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PART 15—MANNING 15.825 Engineers. 15.830 Radio officers. REQUIREMENTS 15.835 Staff officers. 15.840 Able seamen. Subpart A—Purpose and Applicability 15.845 Lifeboatmen. 15.850 Lookouts. Sec. 15.855 Cabin watchmen and fire patrolmen. 15.101 Purpose of regulations. 15.860 Tankerman. 15.102 Paperwork approval. 15.103 General. Subpart H—Equivalents 15.105 Incorporation by reference. 15.901 Inspected vessels of less than 100 Subpart B [Reserved] gross tons. 15.905 Uninspected passenger vessels. Subpart C—Manning Requirements; All 15.910 Towing vessels. Vessels 15.915 Engineer Officer Endorsements. 15.401 Employment and service within re- Subpart I—Vessels in Foreign Trade strictions of credential. 15.405 Familiarity with vessel characteris- 15.1001 General. tics. 15.1010 California. 15.410 Credentialed individuals for assist- 15.1020 Hawaii. ance towing vessels. 15.1030 New York and New Jersey. 15.415 [Reserved] 15.1040 Massachusetts. 15.1050 North Carolina. Subpart D—Manning Requirements; Inspected Vessels Subpart J—Vessels Subject to Requirements of STCW 15.501 Certificate of inspection. 15.505 Changes in the certificate of inspec- 15.1101 General. tion. 15.1103 Employment and service the within 15.510 Right of appeal. restrictions of an STCW endorsement or 15.515 Compliance with certificate of inspec- of a certificate of training. tion. 15.1105 Familiarization and basic safety- 15.520 Mobile offshore drilling units. training. 15.525 Reference to other parts. 15.1107 Maintenance of merchant mariners’ 15.530 Large passenger vessels. records by owner or operator. 15.1109 Watches. Subpart E—Manning Requirements; 15.1111 Work hours and rest periods. Uninspected Vessels 15.1113 Vessel Security Officer (VSO). AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, 3306, 3703, 15.601 General. 8101, 8102, 8104, 8105, 8301, 8304, 8502, 8503, 8701, 15.605 Credentialed operators for 8702, 8901, 8902, 8903, 8904, 8905(b), 8906, 9102, uninspected passenger vessels. and 8103; and Department of Homeland Secu- 15.610 Master and mate (pilot) of towing rity Delegation No. 0170.1. vessels. SOURCE: CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38652, Oct. 16, Subpart F—Limitations and Qualifying 1987, unless otherwise noted. Factors 15.701 Officers Competency Certificates Subpart A—Purpose and Convention, 1936. Applicability 15.705 Watches. 15.710 Working hours. § 15.101 Purpose of regulations. 15.715 Automated vessels. The purpose of the regulations in this 15.720 Use of non-U.S. licensed and/or docu- part is to set forth uniform minimum mented personnel. requirements for the manning of ves- 15.725 Sailing short. 15.730 Language requirements. sels. In general, they implement, inter- pret, or apply the specific statutory Subpart G—Computations manning requirements in title 46, U.S.C., parts E & F, implement various 15.801 General. international conventions which affect 15.805 Master. 15.810 Mates. merchant marine personnel, and pro- 15.812 Pilots. vide the means for establishing the 15.815 Radar observers. complement necessary for safe oper- 15.820 Chief engineer. ation of vessels.

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§ 15.102 Paperwork approval. J, because the vessels are exempt from application of STCW: (a) This section lists the control (1) Uninspected passenger vessels as numbers assigned by the Office of Man- defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(42). agement and Budget under the Paper (2) Fishing vessels as defined in 46 Reduction Act of 1980 (Pub. L. 96–511) U.S.C. 2101(11)(a). for the reporting and recordkeeping re- (3) Fishing vessels used as fish-tender quirements in this part. vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C. (b) The following control numbers 2101(11)(c). have been assigned to the sections indi- (4) Barges as defined in 46 U.S.C. cated: 2101(2), including non-self-propelled (1) OMB 1625–0079—46 CFR 15.1107. mobile offshore-drilling units. (2) [Reserved] (5) Vessels operating exclusively on [CGD 95–62, 62 FR 34538, June 26, 1997, as the Great Lakes. amended by USCG-2004–18884, 69 FR 58343, (f) Personnel serving on the following Sept. 30, 2004] vessels, and the owners and operators of these vessels, are in compliance with § 15.103 General. subpart J and are not subject to fur- (a) The regulations in this part apply ther obligation for the purposes of to all vessels which are subject to the STCW, on account of the vessels’ spe- manning requirements contained in the cial operating conditions as small ves- navigation and shipping laws of the sels engaged in domestic voyages: United States, including uninspected (1) Small passenger vessels subject to vessels (46 U.S.C. 7101–9308). subchapter T or K of title 46, CFR. (b) The navigation and shipping laws (2) Vessels of less than 200 GRT state that a vessel may not be operated (other than passenger vessels subject unless certain manning requirements to subchapter H of title 46 CFR). are met. In addition to establishing a (g) Personnel serving on vessels iden- minimum number of officers and rated tified in paragraphs (e)(5), (f)(1), and crew to be carried on board certain ves- (f)(2) of this section will be issued, sels, they establish minimum qualifica- without additional proof of qualifications concerning licenses and MMC en- tion, an appropriate STCW endorse- dorsements, citizenship, and conditions ment on their license or MMC when the of employment. It is the responsibility Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection of the owner, charterer, managing op- determines that such an endorsement erator, master, or person in charge or is necessary to enable the vessel to en- command of the vessel to ensure that gage in an international voyage. The appropriate personnel are carried to STCW endorsement will be expressly meet the requirements of the applica- limited to service on the vessel or the ble navigation and shipping laws and class of vessels and will not establish regulations. qualification for any other purpose. (c) Inspected vessels are issued a cer- [CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38652, Oct. 16, 1987, as tificate of inspection which indicates amended by CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34538, June 26, the minimum complement of officers 1997; USCG-2004–18884, 69 FR 58343, Sept. 30, and crew (including lifeboatmen) con- 2004; USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11260, Mar. 16, sidered necessary for safe operation. 2009] The certificate of inspection com- plements the statutory requirements § 15.105 Incorporation by reference. but does not supersede them. (a) Certain material is incorporated (d) The regulations in subpart J of by reference into this part with the ap- this part apply to seagoing vessels sub- proval of the Director of the Federal ject to the International Convention on Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 Standards of Training, Certification CFR part 51. To enforce any edition and watchkeeping for Seafarers as other than that specified in this sec- amended (STCW). tion, the Coast Guard must publish no- (e) Neither any person serving on any tice of change in the FEDERAL REG- of the following vessels, nor any owner ISTER and the material must be avail- or operator of any of these vessels, able to the public. All approved mate- need meet the requirements of subpart rial is available for inspection at the

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National Archives and Records Admin- by the Transportation Security Admin- istration (NARA). For information on istration under 49 CFR part 1572. the availability of this material at [USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11260, Mar. 16, 2009] NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to http:// www.archives.gov/federallregister/ § 15.405 Familiarity with vessel char- codeloflfederallregulations/ acteristics. ibrllocations.html. Also, it is available Each credentialed individual must for inspection at the Coast Guard, Of- become familiar with the relevant fice of Operating and Environmental characteristics of the vessel on which Standards (CG–522), 2100 2nd St. SW., engaged prior to assuming his or her Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593–7126, duties. As appropriate, these include 202–372–1405, and is available from the but are not limited to: general arrange- sources indicated below. ment of the vessel; maneuvering char- (b) International Maritime Organiza- acteristics; proper operation of the in- tion (IMO), 4 Albert Embankment, stalled navigation equipment; fire- London, SE1 7SR United Kingdom, fighting and lifesaving equipment; sta- telephone +44(0)20 7735 7611, http:// bility and loading characteristics; www.imo.org. emergency duties; and main propulsion (1) STCW—The International Conven- and auxiliary machinery, including tion on Standards of Training, Certifi- steering gear systems and controls. cation and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended 1995, (STCW Conven- [CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38652, Oct. 16, 1987, as tion), incorporation by reference ap- amended by USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11260, proved for §§ 15.103; 15.1101; 15.1103; Mar. 16, 2009] 15.1105; 15.1109. § 15.410 Credentialed individuals for (2) Seafarer’s Training, Certification assistance towing vessels. and Watchkeeping Code, as amended 1995 (STCW Code), incorporation by ref- Every assistance towing vessel must erence approved for §§ 15.1101; 15.1109. be under the direction and control of an individual holding a license or MMC [USCG–2009–0702, 74 FR 49225, Sept. 25, 2009] authorizing them to engage in assistance towing under the provisions of 46 Subpart B [Reserved] CFR 10.482. [CGD 87–017, 53 FR 18562, May 24, 1988, as Subpart C—Manning amended by USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11260, Requirements; All Vessels Mar. 16, 2009] § 15.401 Employment and service with- § 15.415 [Reserved] in restrictions of credential. A person may not employ or engage Subpart D—Manning an individual, and an individual may Requirements; Inspected Vessels not serve, in a position in which an individual is required by law or regula- § 15.501 Certificate of inspection. tion to hold a license, certificate of (a) The certificate of inspection (COI) registry, merchant mariner’s docu- issued by an Officer in Charge, Marine ment, transportation worker identi- Inspection (OCMI), to a vessel required fication credential, and/or merchant to be inspected under 46 U.S.C. 3301 mariner credential, unless the indi- specifies the minimum complement of vidual holds all credentials required, as officers and crew necessary for the safe appropriate, authorizing service in the operation of the vessel. capacity in which the individual is en- (b) The manning requirements for a gaged or employed and the individual particular vessel are determined by the serves within any restrictions placed OCMI after consideration of the appli- on the credential. Beginning April 15, cable laws, the regulations in this part, 2009, all mariners holding an active li- and all other factors involved, such as: cense, certificate of registry, MMD, or Emergency situations, size and type of MMC issued by the Coast Guard must vessel, installed equipment, proposed also hold a valid transportation worker routes of operation including frequency identification credential (TWIC) issued of port calls, cargo carried, type of

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service in which employed, degree of (b) The OCMI determines the min- automation, use of labor saving de- imum number of officers and crew (in- vices, and the organizational structure cluding lifeboatmen) required for the of the vessel. safe operation of inspected MODUs. In addition to other factors listed in this [CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38652, Oct. 16, 1987, as amended at CGD 81–059, 54 FR 149, Jan. 4, part, the specialized nature of the 1989] MODU is considered in determining the specific manning levels. § 15.505 Changes in the certificate of (c) A license or officer endorsement inspection. on an MMC as offshore installation All requests for changes in manning manager (OIM), barge supervisor (BS), as indicated on the certificate of in- or ballast control operator (BCO) au- spection must be made to the OCMI thorizes service only on MODUs. A li- who last issued the certificate of in- cense or endorsement as OIM is re- spection, unless the request is made in stricted to the MODU type and mode of conjunction with an inspection for cer- operation specified on the credential. tification, in which case the request (d) A self-propelled MODU other than should be addressed to the OCMI con- a drillship must be under the command ducting the inspection. of an individual who holds a license as master endorsed as OIM or an MMC § 15.510 Right of appeal. with master and OIM officer endorse- Any person directly affected by a de- ments. cision or action taken under this part, (e) A drillship must be under the by or on behalf of the Coast Guard, command of an individual who holds a may appeal therefrom in accordance license or MMC officer endorsement as with subpart 1.03 of this chapter. master. When a drillship is on location, the individual in command must hold a [CGD 88–033, 54 FR 50380, Dec. 6, 1989] license as master endorsed as OIM or an MMC with master and OIM officer § 15.515 Compliance with certificate of endorsements. inspection. (f) A non-self-propelled MODU must (a) Except as provided by § 15.725, no be under the command of an individual vessel may be operated unless it has in who holds a license or MMC officer or its service and on board, the com- endorsement as OIM. plement required by the certificate of (g) An individual serving as mate on inspection. a self-propelled surface unit other than (b) Any vessel subject to inspection a drillship must hold an appropriate li- under 46 U.S.C. 3301 must, while on a cense or MMC officer endorsement as voyage, be under the direction and con- mate and an endorsement as BS or trol of an individual who holds an ap- BCO. An individual holding a license or propriate license or appropriate officer MMC officer endorsement as barge su- endorsement on their MMC. For the pervisor or ballast control operator purposes of this paragraph: may be substituted for a required mate (1) A voyage is the period of time when a self-propelled surface unit other necessary to transit from the port of than a drillship is on location or under departure to the final port of arrival. tow, under certain circumstances as (2) A port does not include an Outer determined by the cognizant OCMI. Continental Shelf (OCS) facility as de- (h) An individual holding a license or fined in 33 CFR part 140. MMC officer endorsement as barge su- [CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38652, Oct. 16, 1987, as pervisor is required on a non-self-pro- amended at USCG-2004–18884, 69 FR 58343, pelled surface unit other than a Sept. 30, 2004; USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11260, drillship. Mar. 16, 2009] (i) An individual holding a license or MMC officer endorsement as barge su- § 15.520 Mobile offshore drilling units. pervisor may serve as ballast control (a) The requirements in this section operator. for mobile offshore drilling units (j) The OCMI issuing the MODU’s cer- (MODUs) supplement other require- tificate of inspection may authorize ments in this part. the substitution of chief or assistant

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engineer (MODU) for chief or assistant (4) May perform emergency-related engineer, respectively, on self-pro- duties only if, under § 12.40–13(b)(5) of pelled or propulsion assisted surface this subchapter: units, except drillships. The OCMI may (i) The emergency-related duties do also authorize the substitution of as- not require any other rating or en- sistant engineer (MODU) for assistant dorsement, except lifeboatman as spec- engineer on drillships. ified in § 12.40–13(a)(3) of this sub- (k) Requirements in this part con- chapter; cerning radar observers do not apply to (ii) The non-resident alien has com- non-self-propelled MODUs. pleted familiarization and basic safety (l) A surface mobile offshore drilling training, as required in § 15.1105 of this unit underway or on location, when part; afloat and equipped with a ballast con- (iii) That if the non-resident alien trol room, must have that ballast control room manned by an individual serves as a lifeboatman, he or she must holding a license or MMC officer en- have the necessary lifeboatman’s endorsement authorizing service as bal- dorsement; and last control operator. (iv) The non-resident alien has completed the training for crewmembers on [CGD 81–059a, 55 FR 14805, Apr. 18, 1990, as passenger ships performing duties in- amended by USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11260, Mar. 16, 2009] volving safety or care for passengers, as required in subpart 12.35 of this sub- § 15.525 Reference to other parts. chapter. Parts 31 and 35 of this chapter con- (c) No more than 25 percent of the tain additional manning requirements total number of ratings on a U.S. flag applicable to tank vessels. large passenger vessel may be aliens, whether admitted to the United States § 15.530 Large passenger vessels. for permanent residence or authorized (a) The owner or operator of a U.S. for employment in the United States as flag large passenger vessel must ensure non-resident aliens. that any non-resident alien holding a (d) The owner or operator of a U.S. Coast Guard-issued merchant mariner flag large passenger vessel employing credential described in subpart 12.40 of non-resident aliens holding Coast this subchapter is provided the rights, Guard-issued merchant mariner cre- protections, and benefits of the Inter- dentials described in subpart 12.40 of national Labor Organization’s Mer- this subchapter must: chant Shipping (Minimum Standards) (1) Retain custody of all non-resident Convention of 1976. alien merchant mariner credentials for (b) On U.S. flag large passenger ves- the duration of employment, under sels, non-resident aliens holding a § 12.40–13(b)(2) of this subchapter; and Coast Guard-issued merchant mariner (2) Return all non-resident alien mer- credential described in subpart 12.40 of chant mariner credentials to the Coast this subchapter: Guard upon termination of employ- (1) May only be employed in the ment, under § 12.40–13(b)(3) of this sub- steward’s department on the vessel(s) chapter. specified on the merchant mariner cre- (e) The owner or operator of a U.S. dential or accompanying Coast Guard flag large passenger vessel employing letter under § 12.40–13(b)(1) of this sub- non-resident aliens holding Coast chapter; Guard-issued merchant mariner cre- (2) May only be employed for an ag- gregate period of 36 months actual dentials described in subpart 12.40 of service on all authorized U.S. flag large this subchapter is subject to the civil passenger vessels combined, under penalty provisions specified in 46 § 12.40–13(c) of this subchapter; U.S.C. 8103(f), for any violation of this (3) May not perform watchstanding, section. engine room duty watch, or vessel [USCG–2007–27761, 74 FR 47736, Sept. 17, 2009] navigation functions, under § 12.40– 13(b)(4) of this subchapter; and

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Subpart E—Manning Require- equipment so engaged as its place of ments; Uninspected Vessels departure or ultimate destination. (b) Any towing vessel operating in § 15.601 General. the pilotage waters of the Lower Mis- The following sections of subparts F, sissippi River must be under the con- G, and H of this part contain provisions trol of an officer meeting the require- concerning manning of uninspected ments of paragraph (a) of this section vessels; §§ 15.701, 15.705, 15.710, 15.720, who holds either a first-class pilot’s en- 15.730, 15.801, 15.805, 15.810, 15.820, 15.825, dorsement for that route, MMC officer 15.840, 15.850, 15.855, 15.905, 15.910, and endorsement for the Western Rivers, or 15.915. meets the requirements of paragraph (a) and meets the requirements of ei- § 15.605 Credentialed operators for ther paragraphs (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this uninspected passenger vessels. section as applicable: Each uninspected passenger vessel (1) To operate a towing vessel with must be under the direction and con- tank barges, or a tow of barges car- trol of an individual credentialed by rying hazardous materials regulated the Coast Guard as follows: under part N or O of this subchapter, (a) Every self-propelled, uninspected an officer in charge of the towing ves- vessel as defined by 46 U.S.C. 2101(42)(B) sel must have completed 12 round trips must be under the direction and con- over this route as an observer, with at trol of an individual holding a license least 3 of those trips during hours of or MMC endorsed as operator of darkness, and at least 1 round trip of uninspected passenger vessels. the 12 within the last 5 years. (b) Every uninspected passenger ves- (2) To operate a towing vessel with- sel of 100 gross tons or more, as defined out barges, or a tow of uninspected by 46 U.S.C. 2101(42)(A), must be under barges, an officer in charge of the tow- the direction and control of a credentialed master, pilot, or mate as ing vessel must have completed at appropriate. least four round trips over this route as an observer, with at least one of those [USCG-1999–5040, 67 FR 34767, May 15, 2002, as trips during hours of darkness, and at amended by USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11261, least one round trip of the 12 within Mar. 16, 2009] the last 5 years. § 15.610 Master and mate (pilot) of [USCG–1999–6224, 66 FR 20944, Apr. 26, 2001, as towing vessels. amended at 68 FR 35818, June 17, 2003; USCG– (a) Except as provided in this para- 2008–0906, 73 FR 56508, Sept. 29, 2008; USCG– graph, every towing vessel of at least 8 2006–24371, 74 FR 11261, Mar. 16, 2009] meters (at least 26 feet) in length, measured from end to end over the Subpart F—Limitations and deck (excluding sheer), must be under Qualifying Factors the direction and control of a person holding a license or MMC officer en- § 15.701 Officers Competency Certifi- dorsement as master or mate (pilot) of cates Convention, 1936. towing vessels or as master or mate of (a) This section implements the Offi- vessels of greater than 200 gross reg- cers Competency Certificates Conven- ister tons holding either an endorse- tion, 1936, and applies to each vessel ment on his or her license or MMC for documented under the laws of the towing vessels or a completed Towing United States navigating seaward of Officer’s Assessment Record (TOAR) the Boundary Lines in part 7 of this signed by a designated examiner indi- cating that the officer is proficient in chapter, except: the operation of towing vessels. This (1) A public vessel; does not apply to any vessel engaged in (2) A wooden vessel of primitive assistance towing, or to any towing build, such as a dhow or junk; vessel of less than 200 gross register (3) A barge; and, tons engaged in exploiting offshore (4) A vessel of less than 200 gross minerals or oil if the vessel has sites or tons.

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(b) The master, mates and engineers duty successively to perform ordinary on any vessel to which this section ap- work incident to the operation and man- plies must hold a license or MMC offi- agement of the vessel. The Coast Guard cer endorsement to serve in that capac- interprets sailors to mean those mem- ity issued by the Coast Guard under bers of the deck department other than parts 10 and 11 of this chapter. officers, whose duties involve the me- (c) A vessel to which this section ap- chanics of conducting the ship on its plies, or a foreign flag vessel to which voyage, such as helmsman the Convention applies, may be de- (wheelsman), lookout, etc., and which tained by a designated official until are necessary to the maintenance of a that official is satisfied that the vessel continuous watch. Sailors is not inter- is in compliance with the Convention. preted to include able seamen and ordi- Designated official includes Coast Guard nary seamen not performing these du- officers, Coast Guard petty officers and ties. officers or employees of the Customs (c) Subject to exceptions, 46 U.S.C. and Border Protection Service. 8104(g) permits the officers and crew (d) Whenever a vessel is detained, the members (except the coal passers, fire- owner, charterer, managing operator, men, oilers, and watertenders) to be di- agent, master, or individual in charge vided into two watches when at sea and may appeal the detention within five engaged on a voyage of less than 600 days under the provisions of § 2.01–70 of miles on the following categories of this chapter. vessels: [CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38652, Oct. 16, 1987, as (1) Towing vessel; amended by USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11261, (2) Offshore supply vessel; or, Mar. 16, 2009] (3) Barge. (d) Subject to exceptions, 46 U.S.C. § 15.705 Watches. 8104(h) permits a master or mate (pilot) (a) Title 46 U.S.C. 8104 is the law ap- operating a towing vessel that is at plicable to the establishment of watch- least 26 feet in length measured from es aboard certain U.S. vessels. The es- end to end over the deck (excluding tablishment of adequate watches is the sheer) to work not more than 12 hours responsibility of the vessel’s master. in a consecutive 24 hour period except The Coast Guard interprets the term in an emergency. The Coast Guard in- watch to be the direct performance of terprets this, in conjunction with other vessel operations, whether deck or en- provisions of the law, to permit mas- gine, where such operations would rou- ters or mates (pilots) serving as opera- tinely be controlled and performed in a tors of towing vessels that are not sub- scheduled and fixed rotation. The per- ject to the provisions of the Officers’ formance of maintenance or work nec- Competency Certificates Convention, essary to the vessel’s safe operation on 1936, to be divided into two watches re- a daily basis does not in itself con- gardless of the length of the voyage. stitute the establishment of a watch. (e) Fish processing vessels are subject The minimum safe manning levels to various provisions of 46 U.S.C. 8104 specified in a vessel’s certificate of in- concerning watches. spection take into consideration rou- (1) For fish processing vessels that tine maintenance requirements and entered into service before January 1, ability of the crew to perform all oper- 1988, the following watch requirements ational evolutions, including emer- apply to the officers and deck crew: gencies, as well as those functions (i) If over 5000 gross tons—three which may be assigned to persons in watches. watches. (ii) If more than 1600 gross tons and (b) Subject to exceptions, 46 U.S.C. not more than 5000 gross tons—two 8104 requires that when a master of a watches. seagoing vessel of more than 100 gross (iii) If not more than 1600 gross tons establishes watches for the offi- tons—no watch division specified. cers, sailors, coal passers, firemen, oil- (2) For fish Processing vessels which ers and watertenders, the personnel enter into service after December 31, shall be divided, when at sea, into at 1987, the following watch requirements least three watches and shall be kept on apply to the officers and deck crew:

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(i) If over 5000 gross tons—three (d) Performing fire, lifeboat, or other watches. drills in port or at sea. (ii) If not more than 5000 gross tons [CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38652, Oct. 16, 1987, as and having more than 16 individuals on amended by USCG-2004–18884, 69 FR 58343, board primarily employed in the prepa- Sept. 30, 2004; USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11261, ration of fish or fish products—two Mar. 16, 2009] watches. (iii) If not more than 5000 gross tons § 15.715 Automated vessels. and having not more than 16 individ- (a) Coast Guard acceptance of auto- uals on board primarily employed in mated systems to replace specific per- the preparation of fish or fish prod- sonnel or to reduce overall crew re- ucts—no watch division specified. quirements is predicated upon the ca- (f) Properly manned uninspected pas- pabilities of the system, the system’s senger vessels of at least 100 gross demonstrated and continuing reli- tons— ability, and a planned maintenance (1) Which are underway for no more program that ensures continued safe than 12 hours in any 24-hour period, operation of the vessel. and which are adequately moored, an- (b) The OCMI considers the capabili- chored, or otherwise secured in a har- ties of an automated system in estab- bor of safe refuge for the remainder of lishing initial manning levels; how- that 24-hour period may operate with ever, until the system is proven reli- one navigational watch; able, a manning level adequate to oper- (2) Which are underway more than 12 ate in a continuously attended mode hours in any 24-hour period must pro- will be specified on a vessel’s COI. It vide a minimum of a two-watch sys- remains the responsibility of the ves- tem; sel’s master to determine when a con- (3) In no case may the crew of any tinuous watch is necessary. watch work more than 12 hours in any § 15.720 Use of non-U.S. licensed and/ 24-hour period, except in an emergency. or documented personnel. [CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38652, Oct. 16, 1987, as (a) United States vessels which need amended by USCG-1999–6224, 64 FR 63235, to replace one or more persons while on Nov. 19, 1999; USCG-1999–5040, May 15, 2002; a foreign voyage and outside the juris- USCG-2004–18884, 69 FR 58343, Sept. 30, 2004; diction of the United States, in order USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11261, Mar. 16, 2009] to meet manning requirements, may § 15.710 Working hours. use non-U.S. credentialed personnel without a TWIC, except for the posi- In addition to prescribing watch re- tions of master and radio officer, until quirements, 46 U.S.C. 8104 sets limita- the vessel returns to a port at which in tions on the working hours of the most expeditious manner replace- credentialed officers and crew mem- ments who are citizens of the United bers, prescribes certain rest periods, States can be obtained. and prohibits unnecessary work on (b) The citizenship requirements of 46 Sundays and certain holidays when the U.S.C. 8103(a) and (b) and the TWIC re- vessel is in a safe harbor. It is the requirement of 46 U.S.C. 70105 are waived, sponsibility of the master or person in except for the requirement that the charge to ensure that these limitations master must be a U.S. citizen holding a are met. However, under 46 U.S.C. TWIC, with respect to the following 8104(f), the master or other vessels: credentialed officer can require any (1) A U.S.-documented offshore sup- part of the crew to work when, in his or ply vessel (OSV) (as that term is de- her judgment, they are needed for: fined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(19)) that is oper- (a) Maneuvering, shifting berth, ating from a foreign port; and mooring, unmooring; (2) A U.S.-documented mobile off- (b) Performing work necessary for shore drilling unit (MODU) (as that the safety of the vessel, or the vessel’s term is defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(15a)) passengers, crew, or cargo; that is operating beyond the water (c) Saving of life on board another above the U.S. Outer Continental vessel in jeopardy; or, Shelf.

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(c) The waiver provided in paragraph (2) A manned barge (except a sea- (b) of this section does not apply to any going barge or a barge to which chap- vessel operating in water above the ter 37 of 46 U.S.C. applies); U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (as that (3) A fishing vessel, fish tender ves- term is defined in 43 U.S.C. 1331(a)). sel, whaling vessel, or yacht; (d) The master shall assure that any (4) A sailing school vessel with re- replacements of crewmembers by non- spect to sailing school instructors and U.S. citizens made in accordance with sailing school students; this section will be with an individual (5) An oceanographic research vessel who holds a credential which is equiva- with respect to scientific personnel; lent in experience, training, and other (6) A fish processing vessel which en- qualifications to the U.S. credential re- tered into service before January 1, quired for the position and that the 1988, and is not more than 1600 gross person possesses or will possess the tons or which enters into service after training required to communicate to December 31, 1987, and has not more the extent required by § 15.730 of this than 16 individuals on board primarily part. employed in the preparation of fish or [CGD 89–061, 55 FR 1212, Jan. 12, 1990, as fish products; and, amended by USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11261, (7) All fish processing vessels with re- Mar. 16, 2009] spect to those personnel primarily employed in the preparation of fish or fish § 15.725 Sailing short. products or in a support position not Whenever a vessel is deprived of the related to navigation. service of a member of its complement, (b) 46 U.S.C. 8702(b) requires that on and the master or person in charge is board vessels departing U.S. ports 75 unable to find appropriate credentialed percent of the crew in each department on personnel to man the vessel, the mas- board is able to understand any order spo- ter or person in charge may proceed on ken by the officers. the voyage, having determined the ves- (c) The words able to understand any sel is sufficiently manned for the voy- order spoken by the officers relates to age. A report of sailing short must be any order to a member of the crew filed in writing with the Officer in when directing the performance of that Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) hav- person’s duties and orders relating to ing cognizance for inspection in the emergency situations such as used for area in which the vessel is operating, response to a fire or in using lifesaving or the OCMI within whose jurisdiction equipment. It is not expected that a the voyage is completed. The report member of the deck department under- must explain the cause of each defi- stand terminology normally used only ciency and be submitted within twelve in the engineroom or vice versa. hours after arrival at the next port. (d) Whenever information is pre- The actions of the master or person in sented to the Coast Guard that a vessel charge in such instances are subject to fails to comply with the specified lan- review and it must be shown the va- guage requirements the Coast Guard cancy was not due to the consent, fault investigates the allegation to deter- or collusion of the master or other in- mine its validity. In determining if an dividuals specified in 46 U.S.C. 8101(e). allegation is factual, the Coast Guard A civil penalty may be assessed against may require a demonstration by the of- the master or person in charge for fail- ficers and crew that appropriate orders ure to submit the report. are understood. The demonstration will [CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38652, Oct. 16, 1987, as require that orders be spoken to the in- amended by USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11262, dividual members of the crew by the of- Mar. 16, 2009] ficers in the language ordinarily and customarily used by the officers. The § 15.730 Language requirements. orders must be spoken directly by the (a) The provisions of 46 U.S.C. 8702 re- officer to the crew member and not lating to language apply generally to through an interpreter. Signs, ges- vessels of at least 100 gross tons except: tures, or signals may not be used in the (1) Vessels operating on rivers and test. The Coast Guard representative lakes (except the Great Lakes); will specify the orders to be given and

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will include not only daily routine but (b) Every vessel documented under orders involving emergencies, either of the laws of the United States, other a departmental or of a general nature. than a vessel with only a recreational This test will be conducted, if possible, endorsement, must be under the com- at a time reasonably in advance of the mand of a U.S. citizen. vessel’s departure, to avoid delays. [CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as [CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38652, Oct. 16, 1987, as amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 149, Jan. 4, amended by USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11262, 1989; USCG-1999–6216, 64 FR 53223, Oct. 1, 1999; Mar. 16, 2009] USCG-1999–6224, 64 FR 63235, Nov. 19, 1999; 66 FR 20944, Apr. 26, 2001; USCG-1999–5040, 67 FR 34767, May 15, 2002; USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR Subpart G—Computations 11261, Mar. 16, 2009]

§ 15.801 General. § 15.810 Mates. The OCMI will determine the specific (a) The OCMI determines the min- manning levels for vessels required to imum number of mates required for the have certificates of inspection by part safe operation of inspected vessels. B of subtitle II of title 46 U.S.C. The (b) The minimum number of mariners masters or individuals in command of holding a license or MMC officer en- all vessels, whether required to be in- dorsement as mate required to be car- spected under 46 U.S.C. 3301 or not, are ried on every inspected, self-propelled, responsible for properly manning ves- seagoing and Great Lakes vessel, and sels in accordance with the applicable every inspected, seagoing, passenger laws, regulations, and international vessel must not be less than the fol- conventions. lowing, except when reductions are au- [CGD 81–059, 54 FR 149, Jan. 4, 1989] thorized under paragraph (e) of this section: § 15.805 Master. (1) Vessels of 1000 gross tons or more (a) There must be an individual hold- (except MODUs)—three mates (except ing an appropriate license as or a valid when on a voyage of less than 400 miles MMC with endorsement as master mas- from port of departure to port of final ter in command of each of the fol- destination—two mates). lowing vessels: (2) MODUs of 1000 gross tons or more: (1) Every self-propelled, seagoing doc- (i) Three mates when on a voyage of umented vessel of 200 gross tons and more than 72 hours. over. (ii) Two mates when on a voyage of (2) Every self-propelled inspected ves- more than 16 but not more than 72 sel. hours. (3) Every inspected passenger vessel. (iii) One mate when on a voyage of (4) Every inspected small passenger not more than 16 hours. vessel. (3) Vessels of 100 or more gross tons (5) Every towing vessel of at least 8 but less than 1000 gross tons—two meters (at least 26 feet) or more in mates (except vessels of at least 100 but length must be under the command of less than 200 gross tons on voyages a master of towing vessels, or a mar- which do not exceed 24 hours in dura- iner holding a license or MMC endorsed tion—one mate). as master of inspected, self-propelled (4) All offshore supply vessels of 100 vessels greater than 200 gross register gross tons or more—two mates (except tons (GRT) holding either— when on a voyage of less than 600 (i) A completed Towing Officer’s As- miles—one mate). A voyage includes sessment Record (TOAR), bearing the the accrued distance from port of de- signature of a Designated Examiner parture to port of arrival and does not and stating that the Examiner found include stops at offshore points. the candidate proficient; or (5) All vessels of less than 100 gross (ii) A license or MMC with officer en- tons—one mate (except vessels on voy- dorsement for towing vessels. ages not exceeding 12 hours in duration (6) Every uninspected passenger ves- may, if the OCMI determines it to be sel of at least 100 gross tons. safe, be operated without mates).

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(c) An individual in charge of the (2) Vessels that are not authorized by navigation or maneuvering of a self- their Certificate of Inspection to pro- propelled, uninspected, documented, ceed beyond the Boundary Line estab- seagoing vessel of 200 gross tons or over lished in part 7 of this Chapter which must hold an appropriate license or are in excess of 1,600 gross tons, pro- MMC authorizing service as mate. pelled by machinery, and subject to in- (d) Each person in charge of the navi- spection under 46 U.S.C. chapter 33; and gation or maneuvering of a towing ves- (3) Vessels operating on the Great sel of at least 8 meters (at least 26 feet) Lakes that are propelled by machinery in length must satisfy the require- and subject to inspection under 46 ments of § 15.805(a)(5) of this part or U.S.C. chapter 33, or are tank barges hold a license or MMC authorizing subject to inspection under 46 U.S.C. service as either— chapter 37. (1) Mate (pilot) of towing vessels; or (b) The following individuals may (2) Mate of inspected self-propelled vessels greater than 200 GRT within serve as a pilot for a vessel subject to any other restrictions on the officer’s paragraph (a) of this section, when un- license or MMC, holding either— derway on the navigable waters of the (i) A completed Towing Officer’s As- United States that are designated sessment Record (TOAR) bearing the areas: signature from a Designated Examiner (1) An individual holding a valid first and stating that the Examiner found class pilot’s license or MMC with a the candidate proficient; or first class pilot’s endorsement, oper- (ii) A license or MMC with officer en- ating within the restrictions of his or dorsement for towing vessels. her credential, may serve as pilot on (e) The OCMI may increase the min- any vessel to which this section ap- imum number of mates indicated in plies. paragraph (b) of this section where he (2) An individual holding a valid li- or she determines that the vessel’s cense or MMC officer endorsement as characteristics, route, or other oper- master or mate, employed aboard a ating conditions create special cir- vessel within the restrictions of his or cumstances warranting an increase. her credential, may serve as pilot on a (f) The Commandant will consider re- vessel of not more than 1,600 gross tons ductions to the number of mates re- propelled by machinery, described in quired by this section when special cir- paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(3) of this sec- cumstances allowing a vessel to be tion, provided he or she: safely operated can be demonstrated. (i) Is at least 21 years old; [CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38652, Oct. 16, 1987, as (ii) Complies with the currency of amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 149, Jan. 4, knowledge provisions of § 11.713 of this 1989; CGD 81–059a, 55 FR 14805, Apr. 18, 1990; chapter; and USCG-1999–6224, 64 FR 63235, Nov. 19, 1999; 66 (iii) Has completed a minimum of FR 20944, Apr. 26, 2001; USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11262, Mar. 16, 2009] four round trips over the route to be traversed while in the wheelhouse as § 15.812 Pilots. watchstander or observer. At least one (a) Except as specified in paragraph of the round trips must be made during (f) of this section, the following ves- the hours of darkness if the route is to sels, not sailing on register, when un- be traversed during darkness derway on the navigable waters of the (3) An individual holding a valid li- United States, must be under the direc- cense or MMC officer endorsement as tion and control of an individual quali- master, mate, or operator employed fied to serve as pilot under paragraph aboard a vessel within the restrictions (b) or (c) of this section as appropriate: of his or her credential, may serve as (1) Coastwise seagoing vessels pro- pilot on a tank barge or tank barges pelled by machinery and subject to in- totaling not more than 10,000 gross spection under 46 U.S.C. Chapter 33, tons, described in paragraphs (a)(1) and and coastwise seagoing tank barges (a)(3) of this section, provided he or subject to inspection under 46 U.S.C. she: Chapter 37; (i) Is at least 21 years old;

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(ii) Complies with the currency of ignated areas of pilotage waters, pro- knowledge provisions of § 11.713 of this vided he or she: chapter; (1) Is at least 21 years old; (iii) Has a current physical examina- (2) Complies with the currency of tion in accordance with the provisions knowledge provisions of § 11.713 of this of § 11.709 of this chapter; chapter; and (iv) Has at least six-months service (3) Has a current physical examina- in the deck department on towing ves- tion in accordance with the provisions sels engaged in towing operations; and of § 11.709 of this chapter. (v) Has completed a minimum of (d) In any instance when the quali- twelve round trips over the route to be fications of a person satisfying the re- traversed, as an observer or under in- quirements for pilotage through the struction in the wheelhouse. At least provisions of this Subpart are ques- three of the round trips must be made tioned by the Coast Guard, the indi- during the hours of darkness if the vidual shall, within a reasonable time, route is to be traversed during dark- provide the Coast Guard with docu- ness. mentation proving compliance with (c) An individual holding a valid li- the applicable portion(s) of paragraphs cense or MMC officer endorsement as (b) and (c) of this section. master, mate, or operator, employed (e) Federal pilotage requirements aboard a vessel within the restrictions contained in paragraphs (a) through (d) of his or her credential, may serve as a of this section are summarized in two pilot for a vessel subject to paragraphs quick reference tables. (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section, when (1) Table 15.812(e)(1) provides a guide underway on the navigable waters of to the pilotage requirements for in- the United States that are not des- spected, self-propelled vessels.

TABLE 15.812(e)(1)—QUICK REFERENCE TABLE FOR FEDERAL PILOTAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. INSPECTED SELF-PROPELLED VESSELS, NOT SAILING ON REGISTER

Designated areas of pilotage waters (routes for which First Class Pilot’s li- Nondesignated areas of pilotage waters censes or MMC officer endorsements (between the three mile line and the start are issued) of traditional pilotage routes)

Inspected self-propelled vessels greater First Class Pilot ...... Master or Mate may serve as pilot if the than 1,600 GT, authorized by their individual: Certificate of Inspection (COI) to pro- 1. Is at least 21 years old. ceed beyond the Boundary Line, or op- 2. Has an annual physical exam. erating on the Great Lakes. 3. Maintains current knowledge of the waters to be navigated.1 Inspected self-propelled vessels not more First Class Pilot, or Master or Mate may Master or Mate may serve as pilot if the than 1,600 GT, authorized by their serve as pilot if the individual: individual: Certificate of Inspection to proceed be- 1. Is at least 21 years old...... 1. Is at least 21 years old. yond the Boundary Line, or operating 2. Maintains current knowledge of the 2. Maintains current knowledge of the on the Great Lakes. waters to be navigated.1 waters to be navigated.1 3. Has 4 round trips over the route.2 Inspected self-propelled vessels greater First Class Pilot ...... Master or Mate may serve as pilot if the than 1,600 GT, not authorized by their individual: COI to proceed beyond the Boundary 1. Is at least 21 years old. Line (Inland route vessels); other than 2. Has an annual physical exam. vessels operating on the Great Lakes. 3. Maintains current knowledge of the waters to be navigated.1 Inspected self-propelled vessels not more No pilotage requirement ...... No pilotage requirement. than 1,600 GT, not authorized by their COI to proceed beyond the Boundary Line (Inland route vessels); other than vessels operating on the Great Lakes.

1 One round trip within the past 60 months. 2 If the route is to be traversed during darkness, 1 of the 4 round trips must be made during darkness. (2) Table 15.812(e)(2) provides a guide to the pilotage requirements for tank barges.

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TABLE 15.812(e)(2)—QUICK REFERENCE TABLE FOR FEDERAL PILOTAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. INSPECTED TANK BARGES, NOT SAILING ON REGISTER

Tank Barges greater than 10,000 GT, au- First Class Pilot ...... Master, Mate, or Master, Mate (Pilot) of thorized by their Certificate of Inspec- towing vessels may serve as pilot if tion to proceed beyond the Boundary the individual: Line, or operating on the Great Lakes. 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. Tank Barges 10,000 GT or less, author- First Class Pilot, or Master, Mate, or Master, Mate, or Master, Mate (Pilot) of ized by their Certificate of Inspection to Master, Mate (Pilot) of towing vessels towing vessels may serve as pilot if proceed beyond the Boundary Line, or may serve as pilot if the individual: the individual: operating on the Great Lakes. 1. Is at least 21 years old ...... 1. Is at least 21 years old. 2. Has an annual physical exam.1 2. Has an annual physical exam.1 3. Maintains current knowledge of the 3. Maintains current knowledge of the waters to be navigated.2 waters to be navigated.2 4. Has at least 6 months’ service in the 4. Has at least 6 months’ service in the deck department on towing vessels deck department on towing vessels engaged in towing operations. engaged in towing operations. 5. Has 12 round trips over the route.3 Tank Barges authorized by their Certifi- No pilotage requirement ...... No pilotage requirement. cate of Inspection for Inland routes only (Lakes, Bays, and Sounds/Riv- ers); other than vessels operating on the Great Lakes. 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 gross tons. 2 One round trip within the past 60 months. 3 If the route is to be traversed during darkness, 3 of the 12 round trips must be made during darkness.

(f) In Prince William Sound, Alaska, (ii) On the East by 146°00′ West lon- coastwise seagoing vessels over 1,600 gitude; gross tons and propelled by machinery (iii) On the North by 60°49′ North lati- and subject to inspection under 46 tude; and U.S.C. Chapter 37 must: (iv) On the South by that area of (1) When operating from 60°49′ north Hinchinbrook Entrance within the ter- latitude to the Port of Valdez be under ritorial sea bounded by 60° 07′ North the direction and control of an indi- latitude and 146°31.5′ West longitude. vidual holding a valid license or MMC [CGD 84–060, 59 FR 4842, Feb. 2, 1994, as endorsed as pilot who: amended by CGD 84–060, 60 FR 20652, 20653, (i) Is operating under the authority Apr. 27, 1995; USCG-2004–18884, 69 FR 58343, of a license or MMC; Sept. 30, 2004; USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11262, (ii) Holds a license issued by the Mar. 16, 2009] State of Alaska; and (iii) Is not a member of the crew of § 15.815 Radar observers. the vessel. (a) Each person in the required com- (2) Navigate with either two plement of deck officers, including the credentialed deck officers on the bridge master, on inspected vessels of 300 or an individual holding a valid license gross tons or over which are radar or MMC endorsed as pilot when oper- equipped, shall hold an endorsement as ating south of 60°49′ north latitude and radar observer. in the approaches through (b) Each person who is employed or Hinchinbrook Entrance and in the area serves as pilot in accordance with Fed- bounded: eral law on board vessels of 300 gross (i) On the West by a line one mile tons or over which are radar equipped, west of the western boundary of the shall hold an endorsement as radar ob- Traffic Separation Scheme; server.

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(c) Each person having to hold a li- or MMC authorizing service as a chief cense or MMC officer endorsement engineer. under 46 U.S.C. 8904(a) for employment [CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38652, Oct. 16, 1987, as or service as masteror mate on board amended by USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11262, an uninspected towing vessel of 8 me- Mar. 16, 2009] ters (approximately 26 feet) or more in length must, if the vessel is equipped § 15.825 Engineers. with radar, hold an endorsement as (a) An individual in charge of an en- radar observer. gineering watch on a mechanically pro- (d) Each person who is required to pelled, seagoing, documented vessel of hold a radar endorsement must have 200 gross tons or over, other than an in- their certificate of training readily dividual described in § 15.820, must hold available to demonstrate that the en- an appropriately endorsed license or dorsement is still valid. MMC authorizing service as an assist- (e) For the purposes of this section, ant engineer. (b) The Officer in Charge, Marine In- ‘‘readily available’’ means that the spection determines the minimum mariner must carry the original cer- number of credentialed engineers re- tificate of training or a notarized copy quired for the safe operation of in- thereof onboard. Alternatively, the spected vessels. mariner must provide a copy of the certificate of training to the requesting [CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38652, Oct. 16, 1987, as entity within 48 hours. The requested amended by USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11263, Mar. 16, 2009] material may be delivered either physically, electronically, or by facsimile. § 15.830 Radio officers. [CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38652, Oct. 16, 1987, as Radio officers are required on certain amended by CGD 94–041, 60 FR 8309, Feb. 14, merchant vessels of the United States. 1995; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51196, Sept. 30, 1997; The determination of when a radio offi- USCG-2004–18884, 69 FR 58343, Sept. 30, 2004; cer is required is based on the Federal USCG–2006–26202, 73 FR 52795, Sept. 11, 2008; Communications Commission require- USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11262, Mar. 16, 2009] ments.

§ 15.820 Chief engineer. § 15.835 Staff officers. (a) There must be an individual hold- Staff officers, when carried, must be ing an MMC or license endorsed as registered as specified in part 11 of this chief engineer or other credential au- chapter. thorizing service as chief engineer em- [CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38652, Oct. 16, 1987, as ployed on board the following inspected amended by USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11263, mechanically propelled vessels: Mar. 16, 2009] (1) Seagoing or Great Lakes vessels of 200 gross tons and over. § 15.840 Able seamen. (2) Offshore supply vessels of more (a) With certain exceptions, 46 U.S.C. than 200 gross tons. 8702 applies to all vessels of at least 100 (3) Inland (other than Great Lakes) gross tons. At 1east 65 percent of the vessels of 300 gross tons and over, if the deck crew of these vessels, excluding OCMI determines that an individual individuals serving as officers, must be with a license or the appropriate MMC able seamen. For vessels permitted to officer endorsement responsible for the maintain a two watch system, the per- vessel’s mechanical propulsion is nec- centage of able seamen may be reduced essary. to 50 percent. (b) Able seamen are rated as: unlim- (b) An individual engaged or em- ited, limited, special, offshore supply ployed to perform the duties of chief vessel, sail, and fishing industry, under engineer on a mechanically propelled, the provisions of part 12 of this chap- uninspected, seagoing, documented ter. 46 U.S.C. 7312 specifies the cat- vessel of 200 gross tons or over must egories of able seamen (i.e., unlimited, hold an appropriately endorsed license limited, etc.) necessary to meet the requirements of 46 U.S.C. 8702.

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(c) It is the responsibility of the mas- (2) All grills, broilers, and deep-fat ter or person in charge to ensure that fryers are fitted with a grease extrac- the able seamen in the service of the tion hood per § 181.425 of this chapter. vessel meet the requirements of 46 (3) Heat and/or smoke detectors are U.S.C. 7312 and 8702. located in each galley, public accom- modation space, enclosed passageway, [CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38652, Oct. 16, 1987, as berthing space, and all crew spaces. amended by USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11263, Mar. 16, 2009] (4) High-water alarms are located in each space with a through hull fitting § 15.845 Lifeboatmen. below the deepest load waterline, a machinery space bilge, bilge well, shaft The number of lifeboatmen required alley bilge, or other space subject to for a vessel are specified in the parts of flooding from sea water piping within the regulations dealing with the in- the space, and a space below the water- spection of that specific type of vessel. line with non-watertight closure such as a space with a non-watertight hatch § 15.850 Lookouts. on the main deck. The requirements for the mainte- (5) Each alarm has an audible- and nance of a proper lookout are specified visual-alarm indicator located at the in Rule 5 of the International Regula- normal operating station and, if the tions for Preventing Collisions at Sea, normal operating position is not con- 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1602(c)), and Rule 5 of the tinually manned and not navigating Inland Navigational Rules Act of 1980 underway, in an alternate location (33 U.S.C. 2005). Lookout is a function that must provide the crew, and may to be performed by a member of a navi- at all times provide the passengers, im- gational watch. mediate warning of a hazardous condi- tion. [USCG–2007–29018, 72 FR 53964, Sept. 21, 2007] (6) The vessel is underway for no more than 12 hours in any 24-hour pe- § 15.855 Cabin watchmen and fire pa- riod, and the master of the vessel has trolmen. chosen to operate with less than a (a) On vessels carrying passengers at three-watch system in accordance with night, the master or person in charge § 15.705. shall ensure that a suitable number of watchmen are in the vicinity of the [CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38652, Oct. 16, 1987, as amended by USCG-1999–5040, 67 FR 34767, May cabins or staterooms and on each deck, 15, 2002] to guard against and give alarm in case of fire or other danger. § 15.860 Tankerman. (b) On a fish processing vessel of (a) The Officer in Charge, Marine In- more than 100 gross tons, there must be spection, enters on the Certificate of a suitable number of watchmen trained Inspection issued to each manned tank in firefighting on board when hot work vessel subject to the regulations in this is being done, to guard against and give chapter the number of crewmembers alarm in case of a fire. required to hold valid merchant mari- (c) For the watchmen described in ners’ documents or MMCs with the paragraph (a) of this section, the owner proper tankerman endorsement. Table or operator of an uninspected pas- 15.860(a)(1) provides the minimal re- senger vessel not more than 300 gross quirements for tankermen aboard tons may substitute the use of fire de- manned tank vessels; Table 15.860(a)(2) tectors, heat detectors, smoke detec- provides the tankerman endorsements tors, and high-water alarms with required for personnel aboard tank- audible- and visual-warning indicators, ships. in addition to other required safety (b) For each tankship of more than alarms, only when each of the fol- 5,000 gross tons certified for voyages lowing conditions are met: beyond the Boundary Line: (1) Fire detectors are located in each (1) The number of ‘‘Tankerman-PICs’’ space containing machinery or fuel or restricted ‘‘Tankerman-PICs’’ car- tanks per § 181.400(c) of this chapter. ried must be not fewer than two.

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(2) The number of ‘‘Tankerman-As- ‘‘Tankerman-PICs’’, ‘‘Tankerman-PICs sistants’’ carried must be not fewer (Barge)’’, or restricted ‘‘Tankerman- than three. PICs (Barge)’’ carried must be not (3) The number of ‘‘Tankerman-Engi- fewer than two. neers’’ carried must be not fewer than (f) The following personnel aboard two. each tankship certified for voyages be- (c) For each tankship of 5,000 gross yond the Boundary Line shall hold tons or less certified for voyages be- valid merchant mariners’ documents or yond the Boundary Line: MMCs, endorsed as follows: (1) The number of ‘‘Tankerman-PICs’’ (1) The master and chief mate shall or restricted ‘‘Tankerman-PICs’’ car- each hold a ‘‘Tankerman-PIC’’ or re- ried must be not fewer than two. stricted ‘‘Tankerman-PIC’’ endorse- (2) The number of ‘‘Tankerman-Engi- ment. neers’’ carried must be not fewer than (2) The chief, first assistant, and two, unless only one engineer is re- cargo engineers shall each hold a quired, in which case the number of ‘‘Tankerman-Engineer’’ or ‘‘Tankerman-Engineers’’ carried may ‘‘Tankerman (PIC)’’ endorsement. be just one. (3) Each credentialed officer acting (d) For each tankship not certified as the PIC of a transfer of liquid cargo for voyages beyond the Boundary Line, in bulk shall hold a ‘‘Tankerman-PIC’’ if the total crew complement is: or restricted ‘‘Tankerman-PIC’’ en- (1) One or two, the number of dorsement. ‘‘Tankerman-PICs’’ or restricted (4) Each officer or crewmember, who ‘‘Tankerman-PICs’’ carried may be just is assigned by the PIC duties and re- one. sponsibilities related to the cargo or (2) More than two, the number of cargo-handling equipment during a ‘‘Tankerman-PICs’’ or restricted transfer of liquid cargo in bulk but is ‘‘Tankerman-PICs’’ carried must be not directly supervised by the PIC, not fewer than two. shall hold a ‘‘Tankerman-Assistant’’ (e) For each tank barge manned endorsement. under § 31.15–5 of this chapter, if the (g) The endorsements required by total crew complement is: this section must be for the classifica- (1) One or two, the number of tion of the liquid cargo in bulk or of ‘‘Tankerman-PICs’’, restricted the cargo residue being carried. ‘‘Tankerman-PICs’’, ‘‘Tankerman-PICs (h) Because STCW does not recognize (Barge)’’, or restricted ‘‘Tankerman- restricted Tankerman-PIC endorse- PICs (Barge)’’ carried may be just one. ments, persons may act under these (2) More than two, the number of only aboard vessels conducting busi- ‘‘Tankerman-PICs’’, restricted ness inside the Boundary Line.

TABLE 15.860(a)(1)—MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TANKERMEN ABOARD MANNED TANK VESSELS

Tankerman Tankerman Tankerman Tankerman PIC or Tank vessels PIC assistant engineer tankerman PIC (barge)

Tankship Certified for Voyages Beyond Boundary Line: Over 5000 GT ...... 2 3 2 ...... 5000 GT or less ...... 2 ...... *2 ...... Tankship Not Certified for Voyages Beyond Boundary Line ...... **2 ...... Tank Barge ...... ***2 * If only one engineer is required, then only one Tankerman Engineer is required. ** If the total crew complement is one or two persons, then only one Tankerman PIC is required. *** If the total crew complement is one or two persons, then only one Tankerman PIC or Tankerman PIC (Barge) is required.

TABLE 15.860(a)(2)—TANKERMEN ENDORSEMENTS REQUIRED FOR PERSONNEL ABOARD TANKSHIPS [Endorsement for the Classification of the Bulk Liquid Cargo or Residues Carried]

Tankerman Tankerman Tankerman Tankship certified for voyages beyond boundary line PIC engineer assistant

Master ...... ✔ Chief Mate ...... ✔

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TABLE 15.860(a)(2)—TANKERMEN ENDORSEMENTS REQUIRED FOR PERSONNEL ABOARD TANKSHIPS—Continued [Endorsement for the Classification of the Bulk Liquid Cargo or Residues Carried]

Tankerman Tankerman Tankerman Tankship certified for voyages beyond boundary line PIC engineer assistant

Chief Engineer ...... ✔ or ✔ First Assistant Engineer ...... ✔ or ✔ Cargo Engineer ...... ✔ or ✔ Credentialed Officer Acting as PIC of Transfer of Liquid Cargo in Bulk ...... ✔ Credentialed Officer or Crewmember Not Directly Supervised by PIC ...... ✔

[CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17154, Apr. 4, 1995, as amended by CGD 79–116, 62 FR 25135, May 8, 1997; USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11263, Mar. 16, 2009]

Subpart H—Equivalents uninspected passenger vessel under 100 gross tons within any restrictions, § 15.901 Inspected vessels of less than other than gross tonnage limitations, 100 gross tons. on the individual’s license or MMC. (a) An individual holding a license or (b) An individual holding a license or MMC endorsed as mate or pilot of in- MMC endorsed as a master or pilot of spected, self-propelled vessels of over an inspected, self-propelled vessel is 200 gross tons is authorized to serve as authorized to serve as master, as re- master on inspected vessels of less than quired by 46 CFR 15.805(a)(6), of an 100 gross tons within any restrictions uninspected passenger vessel of at least on the individual’s license or MMC. 100 gross tons within any restrictions, (b) An individual holding a license or including gross tonnage and route, on MMC endorsed as master or mate of in- the individual’s license or MMC. spected, self-propelled vessels is au- (c) An individual holding a license or thorized to serve as master or mate, re- MMC endorsed as mate of inspected, spectively, of non-self-propelled vessels self-propelled vessels (other than Great other than sail vessels, within any re- Lakes, inland, or river vessels of not strictions on the individual’s license or more than 200 gross tons) is authorized MMC. to serve as operator of uninspected pas- (c) An individual holding a license or senger vessels of less than 100 gross MMC endorsed as master or mate of in- tons within any restrictions, other spected, sail vessels is authorized to than gross tonnage limitations, on the serve as master or mate, respectively, individual’s license or MMC. of other non-self-propelled vessels, within any restrictions on the individ- [USCG-1999–5040, 67 FR 34767, May 15, 2002, as amended by USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11263, ual’s license or MMC. Mar. 16, 2009] (d) An individual holding a license or MMC endorsed as master or mate of in- § 15.910 Towing vessels. spected, auxiliary sail vessels, is authorized to serve as master or mate, re- No person may serve as a master or spectively, of self-propelled and non- mate (pilot) of any towing vessel with- self-propelled vessels, within any re- out meeting the requirements of strictions on the individual’s license or §§ 15.805(a)(5) or 15.810(d) of this part. MMC. [USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11263, Mar. 16, 2009] [CGD 81–059, 54 FR 150, Jan. 4, 1989, as amended by USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11263, Mar. 16, § 15.915 Engineer Officer Endorse- 2009] ments. The following licenses and MMC offi- § 15.905 Uninspected passenger ves- cer endorsements authorize the holder sels. to serve as noted, within any restric- (a) An individual holding a license or tions on the license or MMC: MMC endorsed as master or pilot of an (a) A designated duty engineer li- inspected, self-propelled vessel is au- cense or endorsement authorizes serv- thorized to serve as operator of an ice as chief or assistant engineer on

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vessels of not more than 500 gross tons Encina Power Plant, lying within an in the following manner: area bounded by a line beginning at (1) A designated duty engineer lim- latitude 33°10′06″N, longitude ited to vessels of not more than 1000 117°21′42″W, thence southwesterly to horsepower or 4000 horsepower may latitude 33°08′54″N, longitude serve only on near coastal, Great 117°24′36″W, thence southwesterly to Lakes, or inland waters; latitude 33°04′30″N, longitude (2) A designated duty engineer with 117°21′42″W, thence northeasterly to no horsepower limitations may serve latitude 33°05′36″N, longitude on any waters. 117°18′54″W, thence northwesterly along (b) A chief engineer (limited-oceans) the shoreline to latitude 33°10′06″N, lon- license or endorsement authorizes serv- gitude 117°21′42″W. ice as chief or assistant engineer on (b) Huntington Beach, CA. The waters vessels of any gross tons on inland wa- including the Golden West Refining ters and of not more than 1600 gross Company, Huntington Beach Marine tons on ocean, near coastal, or Great Terminal, lying within an area bound- Lakes waters. ed by a line beginning at latitude (c) A chief engineer (limited-near 33°39′06″N, longitude 118°00′0″W, thence coastal) license or endorsement au- westerly to latitude 33°39′18″N, lon- thorizes service as chief or assistant gitude 118°05′12″W, thence southeast- engineer on vessels of any gross tons erly along a line drawn three nautical on inland waters and of not more than miles from the baseline to latitude 1600 gross tons on near coastal or Great 33°35′30″N, longitude 118°00′00″W, thence Lakes waters. easterly to latitude 33°35′30″N, lon- (d) An assistant engineer (limited- gitude 117°52′30″W, thence northwest- oceans) license or endorsement author- erly along the shoreline to latitude izes service on vessels of any gross tons 33°39′06″N, longitude 118°00′00″W. on inland waters and of not more than (c) El Segundo, CA. The waters includ- 1600 gross tons on ocean, near coastal, ing the Chevron USA, El Segundo Ma- or Great Lakes waters. rine Terminal, lying within an area [CGD 81–059, 54 FR 150, Jan. 4, 1989, as amend- bounded by a line beginning at latitude ed by USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11263, Mar. 16, 33°56′18″N, longitude 118°26′18″W, thence 2009] westerly to latitude 33°56′18″N, longitude 118°30′48″W, thence southeast- Subpart I—Vessels in Foreign erly along a line drawn three nautical Trade miles from the baseline to latitude 33°51′48″N, longitude 118°27′54″W, thence easterly to latitude 33°51′48″N, lon- SOURCE: CGD 92–061, 60 FR 24796, May 10, gitude 118°24′00″W, thence northwest- 1995, unless otherwise noted. erly along the shoreline to latitude ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ § 15.1001 General. 33 56 18 N, longitude 118 26 18 W. (d) Oxnard, CA. The waters including Self-propelled vessels engaged in for- the Southern California Edison Com- eign commerce are required to use a pany, Mandalay Generating Station, pilot holding a valid MMC or license lying within an area bounded by a line with appropriate endorsement as a beginning at latitude 34°14′12″N, lon- first-class pilot when operating in the gitude 119°16′00″W, thence westerly to navigable waters of the United States latitude 34°14′12″N, longitude specified in this subpart. 119°19′36″W, thence southeasterly along [CGD 92–061, 60 FR 24796, May 10, 1995, as a line drawn three nautical miles from amended by USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11263, the baseline to latitude 34°09′24″N, lon- Mar. 16, 2009] gitude 119°17′20″W, thence easterly to latitude 34°09′24″N, longitude § 15.1010 California. 119°13′24″W, thence northwesterly along The following offshore marine oil ter- the shoreline to latitude 34°14′24″N, lon- minals located within U.S. navigable gitude 119°16′00″W. waters of the State of California: (e) Goleta, CA. The waters including (a) Carlsbad, CA. The waters includ- the ARCO, Ellwood Marine Terminal, ing the San Diego Gas and Electric, lying within an area bounded by a line

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beginning at latitude 34°26′12″N, lon- to latitude 35°07′00″N, longitude gitude 119°57′00″W, thence southerly to 120°46′00″W, thence easterly to latitude latitude 34°22′48″N, longitude 35°07′00″N, longitude 120°43′00″W, thence 119°57′00″W, thence southeasterly along northerly to latitude 35°10′24″N, lon- a line drawn three nautical miles from gitude 120°43′00″W, thence westerly the baseline to latitude 34°21′06″N, lon- along the shoreline to latitude gitude 119°50′30.5″W, thence northerly 35°09′42″N, longitude 120°46′00″W. ° ′ ″ to latitude 34 24 18 N, longitude [CGD 92–061, 60 FR 24796, Jan. 4, 1995, as 119°50′30″W, thence northwesterly along amended by USCG-1998–4442, 63 FR 52189, the shoreline to latitude 34°26′12″N, lon- Sept. 30, 1998] gitude 119°57′00″W. (f) Gaviota, CA. The waters including § 15.1020 Hawaii. the Texaco Trading and Transpor- The following offshore marine oil ter- tation, Gaviota Marine Terminal, lying minals located within U.S. navigable within an area bounded by a line begin- waters of the State of Hawaii: Barbers ning at latitude 34°28′06″N, longitude Point, Island of Oahu. The waters in- 120°16′00″W, thence southerly to lati- cluding the Hawaiian Independent Re- tude 34°25′06″N, longitude 120°16′00″W, finery, Inc. and the Chevron moorings thence easterly along a line drawn lying within an area bounded by a line three nautical miles from the baseline bearing 180 degrees true from Barbers to latitude 34°25′24″N, longitude Point Light to latitude 21°14.8′N, lon- 120°08′30″W, thence northerly to lati- gitude 158°06.4′W, thence easterly to tude 34°28′24″N, longitude 120°08′30″W, latitude 21°14.8′N, longitude 158°03.3′W, thence westerly along the shoreline to thence northeasterly to latitude latitude 34°28′06″N, longitude 21°15.6′N, longitude 158°01.1′W, thence 120°16′00″W. northwesterly to latitude 21°18.5′N, lon- (g) Moss Landing, CA. The waters in- gitude 158°02.0′W, thence westerly along cluding the Pacific Gas and Electric the shoreline to latitude 21°17.8′N, lon- Company Power Plant, lying within an gitude 158°06.4′W. area bounded by a line beginning at latitude 36°49′00″N, longitude § 15.1030 New York and New Jersey. 121°47′42″W, thence westerly to latitude The following U.S. navigable waters 36°49′00″N, longitude 121°51′00″W, thence located within the States of New York southerly to latitude 36°47′00″N, lon- and New Jersey when the vessel is gitude 121°51′00″W thence easterly to making an intra-port transit, to in- latitude 36°47′00″N, longitude clude, but not limited to, a movement 121°47′54″W, thence northerly along the from a dock to a dock, from a dock to shoreline to latitude 36°49′00″N, lon- an anchorage, from an anchorage to a gitude 121°47′42″W. dock, or from an anchorage to an an- (h) Estero Bay, CA. The waters includ- chorage, within the following listed op- ing various moorings, including the Pa- erating areas: cific Gas and Electric Company moor- (a) East River from Execution Rocks ing and the two Chevron Oil Company to New York Harbor, Upper Bay; Terminals lying within an area bound- (b) Hudson River from Yonkers, New ed by a line beginning at latitude York to New York Harbor, Upper Bay; 36°25′00″N, longitude 120°52′30″W, thence (c) Raritan River from Grossman westerly to latitude 36°25′00″N, lon- Dock/Arsenal to New York Harbor, gitude 120°56′00″W, thence southerly to Lower Bay; latitude 36°22′00″N, longitude (d) Arthur Kill Channel; 120°56′00″W, thence easterly to latitude (e) Kill Van Kull Channel; 36°22′00″N, longitude 120°52′12″W, thence (f) Newark Bay; northerly along the shoreline to lati- (g) Passaic River from Point No tude 36°25′00″N, longitude 120°52′30″W. Point to Newark Bay; (i) San Luis Obispo Bay, CA. The wa- (h) Hackensack River from the turn- ters including the Unocal Corporation ing basin to Newark Bay; and Avila Terminal and the approaches (i) New York Harbor, Upper and thereto, lying in an area bounded by a Lower Bay. line beginning at latitude 35°09′42″N, NOTE TO § 15.1030: ‘‘Intra-port transit’’ as longitude 120°46′00″W, thence southerly used in this section includes the movement

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of a foreign-trade vessel inbound from sea of the State of North Carolina require from the point where a State-licensed pilot a State-licensed pilot on the vessel. ceases providing pilotage to another point within the identified areas (i.e., a dock or an- [CGD 97–073, 63 FR 57255, Oct. 27, 1998] chorage). Likewise, intra-port transit also includes the movement of a foreign-trade Subpart J—Vessels Subject to vessel outbound to sea from a point within the identified areas (i.e., a dock or anchor- Requirements of STCW age) to the point where a State licensed pilot begins providing pilotage. SOURCE: CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34539, June 26, [CGD 92–061, 60 FR 24796, May 10, 1995, as 1997, unless otherwise noted. amended by USCG-2004–18884, 69 FR 58344, Sept. 30, 2004] § 15.1101 General. (a) Definitions. For purposes of this § 15.1040 Massachusetts. subpart, the term— The following U.S. navigable waters (1) STCW means the International located within the State of Massachu- Convention on Standards of Training, setts when the vessel is in transit, but Certification and Watchkeeping for not bound to or departing from a port Seafarers, 1978, as amended in 1995; within the following listed operating (2) STCW Code means the Seafarer’s areas: Training, Certification and (a) Cape Cod Bay south of latitude Watchkeeping Code; 41°48′54″N; (3) Seagoing vessel means a self-pro- (b) The Cape Cod Canal; and pelled vessel in commercial service (c) Buzzards Bay east of a line ex- that operates beyond the Boundary tending from the southernmost point Line established by 46 CFR part 7. It of Wilbur Point (latitude 41°34′55″N lon- does not include a vessel that navi- gitude 70°51′15″W) to the easternmost gates exclusively on inland waters; point of Pasque Island (latitude (4) Rest means a period of time during 41°26′55″N longitude 70°50′30″W). which the person concerned is off duty, is not performing work (which includes [CGD 92–061, 60 FR 24796, May 10, 1995, as administrative tasks such as chart cor- amended by USCG-1998–4442, 63 FR 52189, rections or preparation of port-entry Sept. 10, 1998] documents), and is allowed to sleep without being interrupted; and § 15.1050 North Carolina. (5) Overriding operational conditions (a) The following navigable waters of means circumstances in which essen- the United States within the State of tial shipboard work cannot be delayed North Carolina when the vessel is ma- for safety or environmental reasons, or neuvering while berthing or could not reasonably have been antici- unberthing, is approaching or passing pated at the commencement of the through a bridge, or is making any voyage. intra-port transit, which transit may (6) Vessel Security Officer (VSO) means include but is not limited to movement a person onboard the vessel account- from a dock to a dock, from a dock to able to the Master, designated by the an anchorage, from an anchorage to a Company as responsible for security of dock, or from an anchorage to an an- the vessel, including implementation chorage, within either of the following and maintenance of the Vessel Secu- areas: rity Plan, and for liaison with the Fa- (1) The waters of the Cape Fear River cility Security Officer and vessel’s from the boundary line established by Company Security Officer. 46 CFR 7.60 to Latitude 34° 16.5′N. (b) Except as otherwise provided in (2) The waters of the Northeast Cape § 15.1103(d), the regulations in this sub- Fear River from its confluence with part apply to seagoing vessels subject the Cape Fear River at Point Peter to to STCW. Latitude 34°17′N. (c) A vessel that has on board a valid (b) This subpart does not apply to Safety Management Certificate and a any vessel on the waters specified in copy of a Document of Compliance paragraph (a) of this section if the laws issued for that vessel in accordance

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with 46 U.S.C. 3205 is presumed in com- (SOLAS) (SOLAS is available from the pliance with the regulations in this International Maritime Organization subpart. (IMO), 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, England, telephone: + 44 (0)20 [CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34539, June 26, 1997, as amended by USCG–2008–0028, 73 FR 29071, 7735 7611, http://www.imo.org), has been May 20, 2008] issued. (e) You must hold documentary evi- § 15.1103 Employment and service dence to show you meet the require- within the restrictions of an STCW ments of §§ 11.1005 or 12.30–5 of this endorsement or of a certificate of chapter, as appropriate, if you are a training. master or crewmember on board a ves- (a) On board a seagoing vessel oper- sel that is— ating beyond the Boundary Line, no (1) Subject to the STCW; person may employ or engage any per- (2) Not a Ro-Ro passenger ship; and son to serve, and no person may serve, (3) Carrying more than 12 passengers in a position requiring a person to hold when on an international voyage. an STCW endorsement, including mas- (f) On board a seagoing vessel re- ter, chief mate, chief engineer, second quired to comply with provisions of the engineer, officer of the navigational or Global Maritime Distress and Safety engineering watch, or radio operator, System (GMDSS) in Chapter IV of unless the person serving holds an ap- SOLAS, no person may employ or en- propriate, valid STCW certificate or gage any person to serve, and no person endorsement issued in accordance with may serve, as the master, chief mate, part 10 or 12 of this chapter. or officer of the navigational watch, (b) On board a seagoing vessel of 500 unless the person serving holds the ap- GT or more as determined under the propriate certificate or endorsement International Tonnage Convention, no for operator of radio in GMDSS. person may employ or engage any per- (g) On board a seagoing vessel re- son to serve, and no person may serve, quired to comply with provisions of the as a rating forming part of the naviga- GMDSS in Chapter IV of SOLAS, no tional watch, except for training, un- person may employ or engage any per- less the person serving holds an appro- son to serve, and no person may serve, priate, valid STCW certificate or en- as the person designated to maintain dorsement issued in accordance with GMDSS equipment at sea, when the part 12 of this chapter. service of a person so designated is (c) On board a seagoing vessel driven used to meet the maintenance require- by main propulsion machinery of 750 ments of SOLAS Regulation IV/15, kW [1,000 hp] propulsion power or more, which allows for capability of at-sea no person may employ or engage any electronic maintenance to ensure that person to serve, and no person may radio equipment is available for radio serve, in a rating forming part of a communication, unless the person so watch in a manned engine-room, nor serving holds documentary evidence may any person be designated to per- that he or she is competent to main- form duties in a periodically unmanned tain GMDSS equipment at sea. engine-room, except for training or for (h) On board a seagoing vessel fitted the performance of duties of an un- with an Automatic Radar Plotting Aid skilled nature, unless the person serv- (ARPA), no person may employ or en- ing holds an appropriate, valid STCW gage any person to serve, and no person certificate or endorsement issued in ac- may serve, as the master, chief mate, cordance with part 12 of this chapter. or officer of the navigational watch, (d) You must hold documentary evi- unless the person so serving has been dence to show you meet the require- trained in the use of ARPA according ments of §§ 11.1005 or 12.30–5 of this to §§ 11.205 or 11.209 of this chapter, chapter, as appropriate, if you are a whichever is appropriate. master or crewmember on board a Ro- [CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34539, June 26, 1997, as Ro passenger ship to which a certifi- amended by USCG-1999–5610, 67 FR 55069, Oct. cate signifying compliance with the 30, 2002; USCG-2004–18884, 69 FR 58344, Sept. International Convention for the Safe- 30, 2004; USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11263, Mar. ty of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended 16, 2009]

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§ 15.1105 Familiarization and basic sibility, unless the person performing safety-training. it can produce evidence of having— (a) On board a seagoing vessel, no (1) Received appropriate approved person may assign any person to per- basic safety training or instruction as form shipboard duties, and no person set out in the standards of competence may perform those duties, unless the under STCW Regulation VI/1, with re- person performing them has received— spect to personal survival techniques, (1) Training in personal survival fire prevention and fire-fighting, ele- techniques as set out in the standard of mentary first aid, and personal safety competence under STCW Regulation and social responsibilities; and VI/1; or (2) Achieved or, if training has been completed, maintained competence (2) Sufficient familiarization training within the last 5 years, in accordance or instruction that he or she— with STCW regulation VI/1. (i) Can communicate with other per- (d) Fish-processing vessels in compli- sons on board about elementary safety ance with the provisions of 46 CFR part matters and understand informational 28 on instructions, drills, and safety symbols, signs, and alarm signals con- orientation are deemed to be in compli- cerning safety; ance with the requirements of this sec- (ii) Knows what to do if a person falls tion on familiarization and basic safe- overboard; if fire or smoke is detected; ty-training. or if the firm alarm or abandon-ship alarm sounds; [CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34539, June 26, 1997, as (iii) Can identify stations for muster amended by USCG-2004–18884, 69 FR 58344, and embarkation, and emergency-es- Sept. 30, 2004; USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11263, Mar. 16, 2009] cape routes; (iv) Can locate and don life-jackets; § 15.1107 Maintenance of merchant (v) Can raise the alarm and knows mariners’ records by owner or oper- the use of portable fire extinguishers; ator. (vi) Can take immediate action upon Each owner or operator of a U.S.-doc- encountering an accident or other med- umented seagoing vessel shall ensure ical emergency before seeking further that procedures are in place, in respect medical assistance on board; and of each merchant mariner holding a li- (vii) Can close and open the fire cense, MMC, or merchant mariner’s doors, weather-tight doors, and water- document and serving on any such ves- tight doors fitted in the vessel other sel, to ensure that the following infor- than those for hull openings. mation is maintained throughout his (b) On board a seagoing vessel, no or her service, and is readily accessible person may assign a shipboard duty or to those in management responsible for responsibility to any person who is the safety of the vessel and for the pre- serving in a position that must be vention of marine pollution: filled as part of the required crew com- (a) Medical fitness (such as results of plement, and no person may perform a recent evaluation by a medical pro- any such duty or responsibility, unless fessional certifying that the mariner is he or she is familiar with it and with physically able to perform the tasks all vessel’s arrangements, installa- and duties normally associated with a tions, equipment, procedures, and char- particular shipboard position or does acteristics relevant to his or her rou- not have an apparent medical condi- tine or emergency duties or respon- tion that disqualifies him or her from sibilities, in accordance with STCW the requirements of a particular ship- Regulation I/14. board position). (c) On board a seagoing vessel, no (b) Experience and training relevant person may assign a shipboard duty or to assigned shipboard duties (i.e., responsibility to any person who is record of training completed, and of serving in a position that must be relevant on-the-job experience ac- filled as part of the required crew com- quired). plement or who is assigned a responsi- (c) Competency in assigned shipboard bility on the muster list, and no person duties (evidenced by copies of current may perform any such duty or respon- credentials that the mariner holds, as

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well as by a record of the most recent section as well as port rotations and basic safety assessment and by in- changes in the vessel’s itinerary. stances where ship-specific familiarization has been achieved and main- [CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34539, June 26, 1997, as amended by USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11263, tained). Mar. 16, 2009] [CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34539, June 26, 1997, as amended by USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11263, § 15.1113 Vessel Security Officer (VSO). Mar. 16, 2009] After July 1, 2009, on board seagoing § 15.1109 Watches. vessel, all persons performing duties as VSO must hold a valid endorsement as Each master of a vessel that operates Vessel Security Officer. beyond the Boundary Line shall ensure observance of the principles concerning [USCG–2008–0028, 73 FR 29071, May 20, 2008] watchkeeping set out in STCW Regula- tion VIII/2 and section A-VIII/2 of the PART 16—CHEMICAL TESTING STCW Code. Subpart A—General § 15.1111 Work hours and rest periods. (a) Each person assigned duty as offi- Sec. cer in charge of a navigational or engi- 16.101 Purpose of regulations. neering watch, or duty as a rating 16.105 Definitions of terms used in this part. forming part of a navigational or engi- 16.107 Waivers. neering watch, on board any vessel 16.109 Public Interest Exclusion (PIE). that operates beyond the Boundary 16.113 Chemical drug testing. Line shall receive a minimum of 10 16.115 Penalties. hours of rest in any 24-hour period. Subpart B—Required Chemical Testing (b) The hours of rest required under paragraph (a) of this section may be di- 16.201 Application. vided into no more than two periods, of 16.203 Employer, MRO, and SAP responsibil- which one must be at least 6 hours in ities. length. 16.205 Implementation of chemical testing (c) The requirements of paragraphs programs. (a) and (b) of this section need not be 16.210 Pre-employment testing require- maintained in the case of an emer- ments. gency or drill or in other overriding 16.220 Periodic testing requirements. operational conditions. 16.230 Random testing requirements. (d) The minimum period of 10 hours 16.240 Serious marine incident testing re- of rest required under paragraph (a) of quirements. this section may be reduced to not less 16.250 Reasonable cause testing require- than 6 consecutive hours as long as— ments. 16.260 Records. (1) No reduction extends beyond 2 days; and Subpart C [Reserved] (2) Not less than 70 hours of rest are provided each 7-day period. Subpart D—Employee Assistance Programs (e) The minimum period of rest required under paragraph (a) of this sec- 16.401 Employee Assistance Program (EAP). tion may not be devoted to watchkeeping or other duties. Subpart E—Management Information (f) Watchkeeping personnel remain System subject to the work-hour limits in 46 16.500 Management Information System re- U.S.C. 8104 and to the conditions when quirements. crew members may be required to APPENDIX A [RESERVED] work. (g) The Master shall post watch AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 7101, 7301, schedules where they are easily acces- and 7701; Department of Homeland Security sible. They must cover each affected Delegation No. 0170.1. member of the crew and must take into SOURCE: CGD 86–067, 53 FR 47079, Nov. 21, account the rest requirements of this 1988, unless otherwise noted.

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