessels, and each
master or mate of self-propelled vessels
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of 200 GRT/500 GT or more, seeking an
endorsement for towing vessels, must
complete a TOAR approved by the Coast
Guard that contains at least the
following:
(i) Identification of the applicant,
including his or her full name, and
reference number;
(ii) Objectives of the training and
assessment;
(iii) Tasks to perform or skills to
demonstrate;
(iv) Criteria to use in determining that
the tasks or skills have been performed
properly;
(v) A means for a designated examiner
(DE) to attest that the applicant has
successfully completed a practical
demonstration and has proved
proficient in the task or skill under the
criteria; and
(vi) Identification of each DE by his or
her full name and reference number, job
title, ship name and official number,
and serial number of the MMC, license,
or document held, and printed name
and signature confirming that his or her
initials certify that he or she has
witnessed the practical demonstration
of a particular task or skill by the
applicant.
§ 10.405 Qualification as qualified
assessor (QA) and designated examiner
(DE).
(a) To become a QA, an applicant
must have documentary evidence to
establish:
(1) Experience, training, or instruction
in assessment techniques;
(2) Qualifications in the task for
which the assessment is being
conducted; and
(3) Possession of the level of
endorsement, or other professional
credential, which provides proof that he
or she has attained a level of
qualification equal or superior to the
relevant level of knowledge, skills, and
abilities described in the training
objectives.
(b) To become a DE for towing officer
assessment records (TOARs), an
applicant must have documentary
evidence to establish:
(1) Experience, training, or instruction
in assessment techniques on towing
vessels;
(2) Qualifications on towing vessels in
the task for which the assessment is
being conducted; and
(3) Possession of the level of
endorsement on towing vessels, or other
professional credential, which provides
proof that he or she has attained a level
of qualification equal or superior to the
relevant level of knowledge, skills, and
abilities described in the training
objectives.
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(c) Documentary evidence may be in
the form of performance evaluations,
which include an evaluation of
effectiveness in on-the-job organization
and delivery of training, and/or a
certificate of successful completion from
a ‘‘train-the-trainer’’ course. A ‘‘trainthe-trainer’’ course must be based on the
International Maritime Organization’s
(IMO) model course 6.09 (Training
Course for Instructors), or on another
Coast Guard-accepted syllabus.
§ 10.406
Approved courses.
The NMC maintains the list of
training organizations and the approvals
given to the training they offer. This
information is available online at
www.uscg.mil/nmc.
§ 10.407 Coast Guard-approved training
program requirements for STCW
endorsements.
Training programs approved to
qualify a mariner to hold an STCW
endorsement must meet the same
standards as those found in §§ 10.402
and 10.403 of this subpart.
§ 10.408 Coast Guard-accepted training
other than approved courses and programs.
(a) When the training and assessment
of competence required by this part are
not subject to Coast Guard approval
under §§ 10.402 and 10.407 of this
subpart, but are used to qualify a
mariner to hold an endorsement, the
offeror of the course or program must
ensure that such training and
assessment meets the same standards as
those found in §§ 10.402 and 10.403 of
this subpart.
(b) The Coast Guard will accept
courses approved and monitored by a
Coast Guard-accepted Quality Standard
System (QSS) organization. The Coast
Guard maintains a list of training
organizations conducting accepted
training and that are independently
monitored by a Coast Guard-accepted
QSS organization. The Coast Guardaccepted QSS organization must comply
with the following requirements:
(1) Submit a certificate of acceptance
of training to the Coast Guard;
(2) Submit an updated certificate of
acceptance to the Coast Guard if the
terms of acceptance have been changed;
and
(3) Sign each certificate to the training
organization owner or operator, or its
authorized representative(s), stating that
the training fully complies with the
requirements of this section, and
identifying the Coast Guard-accepted
QSS organization being used for
independent monitoring.
(c) The training must be audited
periodically in accordance with the
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subpart. If the Coast Guard determines,
on the basis of observations or
conclusions either of its own or by the
Coast Guard-accepted QSS organization,
that the particular training does not
satisfy one or more of the conditions
described in paragraph (a) of this
section:
(1) The Coast Guard or Coast Guardaccepted QSS organization will so
notify the offeror of the training by
letter, enclosing a report of the
observations and conclusions;
(2) The offeror may, within a period
of time specified in the notice, either
appeal the observations or conclusions
to the Commandant (CG–543) or bring
the training into compliance; and
(3) If the appeal is denied—or if the
deficiency is not corrected in the
allotted time, or within any additional
time period judged by the Coast Guard
to be appropriate, considering progress
toward compliance—the Coast Guard
will remove the training from the list
maintained under paragraph (b) of this
section until it can verify full
compliance. The Coast Guard may deny
applications for endorsements based, in
whole or in part, on training not on the
list, until additional training or
assessment is documented.
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§ 10.409 Coast Guard-accepted Quality
Standard System (QSS) organizations.
(a) Organizations wishing to serve as
a Coast Guard-accepted QSS
organization, to accept and monitor
training on behalf of the Coast Guard,
should apply to the National Maritime
Center. An organization submitting an
application may not act as a Coast
Guard-accepted QSS organization until
it has received its letter of acceptance.
(b) Validity of acceptance.
Organizations meeting the requirements
in paragraph (e) of this section will be
issued a letter of acceptance valid for a
maximum period of 5 years from the
date of issuance.
(c) An organization wishing to
become a Coast Guard-accepted QSS
organization must have processes for
reviewing, accepting, and monitoring
training that are equal to the Coast
Guard’s course approval and oversight
processes in §§ 10.402 through 10.410 of
this subpart.
(d) Each person conducting
evaluation and monitoring of the
training must be knowledgeable about
the subjects being evaluated or
monitored and about the national and
international requirements that apply to
the training, and must not be involved
in the training and assessment of
students.
(e) The documentation submitted to
the Coast Guard must contain the
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information listed below. An
organization approved as a recognized
classification society in accordance with
46 CFR part 8, subpart B, need not
present evidence of compliance with
paragraphs (e)(1) and (e)(8) of this
section.
(1) Identification of the organization:
Name of the organization, address,
contact information, and organizational
structure (including the QSS
department).
(2) Scope of approval: Training and
assessment the organization wishes to
accept and monitor.
(3) Background of the organization:
Historical information outlining the
organization’s experience reviewing and
accepting training and/or assessment
activities.
(4) Staffing and support
infrastructure, including:
(i) Names and qualifications of the
individuals who will be involved in the
review, acceptance, and monitoring of
training and assessment;
(ii) Description of the training given to
individuals who will be conducting
review, acceptance, and monitoring
activities; and
(iii) Technical and support resources
within the organization that support the
review, acceptance, and monitoring
activities.
(5) Submission guidelines:
Information for client organizations to
submit courses for review and
acceptance, including criteria for course
design, instructor/assessor
qualifications, syllabi, equipment, and
facilities.
(6) Review and acceptance
procedures. (i) Descriptions of the
methods of evaluation of the physical,
administrative, and infrastructure
support aspects of client organizations;
(ii) Descriptions of the methods of
evaluation of the instructors, designated
examiners of a client organization and
the maintenance of their records;
(iii) Descriptions of format for
accepting training material;
(iv) Descriptions of the methods by
which the course acceptance process
responds to the client organization
modifications to the training
curriculum, changes to instructors or
examiners, changes to the infrastructure
support; and
(v) Descriptions of the renewal
procedures.
(7) Audit procedures: Description of
the methods for auditing accepted
courses. Client organizations must be
audited once in a 5-year period.
(8) Quality commitment: Provide
evidence of having a quality
management system that includes the
following elements:
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(i) A documented statement of a
quality policy and quality objectives;
(ii) A quality manual;
(iii) Documented procedures and
records; and
(iv) Documents, including records,
determined by the organization to be
necessary to ensure the effective
planning, operation, and control of its
processes.
(f) Coast Guard-accepted QSS
organizations must notify the NMC of
the training they have accepted within
14 days of the acceptance date. The
notification must include the name and
address of the institution, the course
title and the requirement the course
meets, and a one-paragraph description
of the course’s content.
(g) Audits. (1) A Coast Guard-accepted
QSS organization must conduct internal
audits at least once in 5 years with a
minimum of 2 years between reviews.
Results of the internal audits must be
available upon request to the Coast
Guard within 60 days of completion.
(2) Each Coast Guard-accepted QSS
organization may be audited by the
Coast Guard at least once every 5 years.
The results of the audit will be available
to the Coast Guard-accepted QSS
organization within 60 days of
completion of the audit.
(3) Results of Coast Guard-accepted
QSS organizations’ audits to client
organizations must be available upon
request to the Coast Guard within 60
days of completion.
(h) Disenrollment. (1) A Coast Guardaccepted QSS organization must give
each client organization it serves a 180day notice of its intention to cease to
function as a Coast Guard-accepted QSS
organization.
(2) If the Coast Guard determines that
a Coast Guard-accepted QSS
organization is not meeting its
obligations to review, accept, and
monitor training and assessment, the
NMC will notify the organization in
writing and will enclose information
about the events that led to this
determination. The organization will
then have a specified period of time to
correct the deficiencies or appeal the
conclusions to the Commandant (CG–
54). If the organization appeals, and the
appeal is denied, or the deficiencies are
not corrected within the allotted time,
the NMC will withdraw the acceptance
of the Coast Guard-accepted QSS
organization. The NMC will notify all
client organizations affected by this
decision so that they may make
arrangements to transfer to another
Coast Guard-accepted QSS organization
or seek NMC approval for their training.
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§ 10.410 Quality Standard System (QSS)
requirements.
(a) Providers of Coast Guard-approved
courses, programs, training, and Coast
Guard-accepted training creditable
towards an STCW endorsement must
establish and maintain a Quality
Standard System (QSS), in accordance
with Regulation I/8 of the STCW
Convention (incorporated by reference,
see § 10.103 of this part).
(b) The QSS must be monitored by the
Coast Guard or monitored through a
third party that is designated as a Coast
Guard-accepted QSS organization.
(c) The Coast Guard-monitored QSS
must:
(1) Have a documented quality policy
and quality objectives that align with
the commitment by the training
institution to achieve its missions and
goals;
(2) Maintain a manual that documents
the objectives, authorities, and
responsibilities that are essential
controls for the implementation of the
QSS, including:
(i) The core procedures required to
meet the missions and goals of the
institution;
(ii) The documents necessary for
effective design, planning, operation,
and control for the delivery of courses
meeting the regulatory requirements;
(iii) The filing and archiving of
records so they are retrievable and
legible;
(iv) Action taken to stop recurrence of
system, process, and product
nonconformity; and
(v) Auditing, reviewing, and
improving the performance of the
training management system; and
(3) Arrange for a Coast Guard audit to
be conducted twice in a 5-year period.
(d) Documentation from a National
Academic Accreditation body may be
accepted by the Coast Guard as meeting
one or more of the requirements listed
in paragraph (c) of this section. The
documentation must be readily
available for inspection upon request.
(e) The Coast Guard will accept
documentation from a training
institution certified under a national or
international Quality Management
System Standard as meeting one or
more of the requirements listed in
paragraph (c) of this section. The
documentation must be readily
available for inspection upon request.
(f) Coast Guard-approved courses,
programs, and training creditable
towards an STCW endorsement
approved prior to July 1, 2013 must
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meet the requirements of this section at
the next renewal.
§ 10.411 Simulator performance
standards.
Simulators used in assessment of
competence must meet the appropriate
performance standards set out in
Section A–I/12 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 10.103
of this part). However, a simulator
installed or brought into use before
February 1, 2002, need not meet those
standards if it fulfills the objectives of
the assessment of competence or
demonstration of proficiency.
§ 10.412
Distance and e-learning.
The Coast Guard may allow the
training of mariners by means of
methods of distance learning and elearning in accordance with the
standards of training and assessment set
forth in section A–I/6 (Training and
assessment) of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 10.103
of this part).
30. Revise part 11 to read as follows:
PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR
OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS
Subpart A—General
Sec.
11.101 Purpose of regulations.
11.102 Incorporation by reference.
11.107 Paperwork approval.
Subpart B—General Requirements for
Officer Endorsements
11.201 General requirements for domestic
and STCW officer endorsements.
11.211 Creditable service and equivalents
for domestic and STCW officer
endorsements.
11.217 Examination procedures and denial
of officer endorsements.
Subpart C—STCW Officer Endorsements
11.301 Requirements for STCW officer
endorsements.
11.303 STCW deck officer endorsements.
11.305 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as master on vessels
of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more
(management level).
11.307 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as chief mate on
vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more
(management level).
11.309 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge
of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) of
vessels of 200 GRT/500 GT or more
(operational level).
11.311 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as master of vessels
of 200 GRT/500 GT or more and less
than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT (management
level).
11.313 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as chief mate of
vessels of 200 GRT/500 GT or more and
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less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT
(management level).
11.315 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as master of vessels
of less than 200 GRT/500 GT
(management level).
11.317 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as master of vessels
of less than 200 GRT/500 GT limited to
near-coastal waters (management level).
11.319 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge
of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) of
vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT
(operational level).
11.321 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge
of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) of
vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT
limited to near-coastal waters
(operational level).
11.323 STCW engineer officer
endorsements.
11.325 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as chief engineer
officer on vessels powered by main
propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW/4,000
HP propulsion power or more
(management level).
11.327 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as second engineer
officer on vessels powered by main
propulsion machinery of 3,000kW/
4,000HP propulsion power or more
(management level).
11.329 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge
of an Engineering Watch (OICEW) in a
manned engineroom or designated duty
engineer in a periodically unmanned
engineroom on vessels powered by main
propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000
HP propulsion power or more
(operational level).
11.331 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as chief engineer
officer on vessels powered by main
propulsion machinery of between 750
kW/1,000 HP and 3,000 kW/4,000 HP
propulsion power (management level).
11.333 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as second engineer
officer on vessels powered by main
propulsion machinery of between
750kW/1,000HP and 3,000 kW/4,000 HP
propulsion power (management level).
11.335 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as an electrotechnical officer on vessels powered by
main propulsion machinery of 750 kW/
1,000 HP or more (operational level).
Subpart D—Professional Requirements for
Domestic Deck Officer Endorsements
11.401 Ocean and near-coastal domestic
officer endorsements.
11.402 Tonnage requirements for domestic
ocean or near-coastal endorsements for
vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more.
11.403 Structure of domestic deck officer
endorsements.
11.404 Service requirements for domestic
master of ocean or near-coastal selfpropelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.
11.405 Service requirements for domestic
chief mate of ocean or near-coastal selfpropelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.
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11.406 Service requirements for domestic
second mate of ocean or near-coastal
self-propelled vessels of unlimited
tonnage.
11.407 Service requirements for domestic
third mate of ocean or near-coastal selfpropelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.
11.410 Requirements for domestic deck
officer endorsements for vessels of less
than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.
11.412 Service requirements for domestic
master of ocean or near-coastal selfpropelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/
3,000 GT.
11.414 Service requirements for domestic
mate of ocean self-propelled vessels of
less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.
11.416 Service requirements for domestic
mate of near-coastal self-propelled
vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.
11.418 Service requirements for domestic
master of ocean or near-coastal selfpropelled vessels of less than 500 GRT.
11.420 Service requirements for domestic
mate of ocean self-propelled vessels of
less than 500 GRT.
11.421 Service requirements for domestic
mate of near-coastal self-propelled
vessels of less than 500 GRT.
11.422 Tonnage limitations and qualifying
requirements for domestic endorsements
as master or mate of vessels of less than
200 GRT.
11.424 Requirements for domestic master of
ocean self-propelled vessels of less than
200 GRT.
11.426 Requirements for domestic master of
self-propelled seagoing vessels of less
than 200 GRT limited to domestic
voyages upon near-coastal waters.
11.427 Requirements for domestic mate of
self-propelled seagoing vessels of less
than 200 GRT limited to domestic
voyages upon near-coastal waters.
11.428 Requirements for domestic master of
self-propelled, seagoing vessels of less
than 100 GRT limited to domestic
voyages upon near-coastal waters.
11.429 Requirements for a domestic limited
master of self-propelled, seagoing vessels
of less than 100 GRT limited to domestic
voyages upon near-coastal waters.
11.430 Endorsements for the Great Lakes
and inland waters.
11.431 Tonnage requirements for Great
Lakes and inland domestic endorsements
for vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or
more.
11.433 Requirements for domestic master of
Great Lakes and inland self-propelled
vessels of unlimited tonnage.
11.435 Requirements for domestic master of
inland self-propelled vessels of
unlimited tonnage.
11.437 Requirements for domestic mate of
Great Lakes and inland self-propelled
vessels of unlimited tonnage.
11.442 Requirements for domestic master of
Great Lakes and inland self-propelled
vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.
11.444 Requirements for domestic mate of
Great lakes and inland self-propelled
vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.
11.446 Requirements for domestic master of
Great Lakes and inland self-propelled
vessels of less than 500 GRT.
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11.448 Requirements for domestic mate of
Great Lakes and inland self-propelled
vessels of less than 500 GRT.
11.450 Tonnage limitations and qualifying
requirements for domestic endorsements
as master or mate of Great Lakes and
inland vessels of less than 200 GRT.
11.452 Requirements for domestic master of
Great Lakes and inland self-propelled
vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT.
11.454 Requirements for domestic mate of
Great Lakes and inland self-propelled
vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT.
11.455 Requirements for domestic master of
Great Lakes and inland self-propelled
vessels of less than 100 GRT.
11.456 Requirements for domestic limited
master of Great Lakes and inland selfpropelled vessels of less than 100 GRT.
11.457 Requirements for domestic master of
inland self-propelled vessels of less than
100 GRT.
11.459 Requirements for domestic master or
mate of rivers.
11.462 Endorsements for domestic master
or mate of uninspected fishing industry
vessels.
11.463 General requirements for domestic
endorsements as master, mate (pilot),
and apprentice mate (steersman) of
towing vessels.
11.464 Requirements for domestic
endorsements as master of towing
vessels.
11.465 Requirements for domestic
endorsements as mate (pilot) of towing
vessels.
11.466 Requirements for domestic
endorsements as apprentice mate
(steersman) of towing vessels.
11.467 Requirements for a domestic
endorsement as operator of uninspected
passenger vessels of less than 100 GRT.
11.468 Domestic officer endorsements for
mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs).
11.470 Domestic officer endorsements as
offshore installation manager.
11.472 Domestic officer endorsements as
barge supervisor.
11.474 Domestic officer endorsements as
ballast control operator.
11.480 Radar observer.
11.482 Assistance towing.
11.491 Domestic officer endorsements for
service on offshore supply vessels.
11.493 Master (OSV).
11.495 Chief Mate (OSV).
11.497 Mate (OSV).
Subpart E—Professional Requirements for
Domestic Engineer Officer Endorsements
11.501 Grades and types of domestic
engineer endorsements issued.
11.502 General requirements for domestic
engineer endorsements.
11.503 Propulsion power limitations for
domestic endorsements.
11.504 Application of deck service for
domestic limited engineer endorsements.
11.505 Domestic engineer officer
endorsements.
11.510 Service requirements for domestic
endorsement as chief engineer of steam,
motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled
vessels.
11.512 Service requirements for domestic
endorsement as first assistant engineer of
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steam, motor, and/or gas turbinepropelled vessels.
11.514 Service requirements for domestic
endorsement as second assistant
engineer of steam, motor, and/or gas
turbine-propelled vessels.
11.516 Service requirements for domestic
endorsement as third assistant engineer
of steam, motor, and/or gas turbinepropelled vessels.
11.518 Service requirements for domestic
endorsement as chief engineer (limited
oceans) of steam, motor, and/or gas
turbine-propelled vessels.
11.520 Service requirements for domestic
endorsement as chief engineer (limited
near-coastal) of steam, motor, and/or gas
turbine-propelled vessels.
11.522 Service requirements for domestic
endorsement as assistant engineer
(limited oceans) of steam, motor, and/or
gas turbine-propelled vessels.
11.524 Service requirements for domestic
endorsement as designated duty engineer
of steam, motor, and/or gas turbinepropelled vessels.
11.530 Endorsements for domestic
engineers of uninspected fishing
industry vessels.
11.540 Endorsements for domestic
engineers of mobile offshore drilling
units (MODU).
11.542 Endorsement as domestic chief
engineer (MODU).
11.544 Endorsement as domestic assistant
engineer (MODU).
11.551 Endorsements for service on
offshore supply vessels.
11.553 Chief engineer (OSV).
11.555 Assistant engineer (OSV).
Subpart F—Credentialing of Radio Officers
11.601 Applicability.
11.603 Requirements for radio officers’
endorsements.
11.604 Requirements for an STCW
endorsement for Global Maritime
Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
radio operators.
Subpart G—Professional Requirements for
Pilots
11.701 Scope of pilot endorsements.
11.703 Service requirements.
11.705 Route familiarization requirements.
11.707 Examination requirements.
11.709 Annual physical examination
requirements.
11.711 Tonnage requirements.
11.713 Requirements for maintaining
current knowledge of waters to be
navigated.
Subpart H—Registration of Staff Officers
and Miscellaneous Endorsements
11.801 Applicability.
11.805 General requirements.
11.807 Experience requirements for
registry.
11.811 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as vessel security
officer.
11.821 High-speed craft type rating.
Subpart I—Subjects of Examinations
11.901 General provisions.
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11.903 Officer endorsements requiring
examinations.
11.910 Subjects for deck officer
endorsements.
11.920 Subjects for MODU endorsements.
11.950 Examination subjects for engineer
officer endorsements.
Subpart J—Recognition of Other Parties’
STCW certificates
11.1001 Purpose of rules.
11.1003 General requirements.
11.1005 Employer application
requirements.
11.1007 Basis for denial.
11.1009 Restrictions.
Subpart K—Officers on a Passenger Ship
When on an International Voyage
11.1101 Purpose of rules.
11.1103 Definitions.
11.1105 General requirements for officer
endorsements.
Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633; 31 U.S.C. 9701;
46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, and 2110; 46 U.S.C.
chapter 71; 46 U.S.C. 7502, 7505, 7701, 8906,
and 70105; Executive Order 10173;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation
No. 0170.1. Section 11.107 is also issued
under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.
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Purpose of regulations.
(a) The purpose of this part is to
provide:
(1) A means of determining the
qualifications an applicant must possess
to be eligible for an officer endorsement
as a staff officer, deck officer, engineer
officer, pilot, or radio officer on
merchant vessels, or for an endorsement
to operate uninspected passenger
vessels; and
(2) A means of determining that an
applicant is competent to serve as a
master, chief mate, officer in charge of
a navigational watch, chief engineer
officer, second engineer officer (first
assistant engineer), officer in charge of
an engineering watch, designated duty
engineer, or Global Maritime Distress
and Safety System (GMDSS) radio
operator, in accordance with the
provisions of the International
Convention on Standards of Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping for
Seafarers, 1978, as amended (the STCW
Convention or STCW), and other laws,
and to receive the appropriate
endorsement as required by STCW.
(b) With few exceptions, these
regulations do not specify or restrict
officer endorsements to particular types
of service such as tankships, freight
vessels, or passenger vessels. However,
each officer credentialed under this part
must become familiar with the relevant
characteristics of a vessel prior to
assuming their duties as required in the
provisions of § 15.405 of this
subchapter.
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(c) The regulations in subpart C of this
part that prescribed the requirements
applicable to approved training courses,
training for a particular officer
endorsement, and training and
assessment associated with meeting the
standards of competence established by
the STCW Convention have been moved
to 46 CFR, part 10, subpart C.
§ 11.102
Incorporation by reference.
(a) Certain material is incorporated by
reference into this part with the
approval of the Director of the Federal
Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1
CFR part 51. To enforce any edition
other than that specified in this section,
the Coast Guard must publish a notice
of change in the Federal Register and
the material must be available to the
public. All approved material is
available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the
availability of this material at NARA,
call 202–741–6030 or go to https://www.
archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_
federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Also, it is available for inspection at the
Coast Guard, Office of Operating and
Environmental Standards (CG–5221),
2100 2nd St., SW., Stop 7126,
Washington, DC 20593–7126, 202–372–
1405 and is available from the sources
indicated in this section.
(b) International Maritime
Organization (IMO), 4 Albert
Embankment, London SE1 7SR,
England.
(1) The International Convention on
Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as
amended (the STCW Convention or the
STCW), incorporation by reference
approved for §§ 11.201, 11.426, 11.427,
11.428, 11.429, 11.1101, 11.1105, and
11.1117.
(2) The Seafarers’ Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping Code, as
amended (the STCW Code),
incorporation by reference approved for
§§ 11.201, 11.301, 11.305, 11.309,
11.311, 11.313, 11.315, 11.317, 11.319,
11.321, 11.325, 11.327, 11.329, 11.333,
11.335, 11.901, and 11.1105.
(3) The International Convention for
the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS),
incorporation by reference approved for
§ 11.601.
§ 11.107
Paperwork approval.
(a) This section lists the control
numbers assigned by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980
(Pub. L. 96–511) for the reporting and
recordkeeping requirements in this part.
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(b) The following control numbers
have been assigned to the sections
indicated:
(1) OMB 1625–0040–46 CFR 11.201,
11.202, 11.205, 11.470, 11.472, 11.474,
11.542, and 11.544.
(2) OMB 1625–028–46 CFR 11.480.
Subpart B—General Requirements for
Officer Endorsements
§ 11.201 General requirements for
domestic and STCW officer endorsements.
(a) General. In addition to the
requirements of part 10 of this
subchapter, the applicant for an officer
endorsement, whether original, renewal,
duplicate, or raise of grade, must
establish to the satisfaction of the Coast
Guard that he or she possesses all the
qualifications necessary (including but
not limited to age, experience, character,
physical health, citizenship, approved
training, passage of a professional
examination, a test for dangerous drugs),
before the Coast Guard will issue him or
her a merchant mariner credential
(MMC).
(b) English language requirements.
Except as provided in § 11.467(h) of this
part, an applicant for an officer
endorsement must demonstrate an
ability to speak and understand English
as found in the navigation rules, aids to
navigation publications, emergency
equipment instructions, machinery
instructions, and radiotelephone
communications instructions.
(c) Experience and Service. (1)
Applicants for officer endorsements
should refer to § 10.232 of this
subchapter for information regarding
requirements for documentation and
proof of sea service.
(2) An applicant for an officer
endorsement must have at least 3
months of required service on vessels of
appropriate tonnage or horsepower
within the 3 years immediately
preceding the date of application.
(3) No original officer or STCW
endorsement may be issued to any
naturalized citizen based on less
experience in any grade or capacity than
would have been required of a citizen of
the United States by birth.
(4) Experience and service acquired
on foreign vessels is creditable for
establishing eligibility for an officer or
STCW endorsement, subject to
evaluation by the Coast Guard to
determine that it is a fair and reasonable
equivalent to service acquired on
merchant vessels of the United States,
with respect to grade, tonnage,
horsepower, waters, and operating
conditions. An applicant who has
obtained qualifying experience on
foreign vessels must submit satisfactory
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documentary evidence of such service
(including any necessary translation
into English) in accordance with
§ 10.232 of this subchapter.
(5) No applicant for an original officer
endorsement who is a naturalized
citizen and who has obtained
experience on foreign vessels will be
given an original officer endorsement in
a grade higher than that upon which he
or she has actually served while acting
under the authority of a foreign
credential.
(6) Experience acquired while the
applicant was less than 16 years of age
is generally not creditable. Compelling
circumstances and unique experiences
acquired before the applicant reaches 16
years of age will be evaluated on a caseby-case basis.
(d) Citizenship. No officer
endorsement may be issued to any
person who is not a citizen of the
United States with the exception of
operators of uninspected passenger
vessels that are not documented under
the laws of the United States.
(e) Age. Except as specified in this
paragraph, no officer endorsement may
be issued to a person who has not
attained the age of 21 years. The
required evidence of age may be
established using any of the items
submitted to establish citizenship set
out in 49 CFR 1572.17:
(1) An endorsement may be granted to
an applicant who has reached the age of
19 years as:
(i) Master of near-coastal, Great Lakes
and inland, or river vessels of 25–200
GRT/500 GT;
(ii) Third mate;
(iii) Third assistant engineer;
(iv) Mate of vessels of between 200
GRT/500 GT and 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT;
(v) Ballast control operator (BCO);
(vi) Assistant engineer (MODU);
(vii) Assistant engineer of fishing
industry vessels;
(viii) Mate (pilot) of towing vessels;
(ix) Radio officer;
(x) Assistant engineer (limited); or
(xi) Designated duty engineer of
vessels of less than 4,000 HP/3,000 kW.
(2) An endorsement may be granted to
an applicant who has reached the age of
18 years as:
(i) Limited master of near-coastal
vessels of less than 100 GRT;
(ii) Limited master of Great Lakes and
inland vessels of less than 100 GRT;
(iii) Mate of Great Lakes and inland
vessels of 25–200 GRT/500 GT;
(iv) Mate of near-coastal vessels of 25–
200 GRT/500 GT;
(v) Operator of uninspected passenger
vessels (OUPV);
(vi) Designated duty engineer of
vessels of less than 1,000 HP/750 kW; or
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(vii) Apprentice mate (steersman) of
towing vessels.
(f) Physical examination. (1) Persons
serving or intending to serve in the
merchant marine service are encouraged
to take the earliest opportunity to
ascertain, through examination, whether
their visual acuity, color vision, hearing,
and general physical condition, are such
as to qualify them for service in that
profession. Any physical impairment or
medical condition that would render an
applicant incompetent to perform the
ordinary duties required of an officer is
cause for denial of an officer
endorsement.
(2) Applications for an original officer
endorsement, raises of grade, and
extensions of route, must be current and
up to date with respect to service and
the physical examination, as
appropriate. Physical examinations and
applications are valid for 12 months
from the date the application is
approved.
(g) Character check. (1) An individual
may apply for an original officer
endorsement, or officer or STCW
endorsement of a different type, while
on probation as a result of
administrative action under part 5 of
this chapter. The offense for which the
applicant was placed on probation will
be considered in determining his or her
fitness to hold the endorsement applied
for. An officer or STCW endorsement
issued to an applicant on probation will
be subject to the same probationary
conditions as were imposed against the
applicant’s other credential. An
applicant may not take an examination
for an officer or STCW endorsement
during any period of time when a
suspension without probation or a
revocation is effective against the
applicant’s currently held license,
MMD, or MMC, or while an appeal from
these actions is pending.
(2) If an original license, certificate of
registry, or officer endorsement has been
issued, when information about the
applicant’s habits of life and character is
brought to the attention of the Coast
Guard, if such information warrants the
belief that the applicant cannot be
entrusted with the duties and
responsibilities of the license, certificate
of registry, or officer endorsement
issued, or if such information indicates
that the application for the license,
certificate of registry, or officer
endorsement was false or incomplete,
the Coast Guard may notify the holder
in writing that the license, certificate of
registry, or officer endorsement is
considered null and void, direct the
holder to return the credential to the
Coast Guard, and advise the holder that,
upon return of the credential, the appeal
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procedures of § 10.237 of this
subchapter apply.
(h) Firefighting certificate. Applicants
for an original officer endorsement in
the following categories must present a
certificate of completion from a
firefighting course of instruction that
has been approved by the Coast Guard.
The course must have been completed
within 5 years before the date of
application for the officer endorsement
requested.
(1) Mariners who completed a
firefighting course within the previous 5
years must provide evidence of
maintaining the standard of competence
in accordance with the firefighting
requirements for the credential sought.
(2) The following categories must
meet the requirements for basic and
advanced firefighting in Regulations VI/
1 and VI/3 of the STCW Convention and
Tables A–VI/1–2 and A–VI/3 of the
STCW Code (both incorporated by
reference, see § 11.102 of this part):
(i) Domestic officer endorsements as
master or mate on seagoing vessels of
200 GRT/500 GT or more;
(ii) All domestic officer endorsements
for master or mate (pilot) of towing
vessels, except apprentice mate
(steersman) of the vessels, on oceans;
(iii) All domestic officer
endorsements for MODUs;
(iv) All domestic officer endorsements
for engineers;
(v) All domestic officer endorsements
for OSVs; and
(vi) All STCW officer endorsements.
(3) The following categories must
meet the requirements for basic
firefighting in Regulation VI/1 of the
STCW Convention and Table A–VI/1–2
of the STCW Code (both incorporated by
reference, see § 11.102 of this part):
(i) Officer endorsement as master on
vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT in
ocean service; and
(ii) All officer endorsements for
master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels,
except utility towing and apprentice
mate (steersman) of towing vessels, in
all services except oceans.
(i) First aid and cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) course certificates.
All applicants for an original officer
endorsement, except as provided in
§§ 11.429, 11.456, and 11.467 of this
part, must present to the Coast Guard:
(1) Evidence of continued competency
in STCW basic safety training or a
certificate indicating completion of a
first-aid course not more than 1 year
from the date of application from:
(i) The American National Red Cross
Standard First Aid course or American
National Red Cross Community First
Aid & Safety course; or
(ii) A Coast Guard-approved first-aid
course; and
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(2) A currently valid certificate of
completion of a CPR course from either:
(i) The American National Red Cross;
(ii) The American Heart Association;
or
(iii) A Coast Guard-approved CPR
course.
(j) Professional Examination. (1)
When the Coast Guard finds the
applicant’s experience and training to
be satisfactory, and the applicant is
eligible in all other respects, the Coast
Guard will authorize examination in
accordance with the following
requirements:
(i) Except for an endorsement
required by the STCW Convention, any
applicant for a deck or engineer officer
endorsement limited to vessels less than
200 GRT/500 GT, or an officer
endorsement limited to uninspected
fishing industry vessels, may request an
orally assisted examination instead of
any written or other textual
examination. If there are textual
questions that the applicant has
difficulty reading and understanding,
the Coast Guard will offer the orally
assisted examination. Each officer
endorsement based on an orally assisted
examination is limited to the specific
route and type of vessel upon which the
applicant obtained the majority of
service.
(ii) The general instructions for
administration of examinations and the
lists of subjects for all officer
endorsements appear in subpart I of this
part. The Coast Guard will place in the
applicant’s file a record indicating the
subjects covered.
(iii) An applicant enrolled in a
comprehensively approved program of
training, service, and assessment may be
authorized for an examination not more
than 3 months prior to completion of
the program provided that all applicable
sea service requirements are completed
prior to the examination.
(iv) The examination, whether
administered orally or by other means,
must be conducted only in the English
language.
(2) When the application has been
approved for examination, the applicant
should take the required examination as
soon as practicable; however, approved
examinations are valid for 1 year.
(3) An examination is not required for
a staff officer or radio officer
endorsement.
(k) Radar observer. Applicants for an
endorsement as radar observer must
present a certificate of completion from
a radar observer course as required by
§ 11.480 of this part.
(l) Restrictions. The Coast Guard may
modify the service and examination
requirements in this part to satisfy the
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unique qualification requirements of an
applicant or distinct group of mariners.
The Coast Guard may also lower the age
requirement for OUPV applicants. The
authority granted by an officer
endorsement will be restricted to reflect
any modifications made under the
authority of this paragraph. These
restrictions may not be removed without
the approval of the Coast Guard.
§ 11.211 Creditable service and
equivalents for domestic and STCW officer
endorsements.
(a) Applicants for officer
endorsements should refer to § 10.232 of
this subchapter for information
regarding requirements for
documentation and proof of sea service.
(b) Service toward an oceans, nearcoastal, or STCW endorsement will be
credited as follows:
(1) Service on the Great Lakes will be
credited on a day-for-day basis.
(2) Service on inland waters, other
than Great Lakes, that are navigable
waters of the United States, may be
substituted for up to 50 percent of the
total required service.
(c) Service on mobile offshore drilling
units. (1) MODU service is creditable for
raise of grade of officer endorsement.
Evidence of 1 year of service on MODUs
as mate or equivalent while holding an
officer endorsement or license as third
mate, or as engineering officer of the
watch or equivalent while holding an
officer endorsement or license as third
assistant engineer, is acceptable for a
raise of grade to second mate or second
assistant engineer, respectively.
However, any subsequent raises of grade
of unlimited, non-restricted officer
licenses or endorsements must include
a minimum of 6 months of service on
conventional vessels.
(2) Service on dynamically positioned
MODUs, maintaining station by means
of dynamic positioning, may be credited
as service on conventional vessels for
any raise in grade; however, time more
than 8 hours each day will not be
credited.
(3) A day of MODU service must be
a minimum of 4 hours, and no
additional credit will be granted for
service periods of more than 8 hours.
(4) Creditable MODU service excludes
time spent ashore due to crew rotation.
(d) Service on ATBs and ITBs. Service
on Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) or Dual
Mode Integrated Tug Barge (ITB) units
is creditable for an original deck officer
endorsement or raise of grade of any
deck officer endorsement. Service on an
ATB or Dual Mode ITB with an
aggregate tonnage of 1,600 GRT/3,000
GT or more is creditable on a two-forone basis (2 days experience equals 1
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day of creditable service) for up to 50
percent of the total service on vessels of
1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more required
for an unlimited officer endorsement.
The remaining required service on
vessels of more than 1,600 GRT/3,000
GT must be obtained on conventional
vessels or Push Mode ITBs.
(e) Individuals obtaining sea service
as part of an approved training
curriculum pursuant to either
§ 11.407(a)(2) or § 11.516(a)(3) must do
so in the capacity of cadet (deck) or
cadet (engine), as appropriate,
notwithstanding any other rating
endorsements the individual may hold
or any other capacity in which the
individual may have served.
(f) Other experience. Other experience
in a marine-related area, other than at
sea, or sea service performed on unique
vessels, will be evaluated by the Coast
Guard for a determination of
equivalence to traditional service.
§ 11.217 Examination procedures and
denial of officer endorsements.
(a) The examination fee set out in
Table 10.219(a) in § 10.219 of this
subchapter must be paid before the
applicant may take the first examination
section. If an applicant fails three or
more sections of the examination, a
complete re-examination must be taken.
On the subsequent exam, if the
applicant again fails three or more
sections, at least 3 months must lapse
before another complete examination is
attempted, and a new examination fee is
required. If an applicant fails one or two
sections of an examination, the
applicant may be retested twice on these
sections during the next 3 months. If the
applicant does not successfully
complete these sections within the 3month period, a complete reexamination must be taken after a lapse
of at least 3 months from the date of the
last retest, and a new examination fee is
required. The 3-month retest period may
be extended by the Coast Guard if the
applicant presents evidence
documenting sea time that prevented
the taking of a retest during the 3-month
period. The retest period may not be
extended beyond 7 months from the
initial examination. All examinations
and retests must be completed within 1
year of approval for examination.
(b) If the Coast Guard refuses to grant
an applicant the endorsement applied
for due to the applicant’s failure to pass
a required examination, the Coast Guard
will provide the applicant with a
written statement setting forth the
portions of the examination that must be
retaken and the date by which the
examination must be completed.
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§ 11.301 Requirements for STCW officer
endorsements.
(a) Standard of competence. (1) The
Coast Guard will accept one or more
methods to demonstrate meeting the
standard of competence in this subpart.
The Coast Guard will accept the
following as evidence for each one of
the methods required in Column 3—
Methods for demonstrating
competence—of the Tables of
Competence in the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 11.102
of this part):
(i) In-service experience:
documentation of successful completion
of assessments, approved or accepted by
the Coast Guard, and signed by a
designated examiner (DE) or seafarer
with a higher credential—deck or
engineering—as appropriate, than the
assessment related to the credential
sought by the applicant.
(ii) Training ship experience:
documentation of successful completion
of an approved training program
involving formal training and
assessment onboard a training ship.
(iii) Simulator training:
documentation of successful completion
of training and assessment from a Coast
Guard-approved course involving
maritime simulation.
(iv) Laboratory equipment training:
documentation of successful completion
of training and assessments from an
approved training course or facility.
(v) Practical training or instruction:
(A) Documentation of successful
completion of assessment as part of a
structured/formal training or instruction
provided by an organization or company
as part of an accepted safety or quality
management system; or
(B) Documentation of successful
completion of an approved training
course from a school or facility.
(vi) Specialist training:
documentation of successful completion
of assessment as part of a company
training or specialized training provided
by a maritime or equipment specialist.
(vii) Workshop skills training:
documentation of successful completion
of assessments or completion certificate
from an approved training program,
school or facility.
(viii) Training program:
documentation of successful completion
of an approved training program.
(ix) Training on a manned scale ship
model: documentation of successful
completion of assessment as part of a
structured/formal training or instruction
provided by an approved training
school or facility.
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(x) Practical demonstration and
practical demonstration of competence:
documentation of successful completion
of assessments approved or accepted by
the Coast Guard.
(xi) Practical test and practical
experience: documentation of successful
completion of assessments approved or
accepted by the Coast Guard.
(xii) Examination: successful
completion of a Coast Guard
examination.
(xiii) Instruction or course:
documentation of successful completion
of a course of instruction offered by an
approved training school or facility.
(2) Knowledge components may be
documented by:
(i) Successful completion of the Coast
Guard examination for the associated
officer endorsement;
(ii) Successful completion of an
approved course; or
(iii) Successful completion of an
approved program.
(3) The Coast Guard will publish
assessment guidelines that should be
used to document assessments that
demonstrate meeting the standard of
competence, as required by paragraph
(a)(1) of this section. Organizations may
develop alternative assessment
documentation for demonstrations of
competence; however, it must be
approved by the Coast Guard prior to its
use and submittal with an application.
(b) Basic Safety Training. (1)
Applicants seeking an STCW officer
endorsement must provide evidence,
with their application, of meeting the
standard of competence for basic safety
training as described below:
(i) Personal survival techniques as set
out in Table A–VI/1–1 of the STCW
Code.
(ii) Fire prevention and firefighting as
set out in Table A–VI/1–2 of the STCW
Code.
(iii) Elementary first aid as set out in
Table A–VI/1–3 of the STCW Code.
(iv) Personal safety and social
responsibilities as set out in Table A–
VI/1–4 of the STCW Code.
(2) Every 5 years seafarers qualified in
accordance with paragraph (e) of this
section must provide evidence of
maintaining the standard of competence
for Basic Safety Training.
(3) The Coast Guard will accept
onboard training and experience,
through evidence of 1 year of sea service
within the last 5 years, as meeting the
requirements for Basic Safety Training
of paragraph (e)(2) of this section for the
following areas:
(i) Personal survival techniques as set
out in Table A–VI/1–1 of the STCW
Code:
(A) Don a lifejacket;
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(B) Board a survival craft from the
ship, while wearing a lifejacket;
(C) Take initial actions on boarding a
lifeboat to enhance chance of survival;
(D) Stream a lifeboat drogue or seaanchor;
(E) Operate survival craft equipment;
and
(F) Operate location devices,
including radio equipment.
(ii) Fire prevention and firefighting as
set out in Table A–VI/1–2 of the STCW
Code:
(A) Use self-contained breathing
apparatus; and
(B) Effect a rescue in a smoke-filled
space, using an approved smokegenerating device aboard, while wearing
a breathing apparatus.
(iii) Elementary first aid as set out in
Table A–VI/1–3 of the STCW Code.
(iv) Personal safety and social
responsibilities as set out in Table A–
VI/1–4 of the STCW Code.
(4) The Coast Guard will only accept
evidence of approved assessments
conducted ashore as meeting the
requirements for Basic Safety Training
of paragraph (e)(2) of this section for the
following areas:
(i) Personal survival techniques as set
out in Table A–VI/1–1 of the STCW
Code:
(A) Don and use an immersion suit;
(B) Safely jump from a height into the
water;
(C) Right an inverted liferaft while
wearing a lifejacket;
(D) Swim while wearing a lifejacket;
and
(E) Keep afloat without a lifejacket.
(ii) Fire prevention and firefighting as
set out in Table A–VI/1–2 of the STCW
Code:
(A) Use various types of portable fire
extinguishers;
(B) Extinguish smaller fires, e.g.,
electrical fires, oil fires, and propane
fires;
(C) Extinguish extensive fires with
water, using jet and spray nozzles;
(D) Extinguish fires with foam,
powder, or any other suitable chemical
agent;
(E) Fight fire in smoke-filled enclosed
spaces wearing self-contained breathing
apparatus;
(F) Extinguish fire with water fog or
any other suitable firefighting agent in
an accommodation room or simulated
engineroom with fire and heavy smoke;
and
(G) Extinguish oil fire with fog
applicator and spray nozzles, dry
chemical powder, or foam applicators.
(5) Applicants who cannot meet the
requirement for 1 year of sea service
within the last 5 years, as described in
paragraph (b)(3) of this section, will be
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required to meet the requirements of
paragraph (b)(1) of this section.
(c) Advanced Firefighting. (1)
Applicants seeking an STCW officer
endorsement must provide evidence,
with their application, of meeting the
standard of competence as set out in
Table A–VI/3 of the STCW Code.
Applicants for an original STCW officer
endorsement, who met the requirements
of § 11.201(h)(1) of this subpart will be
deemed to have met the requirement of
this paragraph.
(2) Every 5 years seafarers qualified in
accordance with paragraph (1) of this
section must provide evidence of
maintaining the standard of competence
as set out in Table A–VI/3 of the STCW
Code.
(3) The Coast Guard will accept
onboard training and experience,
through evidence of 1 year of sea service
within the last 5 years, as meeting the
requirements of paragraph (c)(2) of this
section for the following areas as set out
in Table A–VI/3 of the STCW Code:
(i) Control firefighting operations
aboard ships;
(A) Firefighting procedures at sea and
in port, with particular emphasis on
organization, tactics and command;
(B) Communication and coordination
during firefighting operations;
(C) Ventilation control, including
smoke extraction;
(D) Control of fuel and electrical
systems;
(E) Fire-fighting process hazards (dry
distillation, chemical reactions, boiler
uptake);
(F) Fire precautions and hazards
associated with the storage and
handling of materials;
(G) Management and control of
injured persons; and
(H) Procedures for coordination with
shore-based fire fighters; and
(ii) Inspect and service fire-detection
and extinguishing systems and
equipment;
(A) Requirements for statutory and
classification.
(4) The Coast Guard will only accept
evidence of assessments conducted
ashore as meeting the requirements of
paragraph (c)(2) of this section for the
following areas as set out in Table A–
VI/3 of the STCW Code.
(i) Control fire-fighting operations
aboard ships:
(A) Use of water for fireextinguishing, the effect on ship
stability, precautions, and corrective
procedures; and
(B) Firefighting involving dangerous
goods;
(ii) Organize and train fire parties;
(iii) Inspect and service fire-detection
and extinguishing systems and
equipment;
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(A) Fire-detection. Fire-detection
systems; fixed fire-extinguishing
systems; portable and mobile fireextinguishing equipment, including
appliances, pumps and rescue; salvage;
life-support; personal protective and
communication equipment; and
(iv) Investigate and compile reports
on incidents involving fire.
(d) Service. (1) Service as a rating will
not be accepted to upgrade from the
operational-level to management-level
STCW endorsements.
(2) Service on the Great Lakes will be
credited on a day-for-day basis.
(3) Service on inland waters other
than Great Lakes, which are navigable
waters of the United States, will be
credited 1 day of ocean service for every
2 days of inland service for up to 50
percent of the total required service.
(4) Service accrued onboard vessels
with dual tonnages (both domestic and
international) will be credited using the
international tonnage for the credential
sought.
(5) Applicants who cannot meet the
requirement for 1 year of sea service
within the last 5 years as described in
paragraph (c)(3) of this section, will be
required to meet the requirements of
paragraph (c)(1) of this section.
(e) Operational-level endorsement.
Applicants holding domestic officer
endorsements, who seek to add an
STCW endorsement at the operational
level, must provide evidence of meeting
the STCW requirements found in this
subpart, including:
(1) Meeting the service requirements
for the operational-level STCW
endorsement;
(2) Satisfactory completion of the
STCW operational-level standards of
competence; and
(3) Satisfactory completion of the
STCW operational-level training as
required in this part.
(f) Management-level endorsement.
Applicants holding domestic officer
endorsements as master, chief mate,
chief engineer, or first assistant
engineer, who seek to add an STCW
endorsement at the management level,
must provide evidence of meeting the
STCW requirements found in this
subpart, including:
(1) Meeting the service requirements
for the management-level STCW
endorsement;
(2) Satisfactory completion of the
STCW operational- and managementlevel standards of competence; and
(3) Satisfactory completion of the
STCW operational- and managementlevel training as required in this part.
(g) Training and assessment for
Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA),
Electronic Chart Display and
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Maritime Distress and Safety System
(GMDSS). Training and assessment in
the use of ARPA, ECDIS, or GMDSS is
not required for those who serve
exclusively on ships not fitted with
ARPA, ECDIS, or GMDSS. For ARPA
and ECDIS, this limitation must be
reflected in the endorsement issued to
the seafarer concerned. The GMDSS
endorsement will only be added if the
applicant qualifies for it.
(h) Exemptions and Limitations. (1)
The Coast Guard may exempt an
applicant from meeting any individual
knowledge, understanding, and
proficiency required in the appropriate
table of competence in the STCW Code.
These exemptions must be approved by
the Coast Guard based upon vessel type.
Under these circumstances, the
certificate may include a corresponding
limitation.
(2) A seafarer may have a limitation
removed by providing the Coast Guard
with evidence of having completed the
individual knowledge, understanding,
and proficiency required.
(i) Grandfathering. (1) Except as noted
otherwise, each candidate who applies
for a credential based on approved or
accepted training or approved seagoing
service that was started on or after July
1, 2013, or who applies for the MMC
endorsement on or after January 1, 2017,
must meet the requirements of these
regulations.
(2) Except as noted by this subpart,
seafarers holding an STCW endorsement
prior to July 1, 2013, will not be
required to complete any additional
training required under this part to
retain the STCW endorsements.
(3) Except as noted otherwise,
candidates who apply for a credential
based on approved or accepted training
or approved seagoing service that was
obtained before July 1, 2013 will be
required to comply with the
requirements of this part existing before
the publication of these regulations on
[EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS RULE].
This includes the assessments
published prior to the date of
publication of these regulations on
[EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS RULE], as
well as the additional requirements for
the STCW endorsement section.
(4) Except as noted by this subpart,
the Coast Guard will continue to issue
STCW endorsements to candidates
meeting the requirements of this part
existing before the publication of these
regulations on [EFFECTIVE DATE OF
THIS RULE], for seafarers identified in
paragraph (i)(3) of this section, until
January 1, 2017.
(j) Notwithstanding § 11.901 of this
part, each mariner found qualified to
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hold any of the following domestic
officer endorsements will also be
entitled to hold an STCW endorsement
corresponding to the service or other
limitations of the license or officer
endorsements on the MMC. The vessels
concerned are not subject to further
obligation under STCW because of their
special operating conditions as small
vessels engaged in domestic, nearcoastal voyages:
(1) Masters, mates, or engineers
endorsed for service on small passenger
vessels that are subject to subchapter T
or K of this chapter and that operate
beyond the boundary line; and
(2) Masters, mates, or engineers
endorsed for service on seagoing vessels
of less than 200 GRT/500 GT, other than
passenger vessels subject to subchapter
H of this chapter.
(k) No mariner serving on, and no
owner or operator of any of the
following vessels, need hold an STCW
endorsement, because they are exempt
from application of STCW:
(1) Fishing vessels as defined in 46
U.S.C. 2101(11)(a);
(2) Fishing vessels used as fish-tender
vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C.
2101(11)(c);
(3) Barges as defined in 46 U.S.C. 102,
including non-self-propelled mobile
offshore drilling units; and
(4) Vessels operating exclusively on
the Great Lakes or on the inland waters
of the U.S. in the Straits of Juan de Fuca
or on the Inside Passage between Puget
Sound and Cape Spencer.
(l) No mariner serving on, and no
owner or operators of uninspected
passenger vessels as defined in 46
U.S.C. 2101(42)(B), need to hold an
STCW endorsement. The vessels
concerned are not subject to further
obligation under STCW because of their
special operating conditions as small
vessels engaged in domestic, nearcoastal voyages.
§ 11.303
STCW deck officer endorsements.
(a) Specific requirements for all
STCW deck officer endorsements are
detailed in the applicable sections in
this part.
(1) Master on vessels of 1,600 GRT/
3,000 GT or more (management level).
(2) Chief mate on vessels of 1,600
GRT/3,000 GT or more (management
level).
(3) Officer in Charge of a Navigational
Watch (OICNW) of vessels of 200 GRT/
500 GT or more (operational level).
(4) Master of vessels of 200 GRT/500
GT or more and less than 1,600 GRT/
3,000 GT (management level).
(5) Chief mate of vessels of 200 GRT/
500 GT or more and less than 1,600
GRT/3,000 GT (management level).
(6) Master of vessels of less than 200
GRT/500 GT (management level).
(7) Master of vessels of less than 200
GRT/500 GT limited to near-coastal
waters (management level).
(8) OICNW of vessels of less than 200
GRT/500 GT (operational level).
(9) OICNW of vessels of less than 200
GRT/500 GT limited to near-coastal
waters (operational level).
§ 11.305 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as master on vessels
of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more
(management level).
(a) To qualify for an STCW
endorsement as master, an applicant
must—
(1) Provide evidence of 36 months of
service as OICNW on vessels of 200
GRT/500 GT or more operating in
oceans, near-coastal and/or Great Lakes.
However, this period may be reduced to
not less than 24 months if the applicant
served as chief mate for not less than 12
months. Service on inland, waters that
are navigable waters of the United States
may be substituted for up to 50 percent
of the total required service. Experience
gained in the engine department on
vessels may be creditable for up to 3
months of the service requirements;
(2) Provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence specified in
Section A–II/2 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 11.102
of this part); and
(3) Provide evidence of having
satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
(i) Search and rescue;
(ii) ARPA, if required;
(iii) GMDSS, if required; and
(iv) Management of medical care.
(b) Each candidate for a renewal of an
STCW endorsement as master of vessels
of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more, to be
valid on or after January 1, 2017, must
provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence in the
following:
(1) Leadership and managerial skills;
and
(2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with
this equipment.
(c) The Coast Guard may exempt an
applicant from meeting any individual
knowledge, understanding, and
proficiency required in Section A–II/2
of the STCW Code. These exemptions
must be approved by the Coast Guard
based upon vessel type. Under these
circumstances, the certificate may
include a corresponding limitation.
(d) Seafarers holding an STCW
endorsement as masters of vessels of
200 GRT/500 GT or more and less than
1,600 GRT/3,000 GT, in accordance
with § 11.311 of this subpart, are eligible
to apply for the endorsement as master
on vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or
more upon completion of 6 months of
sea service, under the authority of the
endorsement; and complete any items in
paragraphs (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this
section not previously satisfied.
(e) Seafarers with one of the following
domestic officer endorsements are
eligible to apply for this endorsement
upon completion of the requirements in
the table below:
TABLE 11.305(e)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS MASTER ON VESSELS OF 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT OR MORE
Sea service under
authority of the
endorsement *
Competence—
STCW table
A–II/2 **
Master ocean or near-coastal, unlimited tonnage ................................................
Master OSV ...........................................................................................................
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...............................
...............................
Yes ........................
Yes ........................
Training required
by this section ***
Yes.
Yes.
* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.
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§ 11.307 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as chief mate on
vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more
(management level).
(a) To qualify for an STCW
endorsement as chief mate, an applicant
must:
(1) Provide evidence of 12 months of
service as OICNW on vessels of 200
GRT/500 GT or more operating in
oceans, near-coastal and/or Great Lakes.
Service on inland waters, bays, or
sounds that are navigable waters of the
United States may be substituted for up
to 50 percent of the total required
service. Experience gained in the engine
department on vessels may be creditable
for up to 1 month of the service
requirements;
(2) Meet the standard of competence
specified in Section A–II/2 of the STCW
Code (incorporated by reference, see
§ 11.102 of this part); and
(3) Provide evidence of having
satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
(i) Search and rescue;
(ii) ARPA, if required;
(iii) GMDSS, if required; and
(iv) Management of medical care.
(b) Each candidate for a renewal of an
STCW endorsement as chief mate of
vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more,
to be valid on or after January 1, 2017,
must provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence in the
following:
(1) Leadership and managerial skills;
and
(2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with
this equipment.
(c) The Coast Guard may exempt an
applicant from meeting any individual
knowledge, understanding, and
proficiency required in Section A–II/2
of the STCW Code. These exemptions
must be approved by the Coast Guard
based upon vessel type. Under these
circumstances, the certificate may
include a corresponding limitation.
(d) Seafarers holding an STCW
endorsement as chief mate of vessels of
200 GRT/500 GT or more and less than
1,600 GRT/3,000 GT, in accordance
with § 11.313 of this subpart, are eligible
to apply for the endorsement as chief
mate on vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT
or more upon completion of 6 months
of sea service, under the authority of the
endorsement; and complete any items in
paragraphs (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this
section not previously satisfied.
(e) Seafarers with one of the following
domestic officer endorsements are
eligible to apply for this endorsement
upon completion of the requirements in
the table below:
TABLE 11.307(e)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS CHIEF MATE ON VESSELS OF 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT OR MORE
Entry path from domestic endorsements
Sea service under
authority of the
endorsement *
Chief Mate ocean or near-coastal, unlimited tonnage ..........................................
Master ocean or near-coastal, less than 500 GRT ..............................................
Chief mate OSV ....................................................................................................
Master Towing Vessel ocean or near-coastal ......................................................
...............................
12 months .............
...............................
12 months .............
Competence—
STCW table
A–II/2 **
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
........................
........................
........................
........................
Training required
by this section ***
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.
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§ 11.309 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of
a Navigational Watch (OICNW) of vessels of
200 GRT/500 GT or more (operational level).
(a) To qualify for an STCW
endorsement as OICNW, an applicant
must:
(1) Provide evidence of seagoing
service as follows:
(i) Thirty-six months of seagoing
service in the deck department on
vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal
and/or Great Lakes. Service on inland
waters, bays, or sounds that are
navigable waters of the United States
may be substituted for up to 50 percent
of the total required service; or
(ii) Twelve months of seagoing service
as part of an approved training program,
which includes onboard training that
meets the requirements of Section A–II/
1 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see § 11.102 of this part); and
(2) Provide evidence of having
performed, during the required seagoing
service, bridge watchkeeping duties,
under the supervision of an officer
holding the STCW endorsement as
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master, chief mate, second mate, or
OICNW, for a period of not less than 6
months;
(3) Provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence specified in
Section A–II/1 of the STCW Code; and
(4) Provide evidence of having
satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
(i) Medical first-aid provider;
(ii) Radar observer;
(iii) IMO Standard Marine
Communication Phrases (SMCP);
(iv) Search and rescue;
(v) Basic and advanced firefighting;
(vi) Proficiency in survival craft and
rescue boats other than fast rescue boats;
(vii) Visual Signaling;
(viii) Bridge Resource Management
(BRM);
(ix) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with
this equipment;
(xi) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel
with this equipment; and
(xii) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with
this equipment.
(b) Experience gained in the engine
department on vessels may be creditable
for up to 3 months of the service
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requirements in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of
this section.
(c) Each candidate for a renewal of an
STCW endorsement as OICNW of
vessels of 200 GRT/500 GT or more, to
be valid on or after January 1, 2017,
must provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence in the
following:
(1) Leadership and teamworking
skills; and
(2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with
this equipment.
(d) The Coast Guard may exempt an
applicant from meeting any individual
knowledge, understanding, and
proficiency required in Section A–II/1
of the STCW Code. These exemptions
must be approved by the Coast Guard
based upon vessel type. Under these
circumstances, the certificate may
include a corresponding limitation.
(e) Seafarers with one of the following
domestic officer endorsements are
eligible to apply for this endorsement
upon completion of the requirements in
the table below:
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TABLE 11.309(e)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS OICNW ON VESSELS OF 200 GRT/500 GT OR MORE
Sea service under
authority of the
endorsement *
Entry path from domestic endorsements
Mate
Mate
Mate
Mate
Mate
ocean or near-coastal, unlimited tonnage ...................................................
ocean or near-coastal, less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT ..............................
ocean or near-coastal, NMT 500 GRT ........................................................
OSV ..............................................................................................................
Towing Vessel ocean or near-coastal .........................................................
...............................
...............................
12 months .............
12 months .............
6 months ...............
Competence—
STCW table
A–II/1 **
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
Training required
by this section ***
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(4) of this section not previously satisfied.
§ 11.311 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as master of vessels of
200 GRT/500 GT or more and less than
1,600 GRT/3,000 GT (management level).
(a) To qualify for an STCW
endorsement as master, an applicant
must:
(1) Provide evidence of 36 months of
service as OICNW on vessels of 200
GRT/500 GT or more, operating in
oceans, near-coastal waters and/or Great
Lakes. However, this period may be
reduced to not less than 24 months if
the applicant served as chief mate for
not less than 12 months. Service on
inland waters, bays, or sounds that are
navigable waters of the United States
may be substituted for up to 50 percent
of the total required service. Experience
gained in the engine department on
vessels may be creditable for up to 3
months of the service requirements;
(2) Provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence specified in
Section A–II/2 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 11.102
of this part); and
(3) Provide evidence of having
satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
(i) Search and rescue;
(ii) Management of medical care;
(iii) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with
this equipment; and
(iv) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel
with this equipment.
(b) Each candidate for a renewal of an
STCW endorsement as master of vessels
of 200 GRT/500 GT or more and less
than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT, to be valid on
or after January 1, 2017, must provide
evidence of meeting the standard of
competence in the following:
(1) Leadership and managerial skills;
and
(2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with
this equipment.
(c) The Coast Guard may exempt an
applicant from meeting any individual
knowledge, understanding, and
proficiency required in Section A–II/2
of the STCW Code. These exemptions
must be approved by the Coast Guard
based upon vessel type. Under these
circumstances, the certificate may
include a corresponding limitation.
(d) Seafarers with one of the following
domestic officer endorsements are
eligible to apply for this endorsement
upon completion of the requirements in
the table below:
TABLE 11.311(d)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS MASTER ON VESSELS OF 200 GRT/500 GT OR MORE AND LESS THAN
1,600 GRT/3,000 GT
Sea service under
authority of the
endorsement *
Entry path from domestic endorsements
Master
Master
Master
Master
oceans or near-coastal, less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT .........................
OSV ...........................................................................................................
oceans or near-coastal, less than 500 GRT .............................................
Towing Vessel oceans or near-coastal .....................................................
...............................
...............................
12 months .............
12 months .............
Competence—
STCW table
A–II/3 **
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
........................
........................
........................
........................
Training required
by this section ***
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.
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§ 11.313 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as chief mate of
vessels of 200 GRT/500 GT or more and
less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT (management
level).
(a) To qualify for an STCW
endorsement as chief mate, an applicant
must:
(1) Provide evidence of 12 months of
service as OICNW on vessels of 200
GRT/500 GT or more, operating in
oceans, near-coastal waters and/or Great
Lakes. Service on inland waters, bays, or
sounds that are navigable waters of the
United States may be substituted for up
to 50 percent of the total required
service. Experience gained in the engine
department on vessels may be creditable
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for up to 1 month of the service
requirements;
(2) Provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence specified in
Section A–II/2 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 11.102
of this part); and
(3) Provide evidence of having
satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
(i) Search and rescue;
(ii) Management of medical care;
(iii) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with
this equipment; and
(iv) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel
with this equipment.
(b) Each candidate for a renewal of an
STCW endorsement as chief mate of
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vessels of 200 GRT/500 GT or more and
less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT, to be
valid on or after January 1, 2017, must
provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence in the
following:
(1) Leadership and managerial skills;
and
(2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with
this equipment.
(c) The Coast Guard may exempt an
applicant from meeting any individual
knowledge, understanding, and
proficiency required in Section A–II/2
of the STCW Code. These exemptions
must be approved by the Coast Guard
based upon vessel type. Under these
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circumstances, the certificate may
include a corresponding limitation.
(d) Seafarers with one of the following
domestic officer endorsements are
eligible to apply for this endorsement
upon completion of the requirements in
the table below:
TABLE 11.313(d)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS CHIEF MATE ON VESSELS OF 200 GRT/500 GT OR MORE AND LESS THAN
1,600 GRT/3,000 GT
Entry path from domestic endorsements
Sea service under
authority of the
endorsement *
Competence—
STCW table
A–II/2 **
Chief mate OSV ....................................................................................................
Master oceans or near-coastal, less than 500 GRT .............................................
Master Towing Vessel oceans or near-coastal .....................................................
...............................
6 months ...............
6 months ...............
Yes ........................
Yes ........................
Yes ........................
Training required
by this section ***
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.
§ 11.315 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as master of vessels of
less than 200 GRT/500 GT (management
level).
(a) To qualify for an STCW
endorsement as master, an applicant
must:
(1) Provide evidence of 36 months of
seagoing service as OICNW on vessels
operating in oceans, near-coastal waters
and/or Great Lakes; however, this
period may be reduced to not less than
24 months if not less than 12 months of
such seagoing service has been served as
OICNW. Service on inland waters, bays,
or sounds that are navigable waters of
the United States may be substituted for
up to 50 percent of the total required
service. Experience gained in the engine
department may be creditable for up to
3 months of the service requirements;
(2) Provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence specified in
Section A–II/2 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 11.102
of this part); and
(3) Provide evidence of having
satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
(i) Search and rescue;
(ii) Management of medical care;
(iii) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with
this equipment; and
(iv) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel
with this equipment.
(b) Each candidate for a renewal of an
STCW endorsement as master of vessels
of less than 200 GRT/500 GT, to be valid
on or after January 1, 2017, must
provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence in the
following:
(1) Leadership and managerial skills;
and
(2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with
this equipment.
(c) The Coast Guard may exempt an
applicant from meeting any individual
knowledge, understanding, and
proficiency required in Section A–II/2
of the STCW Code. These exemptions
must be approved by the Coast Guard
based upon vessel type. Under these
circumstances, the certificate may
include a corresponding limitation.
(d) Seafarers with one of the following
domestic officer endorsements are
eligible to apply for this endorsement
upon completion of the requirements in
the table below:
TABLE 11.315(d)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS MASTER OF VESSELS OF LESS THAN 200 GRT/500 GT
Entry path from domestic endorsements
Sea service under
authority of the
endorsement*
Competence—
STCW table
A–II/3 **
Master oceans or near-coastal, less than 500 GRT .............................................
Master Towing Vessel oceans or near-coastal .....................................................
Master oceans or near-coastal, less than 200 GRT .............................................
...............................
...............................
12 months .............
Yes ........................
Yes ........................
Yes ........................
Training required
by this section***
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.
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§ 11.317 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as master of vessels of
less than 200 GRT/500 GT limited to nearcostal waters (management level).
(a) To qualify for an STCW
endorsement as chief mate, an applicant
must:
(1) Provide evidence of 12 months of
service as OICNW on vessels of 200
GRT/500 GT or more, operating in
oceans, near-coastal waters and/or Great
Lakes. Service on inland waters, bays, or
sounds that are navigable waters of the
United States may be substituted for up
to 50 percent of the total required
service. Experience gained in the engine
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department on vessels may be creditable
for up to 1 month of the service
requirements;
(2) Provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence specified in
Section A–II/2 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 11.102
of this part); and
(3) Provide evidence of having
satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
(i) Medical first-aid provider;
(ii) Basic and advanced firefighting;
(iii) Proficiency in survival craft and
rescue boats other than fast rescue boats;
(iv) Radar observer, if required; and
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(v) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with
this equipment.
(b) Each candidate for a renewal of an
STCW endorsement as master of vessels
of less than 200 GRT/500 GT limited to
near-coastal waters, to be valid on or
after January 1, 2017, must provide
evidence of meeting the standard of
competence in the following:
(1) Leadership and managerial skills;
and
(2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with
this equipment.
(c) The Coast Guard may exempt an
applicant from meeting any individual
knowledge, understanding, and
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proficiency required in Section A–II/3
of the STCW Code. These exemptions
must be approved by the Coast Guard
based upon vessel type. Under these
circumstances, the certificate may
include a corresponding limitation.
(d) Seafarers with one of the following
domestic officer endorsements are
eligible to apply for this endorsement
upon completion of the requirements in
the table below:
TABLE 11.317(d)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS MASTER OF VESSELS OF LESS THAN 200 GRT/500 GT LIMITED TO NEARCOASTAL WATERS
Entry path from domestic endorsements
Sea service under
authority of the
endorsement*
Mate oceans or near-coastal, less than 500 GRT ................................................
Mate towing vessel oceans or near-coastal .........................................................
Master oceans or near-coastal, less than 200 GRT/500 GT ...............................
Mate oceans or near-coastal, less than 200 GRT/500 GT ..................................
...............................
...............................
6 months ...............
12 months .............
Competence—
STCW table
A–II/3 **
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
........................
........................
........................
........................
Training required
by this section***
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.
§ 11.319 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of
a Navigational Watch (OICNW) of vessels of
less than 200 GRT/500 GT (operational
level).
(a) To qualify for an STCW
endorsement as OICNW, an applicant
must:
(1) Provide evidence of 36 months of
service in the deck department on
vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal
waters, and/or Great Lakes. Service on
inland waters, bays, or sounds that are
navigable waters of the United States
may be substituted for up to 50 percent
of the required service. Experience
gained in the engine department may be
creditable for up to 3 months of the
service requirements; or
(2) Provide evidence of not less than
12 months of seagoing service as part of
an approved training program that
includes onboard training that meets the
requirements of Section A–II/1 of the
STCW Code (incorporated by reference,
see § 11.102 of this part); and
(3) Provide evidence of having
performed during the required seagoing
service, bridge watchkeeping duties,
under the supervision of an officer
holding the STCW endorsement as
master, chief mate, or OICNW, for a
period of not less than 6 months. The
Coast Guard will accept service on
vessels as boatswain, able seaman, or
quartermaster while holding the
appropriate deck watchkeeping rating
endorsement, which may be accepted
on a two-for-one basis to a maximum
allowable substitution of 3 months (6
months of experience equals 3 months
of creditable service);
(4) Provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence specified in
Section A–II/3 of the STCW Code; and
(5) Provide evidence of having
satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
(i) Medical first-aid provider;
(ii) Radar observer;
(iii) IMO SMCP;
(iv) Basic and advanced firefighting;
(v) Proficiency in survival craft and
rescue boats other than fast rescue boats;
(vi) Visual signaling;
(vii) Bridge Resource Management
(BRM);
(viii) ARPA, if serving on a vessel
with this equipment;
(ix) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel
with this equipment; and
(x) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with
this equipment.
(b) Each candidate for a renewal of an
STCW endorsement as OICNW of
vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT, to
be valid on or after January 1, 2017,
must provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence in the
following:
(1) Leadership and teamworking
skills; and
(2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with
this equipment.
(c) The Coast Guard may exempt an
applicant from meeting any individual
knowledge, understanding, and
proficiency required in Section A–II/3
of the STCW Code. These exemptions
must be approved by the Coast Guard
based upon vessel type. Under these
circumstances, the certificate may
include a corresponding limitation.
(d) Seafarers with one of the following
domestic officer endorsements are
eligible to apply for this endorsement
upon completion of the requirements in
the table below:
TABLE 11.319(d)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH (OICNW) OF VESSELS OF
LESS THAN 200 GRT/500 GT
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Entry path from domestic endorsements
Sea service under
authority of the
endorsement *
Mate oceans or near-coastal, less than 500 GRT O/NC .....................................
Mate towing vessel oceans or near-coastal .........................................................
Master oceans or near-coastal, less than 200 GRT/500 GT ...............................
Mate oceans or near-coastal, less than 200 GRT/500 GT ..................................
...............................
...............................
6 months ...............
12 months .............
Competence—
STCW table
A–II/3 **
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
........................
........................
........................
........................
Training required
by this section ***
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.
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§ 11.321 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of
a Navigational Watch (OICNW) of vessels of
less than 200 GRT/500 GT limited to nearcoastal waters (operational level).
(a) To qualify for an STCW
endorsement as OICNW, an applicant
must:
(1) Provide evidence of seagoing
service as follows:
(i) Twenty four months of seagoing
service in the deck department on
vessels operating in oceans, nearcoastal, and/or Great Lakes. Service on
inland waters, bays, or sounds that are
navigable waters of the United States
may be substituted for up to 50 percent
of the total required service. Experience
gained in the engine department may be
creditable for up to 3 months of the
service requirements; or
(ii) Successful completion of an
approved training program that includes
seagoing service as required by the
Coast Guard; or
(iii) Successful completion of
approved training for this section and
obtain 12 months of seagoing service;
(2) Provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence specified in
Section A–II/3 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 11.102
of this part); and
(3) Provide evidence of having
satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
(i) Medical first-aid provider;
(ii) Basic and advanced firefighting;
(iii) Proficiency in survival craft and
rescue boats other than fast rescue boats;
(iv) Bridge Resource Management
(BRM);
(v) Radar observer, if required; and
(vi) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with
this equipment.
(b) Each candidate for a renewal of an
STCW endorsement as OICNW of
vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT
limited to near-coastal waters, to be
valid on or after January 1, 2017, must
provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence in the
following:
(1) Leadership and teamworking
skills; and
(2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with
this equipment.
(c) The Coast Guard may exempt an
applicant from meeting any individual
knowledge, understanding, and
proficiency required in Section A–II/3
of the STCW Code. These exemptions
must be approved by the Coast Guard
based upon vessel type. Under these
circumstances, the certificate may
include a corresponding limitation.
(d) Seafarers with one of the following
domestic officer endorsements are
eligible to apply for this endorsement
upon completion of the requirements in
the table below:
TABLE 11.321(d)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS OICNW OF VESSELS OF LESS THAN 200 GRT/500 GT LIMITED TO NEARCOASTAL WATERS
Entry path from domestic endorsements
Sea service under
authority of the
endorsement *
Mate oceans or near-coastal less than 500 GRT .................................................
Mate Towing Vessel oceans or near-coastal ........................................................
Master oceans or near-coastal, less than 200 GRT .............................................
Mate oceans or near-coastal, less than 200 GRT ................................................
...............................
...............................
...............................
6 months ...............
Competence—
STCW table
A–II/3 **
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
........................
........................
........................
........................
Training required
by this section ***
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.
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§ 11.323 STCW engineer officer
endorsements.
(a) Specific requirements for all
STCW engineer officer endorsements
are detailed in the applicable sections in
this part.
(1) Chief engineer officer on vessels
powered by main propulsion machinery
of 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power
or more (management level).
(2) Second engineer officer on vessels
powered by main propulsion machinery
of 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power
or more (management level).
(3) Officer in Charge of an Engineering
Watch (OICEW) in a manned
engineroom or designated duty engineer
in a periodically unmanned engineroom
on vessels powered by main propulsion
machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP
propulsion power or more (operational
level).
(4) Chief engineer officer on vessels
powered by main propulsion machinery
of between 750 kW/1,000 HP and 3,000
kW/4,000 HP propulsion power
(management level).
(5) Second engineer officer on vessels
powered by main propulsion machinery
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of 750 kW/1,000 HP to 3,000 kW/4,000
HP propulsion power (management
level).
(6) Electro-technical officer on vessels
powered by main propulsion machinery
of 750 kW/1,000 HP or more
(operational level).
(b) Limitations. (1) STCW engineer
officer endorsements issued in
accordance with §§ 11.325, 11.327,
11.329, 11.331, 11.333, and 11.335 of
this subpart will be restricted to specific
propulsion modes for steam, motor, or
gas turbine-propelled as appropriate.
(2) STCW engineer officer
endorsements issued in accordance with
§§ 11.325, 11.327, 11.329, 11.331,
11.333, and 11.335 of this subpart for
motor or gas turbine-propelled
propulsion modes may be endorsed as
limited to serve on vessels without
auxiliary boilers, waste-heat boilers, or
distilling plants. An applicant may
qualify for removal of any of these
limitations by completing Coast Guardapproved or -accepted training.
(c) An engineer officer who does not
hold an STCW endorsement may serve
on seagoing vessels propelled by
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machinery of less than 1,000 HP/750
kW, the vessels specified in § 15.103(f)
and (g) of this subchapter, and vessels
operating on the Great Lakes or inland
waters of the United States.
(d) An officer endorsement issued in
the grade of chief engineer (limited) or
assistant engineer (limited) allows the
holder to serve within any propulsion
power limitations on vessels of
unlimited tonnage on inland waters, on
vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT
in Great Lakes service, and on the
vessels specified in § 15.103(f) and (g) of
this subchapter.
(e) An officer endorsement issued
after [EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
RULE] in any grade of a designated duty
engineer (DDE) authorizes the holder to
serve within stated propulsion power
limitations on vessels of less than 500
GRT on the Great Lakes or inland
waters, and on vessels of less than 500
GRT as specified in § 15.103(f) and (g)
of this subchapter.
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§ 11.325 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as chief engineer
officer on vessels powered by main
propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW/4,000 HP
propulsion power or more (management
level).
(a) To qualify for an STCW
endorsement as chief engineer officer,
an applicant must:
(1) Provide evidence of not less than
36 months of service as OICEW on ships
powered by main propulsion machinery
of 750 kW/1,000 HP propulsion power
or more; however, this period may be
reduced to not less than 24 months if
the applicant has served for not less
than 12 months as second engineer
officer on ships powered by propulsion
machinery of 3,000 kW/4,000 HP or
more;
(2) Provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence specified in
Section A–III/2 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 11.102
of this part); and
(3) Provide evidence of having
satisfactorily completed approved
training in maintaining the safety and
security of the vessel, crew, and
passengers.
(b) Each candidate for a renewal of an
STCW endorsement as chief engineer
officer on vessels powered by main
propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW/
4,000 HP propulsion power or more, to
be valid on or after January 1, 2017,
must provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence in the
following:
(1) Leadership and managerial skills;
and
(2) Management of electrical and
electronic control equipment.
(c) The Coast Guard may exempt an
applicant from meeting any individual
knowledge, understanding, and
proficiency required in Section A–III/2
of the STCW Code. These exemptions
must be approved by the Coast Guard
based upon vessel type. Under these
circumstances, the certificate may
include a corresponding limitation.
(d) Seafarers with one of the following
domestic officer endorsements are
eligible to apply for this endorsement
upon completion of the requirements in
the table below:
TABLE 11.325(d)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS CHIEF ENGINEER OFFICER ON VESSELS POWERED BY MAIN PROPULSION
MACHINERY OF 3,000KW/4,000HP PROPULSION POWER OR MORE
Entry path from domestic endorsements
Chief
Chief
Chief
Chief
engineer
engineer
engineer
engineer
Competence—
STCW table
A–III/2 **
Sea service *
.......................................................................................................
(limited—near-coastal) ..................................................................
(limited—oceans) ..........................................................................
(MODU) ........................................................................................
Chief engineer (OSV) ............................................................................................
Designated Duty Engineer, any horsepower 2 ......................................................
...............................
12 months .............
12 months .............
12 months/24
months 1.
...............................
24 months as DDE
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Training required
by this section ***
........................
........................
........................
........................
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes ........................
Yes ........................
Yes.
Yes.
* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.
1 Depending on the type of sea service used to obtain chief engineer (MODU) (refer to § 11.542 of this part).
2 STCW certificate should be limited to vessels less than 500 GRT.
§ 11.327 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as second engineer
officer on vessels powered by main
propulsion machinery of 3,000kW/4,000 HP
propulsion power or more (management
level).
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(a) To qualify for an STCW
endorsement as second engineer officer,
an applicant must:
(1) Provide evidence of not less than
12 months of service as OICEW on
vessels powered by main propulsion
machinery of 750kW or more; or 12
months of sea service as a chief engineer
on vessels powered by propulsion
machinery of vessels between 750k W/
1,000 HP and 3,000 kW/4,000 HP;
(2) Provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence specified in
Section A–III/2 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 11.102
of this part); and
(3) Provide evidence of having
satisfactorily completed approved
training in maintaining the safety and
security of the vessel, crew, and
passengers.
(b) Each candidate for a renewal of an
STCW endorsement as second engineer
officer on vessels powered by main
propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW/
4,000 HP propulsion power or more, to
be valid on or after January 1, 2017,
must provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence in the
following:
(1) Leadership and managerial skills;
and
(2) Management of electrical and
electronic control equipment.
(c) The Coast Guard may exempt an
applicant from meeting any individual
knowledge, understanding, and
proficiency required in Section A–III/2
of the STCW Code. These exemptions
must be approved by the Coast Guard
based upon vessel type. Under these
circumstances, the certificate may
include a corresponding limitation.
(d) Seafarers with one of the following
domestic officer endorsements are
eligible to apply for this endorsement
upon completion of the requirements in
the table below:
TABLE 11.327(d)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS SECOND ENGINEER OFFICER ON VESSELS POWERED BY MAIN PROPULSION
MACHINERY OF 3,000 KW/4,000 HP PROPULSION POWER OR MORE
Entry path from domestic endorsements
Sea service *
Competence—
STCW table
A–III/2 **
First assistant engineer .........................................................................................
Second assistant engineer ....................................................................................
Third assistant engineer ........................................................................................
...............................
...............................
12 months .............
Yes ........................
Yes ........................
Yes ........................
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Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
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MACHINERY OF 3,000 KW/4,000 HP PROPULSION POWER OR MORE—Continued
Competence—
STCW table
A–III/2 **
Entry path from domestic endorsements
Sea service *
Assistant engineer (limited-oceans) ......................................................................
Chief engineer MODU ...........................................................................................
Chief engineer OSV ..............................................................................................
Designated Duty Engineer, unlimited 1 .................................................................
12 months .............
12 months .............
...............................
12 months as DDE
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
........................
........................
........................
........................
Training required
by this section ***
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.
1 STCW certificate should be limited to vessels less than 500 GRT.
§ 11.329 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of
an Engineering Watch (OICEW) in a manned
engineroom or designated duty engineer in
a periodically unmanned engineroom on
vessels powered by main propulsion
machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP propulsion
power or more (operational level).
(a) To qualify for an STCW
endorsement as OICEW, an applicant
must:
(1) Provide evidence of seagoing
service as follows:
(i) Thirty-six months of seagoing
service in the engine department; or
(ii) Successful completion of an
approved training program, which
includes a combination of workshop
skill training and seagoing service of not
less than 12 months, and that meets the
requirements of Section A–III/1 of the
STCW Code (incorporated by reference,
see § 11.102 of this part);
(2) Provide evidence of having
performed during the required seagoing
service, engine room watchkeeping
duties, under the supervision of an
officer holding the STCW endorsement
as chief engineer officer or as a qualified
engineer officer, for a period of not less
than 6 months;
(3) Provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence specified in
Section A–III/1 of the STCW Code; and
(4) Provide evidence of having
satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
(i) Medical first-aid provider;
(ii) Basic and advanced firefighting;
and
(iii) Proficiency in survival craft and
rescue boats other than fast rescue boats.
(b) Experience gained in the deck
department may be creditable for up to
3 months of the service requirements in
paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section.
(c) Each candidate for a renewal of an
STCW endorsement as OICEW, to be
valid on or after January 1, 2017, must
provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence in leadership
and teamworking skills at the
operational level.
(d) The Coast Guard may exempt an
applicant from meeting any individual
knowledge, understanding, and
proficiency required in Section A–III/1
of the STCW Code. These exemptions
must be approved by the Coast Guard
based upon vessel type. Under these
circumstances, the certificate may
include a corresponding limitation.
(e) Seafarers with one of the following
domestic officer endorsements are
eligible to apply for this endorsement
upon completion of the requirements in
the table below:
TABLE 11.329(e)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS OICEW IN A MANNED ENGINEROOM OR DESIGNATED DUTY ENGINEER IN A
PERIODICALLY UNMANNED ENGINEROOM ON VESSELS POWERED BY MAIN PROPULSION MACHINERY OF 750 KW/
1,000 HP PROPULSION POWER OR MORE (OPERATIONAL LEVEL)
Competence—
STCW table
A–III/1 **
Entry path from domestic endorsements
Sea service *
Third assistant engineer any horsepower .............................................................
Second assistant engineer any horsepower .........................................................
Assistant engineer (limited) ...................................................................................
Designated duty engineer, unlimited) (less than 500 GRT) .................................
Assistant engineer (MODU) ..................................................................................
Engineer (OSV) .....................................................................................................
Designated Duty Engineer, 1,000 kW/4,000 HP 1 ................................................
Designated Duty Engineer, 750 kW/1,000 HP 1 ...................................................
...............................
...............................
...............................
...............................
...............................
...............................
12 months .............
24 months .............
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
Training required
by this section ***
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
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* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(4) of this section not previously satisfied.
1 STCW certificate should be limited to vessels less than 500 GRT.
§ 11.331 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as chief engineer
officer on vessels powered by main
propulsion machinery of between 750 kW/
1,000 HP and 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion
power (management level).
(a) To qualify for an STCW
endorsement as chief engineer officer,
an applicant must:
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(1) Provide evidence of meeting the
requirements for certification as OICEW,
and have not less than 24 months of
service on seagoing vessels powered by
main propulsion machinery of not less
than 750 kW/1,000 HP, of which not
less than 12 months must be served
while qualified to serve as second
engineer officer. Experience gained in
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for up to 2 months of the total service
requirements;
(2) Provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence specified in
Section A–III/3 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 11.102
of this part); and
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(3) Provide evidence of having
satisfactorily completed approved
training in maintaining the safety and
security of the vessel, crew, and
passengers.
(b) Each candidate for a renewal of an
STCW endorsement as chief engineer
officer on vessels powered by main
propulsion machinery of between 750
kW/1,000 HP and 3,000 kW/4,000 HP
propulsion power, to be valid on or after
January 1, 2017, must provide evidence
of meeting the standard of competence
in the following:
(1) Leadership and managerial skills;
and
(2) Management of electrical and
electronic control equipment.
(c) An engineer officer qualified to
serve as second engineer officer on
vessels powered by main propulsion
machinery of 3,000 kW/4,000 HP or
more, may serve as chief engineer
officer on vessels powered by main
propulsion machinery of between 750
kW/1000 HP and 3,000 kW/4000 HP
provided the certificate is so endorsed.
(d) The Coast Guard may exempt an
applicant from meeting any individual
knowledge, understanding, and
proficiency required in Section A–III/3
of the STCW Code. These exemptions
must be approved by the Coast Guard
based upon vessel type. Under these
circumstances, the certificate may
include a corresponding limitation.
(e) Seafarers with one of the following
domestic officer endorsements are
eligible to apply for this endorsement
upon completion of the requirements in
the table below:
TABLE 11.331(e)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS CHIEF ENGINEER OFFICER ON VESSELS POWERED BY MAIN PROPULSION
MACHINERY OF BETWEEN 750 KW/1,000 HP AND 3,000 KW/4,000 HP PROPULSION POWER
Competence—
STCW table
A–III/2 **
Entry path from domestic endorsements
Sea service *
Chief engineer .......................................................................................................
First assistant engineer .........................................................................................
Chief engineer (limited-near-coastal) ....................................................................
Chief engineer (limited-oceans) ............................................................................
Chief engineer OSV ..............................................................................................
Chief engineer MODU ...........................................................................................
Designated Duty Engineer, 1,000 kW/4,000 HP ..................................................
Designated Duty Engineer, 750 kW/1,000 HP .....................................................
...............................
...............................
...............................
...............................
...............................
12 months .............
12 months .............
24 months .............
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
Training required
by this section ***
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.
§ 11.333 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as second engineer
officer on vessels powered by main
propulsion machinery of between 750kW/
1,000 HP and 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion
power (management level).
(a) To qualify for an STCW
endorsement as second engineer officer,
an applicant must:
(1) Provide evidence of meeting the
requirements for certification as OICEW,
as well as serving not less than 12
months as assistant engineer officer or
engineer officer on vessels powered by
main propulsion machinery of not less
than 750 kW/1,000 HP. Experience
gained in the deck department may be
creditable for up to 1 month of the total
service requirements;
(2) Provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence specified in
Section A–III/3 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 11.102
of this part); and
(3) Provide evidence of having
satisfactorily completed approved
training in maintaining the safety and
security of the vessel, crew, and
passengers.
(b) Each candidate for a renewal of an
STCW endorsement as second engineer
officer on vessels powered by main
propulsion machinery of between 750
kW/1,000 HP and 3,000 kW/4,000 HP
propulsion power, to be valid on or after
January 1, 2017, must provide evidence
of meeting the standard of competence
in the following:
(1) Leadership and managerial skills;
and
(2) Management of electrical and
electronic control equipment.
(c) The Coast Guard may exempt an
applicant from meeting any individual
knowledge, understanding, and
proficiency required in Section A–III/3
of the STCW Code. These exemptions
must be approved by the Coast Guard
based upon vessel type. Under these
circumstances, the certificate may
include a corresponding limitation.
(d) Seafarers with one of the following
domestic officer endorsements are
eligible to apply for this endorsement
upon completion of the requirements in
the table below:
TABLE 11.333(d)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS SECOND ENGINEER OFFICER ON VESSELS POWERED BY MAIN PROPULSION
MACHINERY OF BETWEEN 750 KW/1,000 HP AND 3,000 KW/4,000 HP PROPULSION POWER.
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Entry path from domestic endorsements
Sea service *
First assistant engineer .........................................................................................
Second assistant engineer ....................................................................................
Third assistant engineer ........................................................................................
Assistant engineer (limited-oceans) ......................................................................
Engineer OSV .......................................................................................................
Assistant engineer MODU .....................................................................................
...............................
...............................
12 months .............
...............................
...............................
12 months 1 ...........
Competence—
STCW table
A–III/2 **
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
Training required
by this section ***
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.
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§ 11.335 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as an electro-technical
officer on vessels powered by main
propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP
or more (operational level).
(a) To qualify for an STCW
endorsement as an electro-technical
officer, an applicant must:
(1) Provide evidence of 36 months
combined workshop skills training and
approved seagoing service of which not
less than 30 months will be seagoing
service in the engine department of
vessels. Experience gained in the deck
department may be creditable for up to
3 months of the service requirements; or
completion of an approved training
program, which includes a combination
of workshop skill training and seagoing
service of not less than 12 months, and
that meets the requirements of Section
A–III/6 of the STCW Code (incorporated
by reference, see § 11.102 of this part);
(2) Provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence specified in
Section A–III/6 of the STCW Code; and
(3) Provide evidence of having
satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
(i) Medical first-aid provider;
(ii) Basic and advanced firefighting;
and
(iii) Proficiency in survival craft and
rescue boats other than fast rescue boats.
(b) Any applicant who has served in
a relevant capacity onboard a vessel for
a period of not less than 12 months
within the last 60 months and meets the
standards of competence specified in
Section A–III/6 of the STCW Code is
considered by the Coast Guard to be
suitably qualified but must provide
evidence of:
(1) Twelve months of seagoing
service; and
(2) Having achieved the standards of
competence specified in Section A–III/
6 of the STCW Code.
(c) An applicant who holds an STCW
endorsement as OICEW, second
engineer officer, or chief engineer officer
issued on or after July 1, 2013, and who
has served onboard a seagoing vessel
powered by main-propulsion machinery
of 750 kW/1,000 HP or more acting
under the authority of the STCW
endorsements, for a period of not less
than 12 months in the previous 60
months, will qualify for this
endorsement without additional
training, service, or assessment.
(d) An applicant who holds an STCW
endorsement as OICEW, second
engineer officer, or chief engineer officer
issued prior to July 1, 2013, must
complete the assessment and training
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described in paragraph (a)(2) of this
section, in order to qualify for this
endorsement without additional
training, service, or assessment.
(e) An applicant who does not hold
any other domestic or STCW
endorsement will be issued the electrotechnical officer endorsement without
any corresponding domestic
endorsement.
Subpart D—Professional
Requirements for Domestic Deck
Officer Endorsements
§ 11.401 Ocean and near-coastal domestic
officer endorsements.
(a) Subject to the provisions of
§§ 11.464(g) and 11.465(b) of this
subpart, any license or MMC
endorsement for service as master or
mate on ocean waters qualifies the
mariner to serve in the same grade on
any waters, except towing vessels upon
western rivers subject to the limitations
of the endorsement.
(b) Subject to the provisions of
§§ 11.464(g) and 11.465(b) of this
subpart, any license or MMC
endorsement issued for service as
master or mate on near-coastal waters
qualifies the mariner to serve in the
same grade on Great Lakes and inland
waters, except towing vessels upon
western rivers subject to the limitations
of the endorsement.
(c) Near-coastal endorsements for
unlimited tonnage require the same
number of years of service as the oceanunlimited endorsements. The primary
differences in these endorsements are
the nature of the service and the scope
of the required training, examination,
and assessment.
(d) A master or mate on vessels of 200
GRT/500 GT or more, and a master or
mate on vessels under 200 GRT/500 GT,
may be endorsed for sail or auxiliary
sail as appropriate. The applicant must
present the equivalent total service
required for conventional officer
endorsements, including at least 1 year
of deck experience on that specific type
of vessel. For example, for an officer
endorsement as master of vessels of less
than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT endorsed for
auxiliary sail, the applicant must meet
the total experience requirements for the
conventional officer endorsement,
including time as mate, and the proper
tonnage experience, including at least 1
year of deck service, on appropriately
sized auxiliary sail vessels. For an
endorsement to serve on vessels of less
than 200 GRT/500 GT, see the
individual endorsement requirements.
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§ 11.402 Tonnage requirements for
domestic ocean or near-coastal
endorsements for vessels of 1,600 GRT/
3,000 GT or more.
(a) To qualify for a domestic ocean or
near-coastal endorsement for service on
vessels of unlimited tonnage:
(1) All the required experience must
be obtained on vessels of 100 GRT or
more; and
(2) At least one-half of the required
experience must be obtained on vessels
of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more.
(b) If an applicant for a domestic
endorsement as master or mate of
unlimited tonnage does not have the
service on vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000
GT or more as required by paragraph
(a)(2) of this section, a tonnage
limitation will be placed on the MMC
based on the applicant’s qualifying
experience. The endorsement will be
limited to the maximum tonnage on
which at least 25 percent of the required
experience was obtained, or 150 percent
of the maximum tonnage on which at
least 50 percent of the service was
obtained, whichever is higher. However,
the minimum tonnage limitation
calculated according to this paragraph
will be 2,000 GRT. Limitations are in
multiples of 1,000 GRT using the next
higher figure when an intermediate
tonnage is calculated. When the
calculated limitation equals or exceeds
10,000 GRT/GT, the applicant is issued
an unlimited tonnage endorsement.
(c) Tonnage limitations imposed
under paragraph (b) of this section may
be raised or removed in the following
manner:
(1) When the applicant provides
evidence of 6 months of service on
vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more
in the highest grade endorsed, all
tonnage limitations will be removed;
(2) When the applicant provides
evidence of 6 months of service on
vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more
in any capacity as an officer other than
the highest grade for which he or she is
endorsed, all tonnage limitations for the
grade in which the service is performed
will be removed and the next higher
grade endorsement will be raised to the
tonnage of the vessel on which the
majority of the service was performed.
The total cumulative service before and
after issuance of the limited license or
MMC officer endorsement may be
considered in removing all tonnage
limitations; or
(3) When the applicant has 12 months
of service as able seaman on vessels of
1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more while
holding a license or endorsement as
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third mate, all tonnage limitations on
the third mate’s license or MMC officer
endorsement will be removed.
(d) No applicant holding any
domestic endorsement as master or mate
of vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000
GT, less than 500 GRT, or less than 25–
200 GRT may use the provisions of
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paragraph (c) of this section to increase
the tonnages of his or her license or
endorsement.
§ 11.403 Structure of domestic deck officer
endorsements.
structure, including crossover points.
The section numbers on the diagram
refer to the specific requirements
applicable.
The following diagram illustrates the
domestic deck officer endorsement
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§ 11.404 Service requirements for
domestic master of ocean or near-coastal
self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for an endorsement
as master of ocean or near-coastal self-
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propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage
is:
(1) One year of service as chief mate
on ocean self-propelled vessels; or
(2) One year of service on ocean selfpropelled vessels of unlimited tonnage
while holding a license or MMC
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endorsement as chief mate of ocean selfpropelled vessels as follows:
(i) A minimum of 6 months of service
as chief mate; and
(ii) Service as officer in charge of a
navigational watch accepted on a twofor-one basis (12 months as second or
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third mate equals 6 months of creditable
service).
(b) A person holding this
endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to § 11.305 of
this part.
(c) An individual holding an
endorsement or license as master of
Great Lakes and inland, self-propelled
vessels of unlimited tonnage, or master
of inland, self-propelled vessels of
unlimited tonnage, may obtain an
endorsement as master of oceans or
near-coastal, self-propelled vessels of
unlimited tonnage by providing
evidence of sea service of not less than
24 months under the authority of the
credential and by completing the
prescribed examination in subpart I of
this part.
§ 11.405 Service requirements for
domestic chief mate of ocean or nearcoastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited
tonnage.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for an endorsement
as chief mate of ocean or near-coastal
self-propelled vessels of unlimited
tonnage is 1 year of service as officer in
charge of a navigational watch on ocean
self-propelled vessels while holding a
license or MMC endorsement as second
mate.
(b) A person holding this
endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to § 11.307 of
this part.
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§ 11.406 Service requirements for
domestic second mate of ocean or nearcoastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited
tonnage.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for a domestic
endorsement as second mate of ocean or
near-coastal self-propelled vessels of
unlimited tonnage is:
(1) One year of service as officer in
charge of a navigational watch on ocean
self-propelled vessels while holding a
license or endorsement as third mate; or
(2) While holding a license or MMC
endorsement as third mate of ocean selfpropelled vessels of unlimited tonnage,
12 months of service on deck as follows:
(i) A minimum of 6 months service as
officer in charge of a deck watch on
ocean self-propelled vessels;
(ii) Service on ocean self-propelled
vessels as boatswain, able seaman, or
quartermaster while holding a certificate
or MMC endorsement as able seaman,
which may be accepted on a two-for-one
basis to a maximum allowable
substitution of six months (12 months of
experience equals 6 months of
creditable service); or
(iii) If an individual holds an
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vessels of unlimited tonnage or master
of inland self-propelled vessels of
unlimited tonnage, he or she may obtain
an endorsement as second mate of ocean
or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of
unlimited tonnage by completing the
prescribed examination in subpart I of
this part.
(b) A person holding this
endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to § 11.309 of
this part.
§ 11.407 Service requirements for
domestic third mate of ocean or nearcoastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited
tonnage.
(a) The minimum service or training
required to qualify an applicant for a
domestic endorsement as third mate of
ocean or near-coastal self-propelled
vessels of unlimited tonnage is:
(1) Three years of service in the deck
department on ocean self-propelled
vessels, 6 months of which must have
been as able seaman, boatswain, or
quartermaster. Experience gained in the
engine department on vessels of
appropriate tonnage may be creditable
for up to 3 months of the service
requirements for this officer
endorsement; or
(2) Graduation from:
(i) The U.S. Merchant Marine
Academy (deck curriculum);
(ii) The U.S. Coast Guard Academy
with qualification as an underway
officer in charge of a navigational watch,
underway officer of the deck, or deck
watch officer;
(iii) The U.S. Naval Academy with
qualification as an underway officer in
charge of a navigational watch,
underway officer of the deck, or deck
watch officer; or
(iv) The deck class of a maritime
academy approved by and conducted
under rules prescribed by the Maritime
Administrator and listed in part 310 of
this title, including the ocean option
program in the deck class of the Great
Lakes Maritime Academy; or
(3) Satisfactory completion of a 3-year
apprentice mate training program
approved by the Coast Guard.
(b) Graduation from the deck class of
the Great Lakes Maritime Academy with
no ocean sea service will qualify the
graduate to be examined for an
endorsement as third mate near-coastal
self-propelled vessels of unlimited
tonnage.
(c) While holding a license or MMC
endorsement as master of ocean or nearcoastal self-propelled vessels of less
than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT, 1 year of
service as master on vessels of more
than 200 GRT/500 GT operating on
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ocean or near-coastal waters will qualify
the applicant for an endorsement as
third mate of ocean or near-coastal selfpropelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.
(d) An individual holding an
endorsement or license as mate of Great
Lakes and inland, self-propelled vessels
of unlimited tonnage, or master of
inland, self-propelled vessels of
unlimited tonnage, may obtain an
endorsement as third mate of oceans or
near-coastal, self-propelled vessels of
unlimited tonnage by completing the
prescribed examination in subpart I of
this part.
(e) A person holding this endorsement
may qualify for an STCW endorsement,
according to § 11.309 of this part.
§ 11.410 Requirements for domestic deck
officer endorsements for vessels of less
than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.
(a) Endorsements as master and mate
of vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000
GT are issued in the following tonnage
categories:
(1) Less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT;
(2) Less than 500 GRT; or
(3) Between 25 and 200 GRT in 50-ton
increments and with appropriate mode
of propulsion such as self-propelled,
sail, or auxiliary sail.
(b) Experience gained in the engine
department on vessels of appropriate
tonnage may be creditable for up to 90
days of the service requirements for any
master or mate endorsement in this
category.
(c) An officer’s endorsement in this
category obtained with an orally
assisted examination will be limited to
500 GRT. In order to raise that tonnage
limit to 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT, the written
examination and service requirements
must be satisfied.
§ 11.412 Service requirements for
domestic master of ocean or near-coastal
self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600
GRT/3,000 GT.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for an endorsement
as master of ocean or near-coastal selfpropelled vessels of less than 1,600
GRT/3,000 GT is:
(1) Four years total service on ocean
or near-coastal waters. Service on Great
Lakes and inland waters may substitute
for up to 2 years of the required service.
Two years of the required service must
have been on vessels of more than 100
GRT. Two years of the required service
must have been as a master, mate,
master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels,
or equivalent position while holding a
license or MMC endorsement as master,
mate, or master or mate (pilot) of towing
vessels. One year of the service as
master, mate, master or mate (pilot) of
towing vessels, or equivalent position
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100 GRT.
(b) An applicant holding a license or
MMC endorsement as chief mate or
second mate of ocean or near-coastal
self-propelled vessels of 1,600 GRT/
3,000 GT or more is eligible for this
endorsement upon completion of a
limited examination.
(c) A person holding this endorsement
may qualify for an STCW endorsement,
according to § 11.311 of this part.
§ 11.414 Service requirements for
domestic mate of ocean self-propelled
vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for an endorsement
as mate of self-propelled vessels of less
than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT is:
(1) Three years of total service in the
deck department of ocean or nearcoastal self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary
sail vessels.
(i) Service on Great Lakes and inland
waters may substitute for up to 18
months of the required service.
(ii) One year of the required service
must have been on vessels of more than
100 GRT.
(iii) One year of the required service
must have been as a master, mate,
master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels,
or equivalent position while holding a
license or MMC endorsement as master,
mate, or master or mate (pilot) of towing
vessels. Six months of the required
service as master, mate, master or mate
(pilot) of towing vessels, or equivalent
position must have been on vessels of
more than 100 GRT; or
(2) Three years of total service in the
deck department on ocean or nearcoastal self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary
sail vessels of more than 200 GRT/500
GT. Six months of the required service
must have been as able seaman.
(b) A person holding this
endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to § 11.309 of
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§ 11.416 Service requirements for
domestic mate of near-coastal selfpropelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/
3,000 GT.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for an endorsement
as mate of near-coastal self-propelled
vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT
is 2 years of total service in the deck
department of ocean or near-coastal selfpropelled, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels.
Service on Great Lakes and inland
waters may substitute for up to 1 year
of the required service. One year of the
required service must have been on
vessels of more than 100 GRT. Six
months of the required service must
have been as able seaman, boatswain,
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quartermaster, or equivalent position on
vessels of more than 100 GRT while
holding a certificate or endorsement as
able seaman.
(b) A person holding this
endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to § 11.309 of
this part.
§ 11.418 Service requirements for
domestic master of ocean or near-coastal
self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for an endorsement
as master of ocean or near-coastal selfpropelled vessels of less than 500 GRT
is:
(1) Three years total of service on
ocean or near-coastal waters. Service on
Great Lakes and inland waters may
substitute for up to 18 months of the
required service. Two years of the
required service must have been as a
master, mate, or equivalent position
while holding a license or MMC
endorsement as master, mate, or
operator of uninspected passenger
vessels. One year of the required service
as master, mate, or equivalent position
must have been on vessels of more than
50 GRT.
(b) The holder of a license or MMC
endorsement as master or mate (pilot) of
towing vessels authorizing service on
oceans or near-coastal routes is eligible
for an endorsement as master of ocean
or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of
less than 500 GRT after both 1 year of
service as master or mate of towing
vessels on oceans or near-coastal routes
and completion of a examination.
(c) A person holding this endorsement
may qualify for an STCW endorsement,
according to §§ 11.307, 11.311, 11.313,
and 11.315 of this part.
§ 11.420 Service requirements for
domestic mate of ocean self-propelled
vessels of less than 500 GRT.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for an endorsement
as mate of ocean self-propelled vessels
of less than 500 GRT is 2 years of total
service in the deck department of ocean
or near-coastal self-propelled, sail, or
auxiliary sail vessels. Service on Great
Lakes and inland waters may substitute
for up to 1 year of the required service.
One year of the required service must
have been as a master, mate, or
equivalent position while holding a
license or endorsement as master, mate,
or operator of uninspected passenger
vessels. Six months of the required
service as master, mate, or equivalent
position must have been on vessels of
more than 50 GRT.
(b) A person holding this
endorsement may qualify for an STCW
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11.317, 11.319, and 11.321 of this part.
§ 11.421 Service requirements for
domestic mate of near-coastal selfpropelled vessels of less than 500 GRT.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for an endorsement
as mate of near-coastal self-propelled
vessels of less than 500 GRT is 2 years
of total service in the deck department
of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled,
sail, or auxiliary sail vessels. Service on
Great Lakes and inland waters may
substitute for up to 1 year of the
required service. One year of the
required service must have been on
vessels of more than 50 GRT. Three
months of the required service must
have been as able seaman, boatswain,
quartermaster, or equivalent position on
vessels of more than 50 GRT while
holding a certificate or endorsement as
able seaman.
(b) A person holding this
endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to §§ 11.309,
11.317, 11.319, and 11.321 of this part.
§ 11.422 Tonnage limitations and
qualifying requirements for domestic
endorsements as master or mate of vessels
of less than 200 GRT.
(a) Each domestic endorsement as
master or mate of vessels of less than
200 GRT is issued with a tonnage
limitation based on the applicant’s
qualifying experience. The tonnage
limitation will be issued at the 25, 50,
100, or 200 GRT level. The endorsement
will be limited to the maximum GRT on
which at least 25 percent of the required
experience was obtained, or 150 percent
of the maximum GRT on which at least
50 percent of the service was obtained,
whichever is higher. Limitations are as
stated above, using the next higher
figure when an intermediate tonnage is
calculated. If more than 75 percent of
the qualifying experience is obtained on
vessels of 5 GRT or less, the MMC will
automatically be limited to vessels of
less than 25 GRT.
(b) The tonnage limitation may be
raised as follows:
(1) For an endorsement as mate, with
at least 45 days of additional service on
deck of a vessel in the highest tonnage
increment authorized by the officer
endorsement;
(2) For an endorsement as master,
with at least 90 days of additional
service on deck of a vessel in the highest
tonnage increment authorized by the
master endorsement;
(3) With additional service, which,
when combined with all previously
accumulated service, will qualify the
applicant for a higher tonnage officer
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section; or
(4) With six months additional service
in the deck department on vessels
within the highest tonnage increment on
the officer’s license or MMC
endorsement. In this case, the tonnage
limitation may be raised one increment.
(c) When the service is obtained on
vessels upon which no personnel need
an officer endorsement or license, the
Coast Guard must be satisfied that the
nature of this required service (i.e., size
of vessel, route, equipment, etc.) is a
reasonable equivalent to the duties
performed on vessels which are
required to engage individuals with
officer endorsements.
(d) Service gained in the engine room
on vessels of 200 GRT may be creditable
for up to 90 days of the deck service
requirements for mate.
§ 11.424 Requirements for domestic
master of ocean self-propelled vessels of
less than 200 GRT.
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(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for an officer
endorsement as master of ocean selfpropelled vessels of less than 200 GRT
is:
(1) Three years of total service on
ocean or near-coastal waters. Service on
Great Lakes and inland waters may
substitute for up to 18 months of the
required service. Two years of the
required service must have been as
master, mate, or equivalent position
while holding a license or MMC
endorsement as master, as mate, or as
operator of uninspected passenger
vessels; or
(2) Two years of total service as a
master or mate of ocean or near-coastal
towing vessels. Completion of an
examination is also required.
(b) In order to obtain a domestic
officer endorsement for sail or auxiliary
sail vessels, the applicant must submit
evidence of 12 months of service on sail
or auxiliary sail vessels. The required 12
months of service may have been
obtained prior to issuance of the
master’s license or MMC endorsement.
(c) A person holding this endorsement
may qualify for an STCW endorsement,
according to §§ 11.315, 11.317, 11.319,
and 11.321 of this part.
§ 11.426 Requirements for domestic
master of self-propelled seagoing vessels
of less than 200 GRT limited to domestic
voyages upon near-coastal waters.
(a) Within the limitations specified,
this endorsement is valid for service
only on the vessels identified in
§ 15.103(f) and (g) of this subchapter.
The minimum service required to
qualify for a master of near-coastal self-
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tons is:
(1) Two years total service on ocean
or near-coastal waters. Service on Great
Lakes and inland waters may substitute
for up to 1 year of the required service.
One year of the required service must
have been as a master, mate, or
equivalent position while holding a
license or endorsement as master, mate,
or operator of uninspected passenger
vessels; or
(2) One year of total service as master
or mate of towing vessels on oceans or
near-coastal routes. Completion of an
examination is also required.
(b) To obtain this domestic officer
endorsement for sail or auxiliary sail
vessels, the applicant must submit
evidence of 12 months of service on sail
or auxiliary sail vessels. These 12
months of experience may have been
obtained before qualifying for an officer
endorsement.
(c) Holders of this endorsement are
considered to be in compliance with the
STCW Convention (incorporated by
reference, see § 11.102 of this part)
while operating within the limitations
of this endorsement, and they may be
issued an STCW endorsement without
further obligation.
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evidence of 6 months of deck service on
sail or auxiliary sail vessels.
(d) A license or MMC endorsement as
master of near-coastal self-propelled
vessels may be endorsed as mate of sail
or auxiliary sail vessels upon
presentation of 3 months of service on
sail or auxiliary sail vessels.
(e) To obtain a tonnage endorsement
for 100 GRT or more, the applicant must
complete the additional examination
topics indicated in subpart I of this part.
(f) A person holding this endorsement
may qualify for an STCW endorsement,
according to §§ 11.317, 11.319, and
11.321 of this part.
§ 11.428 Requirements for domestic
master of self-propelled, seagoing vessels
of less than 100 GRT limited to domestic
voyages upon near-coastal waters.
§ 11.427 Requirements for domestic mate
of self-propelled seagoing vessels of less
than 200 GRT limited to domestic voyages
upon near-coastal waters.
(a) Within the limitations specified,
this endorsement is valid for service on
the vessels identified in § 15.103(f) and
(g) of this subchapter. The minimum
service required to qualify for the
endorsement as mate of near-coastal,
self-propelled vessels of less than 200
gross tons is:
(1) Twelve months of total service in
the deck department of ocean or nearcoastal self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary
sail vessels. Service on Great Lakes and
inland waters may substitute for up to
6 months of the required service; or
(2) Three months of service in the
deck department of self-propelled
vessels operating on ocean, near-coastal,
Great Lakes, or inland waters while
holding a license or MMC endorsement
as master of inland self-propelled, sail,
or auxiliary sail vessels of less than 200
GRT/500 GT.
(b) The holder of a license or MMC
endorsement as operator of uninspected
passenger vessels with a near-coastal
route endorsement may obtain this
endorsement by successfully completing
an examination on rules and regulations
for small passenger vessels.
(c) To obtain this domestic officer
endorsement for sail or auxiliary sail
vessels, the applicant must submit
(a) Within the limitations specified,
this endorsement is valid for service on
the vessels identified in § 15.103(f) and
(g) of this subchapter. The minimum
service required to qualify for the
endorsement as master of self-propelled,
seagoing vessels of less than 100 GRT
limited to domestic voyages upon nearcoastal waters is 2 years of service in the
deck department of a self-propelled
vessel on ocean or near-coastal waters.
Service on Great Lakes and inland
waters may substitute for up to 1 year
of the required service.
(b) To obtain an endorsement for sail
or auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant
must submit evidence of 12 months of
service on sail or auxiliary-sail vessels.
This required service may have been
obtained before issuance of the license
or MMC.
(c) Holders of this endorsement are
considered to be in compliance with the
STCW Convention (incorporated by
reference, see § 11.102 of this part)
while operating within the limitations
of this endorsement, and they may be
issued an STCW endorsement without
further obligation.
§ 11.429 Requirements for a domestic
limited master of self-propelled, seagoing
vessels of less than 100 GRT limited to
domestic voyages upon near-coastal
waters.
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(a) Within the limitations specified,
this domestic endorsement is valid for
service on the vessels identified in
§ 15.103(f) and (g) of this subchapter. A
limited masters’ endorsement for service
on near-coastal waters on vessels of less
than 100 GRT may be issued to an
applicant to be employed by
organizations such as yacht clubs,
marinas, formal camps, and educational
institutions. A domestic endorsement
issued under this section is limited to
the specific activity and the locality of
the yacht club, marina, or camp. To
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obtain this restricted endorsement, an
applicant must:
(1) Have 4 months of service on any
waters in the operation of the type of
vessel for which the endorsement is
requested;
(2) Satisfactorily complete a safe
boating course approved by the National
Association of State Boating Law
Administrators, or a safe boating course
conducted by the U.S. Power Squadron
or the American Red Cross, or a Coast
Guard-approved course. This course
must have been completed within 5
years before the date of application; and
(3) Pass an examination appropriate
for the activity to be conducted and the
route authorized.
(b) The first aid and cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) course certificates
required by § 11.201(i) of this part will
only be required when, in the opinion
of the Coast Guard, the geographic area
over which service is authorized
precludes obtaining medical services
within a reasonable time.
(c) To obtain an endorsement for sail
or auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant
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must submit evidence of 4 months of
service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels.
The required 4 months of service may
have been obtained prior to issuance of
the license or MMC endorsement.
(d) Holders of this domestic
endorsement are considered to be in
compliance with the STCW Convention
(incorporated by reference, see § 11.102
of this part) while operating within the
limitations of this endorsement.
§ 11.430 Endorsements for the Great
Lakes and inland waters.
(a) Any officer endorsement issued for
service on Great Lakes and inland
waters self-propelled vessels, excluding
towing vessels, is valid on all of the
inland waters of the United States as
defined in § 10.107 of this subchapter.
(b) Any officer endorsement issued for
service on inland waters self-propelled
vessels, excluding towing vessels, is
valid for the inland waters of the United
States, excluding the Great Lakes.
(c) Any officer endorsement issued for
service on inland waters or an inland
route is valid for service on the
sheltered waters of the Inside Passage
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between Puget Sound and Cape
Spencer, Alaska.
(d) As these officer endorsements
authorize service on waters seaward of
the International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS)
demarcation lines, as defined in 33 CFR
part 80, the applicant must complete an
examination on the COLREGS or the
endorsement will exclude such waters.
(e) To obtain a master or mate
endorsement with a tonnage limit of 200
GRT/500 GT or more, whether an
original, raise-in-grade, or increase in
the scope of authority, the applicant
must meet the training requirements in
§ 11.201(h) and (i) of this part and
successfully complete radar observer
training in § 11.480 of this part.
(f) The following diagram (Figure
11.430(f)) illustrates the deck officer
endorsement structure, including
crossover points, for Great Lakes and
inland waters service. The section
numbers on the diagram refer to the
specific requirements that are
applicable.
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Lakes and inland domestic endorsements
for vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more.
(a) All required experience for Great
Lakes and inland unlimited
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endorsements must be obtained on
vessels of 200 GRT/500 GT or more. At
least one-half of the required experience
must be obtained on vessels of 1,600
GRT/3,000 GT or more.
(b) Tonnage limitations may be
imposed on these endorsements in
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§ 11.433 Requirements for domestic
master of Great Lakes and inland selfpropelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for an endorsement
as master of Great Lakes and inland selfpropelled vessels of unlimited tonnage
is:
(1) One year of service as a mate or
first-class pilot while acting in the
capacity of first mate of Great Lakes selfpropelled vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000
GT or more while holding a license or
MMC endorsement as mate inland or
first-class pilot of Great Lakes and
inland self-propelled vessels of
unlimited tonnage; or
(2) Two years of service as master of
self-propelled vessels of 1,600 GRT/
3,000 GT or more on inland waters,
excluding the Great Lakes; or
(3) One year of service upon Great
Lakes waters while holding a license or
MMC endorsement as mate or first-class
pilot of Great Lakes and inland selfpropelled vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000
GT or more. A minimum of 6 months of
this service must have been in the
capacity of first mate. Service as second
mate is accepted for the remainder on a
two-for-one basis to a maximum of 6
months (12 months of service equals 6
months of creditable service).
(b) A person holding this
endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to §§ 11.305,
11.307, and 11.311 of this part.
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§ 11.435 Requirements for domestic
master of inland self-propelled vessels of
unlimited tonnage.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for an endorsement
as master of self-propelled vessels of
unlimited tonnage on inland waters,
excluding the Great Lakes is:
(1) One year of service as first-class
pilot (of other than canal and small
lakes routes) or mate of Great Lakes or
inland self-propelled vessels of 1,600
GRT/3,000 GT or more while holding a
license or MMC endorsement as mate
inland or first-class pilot of Great Lakes
and inland self-propelled vessels of
unlimited tonnage; or
(2) Two years of service as wheelsman
or quartermaster while holding a mate/
first-class pilot license or MMC
endorsement.
(b) A person holding this
endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to § 11.307 of
this part.
§ 11.437 Requirements for domestic mate
of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled
vessels of unlimited tonnage.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for an endorsement
as mate of Great Lakes and inland self-
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is:
(1) Three years of service in the deck
department of self-propelled vessels, at
least 3 months of which must have been
on vessels on inland waters and at least
6 months of which must have been as
able seaman, inland mate, boatswain,
wheelsman, quartermaster, or
equivalent position;
(2) Graduation from the deck class of
the Great Lakes Maritime Academy; or
(3) While holding a license or MMC
endorsement as master of Great Lakes
and inland self-propelled vessels of less
than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT, 1 year of
service as master on vessels of 200 GRT/
500 GT or more. A tonnage limitation
may be placed on this license in
accordance with § 11.431 of this
subpart.
(b) Service gained in the engine
department on vessels of appropriate
tonnage may be creditable for up to 6
months of the service requirements
under paragraph (a)(1) of this section.
(c) A person holding this endorsement
may qualify for an STCW endorsement,
according to § 11.309 of this part.
§ 11.442 Requirements for domestic
master of Great Lakes and inland selfpropelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/
3,000 GT.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for an endorsement
as master of Great Lakes and inland selfpropelled vessels of less than 1,600
GRT/3,000 GT is:
(1) Three years of total service on
vessels. Eighteen months of the required
service must have been on vessels of
100 GRT or more. One year of the
required service must have been as a
master, mate, or equivalent position on
vessels of 100 GRT or more while
holding a license or MMC endorsement
as master, mate, or master of towing
vessels; or
(2) Six months of service as operator
on vessels of 100 GRT or more while
holding a license or MMC endorsement
as master of towing vessels.
§ 11.444 Requirements for domestic mate
of Great lakes and inland self-propelled
vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for an endorsement
as mate of Great Lakes and inland selfpropelled vessels of less than 1,600
GRT/3,000 GT is:
(1) Two years of total service in the
deck department of self-propelled
vessels. One year of the required service
must have been on vessels of 100 GRT
or more. Six months of the required
service must have been as able seaman,
boatswain, quartermaster, or equivalent
position on vessels of 100 GRT or more
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while holding a certificate or
endorsement as able seaman; or
(2) One year of total service as master
of self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary sail
vessels, or operator of uninspected
passenger vessels of 50 GRT or more,
while holding a license or MMC
endorsement as master of self-propelled
vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT or
OUPV; or
(3) Six months of total service as mate
(pilot) of towing vessels on vessels of
100 GRT or more.
§ 11.446 Requirements for domestic
master of Great Lakes and inland selfpropelled vessels of less than 500 GRT.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for an endorsement
as master of Great Lakes and inland selfpropelled vessels of less than 500 GRT
is:
(1) Three years of total service on
vessels. One year of the required service
must have been as a master, mate, or
equivalent position on vessels of 50
GRT or more while holding a license or
MMC endorsement as master, mate, or
OUPV.
(2) [Reserved]
(b) An applicant holding a license or
MMC endorsement as master of ocean,
near-coastal, or Great Lakes and inland
towing vessels is eligible for this
endorsement after 6 months of service
as master of towing vessels and
completion of an examination. This
requires 31⁄2 years of service. Two years
of this service must have been served
while holding a license or MMC
endorsement as master or mate (pilot) of
towing vessels, or mate.
§ 11.448 Requirements for domestic mate
of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled
vessels of less than 500 GRT.
The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for an endorsement
as mate of Great Lakes and inland selfpropelled vessels of less than 500 GRT
is 2 years of total service in the deck
department of self-propelled vessels.
One year of the required service must
have been on vessels of 50 GRT or more.
Three months of the required service
must have been as able seaman,
boatswain, quartermaster, or equivalent
position on vessels of 50 GRT or more
while holding an endorsement as able
seaman.
§ 11.450 Tonnage limitations and
qualifying requirements for domestic
endorsements as master or mate of Great
Lakes and inland vessels of less than 200
GRT.
(a) Except as noted in paragraph (d) of
this section, all endorsements issued for
master or mate of vessels of less than
200 GRT are issued in 50 GRT
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increments based on the applicant’s
qualifying experience in accordance
with the provisions of § 11.422 of this
subpart.
(b) Service gained in the engineroom
on vessels of less than 200 GRT may be
creditable for up to 25 percent of the
deck service requirements for mate.
(c) When the service is obtained on
vessels upon which personnel with
licenses or endorsements are not
required, the Coast Guard must be
satisfied that the nature of this required
service (i.e., size of vessel, route,
equipment, etc.) is a reasonable
equivalent to the duties performed on
vessels which are required to engage
individuals with endorsements.
(d) If more than 75 percent of the
qualifying experience is obtained on
vessels of 5 GRT or less, the license will
automatically be limited to vessels of
less than 25 GRT.
§ 11.452 Requirements for domestic
master of Great Lakes and inland selfpropelled vessels of less than 200 GRT/500
GT.
(b) To obtain an endorsement for sail
or auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant
must submit evidence of 3 months of
service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels.
(c) A mariner holding an endorsement
as master of self-propelled vessels may
be endorsed as mate of sail or auxiliary
sail vessels upon presentation of 3
months service on sail or auxiliary sail
vessels.
(d) The holder of a license or MMC
endorsement as operator of inland
uninspected passenger vessels may
obtain this endorsement by successfully
completing an examination on rules and
regulations for small passenger vessels.
To obtain authority to serve on the Great
Lakes, 3 months of the required service
must have been on Great Lakes waters;
otherwise the endorsement will be
limited to the inland waters of the
United States (excluding the Great
Lakes).
(e) To obtain a tonnage endorsement
for 100 GRT or more, the applicant must
complete the additional examination
topics indicated in subpart I of this part.
§ 11.455 Requirements for domestic
master of Great Lakes and inland selfpropelled vessels of less than 100 GRT.
§ 11.454 Requirements for domestic mate
of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled
vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT.
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(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for an endorsement
or license as master of Great Lakes and
inland self-propelled vessels of less than
200 GRT is 1 year of service on vessels.
Six months of the required service must
have been as master, mate, or equivalent
position while holding a license or
endorsement as master, mate, master or
mate (pilot) of towing vessels, or OUPV.
To obtain authority to serve on the Great
Lakes, 3 months of the required service
must have been on Great Lakes waters;
otherwise the endorsement will be
limited to the inland waters of the
United States (excluding the Great
Lakes).
(b) To obtain an endorsement for sail
or auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant
must have 6 months of service on sail
or auxiliary sail vessels. This required
service may have been obtained prior to
issuance of the master’s license or MMC
endorsement.
§ 11.456 Requirements for domestic
limited master of Great Lakes and inland
self-propelled vessels of less than 100 GRT.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for an endorsement
as mate of Great Lakes and inland selfpropelled vessels of less than 200 GRT/
500 GT is 6 months of service in the
deck department of self-propelled
vessels. To obtain authority to serve on
the Great Lakes, 3 months of the
required service must have been on
Great Lakes waters; otherwise the
endorsement will be limited to the
inland waters of the United States
(excluding the Great Lakes).
(a) An endorsement as limited master
for vessels of less than 100 GRT upon
Great Lakes and inland waters may be
issued to an applicant to be employed
by organizations such as formal camps,
educational institutions, yacht clubs,
and marinas with reduced service
requirements. An endorsement issued
under this paragraph is limited to the
specific activity and the locality of the
camp, yacht club, or marina. To obtain
this restricted endorsement, an
applicant must:
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(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for an endorsement
as master of Great Lakes and inland selfpropelled vessels of less than 100 GRT
is 1 year of total service in the deck
department of self-propelled, sail, or
auxiliary sail vessels. To obtain
authority to serve on the Great Lakes, 3
months of the required service must
have been on Great Lakes waters;
otherwise the endorsement will be
limited to the inland waters of the
United States (excluding the Great
Lakes).
(b) To obtain an endorsement for sail
or auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant
must submit evidence of 6 months of
service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels.
The required 6 months of service may
have been obtained prior to issuance of
the endorsement.
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(1) Have 4 months of service in the
operation of the type of vessel for which
the endorsement is requested; and
(2) Satisfactorily complete a safe
boating course approved by the National
Association of State Boating Law
Administrators, a public education
course conducted by the U.S. Power
Squadron or the American Red Cross, or
a Coast Guard-approved course. This
course must have been completed
within 5 years before the date of
application; and
(3) Pass an examination appropriate
for the activity to be conducted and the
route authorized.
(b) The first aid and cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) course certificates
required by § 11.201(i) of this part will
only be required when, in the opinion
of the Coast Guard, the geographic area
over which service is authorized
precludes obtaining medical services
within a reasonable time.
§ 11.457 Requirements for domestic
master of inland self-propelled vessels of
less than 100 GRT.
(a) An applicant for an endorsement
as master of inland self-propelled
vessels of less than 100 GRT must
present 1 year of service on any waters.
In order to raise the tonnage limitation
to more than 100 GRT, the examination
topics indicated in subpart I of this part
must be completed in addition to
satisfying the experience requirements
of § 11.452(a) of this subpart.
(b) To obtain an endorsement for sail
or auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant
must submit evidence of 6 months of
service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels.
The required 6 months of service may
have been obtained prior to issuance of
the license or MMC endorsement.
§ 11.459 Requirements for domestic
master or mate of rivers.
(a) An applicant for an endorsement
as master of river self-propelled vessels
of unlimited tonnage must meet the
same service requirements as master of
inland self-propelled vessels of
unlimited tonnage.
(b) An applicant for an endorsement
as master or mate of river self-propelled
vessels, with a limitation of 25 to 1,600
GRT/3,000 GT, must meet the same
service requirements as those required
by this subpart for the corresponding
tonnage Great Lakes and inland selfpropelled endorsement. Service on the
Great Lakes is not, however, required.
§ 11.462 Endorsements for domestic
master or mate of uninspected fishing
industry vessels.
(a) This section applies to
endorsements for masters and mates of
all vessels, however propelled,
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navigating the high seas, which are
documented to engage in the fishing
industry, with the exception of:
(1) Wooden ships of primitive build;
(2) Unrigged vessels; and
(3) Vessels of less than 200 GRT/500
GT.
(b) Endorsements as master or mate of
uninspected fishing industry vessels are
issued for either ocean or near-coastal
routes, depending on the examination
completed. To qualify for an
uninspected fishing industry vessel
endorsement, the applicant must satisfy
the training and examination
requirements of § 11.201(h)(1) of this
part.
(c) An applicant for an endorsement
as master of uninspected fishing
industry vessels must have 4 years of
total service on ocean or near-coastal
routes. Service on Great Lakes or inland
waters may substitute for up to 2 years
of the required service. One year of the
required service must have been as
master, mate, or equivalent position
while holding a license or MMC
endorsement as master, mate, master or
mate (pilot) of towing vessels, or OUPV.
(1) To qualify for an endorsement for
less than 500 GRT, at least 2 years of the
required service, including the 1 year as
master, mate or equivalent, must have
been on vessels of 50 GRT or more.
(2) To qualify for an endorsement for
less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT, at least
2 years of the required service,
including the 1 year as master, mate, or
equivalent, must have been on vessels of
100 GRT or more.
(3) To qualify for an endorsement for
more than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT, but not
more than 5,000 GRT/GT, the vessel
tonnage upon which the 4 years of
required service was obtained will be
used to compute the tonnage. The
endorsement is limited to the maximum
tonnage on which at least 25 percent of
the required service was obtained or 150
percent of the maximum tonnage on
which at least 50 percent of the service
was obtained, whichever is higher.
Limitations are in multiples of 1,000
GRT, using the next higher figure when
an intermediate tonnage is calculated.
An endorsement as master of
uninspected fishing industry vessels
authorizing service on vessels more than
1,600 GRT/3,000 GT also requires 1 year
as master, mate, or equivalent on vessels
of 100 GRT or more.
(4) The tonnage limitation for this
endorsement may be raised using one of
the following methods but cannot
exceed 5,000 GRT/GT. Limitations are
in multiples of 1,000 GRT, using the
next higher figure when an intermediate
tonnage is calculated.
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(i) Three months of service as master
on a vessel results in a limitation in that
capacity equal to the tonnage of that
vessel rounded up to the next multiple
of 1,000 GRT;
(ii) Six months of service as master on
a vessel results in a limitation in that
capacity equal to 150 percent of the
tonnage of that vessel;
(iii) Six months of service as master
on vessels more than 1,600 GRT/3,000
GT results in raising the limitation to
5,000 GRT/GT;
(iv) Six months of service as mate on
vessels more than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT
results in raising the limitation for
master to the tonnage on which at least
50 percent of the service was obtained;
(v) Two years of service as a deckhand
on a vessel while holding a license or
MMC endorsement as master results in
a limitation on the MMC equal to 150
percent of the tonnage of that vessel up
to 5,000 GRT/GT; or
(vi) One year of service as deckhand
on a vessel while holding a license or
MMC endorsement as master results in
a limitation on the MMC equal to the
tonnage of that vessel.
(d) An applicant for an endorsement
as mate of uninspected fishing industry
vessels must have 3 years of total
service on ocean or near-coastal routes.
Service on Great Lakes or inland waters
may substitute for up to 18 months of
the required service.
(1) To qualify for an endorsement of
less than 500 GRT, at least 1 year of the
required service must have been on
vessels of 50 GRT or more.
(2) To qualify for an endorsement of
less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT, at least
1 year of the required service must have
been on vessels of 100 GRT or more.
(3) To qualify for an endorsement of
more than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT, but not
more than 5,000 GRT/GT, the vessel
tonnage upon which the 3 years of
required service was obtained will be
used to compute the tonnage. The
endorsement is limited to the maximum
tonnage on which at least 25 percent of
the required service was obtained, or
150 percent of the maximum tonnage on
which at least 50 percent of the service
was obtained, whichever is higher.
Limitations are in multiples of 1,000
GRT, using the next higher figure when
an intermediate tonnage is calculated.
(4) The tonnage limitation on this
endorsement may be raised using one of
the following methods, but cannot
exceed 5,000 GRT/GT. Limitations are
in multiples of 1,000 GRT, using the
next higher figure when an intermediate
tonnage is calculated.
(i) Three months of service as mate on
a vessel results in a limitation in that
capacity equal to the tonnage of that
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vessel rounded up to the next multiple
of 1,000 GRT;
(ii) Six months of service as mate on
a vessel results in a limitation in that
capacity equal to 150 percent of the
tonnage of that vessel;
(iii) Six months of service as mate on
vessels more than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT
results in raising the limitation to 5,000
GRT/GT;
(iv) One year of service as deckhand
on vessels more than 1,600 GRT/3,000
GT while holding a license or MMC
endorsement as mate, results in raising
the limitation on the MMC to 5,000
GRT/GT;
(v) Two years of service as a deckhand
on a vessel while holding a license or
MMC endorsed as mate results in a
limitation on the MMC equal to 150
percent of the tonnage of that vessel up
to 5,000 GRT/GT; or
(vi) One year of service as deckhand
on a vessel while holding a license or
MMC endorsement as mate results in a
limitation on the MMC equal to the
tonnage of that vessel.
(e) Applicants may request an oral
examination on the subjects listed in
subpart I of this part.
§ 11.463 General requirements for
domestic endorsements as master, mate
(pilot), and apprentice mate (steersman) of
towing vessels.
(a) The Coast Guard issues the
following endorsements for towing
vessels:
(1) Master of towing vessels;
(2) Master of towing vessels, limited;
(3) Master of towing vessels, utility;
(4) Mate (pilot) of towing vessels;
(5) Apprentice mate (steersman);
(6) Apprentice mate (steersman),
limited;
(7) Master of towing vessels (Harbor
assist); and
(8) Apprentice mate, (steersman)
utility.
(b) An endorsement as master of
towing vessels means an endorsement to
operate towing vessels not restricted to
local areas designated by OCMIs. This
also applies to a mate (pilot) of towing
vessels.
(c) For this section, ‘‘limited’’ means
an endorsement to operate a towing
vessel of less than 200 GRT/500 GT
limited to a local area within the Great
Lakes, inland waters, or Western Rivers
designated by the OCMI.
(d) For this section, utility towing is
limited to a local area within the Great
Lakes, inland or near-coastal waters, or
Western Rivers designated by the OCMI.
(e) Mariners who met the training and
service requirements for towing vessels
before May 21, 2001 and have
maintained a valid Coast Guard-issued
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credential may obtain a towing
endorsement if they meet the following:
(1) Demonstrate at least 90 days of
towing service before May 21, 2001;
(2) Provide evidence of successfully
completing the apprentice mate exam,
its predecessor exam, or a superior
exam; and
(3) Meet the renewal requirements in
§ 10.227(e)(6).
(f) Deck officers who serve on the
following seagoing vessels must comply
with the requirements of §§ 11.412 and
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11.414 of this subpart for the
appropriate STCW endorsement:
(1) A towing vessel on an ocean’s
voyage operating beyond near-coastal
waters;
(2) A towing vessel on an
international voyage; and
(3) A towing vessel of 200 GRT/500
GT or more on a domestic, near-coastal
voyage.
(g) Endorsements as mate (pilot) or
master of towing vessels may be issued
with a restriction to specific types of
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towing vessels and/or towing operations
such as harbor-assist or articulated tug
barge (ATB) vessels that do not
routinely perform all of the tasks
identified in the Towing Officer
Assessment Record (TOAR).
(h) The following diagram (Figure
11.463(h)) illustrates the towing officer
endorsement structure, including
crossover points. The section numbers
on the diagram refer to the specific
requirements applicable.
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endorsements as master of towing vessels.
(a) If you would like to obtain an
endorsement as master of towing vessels
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11.464(a) of this section, then you must
complete the service requirements
indicated in columns 2 through 5. You
may serve on the subordinate routes
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Route endorsed
Total
service 2
TOS 3 on
T/V as mate
(pilot) 4
TOS 3 on
particular route
Sub-ordinate
route
authorized
1
2
3
4
5
Oceans (O) .........................................................................................................
Near-Coastal (NC) ..............................................................................................
Great Lakes—Inland (GL–I) ...............................................................................
Western Rivers (WR) .........................................................................................
48
48
48
48
18
18
18
18
3
3
3
3
NC, GL–I.
GL–I.
None.
None.
1 The holder of an endorsement as master of towing vessels may have an endorsement—as mate (pilot) of towing vessels for a route superior
to the current route on which the holder has no operating experience—placed on the MMC after passing an examination for that additional route.
After the holder completes 90 days of experience and completes a Towing Officer Assessment Record (TOAR) on that route, the Coast Guard
will add it to the holder’s endorsement as master of towing vessels and remove the endorsement for mate (pilot) of towing vessels.
2 Service is in months.
3 TOS is time of service.
4 A maximum of 6 months of harbor assist can be used to qualify as mate (pilot).
(b) A person holding this
endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to §§ 11.307,
11.311, 11.313, and 11.315 of this part.
(c) To obtain an endorsement as
master of towing vessels (limited),
applicants must complete the
requirements listed in columns 2
through 5 of Table 11.464(c) of this
section.
TABLE 11.464(c)—REQUIREMENTS FOR ENDORSEMENT AS MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS
[Limited]
Route endorsed
Total service 1
TOS 2 on T/V
as limited apprentice
mate
(steersman)
1
2
3
4
18 ................
Yes ..............
Limited Local Area (LLA) ......................................................................................
36
TOAR or an
approved
course
TOS 2 on particular route
5
3
1 Service
2 TOS
is in months.
is time of service.
(d) To obtain an endorsement as
master of towing vessels (harbor assist),
applicants must hold an endorsement as
master of towing vessel (limited) officer
endorsement and complete the
requirements in columns 2–5 of Table
11.464(d) of this section.
TABLE 11.464(d)—REQUIREMENTS FOR ENDORSEMENT AS MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS
[Harbor Assist]
Route endorsed
Current
endorsement
status
Total
service 1
TOS 2 on TV
as Master
(LLA)
TOAR or an
approved
course
1
2
3
4
5
Harbor Assist (LLA) ............................................................................................
Master (LLA)
3
3
Yes.
1 Service
2 TOS
is in months.
is time of service.
(e) To obtain an endorsement as
master of towing vessels (utility),
applicants must complete the
requirements listed in columns 2
through 5 of Table 11.464(e) of this
section.
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[Utility]
Route endorsed
Current endorsement status
Total service 1
TOS 2 on T/V
as apprentice
(steersman)
utility
TOAR or an
approved
course
1
2
3
4
5
Limited Local Area (LLA) ...............................
Apprentice utility ............................................
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[Utility]
Route endorsed
Current endorsement status
Total service 1
TOS 2 on T/V
as apprentice
(steersman)
utility
TOAR or an
approved
course
1
2
3
4
5
Limited Local Area (LLA) ...............................
Master Steam/Motor vessels less than 200
GRT.
12
0
Yes plus exam.
1 Service
2 TOS
is in months.
is time of service.
vessels within any restrictions on their
endorsement if they:
(1) Have a minimum of 30 days of
training and observation on towing
vessels for the route being assessed,
except as noted in paragraph (h) of this
section; and
(2) Either:
(i) Hold a completed Towing Officer
Assessment Record (TOAR) described in
§ 10.404(c) of this subchapter that shows
evidence of assessment of practical
demonstration of skills; or
(ii) Complete an approved training
course.
(j) A license or MMC does not need
to include a towing endorsement if
mariners hold a TOAR or complete an
approved training course.
(f) Those holding a license or MMC
endorsement as mate (pilot) of towing
vessels, may have master of towing
vessels (limited) added to their MMC for
a limited local area within the scope of
their current route.
(g) Before serving as master of towing
vessels on the Western Rivers, mariners
must possess 90 days of observation and
training and their MMC must include an
endorsement for Western Rivers.
(h) Each company must maintain
evidence that every vessel it operates is
under the direction and control of a
mariner with the appropriate
endorsement and experience, including
30 days of observation and training on
the intended route other than Western
Rivers.
(i) Those holding a license or MMC
endorsement as a master of selfpropelled vessels of more than 200
GRT/500 GT, may operate towing
§ 11.465 Requirements for domestic
endorsements as mate (pilot) of towing
vessels.
(a) To obtain an endorsement as mate
(pilot) of towing vessels endorsed with
a route listed in column 1 of Table
11.465(a) of this section, applicants
must complete the service in columns 2
through 5. Mariners holding a license or
MMC endorsement as master of towing
vessels (limited) wishing to upgrade it
to mate (pilot) of towing vessels must
complete the service in columns 5 and
6. An endorsement with a route
endorsed in column 1 authorizes service
on the subordinate routes listed in
column 7 without further endorsement.
Time of service requirements as an
apprentice mate (steersman) of towing
vessels may be reduced by an amount
equal to the time specified in the
approval letter for the completed Coast
Guard-approved training programs.
TABLE 11.465(a)—REQUIREMENTS FOR ENDORSEMENT AS MATE (PILOT 1) OF TOWING VESSELS
Total service 2
1
2
TOS 3 on particular route
TOAR 4 or an
approved
course
30 days of observation and training
while holding master
(limited) and pass an
examination
Subordinate
route
authorized
4
Route endorsed
TOS 3 on T/V
as apprentice
mate
(steersman) 5
5
6
7
3
Oceans (O) .........................................
Near-Coastal (NC) ..............................
Great Lakes-Inland (GL–I) ..................
Western Rivers (WR) .........................
30
30
30
30
12
12
12
12
3
3
3
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
..............
..............
..............
..............
Yes ..........................
Yes ..........................
Yes ..........................
No (90 days service
required).
NC, GL–I.
GL–I.
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1For all inland routes, as well as Western Rivers, the endorsement as pilot of towing vessels is equivalent to that as mate of towing vessels.
All qualifications and equivalencies are the same.
2 Service is in months unless otherwise indicated.
3 TOS is time of service.
4 TOAR is a Towing Officer Assessment Record completed within the previous 5 years.
5 Time of service requirements as an apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels may be reduced by an amount equal to the time specified
in the approval letter for a completed Coast Guard-approved training program.
(b) Before serving as mate (pilot) of
towing vessels on the Western Rivers,
mariners must possess 90 days of
observation and training and have your
MMC include an endorsement for
Western Rivers.
(c) Each company must maintain
evidence that every vessel it operates is
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under the direction and control of a
mariner with the appropriate
endorsement and experience, including
30 days of observation and training on
the intended route other than Western
Rivers.
(d) Those holding a license or MMC
endorsement as a mate of inspected,
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self-propelled vessels of more than 200
GRT/500 GT or one as first-class pilot,
may operate towing vessels within any
restrictions on their credential if they:
(1) Have a minimum of 30 days of
training and observation on towing
vessels for the route being assessed,
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except as noted in paragraph (b) of this
section; and
(2) Hold a completed Towing Officer
Assessment Record (TOAR) described in
§ 10.404(c) of this subchapter that shows
evidence of assessment of practical
demonstration of skills.
(e) A or MMC does not need to
include a towing endorsement if you
hold a TOAR or a course completion
certificate.
(f) Those holding any endorsement as
a master of self-propelled vessels of any
tonnage that is less than 200 GRT,
except for the limited masters
endorsements specified in §§ 11.429 and
11.456 of this subpart, may obtain an
endorsement as mate (pilot) of towing
vessels by meeting the following
requirements:
(1) Providing proof of 36 months of
service as a master under the authority
of an endorsement described in this
paragraph;
(2) Successfully completing the
appropriate TOAR;
(3) Successfully completing the
appropriate apprentice mate exam; and
(4) Having a minimum of 30 days of
training and observation on towing
vessels for the route being assessed,
except as noted in paragraph (b) of this
section.
(g) An approved training course for
mate (pilot) of towing vessels must
include formal instruction and practical
demonstration of proficiency either
onboard a towing vessel or at a
shoreside training facility before a
designated examiner, and must cover
the material (dependent upon route)
required by Table 11.910–2 in § 11.910
of this part for apprentice mate
(steersman), towing vessels on ocean
and near-coastal routes; apprentice mate
(steersman), towing vessels on Great
Lakes and inland routes; or steersman,
towing vessels on Western Rivers
routes.
(h) A person holding this
endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to §§ 11.309,
11.317, 11.319, and 11.321 of this part.
§ 11.466 Requirements for domestic
endorsements as apprentice mate
(steersman) of towing vessels.
(a) As Table 11.466(a) shows, to
obtain an endorsement as apprentice
mate (steersman) of towing vessels
listed in column 1, endorsed with a
route listed in column 2, mariners must
complete the service requirements
indicated in columns 3 through 6.
TABLE 11.466(a)—REQUIREMENTS FOR ENDORSEMENT AS APPRENTICE MATE (STEERSMAN) OF TOWING VESSELS
Endorsement
Route endorsed
Total service 1
TOS 2 on T/V
TOS 2 on particular route
Pass
examination 3
1
2
3
4
5
6
Apprentice Mate (Steersman) ............
Oceans (0) .........................................
Near-Coastal (NC) .............................
Great Lakes .......................................
Inland (GL–I) ......................................
Western Rivers (WR) ........................
Not Applicable ...................................
Apprentice Mate (Steersman) (Limited).
18
18
18
18
18
18
12
12
12
12
12
12
3
3
3
3
3
3
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
1 Service
is in months.
is time of service.
3 The examination for apprentice mate is specified in subpart I of this part.
4 For all inland routes, as well as Western Rivers, the endorsement as steersman is equivalent to that as apprentice mate. All qualifications
and equivalencies are the same.
2 TOS
(b) Those holding a license or
endorsement as apprentice mate
(steersman) of towing vessels, may
obtain a restricted endorsement as
apprentice mate (steersman) (limited).
This endorsement will go on the
mariner’s MMC after passing an
examination for a route that is not
included in the current endorsements
and on which the mariner has no
operating experience. Upon completion
of 3 months of experience on that route,
mariners may have the restriction
removed.
(c) To obtain an endorsement as
apprentice mate (steersman) of towing
vessels (utility), mariners must complete
the requirements listed in columns 2
through 5 of Table 11.466(c) of this
section.
TABLE 11.466(c)—REQUIREMENTS FOR ENDORSEMENT AS APPRENTICE (STEERSMAN) OF TOWING VESSELS
[Utility]
Current
endorsement
status
Total service 1
TOS 2 on T/V
or assistance
towing vessel
Exam (utility)
1
2
3
4
5
Limited Local Area (LLA) ......................................................................................
Limited Local Area (LLA) ......................................................................................
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Route endorsed
None ...........
OUPV ..........
6
6
6
6
Yes.
Yes.
1 Service
2 TOS
is in months.
is time of service.
§ 11.467 Requirements for a domestic
endorsement as operator of uninspected
passenger vessels of less than 100 GRT.
(a) This section applies to an
applicant for the endorsement to operate
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GRT, equipped with propulsion
machinery of any type, carrying six or
fewer passengers.
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for near-coastal waters limits the holder
to service on domestic, near-coastal
waters not more than 100 miles
offshore, the Great Lakes, and all inland
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waters. Endorsements issued for inland
waters include all inland waters except
the Great Lakes. Endorsements may be
issued for a particular local area under
paragraph (f) or paragraph (g) of this
section.
(c) For an endorsement as OUPV on
near-coastal waters, an applicant must
have a minimum of 12 months of
experience in the operation of vessels,
including at least 3 months of service on
vessels operating on ocean or nearcoastal waters.
(d) For an endorsement as OUPV on
the Great Lakes and inland waters, an
applicant must have 12 months of
service on Great Lakes or inland waters,
including at least 3 months of service
operating vessels on Great Lakes waters.
(e) For an endorsement as OUPV on
inland waters, an applicant must have a
minimum of 12 months of experience in
the operation of vessels.
(f) A limited OUPV endorsement may
be issued to an applicant to be
employed by organizations such as
formal camps, yacht clubs, educational
institutions, and marinas. An
endorsement issued under this
paragraph will be limited to the specific
activity and the locality of the camp,
yacht club, or marina. In order to obtain
this restricted endorsement, an
applicant must:
(1) Have 3 months of service in the
operation of the type of vessel for which
the endorsement is requested;
(2) Satisfactorily complete a safeboating course approved by the National
Association of State Boating Law
Administrators, or those public
education courses conducted by the
U.S. Power Squadron or the American
National Red Cross, or a Coast Guardapproved course; and
(3) Pass an examination appropriate
for the activity to be conducted and the
route authorized.
(g) The first aid and cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) course certificates
required by § 11.201(i) of this part will
only be required when, in the opinion
of the Coast Guard, the geographic area
over which service is authorized
precludes obtaining medical services
within a reasonable time.
(h) Restricted OUPV endorsements
may be issued to applicants to be
employed on inland navigable waters.
An endorsement under this paragraph
will be limited to specific bodies of
water that have been approved by the
cognizant OCMI. In order to obtain this
endorsement, the applicant must be
qualified for the endorsement under this
section; however, the OCMI may modify
the service and examination
requirements as follows:
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(1) At least 3 months of service in the
operation of the type of vessel and on
each body of water for which the
endorsement is requested; and
(2) Satisfactorily pass an examination
appropriate for the activity to be
conducted and the waters authorized.
(i) An applicant for an officer
endorsement as OUPV who speaks
Spanish, but not English, may be issued
an officer endorsement restricted to the
navigable waters of the United States in
the vicinity of Puerto Rico.
§ 11.468 Domestic officer endorsements
for mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs).
Officer endorsements for service on
mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs)
authorize service on units of unlimited
tonnage upon ocean waters while on
location or while underway, as
restricted on the endorsement, except
when moving independently under
their own power.
§ 11.470 Domestic officer endorsements
as offshore installation manager.
(a) Officer endorsements as offshore
installation manager (OIM) include:
(1) OIM Unrestricted;
(2) OIM Surface Units on Location;
(3) OIM Surface Units Underway;
(4) OIM Bottom Bearing Units on
Location; or
(5) OIM Bottom Bearing Units
Underway.
(b) To qualify for an endorsement as
OIM unrestricted, an applicant must:
(1) Present evidence of the following
experience:
(i) Four years of employment assigned
to MODUs, including at least 1 year of
service as driller, assistant driller,
toolpusher, assistant toolpusher, barge
supervisor, mechanical supervisor,
electrician, crane operator, ballast
control operator, or equivalent
supervisory position on MODUs, with a
minimum of 14 days of that supervisory
service on surface units; or
(ii) A degree from a program in
engineering or engineering technology
which is accredited by the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology
(ABET). The National Maritime Center
will give consideration to accepting
education credentials from programs
having other than ABET accreditation.
An applicant qualifying through a
degree program must also have at least
168 days of service as driller, assistant
driller, toolpusher, assistant toolpusher,
barge supervisor, mechanical
supervisor, electrician, crane operator,
ballast control operator, or equivalent
supervisory position on MODUs, with a
minimum of 14 days of that supervisory
service on surface units;
(2) Present evidence of training course
completion as follows:
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(i) A certificate from a Coast Guardapproved stability course approved for
OIM unrestricted;
(ii) A certificate from a Coast Guard
approved survival suit and survival craft
training course;
(iii) Documentation consistent with
those required by the Bureau of Ocean
Energy Management Regulation and
Enforcement (BOEMRE) demonstrating
that the applicant has completed
training in well control and blowout
prevention necessary to perform the
duties of an OIM; and
(iv) A certificate from a firefighting
training course as required by
§ 11.201(h) of this part; and
(3) Provide a recommendation signed
by a senior company official which:
(i) Provides a description of the
applicant’s experience and
qualifications;
(ii) Certifies that the individual has
successfully directed, while under the
supervision of an experienced rig
mover, two rig moves each of surface
units and of bottom bearing units; and
(iii) Certifies that one of the rig moves
required under paragraph (b)(3)(ii) of
this section was completed within 1
year preceding date of application.
(c) An applicant for an endorsement
as OIM unrestricted who holds an
unlimited license or MMC endorsement
as master or chief mate must satisfy the
requirements in paragraphs (b)(2) and
(b)(3) of this section and have at least 84
days of service on surface units and at
least 28 days of service on bottom
bearing units.
(d) To qualify for an endorsement as
OIM surface units on location, an
applicant must:
(1) Present evidence of the following
experience:
(i) Four years of employment assigned
to MODUs, including at least 1 year of
service as driller, assistant driller,
toolpusher, assistant toolpusher, barge
supervisor, mechanical supervisor,
electrician, crane operator, ballast
control operator, or equivalent
supervisory position on MODUs, with a
minimum of 14 days of that supervisory
service on surface units; or
(ii) A degree from a program in
engineering or engineering technology
which is accredited by ABET. The
National Maritime Center will give
consideration to accepting education
credentials from programs having other
than ABET accreditation. An applicant
qualifying through a degree program
must also have at least 168 days of
service as driller, assistant driller,
toolpusher, assistant toolpusher, barge
supervisor, mechanical supervisor,
electrician, crane operator, ballast
control operator, or equivalent
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supervisory position of MODUs, with a
minimum of 14 days of that supervisory
service on surface units; and
(2) Present evidence of training course
completion as follows:
(i) A certificate from a Coast Guardapproved stability course approved for a
license or MMC endorsement as OIM
surface units;
(ii) A certificate from a Coast Guardapproved survival suit and survival craft
training course;
(iii) A letter or certificate from the
applicant’s employer or a training
provider certifying that the applicant
has completed well control and blowout
prevention training necessary to
perform the duties of an OIM; and
(iv) A certificate from a firefighting
training course as required by
§ 11.201(h) of this part.
(e) An applicant for an endorsement
as OIM surface units on location who
holds an unlimited license or MMC
endorsement as master or chief mate
must satisfy the requirements of
paragraph (d)(2) of this section and have
at least 84 days of service on surface
units.
(f) To qualify for an endorsement as
OIM surface units underway, an
applicant must:
(1) Provide the following:
(i) Evidence of the experience
described in paragraph (d)(1) of this
section and a recommendation signed
by a senior company official which:
(A) Provides a description of the
applicant’s experience and
qualifications;
(B) Certifies that the individual has
successfully directed, while under the
supervision of an experienced rig
mover, three rig moves of surface units;
and
(C) Certifies that one of the rig moves
required under paragraph (f)(1)(i)(B) of
this section was completed within 1
year preceding date of application; or
(ii) A recommendation signed by a
senior company official which:
(A) Provides a description of the
applicant’s experience and company
qualifications program completed;
(B) Certifies that the applicant has
witnessed ten rig moves either as an
observer in training or as a rig mover
under supervision;
(C) Certifies that the individual has
successfully directed, while under the
supervision of an experienced rig
mover, five rig moves of surface units;
and
(D) Certifies that one of the rig moves
required under paragraph (f)(1)(ii)(C) of
this section was completed within 1
year preceding the date of application;
and
(2) Present evidence of training course
completion as follows:
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(i) A certificate from a Coast Guardapproved stability course approved for
an OIM surface units endorsement;
(ii) A certificate from a Coast Guardapproved survival suit and survival craft
training course; and
(iii) A certificate from a firefighting
training course as required by
§ 11.201(h) of this part.
(g) An applicant for endorsement as
OIM surface units underway who holds
an unlimited license or MMC
endorsement as master or chief mate
must satisfy the requirements in
paragraph (f)(2) of this section and
provide a company recommendation
signed by a senior company official
which:
(1) Provides a description of the
applicant’s experience and
qualifications;
(2) Certifies that the individual has
successfully directed, while under the
supervision of an experienced rig
mover, three rig moves on surface units;
and
(3) Certifies that one of the rig moves
required under paragraph (g)(2) of this
section was completed within 1 year
preceding the date of application.
(h) To qualify for an endorsement as
OIM bottom bearing units on location,
an applicant must:
(1) Present evidence of the following
experience:
(i) Four years of employment assigned
to MODUs, including at least 1 year of
service as driller, assistant driller,
toolpusher, assistant toolpusher, barge
supervisor, mechanical supervisor,
electrician, crane operator, ballast
control operator, or equivalent
supervisory position on MODUs; or
(ii) A degree from a program in
engineering or engineering technology
that is accredited by ABET. The
National Maritime Center will give
consideration to accepting education
credentials from programs having other
than ABET accreditation. An applicant
qualifying through a degree program
must also have at least 168 days of
service as driller, assistant driller,
toolpusher, assistant toolpusher, barge
supervisor, mechanical supervisor,
electrician, crane operator, ballast
control operator, or equivalent
supervisory position on MODUs; and
(2) Present evidence of training course
completion as follows:
(i) A certificate from a Coast Guardapproved survival suit and survival craft
training course;
(ii) A letter or certificate from the
applicant’s employer or a training
provider certifying that the applicant
has completed well control and blowout
prevention training necessary to
perform the duties of an OIM; and
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(iii) A certificate from a firefighting
training course as required by
§ 11.201(h) of this part.
(i) An applicant for an endorsement as
OIM bottom bearing units on location
who holds an unlimited license or MMC
endorsement as master or chief mate
must satisfy paragraph (h)(2) of this
section and have at least 28 days of
service on bottom bearing units.
(j) To qualify for an endorsement as
OIM bottom bearing units underway, an
applicant must:
(1) Provide the following:
(i) Evidence of the experience
described in paragraph (h)(1) of this
section with a recommendation signed
by a senior company official which:
(A) Provides a description of the
applicant’s experience and
qualifications;
(B) Certifies that the individual has
successfully directed, while under the
supervision of an experienced rig
mover, three rig moves of bottom
bearing units; and
(C) Certifies that one of the rig moves
required under paragraph (j)(1)(i)(B) of
this section was completed within 1
year preceding date of application; or
(ii) A recommendation signed by a
senior company official which:
(A) Provides a description of the
applicant’s experience and company
qualifications program completed;
(B) Certifies that the applicant has
witnessed ten rig moves either as an
observer in training or as a rig mover
under supervision;
(C) Certifies that the individual has
successfully directed, while under the
supervision of an experienced rig
mover, five rig moves of bottom bearing
units; and
(D) Certifies that one of the rig moves
required under paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(C) of
this section was completed within 1
year preceding date of application; and
(2) Present evidence of training course
completion as follows:
(i) A certificate from a Coast Guardapproved stability course approved for a
license or MMC endorsement as OIM
bottom bearing units;
(ii) A certificate from a Coast Guardapproved survival suit and survival craft
training course; and
(iii) A certificate from a firefighting
training course as required by
§ 11.201(h) of this part.
(k) An applicant for endorsement as
OIM bottom bearing units underway
who holds an unlimited license or MMC
endorsement as master or chief mate
must satisfy the requirements in
paragraph (j)(2) of this section and
provide a company recommendation
signed by a senior company official,
which:
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(1) Provides a description of the
applicant’s experience and
qualifications;
(2) Certifies that the individual has
successfully directed, while under the
supervision of an experienced rig
mover, three rig moves of bottom
bearing units; and
(3) Certifies that one of the rig moves
required under paragraph (k)(2) of this
section was completed within 1 year
preceding the date of application.
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§ 11.472 Domestic officer endorsements
as barge supervisor.
(a) To qualify for an endorsement as
barge supervisor (BS), an applicant
must:
(1) Present evidence of the following
experience:
(i) Three years of employment
assigned to MODUs, including at least
168 days of service as driller, assistant
driller, toolpusher, assistant tool pusher,
mechanic, electrician, crane operator,
subsea specialist, ballast control
operator, or equivalent supervisory
position on MODUs. At least 84 days of
that service must have been as a ballast
control operator or barge supervisor
trainee; or
(ii) A degree from a program in
engineering or engineering technology
that is accredited by the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology
(ABET). The National Maritime Center
will give consideration to accepting
education credentials from programs
having other than ABET accreditation.
An applicant qualifying through a
degree program must also have at least
168 days of service as driller, assistant
driller, toolpusher, assistant toolpusher,
mechanic, electrician, crane operator,
subsea specialist, ballast control
operator, or equivalent supervisory
position on MODUs. At least 84 days of
that service must have been as a ballast
control operator or barge supervisor
trainee; and
(2) Present evidence of training course
completion as follows:
(i) A certificate from a Coast Guardapproved stability course approved for
barge supervisor;
(ii) A certificate from a Coast Guardapproved survival suit and survival craft
training course; and
(iii) A certificate from a firefighting
training course as required by
§ 11.201(h) of this part.
(b) An applicant for an endorsement
as barge supervisor who holds an
unlimited license or MMC endorsement
as master or mate must satisfy the
requirements in paragraph (a)(2) of this
section and have at least 84 days of
service as ballast control operator or
barge supervisor trainee.
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§ 11.474 Domestic officer endorsements
as ballast control operator.
(a) To qualify for an endorsement as
ballast control operator (BCO), an
applicant must:
(1) Present evidence of the following
experience:
(i) One year of employment assigned
to MODUs, including at least 28 days of
service as a trainee under the
supervision of an individual holding a
license or MMC endorsement as ballast
control operator; or
(ii) A degree from a program in
engineering or engineering technology
that is accredited by the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology
(ABET). The National Maritime Center
will give consideration to accepting
education credentials from programs
having other than ABET accreditation.
An applicant qualifying through a
degree program must also have at least
28 days of service as a trainee under the
supervision of an individual holding a
license or MMC endorsement as ballast
control operator; and
(2) Present evidence of training course
completion as follows:
(i) A certificate from a Coast Guardapproved stability course approved for
barge supervisor or ballast control
operator;
(ii) A certificate from a Coast Guardapproved survival suit and survival craft
training course; and
(iii) A certificate from a firefighting
training course as required by
§ 11.201(h) of this part.
(b) An applicant for an endorsement
as BCO who holds an unlimited license
or MMC endorsement as master, mate,
chief engineer, or assistant engineer
must satisfy the requirements in
paragraph (a)(2) of this section and have
at least 28 days of service as a trainee
under the supervision of an individual
holding an endorsement as BCO.
§ 11.480
Radar observer.
(a) This section contains the
requirements that an applicant must
meet to qualify as a radar observer (part
15 of this subchapter specifies who
must qualify as a radar observer).
(b) If an applicant meets the
requirements of this section, one of the
following radar observer endorsements
will be added to his or her MMC:
(1) Radar observer (unlimited).
(2) Radar observer (inland waters and
Gulf Intercoastal waterways (GIWW)).
(3) Radar observer (rivers).
(c) Radar observer (unlimited) is valid
on all waters. Radar observer (inland
waters and GIWW) is valid only for
those waters other than the Great Lakes
covered by the Inland Navigational
Rules. Radar observer (rivers) is valid
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only on any river, canal, or similar body
of water designated by the OCMI, but
not beyond the boundary line.
(d) Except as provided by paragraph
(e) of this section, each applicant for a
radar observer endorsement or for
renewal of an endorsement must
complete the appropriate course
approved by the Coast Guard, receive
the appropriate certificate of training,
and present the certificate to the Coast
Guard.
(e) A radar observer endorsement
issued under this section is valid for 5
years from the date of issuance of the
certificate of training from a course
approved by the Coast Guard.
(f) A mariner may maintain the
validity of a radar observer endorsement
by completing a refresher or recertification course approved for that
purpose.
(g) An applicant for renewal of a
license or MMC that does not need a
radar observer endorsement may renew
without meeting the requirements for
the endorsement. However, a radar
endorsement will not be placed on the
MMC unless the mariner submits a
course completion certificate from an
approved radar course.
(h) An applicant seeking to raise the
grade of a license or MMC endorsement
or increase its scope, where the
increased grade or scope requires a
radar observer certificate, may use an
expired certificate to fulfill that
requirement. However, a radar
endorsement will not be placed on the
MMC unless the mariner submits a
course completion certificate from an
approved radar course.
§ 11.482
Assistance towing.
(a) This section contains the
requirements to qualify for an
endorsement authorizing a mariner to
engage in assistance towing. Except as
noted in this paragraph, holders of
MMC officer and OUPV endorsements
must have an assistance towing
endorsement to engage in assistance
towing. Holders of endorsements as
master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels
or master or mate endorsements
authorizing service on inspected vessels
of 200 GRT/500 GT or more do not need
the assistance towing endorsement.
(b) An applicant for an assistance
towing endorsement must pass a written
examination or complete a Coast Guardapproved course demonstrating his or
her knowledge of assistance towing
safety, equipment, and procedures.
(c) The holder of a license or MMC for
master, mate, or operator endorsed for
assistance towing is authorized to
engage in assistance towing on any
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MMC.
(d) The period of validity of the
endorsement is the same as the license
or MMC on which it is included, and it
may be renewed with the MMC.
§ 11.491 Domestic officer endorsements
for service on offshore supply vessels.
Each officer endorsement for service
on offshore supply vessels (OSVs)
authorizes service on OSVs as defined
in 46 U.S.C. 2101(19) and as interpreted
under 46 U.S.C. 14104(b), subject to any
restrictions placed on the license or
MMC.
§ 11.493
Master (OSV).
(a) An endorsement for service on an
offshore supply vessel (OSV) may be
issued as master. To qualify for a
domestic endorsement for service as
master (OSV), an applicant must:
(1) Meet the requirements for an
STCW endorsement, according to
§ 11.305 of this part; and
(2) Complete the appropriate
examination described in subpart I of
this part.
(b) A person holding an endorsement
as master (OSV) qualifies for an STCW
endorsement, according to §§ 11.305
and 11.311 of this part.
§ 11.495
Chief Mate (OSV).
(a) An endorsement for service on an
offshore supply vessel (OSV) may be
issued as chief mate. To qualify for a
domestic endorsement for service as
chief mate (OSV), an applicant must:
(1) Meet the requirements for an
STCW endorsement, according to
§ 11.307 of this part; and
(2) Complete the appropriate
examination described in subpart I of
this part.
(b) A person holding an endorsement
as chief mate (OSV) qualifies for an
STCW endorsement, according to
§§ 11.307 and 11.313 of this part.
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Mate (OSV).
(a) An endorsement for service on an
offshore supply vessel (OSV) may be
issued as mate. To qualify for a
domestic endorsement for service as
mate (OSV), an applicant must:
(1) Meet the requirements for an
STCW endorsement, according to
§ 11.309 of this part; and
(2) Complete the appropriate
examination described in subpart I of
this part.
(b) A person holding an endorsement
as mate (OSV) qualifies for an STCW
endorsement, according to § 11.309 of
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Subpart E—Professional Requirements
for Domestic Engineer Officer
Endorsements
§ 11.501 Grades and types of domestic
engineer endorsements issued.
(a) Domestic engineer endorsements
are issued in the grades of:
(1) Chief engineer;
(2) First assistant engineer;
(3) Second assistant engineer;
(4) Third assistant engineer;
(5) Chief engineer (limited);
(6) Assistant engineer (limited);
(7) Designated duty engineer;
(8) Chief engineer uninspected fishing
industry vessels;
(9) Assistant engineer uninspected
fishing industry vessels;
(10) Chief engineer (MODU);
(11) Assistant engineer (MODU);
(12) Chief engineer (OSV); and
(13) Engineer (OSV).
(b) Engineer endorsements issued in
the grades of chief engineer (limited)
and assistant engineer (limited) of
steam, motor, and/or gas turbinepropelled vessels allow the holder to
serve within any propulsion power
limitations on vessels of unlimited
tonnage on inland waters and of less
than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT in ocean,
near-coastal, or Great Lakes service in
the following manner:
(1) Assistant engineer (limited—
oceans) may serve on ocean waters;
(2) Chief engineer (limited—nearcoastal) may serve on near-coastal
waters; and
(3) Chief engineer (limited—oceans)
may serve on ocean waters.
(c) Engineer licenses or MMC
endorsements issued in the grades of
designated duty engineer of steam,
motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled
vessels allow the holder to serve within
stated propulsion power limitations on
vessels of less than 500 GRT in the
following manner:
(1) Designated duty engineers limited
to vessels of less than 1,000 HP or 4,000
HP may serve only on near-coastal or
inland waters; and
(2) Designated duty engineers—
unlimited may serve on any waters.
(d) An engineer officer’s license or
MMC endorsement authorizes service
on steam, motor, or gas turbinepropelled vessels or may authorize all
modes of propulsion.
(e) A person holding an engineer
license or MMC endorsement that is
restricted to near-coastal waters may
serve within the limitations of the
license or MMC upon near-coastal,
Great Lakes, and inland waters.
§ 11.502 General requirements for
domestic engineer endorsements.
(a) For all original and raise of grade
of engineer endorsements, at least one-
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third of the minimum service
requirements must have been obtained
on the particular mode of propulsion for
which applied.
(b) If an applicant desires to add a
propulsion mode (steam, motor, or gas
turbine) to his or her endorsement, the
following alternative methods, while
holding a license or MMC officer
endorsement in that grade, are
acceptable:
(1) Four months of service as an
observer on vessels of the new
propulsion mode;
(2) Four months of service as an
engineer officer at the operational level
on vessels of the new propulsion mode;
(3) Six months of service as oiler,
watertender, or junior engineer on
vessels of the new propulsion mode; or
(4) Completion of a Coast Guardapproved training course for this
endorsement.
(c) Merchant Mariner Credential
(MMC) officer endorsements issued in
accordance with §§ 11.510, 11.512,
11.514, 11.516, 11.518, 11.520, 11.522,
and 11.524 of this subpart for motor or
gas turbine propulsion modes may be
endorsed as limited to serve on vessels
without auxiliary boilers, waste-heat
boilers, or distilling plants. An
applicant may qualify for removal of
any of these limitations by completing
Coast Guard-approved or -accepted
training.
§ 11.503 Propulsion power limitations for
domestic endorsements.
(a) Engineer endorsements of all
grades and types may be subject to
propulsion power limitations. Other
than as provided in § 11.524 of this
subpart for the designated duty engineer
(DDE), the propulsion power limitation
placed on a license or MMC
endorsement is based on the applicant’s
qualifying experience considering the
total shaft propulsion power of each
vessel on which the applicant has
served.
(b) When an applicant for an original
or raise of grade of an engineer
endorsement, other than a DDE, has not
obtained at least 50 percent of the
required experience on vessels of 4,000
or more horsepower, a horsepower
limitation is placed on the MMC based
on the applicant’s qualifying
experience. The endorsement is limited
to the maximum propulsion power on
which at least 25 percent of the required
experience was obtained, or 150 percent
of the maximum propulsion power on
which at least 50 percent of the service
was obtained, whichever is higher.
Limitations are in multiples of 1,000
HP/750 kW, using the next higher figure
when an intermediate horsepower is
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calculated. When the limitation as
calculated equals or exceeds 10,000 HP/
7,500 kW, an unlimited horsepower
endorsement is issued.
(c) The following service on vessels of
4,000 HP/3,000 kW or more will be
considered qualifying for raising or
removing the propulsion power
limitations placed on an engineer
endorsement:
(1) Six months of service in the
highest-grade endorsed: removal of all
propulsion power limitations.
(2) Six months of service as an
engineer officer in any capacity other
than the highest grade for which the
applicant is licensed or endorsed:
removal of all propulsion power
limitations for the grade in which
service is performed and raise to the
next higher grade endorsement to the
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which service was performed. The total
cumulative service before and after
issuance of the limited engineer
endorsement may be considered in
removing all propulsion power
limitations.
(3) Twelve months of service as oiler
or junior engineer while holding a
license or MMC endorsement as third
assistant engineer or assistant engineer
(limited oceans): removal of all
propulsion power limitations on third
assistant engineer or assistant engineer’s
(limited oceans) endorsement.
(4) Six months of service as oiler or
junior engineer while holding a license
or MMC endorsement as second
assistant engineer: removal of all
propulsion power limitations on third
assistant engineer’s endorsement.
(d) Raising or removing propulsion
power limitations based on service
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required by paragraph (c) of this section
may be granted without further written
examination, if the Coast Guard
considers further examination
unnecessary.
§ 11.504 Application of deck service for
domestic limited engineer endorsements.
Service gained in the deck department
on vessels of appropriate tonnage may
substitute for up to 25 percent or 6
months, whichever is less, of the service
requirement for an endorsement as chief
engineer (limited), assistant engineer
(limited), or DDE.
§ 11.505 Domestic engineer officer
endorsements.
(a) The following diagram illustrates
the domestic engineering endorsement
structure, including crossover points.
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§ 11.510 Service requirements for
domestic endorsement as chief engineer of
steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled
vessels.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for endorsement as
chief engineer of steam, motor, and/or
gas turbine-propelled vessels is:
(1) One year of service as first
assistant engineer; or
(2) One year of service while holding
a license or MMC endorsement as first
assistant engineer. A minimum of 6
months of this service must have been
as first assistant engineer. Service as an
assistant engineer is accepted on a two-
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for-one basis to a maximum of 6 months
(12 months of service as a second or
third assistant engineer equals 6 months
of creditable service).
(b) A person holding this
endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to §§ 11.325
and 11.331 of this part.
§ 11.512 Service requirements for
domestic endorsement as first assistant
engineer of steam, motor, and/or gas
turbine-propelled vessels.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for endorsement as
first assistant engineer of steam, motor,
and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels is 1
year of service as an assistant engineer,
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endorsement as second assistant
engineer.
(b) A person holding this
endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to §§ 11.327,
11.331, and 11.333 of this part.
§ 11.514 Service requirements for
domestic endorsement as second assistant
engineer of steam, motor, and/or gas
turbine-propelled vessels.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for endorsement as
second assistant engineer of steam,
motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled
vessels is:
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service in the engine department of
steam, motor or gas turbine-propelled
vessels;
(6) Satisfactory completion of a 3-year
apprentice engineers training program
approved by the Coast Guard; or
(7) One year of service as chief
engineer (limited-near-coastal) of selfpropelled vessels and completion of the
appropriate examination described in
subpart I of this part.
(b) Experience gained in the deck
department on vessels of 100 GRT or
more can be credited for up to 3 months
of the service requirements under
paragraph (a)(1) of this section.
(c) A person holding this endorsement
may qualify for an STCW endorsement,
according to §§ 11.327, 11.329, and
11.333 of this part.
§ 11.516 Service requirements for
domestic endorsement as third assistant
engineer of steam, motor, and/or gas
turbine-propelled vessels.
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(1) One year of service as an assistant
engineer, while holding a license or
MMC endorsement as third assistant
engineer; or
(2) One year of service while holding
a license or MMC endorsement as third
assistant engineer, which includes:
(i) A minimum of 6 months of service
as third assistant engineer; and
(ii) Additional service as a qualified
member of the engine department,
calculated on a two-for-one basis; or
(3) One year of service as chief
engineer (limited-oceans) of selfpropelled vessels, and completing the
appropriate examination described in
subpart I of this part.
(b) A person holding this
endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to §§ 11.327,
11.329, and 11.333 of this part.
§ 11.518 Service requirements for
domestic endorsement as chief engineer
(limited oceans) of steam, motor, and/or gas
turbine-propelled vessels.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for endorsement as
third assistant engineer of steam, motor,
and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels is:
(1) Three years of service in the
engineroom of vessels, 2 years of which
must have been as a qualified member
of the engine department;
(2) Three years of service as an
apprentice to the machinist trade
engaged in the construction or repair of
marine, locomotive, or stationary
engines, together with 1 year of service
in the engineroom as oiler, watertender,
or junior engineer;
(3) Graduation from:
(i) The U.S. Merchant Marine
Academy (engineering curriculum);
(ii) The U.S. Coast Guard Academy
and completion of an onboard engineer
officer qualification program required
by the service;
(iii) The U.S. Naval Academy and
completion of an onboard engineer
officer qualification program required
by the service; or
(iv) The engineering class of a
Maritime Academy approved by and
conducted under the rules prescribed by
the Maritime Administrator and listed
in part 310 of this title;
(4) Graduation from the marine
engineering course of a school of
technology accredited by the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Technology, together with 3 months of
service in the engine department of
steam, motor, or gas turbine-propelled
vessels;
(5) Graduation from the mechanical or
electrical engineering course of a school
of technology accredited by the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for endorsement as
chief engineer (limited oceans) of steam,
motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled
vessels is 5 years of total service in the
engineroom of vessels. Two years of this
service must have been as an engineer
officer while holding an engineer officer
endorsement. Thirty months of the
service must have been as a qualified
member of the engine department
(QMED) or equivalent position.
(b) A person holding this
endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to §§ 11.325
and 11.331 of this part.
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§ 11.520 Service requirements for
domestic endorsement as chief engineer
(limited near-coastal) of steam, motor, and/
or gas turbine-propelled vessels.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for endorsement as
chief engineer (limited near-coastal) of
steam, motor, and/or gas turbinepropelled vessels is 4 years of total
service in the engineroom of vessels.
One year of this service must have been
as an engineer officer while holding an
engineer officer endorsement. Two years
of the service must have been as a
QMED or equivalent position.
(b) A person holding this
endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to §§ 11.325
and 11.331 of this part.
§ 11.522 Service requirements for
domestic endorsement as assistant
engineer (limited oceans) of steam, motor,
and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for endorsement as
assistant engineer (limited oceans) of
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the engineroom of vessels. Eighteen
months of this service must have been
as a QMED or equivalent position.
(b) A person holding this
endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to §§ 11.327,
11.329, and 11.333 of this part.
§ 11.524 Service requirements for
domestic endorsement as designated duty
engineer (DDE) of steam, motor, and/or gas
turbine-propelled vessels.
(a) DDE endorsements are issued in
three levels of propulsion power
limitations dependent upon the total
service of the applicant and completion
of an appropriate examination. These
endorsements are limited to vessels of
less than 500 GRT on certain waters as
specified in § 11.501 of this subpart.
(b) The service requirements for
endorsements as DDE are:
(1) For designated duty engineer of
steam, motor, and/or gas turbinepropelled vessels of unlimited
propulsion power, the applicant must
have 3 years of service in the
engineroom. Eighteen months of this
service must have been as a qualified
member of the engine department or
equivalent position.
(2) For designated duty engineer of
steam, motor, and/or gas turbinepropelled vessels of less than 4,000 HP/
3,000 kW, the applicant must have 2
years of service in the engineroom. One
year of this service must have been as
a qualified member of the engine
department or equivalent position.
(3) For designated duty engineer of
steam, motor, and/or gas turbinepropelled vessels of less than 1,000 HP/
750 kW, the applicant must have 1 year
of service in the engineroom. Six
months of this service must have been
as a qualified member of the engine
department or equivalent position.
(c) A person holding this endorsement
may qualify for an STCW endorsement,
according to §§ 11.325, 11.327, 11.329,
and 11.331 of this part.
§ 11.530 Endorsements for domestic
engineers of uninspected fishing industry
vessels.
(a) This section applies to
endorsements for chief and assistant
engineers of all vessels, however
propelled, which are documented to
engage in the fishing industry, with the
exception of:
(1) Wooden ships of primitive build;
(2) Unrigged vessels; and
(3) Vessels of less than 200 GRT/500
GT.
(b) Endorsements as chief engineer
and assistant engineer of uninspected
fishing industry vessels are issued for
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power limitations in accordance with
the provisions of § 11.503 of this
subpart.
(c) For an endorsement as chief
engineer, the applicant must have
served 4 years in the engineroom of
vessels. One year of this service must
have been as an assistant engineer
officer or equivalent position.
(d) For an endorsement as assistant
engineer, an applicant must have served
3 years in the engine room of vessels.
(e) Two-thirds of the service required
under this section must have been on
motor vessels.
(f) Applicants may request an orally
assisted examination on the subjects
listed in subpart I of this part.
§ 11.540 Endorsements for domestic
engineers of mobile offshore drilling units
(MODUs).
Endorsements as domestic chief
engineer (MODU) or assistant engineer
(MODU) authorize service on certain
self-propelled or non-self-propelled
units of unlimited propulsion power
where authorized by the vessel’s
certificate of inspection.
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§ 11.542 Endorsement as domestic chief
engineer (MODU).
(a) To qualify for an endorsement as
domestic chief engineer (MODU) an
applicant must:
(1) Present evidence of the following
experience:
(i) Six years of employment assigned
to MODUs, including 3 years of
employment as mechanic, motorman,
subsea engineer, electrician, barge
engineer, toolpusher, unit
superintendent, crane operator, or
equivalent. Eighteen months of that
employment must have been assigned to
self-propelled or propulsion-assisted
units; or
(ii) Two years of employment
assigned to MODUs as an assistant
engineer (MODU). Twelve months of
that employment must have been
assigned to self-propelled or propulsionassisted units; and
(2) Present evidence of completion of
a firefighting training course as required
by § 11.201(h) of this part.
(b) If an applicant successfully
completes an examination and
possesses the total required sea service
for an endorsement as chief engineer
(MODU), but does not possess the
required sea service onboard selfpropelled or propulsion-assisted units,
the Coast Guard may issue the applicant
an endorsement limited to non-selfpropelled units. The Coast Guard may
remove the limitation upon presentation
of satisfactory evidence of the required
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self-propelled sea service and
completion of any additional required
examination.
(c) A person holding this endorsement
may qualify for an STCW endorsement,
according to §§ 11.325, 11.327, and
11.331 of this part.
§ 11.544 Endorsement as domestic
assistant engineer (MODU).
(a) To qualify for an endorsement as
domestic assistant engineer (MODU) an
applicant must:
(1) Present evidence of the following
experience:
(i) Three years of employment
assigned to MODUs, including 18
months of employment as mechanic,
motorman, subsea engineer, electrician,
barge engineer, toolpusher, unit
superintendent, crane operator, or
equivalent. Nine months of that
employment must have been assigned to
self-propelled or propulsion-assisted
units;
(ii) Three years of employment in the
machinist trade engaged in the
construction or repair of diesel engines
and 1 year of employment assigned to
MODUs in the capacity of mechanic,
motorman, oiler, or equivalent. Nine
months of that employment must have
been assigned to self-propelled or
propulsion-assisted units; or
(iii) A degree from a program in
marine, mechanical, or electrical
engineering technology that is
accredited by the Accreditation Board
for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
The National Maritime Center will give
consideration to accepting education
credentials from programs having other
than ABET accreditation. An applicant
qualifying through a degree program
must also have at least 6 months of
employment in any of the capacities
listed in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this
section aboard self-propelled or
propulsion-assisted units; and
(2) Present evidence of completion of
a firefighting training course as required
by § 11.201(h) of this part.
(b) If an applicant successfully
completes an examination and
possesses the total required sea service
for an endorsement as an assistant
engineer (MODU), but does not possess
the required sea service onboard selfpropelled or propulsion assisted units,
the Coast Guard may issue the applicant
an endorsement limited to non-selfpropelled units. The Coast Guard may
remove the limitation upon presentation
of the satisfactory evidence of the
required self-propelled sea service and
completion of any additional required
examination.
(c) A person holding this endorsement
may qualify for an STCW endorsement,
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this part.
§ 11.551 Endorsements for service on
offshore supply vessels.
Each endorsement for service on
OSVs as chief engineer (OSV) or
engineer (OSV) authorizes service on
OSVs as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(19)
and as interpreted under 46 U.S.C.
14104(b), subject to any restrictions
placed on the MMC.
§ 11.553
Chief engineer (OSV).
(a) An endorsement for service on an
offshore supply vessel (OSV) may be
issued as chief engineer. To qualify for
a domestic endorsement for service as
chief engineer (OSV), an applicant must:
(1) Meet the requirements for an
STCW endorsement, according to
§ 11.325 of this part; and
(2) Complete the appropriate
examination described in subpart I of
this part.
(b) A person holding an endorsement
as chief engineer (OSV) qualifies for an
STCW endorsement, according to
§§ 11.325, 11.327, and 11.331 of this
part.
§ 11.555
Assistant engineer (OSV).
(a) An endorsement for service on an
offshore supply vessel (OSV) may be
issued as assistant engineer. To qualify
for a domestic endorsement for service
as assistant engineer (OSV), an
applicant must:
(1) Meet the requirements for an
STCW endorsement, according to
§ 11.329 of this part; and
(2) Complete the appropriate
examination described in subpart I of
this part.
(b) A person holding an endorsement
as assistant engineer (OSV) qualifies for
an STCW endorsement, according to
§§ 11.329 and 11.333 of this part.
Subpart F—Credentialing of Radio
Officers
§ 11.601
Applicability.
This subpart provides for
endorsement as radio officers for
employment on vessels, and for the
issue of STCW endorsements for those
qualified to serve as radio operators on
vessels subject to the provisions on the
Global Maritime Distress and Safety
System (GMDSS) of Chapter IV of
SOLAS (incorporated by reference, see
§ 11.102 of this part).
§ 11.603 Requirements for radio officers’
endorsements.
(a) Each applicant for an original
endorsement or renewal of license must
present a current first- or second-class
radiotelegraph operator license issued
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Commission. The applicant must enter
on the endorsement application form
the number, class, and date of issuance
of his or her Federal Communications
Commission license.
§ 11.604 Requirements for an STCW
endorsement for Global Maritime Distress
and Safety System (GMDSS) radio
operators.
Each applicant for an original
endorsement must present a certificate
of completion from a Coast Guardapproved course for operator of radio in
the GMDSS, meeting the requirements
of Section A–IV/2 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 11.102
of this part).
Subpart G—Professional
Requirements for Pilots
§ 11.701
Scope of pilot endorsements.
(a) An applicant for an endorsement
as first-class pilot need not hold any
other officer endorsement issued under
this part.
(b) The issuance of an endorsement as
first-class pilot to an individual
qualifies that individual to serve as pilot
over the routes specified on the
endorsement, subject to any limitations
imposed under paragraph (c) of this
section.
(c) The OCMI issuing an endorsement
as first-class pilot imposes appropriate
limitations commensurate with the
experience of the applicant, with
respect to class or type of vessel,
tonnage, route, and waters.
(d) A license or MMC endorsement
issued for service as a master, mate, or
operator of uninspected towing vessels
authorizes service as a pilot under the
provisions of § 15.812 of this
subchapter. Therefore, first-class pilot
endorsements will not be issued with
tonnage limitations of 1,600 GRT/3,000
GT or less.
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§ 11.703
Service requirements.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for an endorsement
as first-class pilot is predicated upon the
nature of the waters for which pilotage
is desired.
(1) General routes (routes not
restricted to rivers, canals, and small
lakes). The applicant must have at least
36 months of service in the deck
department of self-propelled vessels
navigating on oceans, coastwise, and
Great Lakes, or bays, sounds, and lakes
other than the Great Lakes, as follows:
(i) Eighteen months of the 36 months
of service must be as quartermaster,
wheelsman, able seaman, apprentice
pilot, or in an equivalent capacity,
standing regular watches at the wheel or
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in the pilothouse as part of routine
duties.
(ii) At least 12 months of the 18
months of service required in paragraph
(a)(1)(i) of this section must be on
vessels operating on the class of waters
for which pilotage is desired.
(2) River routes. The applicant must
have at least 36 months of service in the
deck department of any vessel,
including at least 12 months of service
on vessels operating on the waters of
rivers while the applicant is serving in
the capacity of quartermaster,
wheelsman, apprentice pilot, or
deckhand who stands watches at the
wheel as part of routine duties.
(3) Canal and small lakes routes. The
applicant must have at least 24 months
of service in the deck department of any
vessel, including at least 8 months of
service on vessels operating on canals or
small lakes.
(b) A graduate of the Great Lakes
Maritime Academy in the deck class
meets the service requirements of this
section for a license as first-class pilot
on the Great Lakes.
(c) Completion of an approved or
accepted pilot training course may be
substituted for a portion of the service
requirements of this section in
accordance with § 10.404 of this
subchapter. Additionally, roundtrips
made during this training may apply
toward the route familiarization
requirements of § 11.705 of this subpart.
An individual using substituted service
must have at least 9 months of
shipboard service.
(d) An individual holding a license or
MMC endorsement as master or mate of
inspected self-propelled vessels of more
than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT meets the
service requirements of this section for
an endorsement as first-class pilot.
§ 11.705 Route familiarization
requirements.
(a) The Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection (OCMI) has jurisdiction and
determines within the range limitations
specified in this section, the number of
roundtrips required to qualify an
applicant for a particular route,
considering the following:
(1) The geographic configuration of
the waterway;
(2) The type and size of vessels using
the waterway;
(3) The abundance or absence of aids
to navigation;
(4) The background lighting effects;
(5) The known hazards involved,
including waterway obstructions or
constrictions such as bridges, narrow
channels, or sharp turns; and
(6) Any other factors unique to the
route that the OCMI deems appropriate.
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(b) An applicant holding no other
deck officer endorsement seeking an
endorsement as first-class pilot must
furnish evidence of having completed a
minimum number of roundtrips, while
serving as quartermaster, wheelsman,
able seaman, apprentice pilot, or in an
equivalent capacity, standing regular
watches at the wheel or in the pilot
house as part of routine duties, over the
route sought. Evidence of having
completed a minimum number of
roundtrips while serving as an observer,
properly certified by the master and/or
pilot of the vessel, is also acceptable.
The range of roundtrips for an
endorsement is a minimum of 12
roundtrips and a maximum of 20
roundtrips. An applicant may have
additional routes added to the first-class
pilot endorsement by meeting the
requirements in paragraph (c) of this
section.
(c) An applicant who currently holds
a deck officer license or MMC
endorsement seeking an endorsement as
first-class pilot for a particular route
must furnish evidence of having
completed the number of roundtrips
over the route, specified by the OCMI,
within the range limitations of this
paragraph, for the particular grade of
existing license or MMC endorsement
held. The range of roundtrips for an
endorsement is a minimum of eight
roundtrips and a maximum of 15
roundtrips.
(d) Unless determined impracticable
by the OCMI, 25 percent of the
roundtrips required by the OCMI under
this section must be made during the
hours of darkness.
(e) One of the roundtrips required by
the OCMI under this section must be
made over the route within the 6
months immediately preceding the date
of application.
(f) For an endorsement of unlimited
tonnage, applicants must meet tonnage
requirements for roundtrips specified in
§ 11.711(c) of this subpart.
§ 11.707
Examination requirements.
(a) An applicant for an endorsement
as first-class pilot, except as noted in
paragraph (b) of this section, is required
to pass the examination described in
subpart I of this part.
(b) An applicant for an extension of
route, or an applicant holding a license
or MMC endorsement as master or mate
authorized to serve on vessels of more
than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT seeking an
endorsement as first-class pilot, is
required to pass those portions of the
examination described in subpart I of
this part that concern the specific route
for which endorsement is sought.
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§ 11.709 Annual physical examination
requirements.
restricted to tug and barge
combinations.
(a) This section applies only to an
individual who pilots a vessel of 1,600
GRT/3,000 GT and more.
(b) Every person holding a license or
MMC endorsement as first-class pilot
must have a thorough physical
examination each year.
(c) Each annual physical examination
must meet the requirements specified in
46 CFR, part 10, subpart C and be
recorded on a CG–719–K.
(d) An individual’s first-class pilot
endorsement becomes invalid on the
first day of the month following the first
anniversary of the individual’s most
recent physical examination
satisfactorily completed; the individual
may not operate under the authority of
that endorsement until a physical
examination has been satisfactorily
completed.
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§ 11.711
Tonnage requirements.
(a) In order to obtain a first-class pilot
endorsement authorizing service on
vessels of unlimited tonnage over a
particular route, the applicant must
have sufficient experience on vessels of
more than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.
(b) For purposes of this section, an
applicant is considered to have
sufficient experience if the applicant
has 18 months of experience as master,
mate, quartermaster, wheelsman, able
seaman, apprentice pilot, or in an
equivalent capacity, standing regular
watches at the wheel or in the
pilothouse as part of routine duties, on
vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more,
and two-thirds of the minimum number
of roundtrips required for the route have
been on vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT
or more.
(c) If an applicant does not have
sufficient experience on vessels of 1,600
GRT/3,000 GT or more, the endorsement
will be for a limited tonnage until the
applicant completes the 18 months of
sea service, as mentioned in paragraph
(b) of this section, on vessels of 1,600
GRT/3,000 GT or more.
(d) For purposes of this section, for
experience with respect to tonnage on
towing vessels, the combined gross
tonnage of the towing vessels and the
vessels towed will be considered.
However, the Coast Guard may require
that all or a portion of the required
number of roundtrips be obtained on
self-propelled vessels of 1,600 GRT/
3,000 GT or more, when the Coast
Guard determines that due to the nature
of the waters and the overall experience
of the applicant, self-propelled vessel
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§ 11.713 Requirements for maintaining
current knowledge of waters to be
navigated.
(a) If a first-class pilot has not served
over a particular route within the past
60 months, that person’s license or
MMC endorsement is invalid for that
route, and remains invalid until the
individual has made one refamiliarization round trip over that
route, except as provided in paragraph
(b) of this section. Whether this
requirement is satisfied or not has no
effect on the renewal of a license or
MMC endorsement. Roundtrips made
within the 90-day period preceding
renewal will be valid for the duration of
the renewed license or MMC
endorsement.
(b) For certain long or extended
routes, the OCMI may, at his or her
discretion, allow the re-familiarization
requirement to be satisfied by reviewing
appropriate navigation charts, coast
pilots tide and current tables, local
Notices to Mariners, and any other
materials that would provide the pilot
with current knowledge of the route.
Persons using this method of refamiliarization must certify, when
applying for renewal of their license or
MMC endorsement, the material they
have reviewed and the dates on which
this was accomplished. Review within
the 90-day period preceding renewal is
valid for the duration of the renewed
MMC endorsement.
Subpart H—Registration of Staff
Officers and Miscellaneous
Endorsements
§ 11.801
Applicability.
This subpart provides for the
registration of staff officers for
employment on vessels documented or
numbered under the laws of the United
States. Staff officers must be registered
if serving on most vessels in ocean
service or on the Great Lakes.
§ 11.805
General requirements.
(a) The applicant for an endorsement
as staff officer is not required to take any
examination; however, the applicant
must present to the Coast Guard a letter
justifying the need for the endorsement.
(b) An applicant for a higher grade in
the staff department must apply in the
same manner as for an original
endorsement and must surrender the
previous Coast Guard-issued credentials
upon issuance of the new MMC. A staff
officer may serve in a lower grade of
service for which he or she is registered.
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(c) Title 46 U.S.C. 8302 addresses
uniforms for staff officers who are
members of the Naval Reserve.
(d) A duplicate MMC may be issued
by the Coast Guard. (See § 10.229 of this
subchapter.)
(e) An MMC is valid for a term of 5
years from the date of issuance.
Procedures for renewing endorsements
are found in § 10.227 of this subchapter.
(f) Each applicant for an original or a
higher grade of endorsement, as
described in paragraph (b) of this
section, must produce evidence of
having passed a chemical test for
dangerous drugs or of qualifying for an
exception from testing in § 16.220 of
this subchapter. An applicant who fails
a chemical test for dangerous drugs will
not be issued an MMC.
§ 11.807 Experience requirements for
registry.
(a) The applicant for a certificate of
registry as staff officer must submit
evidence of experience as follows:
(1) Chief purser. Two years of service
aboard vessels performing duties
relating to work in the purser’s office.
(2) Purser. One year of service aboard
vessels performing duties relating to
work in the purser’s office.
(3) Senior assistant purser. Six
months of service aboard vessels
performing duties relating to work in
the purser’s office.
(4) Junior assistant purser. Previous
experience not required.
(5) Medical doctor. A valid license as
physician or surgeon issued under the
authority of a state or territory of the
United States, the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia.
(6) Professional nurse. A valid license
as a registered nurse issued under
authority of a state or territory of the
United States, the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia.
(7) Marine physician assistant.
Successful completion of an accredited
course of instruction for a physician’s
assistant or nurse practitioner program.
(8) Hospital corpsman. A rating of at
least hospital corpsman or health
services technician, first class in the
U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S.
Marine Corps, or an equivalent rating in
the U.S. Army (not less than staff
sergeant, Medical Department, U.S.A.),
or in the U.S. Air Force (not less than
technical sergeant, Medical Department,
U.S.A.F.), and a period of satisfactory
service of at least 1 month in a military
hospital or U.S. Public Health Service
Hospital.
(b) Employment on shore in
connection with a vessel’s business may
be accepted instead of service aboard
vessels. Related shore employment is
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accepted in the ratio of 2 months of
shore service to count as 1 month of
service aboard vessels.
(c) In computing the length of service
required of an applicant for an
endorsement, service of one season on
vessels on the Great Lakes is counted as
service of 1 year.
(d) In the event an applicant for an
endorsement, other than medical doctor
or professional nurse, presents evidence
of other qualifications that, in the
opinion of the Coast Guard, is
equivalent to the experience
requirements of this section and is
consistent with the duties of a staff
officer, the Coast Guard may issue the
MMC.
§ 11.811 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as vessel security
officer.
(a) The applicant for an endorsement
as vessel security officer must present
satisfactory documentary evidence in
accordance with the requirements in 33
CFR 104.215.
(b) All applicants for an endorsement
must meet the physical examination
requirements in 46 CFR, part 10, subpart
C.
(c) All applicants for an endorsement
must meet the safety and suitability
requirements and the National Driver
Registry review requirements in
§ 10.209(e) of this subchapter, unless
they have met these requirements
within the previous 5 years in
connection with another endorsement.
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§ 11.821
High-speed craft type rating.
(a) To qualify for a high speed craft
type rating certificate (TRC), an
applicant must:
(1) Hold a valid officer endorsement
for vessels of commensurate grade,
tonnage, route, and/or horsepower; and
(2) Present evidence of successful
completion of a Coast Guard-approved
type rating training program.
(b) A separate TRC will be issued for
each type and class of high speed craft.
The original route will be as specified
in the approved type rating program.
Additional routes may be added to an
existing TRC by completing at least 12
roundtrips over each route under the
supervision of a type-rated master on
the class of high speed craft the TRC
will be valid for. Six of the trips must
be made during the hours of darkness or
a ‘‘daylight only’’ restriction will be
imposed.
(c) A TRC will be valid for 2 years.
The expiration date of a TRC will not be
changed due to the addition of
additional routes.
(d) To renew a TRC, an applicant
must provide evidence of:
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(1) At least 6 months of service in the
appropriate position on the type crafts
to which the TRC applies during the
preceding 2 years, including at least 12
roundtrips over each route, together
with evidence of a completed
revalidation assessment; or
(2) Completion of an approved
revalidation training program.
Subpart I—Subjects of Examinations
§ 11.901
General provisions.
(a) Where required by § 11.903 of this
subpart, each applicant for an
endorsement listed in that section must
pass an examination on the appropriate
subjects listed in this subpart.
(b) If the endorsement is to be limited
in a manner that would render any of
the subject matter unnecessary or
inappropriate, the examination may be
amended accordingly by the Coast
Guard. Limitations that may affect the
examination content are as follows:
(1) Restricted routes for reduced
service officer endorsements (master or
mate of vessels of less than 200 GRT/
500 GT, OUPV, or master or mate (pilot)
of towing vessels).
(2) Limitations to a certain class or
classes of vessels.
(c) Simulators used in assessments of
competence required by subpart C of
this part must meet the appropriate
performance standards set out in
Section A–I/12 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 11.102
of this part). However, simulators
installed or brought into use before
February 1, 2002, need not meet these
performance standards if they fulfill the
objective of the assessment of
competence or demonstration of
proficiency.
§ 11.903 Officer endorsements requiring
examinations.
(a) The following officer
endorsements require examinations for
issuance:
(1) Chief mate of ocean or nearcoastal, self-propelled vessels of
unlimited tonnage (examined at the
management level);1
(2) Third mate of ocean or nearcoastal, self-propelled vessels of
unlimited tonnage (examined at the
operational level);1
(3) Chief mate of ocean or nearcoastal, self-propelled vessels of less
than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT;1
(4) Mate of ocean or near-coastal, selfpropelled vessels of less than 1,600
GRT/3,000 GT;1
(5) Master of near-coastal vessels less
than 200 GRT/500 GT;
(6) Mate of near-coastal vessels less
than 100 GRT;
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(7) Master of Great Lakes and inland
vessels of unlimited tonnage;
(8) Mate of Great Lakes and inland
vessels of unlimited tonnage;
(9) Master of inland vessels of
unlimited tonnage;
(10) Master of river vessels of
unlimited tonnage;
(11) Master of Great Lakes and inland/
river vessels less than 500 GRT or less
than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT;
(12) Mate of Great Lakes and inland/
river vessels less than 500 GRT or less
than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT;
(13) Mate of Great Lakes and inland/
river vessels less than 200 GRT/500 GT;
(14) Master of Great Lakes and inland/
river vessels less than 100 GRT;
(15) First-class pilot;
(16) Apprentice mate (steersman) of
towing vessels;
(17) Apprentice mate (steersman) of
towing vessels, limited;
(18) Operator of uninspected
passenger vessels;
(19) Master of uninspected fishing
industry vessels;
(20) Mate of uninspected fishing
industry vessels;
(21) Master (OSV);
(22) Chief mate (OSV);
(23) Mate (OSV);
(24) Chief engineer for service on
Great Lakes and inland vessels (limited
or unlimited propulsion power);
(25) First assistant engineer (limited
or unlimited propulsion power);
(26) Second assistant engineer for
service on Great Lakes and inland
vessels (limited or unlimited propulsion
power);
(27) Third assistant engineer (limited
or unlimited propulsion power);
(28) Chief engineer (limited) steam/
motor vessels;
(29) Assistant engineer (limited)
steam/motor vessels;
(30) Designated duty engineer steam/
motor vessels;
(31) Chief engineer (uninspected
fishing industry vessels);
(32) Assistant engineer (uninspected
fishing industry vessels);
(33) Chief engineer (OSV); and
(34) Assistant engineer (OSV).
1 Examinations will vary depending
on route desired.
(b) The following officer
endorsements do not require
examinations:
(1) Master of seagoing vessels of
unlimited tonnage when upgrading from
MMC officer endorsements, or a license
and STCW endorsement as chief mate of
seagoing vessels of unlimited tonnage,
provided the applicant has already been
examined at the management level;
(2) Master of seagoing vessels of
unlimited tonnage when adding an
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manager (OIM);
(3) Master of ocean or near-coastal,
self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600
GRT/3,000 GT, when upgrading from an
MMC officer/STCW endorsement or a
license and STCW endorsement as chief
mate of seagoing vessels of less than
1,600 GRT/3,000 GT, provided that the
applicant has already been examined at
the management level;
(4) Master of ocean or near-coastal
self-propelled vessels of less than 200
GRT/500 GT, when upgrading from
mate of near-coastal self-propelled
vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT.
Master of ocean self-propelled vessels of
less than 200 GRT/500 GT would,
however, require an examination in
celestial navigation;
(5) Second mate of seagoing vessels
when upgrading from third mate of
seagoing vessels, provided the applicant
has already been examined at the
operational level;
(6) Master of Great Lakes and inland
vessels, or river vessels of less than 200
GRT/500 GT when upgrading from mate
of less than 200 GRT/500 GT on the
same route;
(7) Chief engineer unlimited,
provided the applicant has already been
examined at the management level;
(8) Chief engineer limited to service
on steam, motor, or gas turbinepropelled vessels of less than 10,000
HP/7,500 kW on near-coastal routes,
provided the applicant has already been
examined at the management level;
(9) Chief engineer limited to service
on steam, motor, or gas turbinepropelled vessels of less than 4,000 HP/
3,000 kW on near-coastal routes,
provided the applicant has already been
examined at the management level; and
(10) Second assistant engineer when
upgrading from third assistant engineer,
provided the applicant has already been
examined at the operational level.
§ 11.910 Subjects for deck officer
endorsements.
Table 11.910–1 gives the codes used
in Table 11.910–2 for all deck officers.
Table 11.910–2 indicates the
examination subjects for each
endorsement, by code number. Figures
in the body of Table 11.910–2, in place
of the letter ‘‘x’’, refer to notes.
Table 11.910–1: Codes for Deck
Officer Endorsements
Deck Officer Endorsements:
1. Master/chief mate, oceans/nearcoastal, unlimited tonnage.
2. Master/chief mate, oceans/nearcoastal, less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.
3. Second mate/third mate/mate,
oceans/near-coastal, unlimited tonnage.
4. Master, oceans/near-coastal, and
mate, near-coastal, less than 200 GRT/
500 GT (includes master, near-coastal,
less than 100 GRT).
5. Operator, uninspected passenger
vessels, near-coastal.
6. Operator, uninspected passenger
vessels, Great Lakes/inland.
7. Apprentice mate, towing vessels,
ocean (domestic trade) and near-coastal
routes.
8. Apprentice mate (steersman),
towing vessels, Great Lakes, and inland
routes.
9. Steersman, towing vessels, Western
Rivers.
10. Master, Great Lakes/inland, or
master, inland, unlimited tonnage.
11. Mate, Great Lakes/inland,
unlimited tonnage.
12. Master, Great Lakes/inland, less
than 500 GRT and less than 1,600 GRT/
3,000 GT.
13. Mate, Great Lakes/inland, less
than 500 GRT and less than 1,600 GRT/
3,000 GT.
14. Master or mate, Great Lakes/
inland, less than 200 GRT/500 GT
(includes master, Great Lakes/inland,
less than 100 GRT).
15. Master, rivers, unlimited tonnage.
16. Master, rivers, less than 500 GRT
and less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.
17. Mate, rivers, less than 500 GRT
and less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.
18. Master or mate, rivers, less than
200 GRT/500 GT (includes master,
rivers, less than 100 GRT).
19. Master, uninspected fishing
industry vessels, oceans/near-coastal.
20. Mate, uninspected fishing
industry vessels, oceans/near-coastal.
21. First-class pilot.
22. Master (OSV).
23. Chief mate (OSV).
24. Mate (OSV).
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Examination topics
1
Navigation and position determination:
Ocean Track Plotting:
Middle Latitude Sailing ...........................................................
Mercator Sailing ......................................................................
Great Circle Sailing .................................................................
Parallel Sailing ........................................................................
ETA .........................................................................................
Piloting:
Distance Off ............................................................................
Bearing Problems ...................................................................
Fix or Running Fix ..................................................................
Chart Navigation .....................................................................
Dead Reckoning .....................................................................
Celestial Observations:
Latitude by Polaris ..................................................................
Latitude by Meridian Transit (Any Body) ................................
Latitude by Meridian Transit (Sun Only) .................................
Fix or Running Fix (Any Body) ...............................................
Fix or Running Fix (Sun Only) ................................................
Star Identification ....................................................................
Star Selection .........................................................................
Times of Celestial Phenomena:
Time of Meridian Transit (Any Body) ......................................
Time of Meridian Transit (Sun Only) ......................................
Zone Time of Sun Rise/Set/Twilight .......................................
Speed by RPM ......................................................................................
Fuel Conservation .................................................................................
Electronic Navigation ............................................................................
Instruments & Accessories ...................................................................
Aids to Navigation .................................................................................
Charts, Navigation Publication, & Notices to Mariners .........................
Nautical Astronomy & Navigation Definitions .......................................
Chart Sketch .........................................................................................
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Marlinspike Seamanship ................................................................ .... .... X X
Purchases, Blocks, & Tackle ......................................................... .... .... X X
Watchkeeping:
COLREGS ...................................................................................... X X X X
Inland Navigational Rules .............................................................. X X X X
Basic Principles, Watchkeeping ..................................................... X X X X
Navigation Safety Regulations (33 CFR 164) ............................... X .... X ....
Compass—Magnetic & Gyro:
Principles, Operation, and Maintenance of Gyro Compass ..........
Principles of Magnetic Compass ...................................................
Gyro Compass Error/Correction ....................................................
Magnetic Compass Error/Correction ..............................................
Determination of Compass Error:
Azimuth (Any Body) ................................................................
Azimuth (Sun Only) ................................................................
Amplitude (Any Body) .............................................................
Amplitude (Sun Only) .............................................................
Terrestrial Observation ...........................................................
Meteorology and Oceanography:
Characteristics of Weather Systems ..............................................
Ocean Current Systems ................................................................
Weather Charts and Reports .........................................................
Tides and Tidal Currents:
Terms and Definitions .............................................................
Publications .............................................................................
Calculations ............................................................................
Vessel Maneuvering and Handling:
Approaching Pilot Vessel or Station ..............................................
Vessel Handling in Rivers & Estuaries ..........................................
Maneuvering in Shallow Water ......................................................
Interaction with Bank/Passing Ship ...............................................
Berthing and Unberthing ................................................................
Anchoring and Mooring ..................................................................
Dragging of, Clearing Fouled Anchors ..........................................
Heavy Weather Operations ...........................................................
Maneuvering for Launching of Lifeboats and Liferafts in Heavy
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Receiving Survivors From Lifeboats/Liferafts ................................
General: Turn Circle, Pivot Point, Advance and Transfer .............
Determine Maneuvering Characteristics of Major Vessel Types ..
Wake Reduction .............................................................................
Ice Operations/Ice Navigation ........................................................
Towing Vessel Operations .............................................................
Stability, Construction, and Damage Control:
Principles of Vessel Construction ..................................................
Trim and Stability ...........................................................................
Damage Trim and Stability ............................................................
Stability, Trim, and Stress Calculation ...........................................
Vessel Structural Members ............................................................
IMO Ship Stability Recommendations ...........................................
Damage Control .............................................................................
Change in Draft Due to Density .....................................................
Vessel Power Plants:
Marine Power Plant Operating Principles ......................................
Vessel’s Auxiliary Machinery .........................................................
Marine Engineering Terms .............................................................
Small Engine Operations and Maintenance ..................................
Cargo Handling and Stowage:
Cargo Stowage and Security, including Cargo Gear ....................
Loading and Discharging Operations ............................................
International Regulations for Cargoes, especially IMDG ...............
Dangerous/Hazardous Cargo Regulations ....................................
Tank Vessel and Fuel Oil Operations ............................................
Cargo Piping and Pumping Systems .............................................
Cargo Oil Terms and Definitions ...................................................
Barge Regulations (Operations) ....................................................
Fire Prevention and Firefighting Appliances:
Organization of Fire Drills ..............................................................
Classes and Chemistry of Fire ......................................................
Firefighting Systems ......................................................................
Firefighting Equipment & Regulations ...........................................
Firefighting Equipment & Regulations for T-Boats ........................
Basic Firefighting and Prevention ..................................................
Emergency Procedures:
Ship Beaching Precautions ....................................................
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Abandon Ship Procedures ......................................................
Emergency Steering ...............................................................
Rescuing Survivors from Ship/Aircraft in Distress ..................
Man Overboard Procedures ...................................................
Emergency Towing .................................................................
Medical Care:
Knowledge and use of:
International Medical Guide for Ships ....................................
Ship’s Medical Chest & Medical Aid at Sea ...........................
Medical Section, International Code of Signals ......................
Maritime Law:
International Maritime Law:
International Convention on Load Lines .................................
SOLAS ....................................................................................
MARPOL 73/78 .......................................................................
International Health Regulations ............................................
Other International Instruments for Ship/Passenger/Crew/
Cargo Safety .......................................................................
National Maritime Law:
Load Lines ..............................................................................
Certification & Documentation of Vessels ..............................
Rules & Regulations for Inspected Vessels ...........................
Rules & Regulations for Inspected T-Boats ...........................
Rules and Regulations for Uninspected Vessels ...................
Pollution Prevention Regulations ............................................
Pilotage ...................................................................................
Licensing & Certification of Seamen ......................................
Shipment and Discharge, Manning ........................................
Title 46, U.S. Code .................................................................
Captain of the Port Regulations, Vessel Traffic Service Procedures for the Route Desired ............................................
Shipboard Management and Training:
Personnel Management .................................................................
Shipboard Organization .................................................................
Required Crew Training .................................................................
Ship Sanitation ...............................................................................
Vessel Alteration/Repair Hot Work ................................................
Safety .............................................................................................
Ship’s Business:
Charters .........................................................................................
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Insurance .......................................................................................
Entry and Clearance ......................................................................
ISM and Safety Management Systems .........................................
Certificates and Documents Required ...........................................
Communications:
Radiotelephone Communications ..................................................
GMDSS ..........................................................................................
Signals:.
Storm/Wreck/Distress/ Special .......................................................
International Code of Signals ........................................................
IMO Standard Maritime Communication Phrases .........................
Lifesaving:
Survival at Sea ...............................................................................
Lifesaving Appliance Regulations ..................................................
Lifesaving Appliance Regulations for T-Boats ...............................
Lifesaving Appliance Operation .....................................................
Lifesaving Appliance Operations for T-Boats ................................
Search and Rescue:
Search and Rescue Procedures ....................................................
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ocean routes only.
chart navigation only.
on Great Lakes specific modules taken for ‘‘Great Lakes and Inland’’ routes.
4 Including recommended courses, distances, prominent aids to navigation, depths of waters in channels and over hazardous shoals, and other important features
of the route, such as character of the bottom. The Coast Guard may accept chart sketching of only a portion or portions of the route for long or extended routes.
5 COLREGS required if endorsement is not limited to non-COLREGS waters.
6 For officer endorsements of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more.
7 Only for officer endorsements of 100 GRT or more.
8 Sail vessel safety precautions, rules of the road, operations, heavy weather procedures, navigation, maneuvering, and sailing terminology. Applicants for sail/auxiliary sail endorsements to master, mate or operator of uninspected passenger vessels are also tested in the subjects contained in this addendum.
9 For officer endorsements of less than 100 GRT.
2 River
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4. OIM/Bottom Bearing Units
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5. OIM/Bottom Bearing Units on
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6. Barge Supervisor
7. Ballast Control Operator
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Watchkeeping:
COLREGS .................................................................................................
‘‘Basic Principles for Navigational Watch’’ ................................................
MODU obstruction lights ...........................................................................
Meteorology and oceanography:
Synoptic chart weather forecasting ..........................................................
Characteristics of weather systems ..........................................................
Ocean current systems .............................................................................
Tide and tidal current publications ............................................................
Stability, ballasting, construction and damage control:
Principles of ship construction, structural members .................................
Trim and stability .......................................................................................
Damaged trim and stability countermeasures ..........................................
Stability and trim calculations ...................................................................
Load line requirements .............................................................................
Operating manual:
Rig characteristics and limitations ............................................................
Hydrostatics data ......................................................................................
Tank tables ...............................................................................................
KG limitations ............................................................................................
Severe storm instructions .........................................................................
Transit instructions ....................................................................................
On-station instructions ..............................................................................
Unexpected list or trim ..............................................................................
Ballasting procedures ...............................................................................
Operation of bilge system .........................................................................
Leg loading calculations ...........................................................................
Completion of variable load form ..............................................................
Evaluation of variable load form ...............................................................
Emergency procedures .............................................................................
Maneuvering and handling:
Anchoring and anchor handling ................................................................
Heavy weather operations ........................................................................
Mooring, positioning ..................................................................................
Moving, positioning ...................................................................................
Fire prevention and firefighting appliances:
Organization of fire drills ...........................................................................
Classes and chemistry of fire ...................................................................
Firefighting systems ..................................................................................
Firefighting equipment and regulations ....................................................
Basic firefighting and prevention of fires ..................................................
Emergency procedures and contingency plans:
Temporary repairs .....................................................................................
Fire or explosion .......................................................................................
Abandon unit .............................................................................................
Man overboard ..........................................................................................
Heavy weather ..........................................................................................
Collision .....................................................................................................
Failure of ballast control system ...............................................................
Mooring emergencies ...............................................................................
Blowouts ....................................................................................................
H2S safety ................................................................................................
General Engineering—Power plants and auxiliary systems:
Marine engineering terminology ...............................................................
Engineering equipment, operations and failures ......................................
Offshore drilling operations .......................................................................
Deck seamanship—general:
Transfer of personnel ................................................................................
Support boats/helicopters .........................................................................
Cargo stowage and securing ....................................................................
Hazardous materials/dangerous goods precautions ................................
Mooring equipment ...................................................................................
Crane use procedures and inspections ....................................................
Medical care:
Knowledge and use of:
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First response medical action ............................................................
Maritime law and regulation:
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Examination topics
1
National maritime law:
Certification and documentation of vessels .......................................
Ship sanitation ...................................................................................
Regulations for vessel inspection ......................................................
Pollution prevention regulations ........................................................
Credentialing regulations ...................................................................
Rules and regulations for MODUs ....................................................
International Maritime law:
International Maritime Organization ...................................................
International Convention on Load Lines ............................................
MARPOL 73/78 ..................................................................................
Personnel Management and Training:
Ship’s business including:
Required logs and record keeping ....................................................
Casualty reports and records ............................................................
Communications:
Radio communications and FCC permit ...................................................
Radiotelephone procedures ......................................................................
Lifesaving/Survival:
Lifesaving appliance operation (launching, boat handling) ......................
Procedures/rules for lifeboats, survival suits, PFDs, life rafts and emergency signals .........................................................................................
Emergency radio transmissions ................................................................
Survival at sea ..........................................................................................
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2. First assistant engineer (unlimited).
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8. Designated duty engineer (4,000
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9. Designated duty engineer (1,000
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14. Chief engineer (OSV unlimited).
15. Assistant engineer (OSV
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16. Chief engineer (OSV 4,000 HP).
17. Assistant engineer (OSV 4,000
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18. Electro-technical officer.
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BILLING CODE 9110–04–C
Subpart J—Recognition of Other
Parties’ STCW Certificates
§ 11.1001
Purpose of rules.
(a) The rules in this subpart
implement Regulation I/10 of the
International Convention on Standards
of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 as
amended (STCW) by establishing
requirements and procedures for the
recognition and endorsement of officer
certificates of competence issued by
other Parties to STCW (incorporated by
reference, see § 11.102 of this part).
(b) Specific regulations on the use of
non-U.S. credentialed officers and
mariners with officer endorsements
(except those of master) are found in
§ 15.720 of this subchapter.
§ 11.1003
General requirements.
(a) The Coast Guard recognizes
certificates only from countries that the
United States has assured itself comply
with requirements of the STCW
Convention and STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 11.102
of this part).
(b) The Coast Guard will publish a list
of countries whose certificates it will
recognize.
(c) The Coast Guard will issue a
‘‘Certificate attesting recognition’’ to an
applicant after ensuring the validity and
authenticity of the credential (certificate
of competency) issued by his or her
country of origin.
(d) No application from a non-U.S.
citizen for a ‘‘Certificate attesting
recognition’’ issued pursuant to this
subpart will be accepted unless the
applicant’s employer satisfies the
requirements of § 11.1105 of this
subpart.
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§ 11.1005 Employer application
requirements.
(a) The employer must submit the
following to the Coast Guard, as a part
of the applicant’s application for a
‘‘Certificate attesting recognition’’, on
behalf of the applicant:
(1) A signed report that contains all
material disciplinary actions related to
the applicant, such as, but not limited
to, violence or assault, theft, drug and
alcohol policy violations, and sexual
harassment, along with an explanation
of the criteria used by the employer to
determine the materiality of those
actions; and
(2) A signed report regarding an
employer-conducted background check.
The report must contain:
(i) A statement that the applicant has
successfully undergone an employerconducted background check;
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(ii) A description of the employerconducted background check; and
(iii) All information derived from the
employer-conducted background check.
(b) If a ‘‘Certificate attesting
recognition’’ is issued to the applicant,
the employer must maintain a detailed
record of the seaman’s total service on
all authorized U.S. flag vessels, and
must make that information available to
the Coast Guard upon request.
(c) In addition to the initial material
disciplinary actions report and the
initial employer-conducted background
check specified in paragraph (a) of this
section, the employer must submit an
annual material disciplinary actions
report to update whether there have
been any material disciplinary actions
related to the applicant since the last
material disciplinary actions report was
submitted to the Coast Guard.
(d) The employer must also submit to
the Coast Guard the applicant’s copy of
the following:
(1) Base credential (certificate of
competency), as well as any other
documentary evidence of proficiency
(such as Basic Safety Training, Basic/
Advanced Firefighting, Survival Craft,
etc.) to verify that the applicant meets
the manning requirements. The
documentation must include any
necessary official translation into the
English language;
(2) Valid medical certificate; and
(3) Valid identification document,
such as a passport or Seaman’s Identity
Document (SID).
(e) The employer is subject to the civil
penalty provisions specified in 46
U.S.C. 8103(f) for any violation of this
section.
§ 11.1007
Basis for denial.
An applicant for a ‘‘Certificate
attesting recognition’’ of an officer
certificate issued by another party must:
(a) Have no record of material
disciplinary actions during employment
on any U.S. flag vessel of the employer,
as verified in writing by the owner or
managing operator of the U.S. flag
vessels on which the applicant will be
employed; and
(b) Have successfully completed an
employer-conducted background check,
to the satisfaction of both the employer
and the Coast Guard.
§ 11.1009
Restrictions.
(a) A ‘‘certificate attesting
recognition’’ of an STCW certificate
issued by another party to a nonresident alien under this subpart
authorizes service only on vessels
owned and/or operated in accordance
with § 15.720 of this subchapter.
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(b) The certificate will be issued for
service only in the department for
which the application was submitted.
(c) No other certificate is authorized,
unless all applicable requirements of
this subpart and the STCW Convention
(incorporated by reference, see § 11.102
of this part) are met, and the employer
makes subsequent application for a new
endorsement.
(d) This certificate is not valid for
service on U.S. vessels operating in U.S.
waters.
Subpart K—Officers on a Passenger
Ship When on an International Voyage
§ 11.1101
Purpose of rules.
The rules in this subpart establish
requirements for officers serving on
passenger ships as defined in § 11.1103
of this subpart.
§ 11.1103
Definitions.
‘‘Passenger ship’’ in this subpart
means a ship carrying more than 12
passengers when on an international
voyage.
§ 11.1105 General requirements for officer
endorsements.
(a) To serve on a passenger vessel on
international voyages, masters, deck
officers, chief engineers and engineer
officers, must:
(1) Meet the appropriate requirements
of the STCW Regulation V/2 and of
Section A–V/2 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 11.102
of this part); and
(2) Hold documentary evidence as
proof of meeting these requirements
through approved or accepted training.
(b) Seafarers who are required to be
trained in accordance with paragraph (a)
of this section must at intervals not
exceeding 5 years, provide evidence of
maintaining the standard of
competence.
(c) The Coast Guard will accept
onboard training and experience,
through evidence of 1 year of sea service
within the last 5 years, as meeting the
requirements of paragraph (b) of this
section.
(d) Personnel serving onboard small
passenger vessels engaged in domestic,
near-coastal voyages, as defined in
§ 11.301(j) of this subchapter, are not
subject to any further obligation for the
purpose of this STCW requirement.
31. Revise part 12 to read as follows:
PART 12—REQUIREMENTS FOR
RATING ENDORSEMENTS
Subpart A—General
Sec.
12.101 Purpose.
12.103 Incorporation by reference.
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12.105
Paperwork approval.
Subpart B–General Requirements for Rating
Endorsements
12.201 General requirements for domestic
and STCW rating endorsements.
12.203 Creditable service and equivalents
for domestic and STCW ratings
endorsements.
12.205 Examination procedures and denial
of rating and STCW endorsements.
Subpart C—[Reserved]
Subpart D—Requirements for Domestic
Deck Rating Endorsements
12.401 General requirements for able
seaman (A/B) endorsements.
12.403 Service or training requirements for
able seaman (A/B) endorsements.
12.405 Examination and demonstration of
ability for able seaman (A/B)
endorsements.
12.407 General requirements for
lifeboatman endorsements.
12.409 General requirements for
lifeboatman-limited endorsements.
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Subpart E—Requirements for Domestic
Engineer Rating Endorsements
12.501 General requirements for a qualified
member of the engine department
(QMED).
12.503 Service or training requirements.
12.505 Examination requirements.
Subpart F—Requirements for STCW rating
endorsements
12.601 General requirements for STCW
rating endorsements.
12.603 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as able seafarerdeck.
12.605 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as ratings forming
part of a navigational watch (RFPNW).
12.607 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as ratings as able
seafarer-engine.
12.609 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as Ratings Forming
Part of an Engineering Watch (RFPEW).
12.611 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as electro-technical
rating on vessels powered by main
propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000
HP or more.
12.613 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement in proficiency in
survival craft and rescue boats other than
fast rescue boats (PSC).
12.615 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement in proficiency in
survival craft and rescue boats other than
lifeboats and fast rescue boats—limited
(PSC—limited).
12.617 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement in proficiency in fast
rescue boats.
12.619 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as medical first-aid
provider.
12.621 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as person in charge
of medical care.
12.623 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as Global Maritime
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Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) atsea maintainer.
12.625 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as vessel personnel
with designated security duties.
12.627 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement for security
awareness.
Subpart G—Entry-Level Domestic Ratings
and Miscellaneous Ratings
12.701 Credentials required for entry-level
and miscellaneous ratings.
12.703 General requirements for entry-level
ratings.
12.705 Endorsements for persons enrolled
in a Maritime Administration approved
training program.
12.707 Student observers.
12.709 Apprentice engineers.
12.711 Apprentice mate.
Subpart H—Non-resident Alien Members of
the Steward’s Department on U.S. Flag
Large Passenger Vessels
12.801 Purpose.
12.803 General requirements.
12.805 Employer requirements.
12.807 Basis for denial.
12.809 Citizenship and identity.
12.811 Restrictions.
12.813 Alternative means of compliance.
Subpart I—Crewmembers on a Passenger
Ship on an International Voyage
12.901 Purpose of rules.
12.903 Definition.
12.905 General requirements.
Authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701; 46 U.S.C. 2101,
2103, 2110, 7301, 7302, 7503, 7505, 7701,
and 70105; Department of Homeland
Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
Subpart A—General
§ 12.101
Purpose.
(a) The purpose of this part is to
provide—
(1) A comprehensive and adequate
means of determining and verifying the
professional qualifications an applicant
must possess to be eligible for
certification to serve on merchant
vessels of the United States; and
(2) A means of determining that an
applicant is qualified to receive the
endorsement required by the
International Convention on Standards
of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as
amended (the STCW Convention or
STCW).
(b) The requirements applicable to
approved and accepted training,
training for a particular rating
endorsement, and training and
assessment associated with meeting the
standards of competence established by
the STCW Convention have been moved
to part 10, subpart D.
§ 12.103
Incorporation by reference.
(a) Certain material is incorporated by
reference into this part with the
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approval of the Director of the Federal
Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1
CFR part 51. To enforce any edition
other than that specified in this section,
the Coast Guard must publish a notice
of change in the Federal Register and
the material must be available to the
public. All approved material is
available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the
availability of this material at NARA,
call 202–741–6030 or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html. Also, it is available
for inspection at the Coast Guard, Office
of Operating and Environmental
Standards (CG–5221), 2100 Second
Street SW, Stop 7126, Washington, DC
20593–7126, and is available from the
sources indicated in this section.
(b) International Maritime
Organization (IMO), 4 Albert
Embankment, London SE1 7SR,
England.
(1) The Seafarers’ Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping Code as
amended (the STCW Code),
incorporation by reference approved for
§§ 12.601, 12.603, 12.605, 12.607,
12.609, 12.611, 12.613, 12.615, 12.617,
12.619, 12.621, 12.623, 12.811, and
12.905.
(2) [Reserved]
§ 12.105
Paperwork approval.
(a) This section lists the control
numbers assigned by the Office of
Management and Budget under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (Pub.
L. 96–511) for the reporting and recordkeeping requirements in this part.
(b) The following control numbers
have been assigned to the sections
indicated:
(1) OMB 1625–0079—46 CFR 12.217
and 12.301.
(2) [Reserved]
Subpart B—General Requirements for
Rating Endorsements
§ 12.201 General requirements for
domestic and STCW rating endorsements.
(a) General. (1) An MMC issued to a
deck or engineer officer will be
endorsed for all entry-level ratings and
any other ratings for which they qualify
under this part.
(2) The authorized holder of any valid
rating endorsement may serve in any
capacity in the staff department of a
vessel, except in those capacities
requiring a staff officer; except that
whenever the service includes the
handling of food, no person may be so
employed unless his or her credential
bears the food handler’s endorsement
‘‘(F.H.)’’.
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(3) When an applicant meets the
requirements for certification set forth
in this part, the Coast Guard will issue
the appropriate endorsement.
(b) Physical and medical
requirements. The physical and medical
requirements applicable to the
endorsements in this subpart are found
in 46 CFR, part 10, subpart C.
§ 12.203 Creditable service and
equivalents for domestic and STCW ratings
endorsements.
Applicants for endorsements should
refer to § 10.232 of this subchapter for
information regarding requirements for
documentation and proof of sea service.
§ 12.205 Examination procedures and
denial of rating and STCW endorsements.
(a) The examination fee set out in
Table 10.219(a) in § 10.219 of this
subchapter must be paid before the
applicant may take the first examination
section.
(b) Upon receipt of application for a
rating endorsement, the Coast Guard
will give any required examination as
soon as practicable after determining
that the applicant is otherwise qualified
for the endorsement.
(c) An applicant for a rating
endorsement who has been duly
examined and failed the examination
may seek reexamination at any time
after the initial examination. However,
an applicant who fails an examination
for the third time must wait 90 days
before re-testing. All examinations and
retests must be completed within 1 year
of approval for examination.
(d) Upon receipt of an application for
an STCW endorsement, the Coast Guard
will evaluate the applicant’s
qualifications. The Coast Guard will
issue the appropriate endorsement after
determining that the applicant
satisfactorily meets all requirements for
any requested STCW rating or
qualification.
Subpart C—[Reserved]
Subpart D—Requirements for
Domestic Deck Rating Endorsements
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§ 12.401 General requirements for able
seaman (A/B) endorsements.
(a) General. An able seaman (A/B) is
any person below officer and above the
ordinary seaman who holds an MMC or
MMD endorsed as A/B by the Coast
Guard.
(b) Categories. The following
categories of able seaman endorsements
are established:
(1) Able seaman—any waters,
unlimited.
(2) Able seaman—limited.
(3) Able seaman—special.
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(4) Able seaman—offshore supply
vessels.
(5) Able seaman—sail.
(6) Able seaman—fishing industry.
(c) Requirements for certification. To
qualify for an endorsement as able
seaman, an applicant must:
(1) Be at least 18 years of age;
(2) Pass the prescribed physical and
medical examination requirements
specified in 46 CFR, part 10, subpart C;
(3) Present evidence of having passed
a chemical test for dangerous drugs or
of qualifying for an exemption from
testing described in § 16.220 of this
subchapter;
(4) Meet the sea service or training
requirements set forth in this part;
(5) Pass an examination for able
seaman;
(6) Qualify for an endorsement as
lifeboatman or lifeboatman-limited; and
(7) Speak and understand the English
language as would be required in
performing the general duties of able
seaman and during an emergency
aboard ship.
(d) Additional requirements. (1) The
holder of an MMC or MMD endorsed for
the rating of A/B may serve in any rating
in the deck department without
obtaining an additional endorsement,
provided:
(i) That the holder possesses the
appropriate A/B endorsement for the
service of the vessel; and
(ii) That the holder possesses the
appropriate STCW endorsement when
serving as an able seafarer-deck or
Ratings Forming Part of the Navigational
Watch (RFPNW) on a seagoing ship of
200 GRT/500 GT or more.
(2) After [EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
RULE] any MMC endorsed as A/B will
also be endorsed as lifeboatman or
lifeboatman-limited, as appropriate.
(3) The A/B endorsement will clearly
describe the type of rating that it
represents (See paragraph (a) of this
section).
§ 12.403 Service or training requirements
for able seaman (A/B) endorsements.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify for the various categories of
endorsement as able seaman is:
(1) Able seaman—any waters,
unlimited. Three years of service on
deck on vessels operating on oceans or
the Great Lakes.
(2) Able seaman—limited. Eighteen
months of service on deck on vessels of
100 GRT or more which operate in a
service not exclusively confined to the
rivers and smaller inland lakes of the
United States.
(3) Able seaman—special. Twelve
months of service on deck on vessels
operating on oceans or the navigable
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the Great Lakes.
(4) Able seaman—offshore supply
vessels. Six months of service on deck
on vessels operating on oceans or the
navigable waters of the United States,
including the Great Lakes.
(5) Able seaman—sail. Six months of
service on deck on sailing school
vessels, oceanographic research vessels
powered primarily by sail, or equivalent
sailing vessels operating on oceans or
navigable waters of the United States,
including the Great Lakes.
(6) Able seaman—fishing industry.
Six months of service on deck, not as a
processor, onboard vessels operating on
oceans or navigable waters of the United
States, including the Great Lakes.
(b) Approved training programs may
be substituted for the required periods
of service on deck as follows:
(1) A graduate of a school ship may
be qualified for a rating endorsement as
A/B, without further service, upon
satisfactory completion of the course of
instruction. For this purpose, school
ship is interpreted to mean an
institution that offers a complete
approved course of instruction,
including a period of at-sea training, in
the skills appropriate to the rating of A/
B.
(2) Training programs, other than
those classified as a school ship, may be
substituted for up to one-third of the
required service on deck. The service/
training ratio for each program is
determined by the Coast Guard, which
may allow a maximum of 3 days of deck
service credit for each day of
instruction.
§ 12.405 Examination and demonstration
of ability for able seaman (A/B)
endorsements.
(a) Before an applicant is issued an
endorsement as an A/B, he or she must
prove to the satisfaction of the Coast
Guard, by oral or other means of
examination, and by actual
demonstration in a Coast Guardapproved course, his or her knowledge
of seamanship and the ability to carry
out effectively all the duties that may be
required of an A/B, including those of
a lifeboatman or lifeboatman-limited.
(b) The examination, whether
administered orally or by other means,
must be conducted only in the English
language and must consist of questions
regarding:
(1) The applicant’s knowledge of
nautical terms, use of the compass for
navigation, running lights, passing
signals, and fog signals for vessels on
the high seas, inland waters, or Great
Lakes, and distress signals; and
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(2) The applicant’s knowledge of
commands in handling the wheel by
obeying orders passed to him or her as
helmsman, and knowledge of the use of
the engineroom telegraph.
(c) The applicant must demonstrate
knowledge of the principal knots,
bends, splices, and hitches in common
use by actually making them as part of
a Coast Guard-approved course.
(d) The applicant must demonstrate,
to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard,
knowledge of pollution laws and
regulations, procedures for discharge
containment and cleanup, and methods
for disposal of sludge and waste
material from cargo and fueling
operations.
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§ 12.407 General requirements for
lifeboatman endorsements.
(a) General. Every person serving
under the authority of a rating
endorsement as lifeboatman on any
United States vessel requiring
lifeboatman must hold an endorsement
as lifeboatman. No endorsement as
lifeboatman is required of any person
employed on any unrigged vessel,
except on a seagoing barge and on a tank
barge navigating waters other than rivers
and/or canals.
(b) Requirements for Certification. (1)
To qualify for an endorsement as
lifeboatman, an applicant must:
(i) Be at least 18 years of age;
(ii) Pass the prescribed physical and
medical examination requirements
specified in 46 CFR, part 10, subpart C;
and
(iii) Present evidence of having passed
a chemical test for dangerous drugs or
qualifying for an exemption for testing
described in § 16.220 of this subchapter.
(2) To be eligible for an endorsement
as lifeboatman, an applicant must meet
one of the following sea service
requirements:
(i) At least 12 months of sea service
in any department of vessels on ocean,
coastwise, inland, and Great Lakes; or
(ii) At least 6 months of sea service in
any department of vessels and
successful completion of an approved
course.
(3) Before an applicant is issued an
endorsement as a lifeboatman, he or she
must prove to the satisfaction of the
Coast Guard by oral or other means of
examination, and by actual practical
demonstration of abilities, his or her
knowledge of seamanship and the
ability to carry out effectively all the
duties that may be required of a
lifeboatman.
(4) The practical demonstration must
consist of a demonstration of the
applicant’s ability to:
(i) Take charge of a survival craft or
rescue boat during and after launch;
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(ii) Operate a survival craft engine;
(iii) Demonstrate the ability to row by
actually pulling an oar in the boat;
(iv) Manage a survival craft and
survivors after abandoning ship;
(v) Safely recover survival craft and
rescue boats; and
(vi) Use locating and communication
devices.
(5) The examination, whether
administered orally or by other means,
must be conducted only in the English
language and must consist of questions
regarding:
(i) Lifeboats and liferafts, the names of
their essential parts, and a description
of the required equipment;
(ii) The clearing away, swinging out,
and lowering of lifeboats and liferafts,
the handling of lifeboats under oars and
sails, including questions relative to the
proper handling of a boat in a heavy sea;
and
(iii) The operation and functions of
commonly used types of davits.
(6) An applicant, to be eligible for an
endorsement as lifeboatman, must be
able to speak and understand the
English language as would be required
in the rating of lifeboatman and in an
emergency aboard ship.
§ 12.409 General requirements for
lifeboatman-limited endorsements.
(a) General. Every person serving
onboard vessels fitted with liferafts, but
not fitted with lifeboats, must hold an
MMC or MMD endorsed as lifeboatman
or as lifeboatman-limited. No
endorsement as lifeboatman or
lifeboatman-limited is required of any
person employed on any unrigged
vessel, except on a seagoing barge and
on a tank barge navigating waters other
than rivers and/or canals.
(b) Requirements for Certification. (1)
To qualify for an endorsement as
lifeboatman-limited, an applicant must:
(i) Be at least 18 years of age;
(ii) Pass the prescribed physical and
medical examination requirements
specified in 46 CFR, part 10, subpart C;
and
(iii) Present evidence of having passed
a chemical test for dangerous drugs or
qualifying for an exemption for testing
described in § 16.220 of this subchapter.
(2) An applicant to be eligible for an
endorsement as lifeboatman-limited
must meet one of the following sea
service requirements:
(i) At least 12 months of sea service
in any department of vessels on ocean,
coastwise, inland, and Great Lakes; or
(ii) At least 6 months of sea service in
any department of vessels and
successful completion of an approved
course.
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must prove to the satisfaction of the
Coast Guard by oral or other means of
examination, and by actual practical
demonstration of abilities, his or her
knowledge of seamanship and the
ability to carry out effectively all the
duties that may be required of a
lifeboatman-limited.
(4) The practical demonstration must
consist of a demonstration of the
applicant’s ability to:
(i) Take charge of a rescue boat,
liferaft, or other lifesaving apparatus
during and after launch;
(ii) Operate a rescue boat engine;
(iii) Manage a survival craft and
survivors after abandoning ship;
(iv) Safely recover rescue boats; and
(v) Use locating and communication
devices.
(5) The examination, whether
administered orally or by other means,
must be conducted only in the English
language and must consist of questions
regarding:
(i) Liferafts, rescue boats, and other
survival craft except lifeboats, the
names of their essential parts, and a
description and use of the required
equipment;
(ii) The clearing away, launching, and
handling of rescue craft except lifeboats;
and
(iii) The operation and functions of
commonly used launching devices for
rescue boats and survival craft other
than lifeboats.
(6) An applicant, to be eligible for an
endorsement as lifeboatman-limited,
must be able to speak and understand
the English language as would be
required in the rating of lifeboatmanlimited and in an emergency aboard
ship.
Subpart E—Requirements for
Domestic Engineer Rating
Endorsements
§ 12.501 General requirements for a
qualified member of the engine department
(QMED).
(a) General. A qualified member of the
engine department (QMED) is any
person below officer and above the
rating of coal passer or wiper who holds
an MMC or MMD endorsed as QMED by
the Coast Guard.
(b) Categories. (1) Each QMED rating
must be endorsed separately, unless the
applicant qualifies for all QMED ratings,
in which case the endorsement will read
‘‘QMED—any rating.’’ The ratings are:
(i) Watertender/Fireman;
(ii) Oiler;
(iii) Junior engineer;
(iv) Electrician/Refrigerating engineer;
and
(v) Pumpman/Machinist.
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(2) The Coast Guard will no longer
issue new endorsements for deck
engineer, deck/engine mechanic, or
engineman, as well as individual
endorsements for refrigerating engineer,
machinist, electrician, and pumpman.
However, a mariner who holds any of
these endorsements may continue to
renew it as long as he or she is
otherwise qualified.
(3) If the holder of an endorsement as:
(i) Pumpman only or machinist only,
seeks the combined endorsement of
pumpman/machinist, the mariner must
pass the examination described in Table
12.505(c) of this subpart.
(ii) Electrician only or refrigerating
engineer only, seeks the combined
endorsement of electrician/refrigerating
engineer, the mariner must pass the
examination described in Table
12.505(c) of this subpart.
(c) Requirements for certification. To
qualify for any endorsement as QMED,
an applicant must:
(1) Be at least 18 years of age;
(2) Pass the prescribed physical and
medical examination requirements
specified in 46 CFR, part 10, subpart C;
(3) Present evidence of having passed
a chemical test for dangerous drugs or
of qualifying for an exemption from
testing described in § 16.220 of this
subchapter;
(4) Meet the sea service or training
requirements in § 12.503 of this subpart;
(5) Pass an examination as QMED;
and
(6) Speak and understand the English
language as would be required in
performing the general duties of QMED
and during an emergency aboard ship.
§ 12.503
Service or training requirements.
(a) An applicant for an endorsement
as QMED must furnish the Coast Guard
proof of qualification based on 6 months
of service in a rating at least equal to
that of wiper or coal passer.
(b) Approved training programs may
be substituted for the required periods
of service as follows:
(1) A graduate of a school ship may
qualify for a rating endorsement as
QMED, without further service, upon
satisfactory completion of the course of
instruction. For this purpose, school
ship is interpreted to mean an
institution that offers a complete
approved course of instruction,
including a period of at-sea training, in
the skills appropriate to the rating of
QMED.
(2) Training programs, other than
those classified as a school ship, may be
substituted for up to one-half of the
required service. The service/training
ratio for each program is determined by
the Coast Guard.
§ 12.505
Examination requirements.
(a) Before an applicant is issued an
endorsement as QMED in the rating of
oiler, watertender/fireman, junior
engineer, pumpman/machinist, or
electrician/refrigerating engineer, he or
she must prove to the satisfaction of the
Coast Guard, by oral or other means of
examination, his or her knowledge of
the subjects listed in paragraph (c) of
this section.
(b) The examination, whether
administered orally or by other means,
must be conducted only in the English
language.
(c) List of subjects required:
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Auxiliary machinery .............................................
Basic safety procedures .....................................
Bearings ..............................................................
Care of equipment and machine parts ...............
Deck machinery ..................................................
Drawings and tables ...........................................
Heat exchangers .................................................
Hydraulic principles .............................................
Instrumentation principles ...................................
Lubrication principles ..........................................
Maintenance procedures ....................................
Measuring instruments ........................................
Pipes, fittings, and valves ...................................
Pollution prevention ............................................
Properties of fuel .................................................
Pumps, fans, and blowers ..................................
Refrigeration principles .......................................
Remote control equipment ..................................
Use of hand/power tools .....................................
Watch duties .......................................................
Electrical subjects:
A/C circuits ..........................................................
Batteries ..............................................................
Calculations .........................................................
Communication devices ......................................
D/C circuits ..........................................................
Distribution systems ............................................
Electronic principles ............................................
Generation equipment ........................................
Maintenance ........................................................
Measuring devices ..............................................
Motor controllers .................................................
Motors .................................................................
Safety ..................................................................
Troubleshooting ..................................................
Safety and environmental protection subjects:
Communications .................................................
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Electrician/
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Junior engineer
Damage control ...................................................
Elementary first aid .............................................
Emergency equipment ........................................
Environmental awareness ...................................
Fire prevention ....................................................
Firefighting equipment ........................................
Firefighting principles ..........................................
General safety .....................................................
Hazardous materials ...........................................
Shipboard equipment and systems subjects:
Air conditioning ...................................................
Ballast .................................................................
Bilge ....................................................................
Compressed air ...................................................
Desalination ........................................................
Fuel oil storage/transfer ......................................
Fuel treatment .....................................................
Heating/ventilation ...............................................
Lubrication ...........................................................
Potable water ......................................................
Refrigeration ........................................................
Sanitary/sewage ..................................................
Steering ...............................................................
Steam propulsion subjects:
Auxiliary turbines .................................................
Boiler fundamentals ............................................
Combustion principles .........................................
Condensate systems ..........................................
Drive systems .....................................................
Feedwater systems .............................................
Fuel service systems ..........................................
Maintenance ........................................................
Safety ..................................................................
Steam fundamentals ...........................................
Turbine fundamentals .........................................
Motor propulsion subjects:
Air-charge systems .............................................
Cooling water systems ........................................
Diesel engine principles ......................................
Drive systems .....................................................
Fuel service systems ..........................................
Intake/exhaust .....................................................
Lubrication systems ............................................
Starting systems .................................................
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§ 12.601 General requirements for STCW
rating endorsements.
(a) General. The Coast Guard will
issue this endorsement to qualified
applicants for any of the following
ratings or qualifications:
(i) Able seafarer-deck;
(ii) Ratings forming part of a
navigational watch (RFPNW);
(iii) Able seafarer-engine;
(iv) Ratings forming part of a watch in
a manned engineroom or designated to
perform duties in a periodically
unmanned engine room (RFPEW);
(v) Electro-technical rating on vessels
powered by main propulsion machinery
of 750 kW/1,000 HP or more;
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(vi) Proficiency in survival craft and
rescue boats, other than fast rescue boats
(PSC);
(vii) Proficiency in survival craft and
rescue boats, other than lifeboats and
fast rescue boats (PSC-limited);
(viii) Proficiency in fast rescue boats;
(ix) Medical first-aid provider;
(x) Person-in-charge of medical care;
(xi) GMDSS at-sea maintainer;
(xii) Vessel personnel with designated
security duties; or
(xiii) Security awareness.
(b) Standard of competence. (1) The
Coast Guard will accept one or more
methods to demonstrate meeting the
standard of competence in this subpart.
The Coast Guard will accept the
following as evidence for each one of
the methods required in Column 3—
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competence—of the Tables of
Competence in the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 12.103
of this part):
(i) In-service experience:
documentation of successful completion
of assessments, approved or accepted by
the Coast Guard, and signed by a
seafarer with a higher credential, deck
or engineering, as appropriate, than the
assessment related to the credential
sought by the applicant.
(ii) Training ship experience:
documentation of successful completion
of an approved training program
involving formal training and
assessment onboard a training ship.
(iii) Simulator training:
documentation of successful completion
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of training and assessment from a Coast
Guard-approved course involving
maritime simulation.
(iv) Laboratory equipment training:
documentation of successful completion
of training and assessments from an
approved training course or completion
certificate from an approved training
school or facility.
(v) Practical training or instruction:
(A) Documentation of successful
completion of assessment as part of
structured/formal training or instruction
provided by an organization or company
as part of an accepted safety or quality
management system; or
(B) Documentation of successful
completion of an approved training
course from a school or facility.
(vi) Specialist training:
documentation of successful completion
of assessment as part of a company
training or specialized training provided
by a maritime or equipment specialist.
(vii) Workshop skills training:
documentation of successful completion
of assessments or completion certificate
from an approved training program,
school or facility.
(viii) Training program:
documentation of successful completion
of an approved training program.
(ix) Practical demonstration and
practical demonstration of competence:
documentation of successful completion
of assessments approved or accepted by
the Coast Guard.
(x) Practical test and practical
experience: documentation of successful
completion of assessments approved or
accepted by the Coast Guard.
(xi) Examination: Successful
completion of a Coast Guard
examination.
(xii) Instruction or course:
documentation of successful completion
of a course of instruction offered by an
approved training school or facility.
(2) Knowledge components may be
documented by:
(i) Successful completion of the Coast
Guard examination for the associated
rating endorsement;
(ii) Successful completion of an
approved course; or
(iii) Successful completion of an
approved program.
(3) The Coast Guard will publish
assessment guidelines that should be
used to document assessments that
demonstrate meeting the standard of
competence, as required by paragraph
(b)(1) of this section. Organizations may
develop alternative assessment
documentation for demonstrations of
competence; however, it must be
approved by the Coast Guard prior to
their use and submittal with an
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(c) Basic Safety Training (BST). (1)
Applicants seeking an STCW rating
endorsement must provide evidence,
with their application, of meeting the
standard of competence for basic safety
training as described below:
(i) Personal survival techniques as set
out in Table A–VI/1–1 of the STCW
Code;
(ii) Fire prevention and firefighting as
set out in Table A–VI/1–2 of the STCW
Code;
(iii) Elementary first aid as set out in
Table A–VI/1–3 of the STCW Code; and
(iv) Personal safety and social
responsibilities as set out in Table A–
VI/1–4 of the STCW Code.
(2) Seafarers qualified in accordance
with paragraph (c) of this section must
provide evidence of maintaining the
standard of competence every 5 years
for the following elements of BST:
(i) Personal survival techniques as set
out in Table A–VI/1–1 of the STCW
Code.
(ii) Fire prevention and firefighting as
set out in Table A–VI/1–2 of the STCW
Code.
(3) The Coast Guard will accept
onboard training and experience,
through evidence of 1 year of sea service
within the last 5 years, as meeting the
requirements for BST of paragraph (c)(2)
of this section for the following areas:
(i) Personal survival techniques as set
out in Table A–VI/1–1 of the STCW
Code:
(A) Don a lifejacket;
(B) Board a survival craft from the
ship, while wearing a lifejacket;
(C) Take initial actions on boarding a
lifeboat to enhance chance of survival;
(D) Stream a lifeboat drogue or seaanchor;
(E) Operate survival craft equipment;
and
(F) Operate location devices,
including radio equipment.
(ii) Fire prevention and firefighting as
set out in Table A–VI/1–2 of the STCW
Code:
(A) Use self-contained breathing
apparatus; and
(B) Effect a rescue in a smoke-filled
space, using an approved smokegenerating device aboard, while wearing
a breathing apparatus.
(4) The Coast Guard will only accept
evidence of approved assessments
conducted ashore as meeting the
requirements for BST of paragraph (c)(2)
of this section for the following areas:
(i) Personal survival techniques as set
out in Table A–VI/1–1 of the STCW
Code:
(A) Don and use an immersion suit;
(B) Safely jump from a height into the
water;
(C) Right an inverted liferaft while
wearing a lifejacket;
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and
(E) Keep afloat without a lifejacket.
(ii) Fire prevention and firefighting as
set out in Table A–VI/1–2 of the STCW
Code:
(A) Use various types of portable fire
extinguishers;
(B) Extinguish smaller fires, e.g.,
electrical fires, oil fires, and propane
fires;
(C) Extinguish extensive fires with
water, using jet and spray nozzles;
(D) Extinguish fires with foam,
powder, or any other suitable chemical
agent;
(E) Fight fire in smoke-filled enclosed
spaces wearing self-contained breathing
apparatus;
(F) Extinguish fire with water fog or
any other suitable firefighting agent in
an accommodation room or simulated
engineroom with fire and heavy smoke;
and
(G) Extinguish oil fire with fog
applicator and spray nozzles, dry
chemical powder, or foam applicators.
(5) Applicants who cannot meet the 1
year of sea service within the last 5
years, as described in paragraph (c)(1) of
this section, will be required to meet the
requirements of paragraph (b)(1) of this
section.
(d) Grandfathering. (1) Except as
noted otherwise, each candidate who
applies for a credential based on
approved or accepted training or
approved seagoing service that was
started on or after July 1, 2013, or who
applies for the MMC endorsement on or
after January 1, 2017, must meet the
requirements of these regulations.
(2) Except as noted by this subpart,
seafarers holding an STCW endorsement
prior to July 1, 2013 will not be required
to complete any additional training
required under this part to retain the
STCW endorsements.
(3) Except as noted otherwise,
candidates who commence Coast Guardapproved or -accepted training or
approved seagoing service before July 1,
2013 will be required to comply with
the requirements of this part existing
before the publication of these
regulations [EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE
RULE]. This includes the assessments
published prior to the date of
publication of these regulations
[EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE RULE], as
well as the additional requirements for
the STCW endorsement section.
(4) Except as noted by this subpart,
the Coast Guard will continue to issue
STCW endorsements meeting the
requirements of this part existing before
the publication of these regulations
[EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE RULE], for
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of this section, until January 1, 2017.
§ 12.603 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as able seafarer-deck.
(a) To qualify for this endorsement as
able seafarer-deck, an applicant must:
(1) Be not less than 18 years of age;
(2) Meet the requirements for
certification as a RFPNW;
(3) While qualified as an RFPNW,
have seagoing service in the deck
department of:
(i) Not less than 18 months; or
(ii) Not less than 12 months and have
completed approved training;
(4) Provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence specified in
Table A–II/5 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 12.103
of this part); and
(5) Provide evidence of having
satisfactorily completed approved
training in:
(i) Proficiency in survival craft and
rescue boats other than fast rescue boats
(PSC); or
(ii) Proficiency in survival craft and
rescue boats, other than lifeboats or fast
rescue boats-limited (PSC-limited), as
appropriate.
(b) Until January 1, 2017, seafarers
may be considered to have met the
requirements of this section if they have
served as a watchstanding A/B, or as an
RFPNW for a period of not less than 12
months within the 60 months prior to
application.
(c) Seafarers holding a rating
endorsement as able seaman, before
January 1, 2017, will be eligible for this
endorsement upon showing evidence of:
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RFPNW; and
(2) Proficiency in survival craft and
rescue boats, other than fast rescue boats
(PSC).
(d) The Coast Guard may exempt an
applicant from meeting any individual
knowledge, understanding, and
proficiency required in Section A–II/5
of the STCW Code. These exemptions
must be approved by the Coast Guard
based upon vessel type. Under these
circumstances, the certificate may
include a corresponding limitation.
(e) Seafarers with the following
domestic rating endorsements will be
eligible for this endorsement upon
completion of the requirements
designated in this section:
TABLE 12.603(e)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS ABLE SEAFARER-DECK
Entry path from domestic endorsements
Sea service under authority of the
endorsement *
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STCW table
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** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(4) of this section not previously satisfied.
**** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(5) of this section not previously satisfied.
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§ 12.605 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as ratings forming part
of a navigational watch (RFPNW).
(a) To qualify for this endorsement as
an RFPNW on a seagoing vessel of 200
GRT/500 GT or more, an applicant
must:
(1) Be not less than 16 years of age;
(2) Provide evidence of service as
follows:
(i) Six months of seagoing service,
which includes training and experience
associated with navigational
watchkeeping functions, and involves
the performance of duties carried out
under the supervision of the master,
mate, or qualified STCW deck rating; or
(ii) Proof of successful completion of
Coast Guard-approved or -accepted
training, which includes not less than 2
months of approved seagoing service;
and
(3) The applicant must provide
evidence of meeting standards of
competence prescribed in Table A–II/4
of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see § 12.103 of this part).
(b) The Coast Guard may exempt an
applicant from meeting any individual
knowledge, understanding, and
proficiency required in Section A–II/4
of the STCW Code. These exemptions
must be approved by the Coast Guard
based upon vessel type. Under these
circumstances, the certificate may
include a corresponding limitation.
(c) Seafarers with the following
domestic rating endorsements will be
eligible for this endorsement upon
completion of requirements designated
in this section:
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Sea service under authority of the
endorsement *
Competence—
STCW table
A–II/4 **
A/B Unlimited, any waters ..........................................................
A/B Limited.
A/B Special .................................................................................
A/B–Offshore supply vessels .....................................................
A/B Sail.
A/B–Fishing Industry ..................................................................
Ordinary seaman ........................................................................
.....................................................................................................
Y
.....................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................
Y
Y
.....................................................................................................
6 mo. ..........................................................................................
Y
Y
* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.
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§ 12.607 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as rating as able
seafarer-engine.
(a) To qualify for an STCW
endorsement as an able seafarer-engine,
an applicant must:
(1) Be not less than 18 years of age;
(2) Meet the requirements for
certification as a ratings forming part of
an engineering watch (RFPEW);
(3) While qualified as an RFNEW,
have seagoing service in the engine
department of:
(i) Not less than 12 months; or
(ii) Not less than 6 months and have
completed approved training; and
(4) Provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence specified in
Table A–III/5 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 12.103
of this part).
(b) Until January 1, 2017, seafarers
may be considered to have met the
requirements of this section if they have
served as a watchstanding QMED in the
engine department, or an RFPEW for a
period of not less than 12 months
within the last 60 months prior to
application.
(c) Seafarers holding a rating
endorsement as Qualified Member of
the Engine Department (QMED) before
January 1, 2017 will be eligible for this
endorsement upon showing evidence of
holding an endorsement as an RFPEW.
(d) The Coast Guard may exempt an
applicant from meeting any individual
knowledge, understanding, and
proficiency required in Section A–III/5
of the STCW Code. These exemptions
must be approved by the Coast Guard
based upon vessel type. Under these
circumstances, the certificate may
include a corresponding limitation.
(e) Seafarers with the following
domestic rating endorsements will be
eligible for this endorsement upon
completion of requirements designated
in this section:
TABLE 12.607(e)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS ABLE SEAFARER-ENGINE
Entry path from domestic endorsements
Sea service
under authority
of the
endorsement *
Competence—
STCW table
A–III/5 **
Oiler .........................................................................................................................................................................
Fireman/watertender ................................................................................................................................................
Junior engineer ........................................................................................................................................................
........................
........................
........................
Y
Y
Y
* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(4) of this section not previously satisfied.
§ 12.609 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as Rating Forming Part
of an Engineering Watch (RFPEW).
(a) To qualify for an STCW
endorsement as an RFPEW in a manned
engineroom or designated to perform
duties in a periodically unmanned
engineroom, an applicant must:
(1) Be not less than 16 years of age;
(2) Provide evidence of service as
follows:
(i) Six months of seagoing service,
which includes training and experience
associated with engineroom functions,
and involves the performance of duties
carried out under the supervision of an
engineer officer or a qualified STCW
rating; or
(ii) Proof of successful completion of
a Coast Guard-approved or -accepted
training, which includes not less than 2
months approved seagoing service; and
(3) Provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence as specified in
Table A–III/4 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 12.103
of this part).
(b) The Coast Guard may exempt an
applicant from meeting any individual
knowledge, understanding, and
proficiency required in Section A–III/4
of the STCW Code. These exemptions
must be approved by the Coast Guard
based upon vessel type. Under these
circumstances, the certificate may
include a corresponding limitation.
(c) Seafarers with the following
domestic rating endorsements will be
eligible for this endorsement upon
completion of requirements designated
in this section:
TABLE 12.609(c)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS RFPEW
Entry path from domestic endorsements
Sea service under authority of the
endorsement *
Competence—
STCW table
A–III/4 **
Any QMED .................................................................................
Wiper ..........................................................................................
....................................................................................................
6 months ....................................................................................
Y
Y
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** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.
§ 12.611 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as electro-technical
rating on vessels powered by main
propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP
or more.
(a) To qualify for an STCW
endorsement as an electro-technical
rating, an applicant must:
(1) Be not less than 18 years of age;
(2) Provide evidence of:
(i) Twelve months of seagoing service
that includes training and experience
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associated with engineroom
watchkeeping functions and involves
the performance of duties carried out
under the supervision of an engineer
officer, electro-technical officer, or a
qualified STCW rating;
(ii) Proof of successful completion of
a Coast Guard-approved or -accepted
course, which includes not less than 6
months of approved seagoing service; or
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(iii) Qualifications meeting the
standard of competence specified in
Table A–III/7 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 12.103
of this part) and approved seagoing
service of not less than 3 months; and
(3) Provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence specified in
Table A–III/7 of the STCW Code.
(b) An applicant who holds an STCW
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domestic rating endorsements as
electrician, electrician/refrigerating
engineer, or junior engineer issued on or
after July 1, 2013, and who has served
in a relevant capacity onboard a
seagoing ship powered by mainpropulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000
HP for a period of not less than 12
months in the previous 60 months, will
qualify for this endorsement without
additional training, service, or
assessment.
(c) An applicant who holds an STCW
endorsement as able seafarer-engine and
domestic rating endorsements as
electrician, electrician/refrigerating
engineer, or junior engineer issued
before July 1, 2013, and who has
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described in paragraph (a)(3) of this
section, will qualify for this
endorsement without additional
training, service, or assessment.
(d) Seafarers with the following
domestic rating endorsement will be
eligible for this endorsement upon
completion of the requirements
designated in this section:
TABLE 12.609(d)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS RFPEW
Entry path from domestic endorsements
Sea service
under authority
of the
endorsement *
Competence—
STCW table
A–III/4 **
Electrician/Refrigerating engineer ............................................................................................................................
........................
Y
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§ 12.613 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement in proficiency in
survival craft and rescue boats other than
fast rescue boats (PSC).
(a) To qualify for an STCW
endorsement in proficiency in survival
craft and rescue boats other than fast
rescue boats (PSC), the applicant must:
(1) Be at least 18 years of age;
(2) Meet the requirements for a
lifeboatman endorsement in § 12.407 of
this part; and
(3) Complete BST, found in
§ 12.601(c) of this subpart.
(b) Continued Professional
Competence. (1) Seafarers qualified in
accordance with paragraph (a) of this
section must provide evidence of
maintaining the standard of competence
as set out in Table A–VI/2–1 of the
STCW Code (incorporated by reference,
see § 12.103 of this part) every 5 years.
(2) The Coast Guard will accept
onboard training and experience,
through evidence of 1 year of sea service
within the last 5 years, as meeting the
requirements of paragraph (b)(1) of this
section for the following areas as set out
in Table A–VI/2–1 of the STCW Code:
(i) Take charge of a survival craft or
rescue boat during and after launch:
(A) Interpret the markings on survival
craft as to the number of persons they
are intended to carry;
(B) Give correct commands for
launching and boarding survival craft,
clearing the ship, and handling and
disembarking persons from survival
craft;
(C) Prepare and safely launch survival
craft and clear the ship’s side quickly;
and
(D) Safely recover survival craft and
rescue boats.
(ii) Manage survivors and survival
craft after abandoning ship:
(A) Row and steer a boat and steer by
compass;
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(B) Use individual items of equipment
of survival crafts, except for
pyrotechnics; and
(C) Rig devices to aid location.
(iii) Use locating devices, including
communication and signaling
apparatus:
(A) Use of portable radio equipment
for survival craft.
(iv) Apply first aid to survivors.
(3) The Coast Guard will only accept
evidence of assessments conducted from
ashore as meeting the requirements of
paragraph (b)(1) of this section for the
areas not included in paragraph (b)(2) of
this section as set out in Table A–VI/2–
1 of the STCW Code.
(c) Seafarers holding an MMD or
MMC endorsement as lifeboatman
before January 1, 2017 will be eligible
for this endorsement upon showing
evidence of sea service of not less than
12 months within the last 60 months.
The sea service must be completed prior
to January 1, 2017.
§ 12.615 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement in proficiency in
survival craft and rescue boats other than
lifeboats and fast rescue boats—limited
(PSC—limited).
(a) To qualify for an STCW
endorsement in proficiency in survival
craft and rescue boats other than
lifeboats and fast rescue boats—limited
(PSC—limited)—the applicant must:
(1) Be at least 18 years of age;
(2) Meet the requirements for a
lifeboatman-limited endorsement in
§ 12.409 of this part; and
(3) Complete BST, found in
§ 12.601(c) of this subpart.
(b) Continued Professional
Competence. (1) Seafarers qualified in
accordance with paragraph (a) of this
section must provide evidence of
maintaining the standard of competence
as set out in Table A–VI/2–1 of the
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see § 12.103 of this part) every 5 years.
(2) The Coast Guard will accept
onboard training and experience,
through evidence of 1 year of sea service
within the last 5 years, as meeting the
requirements of paragraph (b)(1) of this
section for the following areas as set out
in Table A–VI/2–1 of the STCW Code:
(i) Take charge of a survival craft or
rescue boat during and after launch:
(A) Interpret the markings on survival
craft as to the number of persons they
are intended to carry;
(B) Give correct commands for
launching and boarding rescue boats
and survival craft other than lifeboats,
clearing the ship, and handling and
disembarking persons from survival
craft;
(C) Prepare and safely launch rescue
boats and survival craft other than
lifeboats and clear the ship’s side
quickly; and
(D) Safely recover rescue boats.
(ii) Manage survivors and survival
craft after abandoning ship:
(A) Steer a rescue boat and steer by
compass;
(B) Use individual items of equipment
of survival crafts other than lifeboats,
except for pyrotechnics; and
(C) Rig devices to aid location.
(iii) Use locating devices, including
communication and signaling
apparatus:
(A) Use of portable radio equipment
for rescue boats and survival craft.
(iv) Apply first aid to survivors.
(2) The Coast Guard will only accept
evidence of assessments conducted from
ashore as meeting the requirements of
paragraph (b)(1) of this section for the
areas not included in paragraph (b)(2) of
this section as set out in Table A–VI/2–
1 of the STCW Code.
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§ 12.617 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement in proficiency in fast
rescue boats.
(a) To qualify for an STCW
endorsement in proficiency in fast
rescue boats, an applicant must:
(1) Be not less than 18 years of age;
(2) Hold an endorsement in
proficiency in survival craft and rescue
boats other than fast rescue boats (PSC)
or in proficiency in survival craft and
rescue boats other than lifeboats and fast
rescue boats—limited (PSC—limited)—
under this subpart;
(3) Provide evidence of successful
completion of a Coast Guard-approved
or -accepted course; and
(4) Provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence specified in
Table A–VI/2 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 12.103
of this part).
(b) Continued Professional
Competence. (1) Seafarers qualified in
accordance with paragraph (a) of this
section must provide evidence of
maintaining the standard of competence
as set out in Table A–VI/2–2 of the
STCW Code every 5 years.
(2) The Coast Guard will accept
onboard training and experience,
through evidence of 1 year of sea service
within the last 5 years, as meeting the
requirements of paragraph (b)(1) of this
section for the following areas as set out
in Table A–VI/2–2 of the STCW Code:
(i) Take charge of a fast rescue boat
during and after launch:
(A) Control safe launching and
recovery of a fast rescue boat;
(B) Handle a fast rescue boat in
prevailing weather and sea conditions;
(C) Use communication and signaling
equipment between the fast rescue boat
and a helicopter and a ship;
(D) Use the emergency equipment
carried; and
(E) Carry out search patterns, taking
account of environmental factors.
(3) The Coast Guard will only accept
evidence of assessments conducted
ashore as meeting the requirements of
paragraph (b)(1) of this section for the
areas not included in paragraph (b)(2) of
this section as set out in Table A–VI/2–
2 of the STCW Code.
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§ 12.619 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as medical first-aid
provider.
(a) To qualify for an STCW
endorsement as medical first-aid
provider, an applicant must:
(1) Provide evidence of successful
completion of an approved course in
medical first aid; and
(2) Provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence specified in
Table A–VI/4–1 of the STCW Code
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(incorporated by reference, see § 12.103
of this part).
(b) An applicant holding any of the
following credentials is qualified for an
endorsement as medical first-aid
provider:
(1) A valid professional license listed
in § 11.807(a)(5) or (a)(6) of this
subchapter, without restriction or
limitation placed upon it by the issuing
State; or
(2) A rating listed in § 11.807(a)(7) or
(a)(8) of this subchapter.
§ 12.621 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as person in charge of
medical care.
(a) To qualify for an STCW
endorsement as person in charge of
medical care, an applicant must:
(1) Provide evidence of successful
completion of an approved course in
medical care; and
(2) Provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence specified in
Table A–VI/4–2 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 12.103
of this part).
(b) An applicant holding any of the
following credentials is qualified for an
endorsement as person-in-charge of
medical care:
(1) A valid professional license listed
in § 11.807(a)(5) or (a)(6) of this
subchapter, without restriction or
limitation placed upon it by the issuing
State; or
(2) A rating listed in § 11.807(a)(7) or
(a)(8) of this subchapter.
§ 12.623 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as Global Maritime
Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) at-sea
maintainer.
(a) To qualify for an STCW
endorsement as GMDSS at-sea
maintainer, an applicant must:
(1) Be not less than 18 years of age;
(2) Provide evidence of:
(i) Successful completion of a training
program that covers at least the scope
and content of the training outlined in
Section B–IV/2 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 12.103
of this part); or
(ii) Passing an approved GMDSS atsea maintainer course; and
(3) Hold a valid Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
certificate as GMDSS at-sea maintainer.
§ 12.625 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement as vessel personnel
with designated security duties.
(a) An applicant for an STCW
endorsement as vessel personnel with
designated security duties must:
(1) Present satisfactory documentary
evidence of meeting the requirements in
33 CFR 104.220;
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(2) Meet the physical examination
requirements in 46 CFR, part 10, subpart
C; and
(3) Meet the safety and suitability
requirements and the National Driver
Registry review requirements in
§ 10.209(e) of this subchapter, unless
they have met these requirements
within the previous 5 years in
connection with another endorsement.
§ 12.627 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement for security awareness.
(a) An applicant for an endorsement
for security awareness must:
(1) Present satisfactory documentary
evidence of meeting the requirements in
33 CFR 104.225;
(2) Meet the physical examination
requirements in 46 CFR, part 10, subpart
C; and
(3) Meet the safety and suitability
requirements and the National Driver
Registry review requirements in
§ 10.209(e) of this subchapter, unless
they have met these requirements
within the previous 5 years in
connection with another endorsement.
Subpart G—Entry-level Domestic
Ratings and Miscellaneous Ratings
§ 12.701 Credentials required for entrylevel and miscellaneous ratings.
Every person employed in a rating
other than able seaman (A/B) or QMED
aboard U.S. flag vessels requiring such
persons, must produce an MMC or
MMD with the appropriate endorsement
to the master or person in charge (PIC),
if appropriate, before signing shipping
articles.
§ 12.703 General requirements for entrylevel ratings.
(a) Rating endorsements will be
issued without professional
examination to applicants in capacities
other than able seaman, lifeboatman,
lifeboatman-limited, tankerman, or
QMED, including:
(1) Ordinary seaman;
(2) Wiper;
(3) Steward’s department; and
(4) Steward’s department (F.H.).
(b) Holders of MMCs or MMDs
endorsed as ordinary seaman may serve
in any unqualified rating in the deck or
steward’s department except as a food
handler.
(c) Holders of MMCs or MMDs
endorsed as wiper may serve in any
unqualified rating in the engine or
steward’s department except as a food
handler.
(d) Only MMCs or MMDs endorsed as
steward’s department (F.H.) will
authorize the holder’s service in any
capacity in the steward’s department,
including food handler.
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§ 12.705 Endorsements for persons
enrolled in a Maritime Administration
approved training program.
MMCs issued to individuals obtaining
sea service as part of an approved
training curriculum while enrolled at
either the United States Merchant
Marine Academy or a deck or
engineering class of a Maritime
Academy approved by and conducted
under the rules prescribed by the
Maritime Administrator and listed in
part 310 of this title will include an
endorsement of cadet (deck) or cadet
(engine), as appropriate, and
lifeboatman. Individuals obtaining sea
service as part of such an approved
training curriculum must do so in the
capacity of cadet (deck) or cadet
(engine), as appropriate,
notwithstanding any other rating
endorsements the individual may hold
or any other capacity in which the
individual may have previously served.
§ 12.707
Student observers.
Students in technical schools who are
enrolled in courses in marine
management, naval architecture, and
ship operations, and who present a
letter or other documentary evidence
that they are enrolled, will be issued an
MMC endorsed as ‘‘student observer—
any department’’ and may be signed on
ships as such. Students holding these
endorsements will not take the place of
any of the crew, or replace any of the
regular required crew.
§ 12.709
Apprentice engineers.
(a) Persons enrolled in an apprentice
engineer training program approved by
the Coast Guard, and who present a
letter or other documentary evidence
that they are enrolled, may be issued an
MMC endorsed as apprentice engineer
and may be signed on ships as such.
The endorsement as apprentice engineer
may be in addition to other
endorsements; however, this
endorsement does not authorize the
holder to replace any of the regular
required crew.
(b) Persons holding the endorsement
as apprentice engineer are deemed to be
seamen.
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§ 12.711
Apprentice mate.
(a) A person enrolled in an apprentice
mate training program approved by the
Coast Guard, and who presents a letter
or other documentary evidence that he
or she is enrolled, may be issued an
MMC rating endorsement as apprentice
mate and may be signed on a vessel in
this capacity. The rating endorsement as
apprentice mate may be in addition to
other endorsements; however, this
endorsement does not authorize the
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holder to replace any of the regular
required crew.
(b) Persons holding the endorsement
as apprentice mate are deemed to be
seamen.
Subpart H—Non-resident Alien
Members of the Steward’s Department
on U.S. Flag Large Passenger Vessels
§ 12.801
Purpose.
The rules in this subpart implement
46 U.S.C. 8103(k) by establishing
requirements for the issuance of MMCs,
valid only for service in the steward’s
department of U.S. flag large passenger
vessels, to non-resident aliens.
§ 12.803
General requirements.
(a) Unless otherwise specified in this
subpart, non-resident alien applicants
for Coast Guard-issued MMCs are
subject to all applicable requirements
contained in this subchapter.
(b) No application for an MMC from
a non-resident alien issued pursuant to
this subpart will be accepted unless the
applicant’s employer satisfies all of the
requirements of § 12.805 of this subpart.
§ 12.805
Employer requirements.
(a) The employer must submit the
following to the Coast Guard, as a part
of the applicant’s MMC application, on
behalf of the applicant:
(1) A signed report that contains all
material disciplinary actions related to
the applicant, such as, but not limited
to, violence or assault, theft, drug and
alcohol policy violations, and sexual
harassment, along with an explanation
of the criteria used by the employer to
determine the materiality of those
actions;
(2) A signed report regarding an
employer-conducted background check.
The report must contain:
(i) A statement that the applicant has
successfully undergone an employerconducted background check;
(ii) A description of the employerconducted background check, including
all databases and records searched. The
background check must, at a minimum,
show that the employer has reviewed all
information reasonably and legally
available to the owner or managing
operator, including the review of
available court and police records in the
applicant’s country of citizenship, and
any other country in which the
applicant has received employment
referrals, or resided, for the past 20
years prior to the date of application;
and
(iii) All information derived from the
employer-conducted background check;
and
(3) An employer-conducted
background check, which must be
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conducted to the satisfaction of the
Coast Guard for an MMC to be issued to
the applicant.
(b) If an MMC is issued to the
applicant, the report and information
required in paragraph (a)(2) of this
section must be securely kept by the
employer on the U.S. flag large
passenger vessel, or U.S. flag large
passenger vessels, on which the
applicant is employed. The report and
information must remain on the last
U.S. flag large passenger vessel on
which the applicant was employed until
such time as the MMC is returned to the
Coast Guard in accordance with
paragraph (d) of this section.
(c) If an MMC or a transportation
worker identification credential (TWIC)
is issued to the applicant, each MMC
and TWIC must be securely kept by the
employer on the U.S. flag large
passenger vessel on which the applicant
is employed. The employer must
maintain a detailed record of the
seaman’s total service on all authorized
U.S. flag large passenger vessels, and
must make that information available to
the Coast Guard upon request, to
demonstrate that the limitations of
§ 12.811(c) of this subpart have not been
exceeded.
(d) In the event that the seaman’s
MMC and/or TWIC expires, the
seaman’s visa status terminates, the
seaman serves onboard the U.S. flag
large passenger vessel(s) for 36 months
in the aggregate as a nonimmigrant
crewman, the employer terminates
employment of the seaman, or, if the
seaman otherwise ceases working with
the employer, the employer must return
the MMC to the Coast Guard and/or the
TWIC to the Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) within 10 days of
the event.
(e) In addition to the initial material
disciplinary actions report and the
initial employer-conducted background
check specified in paragraph (a) of this
section, the employer must:
(1) Submit to the National Maritime
Center an annual material disciplinary
actions report to update whether there
have been any material disciplinary
actions related to the applicant since the
last material disciplinary actions report
was submitted to the Coast Guard. The
annual material disciplinary actions
report must:
(i) Be submitted to the satisfaction of
the Coast Guard in accordance with the
same criteria set forth in paragraph
(a)(1) of this section, except that the
period of time examined for the material
disciplinary actions report need only
extend back to the date of the last
material disciplinary actions report; and
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(ii) Be submitted to the Coast Guard
on or before the anniversary of the
issuance date of the MMC; and
(2) Conduct a background check each
year that the MMC is valid to search for
any changes that might have occurred
since the last employer-conducted
background check was performed. The
annual background check must:
(i) Be conducted to the satisfaction of
the Coast Guard in accordance with the
same criteria set forth in paragraph
(a)(2) of this section, except that the
period of time examined during the
annual background check need only
extend back to the date of the last
background check; and
(ii) Be submitted to the Coast Guard
on or before the anniversary of the
issuance date of the MMC.
(f) The employer is subject to the civil
penalty provisions specified in 46
U.S.C. 8103(f) for any violation of this
section.
§ 12.807
Basis for denial.
In addition to the requirements for an
MMC established elsewhere in this
subchapter, and the basis for denial
established in §§ 10.209, 10.211, and
10.213 of this subchapter, an applicant
for an MMC issued pursuant to this
subpart must:
(a) Have been employed for a period
of at least 1 year on a foreign flag
passenger vessel that is under the same
common ownership or control as the
U.S. flag large passenger vessel, on
which the applicant will be employed
upon issuance of an MMC under this
subpart;
(b) Have no record of material
disciplinary actions during the
employment required under paragraph
(a) of this section, as verified in writing
by the owner or managing operator of
the U.S. flag large passenger vessel on
which the applicant will be employed;
(c) Have successfully completed an
employer-conducted background check
to the satisfaction of both the employer
and the Coast Guard; and
(d) Meet the citizenship and identity
requirements of § 12.809 of this subpart.
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§ 12.809
Citizenship and identity.
(a) Instead of the requirements of
§ 10.221 of this subchapter, a nonresident alien may apply for a Coast
Guard-issued MMC, endorsed and valid
only for service in the steward’s
department of a U.S. flag large passenger
vessel, as defined in 46 U.S.C.
8103(k)(5)(B), if he or she is employable
in the United States under the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8
U.S.C. 1101, et seq.), including an alien
crewman described in section
101(a)(15)(D)(i) of that Act.
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(b) To meet the citizenship and
identity requirements of this subpart, an
applicant must present an unexpired
passport issued by the government of
the country of which the applicant is a
citizen or subject; and either a valid U.S.
C–1/D Crewman Visa or other valid U.S.
visa or authority deemed acceptable by
the Coast Guard.
(c) Any non-resident alien applying
for an MMC under this subpart may not
be a citizen of, or a temporary or
permanent resident of, a country
designated by the Department of State as
a ‘‘State Sponsor of Terrorism’’ pursuant
to section 6(j) of the Export
Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C.
App. 2405(j)) or section 620A of the
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22
U.S.C. 2371).
§ 12.811
Restrictions.
(a) An MMC issued to a non-resident
alien under this subpart authorizes
service only in the steward’s department
of the U.S. flag large passenger vessel(s),
that is/are under the same common
ownership and control as the foreign
flag passenger vessel(s), on which the
non-resident alien served to meet the
requirements of § 12.807(a) of this
subpart:
(1) The MMC will be endorsed for
service in the steward’s department in
accordance with § 12.703 of this part;
(2) The MMC may also be endorsed
for service as a food handler if the
applicant meets the requirements of
§ 12.703 of this part; and
(3) No other rating or endorsement is
authorized, except lifeboatman or
lifeboatman-limited, in which case all
applicable requirements of this
subchapter and the STCW Convention
and STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see § 12.103 of this part) must
be met.
(b) The following restrictions must be
printed on the MMC, or be listed in an
accompanying Coast Guard letter, or
both:
(1) The name and official number of
all U.S. flag vessels on which the nonresident alien may serve. Service is not
authorized on any other U.S. flag vessel;
(2) Upon issuance, the MMC must
remain in the custody of the employer
at all times;
(3) Upon termination of employment,
the MMC must be returned to the Coast
Guard within 10 days in accordance
with § 12.805 of this subpart;
(4) A non-resident alien issued an
MMC under this subpart may not
perform watchstanding, engineroom
duty watch, or vessel navigation
functions; and
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(5) A non-resident alien issued an
MMC under this subpart may perform
emergency-related duties, provided:
(i) The emergency-related duties do
not require any other rating or
endorsement, except lifeboatman or
lifeboatman-limited as specified in
paragraph (a)(3) of this section;
(ii) The non-resident alien has
completed familiarization and basic
safety training (BST), as required in
§ 15.1105 of this subchapter;
(iii) That if the non-resident alien
serves as a lifeboatman or lifeboatmanlimited, he or she must have the
necessary lifeboatman or lifeboatmanlimited endorsement; and
(iv) The non-resident alien has
completed the training for crewmembers
on passenger ships performing duties
involving safety or care for passengers,
as required in § 15.1103 of this
subchapter.
(c) A non-resident alien may only
serve for an aggregate period of 36
months of actual service on all
authorized U.S. flag large passenger
vessels combined under the provisions
of this subpart.
(d) Once this 36-month limitation is
reached, the MMC becomes invalid and
must be returned to the Coast Guard
under § 12.805(d) of this subpart, and
the non-resident alien is no longer
authorized to serve in a position
requiring an MMC on any U.S. flag large
passenger vessel.
(e) An individual who successfully
adjusts his or her immigration status to
become either an alien lawfully
admitted for permanent residence to the
United States, or citizen of the United
States, may apply for an MMC, subject
to the requirements of § 10.221 of this
subchapter, without any restrictions or
limitations imposed by this subpart.
§ 12.813
Alternative means of compliance.
(a) The owner or managing operator of
a U.S. flag large passenger vessel
seeking to employ non-resident aliens
issued MMCs under this subpart may
submit a plan to the Coast Guard,
which, if approved, will serve as an
alternative means of complying with the
requirements of this subpart.
(b) The plan must address all the
elements contained in this subpart, as
well as the related elements contained
in § 15.530 of this subchapter, to the
satisfaction of the Coast Guard.
Subpart I—Crewmembers on a
Passenger Ship on an International
Voyage
§ 12.901
Purpose of rules.
The rules in this subpart establish
requirements for the qualification of
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Passenger ship in this subpart means
a ship carrying more than 12 passengers
when on an international voyage.
(3) Advanced liquefied gas tanker
cargo operation;
(4) Basic oil and chemical tanker
cargo operation; and
(5) Basic liquefied gas tanker cargo
operation.
34. Add § 13.103 to read as follows:
and add, in their place, the words
‘‘tankerman-assistant’’; and remove the
word ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the
word ‘‘must’’;
d. Revise paragraphs (d) and (e) to
read as set down below; and
e. Remove paragraphs (f) and (g).
§ 12.905
§ 13.103
§ 13.107 Tankerman endorsement:
General.
ratings serving on passenger ships as
defined in § 12.903 of this part.
§ 12.903
Definitions.
General requirements.
(a) Any seafarer may serve on a
passenger vessel on an international
voyage and perform duties that involve
safety or care for passengers, only after:
(1) Meeting the appropriate
requirements of the STCW Regulation
V/2 and of section A–V/2 of the STCW
Code (incorporated by reference, see
§ 12.103 of this part); and
(2) Holding documentary evidence to
show that the mariner meets these
requirements through approved or
accepted training.
(b) Seafarers who are required to be
trained in accordance with paragraph
(a)(1) of this section must, at intervals
not exceeding 5 years, provide evidence
of maintaining the standard of
competence.
(c) The Coast Guard will accept
onboard training and experience,
through evidence of 1 year of sea service
within the last 5 years, as meeting the
requirements of paragraph (a)(2) of this
section.
(d) Personnel serving onboard small
passenger vessels engaged in domestic,
near-coastal voyages, as defined in
§ 15.103 of this subchapter, are not
subject to any further obligation for the
purpose of this STCW requirement.
PART 13—CERTIFICATION OF
TANKERMAN
32. The authority citation for part 13
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507; 46 U.S.C. 3703,
7317, 8703, 9102; Department of Homeland
Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
33. Revise § 13.101 to read as follows:
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§ 13.101
Purpose.
This part describes the various
tankerman endorsements issued by the
Coast Guard on a merchant mariner
credential (MMC).
(a) This part prescribes the
requirements for the following
endorsements:
(1) Tankerman-PIC;
(2) Tankerman-PIC (Barge);
(3) Tankerman-assistant; and
(4) Tankerman-engineer.
(b) This part prescribes the
requirements for the following STCW
endorsements:
(1) Advanced oil tanker cargo
operation;
(2) Advanced chemical tanker cargo
operation;
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Incorporation by reference.
(a) Certain material is incorporated by
reference into this part with the
approval of the Director of the Federal
Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1
CFR part 51. To enforce any edition
other than that specified in this section,
the Coast Guard must publish a notice
of change in the Federal Register and
the material must be available to the
public. All approved material is
available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the
availability of this material at NARA,
call 202–741–6030 or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html. Also, it is available
for inspection at the Coast Guard, Office
of Operating and Environmental
Standards (CG–5221), 2100 2nd St.,
SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593–
7126, 202–372–1405, and is available
from the sources indicated in this
section.
(b) International Maritime
Organization (IMO), 4 Albert
Embankment, London SE1 7SR,
England:
(1) The Seafarers’ Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping Code, as
amended (the STCW Code), approved
for incorporation by reference in
§§ 13.601, 13.603, 13.605, 13.607, and
13.609; and
(2) [Reserved]
§ 13.106
[Amended]
35. In § 13.106, remove the word
‘‘chapter’’ and add, in its place, the
word ‘‘subchapter’’.
36. Amend § 13.107 as follows:
a. In paragraph (a), remove the words
‘‘OCMI at an REC’’ and add, in their
place, the words ‘‘Coast Guard’’; remove
the words ‘‘‘‘Tankerman-PIC’’’’ and add,
in their place, the words ‘‘tankermanPIC’’; and remove the words
‘‘Tankerman-Engineer’’ and add, in their
place, the words ‘‘tankerman-engineer’’;
b. In paragraph (b), remove the words
‘‘OCMI at an REC’’ and add, in their
place, the words ‘‘Coast Guard’’; and
remove the words ‘‘‘‘Tankerman-PIC
(Barge)’’’’ and add, in their place, the
words ‘‘tankerman-PIC (barge)’’;
c. In paragraph (c), remove the words
‘‘OCMI at an REC’’ and add, in their
place, the words ‘‘Coast Guard’’; remove
the words ‘‘‘‘Tankerman-Assistant’’’’
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(d) If an applicant meets the
requirements of subpart E of this part,
the Coast Guard may endorse his or her
MMC as tankerman-engineer. No person
holding this endorsement may act as a
PIC or tankerman-assistant of any
transfer of liquid cargo in bulk, or of
cargo-tank cleaning unless he or she
also holds an endorsement authorizing
such service. A person holding this
endorsement and acting in this capacity
has the primary responsibility, on his or
her self-propelled tank vessel carrying
dangerous liquid (DL) or liquefied gas
(LG), for maintaining both the cargo
systems and equipment for transfer of
liquids in bulk; and for maintaining and
operating the bunkering systems and
equipment, including the loading of fuel
oil. No person licensed or credentialed
under part 11 of this chapter may serve
as a chief engineer, first assistant
engineer, or cargo engineer aboard an
inspected self-propelled tank vessel
when liquid cargo in bulk or cargo
residue is carried unless he or she holds
this endorsement or equivalent.
(e) If an applicant meets the
requirements of § 13.111 of this subpart,
the Coast Guard may place on his or her
MMC an endorsement as a tankermanPIC restricted according to the
definitions of ‘‘restricted tankerman
endorsement’’ in § 10.107 of this
subchapter.
§ 13.109
[Amended]
37. Amend § 13.109 as follows:
a. In paragraph (a), after the words
‘‘described in § 13.107’’, add the words
‘‘, except for § 13.107(d)’’; and
b. Remove paragraph (c).
38. Revise § 13.111 to read as follows:
§ 13.111 Restricted tankerman
endorsement.
(a) An applicant may apply for a
tankerman endorsement restricted to
specific cargoes, specific vessels, or
groups of vessels (such as uninspected
towing vessels and Oil Spill Response
Vessels), specific facilities, and/or
specific employers. The Coast Guard
will evaluate each application and may
modify the applicable requirements for
the endorsement, allowing for special
circumstances and for whichever
restrictions the endorsement will state.
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(b) To qualify for a restricted
tankerman-PIC endorsement, an
applicant must meet §§ 13.201
(excluding paragraph (c)(4)), 13.203, and
13.205 of this part.
(1) Twenty-five percent of the service
described in § 13.203(a) of this part
must have occurred within the past 5
years.
(2) Two of the transfers described in
§ 13.203(b) of this part must have
occurred within the past 5 years.
(c) To qualify for a restricted
tankerman-PIC (barge) endorsement, an
applicant must meet §§ 13.301
(excluding paragraph (c)(4)), 13.303, and
13.305 of this part.
(1) Twenty-five percent of the service
described in § 13.303(a) of this part
must have occurred within the past 5
years.
(2) Two of the transfers described in
§ 13.303(b) of this part must have
occurred within the past 5 years.
(d) To qualify for a restricted
tankerman-PIC (barge) endorsement
restricted to a tank-cleaning and gasfreeing facility, an applicant must—
(1) Be at least 18 years old;
(2) Apply on a form provided by the
Coast Guard;
(3) Present evidence of passing a
physical and medical examination
according to § 13.125 of this part;
(4) Present evidence in the form of a
letter, which must be dated within the
5 years prior to the application of the
credential, on company letterhead from
the operator of the facility stating that
OSHA considers the applicant a
‘‘competent person (as designated under
29 CFR 1915.7)’’ for the facility and that
the applicant has the knowledge
necessary to supervise tank-cleaning
and gas-freeing; and
(5) Be capable of speaking and
understanding, in English, all
instructions needed to commence,
conduct, and complete a transfer of
cargo, and of reading and understanding
the English found in the Declaration of
Inspection, vessel response plans, and
Cargo Information Cards.
(e) The restricted tankerman-PIC
(barge) endorsement restricted to a tankcleaning and gas-freeing facility is valid
only while the applicant is employed by
the operator of the facility that provided
the letter of service required by
paragraph (d)(4) of this section, and this
and any other appropriate restrictions
will appear in the endorsement.
(f) A restricted tankerman-PIC
endorsement limited to operation on
vessels inside the boundary line is not
valid where STCW certification is
required.
39. Add § 13.115 to read as follows:
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Chemical testing requirements.
Each applicant for an original
tankerman endorsement must provide
evidence of having passed a chemical
test for dangerous drugs or of qualifying
for an exemption from testing in
§ 16.220 of this chapter as specified in
§ 10.225(b)(5) of this subchapter.
40. Add § 13.117 to read as follows:
§ 13.117 Re-issuance of expired
tankerman endorsements
Whenever an applicant applies for reissuance of an endorsement as any
tankerman rating more than 12 months
after expiration of the previous
endorsement, the applicant must meet
the requirements for an original
endorsement.
41. Revise § 13.120 to read as follows:
§ 13.120 Renewal of tankerman
endorsement.
An applicant seeking renewal of a
tankerman endorsement or an STCW
endorsement valid for service on tank
vessels must meet the requirements of
§ 10.227 of this subchapter, except
§ 10.227(e)(1), for renewing an MMC
and meet the following additional
requirements:
(a) For endorsements as tankermanPIC, advanced oil and chemical tanker
cargo operation; and advanced liquefied
gas tanker cargo operations, present
evidence of:
(1) At least 90 days of service during
the preceding 5 years onboard a tank
vessel for which the endorsement is
valid, performing duties appropriate to
the tankerman endorsement held; and
(2) Participation in at least two
transfers of liquid cargo in bulk of the
type for which the endorsement is valid
within the preceding 5 years; or
(3) Completion of an approved course
for Tankship: Dangerous Liquids or
Tankship: Liquefied Gases, appropriate
for the endorsement to be renewed,
within the previous 5 years.
(b) For endorsements as tankermanassistant, basic oil and chemical tanker
cargo operation; and basic liquefied gas
tanker cargo operations, present
evidence of:
(1) At least 90 days of service during
the preceding 5 years onboard a tank
vessel for which the endorsement is
valid, performing duties appropriate to
the tankerman endorsement held; or
(2) Completion of an approved course
for Tankship: Dangerous Liquids or
Tankship: Liquefied Gases, appropriate
for the endorsement to be renewed,
within the previous 5 years.
(c) For endorsements as tankermanPIC (Barge), present evidence of:
(1) Participation in at least two
transfers of liquid cargo in bulk of the
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within the preceding 5 years; or
(2) Completion of a course approved
for this purpose, appropriate for the
endorsement to be renewed, within the
previous 5 years.
(d) For endorsements as tankermanengineer, present evidence of:
(1) At least 90 days of service during
the preceding 5 years onboard a tank
vessel for which the endorsement is
valid, performing duties appropriate to
the tankerman endorsement held; or
(2) Completion of a course approved
for this purpose, appropriate for the
endorsement to be renewed, within the
previous 5 years.
42. Revise § 13.121 to read as follows:
§ 13.121 Courses for tankerman
endorsements.
(a) This section prescribes the
requirements, beyond those in §§ 10.302
and 10.304 of this subchapter,
applicable to schools offering courses
required for a tankerman endorsement
and courses that are a substitute for
experience with transfers of liquid cargo
in bulk required for the endorsement.
(b) A course that uses simulated
transfers to train students in loading and
discharging tank vessels may replace up
to two loadings and two discharges, one
commencement and one completion of
loading, and one commencement and
one completion of discharge required
for a tankerman-PIC or tankerman-PIC
(barge) endorsement. The request for
approval of the course must specify
those segments of a transfer that the
course will simulate. The letter from the
Coast Guard approving the course will
state the number and kind of segments
that the course will replace.
(c) The course in liquid cargo required
for an endorsement as—
(1) Tankerman-PIC DL is Tankship:
Dangerous Liquids;
(2) Tankerman-PIC (barge) DL is Tank
Barge: Dangerous Liquids;
(3) Tankerman-PIC LG is Tankship:
Liquefied Gases;
(4) Tankerman-PIC (barge) LG is Tank
Barge: Liquefied Gases;
(5) Tankerman assistant DL is
Tankship: Familiarization (Dangerous
Liquids);
(6) Tankerman assistant LG is
Tankship: Familiarization (Liquefied
Gases);
(7) Tankerman-engineer DL is
Tankship: Dangerous Liquids; and
(8) Tankerman-engineer LG is
Tankship: Liquefied Gases.
(d) The course in firefighting required
for an endorsement as—
(1) Tankerman-PIC (barge) is Tank
Barge: Firefighting; and
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(2) Tankerman-PIC, tankermanassistant, and tankerman-engineer is
basic firefighting.
(e) The Coast Guard will evaluate and
approve the curricula of courses to
ensure adequate coverage of the
required subjects. Training may employ
classroom instruction, demonstrations,
or simulated or actual operations.
(1) The course curricula for Tankship
Familiarization must consist of the
topics identified in Table 1 to § 13.121.
(2) The course curricula for
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must consist of the topics identified in
Table 2 to § 13.121.
(3) The course curricula for
firefighting courses must consist of the
topics identified in Table 3 to § 13.121.
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1
Basic knowledge of tankers:
Types of oil and chemical vessels or liquefied gas tanker vessels ............................................................................................................
General arrangement and construction .......................................................................................................................................................
Basic knowledge of cargo operations:
Piping systems and valves ..........................................................................................................................................................................
Cargo pumps and cargo handling equipment .............................................................................................................................................
Loading and unloading and care in transit ..................................................................................................................................................
Tank cleaning, purging, gas-freeing and inerting ........................................................................................................................................
Basic knowledge of the physical properties of oil and chemicals:
Pressure and temperature, including vapor pressure/temperature relationship .........................................................................................
Types of electrostatic charge generation .....................................................................................................................................................
Chemical symbols ........................................................................................................................................................................................
Basic knowledge of the physical properties of liquefied gases, including:
Properties and characteristics ......................................................................................................................................................................
Pressure and temperature, including vapor pressure/temperature relationship .........................................................................................
Types of electrostatic charge generation .....................................................................................................................................................
Chemical symbols ........................................................................................................................................................................................
Knowledge and understanding of tanker safety culture and safety management ..........................................................................................
Basic knowledge of the hazards associated with tanker operations, including:
Health hazards .............................................................................................................................................................................................
Environmental hazards ................................................................................................................................................................................
Reactivity hazards ........................................................................................................................................................................................
Corrosion hazards ........................................................................................................................................................................................
Explosion and flammability hazards ............................................................................................................................................................
Sources of ignition .......................................................................................................................................................................................
Electrostatic hazards ....................................................................................................................................................................................
Toxicity hazards ...........................................................................................................................................................................................
Vapor leaks and clouds ...............................................................................................................................................................................
Extremely low temperatures ........................................................................................................................................................................
Pressure hazards .........................................................................................................................................................................................
Basic knowledge of hazard controls:
Inerting, water padding, drying agents and monitoring techniques .............................................................................................................
Anti-static measures .....................................................................................................................................................................................
Ventilation .....................................................................................................................................................................................................
Segregation ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
Cargo inhibition ............................................................................................................................................................................................
Importance of cargo compatibility ................................................................................................................................................................
Atmospheric control .....................................................................................................................................................................................
Gas testing ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
Understanding of information on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) .......................................................................................................
Function and proper use of gas-measuring instruments and similar equipment ............................................................................................
Proper use of safety equipment and protective devices, including:
Breathing apparatus and tank-evacuating equipment .................................................................................................................................
Protective clothing and equipment ...............................................................................................................................................................
Resuscitators ................................................................................................................................................................................................
Rescue and escape equipment ...................................................................................................................................................................
Basic knowledge of safe working practices and procedures in accordance with legislation and industry guidelines and personal shipboard safety relevant to oil and chemical tankers, including:
Precautions to be taken when entering enclosed spaces ...........................................................................................................................
Precautions to be taken before and during repair and maintenance work .................................................................................................
Safety measures for hot and cold work .......................................................................................................................................................
Electrical safety ............................................................................................................................................................................................
Ship/shore safety checklist ..........................................................................................................................................................................
Basic knowledge of first aid with reference to a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) ..................................................................................
Basic knowledge of emergency procedures, including emergency shutdown ...............................................................................................
Basic knowledge of the effects of oil and chemical pollution on human and marine life ...............................................................................
Basic knowledge of shipboard procedures to prevent pollution .....................................................................................................................
Basic knowledge of measures to be taken in the event of spillage, including the need to:
Report relevant information to the responsible persons ..............................................................................................................................
Assist in implementing shipboard spill-containment procedures .................................................................................................................
Prevent brittle fracture ..................................................................................................................................................................................
Column 1—Tankerman-Assistant DL.
Column 2—Tankerman-Assistant LG.
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1
General characteristics, compatibility, reaction, firefighting procedures, and safety precautions for the cargoes of:
Bulk liquids defined as Dangerous Liquids in 46 CFR Part 13 ...............................................................................................
Bulk liquefied gases & their vapors defined as Liquefied Gases in 46 CFR Part 13 ..............................................................
Knowledge and understanding of the physical and chemical properties of oil and chemical cargoes ...................................
Physical phenomena of liquefied gas, including:
Basic concept ...........................................................................................................................................................................
Compression and expansion ....................................................................................................................................................
Mechanism of heat transfer ......................................................................................................................................................
Potential hazards of liquefied gas, including:
Chemical and physical properties ............................................................................................................................................
Combustion characteristics ......................................................................................................................................................
Results of gas release to the atmosphere ...............................................................................................................................
Health hazards (skin contact, inhalation, and ingestion) .........................................................................................................
Control of flammability range with inert gas .............................................................................................................................
Thermal stress in structure and piping of vessel .....................................................................................................................
Cargo systems, including:
Principles of containment systems ...........................................................................................................................................
Construction, materials, coating, & insulation of cargo tanks ..................................................................................................
General arrangement of cargo tanks .......................................................................................................................................
Venting and vapor-control systems ..........................................................................................................................................
Cargo-handling systems, including:
Piping systems, valves, pumps, and expansion systems ........................................................................................................
Operating characteristics ..........................................................................................................................................................
Instrumentation systems, including:
Cargo-level indicators ...............................................................................................................................................................
Gas-detecting systems .............................................................................................................................................................
Temperature-monitoring systems, cargo ..................................................................................................................................
Temperature-monitoring systems, hull .....................................................................................................................................
Automatic-shutdown systems ...................................................................................................................................................
Auxiliary systems, including:
Ventilation, inerting ...................................................................................................................................................................
Valves, including:
Quick-closing .....................................................................................................................................................................
Remote-control ..................................................................................................................................................................
Pneumatic ..........................................................................................................................................................................
Excess-flow .......................................................................................................................................................................
Safety-relief .......................................................................................................................................................................
Pressure-vacuum ..............................................................................................................................................................
Heating-systems: cofferdams & ballast tanks ..........................................................................................................................
Operations connected with the loading and discharging of cargo, including:
Lining up the cargo and vapor-control systems .......................................................................................................................
Pre-transfer inspections and completion of the Declaration of Inspection ..............................................................................
Hooking up of cargo hose, loading arms, and grounding-strap ...............................................................................................
Starting of liquid flow ................................................................................................................................................................
Calculation of loading rates ......................................................................................................................................................
Discussion of loading ...............................................................................................................................................................
Ballasting and deballasting .......................................................................................................................................................
Topping off of the cargo tanks .................................................................................................................................................
Discussion of discharging .........................................................................................................................................................
Stripping of the cargo tanks .....................................................................................................................................................
Monitoring of transfers ..............................................................................................................................................................
Gauging of cargo tanks ............................................................................................................................................................
Disconnecting of cargo hoses or loading arms ........................................................................................................................
Cargo-tank-cleaning procedures and precautions ...................................................................................................................
Slop arrangements ...................................................................................................................................................................
Ship-to-ship transfers ...............................................................................................................................................................
Operating procedures and sequence for:
Inerting of cargo tanks and void spaces ..................................................................................................................................
Cooldown and warmup of cargo tanks .....................................................................................................................................
Gas-freeing ...............................................................................................................................................................................
Loaded or ballasted voyages ...................................................................................................................................................
Testing of cargo-tank atmospheres for oxygen & cargo vapor ................................................................................................
Stability and stress considerations connected with loading and discharging of cargo ...................................................................
Loadline, draft, and trim ...................................................................................................................................................................
Disposal of boil-off, including:
System design ..........................................................................................................................................................................
Safety features .........................................................................................................................................................................
Stability-letter requirements .............................................................................................................................................................
Emergency procedures, including notice to appropriate authorities, for:
Fire ............................................................................................................................................................................................
Collision ....................................................................................................................................................................................
Grounding .................................................................................................................................................................................
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Equipment failure ......................................................................................................................................................................
Leaks and spills ........................................................................................................................................................................
Structural failure .......................................................................................................................................................................
Emergency discharge of cargo ................................................................................................................................................
Entering cargo tanks ................................................................................................................................................................
Emergency shutdown of cargo-handling ..................................................................................................................................
Emergency systems for closing cargo tanks ............................................................................................................................
Rules & regulations (international and Federal, for all tank vessels) on conducting operations and preventing pollution ............
Pollution prevention, including:
Procedures to prevent air and water pollution .........................................................................................................................
Measures to take in event of spillage ......................................................................................................................................
Danger from drift of vapor cloud ..............................................................................................................................................
Environmental protection equipment, including oil discharge monitoring equipment ..............................................................
Terminology for tankships carrying oil and chemicals ....................................................................................................................
Terminology for tank barges carrying oil and chemicals .................................................................................................................
Terminology for tankships carrying liquefied gases ........................................................................................................................
Terminology for tank barges carrying liquefied gases ....................................................................................................................
Principles & procedures of crude-oil-washing (COW) systems, including:
Purpose ....................................................................................................................................................................................
Equipment and design ..............................................................................................................................................................
Operations ................................................................................................................................................................................
Safety precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................
Maintenance of plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................
Principles & procedures of the inert-gas systems (IGSs), including:
Purpose ....................................................................................................................................................................................
Equipment and design ..............................................................................................................................................................
Operations ................................................................................................................................................................................
Safety precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................
Maintenance of plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................
Principles & procedures of vapor-control systems, including:
Purpose ....................................................................................................................................................................................
Principles ..................................................................................................................................................................................
Coast Guard regulations ..........................................................................................................................................................
Hazards ....................................................................................................................................................................................
Active system components .......................................................................................................................................................
Passive system components ....................................................................................................................................................
Operating procedures, including:
Testing and inspection requirements .......................................................................................................................................
Pre-transfer procedures ............................................................................................................................................................
Connecting sequence ...............................................................................................................................................................
Start-up sequence ....................................................................................................................................................................
Normal operations ....................................................................................................................................................................
Loading and unloading plans ...................................................................................................................................................
Emergency procedures ....................................................................................................................................................................
Cargo-hazard-information systems ..................................................................................................................................................
Safe entry into confined spaces, including:
Testing tank atmospheres for oxygen & hydrocarbon vapors .................................................................................................
Definition and hazards of confined spaces ..............................................................................................................................
Cargo tanks and pumprooms ...................................................................................................................................................
Evaluation and assessment of risks and hazards ....................................................................................................................
Safety precautions and procedures .........................................................................................................................................
Enclosed space rescue ............................................................................................................................................................
Personnel protective equipment (PPE) and clothing ...............................................................................................................
Maintenance of PPE .................................................................................................................................................................
Dangers of skin contact ............................................................................................................................................................
Inhalation of vapors ..................................................................................................................................................................
Electricity and static electricity—hazards and precautions ......................................................................................................
Emergency procedures ............................................................................................................................................................
Federal regulations, national standards & industry guidelines ................................................................................................
Inspections by marine chemists & competent persons, including hot-work permits & procedures ........................................
Vessel response plans:
Purpose, content, and location of information ..........................................................................................................................
Procedures for notice and mitigation of spills ..........................................................................................................................
Geographic-specific appendices ..............................................................................................................................................
Vessel-specific appendices ......................................................................................................................................................
Emergency-action checklist ......................................................................................................................................................
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2—Tank Barge: Dangerous Liquids.
3—Tankship: Liquefied Gases.
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Elements of fire (Fire triangle):
Fuel ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................
Source of ignition .........................................................................................................................................................................................
Oxygen .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
Ignition sources (general):
Chemical ......................................................................................................................................................................................................
Biological ......................................................................................................................................................................................................
Physical ........................................................................................................................................................................................................
Ignition sources applicable to barges ..............................................................................................................................................................
Definitions of flammability and combustibility:
Flammability .................................................................................................................................................................................................
Ignition point .................................................................................................................................................................................................
Burning temperature ....................................................................................................................................................................................
Burning speed ..............................................................................................................................................................................................
Thermal value ..............................................................................................................................................................................................
Lower flammable limit ..................................................................................................................................................................................
Upper flammable limit ..................................................................................................................................................................................
Flammable range .........................................................................................................................................................................................
Inerting .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
Static electricity ............................................................................................................................................................................................
Flash point ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
Auto-ignition .................................................................................................................................................................................................
Spread of fire:
By radiation ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
By convection ...............................................................................................................................................................................................
By conduction ...............................................................................................................................................................................................
Reactivity .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
Fire classifications and applicable extinguishing agents .................................................................................................................................
Main causes of fires:
Oil leakage ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
Smoking .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
Overheating pumps ......................................................................................................................................................................................
Galley appliances .........................................................................................................................................................................................
Spontaneous ignition ....................................................................................................................................................................................
Hot work .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
Electrical apparatus ......................................................................................................................................................................................
Reaction, self-heating, and auto-ignition .....................................................................................................................................................
Fire prevention:
General .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
Fire hazards of DL and LG ..........................................................................................................................................................................
Fire detection:
Fire- and smoke-detection systems ................................................................................................................................................................
Automatic fire alarms ................................................................................................................................................................................
Firefighting equipment:
Fire mains, hydrants .................................................................................................................................................................................
International shore-connection .................................................................................................................................................................
Smothering-installations, carbon dioxide (CO2), foam .............................................................................................................................
Halogenated hydrocarbons ......................................................................................................................................................................
Pressure-water spray system in special-category spaces .......................................................................................................................
Automatic sprinkler system ......................................................................................................................................................................
Emergency fire pump, emergency generator ...........................................................................................................................................
Chemical-powder applicants ....................................................................................................................................................................
General outline of required and mobile apparatus ..................................................................................................................................
Fireman’s outfit, personal equipment .......................................................................................................................................................
Breathing apparatus .................................................................................................................................................................................
Resuscitation apparatus ...........................................................................................................................................................................
Smoke helmet or mask ............................................................................................................................................................................
Fireproof life-line and harness ..................................................................................................................................................................
Fire hose, nozzles, connections, and fire axes ........................................................................................................................................
Fire blankets .............................................................................................................................................................................................
Portable fire extinguishers ........................................................................................................................................................................
Limitations of portable and semiportable extinguishers ...........................................................................................................................
Emergency procedures:
Arrangements:
Escape routes ...........................................................................................................................................................................................
Means of gas-freeing tanks ......................................................................................................................................................................
Class A, B, and C divisions ......................................................................................................................................................................
Inert-gas system .......................................................................................................................................................................................
Ship firefighting organization:
General alarms .........................................................................................................................................................................................
Fire-control plans, muster stations, and duties ........................................................................................................................................
Communications .......................................................................................................................................................................................
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Periodic shipboard drills ...........................................................................................................................................................................
Patrol system ............................................................................................................................................................................................
Basic firefighting techniques:
Sounding alarm ........................................................................................................................................................................................
Locating and isolating fires .......................................................................................................................................................................
Stopping leakage of cargo .......................................................................................................................................................................
Jettisoning .................................................................................................................................................................................................
Inhibiting ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
Cooling ......................................................................................................................................................................................................
Smothering ...............................................................................................................................................................................................
Sizing up situation ....................................................................................................................................................................................
Locating information on cargo ..................................................................................................................................................................
Extinguishing ............................................................................................................................................................................................
Extinguishing with portable units ..............................................................................................................................................................
Setting reflash watch ................................................................................................................................................................................
Using additional personnel .......................................................................................................................................................................
Firefighting extinguishing-agents:
Water (solid jet, spray, fog, and flooding) ................................................................................................................................................
Foam (high, medium and low expansion) ................................................................................................................................................
Carbon dioxide (CO2) ...............................................................................................................................................................................
Halon ........................................................................................................................................................................................................
Aqueous-film-forming foam (AFFF) ..........................................................................................................................................................
Dry chemicals ...........................................................................................................................................................................................
Use of extinguisher on:
Flammable and combustible liquids .........................................................................................................................................................
Manifold-flange fire ...................................................................................................................................................................................
Drip-pan fire ..............................................................................................................................................................................................
Pump fire ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
Drills for typical fires on barges ...................................................................................................................................................................
Field exercises:
Extinguish small fires using portable extinguishers:
Electrical ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
Manifold-flange .........................................................................................................................................................................................
Drip-pan ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
Pump ........................................................................................................................................................................................................
Use self-contained breathing apparatus ......................................................................................................................................................
Extinguish extensive fires with water ...........................................................................................................................................................
Extinguish fires with foam, or chemical .......................................................................................................................................................
Fight fire in smoke-filled enclosed space wearing SCBA ............................................................................................................................
Extinguish fire with water fog in an enclosed space with heavy smoke .....................................................................................................
Extinguish oil fire with fog applicator and spray nozzles, dry-chemical, or foam applicators .....................................................................
Effect a rescue in a smoke-filled space while wearing breathing apparatus ..............................................................................................
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(1) Tankerman-PIC (Barge).
(2) Tankerman-PIC, tankerman-engineer, and tankerman-assistant.
§ 13.123
[Amended]
43. In § 13.123, remove the word
‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word
‘‘must’’; remove the symbol ‘‘%’’ and
add, in its place, the word ‘‘percent’’;
and remove the word ‘‘five’’ and add, in
its place, the number ‘‘5’’.
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§ 13.125
[Amended]
44. In § 13.125, remove the word
‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word
‘‘must’’; and after the words ‘‘physical
requirements of’’, remove the words
‘‘§ 10.215 of this chapter, excluding
paragraph (d)(2) of that section’’ and
add, in their place, the words ‘‘part 10,
subpart C’’.
45. Amend § 13.127 as follows:
a. Revise paragraph (a) to read as set
down below;
b. In paragraph (b) introductory text,
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‘‘paragraph (a)(3)’’;
c. In paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(5),
remove the word ‘‘four’’ and add, in its
place, the number ‘‘4’’;
d. In paragraph (b)(4), after the word
‘‘one discharge’’, remove the word ‘‘a’’
and add, in its place, the words
‘‘conducted during each’’;
e. In paragraph (b)(6), remove the
word ‘‘cargo’’ wherever it appears;
f. In paragraph (b)(7), after the words
‘‘Declaration of Inspection, the
connection of’’, remove the word
‘‘cargo’’; and after the words ‘‘the start
of the’’, remove the word ‘‘cargo’’; and
g. In paragraph (b)(9), remove the
words ‘‘§ 13.203(b) or 13.303(b)’’ and
add, in their place, the words
‘‘§§ 13.203(b) or 13.303(b) of this
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§ 13.127
Service: General.
(a) A service letter must be signed by
the owner, operator, master, or chief
engineer of the vessel and must
specify—
(1) The name of the vessel, official
number for the vessel, and date of
service for each vessel;
(2) For endorsements as tankermanPIC, tankerman-PIC (barge), and
tankerman-assistant, the classification of
cargo (DL, LG, or, for a restricted
endorsement, a specific product)
handled while the applicant
accumulated the service;
(3) The dates, the numbers and kinds
of transfers the applicants have
participated in, the ports or terminals,
and the number of transfers that
involved commencement or completion
of loading or discharge; and
(4) For endorsements as tankermanPIC or tankerman-PIC (barge), that the
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applicant has demonstrated to the
satisfaction of the signer that he or she
is fully capable of supervising transfers
of liquid cargo, including—
(i) Pre-transfer inspection;
(ii) Pre-transfer conference and
execution of the Declaration of
Inspection;
(iii) Connection of cargo hoses or
loading-arms;
(iv) Line-up of the cargo system for
loading and discharge;
(v) Start of liquid flow during loading;
(vi) Start of cargo pump and increase
of pressure to normal discharge
pressure;
(vii) Calculation of loading-rates;
(viii) Monitoring;
(ix) Topping-off of cargo tanks during
loading;
(x) Stripping of cargo tanks;
(xi) Ballasting and deballasting, if
appropriate;
(xii) Disconnection of the cargo hoses
or loading-arms; and
(xiii) Securing of cargo systems.
(5) For endorsements as tankermanengineer, that the applicant has
demonstrated to the satisfaction of the
signer that he or she is fully capable of
supervising transfers of fuel oil,
including:
(i) Pre-transfer inspection;
(ii) Pre-transfer conference and
execution of the Declaration of
Inspection;
(iii) Connection of hoses or loadingarms;
(iv) Line-up of the piping system for
loading and transfer of fuel oil;
(v) Start of liquid flow during loading;
(vi) Calculation of loading rates;
(vii) Monitoring;
(viii) Topping-off of tanks during
loading;
(ix) Disconnection of the hoses or
loading arms; and
(x) Securing of fuel oil systems.
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46. Revise § 13.129 to read as follows:
§ 13.129 Quick-reference table for
tankerman endorsements.
Table 13.129 provides a guide to the
requirements for various tankerman
endorsements. Provisions in the
reference sections are controlling.
TABLE 13.129
Minimum
age
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Tankerman-PIC
Subpart B.
Tankerman-PIC
(Barge) Subpart
C.
Tankerman-Assistant Subpart D.
Tankerman-Engineer Subpart E.
Restricted
Tankerman-PIC.
Restricted
Tankerman-PIC
(Barge).
Restricted
Tankerman-PIC
(Barge), Facility.
Physical required
18;
13.201(a)
18;
13.301(a)
Yes; Part 10, subpart C.
Yes; Part 10, subpart C.
18;
13.401(a)
18;
13.501(a)
18;
13.111(b)
18;
13.111(c)
Yes; Part
part C.
Yes; Part
part C.
Yes; Part
part C.
Yes; Part
part C.
18;
13.111(d)(1)
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13.201(c)(3)
13.201(c)(4)
13.201(d)
13.303
13.123
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13.301(c)(4)
13.301(d)
10, sub-
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13.123
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10, sub-
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13.111(b)
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10, sub-
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13.111(c)
13.111(c)
13.111(c)
No
13.111(c)
Yes; Part 10, subpart C.
13.111(d)(4)
No
13.111(d)(4)
No
No
13.111(d)(5)
48. Revise § 13.201 to read as follows:
§ 13.201 Original application for
tankerman-PIC endorsement.
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13.123
Subpart B—Requirements for
Tankerman-PIC Endorsement
Each applicant for an original
tankerman-PIC endorsement must—
(a) Be at least 18 years old;
(b) Apply on a Coast Guard form;
(c) Present evidence of:
(1) Passing a physical and medical
examination in accordance with
§ 13.125 of this part;
(2) Service on tankships in
accordance with § 13.203 of this
subpart;
(3) Completion of an approved
firefighting course that provides training
in the subjects listed in Table 13.121(g)
of this part completed within 5 years of
the date of application for the
endorsement, unless he or she has
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service
13.203
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previously submitted such a certificate
for a license, tankerman endorsement,
or officer endorsement on an MMC; and
(4) Completion of an approved course
for Tankship: Dangerous Liquids or
Tankship: Liquefied Gases appropriate
to the endorsement applied for within
the previous 5 years. A course certificate
used for original issuance or renewal of
an endorsement cannot be used for a
subsequent renewal of the same
endorsement.
(d) Be capable of speaking and
understanding, in English, all
instructions needed to commence,
conduct, and complete a transfer of
cargo, and be capable of reading and
understanding the English language
found in the Declaration of Inspection,
vessel response plans, and Cargo
Information Cards.
49. Amend § 13.203 as follows:
a. Revise the section heading to read
as set down below;
b. In § 13.203 introductory text,
remove the words ‘‘‘‘Tankerman-PIC’’’’
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and add, in their place, the words
‘‘tankerman-PIC’’; and remove the word
‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word
‘‘must’’;
c. In paragraph (a), remove the word
‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word
‘‘must’’; and
d. In paragraphs (b) and (c), remove
the word ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place,
the word ‘‘must’’; and remove the words
‘‘‘‘Tankerman-PIC’’’’ and add, in their
place, the words ‘‘tankerman-PIC’’.
§ 13.203
Service requirements.
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50. Amend § 13.205 as follows:
a. Revise the section heading to read
as set down below; and
b. In § 13.205 introductory text,
remove the words ‘‘Service must be
provided by’’ and add, in their place,
the words ‘‘Proof of service must be
provided in’’.
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51. Remove § 13.207.
§ 13.209
[Removed]
52. Remove § 13.209.
53. Revise the heading for subpart C
to read as follows:
Subpart C—Requirements for
Tankerman-PIC (Barge) Endorsement
54. Revise § 13.301 to read as follows:
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§ 13.301 Original application for
tankerman-PIC (barge) endorsement.
Each applicant for a tankerman-PIC
(barge) endorsement must—
(a) Be at least 18 years old;
(b) Apply on a Coast Guard form;
(c) Present evidence of:
(1) Passing a physical and medical
examination according to § 13.125 of
this part;
(2) Service on tank vessels in
accordance with § 13.303 of this
subpart;
(3) Completion of an approved Tankbarge: Fire fighting course providing
training in the subjects identified in
Table 13.121(g) of this part completed
within 5 years of the date of application
for the endorsement, unless he or she
has previously submitted such a
certificate for a license, tankerman
endorsement, or officer endorsement on
an MMC; and
(4) Completion of an approved Tank
Barge Dangerous Liquids or Tank Barge
Liquefied Gases course appropriate for
the endorsement applied for within the
previous 5 years. A course certificate
used for original issuance or renewal of
an endorsement cannot be used for a
subsequent renewal of the same
endorsement; and
(d) Be capable of speaking, and
understanding, in English, all
instructions needed to commence,
conduct, and complete a transfer of
cargo, and be capable of reading and
understanding the English language
found in the Declaration of Inspection,
vessel response plans, and Cargo
Information Cards.
55. Amend § 13.303 to read as
follows:
a. Revise the section heading to read
as set down below;
b. In § 13.303 introductory text,
remove the words ‘‘ ‘‘Tankerman-PIC
(Barge)’’ ’’ and add, in their place, the
words ‘‘tankerman-PIC (barge)’’; and
remove the word ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its
place, the word ‘‘must’’;
c. In paragraph (a), remove the word
‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word
‘‘must’’;
d. In paragraph (b), remove the words
‘‘ ‘‘Tankerman-PIC’’ or ‘‘Tankerman-PIC
(barge),’’ ’’ and add, in their place, the
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words ‘‘tankerman-PIC or tankermanPIC (barge),’’; and
e. In paragraph (c), remove the words
‘‘Tankerman-PIC (Barge)’’ and add, in
their place, the words ‘‘tankerman-PIC
(barge)’’; and remove the word ‘‘shall’’
and add, in its place, the word ‘‘must’’.
§ 13.303
Service requirements.
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56. Amend § 13.305 as follows:
a. Revise the section heading to read
as set down below; and
b. In § 13.305 introductory text,
remove the words ‘‘Service must be
provided by’’ and add, in their place,
the words ‘‘Proof of service must be
provided in’’; and remove the words
‘‘paragraph (a)(3)(vii)’’ and add, in their
place, the words ‘‘paragraph (a)(4)(vii)’’.
§ 13.305 Proof of service for tankermanPIC (barge).
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57. Remove § 13.307.
§ 13.309
Subpart D—Requirements for
Tankerman-Assistant Endorsement
60. Revise § 13.401 to read as follows:
§ 13.401 Original application for
tankerman-assistant endorsement.
Each applicant for a tankermanassistant endorsement must—
(a) Be at least 18 years old;
(b) Apply on a Coast Guard form;
(c) Present evidence of passing a
physical and medical examination
according to § 13.125 of this part;
(d) Present evidence of completion of
an approved firefighting course
providing training in the subjects
identified in Table 13.121(g) of this part
completed within 5 years of the date of
application for the endorsement, unless
he or she has previously submitted such
a certificate for a license, tankerman
endorsement, or officer endorsement on
an MMC;
(e) Present evidence of either:
(1) Completion of an approved
Tankship Familiarization course
providing training in the subjects
identified in Table 13.121(e) of this part
within the previous 5 years. A course
certificate used for original issuance or
renewal of an endorsement cannot be
used for a subsequent renewal of the
same endorsement; or
(2) At least 90 days of deck service on
tankships or self-propelled tank vessels
certified to carry DL or LG appropriate
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to the endorsement applied for and
successfully complete a professional
examination for the topics identified in
Table 13.121(e) of this part; and
(f) Be capable of speaking and
understanding, in English, all
instructions needed to commence,
conduct, and complete a transfer of
cargo.
61. Revise § 13.403 to read as follows:
§ 13.403
Service requirements.
(a) Each applicant already holding an
MMD or MMC endorsed tankermanassistant for DL and seeking one for LG,
or the converse, must—
(1) Provide evidence of at least half
the service required in § 13.401(e)(2) of
this subpart; or
(2) Complete a course in DL or LG
appropriate for the endorsement applied
for as prescribed in § 13.401(e)(1) of this
subpart and successfully complete a
professional examination for the topics
identified in Table 13.121(f) of this part.
62. Revise § 13.405 to read as follows:
§ 13.405 Proof of service for tankermanassistant endorsement.
[Removed]
58. Remove § 13.309.
59. Revise the heading for subpart D
to read as follows:
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Service must be proved by either:
(a) A letter on company letterhead
from the owner, operator, or master of
a tankship or self-propelled tank vessel.
The letter must specify—
(1) The name of the vessel(s), the
applicable dates, and the port(s) or
terminal(s);
(2) The classification of cargo (DL or
LG) carried while the applicant
accumulated the service;
(3) The number of days of deck
service the applicant accumulated on
the tankship or self-propelled tank
vessel; and
(4) That the applicant has
demonstrated an understanding of cargo
transfer and a sense of responsibility
that, in the opinion of the signer, will
allow the applicant to safely carry out
duties respecting cargo transfer and
transfer equipment assigned by the PIC
of the transfer without direct
supervision by the PIC; or
(b) Certificates of Discharge from
tankships with the appropriate
classification of cargo (DL, LG, or both);
and a letter on company letterhead from
the owner, operator, or master of one of
the tankships or self-propelled tank
vessels stating that he or she has
demonstrated—
(1) An understanding of cargo
transfers; and
(2) A sense of responsibility that, in
the opinion of the signer, will allow him
or her to safely carry out duties
respecting cargo and its equipment
assigned by the PIC of the transfer
without direct supervision by the PIC.
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63. Remove § 13.407.
§ 13.409
[Removed]
64. Remove § 13.409.
65. Revise the heading for subpart E
to read as follows:
§ 13.509
66. Revise § 13.501 to read as follows:
§ 13.501 Original application for
tankerman-engineer endorsement.
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Each applicant for a tankermanengineer endorsement must—
(a) Be at least 18 years old;
(b) Apply on a Coast Guard form;
(c) Present evidence of:
(1) Passing a physical and medical
examination according to § 13.125 of
this part;
(2) Service on tankships and selfpropelled tank vessels in accordance
with § 13.503 of this subpart;
(3) Completion of an approved
firefighting course providing training in
the subjects identified in Table
13.121(g) of this part completed within
5 years of the date of application for the
endorsement, unless he or she has
previously submitted such a certificate
for a license, tankerman endorsement,
or officer endorsement on an MMC; and
(4) Completion of an approved
Tankship course in dangerous liquids or
liquefied gases, appropriate for the
endorsement applied for within the
previous 5 years. A course certificate
used for original issuance or renewal of
an endorsement cannot be used for a
subsequent renewal of the same
endorsement; and
(d) Be capable of speaking and
understanding, in English, all
instructions needed to commence,
conduct, and complete a transfer of
cargo or fuel.
67. Amend § 13.503 as follows:
a. Revise the section heading to read
as set down below;
b. In paragraph (a), remove the words
‘‘Tankerman-Engineer’’ and add, in their
place, the words ‘‘tankerman-engineer’’;
and remove the word ‘‘shall’’ and add,
in its place, the word ‘‘must’’; and
c. Remove paragraph (b).
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68. Amend § 13.505 as follows:
a. Revise the section heading to read
as set down below;
b. Add new paragraph (a)(1) to read as
set down below; and
c. In paragraph (b), remove the words
‘‘(DL, LG, or both)’’.
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[Removed]
69. Remove § 13.507
Subpart E—Requirements for
Tankerman-Engineer Endorsement
§ 13.503
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(1) The name of the vessels,
applicable dates, and ports or terminals;
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70. Remove § 13.509
71. Add new subpart F, consisting of
§§ 13.601 through 13.609, to read as
follows:
Subpart F—Requirements for STCW
Tankerman Endorsements
Sec.
13.601 General.
13.603 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement for advanced oil
tanker cargo operations and advanced
chemical tanker cargo operations.
13.605 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement for advanced
liquefied gas tanker cargo operations.
13.607 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement for basic oil and
chemical tanker cargo operations.
13.609 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement for basic liquefied
gas tanker cargo operations.
§ 13.601
General.
(a) When all tankerman endorsements
are issued, renewed, or otherwise
modified, the Coast Guard will
determine, upon request, whether the
applicant meets the requirements for an
STCW tankerman endorsement for
service on seagoing vessels. If the
applicant is qualified, the Coast Guard
will issue the appropriate endorsement.
(b) Applicants for an STCW
tankerman endorsement must:
(1) Meet the training and service
requirements for the endorsement
sought; and
(2) Meet the appropriate standard of
competence identified in the STCW
Code (incorporated by reference, see
§ 13.103 of this part).
(c) The Coast Guard will accept the
following proof as meeting the
standards of competence:
(1) In-service experience:
documentation of successful completion
of assessments, approved or accepted by
the Coast Guard, and signed by a
seafarer with a higher credential, deck
or engineering, as appropriate, than the
assessment related to the credential
sought by the applicant.
(2) Training ship experience:
documentation of successful completion
of an approved training program
involving formal training and
assessment onboard a school ship.
(3) Simulator training: documentation
of successful completion of training and
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assessment from a Coast Guardapproved course involving maritime
simulation.
(4) Training program: documentation
in the form of a record of training
attesting completion of a competence or
a series of competences.
(d) The Coast Guard will publish
assessment guidelines that should be
used to document successful
demonstrations of competence.
Organizations may develop alternative
assessment documentation for
demonstrations of competence that must
be approved by the Coast Guard prior to
their use and submittal with an
application.
§ 13.603 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement for advanced oil tanker
cargo operations and advanced chemical
tanker cargo operations.
(a) Every applicant for an
endorsement in advanced oil and
advanced chemical tanker operations
must:
(1) Meet the requirements of §§ 13.201
and 13.203 of this part for a dangerous
liquids endorsement; and
(2) Provide evidence of meeting the
standards of competence identified in
Tables A–V/1–1–2 and A–V/1–1–3 of
the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see § 13.103 of this part).
(b) Grandfathering. Seafarers holding
a valid tankerman-PIC for dangerous
liquids endorsements issued prior to
July 1, 2013 will be issued an STCW
endorsement for advanced oil and
chemical tanker cargo operations
without meeting the requirements of
paragraph (a) of this section. After
January 1, 2017, all seafarers must meet
the requirements of this section.
§ 13.605 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement for advanced liquefied
gas tanker cargo operations.
(a) Every applicant for an
endorsement in advanced liquefied gas
tanker operations must:
(1) Meet the requirements of §§ 13.201
and 13.203 of this part for a liquefied
gases endorsement; and
(2) Provide evidence of meeting the
standards of competence identified in
Table A–V/1–2–2 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see § 13.103
of this part).
(b) Grandfathering. Seafarers holding
a valid tankerman-PIC for liquefied
gases endorsements issued prior to July
1, 2013 will be issued an STCW
endorsement for advanced liquefied gas
tanker cargo operations without meeting
the requirements of paragraph (a) of this
section. After January 1, 2017, all
seafarers must meet the requirements of
this section.
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§ 13.607 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement for basic oil and
chemical tanker cargo operations.
(a) Every applicant for an
endorsement in basic oil and chemical
tanker operations must provide
evidence of meeting the standards of
competence identified in Table A–V/1–
1–1 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see § 13.103 of this part)
and—
(1) Meet the requirements of §§ 13.401
and 13.403 of this part for a dangerous
liquids endorsement, as appropriate; or
(2) Meet the requirements of §§ 13.501
and 13.503 of this part for a dangerous
liquids endorsement, as appropriate.
(b) Grandfathering. Seafarers holding
a valid tankerman-assistant for
dangerous liquids or tankermanengineer endorsement issued prior to
July 1, 2013 will be issued an STCW
endorsement for basic oil and chemical
tanker cargo operations without meeting
the requirements of paragraph (a) of this
section. After January 1, 2017, all
seafarers must meet the requirements of
this section.
§ 13.609 Requirements to qualify for an
STCW endorsement for basic liquefied gas
tanker cargo operations.
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(a) Every applicant for an
endorsement in basic liquefied gas
tanker operations must provide
evidence of meeting the standards of
competence identified in Table A–V/1–
2–1 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see § 13.103 of this part)
and—
(1) Meet the requirements of §§ 13.401
and 13.403 of this part for a liquefied
gases endorsement, as appropriate; or
(2) Meet the requirements of §§ 13.501
and 13.503 of this part for a liquefied
gases endorsement, as appropriate.
(b) Grandfathering. Seafarers holding
a valid tankerman-assistant for liquefied
gases or tankerman-engineer
endorsement issued prior to July 1, 2013
will be issued an STCW endorsement
for basic oil and chemical tanker cargo
operations without meeting the
requirements of paragraph (a) of this
section. After January 1, 2017, all
seafarers must meet the requirements of
this section.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552; 46 U.S.C. Chapters
103 and 105; 46 U.S.C. 70105.
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74. In § 14.205, remove the word
‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word
‘‘must’’.
75. Revise § 14.207 to read as follows:
§ 14.207 Content and form of shipping
articles.
(a)(1) The content and form of
shipping articles for each vessel of the
United States of 100 GRT or more upon
a foreign or intercoastal voyage must
comply with the requirements of 46
U.S.C. 10302, 10303, 10304, and 10305.
The articles must identify the nature of
the voyage and specify at least the
name, license, MMD or MMC number,
capacity of service, time due onboard to
begin work, and name and address of
the next of kin, and wages due to each
merchant mariner, either who was
discharged or whose services were
otherwise terminated during the month.
(2) The content and form of articles
for each such vessel upon a coastwise
voyage (including a voyage on the Great
Lakes) must also comply with the
requirements of 46 U.S.C. 10502. The
articles must specify at least the matter
identified by paragraph (a)(1) of this
section, except that they must not
specify the wages due to the mariner.
The wages section of the form must be
left blank for coastwise voyages.
(b) Any shipping company that
manually prepares the articles may,
upon request, obtain a form from the
Coast Guard.
(c) Any company that electronically
prepares the articles may develop its
own software or buy it off the shelf; but,
in either of these cases, it must secure
approval to use the software for these
purposes from the National Maritime
Center at any of the addresses provided
in § 14.103 of this part.
§ 14.209
§ 14.211
72. The authority citation for part 14
continues to read as follows:
73. Amend § 14.201 as follows:
§ 14.205
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76. In § 14.209, remove the word
‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word
‘‘must’’.
PART 14—SHIPMENT AND
DISCHARGE OF MERCHANT
MARINERS
§ 14.201
a. In paragraph (a), remove the word
‘‘shall’’ wherever it appears and add, in
its place, the word ‘‘must’’;
b. In paragraph (b), after the words
‘‘Except as provided by § 14.203’’, add
the words ‘‘of this subpart’’; and remove
the words ‘‘gross tons’’ wherever they
appear and add, in their place, the word
‘‘GRT’’.
[Amended]
77. In § 14.211, remove the word
‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word
‘‘must’’.
78. Amend § 14.213 as follows:
a. In paragraph (a), remove the word
‘‘shall’’ wherever it appears, and add, in
its place, the word ‘‘must’’;
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b. Revise paragraph (b) to read as set
down below; and
c. In paragraph (c), remove the word
‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word
‘‘must’’.
§ 14.213 Report of shipment of merchant
mariner.
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(b) When a vessel of the United States
sails exclusively on the Great Lakes:
(1) Each master or individual in
charge must, at the commencement of
the season, or once the vessel is put into
service, whichever occurs earlier, send
one copy of articles, signed by the
master and by each mariner, to the
owner, charterer, or managing operator.
(2) The master or individual in charge
must every 60 days send supplementary
particulars of engagement covering each
mariner engaged during this period,
signed by the master and by each
mariner, to the owner, charterer, or
managing operator.
(3) The master or individual in charge
must, at the close of the season, or once
the vessel is withdrawn from service,
whichever occurs later, send articles,
signed by the master and by each
mariner, to the owner, charterer, or
managing operator.
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79. In § 14.301, remove the word
‘‘shall’’ wherever it appears and add, in
its place, the word ‘‘must’’.
§ 14.303
[Amended]
80. In § 14.303, remove the words
‘‘the master shall’’ and add, in their
place, the words ‘‘the master must’’; and
remove the words ‘‘the consular officer
shall’’ and add, in their place, the words
‘‘the consular officer will’’.
§ 14.305
[Amended]
81. In § 14.305, remove the word
‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word
‘‘must’’.
82. Amend § 14.307 as follows:
a. Revise paragraph (a) to read as set
down below; and
b. In paragraphs (b) through (e),
remove the word ‘‘shall’’ wherever it
appears and add, in its place, the word
‘‘must’’.
§ 14.307 Entries on certificate of
discharge.
(a) Each master or individual in
charge of a vessel must, for each
merchant mariner being discharged
from the vessel, prepare a certificate of
discharge and two copies, whether by
writing or typing them on the prescribed
form with permanent ink or generating
them from computer in the prescribed
format, and must sign them with
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permanent ink. The prescribed format
for a certificate of discharge is the same
as the current form CG–718A. The form
has the mariner’s printed name,
signature, citizenship, MMD or MMC
number, certification statement, date,
master’s signature, rate/rank the mariner
is serving on the voyage, date and place
of shipment, date and place of
discharge, name of the vessel, name of
the operating company, official number
of the vessel, class of the vessel, and
nature of the voyage.
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§ 14.309
[Amended]
83. Amend § 14.309 as follows:
a. In paragraph (a) introductory text,
remove the word ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its
place, the word ‘‘must’’;
b. In paragraph (a)(3), after the word
‘‘certificate’’, add the words ‘‘of
discharge’’;
c. In paragraph (a)(4), after the
sentence ‘‘Pay to each merchant mariner
all wages due.’’, add the sentence
‘‘Instead of payment, a statement of
wages due and when wages will be
deposited or paid, in accordance with
the provision in 46 U.S.C. 10313 and 46
U.S.C. 10504, may be provided.’’; and
d. In paragraph (b), after the words
‘‘When paid off’’, add the words ‘‘or
provided a statement of wages due and
when they will be paid, as indicated in
paragraph (a)(4) of this section,’’; and
remove the word ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its
place, the word ‘‘must’’.
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[Amended]
84. Amend § 14.311 as follows:
a. In paragraph (a), remove the word
‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word
‘‘must’’; after the words ‘‘certificates of
discharge to’’, remove the word ‘‘an’’
and add, in its place, the word ‘‘the’’;
and remove the words ‘‘which the
shipping company may request from the
National Maritime Center’’ and add, in
their place, the words ‘‘provided by the
Coast Guard in § 14.103 of this part’’;
and
b. In paragraph (b), remove the word
‘‘shall’’ wherever it appears and add, in
its place, the word ‘‘must’’.
85. Amend § 14.313 as follows:
a. In paragraphs (a) and (b), remove
the word ‘‘shall’’ wherever it appears
and add, in its place, the word ‘‘must’’;
b. Redesignate paragraph (c) as
paragraph (d); and
c. Add new paragraph (c) to read as
follows:
§ 14.313 Storage of shipping articles and
of certificates of discharge.
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§ 14.103(a) of this part for storage that
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are not prepared in accordance with
paragraph (a) of this section may be
returned to the shipping company for
correction.
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§ 14.403
[Amended]
86. Amend § 14.403 as follows:
a. In paragraph (a) introductory text,
remove the words ‘‘Department of
Transportation’’ and add, in their place,
the words ‘‘Department of Homeland
Security’’; and
b. In paragraph (a)(2), remove the
word ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the
word ‘‘must’’.
§ 14.405
[Amended]
87. Amend § 14.405 as follows:
a. In paragraph (a) introductory text,
remove the words ‘‘OCMI of the Coast
Guard’’ and add, in their place, the
words ‘‘Coast Guard OCMI’’;
b. In paragraph (c), remove the word
‘‘OCMI’’ wherever it appears; and
remove the word ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its
place, the word ‘‘must’’; and
c. In paragraph (d), before the word
‘‘OCMI’’, wherever it appears, add the
words ‘‘Coast Guard’’; and remove the
word ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the
word ‘‘must’’.
88. Amend § 14.407 as follows:
a. In paragraph (a), remove the words
‘‘gross tons’’ and add, in their place, the
word ‘‘GRT’’; remove the word ‘‘shall’’
wherever it appears and add, in its
place, the word ‘‘must’’; and after the
words ‘‘in the form of a copy of a
certificate of discharge, or
electronically’’, add the words ‘‘to the
address provided in § 14.103 of this
part’’;
b. In paragraph (b), remove the word
‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word
‘‘must’’; after the words ‘‘a copy of each
certificate’’, add the words ‘‘of
discharge’’; remove the words ‘‘After
January 3, 1997, the’’ and add, in their
place, the word ‘‘The’’; and after the
words ‘‘copies of certificates’’, add the
words ‘‘of discharge’’;
c. In paragraph (c), remove the word
‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word
‘‘must’’; and after the words ‘‘on a
certificate’’, add the words ‘‘of
discharge’’;
d. Revise paragraph (d) to read as set
down below;
e. In paragraph (e), remove the word
‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word
‘‘must’’; and
f. Add new paragraph (f) to read as
follows:
§ 14.407
Reports.
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(d) Each oceanographic company
must keep all original articles and
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copies of all certificates of discharge for
3 years. After 3 years the company must
prepare the original shipping articles in
alphabetical order by vessel name and
send to the address in § 14.103(a) of this
part for storage at the Federal Records
Center at Suitland, Maryland. The
company may dispose of the copies of
certificates of discharge. The Coast
Guard will dispose of copies of
certificates submitted manually, once
the data is entered into its sea-service
database and are validated.
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(f) Articles sent to the address in
§ 14.103(a) of this part for storage that
are not prepared in accordance with
paragraph (d) of this section may be
returned to the company for correction.
PART 15—MANNING REQUIREMENTS
89. The authority citation for part 15
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507; 46 U.S.C. 2101,
2103, 3306, 3703, 8101, 8102, 8104, 8105,
8301, 8304, 8502, 8503, 8701, 8702, 8901,
8902, 8903, 8904, 8905(b), 8906, 9102, and
8103; and Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.
§ 15.101
[Amended]
90. In § 15.101, remove the words
‘‘the regulations in’’; and remove the
words ‘‘parts E & F,’’.
91. Revise § 15.103 to read as follows:
§ 15.103
Incorporation by reference.
(a) Certain material is incorporated by
reference into this part with the
approval of the Director of the Federal
Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1
CFR part 51. To enforce any edition
other than that specified in this section,
the Coast Guard must publish notice of
change in the Federal Register and the
material must be available to the public.
All approved material is available for
inspection at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030,
or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html. Also, it is available
for inspection at the Coast Guard, Office
of Operating and Environmental
Standards (CG–522), 2100 2nd St. SW.,
Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593–
7126, 202–372–1405, and is available
from the sources indicated below.
(b) International Maritime
Organization (IMO), 4 Albert
Embankment, London, SE1 7SR
England:
(1) The International Convention on
Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as
amended (STCW Convention),
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§§ 15.103, 15.403, 15.404, 15.1101,
15.1103, 15.1105, and 15.1109.
(2) The Seafarer’s Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping Code, as
amended (STCW Code), incorporation
by reference approved for § 15.1109.
(3) The International Convention for
the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS),
approved for incorporation by reference
in §§ 15.818 and 15.1103.
(c) International Labour Organization
(ILO), 4 route des Morillons, CH–1211
`
Geneve 22, Switzerland:
(1) Officers Competency Certificates
Convention, 1936, incorporation by
reference approved for §§ 15.701 and
15.705; and
(2) [Reserved]
92. Revise § 15.105 to read as follows:
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§ 15.105
General.
(a) The regulations in this part apply
to all vessels that are subject to the
manning requirements contained in the
navigation and shipping laws of the
United States, including uninspected
vessels (46 U.S.C. 7101–9308).
(b) The navigation and shipping laws
state that a vessel may not be operated
unless certain manning requirements
are met. In addition to establishing a
minimum number of officers and rated
crew to be carried onboard certain
vessels, they establish minimum
qualifications concerning licenses and
MMC endorsements, citizenship, and
conditions of employment. It is the
responsibility of the owner, charterer,
managing operator, master, or person in
charge or in command of the vessel to
ensure that appropriate personnel are
carried to meet the requirements of the
applicable navigation and shipping laws
and regulations.
(c) Inspected vessels are issued a
Certificate of Inspection (COI) which
indicates the minimum complement of
officers and crew (including
lifeboatmen) considered necessary for
safe operation. The COI complements
the statutory requirements but does not
supersede them.
(d) Uninspected vessels operating on
an international voyage may be issued a
safe manning certificate indicating the
minimum complement of qualified
mariners necessary for safe operation.
(e) The regulations in subpart K of
this part apply to seagoing vessels
subject to the International Convention
on Standards of Training, Certification
and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978,
as amended (STCW).
(f) Neither any person serving on any
of the following vessels, nor any owner
or operator of any of these vessels, need
meet the requirements of subpart K of
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this part, because the vessels are exempt
from application of STCW:
(1) Fishing vessels as defined in 46
U.S.C. 2101(11)(a).
(2) Fishing vessels used as fish-tender
vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C.
2101(11)(c).
(3) Barges as defined in 46 U.S.C. 102,
including non-self-propelled mobile
offshore drilling units.
(4) Vessels operating exclusively on
the Great Lakes or on the inland waters
of the U.S. in the Straits of Juan de Fuca
or on the Inside Passage between Puget
Sound and Cape Spencer.
(g) Owners and operators, and
personnel serving on the following
small vessels engaged exclusively on
domestic, near-coastal voyages are in
compliance with subpart K of this part
and are, therefore, not subject to further
requirements for the purposes of the
STCW Convention:
(1) Small passenger vessels subject to
subchapter T or K of title 46 CFR.
(2) Vessels of less than 200 GRT/500
GT, other than passenger vessels subject
to subchapter H of title 46 CFR.
(3) Uninspected passenger vessels
(UPVs) as defined in 46 U.S.C.
2101(42)(B).
(h) Personnel serving on vessels
identified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2)
of this section may be issued, without
additional proof of qualification, an
appropriate STCW endorsement on their
license or MMC when the Coast Guard
determines that such an endorsement is
necessary to enable the vessel to engage
on a single international voyage of a
non-routine nature. The STCW
endorsement will be expressly limited
to service on the vessel or the class of
vessels and will not establish
qualification for any other purpose.
Subpart C [Redesignated as subpart D
and revised]
Subpart C through J [Redesignated as
subpart D through K]
93. Redesignate subparts C through J
as subparts D through K.
Subpart C [Reserved]
94. Reserve subpart C.
95 Revise newly redesignated subpart
D to read as follows:
Subpart D—Manning Requirements; All
Vessels
Sec.
15.401 Employment and service within
restrictions of credential.
15.403 When credentials for ratings are
required.
15.404 Requirements for serving onboard a
vessel.
15.405 Familiarity with vessel
characteristics.
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15.410 Credentialed individuals for
assistance towing vessels.
15.415 [Reserved]
§ 15.401 Employment and service within
restrictions of credential.
(a) A person may not employ or
engage an individual, and an individual
may not serve, in a position in which an
individual is required by law or
regulation to hold a license, certificate
of registry, Merchant Mariner’s
Document (MMD), Transportation
Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
and/or Merchant Mariner Credential
(MMC), unless the individual holds all
credentials required, as appropriate,
authorizing service in the capacity in
which the individual is engaged or
employed, and the individual serves
within any restrictions placed on the
credential. An individual holding an
active license, certificate of registry,
MMD, or MMC issued by the Coast
Guard must also hold a valid TWIC
issued by the Transportation Security
Administration under 49 CFR part 1572.
(b) A person may not employ or
engage an individual, and an individual
may not serve in a position in which it
is required by law or regulation that the
individual hold an MMC endorsed with
a domestic endorsement, as well as a
corresponding STCW endorsement for
service outside the boundary line.
(c) A person may not employ or
engage an individual unless that
individual maintains a current medical
certificate/endorsement. Medical
certificates/endorsements must be
issued and will remain current for the
following periods of time, unless
otherwise noted on the certificate/
endorsement:
(1) Two years for individuals serving
on vessels to which STCW applies;
(2) Twelve months for individuals
serving as a first-class pilot or those
individuals serving as pilots on vessels
of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more under
§ 15.812 of this part; or
(3) Five years for all other mariners.
(d) Each individual referred to in
paragraph (a) of this section must hold
an MMD or MMC that serves as
identification, with an appropriate
endorsement for the position in which
the seaman serves, and the MMD or
MMC must be presented to the master
of the vessel at the time of employment
or before signing Articles of Agreement.
(e) Each individual below the grades
of officer and staff officer employed on
any U.S. flag merchant vessel of 100
GRT or more must possess a valid MMD
or MMC issued by the Coast Guard,
except as noted below:
(1) Mariners on vessels navigating
exclusively on rivers and lakes, except
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of this subchapter;
(2) Mariners below the rank of
licensed officer employed on any nonself-propelled vessel, except seagoing
barges and certain tank barges; or
(3) Personnel not designated with any
safety or security duties onboard casino
vessels.
(f) Every person employed on a vessel
with dual tonnages (both domestic and
international) must hold a credential
authorizing service appropriate to the
tonnage scheme under which the vessel
is manned and operating.
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§ 15.403 When credentials for ratings are
required.
(a) Every seaman referred to in this
section, when required, must produce a
valid MMC or MMD with all applicable
rating endorsements for the position
sought, and a valid TWIC, to the master
of the vessel at the time of his or her
employment before signing Articles of
Agreement. Seamen who do not possess
one of these credentials may be
employed at a foreign port or place
within the limitations specified in
§ 15.720 of this part.
(b)(1) Every person below the grades
of officer and staff officer employed on
any U.S. flag merchant vessel of 100
GRT or more, except those navigating
rivers exclusively and the smaller
inland lakes, must possess a valid MMC
or MMD with all appropriate
endorsements for the positions served.
(2) No endorsements are required of
any person below the rank of officer
employed on any barges except seagoing
barges and certain tank barges.
(3) No endorsements are required of
any person below the rank of officer
employed on any sail vessel of less than
500 net tons while not carrying
passengers for hire and while not
operating outside the line dividing
inland waters from the high seas.
33 U.S.C. 151.
(c) Each person serving as an able
seafarer-deck, or a Ratings Forming Part
of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) on a
seagoing vessel of 200 GRT/500 GT or
more must hold an STCW endorsement
certifying him or her as qualified to
perform the navigational function at the
support level, in accordance with the
STCW Convention (incorporated by
reference, see § 15.103 of this part).
(d) Each person serving as an able
seafarer-engine, or a Ratings Forming
Part of an Engineering Watch (RFPEW),
on a seagoing vessel driven by main
propulsion machinery of 1,000 HP/750
kW propulsion power or more, must
hold an STCW endorsement certifying
him or her as qualified to perform the
marine-engineering function at the
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support level, in accordance with the
STCW Convention.
(e) Notwithstanding any other rule in
this part, no person subject to this part
serving on any of the following vessels
needs an STCW endorsement:
(1) Vessels exempted from the
application of the STCW Convention,
including:
(i) Fishing vessels as defined in 46
U.S.C. 2101(11)(a);
(ii) Fishing vessels used as fish-tender
vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C.
2101(11)(c);
(iii) Barges as defined in 46 U.S.C.
102, including non-self-propelled
mobile offshore-drilling units; or
(iv) Vessels operating exclusively on
the Great Lakes.
(2) Vessels not subject to further
obligation under the STCW Convention
due to their special operating conditions
as small vessels engaged in domestic,
near-coastal voyages, including:
(i) Small passenger vessels subject to
subchapter T or K of title 46 CFR;
(ii) Vessels of less than 200 GRT/500
GT (other than passenger vessels subject
to subchapter H of title 46 CFR); or
(iii) Uninspected passenger vessels as
defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(42)(B).
§ 15.404 Requirements for serving
onboard a vessel.
(a) Ratings Forming Part of a
Navigational Watch (RFPNW). Each
person serving as an RFPNW on a
seagoing vessel of 200 GRT/500 GT or
more, subject to the STCW Convention
(incorporated by reference, see § 15.103
of this part), must hold an STCW
endorsement attesting to his or her
qualifications to perform the
navigational function at the support
level.
(b) Able Seaman. Each person serving
as a rating as able seaman on a U.S. flag
vessel must hold an MMC endorsed as
able seaman, except that no credential
as able seaman is required of any person
employed on any tug or towboat on the
bays and sounds connected directly
with the seas, or on any barges except
seagoing barges or tank barges. Persons
serving on vessels subject to the STCW
Convention must also hold an STCW
endorsement as able seafarer-deck.
(c) Ratings Forming Part of an
Engineering Watch (RFPEW). Each
person serving as an RFPEW in a
manned engine room or designated to
perform duties in a periodically
unmanned engine room, on a seagoing
vessel driven by main propulsion
machinery of 1,000 HP/750 kW
propulsion power or more, must hold an
STCW endorsement attesting to his or
her qualifications to perform the
marine-engineering function at the
support level.
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(d) Qualified Member of the Engineer
Department (QMED). (1) The holder of
an MMD or MMC endorsed with one or
more QMED ratings may serve in any
unqualified rating in the engine
department without obtaining an
additional endorsement.
(2) A QMED may serve as a qualified
rating in the engineering department
only in the specific ratings endorsed on
his or her MMD or MMC.
(3) Persons serving on vessels subject
to the STCW Convention must also hold
an STCW endorsement as able seafarerengine.
(e) Lifeboatman. Every person
assigned duties as a lifeboatman must
hold a credential attesting to such
proficiency. Persons serving on vessels
subject to the STCW Convention must
also hold an STCW endorsement in
proficiency in survival craft and rescue
boats other than fast rescue boats (PSC).
(f) Lifeboatman-Limited. Every person
assigned duties onboard a vessel that is
not required to carry lifeboats and is
required to employ a lifeboatman must
hold an endorsement as either
lifeboatman or lifeboatman-limited.
Persons serving on vessels subject to the
STCW Convention must also hold an
STCW endorsement in proficiency in
survival craft and rescue boats other
than lifeboats and fast rescue boats—
limited (PSC—limited).
(g) Fast Rescue Boats. Every person
engaged or employed in a position
requiring proficiency in fast rescue
boats must hold an endorsement
attesting to such proficiency.
(h) Entry Level. Every person
employed in a rating other than able
seaman or QMED on a U.S. flag vessel
on which MMCs are required must hold
an MMD or MMC endorsed as wiper,
ordinary seaman, steward’s department,
or steward’s department (F.H.).
(i) Person in charge of medical care.
Every person designated to take charge
of medical care must hold an MMD or
MMC endorsed as person in charge of
medical care.
(j) Medical first-aid provider. Every
person designated to provide medical
first aid onboard a ship must hold an
MMD or MMC endorsed as medical
first-aid provider or a deck or an
engineer officer endorsement.
(k) GMDSS radio operator or
maintainer. Every person responsible
for the operation or shipboard
maintenance of GMDSS radio
equipment must hold an MMD or MMC
endorsed as GMDSS radio operator or
GMDSS radio maintainer, as
appropriate.
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§ 15.405 Familiarity with vessel
characteristics.
Each credentialed crewmember must
become familiar with the relevant
characteristics of the vessel on which he
or she is engaged prior to assuming his
or her duties. As appropriate, these
include, but are not limited to: general
arrangement of the vessel; maneuvering
characteristics; proper operation of the
installed navigation equipment; proper
operation of firefighting and lifesaving
equipment; stability and loading
characteristics; emergency duties; and
main propulsion and auxiliary
machinery, including steering gear
systems and controls.
§ 15.410 Credentialed individuals for
assistance towing vessels.
Every assistance towing vessel must
be under the direction and control of an
individual holding a license or MMC
authorizing him or her to engage in
assistance towing under the provisions
of § 11.482 of this subchapter.
§ 15.415
[Reserved]
§ 15.505
[Amended]
96. In § 15.505, remove the words
‘‘changes in manning as indicated’’ and
add, in their place, the words ‘‘changes
to the manning required’’; and remove
the words ‘‘certificate of inspection’’,
wherever they appear, and add, in their
place, the word ‘‘COI’’.
97. Revise § 15.515 to read as follows:
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§ 15.515 Compliance with certificate of
inspection.
(a) Except as provided by § 15.725 of
this part, no vessel may be navigated
unless it has in its service and onboard
the crew complement required by the
COI.
(b) Any time passengers are embarked
on a passenger vessel, the vessel must
have the crew complement required by
the COI, whether the vessel is
underway, at anchor, made fast to shore,
or aground. However, the master may
allow reduced crew for limited or
special operating conditions subject to
the approval of the OCMI.
(c) No vessel subject to inspection
under 46 U.S.C. 3301 will be navigated
unless it is under the direction and
control of an individual who holds an
appropriate license or officer
endorsement on his or her MMC.
98. Revise § 15.520 to read as follows:
§ 15.520 Mobile offshore drilling units
(MODUs).
(a) The requirements in this section
for MODUs supplement other
requirements in this part.
(b) The OCMI determines the
minimum number of officers and crew
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(including lifeboatmen) required for the
safe operation of inspected MODUs. In
addition to other factors listed in this
part, the specialized nature of the
MODU is considered in determining the
specific manning levels.
(c) A license or officer endorsement
on an MMC as offshore installation
manager (OIM), barge supervisor (BS),
or ballast control operator (BCO)
authorizes service only on MODUs. A
license or endorsement as OIM is
restricted to the MODU type and mode
of operation specified on the credential.
(d) A self-propelled MODU, other
than a drillship, when underway must
be under the command of an individual
who holds a license as master endorsed
as OIM or MMC endorsed as master and
OIM. When not underway, such a vessel
must be under the command of an
individual holding the appropriate OIM
credential.
(e) A drillship must be under the
command of an individual who holds a
license or MMC officer endorsement as
master. When a drillship is on location,
the individual in command must hold a
license as master endorsed as OIM or an
MMC with master and OIM officer
endorsements.
(f) A non-self-propelled MODU must
be under the command of an individual
who holds a license or MMC officer or
endorsement as OIM.
(g) An individual serving as mate on
a self-propelled surface unit, other than
a drillship, when underway must hold
an appropriate license or MMC
endorsed as mate and BS or BCO. When
not underway, such a vessel may
substitute an individual holding the
appropriate BS or BCO endorsement for
the mate, if permitted by the cognizant
OCMI.
(h) An individual holding a license or
MMC officer endorsement as BS is
required on a non-self-propelled surface
unit other than a drillship.
(i) An individual holding a license or
MMC officer endorsement as BS may
serve as BCO.
(j) The OCMI issuing the MODU’s COI
may authorize the substitution of chief
or assistant engineer (MODU) for chief
or assistant engineer, respectively, on
self-propelled or propulsion-assisted
surface units, except drillships. The
OCMI may also authorize the
substitution of assistant engineer
(MODU) for assistant engineer on
drillships.
(k) Requirements in this part
concerning radar observers do not apply
to non-self-propelled MODUs.
(l) A surface MODU underway or on
location, when afloat and equipped with
a ballast control room, must have that
ballast control room manned by an
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individual holding a license or MMC
officer endorsement authorizing service
as BCO.
99. Revise the heading in § 15.525 to
read as follows:
§ 15.525 Additional manning requirements
for tank vessels.
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follows:
§ 15.530
Large passenger vessels.
(a) The owner or operator of a U.S.
flag large passenger vessel must ensure
that any non-resident alien holding a
Coast Guard-issued MMC described in
part 12, subpart H of this subchapter is
provided the rights, protections, and
benefits of the International Labor
Organization’s Merchant Shipping
(Minimum Standards) Convention of
1976.
(b) On U.S. flag large passenger
vessels, non-resident aliens holding a
Coast Guard-issued MMC described in
part 12, subpart H of this subchapter:
(1) May only be employed in the
steward’s department on the vessel(s)
specified on the MMC or accompanying
Coast Guard letter under § 12.811 of this
subchapter;
(2) May only be employed for an
aggregate period of 36 months actual
service on all authorized U.S. flag large
passenger vessels combined, under
§ 12.811 of this subchapter;
(3) May not perform watchstanding,
engine room duty watch, or vessel
navigation functions, under § 12.811 of
this subchapter; and
(4) May perform emergency-related
duties only if, under § 12.811 of this
subchapter:
(i) The emergency-related duties do
not require any other rating or
endorsement, except lifeboatman as
specified in § 12.811 of this subchapter;
(ii) The non-resident alien has
completed familiarization and basic
safety training, as required in § 15.1105
of this part;
(iii) That if the non-resident alien
serves as a lifeboatman, he or she must
have the necessary lifeboatman’s
endorsement; and
(iv) The non-resident alien has
completed the training for crewmembers
on passenger ships performing duties
involving safety or care for passengers,
as required in part 12, subpart H of this
subchapter.
(c) No more than 25 percent of the
total number of ratings on a U.S. flag
large passenger vessel may be aliens,
whether admitted to the United States
for permanent residence or authorized
for employment in the United States as
non-resident aliens.
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(d) The owner or operator of a U.S.
flag large passenger vessel employing
non-resident aliens holding Coast
Guard-issued MMCs described in part
12, subpart H of this subchapter must:
(1) Retain custody of all non-resident
alien MMCs for the duration of
employment, under § 12.811 of this
subchapter; and
(2) Return all non-resident alien
MMCs to the Coast Guard upon
termination of employment, under
§ 12.811 of this subchapter.
(e) The owner or operator of a U.S.
flag large passenger vessel employing
non-resident aliens holding Coast
Guard-issued MMCs described in part
12, subpart H of this subchapter is
subject to the civil penalty provisions
specified in 46 U.S.C. 8103(f), for any
violation of this section.
101. Revise § 15.605 to read as
follows:
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§ 15.605 Credentialed operators for
uninspected passenger vessels.
Each uninspected passenger vessel
(UPV) must be under the direction and
control of an individual credentialed by
the Coast Guard, as follows:
(a) Every UPV of 100 GRT or more, as
defined by 46 U.S.C. 2101(42)(A), must
be under the command of an individual
holding a license or MMC endorsed as
master. When navigated, it must be
under the direction and control of a
credentialed master, pilot, or mate.
(b) Every self-propelled UPV as
defined by 46 U.S.C. 2101(42)(B) must
be under the direction and control of an
individual holding a license or MMC
endorsed as or equivalent to an operator
of an uninspected passenger vessel
(OUPV).
(c) Personnel serving on UPVs
engaged on international voyages must
meet the requirements of subpart K of
this part.
102. Amend § 15.610 as follows:
a. Revise paragraphs (a) and (b)(1) to
read as set down below;
b. In paragraph (b) introductory text,
after the words ‘‘endorsement for that
route’’, remove the symbol ‘‘,’’ and add,
in its place, the word ‘‘or’’; after the
words ‘‘for the Western Rivers, or’’, add
the word ‘‘who’’; and after the words
‘‘meets the requirements of paragraph
(a)’’, add the words ‘‘of this section’’;
and
c. In paragraph (b)(2), after the words
‘‘during hours of darkness, and’’, add
the words ‘‘provide evidence of’’; and
remove the words ‘‘round trip of the 12’’
and add, in their place, the words ‘‘of
the four round trips’’.
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vessels.
(a) Except as provided in this
paragraph, every towing vessel of at
least 8 meters (at least 26 feet) in length,
measured from end to end over the deck
(excluding sheer), must be under the
direction and control of a person
holding a license or MMC officer
endorsement as master or mate (pilot) of
towing vessels, or as master or mate of
vessels of greater than 200 GRT/500 GT,
holding either an endorsement on his or
her license or MMC for towing vessels
or a completed Towing Officer
Assessment Record (TOAR) signed by a
designated examiner indicating that the
officer is proficient in the operation of
towing vessels. This requirement does
not apply to any vessel engaged in
assistance towing, nor does it apply to
any towing vessel of less than 200 GRT/
500 GT if the vessel is going to or
coming from equipment or a site that is
exploiting offshore minerals or oil.
(b) * * *
(1) To operate a towing vessel with
tank barges, or a tow of barges carrying
hazardous materials regulated under
subchapter N or O of this chapter, an
officer in charge of the towing vessel
must have completed 12 round trips
over this route as an observer, with at
least three of those trips during hours of
darkness, and provide evidence of at
least one of the 12 round trips
completed within the last 5 years.
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[Amended]
103. Amend § 15.701 as follows:
a. In paragraph (a) introductory text,
after the number ‘‘1936’’, add the words
‘‘(incorporated by reference, see
§ 15.103 of this part)’’;
b. In paragraph (a)(4), remove the
words ‘‘gross tons’’ and add, in their
place, the words ‘‘GRT/500 GT’’;
c. In paragraph (b), remove the word
‘‘chapter’’ and add, in its place, the
word ‘‘subchapter’’; and
d. In paragraph (d), remove the word
‘‘five’’ and add, in its place, the number
‘‘5’’.
104. Amend § 15.705 as follows:
a. In paragraph (a), remove the words
‘‘is the law applicable’’ and add, in their
place, the word ‘‘applies’’; remove the
word ‘‘watch’’ in the third sentence and
add, in its place, the word ‘‘‘‘watch’’’’;
and remove the words ‘‘certificate of
inspection’’ and add, in their place, the
word ‘‘COI’’;
b. Revise paragraph (b) to read as set
down below;
c. In paragraph (c)(2), after the word
‘‘or’’, remove the symbol ‘‘,’’;
d. In paragraph (d), remove the words
‘‘26 feet’’ and add, in their place, the
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words ‘‘8 meters (26 feet)’’; between the
number ‘‘24’’ and the word ‘‘hour’’, add
the symbol ‘‘-’’; and after the number
‘‘1936’’, add the words ‘‘(incorporated
by reference, see § 15.103 of this part)’’;
e. Revise paragraph (e) to read as
follows;
f. In paragraph (f), remove the words
‘‘gross tons’’ and add, in their place, the
word ‘‘GRT’’;
g. In paragraph (f)(1), after the words
‘‘remainder of that 24-hour period’’ add
the symbol ‘‘,’’; and
h. In paragraph (f)(2), after the words
‘‘in any 24-hour period’’ add the symbol
‘‘,’’.
§ 15.705
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(b) Subject to exceptions, 46 U.S.C.
8104 requires that when a master of a
seagoing vessel of more than 100 GRT
establishes watches for the officers,
sailors, coal passers, firemen, oilers, and
watertenders, ‘‘the personnel shall be
divided, when at sea, into at least three
watches and shall be kept on duty
successively to perform ordinary work
incidental to the operation and
management of the vessel.’’ The Coast
Guard interprets ‘‘sailors’’ to mean those
members of the deck department other
than officers, whose duties involve the
mechanics of conducting the ship on its
voyage, such as helmsman (wheelsman),
lookout, etc., and which are necessary to
the maintenance of a continuous watch.
The term ‘‘sailors’’ is not interpreted to
include able seamen and ordinary
seamen not performing these duties.
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(e) Fish processing vessels are subject
to various provisions of 46 U.S.C. 8104
concerning watches, including:
(1) For fish processing vessels that
entered into service before January 1,
1988, the following watch requirements
apply to the officers and deck crew:
(i) If more than 5,000 GRT—three
watches;
(ii) If more than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT
and not more than 5,000 GRT—two
watches; and
(iii) If not more than 1,600 GRT/3,000
GT—no watch division specified.
(2) For fish processing vessels that
entered into service after December 31,
1987, the following watch requirements
apply to the officers and deck crew:
(i) If more than 5,000 GRT—three
watches;
(ii) If not more than 5,000 GRT and
having more than 16 individuals
onboard, primarily employed in the
preparation of fish or fish products—
two watches; and
(iii) If not more than 5,000 GRT and
having not more than 16 individuals
onboard, primarily employed in the
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watch division specified.
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[Amended]
105. In § 15.710, remove the words
‘‘on board’’ and add, in their place, the
word ‘‘onboard’’.
106. Amend § 15.720 as follows:
a. Revise the heading of § 15.720 to
read as set down below; and
b. In paragraph (d), remove the word
‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word
‘‘must’’; remove the words ‘‘which is
equivalent in’’ and add, in their place,
the words ‘‘that required’’; and after the
words ‘‘other qualifications’’, add the
word ‘‘equivalent’’.
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[Amended]
107. In § 15.725, remove the words
‘‘Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection’’
and add, in their place, the word
‘‘OCMI’’; and remove the word ‘‘twelve’’
and add, in its place, the number ‘‘12’’.
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[Amended]
108. Amend § 15.730 as follows:
a. In paragraph (a) introductory text,
remove the words ‘‘gross tons’’ and add,
in their place, the word ‘‘GRT’’;
b. In paragraph (a)(1), after the words
‘‘and lakes’’, remove the punctuation
‘‘(’’; and after the word ‘‘Lakes’’, remove
the punctuation ’’)’’;
c. In paragraph (a)(2), after the words
‘‘manned barge’’, remove the
punctuation ‘‘(’’; and after the word
‘‘applies’’, remove the punctuation ’’)’’;
d. In paragraph (a)(6), remove the
words ‘‘1600 gross tons’’ and add, in
their place, the words ‘‘1,600 GRT/3,000
GT’’; remove the word ‘‘enters’’ and
add, in its place, the word ‘‘entered’’;
and remove the words ‘‘on board’’ and
add, in their place, the word ‘‘onboard’’;
and
e. In paragraph (b), remove the words
‘‘on board’’ wherever they appear and
add, in their place, the word ‘‘onboard’’.
109. Amend § 15.805 as follows:
a. In paragraph (a) introductory text,
remove the second instance of the word
‘‘master’’;
b. In paragraph (a)(1), remove the
words ‘‘gross tons’’ and add, in their
place, the words ‘‘GRT/500 GT’’;
c. In paragraphs (a)(2) and (a)(3), after
the word ‘‘vessel’’, remove the character
‘‘.’’ and add, in its place, the character
‘‘;’’;
d. In paragraph (a)(5) introductory
text, before the words ‘‘26 feet’’ remove
the words ‘‘at least’’; remove the words
‘‘under the’’ and add, in their place, the
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Master.
(a) * * *
(7) Every uninspected passenger
vessel engaged on an international
voyage.
§ 15.810
§ 15.720 Use of non-U.S.-credentialed
personnel.
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word ‘‘in’’; and remove the words ‘‘gross
register tons (GRT)’’ and add, in their
place, the words ‘‘GRT/500 GT’’;
e. In paragraph (a)(5)(ii), remove the
words ‘‘with officer endorsement for’’
and add, in their place, the words
‘‘endorsed for master of’’;
f. In paragraph (a)(6), remove the
words ‘‘gross tons.’’ and add, in their
place, the word ‘‘GRT; and’’; and
g. Add new paragraph (a)(7) to read as
follows:
[Amended]
110. Amend § 15.810 as follows:
a. In paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2),
remove the words ‘‘1000 gross tons’’ and
add, in their place, the words ‘‘1,000
GRT’’;
b. In paragraph (b)(3), remove the
words ‘‘100 or more gross tons’’ and
add, in their place, the words ‘‘100 GRT
or more’’; remove the words ‘‘1000 gross
tons’’ and add, in their place, the words
‘‘1,000 GRT’’; and remove the words
‘‘200 gross tons’’ and add, in their place,
the words ‘‘200 GRT/500 GT’’;
c. In paragraphs (b)(4) and (b)(5),
remove the words ‘‘100 gross tons’’ and
add, in their place, the words ‘‘100
GRT’’;
d. In paragraph (c), remove the words
‘‘200 gross tons’’ and add, in their place,
the words ‘‘200 GRT/500 GT’’;
e. In paragraph (d) introductory text,
before the words ‘‘26 feet’’ remove the
words ‘‘at least’’;
f. In paragraph (d)(2), after the words
‘‘200 GRT’’, add the words ‘‘/500 GT’’;
and
g. In paragraph (d)(2)(i), remove the
words ‘‘Towing Officer’s Assessment
Record (TOAR)’’ and add, in their place,
the word ‘‘TOAR’’.
111. Revise § 15.812 to read as
follows:
§ 15.812
Pilots.
(a) Except as specified in paragraph (f)
of this section, the following vessels, not
sailing on register, when underway on
the navigable waters of the United
States, must be under the direction and
control of an individual qualified to
serve as pilot under paragraph (b) or (c)
of this section, as appropriate:
(1) Coastwise seagoing vessels
propelled by machinery and subject to
inspection under 46 U.S.C. Chapter 33,
and coastwise seagoing tank barges
subject to inspection under 46 U.S.C.
Chapter 37;
(2) Vessels that are not authorized by
their COI to proceed beyond the
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Boundary Line established in part 7 of
this chapter, and are in excess of 1,600
GRT/3,000 GT propelled by machinery,
and subject to inspection under 46
U.S.C. chapter 33; and
(3) Vessels operating on the Great
Lakes, that are propelled by machinery
and subject to inspection under 46
U.S.C. Chapter 33, or are tank barges
subject to inspection under 46 U.S.C.
chapter 37.
(b) The following individuals may
serve as a pilot on a vessel subject to
paragraph (a) of this section, when
underway on the navigable waters of the
United States that are designated areas:
(1) An individual holding a valid firstclass pilot’s license or MMC officer
endorsement as first-class pilot,
operating within the restrictions of his
or her credential, may serve as pilot on
any vessel to which this section applies.
(2) An individual holding a valid
license or MMC officer endorsement as
master or mate, employed aboard a
vessel within the restrictions of his or
her credential, may serve as pilot on a
vessel of not more than 1,600 GRT/3,000
GT propelled by machinery, described
in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(3) of this
section, provided he or she:
(i) Is at least 21 years old;
(ii) Is able to show current knowledge
of the waters to be navigated, as
required in § 11.713 of this subchapter;
(iii) Provide evidence of completing a
minimum of four round trips over the
route to be traversed while in the
wheelhouse as watchstander or
observer. At least one of the round trips
must be made during the hours of
darkness if the route is to be traversed
during darkness; and
(iv) Has a current physical
examination in accordance with the
provisions of § 11.709 of this
subchapter.
(3) An individual holding a valid
license or MMC officer endorsement as
master, mate, or operator employed
aboard a vessel within the restrictions of
his or her credential, may serve as pilot
on a tank barge or tank barges totaling
not more than 10,000 GRT/GT,
described in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(3)
of this section, provided he or she:
(i) Is at least 21 years old;
(ii) Is able to show current knowledge
of the waters to be navigated, as
required in § 11.713 of this subchapter;
(iii) Has a current physical
examination in accordance with the
provisions of § 11.709 of this
subchapter;
(iv) Has at least 6 months of service
in the deck department on towing
vessels engaged in towing operations;
and
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(v) Provides evidence of completing a
minimum of 12 round trips over the
route to be traversed, as an observer or
under instruction in the wheelhouse. At
least three of the round trips must be
made during the hours of darkness if the
route is to be traversed during darkness.
(c) An individual holding a valid
license or MMC officer endorsement as
master, mate, or operator, employed
aboard a vessel within the restrictions of
his or her credential, may serve as a
pilot for a vessel subject to paragraphs
(a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section, when
underway on the navigable waters of the
United States that are not designated
areas of pilotage waters, provided he or
she:
(1) Is at least 21 years old;
(2) Is able to show current knowledge
of the waters to be navigated, as
required in § 11.713 of this subchapter;
and
(3) Has a current physical
examination in accordance with the
provisions of § 11.709 of this
subchapter.
(d) In any instance when the
qualifications of a person satisfying the
requirements for pilotage through the
provisions of this subpart are
questioned by the Coast Guard, the
individual must, within a reasonable
time, provide the Coast Guard with
documentation proving compliance
with the applicable portions of
paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section.
(e) Federal pilotage requirements
contained in paragraphs (a) through (d)
of this section are summarized in two
quick reference tables:
(1) Table 15.812(e)(1) provides a guide
to the pilotage requirements for
inspected, self-propelled vessels.
TABLE 15.812(e)(1)—QUICK REFERENCE TABLE FOR FEDERAL PILOTAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S.-INSPECTED, SELFPROPELLED VESSELS, NOT SAILING ON REGISTER
Designated areas of pilotage waters (routes
for which first-class pilot’s licenses or MMC
officer endorsements are issued)
Non-designated areas of pilotage waters (between the 3-mile line and the start of traditional pilotage routes)
Inspected self-propelled vessels greater than
1,600 GRT, authorized by their COI to proceed beyond the Boundary Line, operating
on the Great Lakes.
First-Class Pilot ................................................
Inspected self-propelled vessels not more than
1,600 GRT, authorized by their COI to proceed beyond the Boundary Line, or operating
on the Great Lakes.
First-Class Pilot, or Master or Mate may serve
as pilot if he or she:
1. Is at least 21 years old;
2. Maintains current knowledge of the waters
to be navigated; and 1
3. Has four round trips over the route.2
First-Class Pilot ................................................
Master or Mate may serve as pilot if he or
she:
1. Is at least 21 years old;
2. Has an annual physical exam; and
3. Maintains current knowledge of the waters
to be navigated.1
Master or Mate may serve as pilot if he or
she:
1. Is at least 21 years old;
2. Has an annual physical exam; and
3. Maintains current knowledge of the waters
to be navigated.1
Master or Mate may serve as pilot if he or
she:
1. Is at least 21 years old;
2. Has an annual physical exam; and
3. Maintains current knowledge of the waters
to be navigated.1
No pilotage requirement.
Inspected self-propelled vessels greater than
1,600 GRT, not authorized by their COI to
proceed beyond the Boundary Line (inland
route vessels); other than vessels operating
on the Great Lakes.
Inspected self-propelled vessels not more than
1,600 GRT, not authorized by their COI to
proceed beyond the Boundary Line (inland
route vessels); other than vessels operating
on the Great Lakes.
No pilotage requirement ..................................
1 One
2 If
round trip within the past 60 months.
the route is to be traversed during darkness, one of the four round trips must be made during darkness.
(2) Table 15.812(e)(2) provides a guide
to the pilotage requirements for tank
barges.
TABLE 15.812(e)(2)—QUICK REFERENCE TABLE FOR FEDERAL PILOTAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S.-INSPECTED TANK
BARGES, NOT SAILING ON REGISTER
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Designated areas of pilotage waters (routes
for which first-class pilot’s licenses or MMC
officer endorsements are issued)
Tank Barges greater than 10,000 GRT/GT, authorized by their COI to proceed beyond the
Boundary Line, or operating on the Great
Lakes.
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Master, Mate, or Master, Mate (Pilot) of towing vessels may serve as pilot if he or she:
1. Is at least 21 years old;
2. Has an annual physical exam; 1
3. Maintains current knowledge of the waters
to be navigated; and 2
4. Has at least 6 months’ service in the deck
department on towing vessels engaged in
towing.
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BARGES, NOT SAILING ON REGISTER—Continued
Designated areas of pilotage waters (routes
for which first-class pilot’s licenses or MMC
officer endorsements are issued)
Tank Barges 10,000 GRT/GT or less, authorized by their COI to proceed beyond the
Boundary Line, or operating on the Great
Lakes.
Tank Barges authorized by their COI for inland
routes only (lakes, bays, and sounds/rivers);
other than vessels operating on the Great
Lakes.
Non-designated areas of pilotage waters (between the 3-mile line and the start of traditional pilotage routes)
First-Class Pilot, or Master, Mate, or Master,
Mate (Pilot) of towing vessels may serve as
pilot if he or she:
1. Is at least 21 years old;
2. Has an annual physical exam; 1
3. Maintains current knowledge of the waters
to be navigated; 2
4. Has at least 6 months’ service in the deck
department on towing vessels engaged in
towing operations; and
5. Has 12 round trips over the route.3
No pilotage requirement ..................................
Master, Mate, or Master, Mate (Pilot) of towing vessels may serve as pilot if he or she:
1. Is at least 21 years old;
2. Has an annual physical exam; 1
3. Maintains current knowledge of the waters
to be navigated; and 2
4. Has at least 6 months’ service in the deck
department on towing vessels engaged in
towing operations.
No pilotage requirement.
1 Annual
physical exam does not apply to an individual who will serve as a pilot of a tank barge of less than 1,600 GRT.
round trip within the past 60 months.
3 If the route is to be traversed during darkness, three of the 12 round trips must be made during darkness.
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(f) In Prince William Sound, Alaska,
coastwise seagoing vessels over 1,600
GRT and propelled by machinery and
subject to inspection under 46 U.S.C.
Chapter 37 must:
(1) When operating from 60°49′ north
latitude to the Port of Valdez, be under
the direction and control of an
individual holding a valid license or
MMC endorsed as pilot who:
(i) Is operating under the authority of
a license or MMC;
(ii) Holds a license issued by the State
of Alaska; and
(iii) Is not a crewmember of the
vessel.
(2) Navigate with either two
credentialed deck officers on the bridge
or an individual holding a valid license
or MMC endorsed as pilot, when
operating south of 60°49′ north latitude
and in the approaches through
Hinchinbrook Entrance and in the area
bounded:
(i) On the West by a line 1 mile west
of the western boundary of the Traffic
Separation Scheme;
(ii) On the East by 146°00′ West
longitude;
(iii) On the North by 60°49′ North
latitude; and
(iv) On the South by that area of
Hinchinbrook Entrance within the
territorial sea bounded by 60°07′ North
latitude and 146°31.5′ West longitude.
112. Amend § 15.815 as follows:
a. In paragraph (a), remove the words
‘‘gross tons’’ and add, in their place, the
word ‘‘GRT’’; and remove the word
‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word
‘‘must’’;
b. Revise paragraph (b) to read as set
down below;
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c. In paragraph (c), remove the words
‘‘on board’’ and add, in their place, the
word ‘‘onboard’’; and before the words
‘‘26 feet’’, remove the word
‘‘approximately’’;
d. In paragraph (d), remove the word
‘‘their’’ and add, in its place, the words
‘‘his or her’’; and
e. Revise paragraph (e) to read as
follows.
§ 15.815
Every person in the required
complement of deck officers, including
the master, on seagoing vessels
equipped with a GMDSS, except those
vessels listed in § 15.103(f) and (g) of
this part, must provide evidence of a
valid STCW endorsement as GMDSS
radio operator.
115. Add § 15.818 to read as follows:
Radar observers.
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serves as pilot in accordance with
Federal law onboard radar-equipped
vessels of 300 GRT or over must hold an
endorsement as radar observer.
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(e) For this section, ‘‘readily
available’’ means that the
documentation mu