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Coast Guard 46 CFR Parts 1, 10, 11, et al. Implementation of the Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, and Changes to National Endorsements; Final Rule

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Guard; phone (202) 372–1409; email was subsequently amended in 2002 and SECURITY [email protected]. If you have 2007. questions on viewing the docket, call In 2008, the IMO embarked on a Coast Guard Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, comprehensive review of the entire Docket Operations, telephone 202–366– STCW Convention and the STCW Code, 46 CFR Parts 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 9826. which sets forth provisions for 15 implementing the STCW Convention. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Five meetings were held at IMO [Docket No. USCG–2004–17914] Table of Contents for Preamble headquarters in London on the RIN 1625–AA16 comprehensive review, at which the I. Executive Summary Coast Guard represented the U.S. and Implementation of the Amendments to A. Basis and purpose the draft 2010 amendments to the the International Convention on B. Summary for major provisions Convention were developed. The Coast Standards of Training, Certification C. Costs and benefits Guard held public meetings prior to II. Abbreviations and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, III. Regulatory History each one of the IMO review meetings to and Changes to National IV. Overview determine what positions U.S. Endorsements V. Tables of Changes delegations should advocate and to VI. Discussion of Comments and Explanation exchange views about amendments to AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. of Changes STCW that were under discussion. In ACTION: Final rule. A. Summary of changes from the SNPRM addition, the Coast Guard also obtained B. Public comments on the SNPRM input from MERPAC on developments SUMMARY: The Coast Guard issues this C. Discussion of Public Comments in and implementation of the requirements final rule to implement the International Response to the Merchant Marine relating to the 2010 amendments. After Convention on Standards of Training, Personnel Advisory Committee completing its review, the IMO adopted Certification and Watchkeeping for (MERPAC) and the Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee these amendments on June 25, 2010, at Seafarers, 1978, as amended (STCW the STCW Diplomatic Conference in Convention), as well as the Seafarers’ (MEDMAC) Recommendations D. Additional Request for Comments Manila, Philippines. They entered into Training, Certification and VII. Incorporation by Reference force for all ratifying countries on Watchkeeping Code (STCW Code), to VIII.Regulatory Analyses January 1, 2012. address the comments received from the A. Regulatory Planning and Review The STCW Convention is not self- public in response to the supplemental B. Small Entities implementing; therefore, the United notice of proposed rulemaking C. Assistance for Small Entities States, as a signatory to the STCW (SNPRM), and to incorporate the 2010 D. Collection of Information Convention, must initiate regulatory amendments to the STCW Convention E. Federalism changes to ensure compliance with its that came into force on January 1, 2012. F. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act treaty obligations through full In addition, this final rule makes other G. Taking of Private Property H. Civil Justice Reform implementation of the amendments to changes not required by the STCW I. Protection of Children the STCW Convention and STCW Code. Convention or Code, but necessary to J. Indian Tribal Governments Accordingly, the Coast Guard is reorganize, clarify, and update these K. Energy Effects amending 46 CFR subchapter B to: Fully regulations. L. Technical Standards harmonize and incorporate the M. Environment DATES: This final rule is effective March requirements for national licenses with those of the STCW Convention; to 24, 2014 except for 46 CFR part 10, I. Executive Summary subpart C, which is effective January 23, incorporate the 2010 amendments to the 2014. The incorporation by reference of A. Basis and purpose STCW Convention that came into force certain publications listed in the rule is on January 1, 2012; and to make other The United States has a well- changes not required by the STCW approved by the Director of the Federal established program for credentialing Register on March 24, 2014. Convention that are necessary to personnel serving on U.S. vessels that is reorganize, clarify, and update those ADDRESSES: Comments and material governed by domestic law in United regulations. A discussion of the 2010 received from the public, as well as States Code, titles 5, 14, 33 and 46, and amendments implemented in this final documents mentioned in this preamble Code of Federal Regulations, title 46, rule is available in the preamble of the as being available in the docket, are part subchapter B. Through these domestic SNPRM (76 FR 45908). of docket USCG–2004–17914 and are statutes and regulations, the United All signatories to the STCW available for inspection or copying at States also implements the provisions of Convention are presumed to be fulfilling the Docket Management Facility (M–30), the International Convention on their obligations under the Convention U.S. Department of Transportation, Standards of Training, Certification and and, by publishing and implementing West Building Ground Floor, Room Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as this final rule, the U.S. is joining the W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., amended. other signatories, including, but not Washington, D.C. 20590, between 9 a.m. The STCW Convention and Code set limited to, Australia, Canada, France, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, forth minimum training and Germany, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and except Federal holidays. You may also certification requirements for merchant the United Kingdom. The U.S. is also find this docket on the Internet by going mariners. The IMO adopted ensuring that the U.S. remains on the to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting amendments to the STCW in 1995. IMO ‘‘White List’’ of countries giving USCG–2004–17914 in the ‘‘Keyword’’ Those amendments entered into force the Convention full and complete effect. box, and then clicking ‘‘Search.’’ on February 1, 1997. The Coast Guard Inclusion on this list entitles U.S.-flag FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If implemented those amendments vessels to equal treatment under foreign you have questions on this rule, call or through an interim rule revising 46 CFR nation port state control procedures, email Mr. Mark C. Gould, Maritime subchapter B, which published on June and enables U.S. mariners to compete in Personnel Qualifications Division, Coast 26, 1997 (62 FR 34505). The Convention the global workforce. This final rule also

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ensures that U.S. mariner credentialing B. Summary of Major Provisions grant sea service credit towards STCW requirements are consistent with This section lists the major provisions endorsements for mariners who hold a international standards. Additionally, in this final rule. Both a summary and national endorsement but serve on the rule strengthens U.S. authority to a detailed explanation of the reasons for STCW compliant vessels; provide enforce the STCW Convention and changes from the SNPRM can be found additional means for mariners holding a STCW Code against foreign flag vessels in Section VI of this preamble, domestic tankerman endorsement to in U.S. waters. Discussion of Comments. All of the qualify for STCW tankerman changes below were made to the rule as endorsements; clarify the course Parties to the STCW Convention have approval provisions; and include port state control authority to detain proposed in the SNPRM in response to comments from the public, MERPAC, or compliance with industry-wide systems, vessels that do not comply with the such as International Organization for Convention. If U.S. regulations are non- MEDMAC. The Coast Guard is publishing this Standardization (ISO) and International compliant with the STCW Convention final rule to implement amendments to Safety Management (ISM), as an and STCW Code, there is a risk that U.S. the STCW Code, including the 2010 alternate means of compliance with the vessels will be detained in foreign ports amendments, and ensure that the U.S. is Quality Standards System (QSS) and that U.S. mariners not in meeting its obligations under the provisions. compliance with the STCW Convention Convention. In addition, the Coast C. Costs and Benefits would be ineligible to serve on foreign Guard is issuing this final rule to flag vessels. respond to the comments, feedback, and The changes between the SNPRM and Over 90 percent of ships visiting U.S. concerns received from the public in this final rule do not result in additional waters are foreign-flag carrying response to the SNPRM. In order to impacts to the maritime industry except multinational crews, and are subject to address those comments and concerns, for the transitional provision that delays STCW. Additionally, approximately the final rule will: Clarify transitional the implementation of the QSS 1044 U.S. documented commercial provisions for STCW endorsements and requirements until January 1, 2017. This provision was included in this final rule vessels operate on ocean or near coastal for the issuance of medical certificates; provide additional training topics for based on the public comments received voyages and are subject to the STCW endorsements as part of on the SNPRM and will delay the cost provisions of STCW. Implementation approved formal training; remove the impact of QSS requirements to training and enforcement of the STCW new apprentice mate (steersman) of providers. For a detailed discussion of requirements promote shipboard towing (utility), master of towing comments, the changes, and their practices that reduce the risk of human (utility) and master of towing (harbor additional impacts, please see errors that could potentially lead to an assist) endorsements; clarify the ‘‘Regulatory Analyses,’’ section VIII, of accident in U.S. waters. application of security requirements; the preamble.

TABLE 1—SUMMARY OF AFFECTED POPULATION, COSTS AND BENEFITS

Category Final rule

Affected Population ...... 60,000 U.S. mariners 1; 316 owners and operators of 1,044 U.S. flag vessels; and 141 STCW training providers. Costs ($ millions, 7-percent $32.6 (annualized). discount rate). $230.3 (10-year) Benefits ...... • Increase in vessel safety and a resulting decrease in the risk of shipping casualties and their consequences (fatalities, injuries, property loss and environmental damage). • Prevention and mitigation of accidents on STCW Convention-compliant foreign vessels in U.S. waters due to increased ability of the Coast Guard to enforce requirements. See Executive Summary for additional information. • Increase in mariners’ situational awareness and situational assessment. • Reduction of potential impacts of medical conditions on human error. • Earlier detection and treatment of medical conditions. • Fulfillment of U.S. obligations under the STCW Convention. • Maintenance of U.S. status on the IMO ‘‘White List’’ and avoidance of detention of U.S. flagged vessels in foreign ports due to noncompliance with the STCW Convention. • Assurance that U.S. mariners can compete in the global workforce market. • Assurance that U.S. credentialing regulations are consistent with international performance standards based on international consensus and the IMO convention, which minimizes variation in standards of training and watchkeeping. 1 Includes all mariners to which STCW applies, which is limited to voyages beyond the boundary line.

II. Abbreviations DE Designated examiner FSD Functional speech discrimination DHS Department of Homeland Security FWT Fireman/Watertender ABET Accreditation Board for Engineering DME Designated medical examiner GMDSS Global maritime distress and safety and Technology DOT U.S. Department of Transportation system A/B Able seaman ATB Articulated tug barge vessel DP Dynamic positioning GRT Gross register tonnage AGT Any gross tons DPO Dynamic positioning officer GT Gross tonnage BRM Bridge resource management ECDIS Electronic chart display and HP Horsepower BST Basic safety training information system HSC High-speed craft BT Basic training EOOW Engineering officer of the watch ILO International Labour Organization COI Certificate of inspection ERM Engineroom resource management IMO International Maritime Organization CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation ETO Electro-technical officer IR Interim rule DDE Designated duty engineer FR Federal Register ISM International Safety Management

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ISPS International Ship and Port Facility to reflect experience gained during the clarify, and update these regulations. Security implementation of that rule. The Coast Four public meetings were held to ISO International Organization for Guard published a notice of proposed receive comments on the SNPRM. These Standardization meetings were announced in the ITB Integrated tug-barge rulemaking (NPRM) on November 17, ITC International Tonnage Convention 2009 (74 FR 59354). The NPRM sought Federal Register on August 2, 2011 (76 KUPs Knowledge, understanding, and to incorporate all effective amendments FR 46217). The comments received proficiencies to the International Convention on during these four meetings are MARAD U.S. Department of Transportation Standards of Training, Certification and discussed in the ‘‘Discussion of Maritime Administration Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 Comments’’ section of this preamble. MERPAC Merchant Marine Personnel (STCW Convention) and Seafarers’ On November 3, 2011, the Coast Advisory Committee Training, Certification and MMC Merchant mariner credential Guard publicly announced the MMD Merchant mariner’s document Watchkeeping Code (STCW Code) as of availability of recommendations from MEDMAC Merchant Mariner Medical that publication date. Five public MERPAC and the Merchant Mariner Advisory Committee meetings were held to receive comments Medical Advisory Committee MODU Mobile offshore drilling unit on the NPRM. These meetings were (MEDMAC) concerning the SNPRM and NMC National Maritime Center announced in the Federal Register on invited public comment (76 FR 68202). NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking November 18, 2009 (74 FR 59502). The 30-day public comment period NVIC Navigation Vessel Inspection Circular The public comment period for the OCMI Officer in charge, marine inspection closed on December 5, 2011. The OICEW Officer in charge of an engineering NPRM ended on February 17, 2010. comments received in response to these watch After considering comments, feedback, recommendations are also discussed in OICNW Officer in charge of a navigational and concerns received from the public the ‘‘Discussion of Comments’’ section watch in response to the NPRM, and due to the of this preamble. OIM Offshore installation manager adoption of the 2010 amendments to the On January 4, 2012, the Coast Guard OPA 90 Oil Pollution Act of 1990 STCW Convention and Code, the Coast OSRV Oil spill response vessel published a notice of policy informing Guard recognized a need to make the public that the 2010 amendments to OSV Offshore supply vessel substantial changes to the merchant PIC Person in charge the STCW Convention entered into force PSC Proficiency in survival craft mariner credentialing program and for all ratifying nations on January 1, QA Qualified assessor regulations beyond those proposed in 2012 (77 FR 232). The notice also QMED Qualified member of the engine the NPRM. Because of these substantial encouraged vessels operating in foreign department changes, the Coast Guard recognized the ports to implement provisions of the QSS Quality Standards System necessity of developing a more RFPEW Rating forming part of an 2010 amendments concerning hours of comprehensive rule, and of providing rest and security training to minimize engineering watch additional opportunity, through a RFPNW Rating forming part of a potential port state control detentions. navigational watch supplemental notice of proposed Ro-Ro Roll-on/roll-off rulemaking (SNPRM), for the public to IV. Overview comment on these changes. SMCP Standard marine communication This final rule is intended to ensure phrases The Coast Guard published a notice that U.S. mariners comply with the SNPRM Supplemental notice of proposed on March 23, 2010 (75 FR 13715), standards set forth in the STCW rulemaking announcing that we were revisiting the Convention and Code and to clarify and STCW Convention International approach proposed in the NPRM and update the regulations in 46 CFR Convention on Standards of Training, considering publishing an SNPRM as a Certification and Watchkeeping for subchapter B, Merchant Marine Officers next step. The notice further explained Seafarers, 1978 and Seamen. As a result of the that the review of the approach was STCW Code Seafarers’ Training, comments, feedback, and concerns based on feedback received on the Certification and Watchkeeping Code received from the public in response to TRC Type rating certificate NPRM and because of the adoption of the SNPRM, the Coast Guard made TSAC Towing safety advisory committee the 2010 amendments to the STCW changes to the proposed regulations. TOAR Towing officer assessment record Convention. The IMO approved the TWIC Transportation worker identification 2010 amendments at the June Most seagoing merchant mariners credential Diplomatic Conference, where it was must comply with the requirements of U.S.C. United States Code agreed that all provisions of the STCW the STCW Convention and STCW Code. USCG United States Coast Guard The Coast Guard recognizes that the VSO Vessel security officer Convention, including the 2010 amendments, would enter into force by CFR regulations implementing the III. Regulatory History January 1, 2012. STCW Convention and STCW Code The Coast Guard published changes to The Coast Guard published an requirements have been the subject of the regulations governing the SNPRM on August 1, 2011 (76 FR different interpretations and that the credentialing of merchant mariners 45908), providing 2 months for public requirements reflected in the CFR are serving on U.S. flag vessels with an comment. The SNPRM proposed to not currently organized in a manner that interim rule (IR) on June 26, 1997 (62 FR make changes to the implementation of is easy to read and understand. 34505). The 1997 IR ensured that the STCW Convention and Code to This final rule also revises other credentials issued by the U.S. met incorporate the 2010 amendments to the sections of 46 CFR subchapter B in International Maritime Organization STCW Convention that came into force order to clarify, address omissions in, (IMO) standards, thereby reducing the on January 1, 2012, and address the and update those regulations. possibility of U.S. vessels being comments received from the public in V. Tables of Changes detained in a foreign port for non- response to the NPRM. In addition, the compliance. SNPRM proposed to make other changes The following table provides a In 2009, the Coast Guard proposed to not required by the STCW Convention crosswalk showing changes from the update the changes made by the 1997 IR or Code, but necessary to reorganize, existing regulations to this final rule.

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Subchapter B ...... Subchapter B ...... Changes Domestic to National when used to describe endorsements. The use of ‘‘domestic’’ to describe endorsements that are restricted to United States waters inside the STCW boundary line has been replaced by ‘‘national’’ to avoid confusion when discussing the domestic endorsements of other countries. § 10.107 ...... N/A ...... Removes the definition of Apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels (utility). Endorsement has been removed from regulations. § 10.107 ...... N/A ...... Removes definition of Competent Person. Moved relevant information into part 13 to ensure consistency, because ‘‘competent person’’ applies only to endorsements covered in that part. § 10.107 ...... N/A ...... Removes the definition of Limited. Definition is not needed because it has the same meaning as in standard English language usage. § 10.107 ...... N/A ...... Removes the definition of Restricted. Definition is not needed because it has the same meaning as in standard English language usage. § 10.107 ...... N/A ...... Removes definition for self-propelled tank vessel. Eliminates redundancy with the definition of tankship. § 10.107 ...... § 10.107 ...... Revises the definition for Coast Guard-accepted. The definition is being revised to provide clarification on the instances where something may be approved by the Coast Guard for use in meeting a particular requirement. § 10.107 ...... § 10.107 ...... Revises definition of Day. This revised definition will link the definition to the U.S. Code and provide further clarification regarding service on MODUs and cadet service on a maritime training ship within the regulations. § 10.107 ...... § 10.107 ...... Revises definition of Designated Examiner (DE). 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. § 10.107 ...... § 10.107 ...... Revises definition of Endorsement. The definition was revised to clarify that all endorsements are listed in § 10.109. § 10.107 ...... § 10.107 ...... Revises definition of Inland waters. The definition was revised to allow sea service credit towards STCW on certain inland vessels. § 10.107 ...... § 10.107 ...... Revises the definition of Near-coastal. Amends to include exceptions for operator of uninspected passenger vessels (OUPVs) in order to formalize a pre-existing exception for OUPVs. Includes near-coastal waters identified by another country’s Administration when entering into a treaty or an agreement with that country. § 10.107 ...... § 10.107 ...... Revises definition for Qualified Assessor. Clarifies this person’s role and professional development. § 10.109 ...... § 10.109 ...... Revises list of endorsements. Adds new endorsements in accordance with parts 11 and 12 to ensure that the lists of endorsements are consistent throughout the regulations. § 10.205 ...... § 10.205 ...... Revises postdating. Clarifies and simplifies the postdating process. Postdating will occur unless the applicant specifies otherwise. § 10.209, 10.231 ...... § 10.209, 10.231 ...... Adds required documentation for medical examinations. Adds a medical certificate issued by the Coast Guard. This serves as documentary proof of passing the medical examination. § 10.209, 11.480 ...... § 10.209, 10.480 ...... Electronic submission of required documents. Allows course completion certificates, including radar observer, to be submitted electronically. § 10.215 ...... Part 10, subpart C ...... Transfers 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. 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 ...... § 10.301 ...... Revises medical certificate validity period. 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) 2 years 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. § 10.215 ...... § 10.305 ...... Revises vision requirements. The 2010 amendments have expanded the applicability of vision standards from one eye to both eyes for deck personnel with STCW endorsements. § 10.217 ...... § 10.217 ...... Removes reference to temporary permits. Formalizes long-standing Coast Guard practice of no longer issuing temporary permits. §§ 10.227, 10.231 ...... §§ 10.227, 10.231 ...... Revises renewal requirements for credentials. Removes the requirement to submit an old, original credential in an application for renewal. This permits mariners to retain their previous credentials.

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§ 10.303 ...... § 10.410 ...... Removed Quality Standards System (QSS) requirements from § 10.303 and moved them into a new § 10.410. 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. Includes ISM, which is an industry-wide system, as alternate means of compliance for the QSS provision. Adds implementation date (January 1, 2017) for QSS requirements in accordance with the STCW Convention. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of Able-seafarer deck. Provides consistency with the STCW Convention. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of Able-seafarer engine. Provides consistency with the STCW Convention. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of Boundary line. Adding the definition will assist applicants in understanding the limits of the STCW Conven- tion. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds definition of Ceremonial license. Provides mariners an MMC endorsement suitable for framing. This is in response to mariner demand for a ceremonial license. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds definition of Chemical tanker. Adds definition for the differentiation of dangerous liquids into two endorsements under STCW. Clarifies the type of vessel on which mariners must serve to qualify for an STCW endorsement for advanced chemical tanker cargo operations. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of a Coast Guard-accepted Quality Standards System (QSS) organization. Adds definition regarding those organizations that may conduct QSS activities in regard to training, consistent with STCW requirements. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds definition of Coastwise Voyage. To clarify the boundaries of these types of voyages. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of Communicable disease. Clarifies what a physician should look for when conducting medical examinations. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds definition of Deck department. To clarify the functions of this department. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds definition of Designated medical examiner. To clarify who can give medical examinations to mariners, establishing a network of medical examiners who have demonstrated an understanding of mariner fitness. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of Domestic voyage. 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. The definition was revised to include voyages beginning and ending at a U.S. port and passing through the waters of another country if the U.S. has entered into a treaty or agreement with that country. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds definition of Dual-mode integrated tug barge (ITB). To clarify what is included in the operations and configuration of this type of ITB. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of Electro-technical officer. Provides consistency with the STCW Convention. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of Electro-technical rating. Provides consistency with the STCW Convention. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds definition of Engine department. To clarify the functions of this department. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds definition of Gross register tons (GRT). 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. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of Gross tonnage (GT). This will provide consistency with the STCW Convention and simplify the regulations by establishing an abbreviation for use throughout this subchapter. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of High-speed craft type rating. Adds a definition and requirement for a high-speed craft type rating to be compliant with the high-speed craft code. This puts into regulations existing processes that had previously been completed through Navigation Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) and policy letter. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of ILO. Establishes an abbreviation for the use of this term throughout this subchapter. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds definition of Integrated tug barge. To specify and make clear the features and capabilities of this type of tug barge combination. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of International Safety Management Code. This term is referenced in part 10. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of Kilowatt (kW). To provide clarity and consistency, as the term is used in conjunction with the implementation of the STCW Convention and STCW Code.

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N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds definition of Lifeboatman-Limited. To provide for a new endorsement for persons serving in a position similar to Lifeboatman but on a vessel without a lifeboat. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds definition of Liquefied gas tanker. Adds definition for the change in STCW tanker cargo operations endorsements. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of Management level. To explain that master, chief mate, chief engineer and first assistant engineer (second engineer officer) are considered management level under the STCW Convention. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds definition of Medical certificate. To describe a new document that serves as proof that a mariner meets the required medical and physical standards. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds definition of Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW). To clarify that this endorsement is at the operational level. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds definition of Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW). To clarify that this endorsement is at the operational level. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds definition of Oil tanker. Adds definition for the differentiation of dangerous liquids into two STCW endorsements. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of Operational level. Provides that officer endorsements other than management level are considered operational level under the STCW Convention. This will provide consistency with STCW Convention/Code. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of Periodically unattended engine room. Provides clarity in the application of the service requirements for engineers. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of Propulsion power. 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). N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds definition of Push-mode ITBs. To specify what is included in the configuration of this tug barge unit. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds definition of Qualified Assessor. To clarify the qualifications for this type of evaluator. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of Quality Standard System (QSS). 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. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds definition of Seagoing service. Clarify for the mariner what is included in this type of service, including Great Lakes and inland service. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of Seagoing vessel. 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 definition in § 15.1101, because that would have excluded vessels such as yachts and government-owned vessels, which are required to be operated by mariners holding an STCW endorsement. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of Ship. To provide clarity regarding the types of propulsion modes for these vessels. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of Training program. To provide clarity regarding what is encompassed within training programs. N/A ...... § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of Unlimited. Clarifies the annotation on an MMC authorizing service on vessels of any tonnage or any propulsion power. N/A ...... § 10.205(h) ...... Adds provision regarding Document of Continuity. To explain the process of replacing a Document of Continuity with an MMC. N/A ...... § 10.209 ...... Adds ceremonial license. Allows mariners to request a ceremonial license when renewing his or her credential. N/A ...... §§ 10.232, 11.401, Expands provisions granting sea service credit towards STCW endorsements to include 11.404, 11.405, and those mariners who hold a national endorsement and provide proof of service on vessels 11.406. to which STCW applies, whether on inland or coastwise service. Service on vessels to which STCW applies, whether inland or coastwise, will be credited on a day-for-day basis. N/A ...... § 10.405 ...... Adds requirements for qualification as a qualified assessor or designated examiner. To ensure that qualified individuals conduct evaluations of mariners in conformity with the STCW Convention. See Section A–I/6 of the STCW Code. Adds a provision requiring qualified assessors who renew their qualifications to provide evidence of experience, training, or instruction within the past 5 years. To ensure that qualified assessors are trained in proper assessment techniques and have completed an ‘‘assessor training’’ course as part of an accepted training program. N/A ...... § 10.409 ...... Adds requirements for approval as a Coast Guard-accepted QSS organization. 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 Convention/Code and to provide oversight of these organizations. N/A ...... § 10.411 ...... Adds simulator performance standards. To provide consistency with existing requirements and Section A–I/12 of the STCW Code. N/A ...... § 10.412 ...... Adds distance and e-learning, Adds a provision that will allow mariners to complete certain approved training via distance or e-learning courses.

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This will allow more options for obtaining training. §§ 11.201, 11.205 ...... § 11.201 ...... Re-organizes and consolidates all general requirements applicable to all domestic and STCW officer endorsements. 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. § 11.202 ...... § 15.817 ...... Moves section for Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) competency without substantive change. Requires that all deck officers serving on vessels equipped with GMDSS provide an endorsement for GMDSS. This re-organizes the regulations to make them easier to access and follow. § 11.202 ...... § 15.816 ...... Moves section for Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) competency without substantive change. Requires that all deck officers serving on vessels equipped with ARPA prove competency. This re-organizes the regulations to make them easier to access and follow. § § 11.202, 11.205 ...... §§ 11.301, 11.302 and Re-organizes and consolidates all requirements applicable to all STCW officer endorse- 11.303. ments. Title changes from Basic safety training (BST) to Basic Training (BT) to be consistent with the STCW Convention. Consolidates all endorsement requirements from various sections (including §§ 11.202 and 11.205) into a general section with sub-titles to allow for easy reference. General requirements (§ 11.301), Basic training (§ 11.302) and Advanced firefighting (§ 11.303). § 11.202(c) ...... §§ 11.305 to 11.321 ..... Moves the requirement for ARPA from the general section. To place the requirement in the appropriate operational-level and management-level certificate. § 11.202(d) ...... §§ 11.305 to 11.321 ..... Moves the requirement for the training and assessment on GMDSS from the general section. Incorporates the GMDSS requirement with the requirement for the appropriate operational- level and management-level certificate to simplify and clarify the GMDSS requirement. § 11.202(e) ...... §§ 11.305 to 11.321 ..... Changes the name of Procedures for Bridge Team Work to Bridge Resource Management (BRM). 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. § 11.202(e) ...... §§ 11.305 to 11.321 ..... Moves the requirement for Bridge Resource Management. Moves the BRM requirement to the appropriate operational-level certificate in order to clarify and simplify the requirement. § 11.202(b) ...... § 11.302 ...... Moves requirements for Basic Training. Adds requirements for BT, 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 BT. § 11.202(f) ...... § 11.301(h) and (i) ...... Moves exemptions and relaxations for vessels that are not subject to any obligation under STCW. 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. § 11.205(c) ...... N/A ...... Removes letters of reference requirement. 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. § 11.205(d) ...... § 11.201(h) ...... Reduces firefighting training requirements for certain endorsements. 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. § 11.205(d) ...... § 11.201(h) ...... Adds firefighting training requirements for certain endorsements. 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. § 11.211 ...... § 11.211 ...... Adds provisions to accept certain towing vessel service, including service in inland tug-barge combinations such as ATBs and integrated tug barges (ITBs), based on the aggregate tonnage of the tug and barge(s) when greater than 1,600 GRT. Grants credit for service on towing vessels using the aggregate tonnage on a 1-for-2 basis (2 days experience equals 1 day of creditable service) for up to 50 percent of the total service on vessels of 1,600 GRT or more. §§ 11.211 (a) and (b), § 10.232 ...... Creates new section for sea service. 11.213. 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. Expands list of items applicants must provide as documentary evidence of sea service.

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Revises to include sea service credit for cadets serving onboard academy training ships where sea service is part of an approved training program. Will grant 1⁄2 days of sea service credit for each day a cadet serves aboard an academy training ship where sea service is part of an approved training program. § 11.211(d) ...... § 11.211(c) ...... Expands sea service credit on Articulated Tug Barges (ATBs). The Coast Guard will 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. § 11.301 ...... § 11.301 ...... Revises to provide mariners the opportunity to use the new STCW training requirements when applying for credentials. Provides that persons who hold or have held an STCW operational-level endorsement issued prior to the effective date of this final rule, and are seeking to upgrade to an STCW management-level endorsement, will not be required to do the assessments for STCW operational-level endorsements. § 11.301 ...... § 10.401 ...... Revises the applicability to include training programs. 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. § 11.302 ...... § 10.402 ...... Revises the credit that can be provided by course approval to allow for multiple purposes. Provides industry more flexibility to complete the requirements as current regulations are too confining. § 11.302 ...... § 10.402 ...... Revises the requirements for the request for course approval. Incorporates previously issued guidance documents. This is to assist industry in understanding otherwise vague requirements. Revises course approvals to implement the IMO model course format and terminology. § 11.302 ...... § 10.402 ...... Clarifies the circumstances that could lead to the suspension of course approval for a training course. Organizes the requirements for suspension of course approvals. This is being done in response to public comments regarding course approval suspensions. § 11.302 ...... § 10.402 ...... Revises the reasons for withdrawal of course approval. Clarifies reasons for withdrawal of course approval. § 11.302 ...... § 10.407 ...... Revises the requirements for the request for program approval. § 11.303 ...... § 10.403 ...... Revises section to require that each student demonstrate practical skills appropriate for the course. 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. § 11.303 ...... § 10.403 ...... Revises the records and reports required for each approved course. Provides the Coast Guard the ability to be consistent with obligations under the STCW Con- vention to validate the training received by merchant mariners. See Regulation I/8 of the STCW Convention. § 11.303 ...... § 10.403 ...... Adds QSS requirements for an approved course. 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. § 11.304 ...... § 10.404 ...... Revises the requirement to substitute all sea service for successful completion of an approved training program. Provides service credit for training programs, because they regularly provide more extensive training situations and broader opportunities to demonstrate proficiency. § 11.305 ...... N/A ...... Removes specific requirements regarding radar-observer certificates and qualifying courses. Removes requirements now unnecessary due to other proposed changes throughout this subpart. § 11.309 ...... § 10.409 ...... Revises section to reduce redundant language from other sections of this subpart. Provides clarification with reference to § 10.402 for collecting the necessary information. § 11.309 ...... § 10.409 ...... Adds QSS requirements for accepted training. Provides consistency with the STCW Convention for approved training to be part of a QSS. See Regulation I/8 of the STCW Convention. § 11.401 ...... N/A ...... Removes the requirement for deck officers to obtain a qualification as able seaman. Provides consistency with the STCW Convention that does not require a qualification as able seaman for seagoing deck officers. § 11.402 ...... § 11.402 ...... Revises tonnage limitations for an unlimited officer endorsement by setting the minimum to 2,000 GRT. 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. § 11.400 et seq...... § 11.400 et seq...... Establishes a link between national and STCW deck officer endorsements. Provides better organization and clarification by linking the 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. Adds provision for a towing vessel restriction such as articulated tug barge (ATB) vessels that do not routinely perform all of the tasks in the Towing Officer Assessment Record (TOAR). Clarifies the regulations and policy for officers on towing vessels.

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§ 11.463 ...... § 11.463 ...... Re-opens grandfathering provision. Minimizes the burden on mariners by re-opening grandfathering provision for those who met training and service requirements prior to May 21, 2001. § 11.465 ...... § 11.465 ...... Adds a time limit for acceptance of TOARs. 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. § 11.467 ...... § 11.467 ...... Adds the limitation to the endorsement as operator of uninspected passenger vessels to not more than 100 nautical miles offshore. 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. § 11.482 ...... § 11.482 ...... Clarifies limitations for assistance towing endorsements. Clarifies and simplifies the application of the assistance towing endorsement. § 11.491 ...... § 11.491 ...... Raises the tonnage limitations on national Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) endorsements. Raises the tonnage limitation for officers with a 500 GRT limitation to 1,600 GRT. § 11.493 ...... § 11.493 ...... Revises language for Master (OSV). Eliminates unnecessary language and ensures consistency with STCW Convention and Code requirements by expanding the sea service requirements for this endorsement. § 11.495 ...... § 11.495 ...... Revises language for Chief Mate (OSV). Eliminates unnecessary language and ensures consistency with STCW Convention and Code requirements. § 11.497 ...... § 11.497 ...... Revises language for Mate (OSV). Eliminates unnecessary language and ensures consistency with STCW Convention and Code requirements. § 11.500 et seq...... § 11.500 et seq...... Establishes a link between national and STCW engineer officer endorsements. Simplifies the regulations by providing link to appropriate section to add engineer STCW endorsement to existing national endorsement. § 11.501(d) ...... § 11.501(d) ...... Adds Gas Turbine Propulsion. Clarifies propulsion mode limitations to engineer’s licenses. § 11.518 ...... § 11.518 ...... Removes oceans restriction from chief engineer (limited) endorsement. Simplifies the regulations by removing the geographical restriction. To sail beyond the boundary line, the holder of this endorsement must hold the appropriate STCW endorsement. § 11.520 ...... § 11.520 ...... Removes chief engineer (limited near-coastal) endorsement. Allows all engineers who currently hold a license as chief engineer (limited near-coastal) to be upgraded to chief engineer (limited) without further sea service or testing requirements. § 11.522 ...... § 11.522 ...... Removes oceans restriction from assistant engineer (limited) endorsement. Simplifies the regulations by removing the geographical restriction. To sail beyond the boundary line, the holder of this endorsement must hold the appropriate STCW endorsement. § 11.553 ...... § 11.553 ...... Revises language for Chief Engineer (OSV). Eliminates unnecessary language and ensures consistency with STCW Convention and Code requirements by expanding the sea service requirements for this endorsement. § 11.555 ...... § 11.555 ...... Revises language for Assistant Engineer (OSV). Eliminates unnecessary language and ensures consistency with STCW Convention and Code requirements. § 11.709 ...... § 11.709 ...... Revises language for first-class pilot annual physical examinations. Integrates the first-class pilot’s annual physical into the biennial medical certificate system. § 11.811 ...... § 11.337 ...... Moves requirements for Vessel Security Officer (VSO) to STCW officer endorsement requirements without substantive change. Groups all STCW officer endorsements together. § 11.821 ...... § 11.821 ...... Defines the applicability of the High-speed craft type rating. Limits the requirement to hold High-speed craft type rating to mariners operating vessels to which the High speed craft code applies. § 11.901 ...... § 11.901 ...... Removes the list of endorsements requiring STCW endorsement. Amends section because the list of endorsements was redundant and unnecessary in this location. § 11.903 ...... § 11.903 ...... Revises the list of endorsements requiring examination. 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. Adds endorsements that require an examination, based on a change in policy and progression consistent with the STCW Convention (mate of near-coastal vessels of less than 200 GRT, master of near-coastal vessels of less than 100 GRT, and mate of Great Lakes and inland/river vessels of less than 200 GRT). § 11.910 ...... § 11.910 ...... Revises table 1 to 11.910. Clarifies and simplifies the regulations by reflecting the combined endorsements at the management and operational levels. § 11.910 ...... § 11.910 ...... Revises table 2 to 11.910. To revise the table of subjects in order to reflect combined examinations at the operational and management levels and the STCW Convention. §§ 11.1001 to 11.1005 N/A ...... Deletes requirements for roll-on/roll-off passenger ships. 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.

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§ 11.1105 ...... § 11.1105 ...... Amends requirements for officers on passenger ships when in international voyages. Reflects the 2010 STCW amendment changes to include requirements for passenger ships. Expands the 2010 STCW amendment changes to include training in crowd management, passenger ship safety training, crisis management and human behavior, and training in passenger safety, cargo safety, and hull integrity. This also simplifies the regulations by merging requirements from subparts J and K. N/A ...... § 11.301(a) ...... Adds alternative methods for Standard of Competence. Adds alternative methods of demonstrating competence to provide mariners with multiple options, where allowed by the STCW Convention. N/A ...... § 11.301(b) ...... Revises Great Lakes and inland service. Grants day-for-day equivalency for Great Lakes service up to 100 percent and one- for-one up to 50 percent for inland service. This is in response to public comments requesting equivalency for Great Lakes service. Service accrued on vessels with dual tonnages. Service will be credited using the international tonnage. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. N/A ...... § 11.301(d) ...... Rating service for management-level endorsements. Service as a rating is not acceptable for management-level STCW endorsements. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. N/A ...... § 11.301(g) ...... Grandfathering provisions. These provisions will ease the transition for mariners with existing endorsements. Ensure consistency with the 2010 amendments to the STCW Convention and Code. N/A ...... § 11.303 ...... Requirements for Advanced Firefighting. 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. N/A ...... § 11.304 ...... List of STCW deck officer endorsements. List of endorsements included in the applicable subsequent sections. This re-organizes the regulations to make them easier for the mariner to access. N/A ...... § 11.323 ...... List of STCW engineer officer endorsements. List of endorsements included in the applicable subsequent sections. This re-organizes the regulations to make them easier for the mariner to access. N/A ...... §§ 11.303 to 11.321; Requirements for STCW deck and engineer officer endorsements. §§ 11.323 to 11.335. 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. N/A ...... §§ 11.305 to 11.321; Sea service requirements for STCW deck and engineer officer endorsements. §§ 11.325 to 11.335. 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. N/A ...... §§ 11.305 to 11.321; Standard of competence from the STCW Code. §§ 11.325 to 11.335. 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. N/A ...... §§ 11.305 to 11.325; Requirement for training. §§ 11.323 to 11.335. Includes STCW Convention mandatory training. Adds classroom or formal training topics required for STCW endorsements. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. N/A ...... §§ 11.305 to 11.321; Gap closing measures from the 2010 amendments. §§ 11.325 to 11.335. Includes training necessary to comply with the 2010 amendments. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. N/A ...... §§ 11.305 to 11.321; Exemptions from the standard of competence. §§ 11.325 to 11.335. Provides for exemptions from the tables of competence based on vessel type. N/A ...... §§ 11.305 to 11.321; Inserts tables specifying entry paths from national endorsements to STCW endorsements. §§ 11.325 to 11.335. Describes various entry points to obtain an equivalent STCW endorsement. This provides a method of determining which STCW endorsements are attainable for each national endorsement. N/A ...... § 11.335 ...... Adds a new section providing the requirements for STCW officer endorsement as electro- technical officer. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. See regulation III/6 of the STCW Convention and Section A–III/6 of the STCW Code. N/A ...... § 11.335 ...... Provides equivalency accepted for personnel serving in a similar capacity. 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. Adds classroom or formal training topics required for STCW endorsements. Clarifies grandfathering provisions for Electro-Technical Officer.

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N/A ...... § 11.335 ...... Provides equivalency accepted for engineer officers. 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. N/A ...... § 11.425 ...... Adds a new section for mate of ocean, self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT. Allows for the issuance of this national endorsement. Provides a path of progression to master of oceans self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT, and in accordance with Regulation II/3 of the STCW Convention. N/A ...... § 11.821 ...... Adds high-speed craft qualifications. Establishes qualifications for operating high-speed craft. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. N/A ...... Subpart J ...... Revises subpart to add new provisions on recognition of STCW officer endorsements issued by a foreign government. Establishes requirements for the recognition of STCW Certificates issued by foreign governments. Recognition is restricted to non-U.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. § 12.02–7 ...... § 15.401 ...... Moves this requirement to § 15.401. Moves section to part 15 as it is a manning requirement. This re-organizes the regulations to make them easier to understand. Adds implementation date (January 1, 2017) for medical certificates in accordance with STCW Convention. § 12.02–17 ...... § 12.205(c) ...... Amends provisions for re-testing. 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. § 12.03 ...... Subpart D (§ 10.400 se- Consolidates Coast Guard-accepted and approved training into one subpart. ries). Streamlines the regulations. § 12.05–1 ...... § 12.401 ...... Adds able seaman endorsements. Adds able seaman-fish, and able seaman-sail. This codifies Coast Guard policy into the regulations. § 12.05–1(a) and (b) .... § 15.401 ...... Moves this requirement to § 15.401 without substantive change. Moves paragraphs to part 15 as it is a manning requirement. This re-organizes the regulations to make them easier to understand. § 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. 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. § 12.05–3(a)(2), 12.15– § 12.401 ...... Moves requirement to § 12.401 without substantive change. 5, 12.25–20. Consolidates general requirements for certification. This re-organizes the regulations to make them easier for the mariner to access. § 12.05–3(b) ...... § 12.602 ...... Moves requirements for Basic Safety Training (BST). Title changes from BST to Basic Training (BT). Adds requirements for BT, 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. § 12.05–3(c) ...... § 12.605 ...... Adds a new section to provide the requirements for ratings forming part of a navigational watch (RFPNW). Provides requirements for RFPNW, required by the STCW Convention, in one location. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. § 12.05–7 ...... § 12.403 ...... Adds service and training requirements for new rating endorsements. Adds service and training requirements for able seaman-fish, and able seaman-sail. This codifies Coast Guard policy into the regulations. § 12.05–9 ...... § 12.405 ...... Adds requirement in paragraphs (a) and (c) to show that the listed demonstrations have been performed in a Coast Guard-approved course. This consolidates existing policy into the regulations. § 12.10 ...... § 12.407 ...... Moves this requirement to § 12.407 from § 12.10. Moves requirement to STCW section. This re-organizes the regulations to make them easier to understand without substantive change. § 12.10–1 ...... § 15.401 ...... Moves this requirement to § 15.401 without substantive change. Moves section to part 15 as it is a manning requirement. This re-organizes the regulations to make them easier to understand. § 12.10–3 ...... § 12.609 ...... Moves requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as a rating forming part of an engineering watch (RFPEW) without substantive change. Moves requirement to STCW section. This re-organizes the regulations to make them easier to understand. § 12.10–7 ...... § 15.404 ...... Moves this requirement to § 15.404 without substantive change.

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Moves section to part 15 as it is a manning requirement. This re-organizes the regulations to make them easier to understand. § 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. 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. § 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. Provides additional information clarifying the STCW Convention requirements to obtain an endorsement for medical first-aid provider. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. § 12.13–3 ...... § 12.619 ...... Revises this basis-of-documentary-evidence section to include those persons who have alternative qualifications. 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. § 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. 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. § 12.13–3 ...... § 12.621 ...... Revises this basis-of-documentary-evidence section to include those persons who have alternative qualifications. 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. § 12.15–1 ...... § 15.401 ...... Moves this requirement to § 15.401 without substantive change. Moves section to part 15 as it is a manning requirement. This re-organizes the regulations to make them easier to understand. § 12.15–3(e) ...... § 12.501 ...... Revises the RFPEW requirement for Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED). 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. § 12.15–3(e) ...... § 12.609 ...... Adds a new section to provide the requirements for RFPEW. Provides requirements for RFPEW, required by the STCW Convention, in one location. This re-organizes the regulations to make them easier to understand. § 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. 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. § 12.15–9 ...... § 12.501 ...... Reduces the number of QMED ratings from 10 to 5. This simplifies the regulations by removing several endorsements that are no longer used and combines several others. § 12.15–11 ...... § 12.505 ...... QMED rating endorsement list. Revises the list of QMED rating endorsements to make the regulations easier to follow. § 12.15–13 ...... N/A ...... Deletes deck engine mechanic rating as an MMC endorsement. 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. § 12.15–15 ...... N/A ...... Deletes engineman rating as an MMC endorsement. 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. § 12.25–1 ...... § 12.701 ...... Changes section title from ‘‘Credentials required’’ to ‘‘Credentials required for entry-level and miscellaneous ratings’’. Revises for clarity; no substantive change. § 12.25–10 ...... § 12.703 ...... Moves general requirements. Consolidates general requirements for entry-level ratings. This makes the regulations easier to follow. § 12.25–45 ...... § 15.818 ...... 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. This re-organizes the regulations to make them easier to access and follow. § 12.25–45 ...... § 12.623 ...... Revises section to provide more specific information regarding the qualification requirements for an endorsement as GMDSS at-sea maintainer. Specifies the methods of qualification allowed to obtain the endorsement. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention and makes the regulations easier to follow.

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§ 12.30 ...... N/A ...... Deletes requirements for ro-ro passenger ships. Reflects the 2010 STCW amendment changes to include requirements for passenger ships, including ro-ro passenger ships. § 12.35 ...... § 12.905 ...... Amends requirements for ratings on passenger ships when in international voyages. 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. N/A ...... § 12.201 ...... Adds section with general requirements for national and STCW rating endorsements. Consolidates all requirements applicable to all rating endorsements contained in this part. This makes the regulations easier to follow. N/A ...... § 12.203 ...... Adds section with documentation of sea service for ratings. Provides information on where to find the requirements for documentation and proof of sea service for ratings. This makes the regulations easier to follow. N/A ...... § 12.409 ...... Adds new section with requirements for lifeboatman-limited endorsement. 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 under current regulations. N/A ...... § 12.601 ...... Adds section with general requirements applicable to STCW rating endorsements. Adds provisions to provide mariners the opportunity to use the new STCW training requirements when applying for credentials. Consolidates all requirements applicable to STCW endorsements in this subpart. Estab- lishes list of STCW rating endorsements. Establishes that the mariner with an STCW endorsement must also hold the equivalent national endorsement. This makes the regulations easier to follow. N/A ...... § 12.601 ...... Adds section with standard of competence. Adds alternative methods of demonstrating competence. This provides mariners with multiple options, where allowed by the STCW Convention. N/A ...... § 12.601 ...... Adds section with grandfathering provisions. 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. N/A ...... §§ 12.603–12.609 ...... Insert tables specifying entry paths from national endorsements to STCW endorsements. Describes various entry points to obtain an equivalent STCW endorsement. This provides a method of determining which STCW endorsements are attainable for each national endorsement. N/A ...... § 12.603 ...... Adds new section with requirements for STCW rating endorsement as able seafarer-deck. Includes the STCW Convention requirements in order to obtain the endorsement. Includes grandfathering provisions. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. N/A ...... § 12.605 ...... Adds new section providing the requirements for RFPNW. Provides specific requirements for this STCW endorsement. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. N/A ...... § 12.607 ...... Adds a new section with requirements for STCW endorsement as able seafarer-engine. Includes the STCW Convention requirements in order to obtain the endorsement. Includes grandfathering provisions. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. N/A ...... § 12.609 ...... Adds new section providing the requirements for RFPEW. Provides specific requirements for this STCW endorsement. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. N/A ...... § 12.609(d) ...... Adds a new section to provide the requirements for RFPEW. Limits RFPEW endorsement to propulsion mode if all STCW competencies are not completed. N/A ...... § 12.611 ...... Adds a new section providing the requirements for STCW officer endorsement as electro- technical rating. 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. Adds classroom or formal training topics required for STCW endorsements. Clarifies grandfathering provisions for Electro-Technical Rating. N/A ...... § 12.611 ...... Equivalent arrangements for personnel serving in a similar capacity. 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. N/A ...... § 12.613 ...... 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. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. N/A ...... § 12.615 ...... 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).

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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. N/A ...... § 12.615 ...... 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. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. N/A ...... § 12.617 ...... 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. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. N/A ...... § 12.625 ...... Adds new section with requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as vessel personnel with designated security duties. 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 the STCW transitional provisions for seafarers with designated security duties that allow existing mariners who took a course and/or can document service on board vessels to obtain an endorsement. N/A ...... § 12.627 ...... Adds new section with requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement in security awareness. Adds requirement for all other personnel working onboard the vessels, in accordance with the 2010 amendments. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. Adds the STCW transitional provisions for security awareness that allows existing mariners who took a course and/or can document service onboard vessels to obtain an endorsement. § 13.120 ...... § 13.120 ...... Amends the requirements for transfers for the renewal of tankerman endorsements. Also adds requirements for STCW certification valid for tank vessels. Clarifies the types of transfers required according to the type of endorsement being renewed. § 13.121 ...... § 13.121 ...... Includes tables of topics for each tanker course. Clarifies and updates list of subjects that the tanker courses must cover. § 13.127 ...... § 13.127 ...... Revises service requirements for tankerman-engineer. Clarifies information that must be included in the service letter for tankerman-engineer. § 13.127 ...... § 13.127 ...... Amends sea service credit for service onboard ATBs on a case-by-case basis. § 13.201 ...... § 13.121 ...... Moves the cargo course and firefighting course requirements of this section to § 13.121. Clarifies existing requirements and makes the regulations easier to read. § 13.301 ...... § 13.121 ...... Moves the cargo course and firefighting course requirements of this section to § 13.121. Clarifies existing requirements and makes the regulations easier to read. § 13.307, § 13.309 ...... § 13.121 ...... Moves the firefighting and cargo course requirements of this section to § 13.121. Provides firefighting and cargo training course subjects in the appropriate table. § 13.401 ...... § 13.401 ...... Amends Tankerman-Assistant requirements. Adds an examination requirement for mariners who qualify for the endorsement on sea service alone. This ensures that an applicant has the necessary knowledge to obtain this endorsement. § 13.407, § 13.409 ...... § 13.121 ...... Moves the firefighting and cargo course requirements of this section to § 13.121. Provides firefighting and cargo training course subjects in the appropriate table. This makes the regulations easier to follow. § 13.501 ...... § 13.121 ...... Moves the cargo course and firefighting course requirements of this section to § 13.121. Clarifies existing requirements and makes the regulations easier to read. N/A ...... § 13.601 ...... Adds new section with alternative methods of demonstrating competence to provide mariners with multiple options, where allowed by the STCW Convention. This opens additional paths of demonstrating competence. N/A ...... § 13.603 ...... Adds requirements for an STCW endorsement as advanced oil tanker cargo operations. Allows mariners serving on tank barges as tankerman-PIC (barge) to qualify for this STCW endorsement with a limitation to non-self-propelled vessels. Allows engineer officers serving as tankerman engineer to qualify for this STCW endorsement for certain tanker operations with a limitation to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment. Adds the effective date for new mariners to obtain original STCW tanker endorsements of March 24, 2014, in accordance with the provisions of the 2010 amendments. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. N/A ...... § 13.605 ...... Adds requirements for an STCW endorsement as advanced chemical tanker cargo operations. Allows mariners serving on tank barges as tankerman-PIC (barge) to qualify for this STCW endorsement with a limitation to non-self-propelled vessels. Allows engineer officers serving as tankerman engineer to qualify for this STCW endorsement for certain tanker operations with a limitation to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment.

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Adds the effective date for new mariners to obtain original STCW tanker endorsements of March 24, 2014, in accordance with the provisions of the 2010 amendments. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. N/A ...... § 13.607 ...... Adds requirements for an STCW endorsement as advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations. Allows mariners serving on tank barges as tankerman-PIC (barge) to qualify for this STCW endorsement with a limitation to non-self-propelled vessels. Allows engineer officers serving as tankerman engineer to qualify for this STCW endorsement for certain tanker operations with a limitation to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment. Adds the effective date for new mariners to obtain original STCW tanker endorsements of March 24, 2014, in accordance with the provisions of the 2010 amendments. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. N/A ...... § 13.609 ...... Adds requirements for an STCW endorsement as basic oil and chemical tanker cargo operations. Adds the effective date for new mariners to obtain original STCW tanker endorsements of March 24, 2014, in accordance with the provisions of the 2010 amendments. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. N/A ...... § 13.611 ...... Adds section to include requirements for an STCW endorsement as basic liquefied gas tanker cargo operations. Adds the effective date for new mariners to obtain original STCW tanker endorsements of March 24, 2014, in accordance with the provisions of the 2010 amendments. § 14.309 ...... § 14.309 ...... Expands options for payment of wages upon discharge of a mariner. In order to reflect current practices for electronic fund transfer for payment of wages, the Coast Guard will allow companies to provide, instead of payment, a statement of wages due and when wages will be deposited. § 15.103 ...... § 15.105 ...... Adds clarification that a safe manning certificate may be issued to uninspected vessels on an international voyage. Provides uninspected vessels on international voyages the necessary information they will need to provide port state control Officers in foreign ports. Adds pilot vessels on pilotage duty to the list of vessels not subject to STCW. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. § 15.515 ...... § 15.515 ...... Clarifies the requirement regarding passenger vessels. Provides clarification to assist in understanding manning requirements because existing language is confusing. § 15.605 ...... § 15.605 ...... Adds the requirement that individuals serving on uninspected passenger vessels (UPVs) on international voyages must comply with the STCW Convention. 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. §§ 15.805, 15.810, §§ 15.805, 15.810, Adds provisions requiring mariners who serve on vessels subject to STCW to also hold an 15.820, 15.825, 15.820, 15.825, STCW endorsement appropriate to the tonnage/propulsion power for the vessel upon 15.840, 15.845, 15.840, 15.845, which he or she is operating. 15.850, and 15.860. 15.850, and 15.860. § 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. 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. § 15.845 ...... § 15.845 ...... Adds manning provision for new lifeboatman-limited rating. Provides an alternative for those vessels without lifeboats and sets the provisions to use the lifeboatman-limited endorsement instead of the lifeboatman endorsement. § 15.915 ...... § 15.915 ...... Removes chief engineer (limited near-coastal) endorsement. Allows all engineers who currently hold a license as chief engineer (limited near-coastal) to be upgraded to chief engineer (limited) 1,600 GRT without further sea service or testing requirements. § 15.1101 ...... § 15.1101 ...... 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. Complies with STCW requirements and makes the regulations easier to read. § 15.1103 ...... § 15.1103 ...... Adds requirement for medical certificate as a condition of employment. In addition, provides an extension, not to exceed 90 days, if the certificate expires during a voyage. All mariners must have a medical certificate. The 2010 amendments to the STCW Conven- tion require a 2-year medical certificate for all seafarers holding STCW endorsements. Adds provisions requiring mariners who serve as able seafarer-deck or able seafarer-engine on vessels subject to STCW to also hold an STCW endorsement appropriate to the tonnage/propulsion power for the vessel upon which he or she is operating.

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Adds implementation date (January 1, 2017) for medical certificates and for endorsements as able seafarer-deck and able seafarer-engine in accordance with the STCW Conven- tion. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. § 15.1111 ...... § 15.1111 ...... Revises hours of work and rest periods for mariners. 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. Revises provision regarding records of daily hours of rest for mariners so that mariners must receive a copy of the records pertaining to them. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. § 15.1113 ...... § 15.1113 ...... Adds requirements for persons to hold an STCW endorsement for personnel with security duties. This requirement has already been implemented with regards to VSOs. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. § 15.1113 ...... § 15.1113 ...... Adds requirements for persons to hold an STCW endorsement in security awareness. Adds requirement for all other personnel working onboard the vessels to hold an STCW endorsement in security awareness, in accordance with the 2010 amendments. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. § 15.1113 ...... § 15.1113 ...... Adds requirements for contractors to receive security familiarization and that records be maintained onboard. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. § 15.1113 ...... § 15.1113 ...... Adds implementation date for security personnel to effective date of final rule. Clarifies the progression for security-related training from ‘‘security awareness’’ as the lowest level of training, to ‘‘vessel personnel with designated security duties’’ as the next- higher level of training, to ‘‘vessel security officer’’ as the highest level of training. N/A ...... § 15.403 ...... Adds new section to establish when credentials for ratings are required. 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. N/A ...... § 15.404 ...... Adds new section to provide the various endorsements required for service. Explains specific endorsements required and covered under these manning requirements. This makes the regulations easier to follow. N/A ...... § 15.865 ...... Adds manning provision for qualified member of the engine department (QMED). Explains that QMEDs are required and covered under these manning requirements This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention.

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Subchapter B ...... Tonnage limitation format for endorsements has been returned to the current format. The tonnage limit format that was proposed in the SNPRM created limitations that were not consistent with vessel documented tonnages. Subchapter B ...... Changes domestic to national when used to describe endorsements. The use of ‘‘domestic’’ to describe endorsements that are restricted to United States waters inside the STCW boundary line has been replaced by ‘‘national’’ for greater clarity when discussing the domestic endorsements of other countries. An MMC endorsement will not use either the word domestic or national. § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of able-seafarer deck. Provides consistency with the STCW Convention. § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of able-seafarer engine. Provides consistency with the STCW Convention. § 10.107 ...... Removes the definition of apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels (utility). Endorsement has been removed from regulations. § 10.107 ...... Adds definition of chemical tanker. Adds definition for the differentiation of dangerous liquids into two endorsements under STCW. Clarifies the type of vessel on which mariners must serve to qualify for an STCW endorsement for advanced chemical tanker cargo operations. § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of communicable disease. Clarifies what a physician should look for when conducting medical examinations. § 10.107 ...... Revises definition of day. Adds clarification on cadet service on a maritime training ship. § 10.107 ...... Revises definition of disabled vessel. The definition was revised to provide greater clarity regarding the scope of the assistance towing endorsement. § 10.107 ...... Changes definition of domestic officer endorsement to national officer endorsement.

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The use of ‘‘domestic’’ to describe endorsements that are restricted to United States waters inside the STCW boundary line has been replaced by ‘‘national’’ for greater clarity when discussing the domestic endorsements of other countries. This change has been made throughout subchapter B. § 10.107 ...... Changes definition of domestic rating endorsement to national rating endorsement. The use of ‘‘domestic’’ to describe endorsements that are restricted to United States waters inside the STCW boundary line has been replaced by ‘‘national’’ for greater clarity when discussing the domestic endorsements of other countries. This change has been made throughout subchapter B. § 10.107 ...... Revises definition of domestic voyage. The definition was revised to include voyages beginning and ending at a U.S. port and passing through the waters of another country if the U.S. has entered into a treaty or agreement with that country. § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of electro-technical officer. Provides consistency with the STCW Convention. § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of electro-technical rating. Provides consistency with the STCW Convention. § 10.107 ...... Revises definition of Endorsement. The definition was revised to clarify that all endorsements are listed in § 10.109. § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of high-speed craft type rating. Adds a definition and requirement for a high-speed craft type rating to be compliant with the high-speed craft code. This puts into regulations existing processes that had previously been completed through Navigation Vessel Inspection Circular and policy letter. § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of International Labor Organization. This will provide clarification regarding information incorporated by reference. § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of International Safety Management Code. This term is referenced in part 10. § 10.107 ...... Revises definition of inland waters. The definition was revised to allow sea service credit towards STCW on certain inland vessels. § 10.107 ...... Removes the definition of limited. Definition is not needed because it has the same meaning as in standard English language usage. § 10.107 ...... Adds definition of liquefied gas tanker. Adds definition for the change in STCW tanker cargo operations endorsements. § 10.107 ...... Adds definition of medical certificate. To describe a new document that serves as proof that a mariner meets the required medical and physical standards. § 10.107 ...... Revises definition for near-coastal. Includes near-coastal waters identified by another country’s Administration when entering into a treaty or an agreement with that country. § 10.107 ...... Adds definition of oil tanker. Adds definition for the differentiation of dangerous liquids into two STCW endorsements. § 10.107 ...... Revises definition for qualified assessor. Clarifies this person’s role and professional development. § 10.107 ...... Removes the definition of restricted. Definition is not needed because it has the same meaning as in standard English language usage. § 10.107 ...... Revises definition of seagoing vessel. To ensure the definition captures all vessels to which STCW Convention and Code apply. § 10.107 ...... Revises the definition of self-propelled. Reverts back to existing language regarding self-propelled vessels that are fitted with both sails and mechanical propulsion. § 10.107 ...... Removes definition for self-propelled tank vessel. Eliminates redundancy with the definition of tankship. § 10.107 ...... Revises the definition of ship. To provide clarity regarding the types of propulsion modes for these vessels. § 10.107 ...... Adds the definition of unlimited. Clarifies the annotation on an MMC authorizing service on vessels of any tonnage or any propulsion power. § 10.205 ...... Revises postdating. Clarifies and simplifies the postdating process. Postdating will occur unless the applicant specifies otherwise. §§ 10.209, 10.480 ...... Electronic submission of required documents. Allows course completion certificates, including radar observer, to be submitted electronically. § 10.219 ...... Removes proposed amendments in the SNPRM that limited user fee payment options to credit card or electronic payment only. This change gives mariners the ability to pay by cash, by attaching a check or money order to their application package, or by electronic means. § 10.301 ...... Revises medical certificate validity period. Adds issuance of the new medical certificates with the following period of validity: 2 years for a mariner who is serving as a first-class pilot, or acting as a pilot under § 15.812. § 10.232 ...... Revises to include sea service credit for cadets serving onboard academy training ships where sea service is part of an approved training program. Will grant 11⁄2 days of sea service credit for each day a cadet serves aboard an academy training ship where sea service is part of an approved training program. Expands list of items applicants must provide as documentary evidence of sea service.

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§§ 10.232, 11.401, 11.404, 11.405, Expands provisions granting sea service credit towards STCW endorsements to include those mariners and 11.406. who hold a national endorsement and provide proof of service on vessels to which STCW applies, whether on inland or coastwise service. Service on vessels to which STCW applies, whether inland or coastwise, will be credited on a day-for-day basis. § 10.402 ...... Revises course approvals to implement the International Maritime Organization model course format and terminology. § 10.405 ...... Adds a provision requiring qualified assessors who renew their qualifications to provide evidence of experience, training, or instruction within the past 5 years. Ensures that qualified assessors are trained in proper assessment techniques and have completed an ‘‘assessor training’’ course as part of an accepted training program. § 10.407 ...... Revises the requirements for the request for program approval. § 10.410 ...... Adds a new paragraph (g) to include International Safety Management, which is an industry-wide system, as alternate means of compliance for the Quality Standards System (QSS) provision. Adds implementation date (January 1, 2017) for QSS requirements in accordance with the STCW Conven- tion. § 11.211 ...... Revises to accept certain towing vessel service, including service in inland tug-barge combinations such as articulated tug barges (ATBs) and integrated tug barges (ITBs), based on the aggregate tonnage of the tug and barge(s) when greater than 1,600 GRT. Grants credit for service on towing vessels using the aggregate tonnage on a 1-for-2 basis (2 days experience equals 1 day of creditable service) for up to 50 percent of the total service on vessels of 1,600 GRT or more. § 11.301 ...... Revises to provide mariners the opportunity to use the new STCW training requirements when applying for credentials. Provides that persons who hold or have held an STCW operational-level endorsement issued prior to the effective date of this final rule, and are seeking to upgrade to an STCW management-level endorsement, will not be required to do the assessments for STCW operational-level endorsements. § 11.301 ...... Separates Basic Safety Training and Advanced Firefighting requirements from the general section (§ 11.301) into new sections (§§ 11.302 and 11.303, respectively). Title changes from Basic Safety training (BST) to Basic Training (BT). § 11.304 ...... Moves the list of STCW deck officer endorsements from § 11.303. §§ 11.305 to 11.321; §§ 11.325 to Increased the number of classroom or formal training topics required for STCW endorsements. 11.335. § 11.335 ...... Adds to the number of classroom or formal training topics required for STCW endorsements. Clarifies grandfathering provisions for Electro-Technical Officer. § 11.337 ...... Moves requirements for Vessel Security Officer from § 11.811 to STCW officer endorsement requirements. Groups all STCW officer endorsements together. § 11.425 ...... Adds endorsement for mate of ocean self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT. Allows for the issuance of this national endorsement. Provides a path of progression to master of oceans self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT, and in accordance with Regulation II/3 of the STCW Convention. § 11.465 ...... Removes SNPRM proposal for endorsement for master of towing vessels (harbor assist), and removes endorsement for master of towing vessel (utility). Coast Guard is currently considering moving these issues to another rulemaking or seeking additional input from the Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC), which would give the public additional time to comment on this matter. § 11.466 ...... Removes SNPRM proposal for endorsement as apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels (utility). Coast Guard is currently considering moving this issue to another rulemaking or seeking additional input from the TSAC, which would give the public additional time to comment on this matter. § 11.491 ...... Raises the tonnage limitations on national Offshore Supply Vessel endorsements. Raises the tonnage limitation for officers with a 500 GRT limitation to 1,600 GRT. § 11.493 ...... Revises language for Master (OSV). Expands the sea service requirements for this endorsement. § 11.495 ...... Revises language for Chief Mate (OSV). Expands the sea service requirements for this endorsement. § 11.497 ...... Revises language for Mate (OSV). Eliminates unnecessary language and ensures consistency with STCW Convention and Code requirements. Expands the sea service requirements for this endorsement. § 11.518 ...... Removes oceans restriction from chief engineer (limited) endorsement. Simplifies the regulations by removing the geographical restriction. To sail beyond the boundary line, the holder of this endorsement must hold the appropriate STCW endorsement. § 11.520 ...... Removes chief engineer (limited near-coastal) endorsement. Allows all engineers who currently hold a license as chief engineer (limited near-coastal) to be upgraded to chief engineer (limited) without further sea service or testing requirements. § 11.522 ...... Removes oceans restriction from assistant engineer (limited) endorsement. Simplifies the regulations by removing the geographical restriction. To sail beyond the boundary line, the holder of this endorsement must hold the appropriate STCW endorsement. § 11.553 ...... Revises language for Chief Engineer (OSV). Expands the sea service requirements for this endorsement. § 11.555 ...... Revises language for Assistant Engineer (OSV). Expands the sea service requirements for this endorsement.

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§ 11.709 ...... Revises language for first-class pilot annual physical examinations. Integrates the first-class pilot’s annual physical into the biennial medical certificate system. § 11.821 ...... Defines the applicability of the High-speed craft type rating. Limits the requirement to hold High-speed craft type rating to mariners operating vessels to which the High-speed craft code applies. § 11.903 ...... Revises the list of endorsements requiring examination. Adds endorsements (that were removed in the SNPRM) that require an examination, based on a change in policy and progression consistent with the STCW Convention (offshore installation manager, barge supervisor, ballast control operator, chief engineer (MODU), assistant engineer (MODU). Adds endorsements that require an examination, based on a change in policy and progression consistent with the STCW Convention (mate of near-coastal vessels of less than 200 GRT, master of near-coastal vessels of less than 100 GRT, and mate of Great Lakes and inland/river vessels of less than 200 GRT). § 11.1105 ...... Expands the 2010 STCW amendment changes to include training in crowd management, passenger ship safety training, crisis management and human behavior, and training in passenger safety, cargo safety, and hull integrity. § 12.601 ...... Separates Basic Safety Training from the general section (§ 12.601) into a new section (§ 12.602). Title changes from Basic Safety training to Basic Training. § 12.601 ...... Establishes that the mariner with an STCW endorsement must also hold the equivalent national endorsement. § 12.601 ...... Revises to provide mariners the opportunity to use the new STCW training requirements when applying for credentials. § 12.603 ...... Includes grandfathering provisions that will be accepted for STCW rating endorsement as able seafarer- deck. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. § 12.607 ...... Includes grandfathering provisions that will be accepted for STCW rating endorsement as able seafarer-engine. Includes all domestic Qualified Member of the Engine Department endorsements that will be eligible for the STCW endorsement as able seafarer-engine. Provides an alternate path with a reduced sea service requirement to the able seafarer-engine endorsement that will facilitate the transition from domestic to STCW endorsements. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. § 12.611 ...... Adds to the number of classroom or formal training topics required for STCW endorsements. Clarifies grandfathering provisions for Electro-Technical Rating. § 12.625 ...... Revises to include the STCW transitional provisions for seafarers with designated security duties that allow existing mariners who took a course and/or can document service on board vessels to obtain an endorsement. § 12.627 ...... Revises to include the STCW transitional provisions for security awareness that allows existing mariners who took a course and/or can document service onboard vessels to obtain an endorsement. § 13.127 ...... Amends sea service credit for service onboard ATBs on a case-by-case basis. § 13.603 ...... Revises to include only requirements for an STCW endorsement as advanced oil tanker cargo operations. This endorsement was combined with advanced chemical tanker cargo operations in the SNPRM and is now located in § 13.605. Allows mariners serving on tank barges as tankerman-PIC (barge) to qualify for this STCW endorsement with a limitation to non-self-propelled vessels. Allows engineer officers serving as tankerman engineer to qualify for this STCW endorsement for certain tanker operations with a limitation to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment. Revises the effective date for new mariners to obtain original STCW tanker endorsements from January 1, 2017, to March 24, 2014, in accordance with the provisions of the 2010 amendments. § 13.605 ...... Revises to include only requirements for an STCW endorsement as advanced chemical tanker cargo operations. Allows mariners serving on tank barges as tankerman-PIC (barge) to qualify for this STCW endorsement with a limitation to non-self-propelled vessels. Allows engineer officers serving as tankerman engineer to qualify for this STCW endorsement for certain tanker operations with a limitation to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment. Revises the effective date for new mariners to obtain original STCW tanker endorsements from January 1, 2017, to March 24, 2014, in accordance with the provisions of the 2010 amendments. § 13.607 ...... Revises to include only requirements for an STCW endorsement as advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations. Allows mariners serving on tank barges as tankerman-PIC (barge) to qualify for this STCW endorsement with a limitation to non-self-propelled vessels. Allows engineer officers serving as tankerman engineer to qualify for this STCW endorsement for certain tanker operations with a limitation to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment. Revises the effective date for new mariners to obtain original STCW tanker endorsements from January 1, 2017, to March 24, 2014, in accordance with the provisions of the 2010 amendments. § 13.609 ...... Revises to include only requirements for an STCW endorsement as basic oil and chemical tanker cargo operations. Revises the effective date for new mariners to obtain original STCW tanker endorsements from January 1, 2017, to March 24, 2014, in accordance with the provisions of the 2010 amendments. § 13.611 ...... Adds section to include requirements for an STCW endorsement as basic liquefied gas tanker cargo operations. Adds the effective date for new mariners to obtain original STCW tanker endorsements from January 1, 2017, to March 24, 2014, in accordance with the provisions of the 2010 amendments. §§ 15.105, 15.403, 15.1101 ...... Adds pilot vessels on pilotage duty to the list of vessels not subject to STCW. Pilots are exempt from STCW requirements.

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§ 15.401 ...... Adds implementation date (January 1, 2017) for medical certificates in accordance with STCW Convention. §§ 15.805, 15.810, 15.820, 15.825, Includes provisions requiring mariners who serve on vessels subject to STCW to also hold an STCW en- 15.840, 15.845, 15.850, and dorsement appropriate to the tonnage/propulsion power for the vessel upon which he or she is operating. 15.860. § 15.865 ...... Adds manning provision for qualified member of the engine department (QMED). Explains that QMEDs are required and covered under these manning requirements This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention. § 15.915 ...... Removes chief engineer (limited near-coastal) endorsement. Allows all engineers who currently hold a license as chief engineer (limited near-coastal) to be upgraded to chief engineer (limited) 1,600 GRT without further sea service or testing requirements. § 15.1103 ...... Includes provisions requiring mariners who serve as able seafarer-deck or able seafarer-engine on vessels subject to STCW to also hold an STCW endorsement appropriate to the tonnage/propulsion power for the vessel upon which he or she is operating. Adds implementation date (January 1, 2017) for medical certificates and for endorsements as able seafarer-deck and able seafarer-engine in accordance with the STCW Convention. § 15.1111 ...... Revises provision regarding records of daily hours of rest for mariners so that mariners must receive a copy of the records pertaining to them. § 15.1113 ...... Adds requirements for contractors to receive security familiarization and that records be maintained onboard. Revises implementation date for security personnel to the effective date of this final rule. Clarifies the progression for security-related training from ‘‘security awareness’’ as the lowest level of training, to ‘‘vessel personnel with designated security duties’’ as the next-higher level of training, to ‘‘vessel security officer’’ as the highest level of training. This ensures consistency with the STCW Convention.

VI. Discussion of Comments and to comments from the public, MERPAC, start issuing 2-year medical certificates Explanation of Changes or MEDMAC. 30 days after the publication of this final rule. In this section, we discuss comments 1. Medical 2. STCW Training on the SNPRM and changes made in The Coast Guard is changing the response to them. The section consists validity period of a medical certificate The Coast Guard received comments of four subsections, the first of which issued to a mariner who is serving as a opposing the increase in on-the-job contains a summary of the changes first-class pilot from 1 year, as proposed training permitted as an alternative to made from the SNPRM. Subsection B in the SNPRM, to a maximum period of current implementing policy on follows with a more in-depth discussion 2 years. The Coast Guard is making this classroom training. Commenters cited of comments and recommendations change in response to comments from many reasons, including concerns that received from the public, MERPAC, and the public, MEDMAC, and MERPAC. the proposed increase would result in MEDMAC, together with associated The comments raised concerns that the degradation of the competence and changes. MERPAC and MEDMAC Coast Guard would not be able conduct proficiency of U.S. mariners. recommendations are discussed in medical evaluations and issue medical Commenters also worried that the separate groups that appear at the end endorsements in a reasonable amount of proposed increase might not be practical of the subsection. Subsection C contains time with a 1-year validity period. because many vessels are currently a discussion of public comments in Aligning the validity period of a minimally manned, and personnel may response to the MERPAC and the medical certificate issued to a first-class not have time to provide more on-the- job training. MEDMAC recommendations. The Coast pilot with the validity period of STCW The Coast Guard recognizes that the Guard announced the availability of medical certificates will help to those recommendations in a notice STCW Convention is competence-based minimize the numbers of mariners who and not training-based. For this reason, published in the Federal Register on will require more frequent medical November 3, 2011 (76 FR 68202). each administration bears the evaluation. This change should decrease responsibility of establishing the Subsection D, entitled ‘‘Additional the workload on the medical evaluation Request for Comments’’, contains a appropriate combination of training and staff and help to reduce the possibility experience necessary to achieve the discussion of public comments solicited of unreasonable time delays. The necessary level of competence, and to by the Coast Guard on six specific issues requirement for pilots to obtain annual establish when and how training must in the SNPRM (76 FR 45909). physical examinations remains be accomplished. unchanged. A. Summary of Changes From the The Coast Guard agrees that a more SNPRM Additionally, the Coast Guard appropriate balance between on-the-job received comments requesting clear training and formal training is required. The following list provides a brief direction on implementation of the 2- Accordingly, the Coast Guard increased description of the major provisions in year medical certificate. The 2010 the number of classroom or formal this final rule, including changes to the STCW amendments require that training topics required for STCW provisions proposed in the SNPRM. A issuance of medical certificates with 2- endorsements in this final rule. These detailed explanation of the reasons for year validity periods be fully additional training topics were part of these and other changes can be found in implemented by January 1, 2017. the extensive list of topics proposed in subsection B of this section, Public Accordingly, the Coast Guard is the NPRM, which were omitted from the comments on the SNPRM. All of the including that implementation date in SNPRM in response to comments changes to the SNPRM described in the this final rule. To facilitate requesting greater opportunities for on- summary below were made in response implementation, the Coast Guard will the-job training. This final rule strikes

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an appropriate balance between the two date of this final rule. Individuals comments from the public and proposals. This increase in the number seeking an original credential or raise- MERPAC, who recommended that the of classroom or formal training topics of-grade to an existing credential during Coast Guard reconsider its position of does not change the overall cost this period, who began training or not granting service credit on ATBs estimates presented in the regulatory service before the effective date of this toward an STCW endorsement without analyses because those cost estimates final rule, need only meet the limitation, and adopt a regulation or reflect the costs if all of the training requirements in place when they began policy whereby inland tug-barge were formal or classroom training. training or service. Those individuals combinations are accepted in computing Parts 11 and 12 of 46 CFR are who start training or service on or after license tonnage ratings as they presently amended to include a combination of the effective date of this final rule must are for ITB and ATB service. training and in-service requirements meet all provisions described in this This change will facilitate the towing and assessments, to provide mariners final rule. Changes in terminology on industry’s need for career paths to retain with flexibility, and ensure that national endorsements will be made at highly-skilled personnel. This service seafarers achieve the level of the first renewal or raise-of-grade will be accepted only when properly competence required for STCW following the effective date of this final documented by the towing company. endorsements. This final rule generally rule. increases required classroom training Other transitional provisions for 7. STCW Applicability compared to the SNPRM, but the overall STCW and national endorsement The Coast Guard is exempting pilot amount of training of all kinds has not provisions are discussed below in the vessels engaged on pilotage duty from changed. At the same time, this applicable sections of this summary. STCW requirements. The Coast Guard rulemaking increases flexibility made this change in response to 5. Chief Engineer (limited near-coastal) compared to the SNPRM by providing comments from the public and for the use of onboard training The Coast Guard is removing the MERPAC, who recommended that the programs, approved individual endorsement for chief engineer (limited Coast Guard interpret the STCW company training programs, approved near-coastal) currently found in Convention to regard pilot vessels as not workshop skills training, approved § 11.520. We have also removed the being seagoing ships because they laboratory training, and where word ‘‘oceans’’ from the remaining chief operate ‘‘in waters within, or closely appropriate, approved simulator engineer (limited) and assistant engineer adjacent to, sheltered waters or areas training. We also added an opportunity (limited) titles in response to where port regulations apply’’ in for a candidate to complete an approved recommendations from the public and accordance with Article II of the STCW program by taking individual courses MERPAC that all engineers who Convention. offered by different providers. This currently hold a license as chief We agree that pilot vessels should not change also addresses the concerns that engineer (limited near-coastal) should be considered seagoing vessels, and that shipboard factors, including reduced be upgraded to chief engineer (limited) persons serving aboard them while manning, higher mariner workload, and without further testing requirements. engaged in pilotage duty are exempt mariner fatigue issues, could make it a New applicants for chief engineer from application of the STCW challenge for seafarers onboard vessels (limited) are required to provide proof Convention. This position is consistent to train others. of 2 years of sea service in accordance with the U.S. interpretation of the with § 11.518 and take the appropriate STCW Convention, and stating it 3. Utility and Harbor Assist Towing examination. Further, we are keeping explicitly in regulations clarifies the The Coast Guard is not including the the 2-year sea service requirement to proper treatment of such vessels and endorsements for apprentice mate upgrade from assistant engineer personnel for mariners and marine (steersman) of towing (utility), master of (limited) to chief engineer (limited). inspectors. towing (utility), and master of towing Since the written examination for both (harbor assist) that were proposed in the chief engineer (limited) categories are 8. Able Seafarer-Deck and Able Seafarer- SNPRM. Public comment raised identical, those mariners going from Engine sufficient concerns with these chief engineer (limited near-coastal) to The Coast Guard is clarifying the provisions, as discussed below in chief engineer (limited) will not be STCW transitional provisions for able ‘‘Discussion of Public Comments,’’ that required to take an examination. seafarer-deck and able seafarer-engine the Coast Guard wants to seek However, a chief engineer (limited near- endorsements by adding grandfathering additional comment from the industry. coastal) upgrading to chief engineer provisions and deadlines for We are currently considering moving (limited) must present at least 1 year of compliance. We made this change in the issue to another rulemaking or sea service either as chief engineer response to comments from the public seeking additional input from the (limited near-coastal), or in combination and MERPAC, who recommended that Towing Safety Advisory Committee with assistant engineer (limited). the Coast Guard set an effective date for (TSAC), which would give the public Current mariners who hold a chief compliance with those endorsement additional time to comment on this engineer (limited near-coastal) requirements that afford affected matter. credential may continue to renew that mariners and the National Maritime credential. Center (NMC) enough time to process 4. Transitional Provisions the necessary applications. This change 6. Articulated Tug Barges (ATBs) Unless specified otherwise, STCW will help facilitate an orderly transition provisions in this final rule will be The Coast Guard is making changes in to full compliance with the new phased in beginning on the effective accepting certain towing vessel service, requirements of the 2010 amendments date of this final rule with full including service in inland tug-barge by January 1, 2017. compliance required by January 1, 2017. combinations such as ATBs and Additionally, unless specified integrated tug barges (ITBs), based on 9. STCW Assessments of Competence otherwise, national endorsement the aggregate tonnage of the tug and The Coast Guard is changing the provisions in this final rule will be barge(s) when greater than 1,600 GRT. STCW endorsement requirements in phased in beginning on the effective We made this change in response to §§ 11.301 and 12.601, which will

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provide mariners the opportunity to use who hold an endorsement as new ATBs have cargo-handling the new STCW training requirements tankerman-PIC (barge) be allowed to equipment identical to the equipment when applying for credentials. The qualify for an STCW endorsement for on tankships. This change is necessary Coast Guard made these changes in advanced oil tanker cargo operations, to ensure career paths remain available response to comments from the public advanced chemical tanker cargo and to facilitate the use of new ATBs as requesting that onboard and on-the-job operations, or advanced liquefied gas qualifying platforms for tankerman training remain available as an option to tanker cargo operations. endorsements. demonstrate proficiency for the This change is necessary because The Coast Guard is amending credentialing of mariners. these barges operate beyond the applicable sections in 46 CFR part 13 to In addition, the Coast Guard is adding boundary line and are, consequently, correct the date by which mariners must a new paragraph, § 11.301(g)(4), subject to the STCW Code and meet the new STCW requirements to providing that persons who hold or Convention. Mariners serving on them obtain original tanker endorsements have held an STCW operational-level must hold STCW endorsements, and from January 1, 2017, to the effective endorsement issued prior to the this change will allow mariners who date of this final rule, in accordance effective date of this final rule, and are hold an endorsement as tankerman-PIC with the provisions of the STCW 2010 seeking to upgrade to an STCW (barge) to qualify for an STCW amendments. After the effective date of management-level endorsement, will endorsement for advanced oil tanker this final rule, all seafarers applying for not be required to do the assessments cargo operations, advanced chemical an original tankerman endorsement for STCW operational-level tanker cargo operations, or advanced must meet those requirements. These endorsements. The Coast Guard made liquefied gas tanker cargo operations corrections are necessary to maintain this change in response to commenters provided that they meet the appropriate consistency with 46 CFR parts 11 and who were concerned that the SNPRM sea service requirements and the 12, and we made them in response to would require applicants for standards of competence of the STCW comments requesting clarification of management-level STCW endorsements Code. effective dates. who hold domestic management-level The Coast Guard is also including 12. Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) endorsements to provide evidence of provisions to allow engineer officers to Endorsements operational-level training and qualify for an STCW endorsement for assessments. The Coast Guard agrees certain tanker operations with a The Coast Guard is making changes to that these mariners should not be limitation to maintenance and repair of the national OSV endorsements for both required to do assessments for STCW cargo equipment. The Coast Guard made deck and engineer officers in response operational-level endorsements because this change in response to comments to comments from the public objecting they will be deemed to have completed from the public and MERPAC, who to inconsistencies between national and these assessments under the STCW requested that mariners who hold a STCW endorsements. We are changing Convention. national endorsement as tankerman- the OSV endorsements for both deck engineer be allowed to qualify for an and engineer officers by separating the 10. Sea Service Credit for Mariners STCW endorsement for advanced oil national and STCW credentials to Holding National Endorsements on tanker cargo operations, advanced ensure consistency with other STCW Vessels chemical tanker cargo operations, or requirements. The exemption from The Coast Guard is further expanding advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo meeting the STCW requirements in the provisions granting sea service credit operations. The limitation to existing regulations remains unchanged. towards STCW endorsements to include maintenance and repair of cargo Additional changes to national OSV those mariners who hold a national equipment is necessary because it aligns endorsements include: (1) Revisions to endorsement and provide proof of with the duties of a national tankerman- sea service requirements for OSV service on vessels to which STCW engineer endorsement. endorsements to make those applies, whether on inland or coastwise Engineers serving onboard tank requirements comparable to other service. We made this change in vessels subject to STCW are required to credentials; (2) the option to complete response to comments from the public hold a tankerman endorsement. This an approved course for a mate or and MERPAC, who recommended that change will allow engineer officers assistant engineer to meet the sea mariners serving on vessels to which serving on such vessels, who hold or service requirements; and (3) the STCW applies, and that engage in qualify for a national tankerman- progression from vessels less than 1,600 coastwise voyages and inland waters, engineer endorsement, to qualify for an GRT/3,000 GT to more than 1,600 GRT/ should be granted day-for-day service STCW endorsement for advanced oil 3,000 GT for chief mate and master. credit. tanker cargo operations, advanced The change described in (3) above This change is applicable to vessels chemical tanker cargo operations, or addresses Section 617 of the Coast operating on the Inside Passage between advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo Guard Authorization Act of 2010 (Pub. Puget Sound and Cape Spencer, Alaska. operations without having to complete L. 111–281) and its removal of the 500 Service on vessels to which STCW the onboard assessment requirements GRT tonnage limits on OSVs. These applies, whether inland or coastwise, for tankerman-PIC. amendments will ensure that mariners will be credited on a day-for-day basis. In addition, the Coast Guard will with existing licenses or MMCs can accept service onboard some ATBs progress to higher credentials. 11. STCW Tanker Endorsements toward the national and STCW The Coast Guard is including tankerman endorsements, provided the 13. Security provisions to allow mariners serving on ATB equipment is equivalent to The Coast Guard is making changes to tank barges to qualify for an STCW comparable tankship equipment. The the security requirements in parts 12 endorsement with a limitation to non- Coast Guard made this change in and 15 in response to comments self-propelled vessels. The Coast Guard response to comments from the public expressing concern that the SNPRM did made this change in response to and MERPAC, who requested that not include all of the requirements and comments from the public and mariners receive credit for service different means of compliance, MERPAC, who requested that mariners onboard ATBs, taking into account that commonly referred to as ‘‘flexibilities’’,

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contained in the Convention. The Coast Guard is making this change in response recommended that the Coast Guard Guard agrees. Based on comments to the to comments from the public and minimize administrative burden and SNPRM, the Coast Guard included MERPAC requesting greater clarity on cost on training providers by requiring additional security provisions in this the subject. This change will help only the information currently required rulemaking, which are described below, mariners meet the implementation date for IMO model courses. to better facilitate an orderly transition. requirements of the 2010 amendments, This change will retain an existing In addition, after the development of and will provide mariners further industry practice to use the IMO model the SNPRM, the IMO published Circular flexibility by allowing them to obtain an course format and terminology for the STCW.7/Circ.17 in June 2011, advising STCW endorsement when they have submission of requests for Coast Guard- administrations and port state control completed a Coast Guard-approved approved courses. This change will also authorities that mariners may comply course and/or can provide proof of allow minor modifications to courses to with section 13 of the International Ship service onboard vessels. In accordance be submitted to the Coast Guard for and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code with Section A–VI/6 of the STCW review without requiring training instead of Regulation VI/6 of the STCW Convention, these transitional providers to resubmit the entire course. Convention until January 1, 2014. The provisions will only be available until Coast Guard has added a provision in March 24, 2014. 15. Quality Standards System (QSS) this final rule consistent with the The Coast Guard also added a In response to comments from circular, but amended the date to the provision permitting mariners to satisfy MERPAC and the public, the Coast effective date of this final rule, to the security-related training Guard is amending the proposed QSS facilitate mariner compliance with the requirements in Regulation VI/6 of the requirements to include ISM, which is new requirements. 2010 amendments by complying with an additional industry-wide system, as The Coast Guard is making changes to 33 CFR 104.220 and 104.225. The Coast an alternate means of compliance with the security provisions in part 15 to Guard made this change in response to clarify that all contractors, whether part- a recommendation from IMO Circular one or more of the QSS provisions. The time, full-time, temporary, or permanent STCW.7/Circ.17, published in June Coast Guard agrees with these are required to have knowledge of the 2011, advising Administrations and port comments because it recognizes that security topics listed in 33 CFR 104.225, state control authorities that mariners overlapping ISM and QSS requirements either through training or equivalent job may comply with section 13 of the ISPS allow use of ISM as an alternative to experience. The Coast Guard is making Code instead of Regulation VI/6 until certain corresponding QSS this change in response to comments January 1, 2014. However, the Coast requirements. from the public and MERPAC indicating Guard has amended the date to the Additionally, the Coast Guard is a potential for misinterpreting this effective date of this final rule. The including a deadline for implementation requirement as not covering contractors Coast Guard has determined that of the QSS requirements. We made this or passenger vessels. The 2010 requirements in 33 CFR 104.220 and change in response to a commenter who amendments to the STCW Convention 104.225 meet the requirements of requested clarification of the (Section A–VI/6) require that all persons section 13 of the ISPS Code and is implementation deadline. This employed or engaged on a seagoing ship amending § 15.1113 accordingly. This transitional provision will help ensure receive security familiarization. The change will promote an orderly that all courses, programs, and training term ‘‘all persons’’ includes seafarers transition and help ensure that mariners creditable towards STCW will meet the and other personnel, including meet the implementation date requirements of a QSS by January 1, contractors, whether part-time, full- requirements. 2017.2 time, temporary, or permanent. The Coast Guard is making changes to 16. Post-Dating of Credentials In addition, the Coast Guard is clarify that the security training making changes to the security requirements in the STCW Convention The Coast Guard is changing § 10.205 application requirements in order to and Code were developed as a regarding post-dating of credentials, by clarify that Regulations VI/5 and VI/6 of progression where ‘‘security awareness’’ reducing the permissible post-dating of the 2010 amendments apply only to is the lowest level of training, ‘‘vessel an MMC renewal from 12 months to 8 vessels of 500 GT or more. The STCW personnel with designated security months after the date that the Coast security requirements only apply to duties’’ is the next-higher level of Guard accepts a complete application. vessels subject to the STCW training, and ‘‘vessel security officer’’ This change is in accordance with § 614 Convention—which are vessels (VSO) is the highest level of training. of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of operating beyond the boundary line— The Coast Guard agrees with comments 2010 (Pub. L. 111–281) (as codified in except for those vessels listed in from the public and MERPAC 46 U.S.C. 7302), which only allows § 15.1101 of this final rule. The Coast suggesting that mariners with a higher post-dating of credentials for up to 8 Guard is making this change in response level of training should be allowed to months. to comments from the public and serve in positions that require a lower In addition, the Coast Guard has MERPAC questioning the proper level of training. Under this system, for amended § 10.205 to require automatic application of the tonnage limitation example, mariners who completed VSO post-dating with the option for required by the STCW Convention. The training would be eligible for any immediate issuance. The Coast Guard security requirements in the STCW position with a security training made this change in response to Convention are meant to support the requirement at the VSO level or lower. commenters who requested that the requirements of the ISPS Code, which 14. Course Approvals Coast Guard ensure that post-dating is applies to vessels of 500 GT or more. automatically completed for every Additionally, the Coast Guard is The Coast Guard is changing § 10.402 renewal. changing transitional provisions for regarding course approvals in order to security awareness and for seafarers implement the IMO model course 2 We are aligning this deadline with the with designated security duties by format and terminology. We made this implementation of the training requirements in this adding grandfathering provisions and change in response to comments from rulemaking in order to provide industry with ample deadlines for compliance. The Coast the public and MERPAC, who opportunity to implement the change.

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17. Retention of Cash Payment for User to ensure that QAs are trained in proper Several comments note grammatical Fees assessment techniques and have and non-substantive errors in the The Coast Guard is not including the completed an ‘‘assessor training’’ course SNPRM. The Coast Guard has provisions proposed in § 10.219 of the as part of an accepted training program. incorporated these comments, where SNPRM, which would have required This topic will be further discussed in appropriate, without further discussion. user fees to be paid by credit card or the guidance the Coast Guard is 1. Comment Period electronic payment only. This proposed developing concerning QAs. Thirty-two commenters request that change would have eliminated the 20. Endorsement for Mate of Ocean Self- due to the complexity and broad ranging ability for mariners to pay user fees by Propelled Vessels of Less Than 200 GRT impacts of this rulemaking, the Coast cash or to attach a check or money order Guard extend the comment period to their application package. Public In response to a commenter’s request, beyond the 60 days given in the SNRPM comment raised concerns that mariners the Coast Guard is including an to permit the necessary comprehensive should not be forced to pay by credit endorsement in § 11.425 for mate of review of the provisions. card and that not all mariners have ocean self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT. We made this change to The Coast Guard disagrees. The 2010 credit cards. amendments to the STCW Convention The Coast Guard agrees, is not provide a path of progression to master came into force on January 1, 2012. As including this proposed requirement, of oceans self-propelled vessels of less a signatory State to the Convention, the and will continue to accept cash, than 200 GRT, and in accordance with checks, and money orders, as well as Regulation II/3 of the STCW U.S. needed to demonstrate by that date, credit cards and electronic payments for Convention. or as soon as possible thereafter, that it MMCs and associated endorsements. remains in compliance with its 21. Electro-Technical Officer/Rating The Coast Guard has amended § 10.219 requirements to minimize the risk of U.S. flag vessels being detained in accordingly. The Coast Guard is amending § 11.335 foreign ports. However, while we did and § 12.611 to include additional 18. Academy Sea-Service Equivalency not extend the original comment period, training topics appropriate for an STCW we provided an additional 30-day The Coast Guard is amending § 10.232 endorsement for an electro-technical comment period that closed on to include sea service credit for cadets officer and electro-technical rating. We December 5, 2011 to respond to serving onboard academy training ships made this change in response to MERPAC and MEDMAC where sea service is part of an approved commenters who requested clarification recommendations (76 FR 68202). training program. The Coast Guard of STCW training and grandfathering made this change based on a comment requirements applicable to these 2. Definitions recommending that the Coast Guard endorsements. In addition, § 11.335 and 1 Two commenters recommend that the grant 1 ⁄2 days of sea service credit for § 12.611 are amended to clarify the each day a cadet serves aboard an Coast Guard amend the definition of grandfathering provisions applicable to ‘‘Coast Guard-accepted’’ because the academy training ship where sea service these endorsements in accordance with is part of an approved training program. commenters believe the proposed the 2010 amendments of the STCW definition does not take into account This change is consistent with the Convention. Coast Guard’s existing practice of Coast Guard-accepted training for crediting academy training ship sea 22. Manning instructors, supervisors, or assessors service reported to the International (i.e., Train-The-Trainer courses) or other In response to commenters’ requests, Maritime Organization. To maintain types of training that are accepted by the the Coast Guard has included provisions consistency, the Coast Guard is making Coast Guard to meet the familiarization in 46 CFR part 15, subpart H, requiring a similar revision to the definition of training requirements of the STCW ‘‘day’’ in § 10.107. mariners who serve on vessels subject to Convention. STCW to also hold an STCW The Coast Guard disagrees. The 19. Qualified Assessor (QA) Approval endorsement appropriate to the definition in § 10.107 would include The Coast Guard is amending the tonnage/propulsion power for the vessel this training even though particular definition of ‘‘Qualified Assessor’’ in upon which he or she is operating. This types of training are not explicitly set § 10.107 in order to clarify this person’s change ensures consistency with out in the definition. role and professional development. We domestic manning requirements and Five commenters recommend that the made this change in response to avoids confusion or disagreement with Coast Guard amend the definition of comments from the public and port state inspectors regarding which ‘‘day.’’ In their view, the definition for MERPAC, who requested clarification of mariners on U.S. vessels must hold a day should be the same for vessels of QA training requirements and approval. STCW endorsements. every tonnage. If it is a condition of This change ensures that any person B. Public Comments on the SNPRM employment to work 12 hours a day, serving as an assessor for STCW then the mariner should receive 11⁄2 endorsements has demonstrated the The Coast Guard received more than days of sea service even if working on requisite level of competence in the task 900 comments in response to the a vessel less than 100 gross tons. for which the assessment is being made, SNPRM published on August 1, 2011. The Coast Guard agrees in part. The and has been individually approved by These comments consist of letters to the definition of day already includes the Coast Guard. docket, remarks at the public meetings language that vessels allowed to work For the same reasons, the Coast Guard in Miami, New Orleans, Seattle, and 12-hour days as defined in the U.S. is also adding a provision requiring QAs Washington, DC, comments submitted Code will receive 11⁄2 days sea service who renew their qualifications to by MERPAC, and comments submitted credit. However, changes to regulations provide evidence of experience, by MEDMAC. The following discussion on this subject are limited by statutory training, or instruction within the past contains an analysis of comments restrictions on the type and tonnage of 5 years. received and an explanation of any vessels and the number of watches that In response to the same comment, the changes made to the rule as proposed in may be run. Accordingly, the definition Coast Guard is also amending § 10.405 the SNPRM. of day permits mariners who work 12-

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hour days to receive 11⁄2 days of sea- the terms have the same meaning as in passengers in passenger spaces onboard service credit, to the extent permitted by standard English language usage. Five passenger vessels shall have completed statute. commenters recommend that the Coast the safety training; (3) personnel with One commenter recommends that the Guard amend the definition of ‘‘near- designated responsibility for the safety Coast Guard amend the definition for coastal’’ by adding the following of passengers in emergency situations ‘‘domestic officer endorsement’’ to sentence: ‘‘While a near-coastal onboard passenger vessels must have provide that the holder of an MMC with endorsement does not preclude its use completed approved training in crisis this endorsement will be restricted to in another Administration’s waters, that management and human behavior; and service on vessels on domestic voyages endorsement is limited to the near- (4) personnel assigned immediate only. coastal waters as determined and responsibility for embarking and The Coast Guard disagrees. Vessel accepted by the local administration.’’ disembarking passengers, loading, manning requirements are specified in The Coast Guard agrees in part. discharging or securing cargo, or closing part 15 and it would be inappropriate to Amending the definition of ‘‘near- hull openings onboard Ro-Ro passenger include them in the definition of the coastal’’ is not necessary because a vessels shall have completed approved endorsements. foreign administration would not be training in passenger safety, cargo safety Two commenters recommend that the bound to honor such a provision in the and hull integrity. To avoid confusion Coast Guard change the term ‘‘domestic Coast Guard’s regulations absent an and facilitate the implementation, the officer endorsement’’ to ‘‘national agreement with the United States. The Coast Guard has amended § 11.1105 to officer endorsement’’ and ‘‘domestic Coast Guard, however, has amended the specify the types of training necessary. rating endorsement’’ to ‘‘national rating definition of ‘‘domestic voyage’’ to One commenter recommends that the endorsement’’ to avoid confusion with include voyages beginning and ending Coast Guard amend the definition of usage of the term ‘‘domestic’’ in other at a U.S. port and passing through the ‘‘Quality Standard Systems or QSS’’ as phrases used throughout the SNPRM. waters of another country if the U.S. has it is too vague. The Coast Guard agrees, and has entered into a treaty or agreement with The Coast Guard disagrees. The QSS changed ‘‘domestic endorsement’’ to that country. definition derives from established ‘‘national endorsement’’ to eliminate Two commenters recommend that the quality system practices. The provisions confusion. Coast Guard amend the definition of in § 10.410 provide further information Thirteen commenters recommend that ‘‘overriding operational condition’’ so on the specific elements of the QSS. The the Coast Guard amend the definition of that the intent and its use are not abused Coast Guard will be developing ‘‘domestic voyage’’ to include voyages or over applied. additional guidance on the between Washington State and Alaska The Coast Guard disagrees. Because implementation of the QSS. through the Inside Passage or Mexico the definition comes directly from the Three commenters recommend that and the United States. STCW Convention and the meaning of the Coast Guard amend the definition of The Coast Guard agrees, and has the phrase is straightforward, adopting ‘‘rest.’’ In their view, the requirement to amended the definition to include it in U.S. regulations is not record periods of rest either should be voyages beginning and ending at a U.S. discretionary. Additionally, the placed on the mariner, or be removed in port and passing through the waters of definition was written with the its entirety because employers cannot another country if the U.S. has entered flexibility necessary to embrace assure that their mariners actually rest into a treaty or agreement with that unforeseen circumstances, which when they are away from the workplace. country. cannot all be listed in this final rule. The Coast Guard disagrees, and is One commenter recommends that the Three commenters recommend that retaining the existing definition for Coast Guard amend the definition of the Coast Guard amend the definition of ‘‘rest’’ in § 10.107. The definition for ‘‘increase in scope’’ by citing a few ‘‘passenger vessel’’ in § 11.1103. The ‘‘rest’’ is consistent with the STCW examples. The commenter states that commenters expressed concern that all convention. The phrase ‘‘and is allowed this would help avoid confusion provisions of Regulation V/2 of the to sleep without interruptions’’ in the between this term and ‘‘raise of grade.’’ STCW Convention and A–V/2 of the definition does not imply that the The Coast Guard agrees. The key STCW Code will be imposed on master needs to force the mariner to distinction between the two definitions passenger vessels, when some of the sleep, but that the mariner is afforded is ‘‘existing credential.’’ The Coast provisions are clearly applicable only to time for rest and allowed to sleep. The Guard has amended both definitions for roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) passenger 2010 amendments to the STCW clarity by adding examples. vessels. Convention, specifically Section A–VIII/ Two commenters state that the The Coast Guard agrees in part. The 1, paragraph 7, require that records of definitions of ‘‘limited’’ and ‘‘restricted’’ 2010 amendments to the STCW daily hours of rest be maintained are very similar and should each be Convention and Code consolidated onboard the vessel. This final rule does more clearly defined to avoid confusion. passenger vessel requirements, which not specify who is responsible for The Coast Guard agrees in part. The are applicable to seafarers serving on recording rest periods because that Coast Guard recognizes that the two Ro-Ro passenger vessels. The 2010 determination is within the discretion of terms have been used interchangeably amendments also consolidated the each vessel master. in the past and that there is no requirements applicable to seafarers One commenter recommends that the consistency in the use of the terms in serving on passenger vessels other than term ‘‘sailor’’ be defined in § 10.107 relation to the title of the credential. The a Ro-Ro passenger vessel. The rather than in a portion of a specific Coast Guard is of the opinion that all application of the 2010 amendments is regulation (§ 15.705). limited endorsements or credentials based on the responsibilities of the The Coast Guard disagrees. Because have inherent in their qualifications seafarer onboard the vessels and the the Coast Guard’s reference to ‘‘sailor’’ some sort of constraint which reduces type of vessel they served on: (1) is clarified solely for the purpose of part the authority of the credential. Personnel assisting passengers in 15, inclusion of the definition in Therefore, to avoid confusion, the Coast emergency situations must complete § 10.107 would be inappropriate. Guard is deleting, rather than further crowd management training; (2) One commenter recommends that the defining, the two definitions because personnel providing direct service to Coast Guard amend the definition of

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‘‘seagoing service’’ to include service on The amended definition is consistent No, the medical certificate will be the Great Lakes and inland waters. with the 2010 amendments to the STCW managed as a separate stand-alone The Coast Guard disagrees. The Convention. document. definition is intentionally a general one. Two commenters recommend that the (2) Will there be an expiration date The specific requirements for sea definition of ‘‘vessel personnel with within the MMC under the international service, which may be earned on the security duties’’ should state ‘‘those pages for their physical every 2 years? Great Lakes and inland waters, and the with duties as defined in the vessel’s No, the medical certificate will be individual requirements for each security plan or Alternate Security managed as a separate stand-alone credential, are detailed in § 10.232. Program.’’ In their view, clarification is document. One commenter asks for clarification needed so that the skills and abilities an (3) Who will track this information if of the definition of ‘‘seagoing service.’’ employee brings to the job may be it is not indicated in the MMC? The commenter asks if it is the Coast recognized as equivalent to training. As with all credentials, it is Guard’s intent that a mariner serving on incumbent upon the mariner to track The Coast Guard agrees. The Coast a vessel that is crewed-up, capable, and whether his or her credential is valid. Guard is revising the definition ‘‘vessel occasionally operates outside the Additionally, it is the responsibility of personnel with designated security boundary line, will receive all seagoing the company, operator, or master to duties’’ to harmonize it with the service. ensure that persons serving on a vessel guidance in Section B–VI/6 of the The Coast Guard has expanded the hold valid documents, see § 15.401. STCW Code and to ensure consistency sea service credit requirements in (4) How will the requirement be with the requirements in 33 CFR § 10.232 to ensure mariners operating on enforced? inland and Great Lakes waters can get 104.220 and 104.225. The expression This will be enforced through regular credit toward an STCW credential. ‘‘with designated security duties’’ inspections, boardings, and company/ Therefore, even if the vessel has time on denotes those having specific security master verification. It is the both ocean-going and inland waters, duties and responsibilities in responsibility of the company, operator, credit will be awarded accordingly. accordance with the vessel security or master to ensure that persons serving One commenter recommends that the plan. The Coast Guard has also on a vessel hold valid documents, in Coast Guard amend the definition of amended the requirements in §§ 12.625 accordance with § 15.401. ‘‘senior company official’’ by replacing and 15.1113 to ensure that the term (5) Will the National Maritime Center the phrase ‘‘a lower level employee’’ ‘‘vessel personnel with designated (NMC) be able to handle the additional with ‘‘a person designated.’’ security duties’’ is used throughout. work load associated with a 2-year The Coast Guard agrees and has One commenter recommends that the physical as required by the STCW 3? changed ‘‘lower level employee’’ to definition of ‘‘Vessel Security Officer or It is expected that the NMC will be ‘‘another employee.’’ VSO’’ be amended to ‘‘Vessel Security able to handle the additional workload One commenter recommends that the Officer or VSO means a person onboard through a clarification of medical Coast Guard define the term ‘‘training the vessel accountable to the master, guidelines. Additionally, with more ship’’ in § 10.109. designated by the Company as frequent exams there should be the The Coast Guard disagrees. A responsible for security of the vessel, ability to have additional flexibility ‘‘training ship’’ as used in including implementation and with certain medical conditions. § 12.601(b)(1)(ii) is determined by maintenance of the Vessel Security Although additional funding to support whether or not, and to what extent, the Plan, and for liaison with the Facility personnel and credentialing activities at vessel is used as part of an approved Security Officer and the vessel’s the NMC is one of the Coast Guard’s program. Company Security Officer.’’ many budget priorities, in the absence Twenty-seven commenters The Coast Guard disagrees. The of additional funding the Coast Guard recommend that the Coast Guard delete requirements for VSOs in § 11.352 are will continue to evaluate its limited part (2) of the proposed definition of intended to meet the requirements of resources and seek efficiencies to best ‘‘utility towing.’’ They pointed out that the STCW Convention. The definition handle the additional workload. TSAC did not recommend part (2), and provided in § 10.107 is consistent with One commenter notes that the the proposed definition appears to the definition in the STCW Convention. requirement for ‘‘Medical certificates/ conflict with the Coast Guard One commenter objects to the Coast endorsements issued to a mariner who Commandant’s ruling in a 2009 USCG Guard changing the format of the is serving as a first-class pilot, or acting District 7 Appeal. definition of ‘‘Western Rivers.’’ as a pilot under § 15.812 of this The Coast Guard agrees that further The Coast Guard disagrees. Although subchapter, to be issued for a maximum consideration is necessary. Therefore, period of 1 year’’ is inconsistent with the Coast Guard is not including the the format of the definition was changed from a single paragraph of text to a Navigation Vessel Inspection Circular proposed new endorsements for utility (NVIC) 8–94 which indicates that the towing and harbor assist, and the numbered list, there was no substantive change to the current definition. annual physical exam is only required definition for ‘‘utility towing.’’ Instead, if serving on vessels greater than 1,600 we are retaining the existing definition 3. Medical GRT. of ‘‘disabled vessel.’’ To ensure consistency with 46 U.S.C. Two commenters recommend that the One commenter notes that MMCs are valid for 5 years, yet the medical 7101(e)(3) and to avoid any ambiguity, Coast Guard amend the term ‘‘vessel the Coast Guard has amended personnel with security duties’’ to certificates for STCW endorsements are to be updated every 2 years. The ‘‘vessel personnel with designated 3 Mariners with significant medical conditions are security duties,’’ saying that using the commenter poses five questions: encouraged to submit documentation at least 6 latter phrase as it will appear on the (1) Will the mariner be required to months in advance in order to obtain a credential MMC endorsement will add consistency renew his or her STCW endorsements prior to expiration. Other mariners may submit as with the Coast Guard every 2 years late as two weeks prior to expiration of the and clarity. certificate. 46 U.S.C. 7507 and 7508 (see Public Law The Coast Guard agrees and has when the medical certificate is 112–213, § 306) authorizes the extension of added ‘‘designated’’ to the definition. renewed? credentials and medical certificates for up to 1 year.

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§§ 11.709(b), 11.709(d), and 15.812 for (OICNW) or Officer in Charge of an The Coast Guard agrees, and this clarity as recommended by the Engineering Watch (OICEW). section remains unchanged from the commenter. There are no medical requirements for SNPRM. One commenter recommends that the the ‘‘cadet’’ endorsement in parts 10 or Three commenters state that, with Coast Guard amend the proposed 12 of this final rule. Cadets will not be regard to the demonstration of physical regulations to provide that pilots be entitled to receive an STCW ability, the Coast Guard has removed the issued 2-year, rather than 1-year, endorsement until successful section which allows those applying for medical certificates. In the commenter’s completion of the training program. entry level positions to demonstrate view, such a change would not impact Six commenters support the inclusion physical ability, rather than undergo a public or navigation safety and would of the ‘‘designated medical examiner’’ to complete physical examination. The provide much needed administrative the list of those who can complete a commenters recommend that this and workload relief to the Coast Guard’s mariner’s physical exam, but do so with section be reinserted. medical review program staff at the concern. They caution not to develop a The Coast Guard agrees, and the text NMC. system that relies too heavily on these is now included in § 10.304(d)(1)(ii). The Coast Guard agrees and has designated personnel, which may Two commenters recommend that the amended § 10.301(b)(2) accordingly. require a mariner to travel great Coast Guard consider publishing a list One commenter believes that this distances for a physical examination. of acceptable eye tests for Engineers that rulemaking is an opportunity to The Coast Guard agrees. As meet the four-color standard. The Coast Guard agrees, and has improve marine safety, if implemented previously noted, plans for the added a new sentence at the end of effectively. In the commenter’s view, 5 development of a DME Program are § 10.305: ‘‘The Coast Guard will accept years between medical certifications underway. Changes in this rulemaking Farnsworth D–15 Hue Test as a color among an aging workforce is not will allow for the use of DMEs in the vision test to meet the requirements of practical. While the direct impact from future. The Coast Guard will issue this subparagraph.’’ This test is part of incidents that are due to medical future guidance for the DME Program. One commenter states that, due to the Commission Internationale de l’Eclarage conditions is unclear from Coast Guard complexity of the mariner’s physical Color Vision Report as part of the and National Transportation Safety exam, he would not be in favor of the recommended testing to qualify for Board statistics, most operators know it DME being anything other than a Standard 3. Additionally, the Coast is a major concern, the commenter says, licensed medical doctor or licensed Guard will publish guidance on and if established effectively, a new nurse practitioner. additional acceptable tests. system that better tracks mariner fitness The Coast Guard agrees in part. We One commenter requests that the will have major positive effects on believe that the physician’s assistant has Coast Guard consider working with the keeping mariners and the public safe. the necessary training and knowledge to U.S. Department of Transportation Additionally, two commenters believe conduct a physical examination. Mid- (DOT) to develop common medical that additional clarification is required level provider utilization for fitness certificate standards. He also regarding the extent of training, the examinations has been previously recommends that the Coast Guard approval process, and the bodies that implemented with other transportation accept the results of medical tests would be accepted for the licensing of agencies, such as the Federal Motor conducted in accordance with other these designated medical examiners Carrier Safety Administration. agency regulations. (DME) by the Coast Guard. Furthermore, the DME program has There are no current plans for the The Coast Guard disagrees that more not been developed. During the Coast Guard to combine medical frequent medical certificates for all development process, the public will be credentialing with the other mariners are needed. The Coast Guard is invited to participate to ensure the transportation agencies. We are establishing within this rule the process creation of the best possible system. currently working with other agencies to issue limitations, restrictions, and Three commenters note that in on a limited basis to improve our waivers for medical conditions, which § 15.401(c), the proposed regulation fails medical credentialing process and will allow the Coast Guard to track to specify an effective date. As it will guidelines. mariner fitness where necessary. take mariners and the Coast Guard time Thirteen commenters recommend Provisions in this final rule will allow to process the required medical that, with regard to Medical for the use of DMEs in the future. Plans examinations and to issue these Certification—subpart C, the Coast are underway for the development of a certificates/endorsements, the Guard delay implementation of issuing DME Program, which will address the commenters recommend a phase-in medical certificates/endorsements for a information sought by this commenter, period be specified in the final rule as maximum period of 2 years until the and the Coast Guard will issue future recommended by STCW 7/Circ.16. NMC can be properly staffed with guidance on this program. During the The Coast Guard has included an trained medical doctors for reviewing development of that guidance, the implementation date in §§ 15.401 and medical documents. public will be invited to participate to 15.1103. Compliance with the 2010 The Coast Guard disagrees. Immediate ensure the creation of the best possible amendments to the STCW Convention implementation of the STCW 2-year system. and Code requires that full medical certificate is a requirement set One commenter requests that cadets implementation of the issuance of by the 2010 amendments to the STCW. issued endorsements as ‘‘cadet (deck) or medical certificates is achieved by 2017. One commenter states that, with cadet (engine)’’ who are enrolled in an To facilitate implementation, the Coast regard to § 10.231(c)(8), the Coast Guard approved 4-year academy training Guard will start issuing 2-year medical must clarify that physicals are still valid program and who have obtained a certificates 30 days after the publication for 3 years on a license upgrade. medical certificate, not be required to of this final rule. The Coast Guard agrees in part. The obtain another medical certificate until Three commenters state that, with 3-year validity of the physical for they complete their training and apply regard to § 15.401(f), this is an license upgrade is only applicable to for their original MMC as Officer in improvement over current practice and national endorsements. This is no Charge of a Navigational Watch is strongly supported. longer applicable for the issuance of

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STCW credentials, since the medical Coast Guard physicals. The commenters prescriptive guidance for a mariner’s certificate is valid for only 2 years. The recommend that the Coast Guard either physician to make the sole Coast Guard has amended § 10.231 remove the Coast Guard certification determination as to whether or not a accordingly to ensure clarity. requirement from this definition or condition will disqualify a mariner from One commenter notes that make a simple, fair, and cost-effective successfully completing the § 10.301(b)(1) states that medical certification process for the limited credentialing process. certificates/endorsements issued to a number of Alaskan medical providers. The Coast Guard will continue to mariner serving under the authority of Plans for the development of a DME review determinations of medical an STCW endorsement will be issued program are underway. Provisions in disqualification to ensure consistency, for a maximum period of 2 years unless this final rule allow for the use of DMEs oversight, and provide mariners the the mariner is under the age of 18, in in the future. The Coast Guard is ability to appeal adverse which case the maximum period of reviewing programs used by other determinations. Plans for the validity will be 1 year. The commenter agencies and foreign administrations development of a DME program are asks what policy and/or procedures will when developing the maritime model. underway. Provisions in this final rule be implemented to ensure that those The Coast Guard will issue future will allow for the use of DMEs in the sailing on the Great Lakes will not have guidance for the DME program. future. The Coast Guard will issue their renewal applications delayed Additionally, it is envisioned that future guidance for the DME program. because the evaluators will be unaware mariners will retain the option to use The Coast Guard is also working with that Great Lakes service will not require personal medical providers qualified MEDMAC to develop guidance on a biennial physical, in accordance with under § 10.302, which is expected to medical conditions.4 § 10.301(b)(3). mitigate the impacts on mariners in One commenter recommends that the The STCW Convention does not apply remote locations. Coast Guard retain the existing 5-year to the Great Lakes; therefore, mariners One commenter recommends that, rule for validity of medical applying for a medical certificate to with regard to § 10.301, the Coast Guard endorsements. serve on these vessels will be issued a define what exam requirements IMO The Coast Guard disagrees. 5-year medical certificate. The Coast and the International Labour Implementation of the STCW 2-year Guard will develop guidance for the Organization (ILO) deem necessary for medical certificate is required by the medical evaluators to ensure that the the 2-year medical exam and consider a 2010 amendments to the STCW and is correct requirement is applied to the modified or limited exam focused on not discretionary. The United States is mariner’s application. these specific requirements, along with obligated, as a signatory to the Twelve commenters note that the significant changes in health history and Convention, to implement the 2-year term ‘‘medical certificate,’’ used medications. This limited exam would certificate. throughout the rulemaking, is not be conducted as an interval exam in defined. If it is envisioned that this between the 4- or 5-year complete (Coast The same commenter suggested, would be a document separate from a Guard Form CG–719K) physical exam. alternatively, that the Coast Guard mariner’s credential issued by the NMC, The Coast Guard disagrees. The increase manning at the NMC so that the commenters recommend that the examination and reporting requirements applications for medical endorsements item be removed until it can be fully in the rule match those from STCW, can be completed within a specified defined. which requires medical exams every 2 time period. The commenter suggests The Coast Guard agrees in part. years. The Coast Guard will continue to that this evaluation period should be Implementation of a 2-year medical use one set of forms, the CG–719K and something on the order of 2 weeks from certificate is a requirement set by the CG–719K/E forms, which contain the receipt of the application by the NMC. 2010 amendments to the STCW. A new exam requirements for all U.S. medical If the application cannot be completed definition has been added in § 10.107. examinations irrespective of the validity in time, the mariner should be provided Two commenters believe that it is dates. with a temporary or conditional medical wrong to determine the medical fitness One commenter notes that proposed endorsement. Regarding the of mariners remotely, based upon the § 10.304(b) (current § 10.215(d)(2)) states determination of fitness for duty, the submission of medical records and tests that applicants for food-handler commenter states that the Coast Guard to an evaluator who has not physically endorsement must obtain a statement should adopt language stating that in no examined the mariner. The commenters from a licensed physician, physician case should the medical opinion of any believe that a process which isolates the assistant, or nurse practitioner attesting generalist be of a higher priority than evaluator from the mariner results in that they are free of ‘‘communicable excessive and expensive medical diseases.’’ The commenter notes that, 4 The DME program was proposed consistent with testing, and lengthy time delays in aside from the fact that there is no public comments on the SNPRM to increase the availability of medical personnel for examinations. processing licenses that can interfere definition provided in 46 CFR part 10 The program is based on broad statutory authority with the mariner’s ability to rejoin their for communicable diseases, this to ensure mariners are physically and mentally fit vessels for scheduled assignments. requirement is way too broad and makes (14 U.S.C. 2 and 633 authorize the Coast Guard to Two other commenters state that the it very unclear as to what the physician issue regulations for the promotion of life and safety on waters under the jurisdiction of the United new requirement on medical examiners needs to be looking for. States; 46 U.S.C. 2103 provides the Coast Guard to be Coast Guard certified raises The Coast Guard agrees and has broad authority over merchant marine personnel; concerns with accessibility, since many added a definition of ‘‘communicable and 46 U.S.C. Chapters 71 and 73 include mariners live in isolated Alaskan diseases’’. requirements that mariners be physically qualified for endorsements). Because of the extent of the communities and currently use local Twelve commenters note that when a training and administration needed to establish and health care professionals for merchant mariner submits an application for run a DME program, it is best to develop guidance marine physicals. The commenters examination or renewal and a medical for those areas. Subsequently, the Coast Guard will expect additional expenses for condition requires a review, the time consider revising the medical evaluation regulations in §§ 10.301 through 10.306 of this final crewmembers from small coastal required to complete the review is rule, and converting DME program guidance to communities who will need to travel excessive. The commenters recommend regulations. Existing medical evaluation regulations farther for the new biennially required that the Coast Guard provide can be found in 46 CFR 10.215.

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the medical opinion of a specialist in cost for review and issuance in the The Coast Guard will issue future their field of specialty practice. proposal. They recommend that the guidance for the DME program. The use With regard to the commenter’s Coast Guard set aside this proposal until of DMEs will also require the Coast suggestion on the evaluation period, the it can ensure an efficient, accurate, and Guard to ensure these physicians Coast Guard disagrees. While the timely review of Medical Endorsement receive training on the maritime average time for evaluating medical applications. Additionally, the industry and the medical conditions fitness is less than 2 weeks, the commenters believe, the current that must be evaluated by the Coast evaluation may take longer for those practice of medical vetting must be Guard, using training methods similar to with more complex medical conditions. revised. This should include the those already employed by other federal Where a mariner has made a timely acceptance of reports from medical agencies. The Coast Guard is also application or the Coast Guard has a specialists at ‘‘face value.’’ The working with the MEDMAC to review backlog, his/her credential may be commenters believe the Coast Guard and improve policy in this area. extended. With regard to the comment should not presume to have general The Coast Guard did not factor in any on fitness for duty, the Coast Guard practitioners and/or physician’s potential reduction in the cost for partially agrees and will continue to assistants vetting and ‘‘second guessing’’ review and issuance of medical review determinations of medical the evaluations and reports from certificates in the proposal as the degree disqualification to ensure consistency, medical specialists holding the requisite to which DME will alleviate burden and oversight, and provide mariners the credentials. The commenters the timing of a DME program being up ability to appeal adverse recommend that the Coast Guard put a and running is still under development. determinations. Furthermore, the hold on proposed § 10.301(b)(1) until Furthermore, the Coast Guard is seeking development of a DME program, NVIC 04–08 can be rewritten for a and will continue to seek to improve including interim authority issues, is realistic 2-year STCW schedule that will efficiencies in the use of our limited underway and should provide some not place a large financial burden on the resources, as noted in our response to relief to the medical evaluation mariner. They also recommend a comment 5 above. The Coast Guard program. Provisions in this final rule suspension until the medical review estimated that the costs of implementing allow for the use of designated medical process can be vastly improved to the new STCW requirements, including examiners in the future. The Coast handle a timely 2-year review process. medical, will be less than $4 million on Guard is reviewing programs used by The Coast Guard disagrees. a recurring basis. Finally, mariners are not paying any other agencies to assist in developing Implementation of the STCW 2-year fees to the Coast Guard for the review the maritime model. We intend to work medical certificate is a requirement set of their medical records and the with stakeholders in the development of by the 2010 amendments to the STCW issuance of their medical certificates, the DME program and will issue future and is not discretionary. Any delay in guidance on this subject. Under the and will not pay any fees associated implementation will fail to meet the DME program the Coast Guard will with the review and issuance of medical requirements of these amendments, and ensure these physicians receive training certificates. Provisions in this final rule will subject mariners and vessels on on the maritime industry and the will allow for the use of DMEs in the which they serve to an increased risk of identification of medical conditions that future. port-state detention. they must refer to the Coast Guard for One commenter notes that the Coast evaluation. The Coast Guard is taking action in Guard is incorporating STCW revisions One commenter stated that a 2-year this final rule to minimize the number to its regulations pertaining to medical limit for deep-sea medical examinations of mariners who will require more standards and that the revisions will seems a bit harsh and could become frequent medical evaluation. The Coast increase the frequency of required expensive. Could there be a minimum Guard also has limited authority to grant medical evaluations of mariners from period of validity of 2 years and a interim operating authorization to once every 5 years to once every 2 years. maximum of 3 years? The commenter mariners serving under the authority of However, the commenter believes the 2- also suggested that better controls for an STCW endorsement. The Coast year interval will not alert the Coast tracking the pilot submittal for their Guard has amended § 15.1103(h)(3) to Guard to significant changes in a annual physical should be given some allow mariners to continue to operate if mariner’s health that might develop thought. the mariner’s medical certificate expires within even shorter periods. The As discussed above, the Coast Guard during a voyage, provided the period commenter recommends that the Coast disagrees. Implementation of the STCW after expiration does not exceed 90 Guard require mariners to report to the 2-year medical certificate is a days. This is consistent with the STCW Coast Guard, in a timely manner, any requirement set by the 2010 2010 amendments. Additionally, the substantive changes in their medical amendments to the STCW and is not Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 status or medication use that occur discretionary. The Coast Guard has provides the Coast Guard with the between required medical evaluations. implemented controls to track authority to grant extensions of up to 12 The Coast Guard disagrees. As submittals from pilots as well as months for national endorsements when discussed above, the 2-year reporting medical waivers. Additionally, with the the Coast Guard experiences a backlog. interval is consistent with the 2010 establishment of medical certificates, it Furthermore, the Coast Guard will be amendments. Moreover, there are valid will be easier to track all medical working to develop the DME program to concerns that requiring more frequent evaluations. help mitigate any workload issues. medical reporting could overload Two commenters are concerned that Plans for the development of a DME available medical evaluation staff and the NMC Medical Evaluations Division program, including interim authorities, heighten the possibility of undesirable will not be able conduct medical are underway. The Coast Guard is processing delays. evaluations and issue medical reviewing programs used by other One commenter requests that the endorsements in a reasonable time agencies when developing the maritime Coast Guard use the term medical frame under its current structure and model, and the Coast Guard intends to ‘‘waivers’’ appropriately. In the staffing. Furthermore, the commenters work with its stakeholders in the commenter’s view, by any common or say, the Coast Guard did not include the development of the DME program. generally accepted definition, a

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‘‘waiver’’ should only be used to submission of annual physical processed by the NMC before expiration describe a situation in which a mariner examinations. of the MMC. does not meet the applicable medical The Coast Guard agrees, and has The Coast Guard partially agrees. The fitness standards. Because of mitigating amended those sections accordingly. Coast Guard has limited authority to circumstances, however, the NMC One commenter states that the Coast grant interim operating authorization to ‘‘waives’’ the medical standard or Guard/NMC should be given flexibility mariners serving under the authority of standards and grants the credential or from the Department of Homeland an STCW endorsement and has endorsement. To clarify this point, the Security (DHS) Secretary to utilize amended § 15.1103(h)(3) to allow commenter recommends that the Coast existing resources as interim approved mariners to continue to operate if the Guard include specific language from DMEs. Most major shipping companies mariner’s medical certificate expires NVIC 04–08 dealing with NMC already require annual physicals, so during a voyage, provided the period credential issuing actions/options, and they have developed a network of after expiration does not exceed 90 that proposed regulation § 10.303(b) be providers, utilizing both union days.5 This is consistent with the STCW amended. physicians and private companies, that 2010 amendments to the STCW The Coast Guard agrees. The use of has been effective in determining Convention. Additionally, the Coast the term ‘‘waivers’’ has caused mariners’ fitness for duty. Guard Authorization Act of 2010 confusion; therefore the Coast Guard is The Coast Guard intends to work with provides the Coast Guard with authority clarifying the meaning of medical its stakeholders in the development of to grant limited extensions for national waivers to avoid ambiguity and to the DME program, and interim authority endorsements when the Coast Guard 6 improve consistency. A ‘‘waiver’’ will issues would be addressed in that future experiences a backlog. be used to describe a situation in which DME proposal. One commenter asks whether the medical certificate is separate from, or a mariner does not meet the applicable One commenter asks, with regard to part of, a person’s Merchant Mariners medical fitness standards. Operational § 10.301, why a Coast Guard medical Document (MMD). If it is a separate limitations will be issued on medical review is required every 2 years for a certificate, would there be fees for the and physical conditions and restrictions STCW medical certificate if the mariner review and issuance? The commenter will be issued based upon medical and is getting a medical review every 5 years notes that there is no mention of this in physical conditions. The operational for a renewal. limitations and restrictions will be the rulemaking. The implementation of the STCW 2- reflected in the medical certificate. The Coast Guard will issue a separate The same commenter argues that the year medical certificate is required by medical certificate through the NMC. distinction between Great Lakes pilots’ the 2010 amendments to the STCW, and This approach will impose less burden physical exams and those for other is not discretionary. The United States on mariners and the Coast Guard than mariners should be eliminated. The is obligated, as a signatory to the the production of medical endorsements commenter recommends that proposed Convention, to implement the 2-year to be added to the MMC. This final rule regulations in § 10.302(b) be amended certificate. This final rule implements does not include additional fees by striking the last sentence of this the 2-year certificate, which will help associated with the medical certificate subparagraph (i.e., ‘‘Medical ensure the Coast Guard and mariners because the Coast Guard will not collect examinations for Great Lakes pilots meet the requirements of these any fees from the mariners for the must be conducted by a licensed amendments. Mariners to whom STCW review of medical records and issuance medical doctor in accordance with the applies seeking to renew their MMC of medical certificates to mariners. physical exam requirements in 46 CFR may either submit a valid medical The same commenter asks if a mariner 402.210.’’). The commenter states that certificate or a new form CG–719K. would be required to pay for and obtain there is no statutory requirement or Five commenters note that the an MMD if the medical certificate is part policy justification to require Great proposed amendments would require of a person’s MMD, and the mariner was Lakes pilots to see a ‘‘licensed medical endorsement or notation on an MMC serving on small passenger vessels and doctor’’ when all other mariners have every 2 years following a mandatory not currently required to have an MMD. the option of seeing other types/classes medical certification. Presently, MMCs The Coast Guard plans to continue the of medical professionals. are re-issued every 5 years. By requiring existing practice for personnel who do The Coast Guard disagrees. The Coast medical recertification to be noted on not hold an MMC or MMD. They will Guard did not propose in this the MMC, this will increase the burden not be required to apply for a separate rulemaking any changes to the physical on crewmembers to obtain a new MMC medical certificate. examination requirements for Great every 2 years. The commenters believe One commenter states that the Lakes pilots contained in 46 CFR this would result in a waste of resources proposed medical document system is 402.210, but may consider such changes when crewmembers will not only have overly burdensome to the industry in in a future rulemaking. The existing to obtain medical certification, but also view of the very small gain in safety that requirement in § 10.215(a)(2) has been a new MMC. might possibly be achieved. moved to § 10.302, but otherwise The MMC will remain valid for a 5- The Coast Guard disagrees. remains unchanged to ensure that year period. The Coast Guard has Implementation of the STCW 2-year mariners are not confused when amended § 10.301 and will issue a medical certificate is a requirement set applying for a medical certificate. separate medical certificate with the Two commenters feel that proposed appropriate validity date through the 5 A mariner not engaged on a voyage on the §§ 11.709(b) and (d) are not clear and NMC to avoid overburdening the system expiration date of the medical certificate wouldn’t receive an extension under this provision. The should be amended to remove and the application process. Coast Guard may grant an extension, however, to ambiguity as to Coast Guard authority Five commenters recommend that the a mariner who has made timely application, or if with respect to credential invalidation. Coast Guard establish a process to grant the issuance of the credential is delayed due to According to these commenters, ‘‘interim operating authorization’’ to backlog, or due to natural catastrophe. 6 mariners who submit their medical For all activities at NMC a backlog is considered amending this proposed regulation to be more than 9,000 pending applications. For the would also ensure that the regulation information in a timely manner but appeals process, a backlog occurs when the average accurately reflects the reality of pilot whose medical certificates cannot be processing time for appeals exceeds 90 days.

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by the 2010 amendments to the STCW, are not planning on delaying the-job training should remain an and is only applicable to seafarers implementation of the medical important part of the industry, and serving on vessels to which STCW certificate. The 2010 amendments to the support this change. applies. The Coast Guard is taking STCW Convention and Code requires The Coast Guard responds that the action in this final rule to minimize the that full implementation of the issuance STCW Convention is a competence- number of mariners who will require of medical certificates be achieved by based Convention and not a training- more frequent medical evaluation by not January 1, 2017. To facilitate based Convention. Further, approved requiring 2-year medical certificates for implementation, the Coast Guard will classroom training is not the only means mariners seeking only national start issuing 2-year medical certificates of acquiring knowledge; on the contrary, endorsements. Medical certificates for 30 days after the publication of this final on-the-job training conveys certain such endorsements will be valid for 5 rule. In addition, the STCW Convention knowledge, understanding and years unless the mariner has a does not base the frequency of medical proficiencies more thoroughly and limitation, restriction, or waiver for a examinations on the age of the seafarer. efficiently. The STCW Convention does medical condition. The Coast Guard Therefore, there are no plans for age- not specify what competencies also has limited authority to grant based examinations at this time. (including knowledge, understanding, interim operating authorization to and proficiencies) require approved, 4. Training mariners serving under the authority of formal training. It is up to the an STCW endorsement. The Coast One commenter supports the way the Administration to establish the required Guard has amended § 15.1103(h)(3) to Coast Guard has adopted the STCW training and/or experience necessary to allow mariners to continue to operate if standards of competence at the achieve the level of competence, and to the mariner’s medical certificate expires management and operational levels for establish when and how the training during a voyage, provided the period deck officer endorsements in should be obtained. after expiration does not exceed 90 § 11.301(a). The commenter believes The Coast Guard recognizes days. This is consistent with the 2010 that, by publishing them in the rules, commenters’ concerns that shipboard amendments. The Coast Guard will also mariners can see the options available to operations might make it challenging for be working to develop the DME program them under STCW. By adhering to the seafarers onboard vessels to train others, to help mitigate any workload issues, terms of the Convention rather than particularly when reduced manning, and the Coast Guard Authorization Act reflecting the assumed intent of higher mariner workload, and mariner of 2010 provides the Coast Guard with delegates to the IMO, the commenter fatigue issues are taken into account. the authority to grant limited extensions says, the Coast Guard is meeting its The Coast Guard also recognizes that for national endorsements when the obligations to the international maritime not all STCW competencies and Coast Guard experiences a backlog. community and U.S. mariners in a individual knowledge, understanding, Additionally, unidentified medical responsible, reasonable fashion. and proficiencies must be accomplished conditions can impair a mariner’s The same commenter stated that the as part of a formal structured, training ability to perform tasks and respond, Coast Guard’s proposed revision of as there are areas where in-service thus contributing to the human element § 12.605 in response to the comments of experience may fulfill the competency of casualties. This final rule will require MERPAC is laudable. In view of the requirement. Taking this into account, more frequent medical exams for STCW anticipated changes, the commenter the Coast Guard reviewed the tables of mariners, thus reducing the potential recommends revision of the provisions competencies and identified the training impacts of medical conditions on of NMC Policy Letter 14–02 to reflect topics that must be accomplished as human error. In combination, the these standards. part of approved formal training. provisions of this final rule are expected The Coast Guard is currently The increased number of training to reduce potential for vessel accidents. reviewing guidance in this area and will topics that must be covered by approved In summary, the 2-year medical consider future revisions to the Policy training will strike an appropriate certificate requirement is consistent Letter that might be necessary as a result balance between providing flexibility with the STCW Convention requirement of this rulemaking. and ensuring mariners achieve a for seagoing mariners, and strikes an Thirty-three commenters oppose the sufficient level of competence for STCW appropriate balance between maritime introduction of onboard assessments as endorsements. These training topics in safety and the administrative processing an alternative to the current regime of the final rule were part of the extensive burden. structured training. The reasons cited list of topics proposed in the NPRM, as One commenter recommends that the include concerns that this alternative well as those listed in the SNPRM. Parts Coast Guard update its medical method would result in the degradation 11 and 12 of this final rule are amended reporting systems, to take advantage of of the competency and proficiency of to include a combination of training and computer interface capabilities, make it the U.S. mariner, potentially shift the in-service requirements, validated more secure and Health Insurance overall training responsibilities to through assessments, to ensure that Portability and Accountability Act vessel’s personnel onboard minimally seafarers achieve the necessary level of compliant, prior to requiring mandatory manned vessels, possibly conflict with competence. However, these changes do medical certification at a minimum of STCW Section A–I/6, allow the conduct not prohibit companies and every other year. Additionally, the of assessments that cannot be safely organizations from developing approved commenter believes common sense done onboard the vessels, and fail to in-service training. would dictate scaling frequency of these allow for competencies that are not One commenter recommends that e- renewals to a mariner’s age. For conducive to self-learning and must be learning not be proctored. instance, it’s currently 5 years; at age 50, supplemented with formal training. The Coast Guard agrees. E-learning is it becomes annual. Thirteen commenters agree with the optional under § 10.412 and Section B– The Coast Guard disagrees. We are Coast Guard moving away from only I/6 of the STCW Code, and neither currently working on improving our accepting classroom training as require proctoring of e-learning courses. medical credentialing process and demonstration of proficiency for the However, all testing must be proctored guidelines and will issue future credentialing of mariners. The to ensure secure procedures for the guidance on this subject. However, we commenters state that onboard and on- examination system to prevent cheating.

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Additionally, all assessments must be formal training. Since the publication of Syllabus from IMO model course monitored by qualified assessors. the interim rule, mariners have pointed Section 11 and require that OICNW One commenter notes that deck out the benefit of permitting greater candidates be required to complete this officers are spending time with cadets flexibility in demonstrating competence course. and teaching and assessing them on through the many methods allowed by The Coast Guard agrees. Meteorology required tasks, after the cadet learns the the Code. Further, the SNPRM reflected was added to the list of training subjects material in the classroom. The the more flexible approach to that must be completed as part of commenter specifically noted that we demonstrating competence in the 2010 structured training at the operational can hardly expect an officer to teach a amendments. level. three-star fix, explain a mid-latitude The same commenter asks if the Coast Two commenters like the option of sailing, work an amplitude and do his Guard knows of any other flag state that using alternate methods of job, the commenter says. In the shares this interpretation of STCW demonstrating competence. commenter’s view, not only might a competence and training requirements, One commenter states that the Coast deck officer feel uncomfortable teaching and if, from a public policy perspective, Guard should task MERPAC with those elements (which are no longer a the Coast Guard believes this change is reviewing the training areas for all daily part of his job), there simply may a reduction in the safety standards for ratings/licenses to ensure developing not be the time to do so. the industry. technologies and operations are The Coast Guard agrees in part. The The Coast Guard is aware of a number incorporated into the requirements in a SNPRM did not propose to require deck of countries that share parts or all of the timely manner. The commenter states officers to teach cadets onboard. We interpretations of the flexibilities that that a comprehensive review by agree, however, that the development of exist within the STCW Convention and MERPAC relative to these concerns is onboard assessments is not intended as Code. These flexibilities are the basis for warranted and will be valuable in the wholesale transfer of the training of these regulations, which do not assuring the necessary competencies are seafarers from shoreside educational represent a reduction in safety standards required for mariners holding specific establishments to the shipboard for the industry. This rulemaking will endorsements. personnel responsible for the oversight ensure a consistent implementation of The Coast Guard agrees, and asked of the vessel’s operation. The Coast the Convention requirements MERPAC, in task statement 75, to Guard recognizes that onboard duties throughout the industry. A consistent review the STCW SNPRM and provide can preclude the time needed to provide implementation of the proper comments and recommendations to the a comprehensive training program for combination of training, assessment and Coast Guard, including: (1) Developing subordinates, but that there is still a sea service will further increase safety, a list of training elements (in addition burden to ensure that they are security and environmental protection. to those in the proposed SNPRM) for competent to perform their duties, One commenter requests that current operational and management level deck which include assisting supervisors and § 10.404(a)(3), which addresses the use and engineer officers, where and if other shipboard personnel with their of sea service that is credited as a result appropriate, that should be completed duties. The Coast Guard also recognizes of completing an approved course, be as part of a structured program/training that STCW is a competency-based clarified. course to address the knowledge, system and that by differing The Coast Guard agrees in part. We understanding, and proficiencies (KUPs) combinations of exposure, training and did not propose a change to the existing in the competence tables; and (2) self-study each mariner may requirements in this section. However, identifying which of the training independently acquire individual we included new language in elements can be accomplished onboard STCW competencies while onboard § 10.404(a)(4) to clarify the applicability vessels, and which could better be vessels. Therefore, onboard assessments of this provision to STCW accomplished ashore in a formal do not contain a training component endorsements. classroom setting. beyond the feedback needed by the One commenter states that the During its October 5, 2011, meeting, candidates to further develop sections of this SNPRM regarding the MERPAC recommended the themselves and should reasonably be training and assessment for OICNW competencies that must be subject to within the scope of the duties of an operational level and for chief mate/ formal training and also recommended assessor. The Coast Guard will be master at the management level that the content of the training should developing guidance that includes the represent a circumvention of the intent be appropriate to the tonnage, route development of qualified assessors, and spirit of IMO’s Resolution 7— and/or type of vessel. The Coast Guard pertinent guidelines and other standards Promotion of technical knowledge, agrees with some of the areas identified that will be needed for the successful skills and professionalism of seafarers; by MERPAC concerning formal training use of onboard assessments. In particular paragraphs .1 through .4 and has amended part 11, subpart C, A training institution asks the reasons and .6 of the Resolution. and part 12, subpart F, of this final rule for the Coast Guard’s decision to The Coast Guard disagrees. The use of to include a combination of training and eliminate most of the existing approved on-board-training supports the intent of in-service requirements (validated education/training and assessor Resolution 7, to ensure that mariners are through assessments) to ensure that the qualifications (§ 11.301(a)(1)) for involved in the development of junior seafarers achieve the level of certification as an OICNW, chief officer, officers to ensure qualified competence. These formal training and master on unlimited tonnage professionals. topics were part of the NPRM published vessels. They asked ‘‘what prompted the One commenter stated that the low in 2009. Coast Guard to change its interpretation level of understanding of basic One commenter recommends that after 10 years of precedence?’’ meteorology exhibited by candidates for consideration be given to authorizing The 1997 interim rule, implementing endorsement as OICNW extends, to a approved training facilities that meet the 1995 amendments to STCW with lesser degree, to sailing Masters Coast Guard and STCW quality system changes to 46 CFR parts 10 and 12, did ‘‘grandfathered before STCW.’’ The standards to issue certificates of not limit the permissible means of commenter recommends that the Coast proficiency on completion of an demonstrating required competencies to Guard review the Detailed Teaching approved course and assessment that

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would be accepted by the Coast Guard service and any assessments that have demonstrating competence and the as meeting the requirements for STCW not been completed. training requirements for this endorsement. One commenter notes that proposed endorsement. The Coast Guard disagrees. The § 10.404(a)(3) states that: ‘‘Unless One commenter requests that, with STCW Convention authorizes the otherwise allowed, training obtained regard to the Towing Officer Assessment issuance of ‘‘certificates of proficiency’’ before receiving an endorsement may Record (TOAR), sections for barge work by training institutions for some of the not be used for subsequent raises of be allowed on simulators and a DE competency requirements. However, grade, increases in scope, or renewals.’’ should be authorized to sign off on authorizing training institutions to issue The commenter says that this provision them. certificates of proficiency places would discourage OICNW candidates The Coast Guard agrees but does not additional burdens on them, and would from pursuing training beyond the believe a change to the rule is needed. create significant oversight difficulties. minimum required. If they opt to The guidance in NVIC 4–01 allows for Training institutions would be required receive training in higher level the use of simulators in this case. to deal with port state control professional abilities at the management One commenter asks if consideration authorities around the world on level, they become more valuable to the has been given to modifying confirmations of the validity and safe operation of the vessel, the § 11.516(a)(6) to change the present authenticity of the document issued by commenter states, and they can benefit 3-year requirement for an accepted the institution. Authorizing training from practical experience by applying training program for an original institutions to issue certificates of those higher abilities at the operational unlimited third assistant engineer horse proficiency would also require those level to assist senior officers. power license to some shorter period of institutions to be responsible for In addition, one other commenter time. preventing the issuance of fraudulent states that, with regard to § 10.404(a)(3), The Coast Guard agrees and has certificates and ensuring they meet a unless there are provisions made within removed the 3-year duration in standardized format. this section, individuals may need to § 11.516(a)(6) for the training program One commenter recommends that take the same class twice to receive or because each program will be evaluated § 12.623(a)(2)(ii) be deleted as there are to maintain a credential when based upon its individual merits and its currently no approved Global Maritime upgrading or increasing the scope of ability to provide the theoretical Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) their license. The commenter states that knowledge, understanding and maintainer courses in the United States this is an expensive and unnecessary proficiency to enable the candidate to and there are no published guidelines training requirement. serve as third assistant engineer. for what such a course should contain. The Coast Guard partially agrees. The One commenter recommends removal Alternatively, the commenter says, the existing requirements in § 10.404(a)(3) of the requirement in §§ 12.501 and Coast Guard should publish course apply to national endorsements where 12.607 for holding/service as a Qualified guidelines/criteria for development of a the training is used in ‘‘lieu’’ of Member of the Engine Department/able GMDSS maintainer course. ‘‘service’’ or ‘‘exam.’’ This requirement seafarer-engine for engineer officer The Coast Guard agrees in part. Until is not applicable to STCW provisions, credentials. such time as the Coast Guard establishes since the Convention allows for the The Coast Guard disagrees. The criteria for and approves such ‘‘GMDSS attainment of training and assessment requirements to become an engineering at sea maintainer courses,’’ for management level at the operational officer are contained in § 11.516 and not § 12.623(a)(2)(ii) will not be a viable level. The Coast Guard has added in §§ 12.501 or 12.607. We are keeping option to demonstrate competency. § 10.404(a)(4) to ensure that this does the requirement in § 11.516 for service Nonetheless, the Coast Guard has not apply to STCW courses. as QMED as part of an option to become included this option because it intends One commenter asks if, with regard to a third assistant engineer ‘‘coming up to soon begin the process of §§ 11.309(a)(4)(iii) and 11.319(a)(5)(iii), through the hawsepipe.’’ There are five promulgating guidelines for GMDSS it would be possible to include Standard classes of QMED listed in § 12.501 course content and approval. Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP) through which this service can be met; One commenter recommends that, in training in the ‘‘Flashing Light’’ course some stand watch, while others don’t. § 11.305(d), allowance should be made requirement for STCW. The Coast Guard does not wish to for a mariner to crossover from the 500– The Coast Guard allows training restrict mariners from these choices. 1,600-ton master to second mate, then providers broad discretion in Candidates for third mate and rating with training and sea service progress to determining how to establish their forming part of a navigational watch unlimited master, such as the courses and programs, and the course need directed watchstanding duty progression in § 11.404. can be approved to meet both experience, whereas third assistant The Coast Guard disagrees. The Coast requirements. The Coast Guard will engineer and ratings forming part of an Guard is providing this career allow training providers to include the engineering watch candidates can gain progression in § 11.305(d) in support of SMCP training in a ‘‘Flashing Light’’ relevant experience sailing in any of the STCW Regulation II/2. The length of course, but will not require it. QMED ratings. qualifying service required for master The same commenter asks if the same One commenter proposes, that and chief mate on vessels of 3,000 GT methods of demonstrating competence because of the burdens imposed by or more in STCW Regulation II/2, will be allowed for chief mates in the STCW on domestic mariners, that the paragraph 2, is the same as that required future. In other words, will the course United States, pursuant to Article XV of for master and chief mate on vessels of requirements for advancing to chief the SCTW Convention, advise the IMO between 500 and 3,000 GT in paragraph mate no longer be mandatory? that the U.S. domestic credentialing 4 of the same regulation. This career Section 11.307 of this final rule program is ‘‘sufficient for mariners progression recognizes that service, and requires the completion of approved serving on vessels of 200 to 1,600 GRT provides a method for mariners holding training in several subject areas for an (500 to 300 tons IRT) in domestic the lower tonnage credential to obtain endorsement as chief mate on vessels of coastwise waters.’’ the master of vessels of 3,000 GT or 3,000 GT or more. That section specifies The Coast Guard disagrees. Although more upon completion of additional the acceptable methods of Article XV provides for a country’s

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withdrawal from the entire Convention, creation of the new towing endorsement and dropped the ‘‘Ocean’’ it does not allow a country to opt out endorsements is unrelated to the STCW, designation from both chief and of certain provisions of the Convention raises serious safety concerns, and assistant engineer (limited). Also to which it does not agree. Additionally, should not be fast-tracked as part of a included in this rulemaking is a it is the Coast Guard’s view that, overall, final rule to implement the STCW crossover path from assistant engineer the requirements of STCW are justified amendments. (limited) to third assistant engineer. in the interests of safety, security, and In addition, seven other commenters One commenter recommends that all protection of the marine environment. oppose the creation of the new master engineers who hold a license as chief Finally, recognizing that STCW allows a of towing (utility) and master of towing engineer (limited) 1,600 GRT near- variety of ways for a mariner to (harbor assist) licenses. coastal or ocean prior to January 1, demonstrate competence other than The Coast Guard is not including in 2013, should be given an STCW formal classroom training, this final rule this final rule the endorsements for endorsement as chief engineer meeting now includes implementation of apprentice mate (steersman) of towing the requirements of STCW III/2, but assessment-based processes that allow (utility), master of towing (utility), and with a tonnage limitation to 1,600 GRT. acceptance of these various methods. master of towing (harbor assist) that Evidence of meeting the standard of One commenter states that the were proposed in §§ 11.466(c), competence for leadership and SNPRM preamble, on page 45917, says 11.464(d), and 11.464(e) of the SNPRM. management skills and for management that § 10.401 revises the applicability to Public comment raised sufficient of electrical and electronic control include training programs, but the concerns with these provisions, as equipment should be required at the commenter can’t find that in the cited discussed below in ‘‘Discussion of first renewal of such an endorsement, section. Is it someplace else? Public Comments,’’ that the Coast Guard the commenter says. The requirements in § 10.401 apply to wants to seek additional comment from The Coast Guard disagrees with the both approved courses and training the industry. We are currently suggestion that mariners holding certain programs. considering moving the issue to another national endorsements be ‘‘given’’ an rulemaking and seeking additional STCW endorsement. Most national 5. Utility and Harbor Assist Towing input from TSAC, which would give the credential holders qualify in some way One commenter states that he is a public additional time to comment on for an STCW endorsement; however, Commercial Tow Boat Operator on Lake this matter. However, we are retaining they must also meet the additional Washington, and that he typically the existing definition of ‘‘disabled STCW sea service, training, and/or moves boats (18′ to 40′) to a repair shop, vessel.’’ assessments involved, as appropriate. not unlike taking your car to a shop One commenter recommends that the These mariners are able to apply for a with a flat tire. He asks if someone can Coast Guard look closely at the particular STCW endorsement outlined tell him why he would need to have any requirements of the model TOAR in in the relevant crossover table in the special treatment or license to do this. NVIC 4–01 to ensure that they are easily STCW sections of the rule (part 11, Under section 8904 of 46 U.S.C., used for all towing vessels without subpart C, and part 12, subpart E). mariners towing a disabled vessel for imposing a towing requirement which is The same commenter recommends compensation must be credentialed by inconsistent with a vessel’s design or that all engineers who currently hold a the Coast Guard. Additionally, if the capability. license as chief engineer (limited near- towing vessel is greater than 26 feet in This issue is outside the scope of this coastal) should be upgraded to chief length, the operator must be rulemaking. TSAC is currently engineer (limited-ocean) 1,600 GRT credentialed by the Coast Guard to amending NVIC 4–01—Model TOAR without further sea service or testing operate the vessel in the location. under task statement 08–01. requirements and given the same STCW One commenter states that the III/2 endorsement restricted to vessels practical demonstration required in 6. Chief Engineer (Limited Near-Coastal) less than 1,600 GRT. § 10.227(e)(6) is too vague, that the One commenter recommends that the The Coast Guard agrees in part and assessment and its conditions need to be Coast Guard amend § 11.512. The has amended the regulations to remove further defined. According to the minimum service required to qualify an chief engineer (limited near-coastal). commenter, ‘‘ongoing participation in applicant for endorsement as first New applicants for chief engineer training and drills during the validity of assistant engineer of steam, motor, and/ (limited) and those wishing to upgrade the license or MMC may be used to or gas turbine-propelled vessels is 1 year from near-coastal to the new, single renew but this section does not define of service as an assistant engineer while credential will have to sail the what type of training or drills are holding a license or MMC endorsement additional year already specified in the required. This section should define as second assistant engineer. The regulations. Current mariners who hold these issues.’’ commenter states that service as a chief a chief engineer (limited near-coastal) The Coast Guard disagrees. The Coast engineer (limited-oceans/limited-near- credential may continue to renew that Guard has provided the towing industry coastal) supersedes that of an assistant credential. However, since the written the documentation being sought for this engineer (limited). However, the NMC examination for both chief engineer issue through guidance in NVIC 04–01 does not recognize this, thereby refusing (limited) categories are identical, those revision 1. The review of NVIC 04–01 to accept service as chief engineer mariners going from chief engineer and the TOARs is ongoing with the (limited-oceans/limited-near-coastal) in (limited near-coastal) to chief engineer TSAC task statement 08–01. the same manner as assistant (limited). (limited) will not be required to take an Two commenters recommend that, The Coast Guard agrees with examination. with regard to the provision for new including sea service as chief engineer Five commenters recommend that the towing endorsements included in the (limited) as an option in the service Coast Guard eliminate the chief SNPRM, the Coast Guard remove these requirements for first assistant engineer engineer (limited near-coastal) license provisions and transfer them to the new and has amended § 11.512 accordingly. and replace it with a chief engineer subchapter M proposed rulemaking Please note, as discussed below, that the (limited) license limited to vessels less dealing with the inspection of towing Coast Guard has eliminated the chief than 1,600 GRT, unlimited horsepower vessels. In the commenters’ view, the engineer (limited near-coastal) (HP). Consistent with the corresponding

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service requirements for deck licenses, One commenter recommends that the consequently, someone on an ATB may the commenters recommend that the Coast Guard amend § 11.510, which sets not be able to obtain a completed TOAR. service time required for a chief out the service requirements for In the commenter’s view, § 11.464(i) engineer (limited) license also be domestic endorsements as chief should contain a provision to authorize reduced from 5 years to 4 years. There engineer of steam, motor, and/or gas an ATB endorsement for mariners who are many unlicensed engineers and turbine–propelled vessels. As proposed are unable to complete the TOAR limited scope licensed engineers who in the SNPRM, the section accepted because some requirements in the perform duties and have responsibility service as a first assistant engineer or TOAR do not apply or the equipment is as engineer aboard vessels sailing while holding a license or MMC not specifically fitted on an ATB. The internationally. The commenters endorsement for that position. The same provision should be made in recommend grandfather provisions for commenter points out that chief § 11.465(d)(2). these engineers upon proof of sea engineer (limited-oceans/limited-near- The Coast Guard disagrees. Both service. They feel that these mariners coastal) and assistant engineer (limited) sections reference the requirements for should be granted a limited-scope are recognized as ‘‘management level’’ a TOAR in § 10.404(c). This section license and an STCW endorsement that endorsements. Therefore, the requires mariners to complete a TOAR allows them to continue to serve in the commenter says, this section should be approved by the Coast Guard. capacity in which they have sailed. The amended to include the following: Additionally, the regulations and commenters state that this limitation Service as chief engineer (limited implementing policy provide mariners could be restricted to a specific type of oceans/limited near-coastal) or assistant the opportunity to revise the TOAR to vessel, tonnage, and/or equipment the engineer (limited), while holding a make it appropriate for the vessel upon Coast Guard finds appropriate, but it is license as first assistant engineer, is which they serve, if they get those crucial that these qualified mariners are creditable as first assistant engineer on changes approved by the Coast Guard. able to continue sailing. a two-for-one basis (2 days of service As part of the approval, the Coast Guard The Coast Guard agrees in part and creditable as 1 day) on vessels over will note the routes and/or vessels for has amended the regulations to remove 1,600 GRT and over 4,000 HP, which the TOAR is approved. Mariners chief engineer (limited near-coastal). applicable to 100 percent of the total serving on ATBs will be considered to New applicants for chief engineer required service. have met the requirement to hold a (limited) and those wishing to upgrade The Coast Guard agrees and has completed TOAR if they have from near-coastal to the new single amended § 11.510 to allow creditable completed the Coast Guard-approved oceans credential will have to sail the sea service as the commenter suggests. TOAR for ATBs on the applicable additional year already specified in the routes. regulations, for a total of 5 years. 7. Articulated Tug Barges (ATBs) Three commenters recommend that if However, since the written examination One commenter recommends that the the Coast Guard intends to credit ATB for both chief engineer (limited) Coast Guard reconsider its present sea time the same as unlimited vessels, categories are identical, those mariners position in the SNPRM, and adopt a the Coast Guard is obligated to ensure going from chief engineer (limited near- regulation or policy whereby inland tug- that these combined tonnage vessels are coastal) to chief engineer (limited) will barge combinations are accepted in manned as ships, inspected as ships, not be required to take an examination. computing license tonnage ratings as and that the crews and vessels meet all The Coast Guard does not agree with the they presently are for ITB and ATB international conventions as ships. Two request to reduce service time from 5 service. of the commenters further recommend years to 4 years as it is inconsistent with In order to facilitate the towing that sea service credit for ATBs should the STCW Convention and Code. industry’s need for career paths to retain be limited to no more than one day of One commenter believes that limiting highly-skilled personnel, the Coast sea service credit for every 3 days the geographical routes for an engineer’s Guard has amended text in §§ 10.232 served, up to a maximum of 6 months license to anything other than near- and 11.211 to accept certain towing credit toward a raise in grade of coastal or oceans is superfluous. The vessel service based on the aggregate unlimited level licenses. The third commenter states that limits of 1,000 HP tonnage of the tug and barge(s) when commenter recommends that the Coast are also fairly useless since few towing greater than 1,600 GRT. This service Guard award sea service credit for vessels for offshore service are so will be accepted only when properly mariners serving on ATBs on a 2 for 1 underpowered, and that a limit of 4,000 documented by the towing company. basis (2 days of service is awarded 1 day HP is more realistic. One commenter notes that § 11.211(d) of sea service credit). The Coast Guard disagrees. Current provides specific sea service credit for The Coast Guard disagrees. The national standards apply to more than ATBs. The commenter asks how far proposed standard provides a towing vessels and are also applicable to back will the Coast Guard grant sea comparable service credit to the existing all vessels of less than 1,600 GRT. service credit with proper regulations, and there is no evidence to Further, the Designated Duty Engineer documentation on an ATB. demonstrate that it would increase risk (DDE) endorsements carry not only Service on ATBs will be accepted in marine transportation. horsepower restrictions but also tonnage subject to the same time considerations Three commenters state that, in and route restrictions. Industry has as service on other vessels. Generally, § 11.211(d), service on ATBs or demonstrated a use for the 1,000 HP the only applicable conditions are that sophisticated tank barges should be endorsement. Therefore, we are a portion of a mariner’s qualifying permissible to qualify for a tankerman- retaining it in subpart E of part 11. service must meet the ‘‘recency’’ PIC endorsement. Additionally, we have eliminated the requirements of § 11.201(c). The Coast Guard agrees. The Coast chief engineer (limited near-coastal) One commenter notes that § 11.463(g) Guard has amended § 13.127 to accept endorsement from § 11.520. All limited acknowledges that the Coast Guard will service onboard some ATBs toward the engineers are now authorized to sail issue a towing endorsement restricted to national and STCW tankerman upon oceans on vessels of less than specific types of vessels, such as ATBs. endorsements (including tankerman- 1,600 GRT but are not restricted as to It has been accepted that not all tasks on PIC), provided the ATB equipment is horsepower. a TOAR apply to an ATB and, equivalent to comparable tankship

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equipment. This change is necessary to comply, not just those serving as a time, temporary, or permanent, must ensure career paths and to facilitate the rating as A/B. The commenter have knowledge on a number of topics, use of new ATBs as qualifying platforms recommends that the application of this through training or equivalent job for tankerman endorsements. In provision should be clarified to affect experience. Accordingly, the Coast addition, the Coast Guard has provided just those endorsement holders who are Guard has amended § 15.1113 to ensure a means for mariners serving on tank serving to fill a manning standard. that all contractors, whether part-time, barges to qualify for an STCW The Coast Guard agrees and has full-time, temporary, or permanent, endorsement with a limitation to non- amended the last sentence in § 15.404(b) must have knowledge of the topics self-propelled vessels. to read ‘‘Each person serving as a non- listed in 33 CFR 104.225 through watchstanding A/B on vessels must also training or equivalent job experience. 8. Manning hold an STCW endorsement as able One commenter recommends that the Thirty-four commenters were seafarer-deck.’’ Coast Guard amend § 15.1113 to read as concerned that, as worded, § 15.515(b) One commenter asks, with regard to follows: would not allow passenger vessels with § 12.603, which sets out requirements to (a) Onboard a seagoing vessel of 200 the minimum crew complement qualify for an STCW endorsement as GRT/500 GT or more: required by the Certificate of Inspection able seafarer–deck, how the COIs will be (1) All persons performing duties as (COI) to conduct drills or shore side worded. Will COIs now list both Vessel Security Officer (VSO) must hold operations (like vehicle inspections) domestic and STCW endorsements a valid endorsement as VSO; requiring crew members to be off the required? (2) After July 1, 2012, all personnel vessel. The commenters recommend COIs will list both national and STCW with designated security duties must that the Coast Guard clarify that the endorsements. The Coast Guard will be hold a valid endorsement as vessel crew complement required by the COI revising safe manning documents to be personnel with designated security may be off the vessel in rescue boats or consistent with the changes in this final duties, or a certificate of course shore side as needed to accomplish rule. completion from an appropriate Coast routine operations or emergency One commenter notes that § 15.1105 Guard-accepted course meeting the response and drills. does not reference the STCW-required requirements of 33 CFR 104.220; and The Coast Guard disagrees. Due to security familiarization. (3) After July 1, 2012, all other vessel passenger vessels’ minimum manning, it At this time, the Coast Guard intends personnel, including contractors, is essential for the safety of the to satisfy the STCW 2010 amendments whether part-time, full-time, temporary, passengers to ensure there are sufficient regarding security familiarization or permanent, must hold a valid personnel on the vessel to respond to requirements through the regulations in endorsement in security awareness, or a emergencies and passenger needs. existing 33 CFR subchapter H, subpart certificate of course completion from an One commenter states that the B, which require that mariners meet the appropriate Coast Guard-accepted proposed change to the 4-on-8-off watch knowledge requirements via training or course meeting the requirements of 33 schedule would greatly affect working equivalent job experience. The CFR 104.225. conditions on ships such as his, requirements in 33 CFR 104.220 and The Coast Guard agrees and has working in inland waters on a 6-on-6-off 104.225 meet the requirements for amended § 15.1113 to address the watch schedule. familiarization training. If any changes following issues: (1) Provide for the The Coast Guard disagrees. We have to 33 CFR 104.220 and 104.225 are appropriate application to vessels over not proposed to require a 4-hours-on, 8- needed, the Coast Guard will consider 500 GT; (2) include all transitional off watch schedule in § 15.1111. The including them in a separate, future provisions from the STCW Convention section requires that all mariners subject rulemaking. applicable to existing mariners; (3) to STCW must receive: (1) A minimum Three commenters believe that the include an implementation date of 10 hours of rest in any 24-hour period; requirements of proposed § 15.1113 are March 24, 2014, for new mariners; (4) and (2) 77 hours of rest in any 7-day written for a cargo vessel, where the amend the requirements applicable to period. Mariners subject to STCW, such entire vessel is defined as a secure or contractors and other personnel to as the commenter, who work on vessels restricted space, and does not take into ensure that they do not have to obtain utilizing a 6-on, 6-off watch schedule, account the operation of a typical an endorsement; and (5) ensure persons would be given sufficient rest, receiving passenger vessel, on which most spaces meeting the VSO requirements are 12 hours of rest in any 24-hour period, are open to the general public. considered to have met the and 84 hours of rest in a 7-day period. The Coast Guard agrees in part. The requirements of training for personnel One commenter states that, in 2010 amendments to the STCW with or without security duties. § 15.403(c), the phrase ‘‘each person Convention (Section A–VI/6) require Two commenters recommend that the serving as an able seafarer-deck’’ could that all persons employed or engaged on Coast Guard review the language in lead to confusion because of the lack of a seagoing vessel receive security § 15.812(a)(1) to ensure that the intent of a definition of that individual. The familiarization. The requirements will this section is not to require ‘‘all commenter recommends that it be apply equally to both cargo and coastwise towing vessels,’’ which are clearly stated that A/B-deck is passenger vessels. The term ‘‘all propelled by machinery and subject to equivalent to able seaman (A/B), which persons’’ includes seafarers and other inspection under 46 U.S.C. chapter 33, is consistent with the qualification personnel, including contractors, to carry a pilot irrespective of whether standards in § 12.603. whether part-time, full-time, temporary, they are actually engaged in towing. The Coast Guard agrees and has or permanent. The Coast Guard proposed no changes amended §§ 15.404(b) and 15.404(d)(3) As discussed above, the Coast Guard to existing § 15.812(a)(1), and that accordingly. intends to meet the STCW 2010 provision remains unchanged in this One commenter states that in amendments regarding security final rule. For that reason, the § 15.404(b), which sets out certain requirements via the regulations in 33 commenter’s request to revise the requirements for serving aboard a CFR subchapter H, specifically 33 CFR conditions under which coastwise vessel, the last sentence makes it sound 104.225, which requires that all towing vessels are required to carry a like all persons on a vessel must contractors, whether part-time, full- pilot is outside the scope of the

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rulemaking. The Coast Guard may The Coast Guard agrees in part. Those rating positions mandatory on a vessel’s consider this matter in a future, separate mariners sailing with chief engineer COI. rulemaking. (limited) and DDE-unlimited The Coast Guard disagrees. We are not Two commenters recommend that, in endorsements may obtain a planning to require these two positions order to avoid confusion (or corresponding STCW endorsement at at this time in §§ 11.335 and 12.611. Not disagreement with port state control on the management level without raising all vessels require an ETO or rating. what endorsements are required for the grade or increasing the scope of their There is no identified need at this time. mariners on towing vessels), the Coast national endorsement under §§ 11.325, Guard should work with vessel owners 11.327, and 11.331. 9. Transitional Provisions to clarify, on a vessel’s Safe Manning One commenter recommends that, One commenter states that §§ 11.493 Document, what STCW requirements with regard to existing mariners, the through 11.497 seem to be inconsistent must be met (e.g., 1 master (STCW III/ Coast Guard expand the grandfathering with the underlying concept of a 2), 2 licensed mates (STCW III/1), etc.). provisions so that chief engineer domestic credential forming the ‘‘base’’ The Coast Guard agrees and is endorsements may be issued for document upon which an individual amending the manning requirements in engineers who are already deemed can receive an STCW endorsement. If §§ 15.805 and 15.810 accordingly. qualified and currently sail as engineers the primary requirement for these Furthermore, the Coast Guard will be on seagoing towing vessels over 4,000 endorsements is that an individual meet revising safe manning documents to be HP. Upon appropriate presentation of the standard for the STCW consistent with the changes in this final proof of sea service, the commenter endorsement, the commenter asks, why rule. recommends that these mariners be not simply put these sections in Subpart Fifteen commenters note that, granted a limited-scope license and C? In the commenter’s view, it seems throughout the current language of Part STCW endorsement that allows them to unsupportable to require an applicant 10 of title 46 of the Code of Federal continue to serve in their current for OSV mate to meet the full Regulations, there remain inaccurate capacity. requirements for OICNW in § 11.309 and outdated statements that mariner The Coast Guard disagrees. Paths for and then serve an additional 12 months credentials are valid only when existing mariners with national to cross over to an STCW OICNW as accompanied by a current stated in Table 11.309(e). Transportation Worker Identification engineering endorsements to obtain an Credential (TWIC). Since enactment of STCW endorsement are already The Coast Guard partially agrees. The the Coast Guard Authorization Act of included in §§ 11.325, 11.327, 11.329, Coast Guard amended §§ 11.491, 11.493, 2010 (section 809 of Pub. L. 111–281), and 11.331. 11.495, and 11.497 to separate the these are incorrect statements as a One commenter notes that developing national and STCW credentials to matter of law. Section 809 relieved a future mariners for engineering licenses ensure consistency with other mariner with a Coast Guard credential will be more difficult. The engineering endorsement requirements. The Coast who does not need unescorted access to department for towing vessels have Guard made additional changes to the a secure or restricted space on a vessel historically consisted of one-man engine OSV endorsements for both deck and that has a Coast Guard-approved vessel departments, with future engineers engineer officers to include: (1) Sea security plan (as required by the being developed by identifying talented service requirements comparable to Maritime Transportation Security Act of and motivated deckhands or mechanics other credentials; (2) the option to 2004, as amended) from the requirement and training them as an extra person complete an approved course for a mate of obtaining a TWIC. The commenters under the tutelage of the engineer for or assistant engineer to meet the sea recommend that references to TWIC several months (and, often augmented service requirements; and (3) the should be altered to state ‘‘if required’’ by professional classroom training) until progression from vessels less than 1,600 or ‘‘as appropriate.’’ they are deemed qualified. One possible GRT/3,000 GT to more than 1,600 GRT/ The Coast Guard agrees, and is in the solution to this, the commenter says, is 3,000 GT for chief mate and master. process of amending the TWIC to ensure that safe manning certificates These changes also address the recent requirements in a separate rulemaking for these vessels only require a DDE and passage of the Coast Guard (RIN 1625–AB80). Additionally, the OICEW (III/1). The commenter states Authorization Act of 2010 (Section 617) Coast Guard recently published that this is also appropriate, as from a and the removal of the 500 GRT tonnage CG–CVC Policy Letter 11–15 to revise competency-based evaluation, an limits on OSVs. These amendments will the credentialing enforcement in regard operational-level engineer is all that is ensure that mariners with existing to TWIC. required to operate these engine rooms licenses or MMCs will have the One commenter states that the due to the level of support from opportunity to progress to higher SNPRM creates a de facto manning shoreside management in management- credentials. requirement for any vessel subject to level tasks. One commenter states that the value STCW to carry a chief engineer. As the The Coast Guard disagrees that a of the transitional provisions will STCW Convention only draws change in the proposed rule is depend on the date of the requirement restrictions for chief engineer necessary. Under existing regulations, to hold an STCW endorsement as able endorsements by horsepower, and most engineers are developed through on-the- seafarer-Deck in accordance with seagoing towing vessels are well over job training and formal courses. The §§ 15.403(c) and 15.1103(b). If that 4,000 HP, the commenter states that the commenter’s suggested solution is requirement comes into force on January regulations will effectively make an already allowed under current 1, 2012, the commenter says, it will be unlimited chief engineer endorsement regulations, and the cognizant Officer in impossible for mariners to receive the required on all towing vessels. The Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) has proper endorsements by the end of this commenter recommends that the Coast the authority to set manning year, even under the transitional Guard take steps to minimize the impact requirements on a vessel’s COI. qualification requirements. The of this rule and assure that the United One commenter recommends that the commenter recommends that the Coast States meets the requirements of the Coast Guard make the electro-technical Guard set a date of compliance that will STCW convention. officer (ETO) and electro-technical give the affected mariners and the NMC

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enough time to process the applications demonstrations required for an STCW The Coast Guard disagrees. The 2010 required. officer endorsement. amendments to the STCW Convention The Coast Guard agrees. To ensure an The Coast Guard agrees. In general, allow for the reduction of sea service orderly transition consistent with the Coast Guard will be approving a requirements as part of an approved STCW, full implementation and system of qualified assessors as part of training program. The applicant must compliance is expected to be achieved this rulemaking. It is envisioned that also meet the requirements for RFPNW by January 1, 2017. The Coast Guard this system will allow for the and the standards of competence for amended § 15.1103 to reflect full demonstration of assessments via an able seafarer deck in Section A–II/5 of compliance by January 1, 2017. approved course or separate from an the STCW Code. Section 12.603 is approved course. Any assessment, consistent with the STCW requirements 10. Assessments associated with a course or not, and for able seafarer deck. Furthermore, an One commenter recommends that the used to satisfy STCW requirements, able seaman special would still need to Coast Guard amend § 11.323(b)(2) by must be submitted to the NMC for meet an additional sea service specifying the reference to ‘‘steam’’ approval prior to initiation. The Coast requirement of 6 months. distilling plants in proposed Guard agrees that demonstration of the One commenter asks if, with regard to § 11.323(b)(2) and also recommends knots is a skill that can be obtained § 11.305, the holder of a chief mate adding ‘‘or completing STCW boiler outside an approved course; therefore, a credential working as the mate on a competencies’’ after ‘‘accepted training’’ demonstration of competence may be fishing vessel of more than 1,600 GRT/ to allow demonstration of proficiency in achieved via assessment only. 3,000 GT would receive sea service addition to training. The same commenter states that it credit as a chief mate, even though The Coast Guard disagrees. The would be extremely helpful to list in manning does not require he or she to common limitations placed on an §§ 12.613(b)(3), 12.615(b)(3), and hold this license and the vessel is not engineering credential will be for 12.617(b)(2) what assessments must be subject to STCW. service on vessels without certain conducted ashore. The Coast Guard replies that where The Coast Guard has amended text in equipment, including auxiliary boilers, the mariner holds a chief mate §§ 12.613, 12.615, and 12.617 to specify waste heat boilers, distilling plants, oily credential, and fills the position as mate the assessments that must be conducted on the fishing vessel, and the position water separators, and sewage treatment ashore for proficiency in survival craft, meets the definition of chief mate found plants. An applicant may remove any basic safety training, and advanced in § 10.107, that service will be credited limitation at any time by demonstrating firefighting. as chief mate. the appropriate competencies. Although Two commenters recommend that the the Coast Guard disagrees with the 11. Sea Service Coast Guard reduce the qualifying time comment, we updated and clarified One commenter recommends that for near-coastal mate on vessels of less § 11.323(b)(2) by including oily water mariners serving on the inside waters of than 200 GRT to a more attainable level, separators and sewage treatment plants southeast Alaska should be granted day- perhaps more in line with the domestic as additional limitations, and revising for-day service credit. requirement of 1 year of sea time. the method available to an applicant to The Coast Guard agrees, and has The Coast Guard agrees. Section remove these restrictions for his or her revised § 10.232 to accept service where 11.321 of the SNPRM and this final rule MMC. STCW is applicable on a day-for-day allows seafarers holding a national One commenter asks whether, if the credit. endorsement as mate near-coastal of less Coast Guard allows onboard Two commenters believe that there than 200 GRT with 6 months of sea assessments for meeting portions of the will be an excess of mariners sailing service to qualify for an STCW STCW standards of competence, those internationally as RFPNW if they are not endorsement as OICNW of less than 200 vessels will be required to meet the restricted to lookout duties until they GRT/500 GT. This provision is same QSS as outlined in § 10.410 since become able seamen-special in consistent with Regulation II/3, they are in effect acting as a ‘‘training accordance with the CFR. While the paragraph 4 of the STCW Convention. provider.’’ Onboard assessments are not RFPNW earns sea time and satisfies the One commenter believes that sea training, the commenter states, and requirements of A/II–5 of the Code, the service credit should be based on therefore, they should not have to meet path to A/B-special remains balanced if horsepower and tonnage for engineer the requirements for a QSS. the restriction remains in place, the and unlicensed engine room ratings and The Coast Guard disagrees. Because commenters state. Under the 1995 that the same should apply to deck onboard assessments are not training, amended STCW Convention, an 11- license and ratings unless the scope of they will not have to meet the month program was created from entry service is excessively limited. The requirements for a QSS. However, the to A/B-special to meet the RFPNW/A/B- commenter believes the latter should be Coast Guard will be developing special training and assessment evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Also, guidance for the training and requirements. Most of the competencies the commenter suggests that the NMC certification of qualified assessors and of A/II–5 are accomplished in this train or supply their evaluators with will be implementing an oversight program. This existing program can be specific guidelines to preclude the process for them as part of that modified to allow competencies for able apparent inconsistencies issuing forth guidance. seafarer-deck to be added if the NMC from that office. One commenter states that requiring will continue to grant sea service credit. The Coast Guard partially agrees with the knots to be demonstrated as part of Therefore, the commenters recommend the commenter’s first statement, a Coast Guard-approved course (see that the Coast Guard grant sea service realizing that there are differences in § 12.405(c)) is unduly restrictive. The credit and actual sea service time to acceptable sea time structure between commenter recommends accepting this mariners who are enrolled in an the deck and engine departments simply demonstration if it is performed as a approved program and who have because of inherent differences in what Coast Guard-approved assessment completed all other requirements of able deck officers and engineers are without the framework of a course, in seafarer-deck and are otherwise responsible for. Skills for masters and the same way as many of the proficiency qualified for the endorsement. mates are relative to conditions, such as

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power versus sail propulsion and the Two other commenters recommend obtain the endorsement of able seafarer- routes upon which they sail. Engineers that the Coast Guard reduce the tonnage engine. must have training and skills related to requirement for STCW endorsements The Coast Guard agrees and has the size and type of propulsion units over 200 GRT/500 GT and less than rewritten and reformatted Table 1 to they operate, such as diesel engines, 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT to 50 GRT. 12.607(e) to include all domestic QMED steam boiler and turbines, or gas The Coast Guard disagrees. It would endorsements that will be eligible for turbines. be inappropriate to reduce the tonnage the STCW endorsement as rating as able Currently, sea time for a credential for to 50 GRT, because of the differences in seafarer-engine in table 1 to 12.607(e). licensed engineers (officer equipment requirements on vessels of This table provides an alternate path endorsements) is based on both such limited tonnage. The Coast Guard, with a reduced sea service requirement horsepower and tonnage, depending on however, is revising the lower tonnage to the able seafarer-engine endorsement the credential sought. Service is further to 100 GRT as was proposed in § 11.402 that will facilitate the transition from restricted to inland vessels only for of the SNPRM. domestic to STCW endorsements. mariners who hold DDE 1,000 HP The same commenters recommend Additionally, the Coast Guard modified credentials. However, we removed the that the Coast Guard include OICNW on all similar tables to avoid confusion. ‘‘near-coastal’’ route restriction on chief vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT One commenter recommends that engineer (limited) endorsements. (§ 11.309) in ‘‘may qualify for’’ master Table 12.609(d) should be rewritten and Engine unlicensed (rating domestic 500 GRT oceans (§ 11.418(c)). reformatted to provide a complete endorsements) sea time is accepted from The Coast Guard agrees to the understanding of the requirements to any vessel on which such ratings are crossover from master of ocean or near- obtain the endorsement of electro- required. Likewise, sea time for the coastal self-propelled vessel less than technical rating. The Coast Guard agrees and has various categories of able seamen is 500 GRT to OICNW of vessels 200 GRT/ corrected the errors in Table 1 to established in law (46 U.S.C 7306). 500 GT or more (§ 11.309), and has 12.611(c), which was mislabeled as There has been no proposal to change amended § 11.418 accordingly. Table 12.609(d). this practice. Four commenters recommend that all One commenter recommends that the With regard to the commenter’s masters and mates on existing Coast Guard add the words, ‘‘* * * second suggestion, deck endorsements subchapter T/K U.S. flag vessels built retain the STCW endorsements and that are excessively limited are prior to July 18, 1982, with dual authority in force prior to 7/1/13’’ at the currently evaluated on a case-by-case tonnages be allowed to have their Coast end of § 11.301(i)(2) to make the intent basis. Guard licenses/MMC’s endorsed by the clear. The NMC receives and measures Coast Guard to show the vessel’s The Coast Guard disagrees that greater feedback from its customers, and International Tonnage Certificate (ITC) clarity is needed. This section, as updates evaluator training. Specific tonnage. proposed, already provided for guidance and checklists tailored to the The Coast Guard disagrees. The grandfathering, and the commenter’s endorsement under review are determination of a vessel’s ITC tonnage suggestion addresses manning important parts of all evaluators’ tools. is between the OCMI and the vessel requirements that are addressed in part owner for each vessel. Except as noted 12. Endorsements 15. In addition, in the event that the for 200 GRT/500 GT and 1,600 GRT/ operating authority of a mariner’s STCW Three commenters ask, with regard to 3,000 GT, our credentialing scheme is endorsement changes, this final rule the separation of STCW and domestic based on GRT. In addition, this provides a means for them to qualify for endorsements, whether a mariner could suggestion would inappropriately allow the appropriate endorsements. have a domestic endorsement that is a a mariner to raise the tonnage authority One commenter recommends that the level up or down from his/her STCW of their endorsements without serving Coast Guard reconsider its acceptance of endorsement. If so, and if there is a on progressively larger vessels. Also, foreign service and experience in mismatch, which endorsement is where the ITC tonnage is higher, § 11.201(c)(4). In the commenter’s view, controlling? mariners must meet the higher any blanket acceptance of foreign The Coast Guard has amended credentialing requirement to receive the service would be deemed irresponsible §§ 11.201(a), 12.201(a), and 13.601(a) to appropriate STCW endorsement. in the assurance of marine safety and ensure alignment between a mariner’s One commenter notes that § 12.607(c) protecting the marine environment. national and STCW endorsements. The states: The Coast Guard agrees in part, but duties and responsibilities must match. ‘‘Seafarers holding a rating asserts that no change is needed in In order to be considered for an STCW endorsement as QMED before January 1, proposed § 11.201(c)(4). That section endorsement, the applicant must have 2017 will be eligible for this does not provide for a blanket or be receiving the equivalent national endorsement upon showing evidence of acceptance of foreign service. Rather, it endorsement. Also, the applicant cannot holding an endorsement as an RFPEW.’’ provides for the Coast Guard to request nor be considered for a lesser or The commenter requests that the Coast determine that the foreign service is fair, greater STCW endorsement than the Guard amend this section so there is no reasonable and equivalent to the service equivalent national endorsement that confusion as to which QMED acquired on a U.S. vessel. In addition, they hold or will be receiving on their endorsements apply to this section. these mariners will also be required to MMC. The Coast Guard agrees and has meet any training and assessment Two commenters state that, with amended § 12.607 to distinguish requirements. regard to § 11.422(a), the removal of the between QMED endorsements. One commenter recommends that the 150-ton category will be very helpful to One commenter does not believe Coast Guard establish a single mariners who have been stranded at the Table 12.607(e) is easy to read and endorsement for Proficiency in Survival 150 GRT limitation. understand. The commenter says the Craft as contained in the STCW The Coast Guard agrees and has table should be rewritten and Convention. The actual proficiencies for retained the removal of the 150 ton reformatted to provide a complete this endorsement should cover all endorsement. understanding of the requirements to commonly used survival craft. The

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commenter believes the proposed have knowledge on a number of topics, with security duties meets the segregation is unnecessarily through training or equivalent job requirements for security awareness. burdensome and the multiple layers of experience. The Coast Guard has also The Coast Guard has added § 11.337 to certification for such a simple group of amended § 15.1113 to ensure that all state the requirements for VSO, proficiencies are pointless. contractors have knowledge of the amended § 12.625 to clarify The Coast Guard disagrees. The requirements, through training or requirements for vessel personnel with endorsement requirements were drafted equivalent job experience, of 33 CFR designated security duties, and to ensure that mariners do not have to 104.225. amended §§ 15.1113(b) and (d) to meet the training requirements for Eight commenters object to any establish the hierarchal relationship lifeboats if they sail onboard vessels that suggestion in § 15.1113 to extend STCW between the three endorsements. Under do not carry lifeboats. security training provisions to crew this system, for example, mariners who members of vessels in domestic service 13. Security completed VSO training would be not subject to STCW. eligible for any position with a security Nine commenters object to The Coast Guard agrees. Under training requirement at the VSO level or § 15.1113(b) and (c). The current § 15.1101, subpart K of part 15 applies lower. requirements allow companies to tailor only to seagoing vessels subject to the One commenter asks how the their training to their particular STCW Convention, except vessels in additional requirements in STCW operation and eliminate areas that don’t § 15.1101(a)(1) and (a)(2). Accordingly, regarding competencies related to anti- apply. In the commenters’ view, the § 15.1113 applies only to vessels subject piracy and anti-armed attack will be proposed rule would require companies to STCW as provided in § 15.1101. The addressed for existing VSOs and to send all personnel to a school to learn Coast Guard is not applying these grandfathered vessel personnel with subjects not pertaining to their requirements to crewmembers on specific security duties and Maritime company’s operation, which would be vessels in domestic service that are not Security Awareness-certified seafarers. an unacceptable burden. subject to STCW. However, 33 CFR Will their current certifications be The Coast Guard disagrees. The 2010 104.220 and 104.225 contain the grandfathered, will there be ‘‘bridging’’ amendments to the STCW Convention security personnel requirements for courses covering these additional require that persons serving onboard vessels in domestic service. requirements, or will they have to take STCW-compliant vessels meet a Seven commenters believe that the a new approved course by a certain standard of competence specified in the requirements of § 15.1113(b) are too date? Convention. At this time, the Coast stringent and exceed the requirements At this time, the Coast Guard intends Guard intends to meet the STCW 2010 of the STCW 2010 amendments. In the to meet the STCW 2010 amendments on amendments on security training commenters’ view, it fails to take into this subject through the regulations in through the existing regulations in 33 account the transitional provisions 33 CFR 104.220 and 104.225. The Coast CFR subchapter H, subpart B, which provided in STCW Code A–VI/6(5) and Guard will consider changes to 33 CFR requires that such persons meet the (9). 104.220 and 104.225 as part of a knowledge requirements via training or The Coast Guard agrees. To ensure separate rulemaking. Under this final equivalent job experience. For that mariners can meet the implementation rule, all existing VSOs, vessel personnel reason, paragraphs (b) and (c) of date requirements, the Coast Guard has with security duties and other personnel § 15.1113 in this final rule remain amended the proposed requirements in will be grandfathered and will not be unchanged from the SNPRM. If any §§ 12.625 and 12.627. The revised required to take refresher training on changes to 33 CFR 104.220 and 104.225 sections will include the STCW piracy.7 are needed, the Coast Guard will transitional provisions for security One commenter notes § 15.1113(b) consider including them in a separate, awareness and for seafarers with states that ‘‘all personnel with security future rulemaking. designated security duties that would duties’’ must hold a valid endorsement Fifteen commenters note that the allow existing mariners that took a as vessel personnel with designated proposed rule contains requirements course and/or can document service security duties. Unless this section is regarding training for vessel personnel onboard vessels to obtain an revised, the commenter says, it could be with security duties and also imposes a endorsement. In accordance with construed so broadly as to include every responsibility for all other vessel Section A–VI/6 of the STCW person in the crew (except for the VSO), personnel to demonstrate training in Convention, this transitional provision which raises the concern—particularly security. In the commenter’s view, these will only be available until March 24, for cargo vessels with crews of limited provisions appear to apply only to 2014. size—of placing an unnecessary and mariners serving on vessels subject to The same commenter would like unwieldy certification or formal training the STCW Convention. confirmation that individuals who burden on mariners and vessel The 2010 amendments to the STCW complete a Coast Guard-approved VSO operators. The commenter recommends Convention (Section A–VI/6) require all course, or those mariners whose MMC that this section should use the term persons employed or engaged on a is endorsed as VSO, will meet the ‘‘personnel with designated security seagoing vessel to have received training and/or endorsement duties’’ throughout. security familiarization. The term ‘‘all requirements as vessel personnel with The Coast Guard agrees. The Coast persons’’ includes seafarers and other designated security duties. Guard is revising the definition of personnel, including contractors, The Coast Guard agrees. The security whether part-time, full-time, temporary, training requirements in the STCW were 7 In regard to grandfathering, in general, each or permanent. At this time, the Coast developed as a progression where STCW endorsement has grandfathering provisions associated with it to accept the credentials issued Guard intends to meet the STCW 2010 ‘‘security awareness’’ is the lowest level prior to the effective date of this rule except where amendments regarding this subject of training and ‘‘vessel security officer’’ STCW imposes additional requirements. The Coast through the regulations in 33 CFR is the highest level of training. Guard does not expect to add training requirements 104.225, which requires that all Therefore, the VSO training meets the on piracy for those mariners identified in our response until 33 CFR part 104 is revised as part contractors, whether part-time, full- requirements for vessel personnel with of a separate rulemaking. A projected effective date time, temporary, or permanent, must security duties, and the vessel personnel of that rule is not yet available.

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‘‘Vessel personnel with designated §§ 12.625 and 12.627. These sections available, but the commenter states it is security duties’’ to harmonize it with will include the STCW transitional also not clear that there will be the guidance in Section B–VI/6 of the provisions for security awareness and sufficient time for compliance by those STCW Code and to ensure consistency for seafarers with designated security with adequate experience. Presumably with the requirements in 33 CFR duties that would allow existing mariners cannot apply for, and the Coast 104.220 and 104.225. The expression mariners who took a course and/or can Guard cannot issue, endorsements until ‘‘with designated security duties’’ document service onboard vessels to they are authorized by regulation. denotes those having specific security obtain an endorsement. In accordance The STCW Convention requires that duties and responsibilities in with Section A–VI/6 of the STCW mariners who commenced service after accordance with the vessel security Convention, this transitional provision January 1, 2012, meet the training plan. The Coast Guard amended the will only be available until March 24, requirements for vessel personnel with requirements in §§ 12.625 and 15.1113 2014. designated security duties and security to ensure that the term ‘‘vessel One commenter states that these awareness, as appropriate. In addition, personnel with designated security requirements should include the the STCW Convention also provides duties’’ is used throughout. acceptance of approved, non-proctored, transitional provisions for mariners who The same commenter recommends eLearning Computer Based Training started service prior to January 1, 2012. minor revisions to §§ 12.625 and 12.627, (CBT) to meet the requirements of Recognizing that the implementation where STCW endorsements for ‘‘vessel § 15.1113. date was fast approaching, and that personnel with designated security The Coast Guard agrees. The there may be practical difficulties for all duties’’ and ‘‘security awareness’’ are requirements in 33 CFR 104.220 and seafarers with security related obtained by providing ‘‘satisfactory 104.225 allow for the use of in-house requirements to obtain necessary documentary evidence’’ of meeting the training, which includes eLearning and certifications and/or the necessary requirements in 33 CFR 104.220. Since distance learning. The Coast Guard will endorsements required in accordance ‘‘satisfactory documentary evidence’’ is consider a separate, future rulemaking if with Regulation VI/6 of the 2010 not defined, the commenter changes to those sections are needed. amendments to the STCW Code and recommends adding language to read One commenter recommends that the Convention, the IMO issued Circular ‘‘Present satisfactory documentary Coast Guard amend § 12.625 to read as STCW.7/Circ.17 providing advice for evidence, such as a certificate or letter follows: port state control officers on transitional signed by a company official, or a (a) An applicant for an STCW arrangements leading up to full certificate of completion from an endorsement as vessel personnel with implementation of the 2010 approved training course, of meeting the designated security duties must: amendments to the STCW Code and requirements in 33 CFR 104.220.’’ (1) Present satisfactory documentary Convention on January 1, 2017. The The Coast Guard agrees and has evidence of meeting the requirements in circular recommends that amended the text accordingly. At this 33 CFR 104.220; and administrations should inform their port time, the Coast Guard intends to meet (2) Meet the physical examination state control authorities that, until the STCW 2010 amendments regarding requirements in 46 CFR, part 10, subpart March 24, 2014, even if a seafarer’s security training via the regulations in C. documentation with regard to the 33 CFR 104.220 and 104.225, which The same commenter recommends security-related training in regulation require personnel to have knowledge on that the Coast Guard amend § 12.627 to VI/6 is not in accordance with the 2010 a number of topics. Documentary read as follows: amendments to the STCW Convention evidence may include a certificate or (a) An applicant for an endorsement and Code, it would be sufficient to letter signed by a company official or a for security awareness must: accept compliance with section 13 of certificate of course completion from a (1) Present satisfactory documentary the ISPS Code. Taking the information Coast Guard accepted course. evidence of meeting the requirements in in the circular into account, the Coast One commenter states that, with 33 CFR 104.225; and Guard has amended § 15.1113 to regard to §§ 12.625(a) and 12.627(a), the (2) Meet the physical examination implement the requirements for ‘‘vessel Coast Guard does not describe or requirements in 46 CFR, part 10, subpart personnel with designated security identify the process for obtaining C. duties’’ and for ‘‘security awareness.’’ security endorsements or certificates for The Coast Guard partially agrees. The The requirements in 33 CFR 104.220 existing mariners that have already two requirements proposed by the and 104.225 meet the requirements of received security awareness, security commenter are included in this final Section 13 of the ISPS Code. system and security duties-related rule in §§ 12.625 and 12.627. However, training. The ‘‘grandfathering’’ of an additional requirement to meet the 14. Course approvals existing mariners who received the safety and suitability requirements and One commenter requests existing appropriate training and are working the National Driver Registry review guidance on instructor qualification be under a MTSA-required security system requirements in § 10.209(e) is included published immediately and prior to the prior to July 1, 2012, is not addressed. in this final rule in accordance with 46 intended NVIC. Neither does the proposal indicate if the U.S.C. 7101. The Coast Guard is working to organization may issue course One commenter notes that, with provide guidance on this subject as soon completion certificates for existing regard to § 15.1113, applicants will, in as practicable with a NVIC within 60 mariners or define a process for the near term, have to rely on the STCW days of publication of this rule or as documentation of past training and Code transitional provisions, which soon as possible. service under a security system. permit use of experience, as opposed to Two commenters offered several Previous training needs to be accepted approved training, to qualify for these recommendations for improvement of as meeting the requirements for endorsements until January 1, 2014. the course/program approval process issuance of certification prior to July 1, This will not be an option for new through clarification, elimination, or 2012. mariners and others without relevant addition of certain requirements. More The Coast Guard agrees and has experience. Not only are adequate specifically, the commenters suggested amended the proposed requirements in training resources unlikely to be that the Coast Guard provide guidance

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on the content of course approval administrative burden and cost on all The Coast Guard will gather industry application components, including the training providers by requiring only the input and comment through MERPAC cover letter, teaching syllabus, goal information currently required for IMO and/or through notice and comment. statement, assessment tools, and course model courses. Three commenters object to completion certificates. The Coast Guard partially agrees. All § 10.403(a)(7), which states that each The Coast Guard agrees in part with of the course approval application school with an approved course must these recommendations and some have requirements in § 10.402 are critical not change its approved curricula been incorporated into this final rule components of a curriculum package without approval from the NMC as while some will be published in a NVIC. and are required for review by the specified in § 10.402(e) of this subpart. For clarification, the cover letter should regulatory agency granting approval. Supplemental material to enhance contain a general description to clearly The IMO model courses are not meant relevant learning points is regularly describe the request. The goal statement to be the documentation model for used to enhance Coast Guard-approved should explain the overall intent of the approval. They are meant to help courses and approved curriculum. This course or program while the organize and present the training allows students to stay current with performance objectives should support course. To ensure consistency in the use industry and regulatory changes the goal statement with individual of the terminology, the Coast Guard has between course approval submissions. components of the entire course. amended § 10.402 to use the IMO model The commenter recommends that this Assessment instruments include all course terminology. section be changed to read ‘‘not methods used to measure the abilities of The same commenter states that significantly change its approved the student to successfully complete the § 10.402 for course approval and curriculum without approval from the course/program. For both initial and § 10.403 for general standards for NMC’’. renewed approvals, instructors must courses appears to have been written Another commenter recommends that have performed the instruction within with non-academy training institutions the Coast Guard define which the previous 5 years or provide evidence in mind, who offer only individual significant changes to courses or of current training in instructional stand-alone courses. The commenter training programs require approval, techniques (i.e. Train the Trainer). therefore recommends that the Coast including changes in curriculum, One commenter believes the copy of Guard consider separating the classrooms, and new simulators. the course completion certificate in the requirement for approved courses and The Coast Guard agrees and has course approval submission is approved programs by adding a separate amended § 10.403(a)(7) to ensure that redundant. section in the regulations that apply only significant changes are submitted The Coast Guard disagrees. The only to maritime academies, or other for review and approval. We plan to certificates are required to ensure they similar institutions that operate under issue additional details on changes to will contain the necessary information multi-year approved education and curricula by a NVIC or similar guidance used by professional qualification training programs. document after the publication of the evaluators at NMC to verify course The Coast Guard agrees and new final rule. The Coast Guard will gather completion. The Coast Guard hopes to section § 10.407 has been created to industry input and comment through eliminate the need for course apply solely to training programs. The MERPAC or through notice in the completion certificates with a future Coast Guard recognizes that the 4-year Federal Register. electronic solution. Until then, the academy training programs are subject One commenter states that all course certificates are a required component of to standards by state and regional/ providers know and understand that the the course approval submission national accrediting bodies and Coast Guard currently uses internal package. therefore will accept information from guidance on instructor qualifications for One commenter notes that, in these accrediting bodies to meet one or approval in each course area. This § 10.403(a)(2), the phrase ‘‘visual aids more of the course approval guidance would be beneficial to for realism’’ is vague and unnecessary. requirements. Standardization of the maritime training providers and would He recommends that the item read, requirements for training programs will assist them in saving time, effort, and ‘‘Have the equipment necessary, simplify the regulations and reduce resources. The commenter believes that including simulators where appropriate. administrative costs, which can be the Coast Guard should publish the . . .’’ passed on to mariners as a reduction of current internal guidance until a NVIC The Coast Guard agrees and has the cost of training. can be published. changed ‘‘visual aids for realism’’ to The same commenter notes that in the The Coast Guard agrees that all ‘‘the necessary equipment. . . .’’ Coast Guard’s response to comments on guidance on instructor qualification Necessary equipment encompasses the NPRM, which were published in the should be made available to the public. more than just visual aids. SNPRM, concerning the need for greater The Coast Guard will make available The same commenter notes that specificity regarding the qualification any of the current instructor § 11.301(a)(1)(xiii) probably should read requirements for instructors, the Coast qualification requirements on the ‘‘ . . . successful completion of an Guard states that this beneficial NMC’s Web site. Additional details on approved course’’ because the courses information would be better provided the qualification for instructors will be are approved. An approved school by a NVIC or similar guidance provided by a NVIC or similar guidance could run a non-approved course. document. The commenter urges the document, which we plan on issuing The Coast Guard agrees. This change Coast Guard to engage in a dialogue after the publication of the final rule. has been made to ensure consistency with the public academies before The Coast Guard will gather industry with other sections. initiating any such policy. input and comment through MERPAC One commenter contends that the The Coast Guard agrees. Additional and/or through notice in the Federal proposed requirements to obtain course details on the qualification for Register. approval in § 10.402 are excessive and instructors in § 10.402 will be provided Two commenters recommend that, in exceed the information required in IMO by a NVIC or similar guidance § 10.402(b)(5)(iii) the word ‘‘hold’’ model courses. It is recommended that document which we plan on issuing should be changed to ‘‘has held’’ in the the Coast Guard minimize the after the publication of the final rule. requirement that course instructors

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‘‘hold a license, endorsement, or other Two commenters object to the which is an industry-wide system, as an professional credentials . . . .’’ There requirements in § 10.402(b)(1)(ii) and alternate means of compliance for the are mariners who have come ashore (b)(6), which require training providers QSS provision. This will allow schools and, for whatever reason, did not renew seeking course approval to submit that currently implement ISM to comply their licenses. detailed site information. Holding a with the new QSS requirements without Another commenter objects to the course at an alternative location already needing to modify their programs. requirement in § 10.402(b)(5) that course requires approval from the NMC. Regarding the issue of performance instructors ‘‘hold a license, This is an integral part of the metrics, the STCW Convention already endorsement, or other professional oversight process and is necessary to specifies the metrics. It is expected that credential that provides proof of having prevent the use of spaces unsuitable for the QSS ensure compliance with the attained a level of qualification equal or classroom purposes. Further, detailed STCW requirements as implemented by superior to the relevant level of site information is required as part of an the regulations. knowledge, skills, and abilities application for course approval, which One commenter asks for justification described in the performance objective.’’ is not redundant with any subsequent and confirmation regarding the QSS Many maritime security instructors request for approval of an alternative requirements contained in § 10.410 as come from military or law enforcement location. However, the Coast Guard they apply to the state maritime backgrounds and have substantial appreciates the concern and will make academies. Based on the rigorous relevant experience, but no piece of efforts to expedite the process. We plan standards for accreditation by regional paper that proves their qualifications. to issue additional details on changes to and national organizations, and the The Coast Guard agrees, and has curricula by a NVIC or similar guidance ongoing self-assessment review of their deleted the requirement that the document after the publication of the licensing programs and individual instructor hold a license, endorsement, Final Rule. The Coast Guard will gather courses at each of the academies, as well or other professional credential in industry input and comment through as Coast Guard and U.S. Department of proposed § 10.402(b)(5) and broadened MERPAC and/or through notice in the Transportation Maritime Administration the requirement for instructors now Federal Register. (MARAD) oversight of their training found in § 10.402(b)(2)(iii)(C). The programs through the Joint Coast Guard/ 15. Quality Standards System (QSS) instructor must have the level of MARAD/Academy Review Committee experience and qualification equal or One commenter notes that the Coast Charter utilized since the superior to the relevant level of Guard proposes to add QSS implementation of the 1995 STCW knowledge, skills, and abilities requirements for Coast Guard-approved amendments, the commenter believes described in the performance objective. courses. The commenter states that this the academies already meet the spirit One commenter notes that training proposal is incomplete in that it does and intent for a QSS as allowed by onboard vessels and on-the-job training not include the standard of performance STCW Sections B–l/8–5 and 7 where are critical to a mariner’s growth and metrics that are to be applied. ‘‘education quality standards’’ and experience. However, the commenter Furthermore, it does not provide ‘‘government agencies’’ are permitted to states that ships’ facilities and areas exemptions for companies that maintain satisfy the QSS requirements. used as ‘‘training rooms’’ may not meet and audit their training programs to ISM The Coast Guard disagrees. The Coast the Coast Guard requirements for shore- or ISO codes. While the proposal does Guard does not have flexibility in side facilities. This seems in conflict appear to provide for the application of whether or not the QSS or the with the Coast Guard’s initial reasoning ISM or ISO codes, the commenter says independent evaluation is implemented, for establishing such classroom criteria. it seems to do so outside of a company’s since this is a Convention requirement. Additionally, the working environment existing ISM safety management system All courses and programs in support of onboard a continually operating, and framework. an STCW certificate must meet the revenue generating ship may be in The same commenter notes that the STCW requirements. Section 10.410(e) conflict with a focused, uninterrupted Coast Guard proposes to accept was included to give the academies learning environment for sufficiently documentation from a national credit for their accreditation program. rested mariners. Will vessels providing academic accreditation body or from a The Coast Guard recognizes that there is training to meet the onboard national or international quality some overlap between the oversight assessments (e.g., Basic Safety standard system as meeting one or more provided by the different accreditation Training’s first aid element) be required of the QSS requirements. The bodies and the Coast Guard to meet the same course requirements, commenter states that this proposal is responsibility for oversight to meet the training facility requirements, and serve superfluous and, if implemented, its STCW requirements. While we the Coast Guard the same 21-day application should be limited to recognize the Academies’ courses are advanced notice of training? If not, then maritime training institutions and already subject to a review and the commenter says there is a major schools. oversight process, it does not assess discrepancy between shore side and Section 10.410(e) as currently written compliance with STCW, nor does this onboard training. is broad and does not apply only to process ensure a quality system All Coast Guard-approved training training institutions and schools. That oversight of those STCW items. It is will have to meet the requirements in paragraph of the SNPRM provided that envisioned that the academies can use the regulation. The Coast Guard will Coast Guard will accept documentation documentation from the academy issue a NVIC with additional from a training institution certified accreditation process to meet the information on any departure or any under ISO as evidence of satisfying one requirements for a QSS. Consequently, interpretation of these regulations or more of the requirements in the manual may take the form of a regarding on-the-job training. The § 10.410(c). However, the Coast Guard reference document for those areas that option for onboard training and recognizes that other management are part of the Academies’ accreditation assessments is permitted provided the systems should be included as a means program, and detailed information will vessel has the equipment and to comply with the QSS requirement. be required to fill gaps between the QSS capabilities necessary for successful Therefore, the Coast Guard has added a requirements and the Academies’ execution. new paragraph (g) to include ISM, accreditation information.

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One commenter recommends that, The Coast Guard agrees. The Coast between the QSS requirements in with regard to § 11.410, the Coast Guard Guard is not mandating the third-party § 10.410 and the ISM requirements. To consider a transitional provision, which auditor. The Coast Guard is providing address this overlap the Coast Guard has would approve stand-alone courses two alternatives for the QSS in included a new subparagraph containing any new training or § 10.410(b): (1) Third party quality § 10.410(g). It is envisioned that the assessments mandated by the 2010 system oversight through a Coast Guard- vessel owners and operators will use STCW amendments, and would be accepted QSS organization; or (2) where ISM documentation to meet the required for mariners who begin their the organization develops their own requirements for a QSS. service or training on or after July 1, QSS and the Coast Guard does the One commenter is concerned that the 2013. This provision would allow oversight. proposed requirement to participate training providers until January 1, 2017, One commenter asks why, in with a QSS is not clear. It is unclear to implement a QSS for all stand-alone § 10.409(f), in the information to be whether or not Coast Guard approval of Continuing Education courses offered submitted by the QSS Organization a training course is an alternative to after that date. related to approved courses, a one- using a QSS. Nonetheless, it is The Coast Guard agrees that a paragraph description of course content important that a course provider, having transitional provision is necessary to is required. Wouldn’t it be better to have Coast Guard approval for one or two ensure course providers are afforded a standard course code, developed by courses, be allowed to continue to time for implementation. The Coast Coast Guard/NMC, to which the QSS submit these courses directly to the Guard has amended § 10.410(f) to Organization refers in the submission Coast Guard for approval. For small ensure that all courses, programs and document? companies that have one or two courses, training creditable towards STCW meet The Coast Guard disagrees. We allow a relationship with a QSS is impractical, the requirements of a QSS by January 1, training providers discretion to tailor burdensome and unnecessarily 2017. Furthermore, during this their courses or programs to meet their expensive. transitional period, the Coast Guard will unique needs, and the Coast Guard will Section 10.410(a) requires that all accept course completion certificates approve such courses and programs for providers of Coast-Guard approved submitted with mariner applications in any requirements the training may courses, programs, training and Coast Guard-accepted training towards an order to ensure mariners are not satisfy. Accordingly, we consider it infeasible to require the use of standard, STCW endorsement maintain a QSS. impacted while the course providers are ‘‘one size fits all’’ course codes because The Coast Guard is providing two in the process of coming into such a step would significantly reduce alternatives for the QSS in § 10.410(b): compliance with the QSS requirements. flexibility for training providers. (1) Third-party quality system oversight One commenter notes that the Coast One commenter asks whether the through a Coast Guard-accepted QSS Guard proposes to add QSS reference to certification of international organization; or (2) where the requirements for training schools quality management systems standards organization develops their own QSS offering Coast Guard-approved STCW acceptable for training providers in and the Coast Guard does the oversight. courses. According to the commenter, § 10.410 includes maritime education Furthermore, the Coast Guard is bona fide training schools will have few and training standards such as ones accepting documentation from issues with this if done in a reasonable being used internationally by the equivalent standards as meeting one or and cost-effective manner. However, in commenter’s QSS organization, which more of the QSS requirements: (1) A the commenter’s view, there has been a are based on ISO 9001, and are designed national academic accreditation body; lack of any substantive or realistic especially for maritime training (2) a national or international quality oversight by the Coast Guard of training providers and courses. management system standard (e.g., ISO schools. If the Coast Guard does not Yes. The Coast Guard has provided 9001); and/or (3) ISM. engage itself in meaningful and practical for the use of other nationally and Three commenters ask if the QSS training school oversight, it’s not clear internationally-accepted quality requirements apply only to STCW how a QSS will solve this issue. management systems standards (e.g., courses. If it applies to all courses, this The Coast Guard agrees with the need ISO 9001) in § 10.410(e). is a huge expansion, the commenters for robust oversight. The QSS One commenter asks if the said, and doesn’t add any benefit to requirements are meant to work with applicability of the requirement for non-STCW courses compared to the the new oversight provisions in approval of training courses and pain imposed on small maritime §§ 10.409 and 10.410. The Coast Guard programs in § 10.401 include courses educators. continues to work to improve its and programs put on by ship owners The QSS requirements in § 10.410 oversight responsibilities over the and operators for their own seafarers or only apply to Coast-Guard approved training schools. others. If so, must these ship owners/ courses, programs, training and Coast One commenter notes that, with operators have their own QSS? And if Guard-accepted training leading regard to § 10.410, course providers so, will the QSS system need approval? towards an STCW endorsement. have not actually ‘‘arranged’’ for any The requirements in § 10.401 do not One commenter agrees with the QSS Coast Guard audits. The commenter differentiate between courses provided proposal as written. However, the expects that the Coast Guard will at a training institution or onboard a commenter says there needs to be continue to notify training providers of vessel. Therefore, all courses which may further explanation of the ‘‘National the dates of intended administrative be accepted instead of service Academic accreditation body’’ the Coast visits. experience or examination required by Guard is proposing. Who, what, and The Coast Guard agrees and has the Coast Guard must meet the where is the organization based, what amended the text in § 10.410 to clarify requirements in § 10.401. Courses are their credentials, and how do they this point. offered by vessel owners/operators will apply to the maritime industry? One commenter believes, with regard also need to meet the QSS requirements. The Coast Guard agrees in part. to § 10.410, that the Coast Guard must The Coast Guard recognizes that vessels Because of the large volume of academic retain oversight and provide a no-cost subject to STCW are also subject to the accreditation bodies in the U.S., the option for a QSS. ISM and that there is some overlap Coast Guard is not including them in

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the rulemaking. The Coast Guard will regulation. The A/B–MODU the commenter believes, are not met by publish guidance on those accreditation endorsements for ratings were issued to existing Coast Guard domestic bodies accepted by the Coast Guard. The address a perceived deficit of seaman regulations for inland waters. accreditation bodies include: (a) The qualified for the unique requirements of The Coast Guard partially agrees. The New England Association of Schools serving onboard a MODU. However, it is STCW Convention applies to mariners and Colleges; (b) Middle States likely that the Coast Guard will work to serving on seagoing vessels, except Association of Schools and Colleges; (c) phase out this endorsement, providing pleasure craft, fishing vessels, and Southern Association of Schools and transitional procedures that will allow vessels entitled to sovereign immunity Colleges; (d) North Central Association those currently holding this rating to such as warships. Article II of the STCW of Schools and Colleges; (e) Western continue to serve aboard MODUs. Convention defines a seagoing ship as a Association of Schools and Colleges; Two commenters state that proposed ship other than one that ‘‘navigates and (f) American Council on Education. § 12.409(a) requires every person exclusively in inland waters or in One commenter asks, with regard to serving onboard vessels fitted with waters within, or closely adjacent to, § 10.409, if there will be user fees liferafts, but not fitted with lifeboats, to sheltered waters or areas where port associated with conducting audits, hold an endorsement as lifeboatman- regulations apply.’’ The STCW reviewing programs, and issuing letters limited. The commenter recommends Convention does not apply to vessels of acceptance to QSS. that the Coast Guard amend this section operating on the Great Lakes. The The Coast Guard may consider to read that ‘‘those serving under the provisions in this final rule that would establishing such fees as part of a authority of this rating endorsement’’ implement amendments to the STCW separate, future rulemaking. must hold the endorsement. Convention only apply to commercial The Coast Guard agrees and has vessels operating seaward of the 16. Applicability amended § 12.409(a) to clarify that boundary line, as specified in 46 CFR Four commenters state that a lot of the persons fulfilling the manning part 7. Vessels on the Inside Passage regulations start out with the phrase ‘‘all requirements for lifeboatman must hold between Puget Sound and Cape personnel.’’ However, STCW mainly a lifeboatman-limited endorsement. Spencer, Alaska, are not exempted from applies only to self-propelled vessels. One commenter states that proposed the application of the STCW The commenters ask the Coast Guard to § 15.520(e) would exempt a Convention. Discretionary application differentiate the application of the dynamically-positioned drillship from of STCW standards on inland waters is regulations. its requirements. As written this section neither necessary nor supported by The Coast Guard agrees in part. The requires that a drillship be under the historical casualty data, which do not Coast Guard has made some additional command of an MMC officer with an demonstrate the need for substantive changes to the text to ensure clarity. endorsement as master when underway, changes to domestic regulations for Section 15.1101 specifies that the and an endorsement as offshore inland waters. The Coast Guard does not regulations in subpart K apply only to installation manager (OIM) when on intend to apply international standards vessels subject to the STCW location. Appendix (i) to the Coast to our domestic mariners in this regard. Convention. The requirements apply to Guard-BOEMRE Deepwater Horizon One commenter states that the final self-propelled vessels that operate Joint Investigation Final Report rule should clearly state that the beyond the boundary line specified in concluded that a dynamically- requirements of STCW do not apply to 46 CFR part 7, except for those vessels positioned drillship is never on inland towing operations or to exempted from the application under location. Therefore, the commenter crewmembers who work on inland § 15.1101(a)(1), and small vessels concludes that a dynamically- towing vessels. engaged exclusively on domestic positioned drillship master would not The Coast Guard agrees and voyages that are not subject to any require an OIM endorsement since it is emphasizes the STCW Convention obligations under the STCW Convention never on location. applies to mariners serving on seagoing under § 15.1101(a)(2). The Coast Guard disagrees. The text vessels, except pleasure craft, fishing One commenter recommends that the in § 15.520(e) has been amended to vessels, and vessels entitled to sovereign Coast Guard should interpret the STCW clarify that drillships operating with a immunity such as warships. Article II of Convention to regard pilot vessels as not dynamic positioning system (DP) must the Convention defines a seagoing ship being considered seagoing ships because be under the command of a master with as a ship other than one that ‘‘navigates they operate ‘‘in waters within, or an OIM endorsement. exclusively in inland waters or in closely adjacent to, sheltered waters or One commenter notes that the waters within, or closely adjacent to, areas where port regulations apply’’ in proposed rule changes apply to sheltered waters or areas where port accordance with Article II of the STCW mariners who operate internationally, regulations apply.’’ The provisions in Convention. seaward of the boundary line. The Coast this final rule that implement The Coast Guard agrees and has Guard states in the SNPRM that it does amendments to the STCW Convention revised §§ 15.105(f) and 15.1101(a) to not intend to ‘‘apply strict international only apply to commercial vessels exclude pilot vessels engaged on standards upon our domestic mariners. operating seaward of the boundary line, pilotage duties from the application of . . .’’ The commenter does not agree as specified in 46 CFR part 7. STCW. that operations on the Great Lakes and Three commenters state that, since the One commenter asks how the A/B– in the Inside Passage (extending STCW Convention and Code were Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) between Seattle, Washington; British written to correct the well-documented endorsement, which is recognized in the Columbia, Canada; and southeast lack of competence and professionalism Marine Safety Manual, will be affected Alaska) should be exempt from the on some large, deep-sea vessels with by the proposed rulemaking. STCW Code. Those areas are as large and diverse crews, the authors and The rating of A/B–MODU is not navigationally complex and users of the U.S. MMC regulations need affected by this rulemaking. Unlike the operationally challenging as to remember that the U.S. workboat other A/B ratings established pursuant international oceangoing voyages and fleet, consisting of tugs, OSVs, to 46 U.S.C. 7306–7311a, A/B–MODU is thus deserve the high safety standards crewboats, seismic boats, etc., are NOT not a rating authorized by statute or that STCW provides, standards which, small ships. These boats have simplistic

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and redundant propulsion systems, serving on vessels subject to the STCW The Coast Guard agrees, and has wheelhouse engine control, small crew Convention’’ be replaced with ‘‘Persons amended §§ 15.1105(b) and (c) to ensure size, and typically operate on nearshore serving as Lifeboatman onboard a it clearly specifies the applicability of voyages with well-documented seagoing vessel, except those vessels the section. competence and an exemplary safety listed in § 15.105(f) or (g) of this part’’. Three commenters feel that the record. As such, a ‘‘one-size-fits-all’’ The Coast Guard disagrees with proposed applicability in proposed STCW system is unwarranted, adding the proposed text because it § 15.1109 seems overly broad. In place unworkable, and unfair to the workboat would be redundant with the text in of ‘‘all masters’’ they suggest it should fleet, say the commenters. They note § 15.105(f) and (g). Furthermore, to add say ‘‘all masters, except those serving on and appreciate that the SNPRM has such a phrase might lead to confusion the vessels listed in § 15.105(f) or (g) of shown some flexibility in application to on those vessels that have a lifeboatman this part.’’ workboats, but say more flexibility is manning requirement without the The Coast Guard agrees and has needed to avoid damage to this associated STCW manning requirement. amended § 15.1109 as recommended for industry. Finally, the exemptions in §§ 15.105(f) clarity. The Coast Guard recognizes that one- and (g) apply to all of 46 CFR part 15, Three commenters observe that size-fits-all is not the correct including § 15.404. Vessels listed in § 15.1109, concerning watchkeeping implementation of the STCW § 15.105(f) or (g) are already exempted principles, refers to provisions of the Convention to the U.S. industry. Taking from STCW compliance. Convention and Code that consist of this into account, the Coast Guard has The same commenters ask if the more than 21 pages. In comparison, included the flexibilities provided by endorsements in §§ 15.404(i), (j) and (k) proposed § 15.1111 inserted the STCW the Convention in this rule. For are national endorsements, STCW Code text nearly verbatim. The example, the regulatory text in 46 CFR endorsements, or both. commenters believe that if the Coast part 11 includes an allowance for These endorsements are STCW Guard is going to require the master to knowledge, understanding and endorsements. observe an external standard, it should proficiencies that may not be applicable Three commenters recommend that at least summarize it in this section. to a certain type of vessel, in which case the Coast Guard amend proposed The Coast Guard agrees in part. While a limitation would be issued. Such § 15.1103(b) by replacing ‘‘200 GRT/500 the full text of the STCW Convention exemptions are consistent with the GT or more’’ with ‘‘over 500 GRT on a and STCW Code is not readily available Convention flexibility that allows for domestic voyage or over 200 GRT/500 to individuals, the Coast Guard intends limitations based on size, operational GT on an international voyage’’ for to publish NVICs with the relevant text area and vessel type. clarity and accuracy. of the Convention and Code, most Three commenters state that The Coast Guard disagrees. The Coast notably the tables of competency from §§ 15.403(c) and 15.404(a) are too broad. Guard amended §§ 15.403(c) and Part A of the STCW Code, consistent They recommend that the Coast Guard 15.404(a) by replacing ‘‘200 GRT/500 with the copyright held by the IMO. replace ‘‘200 GRT/500 GT or more’’ with GT or more’’ with ‘‘500 GT or more’’ These NVICs will be made available ‘‘500 GRT or more on a domestic voyage consistent with the STCW requirements online and will enable the public to or 200 GRT/500 GT or more on an for RFPNW. STCW is a binding view them as necessary. international voyage’’ for clarity and agreement with foreign countries, and One commenter is concerned that, on accuracy. these tonnage cutoffs are required by the page 45933 of the SNPRM preamble, the The Coast Guard disagrees. The Coast STCW Convention. Coast Guard notes that individual Guard has amended §§ 15.403(c) and One commenter states that, in variances issued to small vessels on 15.404(a) by replacing ‘‘200 GRT/500 § 15.1101(a)(2)(ii), STCW vessel international voyages by local Captains GT or more’’ with ‘‘500 GT or more’’ certificates don’t apply to vessels of less of the Port for vessels on short consistent with the STCW requirements than 200 GRT/500 GT. However in international voyages to Canada, the for RFPNW and able seafarer-deck. The § 15.1103(c), language is missing which Bahamas, the British Virgin Islands, and STCW is a binding agreement with would exempt 200 GRT/500 GT vessels. Mexico will be rendered null and void foreign countries, and these tonnage The commenter recommends that the once the proposed rulemaking becomes cutoffs are required by the STCW exclusion language in § 15.1103(b) be final. The commenter requests that the Convention. included in § 15.1103(c). Coast Guard clarify the mariner The same commenters feel that the The Coast Guard disagrees. The credential, endorsement and manning last sentences in §§ 15.404(b) and applicability of the entire subpart is requirements for small vessels of less 15.404(d)(3) are overly broad. They identified in § 15.1101. The than 200 GRT/500 GT, including towing suggest replacing them with ‘‘An Able applicability of endorsements for deck vessels, engaged in international Seaman filling an A/B billet on the COI ratings in § 15.1103(b) and (c) is 500 GT voyages to nearby foreign countries, and serving onboard a seagoing vessel, or more. The applicability of such as Canada, the Bahamas, the except those vessels listed in § 15.105(f) endorsements for engineering ratings in British Virgin Islands, and Mexico. or (g) of this part, must also hold an § 15.1103(d) and (e) is 1,000 HP/750 The Coast Guard disagrees that the STCW endorsement as able seafarer- kW. These applicability requirements proposed regulations are unclear. deck.’’ They also suggest replacing the are consistent with Chapters II and III of Existing regulations excepting smaller last sentence in § 14.404(d)(3) with ‘‘A the STCW Convention. Using the deck vessels in § 15.105(e) and (f) remain QMED filling a QMED billet on the rating limitations on engineering ratings unchanged. Small vessels are Certificate of Inspection and serving would be inconsistent with the STCW considered to be in compliance with onboard a seagoing vessel, except those Convention. STCW when on domestic voyages. The vessels listed in § 15.105(f) or (g) of this Three commenters recommend that regulations also provide for issuance of part, must also hold an STCW the Coast Guard amend §§ 15.1105(b) a restricted STCW endorsement for an endorsement as able seafarer-engine.’’ and (c) by replacing ‘‘Onboard a occasional international voyage for The same commenters feel that seagoing vessel,’’ with ‘‘Onboard a these vessels. This regulatory provision §§ 15.404(e) and 15.404(f) are inaccurate seagoing vessel, except those vessels has never provided for these as drafted. They suggest that ‘‘Persons listed in §§ 15.105(f) or (g) of this part.’’ endorsements to be used for routine

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international voyages. For those One commenter states that the boundary line can claim STCW sea operators that routinely operate on uninspected fishing industry vessels are service on a one-for-one basis. international voyages, we have clarified currently exempt from STCW. The 17. General requirements the requirements for these STCW United States is not currently a endorsements consistent with the STCW signatory party to the STCW–F One commenter appreciates the Coast Convention and Code. Further, those convention which applies to fishing Guard efforts to listen to comments to small vessel operators that make routine industry vessels; however, the NPRM. Another commenter appreciates international voyages have always been commenter recommends that the the separation of the domestic and the responsible for holding the appropriate domestic license structure be altered to STCW licensing schemes, and a third STCW endorsement or certificate. include the second engineer, similar to commenter states that NMC Policy Four commenters state that it is the the proposed limited, OSV, and MODU Letter 11–07 was very beneficial to their clear intent of 46 U.S.C. Chapter 143 engineer license tracks. company. and the IMO to not impose increased The Coast Guard disagrees. The The Coast Guard appreciates these regulatory burdens on industry if the STCW Convention does not apply to comments. Convention measurement were used for fishing vessels. This final rule is One commenter notes that applicability determinations of domestic intended to implement the STCW § 11.301(c)(2) specifies the form for and international rules. Therefore, they Convention, and provisions solely providing evidence of continued feel that any revisions to the regulations addressing domestic credentialing are competence in fire fighting for STCW should include language to the effect of: outside its scope. endorsements, but the proposal has no ‘‘Existing Subchapter T/K vessels built One commenter wants to exempt similar provision for the fire-fighting prior to July 18, 1982 shall be allowed persons serving on pilot boats from training required for domestic to apply United States regulations and application of the STCW Convention. endorsements. The commenter international conventions, including The commenter recommends that the recommends that a statement be SOLAS, STCW and MARPOL using United States interpret the STCW included to describe the form of their respective US regulatory tonnages Convention regarding pilot vessels as acceptable evidence to document that were in force prior to coming into follows: Pilot vessels are not considered continued competence for domestic force of the International Convention on seagoing ships because they operate ‘‘in endorsements. Tonnage Measurement 1969 (ITC) for waters within, or closely adjacent to, The Coast Guard disagrees. Changes the life of the vessel.’’ sheltered waters or areas where port to fire-fighting training in this final rule The Coast Guard disagrees. Owners of regulations apply.’’ Consistent with this are required by the STCW Convention vessels built prior to the ITC are not recommended interpretation of the U.S. and Code. The requested changes to fire- required to obtain an ITC tonnage. obligations under the STCW fighting training for domestic However, if they do, they must comply Convention, persons serving aboard endorsements are outside the scope of with the provisions of STCW and other pilot boats should be exempt from this rulemaking because the Coast international conventions that apply application of the STCW. Therefore, the Guard proposed no changes in that area GRT. commenter recommends that a new in the SNPRM. Therefore, we are not Four commenters state that all U.S. subparagraph (5) be inserted in extending this requirement to vessels to flag vessels with dual tonnages built § 15.105(f) as follows: (5) Pilot boats. which STCW does not apply. prior to July 18, 1982, should have the The Coast Guard agrees, and has One commenter is concerned that the following statements placed on the COI, amended §§ 15.105(f)(5) and Coast Guard is narrowing the spectrum International Ship Security Certificate, 15.1101(a)(1)(v) to exempt pilot vessels of jobs that will qualify for sea service Safety Management Certificate, and engaged in pilotage duty from STCW credit in § 10.232(f). SOLAS Passenger Ship Safety requirements in those sections. The Coast Guard disagrees. The Coast Certificates: (1) ‘‘The gross tonnage One commenter states that there is no Guard did not change the types of jobs according to the measurement system exclusionary language in § 15.404(c) that will receive sea service credit. The previously in force to the measurement exempting vessels of less than 200 GRT/ change in sea service credit was limited system of the International Convention 500 GT. They request that such an to: (1) Consolidating all requirements in on Tonnage Measurement, 1969 is exemption be inserted in this section. parts 10, 11 and 12 into one section that {insert U.S. Regulatory Tonnage}, The Coast Guard disagrees. The addresses sea service; and (2) expanding according to the regulations of the STCW Convention’s RFPEW the type of service creditable towards United States of America.’’; and (2) requirements are based on HP/KW STCW credentials to include near- ‘‘When operating on an International limitations and not tonnage limitation. coastal and Great Lakes service. Voyage: All licensed individuals must The change proposed by the commenter One commenter states that the various hold licenses authorizing service on would be inconsistent with the tables in 46 CFR part 11, subparts C, D, vessels of a tonnage at least equal to the Convention. and E are confusing and do not clearly vessel’s U.S. Regulatory Tonnage as One commenter states that there is a show how someone with a domestic indicated on this Certificate of long history of cooperation between license (e.g., second mate) can enter and Inspection.’’ Canada and the United States qualify for an appropriate STCW With regard to (1), this concerning reciprocity of recognizing endorsement (e.g., chief mate). The recommendation is beyond the scope of domestic licensing schemes. The commenter recommends that these this rulemaking. With regard to (2), the commenter requests clarification of tables be combined into a single table, Coast Guard disagrees. STCW and the STCW applicability to vessels on or shown as a figure instead of a table. International Tonnage Convention voyages on these waters. The Coast Guard disagrees. The require mariners on international The Coast Guard agrees and has separate tables in part 11 describe the voyages to meet the credentialing amended text in § 10.232(b)(3) so that endorsement requirements more clearly requirements applicable to the tonnage seafarers working under national than a single consolidation would and indicated for the voyage on which they endorsements but who sail on STCW- are co-located with the associated are engaged. equipped and -manned vessels inside requirements referenced in the tables.

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Two commenters recommend that the Coast Guard to work with the IMO to The Coast Guard disagrees. Rest is Coast Guard publish a list of existing change international rules to ensure that defined in 46 U.S.C. 8104 and in policy documents (or portions of policy mariners worldwide operate under work § 10.107 of this final rule, as that period documents) that it intends to cancel schedules that, in accordance with the when the mariner is off duty, not upon publication of the final rule. scientific literature on circadian performing work, and allowed to sleep The Coast Guard agrees. All policy rhythms, provide sufficient rest. without interruption. The Coast Guard letters that have been incorporated or One commenter stated that language has previously established policy that overcome by this final rule will be should be added to § 15.1111(g) to the traveling to and from the vessel is cancelled, and the Coast Guard will effect that if the vessel is a day boat, neutral time, which is neither rest nor notify the public as soon as possible records of daily hours of rest are not work. through a notice in the Federal Register. required. Why record the rest period for Seafarers serving onboard vessels authorized to implement a 12-hour 18. Hours of Rest a crew member if they have left the vessel for home and are returning a watch under 46 U.S.C. 8104 will be Fourteen commenters feel that, with different day for another run? required to document the hours of rest. regard to § 15.1111(g), requiring records The Coast Guard disagrees. The hours The Coast Guard will accept entries in of daily hours of rest for mariners would of rest in part 15, subpart K only apply the logbook and the use of the standard be redundant with records kept in the to vessels subject to STCW and not IMO/ILO record of hours of rest as official ship’s logbook. This will impose inland vessels. We are unable to modify means to document hours of rest. The an unnecessary administrative burden the hours of rest for vessels to which Coast Guard will also consider upon vessel officers, mariners and STCW does not apply as part of this developing a consolidated form to oversight authorities since the rulemaking because it would require capture mandated work/rest. The Coast information required by this section changes to the U.S. Code and is Guard plans to retain the definition for should be available for all parties to therefore outside the scope of this ‘‘rest’’ in § 10.107, which provides, in check in the official ship’s logbook. rulemaking. part, that rest is a period of time during They also recommend that the Coast Two commenters recommend that, which the person concerned is off duty. Guard change the last sentence to read One commenter asks, with regard to with regard to § 15.1111, the Coast ‘‘A copy of the records shall be provided § 15.1111, if the Coast Guard will Guard, working with MERPAC, develop to the mariner upon request.’’ summarize the impact of this a U.S. standard record keeping form or The Coast Guard agrees in part. The requirement on vessel operations and program for the maintenance of daily Coast Guard will accept entries in the potentially manning, as it will apply not hours of rest so a uniform system across logbook. This section, as drafted, does only to watchkeepers, but also to those the U.S. flag fleet can be implemented. not preclude the use of the logbook as with safety, pollution prevention and a means to keep records of rest periods. This will not only assist port state security responsibilities—this includes The Coast Guard will consider control oversight but also lessen any the master and chief engineer. developing a consolidated form to additional burden upon the U.S. The rest requirements apply to all capture mandated work/rest mariner. persons assigned duty as an OICNW or information. In response to the The Coast Guard agrees in part. The OICEW, or duty as ratings forming part commenters’ second recommendation, Coast Guard will accept entries in the of a navigational or engineering watch, the 2010 amendments to the STCW logbook and the use of the standard or designated safety, prevention of Convention require that seafarers IMO/ILO record of hours of rest as a pollution, and security duties onboard receive a copy of the records pertaining means to document hours of rest. The any vessel. It is the company’s to them. Although the language of the text as currently drafted does not responsibility to ensure that all persons provision has been altered slightly from preclude the use of the logbook as a mentioned above are afforded rest in what was proposed in the SNPRM, the means to keep records of rest periods. accordance with § 15.1111. requirement to provide seafarers with a The Coast Guard will consider Three commenters note that copy of their records, whether requested developing a consolidated form to § 15.1111(g) requires both the master or not, has been retained. capture mandated work/rest. and each mariner to ‘‘endorse’’ the rest One commenter notes that the One commenter notes that, in schedule. This ‘‘endorsement’’ is not SNPRM proposes to increase the § 15.1111, the term ‘‘rest period’’ has no required by the STCW Code and will amount of rest that mariners must be real definition. It should be replaced reduce the rest of all vessel personnel, provided in any 7-day period from 70 with the term ‘‘off duty period’’ for the if reporting to a central location to sign hours to a minimum of 77 hours. This sake of clarity. the rest schedule after each watch is increase enhances mariners’ ability to The Coast Guard disagrees and is required. The commenters recommend reduce fatigue. However, the commenter retaining the existing definition for dropping the proposed endorsement notes that the change still falls short in ‘‘rest’’ in § 10.107, which provides, in requirement. two areas. First, the commenter part, that rest is a period of time during The Coast Guard agrees. The copy of believes, it does not apply to mariners which the person concerned is off duty. the records due to the mariner is what in domestic service, including those Two commenters state that, with is required to be endorsed, and we have transiting the Great Lakes and the Inside regard to § 15.1111, the proposal is amended § 15.1111(g) to reflect this. Passage. Second, it does not address the ambiguous and requires amendments to With regard to § 15.1111, one hours of the day/night during which the address, or exclude, off-watch work- commenter believes that requiring more rest should be obtained, and thus does related hours spent on travel, dead- rest for mariners equates to requiring not preclude disrupted circadian heads, etc. The proposal fails to outline more crew. Many U.S. shipping rhythms or fragmented sleep periods a method by which crews working a 12- companies are at minimum manning from adversely affecting mariner hour watch, commuting to and from the due to the high cost of maintaining performance. The commenter believes vessel on a daily or nightly basis, are to crews and vessels. Additional that the Coast Guard should modify its record so called ‘‘rest periods.’’ Lastly, regulations will only drive business hours of service rules accordingly. the full definition of a ‘‘rest period’’ overseas and deplete the U.S. fleet Moreover, the commenter urges the needs to be presented and clarified. further.

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The Coast Guard disagrees because no recommends that the Coast Guard commenters recommend replacing ‘‘may commenter has provided, and the Coast examine the efficacy of tracking hours of be’’ with ‘‘will be’’ to improve Guard is not aware of, any data in rest and hours of work. application and clarity. Assuming the support of these arguments. This is outside the scope of this effective date of the final rule will be Additionally, the STCW Code and rulemaking. This rulemaking only made very soon, this flexibility will be Convention prescribes training, not changes related to the hours of rest in necessary to avoid overwhelming the manning, requirements, and the hours the STCW Convention. This rulemaking Coast Guard with able seafarer of rest are international requirements does not include changes to work-hour applications and stripping the U.S. flag that apply to all vessels subject to requirements. Furthermore, we are fleet of qualified crew members while STCW. unable to modify the hours of service as awaiting thousands of new STCW As discussed in the SNPRM and part of this rulemaking because it would endorsements. supporting Regulatory Analysis, we require changes to the U.S. Code. The Coast Guard agrees and has believe that the new requirements can revised the sections as recommended to 19. Radar Endorsements be accommodated without changing ensure clarity. existing watch rotations or current crew One commenter notes that currently One commenter notes that, in sizes, therefore resulting in no mariners need only carry the radar proposed § 12.701, the paragraph begins additional cost. According to Coast certificate with them and it does not with ‘‘Every person employed in a Guard industry experts, STCW vessels have to be endorsed on their new rating other than A/B or QMED aboard engaged in transoceanic voyages are credential. The commenter says the U.S. flag vessels requiring such staffed with a 3-watch crew rotation. Coast Guard has provided no rationale persons.’’ As drafted, this paragraph Even for STCW vessels staffed with only for the change in § 11.480(d), which appears intended to apply 46 U.S.C. 2 watches, resulting in an average of 12 requires that an applicant for a radar 8701, but instead expands the hours of rest per day or 84 hours a week, observer endorsement or for renewal of requirements of the law. The commenter the 77 hours a week rest requirement such an endorsement to submit suggests it say instead ‘‘Every person should be able to be met without change evidence of training to the Coast Guard. employed as a rating aboard U.S. flag in watch schedules. The Coast Guard The commenter states that this is both vessels of 100 GRT/100 GT or more, will monitor the implementation of rest time-consuming and an additional except as exempted by 46 U.S.C. 8701.’’ hour requirements and report any new expense for mariners, and recommends The Coast Guard agrees in part. As data it finds on industry costs to that the current policy remain in place. written, the paragraph appears to implement these requirements. The Coast Guard disagrees. The Coast require MMDs in more situations than One commenter notes that offshore Guard proposed changes to the radar envisioned by 46 U.S.C. 8701. Section petroleum operators are required to observer requirements that explicitly 12.701 has been revised to clarify: (1) meet both the work-hour requirements permit mariners to submit evidence of That a rating endorsement on an MMC of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA training in person, by mail, fax, or other qualifies as holding an MMD; and (2) 90) and rest hour requirements of electronic means. The requirement to that the requirement to hold an MMD STCW. The SNPRM includes a submit such evidence, however, only applies to vessels subject to 46 definition of ‘‘rest’’ but not one for predates this rulemaking, and was U.S.C. 8701. The MMD requirement in ‘‘work.’’ This is problematic, as it could established by a rule published in the the statute extends beyond those be interpreted that a mariner, who is not Federal Register on September 11, 2008, employed as a rating to anyone resting, therefore, must be working. If (73 FR 52789). employed or engaged upon the vessel. that were the case, it will be impossible Two commenters note that § 10.209 One commenter notes that, in light of for some operators to meet the states that if the applicant desires a STCW standards for able seafarer-deck requirements of OPA 90, since drills credential with a radar-observer that go far beyond the U.S. requirements will be considered work. The endorsement in accordance with for service and training that have served commenter recommends that a § 11.480 of this subchapter, either the our mariners well, it is laudable that the definition of ‘‘work’’ be added that radar-observer certificate or a certified Coast Guard has adopted transitional explicitly states emergencies and drills copy must be presented. The commenter provisions in §§ 12.603(a) and (b) that will not be considered ‘‘work.’’ This notes that current Coast Guard policy is will delay, if not mitigate, the additional will allow petroleum operators the to accept copies of any certificate when burdens imposed by the Convention. flexibility to track all work/rest/drill submitting the application. The The table in § 12.603(e), however, could hours in one continuous log rather than commenters recommend that the be read to ‘‘trump’’ those provisions. maintain separate logs for each purpose current policy be retained and that the The commenter recommends changing under unclear guidelines. Coast Guard continue to accept copies § 12.603(e) to the effect that, ‘‘Except as The Coast Guard disagrees. Part 15, of any training certificates and provided in (b) and (c), seafarers with subpart K applies to vessels subject to documents submitted with the the following . . . .’’ STCW, and the Convention does not application. The Coast Guard agrees in part. The address work. Therefore, it was not The Coast Guard agrees. We currently table in § 12.603(e) already accounts for included in this rulemaking. Adding a accept copies of all course-completion the provisions in § 12.603(a). definition for ‘‘work’’ would need to be certificates, including those for radar, Additionally, to avoid part of a separate rulemaking subject to and we have amended § 10.209 misinterpretation, the Coast Guard public notice and comment. accordingly. amended footnote ‘‘*’’ to link the table One commenter believes that the need to the requirements for certification as a to track both work and rest hours may 20. Ratings RFPNW in § 12.603(a)(2) and (3). The be overly burdensome for these Four commenters note that, in Coast Guard amended § 12.603(e) to mariners. With that said, however, the §§ 12.603(b) and 12.607(b), it says ensure that it does not override the commenter states that there may be ‘‘Until January 1, 2017, seafarers may be provisions in paragraphs (b) and (c). some trends in identifying fatigue, or considered to have met the Two commenters express concern that advantages in tracking rest in lieu of requirements of this section.’’ The the A/B maintenance and watchstander work or vice-versa. The commenter phrase ‘‘may be’’ is unclear. The billets will be replaced by the ordinary

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seaman, who does not have enough of STCW certificates issued by foreign allow the mariner to ‘‘sail’’ on all types experience to be steering vessels. nations. of vessels. However, the proposed rules Therefore, the commenter recommends One commenter disagrees with the will allow assessments to be made on leaving the RFPNW restricted to lookout proposal to recognize certificates issued only one type of vessel. How could a duties until he becomes able seaman- by other parties to the STCW mariner sailing on an OSV gain any special. Convention. Presently there is a knowledge of a container ship, car The Coast Guard disagrees. RFPNW is shortage of U.S. merchant mariners, and carrier, tanker, tug boat, etc.? Years of a prerequisite for able seaman but the commenter says it is incumbent training have given the U.S. airline requires competence in lookout duties, upon our regulatory bodies as well as industry one of the safest records in the steering, etc. U.S. Code and existing industry itself to promote the U.S. world. The commenter believes that the manning regulations also include merchant marine to maintain a strong maritime industry needs to follow this provisions on when an ordinary seaman maritime presence in the U.S. and plan. can actually assume the duties of a worldwide. The Coast Guard disagrees. The helmsman as well as standing watches. The Coast Guard disagrees. The U.S. STCW requirements and the U.S. Two commenters state it is their will recognize certificates issued by credentialing system allow for mariners understanding that our domestic other parties to the STCW Convention to sail on all types of vessels; however, RFPNW able seaman-special will no in accordance with existing laws of the the average mariner does not have longer be able to sail internationally United States. Under 46 U.S.C. experience on all types of vessels. The (outside the boundary lines) until he 8103(b)(3)(A), the citizenship competence requirements in the STCW obtains an able seafarer-deck requirements can be waived for convention and U.S. regulations are endorsement (§§ 15.404 and 12.603). mariners other than master on OSVs supplemented by familiarization The commenters ask if a mariner sails operating from a foreign port. To ensure requirements onboard the vessel prior to as a RFPNW, will this reduce the need compliance with the STCW Convention, the seafarer taking the responsibilities of for able seafarer-deck onboard. They in the limited cases of OSVs, the U.S. his or her assigned duties. would like the assurance that entry level needs to recognize seafarer competence The Coast Guard will be developing mariners will not replace able seamen certificates from other countries that guidance for QAs and the assessment of onboard ships sailing beyond the have ratified the STCW Convention. STCW proficiencies. It is important that boundary line. the U.S. not reduce its commitment to Entry-level mariners will not replace 22. Qualified Assessors (QA) ensuring that its mariners develop able seamen onboard vessels sailing One commenter notes that, in according to a high standard of beyond the boundary line. The numbers § 10.405(c), the requirement for a competence. However, the Coast Guard of able seamen are required by ‘‘Train-the-Trainer’’ course to follow also recognizes that this development of regulation. Section 15.404(b) has been IMO model course 6.09 is contrary to competencies must be flexible and amended to clarify the manning of the Coast Guard’s existing policy of multifaceted to facilitate mariner vessels with A/Bs holding either allowing most 40-hour ‘‘Train-the- training. The use of QAs and RFPNW or able seafarer-deck. Trainer’’ courses offered by State standardized assessments will provide One commenter states that § 12.607(e) educational systems. The commenter options for mariner development, as could be misconstrued to take recommends that the current policy well as providing standards for the precedence over the transitional continue to be accepted as meeting training and maritime industries to use provisions in paragraphs (b) and (c). ‘‘another Coast Guard-accepted in development of required and optional The Coast Guard agrees in part. The syllabus.’’ courses and programs. Those courses table in § 12.607(e) already accounts for The Coast Guard agrees and has and programs will also provide other the provisions in § 12.607(a). amended § 10.405(c) to broaden the options for mariner training and Additionally, to avoid misinterpretation acceptance of courses based on another development. the Coast Guard amended footnote ‘‘*’’ Coast Guard-accepted syllabus. One commenter recommends that to link the table to the requirements for Thirty three commenters feel that, just § 10.405(c) become § 10.405(b)(4). The certification as a RFPNW in because a mariner may possess any commenter points out that applicants § 12.607(a)(2) and (3). The Coast Guard given rating or license, this does not for QA positions may provide also is amending § 12.607(e) to ensure mean that this mariner is also proficient documentary evidence of a ‘‘Train–the- that it does not override the provisions in teaching and assessment Trainer’’ course, which seems in paragraphs (b) and (c). competencies. The commenters believe inappropriate. The commenter that any program that includes onboard recommends that a ‘‘train the assessor’’ 21. Recognition of Certificates teaching and assessments should be course be added as an acceptable One commenter suggested that the Coast Guard certified as meeting QSS program. MMCs issued to foreign mariners in requirements including ongoing The Coast Guard agrees and has recognition of their STCW endorsement oversight of assessor qualifications amended § 10.405 to ensure that the QA contain specific language describing the including periodic audits consistent is trained in proper assessment scope and authority of the MMC. with the requirements already imposed techniques, by means of an ‘‘assessor The Coast Guard agrees with the on shore based training providers. training’’ course. In addition, this topic concerns of the commenter and notes The Coast Guard agrees and will be will also be discussed in the guidance that foreign mariners will not be issued developing guidance for qualified that the Coast Guard is developing an MMC. Rather, they will be issued a assessors (QAs) and the assessment of concerning QAs. separate document. The Coast Guard STCW proficiencies. The Coast Guard disagrees, however, has yet to decide upon the specific One commenter states that one with re-designating § 10.405(c) as design of this document, and will valuable thing that a well-rounded § 10.405(b)(4). Section 10.405(c) consider the recommendations of the licensed officer must have is experience provides specific information applicable commenter when the document is on all type of vessels, in all types of to both § 10.405(a) and § 10.405(b), designed. Part 11, subpart J of this final waters under all types of conditions. which set out the requirements for QA rule contains provisions on recognition The licenses for third and second mate and DE respectively.

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One commenter notes that in unlimited ocean master with only 6 that our domestic licensing system § 11.301(a)(1)(i), it says that assessments months experience in ships of limited works well and is easily adaptable to are signed by a DE, but he believes that size. The commenter says this is an meet STCW requirements. It supports a it should read ‘‘qualified assessor’’ astounding reduction of standards, and three-watch system or periodically because these provisions are specific to recommends retaining the current unmanned engine rooms. STCW endorsements. requirements. The Coast Guard has been using the The Coast Guard agrees, and has The Coast Guard disagrees. This cross four-license national structure to fit in revised § 11.301(a)(1)(i) as over provision, which is consistent with with the STCW three-license system recommended. the STCW Convention, is available only since the 1997 IR. The national third to those mariners who have already assistant engineer and second assistant 23. License Progression obtained a national endorsement with engineer endorsements, as well as the One commenter states that, with authority to operate vessels of unlimited national third and second mate regard to § 11.305(e), he strongly tonnage or offshore support vessels of endorsements, fall neatly within the supports the crossover paths from up to 10,000 GT. Additionally, the STCW OICNW and OICEW domestic to STCW endorsements. These STCW competence and training endorsements. Typically, national advancement opportunities will not requirements will ensure that those master and chief mate align with their only encourage ambitious individuals to persons seeking to obtain the STCW counterparts, and the national enter the maritime workforce, they will management-level STCW endorsement chief engineer and first assistant motivate those individuals to obtain the have demonstrated competence and engineer endorsements also align with training needed to establish the required achieved the required level of training. theirs. competence. One commenter notes that the One commenter notes that, for limited The Coast Guard appreciates this definition of ‘‘chief mate’’ in § 10.107 tonnage vessels (at least 500 GT up to support. clearly characterizes the role and 1,600 GT), our domestic license One commenter recommends that the responsibility of a 1,600 GRT mate on a structure provides for only two licenses, Coast Guard develop career paths for vessel allowed to operate under a two- whereas the STCW convention provides chief engineer (MODU) and assistant watch system. Therefore the commenter for three licenses. Currently, the limited engineer (MODU). expects that the use of the term ‘‘chief assistant engineer license is endorsed The Coast Guard disagrees. The mate’’ in § 11.311 will permit such for oceans. The restricted limited chief MODU industry has established service (or service while holding a engineer license is endorsed for near- processes for their personnel and the master endorsement) to satisfy the coastal, where the unrestricted limited Coast Guard already has established provision allowing for a reduction in chief engineer license is endorsed for progression tasks for engineers who service to 24 months provided that 12 oceans. Therefore, the commenter wish to transition to a conventional months is ‘‘served as chief mate.’’ recommends that the Coast Guard vessel. However, the commenter is concerned restructure the domestic license track to Three commenters note that § 11.305 that the provision will be misconstrued mirror STCW and introduce a limited requires evidence of 36 months service as written and recommend that it be second engineer license. Any as OICNW to qualify for an STCW reworded to allow the reduction ‘‘. . . restrictions, in terms of routes, would be endorsement as unlimited master if the applicant served in the capacity of issued strictly on the basis of STCW oceans without any time required as chief mate for not less than 12 months.’’ certification. Without the appropriate chief mate. In current § 11.404, the The Coast Guard agrees in part. Where STCW certificate, the domestic license minimum service required to qualify an the mariner holds a management-level would be restricted to near-coastal, applicant for an endorsement as master credential, and fills the position as regardless of the level of the license. of ocean any gross tons is 1 year of mate, and the position meets the With the appropriate STCW certificate, service as chief mate or a minimum of definition of chief mate found in the scope of the license would be 6 months as chief mate with 12 months § 10.107, then that service will be extended to oceans, again regardless of as second or third mate. The proposed credited as chief mate. However, the the level of the license. This proposed reduction in experience is a deskilling Coast Guard does not believe this license structure would support a two- of the unlimited master ocean license. section is confusing and likely to be or three-watch system or a periodically The commenter recommends retaining misconstrued, nor did the Coast Guard unmanned engine room. the current requirements. revise this definition as part of this The same commenter proposes that Another commenter notes that rulemaking project. the domestic license tracks for OSV and proposed § 11.305 has a provision that One commenter recommends that the MODU follow the same pattern as would permit a master of less than 1,600 Coast Guard consider streamlining proposed for the limited-license track, GRT/3,000 GT to cross over to master ocean, OSV, and Uninspected Vessel introducing a second engineer license. 3,000 GT or more (unlimited) with only qualification training pipelines by This proposed license structure would 6 months service on vessels of under utilizing current STCW certifications for support a two- or three-watch system or 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT and no experience their basis rather than the HP rating. periodically unmanned engine rooms. on vessels of unlimited size. Under the The Coast Guard did not propose a The same commenter also notes that, current regulations, a master 1,600 GRT change in the national endorsement for limited tonnage vessels less than 500 oceans can cross over to third mate scheme. Regulatory changes on that GT, our domestic license structure unlimited oceans with 12 months subject would need to be part of a provides for three designated duty service or second mate unlimited with separate rulemaking and subject to engineer licenses, although most vessels an examination. The commenter says public notice and comment. would carry just one licensed engineer. that permitting the proposed drastic One commenter notes that, for The restrictions placed on the DDE reduction in experience from the unlimited tonnage vessels (at least 1,600 license are based on horsepower and current regulation in essence allows an GRT), the U.S. domestic license routes as a function of qualifying sea individual with a license that formerly structure provides for four licenses, service in the engine room. The was considered equivalent to third or whereas the STCW convention provides commenter recommends that the second mate unlimited to progress to for three licenses. The commenter says horsepower limits be based on

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conventional methods used for the other separate rulemaking subject to public One commenter recommends that the license tracks, rather than sea service notice and comment. Coast Guard add to § 11.412 an upgrade requirements. One commenter encourages the Coast from master 500 GRT Oceans (domestic) The Coast Guard agrees in part and Guard to take this opportunity to review to 1,600 GRT oceans (domestic) with has removed the endorsement for chief engineer endorsements and licenses for one additional year of sea service under engineer (limited-near-coastal) in the operation of 46 CFR chapter I, the authority of the license above 50 § 11.520. We also amended sections subchapter H vessels on inland waters GRT. This is congruent with the service §§ 11.518 and 11.522 to establish new within three miles from land. requirement in Table 1 to § 11.311(d) for crossover points from limited to The Coast Guard disagrees. The ocean master more than 200 GRT/500 unlimited national engineering current regulations allow the OCMI to GT and less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT. endorsements. However, the remainder set manning requirements and national The Coast Guard agrees in part and of the commenter’s suggested credentials already exist to cover this has added a paragraph noting that progression paths are unnecessarily type of operation, and changes to these mariners may raise the grade of an complex. The Coast Guard’s licensing regulations are outside the scope of this officer endorsement as master from less scheme is clearer and is based upon the rulemaking. than 500 GRT to less than 1,600 GRT Coast Guard’s long experience and the One commenter states that proposed with 1 year of service as a master, mate, maritime industry’s needs. new language will allow officers serving or master or mate (pilot) of towing Ten commenters believe that the on vessels subject to 46 CFR chapter I, vessels on vessels over 100 GRT. proposed changes in the engineering subchapters T and K to obtain an STCW One commenter disagrees with the training requirements in the SNPRM endorsement, but at the same time will route limitation in § 15.915(a)(1) and represent a significant improvement prohibit officers serving on the vessels recommends that the Coast Guard over the NPRM. The commenters subject to 46 CFR chapter I, subchapter remove it, because there is a lot of believe, though, that additional changes H from realizing the same benefit. The towing commerce between the West are needed to ensure an engineering commenter recommends that the Coast Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii. The career path that meets the twin goals of Guard reverse this policy and grant commenter believes insertion of this safety and practicality. The commenters STCW endorsements to those officers route restriction will hurt the towing recommend the removal of all route serving on 46 CFR chapter I, subchapter industry. restrictions in § 15.915 so an engineer H vessels. The Coast Guard disagrees. The Coast seeking to sail on an international or Guard did not propose any changes to ocean voyage will require an STCW The Coast Guard disagrees. STCW this paragraph. This final rule provides endorsement. The commenters believe applies to seagoing commercial vessels, for a progression to endorsements valid that the need to obtain an STCW except fishing vessels. However, special for oceans service. If mariners serve on endorsement creates a route restriction. provisions allow for exempting smaller Additionally, five commenters vessels on near-coastal voyages from vessels operating on oceans, they may recommend that the Coast Guard allow unreasonable or impracticable obtain one of the engineer endorsements direct crossover from lower-level to requirements. The exemptions for small authorizing service on oceans. upper-level licenses where appropriate, passenger vessels engaged exclusively One commenter notes that § 11.420 including a new crossover from chief on domestic voyages is limited to requires 1 year of service as mate in engineer (limited) to first assistant vessels less than 100 GRT and engaged order to obtain an original mate 500 engineer (unlimited). in domestic trade. In 1997, the Coast GRT Ocean license. This is illogical, the Similarly, five commenters Guard determined that an equivalency commenter says, as a mate position is an recommend that the Coast Guard between STCW requirements and entry level deck officer position. A provide a direct crossover from third current U.S. laws and industry practice provision allowing for an original 500 assistant engineer to DDE-unlimited HP is justified. The revisions to the rules on GRT mate license with 3 years of service and assistant engineer (limited) to inspection and certification of small on ocean or near-coastal routes on vessels under 1,600 GRT, and from passenger vessels (46 CFR chapter I, vessels greater than 50 GRT should be second assistant engineer to chief subchapters T and K), as well as the fact added. engineer (limited) to vessels under 1,600 that the Coast Guard has the The Coast Guard disagrees. The Coast GRT. opportunity to perform direct oversight Guard did not propose any changes to The Coast Guard agrees with most of of the operational aspects of these the service requirements for an these comments. In this final rule, the vessels, supports such an equivalency. endorsement as mate less than 500 GRT Coast Guard has provided a crossover Therefore, this final rule imposes no in § 11.420. The requirement in that from chief engineer (limited) to first new requirements either on personnel section for an applicant to have at least assistant engineer. Direct crossover from serving on these vessels or on their 1 year service as a master, mate or third assistant engineer and assistant owners or operators. In contrast, 46 CFR equivalent supervisory service, of which engineer (limited) to DDE is already chapter I, subchapter H applies to at least 6 months must be on vessels of permitted in current regulations. vessels of more than 100 GRT. Because more than 50 GRT, to qualify for this Additionally, the Coast Guard has these vessels are more complex, and can endorsement remains unchanged from added, in figure § 11.505(a) of this final carry more passengers onboard, STCW the current regulation. rule, a direct crossover from third regulations require additional training, One commenter notes that there are assistant engineer to assistant engineer service, and assessments. currently two paths to master on vessels (limited). The Coast Guard does not One commenter recommends that of less than 200 GRT: 36 months on agree, though, with the need for a Figure 11.403 should include the master vessels of greater than 200 GRT; and 1 crossover from second assistant of towing vessels progression and year acting as master on a towing vessel, engineer to chief engineer (limited) appropriate crossover points. but there are no tonnages mentioned in because first assistant engineer is the The Coast Guard agrees, but has regulation. crossover point to chief engineer provided the separate progression paths The Coast Guard agrees and has (limited). Also, removal of the national as well as credentialing crossovers in deleted the tonnage requirement from route restrictions would require a Figure 11.463 for improved readability. § 11.317(a)(1).

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Two commenters recommend that the and then return to their regular duties. the 200 GRT wording to what currently Coast Guard look very closely at the The commenter recommends that only says 500 GT. The commenter implementation schedule proposed for OCMIs should evaluate training and believes this has a great effect on these credentials, especially for those drill programs of the domestic fleets and uninspected towing vessels between the vessels of less than 200 GRT. There will allow credit for any training and drills 200 and 300 GRT range, which would be a great shortage for engineers on that meet OCMI/NMC guidelines. mean that a DDE-unlimited would no these vessels. The commenters say the The Coast Guard agrees in part. longer be able to work on vessels in this Coast Guard should work with industry Evaluation of training courses and range. The commenter recommends to develop career paths and a realistic evidence of drills are part of the NMC’s either retaining the original language, or implementation period. functions. Providing these functions substituting terms of uninspected The Coast Guard disagrees. The rule from a central location ensures a vessels which would limit it to 300 provides an implementation period uniform and consistent implementation GRT, or defining it as 300 GRT/500 ITC. ending on January 1, 2017. In addition, of the STCW Convention requirements. This, the commenter believes, would we have provided multiple progression One of the functions of the Regional allow engineers who have been working paths to facilitate engineers operating on Examination Centers is to provide on these vessels for many years to tow boats to be able to obtain an STCW oversight for the courses. continue doing so. endorsement. One commenter states that, in the The Coast Guard agrees, and has Two commenters believe that the new requirements for a domestic 500 GRT restored the 500 GRT limit as found in STCW requirements will make it even oceans master endorsement (§ 11.418) in existing § 15.915(a). DDEs working on more challenging for their industry to accordance with paragraph (c), an vessels subject to STCW are covered by develop future engineers. The individual ‘‘may qualify for an STCW their STCW endorsements as found in commenters recommend that QMED endorsement, according to §§ 11.307, §§ 11.325 and 11.331. However, the DDE time be credited on a 2-for-1 basis for up 11.311, 11.313 and 11.315 of this part.’’ limitations on their national to 50 percent of the service time However, the proposed rules do not endorsements still apply. required for upgrade. They believe that provide an STCW endorsement as One commenter states that such a provision is necessary in order to master beyond 200 GRT/500 GT without § 11.301(d)(4) regarding dual-tonnage allow individuals with significant additional sea service; nor do they service may cause confusion and result service time as unlicensed engineer to provide ability to work as an OICNW on in unintended consequences and notes obtain the STCW endorsement needed vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT, that several dual-tonnage vessels have to continue their career in the towing requirements which would have been tonnage that falls above one threshold industry. met according to § 11.309. The Coast Guard disagrees. The The Coast Guard agrees. This but below the other (i.e., 199 GRT/538 STCW Convention does not allow for rulemaking only allows the master of ITC or 235 GRT/424 ITC). In these the use of rating time towards oceans self-propelled vessels of less instances, the commenter believes, the management level credentials. We have than 500 GRT to obtain an endorsement manning requirements are primarily added new progression paths in part 12, as master of vessels of less than 500 GT driven by whether the vessel is subpart F to ensure engineering ratings without providing additional service. If operating domestically or can qualify. a seafarer holds an STCW endorsement internationally. The commenter as OICNW, §§ 11.307, 11.311, 11.313, recommends that this be considered and 24. License Separation Scheme and 11.315 of this final rule contain that the Coast Guard modify this section Four commenters state that separation provisions for obtaining the so that the mariner is given sea service of the STCW endorsements from the management-level endorsements. credit at whichever equivalency is domestic licensing scheme does nothing Two commenters state that, according higher. to make it easier for mariners to read to § 11.305(d), seafarers holding an The Coast Guard agrees that using and understand the requirements for STCW endorsement as master of vessels dual-tonnage may cause confusion. In each STCW endorsement. By separating of 200 GRT/500 GT or more and less order to address this issue, the Coast the two sides of the existing than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT in accordance Guard will issue guidance to specify the credentialing scheme, the commenters with § 11.311 are eligible to apply for process for determining the tonnage to believe the Coast Guard fails to consider the endorsement as master on vessels of be used when applying for a credential. the simplicity of the STCW scheme and 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more upon 26. High-Speed Craft (HSC) the manner in which it accounts for completion of 6 months of sea service, credentialing options limited to near- under authority of the endorsement; and Four commenters feel that the type coastal voyages. complete any items in §§ 11.305(a)(2) rating certificate renewal period every 2 The Coast Guard disagrees. This final and (a)(3) not previously satisfied. The years is too short a span and should be rule clarifies endorsement requirements, commenters ask if this means that increased to 5 years to match all other while being responsive to comments to someone holding the respective industry standard MMCs. The the SNPRM and NPRM from industry domestic license would be able to commenters recommend that, if the HSC supporting separate schemes. The final upgrade to an unlimited master. licensing has to remain at 2-year rule also provides clearer career As previously noted, we are renewal intervals: (1) 90 days sea progression paths from national to separating the national officer service should be required as opposed STCW endorsements. endorsement from the STCW to 180 days; and, (2) 4 round trips over One commenter is in agreement with endorsement in this final rule, and each route instead of 12 round trips, as the proposal to separate the two mariners must meet the separate long as the licensed deck officer also has licensing schemes, but notes that there qualification requirements for each current first-class pilotage over the are many domestic mariners who either endorsement. routes. Another option could be to stay have come from the STCW realm and with the present 12 required round trips continue to work as mariners or are 25. GT/GRT Equivalency every 2 years, but allow trips aboard deep-sea mariners who work One commenter states that, in non-HSC type vessels to be credited on domestically during periods of time off § 15.915(a), the Coast Guard has added a 2-for-1 basis for up to 50 percent of the

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trips so long as the licensed deck officer the commenter believes the entire account for this by issuing safe manning is also a first-class pilot for those routes. section should be deleted. certificates for towing vessels subject to The Coast Guard disagrees. This The Coast Guard agrees in part. We STCW that allow an individual serving proposal would diminish the proposed to include the high-speed craft as officer in charge of an engineering requirements applied under the HSC provisions in the SNPRM, and included watch or designated duty engineer in a code that were taken directly from that them in this final rule, because these periodically manned towing vessel code. The Coast Guard has amended the vessels are in use within the U.S. and engine room meeting the operational HSC code section to ensure it is only the existing regulations did not account (STCW III/1) rather than management applicable to seafarers operating vessels for them. These new requirements will (STCW III/2) level training requirements subject to the HSC Code. further promote safe operation of these to serve as chief engineer. Three commenters are concerned that vessels. Section 11.821 has been Pursuant to the STCW Convention, the wording in § 11.821 could cause a amended to clarify that it applies only persons with chief engineer functions problem for every operator of a vessel to to vessels subject to the HSC code. are required to meet Regulation III/2 or III/3 as appropriate. STCW does not which the HSC Code does not apply. 27. Horsepower The commenters recommend that the provide for any exemptions from these wording be changed because the Coast One commenter observes that trade requirements. If a DDE is the only Guard inspectors may apply this to any publications highlighting significant engineer on the boat, then he is the de- vessel that operates at high speed. new vessel deliveries noted all of the facto chief engineer and must meet Alternatively, the commenters believe offshore vessels and many inland boats Regulation III/2 or III/3 of the STCW the Coast Guard should further define had propulsion power exceeding 4,000 Convention. If he or she is an engineer the application here and the term ‘‘High HP. For that reason, the commenter in addition to another who is acting as Speed Craft’’ should be added to the recommends increasing all current the chief engineer, then he or she would definitions section in part 10, so that it domestic credential HP breakpoints to only be required to meet Regulation III/ is clear to all that the Coast Guard is not better reflect the current fleet 1 of the STCW Convention. requiring every operator of every craft composition. The commenter One commenter requests that the that goes over 25 knots to be type rated. recommends that the Coast Guard Coast Guard allow OCMI’s to exempt The Coast Guard agrees and has submit a paper to a future STCW crew members, or at least members of amended the HSC code section to meeting to increase the STCW limits the steward’s department, on passenger ensure it is only applicable to seafarers from the current 1,000/4,000 HP vessels operating on very short-duration operating vessels to which that code breakpoints. More realistic breakpoints cruises inside completely protected bays applies. could be 4,000/10,000/20,000 HP. and harbors from the requirement to One commenter is opposed to having Alternatively, on a vessel with multiple obtain MMCs. The same commenter requests that the a separate type rating certificate (TRC) identical main engines, regulators could Coast Guard designate San Francisco for each type of HSC and believes it count only the power level of a single Bay and San Diego Harbor as ‘‘Rivers’’ would require repetition in the already engine as the required power limit on the engineer credential. when applying the MMC requirement. archaic licensing application process. If This comment is outside the scope of existing licensed crew members are This comment is outside the scope of this rulemaking. The Coast Guard did this rulemaking. The Coast Guard did hired, and they have to have a separate not propose any new requirements in individual type rating added to their not propose any new requirements in this area, and regulatory changes would this area, and regulatory changes would existing license, the commenter believes require a separate rulemaking, including it will stall the entire process of hiring. require a separate rulemaking, including public notice and comment. public notice and comment. The Coast Guard disagrees. The HSC code requires an operator to be trained 28. Designated Examiners (DE) 30. Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) on specific vessels or classes of vessels. Six commenters agree with the new One commenter recommends that an If the HSC code is applicable to a vessel, definition that restricts DEs to only additional requirement to qualify for an the Coast Guard will continue to require evaluating the proficiency of any endorsement as an ETO aboard an compliance with that requirement; applicant for a towing-vessel unlimited tonnage vessel (§ 11.335) however, the training requirement endorsement. The commenter also should be an endorsement as an OICEW would not apply to the owners and believes that the current system of (engineers’ license). Service as an ETO operators of those vessels not subject to applying for recognition through the requires a thorough knowledge and the HSC code. NMC is appropriate. operational experience of all shipboard Three commenters believe that it is The Coast Guard agrees and will engineering systems. inappropriate and confusing to insert continue to approve the DEs for The Coast Guard disagrees. TRC in proposed § 11.821 and that the evaluation of applicants for towing Qualification as an OICEW is not a requirement for a TRC for a HSC is endorsements. prerequisite for an ETO endorsement derived from the HSC code, not from Three commenters ask if the under the STCW Convention. In STCW. The commenters note that the definition of ‘‘designated examiner’’ addition, the Convention provides for HSC code is not referenced and not indicates that he or she could be other personnel without a marine incorporated into this rulemaking and approved by either the Coast Guard or engineering credential to qualify for this that there are currently two vessels in a Coast Guard-accepted organization. endorsement. the U.S. operating in compliance with The definition in § 10.107(b) has been One commenter states that there is no the HSC code, and a fleet of vessels that revised to reflect that the Coast Guard clear education, training or certification are not ‘‘code boats.’’ The commenters will continue to approve all DEs. requirement for ETO. The commenter believe it would be confusing to the states that the minimum requirement for Coast Guard and the industry to have 29. Equivalency an applicant should be that he or she this section of a separate code One commenter urges the Coast Guard hold a GMDSS maintainer license and incorporated here without sufficient to recognize the limited size and scope be certified as CompTia A+ Network+ definition or explanation. As a result, of towing vessel engine rooms and and Security+. There should also be a

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requirement that he or she is also § 11.335 will be issued an ETO proficiencies required in the STCW certified in the repair and operation of endorsement without regard to whether tables in the applicable deck or engine Automatic Identification System, Long they also hold or qualify for a license category. Range Identification and Tracking, Ship corresponding national endorsement or The Coast Guard agrees in part. The Security Alert System, Simplified any other STCW endorsement. exam subject tables in § 11.910 cover the general subjects and topics for each Voyage Data Recorder Radar/Electronic 31. Examinations Chart Display and Information System credential issued. Subjects, topics, and (ECDIS) and all bridge electronics. The One commenter notes that sub-topics related to STCW KUPs will commenter also recommends that there § 11.201(j)(2) contains a be defined in guidance issued by the should be a recertification requirement. recommendation that an applicant take Coast Guard. The Coast Guard partially agrees. the exam ‘‘as soon as possible,’’ even One commenter asks how the Coast Section 11.335 has been amended to though the preamble of the SNPRM (76 Guard will approve simulators include training requirements FR 45939) states that the Coast Guard discussed in § 11.901(c). appropriate for an ETO. The Coast agreed with a comment that the advice The Coast Guard does not approve Guard disagrees that the GMDSS is unnecessary and would be dropped. individual simulators. The Coast Guard maintainer should be a pre-requisite for The commenter recommends deleting approves courses that use simulators the ETO since the STCW Convention the statement. and, as part of the approval process, does not expressly require it. This final The Coast Guard agrees, and evaluates whether the simulator is rule allows companies to add this § 11.201(j)(2) has been amended to suitable for the proposed training. requirement as an additional delete this language and indicate only One commenter states that Tables responsibility of an ETO. that the approval for examination is 11.910–2, 11.930–2, and 12.950–2 do One commenter recommends that the good for 1 year. not include security training Coast Guard establish the following One commenter recommends that, in requirements. minimum knowledge for § 11.335, ETO § 12.205, the Coast Guard add a Tables 11.910–2, 11.930–2, and and Electro-technical rating: Each consequence to the last sentence of (c), 12.950–2 depict exam topics for applicant for an endorsement/license as such as ‘‘or the application will be endorsements requiring examinations. an electro-technical officer/rating shall voided.’’ The security endorsements do not furnish evidence that he or she meets The Coast Guard disagrees. The require examinations. One commenter suggests that, if the the standard of the GMDSS maintainers regulatory text is clear that the approval tables of examination topics (§§ 11.910 as required by the Coast Guard and for examination is good for 1 year. Two commenters note that and 11.950) were relocated to the having met the requirements for electro- § 11.201(j)(1)(iii) requires applicants ‘‘Examination Guide,’’ they could be technical officer/rating as outlined in (e.g., cadets) enrolled in a more quickly updated as necessary. If STCW A–III/6 or A–III/7. The Coast Guard disagrees. The comprehensively approved program of strictly adhered to, these tables would GMDSS maintainer and ETO are training, service and assessment be provide essential direction to the testing separate endorsements that are now authorized for the Coast Guard exam mariner without compromising the established in STCW. This final rule ‘‘not more than 3 months prior to the integrity of the examination. The Coast Guard agrees in part. The allows companies to add this completion of the program provided all tables need to remain in the regulations requirement as an additional applicable sea service requirements are until such time as the Coast Guard responsibility of an ETO. completed prior to the examination.’’ One commenter asks, with regard to The commenters believe the 3-month replaces them in regulation or issues § 11.335: period is more restrictive than the 6- guidance. The tables are necessary to (1) In what engine room capacity does month period previously allowed by the provide the mariners with the topics for the potential ETO have to serve? Coast Guard and recommended that the the exams. The Coast Guard will (2) If proficiencies are demonstrated 6-month period be retained. consider issuing a task to MERPAC to onboard a vessel, who signs the The Coast Guard agrees in part. The develop suitable information on exam competencies? exams need to be completed soon before topics. (3) Does any new OICEW or greater or after issuance of the credential to The same commenter notes that, with endorsement qualify as ETO without ensure that new officers have the regard to § 10.219(a), the current additional training, service, or knowledge prior to receipt of their regulations used ‘‘Upper Level’’ to apply assessment? officer endorsement. However, the Coast specifically to unlimited master any (4) Is ETO to be a subsidiary duty of Guard recognizes that some training gross tons (AGT), near-coastal/oceans any OICEW or higher? schools complete the training program chief mate AGT near-coastal or oceans, (5) Is this the intended outcome or is ahead of time and the rest of the time second mate AGT near-coastal or the ETO to be a specialized Electronics/ is spent prepping for the exam. In order oceans, third mate AGT near-coastal or Automation/Controls engineer? to facilitate the examination process oceans, chief, first, second, and third The STCW Convention is not a while ensuring that the examinees have engineers without tonnage or route manning document; therefore, the Coast the knowledge for the exam, the Coast restrictions. But in the reference beneath Guard will not require that any vessel Guard has added an additional sentence this SNPRM table, ‘‘Upper Level’’ is carry a mariner holding this ETO to allow applicants to test earlier (a defined as AGT or unlimited endorsement. However, anyone serving maximum of 6 months prior to the horsepower. Is the master inland AGT in the capacity of ETO must hold the program end and graduation), provided considered ‘‘unlimited’’ here for fee endorsement. If proficiencies are they have completed all parts of the purposes? The new Deck Examination demonstrated onboard a vessel, a comprehensive program that pertain to Guide relies on the old § 10.107 qualified assessor would sign the maritime credentialing requirements. definitions, which included ‘‘Upper competencies. Any new OICEW must One commenter states that, in Table Level’’ as defined above and meet the requirements of § 11.335 in 11.910–2, the examination topics should distinguishes two retesting procedures order to qualify as an ETO. Any mariner make reference and include specific and two waiting periods for ‘‘Upper and who meets the ETO requirements in knowledge, understanding and Lower Levels.’’

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The same commenter also pointed out domestic chief mate any gross tons, and endorsements must hold an able seaman that ‘‘Upper Level’’ candidates who would he or she be required to take the endorsement. failed three sections of their unlimited master/chief examination 35. Ceremonial License examinations were required to retest on again? all sections. ‘‘Lower Level’’ candidates A mariner as described in this Six commenters acknowledge and did not have to meet this threshold. comment would not be required to thank the Coast Guard for recognizing ‘‘Upper Level’’ candidates had to wait 3 retake examinations previously and the importance of a mariner’s credential months before beginning a new exam successfully completed at a lower level. by creating the ‘‘ceremonial license.’’ cycle after having failed a previous go- The commenters added that this 32. Dynamic Positioning round; ‘‘Lower Level’’ candidates had to document demonstrates respect for the wait only 2 months. Will the procedures One commenter expresses professionalism of the mariner and that of the Deck Examination Guide remain disappointment that the SNPRM does a ceremonial license means a document in place or will the testing procedures not include an endorsement for that reflects a mariner’s existing and waits change to one system for all Dynamic Positioning Officers (DPO) domestic officer endorsement and is candidates as described in § 10.219? under B–V/f of the STCW Code. Issuing suitable for framing, but is not valid for The Coast Guard has changed the this endorsement, even if not required use as an MMC. testing procedures and waiting periods by the COI on U.S. flag vessels, would One commenter states that, although for both deck and engine ‘‘Upper and highlight the unique training and he appreciates the Coast Guard’s Lower’’ level examinations to one experience of DPOs and set a standard willingness to make the ceremonial system for all candidates as detailed in among other STCW signatory nations. license available, it would be nice to § 11.217(a) of this final rule. The The commenter urges the Coast Guard recognize the issue number which is a examination guide will be changed to consider creating such an source of pride to experienced mariners accordingly. Additionally, the Coast endorsement. as well as a valuable tool for potential Guard has added a definition for DP requirements are being addressed employers. ‘‘unlimited’’ in § 10.107. in a separate rulemaking. Additionally, The Coast Guard appreciates the The same commenter noted that § 15.520 has been amended to clarify the desirability of including an issue § 11.418(b) should be changed to status of a MODU on DP. number on the ceremonial license. provide for a limited examination Because the MMC does not currently 33. Fast Rescue Boats instead of a full examination. contain an issue number, though, the The Coast Guard agrees, and One commenter recommended that, Coast Guard is unable to include such provisions in the existing regulations since existing SOLAS and U.S. a number on the ceremonial license. calling for a limited examination remain requirements mandate that the STCW The ceremonial license, however, would unchanged. We will also retain the competency of ‘‘Operate Fast Rescue show the existing national officer or existing regulation specifying a limited Boat Engine’’ be accomplished at least rating endorsement. examination in §§ 11.418(b), once a month, the Coast Guard should One commenter states that a 11.429(a)(3), 11.446(b), 11.456(a)(3), and add to the list of STCW competencies ceremonial license would fill the gap 11.467(f)(3). that it will accept as onboard training left by the current passport format One commenter requests a near-term for the STCW competency ‘‘Operate Fast license. The commenter adds that update to the tables of examination Rescue Boat Engine.’’ passengers have come to expect to see subjects in part 11 to reflect the 1995 The Coast Guard agrees and has the master’s license publicly displayed and 2010 STCW amendments. Of great amended § 12.617 to include operating onboard with all the other documents. importance, the commenter believes, is the fast rescue boat engine as a The Coast Guard agrees that the accuracy of the list of examination competency that can be completed passengers have come to expect to see subjects, which enables maritime onboard vessels. the master’s license publicly displayed educators to determine more precisely onboard, and 46 U.S.C. 7110 requires 34. Deck Officer Requirements what must be included in training and the posting of the master’s MMC. education programs to ensure their Four commenters note that on page However, the ceremonial license ‘‘is not students can adequately prepare for the 45918 of the preamble the Coast Guard valid for use as a Merchant Mariner Coast Guard’s exam. cites § 11.401 as ‘‘removing the Credential’’ (see § 10.107), so its posting The Coast Guard agrees and has requirement for deck officers to obtain would not satisfy 46 U.S.C. 7110. The amended the examination tables to a qualification as Able Seaman,’’ which Coast Guard is unable to change this include the general topics for the ‘‘provides consistency with the STCW requirement without a revision of the various examinations. The Coast Guard Convention.’’ Although the requirement statute. recognizes that additional information is absent from STCW endorsements, it is may be necessary to further develop still found in §§ 11.407(a)(1), 36. Basic Training these topics. The Coast Guard will 11.414(a)(2), 11.416(a), and 11.421(a), Two commenters state that, in current consider issuing a task to MERPAC to which are the prerequisite credentials to §§ 11.301(b) and 11.301(c)(3), the develop suitable additional information obtain STCW authority. Moreover, the onboard assessments for STCW on exam topics. prerequisite to hold A/B is also found in elementary first aid are not equal for The same commenter asks, as an Great Lakes and Inland §§ 11.437, officers and ratings. example, if a mariner has an STCW 11.444, and 11.448. The commenters The Coast Guard did not propose endorsement as chief mate on vessels of recommend that the Coast Guard onboard assessments for elementary first 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more, would the remove the prerequisite of holding an aid. The Coast Guard agrees that the candidate, among other requirements, A/B endorsement from these sections. requirements for officers and ratings have to pass the chief mate unlimited The Coast Guard agrees and has should be the same and has revised near-coastal/ocean examination? And, amended §§ 11.407(a)(1), 11.414(a)(2), those requirements accordingly. The having passed that examination, later 11.416(a), 11.421(a), 11.437(a)(1), requirements for BT, including on, would the candidate meet the 11.444(a)(1), and 11.448 to remove the elementary first aid, have been broken service and tonnage requirements of the requirement that applicants for these out into separate sections in §§ 11.302

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and 12.602. The Coast Guard has The same commenters state that first to verify compliance with changed the term ‘‘basic safety training’’ aid and CPR are dynamic, ever-changing §§ 11.1105(c)(1) and 11.1105(c)(2), and to ‘‘basic training’’ to be consistent with courses. They express concern about whether all MMCs will now have an the STCW Convention. how maritime personnel will be STCW endorsement for BST. One commenter expresses concern properly trained, while onboard ship, in The proof of compliance will be on over the provision in § 11.201(h)(1) the most current/updated procedure and the MMC in the form of an allowing mariners to demonstrate by whom. endorsement. The Coast Guard will having maintained the standard of The Coast Guard disagrees. Because place an endorsement for basic training, competence in basic and/or advanced STCW does not require proof of formerly known as BST, on the MMC. firefighting and felt this posed an continued competence in elementary One commenter challenges the additional burden to inland mariners. first aid or personal safety and social concept, as outlined in §§ 11.301(b)(3) The commenter recommends leaving in responsibilities, we will accept onboard and 12.601(b)(3), that time served place acceptance of 1 year of sea service training and experience, through aboard a vessel can in and of itself in the last 5 years as meeting the evidence of 1 year of sea service within constitute an ongoing demonstration of requirements for demonstrating the last 5 years as meeting the competency with regard to the competence in basic and advanced requirements for these portions of BT. emergency response skills required by firefighting for domestic, inland Two commenters state that, with Table A–VI/1 of the STCW Code. credentials. regard to BST and advanced firefighting The Coast Guard disagrees. The 2010 The Coast Guard disagrees. There are renewal requirements, it may be amendments to the STCW Convention, no firefighting maintenance or renewal difficult to obtain shoreside assessment/ specifically Section A–VI/1, paragraph requirements for national endorsements competency as there are very few 4, are very explicit about which areas of in § 11.201(h). The firefighting facilities that have the equipment for the standard of competence can be requirements in § 11.201(h) apply to the these training purposes. accomplished through training and original issue of one of the specified The Coast Guard disagrees. This final experience onboard and which ones officer endorsements. It does not apply rule implements the 2010 amendments, must be accomplished ashore. The to the renewal of an endorsement, or to which are very explicit about which allowance in the Convention to a raise of grade from one of the areas of the standard of competence can demonstrate competence onboard a enumerated endorsements. However, be accomplished onboard and which vessel does not exempt mariners with the Coast Guard has revised this section ones can be accomplished ashore. Initial vessel service from the requirement to to add new provisions specifically BT and advanced firefighting training is demonstrate that they have maintained stating that the firefighting requirement accomplished ashore through Coast the standards of competency through only applies to a raise of grade if the Guard approved courses that cover all onboard training and drills. applicant had not previously met the aspects of knowledge, understanding The same commenter adds that, requirement. and proficiency for all the competence depending on their muster-list One commenter remarked that areas. Consequently, we believe that assignments, many mariners on vessels instructors in first aid and cardio- there are sufficient courses with the that are running realistic drills may pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) should equipment and teaching resources never have the opportunity to perform be required to demonstrate their necessary to cover this training. certain emergency duties or demonstrate familiarity with the most recent One commenter recommends that competence performing them, such as techniques through certification by the BST standards and requirements be boarding a survival craft from the ship American Heart Association and/or the expanded by the Coast Guard to include while wearing a lifejacket. If a mariner’s American Red Cross. all fishing vessels, fish tender vessels, sea time is served wholly aboard a The Coast Guard agrees that and certain vessels operating inside the vessel whose survival craft are inflatable instructors must be familiar with the boundary line. liferafts, and the vessel does not launch most current techniques, but does not The Coast Guard disagrees. The and inflate a liferaft, how can it be said feel a change is needed. When courses STCW Convention applies to mariners that individual has demonstrated the are approved or renewed, the Coast serving on seagoing vessels, except ability to board their survival craft from Guard evaluates the qualifications of pleasure craft, fishing vessels, and the ship? instructors to ensure they are qualified vessels entitled to sovereign immunity, The Coast Guard has addressed this to teach the course. In addition, such as warships. Article II of the issue in § 12.615. Seafarers holding an continued professional competence of Convention defines a seagoing ship as a STCW endorsements for OICNW, instructors should be addressed in the ship other than one that ‘‘navigates OICEW, and able seafarer-deck are school’s QSS, and will be subject to exclusively in inland waters or in required to meet the requirements for periodic audit by the Coast Guard. waters within, or closely adjacent to, proficiency in survival craft and rescue Two commenters note that sheltered waters or areas where port boats other than fast rescue boats, or § 11.301(b)(3) allows for certain areas of regulations apply.’’ The provisions in proficiency in survival craft and rescue basic safety training (BST) to be satisfied this final rule which would implement boats other than lifeboats and fast rescue with onboard experience. However, amendments to the STCW Convention boats. These requirements are consistent § 12.601 does not list continued only apply to commercial vessels with the STCW 2010 amendments. proficiency being granted for the same operating seaward of the boundary line, Five commenters state that the areas through onboard experience and as specified in 46 CFR part 7. The Coast proposed regulations pertaining to drills. Guard does not intend, and is not requirements for STCW officer and The Coast Guard agrees, and has required by STCW, to apply STCW rating endorsements in §§ 11.301, relocated the requirements for STCW international standards to our domestic 12.601, 12.615, and 12.617, respectively, ratings to accomplish BT to § 12.602. mariners in this regard. Furthermore, 46 are a change from current Coast Guard The new section accepts sea service as U.S.C. 8105 prohibits the application of policy that recognizes at least 1 year of demonstrating continued proficiency in the STCW Convention to fishing vessels. sea service in the last 5 years as meeting elementary first aid and personal safety Two commenters ask what evidence the BST, advanced firefighting, survival and social responsibilities. must be produced by the vessel master craft and fast rescue boat proficiency

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standards. The commenter believes that §§ 12.613(b)(4), 12.615(b)(4), and One commenter states that the this is an unnecessary and unwieldy 12.617(b)(4). required 360 days of sea service in the change to the policy, and will Three commenters expressed concern last 5 years to renew/upgrade a license significantly impact mariners who will that the Coast Guard will be unable to is excessive. be required to attend a shore-side school track sea service dates that have a The Coast Guard disagrees. With to complete these assessments when no bearing on whether a mariner will meet regard to STCW endorsements, the other shore side assessment option is certain re-qualifying requirements. More service requirements are as specified in available. The STCW Convention does specifically, the commenters point out the STCW Convention and the Coast not allow all assessments to be that § 12.601(c) states that mariners may Guard does not have discretion to conducted onboard. Therefore, the provide evidence of 1 year of sea service modify them. administration can only choose to within the last 5 years, as meeting the 39. Safety and Suitability accept onboard assessment for those requirement for BT. The commenters permitted by the Convention. feel that implementation of the new One commenter recommends that Coast Guard consider amending The Coast Guard disagrees. We have regulations will put a huge burden on §§ 10.225 and 11.201 to permit maritime not changed the requirement for the NMC that will require rigorous academies or other institutions that mariners to provide evidence of evaluator training and strict oversight. submit applications on behalf of a cadet continued professional competence in The Coast Guard disagrees. The Coast or mariner, to inform the Coast Guard, BT, advanced firefighting, survival craft, Guard will track BT and will keep when necessary, of an applicant’s and fast rescue boat through 1 year of course completion certificates and sea ‘‘character and habits of life’’, which sea service within the last 5 years. service records needed to support may not be revealed by Coast Guard or Further, the 2010 amendments to the issuance of the endorsement. A BT Transportation Security Administration STCW Convention require that seafarers endorsement will be issued where the (TSA) background checks alone. provide evidence of continued expiration will coincide with the Another commenter recommends that professional competence in those areas expiration date of the MMC. The Coast the Coast Guard add text allowing every 5 years. However, the new Guard intends to implement the BT authorized vessel officers and company amendments also identify those areas continued professional competence representatives to submit applications from the standard of competence that requirements by: (1) requiring the on behalf of applicants and be allowed must be assessed ashore. course completion certificate as proof to inform the Coast Guard, when Implementation of shore-based training that the mariner demonstrated the areas necessary, of an applicant’s ‘‘character and assessment is required by the 2010 that must be refreshed ashore; and (2) and habits of life’’ that may not be amendments and is not discretionary. requiring 1 year of sea service in the last revealed by Coast Guard or TSA One commenter believes that § 11.301 5 years as proof that the seafarer background checks. is confusing as written because the demonstrated the topics that can be The Coast Guard disagrees. The focus commenter is unable to determine if demonstrated onboard the vessel. on criminal convictions in §§ 10.225 mariners are required to retake the 37. MMC return and 11.201 is important because the advanced firefighting and personal mariner has been provided significant survival courses every 5 years, or if Three commenters question the constitutional protections in criminal shipboard drills, training and sea requirement in § 10.209(g) that mariners trials, the facts of a particular incident service will be sufficient to establish must return all previously issued MMCs have been fully investigated, and continued professional competence. In when a new MMC is issued. matters of contention have been fully the commenter’s view, the proficiency This is an existing requirement in adjudicated. Input from the mariner’s in these two areas can be maintained on § 10.227(d)(4). The MMC is used as a educational institution or mariner’s the vessel through specific drills, mariner identification document and a employers, while potentially valuable, training and testing aboard vessels. previously issued MMC will need to be may be problematic. The Coast Guard The Coast Guard agrees in part. The returned if it is still valid when a new does not have the resources or the 2010 amendments to the STCW MMC is issued. Computer verification is authority to investigate and adjudicate Convention require that seafarers not always used and the potential contested matters that occur at an provide evidence of continued misuse for the credential warrants Academy. The benefit of this professional competence in BT every 5 returning valid credentials to the Coast information is outweighed by the years. Continued professional Guard. We agree, however, that there is possibility of abuse and privacy competence may be achieved through a no need to return an expired credential concerns. Information on convictions is combination of ashore assessments, and and the text has been changed to reflect readily available and already fully onboard drills and training. that. documented. Furthermore, the new amendments 38. Renewal requirements Academies are free to report identify those areas from the standard of violations of law of which they are competence that can be maintained Two commenters recommend that the aware to the appropriate enforcement while sailing onboard vessels through term ‘‘Qualified Instructor,’’ as defined authorities at the time of the offense. drills and onboard training, and those in § 10.107, be included in Furthermore, matters that are significant areas that must be assessed ashore. If a §§ 10.227(e)(1)(iv) and 10.232(f) to enough to warrant denying a credential mariner cannot complete competencies ensure that maritime academy also probably involve violations of onboard, then he or she will have to re- instructors will be considered as institutional codes of conduct, which take the original courses, or refresher meeting the ‘‘closely related service’’ are probably more properly dealt with courses, as applicable. The Coast Guard professional standard for renewal of an by the institution’s disciplinary system. has added new sections on this subject MMC. Additionally, marine employers are in §§ 11.302(e), 11.303(e), and 12.602(e). The Coast Guard agrees, and has required to report violations of law of As the same issue would also apply to amended §§ 10.227(e)(1)(iv) and which they are aware to the appropriate proficiency in survival craft and fast 10.232(g) to include qualified enforcement authorities at the time of rescue boats, we have also added new instructors. the offense. For certain vessels, the

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official logbook would provide The Coast Guard agrees in part. We STCW endorsement, regardless of route. sufficient documentation and a legal recognize the burden placed on pilots This is justified, the commenters method for reporting the items in 46 and pilot associations to document believe, by the fact that § 11.1005 U.S.C. 11301. Matters significant pilotage sea service pursuant to requires that masters, chief engineers, enough to prevent issuance of a § 10.232. The Coast Guard has amended mates, and engineers are required to credential probably warrant referral to § 10.232 to accept pilot association have STCW endorsements. If required to the Coast Guard for action under 46 CFR letters of attestation for renewals. carry the endorsement, the commenters part 5. However, the Coast Guard is unable to believe credit should be given to those accept the same letter for original officer officers and ratings who work on 40. Sea Service endorsements or raises in grade as there inspected Ro/Ro passenger vessels. Two commenters thanked the Coast is not sufficient information with regard The Coast Guard agrees. Persons Guard for reconsidering the issue of to the vessel tonnage, horsepower or serving on vessels to which STCW Great Lakes and inland sea service propulsion mode. Without the specific applies will be credited day for day sea credit. vessel information, it is difficult to service credit, and § 10.232 has been One commenter wants to confirm the determine whether a pilot meets the amended accordingly. change in § 11.402(a)(1) from the specific requirements for credential One commenter notes that § 11.412(a) previous requirement that all service be transactions other than renewal. requires any seafarer who desires to on vessels of more than 200 GRT Two commenters request that upgrade to master 1,600 GRT to sail for (§ 11.402(a)) to all service must be on instructors who teach Coast Guard- 2 years aboard a towing vessel. The vessels of 100 GRT or more. approved courses be able to self-certify commenter believes this is an Yes, the Coast Guard has made this on those courses that they teach when unreasonable requirement, since many change, accepting that many vessels of those courses are required for license seafarers will never sail aboard a towing 100 GRT have characteristics that can be renewal. vessel. For those who will, the applied towards the unlimited tonnage The Coast Guard agrees and has requirement elsewhere to gain a TOAR vessel without endangering safety. added § 10.227(e)(1)(v) to recognize that will suffice to provide the necessary Additionally, the requirement that half qualified instructors who have taught a training and experience for towing. A of the experience be gained on vessels course, accepted or approved by the similar requirement is contained in of 1,600 GRT or more ensures that Coast Guard, at least twice within the § 11.414 for those desiring to get a mate mariners will have sufficient experience past 5 years have met the standards 1,600 GRT endorsement (1 year on for these credentials. needed to receive a course completion towing vessels required). One commenter recommends that the certificate for that course. The Coast Guard agrees that towing Coast Guard amend § 10.232(f) to allow One commenter recommends that the vessels are not the only way to earn sea closely related service to be applied to Coast Guard delete § 11.407(b). The service credit, and has amended the raise-of-grade to original Great Lakes Maritime Academy intends §§ 11.412 and 11.414. Mariners may management-level endorsements in the to request a change to their approval upgrade to master on vessels of less than manner of the existing rule. In addition, letter to request their training programs 1,600 GRT with service in a licensed this closely related service should be be approved for oceans and/or near- position on any number of vessels, accepted as meeting the requirements coastal licenses based on sea service including, but not limited to, towing for ‘‘recency’’ when applying for obtained on the Great Lakes. vessels. renewal or raise-of-grade. The Coast Guard agrees in part. The One commenter notes that § 11.412(a) The Coast Guard disagrees. The Coast Guard has amended § 11.407(b) to requires 4 years total service to upgrade regulations already allow using this provide for an endorsement to be issued from mate 1,600 GRT to master 1,600 credit toward raise-of-grade. Such depending on the program completed. GRT. The commenter also notes that service would be inappropriate to grant The distinction between the near-coastal § 11.418(a)(1) requires 3 years total an original management-level and oceans programs at the Great Lakes service to upgrade from mate 500 tons endorsement. Closely related service Maritime Academy is based on several to master 500 tons. Over the past year, does not adequately prepare mariners to differences in route, assessment, and the commenter notes, there have been demonstrate the competencies required examination. The change is consistent several successful appeals of this for a management level endorsement. with the revisions in § 11.401 for oceans requirement, and several clarifying Additionally, § 11.201(c) requires recent and near-coastal endorsements. letters from the Coast that have qualifying service on vessels. One commenter recommends that the effectively changed this requirement. One commenter recommends that the Coast Guard amend § 10.232(g) by The commenter believes this would Coast Guard amend § 10.232(a)(1) by adding a paragraph (5) that says: ‘‘On seem to be the right time to correct this adding ‘‘pilot association letter of academy training ships where sea requirement in the CFR so as to prevent attestation’’ to the list of acceptable service is part of an approved training further confusion on this issue for the forms to document sea service. In program, a day may be creditable as 11⁄2 future. addition, the commenter suggests days of service.’’ The commenter The Coast Guard agrees, and has § 10.232(a)(2) be amended by inserting believes this is in keeping with the amended §§ 11.412 and 11.418 ‘‘, as practicable,’’ between the words Coast Guard’s existing practice of accordingly. ‘‘must’’ and ‘‘contain.’’ This latter crediting academy training ship sea Two commenters recommend that the change will allow for the reality that for service as reported to IMO. Coast Guard remove §§ 10.232(b)(1) and full-time independent professional The Coast Guard agrees, and has 10.232(b)(2), which specify the credit compulsory pilots, it is not necessary or revised this section accordingly. We allowed for service on the Great Lakes practicable to include the precise have also made a similar revision to the and other inland navigable waters, as number of vessels piloted and the definition of ‘‘day’’ in § 10.107. they have no useful purpose whatsoever specific vessel information for the Fourteen commenters recommend and only serve to make professional hundreds of ships that may have been that § 11.211 have language that allows advancement more difficult, thereby piloted during a particular reporting service on inspected Ro/Ro passenger decreasing the availability of mariners period. vessels to be credited day-for-day for for service on ocean-going ships.

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The Coast Guard disagrees. Service on the total required service. The credit of assistant engineer which requires either Great Lakes and inland waters was not service is justified because many of the 3 years of service, or completion of an previously permitted to count toward an inland navigable waters of the United approved program. STCW endorsement. Inclusion of these States are of such length and/or breadth Three commenters state that sections will actually increase the that they have the characteristics of historically, almost all sea service has availability of mariners for service on ocean or near-coastal waters. been creditable on a day-for-day basis ocean-going vessels. One commenter requests that, with for upgrading a mariner’s credentials. In One commenter states that, with regard to § 11.211(b)(2), which sets out recent years, the commenters believe regard to § 12.605(a)(2)(i), leaving the service requirements for national and licensing for chief engineers became proposed section as ‘‘six months of STCW officer endorsements, subject to geographic restrictions, seagoing service’’ is overburdening the consideration be given for service on although no reason was provided for mariner for a simple bridge lookout/ inland vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT this. Even once this practice was in helmsman position. The commenter and 4,000 HP that have equivalent place, however, most sea time was still believes a minimum number of watches equipment to ocean vessels. The creditable on a day-for-day basis for 100 should be specified. commenter recommends that credit be percent of the required time. The The Coast Guard disagrees. This given on a day-by-day basis for engine commenters believe the proposed requirement is clearly specified in (OICEW) and engine ratings language in § 10.232(b) would reduce Regulation II/4.2.2.1 of the STCW endorsements. the creditable sea service to 50 percent Convention. Another commenter also requests the of what’s actually earned and then limit One commenter suggests that the term same change with regard to it to a maximum of 50 percent of the ‘‘full mission simulator’’ be deleted § 11.301(d)(3), which sets out required time. The commenters believe from the proposed regulations as there requirements for STCW officer the existing sea-service applicability are other simulation software that can endorsements. The commenter suggests should remain as it currently stands. be used that do not meet the consideration be given for service on The Coast Guard partially agrees. requirements of a ‘‘full mission’’ inland vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT Section 10.232(b) allows mariners simulator. and 4,000 HP that have equivalent serving onboard vessels operating on The Coast Guard agrees that a full equipment to ocean vessels. The inland waters or the Great Lakes to mission simulator is not required for all commenter requests that credit be given receive credit towards an oceans or required training and assessment, but on a day-by-day basis for engine STCW endorsement. It was not the notes that we did not use this term in (OICEW) and engine ratings Coast Guard’s intent to reduce the the proposed rule, or in this final rule. endorsements. creditable sea service for national As used throughout this final rule, a The Coast Guard agrees in part. credentials. In fact, this provision simulator does not need be a full Section 11.301(d)(3), which has been re- permits broader application of Great mission simulator, it need only be numbered as § 11.301(b)(3), has been Lakes and Inland service towards both capable of supporting the training and revised to provide day-for-day credit for STCW and national ocean endorsements assessment objectives for its proposed service on inland waters. Although than is allowed under current use. there are sufficient common skills and regulations. To avoid confusion, the Two commenters do not support the experience to justify allowing credit for Coast Guard has also added a new proposal in § 10.232, which states that, service on inland waters, the differences paragraph § 10.232(c) that would ensure ‘‘service on inland waters, other than between inland waters and ocean day-for-day credit for 100 percent of the Great Lakes, that are navigable waters of service prevent allowing use of this required time when applying for Great the United States, may be substituted for credit to meet 100 percent of the sea Lakes or inland credentials. We have up to 50 percent of the total required service requirement. Therefore, both also re-designated existing paragraphs service toward an oceans, near-coastal, § 11.211(b)(2) and § 11.301(b)(3) allow (c) through (h) as new paragraphs (d) or STCW endorsement.’’ The credit for inland service to be credited through (i). commenters believe there are on a day-for-day basis for up to 50 Eighteen commenters support insufficient similarities in experience percent of the total required service. proposed section § 11.211 ‘‘Creditable between inland and ocean service to One commenter recommends that, service and equivalents for domestic justify crediting inland time toward full with regard to § 11.329, the proposed and STCW officer endorsements’’ as it ocean service requirements. An reduction in the requirements to obtain will recognize time served on inland exception, the commenter believes, endorsement as an OICEW be voyages for the issuance of STCW should provide that inland service be eliminated. Reducing the requirement to officer endorsements. However, the credited for a limited STCW a mere 12 months of a combination of commenters are disappointed that endorsement for ‘‘service on vessels of sea service and approved training inland service is to be substituted for any gross tons upon the sheltered waters program, the commenter believes, will only up to 50 percent of the total of British Columbia as defined in the not produce the quality of marine required service. They recommend that treaty between the United States and engineer that the U.S. is accustomed to. the proposed language be amended so Canada signed 11 August 1934.’’ The Coast Guard disagrees. The that inland time is credited on a day-for- The Coast Guard disagrees. The requirement is that the applicant must day basis, as is service on the Great STCW defines seagoing service as complete an approved training program. Lakes. ‘‘service onboard a ship relevant to the That program must include a The Coast Guard disagrees. Although issue or revalidation of a certificate or combination of workshop skills and there are sufficient common skills and other qualification.’’ The Coast Guard seagoing service of not less than 12 experience involved in service on recognizes that some ‘‘relevant’’ months. Furthermore, the training inland waters and oceans to justify experience can be gained on inland program must satisfy the standards of allowing credit for service on inland vessels creditable toward an STCW competence in Section A–III/1 of the waters, the differences between inland document. Accordingly, the Coast STCW Code, which typically takes 3 waters and ocean service prevent Guard is allowing day-for-day credit for years. The requirements mirror those for allowing use of this credit to meet 100 inland service for up to 50 percent of the officer endorsement of third percent of the service requirement for

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near-coastal, oceans, or STCW evaluation of vessel operations and near-coastal, oceans, or STCW endorsements. determine whether additional credit endorsements. One commenter believes that the should be allowed; however, the Coast One commenter notes that under military/government service option is a Guard still firmly believes that a domestic regulations, the time required step in the right direction to encourage mariner must have experience operating to obtain a near-coastal mate on vessels an experienced but un-certificated a vessel in order to obtain an original of less than 200 GRT/500 GT is and has mariner to bring their experience to the endorsement or a raise in grade. always been 1 year. No change is merchant fleet. However, without a One commenter is concerned with the proposed to this requirement. Under specific statement granting STCW provisions of § 10.232 regarding the STCW, however, the same license for support-level service credit for crediting of sea service on vessels that international voyages would require an watchstanding petty officers, may spend a significant amount of their endorsement as OICNW, which would operational-level service credit for time moored. Oil Spill Response Vessels require 3 years of total time, and a service as an underway officer on duty (OSRVs) and their crews are in a further 2 years to obtain the or engineer on watch, and management- constant state of readiness to respond. endorsement. These voyages have been level service credit for service as The commenter recommends that NMC made safely and successfully for many commanding officer/executive officer/ Policy Letter 09–01 be reviewed with a years. Quintupling the time required to engine officer, the intended benefit will view towards enhancement and then obtain a small-tonnage near-coastal be minimized or non-existent. The adopted in this final rule for sea time mate’s license will effectively eliminate commenters also believe it is likely credit for personnel serving aboard foreign voyages of any kind for our §§ 11.301(f) and 11.305(a)(1) would OSRVs to recognize the important vessels, resulting in substantial restraint block any applicant from getting an service of these mariners. of trade. STCW endorsement at the management The Coast Guard agrees in part. This The Coast Guard disagrees. The time required to obtain a small-tonnage near- level directly following service in a requirement is not a change from coastal mate’s license has not increased management-level billet on a military/ § 10.232 and current sea service limits. by 4 years. The minimum service government vessel, despite table The Coast Guard will conduct an required to qualify an applicant for an 11.305(d) creating this path. Perhaps evaluation of vessel operations and endorsement as mate of ocean self- additional elaboration in the final determine whether additional credit propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT regulation on the intended interaction of should be allowed; however, the Coast (§ 11.427) is 12 months of total service §§ 11.301 and 11.305 for military/ Guard still firmly believes that a government mariners would be helpful in the deck department of ocean or near- mariner must have experience operating to allow and clarify the full benefit coastal self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary a vessel in order to obtain an original intended. sail vessels. The minimum service The Coast Guard will provide endorsement or a raise in grade. Where required to qualify an applicant for an additional guidance in the future to the Coast Guard conducts an evaluation endorsement as mate of near-coastal address how to implement assessments of vessel operations and determines a self-propelled vessels of less than 500 for STCW endorsements, including need for change, NMC Policy Letter 09– GRT (§ 11.421) is 2 years of total service guidance for those in military or 01, or its successor, will be revised. in the deck department of ocean or near- government service. Such guidance will Six commenters, with regard to coastal self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary address the methods by which a § 10.232, believe that mariners on sail vessels. A mariner holding an military/government seafarer may vessels of less than 100 GRT should be oceans or near-coastal mate less than 1 demonstrate satisfaction of service credited 1 ⁄2 days if working a 12-hour 200 GRT would need to complete the requirements, as well as the military/ watch schedule. The size of the vessel following additional service to obtain an government assessments and training does not reduce the experience gained. appropriate STCW endorsement: (1) that may be accepted towards the Although they appreciate the Coast Twelve months under the authority of credentials being sought. Guard acknowledging and crediting the the endorsement, in order to obtain an One commenter believes that experience gained for service on the OICNW endorsement for vessels less § 10.232(d) is a large step backward and Great Lakes, they still feel service on than 200 GRT/500 GT; and (2) six will discourage mariners from beginning inland waters should count day-for-day months under the authority of the service or remaining on military or as well. Navigating on inland waters endorsement, in order to obtain an public vessels, and that the section is requires just as much and in some OICNW endorsement for vessels less even more restrictive and inequitable instances much more navigating, than 200 GRT/500 GT limited to near- than the current NMC Policy Letter 09– piloting, training and drilling than coastal waters. These entry paths from 01 addressing these atypical vessels. service on oceans and the Great Lakes. mate of oceans or near-coastal to STCW The proposed regulations, the The Coast Guard disagrees. The endorsements as OICNW of vessels less commenter believes, treat mariners on a definition of ‘‘day’’ provides that vessels than 200 GRT/500 GT are provided in MODU, on a liftboat, or a shoreside port allowed to work 12-hour days, as table 1 of 11.319(d) for ocean waters and captain significantly differently, while defined in the U.S. Code, will receive table 1 of 11.321(d) for near-coastal all are ‘‘atypical’’ service. The 11⁄2 days sea service credit. However, waters. commenter recommends that changes to regulations on this subject Five commenters object to the Coast § 10.232(d) specifically state that it does are limited by statutory restrictions on Guard proposing to grant 3-for-1 sea not apply to liftboats when operating in the type and tonnage of vessels and the service credit for liftboats when they are the elevated mode. If this proposal is number of watches that may be run. elevated, but the mariner on a supply not acceptable, the commenter thinks at Further, although there are sufficient boat gets 1-for-1 while the boat is least the 180-day service cap should be common skills and experience to justify dockside, at anchor or moored to a removed. allowing credit for service on inland structure. The commenters note that The Coast Guard agrees in part. This waters, the differences between inland mariners work under our COIs at all requirement is not a change from waters and ocean service prevent times, when elevated or not, and current requirements and sea service allowing use of this credit to meet 100 recommends day-for-day credit at all limits. The Coast Guard will conduct an percent of the service requirements for times on a liftboat.

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The Coast Guard agrees in part. This within each of the sections for STCW The Coast Guard agrees. Section requirement is not a change from endorsements. 13.120 allows for the renewal of current requirements in § 10.232 and sea The Coast Guard agrees, and has national tankerman endorsements with service limits. The Coast Guard will amended § 11.201 to require that a in-service experience and cargo conduct an evaluation of vessel national endorsement must be held that transfers, or completion of an approved operations and determine whether corresponds to the STCW endorsement course. In addition, for STCW additional credit should be allowed or being sought. tankerman endorsements, the STCW sea service limits should be reduced. 42. Tankerman Code allows for the use of in-service However, the Coast Guard still firmly experience to renew the credential. believes that a mariner must have Six commenters state that mariners Two commenters state that the service experience operating a vessel in order to who hold an endorsement as requirements for STCW endorsements obtain an original endorsement or a tankerman-PIC (barge) should be for advanced oil and/or chemical tanker raise in grade. allowed to qualify for an STCW operations should be specifically stated. One commenter is concerned that, endorsement for advanced oil and/or The Coast Guard agrees and has with the proposal to grant 3-for-1 sea chemical tanker operations. added the specific service requirements service credit for liftboats when they are Additionally, four commenters noted for these endorsements in §§ 13.603 and elevated, mariners will not be able to that § 15.860 should be revised to allow 13.605. renew their 1,600 GRT oceans license. mariners who hold domestic tankerman- One commenter states that there The Coast Guard appreciates the PIC (barge) endorsements to serve on should be reduced requirements for commenter’s concerns, and notes that tank barges. mariners who hold STCW tanker The Coast Guard agrees, and has § 10.227(e)(1) of this final rule provides operations endorsements for one cargo revised § 15.860 accordingly. Personnel alternatives for mariners without (oil, chemical, or liquefied gases) to on non-tank vessels towing a barge will sufficient or recent sea service to renew ‘‘crossover’’ to an endorsement for be required to meet the STCW their credentials. another cargo. requirements. For this reason, we The Coast Guard agrees in part. One commenter notes that § 12.403 provided a means in §§ 13.603, 13.605, Therefore, we are retaining the existing for A/B-unlimited requires that all sea and 13.607 for mariners serving on tank regulations in part 13, subpart F for a service be obtained on ocean waters. barges to qualify for an STCW ‘‘crossover’’ for a national tankerman The commenter recommends that this endorsement with a limitation to non- endorsement. The STCW does not should be modified to allow ocean or self-propelled vessels. near-coastal service to be acceptable. One commenter recommends that the provide for such a crossover, and The Coast Guard agrees, but a change Coast Guard amend § 13.107(d) by mariners must meet the full service is unnecessary. The definition for removing ‘‘including the loading of fuel requirements applicable to each cargo. ‘‘ocean’’ in § 10.107 includes near- oil’’ because, as the section currently The same commenter recommends coastal waters, so this service would be reads, it implies that a tankerman- that a mariner should be able to qualify acceptable towards an A/B engineer endorsement is needed for for an STCW endorsement for advanced endorsement. bunkering. oil and/or chemical tanker operations One commenter suggested that the The Coast Guard agrees with the via a 28-day approved training program. Coast Guard move the boundary line comment and has amended § 13.107(d) The Coast Guard agrees in part. closer to the coast of portions of Alaska to ensure that it is not read to apply to Because the STCW Code allows for the and Washington state to enable mariners the transfer of anything other than bulk use of a 30-day training program, we to earn sea service creditable towards an liquid cargoes and that a tankerman amended §§ 13.603 and 13.605 of this STCW endorsement on voyages seaward endorsement is not needed for final rule to permit an approved training of the new boundary line. bunkering. program as an alternative means to The Coast Guard cannot include such One commenter notes that the STCW qualify for these endorsements. a provision in this final rule because treats advanced oil and chemical tanker However, to be consistent with the moving boundary lines is not within the operations as separate endorsements, requirements of STCW and the scope of this rulemaking, and changes and recommended that the Coast Guard definition of ‘‘month’’ in § 10.107, the in this area would require a separate do the same, while another commenter approved program must be at least 30 rulemaking. Additionally, boundary recommended that these should be days. A similar provision applicable to lines affect the application of several combined into a single endorsement for liquefied gas tankers has been added to statutes and regulations beyond those in both cargoes. § 13.607. this final rule, including those The Coast Guard agrees with the first Two commenters note that engineers governing the inspection of seagoing commenter, and has separated serving on tank vessels who hold or barges and vessels. However, the Coast qualification requirements for oil qualify for a tankerman-engineer Guard has amended § 10.232 so that tankers and for chemical tankers into endorsement should be allowed to persons serving on vessels to which two sections, §§ 13.603 and 13.605, qualify for an STCW endorsement for STCW applies will be credited day-for- consistent with the STCW. advanced oil and/or chemical tanker day sea service credit. Nevertheless, it is possible for a single operations without having to meet the ‘‘cargo course’’ to be acceptable for both requirements for tankerman-PIC. 41. STCW Officer Endorsements endorsements, and if the vessel the The Coast Guard agrees. The STCW One commenter notes that § 11.301 mariner serves on is certified to carry Convention requires that engineers does not clearly state that a mariner both oil and chemical cargoes, the onboard tank vessels to which STCW cannot apply for any STCW officer mariner will be permitted under this applies hold a tankerman endorsement. endorsement without holding a final rule to use the same service to Therefore, part 13, subpart F of this final ‘‘domestic’’ endorsement. The qualify for both endorsements. rule has provided a means for engineers commenter recommends that the One commenter notes that it should to qualify for an STCW endorsement requirement be included, possibly as a be possible to renew tankerman with a limitation to maintenance and blanket statement in this section or endorsements via in-service experience. repair of cargo equipment.

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Two commenters note that mariners The Coast Guard agrees in part. The endorsement and still not be able to should qualify for tankerman Coast Guard has removed the specific operate the vessel due to the ‘floating endorsements with a combination of sea tonnage requirement from §§ 11.311 and ton’. In addition, we have included service, shipboard experience, and 11.313, and added the requirement for manning requirements to show both classroom training. an applicant to hold an appropriate national and STCW provisions required The Coast Guard agrees and has national officer endorsement. As a to sail onboard. provided, in part 13, for qualification for result, the service requirements for The same commenter notes that endorsements with a combination of master 1,600 GRT should be adequate to § 11.414(a)(2) requires 3 years of service training, sea service, and practical obtain the STCW endorsement as master in the deck department on ocean or experience aboard tank vessels. less than 3,000 GT. The Coast Guard did near-coastal voyages on vessels greater not include the master endorsement in than 200 GRT/500 GT. This was 43. Tonnage Limitations table 1 of 11.321(d) because that modified from the original NPRM, Two commenters do not agree with endorsement is associated with the which changed the requirement to the placement of a tonnage limitation in corresponding STCW endorsement for service on vessels greater than 100 GRT. § 11.437(a)(3). If the Coast Guard closes master on vessels of 500 GT or more and The commenter recommends that the this avenue, towing vessel operators can less than 3,000 GT instead of the STCW Coast Guard revert back to what was in never reach the unlimited tonnage endorsement for OICNW on vessels of the NPRM and this service should be licenses without leaving the pilothouse less than 500 GT. required only on vessels greater than and working as an A/B. The same commenters believe that 100 GRT. The Coast Guard disagrees. Mariners tonnage requirements for respective The Coast Guard agrees, and has must have appropriate experience on licenses should also be brought into amended § 11.414 (a)(2) to use the vessels of appropriate tonnage for the parity such that someone who has current 100 GRT tonnage limit, which is credential being sought, including those acquired all of their time on a vessel of consistent with § 11.402. more than 100 GRT for a domestic for vessels of more than 1,600 GRT. The 44. Fees tonnage provisions in § 11.437 have unlimited ocean license according to existed for many years, and the Coast proposed § 11.402(a)(1) is not rejected Twenty-seven mariners object to the Guard has not proposed to change them. because they do not have time on proposed requirement in § 10.219(d) The regulations also provide a path for vessels of more than 200 GRT/500 GT that fee payments for MMCs and a mariner receiving a tonnage limitation required for the STCW endorsement associated endorsements must be made to remove such a limitation. under § 11.305. by credit card or by electronic payment. The Coast Guard agrees in part. They claim that it would be a hardship One commenter asks the Coast Guard Service acquired to obtain the national to address what tonnage limitations will on mariners as they do not always have endorsement will be credited towards these means of payment available to be placed on officers with domestic the STCW endorsement. If specific credentials limited to vessels of not them. service is required, it will be specified The Coast Guard agrees and is more than 500 GRT or 1,600 GRT when in the associated transition tables found withdrawing this proposed revision. they use the paths enabling them to in part 11, subpart C. Should a mariner The verbiage in the current section will cross over to STCW endorsements. The fail to have sufficient tonnage and be retained allowing for multiple forms crossover tables link the national receive a tonnage limitation on their of payment. endorsements with the STCW domestic endorsement, that same endorsements. Therefore, the limitation will be placed on the STCW 45. Post-Dating MMCs commenter believes, any limitation for endorsement. Eighteen commenters support the national should correspond to the One commenter notes that, in the proposal in § 10.205 to allow the post- appropriate STCW limitation. past, Coast Guard licenses have been dating of MMCs. The commenters add The Coast Guard agrees, and designated as ‘‘not more than.’’ For that this is a much-needed step in limitations on the national endorsement example, a mariner currently holds a ensuring that a mariner receives the full correspond to the appropriate STCW master on steam or motor vessels of not 5 years on an MMC for which the limitation, as shown in the crossover more than 1,600 GRT. However, the mariner has paid. Fourteen of these tables. STCW and domestic endorsements will commenters requested that the Coast Two commenters note that a domestic now describe the tonnages on the Guard go further and adjust the 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT master (§ 11.412) is approximate credentials as master on proposed language to ensure that the not listed as qualifying for OICNW on vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more post-dating is automatically completed vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT. (STCW) and master of ocean or nearby the Coast Guard for every renewal. Implicit in STCW is the recognition that coastal vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/ The Coast Guard agrees with post- you are qualified to serve both in your 3,000 GT (domestic). Where does the dating credential renewals with the highest rated capacity and in lower- current master 1,600 oceans near-coastal option for a mariner to choose level positions. The commenters believe fit? Given the floating one ton, is this immediate issuance. The credentials this must be reflected in the domestic mariner considered to hold both the will be post-dated to align with the rules and that requiring time above 200 STCW for vessels 1,600 GRT or more expiration of the existing credential. GRT/500 GT for STCW advancement for and the domestic for vessels 1,600 GRT The Coast Guard has amended master and chief mate more than 200 or more, one but not the other, or § 10.205(a) to require automatic post- GRT/500 GT and less than 1,600 GRT/ neither? dating with the option for immediate 3,000 GT is incongruent with the The Coast Guard changed domestic issuance. recognition elsewhere in the SNPRM endorsements from ‘‘not more than’’ to that tonnage should be relative to the ‘‘less than’’ to better align the national 46. Wages size of license being sought. The endorsements with the STCW Two commenters object to the commenters believe that this tonnage endorsements. This will reduce the proposed language in § 14.309(a)(4), requirement should be reduced to more likelihood that a mariner could hold a which would allow the master or than 50 GRT. national endorsement and an STCW individual responsible for paying the

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mariner his wages at the conclusion of requirements satisfied by approved Coast Guard may exempt an applicant a voyage to forego the payment of wages courses violates proposed § 10.406. The from meeting any requirement under due and instead issue a statement of commenters recommend the approvals STCW that the Coast Guard determines when the wages due will be paid or information be returned to the Web site. to be inappropriate or unnecessary for deposited. The commenters continue by The Coast Guard disagrees. Section service on an OSV, or that the applicant stating that the requirement for payment 10.406 requires the NMC to maintain on meets under the equivalency provisions of wages due at the end of a voyage its Web site a list of training of Article IX of STCW.’’ The same upon which shipping articles are organizations and the approved courses commenters recommend placing such required has been in place for many they offer, and the NMC does so. Due to regulatory language in an appropriate years. It recognizes the fact that the the sheer volume of approved courses location, such as § 11.201, and voyage may have been of significant and limited manpower assets at the amending §§ 11.493, 11.495, 11.497, duration and ensures that the interests NMC, the Coast Guard has not provided 11.553 and 11.555. of the mariner are represented in the the information requested by the The Coast Guard has changed the area of timely compensation for work commenters on the NMC Web site since OSV endorsements for both deck and already provided. 2009. The public can use the search engineer officers by separating the The Coast Guard agrees, and the function on the NMC Web site for national and STCW endorsements to current § 14.309(a)(4) and (b) remain provider and course information. For ensure consistency with other unchanged. more information, the public can requirements. The exemption from communicate with the individual 47. Advanced Firefighting meeting the STCW requirements course providers. The NMC Web site included in existing §§ 11.493, 11.495, One commenter objects to the Coast contains links to provider’s Web sites, 11.497, 11.553, and 11.555 remains Guard’s requirement in proposed which normally provide additional up- unchanged. The Coast Guard made § 11.201(c)(4) that a mariner must show to-date information about specific additional changes to the OSV evidence of maintaining the standard of approved training. endorsements for both deck and competence in advanced firefighting by 49. Offshore Supply Vessels engineer officers to include: (1) Sea completing certain assessments ashore. service requirements comparable to The Coast Guard disagrees that all Three commenters note that qualifications for the new OSV other credentials; (2) the option to knowledge, understanding, and complete an approved course for a mate proficiency under the competence endorsements reflect the applicable requirements of the STCW Convention or assistant engineer to meet the sea ‘‘control firefighting operations aboard service requirements; and (3) the ships’’ should be done onboard vessels. and Code. The commenters are of the view that certain deck and engineering progression from vessels of less than The 2010 amendments are very explicit 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT to more than 1,600 on the areas of the standard of equipment needed for crew to demonstrate competencies required by GRT/3,000 GT for chief mate and competence that can be accomplished master. These changes also comply with onboard and those that can be the STCW assessment tables are not always installed on OSVs. Similarly, it § 617 of the Coast Guard Authorization accomplished ashore. Act of 2010, which removed the 500 One commenter asks the Coast Guard is impossible to get service as an OICEW GRT tonnage limits on OSVs. These to clarify the nature of the ‘‘evidence’’ to qualify as chief engineer when an amendments will ensure that mariners mariners are required to provide in OSV is not required to carry, and with existing licenses or MMCs can proposed § 11.201(h)(1). normally has no position for, an OICEW. progress to higher credentials. Mariners will be required to provide Thus, it is impossible to comply with a sea service letter and course the deep-draft ship-oriented Because of the separation of national completion certificate, as appropriate. assessments and service requirements of and STCW requirements, the Coast This section remains unchanged from the STCW without reasonable and Guard amended the crossover that proposed in the SNPRM. realistic accommodations for OSVs and requirements from OSV mate (§ 11.497) Two commenters state that, with other small work boats, such as towing to OICNW (§ 11.309(e)) to give credit for reference to §§ 11.301(c), 12.613, and vessels and geophysical vessels, among the approved training program. The 12.617, there are no provisions others. Similarly, it is unclear why an Coast Guard envisions that the approved containing specific statements as to how OSV-limited endorsement that has the training program in §§ 11.497(a)(2) and to re-qualify if unable to meet the identical service and STCW assessment 11.555(a)(2) will meet the requirements continued professional competence in and training requirements as a deep- for the STCW approved training these areas. draft vessel crewmember endorsement program in §§ 11.309(a)(1) and The Coast Guard agrees, and amended was proposed. The general requirements 11.329(a)(1). §§ 11.301(c), 12.613, and 12.617 by for OSV endorsements, and particularly The same commenters recommend adding a new paragraph clearly domestically limited OSV that the 200 GRT/500 GT criteria for an providing that a mariner who cannot endorsements, should ‘‘take account of RFPNW or able seafarer, inter-alia, demonstrate the required continued the special characteristics, methods of should be changed to read ‘‘over 200 competency by sea service will need to operation, and nature of service of GRT/500 GT on an international voyage do so in training ashore. This training OSVs’’ versus mandating the deep-draft or over 500 GRT on a domestic voyage. may be the entire course, or an STCW standards currently proposed. . . .’’ approved refresher course. If needed, Additionally, two commenters note The Coast Guard disagrees. The Coast the Coast Guard may issue additional that the domestic license and STCW Guard amended §§ 15.403(c) and guidance in the form of a NVIC on how requirements are not separate, despite 15.404(a) by replacing ‘‘200 GRT/500 this requirement may be met. the preamble statements in the SNPRM GT or more’’ with ‘‘500 GT or more’’ to the contrary (see §§ 11.493, 11.495, consistent with the STCW requirements 48. NMC Web Site 11.497, 11.553, and 11.555). The for RFPNW and able seafarer-deck. The Two commenters believe that the commenters recommend that the Coast STCW is a binding agreement with absence of information on the NMC Web Guard retain part of the existing foreign countries, and these tonnage site detailing the endorsement regulatory language, which says, ‘‘The cutoffs are required by STCW.

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50. Proficiency in Survival Craft Convention defines a seagoing ship as a 53. Incorporation by Reference (IBR) One commenter recommends that, in ship other than one that ‘‘navigates exclusively in inland waters or in Five commenters request that the § 12.613(b)(2), the Coast Guard add to Coast Guard either publish the pertinent the list of STCW competencies that it waters within, or closely adjacent to, sheltered waters or areas where port text of the STCW Code and Convention will accept as onboard training the in the CFR or provide the Code and STCW competency ‘‘Operate Survival regulations apply.’’ The provisions in this final rule, which would implement Convention to the public online rather Craft Engine’’. than incorporate them by reference. The Coast Guard agrees and has amendments to the STCW Convention, only apply to commercial vessels The Coast Guard agrees in part. As amended both §§ 12.615 and 12.617 to background, IBR allows Federal include starting the lifeboat engine as operating seaward of the boundary line, as specified in 46 CFR part 7. The Coast agencies to comply with the part of the assessments done onboard requirement to publish rules in the the vessel. Guard does not intend to apply strict international standards to our domestic Federal Register and the CFR by 51. Bridge Resource Management (BRM) mariners in this regard. referring to materials already published elsewhere. The legal effect of IBR is that One commenter supports the BRM, One commenter notes that his or her the material is treated as if it were leadership and teamworking skills, and company has worked extensively to published in the Federal Register and leadership and managerial skills develop the skill sets of all of its CFR. This material, like any other proposal as written with a comment. mariners and particularly senior officers properly issued rule, has the force and BRM is the basis for mitigating marine with regard to their leadership and effect of law. Congress authorized IBR in casualties, breaking the error chain and management skills. The commenter the Freedom of Information Act to conditioning the human element, and believes these are vital skills that are not reduce the volume of material published the commenter believes it is paramount easy to learn and have a serious impact in the Federal Register and CFR. (5 that more emphasis is put towards on the safe and efficient operation of U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51). building that team and getting any vessel. The commenter suggests that participants out of the classrooms. The mariners who have participated in While the Coast Guard endeavors to commenter believes a ‘‘team’’ must be company training be allowed to present promulgate references needed to built using skills gained through it for renewal/upgrade, even if the class implement these regulations, situational awareness and emergency was taken prior to the implementation reproducing all of the relevant STCW situations while underway or at a of this rulemaking. Companies that can text in this final rule would be training facility utilizing a full mission successfully demonstrate they have impracticable because doing so would bridge simulator. trained their senior officers on similar significantly increase the volume of the The Coast Guard agrees. The principles, the commenter states, should regulation. Instead, the Coast Guard has requirements for BRM, engineroom be allowed to renew/upgrade in the incorporated the Convention and Code resource management (ERM), leadership same fashion. by reference, and intends to publish and teamworking skills, and leadership NVICs with the relevant tables of The Coast Guard agrees, but a competency from part A of the Code. and managerial skills were included in regulatory change is not required. The the STCW Convention in response to a These NVICs will be made available to Coast Guard will evaluate training given the public online, which will enable the request from the United States maritime prior to the effective date of this final industry through MERPAC task public to view relevant parts of the rule, and will grant credit for training STCW Convention and Code as needed. statement 64. The required training and that meets the requirements of this final demonstrations of competence taken rule. 54. Identification Cards together should provide the following three skills commensurate with an 52. Engineroom Resource Management One commenter notes that a mariner officer’s responsibilities: teamwork, who holds a resident alien card issued leadership, and management. The Coast One commenter objects to the by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Guard would prefer that emergency requirement in §§ 11.305, 11.307, and Services or a work authorization card situations for training purposes not be 11.325(b)(1) that applicants provide issued by DHS, may use that card as staged while underway, and that evidence of leadership and managerial valid identification to obtain a TWIC. training for such emergencies be skills. The commenter states that The commenter, therefore, requests that accomplished through simulator or evidence of this is provided by the DHS work authorization card be other training while not underway. completion of an approved bridge and accepted as valid proof of identification One commenter suggests that the engineroom resource management to obtain an MMC. benefits of BRM training should not be course. The commenter notes that most The Coast Guard disagrees. limited to international operators, and companies already evaluate their Application for an MMC with an officer urges the Coast Guard to adopt similar officers’ leadership and management endorsement requires that an applicant rules for domestic operators as well. skills during a promotion and the be a U.S. citizen (46 U.S.C. 7102). The Coast Guard does not possess assignment process. The commenter Applications for all other MMCs require sufficient casualty or other data to recommends that this requirement be that an applicant be either a United support expansion of STCW accomplished by alternate means or be States citizen or a resident alien, requirements for BRM/ERM, leadership removed. lawfully admitted into the United States and teamworking skills, and leadership The Coast Guard agrees in part. In this for permanent residency (46 CFR and managerial skills to inland vessels final rule, we implement the proposals 10.221(a)(2)). Because a DHS work in this rulemaking. The STCW in the SNPRM that allow mariners to authorization card may be obtained by Convention applies to mariners serving demonstrate meeting the applicable someone who is neither a U.S. citizen on seagoing vessels, except pleasure standards for leadership and managerial nor a resident alien, lawfully admitted craft, fishing vessels, and vessels skills by alternative methods that into the United States for permanent entitled to sovereign immunity such as include, but are not limited to, residency, it is an unacceptable form of warships. Article II of the STCW completing approved training. identification for application for an

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MMC. Changing this requirement is topics that must be accomplished as security mandates, higher assumptions outside the scope of this rulemaking. part of structured training. These topics about average passenger weight for were part of the NPRM published in purposes of calculating vessel stability, 55. Economic Comments 2010. Parts 11 and 12 of this final rule new rules for serving customers with One commenter states that, with are amended to include a combination disabilities and EPA permit regard to Regulatory Analyses, Section of training and service requirements requirements for discharges incidental B. Small Entities of the SNPRM (through assessments) to ensure that to the normal operation of a vessel. preamble, the Coast Guard’s discussion seafarers achieve the necessary level of Another commenter states that federal of the proposed rule includes audit and competence. regulators must also take into account quality systems requirements for One commenter believes the costs to that many passenger vessel association training providers. The commenter maintain a QSS as described in § 10.410, operators have seasonal businesses, and states the cost analysis that has been to maintain training programs and that they frequently compete with land- conducted by the Coast Guard is only courses in accordance with § 10.402, based venues. Since the potential for the costs to training providers to and to maintain records for 5 years in customer can often find similar services implement and maintain a QSS. What accordance with § 10.403 are or attractions ashore, more burdensome the analysis of this SNPRM does not significantly underestimated. Internal rules placed on the vessel operator include, the commenter notes, is the costs, the commenter notes, are not (such as hiring mariners with economic impact on many training necessarily cheaper and the assumption burdensome credentialing requirements) providers via lost revenue if the SNPRM that these costs will not be passed on is create a financial disadvantage, since becomes regulation, but also from the inaccurate. The analysis also does not the land-based competitor does not have impact of CG–CVC Policy Letter 11–07 take into account the annual costs to to shoulder a similar regulatory burden. of July 1, 2011. Both the SNPRM and maintain these new requirements. The Coast Guard acknowledges that CG–CVC Policy Letter 11–07, the Additionally, two other commenters Executive Order 13563 of January 2011 commenter believes, rescind the believe that the Coast Guard has (‘‘Improving Regulation and Regulatory required approved training courses for underestimated the burden of Review’’) asks Federal regulatory an OICNW at the operational level on implementing a QSS, at least with agencies to ‘‘tailor regulations to impose vessels of more than 500 GT (ITC). The regard to providers of maritime security the least burden on society, consistent commenter believes the SNPRM also training, many of which are small with obtaining regulatory objectives, rescinds the chief mate and master businesses that do not offer other types taking into account, among other things, (management level) approved training of maritime training. and to the extent practicable, the costs presently required by NMC Policy Letter The commenters do not provide any of cumulative regulations’’. Therefore, 04–02. Numerous training providers specific data or estimates of their own the Coast Guard sought to minimize the have spent years engaged in curriculum regarding the QSS costs other than cumulative impacts on industry by and training course development to be mentioning the QSS costs incurred by allowing alternative methods of proving able to provide Coast Guard approved another training provider who already competence that would be potentially STCW deck officer training courses at implemented QSS as part of ISO less costly to the mariners and their the operational and management levels. certification. The Coast Guard employers. It should be obvious, the commenter conducted a review of available data Please see Appendix D (Cumulative believes, that training providers make that support the estimated costs of QSS Programmatic Costs) of the Regulatory substantial financial investment to be in requirements, and disagrees with the Analysis of this final rule for a detailed the position to provide the myriad of commenters. As addressed in the discussion of the cumulative impacts of required training courses to our SNPRM, the Coast Guard included a STCW rulemakings since the 1997 mariners. range of cost estimates to develop a QSS interim rule. We estimate the This final rule does not rescind the program between $4,320 and $12,240. cumulative annualized costs of STCW STCW deck officer training courses at This range of options includes the use regulations to be about $37.2 million. the operational and management levels. of a professional outside consultant, a This includes $32.6 million from this In fact, it will require mariners to non-governmental entity QSS final rule and $4.6 million from the complete the following STCW courses: organization, or internal human 1997 interim rule (estimates discounted BST refresher, advanced firefighting resources to develop a QSS. Also, at 7 percent). As previously discussed, refresher, PSC refresher, fast rescue boat training providers have all the elements these estimates may overestimate costs refresher, medical care provider, ERM, and procedures in place that are due to unquantified cost savings from ECDIS, leadership and managerial skills, necessary to develop and write a QSS alternative methods of proving and IMO SMCP. In addition, the number manual on their own without hiring a competence that the final rule allows. of mariners who will need to complete third-party company, which would some of these courses will significantly potentially minimize their QSS costs. 56. Grandfathering increase and should generate additional Six commenters state that it is crucial One commenter notes that the revenue to training facilities. The Coast that Coast Guard take into account the SNPRM preamble on page 45912 states Guard does not believe there would be cost and cumulative impact of this that the cutoff for grandfathering for revenue loss because this final rule regulation on small business. The domestic credentials is January 1, 2012, requires STCW deck officer training commenters note that small companies which is significantly different from the courses at the operational and are doing everything they can to survive grandfathering provisions for STCW management levels that the commenter in this volatile economy, and are greatly endorsements and, in the commenter’s mentions. concerned about the economic burdens view, highlights the vague and The Coast Guard has included some imposed by the cumulative impact of sometimes strained relationship additional training in this final rule to numerous Federal laws and regulations between the two forms of authority. If a address some of the concerns raised including the SNPRM. In recent years, domestic endorsement is needed to get during the public comment period. The the commenters note, passenger vessel the STCW authority attached to it, the Coast Guard reviewed the tables of operators have had to absorb costs commenter states, the grandfathering competences and identified the training associated with Coast Guard maritime provisions for both should be the same.

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The Coast Guard agrees. Domestic license should be given an STCW a mariner the option to apply under requirements provided in this final rule endorsement as OICEW meeting the either the existing system requirements will be transitioned during a 5-year- requirements of STCW III/1. or the new requirements. period after the effective date of this The Coast Guard disagrees with the The Coast Guard agrees that the final rule to coincide with the renewal suggested language that mariners grandfathering provisions are an of existing national endorsements. holding certain national endorsements important part of this final rule. The Individuals seeking an original be ‘‘given’’ an STCW endorsement. Most grandfathering provisions in credential or raise of grade to an existing national credential holders qualify in § 11.301(g)(3) permit mariners who credential during this period, and who some way for an STCW endorsement, commenced service or training before begin training or service before the but there are sea service requirements, March 24, 2014, to use the existing effective date of this final rule, need training, and/or assessments attached. requirements until January 1, 2017. The only meet the requirements in place These mariners are able to apply for a changes to the national credentials will before that date. Those individuals who particular STCW endorsement outlined be phased in over a 5-year period start training or service on or after the in the relevant crossover table in the starting with the effective date of this effective date of this final rule, will be STCW sections of this final rule (part final rule, consistent with the Coast required to meet all provisions 11, subpart C, and part 12, subpart F). Guard’s normal approach to described in this final rule. The same commenter recommends implementing credentialing rules. Another commenter recommends that mariners holding a DDE-unlimited Four commenters note that combining the two different sections license should qualify as a chief §§ 11.301(f)(2) and (3) require applicants governing grandfathering (one for engineer (limited) to vessels less than for management-level STCW domestic and one for STCW) into one 1,200 GT (III/2). In order to obtain an endorsements who hold domestic section. unlimited STCW endorsement as chief management-level endorsements to The Coast Guard disagrees. The engineer, they would require evidence provide evidence of operational-level domestic grandfathering process and of meeting the additional sea service training and assessments. In the past, STCW grandfathering processes will and training requirements. the Coast Guard considered that holding need to be handled differently to avoid The Coast Guard agrees in part. a qualifying endorsement was evidence confusion and ensure public awareness, Because there is no basis for the 500 that the individual had experience and because of the mandatory compliance GRT/1,200 GT equivalency, it has not competence equivalent or superior to dates within the STCW Convention and been added in this final rule. However, that required at the operational level. Code. The grandfathering provisions are upon satisfying the requirements for Also, this would negate the grandfather specific to the individual endorsement chief engineer set forth in § 11.325 and provisions in both the 1995 and 2010 requirements. To avoid confusion, the Table 1 of 11.325(d), a DDE-unlimited STCW amendments, as those mariners Coast Guard included grandfathering will qualify for an STCW chief engineer cannot show this evidence. Moreover, provisions within the STCW endorsement limited to 500 GRT. the crossover tables (Table 1 to requirements. Two commenters state that all 11.305(e), Table 1 to 11.307(e), etc.) One commenter states that grandfathering provisions should be in require only management-level § 13.603(b), concerning grandfathering, effect for any original application assessments and training. The is not clear and requests clarification. submitted prior to January 1, 2013, and commenters recommend continuing the The Coast Guard agrees and has for any renewal prior to January 1, 2017. previous grandfathering policy and amended the applicable sections in part The Coast Guard disagrees. Unless following the crossover tables as 13 (§§ 13.603(e) and 13.605(e)) to make specified otherwise, STCW provisions written. To avoid confusion, the it clear that seafarers applying for an in this final rule will be phased in reference to operational-level training original endorsement after March 24, beginning March 24, 2014 with full and assessment should be dropped or 2014 must meet the new requirements, compliance required by January 1, 2017. specifically excluded for applicants which will ensure that all seafarers meet This is consistent with the STCW using the crossover tables. the STCW compliance date of January 1, Convention transitional provisions. The Coast Guard agrees and has 2017. Two commenters state that mariners added a new paragraph § 11.301(g)(4) so One commenter asks if the who hold an endorsement as that persons who hold or have held an grandfathering of approved courses will tankerman-PIC (barge) should be STCW operational-level endorsement include applicable maritime security ‘‘grandfathered’’ in § 13.603 for an issued prior to the effective date of this courses approved by Coast Guard QSS STCW endorsement for advanced oil final rule, and are seeking to upgrade to organizations. and/or chemical tanker operations. an STCW management-level Any security course or program that is The Coast Guard agrees in part. In this endorsement, will not be required to do approved or accepted by the Coast final rule, we allow for grandfathering to the assessments for STCW operational- Guard on the effective date of this final an STCW endorsement, but do not agree level endorsements as required in rule will be grandfathered for the term to extend grandfathering to self- paragraph (f)(2) of that section. of its current approval or no later than propelled vessels because the Three commenters note that January 1, 2017, whichever is sooner. requirements for tankerman-PIC are § 11.301(i)(3) states that mariners with After that date, all security courses or different than the requirements for service prior to July 1, 2013, ‘‘will be programs must meet the requirements of tankerman-PIC (barge). required to comply with the STCW. The course or program must Three commenters state that there requirements of this part existing before include any additional, relevant must be provisions to accommodate the publication of these regulations competencies or KUPs that have been mariners who are using the current . . . .’’ Although it is laudable to allow added by the 2010 amendments to the system to advance in their careers. The mariners to follow the rules on which STCW Convention and Code before the SNPRM preamble implies a domestic they based decisions relating to their student completes that course or credential phase-in period but the actual careers, these commenters say, it would program. regulations are silent on this point and also be unfair to deny them the One commenter recommends that must clarify the phase-in scheme. improved provisions the Coast Guard mariners holding a DDE-unlimited Additionally the phase-in should allow has worked so hard to implement. They

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recommend changing ‘‘will be required’’ that § 12.603(c)(2) be modified to manner consistent with international to ‘‘may qualify under the requirements contain the same language as and national laws, regulations, and existing either before or after § 12.603(a)(5). policies. [EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS RULE] at The Coast Guard agrees and has The Coast Guard agrees that guiding the applicants choice . . . .’’ amended § 12.603(c)(2) as principles can be helpful. Accordingly, The Coast Guard agrees and has recommended. we followed the principles below in the amended § 11.301(g)(3) to provide the One commenter notes that the development of this final rule, and will mariner with the opportunity to use the SNPRM requires any seafarer who holds continue to do so during new requirements when applying for an STCW endorsement prior to January implementation: credentials. Some of the new 1, 2012, to provide evidence of meeting (1) The Coast Guard will implement requirements provide additional the appropriate standard of competence the STCW Convention and Code within flexibilities that were not available to for the applicable STCW endorsement its constraints, taking advantage of its mariners before. Taking this into by January 1, 2017. The commenter asks flexibilities to the extent possible account, the Coast Guard is also adding if he is correct to interpret this as without compromising safety, security, a new paragraph § 11.301(g)(4) in order meaning that a seafarer seeking to renew and protection of the marine to extend the grandfathering provisions their MMC prior to July 1, 2013, will be environment; to persons with an operational-level bound by the present rules, whereas a (2) Requirements should not place endorsement upgrading to a seafarer seeking to renew their MMC any unnecessary burdens on the management-level endorsement, who after that time will be bound by the new industry and the mariners; should not be required to do rules. (3) Because the STCW Convention is assessments for STCW operational-level Mariners who hold an STCW competence-based and not training- endorsements, as they would be deemed endorsement issued prior to March 24, based, training will only be required if to have completed them. 2014, seeking to renew their it is specifically required by the One commenter notes that, in Table endorsements prior to July 1, 2017, will Convention or if it is demonstrated that 11.465(a), there is new language which be governed by existing regulations. the competence can only be obtained ‘‘requires completion of a TOAR within However, in order for them to sail on or via structured training; and 5 years.’’ The commenter is concerned after January 1, 2017, mariners with (4) Assessments will be required for about current mariners who have been certain endorsements must meet some all STCW standards of competence. sailing on an inspected license and a additional requirements as specified in It is worth noting that these guiding TOAR that was completed more than 5 individual provisions for endorsements principles were also followed during the years ago, because they’re not required found in parts 11 and 12. development of the 1997 IR. to put that on their license endorsement Mariners seeking an STCW One commenter asks the Coast Guard at this time. Therefore, the commenter endorsement who start service or to provide the analysis used to recommends that it be made clear in training after March 24, 2014 will be determine that Regulations I/6, I/8, II/1, policy or CFR language that mariners be required to meet the requirements in II/2, and II/3 do not apply to the table allowed to obtain the mate towing this final rule. of competencies listed in Chapter II, endorsement at their next renewal over Part A of the STCW Code. 57. Miscellaneous Comments the next 5 years regardless of when they Because the Coast Guard has completed their TOAR. One commenter recommends that the determined that those regulations apply The Coast Guard agrees. The proposed Coast Guard take full advantage of the to all tables of competencies throughout 5-year time limit has been removed from flexibilities incorporated into the STCW the STCW Convention, no such analysis this final rule. It is the Coast Guard’s Convention and of the robustness of an exists. The Tables in part A of the intent to allow mariners to attain these existing licensing scheme, without STCW Code establish the standards of competencies as they are able and as compromising safety, security and competence, which provide ways and they have time in their current position. protection of mariners or of the marine means to demonstrate the knowledge, Furthermore, the Coast Guard, when environment. The commenter also understanding, and proficiencies initially implementing the rules for recommends that the Coast Guard needed to meet each standard. The licensing and manning for officers of interpret the STCW Convention in a Convention is very specific about which towing vessels, did not require that manner which will not compromise the standards of competence require mariners add these endorsements. For ability of the U.S. flag merchant fleet to training. Basic training, Electronic Chart this reason, we will allow the addition compete in the international trades. Display and Information System, and of these towing endorsements for those The Coast Guard agrees. The Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) who currently hold master or mate of regulatory text in this final rule are examples of such required training. inspected self-propelled vessels greater incorporates some of the flexibilities In most instances, however, the than 200 GRT with evidence that the provided by the STCW Convention with STCW Convention does not specify mariner has completed the TOAR, regard to sea service, training, and whether structured training is required regardless of the length of time since assessment. However, in some to meet the standards of competence. It they achieved it. instances, the U.S. system provides a is up to each administration to establish One commenter notes that higher standard than the STCW the training and experience necessary to § 12.603(c)(2) requires a higher level of Convention. achieve the level of competence, and Proficiency in Survival Craft for those The same commenter recommends when structured training should be being grandfathered than is required for that the Coast Guard adopt guiding obtained. an original able seafarer-deck principles for the interpretation of the Regulations II/1, II/2, II/3, III/1, III/2, endorsement. Section 12.603(a)(5) STCW Convention/Code that will III/3, and III/6 require that candidates allows for providing evidence of ensure consistency in its interpretation complete education and training and completing either a PSC or PSC-limited as Coast Guard administrations change meet the standard of competence training, while § 12.603(c)(2) only and future comprehensive reviews specified in the appropriate sections of allows grandfathering for those with a occur. In the commenter’s view, such the STCW Code. Regulation I/6 requires full PSC. The commenter recommends interpretations should be preserved in a that the training and assessment

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specified under the STCW Convention rulemaking based on such a threat due appears the management level, (f), is not be administered and supervised by the to some minor non-conformity with the included in the requirement. The administration in accordance with STCW Code or Convention is commenter recommends including the Section A–I/6 of the STCW Code for inappropriate. management level. certification. The administration must The Coast Guard disagrees. The 2010 The Coast Guard agrees. Basic training also ensure that all instructors and amendments to the STCW Convention, has been re-located to § 11.302, and the assessors are appropriately qualified for specifically Regulation I/7 and Section recommended changes have been made the types and levels of training or A–I/7, require that the Parties submit a there. assessment of competence of seafarers, report on the steps taken to implement The same commenter believes that, in either onboard a vessel, at shore-side the 2010 amendments as part of the both §§ 11.426 and 11.427, the correct facilities, or by use of simulators. Those independent evaluation report (I/8 section to cite in paragraph (a) should involved in training and/or assessment report). Furthermore, Section A–I/8 be § 15.105. must be qualified for the competence for requires that the 5-year independent The Coast Guard agrees that the which the training/assessment is being evaluation includes all applicable citation should have been to § 15.105. conducted, and must also have the provisions of the STCW Convention and The citation has been removed from required training in instructional Code, including the amendments. The §§ 11.426, 11.427, 11.428, and 11.429, techniques and assessment methods, as independent evaluation report is subject and has been corrected in § 11.323. appropriate. to review by a panel of competent The same commenter notes that, in In accordance with Regulation I/8, all persons. Failure to report § 11.1003, the citation of § 11.1105 in training and assessment of competence, implementation of the changes could paragraph (d) should be § 11.1005. certification, endorsement and potentially result in the removal from The Coast Guard agrees and has revalidation activities should be the ‘‘List of Parties giving the amended the cited reference in continuously monitored by a quality Convention full and complete effect’’ § 11.1003(d) to § 11.1005. standards system. (the so-called ‘‘White List’’). In turn, The same commenter recommends One commenter notes that removal from the so-called ‘‘White List’’ that, in § 12.409(b)(3), the word § 10.225(a)(2) states that an applicant could result in potential detentions and ‘‘lifeboatman’’ should be ‘‘lifeboatman- must apply as an original if the MMC delays. limited.’’ sought is the first credential issued to The Coast Guard agrees and has made applicants after their previous 59. Editorial the suggested change in credential has expired and they do not One commenter states that § 10.209(d) § 12.409(b)(3).The same commenter hold a Document of Continuity under lists eight items of application notes that, in § 12.621, the terminology § 10.227(g) of this part or an equivalent paperwork that can be supplied by fax for the approved course should be unexpired continuity endorsement on or electronic means, but item four says consistent with the requirements for their license. The commenter believes that the applicants for a radar observer training in ‘‘management of medical that this section conflicts with §§ 10.227 endorsement must submit either the care’’ found in deck management-level (b) and 10.227(i). certificate or a certified copy, making it qualification standards. The commenter The Coast Guard agrees, and has sound like a paper document is recommends using that phrase in amended § 10.225(a)(2) to include the required. The commenter recommends § 12.621(a)(1). words ‘‘beyond the grace period’’ after allowing electronic versions of that The Coast Guard agrees and has the words ‘‘after their previous document as well. Given the fact that a amended § 12.621(a)(1) to include the credential has expired.’’ That section is ‘‘certificate of training’’ is acceptable appropriate course name. no longer in conflict with § 10.227(b) documentation under § 15.815, the One commenter notes that an error in and (i). commenter also recommends using the the change list on page 45916 should be One commenter recommended that phrase ‘‘certificate of training required corrected—the reference to § 10.205(h) the rule clarify the roles of Coast Guard by § 15.815’’ in place of ‘‘radar-observer should be § 10.205(i). offices to better facilitate a smooth certificate.’’ The Coast Guard agrees. Although the transition to implementation of the new The Coast Guard agrees and has comment relates to the preamble of the requirements. amended § 10.209(d)(4) to clarify that SNPRM, it is in the Table of Changes, The Coast Guard agrees, and has copies of all course-completion parts of which have been carried over to amended §§ 1.01–10(b)(ii)(A), 1.01– certificates, including those for radar, this final rule. We have amended 10(b)(ii)(D), and 1.01–15(d) of this final are accepted. The Coast Guard also has § 10.205(h) to read § 10.205(i). rule to clarify the roles of the Director amended § 11.480(d) to maintain The same commenter notes that, in of Prevention Policy (CG–5P), the Office consistency with § 15.815. table 10.302(a), the able seafarer-engine of Vessel Activities (CG–CVC), and the The same commenter recommends vision test reference should be National Maritime Center. that, in § 10.402(a)(1), ‘‘sea service’’ § 10.305(b), not § 10.305(a). The Coast Guard agrees. We have 58. Administrative might be better than ‘‘service experience’’ for consistency. changed the reference in table 1 to One commenter disagrees with the The Coast Guard agrees, and has 10.302(a) to § 10.305(b). last paragraph of Section V of the amended § 10.402(a)(1) to read ‘‘sea Two commenters suggest that SNPRM preamble, which states that if service’’ for consistency. § 11.317(a) should read ‘‘to qualify for U.S. regulations are non-compliant with The same commenter notes that an STCW endorsement as master.’’ the STCW Convention and Code, there § 11.201(b) provides an exception in The Coast Guard agrees, and has is a risk that U.S. ships will be detained § 11.467(h), which should be (i). amended § 11.317 as suggested. in foreign ports by member nations and The Coast Guard agrees and has made One commenter believes that in that U.S. mariners would not be able to this change in § 11.201(b). § 15.610(a), the last sentence was seek employment on foreign flag The same commenter notes that superseded by the recent change to 46 vessels. The commenter states that the § 11.301(b) says that mariners qualified U.S.C. 8905 and should be deleted. threat of detention is overstated in the under paragraph (e) of this section must The Coast Guard agrees and has SNPRM, and that a proposed document continued competence. It deleted the last sentence of § 15.610(a).

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This is a housekeeping issue to address Coast Guard is unable to include these As previously discussed, the Coast a change in statute and does not pose a suggested changes in this final rule, the Guard has amended the definition of burden to the public. The deletion is Coast Guard may consider them if and ‘‘Qualified Assessor’’ in § 10.107 to consistent with the change in 46 U.S.C. when the Coast Guard conducts an require Coast Guard approval and to 8905 exempting vessels of less than 200 additional rulemaking on these subjects. clarify this person’s role and gross tons engaged in the offshore One commenter claims that, with professional development. mineral and oil industry if the vessel regard to proposed § 11.910 and table MERPAC recommends that Coast has offshore mineral and oil industry 11.910–2, the public has a right to free Guard work with MERPAC to develop sites or equipment as its ultimate access to the latest version of every the standards for a QA, including destination or place of departure, from question and answer, and the Coast developing an approval process and an the requirement that the vessel must be Guard must keep that database up-to- auditing and oversight program. A task operated by an individual licensed by date. statement should be developed for the DHS Secretary. The commenter’s suggestion is MERPAC. Two commenters note that to receive outside the scope of this rulemaking. The Coast Guard agrees. Section an STCW endorsement as master of The Coast Guard did not propose any 10.405 includes requirements for vessels less than 200 GRT/500 GT regulatory changes concerning access to qualified assessors. The Coast Guard (§ 11.315), service of 36 months is examination questions and answers. will consider developing a task required as OICNW with no tonnage One commenter states that, given the statement for MERPAC to address in the requirement. It goes on to state that this already complex STCW requirements future. period of service may be reduced to 24 and regulations, plain-language MERPAC recommends that a months if 12 months are served as guidance is critical for mariners. definition for ‘‘Certificate of Registry’’ OICNW. The issuance of guidance is outside be added. The Coast Guard agrees that, under the scope of this rulemaking. However, The Coast Guard disagrees. The STCW, the 12 months should be served the Coast Guard will consider issuing Certificate of Registry is included under as chief mate, and has amended guidance in the future. the MMC definition in 46 U.S.C. § 11.315(a)(1) accordingly. One commenter recommends that the Subtitle II, Part E, with the definitions The same commenters note that, in Coast Guard work with MERPAC and of the other credentialing § 11.317, the requirements listed for other industry stakeholders to develop a documentation that the MMC replaced. qualification as master less than 200 plain-language guidance document that MERPAC says that the definition of a GRT/500 GT near-coastal are those for will help mariners subject to STCW to ‘‘domestic’’ officer endorsement is chief mate 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more. understand readily which STCW confusing, and recommends striking The Coast Guard agrees and has endorsement they require and what they ‘‘domestic’’ and replacing with amended § 11.317(a). One commenter must do to obtain it. This is outside the ‘‘National’’ globally. recommends that the Coast Guard move scope of this rulemaking. However, the The Coast Guard agrees, and has § 11.811, requirements to qualify for an Coast will consider issuing plain- changed ‘‘domestic endorsement’’ to STCW endorsement as VSO, to subpart language guidance. ‘‘national endorsement’’ to eliminate C. One commenter noted that he or she confusion. The Coast Guard agrees and has submitted correspondence to the Coast MERPAC recommends the Coast transferred the requirements for VSO, Guard several months ago concerning Guard change the definition of currently in § 11.811 to § 11.337. The NVIC 11–07. ‘‘disabled vessel’’ by removing the last appropriate sections in 33 CFR 104.215 This is outside the scope of this sentence of the proposed definition, and will be amended accordingly. rulemaking. NVIC 11–07 is not part of revert to the original definition. As One commenter notes that § 11.903(a) this rulemaking. proposed, MERPAC believes this does not contain all of the MODU officer 61. MERPAC Comments definition would mean that any time a endorsements. vessel maneuvers to and from the dock The Coast Guard agrees. Offshore Below, the Coast Guard responds to with an assist tug, or a vessel takes an Installation Manager, barge supervisor, comments received from MERPAC. assist/escort tug, that vessel would be and ballast control operator examination Several of MERPAC’s comments noted deemed to be a disabled vessel, which subjects are described in § 11.920–2. non-substantive, editorial errors in the would be incorrect in many instances. However, these endorsements should be SNPRM. The Coast Guard has The Coast Guard agrees and has listed in § 11.903, and the Coast Guard incorporated these comments where deleted the sentence. The intent was not has amended it to do so. appropriate, without further discussion. to change the definition, and the Coast Three commenters state that, in MERPAC believes that any persons Guard is only making editorial changes proposed § 11.201(h)(1), the Coast serving as an assessor need to be to the original definition of ‘‘disabled Guard mistakenly said that ‘‘mariners qualified with training in the skills vessel’’ in § 10.107. who completed a firefighting course required to assess competency and MERPAC notes the absence of a within the previous 5 years . . .’’ but approved by the Coast Guard, whether definition for ‘‘direct supervision’’ and that this was a typographical error that as a QA or as a DE. Therefore, a recommends that one be added. should read, ‘‘mariners who completed definition of Qualified Assessor should The Coast Guard agrees and is using a firefighting course more than 5 years be added as follows: ‘‘Qualified assessor the definition of ‘‘directly supervised’’ ago . . .’’ or QA means a person who is qualified to also address ‘‘direct supervision’’. The Coast Guard agrees and has to evaluate, for STCW endorsements, MERPAC recommends that the revised this section as recommended. whether an applicant has demonstrated definition of ‘‘drug test’’ be amended to the level of competence in the task for broaden the testing procedure to be in 60. Comments Outside the Scope of which the assessment is being made. line with 49 CFR 40.195. This Rulemaking This person must be approved by the The Coast Guard disagrees. This section describes comments Coast Guard or successfully complete a MERPAC’s recommended change to the requesting changes that are outside the CG approved or accepted program of definition of ‘‘drug test’’ is outside the scope of this rulemaking. Although the training.’’ scope of this rulemaking. The Coast

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Guard did not propose any changes to national endorsement as master, mate does not accurately capture security the definition of ‘‘drug test’’. (pilot) and apprentice mate (steersman) duties and it should be changed to MERPAC recommends that the term of towing vessels, ‘‘limited’’ means an harmonize with text from B–VI/6 in ‘‘STCW endorsement’’ include endorsement to operate a towing vessel STCW. additional language clarifying that the of less than 200 GRT only within a local The Coast Guard agrees. As underlying domestic endorsement must area within the Great Lakes, inland previously discussed, the Coast Guard be held by the applicant for an STCW waters, or Western Rivers designated by has revised the definition of ‘‘vessel endorsement. the OCMI. personnel with designated security The Coast Guard agrees because the MERPAC recommends that the Coast duties’’ to harmonize it with the requested change clarifies the Guard review the definitions of a ‘‘self guidance in Section B–VI/6 of the requirement for mariners to hold propelled tank vessel’’ and ‘‘tankship’’ STCW Code and to ensure consistency national endorsements as a prerequisite to ensure inclusion of all vessels. with the requirements in 33 CFR to an applicable STCW endorsement The Coast Guard has reviewed these 104.220 and 104.225. unless otherwise specified. The Coast definitions for consistency and the MERPAC recommends that § 10.225 Guard has amended §§ 11.201 and inclusion of all vessels. It has been be amended to allow postdating of 12.601 accordingly. determined that the current definitions endorsements for up to 12 months MERPAC recommends that a do not need revision. To address new unless the applicant makes a written definition for ‘‘medical certificate’’ be requirements for STCW endorsements request to the contrary. added. on tank vessels, we have added The Coast Guard agrees. As The Coast Guard agrees. To ensure definitions for ‘‘oil tanker,’’ ‘‘chemical previously discussed, the Coast Guard consistency with other terms, a tanker’’ and ‘‘liquefied gas tanker.’’ has amended § 10.205 to allow for the definition for ‘‘medical certificate’’ has MERPAC recommends correction of post-dating of credentials for up to 8 been added to § 10.107. the definition of ‘‘utility towing.’’ months with the option for a mariner to MERPAC recommends that the MERPAC believes it conflicts with the choose immediate issuance. ‘‘coastwise voyage’’ definition proposed definition for ‘‘disabled MERPAC recommends that a copy of encompass voyages to nations in which vessel.’’ a radar course certificate should not we have a treaty or other arrangements Because the Coast Guard is not have to be certified, as proposed in between nations that allow coastwise including the requirements for utility § 10.209(d)(4). transit. Furthermore, MERPAC towing credentials in this final rule, we The Coast Guard agrees and has recommends that the definition of have deleted the definition of ‘‘utility amended § 11.480 to maintain ‘‘domestic voyage’’ should not include towing’’ from § 10.107. consistency with § 15.815. Section the phrase ‘‘without entering waters MERPAC recommends that the Coast 10.209(d)(4) was amended in response under the jurisdiction of another Guard amend the definition of to another comment and no longer country.’’ ‘‘restricted’’ to read ‘‘. . . endorsement, specifically applies to radar course The Coast Guard partially agrees. This for example, specific.’’ certificates. definition is consistent with STCW, The Coast Guard agrees in part. The MERPAC recommends that all which requires that each Administration Coast Guard recognizes that the terms references linking the TWIC to the MMC ensure that all mariners serving on ‘‘restricted’’ and ‘‘limited’’ have been be modified to reflect changes in the foreign vessels working in their waters used interchangeably in the past and Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010. meet the full STCW requirements or the that there is no consistency in the use The Coast Guard agrees. However, as near coastal provisions in the of the terms in relation to the title of the discussed previously, this issue is being Convention as implemented by the credential. The Coast Guard is of the addressed in a separate rulemaking. Administration. The Convention allows opinion that all limited endorsements or MERPAC does not support limiting for the entry into informal agreements credentials have inherent in their payment of fees to only electronic between countries. Section 10.107 was qualifications some sort of constraint means. Mariners should not be forced to amended so that the definition for that reduces the authority of the pay via credit card, because not all ‘‘domestic voyage’’ includes voyages credential. Therefore, to avoid mariners have a credit card. The Coast beginning and ending at a U.S. port and confusion, the Coast Guard deleted the Guard should allow for payments to be passing through the waters of another two definitions because the terms have accepted in cash, certified/cashier’s country if the U.S. has entered into a the same meaning in standard English check, or money order. treaty or agreement with that country. language usage. The Coast Guard agrees and will MERPAC recommends adding the MERPAC recommends that the continue to accept cash, checks, and definition of ‘‘ILO’’, because the term is definition of ‘‘safe and suitable person’’ money orders, as well as credit cards used in part 14. needs to include ‘‘safety and security of and electronic payments for MMCs and The Coast Guard agrees. The ILO is life or property.’’ associated endorsements. Section referenced within Subchapter B and The Coast Guard agrees that this 10.219 has been amended accordingly. should be defined. Section 10.107 has addition will clarify the definition and MERPAC recommends that the Coast been amended accordingly. has amended § 10.107 as suggested. Guard add a new paragraph to § 10.221 MERPAC recommends that the MERPAC recommends that the to address means of proving citizenship definition of ‘‘limited’’ include definition of ‘‘support level’’ should since a TWIC is no longer required for horsepower. coincide with STCW Code (A–I/1)— all MMCs. The Coast Guard disagrees. For management level and operational level. The Coast Guard agrees. However, as purposes of this final rule, the term The Coast Guard agrees that the discussed previously, TWIC-related ‘‘limited’’ is intended to be given its definition should be consistent with the changes from the Coast Guard normal meaning, and the definition has STCW definition and has amended Authorization Act of 2010 are being been removed from § 10.107. § 10.107 accordingly. addressed separately. Where used, it is explained within the MERPAC recommends that the MERPAC recommends that, if there is regulation how it will be applied. For definition ‘‘vessel personnel with going to be a national medical example, § 11.463(c) explains that for security duties’’ be revised. Currently, it certificate, the Coast Guard de-link the

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medical certificate from the MMC and Coast Guard with authority to grant between maritime safety and the issue a separate medical certificate. limited extensions for national administrative processing burden. Coast Guard needs to check for endorsements when the Coast Guard MERPAC recommends that the Coast consistency with other regulations (e.g., experiences a backlog. Furthermore, the Guard define communicable disease and § 10.302) and consider a Legislative Coast Guard will be working to develop define exactly what the concerns are. Change Proposal if necessary to assure the DME program to reduce workload Mariners who have only a food-handler that credentials are issued after issues. credential are receiving extensive, evaluating a mariner’s professional MERPAC recommends that every potentially unnecessary medical testing. qualifications alone. person holding a license or MMC Clarification needs to be provided in The Coast Guard agrees. As endorsement as first-class pilot must guidance as there currently is no previously discussed, under § 10.301 of have a thorough physical examination standard for ‘‘communicable.’’ this rulemaking, the Coast Guard will each year, to be completed by the first The Coast Guard agrees and amended issue a separate medical certificate day of the month following the § 10.107 to provide a definition of through the NMC. anniversary of the individual’s most ‘‘communicable disease.’’ The Coast MERPAC recommends that the Coast recently completed Coast Guard Guard will clarify these requirements in Guard insert a new paragraph in required physical examination. Every future guidance in an effort to balance § 10.232(b) that would allow the fifth year, in accordance with the the impact on the individual mariner issuance of an STCW restricted medical certificate/endorsement and the potential risks to public safety certificate based on seagoing service on requirements in § 10.301(b), the results and health. the waters of British Columbia and the of the physical examination must be MERPAC recommends that the inland passage (as day-for-day service recorded on a CG–719K form and demonstration of physical ability in on inland waters) to ensure continued submitted to the Coast Guard no later § 10.304(d)(2) remain in guidance and service credit for seafarers working in than 30 calendar days after completion be struck from the text. this area. of the physical examination. MERPAC The Coast Guard disagrees. There is a The Coast Guard agrees and has strongly prefers the above need to provide minimum requirements amended § 10.232(b) to: (1) Allow day- recommendation. However, as a ‘‘Plan and standards for a medical for-day STCW sea service credit on B’’ in the event the Coast Guard does examination. Great Lakes vessels and aboard inland not accept MERPAC’s recommendations MERPAC recommended amending vessels that maintain STCW standards, that first-class pilots and mariners § 10.403(a)(7) by adding the word especially those inland vessels, that by merely ‘‘serving as’’ a pilot be required ‘‘significant’’ before ‘‘change’’, to reduce the nature of their service must to have 5-year medical certificates, the load on course providers and the occasionally go outside the boundary MERPAC recommends that first-class NMC by not requiring that every minor line; and (2) allow day-for-day service pilots and ‘‘serving as’’ pilots be change be handled as an original on vessels to which STCW applies, required to have 2-year medical submission for course approval. whether inland or coastwise. Service on certificates. Under ‘‘Plan B’’, The Coast Guard agrees, and has the waters of the Inside Passage between §§ 11.709(b) and (d) should be amended amended § 10.403(a)(7) as Puget Sound and Cape Spencer, Alaska, as follows: Every person holding a recommended. Additionally, the Coast will be credited toward near-coastal and license or MMC endorsement as first- Guard will issue guidance in the future STCW endorsements. class pilot must have a thorough because any changes to a finite or time- MERPAC is concerned that the change physical examination each year, to be based curriculum will have an effect on to the medical review process requiring completed by the first day of the month the delivery of the entire curriculum the implied issuance of a medical following the anniversary of the and, hence, require approval. certificate will exceed the capabilities of individual’s most recently completed MERPAC recommends amending the NMC because of the increase in the Coast Guard required physical § 10.404(a)(3) by adding ‘‘substitution of number of reviews necessitated by the examination. Every other year, in required service as a result of . . .’’ to proposed 1- and 2-year cycle of accordance with the medical certificate/ avoid requiring individuals to take the certificates, and an unacceptable endorsement requirements in same class twice to maintain an backlog will be created. Therefore, § 10.301(b), the results of the physical endorsement when upgrading. mariner’s jobs would be jeopardized. examination must be recorded on a CG– The Coast Guard agrees in part. This MERPAC suggests the Coast Guard 719K form and submitted to the Coast is an existing requirement that applies replace § 10.301(a) ‘‘operational Guard no later than thirty (30) calendar to national endorsements where the limitations’’ with ‘‘limitations and/or days after completion of the physical training is used in ‘‘lieu’’ of ‘‘service’’ or other conditions’’ (to assure consistency examination. Finally, if the Coast Guard ‘‘exam.’’ This requirement is normally with NVIC). moves forward with a certificate for not applicable to STCW provisions, As previously discussed, the Coast National mariners, pilots should be since the Convention allows for the Guard has no discretion over the included in § 10.301(b)(3). attainment of training and assessment issuance of 2-year medical certificates in The Coast Guard agrees with for management level at the operational compliance with the STCW Convention. MERPAC’s plan B and has amended level. In some specific instances, However, the Coast Guard is taking §§ 10.301(b)(2), 10.709(b) and 10.709(d) however, it is applicable to STCW, as it actions in this final rule to minimize the so that first-class pilots will continue to is in the case for tanker refresher numbers of mariners who will require be subject to annual physical training. The Coast Guard has amended more frequent medical evaluation, examinations, but will only be issued § 10.404(a)(3) so that an applicant who including the removal of the 1-year the biennial medical certificate. Annual has taken a required course prior to certificate for pilots. This change should physicals for first-class pilots are upgrading from a lower level, can retain decrease the workload on the medical required by 46 U.S.C. 7101. The 2-year the credit for that course when evaluation staff and help to reduce the medical certificate requirement is upgrading to the level for which the possibility of unreasonable time delays. consistent with the STCW Convention course was intended. Additionally, the Coast Guard requirement for oceangoing mariners, MERPAC recommends that the Coast Authorization Act of 2010 provides the and strikes an appropriate balance Guard amend § 10.410 to include a

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requirement that if company training is MERPAC recommends that the Coast OICEW, second engineer officer, or chief included under the ISM, Coast Guard Guard should extend grandfathering engineer officer. should accept ISM to the extent that it provisions found in § 11.301(i) so that MERPAC is concerned that, based meets the QSS requirements. persons with an operational level upon § 11.404 (et seq.), Great Lakes time The Coast Guard agrees. This section endorsement upgrading to management is linked with inland time and needs to of the SNPRM was broad and did not level should not be required to do the be broken out, 12 months for Great apply only to training institutions and assessments for operational level, Lakes and 24 months for inland all the schools. However, the Coast Guard because they were already completed. way through, even in uninspected recognizes that other management The Coast Guard agrees and has fishing vessels and towing vessels. The systems should be included as a means added a new paragraph § 11.301(i)(4) so new policy recognizing Great Lakes time to comply with the QSS requirement. that persons who hold or have held an as equivalent to ocean is not carried Therefore, the Coast Guard has amended STCW operational level endorsement through part 11. § 10.410 by adding a new paragraph (g) issued prior to the effective date of this The Coast Guard disagrees. Inland to include ISM as an alternate means of rulemaking and are seeking to upgrade and Great Lakes service time for the compliance for the QSS provision. to an STCW management level will not advancement of inland and Great Lakes MERPAC is concerned that the be required to complete the assessments endorsements continues to be on a 1-for- incorporation by reference provision in for STCW operational level 1 basis. Therefore, the Great Lakes and § 11.102(a) is not helpful and endorsements as required in inland service time does not need to be recommends that the Coast Guard subparagraph (f)(2) of that section. somehow make STCW available to the MERPAC recommends in separated. However, they have been general public. It is not sufficient to § 11.307(b)(1), but also globally, that the separated when this service time is incorporate by reference, since the Coast Guard define leadership being used for oceans and STCW document is only available by purchase. competency and how is it achieved by endorsements in this rulemaking. This The Coast Guard agrees in part and amending regulations or policy was done so mariners can use Great will be making relevant portions of concerning what kind of evidence will Lakes service time on a 1-for-1 basis, up STCW available to the public. Please see be used. to 100 percent of the required sea the incorporation by reference section in The Coast Guard agrees and has service, and inland service time on a 1- the discussion of comments above. amended § 11.307(b) and other for-1 basis, up to 50 percent of the MERPAC recommends that regulations to require leadership required sea service. The Coast Guard § 11.201(j)(1)(iii) be amended to allow training. This change is necessary to has also reviewed and amended applicants attending approved programs implement requirements in the STCW § 11.404 to clarify this. to test up to 6 months prior to Code for mariners to demonstrate MERPAC recommends using the graduation. leadership competence at both the following table to replace or modify The Coast Guard recognizes that some management and operational levels. In Table 11.505(a). The effect is to training schools complete the training addition, the Coast Guard is developing eliminate the chief engineer, limited- program ahead of time and the rest of guidance with sample assessments to be near coastal endorsement. Taking into the time is spent prepping for the exam. used by QAs in their development of account that STCW applies to all vessels If an applicant completes all parts of a assessments to be used onboard vessels. operating outside of the boundary line, comprehensive program that pertain to MERPAC recommends that there is a need to provide crossovers maritime credentialing requirements, § 11.325(c) be amended so an applicant between national and STCW including all sea service and required who holds an STCW endorsement as endorsements. MERPAC recommends courses and assessments of competency, OICEW, second engineer officer, or chief that the regulations need to better a maximum of 6 months prior to engineer officer will be allowed to explain the crossover from unlimited completion of the program, an receive the ETO endorsements upon DDE to OICEW. Furthermore, MERPAC examination will be authorized. This completion of the requirements in recommends that the Coast Guard provision is necessary to facilitate the Section A–III/6 of the STCW Code. negotiate the development of examination process while ensuring that The Coast Guard agrees and has assessments for chief engineer (limited) new officers have the required corrected § 11.335(c) accordingly. The at the 43rd session of the IMO knowledge prior to receipt of their STCW Convention provides for the subcommittee on standards of training officer endorsement. issuance of ETO endorsements to and watchkeeping.

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The Coast Guard partially agrees. We EOOW course does not meet all of the MERPAC is concerned that tables have amended Figure 11.505(a) as STCW competency requirements. 11.910–2 and 11.950–2 are pre-STCW suggested, except chief engineer MERPAC recommends that a different 95. MERPAC recommends that the (limited) remains at 5 years sea service, term than ‘‘invalid’’ be used in tables be separated by operational and and crossovers to STCW endorsements § 11.709(d) and § 11.713(a). management levels. A small working are not part of the figure due to space The Coast Guard disagrees. The term group should be formed to discuss and limitations but are contained in separate is appropriate and is further supported locate any differences between national tables in part 11, subpart C. by the last sentence in the same and STCW endorsements that occur in MERPAC recommends that paragraph, which states ‘‘the individual this table. As far as this rulemaking is § 11.516(a)(3) be amended by replacing may not operate under the authority of concerned, the following should be that endorsement until a physical ‘‘graduation from’’ with ‘‘completion of considered: (1) Completely remove examination has been satisfactorily an Engineering Officer Qualification tables 11.910–2 and 11.950–2 from the completed.’’ Course.’’ An engineering officer of the SNPRM; (2) in lieu of the table, the MERPAC recommends that § 11.821 watch (EOOW) letter from the Army, Coast Guard should issue be amended. This standard was Coast Guard, or Navy should be prima documentation with considerable detail extracted from a different HSC code and facie evidence of competence. as to what is contained in each exam for is confusing and inappropriate. At a each license level; (3) MERPAC should The Coast Guard disagrees. Section minimum, add clarification about the assist in the development of this 11.516(a)(3) provides for specific 4-year HSC code (reference the code) and to documentation, which might take the academic programs which require what vessels it applies. form of a module description as has graduation in order to receive credit for The Coast Guard agrees, and has been used in the past; and (4) MERPAC the training and experience amended § 11.821 to ensure that it is Task 71 regarding license exam requirements for an STCW and national only applicable to seafarers operating questions cannot logically proceed until endorsement. The completion of an vessels to which the HSC code applies.

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implementation of recommendations 1– endorsements. This would allow mariners must meet the full service 3 are well underway. mariners the ability to maintain their requirements applicable to each cargo. The Coast Guard disagrees. The tables tankerman endorsement following MERPAC recommends that the need to remain in the regulations until expiration of greater than 12 months. regulations split oil and chemical tanker the Coast Guard replaces them in Furthermore, MERPAC recommends requirements into separate sections and regulation or issues guidance. The tables changing the reference from ‘‘tankerman incorporate the STCW code properly are necessary to provide the mariners rating’’ to ‘‘tankerman endorsement’’. and include fast track language in with the topics for the exams. The Coast The Coast Guard disagrees with the Regulation V/I–1. Seafarers serving Guard will consider issuing a task recommendation to amend § 13.117. onboard tankers certified to carry both statement to MERPAC to develop The requirement in that section is oil and chemicals should receive sea suitable information about endorsement consistent with situations where a credit for both oil and chemicals. examination topics. credential has expired beyond the grace The Coast Guard agrees that the MERPAC recommends that a footnote period. STCW has separate qualification be added to Table 12.603(e) to allow for The Coast Guard agrees with the requirements for oil tankers and for the reduction of the 6-month sea service recommendation to change the reference chemical tankers, and has separated requirement by taking an approved from ‘‘tankerman rating’’ to ‘‘tankerman these two endorsements into their own course for able-seafarer-deck. endorsement.’’ This change is consistent sections, §§ 13.603 and 13.605. The Coast Guard agrees that with the classification of endorsements Nevertheless, it is possible for a single completion of an approved course for in § 10.109. ‘‘cargo course’’ to be acceptable for both able seafarer-deck justifies the requested MERPAC recommends that endorsements, and if the vessel the reduction in sea service, and has § 13.120(a)(1) be amended by inserting mariner serves on is certified to carry amended Table 1 to 12.603(e). ’’including service aboard a barge, as both oil and chemical cargoes, to use the MERPAC recommends that a footnote appropriate’’ after the words ‘‘tank same service to qualify for both be added to Table 12.605(c) to allow for vessel.’’ This is to enable mariners endorsements. the reduction of sea service (4 months) serving on towing vessels, with MERPAC recommends that § 13.603 by taking an approved course for tankerman credentials, the ability to be amended to allow tankerman- RFPNW. renew those credentials. engineers to obtain an STCW The Coast Guard agrees that The Coast Guard agrees in part. We endorsement for advanced oil tanker completion of an approved course for agree that certain service on tank barges cargo operations and advanced chemical RFPNW justifies the requested should receive credit. However, we do tanker cargo operations so chief reduction in sea service, and has not believe a change to the regulations engineers and first assistant engineers amended Table 1 to 12.605(c). MERPAC recommends that §§ 12.625 is required because the term ‘‘tank don’t have to get tankerman-PIC and 12.627 be amended to ensure that vessel’’ includes tank ships and tank endorsements. Under this proposed text, it provides all of the transitional barges. chief engineers and first assistant provisions from STCW and to check MERPAC recommends that § 13.203 engineers will be unable to do the § 15.1113 for consistency. be amended to give mariners serving on loading and discharges. This section The Coast Guard agrees and has ATBs full credit for sea time and should include language that allows amended §§ 12.625, 12.627, and 15.1113 experience (loads/discharges) towards mariners with STCW management-level by adding implementation deadlines for full tankerman-PIC endorsement. Many engine endorsements and tankerman- security training requirements. These new ATBs have identical cargo- engineer national endorsement to changes are required by the STCW handling equipment as tankships. receive an STCW advanced tanker cargo Convention. The Coast Guard agrees. The Coast operations endorsement if they MERPAC recommends that Guard has amended § 13.127 to accept complete the STCW assessments. § 13.107(d) be amended as follows: (1) service onboard some ATBs toward the Changes may be accomplished by Remove ‘‘and for maintaining and national and STCW tankerman amending the domestic requirements (in operating the bunker systems including endorsements (including tankerman- § 13.201) and the STCW requirements. the fuel oil’’ (tankerman engineer is PIC), provided the ATB equipment is The Coast Guard agrees and has specifically for cargo operations. Delete equivalent to comparable tankship added § 13.603(c) as a means for everything after the semicolon.); and (2) equipment. This change is necessary to engineers to qualify for an STCW add ‘‘liquid cargo in bulk.’’ MERPAC ensure career paths and to facilitate the endorsement as the appropriate recommends that the Coast Guard use of new ATBs as qualifying platforms advanced tanker cargo operations with a ensure that text does not apply to the for tankerman endorsements. In limitation to maintenance and repair of transfer of other than bulk liquid addition, the Coast Guard has provided cargo equipment. cargoes and a tankerman endorsement is a means for mariners serving on tank MERPAC recommends that §§ 13.603 not needed. barges to qualify for an STCW and 13.605 be amended to include an The Coast Guard agrees and has endorsement with a limitation to non- STCW endorsement for appropriate amended § 13.107(d) to ensure it does self-propelled vessels. advanced tanker cargo operations with a not apply to the transfer of other than MERPAC recommends that the limitation to non-self-propelled vessels. bulk liquid cargoes and a tankerman regulations include a crossover program The Coast Guard agrees. As endorsement is not needed. from different types of tankers. Seafarers previously discussed, personnel on non- MERPAC recommends that § 13.117 would already have tanker experience. tank vessels towing a barge outside the be revised to allow the applicant to A shorter course consistent with the boundary line will be required to meet complete an approved course for STCW could be appropriate. the STCW requirements. Consequently, renewal of a tankerman endorsement The Coast Guard agrees in part. We we provided a means in § 13.603(b) and that expired more than 12 months (see are retaining the existing provisions for 13.605(b) for mariners serving on tank § 13.120(a)(3)). Many mariners are not a ‘‘crossover’’ for a domestic tankerman barges to qualify for an STCW aware that taking a course counts endorsement. The STCW does not endorsement with a limitation to non- toward renewal of tankerman provide for such a crossover, and self-propelled vessels.

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MERPAC recommends that the Coast 15.1101(a)(1)(v) to exempt pilot vessels MERPAC recommends that Guard amend part 15 by adding a engaged in pilotage duty from STCW § 15.1105(c)(1) be changed from ‘‘BST or section about manning documents and requirements in those sections. This safety familiarization’’ to ‘‘BT and safety COIs that separately specify the STCW change is appropriate because STCW familiarization specific to that vessel.’’ endorsements that must be carried applies only to seagoing vessels that The Coast Guard disagrees. The term onboard for international voyages. operate outside the boundary line, but ‘‘BST or safety familiarization’’ does not COIs will list both national and STCW generally does not apply to pilot vessels. appear in § 15.1105(c)(1) of the SNPRM. endorsements. The Coast Guard will be MERPAC recommends that The text in § 15.1105(c)(1) refers to basic revising safe manning documents to be § 15.404(d)(3) be deleted. That section training or instruction and not consistent with the changes in this final requires that ratings, including wipers, familiarization training. We have made rule. must possess an endorsement as able a global change in this final rule, MERPAC recommends that the Coast seafarer–engine instead of QMEDs. The changing ‘‘basic safety training’’ to Guard issue a notice to all ship owners Coast Guard needs to categorize which ‘‘basic training’’ to be consistent with explaining the implementation of the QMED categories should be RFPEW the STCW Convention. The Coast Guard U.S. medical certificate to facilitate port (watchstanding) (Fireman/Watertender does not agree to change § 15.1105(c)(1) state control inspections. (FWT), oiler) and which QMED as suggested because basic training or The Coast Guard agrees and will be categories should be able seafarer– basic instruction refers to the four issuing a notice to IMO and all port state engine (non-watchstanding) (all others) numbered items under paragraph (c), control organizations worldwide. The to reflect the rating who stands a watch which are more extensive than safety Coast Guard will publish this notice on and who does not. Requirements should familiarization. This text is consistent the NMC Web site. reflect that all watchstander A/Bs and with the STCW requirements in MERPAC recommends that part 15 be QMEDS are required to hold a RFPNW Regulation VI/1 and Section A–VI/1. amended. The text should honor the or RFPEW. QMEDs serving on vessels in original agreement with DOT that the MERPAC recommends that § 15.1109 STCW application in domestic trade a non-watchstanding position, be amended by adding ‘‘serving on would start at 500 GRT. MERPAC excluding wipers, oilers and FWT, must seagoing vessels, except those vessels recommends the Coast Guard amend hold able seafarer-engine endorsements. listed in 15.1101 of this part.’’ part 15 as follows: (1) Global change in The Coast Guard disagrees. The The Coast Guard agrees and has part 15—add ‘‘or 500 GRT on a domestic number of QMEDs and able seamen are amended § 15.1109 as recommended for voyage’’ wherever 200/500 tonnages are specified in the COI, and those serving clarity. That section refers to § 15.105(f) used. This is pursuant to the DOT in such positions must also hold an and (g), which contains the same agreement to use 500 GRT on the STCW endorsement. In addition, the exemptions as § 15.1101. This change is application of the STCW; (2) Global Coast Guard has amended § 15.404 to appropriate because STCW change– add ‘‘seagoing vessel’’ specify the correlation of national rating watchkeeping requirements apply only wherever horsepower is mentioned. The endorsements and STCW rating to seagoing vessels. tonnage should be also mentioned (200 endorsements based upon the SNPRM’s MERPAC states § 15.1113 should be GRT/500 GT). For example, ‘‘seagoing grandfathering provisions and the usual, amended to ensure (a), (b), and (c) apply vessel of 200 GRT/500 GT or more customary duties of each rating. only to vessels over 500 GT. driven by main propulsion machinery of MERPAC is concerned that The Coast Guard agrees with the 1,000 HP/750 kW propulsion power or § 15.515(b), concerning requirements for recommendation to ensure that the more . . .’’ crew to be aboard when passengers are requirements in § 15.1113 apply only to The Coast Guard recognizes that the embarked on a passenger vessel, is vessels of more than 500 GT. In regulations and policies implementing overly restrictive and impossible during accordance with the 2010 amendments the STCW requirements have been the normal vessel operations and to the STCW Convention, the security subject of different interpretations, and recommends that the text be amended. requirements are meant to support the is therefore issuing this final rule to The Coast Guard disagrees. It is requirements of the ISPS Code which ensure clarity of interpretations and essential for the safety of the passengers applies to vessels of 500 GT or more. applicability of the STCW Convention. to ensure there are sufficient personnel Therefore, the Coast Guard has amended STCW-related provisions in part 15 to respond to emergencies and § 15.1113 to ensure that the application have been amended to incorporate the passenger needs. This is an existing of the security requirements is only to 500 GT threshold consistent with the requirement, and this final rule adds vessels of 500 GT or more. STCW requirements. Therefore, STCW explanatory detail for clarification MERPAC recommends that § 15.1113 tonnage thresholds were not inserted in purposes. be amended to include all transitional the engineering requirements. The Coast MERPAC noted that there are no provisions from STCW. Guard has added the phrase ‘‘seagoing guidelines for GMDSS maintainer The Coast Guard agrees. As vessel of 500 GT or more driven by main courses in the United States. These need previously discussed, the Coast Guard propulsion machinery of 1,000 HP/750 to be developed and provided to has amended § 15.1113 to include all kW propulsion power or more or on an industry. transitional provisions from the STCW international voyage’’ to § 15.1103(a) in The Coast Guard agrees. Until such Convention applicable to vessel response to this comment. time as the Coast Guard establishes personnel with designated security MERPAC recommends that a new criteria for and approves such ‘‘GMDSS duties and security awareness. paragraph (g)(3) of § 15.105 be added as at sea maintainer courses,’’ MERPAC recommends that § 15.1113 follows: ‘‘Pilot vessels are not § 12.623(a)(2)(ii) will not be a viable be amended to account for existing considered seagoing ships because they option to demonstrate competency. mariner compliance by 2012, and to operate within, or closely adjacent to, Nonetheless, the Coast Guard has account for new mariners compliance sheltered waters or areas where port included this option because it intends by 2014. The Coast Guard agrees. As regulations apply.’’ to soon begin the process of previously discussed, the Coast Guard The Coast Guard agrees, and has promulgating guidelines for GMDSS has amended § 15.1113 to include all amended §§ 15.105(f)(5) and course content and approval. transitional provisions from the STCW

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Convention applicable to existing and started service prior to January 1, 2012. understanding, and proficiency is better new mariners. Recognizing that the implementation acquired through experience. MERPAC recommends § 15.1113 be date was fast approaching, and that The Tables in part A of the STCW amended to address contractors and there may be practical difficulties for all Code establish the standards of other personnel who should not be seafarers with security-related competence, which provide ways and required to obtain an endorsement. requirements to obtain necessary means to demonstrate the knowledge, The 2010 amendments to the STCW certifications and/or the necessary understanding, and proficiencies Convention (Section A–VI/6) require all endorsements required in accordance needed to meet each standard. The persons employed or engaged on a with regulation VI/6 of the 2010 Convention is very specific about which seagoing vessel to have received amendments to the STCW Convention standards of competence require security familiarization. The term ‘‘all and Code, the IMO issued Circular training. Basic training, Electronic Chart persons’’ includes seafarers and other STCW.7/Circ.17 providing advice for Display and Information System, and personnel, including contractors, port state control officers on transitional Automatic Radar Plotting Aids are whether part-time, full-time, temporary, arrangements leading up to full examples of such required training. or permanent. At this time, the Coast implementation of the 2010 In most instances, however, the Guard intends to meet the STCW 2010 amendments to the STCW Convention STCW Convention does not specify amendments through the regulations in and Code on January 1, 2017. The whether structured training is required 33 CFR 104.225, which requires that all Circular recommends that to meet the standards of competence. It contractors, whether part-time, full- Administrations should inform their is up to each Administration to establish time, temporary, or permanent, must port state control authorities that, until the training and experience necessary to have knowledge on a number of topics, January 1, 2014, even if a seafarer’s achieve the level of competence, and through training or equivalent job documentation with regard to the when structured training should be experience. The Coast Guard has also security-related training in regulation obtained. amended § 15.1113 to ensure that all VI/6 is not in accordance with the 2010 The Coast Guard recognizes concerns raised by comments that shipboard contractors have knowledge of the amendments to the STCW Convention factors, including reduced manning, requirements in 33 CFR 104.225 through and Code, it would be sufficient to higher mariner workload, and mariner training or equivalent job experience. accept compliance with section 13 of MERPAC recommends that § 15.1113 fatigue issues, could make it a challenge the ISPS. Taking the information in the be amended to provide that individuals for seafarers onboard vessels to train Circular into account, the Coast Guard who have completed a USCG accepted others. The Coast Guard also recognizes has amended § 15.1113 to implement VSO course, or have been designated as that not all STCW competencies, the requirements for ‘‘vessel personnel VSO are considered to have met the individual knowledge, understanding with designated security duties’’ and for requirements of training for personnel and proficiencies must be accomplished ‘‘security awareness.’’ The requirements with or without security duties. as part of structured training because The Coast Guard agrees, and has in 33 CFR 104.220 and 104.225 meet the there are areas where in-service amended the requirements in § 15.1113 requirements of Section 13 of the ISPS experience may fulfill the competency to ensure persons meeting the VSO Code. requirement. For these reasons, the requirements are considered to have met MERPAC notes the lack of training Coast Guard reviewed the tables of the requirements of training for requirements within the SNPRM as competencies and identified the training personnel with or without security follows: (1) Generally, the officers do topics that must be accomplished as duties. The Coast Guard is revising the not have the time to perform training part of approved formal training. The definition ‘‘vessel personnel with and assessment onboard due to minimal training topics in the final rule were designated security duties’’ to manning, higher workload and part of the extensive list of topics harmonize it with the guidance in operational constraints; (2) under STCW proposed in the NPRM, as well as those Section B–VI/6 of the STCW Code and mandatory rest period rules, the time listed in the SNPRM. to ensure consistency with the available for training is limited; (3) The Accordingly, parts 11 and 12 of this requirements in 33 CFR subchapter H. officers may not have the requisite final rule have been amended to include The expression ‘‘with designated knowledge to teach and assess the a combination of training and in-service security duties’’ denotes those having needed subjects effectively; (4) training requirements, which will be validated specific security duties and is not part of a ship’s officers job through assessments, to ensure that responsibilities in accordance with the description; (5) most officers have not seafarers achieve the necessary level of vessel security plan. The Coast Guard been exposed to ‘‘train the trainer’’ competence. amended the requirements in §§ 12.625 techniques; (6) most officers are MERPAC also recommends that the and 15.113 to ensure that the term reluctant to assume the legal liability of content of the training should be ‘‘vessel personnel with designated training; (7) some subjects can be better appropriate to the tonnage, route and/or security duties’’ is used throughout. conducted ashore due to safety and type of vessel. For example, advanced MERPAC recommends that § 15.1113 economic reasons; and (8) if a company and emergency ship handling can be be amended to ensure that requirements wants to address the above issues, then performed onboard OSVs, tugs, and take into account STCW Circ 7(16) the company must provide the resources ferries, rather than in a full mission providing a compliance waiver until to conduct approved onboard training. simulator. 2017. Therefore, MERPAC recommends that The Coast Guard partially agrees. The The STCW Convention requires that additional formal classroom training be text in part 11, subpart C has been mariners who commenced service after required. amended in each appropriate section for January 1, 2012, meet the training The STCW Convention is a each STCW endorsement to indicate requirements for vessel personnel with competence-based Convention, and not which courses will be required. The designated security duties and security a training-based Convention. The Coast Coast Guard also agrees with the awareness, as appropriate. In addition, Guard does not believe that training is comment that the content of training the STCW Convention also provides the only means of imparting knowledge, should be appropriate to the tonnage, transitional provisions for mariners who and recognizes that some knowledge, route and/or type of vessel. The

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regulatory text also includes a provision § 10.301(a) with the recommended text. The information regarding to allow for the modification of KUPs This change is appropriate because it demonstrations should be addressed in based on the characteristics and size of continues and codifies established Coast the revision of NVIC 04–08 which is vessels, and for the issuance of the Guard policy on the evaluation of already a task statement provided to the appropriate limitations and restrictions. physical examinations. MEDMAC (MEDMAC Task Statement MERPAC recommends amending MEDMAC recommends that 1). § 11.480 to ensure the current practice §§ 10.301(b)(1) and (2) be amended to C. Discussion of Public Comments in of not putting radar endorsements on allow pilots to be issued 2-year medical Response to the Merchant Marine MMCs is stated. certificates but not change the statutory Personnel Advisory Committee The Coast Guard did not propose any requirement for pilots to undergo (MERPAC) and the Merchant Mariner changes in this area. The requested annual physicals. Medical Advisory Committee change is outside the scope of this The Coast Guard agrees and has (MEDMAC) Recommendations rulemaking. amended § 10.301(b)(2) to allow pilots MERPAC recommends that a working to be issued 2-year medical certificates On November 3, 2011, the Coast group be formed with Coast Guard to ensure consistency with the statute Guard announced the availability of Headquarters, NMC, and industry to and to avoid any ambiguity. recommendations from MERPAC in clarify and define the certification MEDMAC recommends in § 10.303(b) response to Task Statement 75, in which process for single or limited size removing the text ‘‘for medical the Coast Guard requested review of the engineroom staffing. In addition, this conditions and medications when’’ and SNPRM (76 FR 68202). The Coast Guard working group should also develop the replacing it with ‘‘when an applicant also announced the availability of same for deck staffing on vessels of does not meet the applicable medical recommendations from MEDMAC after limited size. standards, but’’. its review of the SNPRM. The Although this suggestion is beyond The Coast Guard agrees that the recommendations from both committees the scope of this rulemaking, the Coast suggested language is more accurate, were made available to the public for Guard will consider issuing a task on and has made this change in § 10.303(b). comment. The public comments to these this subject to MERPAC in the future. MEDMAC recommends removing the recommendations and the Coast Guard MERPAC recommends that the NMC last sentence of § 10.304(a) and response to the comments received are process refocus the medical review of replacing it with the content of detailed below. mariners so that the process is risk- paragraph § 10.304(c), and then One commenter supports MERPAC’s based. removing § 10.304(c). recommendation that Qualified The Coast Guard agrees that the focus The Coast Guard agrees that issuing Assessors should be approved by the should be reviewed for possible future guidance on disqualifying Coast Guard. improvement, but this is outside the medical conditions is preferable to the The Coast Guard agrees. As scope of this rulemaking. The Coast incomplete list in the last sentence of previously discussed, we have amended Guard is considering plans for the § 10.304(a) of the SNPRM. Accordingly, the definition of ‘‘Qualified Assessor’’ in development of a DME program. The we have amended § 10.304(a) and have § 10.107 to add clarification of this Coast Guard will develop guidance on removed § 10.304(c). person’s role and professional the DME program in the future. MEDMAC requests clarification of development. MERPAC recommends that the guidance on food handlers found in The same commenter supports the government pursue creating methods of § 10.304(b) that relates to NVIC 04–08 MERPAC recommendations regarding funding for maritime education due to Enclosure 1 ‘‘food handler’’ link to Listing of Training Elements for 46 CFR the impact of the regulatory training and Homeport. part 11 (Deck Competencies with education requirements. (46 U.S.C. The requested guidance is beyond the Formal Training Requirements) in its 51103). scope of this rulemaking. However, the entirety. The commenter states that Although this suggestion is outside Coast Guard has provided in this interpreting the Code to require an the scope of this rulemaking, the Coast rulemaking a definition for approved education and training system Guard will continue to promote ‘‘communicable disease,’’ which should for deck officer competencies is in maritime education. have direct impact on MEDMAC’s keeping with the generally accepted concerns. The Coast Guard also will be view of the international maritime 62. MEDMAC Comments revising policies associated with this community and Coast Guard policy for Below, the Coast Guard responds to rulemaking and publishing them as nearly 10 years. That system would be recommendations received from required to ensure broadest notification. operated under a QSS and is described MEDMAC. MEDMAC recommends that all food in Tables A–II/1, A–II/2 et al. of the MEDMAC recommends replacing the handlers be required to submit a general STCW Code. term ‘‘medical certificate/endorsement’’ medical exam. The Coast Guard partially agrees. The with ‘‘medical certificate’’ throughout The Coast Guard disagrees. Our Coast Guard reviewed the tables of the document. requirements must be consistent with competencies and identified the training The Coast Guard agrees and has made the underlying statutes. At present, the topics that must be accomplished as this change throughout the document. Coast Guard does not have authority to part of approved formal training. These This change is appropriate because the require entry-level food handlers to topics were part of the NPRM published Coast Guard will be issuing separate complete the general medical exam. in 2010. Parts 11 and 12 of this final medical certificates rather than MEDMAC requests clarification from rule are amended to include a endorsements to existing MMCs. the Coast Guard on how practitioners combination of training and in-service MEDMAC recommends removing the shall perform each of the listed requirements, validated through last sentence of § 10.301(a) and demonstrations in § 10.304(d)(2). If the assessments, to ensure that the seafarers replacing it with the text from NVIC 04– Coast Guard does not have clarification, achieve the necessary level of 08, Enclosure (6), Paragraph 7. working group 11–03 recommends a competence. The Coast Guard agrees and has task statement be developed to address One commenter disagrees with replaced the last paragraph of this section. MERPAC’s recommendation that

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mariners should not be able to obtain an with only 6 months’ experience as the assistant engineer (limited) and STCW endorsement without meeting master of a 1,600 GRT vessel to become chief engineer (limited) endorsements. the service requirements for the a domestic master of an unlimited- Both endorsements authorize service on associated national endorsement. tonnage vessel. The commenter states oceangoing vessels of any horsepower, MERPAC adds that its recommendation that you need experience as a chief mate but restrict service to vessels of less than is about progression requirements rather on a large vessel in order to understand 1,600 GRT (hence the ‘‘limited’’ title). than qualification requirements. The how to do the captain’s job on such a The same commenter states that the commenter states that this MERPAC vessel. progression paths listed in the NPRM recommendation would reverse the Because this final rule makes no have been changed in the SNPRM. He Coast Guard’s stated intent to separate changes to the current regulations in asks if a path remains for a chief STCW and domestic endorsements. By § 11.402(c)(1), this comment is outside engineer (limited-oceans) to become recombining domestic and STCW sea- the scope of this rulemaking. either a chief engineer or first assistant service requirements, irrespective of The same commenter states that the engineer (second engineer officer) on possible conflicts between the two, the Coast Guard is again placing mariners in vessels of unlimited horsepower. Coast Guard would undermine another peril in § 11.404(a)(2)(ii), by allowing a As discussed in the SNPRM, there is of its stated intentions, that the new mariner to become a domestic master of a path for the endorsements the regulations will be easier for mariners to an unlimited-tonnage vessel after 3 commenter cites. For changes to the read and understand the requirements years of sea time, without ever having limited engineers’ officer endorsements, for each MMC endorsement. sailed as chief mate. The commenter including crossover points, see Figure The Coast Guard disagrees. One of the states that you need experience as a 11.505(a). underlying principles used in the chief mate on a large vessel in order to One commenter states that an development of this rulemaking is that understand how to do the captain’s job unspecified section, figure or table does the STCW endorsement is an on such a vessel. not appear to be a path to STCW chief international, independent overlay of The Coast Guard disagrees that there engineering officer for vessels of more the national endorsement. Therefore, is no requirement for experience as a than 4,000 HP. In the commenter’s view, the mariner cannot have any STCW chief mate on large vessels to qualify as the credentialing system contains endorsement unless that mariner master of such a vessel. Section ‘‘confusion,’’ again without specifying possesses the equivalent national 11.404(a)(2)(i) requires that, in addition what the particular uncertainty might endorsement. to the requirements discussed in be. The commenter further takes One commenter disagrees with § 11.404(a)(2)(ii), mariners must provide exception to the amount of sea service MERPAC’s recommendation that the evidence of 6 months’ service as chief proposed in the SNPRM for a chief Coast Guard amend its definition of mate on vessels of unlimited tonnage. engineer (limited) to obtain an STCW ‘‘disabled vessel’’ by removing the last One commenter asks why chief endorsement as chief engineer officer. sentence of the proposed definition, and engineer (limited-near coastal) is listed As discussed above, the SNPRM by reverting to the definition currently above chief engineer (limited-oceans) established the national and STCW found in the regulations. The hierarchically in Table 11.325(d). The credentials as separate entities. Figure commenter states that if the Coast Guard same commenter asks if the required 11.505(a) graphically displays the agrees to this recommendation, the service is cumulative (12 months of progression and crossover provisions for continued financial wellbeing of many service to get from chief engineer the national engineering officer assistance companies whose livelihood (limited-oceans) to chief engineer endorsements only. All national depends on towing and assistance jobs (limited-near coastal), then an limitations and restrictions apply. It is allowed by the inclusion of the last additional 12 months of service to get to recognized that the holder of a national sentence of the definition of ‘‘disabled chief engineer on vessels of unlimited endorsement might also be required to vessel’’ in the SNPRM will be severely horsepower). hold an STCW endorsement to sail threatened. Many marine assistance The order of endorsements listed in beyond the boundary line and into companies have no other means of the table is not meant to be hierarchical. foreign ports. Since the applicant for an income, and for them this amendment Further, in response to several other STCW endorsement must first hold an will be disastrous. comments to the SNPRM docket, the appropriate national endorsement, the The Coast Guard disagrees and has Coast Guard is eliminating the purpose of the tables in § 11.325 is to only retained non-substantive editorial endorsement for chief engineer (limited- list those national endorsements that changes to the original definition of near-coastal). An additional 12 months might enable the holder to obtain a ‘‘disabled vessel’’ in § 10.107. The of service is required to cross over to relevant STCW endorsement, and to expansion of the definition proposed in first assistant engineer (unlimited), and indicate if additional assessment and the SNPRM would have granted an additional year to qualify for chief training are required. authority beyond the intended scope of engineer (unlimited). A common misconception is that if a the meaning of ‘‘disabled vessel,’’ and The same commenter asks if the mariner holds a particular national the final rule is substantially the same proposed regulations eliminate STCW credential (e.g., chief engineer as the current regulation. The Coast endorsements for chief engineer (limited)), that he/she automatically has Guard may consider possible changes to (limited-oceans) and chief engineer the right to an ‘‘equivalent’’ STCW this definition after public notice and (limited-near coastal), or rather limit endorsement as chief engineer officer comment in a future rulemaking. them to domestic service. The (e.g., more than 3,000 kW (4,000 HP)). There were several comments commenter recommends that the Coast This is not the case, as the STCW received in the docket that were not Guard revise the SNPRM to maintain endorsement usually requires additional related to MERPAC or MEDMAC the current scope of authority for chief practical assessment, examination and/ recommendations. Those comments are engineer (limited oceans and near- or training. The tables in part 11, summarized below. coastal). subpart C are guides for mariners to One commenter states that the Coast As stated above, the Coast Guard is obtain STCW endorsements. Another Guard is placing mariners in peril in eliminating the chief engineer (limited- factor in the equation is that once § 11.402(c)(1), by allowing a mariner near-coastal) endorsement, leaving only obtained, the STCW endorsement is

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dependent on any restrictions on the of competence for an STCW and associated endorsements must be face of the national endorsement. For endorsement. made by credit card or by electronic example, engineers (limited) may serve Some commenters object to allowing payment. They claimed that it would be on vessels of any horsepower, but are competency to be demonstrated by a hardship on mariners as they do not restricted to vessels of less than 1,600 alternative methods and not exclusively always have these means of payment GRT. The DDEs are restricted to vessels through approved formal training. In available to them. of less than 500 GRT, and some have their view, the language of the STCW The Coast Guard is withdrawing this further horsepower limitations and/or Convention and Code places a strong proposed revision. The current route restrictions placed on their emphasis on formal training and § 10.219(d) will be retained, allowing for credentials. assessment, and requires education and multiple forms of payment. training for all categories of STCW VII. Incorporation by Reference D. Additional Request for Comments certification. Other commenters support In the ‘‘Additional Request for the concept of onboard training as an The Director of the Federal Register Comments’’ section of the SNPRM, the alternative to formal classroom training has approved the material listed in Coast Guard sought specific comments but believe that there are professional §§ 10.103, 11.102, 12.103, 13.103, and from the public on six issues. These knowledge and development areas 15.103 for incorporation by reference issues and the Coast Guard response to where in-service experience alone will under 5 U.S.C. 552 and 1 CFR part 51. the comments received are outlined not fill the need for professional Copies of the material are available from below. Detailed Coast Guard responses training. the sources listed in those sections. The Coast Guard has added training to specific comments are located above VIII. Regulatory Analyses in subsection A of this section, entitled courses for STCW endorsements that We developed this final rule after ‘‘Public comments on the SNPRM.’’ must be accomplished as part of considering numerous statutes and 1. The Coast Guard asked about the approved formal training. These courses executive orders related to rulemaking. value of tonnage and route restrictions were part of the NPRM. Parts 11 and 12 Below we summarize our analyses for engineering endorsements. of this final rule are amended to include based on 14 of these statutes or The Coast Guard removed route a combination of training and in-service executive orders. restrictions and the endorsement for requirements (validated through chief engineer (limited near-coastal) in assessments) to ensure that the seafarers A. Regulatory Planning and Review this final rule, but retained the 1,600 achieve the level of competence required for STCW endorsements. Executive Orders 12866 (‘‘Regulatory GRT limitation for the engineer (limited) 5. The Coast Guard asked about the Planning and Review’’) and 13563 series of endorsements. Likewise, the extent to which changes to sea service (‘‘Improving Regulation and Regulatory Coast Guard retained both route and requirements, particularly in § 10.232, Review’’) direct agencies to assess the tonnage restrictions for the DDE series will increase the availability of mariners costs and benefits of available regulatory of engineer endorsements. for service on oceangoing vessels. alternatives and, if regulation is 2. The Coast Guard asked about Three commenters recommended that necessary, to select regulatory alternative or additional requirements the Coast Guard remove §§ 10.232(b)(1) approaches that maximize net benefits for limiting engineer authority, such as and 10.232(b)(2) in their entirety in (including potential economic, maintaining current horsepower regard to sea service credit for mariners environmental, public health and safety restrictions, or any other alternative serving on the Great Lakes and on effects, distributive impacts, and requirements. inland waters. They believe there is no equity). Executive Order 13563 The responses from the public ranged useful purpose for these provisions, and emphasizes the importance of from a suggestion to remove the their inclusion would make professional quantifying both costs and benefits, of endorsement of chief engineer (limited advancement more difficult, thereby reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, near-coastal) to an elaborate 13-page decreasing the availability of mariners and of promoting flexibility. This final plan for the complete revision of the for service on oceangoing vessels. rule has been designated a ‘‘significant national and STCW endorsement The Coast Guard has retained the regulatory action’’ although not scheme. The Coast Guard has made proposed provisions in § 10.232(b)(1) economically significant, under section several changes including the removal (providing day-for-day credit on the 3(f) of Executive Order 12866. of the chief engineer (limited near- Great Lakes), and § 10.232(b)(2) Accordingly, this final rule has been coastal) endorsement and expanded the (providing credit up to 50 percent of reviewed by the Office of Management structure of assistant engineer-OSV, as total service required). These new and Budget. A combined ‘‘Regulatory discussed previously. requirements were not previously Analysis and Final Regulatory 3. The Coast Guard asked about available for those mariners seeking an Flexibility Analysis’’ report is available potential changes to the qualification STCW endorsement. Further, the Coast in the docket as indicated under the requirements for a DE for TOARs to Guard believes that the inclusion of ADDRESSES section of this preamble. A allow mariners to serve as DEs by virtue these sections will actually increase the summary of the report follows: of their endorsements without any number of mariners with credentials This final rule will ensure that U.S. further approval process. necessary to make them available for mariners comply with the standards set The commenters believe that the service on ocean-going vessels by forth in the STCW Convention and current system for a DE to apply for expanding the opportunity to earn sea Code. This final rule will implement all recognition and approval through the service credit. amendments under the Convention, NMC is appropriate. The Coast Guard 6. The Coast Guard asked about the including the 2010 amendments will continue to approve the DEs possible changes to fee payment previously discussed. In addition, the through the current process. options, as proposed in § 10.219, which Coast Guard is responding to the 4. The Coast Guard asked about who, would eliminate the ability to pay by comments, feedback, and concerns within the mariner population, will take cash or check. The commenters objected received from the public as a result of advantage of the alternatives to formal to the proposed requirement in the SNPRM. In order to address those training provided to meet the standards § 10.219(d) that fee payments for MMCs comments and concerns, this final rule

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will simplify national licensing In order to address the comments result in changing our estimates for requirements and separate them from received on the SNPRM, the Coast affected STCW training providers other STCW requirements; provide alternative Guard made several changes to the than delaying the cost impact of QSS means for demonstrating competence; SNPRM in this final rule. Part A of the requirements to training providers by 3 clarify oversight requirements for Discussion of Comments and years and providing additional time for approved courses; amend lifeboatmen Explanation of Changes section compliance. requirements; and allow for acceptance summarizes the changes between this The costs of this final rule are of sea service on vessels serving the final rule and the SNPRM and the presented in Table 1. We estimate the Great Lakes and inland waters to meet ‘‘Tables of Changes’’ in section V of the total present value cost over the 10-year STCW requirements (see ‘‘Discussion of preamble provides a detailed period of analysis to be $228.9 million Final Rule’’ for additional details). explanation for each change. None of at a 7-percent discount rate ($272.6 The changes in this final rule from the the changes between the SNPRM and million at a 3-percent discount rate). current regulations that result in this final rule, however, will result in Over the same 10-year period of additional impacts involve the additional impacts to the maritime analysis, we estimate the annualized following categories of provisions: industry. However, in response to costs to be about $32.6 million at a 7- comments from the public, the Coast percent discount rate ($32.0 million at 1. Medical Examinations and Guard has added a transitional a 3-percent discount rate). Endorsements provision for the implementation of the The medical certificate will be QSS requirements by January 1, 2017. TABLE 1—SUMMARY OF PRESENT reduced from a maximum period of This will delay the cost impact of QSS VALUE COSTS OF FINAL RULE validity of 5 years to 2 years for requirements to training providers and [$ Millions] mariners serving onboard STCW vessels provide additional time for compliance. in accordance with the 2010 Costs Discount rate amendments to the STCW Convention. Year We estimate that this final rule will 7 percent 3 percent 2. Leadership and Managerial Skills affect approximately 60,000 U.S. This final rule will require leadership mariners 8 and 316 owners and 1 ...... $17.0 $17.7 2 ...... 38.5 41.5 and managerial skills for the operators of 1,044 vessels by imposing 3 ...... 36.0 40.3 management-level credential in additional costs. This rule also affects 4 ...... 35.0 40.8 accordance with the 2010 amendments U.S. mariners operating inside the 5 ...... 31.8 38.5 to the STCW Convention. boundary line by imposing new 6 ...... 29.7 37.4 requirements. However, we do not 7 ...... 11.3 14.7 3. Engineroom Resource Management anticipate the new requirements for 8 ...... 10.5 14.3 This final rule will require ERM national endorsements will impose 9 ...... 9.8 13.9 training for engineers seeking additional costs. Each of the 10 ...... 9.2 13.5 operational-level credential, and requirements will affect a different Total* ...... 228.9 272.6 leadership and managerial skills for the subset of these mariner and owner/ management-level credential in operator populations. We used Coast Annualized ...... 32.6 32.0 accordance with the 2010 amendments Guard’s data on mariners, publicly to the STCW Convention. available information on training costs * Totals may not sum due to rounding. We estimate the mariner training 4. Tankerman Endorsements and mariner wages, and other available industry information to develop the requirements are the primary cost driver This final rule will add new STCW estimates of potential costs to affected throughout the 10-year period of endorsements for basic and advanced mariners and to the owners and analysis. See Table 2 for a summary of oil and chemical tanker cargo operators employing affected mariners annualized costs by requirement operations, and for basic and advanced for each requirement. We did not find category. liquefied gas tanker cargo operations, in additional data or receive public accordance with the STCW 2010 comments in response to the analysis TABLE 2—SUMMARY OF THE amendments. presented in the SNPRM that would ANNUALIZED COSTS OF THE FINAL 5. Safety Refresher Training result in changing these estimates for RULE Requirements affected mariners or vessel owners and [$ Millions] operators. This final rule will require safety This final rule will also affect Annualized* refresher training every 5 years for all approximately 141 STCW training Category STCW-endorsed mariners holding a providers by requiring them to 7 percent 3 percent credential in basic training (BT), implement a quality standards system advanced firefighting, proficiency in and write and maintain a QSS manual; Mariner Training** ..... $27.06 $26.40 survival craft and rescue boats other 2-Year Medical ...... subjecting them to internal and external Examination ...... 3.99 3.99 than fast rescue boats, or proficiency in audit requirements of each Coast Guard- fast rescue boats, in accordance with the Sea Service ...... 1.04 1.04 approved course, and extending the Training Providers .... 0.50 0.51 2010 amendments to the STCW time period for which they must keep a Convention and Code. paper or electronic record on each Total ...... 32.60 31.96 6. Able Seafarer Deck and Engine student completing a course. Similarly, ** Includes changes for officer, engineer and we did not find additional data or rating endorsements. This final rule will require that receive public comments that would personnel serving on STCW vessels as The changes to mariner training make up about 83 percent of the costs able seafarers meet the requirements for 8 Includes all mariners to which STCW applies, certification in order to comply with the which is limited to voyages beyond the boundary throughout the 10-year period of STCW 2010 amendments. line. analysis. Table 3 below presents a

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summary of the costs by requirement as mariners can compete in the global including those with small and large a percentage of the total annualized workforce market; and, (4) Ensuring that consequences. costs of this final rule. U.S. regulations are consistent with Based on data and information from international performance standards the Coast Guard’s Marine Information TABLE 3—SUMMARY OF COSTS BY RE- based on international consensus and for Safety and Law Enforcement QUIREMENT OF THE FINAL RULE (AS IMO convention, which minimizes (MISLE) database system, between 2002 A PERCENTAGE OF ANNUALIZED variation in standards of training and and 2009, there were an average of 11 COST) watchkeeping. fatalities and 126 injuries (ranging in One benefit of this final rule is an severity) per year on U.S. flag SOLAS Annualized increase in vessel safety and a resulting vessels that could be prevented or Requirements cost decrease in the risk of shipping mitigated by this rulemaking. These percent casualties. According to one study on form the baseline for this final rule. Likewise, pollution from incidents Mariner Training ...... 83 the Review and Analysis of Accident 2-Year Medical Examination .... 12 Databases by the American Bureau of involving U.S. flag SOLAS vessels Sea Service ...... 3 Shipping (ABS), the human element is resulted in an annual average of 285,152 Training Providers ...... 2 involved in 80 percent of shipping gallons of oil spilled per year that are casualties, with 45 percent of those also part of the baseline damages that Total ...... 100 casualties primarily due to human error, could be prevented or otherwise and another 35 percent attributable to a mitigated by this rulemaking. Table 4 We believe that the training costs failure to adequately respond.10 summarizes the annual damages discussed above would likely be high The final rule seeks to decrease associated with fatalities, injuries, and estimates, as this final rule provides human error and improve oil spills for U.S. flag SOLAS vessels. flexibility in choosing alternative responsiveness through a three-pronged These estimates do not include methods if these are more cost effective approach—increased training and quantified measures of secondary to the mariners, owners and operators. service requirements, improved impacts that result from vessel In the absence of additional accidents. information, such as the choice of consistency of training, and enhanced medical evaluation and reporting. alternative methods by company size TABLE 4—ANNUAL BASELINE OF FA- and time differences to complete one Lack of mariner competence in TALITIES, INDUSTRIES, OIL SPILLS, alternative compared to another, we situational awareness and assessment estimate potential regulatory are primary causes of human error. The AND PROPERTY DAMAGE (2002– compliance costs by assuming that enhanced competency and service 2009) mariners and their employers would requirements of the STCW Convention fulfill these requirements through are expected to increase mariners’ Impact SOLAS classroom training. This results in situational awareness and situational assessment, and improve their ability to Fatalities ...... 11. upper-bound monetized costs for these Injuries ...... 126. training provisions. respond to potential hazards. Oil Spills ...... 169. The requirements for training Benefits 9 Amount of Oil Spilled ...... 285,152 gallons. providers to develop and follow a Property Damage ...... $25.7 million. This final rule will implement all quality standard system help to ensure Congestion and Delays ... Not quantified. amendments to the STCW and ensure that the STCW training given to that the U.S. is meeting its obligations mariners is of consistent quality. The training, sea service and QSS under the STCW Convention. The Unidentified medical conditions can provisions of the final rule would most STCW Convention sets the standards of also impair a mariner’s ability to likely reduce the risk of accident-related competence for mariners perform tasks and respond, thus consequences such as fatalities, injuries, internationally, bringing U.S. mariners contributing to the human element of and pollution. Estimating the precise in line with training, certification and casualties. This final rule will require reduction in risk from improved medical standards developed by the more frequent medical exams for STCW training and sea service requirements is International Maritime Organization mariners, thus reducing the potential difficult given existing information. We (IMO). In addition to the benefit of contribution of medical conditions to found limited information on how improving marine safety and decreasing human error.11 In combination, the STCW, or other competency-based the risk of shipping accidents, provisions of this final rule are expected marine transportation training, additional benefits of this final rule are to reduce potential for vessel accidents, quantitatively increases marine safety expected to accrue to the U.S. economy by reducing the risk of accidents. in the form of: (1) Preventing and 10 Clifford C. Baker and Denise B. McCafferty. We did find research conducted for mitigating accidents on STCW 2004. ABS Review and Analysis of Accident other industries on the impact of Convention-compliant foreign vessels in Databases. American Bureau of Shipping. Accessed training programs on outcomes and U.S. waters due to the Coast Guard’s at http://www.slc.ca.gov/Division_Pages/MFD/ _ behaviors. This research found a wide increased ability to enforce Prevention First/Documents/2004/ Human%20and%20Organizational%20Factors/ range of potential reductions in risk: requirements; (2) Maintaining U.S. McCafferty%20paper.pdf. from a low of no impact to a high of status on the ‘‘White List’’ and avoiding 11 Examples of major accidents that resulted in approximately 87 percent. See the the detention of U.S. vessels in foreign deaths, injuries, environmental contamination or ‘‘Regulatory Analysis and Final ports due to non-compliance with the property damage in which an unidentified medical condition was a causal factor include: the allision Regulatory Flexibility Analysis’’ report STCW Convention; (3) Ensuring U.S. of the M/V Cosco Busan with the San Francisco- available in the docket for more Oakland Bay Bridge, the allision of the passenger information. No additional data or 9 The Coast Guard did not receive any comments ferry Andrew J. Barberi, and Towboat Robert Y. updates to estimates were received as from the public on the benefits analysis for the Love allision with Interstate 40 Highway Bridge. SNPRM. The changes between the SNPRM and this Although these did not directly involve STCW part of public comments. final rule did not result in any modifications to mariners, the same risk from unidentified medical If the annual costs of $28.1 million we benefits estimated in this section. conditions applies. estimate for the cost of training and sea

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service requirements (exclusive of the The annual costs of the medical- B. Small Entities QSS training provider and the medical related requirements are approximately Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act examination requirements) are $3.99 million at a 7-percent discount (5 U.S.C. 601–612), we have considered compared against the accident-related rate. If we compare this cost with the whether this final rule will have a baseline damages for SOLAS vessels damages associated with the five significant economic impact on a including fatalities, injuries, property fatalities related to medical conditions, substantial number of small entities. damage and oil spilled, this final rule this final rule would need to result in The term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises would have to reduce damages by 23 a 12.7 percent reduction in risk to break small businesses, not-for-profit percent to reach break even. Using the even. organizations that are independently cost of training and sea service To summarize, we estimate the owned and operated and are not requirements, if only fatalities are monetized annualized costs of this final dominant in their fields, and considered, the final rule would need to rule to be about $32.6 million (at a 7- governmental jurisdictions with prevent approximately 4.5 fatalities per percent discount rate). However, we populations of less than 50,000. year to break even, out of about 11 total believe that this may likely be a high A Final Regulatory Flexibility fatalities per year on SOLAS vessels. cost estimate as this final rule provides Analysis discussing the impact of this Accident-related fatalities represent flexibility in choosing alternative final rule on small entities is available approximately 20 percent of the total methods of demonstrating competency in the docket where indicated under baseline damages. if these are more cost effective to the ADDRESSES. The annualized cost of the training mariners, owners and operators. This final rule will directly regulate and sea service requirements (exclusive We considered five alternatives to this mariners and training providers. of the QSS training provider and the final rule: Individuals, such as the mariners medical examination requirements) is • Alternative 1: Maintain the current regulated by this final rule are not small approximately $28.1 million per year at STCW Convention interim rule. entities under the definition of a small a 7-percent discount rate (See Table 2 • Alternative 2: Implement the entity in the Regulatory Flexibility Act for a summary of annualized costs by NPRM-proposed requirements. (RFA). requirement category). Based on the • This final rule includes audit and distribution of potential risk reduction Alternative 3: Implement the SNPRM STCW-related proposed quality system requirements for training derived from the studies described providers. Based on Coast Guard data, above applied to the baseline requirements only. • approximately 84 percent of the STCW consequences of accident-related Alternative 4: Implement NPRM with a separate rulemaking for 2010 training providers that are affected by damages for U.S. flag, SOLAS vessels, this final rule are small by the (SBA) we estimate the discounted, annualized STCW amendments. • size standards. benefits of this final rule could be about Alternative 5: Implement the While we do not expect training $24.3 million, with a range of $23.7 SNPRM. providers to offer new training programs million to $29.4 million. The first alternative is not feasible as unless it is beneficial to their business The medical examination it would not meet all U.S. model, we have estimated the impact of requirements will also reduce risk, both responsibilities as a party to the this final rule to training providers as if for fatalities due to medical conditions Convention. The second alternative they would not pass any of their costs and for accident-related fatalities and oil would partially meet U.S. to mariners. Therefore, the revenue spills. The incapacitation of mariners on responsibility, but would not implement impacts to the small training providers vessels due to undiagnosed and the 2010 STCW amendments. The third discussed below may be overestimates. untreated medical and/or physical alternative would meet the U.S. We found that this final rule will have conditions could contribute to vessel responsibilities under the STCW a significant economic impact (more mishaps and associated public safety Convention, but would not provide than 1 percent impact on revenue) on 62 risks. Data from the trucking industry clarifications and modification to percent of small training providers in indicate that certain medical conditions national endorsements for which costs the first year they implement QSS can increase the risk of accidents. For are minimal. The fourth alternative requirements. After the first year of example, truck drivers with diabetes would not have met U.S. STCW implementation, we found that this final have a 19 percent higher risk of causing responsibilities. The fifth alternative rule will have a significant economic an accident. Similarly, drivers with would not incorporate any comments, impact on 29 percent of small training cardio-vascular disease have a 43 feedback, and concerns received from providers. percent greater risk of causing an the public as a result of the SNPRM. In response to comments from the accident.12 Public comments helped the Coast public, the Coast Guard has delayed More frequent medical exams can Guard reorganize and clarify certain implementation of the QSS help ensure that medical conditions that STCW and non-STCW provisions of the requirements to January 1, 2017. This could impair performance and increase SNPRM and led this final rule to be will delay the cost impact of QSS the risk of an incident are identified more efficient. requirements to training providers and earlier, thus increasing opportunities to The ‘‘Regulatory Analysis and Final provide additional time for compliance. treat the condition and reducing the Regulatory Flexibility Analysis’’ report The impacts discussed above are not chances that uncontrolled symptoms available on the docket provides based on discounted present value costs and side-effects could cause decreased additional detail on the alternatives, and do not account for the additional performance and increased risk of costs, and benefits of this rulemaking. time for compliance. accidents. At this time, based on available This final rule does not directly information, we expect that this require companies or maritime 12 Source: Final Rule Regulatory Evaluation, rulemaking will not be economically employers to pay for the final training ‘‘Medical Certification Requirements as Part of the significant under Executive Order 12866 Commercial Driver’s License,’’ Final Rule, Federal requirements for affected mariners. Motor Carrier Safety Administration, July 2008 (e.g., have an annual effect on the However, we acknowledge that some (FMCSA–1997–2210–0211.1). economy of $100 million or more). marine employers fund training and

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might be indirectly impacted. In Budget (OMB) Collections of manual and arrange two internal audits recognition of this possibility, we Information: OMB Control Number of STCW Convention courses within 5 analyzed impacts on small entities to 1625–0028, ‘‘Course Approvals for years. include a sensitivity analysis showing Merchant Marine Training Schools;’’ Need for Information: The the impact of additional training costs and OMB Control Number 1625–0079, information is necessary to show on employers of mariners. We provided ‘‘Standards of Training, Certification evidence that training providers meet this analysis in the Initial Regulatory and Watchkeeping for Seafarers the minimum quality standards and Flexibility Analysis for the SNPRM and (STCW), 1995 and 1997 Amendments to recordkeeping requirements for each summarized it in Final Regulatory the International Convention.’’ course established by the IMO. Flexibility Analysis for this rule. As defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(c), Proposed Use of Information: The Based on this sensitivity analysis, we ‘‘collection of information’’ comprises Coast Guard will use this information to found that about 80 percent of the vessel reporting, recordkeeping, monitoring, document that the training level of owners and operators affected by this posting, labeling, and other, similar mariners meets international final rule will be small entities under actions. The title and description of the requirements. the Regulatory Flexibility Act and the information collections, a description of Description of the Respondents: The Small Business Administration (SBA) those who must collect the information, respondents are the mariner training size standards. We estimate that this and an estimate of the total annual schools that will be required to final rule will have a more than 1 burden follow. The estimate covers the complete form CG–719B. percent cost impact on annual revenue time for reviewing instructions, Number of Respondents: According to for 69 to 83 percent of the small vessel searching existing sources of data, the Coast Guard National Maritime owners and operators affected by this gathering and maintaining the data Center (NMC), there are approximately rulemaking, depending on the year. needed, and completing and reviewing 285 training schools. However, only 141 However, under this final rule, the the collection. training providers teach STCW courses. Coast Guard will accept various, flexible This final rule adds to recordkeeping The number of respondents is 141 methods for demonstrating competence requirements of training providers and STCW training providers in the first that will reduce the costs of training credentialed merchant mariners. year and recurring annually. requirements, a potential cost relief to Title: Course Approval and Records Frequency of Response: Respondents maritime employers that fund training. for Merchant Mariner Training Schools. are required to write a QSS manual in OMB Control Number: 1625–0028. the first year and modify it as needed. C. Assistance for Small Entities Title 46 United States Code (U.S.C.) They will also arrange internal audits on Under section 213(a) of the Small 7315 authorizes a license or document their STCW courses every two and a Business Regulatory Enforcement applicant to substitute the completion of half years. Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121), an approved course for a portion of the Burden of Response: Writing a QSS we want to assist small entities in required sea service. 46 CFR 10.402 manual will take a training provider understanding this final rule so that specifies the information that must be approximately 206 hours in the first they can better evaluate its effects on submitted for the Coast Guard to year (205 hours for reporting and 1 hour them and participate in the rulemaking. evaluate and approve each course. 46 for recordkeeping), and modifying it If this final rule would affect your small CFR 10.403 specifies recordkeeping will take 9 hours every year (8 hours for business, organization, or governmental requirements that a school teaching reporting and 1 hour recordkeeping). jurisdiction and you have questions approved courses must meet for each We estimate that it will take 10 hours concerning its provisions or options for student taking each course. for each respondent to complete an compliance, please consult Ms. Zoe Under this final rule, training internal audit twice every 5 years (9 Goss, Maritime Personnel Qualifications providers who teach STCW Convention hours for reporting and 1 hour for Division, Coast Guard; telephone 202– courses will: (1) Develop and maintain recordkeeping) or approximately 4 372–1425. The Coast Guard will not a QSS, including writing and hours per year. retaliate against small entities that maintaining a QSS manual; (2) Undergo Estimate of Total Annual Burden: The question or complain about this rule or an internal audit and undergo an existing OMB-approved total annual any policy or action of the Coast Guard. external audit every 5 years and keep burden, as adjusted in May 2012, is Small businesses may send comments the audit records for Coast Guard 97,260 hours. This rule will increase the on the actions of Federal employees inspection as needed; and (3) Store burden for 141 training providers by who enforce, or otherwise determine student course records for an additional approximately 225 hours each. The total compliance with, Federal regulations to 4 years. additional hours requested for this the Small Business and Agriculture Since training providers are currently rulemaking is 30,879 [141 × (206 + 9 + Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman required to store student records for 1 4)]. The new annual burden for the first and the Regional Small Business year and many of them store records for year is 29,046 hours and about 1,833 Regulatory Fairness Boards. The several years more, the burden of the hours each year after the first year. Ombudsman evaluates these actions new requirement that will extend Title: Standards of Training, annually and rates each agency’s recordkeeping from 1 year to 5 years is Certification and Watchkeeping for responsiveness to small business. If you small. Seafarers (STCW), 1995 and 1997 wish to comment on actions by Summary of the Collection of Amendments to the International employees of the Coast Guard, call 1– Information: A licensed mariner is Convention. 888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). authorized to substitute the completion OMB Control Number: 1625–0079. of an approved course for a portion of The International Convention for D. Collection of Information the required sea service. Training Standards of Training, Certification and This final rule calls for modifications providers must submit specific Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) sets to collections of information under the information to the Coast Guard to qualifications for masters, officers and Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 evaluate and approve each course. watchkeeping personnel on seagoing U.S.C. 3501–3520). It modifies two This final rule will require training merchant ships. The United States is a existing Office of Management and providers to write and maintain a QSS signatory to these conventions, which

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define standards of competence Maritime Organization that the United takes approximately 15 minutes to necessary to protect safety of life at sea States has in place certain specific complete. and the marine environment and regulations that implement the Estimate of Total Annual Burden: For address the responsibilities of all State- international requirements and related medical examinations, existing OMB- Parties to ensure seafarers meet defined amendments to the STCW convention. approved total annual burden, as standards of competence and quality. Proposed Use of Information: The adjusted in January 2013, is 17,927 The information collection requirements information collected will help to hours. This rule will increase the annual are necessary to implement the ensure compliance with international burden by 7,950 hours (7,500 hours for amendments to this important requirements and to maintain medical exams plus 450 hours for international convention. acceptable quality in activities foreign-issued STCW endorsements). This final rule makes three changes associated with training and assessment Additionally, this final rule will impose that impact this collection. This final of merchant mariners. a one-time burden of 5,853 hours on regulation will: (1) Change the medical Description of the Respondents: The owner/operators to provide exam requirements for STCW respondents will be merchant mariners documentary evidence of training. credentialed mariners from once every 5 holding STCW endorsements who need This final rule will increase the years to once every 2 years; (2) require to update their medical records with the annual burden on 18,000 respondents documented evidence of security NMC, and the vessel owner/operators submitting medical examination forms training or awareness for 2 groups of employing STCW endorsed mariners. by approximately 25 minutes each. A mariners—personnel with security Number of Respondents: According to total of 7,500 additional hours is duties (except vessel security officers) Coast Guard NMC data, an estimated requested for this rulemaking [18,000 × and all other mariners working aboard 60,000 merchant mariners hold STCW (25/60)]. For the approximately 1,800 a vessel; and (3) recognize STCW endorsements. Of those mariners, mariners holding STCW endorsements endorsements issued by foreign approximately 12,000 submit medical issued by foreign governments, this final governments. examination forms each year. Since this rule will increase the annual burden by To comply with changes in medical final rule requires medical exams every approximately 15 minutes each. The examination requirements, mariners 2 years, approximately 18,000 total additional hours requested for this will be required to submit a CG–719K additional mariners will need to rulemaking is 450 [1,800 × (15/60)]. For form as filled out by a physician. To respond each year. other personnel with security training or comply with security training or This final rule will also require awareness, this one-time requirement awareness for personnel, vessel owners/ employers of STCW endorsed mariners will impose a burden on 316 operators will need to provide to submit documentary evidence of respondents of 15 minutes each, or documentary evidence that personnel security training or awareness. approximately 5,853 hours [23,413 with security duties other than VSOs Approximately 316 employers will need mariners × (15/60)]. meet requirements set forth in 33 CFR to submit this one-time requirement for As required by the Paperwork 104.220, and provide documentary 23,413 mariners—12,020 mariners who Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. evidence of meeting the requirements of fall under 33 CFR 104.220 and 11,393 3507(d)), we submitted a copy of this 33 CFR 104.225 for all other personnel mariners who fall under 33 CFR final rule to the Office of Management working on a vessel. Additionally, this 104.225. and Budget (OMB) for its review of the final rule allows for the recognition of Additionally, approximately 105 collection of information. STCW endorsements issued by foreign owner/operators and approximately You are not required to respond to a governments if proper documentation is 1,800 mariners holding STCW collection of information unless it submitted by a vessel owner/operator. endorsements issued by foreign displays a currently valid OMB control Summary of the Collection of governments will need to respond. number. Information: The STCW Convention sets Frequency of Response: For medical E. Federalism qualifications for mariners on seagoing examination requirements, mariners merchant ships. As a signatory party, will need to respond every two years. A rule has implications for federalism the United States must collect We will assume half of the mariner under Executive Order 13132, information to document that population would respond annually. Federalism, if it has a substantial direct requirements described in this For security training or knowledge, effect on the States, on the relationship important international treaty are being mariners will need to make a one-time between the national government and met. response that includes the proof of the States, or on the distribution of This final rule, which adopts 2010 meeting the requirement. Credentials for power and responsibilities among the amendments to the STCW convention, mariners holding foreign-issue STCW various levels of government. We have requires STCW mariners to provide endorsements are valid for 5 years and analyzed this final rule under that Order documentation of a medical exam response will be once every 5 years. and have determined that it does not occurring once every two years; Burden of Response: For medical have implications for federalism. establishes the need for documentary examinations, the mariner will take It is well settled that States may not evidence certifying security training or approximately 20 minutes to complete regulate in categories reserved for awareness for personnel; and provides form CG–719K and another 5 minutes to regulation by the Coast Guard. It is also the means to recognize STCW submit that form. Total response burden well settled that all of the categories endorsements issued by foreign will be approximately 25 minutes. covered in 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703, 7101, governments. For personnel with security training, and 8101 (design, construction, Need for Information: The collection we estimate it will take employers 15 alteration, repair, maintenance, of information is needed to ensure that minutes per mariner to provide operation, equipping, personnel mariners have completed training and documentary evidence of security qualification, and manning of vessels), medical assessment necessary to receive training or awareness. as well as the reporting of casualties and STCW certification or endorsement. For mariners with STCW any other category in which Congress Collection of information is also needed endorsements issued by foreign intended the Coast Guard to be the sole to demonstrate to the International governments, filling out form CG–719B source of a vessel’s obligations, are

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within the field foreclosed from I. Protection of Children M. Environment regulation by the States. (See the decision of the Supreme Court in the We have analyzed this final rule We have analyzed this final rule consolidated cases of United States v. under Executive Order 13045, under Department of Homeland Locke and Intertanko v. Locke, 529 U.S. Protection of Children from Security Management Directive 023–01 89, 120 S.Ct. 1135 (March 6, 2000).) Environmental Health Risks and Safety and Commandant Instruction In United States v. Locke, the Risks. This rule is not an economically M16475.lD, which guide the Coast Supreme Court referenced the STCW significant rule and does not create an Guard in complying with the National Convention as evidence that such areas environmental risk to health or risk to Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 are exclusively Federal, stating: ‘‘That safety that might disproportionately U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), and have training is a field reserved to the Federal affect children. concluded that this action is one of a Government is further confirmed by the category of actions that do not J. Indian Tribal Governments circumstance that the STCW individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human Convention addresses crew ‘training’ This final rule does not have tribal environment. This rule is categorically and ‘qualification’ requirements, and implications under Executive Order excluded under section 2.B.2, figure 2– that the United States has enacted crew 13175, Consultation and Coordination 1, paragraph (34) (a) and (c) of the training regulations.’’ United States v. with Indian Tribal Governments, Instruction. This rule involves the Locke and Intertanko v. Locke, 529 U.S. because it does not have a substantial credentialing of mariners to meet IMO 89, 120 S.Ct. 1135 (March 6, 2000). This direct effect on one or more Indian rule addresses the training and standards. An environmental analysis tribes, on the relationship between the checklist and a categorical exclusion credentialing of mariners and would Federal Government and Indian tribes, impact manning of vessels, areas determination are available in the or on the distribution of power and docket where indicated under reserved for regulation by the Coast responsibilities between the Federal ADDRESSES. Guard. Because the States may not Government and Indian tribes. regulate within these categories, this List of Subjects rule does not affect the relationship K. Energy Effects between the national government and 46 CFR Part 1 the States, or the distribution of power We have analyzed this final rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions Administrative practice and and responsibilities among the various procedure, Organization and functions levels of government. Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, (Government agencies), Reporting and This rule would not extend Federal recordkeeping requirements. jurisdiction into those areas of pilotage Distribution, or Use. We have that are reserved to the States in 46 determined that it is not a ‘‘significant 46 CFR Part 10 U.S.C. 8501. Section 8501 provides for energy action’’ under that order. Though Incorporation by reference, Penalties, State regulation of pilots in the bays, it is a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ Reporting and recordkeeping rivers, harbors, and ports of the U.S. under Executive Order 12866, it is not requirements, Schools, Seamen. unless the law specifies otherwise. likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of 46 CFR Part 11 F. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act energy. The Administrator of the Office The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of Information and Regulatory Affairs Incorporation by reference, Penalties, of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires has not designated it as a significant Reporting and recordkeeping Federal agencies to assess the effects of energy action. Therefore, it does not requirements, Schools, Seamen, their discretionary regulatory actions. In require a Statement of Energy Effects Transportation Worker Identification particular, the Act addresses actions under Executive Order 13211. Card. that may result in the expenditure by a 46 CFR Part 12 State, local, or tribal government, in the L. Technical Standards aggregate, or by the private sector of The National Technology Transfer Incorporation by reference, Penalties, $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 Reporting and recordkeeping more in any one year. This final rule U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use requirements, Seamen. will not result in such an expenditure; voluntary consensus standards in their 46 CFR Part 13 however, we discuss the economic regulatory activities unless the agency effects of this final rule elsewhere in provides Congress, through the Office of Incorporation by reference, Cargo this preamble. Management and Budget, with an vessels, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Seamen. G. Taking of Private Property explanation of why using these standards would be inconsistent with This final rule will not cause a taking 46 CFR Part 14 applicable law or otherwise impractical. of private property or otherwise have Voluntary consensus standards are Oceanographic research vessels, taking implications under Executive technical standards (e.g., specifications Reporting and recordkeeping Order 12630, Governmental Actions and of materials, performance, design, or requirements, Seamen. Interference with Constitutionally operation; test methods; sampling Protected Property Rights. 46 CFR Part 15 procedures; and related management H. Civil Justice Reform systems practices) that are developed or Incorporation by reference, Reporting This final rule meets applicable adopted by voluntary consensus and recordkeeping requirements, standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of standards bodies. Seamen, Vessels. Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice This final rule does not use technical For the reasons discussed in the Reform, to minimize litigation, standards. Therefore, we did not preamble, the Coast Guard amends 46 eliminate ambiguity, and reduce consider the use of voluntary consensus CFR parts 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 burden. standards. as follows:

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PART 1—ORGANIZATION, GENERAL 10.109,’’ remove the section number MODUs. When assigned to a MODU, a COURSE AND METHODS GOVERNING ‘‘and10.231’’ and add, in its place, the ballast control operator is equivalent to MARINE SAFETY FUNCTIONS section numbers ‘‘10.201, and 10.410’’; a mate on a conventional vessel. and Barge means a non-self propelled ■ 1. The authority citation for part 1 ■ b. In paragraph (b)(2), after the word vessel as defined in 46 U.S.C 102. continues to read as follows: ‘‘amended’’ remove the year ‘‘1995’’ and Barge supervisor or BS means an Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552; 14 U.S.C. 633; 46 add, in its place, ‘‘, 2011’’; and after the officer restricted to service on MODUs U.S.C. 7701; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 93; Pub. L. words ‘‘incorporation by reference whose duties involve support to the 107–296, 116 Stat. 2135; Department of approved for §§ 10.107, 10.109,’’ remove offshore installation manager (OIM) in Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1; the section numbers ‘‘10.227, and marine-related matters including, but § 1.01–35 also issued under the authority of 10.231’’ and add, in their place, the not limited to, maintaining watertight 44 U.S.C. 3507. section numbers ‘‘10.201, 10.404, integrity, inspecting and maintaining § 1.01–10 [Amended] 10.411, and 10.412’’. mooring and towing components, and ■ 8. Revise § 10.107 to read as follows: maintaining emergency and other ■ 2. In § 1.01–10(d)(1)(ii)(D), after the marine-related equipment. A barge words ‘‘under technical control of the’’, § 10.107 Definitions in subchapter B. supervisor, when assigned to a MODU, remove the words ‘‘Director of (a) With respect to part 16 of this is equivalent to a mate on a Inspections and Compliance (CG–5PC),’’ subchapter only, if the definitions in conventional vessel. and add, in their place, the words paragraph (b) of this section differ from Boatswain means the leading seaman ‘‘Director of Prevention Policy (CG–5P), those set forth in § 16.105, the definition and immediate supervisor of deck crew and subject to the policy and guidance set forth in § 16.105 applies. who supervises the maintenance of deck of the Office of Vessel Activities (CG– (b) As used in this subchapter, the gear. CVC),’’. following terms apply only to merchant Boundary line marks the dividing marine personnel credentialing and the point between internal and offshore § 1.01–15 [Amended] manning of vessels subject to the waters for the purposes of several U.S. ■ 3. In § 1.01–15(d), after the words manning provisions in the navigation statutes and, with exceptions, generally ‘‘same authority as an OCMI’’, add the and shipping laws of the United States: follows the trend of the seaward, words ‘‘, subject to the policy and Able seafarer-deck means a rating highwater shorelines. See 46 CFR part 7. guidance of the Office of Vessel qualified in accordance with the Cargo engineer means a person Activities (CG–CVC),’’. provisions of Regulation II/5 of the holding an officer endorsement on a STCW Convention. dangerous-liquid tankship or a § 1.03–40 [Amended] Able seafarer-engine means a rating liquefied-gas tankship whose primary ■ 4. In § 1.03–40, after the words ‘‘make qualified in accordance with the responsibility is maintaining the cargo a formal appeal of that decision or provisions of Regulation III/5 of the system and cargo-handling equipment. action’’, remove the text ‘‘, via the STCW Convention. Ceremonial license means a document NMC,’’. Apprentice mate (steersman) of that reflects a mariner’s existing towing vessels means a credentialed national officer endorsement and is PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER mariner in training to perform bridge suitable for framing, but is not valid for CREDENTIAL watchkeeping duties onboard a towing use as a Merchant Mariner Credential vessel, who must be under the direct (MMC). ■ 5. Revise the authority citation for part supervision and in the continuous Chemical tanker means a tank vessel 10 to read as follows: presence of a master or mate (pilot) of that is certificated to carry or carries Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633; 31 U.S.C. 9701; towing vessels. chemicals in bulk as cargo or cargo 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, 2110; 46 U.S.C. chapter Approved means approved by the residue. For the purposes of qualifying 71; 46 U.S.C. chapter 73; 46 U.S.C. chapter Coast Guard. for an STCW endorsement for advanced 75; 46 U.S.C. 2104; 46 U.S.C. 7701, 8903, Approved training means training that chemical tanker cargo operations, this 8904, and 70105; Executive Order 10173; is approved by the Coast Guard or meets includes tank barges. Department of Homeland Security Delegation the requirements of § 10.408 of this part. Chief engineer means the senior No. 0170.1. Articulated tug barge or ATB means engineer responsible for the mechanical ■ 6. Amend § 10.101 as follows: any tug-barge combination which, propulsion and the operation and ■ a. Revise the heading of § 10.101 to through the use of an articulated or maintenance of the mechanical and read as set forth below; ‘‘hinged’’ connection system between electrical installations of the vessel. ■ b. In paragraph (b), remove the word the tug and barge, allows independent Chief mate means the deck officer ‘‘their’’ and add, in its place, the words movement in the critical area of fore and next in rank to the master and upon ‘‘his or her’’; and aft pitch. whom the command of the vessel will ■ c. In paragraph (d), remove the words Assistance towing means towing a fall in the event of incapacity of the ‘‘holder of’’ and add, in their place, the disabled vessel for consideration. master. words ‘‘applicant for’’. Assistant engineer, for national Coast Guard-accepted means— endorsements, means a qualified officer (1) That the Coast Guard has officially § 10.101 Purpose. in the engine department other than the acknowledged in writing that the * * * * * chief engineer. material or process at issue meets the Authorized official includes, but is applicable requirements; § 10.103 [Amended] not limited to, a Federal, State or local (2) That the Coast Guard has issued an ■ 7. Amend § 10.103 as follows: law enforcement officer. official policy statement listing or ■ a. In paragraph (b)(1), remove Ballast control operator or BCO means describing the material or process as ‘‘STCW—’’ and the year ‘‘1995’’; after an officer restricted to service on mobile meeting the applicable requirements; or the word ‘‘amended’’ add ‘‘, 2011’’; and offshore drilling units (MODUs) whose (3) That an entity acting on behalf of after the words ‘‘incorporation by duties involve the operation of the the Coast Guard under a Memorandum reference approved for §§ 10.107, complex ballast system found on many of Agreement has determined that the

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material or process meets the applicable Guard is satisfied that the expungement under part 11, subpart G, of this chapter, requirements. is based upon a showing that the court’s by the Officer in Charge, Marine Coast Guard-accepted QSS earlier conviction was in error. Inspection (OCMI). The areas for which organization means an entity that has Credential means any or all of the first-class pilot’s endorsements are been approved by the Coast Guard to following: issued within a particular Marine accept and monitor training on behalf of (1) Merchant mariner’s document. Inspection Zone and the specific the Coast Guard. (2) License. requirements to obtain them may be Coastwise seagoing vessel means a (3) STCW endorsement. obtained from the OCMI concerned. vessel that is authorized by its (4) Certificate of registry. Designated duty engineer or DDE Certificate of Inspection to proceed (5) Merchant Mariner Credential. means a qualified engineer, who may be beyond the Boundary Line established Criminal record review means the the sole engineer on vessels with a in part 7 of this chapter. process or action taken by the Coast periodically unmanned engine room. Coastwise voyage is a domestic Guard to determine whether an Designated examiner or DE means a voyage and means a voyage in which a applicant for, or holder of, a credential person who has been trained or vessel proceeds— is a safe and suitable person to be issued instructed in techniques of training or (1) From one port or place in the such a credential or to be employed on assessment on towing vessels and is United States to another port or place in a vessel under the authority of such a otherwise qualified to evaluate whether the United States; credential. an applicant has achieved the level of (2) From a port or place in a United Dangerous drug means a narcotic proficiency required to hold a towing States possession to another port or drug, a controlled substance, or a vessel endorsement on a merchant place in the same possession, and controlled-substance analogue (as mariner credential (MMC). This person passes outside the line dividing inland defined in section 102 of the must be approved by the Coast Guard. waters from the high seas; or Comprehensive Drug Abuse and Control Designated medical examiner means a (3) From a port or place in the United Act of 1970 (21 U.S.C. 802)). licensed physician, licensed physician’s States or its possessions and passes Dangerous liquid or DL means a assistant, or licensed nurse practitioner outside the line dividing inland waters liquid listed in 46 CFR 153.40 of this who has been trained and approved to from the high seas and navigates on the chapter that is not a liquefied gas as conduct medical and physical high seas, and then returns to the same defined in this part. Liquid cargoes in examinations of merchant mariners on port or place. bulk listed in 46 CFR part 153, Table 2, behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard and may Communicable disease means any of this chapter are not dangerous-liquid be delegated limited authority to grant disease capable of being transmitted cargoes when carried by non-oceangoing waivers and approve physical/medical from one person to another directly, by barges. suitability for service. contact with excreta or other discharges Day means, for the purpose of Directly supervised/direct supervision from the body; or indirectly, via complying with the service (only when referring to issues related to substances or inanimate objects requirements of this subchapter, 8 hours tankermen) means being in the direct contaminated with excreta or other of watchstanding or day-working not to line of sight of the person-in-charge or discharges from an infected person. include overtime. On vessels authorized maintaining direct, two-way Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12113, the by 46 U.S.C. 8104 and 46 CFR 15.705, communications by a convenient, Department of Health and Human to operate a two-watch system, a 12- reliable means, such as a predetermined Services periodically publishes in the hour working day may be creditable as working frequency over a handheld Federal Register a list of infectious and 1 1/2 days of service. On vessels of less radio. communicable diseases that are than 100 GRT, a day is considered as 8 Disabled vessel means a vessel that transmissible through the food supply, hours unless the Coast Guard needs assistance, whether docked, and that list provides examples of determines that the vessel’s operating moored, anchored, aground, adrift, or communicable diseases for purposes of schedule makes this criteria underway. This does not mean a barge § 10.304 of this title. inappropriate; in no case will this or any other vessel not regularly Conviction means that the applicant period be less than 4 hours. When operated under its own power. for a merchant mariner credential has computing service on MODUs for any Document of Continuity means a been found guilty, by judgment or plea endorsement, a day of MODU service document issued by the Coast Guard to by a court of record of the United States, must be a minimum of 4 hours, and no seafarers who are unwilling or the District of Columbia, any State, additional credit is received for periods otherwise unable to meet the territory, or possession of the United served over 8 hours. For cadet service requirements of § 10.227, for the sole States, a foreign country, or any military on a training ship furnished by the purpose of maintaining an individual’s court, of a criminal felony or Maritime Administration under 46 CFR eligibility for renewal of an misdemeanor or of an offense described 310.4, a day may be creditable as 11⁄2 endorsement. in section 205 of the National Driver days of service. Domestic voyage means a voyage from Register Act of 1982, as amended (49 Deck crew (excluding individuals one United States port to another United U.S.C. 30304). If an applicant pleads serving under their officer endorsement) States port, without entering waters guilty or no contest, is granted deferred means, as used in 46 U.S.C. 8702, only under the jurisdiction of another adjudication, or is required by the court the following members of the deck country unless the United States has to attend classes, make contributions of department: able seamen, boatswains, entered into a treaty or an agreement time or money, receive treatment, and ordinary seamen. with that country respecting mutual submit to any manner of probation or Deck department means the recognition of national mariner supervision, or forgo appeal of a trial department aboard a ship responsible qualifications. This includes a voyage to court’s conviction, then the Coast Guard for navigation, cargo, command, and nowhere that returns to the originating will consider the applicant to have control functions. port. received a conviction. A later Designated areas means those areas Drug test means a chemical test of an expungement of the conviction will not within pilotage waters for which first- individual’s urine for evidence of negate a conviction unless the Coast class pilot’s endorsements are issued dangerous drug use.

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Dual-mode integrated tug barge far as the Thomas J. O’Brien Lock and been tampered with, has not been means an integrated tug barge (ITB) Controlling Works (between miles 326 signed, or has been superseded in involving an articulated (flexible) and 327), the Chicago River as far as the accordance with § 10.205 of this part. coupling system where the towing unit east side of the Ashland Avenue Bridge ISM means the International Safety rolls and heaves (articulates) about a (between miles 321 and 322), and the Management Code. horizontal pivot point. Dual mode units Saint Lawrence River as far east as the Kilowatt or kW means 11⁄3 resemble a conventional tug and are lower exit of Saint Lambert Lock. For horsepower. This term is used when capable of towing in other purposes of requiring MMCs with rating describing a vessel’s propulsion power configurations (astern or alongside). endorsements, the connecting and and also when placing limitations on an Electro-technical officer means an tributary waters are not part of the Great engineer officer license or endorsement. officer qualified in accordance with the Lakes. Large passenger vessel, for the provisions of Regulation III/6 of the Gross register tons or GRT means the purposes of subpart H of part 12, and STCW Convention. gross ton measurement of the vessel part 15, means a vessel of more than Electro-technical rating means a under 46 U.S.C. chapter 145, Regulatory 70,000 gross tons, as measured under 46 rating qualified in accordance with the Measurement. U.S.C. 14302 and documented under the provisions of Regulation III/7 of the Gross tonnage or GT means the gross laws of the United States, with capacity STCW Convention. tonnage measurement of the vessel for at least 2,000 passengers and a Employment assigned to means the under 46 U.S.C. chapter 143, coastwise endorsement under 46 U.S.C. total period of time a person is assigned Convention Measurement. chapter 121. to work on MODUs, including time Harbor assist means the use of a Lifeboatman means a mariner who is spent ashore as part of normal crew towing vessel during maneuvers to qualified to take charge of, lower, and rotation. dock, undock, moor, or unmoor a vessel, operate survival craft and related Endorsement is a statement of a or to escort a vessel with limited survival equipment on a vessel. mariner’s qualifications and, for the maneuverability. Lifeboatman-Limited means a mariner purposes of this chapter, includes only High-speed craft type rating (HSC) who is qualified to take charge of, lower, those endorsements listed in § 10.109 of means an endorsement for specific duty and operate liferafts, rescue boats, and this part. on a particular type and model of high- other survival equipment on vessels Engine department means the speed craft (compliant with the high- where lifeboats are not installed. department aboard a ship responsible speed craft code). Liquefied gas or LG means a cargo that for the main propulsion and auxiliary has a vapor pressure of 172 kPa (25 psia) Horsepower or HP means, for the ° ° systems, and other mechanical, purpose of this subchapter, the total or more at 37.8 C (100 F). electrical, hydraulic, and refrigeration maximum continuous shaft horsepower Liquefied gas tanker means a tank systems, including deck machinery and of the entire vessel’s main propulsion vessel that is certificated to carry or cargo-handling equipment. machinery as determined by the carries liquefied gases in bulk as cargo Entry-level mariner means a mariner manufacturer. This term is used when or cargo residue. For the purposes of holding no rating other than ordinary describing a vessel’s propulsion power qualifying for an STCW endorsement for advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo seaman, wiper, steward’s department, or and also when placing limitations on an operations, this includes tank barges. steward’s department food handler engineer officer license or endorsement. Liquid cargo in bulk means a liquid or (F.H.). One horsepower equals 0.75 kW. liquefied gas listed in § 153.40 of this Evaluation means processing an ILO means the International Labour chapter and carried as a liquid cargo or application, from the point of receipt to Organization. approval or denial of the application, IMO means the International Maritime liquid-cargo residue in integral, fixed, or including review of all documents and Organization. portable tanks, except a liquid cargo records submitted with an application Increase in scope means additional carried in a portable tank actually as well as those obtained from public authority added to an existing loaded and discharged from a vessel records and databases. credential, such as adding a new route with the contents intact. Management level means the level of Fails a chemical test for dangerous or increasing the authorized horsepower responsibility associated with— drugs means that the result of a or tonnage. (1) Serving as master, chief mate, chemical test conducted under 49 CFR Inland waters means the navigable chief engineer officer or second engineer waters of the United States shoreward of part 40 was reported as ‘‘positive’’ by a officer onboard a seagoing ship; and Medical Review Officer because the the Boundary Lines as described in part (2) Ensuring that all functions within chemical test indicated the presence of 7 of this chapter, excluding the Great the designated area of responsibility are a dangerous drug at a level equal to or Lakes, and, for towing vessels, properly performed. exceeding the levels established in 49 excluding the Western Rivers. Marine chemist means a person CFR part 40. Integrated tug barge or ITB means any certificated by the National Fire First assistant engineer means the tug barge combination which, through Protection Association as a marine engineer officer next in rank to the chief the use of special design features or a chemist. engineer and upon whom the specially designed connection system, Master means the officer having responsibility for the mechanical has increased seakeeping capabilities command of a vessel. propulsion and the operation and relative to a tug and barge in the Mate means a qualified officer in the maintenance of the mechanical and conventional pushing mode. An ITB can deck department other than the master. electrical installations of the vessel will be divided into either a dual-mode ITB Medical Certificate means a certificate fall in the event of the incapacity of the or a push-mode ITB. The definitions for issued by the Coast Guard under 46 CFR chief engineer. those categories can be found elsewhere part 10, subpart C that serves as proof Great Lakes, for the purpose of in this section. that the seafarer meets the medical and calculating service requirements for an Invalid credential means an MMC, physical standards for merchant endorsement, means the Great Lakes MMD, license, STCW endorsement, or mariners. and their connecting and tributary Certificate of Registry that has been Merchant Mariner Credential or MMC waters, including the Calumet River as suspended or revoked, has expired, has means a credential issued by the Coast

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Guard under 46 CFR part 10. It Near-coastal means ocean waters not On location means that a mobile combines the individual merchant more than 200 miles offshore from the offshore drilling unit is bottom bearing mariner’s document, license, and U.S. and its possessions, except for or moored with anchors placed in the certificate of registry enumerated in 46 MMCs endorsed as Operator of drilling configuration. U.S.C. subtitle II part E as well as the Uninspected Passenger Vessel for which Operate, operating, or operation (as STCW endorsement into a single near-coastal is limited to waters not applied to the manning requirements of credential that serves as the mariner’s more than 100 miles offshore from the vessels carrying passengers) refers to a qualification document, certificate of U.S. and its possessions. This would vessel any time passengers are identification, and certificate of service. also include those near-coastal waters embarked whether the vessel is MMC application means the identified by another Administration underway, at anchor, made fast to shore, application for the MMC, as well as the when the U.S. has entered into a treaty or aground. application for any endorsement on an or an agreement with that country Operational level means the level of MMC. respecting the recognition of the U.S. responsibility associated with— Mobile offshore drilling unit or MODU near-coastal endorsement. (1) Serving as officer in charge of a means a vessel capable of engaging in Non-resident alien, for the purposes navigational or engineering watch, or as drilling operations for the exploration of subchapter H of part 12, and part 15, designated duty engineer for for or exploitation of subsea resources. means an individual who is not a periodically unmanned machinery MODU designs include the following: citizen or alien lawfully admitted to the spaces, or as radio operator onboard a (1) Bottom bearing units, which United States for permanent residence, seagoing ship; and include— but who is employable in the United (2) Maintaining direct control over the (i) Self-elevating (or jack-up) units States under the Immigration and performance of all functions within the with moveable, bottom bearing legs Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.), designated area of responsibility in capable of raising the hull above the including an alien crewman described accordance with proper procedures and surface of the sea; and in section 101(a)(15)(D)(i) of that Act under the direction of an individual (ii) Submersible units of ship-shape, who meets the requirements of 46 serving in the management level for that barge-type, or novel hull design, other U.S.C. 8103(k)(3)(A). area of responsibility. than a self-elevating unit, intended for Oceans means the waters seaward of Orally assisted examination means an operating while bottom bearing. the Boundary Lines as described in 46 examination as described in 46 CFR, (2) Surface units with a ship-shape or CFR part 7. For the purposes of part 11, subpart I of this subchapter barge-type displacement hull of single establishing sea service credit, the administered orally and documented by or multiple hull construction intended waters of the Inside Passage between a Coast Guard examiner. for operating in a floating condition, Puget Sound and Cape Spencer, Alaska, Overriding operational condition including semi-submersibles and drill and the inland waters of another means circumstances in which essential ships. country are not considered oceans. shipboard work cannot be delayed due Officer endorsement means an Month means 30 days, for the purpose to safety or environmental reasons, or annotation on an MMC that allows a of complying with the service could not have reasonably been mariner to serve in the capacities listed requirements of this subchapter. anticipated at the commencement of the in § 10.109 of this part. National Driver Register or NDR Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, voyage. means the nationwide repository of or OCMI means, for the purposes of this Participation, when used with regard information on drivers maintained by subchapter, the commanding officer of to the service on transfers required for the National Highway Traffic Safety the National Maritime Center, or any tankerman by §§ 13.120, 13.203, or Administration under 49 U.S.C. chapter person designated as such by the 13.303 of this chapter, means either 303. Commandant, in accordance with 46 actual participation in the transfers or National officer endorsement means CFR 1.01–5(b). close observation of how the transfers an annotation on an MMC that allows a Officer in charge of an engineering are conducted and supervised. mariner to serve in the capacities listed watch in a manned engine room or Passes a chemical test for dangerous in § 10.109(a) of this part. The officer designated duty engineer in a drugs means that the result of a endorsement serves as the license and/ periodically unmanned engine room chemical test conducted according to 49 or certificate of registry pursuant to 46 (OICEW) means an engineering officer CFR part 40 is reported as ‘‘negative’’ by U.S.C. subtitle II part E. qualified at the operational level. a Medical Review Officer according to National rating endorsement means Officer in charge of a navigational that part. an annotation on an MMC that allows a watch (OICNW) means a deck officer Periodically unattended engine room mariner to serve in those capacities set qualified at the operational level. means a space containing main out in § 10.109(b) and (c) of this part. Offshore installation manager or OIM propulsion and associated machinery The rating endorsement serves as the means an officer restricted to service on and all sources of main electrical supply merchant mariner’s document pursuant MODUs. An assigned offshore which is not at all times manned under to 46 U.S.C. subtitle II part E. installation manager is equivalent to a all operating conditions, including NDR-listed convictions means a master on a conventional vessel and is maneuvering. conviction of any of the following motor the person designated by the owner or PIC means a person in charge. vehicle-related offenses or comparable operator to be in complete and ultimate Pilot of towing vessels means a offenses: command of the unit. qualified officer of a towing vessel (1) Operating a motor vehicle while Oil tanker means a tank vessel that is operated only on inland routes. under the influence of, or impaired by, certificated to carry or carries oil in bulk Pilotage waters means the navigable alcohol or a controlled substance; or as cargo or cargo residue. For the waters of the United States, including (2) A traffic violation arising in purposes of qualifying for an STCW all inland waters and offshore waters to connection with a fatal traffic accident, endorsement for advanced oil tanker a distance of 3 nautical miles from the reckless driving, or racing on the cargo operations, this includes tank baseline from which the Territorial Sea highways. barges. is measured.

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Practical demonstration means the associated with an officer or rating fall in the event of the incapacity of the performance of an activity under the endorsement, such as from mate to chief engineer officer. direct observation of a designated master or second assistant engineer to Self propelled has the same meaning examiner or qualified assessor for the first assistant engineer. as the terms ‘‘propelled by machinery’’ purpose of establishing that the Rating endorsement is an annotation and ‘‘mechanically propelled.’’ This performer is sufficiently proficient in a on an MMC that allows a mariner to term includes vessels fitted with both practical skill to meet a specified serve in those capacities set out in sails and mechanical propulsion. standard of competence or other § 10.109 of this part. Senior company official means the objective criterion. Regional examination center or REC president, vice president, vice president Propulsion power means the total means a field office of the National for personnel, personnel director, or maximum continuous-rated output Maritime Center that receives and similarly titled or responsible power of the main propulsion screens credential applications, individual, or another employee machinery of a vessel determined by the conducts approved course oversight, designated in writing by one of these manufacturer, in either kilowatts or and administers Coast Guard individuals for the purpose of certifying horsepower, which appears on the examinations as required by this employment. ship’s Certificate of Registry or other subchapter. Service (as used when computing the official document and excludes Rest means a period of time during required service for endorsements) thrusters and other auxiliary machinery. which the person concerned is off duty, means the time period, in days, a person Public vessel means a vessel that— is not performing work (which includes is assigned to work. On MODUs, this (1) Is owned, or demise chartered, and administrative tasks such as chart excludes time spent ashore as part of operated by the United States correction or preparation of port-entry crew rotation. Government or a government of a documents), and is allowed to sleep Ship means a vessel using any mode foreign country; and without interruption. of propulsion, including sail and (2) Is not engaged in commercial Restricted tankerman endorsement auxiliary sail. service. means a valid tankerman endorsement Simulated transfer means a transfer Push-mode ITBs means those ITBs on a merchant mariner credential practiced in a course meeting the that involve a rigid coupling system restricting its holder as the Coast Guard requirements of § 13.121 of this and, when not coupled to the barge, are deems appropriate. For instance, the subchapter that uses simulation to meet incapable of conducting towing in any endorsement may restrict the holder to part of the service on transfers required other configuration (such as astern or one or a combination of the following: for tankerman by §§ 13.203 or 13.303 of alongside) because, by themselves, they A specific cargo or cargoes; a specific this subchapter. have very limited seakeeping capability. vessel or vessels; a specific facility or Staff officer means a person who The propelling unit moves as one with facilities; a specific employer or holds an MMC with an officer the barge unit. employers; a specific activity or endorsement listed in § 10.109(a)(36) Qualified Assessor or QA means a activities (such as loading or unloading through (a)(43) of this part. person who is qualified to evaluate, for in a cargo transfer); or a particular area Standard of competence means the STCW endorsements, whether an of water. level of proficiency to be achieved for applicant has demonstrated the Rivers means a river, canal, or other the proper performance of duties necessary level of competence in the similar body of water designated as such onboard vessels according to national task for which the assessment is being by the Coast Guard. and international criteria. made. This person must be individually Safe and suitable person means a Steward’s department means the approved by the Coast Guard. person whose prior record, including department that includes entertainment Qualified instructor means a person but not limited to criminal record and/ personnel and all service personnel, who has been trained in instructional or NDR record, provides no information including wait staff, housekeeping staff, techniques and is otherwise qualified to indicating that his or her character and and galley workers, as defined in the provide required training to candidates habits of life would support the belief vessel security plan approved by the for an MMC endorsement. A faculty that permitting such a person to serve Secretary under 46 U.S.C. 70103(c). member employed at a State maritime under the MMC and/or endorsement These personnel may also be referred to academy or the U.S. Merchant Marine sought would clearly be a threat to the as members of the hotel department on Academy operated under 46 CFR part safety and security of life or property, a large passenger vessel. 310 and instructing a course on detrimental to good discipline, or STCW means the International merchant marine officer or rating adverse to the interests of the United Convention on Standards of Training, knowledge, understanding, or States. See 46 CFR 10.211 and 10.213 Certification and Watchkeeping for proficiency requirements is qualified to for the regulations associated with this Seafarers, 1978, as amended serve as a qualified instructor in his or definition. (incorporated by reference, see § 10.103 her area of specialization without Seagoing service means service of this subpart). individual evaluation by the Coast onboard a ship/vessel relevant to the STCW Code means the Seafarers’ Guard. issue of a credential or other Training, Certification and Qualified rating means various qualification. Watchkeeping Code (incorporated by categories of able seaman, qualified Seagoing vessel means a ship that reference, see § 10.103 of this subpart). member of the engine department, or operates beyond the boundary line STCW endorsement means an tankerman endorsements issued on specified in 46 CFR part 7. annotation on an MMC that allows a MMCs. Second engineer officer means an mariner to serve in those capacities Quality Standard System or QSS engineer officer next in rank to the chief under § 10.109(d) of this subpart. The means a set of policies, procedures, engineer officer and upon whom the STCW endorsement serves as evidence processes, and data required to establish responsibility for the mechanical that a mariner has met the requirements and fulfill the organization’s objectives. propulsion and the operation and of the STCW Convention. Raise of grade means an increase in maintenance of the mechanical and Support level means the level of the level of authority and responsibility electrical installations of the ship will responsibility associated with

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performing assigned tasks, duties, or Unlimited means an annotation on an (15) Operator of uninspected responsibilities onboard a seagoing ship MMC authorizing service on vessels of passenger vessels (OUPV). under the direction of an individual any tonnage or any propulsion power. (16) Master of uninspected fishing serving in the operational or Vessel personnel with designated industry vessels. management level. security duties means a person, (17) Mate of uninspected fishing Tank barge means a non-self- excluding the designated security officer industry vessels. propelled tank vessel. (e.g., Company Security Officer (CSO), (18) Master (OSV). Tank vessel means a vessel that is as defined in 33 CFR chapter I, (19) Chief mate (OSV). constructed or adapted to carry, or that subchapter H, and Vessel Security (20) Mate (OSV). carries, oil or hazardous material in bulk Officer (VSO)), having specific security (21) Chief engineer. as cargo or cargo residue, and that— duties and responsibilities in (22) Chief engineer (limited). (1) Is a vessel of the United States; accordance with the ship security plan. (23) First assistant engineer. (2) Operates on the navigable waters Vessel Security Officer (VSO) means a (24) Second assistant engineer. of the United States; or person onboard the vessel accountable (25) Third assistant engineer. (3) Transfers oil or hazardous material to the Master and designated by the (26) Assistant engineer (limited). in a port or place subject to the Company as responsible for security of (27) Designated duty engineer (DDE). jurisdiction of the United States. the vessel, including implementation (28) Chief engineer (OSV). Tankerman assistant means a person and maintenance of the Vessel’s (29) Assistant engineer (OSV). holding a valid ‘‘Tankerman-Assistant’’ Security Plan, and for liaison with the (30) Chief engineer MODU. endorsement on his or her MMC. See 46 Facility Security Officer and the vessel’s (31) Assistant engineer MODU. CFR, part 13, subpart D. Company Security Officer. (32) Chief engineer uninspected fishing industry vessels. Tankerman engineer means a person Western Rivers means— (33) Assistant engineer uninspected holding a valid ‘‘Tankerman-Engineer’’ (1) The Mississippi River; fishing industry vessels. endorsement on his or her MMC. See 46 (2) The Mississippi River’s tributaries, (34) Radio officer. CFR part 13, subpart E. South Pass, and Southwest Pass, to the (35) First-class pilot. Tankerman PIC means a person navigational demarcation lines dividing (36) Chief purser. holding a valid ‘‘Tankerman-PIC’’ the high seas from harbors, rivers, and other inland waters of the United States; (37) Purser. endorsement on his or her MMC. See 46 (38) Senior assistant purser. CFR part 13, subpart B. (3) The Port Allen-Morgan City Alternate Route; (39) Junior assistant purser. Tankerman PIC (Barge) means a (40) Medical doctor. person holding a valid ‘‘Tankerman-PIC (4) That part of the Atchafalaya River above its junction with the Port Allen- (41) Professional nurse. (Barge)’’ endorsement on his or her (42) Marine physician assistant. Morgan City Alternate Route including MMC. See 46 CFR part 13, subpart C. (43) Hospital corpsman. the Old River and the Red River; and Tankship means any self-propelled (44) High-speed craft type rating. (5) Those waters specified in 33 CFR tank vessel constructed or adapted (45) Radar observer. 89.25. primarily to carry oil or hazardous (b) National rating endorsements. The Year means 360 days for the purpose material in bulk as cargo or as cargo following national rating endorsements of complying with the service residue. are established in part 12 of this requirements of this subchapter. Training program means a subchapter. The endorsements indicate combination of training, practical ■ 9. Revise § 10.109 to read as follows: that an individual holding a valid MMC assessment, and service which provides with this endorsement is qualified to an individual with all or part of the § 10.109 Classification of endorsements. serve in that capacity and the necessary knowledge, understanding, (a) National officer endorsements. The endorsement has been issued under the and proficiency required for a specific following national officer endorsements requirements contained in part 12 of qualification. are established in part 11 of this this subchapter: Transfer means any movement of fuel, subchapter. The endorsements indicate (1) Able seaman: dangerous liquid, or liquefied gas as that an individual holding a valid MMC (i) Unlimited; cargo in bulk or as cargo residue to or with this endorsement is qualified to (ii) Limited; from a vessel by means of pumping, serve in that capacity and the (iii) Special; gravitation, or displacement. endorsement has been issued under the (iv) Special (OSV); Transportation Worker Identification requirements contained in part 11 of (v) Sail; and Credential or TWIC means an this subchapter: (vi) Fishing industry. identification credential issued by the (1) Master. (2) Ordinary seaman. Transportation Security Administration (2) Chief mate. (3) Qualified member of the engine under 49 CFR part 1572. (3) Second mate. department (QMED), including the Underway means that a vessel is not (4) Third mate. following specialty endorsements: at anchor, made fast to the shore, or (5) Mate. (i) Oiler; aground. When referring to a mobile (6) Master of towing vessels. (ii) Fireman/Watertender; offshore drilling unit (MODU), (7) Master of towing vessels, limited. (iii) Junior engineer; underway means that the MODU is not (8) Mate (pilot) of towing vessels. (iv) Pumpman/Machinist; and in an on-location or laid-up status and (9) Apprentice mate (Steersman). (v) Electrician/Refrigerating engineer. includes that period of time when the (10) Apprentice mate (Steersman), (4) Lifeboatman. MODU is deploying or recovering its limited. (5) Lifeboatman-Limited. mooring system. (11) Assistance towing. (6) Wiper. Undocumented vessel means a vessel (12) Offshore installation manager (7) Steward’s department. not required to have a certificate of (OIM). (8) Steward’s department (F.H.). documentation issued under the laws of (13) Barge supervisor (BS). (9) Cadet (deck or engine). the United States. (14) Ballast control operator (BCO). (10) Student observer.

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(11) Apprentice engineer. (24) Advanced liquefied gas tanker acceptance at which time the currently (12) Apprentice mate. cargo operation. active credential will become invalid in (c) The following ratings are (25) Basic oil and chemical tanker accordance with paragraph (d) of this established in part 13 of this subchapter. cargo operation. section. Otherwise, the new credential The national endorsements indicate that (26) Basic liquefied gas tanker cargo issue validity date will coincide with an individual holding a valid MMC with operation. the expiration date of the active this endorsement is qualified to serve in (27) Vessel Security Officer. credential held by the mariner. All other that capacity and the endorsement has (28) Vessel personnel with designated MMC transactions will be processed for been issued under the requirements security duties. immediate issuance. contained in part 13 of this subchapter: (29) Security awareness. * * * * * (1) Tankerman-PIC. (30) High-speed craft (HSC) type (h) When a Document of Continuity is (2) Tankerman-PIC (Barge). rating certificate. replaced with an MMC re-issued in (3) Restricted Tankerman-PIC. § 10.201 [Amended] accordance with § 10.227 of this part, (4) Restricted Tankerman-PIC (Barge). the Document of Continuity that has (5) Tankerman assistant. ■ 10. Amend § 10.201 as follows: been replaced becomes invalid. In the (6) Tankerman engineer. ■ a. In paragraph (a), remove the words event that not all endorsements on a (d) STCW endorsements. The ‘‘incorporated by reference in § 10.103’’ Document of Continuity are activated, a following STCW endorsements are and add, in their place, the words new Document of Continuity will be issued according to the STCW ‘‘(incorporated by reference, see issued for the remaining endorsements. Convention, the STCW Code, and parts § 10.103 of this part)’’; and 11, 12, and 13 of this subchapter. The ■ b. In paragraph (c), remove the words § 10.207 [Amended] endorsements indicate that an ‘‘National Maritime Center or at any ■ individual holding a valid MMC with 12. In § 10.207, after the words ‘‘a Regional Examination Center during unique serial number,’’, add the words this endorsement is qualified to serve in usual business hours, or through the that capacity and the endorsement has ‘‘called the mariner reference number,’’. mail’’ and add, in their place, the words ■ 13. Revise § 10.209 to read as follows: been issued under the requirements ‘‘Coast Guard’’. contained in parts 11, 12 or 13 of this § 10.209 General application procedures. subchapter as well as the STCW § 10.205 [Amended] (a) The applicant for an MMC, Convention and STCW Code ■ 11. Amend § 10.205 as follows: whether for an original, renewal, (incorporated by reference, see § 10.103 ■ a. Revise paragraph (a) to read as set duplicate, raise of grade, or a new of this subpart): forth below; endorsement on a previously issued (1) Master. ■ b. In paragraph (b), after the words MMC, must establish that he or she (2) Chief mate. ‘‘All endorsements’’, add the words ‘‘, satisfies all the requirements for the (3) Officer in charge of a navigational unless otherwise noted,’’; MMC and endorsement(s) sought before watch (OICNW). ■ c. In paragraph (c), remove the word (4) Chief engineer officer. the Coast Guard will issue the MMC. ‘‘one’’ and add, in its place, the numeral (5) Second engineer officer. This section contains the general (6) Officer in charge of an engineering ‘‘1’’ and remove the text ‘‘§ 10.227(f)’’ requirements for all applicants. watch in a manned engineroom or and add, in its place, the text Additional requirements for duplicates, ‘‘§ 10.227(h)’’; renewals, new endorsements, and raises designated duty engineer in a ■ periodically unmanned engineroom d. In paragraph (d), after the words ‘‘in of grade appear later in this part. (b) The Coast Guard may refuse to (OICEW). accordance with § 10.227’’, add the (7) Electro-technical officer (ETO). words ‘‘of this part’’; and after the words process an incomplete MMC (8) Rating forming part of a ‘‘becomes invalid’’, add the words application. The requirements for a navigational watch (RFPNW). ‘‘unless otherwise noted in paragraph complete application for an original (9) Able seafarer-deck. (a) of this section’’. MMC are contained in § 10.225 of this (10) Rating forming part of an ■ e. Remove paragraph (f), and part, the requirements for a renewal engineering watch in a manned redesignate paragraphs (g) and (h) as MMC application are contained in engineroom or designated to perform paragraphs (f) and (g), respectively; and § 10.227 of this part, the requirements duties in a periodically unmanned ■ f. Add new paragraph (h) to read as for a duplicate MMC application are engineroom (RFPEW). follows: contained in § 10.229 of this part, and (11) Able seafarer-engine. the requirements for an application for § 10.205 Validity of a merchant mariner a new endorsement or raise of grade are (12) Electro-technical rating. credential. (13) Basic training (BT). contained in § 10.231 of this part. (14) Advanced firefighting. (a) An MMC is valid for a term of 5 (c) Applications are valid for 12 (15) Proficiency in survival craft and years from the date of issuance. Except months from the date that the Coast rescue boats other than fast rescue boats upon the written request for the Guard approves the application. (PSC). immediate issuance by the applicant, (d) The application may be submitted (16) Proficiency in survival craft and the Coast Guard will post-date the in person, by mail, fax, or other rescue boats other than fast rescue issuance of an MMC renewal that electronic means. A complete MMC boats—limited (PSC—limited). includes no other transactions up to 8 application, which is described in (17) Proficiency in fast rescue boats. months from the date that the Coast §§ 10.225, 10.227, 10.229, and 10.231 (18) Person in charge of medical care. Guard accepts a complete application as may include— (19) Medical first-aid provider. required in this part. If the expiration (1) The application, consent for (20) GMDSS at-sea maintainer. date of the mariner’s active credential is National Driver Register (NDR) check, (21) GMDSS operator. beyond 8 months of the date that the and notarized oath on Coast Guard- (22) Advanced oil tanker cargo Coast Guard accepts a complete furnished forms, and the evaluation fee operation. application as required in this part, the required by § 10.219 of this part; (23) Advanced chemical tanker cargo new credential issue date will be 8 (2) The applicant’s continuous operation. months from the date of application discharge book, certificate of

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identification, MMD, MMC, license, (TSA). No MMC or endorsement will be ■ g. In paragraph (j), remove the word STCW endorsement, Certificate of issued until the Coast Guard receives ‘‘their’’ in the first sentence and add, in Registry (COR), or, if it has not expired, the following information from the its place, the words ‘‘his or her’’; and a photocopy of the credential, including applicant’s TWIC enrollment: the remove the word ‘‘disapprove’’ in the the back and all attachments; applicant’s fingerprints, FBI number last sentence and add, in its place, the (3) Proof, documented on CG–719K or and criminal record (if applicable), word ‘‘deny’’; and CG–719K/E, as appropriate, that the photograph, proof of citizenship, or ■ h. In paragraph (k), remove the word applicant passed the applicable vision, Nationality with proof of legal resident ‘‘their’’ in the first sentence and add, in hearing, medical, or physical exam as status (if applicable). If the information its place, the words ‘‘his or her’’; and required by subpart C of this part, or an is not available from TSA, the mariner unexpired medical certificate issued by may be required to visit a Regional after the words ‘‘in table 10.211(g)’’ the Coast Guard; Exam Center or a TWIC enrollment wherever they appear, add the words (4) Copies of course completion center to provide this information. ‘‘of this section’’. certificates or other evidence of course (f) Upon determining that the ■ 15. Revise § 10.213 to read as follows: completion; applicant satisfactorily meets all (5) Evidence of sea service, or an requirements for an MMC or an § 10.213 National Driver Register. accepted substitute for sea service, if endorsement thereon, the Coast Guard (a) No MMC will be issued as an required; will issue the properly endorsed MMC original or reissued with a new (6) For an endorsement as a medical to the applicant. The Coast Guard will doctor or professional nurse as required expiration date, and no new officer not issue an MMC until it has received endorsement will be issued, unless the in § 11.807 of this subchapter, evidence proof that the mariner holds a valid that the applicant holds a currently applicant consents to a check of the TWIC. valid, appropriate license as physician, NDR for offenses described in section (g) When a new MMC is issued, the 205(a)(3)(A) or (B) of the NDR Act (i.e., surgeon, or registered nurse, issued mariner must return any previously under the authority of a state or territory operation of a motor vehicle while issued and unexpired MMC, license, of the United States, the Commonwealth under the influence of, or impaired by, MMD, COR, or STCW endorsement to of Puerto Rico, or the District of alcohol or a controlled substance; and the Coast Guard, unless the new MMC Columbia. Any MMC issued will retain any traffic violations arising in is being issued to replace a lost or stolen any limitation associated with the connection with a fatal traffic accident, credential. medical license; (h) No MMC will be issued if the reckless driving, or racing on the (7) Any certificates or other highways). supplementary materials required to applicant fails a chemical test for (b) The Coast Guard will not consider show that the mariner meets the dangerous drugs as required in NDR-listed civil convictions that are mandatory requirements for the specific §§ 10.225(b)(5), 10.227(d)(5), and endorsement sought, as established in 10.231(c)(6). more than 3 years old from the date of parts 11, 12 or 13 of this subchapter; (i) Ceremonial licenses. A mariner request unless that information relates and may obtain a ceremonial license when to a current suspension or revocation of (8) An open-book exercise, in applying for his or her credential or the applicant’s license to operate a accordance with § 10.227(e)(1) of this Document of Continuity. motor vehicle. The Coast Guard may determine minimum and maximum part. § 10.211 [Amended] (e) The following requirements must assessment periods for NDR-listed be satisfied before an original or renewal ■ 14. Amend § 10.211 as follows: criminal convictions using table MMC, or new endorsement or a raise of ■ a. Remove the words ‘‘table 10.211(g)’’ 10.213(c) of this section. An applicant grade added to a previously issued wherever they appear and add, in their conducting simultaneous MMC MMC, will be issued. These materials place, the words ‘‘table 1 to § 10.211’’; transactions is subject to only one NDR will be added to the individual’s record ■ b. In paragraph (a)(1), after the words check. ‘‘written disclosure of all’’, add the by the Coast Guard: (c) The guidelines in table 1 to (1) Determination of safety and word ‘‘prior’’; paragraph (c) will be used by the Coast suitability. No MMC will be issued as an ■ c. In paragraph (d), remove the word Guard in evaluating applicants who original or reissued with a new ‘‘disapproved’’ and add, in its place, the have drug or alcohol related NDR-listed expiration date, and no new officer word ‘‘denied’’; endorsement will be issued if the ■ d. In paragraph (e), remove the word convictions. Non-drug or alcohol related applicant fails the criminal record ‘‘disapproved’’ and add, in its place, the NDR-listed convictions will be review as set forth in § 10.211 of this word ‘‘denied’’; and remove the word evaluated by the Coast Guard under part. ‘‘disapproval’’ and add, in its place, the table 1 to § 10.211 of this part as (2) NDR review. No MMC will be word ‘‘denial’’; applicable. The Coast Guard may issued as an original or reissued with a ■ e. In paragraph (g), after the words consider non-drug or alcohol related new expiration date, and no new officer ‘‘The Coast Guard will use table NDR-listed convictions that are more endorsement will be issued if the 10.211(g)’’, add the words ‘‘of this than 3 years old from the date of the applicant fails the NDR review as set section’’; request when the information relates to forth in § 10.213 of this part. ■ f. In paragraphs (h) and (i), after the a current suspension or revocation of (3) Information supplied by the words ‘‘table 10.211(g)’’ wherever they the applicant’s license to operate a Transportation Security Administration appear, add the words ‘‘of this section’’; motor vehicle.

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TABLE 1 TO § 10.213(c)—GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATING APPLICANTS FOR MMCS WHO HAVE NDR MOTOR VEHICLE CONVICTIONS INVOLVING DANGEROUS DRUGS OR ALCOHOL 1

Number of convictions Date of conviction Assessment period

1 ...... Less than 1 year ...... 1 year from date of conviction. 1 ...... More than 1, less than 3 years ...... Application will be processed, unless suspension, or revocation 2 is still in effect. Appli- cant will be advised that additional conviction(s) may jeopardize merchant mariner credentials. 1 ...... More than 3 years old ...... Application will be processed. 2 or more ...... Any less than 3 years old ...... 1 year since last conviction and at least 3 years from 2nd most recent conviction, unless suspension or revocation is still in effect. 2 or more ...... All more than 3 years old ...... 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 or addicted to the use of, a dangerous § 10.217 Merchant mariner credential information from the NDR check leads drug, or if the applicant applies before application and examination locations. the Coast Guard to determine that the the minimum assessment period for his (a) Applicants for an MMC may apply applicant cannot be entrusted with the or her conviction has elapsed, the Coast to any of the Regional Examination duties and responsibilities of the Guard may consider the following Centers (RECs) or any other location endorsement for which the application factors, as applicable, in assessing the designated by the Coast Guard. is made. If an application is denied, the applicant’s suitability to hold an MMC. Applicants may contact the National Coast Guard will notify the applicant in This list is intended as a guide for the Maritime Center at 100 Forbes Drive, writing of the reason(s) for denial and Coast Guard. The Coast Guard may Martinsburg, WV 25404, by telephone advise the applicant that the appeal consider other factors which it judges 1–888–427–5662 or 304–433–3400, or procedures in subpart 1.03 of part 1 of appropriate to a particular applicant, by email at [email protected]. A list this chapter apply. No examination will such as— of locations approved for application be given pending decision on appeal. (1) Proof of completion of an submittal is available through the Coast (e) Before denying an application accredited alcohol or drug abuse Guard Web site at http://www.uscg.mil/ because of information received from rehabilitation program; nmc. the NDR, the Coast Guard will make the (2) Active membership in a (b) Exam Locations. (1) Coast Guard information available to the applicant rehabilitation or counseling group, such units abroad may conduct exams for for review and written comment. The as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics ratings at locations other than the RECs, applicant may submit records from the Anonymous; but are not prepared to conduct applicable State concerning driving (3) Character references from persons practical examinations. record and convictions to the Coast who can attest to the applicant’s (2) The Coast Guard may designate Guard processing the application. The sobriety, reliability, and suitability for additional exam facilities/locations to Coast Guard will hold an application employment in the merchant marine, provide services to applicants for with NDR-listed convictions pending including parole or probation officers; MMCs. the completion of the evaluation and (4) Steady employment; and delivery by the individual of the (5) Successful completion of all ■ 18. Revise § 10.219 to read as follows: underlying State records. conditions of parole or probation. (f) If an applicant has one or more § 10.219 Fees. alcohol or dangerous drug-related § 10.215 [Removed] (a) Use table 1 to § 10.219(a) to criminal or NDR-listed convictions, if ■ 16. Remove § 10.215 calculate the mandatory fees for MMCs the applicant has ever been the user of, ■ 17. Revise § 10.217 to read as follows: and associated endorsements.

TABLE 1 TO § 10.219(a)—FEES

And you need If you apply for Evaluation then Examination then Issuance then the fee is . . . the fee is . . . the fee is . . .

MMC with officer endorsement: Original: Upper level 1 ...... $100 $110 $45 Lower level 2 ...... 100 95 45 Renewal ...... 50 45 45 Raise of grade ...... 100 45 45 Modification or removal of limitation or scope ...... 50 45 45 Radio officer endorsement: Original ...... 50 45 45 Renewal ...... 50 n/a 45 Staff officer endorsements: Original ...... 90 n/a 45 Renewal ...... 50 n/a 45 MMC with rating endorsement:

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TABLE 1 TO § 10.219(a)—FEES—Continued

And you need If you apply for Evaluation then Examination then Issuance then the fee is . . . the fee is . . . the fee is . . .

Original endorsement for ratings other than qualified ratings ...... 95 n/a 45 Original endorsement for qualified rating ...... 95 140 45 Upgrade or raise of Grade ...... 95 140 45 Renewal endorsement for ratings other than qualified ratings ...... 50 n/a 45 Renewal endorsement for qualified rating ...... 50 45 45 Modification or removal of limitation or scope ...... 50 45 45 STCW endorsement: Original ...... (4) (4) (4) Renewal ...... (4) (4) (4) Reissue, replacement, and duplicate ...... n/a n/a 3 45 1 Upper level means credentials authorizing service on vessels of any gross tons/unlimited tonnage or unlimited propulsion power. 2 Lower level means credentials authorizing service on vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT. 3 Duplicate for MMC lost as result of marine casualty—No Fee. 4 No Fee.

(b) Fee payment procedures. (e) Unless otherwise specified in this (g) Anyone who fails to pay a fee or Applicants may pay— part, when two or more endorsements charge established under this section is (1) All fees required by this section at are processed on the same application liable to the United States Government the time the application is submitted; or the fees will be as follows: for a civil penalty of not more than (2) A fee for each phase as follows: (1) Evaluation fees. If an applicant $6,500 for each violation. (i) An evaluation fee when the simultaneously applies for a rating (h) No-fee MMC for certain application is submitted. endorsement and a deck or engineer applicants. For the purpose of this (ii) An examination fee before the first officer’s endorsement, only the section, a no-fee MMC applicant is a examination section is taken. evaluation fee for the officer’s person who is a volunteer or a part- or (iii) An issuance fee before issuance of endorsement will be charged. If an full-time employee of an organization the MMC. applicant simultaneously applies for a that is— (c) If the examination is administered staff officer or radio officer endorsement (1) Charitable in nature; at a place other than a Regional along with the deck or engineer officer (2) Not for profit; and Examination Center (REC), the endorsement, only the evaluation fee for (3) Youth oriented. examination fee must be paid to the REC the deck or engineer officer’s (i) Determination of eligibility. (1) An at least one week before the scheduled endorsement will be charged. No organization may submit a written examination date. evaluation fee is charged for an STCW request to U.S. Coast Guard National (d) Unless the Coast Guard provides endorsement. additional payment options, fees must (2) Examination fees. One Maritime Center, 100 Forbes Drive, be paid as follows: examination fee will be charged for each Martinsburg, WV 25404, in order to be (1) Fee payments must be for the exact exam or series of exams for an original, considered an eligible organization amount. raise of grade, or renewal of an under the criteria set forth in paragraph (2) Fee payments may be made by endorsement on an MMC taken within (h) of this section. With the written electronic payment in a manner 1 year from the date of the application request, the organization must provide specified by the Coast Guard. For approval. An examination fee will also evidence of its status as a youth- information regarding current forms of be charged to process an open-book oriented, not-for-profit, charitable electronic payment, go to the National exercise used to renew an MMC. If an organization. Maritime Center’s (NMC) Web site, officer endorsement examination under (2) The following organizations are www.uscg.mil/nmc. To assist with the part 11 of this chapter also fulfills the accepted by the Coast Guard as meeting automation of mariner credential examination requirements in part 12 of the requirements of paragraph (h) of this applications, applicants are encouraged this chapter for rating endorsements, section and need not submit evidence of to pay the fees electronically. only the fee for the officer endorsement their status: Boy Scouts of America, Sea (3) Payments may be made by cash, examination is charged. Explorer Association, Girl Scouts of the check, money order, or credit card. (3) Issuance fees. Only one issuance United States of America, and Young (4) Payments submitted by mail may fee will be charged for each MMC Men’s Christian Association of the not be made in cash. Mailed payments issued, regardless of the number of United States of America. should specify the type of credential endorsements placed on the credential. (j) A letter from an organization sought and the type of fee (e.g., There is no fee for a Document of determined eligible under paragraph (h) evaluation, examination, issuance) Continuity. of this section must also accompany the being paid. The address for sending (f) The Coast Guard may assess person’s MMC application to the Coast payment by mail can be found at the additional charges to anyone to recover Guard. The letter must state that the NMC Web site, www.uscg.mil/nmc. collection and enforcement costs purpose of the person’s application is (5) Checks or money orders must be associated with delinquent payments or solely to further the conduct of the made payable to the U.S. Coast Guard, failure to pay a fee. The Coast Guard organization’s maritime activities. The and the full legal name and last four will not provide credentialing services applicant will then be eligible under digits of applicant’s social security to a mariner who owes money for this section to obtain a no-fee MMC if number must appear on the front of credentialing services previously other requirements for the MMC are each check or money order. provided. met.

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(k) An MMC issued to a person under the mandatory requirements for all possession of all of the necessary paragraph (h) of this section will be endorsements sought as follows: qualifications before the MMC will be endorsed restricting its use to vessels (i) The mandatory requirements for renewed. owned or operated by the sponsoring officer endorsements are contained in (b) A credential may be renewed at organization. part 11 of this subchapter. any time during its validity and for 1 (l) The holder of a no-fee MMC issued (ii) The mandatory requirements for year after expiration. under paragraph (h) of this section may rating endorsements are contained in (c) No credential will be renewed if it have the restriction removed by paying part 12 of this subchapter. has been suspended without probation the appropriate evaluation, (iii) The mandatory requirements for or revoked as a result of action under examination, and issuance fees that tanker rating endorsements are part 5 of this chapter or if facts that would have otherwise applied. contained in part 13 of this subchapter. would render a renewal improper have (iv) The mandatory requirements for come to the attention of the Coast § 10.221 [Amended] STCW endorsements are contained in Guard. ■ 19. Amend § 10.221 as follows: parts 11, 12, and 13 of this subchapter. (d) Except as provided in paragraph ■ a. In paragraph (a)(1), remove the (4) The appropriate fee as set forth in (g) of this section, a complete word ‘‘part’’ and add, in its place, the § 10.219 of this part. application for renewal must contain word ‘‘subchapter’’; and (5) Evidence of having passed a the following: ■ b. In paragraph (a)(2), remove the chemical test for dangerous drugs or of (1) A completed, signed application. section number ‘‘§ 12.40–11’’ and add, qualifying for an exemption from testing (2) Proof that the mariner either holds in its place, the section number in § 16.220 of this subchapter. a valid TWIC or has applied for a TWIC. ‘‘§ 12.809’’. (6) Where sea service is required, (3)The appropriate fee as set forth in documentary evidence in accordance § 10.219 of this part. ■ 20. Amend § 10.223 as follows: with § 10.232 of this part. (4) Any uncanceled MMD, MMC, ■ a. In paragraphs (c)(3)(i), (c)(3)(ii), and (7) Proof, documented on CG–719–K license, STCW endorsement, Certificate (c)(3)(iii), remove the word ‘‘chapter’’ or CG–719–K/E, as appropriate, that the of Registry (COR), or Document of and add, in its place, the word applicant passed all applicable vision, Continuity held by the applicant. If one ‘‘subchapter’’; and hearing, medical, and/or physical exams or more of these credentials are still ■ b. Revise paragraphs (c)(2) and as required by subpart C of this part or valid at the time of application, a (c)(3)(iv) to read as set forth below. a valid medical certificate issued by the photocopy—front, back, and all Coast Guard. attachments—will satisfy this § 10.223 Modification or removal of requirement. limitations or scope. (8) Consent to a Coast Guard check of the NDR for offenses described in (5) Evidence of having passed a * * * * * chemical test for dangerous drugs or of (c) * * * section 205(a)(3)(A) or (B) of the National Driver Register Act of 1982, as qualifying for an exemption from testing (2) Proof that the mariner either holds in § 16.220 of this subchapter. amended. a valid TWIC or has applied for a TWIC. (6) Applicants seeking a national (9) The oath as required in paragraph (3) * * * endorsement must either hold an (c) of this section. (iv) The mandatory requirements for unexpired medical certificate or submit (c) Oath. Every person who receives STCW endorsements are contained in a medical certificate application. parts 11, 12, and 13 of this subchapter. an original MMC must first take an oath, (7) Consent to a Coast Guard check of * * * * * before an official authorized to give the NDR for offenses described in such an oath, that he or she will ■ 21. Revise § 10.225 to read as follows: section 205(a)(3)(A) or (B) of the faithfully and honestly, according to his National Driver Register Act of 1982, as § 10.225 Requirements for original or her best skill and judgment, without amended. merchant mariner credentials. concealment or reservation, perform all (e) Except as provided in paragraph (a) An applicant must apply as an the duties required by law and obey all (e)(8) of this section and 46 CFR 13.120, original if the MMC sought is— lawful orders of superior officers. An the applicant must meet the following (1) The first credential issued to the oath may be administered by any Coast professional requirements for renewal: applicant; Guard-designated individual or any (1) The applicant must either— (2) The first credential issued to person legally permitted to administer (i) Present evidence of at least 1 year applicants after their previous oaths in the jurisdiction where the of sea service during the past 5 years; credential has expired beyond the grace person taking the oath resides. An oath (ii) Pass a comprehensive, open-book period and they do not hold a Document administered at a location other than the exercise covering the general subject of Continuity under § 10.227(g) of this Coast Guard must be verified in writing matter contained in appropriate sections part or an equivalent unexpired by the administering official and of subpart (I) of this part; continuity endorsement on their license submitted to the same Regional (iii) Complete an approved refresher or MMD; or Examination Center (REC) where the training course; (3) The first credential issued to applicant applied for his or her MMC. (iv) Provide evidence of employment applicants after their previous This oath remains binding for any as a qualified instructor or in a position credential was revoked pursuant to subsequently issued MMC and closely related to the operation, § 10.235 of this part. endorsements added to the MMC, construction, or repair of vessels (either (b) A complete application for an unless specifically renounced in deck or engineer as appropriate) for at original MMC must contain the writing. least 3 years during the past 5 years. An following, except as otherwise noted in applicant for a deck license or officer § 10.227(i) of this subpart: ■ 22. Revise § 10.227 to read as follows: endorsement with this type of (1) A completed, signed application. employment must also demonstrate (2) Proof that the mariner either holds § 10.227 Requirements for renewal. knowledge on an applicable Rules of the a valid TWIC or has applied for a TWIC. (a) Except as provided in paragraph Road open-book exercise; or (3) All supplementary materials (g) of this section, an applicant for (v) Provide evidence of being a required to show that the mariner meets renewal of a credential must establish qualified instructor who has taught a

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Coast Guard-approved or -accepted (x) Person in charge of medical care. endorsed, valid MMC, including STCW course relevant to the endorsement or (xi) Medical first-aid provider. endorsements, at any time by satisfying credential being applied for, at least (xii) GMDSS at-sea maintainer. the requirements for renewal as twice within the past 5 years, therefore (xiii) GMDSS operator. provided in paragraphs (d) and (f) of meeting the standards needed to receive (f) Except as otherwise provided, each this section. a course completion certificate for that candidate for a renewal of an STCW (h) Administrative grace period. A course. endorsement must meet the applicable credential may be renewed up to 12 (2) The qualification requirements for requirements of part 11, subpart C, and/ months after expiration. For a credential renewal of radar observer endorsement or part 12, subpart F. to be re-issued by the Coast Guard more as contained in § 11.480 of this (g) Document of Continuity. (1) than 12 months after its expiration, an subchapter. Applicants for renewal of national applicant must comply with the (3) Additional qualification endorsements, who are unwilling or requirements of paragraph (i) of this requirements for renewal of an officer otherwise unable to meet the section. When an applicant’s credential endorsement as first-class pilot as requirements of paragraph (d) of this expires during a time of service with the contained in § 11.713 of this subchapter. section, including but not limited to the Armed Forces and there is no (4) An applicant for renewal of a radio medical and physical standards of reasonable opportunity for renewal, officer’s endorsement must, in addition subpart C of this part, suitability including by mail, this period may be to meeting the requirements of this standards of § 10.211 of this part, drug extended. The period of military service section, present a copy of a currently tests, professional requirements, and following the date of expiration which valid license as first- or second-class TWIC, may apply for a Document of precluded renewal may be added to the radiotelegraph operator issued by the Continuity issued by the Coast Guard. 12-month grace period. The 12-month Federal Communications Commission. Documents of Continuity do not expire grace period and any extensions do not (5) An applicant for renewal of an and are issued solely to maintain an affect the expiration date of the endorsement as medical doctor or individual’s eligibility for renewal. A credential. A license, MMD, COR, professional nurse must, in addition to Document of Continuity does not entitle STCW endorsement, MMC, and any meeting the requirements of this an individual to serve as a merchant endorsements thereon, are not valid for section, present evidence that he or she mariner. A holder of a Document of use after the expiration date. holds a currently valid, appropriate Continuity may obtain a properly (i) Re-issuance of expired credentials. license as physician, surgeon, or endorsed, valid MMC at any time by (1) If an applicant applies for re- registered nurse issued under the satisfying the requirements for renewal issuance of an endorsement as deck authority of a State or territory of the as provided in paragraphs (d), (e), or (f) officer, engineer officer, or qualified United States, the Commonwealth of of this section as applicable. When a rating more than 12 months after its Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia. valid MMC is issued to replace a expiration, instead of the requirements Any such renewal will retain the previously held Document of of paragraph (e) of this section, the limitations placed upon the medical Continuity, the previously issued applicant must demonstrate continued license by the issuing body. There are Document of Continuity becomes void. professional knowledge by completing a no professional requirements for (2) Applications for a Document of course approved for this purpose, or by renewal of an endorsement as marine Continuity must include the following: passing the complete examination for physician assistant or hospital (i) The endorsements to be placed into original issue of the endorsement. The corpsman. continuity. examination may be oral-assisted if the (6) An applicant for renewal of an (ii) An application including a signed expired credential was awarded based endorsement as master or mate (pilot) of statement from the applicant attesting to on the results of an oral exam. The fees towing vessels, in addition to the other an awareness of the limited purpose of set forth in § 10.219 of this part apply requirements in this paragraph, must the Document of Continuity, his or her to these examinations. In the case of an also submit satisfactory evidence of— inability to serve, and the requirements expired radio officer’s endorsement, the (i) Having completed a practical to obtain an MMC. endorsement may be issued upon demonstration of maneuvering and (3) If not all MMC endorsements are presentation of a valid first- or second- handling a towing vessel to the to be converted into a Document of class radiotelegraph operator license satisfaction of a designated examiner; or Continuity, a new MMC will be issued issued by the Federal Communications (ii) Ongoing participation in training with the active endorsements. Once the Commission. and drills during the validity of the new MMC and/or Document of (2) An endorsement for chief purser, license or MMC being renewed. Continuity is issued the previous MMC purser, senior assistant purser, junior (7) An applicant seeking to renew a is no longer valid and must be returned assistant purser, hospital corpsman, tankerman endorsement must meet the to the Coast Guard. marine physician assistant, medical additional requirements listed in (4) STCW endorsements may not be doctor, or professional nurse that has § 13.120 of this subchapter. placed in continuity. If an individual been expired for more than 12 months (8) There are no professional continues to maintain a valid MMC must be renewed in the same way as a requirements for renewal for the while placing specific national current endorsement of that type. There following endorsements: endorsements into continuity, those are no additional requirements for re- (i) Staff officers (all types). STCW endorsements associated with issuing endorsements for chief purser, (ii) Ordinary seaman. the national endorsements that were purser, senior assistant purser, junior (iii) Wiper. placed in continuity are no longer valid. assistant purser, hospital corpsman, (iv) Steward’s department. (5) No credential expired beyond the marine physician assistant, medical (v) Steward’s department (F.H.). 12-month administrative grace period in doctor, or professional nurse that have (vi) Cadet. paragraph (h) of this section can be been expired for more than 12 months. (vii) Student observer. converted into a Document of (3) Applicants applying for re- (viii) Apprentice engineer. Continuity. issuance of an endorsement as master or (ix) Apprentice mate (issued under (6) A holder of a Document of mate (pilot) of towing vessels more than part 12 of this subchapter). Continuity may obtain a properly 12 months after expiration of the

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previous endorsement must complete (2) Proof that the mariner either holds (2) An applicant remains eligible for the practical demonstration of a valid TWIC or has applied for a TWIC. a raise of grade while on probation as maneuvering and handling a towing (3) All supplementary materials a result of action under part 5 of this vessel required under (e)(6)(i) of this required to show that the mariner meets chapter. A raise of grade issued to a section. the mandatory requirements for the new person on probation will be subject to (4) Applicants applying for re- endorsements sought as follows: the same probationary conditions issuance of an endorsement as any (i) The mandatory requirements for imposed against his or her other tankerman rating more than 12 months officer endorsements as contained in credentials. The offense for which he or after expiration of the previous part 11 of this subchapter and paragraph she was placed on probation will be endorsement must meet the (d) of this section. considered on the merits of the case in requirements in § 13.117 of this (ii) The mandatory requirements for determining fitness to hold the subchapter. rating endorsements as contained in endorsement applied for. No applicant ■ 23. Amend § 10.229 as follows: part 12 of this subchapter. will be examined for a raise of grade ■ a. Revise the section heading to read (iii) The mandatory requirements for during any period when a suspension as set forth below; tankerman rating endorsements are without probation or a revocation ■ b. Revise paragraph (a) to read as set contained in part 13 of this subchapter. imposed under part 5 of this chapter is forth below; (iv) The mandatory requirements for effective against his or her credential or ■ c. In paragraph (b), in the first STCW endorsements as contained in while an appeal from these actions is sentence, after the words ‘‘The parts 11, 12, and 13 of this subchapter. pending. duplicate’’, add the word ‘‘credential’’ (4) The appropriate fee as contained (3) Professional examination. (i) and remove the second sentence; in § 10.219 of this part. When the Coast Guard finds an ■ d. In paragraph (c), after the words ‘‘a (5) Any uncanceled MMD, MMC, applicant’s experience and training for duplicate’’, add the word ‘‘credential’’; license, STCW endorsement, or COR raise of grade is satisfactory, and the and held by the applicant. If one or more of applicant is eligible in all other respects, ■ e. In paragraph (d), after the words these credentials are still valid at the the Coast Guard will authorize a ‘‘the appropriate fees set out in time of application, a photocopy—front, professional examination. § 10.219’’, add the words ‘‘of this part’’. back, and all attachments—will satisfy (ii) Oral-assisted examinations may be this requirement. administered in accordance with § 10.229 Replacement of lost merchant (6) Applicants for the following mariner credentials. § 11.201(j) of this subchapter. endorsements must produce evidence of (iii) The general instructions for (a) Upon request and without having passed a chemical test for administration of examinations and the examination, a mariner may be issued a dangerous drugs or of qualifying for an lists of subjects for all endorsements are duplicate credential and medical exemption from testing in § 16.220 of found in part 11, subpart I; part 12, certificate after submitting an this subchapter: subpart E; and part 13, subpart A of this application with an affidavit describing (i) Any officer endorsement. subchapter. the circumstances of the loss. The Coast (ii) The first endorsement as able ■ 25. Add § 10.232 to read as follows: Guard will only issue the duplicate seaman, lifeboatman, lifeboatman- credential, MMC and/or medical limited, qualified member of the engine § 10.232 Sea service. certificate, after confirming the validity department, or tankerman. (a) Documenting sea service. (1) Sea of the mariner’s credentials and the (7) Where sea service is required, service may be documented in various validity of the mariner’s TWIC. documentary evidence in accordance forms such as certificates of discharge, * * * * * with § 10.232 of this part. pilotage service and billing forms, and (8) Applicants seeking a new ■ 24. Revise § 10.231 to read as follows: service letters or other official endorsement must either hold an documents from marine companies § 10.231 Requirements for raises of grade unexpired medical certificate or submit signed by the owner, operator, master, or new endorsements. a medical certificate application. or chief engineer of the vessel. The (a) This section applies to applicants (9) Consent to a Coast Guard check for Coast Guard must be satisfied as to the who already hold a valid credential and offenses described in section authenticity and acceptability of all want to make either of the following 205(a)(3)(A) or (B) of the National Driver evidence of experience or training transactions: Register Act of 1982, as amended. presented. (1) Add a new endorsement. (d) Additional requirements for an (2) Documentary evidence produced (2) Obtain a raise of grade of an applicant seeking a raise of grade of an by the applicant, unless in the form of existing endorsement. officer endorsement are as follows: a Certificate of Discharge conforming to (b) If an applicant for new (1) Sea service acquired before the § 14.307 of this subchapter, must endorsement or raise of grade meets the issuance of an officer endorsement is contain all of the following information: renewal requirements under § 10.227 of generally not accepted as any part of the (i) Vessel name(s) and official this subpart for every endorsement service required for a raise of grade of numbers listed on the registration, listed on the MMC and requests that endorsement. However, service certificate, or document issued. renewal, the applicant will receive a acquired before issuance of an officer (ii) Gross tonnage of the vessel. credential valid for 5 years. When an endorsement will be accepted for (iii) Propulsion power and mode of applicant does not meet the renewal certain crossovers, endorsements, or propulsion of the vessel. requirements for every endorsement increases in scope of an MMC, as (iv) The amount and nature (e.g. chief held, the applicant’s new endorsement appropriate. In the limited tonnage mate, assistant engineer, etc.) of the will be issued with the expiration date categories for deck officers, total applicant’s experience. that is the same as the current MMC. accumulated service is a necessary (v) Applicable dates of service for (c) A complete application for a new criterion for most raises of grade; each vessel, and the ports or terminals endorsement or raise of grade must therefore, service acquired before the if applicable. contain the following: issuance of such officer endorsements (vi) The routes upon which the (1) A completed, signed application. will be accepted. experience was acquired.

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(vii) For those seeking service credit (c) Service toward a near-coastal or a There are also other ratings such as on towing vessels in accordance with Great Lakes endorsement will be electrician, hull technician, or damage § 11.211(e) of this subchapter, the credited on a day-for-day basis and in controlman, which may be credited aggregate tonnage of the tug and barges accordance with the individual when the applicant establishes that his during the mariner’s service. requirements for the specific credential. or her duties required watchstanding (viii) Any other information necessary (d) Sea service as a member of the duties in an operating engine room. to determine the applicability of STCW Armed Forces of the United States and (4) In addition to service on vessels to the vessel. civilian service on vessels owned by the that get underway regularly, members of (ix) Whether the vessel is manned and United States as required experience. (1) the Armed Forces may obtain creditable equipped in accordance with SOLAS. Sea service as a member of the Armed service for assignment to vessels that get (x) Where required for an officer Forces of the United States will be underway infrequently, such as tenders endorsement, time served as bridge accepted as required experience for an and repair vessels. Normally, a 25- watchkeeping or engine watchkeeping original, raise of grade, renewal, or percent factor is applied to these time duties under the supervision of a increase in scope of all endorsements. In periods. This experience can be equated qualified officer. most cases, military sea service will with general shipboard familiarity, (3) An MMC endorsement, in certain have been performed upon ocean training, ship’s business, and other cases, may be considered as satisfactory waters; however, inland service, as may related duties. evidence of any qualifying experience be the case on smaller vessels, will be (5) Sea service obtained on for obtaining other endorsements. credited in the same manner as submarines is creditable, as if it were (4) For service on vessels of less than conventional evaluations. The applicant surface vessel service, for deck and 200 GRT, owners of vessels may attest must submit an official transcript of sea engineer officer and qualified ratings to their own service and provide proof service or history of assignments as endorsements under the provision of of ownership. Those who do not own a verification of the service claimed when paragraph (a) of this section. For vessel must obtain letters or other the application is submitted. A DD–214 application for deck officer and evidence from licensed personnel or the is not acceptable evidence of sea qualified ratings endorsements, owners of the vessels listed. service. The applicant must also provide submarine service may be creditable if (5) If the required sea service is the Coast Guard with other necessary at least 25 percent of all service associated with watchkeeping functions information as to tonnage, routes, submitted for the endorsement was and the performance of duties, as propulsion power, percentage of time obtained on surface vessels (e.g. if 4 required in §§ 11.323, 11.329, and underway, and assigned duties upon the years’ total service were submitted for 11.333, the service must be documented vessels on which he or she served. Such an original officer endorsement, at least as having been carried out under the service will be evaluated by the Coast 1 year must have been obtained on direct supervision of the appropriate Guard for a determination of its surface craft in order for the submarine person. If the required sea service is equivalence to sea service acquired on service to be eligible for evaluation). associated with the performance of merchant vessels and the appropriate (6) Service gained in a civilian duties, as required in §§ 11.470, 11.472, grade, class, and limit of endorsement capacity as commanding officer, master, and 11.474, the service must be for which the applicant is eligible. mate, engineer, or pilot, etc., of any documented as having been carried out Normally, 60 percent of the total time vessel owned and operated by the under the supervision of the appropriate onboard is considered equivalent United States, in any service in which person. underway service; however, the periods a license or officer endorsement as (6) An applicant who has been acting of operation of each vessel may be master, mate, engineer, or pilot was not as a pilot may submit a letter from a evaluated separately. In order to be required at the time of such service, will pilot’s association attesting to the eligible for a master’s or chief engineer’s be evaluated by the Coast Guard for a applicant’s sea service. Pilots not part of unlimited endorsement, the applicant determination of equivalence. an association may submit other must have acquired military service in (e) Sea service on vessels that do not relevant records indicating service, such the capacity of commanding officer or get underway. This requirement applies as billing forms. For a raise-of-grade, engineer officer, respectively. to service obtained on vessels mandated pilots must comply with the (2) Applicants for management-level, by the Certificate of Inspection (COI) requirements of paragraph (a)(2) of this operational-level or support-level STCW which are in operation but do not get section. endorsements must demonstrate underway or occasionally get underway (b) Service toward an oceans, near- competence in accordance with part 11, for short voyages. Service while the coastal, or STCW endorsement will be subpart C; part 12, subpart F; and part vessel is not underway must be credited credited as follows: 13, subpart F of this subchapter. as follows: (1) Service on the Great Lakes will be (3) Service in deck ratings on military (1) Engineering department. Service credited on a day-for-day basis up to vessels such as seaman apprentice, may be credited day-for-day for up to 50 100 percent of the total required service. seaman, boatswain’s mate, percent of the service credit for renewal, (2) Service on inland waters, other quartermaster, or Radarman/Operations raise in grade, and original issue for than Great Lakes, that are navigable Specialist are considered deck service each day the engineering plant is waters of the United States, will be for the purposes of this part. Service in operational. credited on a day-for-day basis for up to other ratings may be considered if the (2) Deck department. Service may be 50 percent of the total required service. applicant establishes that his or her credited as follows: (3) Service on vessels to which STCW duties required a watchstanding (i) Original issue and raise in grade. applies, whether inland or coastwise, presence on or about the bridge of a Service is creditable on a 3-for-1 basis will be credited on a day-for-day basis. vessel. Service in engineer ratings on (12 months of experience equals 4 For establishing credit for sea service, military vessels such as fireman months of creditable service) for up to the waters of the Inside Passage between apprentice, fireman, engineman, 6 months of service credit. Puget Sound and Cape Spencer, Alaska machinists mate, machinery technician, (ii) Renewal. Service in any capacity will be credited for a near-coastal and or boiler tender are considered engineer in the deck department is creditable as STCW endorsement. service for the purposes of this part. closely related service under

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§ 10.227(e)(1)(iv). When submitted in endorsement. The service is creditable mariner’’ and add, in their place, the combination with underway service, as follows: words ‘‘he or she’’, and after the words service is creditable on a 3-for-1 basis (1) Port engineer, port captain or ‘‘will be issued’’, add the words ‘‘, (12 months of experience equals 4 shipyard superintendent experience is without payment of a fee,’’; months of creditable service) for up to creditable on a 3-for-1 basis for a raise ■ b. In paragraph (e), after the words 6 months of service credit. of grade (e.g., 12 months of experience ‘‘has been suspended’’, add the words (f) Foreign sea service. (1) Experience equals 4 months of creditable service). ‘‘without probation’’; and service acquired on foreign vessels For a raise-of-grade, this credit is ■ c. Redesignate paragraphs (f) through is creditable for establishing eligibility limited to 6 months of service. (h) as paragraphs (g) through (i); for an original or renewal of an officer, (2) Service as a qualified instructor in ■ d. Add new paragraph (f) to read as set rating, or STCW endorsement, subject to a Coast Guard approved course or a forth below; evaluation by the Coast Guard to training program is creditable on a 2-for- ■ e. In redesignated paragraph (g), determine that it is a fair and reasonable 1 basis for a raise of grade (e.g., 12 remove the text ‘‘§ 10.227(d)(8)(vi)(A)’’ equivalent to service acquired on months of experience equals 6 months and add, in its place, the words merchant vessels of the United States of creditable service). For a raise-of- ‘‘§ 10.227(e)(6)(i) of this subpart’’; with respect to grade, tonnage, grade, this credit is limited to 6 months ■ f. In redesignated paragraph (h), horsepower, waters, and operating of service. remove the words ‘‘Beginning April 15, conditions. This experience and service (h) Day. (1) Except as noted otherwise, 2009, if’’ and add, in their place, the is also creditable to meet recency for the purpose of calculating service in word ‘‘If’’; and requirements. this subchapter, a day is equal to 8 ■ g. In redesignated paragraph (i), (2) Experience and service acquired hours of watchstanding or day-working remove the words ‘‘Beginning April 15, on foreign vessels while holding a valid not to include overtime. 2009, a’’ and add, in their place, the U.S. endorsement is creditable for (2) On vessels authorized by 46 U.S.C. letter ‘‘A’’. establishing eligibility for a raise of 8104 and 46 CFR 15.705, to operate a grade of an officer, rating, or STCW two-watch system, a 12-hour working § 10.235 Suspension or revocation of merchant mariner credentials. endorsement, subject to evaluation as day may be creditable as 11⁄2 days of specified in paragraph (d)(1) of this service. * * * * * section. This experience and service is (3) On vessels of less than 100 GRT, (f) When applying for an original also creditable to meet recency a day is considered as 8 hours unless endorsement on an MMC, pursuant to requirements. the Coast Guard determines that the paragraph (d) of this section, an (3) An applicant who has obtained vessel’s operating schedule makes this individual’s existing service and qualifying experience on foreign vessels criterion inappropriate; in no case will training may be considered by the Coast must submit satisfactory documentary this period be less than 4 hours. Guard when determining the grade of evidence of such service (including any (4) When computing service on the endorsement to be issued. necessary official translation to the MODUs for any endorsement, a day of * * * * * English language) in accordance with MODU service must be a minimum of paragraph (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this 4 hours, and no additional credit is § 10.237 [Amended] section. received for periods served over 8 ■ 27. In § 10.237(a), after the words ‘‘an (g) Closely related service. The Coast hours. MMC’’, add the words ‘‘, medical Guard may accept evidence of (5) For cadet service on a training ship certificate,’’; after the word employment in a position closely furnished by the Maritime ‘‘endorsement,’’, add the words, ‘‘it will related to the operation, construction, or Administration under 46 CFR 310.4, a provide’’; and after the words ‘‘listing repair of vessels (either deck or engineer day may be creditable as 11⁄2 days of the reason(s) for denial’’, remove the as appropriate) as meeting the sea service. words ‘‘will be provided to the service requirements for renewal under (i) Tonnage equivalency. For the applicant’’. § 10.227(e)(1)(iv). Service as port purpose of parts 10, 11 and 12, 200 GRT ■ 28. Revise § 10.239 to read as follows: engineer, port captain, shipyard will be considered equivalent to 500 GT, superintendent, qualified instructor, or and 1,600 GRT will be considered § 10.239 Quick reference table for MMC similar related service may be creditable equivalent to 3,000 GT. requirements. for service for raise of grade of an ■ 26. Amend § 10.235 as follows: Table 1 to § 10.239 provides a guide engineer or deck officer endorsement; ■ a. In paragraph (d), after the words ‘‘of to the requirements for officer however, it may not be used for those endorsements are suspended or endorsements. Provisions in the obtaining an original management-level revoked,’’, remove the words ‘‘the reference section are controlling.

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§ 11.903; § 11.910. 11.903; § 11.910. § 11.950. § 11.910. § 11.903; § 11.910. Note: § 11.903(b) N/A ...... Master § 11.305; Note: § 11.903(b) N/A ...... Chief § 11.325; § 11.201(j); EQUIREMENTS MMC R Firefighting Professional exam Firefighting Professional § 11.303(b) and (c) § 11.303(b) and (c) § 11.201(h)(2)(ii). § 11.201(h) ...... § 11.201(j); N/A ...... §§ 11.201(j); § 11.303 ...... Renewal: § 11.201(h) ...... § 11.201(j); 11.903; § 11.303 ...... Renewal: § 11.335(a)(3)(ii) .... N/A ...... § 11.335(a)(2), (3) N/A ...... § 11.707; § 11.903; § 11.201(h)(1)(ii) Note: exceptions § 11.201(h)(1)(iv) ... § 11.903 ...... N/A ...... original § 11.201 ABLE FOR T check ...... N/A ...... N/A ...... § 11.1105(a)(1); (2) § 11.1105(c) ...... N/A. and character tions in § 11.201(g) for original national or STCW endorsements. tions in § 11.201(g) for original national or STCW endorsements. tions in § 11.201(g) for original national or STCW endorsements. tions in § 11.201(g) for original national or STCW endorsements. tions in § 11.201(g) for original national or STCW endorsements. tions in § 11.201(g) for original national or STCW endorsements. tions in § 11.201(g) for original national or STCW endorsements. tions in § 11.201(g) for original national or STCW endorsements. tions in § 11.201(g) for original national or STCW endorsements. Recommendations N/A: Note excep- N/A: Note excep- N/A: Note excep- N/A: Note excep- N/A: Note excep- N/A: Note excep- N/A: Note excep- EFERENCE R UICK Experience Subpart D. (f); (g). Subpart C. Subpart E. Subpart C. § 11.335(b) & § 11.33 5(c). Subpart D. note exception in § 11.703; § 11.705 N/A: Note excep- [For tankerman endorsements, see table 1 to § 13.129.] § 10.239: Q Medical and TO physical exam § 11.709. § 10.302(a) ...... 46 CFR Part 11— § 10.302(a) ...... § 11.467(c); (d); (e); § 10.302(a) ...... 46 CFR Part 11— 10.302(a) ...... 46 CFR Part 11— § 10.302(a) ...... 46 CFR Part 11— § 10.302(a) ...... 11.524(b) ...... N/A: Note excep- § 10.302(a) ...... § 11.335(a)(1) ...... § 10.302(a); § 10.302(a) ...... 46 CFR Part 11— 1 ABLE T § 11.201(d). § 11.201(d). § 11.201(d). § 11.201(d). § 11.201(d). U.S., § 10.221(a)(1) § 10.221(a)(1) ...... § 11.201(d). U.S., § 10.221(a)(1) ...... § 11.201(d). U.S., § 10.221(a)(1) U.S., § 10.221(a)(1) U.S., § 10.221(a)(1) ...... § 11.201(d). U.S., § 10.221(a)(1) ...... § 11.201(d). U.S., § 10.221(a)(1) U.S., § 10.221(a)(1) Minimum age Citizenship here and in § 11.201(l). Note: exceptions. § 11.201(e) ...... Note: exceptions § 11.201(e) ...... Note: exceptions. N/A ...... N/A ...... N/A ...... N/A ...... Note: exceptions. N/A § 11.201(e) ...... Note: exceptions. § 11.201(e) ...... Note: exceptions. § 11.201(e) ...... Note: exceptions. Note: exceptions. Note: exceptions. category Endorsement Uninspected Pas- senger Vessels (OUPV). endorsements. senger ship when on an international voyage. Officer endorsements. Duty Engineer (DDE). ficer. Master, mates ...... § 11.201(e) ...... Operator of STCW Deck Officer Officer on a pas- Engineers (original) § 11.201(e) ...... STCW Engineering National Designated Electro-technical of- Pilot ...... § 11.201(e) ...... Towing vessels ...... § 11.201(e) ......

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■ 29. Add subpart C, consisting of (4) Additional information is (c) Applicants holding no §§ 10.301 through 10.306, to read as necessary to determine if the applicant endorsement other than a staff officer follows: is physically and/or medically qualified endorsement need not meet the medical Subpart C—Medical Certification for the medical certificate. The Coast and physical requirements of this Guard will request additional section. Sec. information from the applicant. The 10.301 General requirements. § 10.302 Medical and physical 10.302 Medical and physical requirements. Coast Guard may hold the package requirements. 10.303 Medical waivers, limitations, and pending receipt of that information restrictions. before the package and/or application is (a) To qualify for a medical certificate, 10.304 General medical exam. denied; or a mariner must provide evidence of 10.305 Vision requirements. (5) The applicant is not physically meeting the medical and physical 10.306 Hearing requirements. and/or medically qualified for the standards in this section on a CG–719– medical certificate. The application for Subpart C—Medical Certification K or CG–719–K/E, as appropriate. The a medical certificate will be denied by Coast Guard retains final authority for § 10.301 General requirements. the Coast Guard. determining whether a mariner is (a) The Coast Guard will issue a (b) Except as otherwise noted, medical certificates will be issued for medically and physically qualified. medical certificate to a mariner meeting Columns 2 through 5 of Table 1 to the medical and physical standards for the following periods of time: paragraph (a) of this section provide the merchant mariners. The medical (1) All persons employed or engaged certificate will be issued for various onboard vessels to which STCW applies specific exam, test, or demonstrations periods of time based upon the will be issued a medical certificate valid required to obtain the corresponding endorsements the mariner holds. The for 2 years unless the mariner is under credential listed in column 1. Further Coast Guard will review all information the age of 18, in which case the clarifications of the requirements provided and will determine whether— maximum period of validity will be 1 contained in the table are found (1) The applicant is physically and year. throughout this subpart. medically qualified for the medical (2) Medical certificates issued to a (b) Any required test, exam, or certificate without any limitations, mariner who is serving as a first-class demonstration must have been pilot, or acting as a pilot under § 15.812 waivers and/or other conditions; performed, witnessed, or reviewed by a of this subchapter, will be issued for a (2) The applicant is physically and licensed medical doctor, licensed medically qualified for the medical maximum period of 2 years. physician assistant, licensed nurse certificate with limitations and/or other (3) Medical certificates issued to all practitioner, or a designated medical conditions as specified by the Coast other mariners will be issued for a Guard; maximum period of 5 years. examiner. All licensed medical (3) For an applicant who does not (4) Applicants seeking additional practitioners must hold a valid license possess the vision, hearing, or general MMC endorsements holding a current issued in the United States. Medical physical condition necessary, a medical medical certificate are not required to examinations for Great Lakes Pilots certificate may be issued with submit a new medical physical exam if must be conducted by a licensed appropriate limitations, waivers and/or their existing medical certification medical doctor in accordance with the other conditions as specified by the meets all of the requirements of this physical exam requirements in 46 CFR Coast Guard; section for the endorsement sought. 402.210.

TABLE 1 TO § 10.302(a)—MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MARINER ENDORSEMENTS

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(1) Deck officer, including pilot ...... § 10.305(a) § 10.306 § 10.304(a) § 10.304(c) (2) Engineering officer ...... § 10.305(b) § 10.306 § 10.304(a) § 10.304(c) (3) Radio officer ...... § 10.305(b) § 10.306 § 10.304(a) § 10.304(c) (4) Offshore installation manager, barge supervisor, or ballast control operator ...... § 10.305(b) § 10.306 § 10.304(a) § 10.304(c) (5) Able seaman ...... § 10.305(a) § 10.306 § 10.304(a) § 10.304(c) (6) QMED ...... § 10.305(b) § 10.306 § 10.304(a) § 10.304(c) (7) Able seafarer deck ...... § 10.305(a) § 10.306 § 10.304(a) § 10.304(c) (8) RFPNW ...... § 10.305(a) § 10.306 § 10.304(a) § 10.304(c) (9) Able seafarer engine ...... § 10.305(b) § 10.306 § 10.304(a) § 10.304(c) (10) RFPEW ...... § 10.305(b) § 10.306 § 10.304(a) § 10.304(c) (11) Electro-technical rating ...... § 10.305(b) § 10.306 § 10.304(a) § 10.304(c) (12) Tankerman ...... § 10.305(b) § 10.306 § 10.304(a) § 10.304(c) (13) Lifeboatman and Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats (PSC) ...... § 10.305(b) § 10.306 § 10.304(a) § 10.304(c) (14) Lifeboatman-Limited and Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats—limited (PSC—limited) ...... § 10.305(b) § 10.306 § 10.304(a) § 10.304(c) (15) Fast Rescue Boat ...... § 10.305(b) § 10.306 § 10.304(a) § 10.304(c) (16) Food handler serving on vessels to which STCW does not apply ...... § 10.304(b) ...... (17) Food handler serving on vessels to which STCW applies ...... § 10.304(b) § 10.304(c) (18) Ratings, including entry level, serving on vessels to which STCW applies, other than those listed above ...... § 10.304(c)

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TABLE 1 TO § 10.302(a)—MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MARINER ENDORSEMENTS—Continued

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(19) Ratings, including entry level, serving on vessels to which STCW does not apply, other than those listed above ...... (20) Vessel security officer ...... § 10.305(a) § 10.306 § 10.304(a) § 10.304(c)

§ 10.303 Medical waivers, limitations, and incapacitation or debilitating (viii) Does not have any impairment restrictions. complication. This exam must also or disease that could prevent response (a) The Coast Guard may grant a document any condition requiring to a visual or audible alarm; and waiver if, after review of all relevant medication that impairs cognitive (ix) Is capable of normal conversation. supporting medical documents and ability, judgment, or reaction time. The (3) Guidance on demonstration of consultation with the examining Coast Guard will provide guidance on physical ability is contained in the physician, as needed, an applicant does the conduct of general medical exams. relevant Coast Guard guidance for the not possess the vision, hearing, or Examiners should be familiar with the conduct of general medical exams. general physical condition necessary; content and recommended medical (d) Reports of medical and physical and extenuating circumstances warrant evaluation data compiled in the medical exams, demonstrations, and tests. These special consideration. An applicant may guidelines. reports must be submitted within 12 submit to the Coast Guard additional (b) Food handlers are not required to months from the date signed by the correspondence, records, and reports in submit to a general medical exam, but licensed medical professional. When support of a waiver. In this regard, must obtain a statement from a licensed recommendations from agencies of the submitted with a complete application physician, physician assistant, or nurse package, these reports remain valid for Federal Government operating practitioner attesting that they are free government vessels, as well as owners 12 months from the date the Coast of communicable diseases that pose a Guard accepts a complete application. and operators of private vessels, made direct threat to the health or safety of on behalf of their employees, will be other individuals in the workplace. § 10.305 Vision requirements. given full consideration. (b) In general, medical waivers are (c) Demonstration of physical ability. (a) Deck standard. (1) A mariner must approved when an applicant does not (1) A demonstration of physical ability have correctable vision to at least 20/40 meet the applicable medical standards, is required only if— in one eye and uncorrected vision of at but objective medical evidence indicates (i) The medical practitioner least 20/200 in the same eye. The color that the condition is sufficiently conducting the general medical exam is sense must be determined to be controlled and the effects of medication concerned that an applicant’s physical satisfactory when tested by any of the pose no significant risk to maritime and ability may impact maritime safety; or following methods or an alternative test public safety. The Coast Guard retains (ii) Table 1 to § 10.302(a) of this acceptable to the Coast Guard, without final authority for the issuance of subpart shows that the mariner must the use of color-sensing lenses: medical waivers. pass a demonstration of physical ability. (i) Pseudoisochromatic Plates (Dvorine, 2nd Edition; AOC; revised (c) Medical waivers may be granted (2) For an applicant to satisfactorily edition or AOC–HRR; Ishihara 14-, 24- with specific conditions to which the pass a demonstration of physical ability, , or 38-;plate editions). applicant must adhere, such as more the examiner must be satisfied that the frequent monitoring of the medical applicant— (ii) Farnsworth Lantern. conditions, submission of medical (iii) Titmus Vision Tester/OPTEC exams and/or tests at varying intervals (i) Has no disturbance in the sense of balance; 2000. to track the ongoing status of the (iv) Optec 900. medical condition, or operational (ii) Is able, without assistance, to (v) Richmond Test, 2nd and 4th limitations in the manner the mariner climb up and down vertical ladders and edition. may serve under the MMC. inclined stairs; (d) The Coast Guard may place an (iii) Is able, without assistance, to step (2) After January 1, 2017, applicants operational limitation on medical and over a door sill or coaming; for an STCW endorsement must have correctable vision to at least 20/40 in physical conditions. Any operational (iv) Is able to move through a both eyes and uncorrected vision of at limitations will be reflected in the restricted opening of 24-by-24 inches least 20/200 in both eyes. A mariner medical certificate. (61-by-61 centimeters); who meets these requirements and who (e) The Coast Guard may place a (v) Is able to grasp, lift, and restriction on a medical certificate based suffers loss of vision in one eye after manipulate various common shipboard being issued an MMC is subject to the upon medical and physical conditions tools, move hands and arms to open and of an applicant. Any restriction will be requirements of paragraphs (c), (d), and close valve wheels in vertical and (e) of this section, as applicable. A reflected on the medical certificate and horizontal directions, and rotate wrists may include restriction of route or trade. mariner holding an MMC prior to to turn handles; January 1, 2017, must continue to meet § 10.304 General medical exam. (vi) Does not have any impairment or the requirements of paragraph (a)(1) of (a) The general medical exam must be disease that could prevent normal this section. documented and of such scope to movement and physical activities; (b) Engineering, radio officer, ensure that there are no conditions that (vii) Is able to stand and walk for tankerman, and MODU standard. A pose significant risk of sudden extended periods of time; mariner must have correctable vision to

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at least 20/50 in one eye and an original MMC or endorsement the (4) Regulatory requirements. uncorrected vision of at least 20/200 in applicant must demonstrate functional (b) Request for approval. the same eye and need only the ability speech discrimination of at least 90 Organizations desiring course approval to distinguish the colors red, green, percent. For renewal or raise of grade, by the Coast Guard must submit a blue, and yellow. The color sense must the applicant must demonstrate written request and a complete be determined to be satisfactory when functional speech discrimination of at curriculum package to the National tested by any color-vision test listed in least 80 percent. Maritime Center, either by mail or paragraph (a) of this section, or an (d) Hearing waivers. An applicant electronically. The curriculum package alternative test acceptable to the Coast who is unable to meet the hearing must be provided in a format specified Guard, without the use of color-sensing standards of the audiometer test, but by the Office of Vessel Activities (CG– lenses. The Coast Guard will accept who can pass the functional speech CVC) and include: Farnsworth D–15 Hue Test as a color discrimination test; or who requires (1) A cover letter. The cover letter vision test to meet the requirements of hearing aids to meet the hearing must contain— this paragraph. standards, may be eligible for a medical (i) The name of the organization (c) Vision waiver. Any applicant waiver in accordance with § 10.303 of providing the instruction and the course whose uncorrected vision does not meet this subpart. name; the 20/200 standard and is correctable (e) Hearing operational limitation. If (ii) The locations where the course to listed standards above may be granted hearing aids are required in order to will be held; a medical waiver in accordance with meet the hearing standards above, a (iii) A general description and § 10.303 of this subpart. If a vision mariner may not serve under the overview of the course; waiver is granted, a limitation will be authority of the endorsement unless (iv) The category of acceptance being placed on his or her MMC indicating the hearing aids are worn in the operational sought, as listed in paragraph (a) of this mariner may not serve under the mode, and spare batteries are carried section; and authority of the endorsement unless onboard a vessel. This operational (v) Reference to regulatory corrective lenses are worn and spare limitation will be placed on his or her requirements met by the training. lenses are carried onboard a vessel. medical certificate. (2) Part A: Course framework. The Waivers are not normally granted to an 30. Add subpart D, consisting of course framework must contain— applicant whose corrected vision in the §§ 10.401 through 10.412, to read as (i) The following specific course better eye is not at least 20/40 for deck follows: intentions: (A) Course scope. officers or 20/50 for engineer officers. Subpart D—Training Courses and Programs (d) Vision operational limitation. If (B) Course objective; corrective lenses are required in order to Sec. (ii) The following conditions relative 10.401 Applicability. to students: meet the vision standards above, a 10.402 Approval of training courses. mariner may not serve under the 10.403 General standards. (A) Student entry standards. authority of the endorsement unless 10.404 Substitution of training for required (B) Class-size limitations. corrective lenses are worn and spare service, use of training-record books (C) Student/teacher ratio; lenses are carried onboard a vessel. This (TRBs), and use of towing officer (iii) Documentary evidence that each operational limitation will be placed on assessment records (TOARs). instructor and/or assessor— his or her medical certificate. 10.405 Qualification as qualified assessor (A) Has either experience, training, or (e) Loss of vision. A mariner having (QA) and designated examiner (DE). evidence of instruction in effective 10.406 Approved courses. lost vision in one eye must wait 6 instructional techniques and/or effective 10.407 Approval of training programs. assessment techniques; months from the date of the vision loss 10.408 Coast Guard-accepted training other before submitting any application, and than approved courses and programs. (B) Is qualified in the task for which must provide a statement of 10.409 Coast Guard-accepted Quality the training is being conducted and demonstrated ability on his or her Standard System (QSS) organizations. have relevant experience; and medical examination. 10.410 Quality Standard System (QSS) (C) Has attained a level of experience requirements. and qualification equal or superior to § 10.306 Hearing requirements. 10.411 Simulator performance standards. the relevant level of knowledge, skills, (a) If the medical practitioner 10.412 Distance and e-learning. and abilities described in the conducting the general medical exam § 10.401 Applicability. performance objective; has concerns that an applicant’s ability This subpart prescribes the general (iv) Site information, which must to hear may impact maritime safety, the requirements applicable to offerors of all include— examining medical practitioner must approved courses and training programs (A) A description of the facility, refer the applicant to an audiologist or which may be accepted instead of sea measurements of the instructional other hearing specialist to conduct an service, examination required by the space, pictures showing multiple views audiometer test and a speech Coast Guard, or STCW assessments, or of the space, and a description of the discrimination test, as appropriate. which satisfy course completion instruction or assessment being (b) The audiometer test must include requirements. performed; and testing at the following thresholds: 500 (B) A request, if applicable, to teach Hz; 1,000 Hz; 2,000 Hz; and 3,000 Hz. § 10.402 Approval of training courses. at an alternative site. This requires The frequency responses for each ear (a) Categories. The Coast Guard may contact with the local Regional Exam must be averaged to determine the approve courses designed to substitute Center and approval by the National measure of an applicant’s hearing for or fulfill any or all of the following: Maritime Center; and ability. Applicants must demonstrate an (1) A portion of sea service (v) A description of the following unaided threshold of 30 decibels or less requirement. materials used for development, in at least one ear. (2) Examinations required by the instruction, and performance (c) The functional speech Coast Guard. measurement: discrimination test must be carried out (3) Professional competency (A) Equipment. at a level of 65 decibels. For issuance of requirements. (B) Teaching aids.

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(C) Textbooks and presentations. (C) Exams; (3) The renewed approval is valid as (D) Reference bibliography. (D) Laboratory projects; detailed in paragraph (d) of this section. (3) Part B: Course outline. The course (E) Competency assessments; (g) Suspension of approval. (1) The outline must contain— (F) Remediation; and Coast Guard may suspend the approval, (i) Course subjects/topics; and (G) Testing strategies; require the holder to surrender the (ii) Course schedule, including the (ii) Assessment instruments, which certificate of approval, and may direct duration and order of lessons, and an are any tools used to determine whether the holder to cease claiming the course indication as to whether each lesson the student has achieved the desired is Coast Guard-approved, if it is— level of knowledge, understanding, or determines that a specific course does (A) A classroom lecture; proficiency; and not comply with the— (B) A practical demonstration; (iii) Any methodology that is used to (i) Applicable provisions of 46 CFR (C) A simulator exercise; measure the effectiveness of the training parts 10, 11, 12, or 13; (D) An examination; or or instructor, including— (ii) Requirements specified in the (E) Another method of instructional (A) Instructor evaluations; course’s approval; or reinforcement. (B) Course evaluations/surveys; and (iii) Course’s curriculum package as (4) Part C: Detailed teaching syllabus. (C) Other feedback. submitted for approval. (8) Course completion certificate. A The detailed teaching syllabus must be (2) The Coast Guard will notify the sample course completion certificate written in a learning objective format in approval holder in writing of the intent that allows for the following which the objectives describe what the to suspend course approval and the information to be entered: reasons for suspension. If the approval student must do to demonstrate that the (i) Course provider number. specific knowledge has been transferred. holder fails to correct the conditions (ii) Course number. leading to suspension, the course will The detailed teaching syllabus must (iii) Terms of approval. be suspended. The Coast Guard will contain— (c) Approval notification. The Coast notify the approval holder that the (i) The learning objectives as related Guard will notify each applicant for specific course fails to meet applicable to the subjects/topics; course approval when an approval is requirements and explain how the (ii) The specific references from granted or denied. If the Coast Guard deficiencies can be corrected. which the instruction was developed; denies a request for approval, the Coast and (3) The Coast Guard may grant the Guard will inform the applicant of the approval holder up to 90 days to correct (iii) Reference to the specific teaching reasons for the denial and describe the aids, textbooks, or technical materials the deficiency. corrections required for granting an (4) Course completion certificates will used for instruction and performance approval. measurement. not be accepted for training provided (d) Validity of course approval. during a period of suspension or (5) Part D–1: Lesson plans. The lesson Unless surrendered, suspended, or plans must contain the following expiration. withdrawn, an approval for a course is (h) Withdrawal of approval. The Coast specific instructional contents of the valid for up to a maximum of 5 years Guard may withdraw approval for any individual course lessons: after issuance, unless— (i) The main element learning course— (1) The school ceases operation; (1) When the approval holder fails to objective. (2) The school gives notice that it will correct the deficiency of a suspended (ii) Student assignments. no longer offer the course; (iii) Training outcomes, which are course within 90 days; or (3) The owner or operator fails to (2) Upon determining that the statements that identify the specific submit any required information; or approval holder has demonstrated a knowledge, skill, or ability that students (4) Any change occurs in the pattern or history of any of the must gain and display as a result of the ownership of the school to which the following: training or instructional activity. A approval was issued. (i) Failing to comply with the (e) Significant changes to the course training outcome is made up of three applicable regulations or the course approval. (1) Any significant changes to elements: expected student approval requirements. performance, condition, and criterion. the course approval or the content of the (ii) Deviating from approved course (6) Part D–2: Instructor notes. The course will be handled as a request for curricula. instructor notes must contain— renewal of an approval (as specified in (iii) Presenting courses in a manner (i) The specific instructional paragraph (f) of this section), or as a that does not achieve the learning methodologies utilized in the particular request for an original approval (as objectives. lesson; and specified in paragraph (b) of this (iv) Falsifying any document required (ii) The instructional materials, section), depending on the nature and and integral to the conduct of the including instructional directions scope of the change. course, including, but not limited to, containing the following: (2) The Coast Guard may not accept attendance records, written test grades, (A) Pre-instructional activities. course completion certificates if the course completion grades, or assessment (B) Content presentation. course does not follow the conditions of of practical demonstrations. (C) Student participation. the course approval. (i) Appeals of suspension or (D) Assessment process. (f) Renewal of course approval. (1) If withdrawal of approval. Anyone (E) Other instructional activities, such the owner or operator of a training directly affected by a decision to as homework and reading assignments. school desires to have a course’s suspend or withdraw an approval may (7) Part E: Evaluations. The approval renewed, the owner or appeal the decision to the Commandant evaluations section must contain— operator must submit a request to the as provided in § 1.03–40 of this chapter. (i) Any methodology that is used to NMC accompanied by the information measure a student’s knowledge, from paragraph b of this section. § 10.403 General standards. performance, or level of achievement, (2) If satisfied that the content and (a) Each school with an approved including— quality of instruction remain course must— (A) Homework; satisfactory, the Coast Guard will (1) Have a well-maintained facility (B) Quizzes; approve the request. that accommodates the students in a

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safe and comfortable environment from the NMC as specified in § 10.402(e) endorsements unless provided conducive to learning; of this subpart; otherwise. (2) Have the necessary equipment, (8) Conduct an internal audit midway (b) Use of training-record books including simulators where appropriate, through the term of the course’s (TRBs). (1) Approved training programs sufficient for the number of students to approval and maintain the results of the for STCW endorsements for OICNW and be accommodated, and support the audit for a period of not less than 5 OICEW must maintain a TRB for each objectives of the course; years. The audit will evaluate whether— student where training and/or (3) Administer training entirely in the (i) Records are being maintained assessments of competence are English language unless specifically according to these regulations; conducted onboard the ship. The TRB approved to be presented in another (ii) The course is being presented in must contain at least the following language; accordance with the approval letter; and information: (4) Administer written examinations (iii) Surveys from students indicate (i) The name of the applicant. to each student appropriate for the that the course is meeting their needs; (ii) The tasks to be performed or the course material and the knowledge and skills to be demonstrated, with reference requirements of the position or (9) At any time, allow the Coast Guard to the standards of competence set forth endorsement for which the student is to— in the tables of the appropriate sections being trained. For a course approved to (i) Inspect its facilities, equipment, in part A of the STCW Code substitute for a Coast Guard- and records, including scholastic (incorporated by reference, see § 10.103 records; administered examination, the courses of this part). (ii) Conduct interviews and surveys of must be of such a degree of difficulty (iii) The method for demonstrating students to aid in course evaluation and that a student who successfully competence to be used in determining improvement; that the tasks or skills have been completes them would most likely pass, (iii) Assign personnel to observe or performed properly, with reference to on the first attempt, an examination participate in the course of instruction; the standards of competence set forth in prepared by the Coast Guard; and (5) Require each student to (iv) Supervise or administer the the tables of competence in the successfully demonstrate practical skills required examinations or practical appropriate sections in part A of the appropriate for the course material and demonstrations, including the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, equal to the level of endorsement for substitution of an applicable Coast see § 10.103 of this part). (iv) A place for a qualified instructor which the course is approved; Guard examination in a course to indicate by his or her initials that the (6) Effective March 24, 2014, keep approved to substitute for a Coast Guard applicant has received training in the physical or electronic copies of the administered examination. following records for at least 5 years (b) [Reserved] proper performance of the task or skill. after the end of each student’s (v) A place for a qualified assessor completion or disenrollment from a § 10.404 Substitution of training for (QA) to indicate by his or her initials course or program: required service, use of training-record that the applicant has successfully (i) A copy of each student’s books (TRBs), and use of towing officer completed a practical demonstration examination scores. assessment records (TOARs). and has proved competent in the task or (ii) A copy of each examination or, in (a) Substitution of training for skill under the criteria, when the case of a practical test, a report of required service. (1) Satisfactory assessment of competence is to be such test. completion of an approved training documented in the record books. (iii) A record of each student’s course may be substituted for a portion (vi) The printed name of each classroom attendance. of the required service on deck or in the qualified instructor, including any MMC (iv) A copy of each student’s course engine department for national deck or endorsements held, and the instructor’s completion certificate or program engineer endorsements. Satisfactory signature. completion certificate, as appropriate. completion of an approved training (vii) The printed name of each (v) A summary of changes or program which includes sea service may qualified assessor, when any assessment modification to the last course be substituted for a portion of or all of of competence is recorded, including submittal. the required service on deck or in the any MMC endorsement, license, or (vi) A list of all locations at which the engine department, except as limited by document held by the assessor, and the training course was presented and the law for ratings. The list of all currently assessor’s signature confirming that his number of times it was presented at approved courses and programs, or her initials certify that he or she has each location. including the equivalent service and witnessed the practical demonstration (vii) The name(s) of the instructor(s) applicable endorsements, is maintained of a particular task or skill by the who taught the course, which does not by the NMC. applicant. include lab assistants or other non- (2) Unless otherwise allowed, recency (2) The TRB referred to in paragraph teaching assistants. requirements may not be achieved by (b) of this section may be maintained (viii) The number of students who service granted as a result of successful electronically, provided the electronic began the training. completion of approved training or by record meets Coast Guard-accepted (ix) The number of students who training on a simulator; however, standards for accuracy, integrity, and successfully completed the training. underway service obtained as a portion availability. (x) The number of students who were of an approved course or program may (3) The Coast Guard may accept other required to retest. be used for this purpose. forms of documentation as meeting the (xi) The number of students who were (3) Unless otherwise allowed, training requirements to maintain the training- required to retake the entire course. obtained before receiving an record book. (xii) The number of students who endorsement may not be used for (c) Use of towing officer assessment were required to retake a portion of the service credit for subsequent raises of records (TOARs). Each applicant for an course; grade, increases in scope, or renewals. endorsement as master or mate (pilot) of (7) Not significantly change its (4) This provision for crediting service towing vessels, and each master or mate approved curriculum without approval for training is not applicable to STCW of self-propelled vessels of 200 GRT or

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more, seeking an endorsement for which include an evaluation of (i) The specific performance behaviors towing vessels, must complete a TOAR effectiveness in on-the-job organization to be measured; approved by the Coast Guard that and delivery of training, or a certificate (ii) The conditions under which the contains at least the following: of successful completion from an performance behavior(s) will be (1) Identification of the applicant, ‘‘assessor training’’ course. exhibited; and including his or her full name, and (d) In order to renew his or her (iii) The level of performance reference number. qualifications, each QA and DE must behavior(s) that is to be achieved. (2) Objectives of the training and have either experience, training, or (3) Performance objectives. assessment. evidence of instruction in effective Performance objectives are statements, (3) Tasks to perform or skills to assessment within the past 5 years. which identify the specific knowledge, demonstrate. skill, or ability the student should gain (4) Criteria to use in determining that § 10.406 Approved courses. and display as a result of the training or the tasks or skills have been performed The NMC maintains the list of instructional activity. A performance properly. training organizations and the approvals objective is made up of three elements: (5) A means for a designated examiner given to the training they offer. This Expected student performance, (DE) to attest that the applicant has information is available online at condition, and criterion. successfully completed a practical www.uscg.mil/nmc. (4) Assessment instruments. demonstration and has proved Assessment instruments are any tools § 10.407 Approval of training programs. proficient in the task or skill under the used to determine whether the student criteria. (a) Training programs approved to has achieved the desired level of (6) Identification of each DE by his or qualify a mariner to hold an STCW or knowledge, understanding, or her full name and reference number, job national endorsement must meet the proficiency. title, ship name and official number, standards in this section or the (5) Instructor information. and serial number of the MMC, license, requirements in § 10.402 of this subpart. Documentary evidence that each or document held, and printed name All such programs must also meet the instructor and assessor— and signature confirming that his or her same standards as those found in (i) Has either experience, training, or initials certify that he or she has § 10.403 of this subpart. The Coast evidence of instruction in effective witnessed the practical demonstration Guard will accept information instructional techniques and/or in of a particular task or skill by the submitted by training providers to state, effective assessment techniques; applicant. regional, and/or national accrediting (ii) Is qualified in the task for which bodies as evidence such providers the training is being conducted and § 10.405 Qualification as qualified satisfy one or more of the requirements have relevant experience; and assessor (QA) and designated examiner of this section. (iii) Has attained a level of experience (DE). (b) Categories. The Coast Guard may and qualification equal or superior to (a) To become a QA, an applicant approve programs designed to substitute the relevant level of knowledge, skills, must have documentary evidence to for or fulfill any or all of the following: and abilities described in the establish— (1) A portion of sea service performance objective. (1) Experience, training, or instruction requirements. (6) Site information. Site information in assessment techniques; (2) Examinations required by the must include a description of the (2) Qualifications in the task for Coast Guard. facility or facilities at which the training which the assessment is being (3) Professional competency will be held. Authority to teach at an conducted; and requirements. alternative site requires approval by the (3) Possession of the level of (4) Regulatory requirements. NMC. endorsement, or other professional (c) Request for approval. (7) A teaching syllabus. A detailed credential, which provides proof that he Organizations desiring program teaching syllabus providing the or she has attained a level of experience approval by the Coast Guard must following information: and qualification equal or superior to submit a written request and a complete (i) Instructional strategy. Aspects of the relevant level of knowledge, skills, curriculum package to the National instructional strategies should include— and abilities to be assessed. Maritime Center (NMC), either by mail (A) The order of presentation; (b) To become a DE for towing officer or electronically. The curriculum (B) The level of interaction, including assessment records (TOARs), an package must include the following the student-to-teacher ratio; applicant must have documentary information: (C) Feedback; evidence to establish— (1) A cover letter. The cover letter (D) Remediation; (1) Experience, training, or instruction must contain— (E) Testing strategies; and in assessment techniques on towing (i) The name of the organization (F) Media used to present vessels; providing the instruction; information. (2) Qualifications on towing vessels in (ii) The location(s) where it will be (ii) Instructional materials, including the task for which the assessment is held; lesson plans containing— being conducted; and (iii) A general description and (A) Pre-instructional activities; (3) Possession of the level of overview of the program, including the (B) Content presentation; endorsement on towing vessels, or other individual courses that are part of the (C) Student participation; professional credential, which provides program; (D) Assessment processes; and proof that he or she has attained a level (iv) The category of acceptance being (E) Other instructional activities, such of qualification equal or superior to the sought as listed in paragraph (b) of this as homework and reading assignments. relevant level of knowledge, skills, and section; and (iii) Course surveys on the relevance abilities described in the training (v) Reference to regulatory and effectiveness of the training objectives. requirements met by the training. completed by students. (c) Documentary evidence may be in (2) A goal statement(s). The goal (iv) Course schedule, including the the form of performance evaluations, statement should describe— duration and order of lessons, and an

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indication as to whether each lesson (ii) Requirements specified in the System (QSS) organization. The Coast is— program’s approval; or Guard maintains a list of training (A) A classroom lecture; (iii) Program’s curriculum package as organizations conducting accepted (B) A practical demonstration; submitted for approval. training that are independently (C) A simulator exercise; (2) The Coast Guard will notify the monitored by a Coast Guard-accepted (D) An examination; or approval holder in writing of the intent QSS organization. The Coast Guard- (E) Another method of instructional to suspend program approval and the accepted QSS organization must comply reinforcement. reasons for suspension. If the approval with the following requirements: (8) Program completion certificate. A holder fails to correct the reasons for (1) Submit a certificate of acceptance sample program completion certificate. suspension, the program will be of training to the Coast Guard. (d) Approval notification. The Coast suspended. The Coast Guard will notify (2) Submit an updated certificate of Guard will notify each applicant for the approval holder that the specific acceptance to the Coast Guard if the program approval when an approval is program fails to meet applicable terms of acceptance have been changed. granted or denied. If the Coast Guard requirements and explain how the (3) Sign each certificate to the training denies a request for approval, the Coast organization owner or operator, or its Guard will inform the applicant of the deficiency can be corrected. (3) The Coast Guard may grant the authorized representative(s), stating that reasons for the denial and describe the approval holder up to 90 days to correct the training fully complies with the corrections required for granting an the deficiency. requirements of this section, and approval. (e) Validity of program approval. (4) Program completion certificates identifying the Coast Guard-accepted Unless surrendered, suspended, or will not be accepted for training QSS organization being used for withdrawn, an approval for a program is provided during a period of suspension independent monitoring. (c) The training must be audited valid for up to a maximum of 5 years or expiration. periodically in accordance with the after issuance, unless— (i) Withdrawal of approval. The Coast (1) The school ceases operation; Guard may withdraw approval for any requirements of § 10.409(e)(7) of this (2) The school gives notice that it will program— subpart. If the Coast Guard determines, no longer offer the program; (1) When the approval holder fails to on the basis of its own observations or (3) The owner or operator fails to correct the deficiency of a suspended conclusions or those of the Coast Guard- submit any required report; or program within 90 days; or accepted QSS organization, that the (4) Any change occurs in the (2) Upon determining that the particular training does not satisfy one ownership of the school to which the approval holder has demonstrated a or more of the conditions described in approval was issued. pattern or history of any of the paragraph (a) of this section— (f) Significant changes to the course following: (1) The Coast Guard or Coast Guard- program approval. (1) Any significant (i) Failing to comply with the accepted QSS organization will so changes to the program approval or the applicable regulations or the program notify the offeror of the training by content of the program will be handled approval requirements. letter, enclosing a report of the as a request for renewal of an approval (ii) Deviating from approved program observations and conclusions; (as specified in paragraph (f) of this curricula. (2) The offeror may, within a period section), or as a request for an original (iii) Presenting instructional material of time specified in the notice, either approval (as specified in paragraph (b) in a manner that does not achieve the appeal the observations or conclusions of this section), depending on the nature learning objectives. to the Commandant (CG–CVC) or bring and scope of the change. (iv) Falsifying any document required the training into compliance; and (2) The Coast Guard may not accept and integral to the conduct of the (3) If the appeal is denied—or if the program completion certificates if the program, including, but not limited to, deficiency is not corrected in the program does not follow the conditions attendance records, written test grades, allotted time, or within any additional of its approval. course completion grades, or assessment time period judged by the Coast Guard (g) Renewal of program approval. (1) of practical demonstrations. to be appropriate, considering progress If the owner or operator of a training (j) Appeals of suspension or toward compliance—the Coast Guard school desires to have a program’s withdrawal of approval. Anyone will remove the training from the list approval renewed, the owner or directly affected by a decision to maintained under paragraph (b) of this operator must submit a request to the suspend or withdraw an approval may section until it can verify full NMC accompanied by the information appeal the decision to the Commandant compliance. The Coast Guard may deny from paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(5), (c)(6), and as provided in § 1.03–40 of this chapter. applications for endorsements based, in (c)(7) of this section. whole or in part, on training not on the (2) If satisfied that the content and § 10.408 Coast Guard-accepted training list, until additional training or other than approved courses and programs. quality of instruction remain assessment is documented. satisfactory, the Coast Guard will (a) When the training and assessment approve the request. of competence required by this part are § 10.409 Coast Guard-accepted Quality (3) The renewed approval is valid as not subject to Coast Guard approval Standard System (QSS) organizations. detailed in paragraph (d) of this section. under §§ 10.402 and 10.407 of this (a) Organizations wishing to serve as (h) Suspension of approval. (1) The subpart, but are used to qualify a a Coast Guard-accepted QSS Coast Guard may suspend the approval, mariner to hold an endorsement, the organization, to accept and monitor require the holder to surrender the offeror of the course or program must training on behalf of the Coast Guard, certificate of approval, and may direct ensure that such training and should apply to the National Maritime the holder to cease claiming the assessment meets the same standards as Center. An organization submitting an program is Coast Guard-approved, if it those found in §§ 10.402 and 10.403 of application may not act as a Coast determines that a specific program does this subpart. Guard-accepted QSS organization until not comply with the— (b) The Coast Guard will accept it has received its letter of acceptance. (i) Applicable provisions of 46 CFR courses approved and monitored by a (b) Validity of acceptance. parts 10, 11, 12, or 13; Coast Guard-accepted Quality Standard Organizations meeting the requirements

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in paragraph (e) of this section will be (ii) Descriptions of the methods of organization is not meeting its issued a letter of acceptance valid for a evaluation of the instructors or qualified obligations to review, accept, and maximum period of 5 years from the assessors of a client organization and monitor training and assessment, the date of issuance. the maintenance of their records; NMC will notify the organization in (c) An organization wishing to (iii) Descriptions of format for writing and will enclose information become a Coast Guard-accepted QSS accepting training material; about the events that led to this organization must have processes for (iv) Descriptions of the methods by determination. The organization will reviewing, accepting, and monitoring which the course acceptance process then have a specified period of time to training that are equal to the Coast responds to the client organization correct the deficiency or appeal the Guard’s course approval and oversight modifications to the training conclusions to the Commandant (CG– processes in §§ 10.402 through 10.410 of curriculum, changes to instructors or 5P). If the organization appeals, and the this subpart. examiners, changes to the infrastructure appeal is denied, or the deficiencies are (d) Each person conducting support; and not corrected within the allotted time, evaluation and monitoring of the (v) Descriptions of the renewal the NMC will withdraw the acceptance training must be knowledgeable about procedures. of the Coast Guard-accepted QSS the subjects being evaluated or (7) Audit procedures: Description of organization. The NMC will notify all monitored and about the national and the methods for auditing accepted client organizations affected by this international requirements that apply to courses. Client organizations must be decision so that they may make the training, and must not be involved audited once in a 5-year period. arrangements to transfer to another in the training and assessment of (8) Quality commitment: Provide Coast Guard-accepted QSS organization students. evidence of having a quality or seek NMC approval for their training. (e) The documentation submitted to management system that includes the (i) A Coast Guard-accepted QSS the Coast Guard must contain the following elements: organization may not approve courses information listed below. An (i) A documented statement of a provided by subsidiary organizations. organization approved as a recognized quality policy and quality objectives. (ii) A quality manual. § 10.410 Quality Standard System (QSS) classification society in accordance with requirements. 46 CFR part 8, subpart B, need not (iii) Documented procedures and (a) Providers of Coast Guard-approved present evidence of compliance with records. courses, programs, training, and Coast paragraphs (e)(1) and (e)(8) of this (iv) Documents, including records, Guard-accepted training creditable section. determined by the organization to be towards an STCW endorsement must (1) Identification of the organization: necessary to ensure the effective establish and maintain a Quality Name of the organization, address, planning, operation, and control of its Standard System (QSS), in accordance contact information, and organizational processes. with Regulation I/8 of the STCW structure (including the QSS (f) Coast Guard-accepted QSS Convention (incorporated by reference, department). organizations must notify the NMC of (2) Scope of approval: Training and the training they have accepted within see § 10.103 of this part). (b) The QSS must be monitored by the assessment the organization wishes to 14 days of the acceptance date. The Coast Guard or monitored through a accept and monitor. notification must include the name and third party that is designated as a Coast (3) Background of the organization: address of the institution, the course title and the requirement the course Guard-accepted QSS organization. Historical information outlining the (c) The Coast Guard-monitored QSS organization’s experience reviewing and meets, and a one-paragraph description of the course’s content. must— accepting training and/or assessment (1) Have a documented quality policy (g) Audits. (1) A Coast Guard-accepted activities. and quality objectives that align with QSS organization must conduct internal (4) Staffing and support the commitment by the training audits at least once in 5 years with a infrastructure, including— institution to achieve its missions and (i) Names and qualifications of the minimum of 2 years between reviews. goals; individuals who will be involved in the Results of the internal audits must be (2) Maintain a manual that documents review, acceptance, and monitoring of available upon request to the Coast the objectives, authorities, and training and assessment; Guard within 60 days of completion. responsibilities that are essential (ii) Description of the training given to (2) Each Coast Guard-accepted QSS controls for the implementation of the individuals who will be conducting organization may be audited by the QSS, including— review, acceptance, and monitoring Coast Guard at least once every 5 years. (i) The core procedures required to activities; and The results of the audit will be available meet the missions and goals of the (iii) Technical and support resources to the Coast Guard-accepted QSS institution; within the organization that support the organization within 60 days of (ii) The documents necessary for review, acceptance and monitoring completion of the audit. effective design, planning, operation, activities. (3) Results of Coast Guard-accepted and control for the delivery of courses (5) Submission guidelines: QSS organizations’ audits to client meeting the regulatory requirements; Information for client organizations to organizations must be available upon (iii) The filing and archiving of submit courses for review and request to the Coast Guard within 60 records so they are retrievable and acceptance, including criteria for course days of completion. legible; design, instructor/assessor (h) Disenrollment. (1) A Coast Guard- (iv) Action taken to stop recurrence of qualifications, syllabi, equipment, and accepted QSS organization must give system, process, and product facilities. each client organization it serves a 180- nonconformity; and (6) Review and acceptance day notice of its intention to cease to (v) Auditing, reviewing, and procedures. (i) Descriptions of the function as a Coast Guard-accepted QSS improving the performance of the methods of evaluation of the physical, organization. training management system. administrative, and infrastructure (2) If the Coast Guard determines that (d) Documentation from a nationally support aspects of client organizations; a Coast Guard-accepted QSS recognized academic accreditation body

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may be accepted by the Coast Guard as 11.211 Creditable service and equivalents officer on vessels powered by main meeting one or more of the requirements for national and STCW officer propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000 listed in paragraph (c) of this section. endorsements. HP or more and less than 3,000 kW/ The documentation must be readily 11.212–11.216 [Reserved] 4,000 HP propulsion power 11.217 Examination procedures and denial available for inspection upon request. (management level). of officer endorsements. 11.333 Requirements to qualify for an (e) The Coast Guard will accept 11.219–11.223 [Reserved] STCW endorsement as second engineer documentation from a training Subpart C—STCW Officer Endorsements officer on vessels powered by main institution certified under a national or propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000 international Quality Management 11.301 Requirements for STCW officer HP or more and less than 3,000 kW/ System Standard as meeting one or endorsements. 4,000 HP propulsion power 11.302 Basic training. more of the requirements listed in (management level). 11.303 Advanced firefighting. 11.335 Requirements to qualify for an paragraph (c) of this section. The 11.304 STCW deck officer endorsements. STCW endorsement as an electro- documentation must be readily 11.305 Requirements to qualify for an technical officer on vessels powered by available for inspection upon request. STCW endorsement as master on vessels main propulsion machinery of 750 kW/ of 3,000 GT or more (management level). (f) Coast Guard-approved courses, 1,000 HP or more (operational level). 11.307 Requirements to qualify for an programs, and training creditable 11.337 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as chief mate on towards an STCW endorsement must STCW endorsement as vessel security vessels of 3,000 GT or more officer. meet the requirements of this section by (management level). January 1, 2017. 11.309 Requirements to qualify for an Subpart D—Professional Requirements for (g) The Coast Guard will accept STCW endorsement as officer in charge National Deck Officer Endorsements company ISM documentation as of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) on 11.401 Ocean and near-coastal national meeting one or more of the requirements vessels of 500 GT or more (operational officer endorsements. level). listed in paragraph (c) of this section. 11.402 Tonnage requirements for national 11.311 Requirements to qualify for an ocean or near-coastal endorsements for (h) Organizations are subject to audits STCW endorsement as master on vessels vessels of 1,600 GRT or more. at least twice in a 5-year period. of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 11.403 Structure of national deck officer Organizations must cooperate with GT (management level). endorsements. Coast Guard audits. 11.313 Requirements to qualify for an 11.404 Service requirements for master of STCW endorsement as chief mate on ocean or near-coastal self-propelled § 10.411 Simulator performance vessels of 500 GT or more and less than vessels of unlimited tonnage. standards. 3,000 GT (management level). 11.405 Service requirements for chief mate 11.315 Requirements to qualify for an Simulators used in assessment of of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled STCW endorsement as master on vessels competence must meet the appropriate vessels of unlimited tonnage. performance standards set out in of less than 500 GT (management level). 11.317 Requirements to qualify for an 11.406 Service requirements for second Section A–I/12 of the STCW Code STCW endorsement as master on vessels mate of ocean or near-coastal self- (incorporated by reference, see § 10.103 of less than 500 GT limited to near- propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage. of this part). However, a simulator coastal waters (management level). 11.407 Service requirements for third mate installed or brought into use before 11.319 Requirements to qualify for an of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled February 1, 2002, need not meet those STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge vessels of unlimited tonnage. standards if it fulfills the objectives of of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) on 11.410 Requirements for deck officer vessels of less than 500 GT (operational endorsements for vessels of less than the assessment of competence or 1,600 GRT. demonstration of proficiency. level). 11.321 Requirements to qualify for an 11.412 Service requirements for master on § 10.412 Distance and e-learning. STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge ocean or near-coastal self-propelled of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) on vessels of less than 1,600 GRT. The Coast Guard may allow the vessels of less than 500 GT limited to 11.414 Service requirements for mate on training of mariners by means of near-coastal waters (operational level). ocean self-propelled vessels of less than distance learning and e-learning in 11.323 STCW engineer officer 1,600 GRT. accordance with the standards of endorsements. 11.416 Service requirements for mate on training and assessment set forth in 11.325 Requirements to qualify for an near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less section B–I/6 (Training and assessment) STCW endorsement as chief engineer than 1,600 GRT. of the STCW Code (incorporated by officer on vessels powered by main 11.418 Service requirements for master on ocean or near-coastal self-propelled reference, see § 10.103 of this part). propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power or more vessels of less than 500 GRT. ■ 31. Revise part 11 to read as follows: (management level). 11.420 Service requirements for mate on 11.327 Requirements to qualify for an ocean self-propelled vessels of less than PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR STCW endorsement as second engineer 500 GRT. OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS officer on vessels powered by main 11.421 Service requirements for mate on propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW/4,000 near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less Subpart A—General HP propulsion power or more than 500 GRT. Sec. (management level). 11.422 Tonnage limitations and qualifying 11.101 Purpose of regulations. 11.329 Requirements to qualify for an requirements for endorsements as master 11.102 Incorporation by reference. STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge or mate on vessels of less than 200 GRT. 11.103–11.105 [Reserved] on an Engineering Watch (OICEW) in a 11.424 Requirements for master on ocean 11.107 Paperwork approval. manned engineroom, or as a designated self-propelled vessels of less than 200 11.109–11.113 [Reserved] duty engineer in a periodically GRT. unmanned engineroom, on vessels 11.425 Requirements for mate on ocean Subpart B—General Requirements for powered by main propulsion machinery self-propelled vessels of less than 200 Officer Endorsements of 750 kW/1,000 HP propulsion power or GRT. 11.201 General requirements for national more (operational level). 11.426 Requirements for master on near- and STCW officer endorsements. 11.331 Requirements to qualify for an coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 11.203–11.210 [Reserved] STCW endorsement as chief engineer 200 GRT.

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11.427 Requirements for mate on near- 11.470 National officer endorsements as Subpart G—Professional Requirements for coastal self-propelled vessels of less than offshore installation manager. Pilots 200 GRT. 11.472 National officer endorsements as 11.701 Scope of pilot endorsements. 11.428 Requirements for master on near- barge supervisor. 11.703 Service requirements. coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 11.474 National officer endorsements as 11.705 Route familiarization requirements. 100 GRT. ballast control operator. 11.707 Examination requirements. 11.429 Requirements for a limited master 11.480 Radar observer. 11.709 Annual physical examination on near-coastal self-propelled vessels of 11.482 Assistance towing. requirements. less than 100 GRT. 11.491 National officer endorsements for 11.711 Tonnage requirements. 11.430 Endorsements for the Great Lakes service on offshore supply vessels. 11.713 Requirements for maintaining and inland waters. 11.493 Master (OSV). current knowledge of waters to be 11.431 Tonnage requirements for Great 11.495 Chief mate (OSV). navigated. Lakes and inland endorsements for 11.497 Mate (OSV). vessels of 1,600 GT or more. Subpart H—Registration of Staff Officers 11.433 Requirements for master of Great Subpart E—Professional Requirements for and Miscellaneous Endorsements Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels National Engineer Officer Endorsements 11.801 Applicability. of unlimited tonnage. 11.803 Staff departments. 11.435 Requirements for master of inland 11.501 Grades and types of national 11.805 General requirements. self-propelled vessels of unlimited engineer endorsements issued. tonnage. 11.502 General requirements for national 11.807 Experience requirements for 11.437 Requirements for mate of Great engineer endorsements. registry. Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels 11.503 Propulsion power limitations for 11.821 High-speed craft-type rating. of unlimited tonnage. national endorsements. Subpart I—Subjects of Examinations 11.442 Requirements for master of Great 11.504 Application of deck service for Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels national limited engineer endorsements. 11.901 General provisions. of less than 1,600 GRT. 11.505 National engineer officer 11.903 Officer endorsements requiring 11.444 Requirements for mate of Great lakes endorsements. examinations. and inland self-propelled vessels of less 11.510 Service requirements for national 11.910 Subjects for deck officer than 1,600 GRT. endorsement as chief engineer on steam, endorsements. 11.446 Requirements for master of Great motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled 11.920 Subjects for MODU endorsements. Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels vessels. 11.950 Examination subjects for engineer of less than 500 GRT. 11.512 Service requirements for national officer endorsements. 11.448 Requirements for mate of Great endorsement as first assistant engineer of Subpart J—Recognition of Other Parties’ Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels steam, motor, and/or gas turbine- STCW Certificates of less than 500 GRT. propelled vessels. 11.1001 Purpose of rules. 11.450 Tonnage limitations and qualifying 11.514 Service requirements for national 11.1003 General requirements. requirements for endorsements as master endorsement as second assistant 11.1005 Employer application or mate of Great Lakes and inland vessels engineer of steam, motor, and/or gas requirements. of less than 200 GRT. turbine-propelled vessels. 11.1007 Basis for denial. 11.452 Requirements for master of Great 11.516 Service requirements for national 11.1009 Restrictions. Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels endorsement as third assistant engineer of less than 200 GRT. of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine- Subpart K—Officers on a Passenger Ship 11.454 Requirements for mate of Great propelled vessels. When on an International Voyage Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels 11.518 Service requirements for national 11.1101 Purpose of rules. of less than 200 GRT. endorsement as chief engineer (limited) 11.455 Requirements for master of Great 11.1103 Definitions. of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine- 11.1105 General requirements for officer Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels propelled vessels. of less than 100 GRT. endorsements. 11.522 Service requirements for national 11.456 Requirements for limited master of endorsement as assistant engineer Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633; 31 U.S.C. 9701; Great Lakes and inland self-propelled (limited) of steam, motor, and/or gas 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, and 2110; 46 U.S.C. vessels of less than 100 GRT. turbine-propelled vessels. chapter 71; 46 U.S.C. 7502, 7505, 7701, 8906, 11.457 Requirements for master of inland 11.524 Service requirements for national and 70105; Executive Order 10173; self-propelled vessels of less than 100 Department of Homeland Security Delegation GRT. endorsement as designated duty engineer (DDE) of steam, motor, and/or gas No. 0170.1. Section 11.107 is also issued 11.459 Requirements for national under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507. endorsement as master or mate of rivers. turbine-propelled vessels. 11.530 Endorsements as engineers of 11.462 Requirements for national Subpart A—General endorsement as master or mate of uninspected fishing industry vessels. uninspected fishing industry vessels. 11.540 Endorsements as engineers of § 11.101 Purpose of regulations. mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs). 11.463 General requirements for national (a) The purpose of this part is to endorsements as master, mate (pilot), 11.542 Endorsement as chief engineer (MODU). provide— and apprentice mate (steersman) of (1) A means of determining the towing vessels. 11.544 Endorsement as assistant engineer 11.464 Requirements for national (MODU). qualifications an applicant must possess endorsements as master of towing 11.551 Endorsements for service on to be eligible for an officer endorsement vessels. offshore supply vessels. as a staff officer, deck officer, engineer 11.465 Requirements for national 11.553 Chief engineer (OSV). officer, pilot, or radio officer on endorsements as mate (pilot) of towing 11.555 Assistant engineer (OSV). merchant vessels, or for an endorsement vessels. Subpart F—Credentialing of Radio Officers to operate uninspected passenger 11.466 Requirements for national vessels; and endorsements as apprentice mate 11.601 Applicability. 11.603 Requirements for radio officers’ (2) A means of determining that an (steersman) of towing vessels. applicant is competent to serve as a 11.467 Requirements for a national endorsements. endorsement as operator of uninspected 11.604 Requirements for an STCW master, chief mate, officer in charge of passenger vessels of less than 100 GRT. endorsement for Global Maritime a navigational watch, chief engineer 11.468 National officer endorsements for Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) officer, second engineer officer (first mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs). radio operators. assistant engineer), officer in charge of

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an engineering watch, designated duty 11.495, 11.497, 11.553, 11.555, 11.1001, subchapter for information regarding engineer, or Global Maritime Distress 11.1003, 11.1009, and 11.1105. requirements for documentation and and Safety System (GMDSS) radio (2) The Seafarers’ Training, proof of sea service. operator, in accordance with the Certification and Watchkeeping Code, as (2) An applicant for a national officer provisions of the International amended, 2011 (the STCW Code), endorsement must have at least 3 Convention on Standards of Training, incorporation by reference approved for months of required service on vessels of Certification and Watchkeeping for §§ 11.201, 11.301, 11.302, 11.303, appropriate tonnage or horsepower Seafarers, 1978, as amended (the STCW 11.305, 11.307, 11.309, 11.311, 11.313, within the 3 years immediately Convention or STCW), and other laws, 11.315, 11.317, 11.319, 11.321, 11.325, preceding the date of application. and to receive the appropriate 11.327, 11.329, 11.331, 11.333, 11.335, (3) No original officer endorsement endorsement as required by STCW. 11.604, 11.901, and 11.1105. may be issued to any naturalized citizen (b) With few exceptions, these (3) The International Convention for based on less experience in any grade or regulations do not specify or restrict the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS), capacity than would have been required officer endorsements to particular types incorporation by reference approved for of a citizen of the United States by birth. of service such as tankships, freight § 11.601. (4) Experience and service acquired on foreign vessels is creditable for vessels, or passenger vessels. However, §§ 11.103–11.105 [Reserved] each officer credentialed under this part establishing eligibility for an officer must become familiar with the relevant § 11.107 Paperwork approval. endorsement, subject to evaluation by the Coast Guard to determine that it is characteristics of a vessel prior to (a) This section lists the control a fair and reasonable equivalent to assuming his or her duties as required numbers assigned by the Office of service acquired on merchant vessels of in the provisions of § 15.405 of this Management and Budget (OMB) under the United States, with respect to grade, subchapter. the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 tonnage, horsepower, waters, and (c) The regulations previously found (Pub. L. 96–511) for the reporting and operating conditions. An applicant who in subpart C of this part that prescribe recordkeeping requirements in this part. has obtained qualifying experience on the requirements applicable to approved (b) The following control numbers foreign vessels must submit satisfactory training courses, training for a particular have been assigned to the sections documentary evidence of such service officer endorsement, and training and indicated: (including any necessary translation assessment associated with meeting the (1) OMB 1625–0040–46 CFR 11.201, into English) in accordance with standards of competence established by 11.202, 11.205, 11.470, 11.472, 11.474, § 10.232 of this subchapter. the STCW Convention have been moved 11.542, and 11.544. (5) No applicant for an original officer to 46 CFR part 10, subpart C. (2) OMB 1625–028–46 CFR 11.480. endorsement who is a naturalized § 11.102 Incorporation by reference. §§ 11.109–11.113 [Reserved] citizen and who has obtained (a) Certain material is incorporated by experience on foreign vessels will be Subpart B—General Requirements for reference into this part with the given an original officer endorsement in Officer Endorsements approval of the Director of the Federal a grade higher than that upon which he or she has actually served while acting Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 § 11.201 General requirements for national CFR part 51. To enforce any edition and STCW officer endorsements. under the authority of a foreign credential. other than that specified in this section, (a) General. In addition to the the Coast Guard must publish a notice (6) Experience acquired while the requirements of part 10 of this applicant was less than 16 years of age of change in the Federal Register and subchapter, the applicant for an officer the material must be available to the is generally not creditable. Compelling endorsement, whether original, renewal, circumstances and unique experiences public. All approved material is duplicate, or raise of grade, must available for inspection at the Coast acquired before the applicant reaches 16 establish to the satisfaction of the Coast years of age will be evaluated on a case- Guard, Office of Operating and Guard that he or she possesses all the Environmental Standards (CG–CG– by-case basis. qualifications necessary (including but (d) Citizenship. No officer OES), 2100 2nd St. SW., Stop 7126, not limited to age, experience, character, endorsement may be issued to any Washington, DC 20593–7126, 202–372– physical health, citizenship, approved person who is not a citizen of the 1405 and is available from the sources training, professional competence, and a United States with the exception of listed below. It is also available for test for dangerous drugs) before the operators of uninspected passenger inspection at the National Archives and Coast Guard will issue to him or her a vessels that are not documented under Records Administration (NARA). For merchant mariner credential (MMC). An the laws of the United States. information on the availability of this applicant for any STCW endorsement (e) Age. Except as specified in this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030 or must hold the appropriate national _ paragraph, no officer endorsement may go to http://www.archives.gov/federal endorsement unless otherwise specified. be issued to a person who has not register/code_of_federal_regulations/ (b) English language requirements. _ attained the age of 21 years. The ibr locations.html. Except as provided in § 11.467(i) of this required evidence of age may be (b) International Maritime part, an applicant for an officer established using any of the items Organization (IMO), 4 Albert endorsement must demonstrate an submitted to establish citizenship set Embankment, London SE1 7SR, ability to speak and understand English out in 49 CFR 1572.17. England: as found in the navigation rules, aids to (1) An endorsement may be granted to (1) The International Convention on navigation publications, emergency an applicant who has reached the age of Standards of Training, Certification and equipment instructions, machinery 19 years as— Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as instructions, and radiotelephone (i) Master of near-coastal, Great Lakes amended, 2011 (the STCW Convention communications instructions. and inland, or river vessels of 25–200 or the STCW), incorporation by (c) Experience and service. (1) GRT; reference approved for §§ 11.201, Applicants for officer endorsements (ii) Third mate; 11.426, 11.427, 11.428, 11.429, 11.493, should refer to § 10.232 of this (iii) Third assistant engineer;

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(iv) Mate of vessels of between 200 conditions as were imposed against the (vi) All STCW officer endorsements GRT and 1,600 GRT; applicant’s other credential. An except GMDSS radio operator. (v) Ballast control operator (BCO); applicant may not take an examination (3) The following categories must (vi) Assistant engineer (MODU); for an officer or STCW endorsement meet the requirements for basic (vii) Assistant engineer of fishing during any period of time when a firefighting in Regulation VI/1 of the industry vessels; suspension without probation or a STCW Convention and Table A–VI/1–2 (viii) Mate (pilot) of towing vessels; revocation is effective against the of the STCW Code: (ix) Radio officer; applicant’s currently held license, (i) Officer endorsement as master on (x) Assistant engineer (limited); or merchant mariner document (MMD), or vessels of less than 500 GT in ocean (xi) Designated duty engineer of MMC, or while an appeal from these service. vessels of less than 4,000 HP/3,000 kW. actions is pending. (ii) All officer endorsements for (2) An endorsement may be granted to (2) If information about the master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels, an applicant who has reached the age of applicant’s habits of life and character is except apprentice mate (steersman) of 18 years as— brought to the attention of the Coast towing vessels, in all services except (i) Limited master of near-coastal Guard after an original license, oceans. vessels of less than 100 GRT; certificate of registry, or officer (4) Applicants for a raise of grade of (ii) Limited master of Great Lakes and endorsement has been issued, and if an officer endorsement who have not inland vessels of less than 100 GRT; such information reasonably supports previously met the requirements of (iii) Mate of Great Lakes and inland the conclusion that the applicant cannot paragraph (h) of this section must do so. vessels of 25–200 GRT; be entrusted with the duties and (iv) Mate of near-coastal vessels of 25– (i) First-aid and cardiopulmonary responsibilities of the license, certificate 200 GRT; resuscitation (CPR) course certificates. of registry, or officer endorsement (v) Operator of uninspected passenger All applicants for an original officer issued, or indicates that the application vessels (OUPV); endorsement, except as provided in (vi) Designated duty engineer of for the license, certificate of registry, or §§ 11.429, 11.456, and 11.467 of this vessels of less than 1,000 HP/750 kW; officer endorsement was false or part, must present to the Coast Guard— (vii) Apprentice mate (steersman) of incomplete, the Coast Guard may notify (1) Evidence of continued competency towing vessels; the holder in writing that the license, in STCW basic training in accordance (viii) Officer in charge of a certificate of registry, or officer with § 11.302 of this part or a certificate navigational watch (OICNW); endorsement is considered null and indicating completion not more than 1 (ix) Officer in charge of an void, direct the holder to return the year from the date of application of — engineering watch (OICEW); and credential to the Coast Guard, and (i) The American National Red Cross (x) Electro-technical officer (ETO). advise the holder that, upon return of Standard First Aid course or American (f) Physical examination. (1) Persons the credential, the appeal procedures of National Red Cross Community First serving or intending to serve in the § 10.237 of this subchapter apply. Aid & Safety course; or merchant marine service are encouraged (h) Firefighting certificate. (1) (ii) A Coast Guard-approved first-aid to take the earliest opportunity to Applicants for an original officer course; and ascertain, through examination, whether endorsement in the following categories (2) A currently valid certificate of their visual acuity, color vision, hearing, must present a certificate of completion completion of a CPR course from and general physical condition, are such from a firefighting course of instruction either— as to qualify them for service in that that has been approved by the Coast (i) The American National Red Cross; profession. Any physical impairment or Guard. (1) The firefighting course must (ii) The American Heart Association; medical condition that would render an have been completed within the past 5 or applicant incompetent to perform the years, or if it was completed more than (iii) A Coast Guard-approved CPR ordinary duties required of an officer is 5 years before the date of application, course. cause for denial of an officer the applicant must provide evidence of (j) Professional examination. (1) endorsement. maintaining the standard of competence When the Coast Guard finds the (2) Applications for an original officer in accordance with the firefighting applicant’s experience and training to endorsement, raises of grade, and requirements for the credential sought. be satisfactory, and the applicant is extensions of route, must be current and (2) The following categories must eligible in all other respects, the Coast up to date with respect to service and meet the requirements for basic and Guard will authorize examination in the physical examination, as advanced firefighting in Regulations accordance with the following appropriate. Physical examinations and VI/1 and VI/3 of the STCW Convention requirements: applications are valid for 12 months and Tables A–VI/1–2 and A–VI/3 of the (i) Except for an endorsement from the date the application is STCW Code (both incorporated by required by the STCW Convention, any approved. reference, see § 11.102 of this part): applicant for a deck or engineer officer (g) Character check. (1) An individual (i) National officer endorsements as endorsement limited to vessels less than may apply for an original officer master or mate on seagoing vessels of 200 GRT, or an officer endorsement endorsement, or officer or STCW 200 GRT or more. limited to uninspected fishing industry endorsement of a different type, while (ii) All national officer endorsements vessels, may request an orally assisted on probation as a result of for master or mate (pilot) of towing examination instead of any written or administrative action under part 5 of vessels, except apprentice mate other textual examination. If there are this chapter. The offense for which the (steersman) of the vessels, on oceans. textual questions that the applicant has applicant was placed on probation will (iii) All national officer endorsements difficulty reading and understanding, be considered in determining his or her for MODUs. the Coast Guard will offer the orally fitness to hold the endorsement applied (iv) All national officer endorsements assisted examination. Each officer for. An officer or STCW endorsement for engineers. endorsement based on an orally assisted issued to an applicant on probation will (v) All national officer endorsements examination is limited to the specific be subject to the same probationary for OSVs. route and type of vessel upon which the

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applicant obtained the majority of Evidence of 1 year of service on MODUs or any other capacity in which the service. as mate or equivalent while holding an individual may have served. (ii) The general instructions for officer endorsement or license as third (g) Other experience. Other administration of examinations and the mate, or as engineering officer of the experience in a marine-related area, lists of subjects for all officer watch or equivalent while holding an other than at sea, or sea service officer endorsement or license as third endorsements appear in subpart I of this performed on unique vessels, will be part. The Coast Guard will place in the assistant engineer, is acceptable for a evaluated by the Coast Guard for a applicant’s file a record indicating the raise of grade to second mate or second determination of equivalence to subjects covered. assistant engineer, respectively. traditional service. (iii) An applicant enrolled in an However, any subsequent raises of grade approved comprehensive program of of unlimited, non-restricted officer (h) Tonnage. When determining sea training, service, and assessment will be licenses or endorsements must include service credit for officer endorsement authorized for an examination not more a minimum of 6 months of service on applicants under subpart D of this part, than 6 months prior to completion of conventional vessels. the tonnage of a vessel solely the comprehensive program, provided (2) Service on MODUs maintaining admeasured using the Convention all sea service and assessments of station by means of dynamic measurement scheme under 46 U.S.C. competency are completed prior to the positioning, may be credited as service Chapter 143 will be credited as Gross examination. on conventional vessels for any raise in Register Tonnage. This paragraph does (iv) The examination, whether grade; however, time more than 8 hours not apply to those vessels measured administered orally or by other means, each day will not be credited. under the optional regulatory (3) A day of creditable MODU service must be conducted only in the English measurement provisions of 46 U.S.C. must be a minimum of 4 hours, and no language. 14305. (2) When the application has been additional credit will be granted for approved for examination, the approval periods of more than 8 hours. § 11.212–§ 11.216 [Reserved] (4) Creditable MODU service excludes is valid for 1 year. time spent ashore due to crew rotation. § 11.217 Examination procedures and (3) An examination is not required for (d) Service on Articulated Tug Barges denial of officer endorsements. a staff officer or radio officer (ATBs) and Integrated Tug Barges endorsement. (ITBs). Service on ATB or Dual Mode (a) The examination fee set out in (k) Radar observer. Applicants for an ITB units is creditable for an original Table 1 to § 10.219(a) of this subchapter endorsement as radar observer must deck officer endorsement or raise of must be paid before the applicant may present a certificate of completion from grade of any deck officer endorsement. take the first examination section. If an a radar observer course as required by Service on an ATB or Dual Mode ITB applicant fails three or more sections of § 11.480 of this part. with an aggregate tonnage of 1,600 GRT/ the examination, a complete re- (l) Restrictions. The Coast Guard may 3,000 GT or more is creditable on a two- examination must be taken. On the modify the service and examination for-one basis (2 days experience equals subsequent exam, if the applicant again requirements in this part to satisfy the 1 day of creditable service) for up to 50 fails three or more sections, at least 3 unique qualification requirements of an percent of the total service on vessels of months must elapse before another applicant or distinct group of mariners. 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more required complete examination is attempted, and The Coast Guard may also lower the age for an unlimited officer endorsement. a new examination fee is required. If an requirement for OUPV applicants. The The remaining required service on applicant fails one or two sections of an authority granted by an officer vessels of more than 1,600 GRT/3,000 examination, the applicant may be endorsement will be restricted to reflect GT must be obtained on conventional retested twice on these sections during any modifications made under the vessels or Push Mode ITBs. the next 3 months. If the applicant does authority of this paragraph. (e) Service on towing vessels. Service not successfully complete these sections §§ 11.202–11.210 [Reserved] as master or mate (pilot) on towing within the 3-month period, a complete vessels, when the aggregate tonnage of re-examination must be taken at least 3 § 11.211 Creditable service and the tug and barges is 1,600 GRT/3,000 months from the date of the last retest, equivalents for national and STCW officer GT or more, is creditable, using the and a new examination fee is required. endorsements. aggregate tonnage, on a two-for-one The 3-month retest period may be (a) Applicants for officer basis (2 days experience equals 1 day of extended by the Coast Guard if the endorsements should refer to § 10.232 of creditable service) for up to 50 percent applicant presents evidence this subchapter for information of the total service on vessels of 1,600 documenting sea time that prevented regarding requirements for GRT/3,000 GT or more required for an the taking of a retest during the 3-month documentation and proof of sea service. unlimited officer endorsement. The period. The retest period may not be (b) Service toward an oceans, near- remaining required service on vessels of extended beyond 7 months from the coastal, or STCW endorsement will be more than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT must be initial examination. All examinations credited as follows: obtained on conventional vessels. This and retests must be completed within 1 (1) Service on the Great Lakes will be service must be documented as year of approval for examination. credited on a day-for-day basis up to specified in § 10.232(a) of this 100 percent of the total required service. subchapter. (b) If the Coast Guard refuses to grant (2) Service on inland waters, other (f) Individuals obtaining sea service as an applicant the endorsement applied than Great Lakes, that are navigable part of an approved training curriculum for due to the applicant’s failure to pass waters of the United States, will be pursuant to either § 11.407(a)(2) or a required examination, the Coast Guard credited on a day-for-day basis for up to § 11.516(a)(3) of this part must do so in will provide the applicant with a 50 percent of the total required service. the capacity of cadet (deck) or cadet written statement setting forth the (c) Service on mobile offshore drilling (engine), as appropriate, portions of the examination that must be units. (1) MODU service is creditable for notwithstanding any other rating retaken and the date by which the raise of grade of an officer endorsement. endorsements the individual may hold examination must be completed.

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§§ 11.219–11.223 [Reserved] structured/formal training or instruction the STCW requirements found in this provided by an approved training subpart, including— Subpart C—STCW Officer school or facility. (1) Meeting the service requirements Endorsements (x) Practical demonstration of for the operational-level STCW § 11.301 Requirements for STCW officer competence: Documentation of endorsement; endorsements. successful completion of assessments (2) Satisfactory completion of the STCW operational-level standards of (a) Standard of competence. (1) The approved or accepted by the Coast competence; and Coast Guard will accept one or more Guard. (xi) Practical test and practical (3) Satisfactory completion of the methods listed in the STCW Code to experience: Documentation of STCW operational-level training as demonstrate meeting the standard of successful completion of assessments required in this part. competence in this subpart. See Column approved or accepted by the Coast (d) Management-level endorsement. 3—Methods for demonstrating Guard. Applicants holding national officer competence—of the Tables of (xii) Examination: Successful endorsements as master, chief mate, Competence in the STCW Code completion of a Coast Guard chief engineer, or first assistant (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 examination. engineer, and who seek to add an STCW of this part). The Coast Guard will (xiii) Instruction or course: endorsement at the management level, accept the following as evidence of Documentation of successful must provide evidence of meeting the meeting the standard of competence completion of an approved or accepted STCW requirements found in this under each of these methods: course of instruction. subpart, including— (i) In-service experience: (2) Knowledge components may be (1) Meeting the service requirements Documentation of successful documented by— for the management-level STCW completion of assessments, approved or (i) Successful completion of the Coast endorsement; accepted by the Coast Guard, and signed Guard examination for the associated (2) Satisfactory completion of the by a qualified assessor (QA)—deck or officer endorsement; STCW operational- and management- engineering—as appropriate. (ii) Successful completion of an level standards of competence; and (ii) Training ship experience: approved course; or (3) Satisfactory completion of the Documentation of successful (iii) Successful completion of an STCW operational- and management- completion of an approved training approved program. level training as required in this part. program involving formal training and (3) The Coast Guard will publish (e) Training and assessment for assessment onboard a training ship. assessment guidelines that should be Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA), (iii) Simulator training: used to document assessments that Electronic Chart Display and Documentation of successful demonstrate meeting the standard of Information System (ECDIS), or Global completion of training and assessment competence, as required by paragraph Maritime Distress and Safety System from a Coast Guard-approved course (a)(1) of this section. Organizations may (GMDSS). Training and assessment in involving maritime simulation. develop alternative assessment the use of ARPA, ECDIS, or GMDSS is (iv) Laboratory equipment training: documentation for demonstrations of not required for those who serve Documentation of successful competence; however, such exclusively on ships not fitted with completion of training and assessments documentation must be approved by the ARPA, ECDIS, or GMDSS. For ARPA from an approved training course or Coast Guard prior to its use and and ECDIS, this limitation must be facility. submittal with an application. reflected in the endorsement issued to (v) Practical training or instruction: (b) Service. (1) Service as a rating will the seafarer concerned. GMDSS is a (A) Documentation of successful not be accepted to upgrade from the separate endorsement that will only be completion of assessment as part of a operational-level to management-level added if the applicant qualifies for it. structured/formal training or instruction STCW endorsements. (f) Exemptions and Limitations. (1) provided by an organization or company (2) Service on the Great Lakes will be The Coast Guard may exempt an as part of an accepted safety or quality credited on a day-for-day basis for up to applicant from meeting any individual management system; or 100 percent of the total required service. knowledge, understanding, and (B) Documentation of successful (3) Service on inland waters other proficiency required in the appropriate completion of an approved training than Great Lakes, which are navigable table of competence in the STCW Code. course from a school or facility. waters of the United States, will be These exemptions must be approved by (vi) Specialist training: credited on a day-for-day basis for up to the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Documentation of successful 50 percent of the total required service. Under these circumstances, the completion of assessment as part of a (4) Service accrued onboard vessels certificate may include a corresponding company training or specialized training with dual tonnages (both domestic and limitation. (2) A seafarer may have a provided by a maritime or equipment international) will be credited using the limitation removed by providing the specialist. international tonnage for the credential Coast Guard with evidence of having (vii) Workshop skills training: sought. completed the individual knowledge, Documentation of successful (5) Applicants who cannot meet the understanding, and proficiency completion of assessments or requirement for 1 year of sea service required. completion certificate from an approved within the last 5 years as described in (g) Grandfathering. (1) Except as training program, school or facility. § 11.303(c) of this subpart, will be noted otherwise, each candidate who (viii) Training program: required to meet the requirements of applies for a credential based on Documentation of successful § 11.303(a) of this subpart. approved or accepted training or completion of an approved training (c) Operational-level endorsement. approved seagoing service that was program. Applicants holding national officer started on or after March 24, 2014, or (ix) Training on a manned scale ship endorsements, who seek to add an who applies for the MMC endorsement model: Documentation of successful STCW endorsement at the operational on or after January 1, 2017, must meet completion of assessment as part of a level, must provide evidence of meeting the requirements of this part.

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(2) Except as noted by this subpart, (3) Barges as defined in 46 U.S.C. 102, generating device aboard, while wearing seafarers holding an STCW endorsement including non-self-propelled mobile a breathing apparatus. prior to March 24, 2014, will not be offshore drilling units. (3) Elementary first aid as set out in required to complete any additional (4) Vessels operating exclusively on Table A–VI/1–3 of the STCW Code. training required under this part to the Great Lakes or on the inland waters (4) Personal safety and social retain the STCW endorsements until of the United States in the Straits of responsibilities as set out in Table A– January 1, 2017. Juan de Fuca or on the Inside Passage VI/1–4 of the STCW Code. (3) Except as noted otherwise, between Puget Sound and Cape (d) The Coast Guard will only accept candidates who apply for a credential Spencer. evidence of approved assessments based on approved or accepted training (j) Mariners serving on, and owners or conducted ashore for the following or approved seagoing service that was operators of uninspected passenger areas: completed before March 24, 2014, may vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C. (1) Personal survival techniques as set qualify under the requirements of this 2101(42)(B), do not need to hold an out in Table A–VI/1–1 of the STCW part existing before that date. This STCW endorsement. The vessels Code: includes the assessments published concerned are not subject to further (i) Donning and using an immersion prior to March 24, 2014, as well as the obligation under STCW because of their suit. additional requirements for the STCW special operating conditions as small (ii) Safely jumping from a height into endorsement section. vessels engaged in domestic, near- the water. (iii) Righting an inverted liferaft while (4) Persons who hold or have held an coastal voyages. wearing a lifejacket. STCW operational-level endorsement § 11.302 Basic training. (iv) Swimming while wearing a issued prior to March 24, 2014 and are (a) Applicants seeking an STCW lifejacket. seeking to upgrade to an STCW officer endorsement must provide (v) Keeping afloat without a lifejacket. management-level endorsement will not evidence of meeting the standard of (2) Fire prevention and firefighting as be required to complete the practical competence for basic training (BT) as set out in Table A–VI/1–2 of the STCW assessments for STCW operational-level follows: Code: endorsements as required in paragraph (1) Personal survival techniques as set (i) Using various types of portable fire (d)(2) of this section. out in Table A–VI/1–1 of the STCW extinguishers. (5) Except as noted by this subpart, Code (incorporated by reference, see (ii) Extinguishing smaller fires, e.g., the Coast Guard will continue to issue § 11.102 of this part). electrical fires, oil fires, and propane STCW endorsements meeting the (2) Fire prevention and firefighting as fires. requirements of this part existing before set out in Table A–VI/1–2 of the STCW (iii) Extinguishing extensive fires with March 24, 2014, for seafarers identified Code. water, using jet and spray nozzles. in paragraph (g)(3) of this section, until (3) Elementary first aid as set out in (iv) Extinguishing fires with foam, January 1, 2017. Table A–VI/1–3 of the STCW Code. powder, or any other suitable chemical (h) Notwithstanding § 11.901 of this (4) Personal safety and social agent. part, each mariner found qualified to responsibilities as set out in Table A– (v) Fighting fire in smoke-filled hold any of the following national VI/1–4 of the STCW Code. enclosed spaces wearing self-contained officer endorsements will also be (b) Every 5 years seafarers qualified in breathing apparatus. entitled to hold an STCW endorsement accordance with § 11.301(c) and (d) of (vi) Extinguishing fire with water fog corresponding to the service or other this subpart must provide evidence of or any other suitable firefighting agent limitations of the license or officer maintaining the standard of competence in an accommodation room or simulated endorsements on the MMC. The vessels for BT. engineroom with fire and heavy smoke. concerned are not subject to further (c) The Coast Guard will accept (vii) Extinguishing oil fire with fog obligation under STCW because of their onboard training and experience, applicator and spray nozzles, dry special operating conditions as small through evidence of 1 year of sea service chemical powder, or foam applicators. vessels engaged in domestic, near- within the last 5 years, for the following (e) Applicants who cannot meet the coastal voyages. areas: requirement for 1 year of sea service (1) Masters, mates, or engineers (1) Personal survival techniques as set within the last 5 years, as described in endorsed for service on small passenger out in Table A–VI/1–1 of the STCW paragraph (c) of this section, will be vessels that are subject to subchapter T Code: required to meet the requirements of or K of this chapter and that operate (i) Donning a lifejacket. paragraph (a) of this section or complete beyond the boundary line. (ii) Boarding a survival craft from the approved or accepted refresher training. (2) Masters, mates, or engineers ship, while wearing a lifejacket. (iii) Taking initial actions on boarding § 11.303 Advanced firefighting. endorsed for service on seagoing vessels (a) Advanced firefighting. Applicants of less than 200 GRT, other than a lifeboat to enhance chance of survival. (iv) Streaming a lifeboat drogue or seeking an STCW officer endorsement passenger vessels subject to subchapter sea-anchor. must provide evidence of meeting the H of this chapter. (v) Operating survival craft standard of competence as set out in (i) Mariners serving on, and owners or equipment. Table A–VI/3 of the STCW Code operators of any of the following (vi) Operating location devices, (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 vessels, do not need to hold an STCW including radio equipment. of this part). Applicants for an original endorsement, because they are exempt (2) Fire prevention and firefighting as STCW officer endorsement, who met the from application of STCW: set out in Table A–VI/1–2 of the STCW requirements of § 11.201(h) of this part (1) Fishing vessels as defined in 46 Code: will be deemed to have met the U.S.C. 2101(11)(a). (i) Using self-contained breathing requirement of this paragraph. (2) Fishing vessels used as fish-tender apparatus. (b) Every 5 years seafarers qualified in vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C. (ii) Performing a rescue in a smoke- accordance with paragraph (a) of this 2101(11)(c). filled space, using an approved smoke- section must provide evidence of

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maintaining the standard of competence extinguishing equipment, including department on vessels may be creditable as set out in Table A–VI/3 of the STCW appliances, pumps and rescue, salvage; for up to 3 months of the service Code. life-support; personal protective and requirements; (c) The Coast Guard will accept communication equipment. (2) Provide evidence of meeting the onboard training and experience, (ii) Reserved. standard of competence specified in through evidence of 1 year of sea service (4) Investigate and compile reports on Section A–II/2 of the STCW Code within the last 5 years, as meeting the incidents involving fire. (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 requirements of paragraph (b) of this (e) Applicants who cannot meet the of this part); and section for the following areas as set out requirement for 1 year of sea service (3) Provide evidence of having in Table A–VI/3 of the STCW Code: within the last 5 years, as described in satisfactorily completed approved (1) Control firefighting operations paragraph (c) of this section, will be training in the following subject areas: required to meet the requirements of aboard ships with the following (i) Advanced shiphandling. paragraph (a) of this section or complete knowledge, understanding, and (ii) Advanced stability. proficiencies: approved or accepted refresher training. (iii) Advanced meteorology. (i) Firefighting procedures at sea and § 11.304 STCW deck officer endorsements. in port, with particular emphasis on (iv) Leadership and managerial skills. organization, tactics and command. (a) Specific requirements for all (v) Search and rescue. (ii) Communication and coordination STCW deck officer endorsements are (vi) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with during firefighting operations. detailed in the applicable sections in this equipment. (iii) Ventilation control, including this part. (vii) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with smoke extraction. (1) Master on vessels of 3,000 GT or this equipment. (iv) Control of fuel and electrical more (management level). (viii) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel (2) Chief mate on vessels of 3,000 GT systems. with this equipment. (v) Firefighting process hazards (dry or more (management level). (3) Officer in charge of a navigational (ix) Management of medical care. distillation, chemical reactions, boiler (b) For a renewal of an STCW uptake). watch (OICNW) of vessels of 500 GT or more (operational level). endorsement as master of vessels of (vi) Fire precautions and hazards 3,000 GT or more to be valid on or after associated with the storage and (4) Master of vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT January 1, 2017, each candidate must handling of materials. provide evidence of successful (vii) Management and control of (management level). (5) Chief mate of vessels of 500 GT or completion of approved training in the injured persons. more and less than 3,000 GT following: (viii) Procedures for coordination (1) Leadership and managerial skills. with shore-based firefighters. (management level). (6) Master of vessels of less than 500 (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with (2) Inspect and service fire-detection GT (management level). this equipment. and extinguishing systems and (7) Master of vessels of less than 500 equipment. (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an GT limited to near-coastal waters (i) Requirements for statutory and applicant from meeting any individual (management level). knowledge, understanding, and classification surveys. (8) OICNW of vessels of less than 500 (ii) Reserved. proficiency required in Section A–II/2 GT (operational level). (d) The Coast Guard will only accept of the STCW Code. These exemptions (9) OICNW of vessels of less than 500 must be approved by the Coast Guard evidence of assessments conducted GT limited to near-coastal waters ashore as meeting the requirements of based upon vessel type. Under these (operational level). circumstances, the credential may paragraph (b) of this section for the (b) [Reserved] following areas as set out in Table A– include a corresponding limitation. VI/3 of the STCW Code: § 11.305 Requirements to qualify for an (d) Seafarers holding an STCW (1) Control firefighting operations STCW endorsement as master on vessels endorsement as masters of vessels of aboard ships with the following of 3,000 GT or more (management level). 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT, knowledge, understanding, and (a) To qualify for an STCW in accordance with § 11.311 of this proficiencies: endorsement as master, an applicant subpart, are eligible to apply for the (i) Use of water for fire-extinguishing, must— endorsement as master on vessels of the effect on ship stability, precautions (1) Provide evidence of 36 months of 3,000 GT or more upon completion of 6 and corrective procedures. service as OICNW on vessels operating months of sea service, under the (ii) Firefighting involving dangerous in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or authority of the endorsement, and must goods. Great Lakes. This period may be complete any items in paragraphs (a)(2) (2) Organize and train fire parties. reduced to not less than 24 months if and (a)(3) of this section not previously (3) Inspect and service fire-detection the applicant served as chief mate for satisfied. and extinguishing systems and not less than 12 months. Service on (e) Seafarers with one of the following equipment. inland waters that are navigable waters national officer endorsements are (i) Fire detection. Fire-detection of the United States may be substituted eligible to apply for this endorsement systems; fixed fire-extinguishing for up to 50 percent of the total required upon completion of the requirements in systems; portable and mobile fire- service. Experience gained in the engine table 1 to this paragraph:

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TABLE 1 TO § 11.305(e)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS MASTER ON VESSELS OF 3,000 GT OR MORE

Sea Training required by Entry path from national endorsements service under Competence—STCW Table authority of A–II/2 2 this the endorsement 1 section 3

Master ocean or near-coastal, unlimited tonnage ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Master OSV ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. 1 This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section. 2 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied. 3 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

§ 11.307 Requirements to qualify for an (i) Advanced shiphandling. proficiency required in Section A–II/2 STCW endorsement as chief mate on (ii) Advanced stability. of the STCW Code. These exemptions vessels of 3,000 GT or more (management (iii) Advanced meteorology. must be approved by the Coast Guard level). (iv) Leadership and managerial skills. based upon vessel type. Under these (a) To qualify for an STCW (v) Search and rescue. circumstances, the credential may endorsement as chief mate, an applicant (vi) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with include a corresponding limitation. must— this equipment. (1) Provide evidence of 12 months of (vii) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with (d) Seafarers holding an STCW service as OICNW on vessels operating this equipment. endorsement as chief mate of vessels of in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or (viii) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT, Great Lakes. Service on inland waters, with this equipment. in accordance with § 11.313 of this bays, or sounds that are navigable (ix) Management of medical care. subpart, are eligible to apply for the waters of the United States may be (b) For a renewal of an STCW endorsement as chief mate on vessels of substituted for up to 50 percent of the endorsement as chief mate of vessels of 3,000 GT or more upon completion of 6 total required service. Experience 3,000 GT or more to be valid on or after months of sea service, under the gained in the engine department on January 1, 2017, each candidate must authority of the endorsement, and must vessels may be creditable for up to 1 provide evidence of successful complete any items in paragraphs (a)(2) month of the service requirements; completion of approved training in the and (a)(3) of this section not previously (2) Meet the standard of competence following: satisfied. specified in Section A–II/2 of the STCW (1) Leadership and managerial skills. Code (incorporated by reference, see (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with (e) Seafarers with one of the following § 11.102 of this part); and this equipment. national officer endorsements are (3) Provide evidence of having (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an eligible to apply for this endorsement satisfactorily completed approved applicant from meeting any individual upon completion of the requirements in training in the following subject areas: knowledge, understanding, and the following table:

TABLE 1 TO § 11.307(e)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS CHIEF MATE ON VESSELS OF 3,000 GT OR MORE

Training Entry path from national 1 2 required by endorsements Sea service under authority of the endorsement Competence—STCW Table A–II/2 this section 3

Chief mate ocean or None ...... Yes ...... Yes. near-coastal, unlimited tonnage. Master ocean or near- 12 months ...... Yes ...... Yes. coastal, less than 500 GRT. Chief mate OSV ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Master towing vessel 12 months ...... Yes ...... Yes. ocean or near-coastal. 1 This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section. 2 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied. 3 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

§ 11.309 Requirements to qualify for an vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal 1 of the STCW Code (incorporated by STCW endorsement as Officer in charge of waters, and/or Great Lakes. Service on reference, see § 11.102 of this part); a navigational watch (OICNW) of vessels of inland waters, bays, or sounds that are 500 GT or more (operational level). (2) Provide evidence of having navigable waters of the United States performed, during the required seagoing (a) To qualify for an STCW may be substituted for up to 50 percent service, bridge watchkeeping duties endorsement as OICNW, an applicant of the total required service; or under the supervision of an officer must— (ii) Twelve months of seagoing service holding the STCW endorsement as (1) Provide evidence of seagoing as part of an approved training program, master, chief mate, second mate, or service as follows: which includes onboard training that OICNW, for a period of not less than 6 (i) Thirty-six months of seagoing meets the requirements of Section A–II/ months; service in the deck department on

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(3) Provide evidence of meeting the Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) and IMO January 1, 2017, each candidate must standard of competence specified in standard marine communication provide the following: Section A–II/1 of the STCW Code; and phrases (SMCP). (1) Evidence of meeting the standard (4) Provide evidence of having (x) Cargo handling and stowage. of competence in leadership and satisfactorily completed approved (xi) Ship handling. teamworking skills. training in the following subject areas: (xii) Stability and ship construction. (2) Completion of approved training (i) Medical first-aid provider. (xiii) Meteorology. in ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this (ii) Radar observer. equipment. (xiv) ARPA, if serving on a vessel (iii) Search and rescue. (d) The Coast Guard may exempt an with this equipment. (iv) Basic and advanced firefighting in applicant from meeting any individual accordance with § 11.303 of this (xv) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel knowledge, understanding, and subpart. with this equipment. proficiency required in Section A–II/1 (v) Proficiency in survival craft and (xvi) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel of the STCW Code. These exemptions rescue boats other than fast rescue boats. with this equipment. must be approved by the Coast Guard (vi) Visual signaling. (b) Experience gained in the engine based upon vessel type. Under these (vii) Bridge resource management department on vessels may be creditable circumstances, the credential may (BRM). for up to 3 months of the service include a corresponding limitation. (viii) Terrestrial and celestial requirements in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of (e) Seafarers with one of the following navigation, and electronic navigation this section. national officer endorsements are systems. (c) For a renewal of an STCW eligible to apply for this endorsement (ix) Watchkeeping, including endorsement as OICNW of vessels of upon completion of the requirements in International Regulations for Preventing 500 GT or more to be valid on or after the following table:

TABLE 1 TO § 11.309(e)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS OICNW ON VESSELS OF 500 GT OR MORE

Training Entry path from national endorsements Sea service under authority Competence—STCW Table required by of the endorsement 1 A–II/2 2 this section 3

Mate ocean or near-coastal, unlimited tonnage ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Master ocean or near-coastal, less than 500 GRT ...... 6 months ...... Yes ...... Yes. Mate ocean or near-coastal, less than 1,600 GRT ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Mate ocean or near-coastal, less than 500 GRT ...... 12 months ...... Yes ...... Yes. Mate OSV ...... 12 months 1 ...... Yes ...... Yes. Mate towing vessel ocean or near-coastal ...... 6 months ...... Yes ...... Yes. 1 This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section. 2 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied. 3 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(4) of this section not previously satisfied.

§ 11.311 Requirements to qualify for an Section A–II/2 of the STCW Code each candidate must provide evidence STCW endorsement as master of vessels of (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 of successful completion of approved 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT of this part); and training in the following: (management level). (3) Provide evidence of having (1) Leadership and managerial skills. (a) To qualify for an STCW satisfactorily completed approved endorsement as master, an applicant training in the following subject areas: (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with must— (i) Advanced shiphandling. this equipment. (1) Provide evidence of 36 months of (ii) Advanced stability. (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an service as OICNW on vessels operating (iii) Advanced meteorology. applicant from meeting any individual in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or (iv) Leadership and managerial skills. knowledge, understanding, and Great Lakes. However, this period may (v) Search and rescue. proficiency required in Section A–II/2 be reduced to not less than 24 months (vi) Management of medical care. of the STCW Code. These exemptions if the applicant served as chief mate for (vii) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with must be approved by the Coast Guard not less than 12 months. Service on this equipment. based upon vessel type. Under these inland waters, bays, or sounds that are navigable waters of the United States (viii) ARPA, if serving on a vessel circumstances, the credential may may be substituted for up to 50 percent with this equipment. include a corresponding limitation. of the total required service. Experience (ix) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel (d) Seafarers with one of the following gained in the engine department on with this equipment. national officer endorsements are vessels may be creditable for up to 3 (b) For a renewal of an STCW eligible to apply for this endorsement months of the service requirements; endorsement as master of vessels of 500 upon completion of the requirements in (2) Provide evidence of meeting the GT or more and less than 3,000 GT to the following table: standard of competence specified in be valid on or after January 1, 2017,

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TABLE 1 TO § 11.311(d)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS MASTER ON VESSELS OF 500 GT OR MORE AND LESS THAN 3,000 GT

Training required by Entry path from national endorsements Sea service under authority Competence—STCW Table of the endorsement 1 A–II/3 2 this section 3

Master oceans or near-coastal, less than 1,600 GRT ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Master OSV ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Master oceans or near-coastal, less than 500 GRT ...... 12 months ...... Yes ...... Yes. Master towing vessel oceans or near-coastal ...... 12 months ...... Yes ...... Yes. 1 This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section. 2 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied. 3 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

§ 11.313 Requirements to qualify for an (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 each candidate must provide evidence STCW endorsement as chief mate of of this part); and of successful completion of approved vessels of 500 GT or more and less than (3) Provide evidence of having training in the following: 3,000 GT (management level). satisfactorily completed approved (1) Leadership and managerial skills. (a) To qualify for an STCW training in the following subject areas: endorsement as chief mate, an applicant (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with (i) Advanced shiphandling. this equipment. must— (ii) Advanced stability. (1) Provide evidence of 12 months of (iii) Advanced meteorology. (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an service as OICNW on vessels operating (iv) Leadership and managerial skills. applicant from meeting any individual in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or (v) Search and rescue. knowledge, understanding, and Great Lakes. Service on inland waters, (vi) Management of medical care. proficiency required in Section A–II/2 bays, or sounds that are navigable (vii) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with of the STCW Code. These exemptions waters of the United States may be this equipment. must be approved by the Coast Guard substituted for up to 50 percent of the (viii) ARPA, if serving on a vessel based upon vessel type. Under these total required service. Experience with this equipment. circumstances, the credential may gained in the engine department on (ix) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel include a corresponding limitation. vessels may be creditable for up to 1 with this equipment. (d) Seafarers with one of the following month of the service requirements; (b) For a renewal of an STCW national officer endorsements are (2) Provide evidence of meeting the endorsement as chief mate of vessels of eligible to apply for this endorsement standard of competence specified in 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT upon completion of the requirements in Section A–II/2 of the STCW Code to be valid on or after January 1, 2017, the following table:

TABLE 1 TO § 11.313(d)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS CHIEF MATE ON VESSELS OF 500 GT OR MORE AND LESS THAN 3,000 GT

Training Entry path from national endorsements Sea service under authority Competence—STCW Table required by of the endorsement 1 A–II/2 2 this section 3

Chief mate OSV ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Master oceans or near-coastal, less than 500 GRT ...... 6 months ...... Yes ...... Yes. Master towing vessel oceans or near-coastal ...... 6 months ...... Yes ...... Yes. 1 This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section. 2 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied. 3 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

§ 11.315 Requirements to qualify for an substituted for up to 50 percent of the (iv) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with STCW endorsement as master of vessels of total required service. Experience this equipment. less than 500 GT (management level). gained in the engine department may be (v) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with (a) To qualify for an STCW creditable for up to 3 months of the this equipment. endorsement as master, an applicant service requirements; (vi) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel must— (2) Provide evidence of meeting the with this equipment. (1) Provide evidence of 36 months of standard of competence specified in (b) For a renewal of an STCW seagoing service as OICNW on vessels Section A–II/2 of the STCW Code endorsement as master of vessels of less operating in oceans, near-coastal waters, (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 than 500 GT to be valid on or after and/or Great Lakes; however, this of this part); and January 1, 2017, each candidate must period may be reduced to not less than (3) Provide evidence of having provide evidence of successful 24 months if not less than 12 months of satisfactorily completed approved completion of approved training in the such seagoing service has been served as training in the following subject areas: following: chief mate. Service on inland waters, (i) Search and rescue. (1) Leadership and managerial skills. bays, or sounds that are navigable (ii) Management of medical care. (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with waters of the United States may be (iii) Leadership and managerial skills. this equipment.

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(c) The Coast Guard may exempt an must be approved by the Coast Guard (d) Seafarers with one of the following applicant from meeting any individual based upon vessel type. Under these national officer endorsements are knowledge, understanding, and circumstances, the credential may eligible to apply for this endorsement proficiency required in Section A–II/3 include a corresponding limitation. upon completion of the requirements in of the STCW Code. These exemptions the following table:

TABLE 1 TO § 11.315(d)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS MASTER OF VESSELS OF LESS THAN 500 GT

Training Entry path from national endorsements Sea service under authority Competence—STCW Table required by of the endorsement 1 A–II/3 2 this section 3

Master oceans or near-coastal, less than 500 GRT ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Master towing vessel oceans or near-coastal ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Master oceans or near-coastal, less than 200 GRT ...... 12 months ...... Yes ...... Yes. 1 This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section. 2 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied. 3 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

§ 11.317 Requirements to qualify for an (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 waters to be valid on or after January 1, STCW endorsement as master of vessels of of this part); and 2017, each candidate must provide less than 500 GT limited to near-coastal (3) Provide evidence of having evidence of successful completion of waters (management level). satisfactorily completed approved approved training in the following: (a) To qualify for an STCW training in the following subject areas: (1) Leadership and managerial skills. endorsement as master, an applicant (i) Medical first-aid provider. (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with must— (ii) Basic and advanced firefighting in this equipment. (1) Provide evidence of 12 months of accordance with § 11.303 of this (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an service as OICNW, on vessels operating subpart. applicant from meeting any individual in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or (iii) Proficiency in survival craft and knowledge, understanding, and Great Lakes. Service on inland waters, rescue boats other than fast rescue boats. proficiency required in Section A–II/3 bays, or sounds that are navigable (iv) Leadership and managerial skills. of the STCW Code. These exemptions waters of the United States may be (v) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with must be approved by the Coast Guard substituted for up to 50 percent of the this equipment. based upon vessel type. Under these total required service. Experience (vi) Radar observer, if serving on a circumstances, the credential may gained in the engine department on vessel with this equipment. include a corresponding limitation. vessels may be creditable for up to 1 (vii) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with (d) Seafarers with one of the following month of the service requirements; this equipment. national officer endorsements are (2) Provide evidence of meeting the (b) For a renewal of an STCW eligible to apply for this endorsement standard of competence specified in endorsement as master of vessels of less upon completion of the requirements in Section A–II/3 of the STCW Code than 500 GT limited to near-coastal the following table:

TABLE 1 TO § 11.317(d)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS MASTER OF VESSELS OF LESS THAN 500 GT LIMITED TO NEAR-COASTAL WATERS

Sea service under Training Entry path from national endorsements authority of the endorse- Competence—STCW required by Table A–II/3 2 this ment 1 section 3

Mate oceans or near-coastal, less than 500 GRT ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Mate towing vessel oceans or near-coastal ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Master oceans or near-coastal, less than 200 GRT ...... 6 months ...... Yes ...... Yes. Mate oceans or near-coastal, less than 200 GRT ...... 12 months ...... Yes ...... Yes. 1 This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section. 2 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied. 3 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

§ 11.319 Requirements to qualify for an vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal an approved training program that STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of waters, and/or Great Lakes. Service on includes onboard training that meets the a Navigational Watch (OICNW) of vessels of inland waters, bays, or sounds that are requirements of Section A–II/1 of the less than 500 GT (operational level). navigable waters of the United States STCW Code (incorporated by reference, (a) To qualify for an STCW may be substituted for up to 50 percent see § 11.102 of this part). endorsement as OICNW, an applicant of the required service. Experience (2) Provide evidence of having must— gained in the engine department may be performed during the required seagoing (1) Provide evidence of seagoing creditable for up to 3 months of the service, bridge watchkeeping duties, service as follows: service requirements; or under the supervision of an officer (i) Provide evidence of 36 months of (ii) Provide evidence of not less than holding the STCW endorsement as service in the deck department on 12 months of seagoing service as part of master, chief mate, or OICNW, for a

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period of not less than 6 months. The (iii) Watchkeeping, including (1) Evidence of meeting the standard Coast Guard will accept service on COLREGS and IMO standard marine of competence in leadership and vessels as boatswain, able seaman, or communication phrases (SMCP). teamworking skills. quartermaster while holding the (iv) Basic and advanced firefighting in (2) Completion of approved training appropriate deck watchkeeping rating accordance with § 11.303 of this in ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this endorsement, which may be accepted subpart. equipment. (v) Proficiency in survival craft and on a two-for-one basis to a maximum (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an allowable substitution of 3 months (6 rescue boats other than fast rescue boats. (vi) Visual signaling. applicant from meeting any individual months of experience equals 3 months knowledge, understanding, and of creditable service); (vii) Bridge resource management; (viii) ARPA, if serving on a vessel proficiency required in Section A–II/3 (3) Provide evidence of meeting the with this equipment. of the STCW Code. These exemptions standard of competence specified in (ix) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel must be approved by the Coast Guard Section A–II/1 of the STCW Code; and with this equipment. based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the credential may (4) Provide evidence of having (x) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with include a corresponding limitation. satisfactorily completed approved this equipment. training in the following subject areas: (b) For a renewal of an STCW (d) Seafarers with one of the following endorsement as OICNW of vessels of national officer endorsements are (i) Medical first-aid provider. less than 500 GT to be valid on or after eligible to apply for this endorsement (ii) Radar observer, if serving on a January 1, 2017, each candidate must upon completion of the requirements in vessel with this equipment. provide the following: the following table:

TABLE 1 TO § 11.319(d)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH (OICNW) OF VESSELS OF LESS THAN 500 GT.

Training Entry path from national endorsements Sea service under authority Competence—STCW required by of the endorsement 1 Table A–II/3 2 this section 3

§ 11.321 Requirements to qualify for an (iii) Successful completion of less than 500 GT limited to near-coastal STCW endorsement as officer in charge of approved training for this section and waters to be valid on or after January 1, a navigational watch (OICNW) of vessels of obtain 12 months of seagoing service; 2017, each candidate must provide the less than 500 GT limited to near-coastal (2) Provide evidence of meeting the following: waters (operational level). standard of competence specified in (1) Evidence of meeting the standard (a) To qualify for an STCW Section A–II/3 of the STCW Code of competence in leadership and endorsement as OICNW, an applicant (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 teamworking skills. must— of this part); and (1) Provide evidence of seagoing (3) Provide evidence of having (2) Completion of approved training service as follows: satisfactorily completed approved in ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (i) Twenty-four months of seagoing training in the following subject areas: service in the deck department on (i) Medical first-aid provider. (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal (ii) Basic and advanced firefighting in applicant from meeting any individual waters, and/or Great Lakes. Service on accordance with § 11.303 of this knowledge, understanding, and inland waters, bays, or sounds that are subpart. proficiency required in Section A–II/3 navigable waters of the United States (iii) Proficiency in survival craft and of the STCW Code. These exemptions may be substituted for up to 50 percent rescue boats other than fast rescue boats. must be approved by the Coast Guard of the total required service. Experience (iv) Bridge resource management; based upon vessel type. Under these gained in the engine department may be (v) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with circumstances, the credential may creditable for up to 3 months of the this equipment. include a corresponding limitation. service requirements; or (vi) Radar observer, if serving on a (d) Seafarers with one of the following (ii) Successful completion of an vessel with this equipment. national officer endorsements are approved training program that includes (vii) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with eligible to apply for this endorsement seagoing service as required by the this equipment. upon completion of the requirements in Coast Guard; or (b) For a renewal of an STCW the following table: endorsement as OICNW of vessels of

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TABLE 1 TO § 11.321(d)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS OICNW OF VESSELS OF LESS THAN 500 GT LIMITED TO NEAR- COASTAL WATERS

Training Competence—STCW required by Entry path from national endorsements Sea service under authority of the endorsement 1 Table A–II/3 2 this section 3

Mate oceans or near-coastal less than 500 GRT ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Mate towing vessel oceans or near-coastal ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Master oceans or near-coastal, less than 200 GRT ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Mate oceans or near-coastal, less than 200 GRT ...... 6 months ...... Yes ...... Yes. 1 This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section. 2 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied. 3 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

§ 11.323 STCW engineer officer §§ 11.325, 11.327, 11.329, 11.331, as second engineer officer on ships endorsements. 11.333, and 11.335 of this subpart for powered by propulsion machinery of (a) Specific requirements for all motor or gas turbine-propelled vessels 3,000 kW/4,000 HP or more; STCW engineer officer endorsements may be endorsed as limited to serve on (2) Provide evidence of meeting the are detailed in the applicable sections in vessels without auxiliary boilers, waste- standard of competence specified in this part. heat boilers, distilling plants, oily water Section A–III/2 of the STCW Code (1) Chief engineer officer on vessels separators, or sewage treatment plants. (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 powered by main propulsion machinery An applicant may qualify for removal of of this part); and of 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power any of these limitations by (3) Provide evidence of having or more (management level). demonstrating the appropriate satisfactorily completed approved (2) Second engineer officer on vessels competencies. training in the following areas: powered by main propulsion machinery (c) An engineer officer who does not (i) Engineroom resource management of 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power hold an STCW endorsement may serve (ERM) if not completed at the or more (management level). on seagoing vessels propelled by operational level. (3) Officer in charge of an engineering machinery of less than 750 kW/1,000 (ii) Leadership and managerial skills. watch (OICEW) in a manned HP, the vessels specified in § 15.105(f) (iii) Management of electrical and engineroom, or as a designated duty and (g) of this subchapter, and vessels electronic control equipment. engineer in a periodically unmanned operating on the Great Lakes or inland (b) For a renewal of an STCW engineroom, on vessels powered by waters of the United States. main propulsion machinery of 750 kW/ endorsement as chief engineer officer on (d) An officer endorsement issued in vessels powered by main propulsion 1,000 HP propulsion power or more the grade of chief engineer (limited) or (operational level). machinery of 3,000 kW/4,000 HP assistant engineer (limited) allows the propulsion power or more to be valid on (4) Chief engineer officer on vessels holder to serve within any propulsion powered by main propulsion machinery or after January 1, 2017, each candidate power limitations on vessels of must provide evidence of successful of between 750 kW/1,000 HP and 3,000 unlimited tonnage on inland waters, on kW/4,000 HP propulsion power completion of approved training in the vessels of less than 3,000 GT in Great following: (management level). Lakes service, and on the vessels (5) Second engineer officer on vessels (1) ERM if not completed at the specified in § 15.105(f) and (g) of this operational level. powered by main propulsion machinery subchapter. of 750 kW/1,000 HP to 3,000 kW/4,000 (2) Leadership and managerial skills. HP propulsion power (management § 11.325 Requirements to qualify for an (3) Management of electrical and level). STCW endorsement as chief engineer electronic control equipment. (6) Electro-technical officer on vessels officer on vessels powered by main (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an powered by main propulsion machinery propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW/4,000 HP applicant from meeting any individual of 750 kW/1,000 HP or more propulsion power or more (management knowledge, understanding, and level). (operational level). proficiency required in Section A–III/2 (b) Limitations. (1) STCW engineer (a) To qualify for an STCW of the STCW Code. These exemptions officer endorsements issued in endorsement as chief engineer officer, must be approved by the Coast Guard accordance with §§ 11.325, 11.327, an applicant must— based upon vessel type. Under these 11.329, 11.331, 11.333, and 11.335 of (1) Provide evidence of not less than circumstances, the credential may this subpart will be restricted to specific 36 months of service as OICEW on ships include a corresponding limitation. propulsion modes for steam, motor, or powered by main propulsion machinery (d) Seafarers with one of the following gas turbine-propelled vessels as of 750 kW/1,000 HP propulsion power national officer endorsements are appropriate. or more. This period may be reduced to eligible to apply for this endorsement (2) STCW engineer officer not less than 24 months if the applicant upon completion of the requirements in endorsements issued in accordance with has served for not less than 12 months the following table:

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TABLE 1 TO § 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

Competence—STCW Training required Entry path from national endorsements Sea service 1 Table A–III/2 2 by this section 3

Chief engineer ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Chief engineer (limited) ...... 12 months ...... Yes ...... Yes. Chief engineer (MODU) ...... 12 months/24 months 4 ... Yes ...... Yes. Chief engineer (OSV) ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Designated duty engineer, any horsepower 5 ...... 24 months as DDE ...... Yes ...... Yes. 1 This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section. 2 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied. 3 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied. 4 Depending on the type of sea service used to obtain chief engineer (MODU) (refer to § 11.542 of this part) 5 STCW certificate should be limited to vessels less than 500 GRT.

§ 11.327 Requirements to qualify for an (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 (1) ERM if not completed at the STCW endorsement as second engineer of this part); and operational level. officer on vessels powered by main (3) Provide evidence of having propulsion machinery of 3,000kW/4,000 HP (2) Leadership and managerial skills. propulsion power or more (management satisfactorily completed approved training in the following areas: (3) Management of electrical and level). electronic control equipment. (i) Engineroom resource management (a) To qualify for an STCW (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an endorsement as second engineer officer, (ERM) if not completed at the operational level. applicant from meeting any individual an applicant must— knowledge, understanding, and (1) Provide evidence of not less than (ii) Leadership and managerial skills. proficiency required in Section A–III/2 12 months of service as OICEW on (iii) Management of electrical and of the STCW Code. These exemptions vessels powered by main propulsion electronic control equipment. machinery of 750kW/1,000 HP or more; (b) For a renewal of an STCW must be approved by the Coast Guard or 12 months of sea service as a chief endorsement as second engineer officer based upon vessel type. Under these engineer on vessels powered by on vessels powered by main propulsion circumstances, the credential may propulsion machinery of vessels machinery of 3,000 kW/4,000 HP include a corresponding limitation. between 750kW/1,000 HP and 3,000 propulsion power or more to be valid on (d) Seafarers with one of the following kW/4,000 HP; or after January 1, 2017, each candidate national officer endorsements are (2) Provide evidence of meeting the must provide evidence of successful eligible to apply for this endorsement standard of competence specified in completion of approved training in the upon completion of the requirements in Section A–III/2 of the STCW Code following: the following table:

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First assistant engineer ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Second assistant engineer ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Third assistant engineer ...... 12 months ...... Yes ...... Yes. Assistant engineer (limited) ...... 12 months ...... Yes ...... Yes. Chief engineer MODU ...... 12 months ...... Yes ...... Yes. Chief engineer OSV ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Designated duty engineer, unlimited 4 ...... 12 months as DDE ...... Yes ...... Yes. 1 This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section. 2 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied. 3 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied. 4 STCW certificate should be limited to vessels less than 500 GRT.

§ 11.329 Requirements to qualify for an (i) Thirty-six months of seagoing duties, under the supervision of an STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of service in the engine department; or officer holding the STCW endorsement an Engineering Watch (OICEW) in a manned (ii) Successful completion of an as chief engineer officer or as a qualified engineroom or designated duty engineer in approved training program, which engineer officer, for a period of not less a periodically unmanned engineroom on vessels powered by main propulsion includes a combination of workshop than 6 months; machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP propulsion skill training and seagoing service of not (3) Provide evidence of meeting the power or more (operational level). less than 12 months, and that meets the standard of competence specified in requirements of Section A–III/1 of the Section A–III/1 of the STCW Code; and (a) To qualify for an STCW STCW Code (incorporated by reference, endorsement as OICEW, an applicant see § 11.102 of this part); (4) Provide evidence of having must— (2) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved (1) Provide evidence of seagoing performed during the required seagoing training in the following subject areas: service as follows: service, engine room watchkeeping (i) Medical first-aid provider.

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(ii) Basic and advanced firefighting in (xi) Control systems. (d) The Coast Guard may exempt an accordance with § 11.303 of this (b) Experience gained in the deck applicant from meeting any individual subpart. department may be creditable for up to knowledge, understanding, and (iii) Proficiency in survival craft and 3 months of the service requirements in proficiency required in Section A–III/1 rescue boats other than fast rescue boats. paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section. of the STCW Code. These exemptions (iv) Engineroom resource management must be approved by the Coast Guard (ERM). (c) For a renewal of an STCW based upon vessel type. Under these (v) Engineering terminology and endorsement as OICEW to be valid on circumstances, the credential may shipboard operations. or after January 1, 2017, each candidate include a corresponding limitation. (vi) Auxiliary machinery. must provide evidence of having (vii) Gas turbine plants, as applicable. (e) Seafarers with one of the following satisfactorily completed ERM training national officer endorsements are (viii) Steam plants, as applicable. and meeting the standard competence in (ix) Motor plants, as applicable. eligible to apply for this endorsement (x) Electrical machinery and basic leadership and teamworking skills if not upon completion of the requirements in electronics. previously completed. the following table:

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Training Competence—STCW Table required by Entry path from national endorsements Sea service 1 A–III/2 2 this section 3

§ 11.331 Requirements to qualify for an (3) Provide evidence of having vessels powered by main propulsion STCW endorsement as chief engineer satisfactorily completed approved machinery of 3,000 kW/4,000 HP or officer on vessels powered by main training in the following areas: more, may serve as chief engineer propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP (i) Engineroom resource management or more and less than 3,000 kW/4,000 HP officer on vessels powered by main propulsion power (management level). (ERM) if not completed at the propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000 operational level. (a) To qualify for an STCW HP or more and less than 3,000 kW/ (ii) Leadership and managerial skills. 4,000 HP provided the certificate is so endorsement as chief engineer officer, (iii) Management of electrical and an applicant must— electronic control equipment. endorsed. (1) Provide evidence of meeting the (b) For a renewal of an STCW (d) The Coast Guard may exempt an requirements for certification as OICEW, endorsement as chief engineer officer on applicant from meeting any individual and have not less than 24 months of vessels powered by main propulsion knowledge, understanding, and service on seagoing vessels powered by machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP or more proficiency required in Section A–III/3 main propulsion machinery of not less and less than 3,000 kW/4,000 HP of the STCW Code. These exemptions than 750 kW/1,000 HP, of which not propulsion power to be valid on or after must be approved by the Coast Guard less than 12 months must be served January 1, 2017, each candidate must based upon vessel type. Under these while qualified to serve as second provide evidence of successful engineer officer. Experience gained in circumstances, the credential may completion of approved training in the include a corresponding limitation. the deck department may be creditable following: for up to 2 months of the total service (1) ERM if not completed at the (e) Seafarers with one of the following requirements; operational level. national officer endorsements are (2) Provide evidence of meeting the (2) Leadership and managerial skills. eligible to apply for this endorsement standard of competence specified in (3) Management of electrical and upon completion of the requirements in Section A–III/3 of the STCW Code electronic control equipment. the following table: (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 (c) An engineer officer qualified to of this part); and serve as second engineer officer on

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Chief engineer ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. First assistant engineer ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes.

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TABLE 1 TO § 11.331(e)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS CHIEF ENGINEER OFFICER ON VESSELS POWERED BY MAIN PROPUL- SION MACHINERY OF 750 KW/1,000 HP OR MORE AND LESS THAN 3,000 KW/4,000 HP PROPULSION POWER—Con- tinued

Competence—STCW Training required Entry path from national endorsements Sea service 1 Table A–III/2 2 by this section 3

Chief engineer (limited) ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Chief engineer OSV ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Chief engineer MODU ...... 12 months ...... Yes ...... Yes. Designated duty engineer, 3,000 kW/4,000 HP ...... 12 months ...... Yes ...... Yes. Designated duty engineer, 750 kW/1,000 HP ...... 24 months ...... Yes ...... Yes. 1 This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section. 2 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied. 3 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

§ 11.333 Requirements to qualify for an Section A–III/3 of the STCW Code completion of approved training in the STCW endorsement as second engineer (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 following: officer on vessels powered by main of this part); and (1) ERM if not completed at the propulsion machinery of 750kW/1,000 HP or operational level. more and less than 3,000 kW/4,000 HP (3) Provide evidence of having propulsion power (management level). satisfactorily completed approved (2) Leadership and managerial skills. training in the following areas: (3) Management of electrical and (a) To qualify for an STCW (i) Engineroom resource management electronic control equipment. endorsement as second engineer officer, (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an an applicant must— (ERM) if not completed at the operational level. applicant from meeting any individual (1) Provide evidence of meeting the knowledge, understanding, and requirements for certification as OICEW, (ii) Leadership and managerial skills. proficiency required in Section A–III/3 as well as serving for not less than 12 (iii) Management of electrical and of the STCW Code. These exemptions months as assistant engineer officer or electronic control equipment. must be approved by the Coast Guard engineer officer on vessels powered by (b) For a renewal of an STCW based upon vessel type. Under these main propulsion machinery of not less endorsement as second engineer officer circumstances, the credential may than 750 kW/1,000 HP. Experience on vessels powered by main propulsion include a corresponding limitation. gained in the deck department may be machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP or more (d) Seafarers with one of the following creditable for up to 1 month of the total and less than 3,000 kW/4,000 HP national officer endorsements are service requirements; propulsion power to be valid on or after eligible to apply for this endorsement (2) Provide evidence of meeting the January 1, 2017, each candidate must upon completion of the requirements in standard of competence specified in provide evidence of successful the following table:

TABLE 1 TO § 11.333(d)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS SECOND ENGINEER OFFICER ON VESSELS POWERED BY MAIN PROPULSION MACHINERY OF 750 KW/1,000 HP OR MORE AND LESS THAN 3,000 KW/4,000 HP PROPULSION POWER

Train- ing re- Competence—STCW Table quired Entry path from national endorsements Sea service 1 A–III/2 2 by this section 3

First assistant engineer ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Second assistant engineer ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Third assistant engineer ...... 12 months ...... Yes ...... Yes. Assistant engineer (limited) ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Assistant engineer OSV ...... None ...... Yes ...... Yes. Assistant engineer MODU ...... 12 months ...... Yes ...... Yes. 1 This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements of this section. 2 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied. 3 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

§ 11.335 Requirements to qualify for an approved seagoing service of which not service of not less than 12 months, and STCW endorsement as an electro-technical less than 30 months must be seagoing which meets the requirements of officer on vessels powered by main service in the engine department of Section A–III/6 of the STCW Code propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP or more (operational level). vessels. Experience gained in the deck (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 department may be creditable for up to of this part); (a) To qualify for an STCW 3 months of the service requirements; or endorsement as an electro-technical (2) Provide evidence of meeting the officer (ETO), an applicant must— completion of an approved training standard of competence specified in (1) Provide evidence of 36 months program, that includes a combination of Section A–III/6 of the STCW Code; combined workshop skills training and workshop skill training and seagoing

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(3) Provide evidence of having requirements within the previous 5 (3) Service on vessels to which STCW satisfactorily completed approved years in connection with another applies, whether inland or coastwise, training in the following subject areas: endorsement. will be credited on a day-for-day basis. (i) Medical first-aid provider. (ii) Basic and advanced firefighting in Subpart D—Professional § 11.402 Tonnage requirements for national ocean or near-coastal accordance with § 11.303 of this Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements endorsements for vessels of 1,600 GRT or subpart. more. (iii) Proficiency in survival craft and § 11.401 Ocean and near-coastal national (a) To qualify for a national ocean or rescue boats other than fast rescue boats; officer endorsements. near-coastal endorsement for service on and (4) Provide evidence of having (a) Subject to the provisions of vessels of unlimited tonnage— (1) All the required experience must satisfactorily completed approved §§ 11.464(e) and 11.465(b) of this be obtained on vessels of 100 GRT or professional training in the following subpart, any license or MMC more; and subject areas: endorsement for service as master or (2) At least one-half of the required (i) Onboard computer networking and mate on ocean waters qualifies the experience must be obtained on vessels security. mariner to serve in the same grade on of 1,600 GRT or more. (ii) Radio electronics. any waters, except towing vessels upon (b) If an applicant for a national (iii) Integrated navigation equipment. western rivers subject to the limitations endorsement as master or mate of (iv) Ship propulsion and auxiliary of the endorsement. unlimited tonnage does not have the machinery. (b) Subject to the provisions of (v) Instrumentation and control §§ 11.464(e) and 11.465(b) of this service on vessels of 1,600 GRT or more systems. subpart, any license or MMC as required by paragraph (a)(2) of this (vi) High-voltage power systems. endorsement issued for service as section, a tonnage limitation will be (b) Any applicant who has served in master or mate on near-coastal waters placed on the MMC based on the a relevant capacity onboard a vessel for qualifies the mariner to serve in the applicant’s qualifying experience. The a period of not less than 12 months same grade on Great Lakes and inland endorsement will be limited to the within the last 60 months and meets the waters, except towing vessels upon maximum tonnage on which at least 25 standards of competence specified in western rivers subject to the limitations percent of the required experience was Section A–III/6 of the STCW Code is of the endorsement. obtained, or 150 percent of the considered by the Coast Guard to be (c) Near-coastal endorsements for maximum tonnage on which at least 50 suitably qualified but must provide unlimited tonnage require the same percent of the service was obtained, evidence of— number of years of service as the ocean- whichever is higher. However, the (1) Seagoing service; and unlimited endorsements. The primary minimum tonnage limitation calculated (2) Having achieved the standards of differences in these endorsements are according to this paragraph will be competence specified in Section the nature of the service and the scope 2,000 GRT. Limitations are in multiples A–III/6 of the STCW Code. of the required training, examination, of 1,000 GRT using the next higher (c) An applicant who holds an STCW and assessment. figure when an intermediate tonnage is endorsement as OICEW, second (d) A master or mate on vessels of 200 calculated. When the calculated engineer officer, or chief engineer officer GRT or more, and a master or mate on limitation equals or exceeds 10,000 will be allowed to receive the ETO vessels under 200 GRT, may be GRT, the applicant is issued an endorsement upon completion of the endorsed for sail or auxiliary sail as unlimited tonnage endorsement. requirements in Section A–III/6 of the appropriate. The applicant must present (c) Tonnage limitations imposed STCW Code. the equivalent total service required for under paragraph (b) of this section may (d) An applicant who does not hold conventional officer endorsements, be raised or removed in one of the any other national or STCW including at least 1 year of deck following manners: endorsement will be issued, upon experience on that specific type of (1) When the applicant provides completion of the requirements in this vessel. For example, for an officer evidence of 6 months of service on section, the ETO endorsement without endorsement as master of vessels of less vessels of 1,600 GRT or more in the any corresponding national than 1,600 GRT endorsed for auxiliary highest grade endorsed, all tonnage endorsement. sail, the applicant must meet the total limitations will be removed. experience requirements for the (2) When the applicant provides § 11.337 Requirements to qualify for an conventional officer endorsement, evidence of 6 months of service on STCW endorsement as vessel security including time as mate, and the proper vessels of 1,600 GRT or more in any officer. tonnage experience, including at least 1 capacity as an officer other than the (a) The applicant for an endorsement year of deck service, on appropriately highest grade for which he or she is as vessel security officer must present sized auxiliary sail vessels. For an endorsed, all tonnage limitations for the satisfactory documentary evidence in endorsement to serve on vessels of less grade in which the service is performed accordance with the requirements in 33 than 200 GRT, see the individual will be removed and the next higher CFR 104.215. endorsement requirements. grade endorsement will be raised to the (b) All applicants for an endorsement (e) Service toward an oceans, near- tonnage of the vessel on which the must meet the physical examination coastal or STCW endorsement will be majority of the service was performed. requirements in 46 CFR part 10, subpart credited as follows: The total cumulative service before and C. (1) Service on the Great Lakes will be after issuance of the limited license or (c) All applicants for this credited on a day-for-day basis. MMC officer endorsement may be endorsement must meet the safety and (2) Service on inland waters, other considered in removing all tonnage suitability requirements and the than Great Lakes, that are navigable limitations. National Driver Registry review waters of the United States, may be (3) When the applicant has 12 months requirements in § 10.209(e) of this substituted for up to 50 percent of the of service as able seaman on vessels of subchapter, unless they have met these total required service. 1,600 GRT or more while holding a

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license or endorsement as third mate, all 500 GRT, or less than 25–200 GRT may § 11.403 Structure of national deck officer tonnage limitations on the third mate’s use the provisions of paragraph (c) of endorsements. license or MMC officer endorsement this section to increase the tonnages of Figure 11.403 illustrates the national will be removed. his or her license or endorsement. deck officer endorsement structure, (d) No applicant holding any national including crossover points. The section endorsement as master or mate of numbers on the diagram refer to the vessels of less than 1,600 GRT, less than specific requirements applicable.

§ 11.404 Service requirements for master charge of a navigational watch equals 6 (2) Service on inland waters, other of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled months of creditable service). than Great Lakes, that are navigable vessels of unlimited tonnage. (b) An individual holding an waters of the United States, will be (a) The minimum service required to endorsement or license as master of credited on a day-for-day basis for up to qualify an applicant for an endorsement Great Lakes and inland, self-propelled 50 percent of the total required service. as master of ocean or near-coastal self- vessels of unlimited tonnage, or master (3) Service on vessels to which STCW propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage of inland, self-propelled vessels of applies, whether inland or coastwise, is— unlimited tonnage, may obtain an will be credited on a day-for-day basis. (1) One year of service as chief mate endorsement as master of oceans or (c) A person holding this endorsement on ocean self-propelled vessels; or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of may qualify for an STCW endorsement, (2) While holding a license or MMC unlimited tonnage by providing according to § 11.305 of this part. endorsement as chief mate of ocean self- evidence of sea service of not less than § 11.405 Service requirements for chief propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage, 24 months under the authority of the mate of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled 12 months of service on deck as follows: credential and by completing the vessels of unlimited tonnage. (i) A minimum of 6 months of service prescribed examination in subpart I of (a) The minimum service required to as chief mate. this part. Service will be credited as qualify an applicant for an endorsement (ii) Service as second mate, third follows: as chief mate of ocean or near-coastal mate, or officer in charge of a (1) Service on the Great Lakes will be self-propelled vessels of unlimited navigational watch accepted on a two- credited on a day-for-day basis up to tonnage is 1 year of service as officer in for-one basis (12 months as officer in 100 percent of the total required service. charge of a navigational watch on ocean

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self-propelled vessels while holding a or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of Lakes and inland, self-propelled vessels license or MMC endorsement as second unlimited tonnage by completing the of unlimited tonnage, or master of mate. prescribed examination in subpart I of inland, self-propelled vessels of (b) Service towards an oceans, near- this part. unlimited tonnage, may obtain an coastal, or STCW endorsement will be (d) A person holding this endorsement as third mate of oceans or credited as follows: endorsement may qualify for an STCW near-coastal self-propelled vessels of (1) Service on the Great Lakes will be endorsement, according to § 11.309 of unlimited tonnage by completing the credited on a day-for-day basis. this part. prescribed examination in subpart I of (2) Service on inland waters, other this part. than Great Lakes, that are navigable § 11.407 Service requirements for third (e) A person holding this endorsement mate of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled waters of the United States, may be vessels of unlimited tonnage. may qualify for an STCW endorsement, substituted for up to 50 percent of the according to § 11.309 of this part. total required service. (a) The minimum service or training (3) Service on vessels to which STCW required to qualify an applicant for an § 11.410 Requirements for deck officer applies, whether inland or coastwise, endorsement as third mate of ocean or endorsements for vessels of less than 1,600 GRT. will be credited on a day-for-day basis. near-coastal self-propelled vessels of (c) A person holding this endorsement unlimited tonnage is— (a) Endorsements as master and mate may qualify for an STCW endorsement, (1) Three years of service in the deck of vessels of less than 1,600 GRT are according to § 11.307 of this part. department on ocean self-propelled issued in the following tonnage vessels, with a minimum of 6 months of categories: § 11.406 Service requirements for second bridge watchkeeping duties under the (1) Less than 1,600 GRT. mate of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled supervision of the master or a qualified (2) Less than 500 GRT. vessels of unlimited tonnage. officer. Experience gained in the engine (3) Between 25 and 200 GRT in 50-ton (a) The minimum service required to department on vessels of appropriate increments and with appropriate mode qualify an applicant for an endorsement tonnage may be creditable for up to 3 of propulsion such as self-propelled, as second mate of ocean or near-coastal months of the service requirements for sail, or auxiliary sail. self-propelled vessels of unlimited this officer endorsement; (b) Experience gained in the engine tonnage is— (2) Graduation from— department on vessels of appropriate (1) One year of service as officer in (i) The U.S. Merchant Marine tonnage may be creditable for up to 90 charge of a navigational watch on ocean Academy (deck curriculum); days of the service requirements for any self-propelled vessels while holding a (ii) The U.S. Coast Guard Academy master or mate endorsement in this license or endorsement as third mate; or with qualification as an underway category. (2) While holding a license or MMC officer in charge of a navigational watch, (c) An officer’s endorsement in this endorsement as third mate of ocean self- underway officer of the deck, or deck category obtained with an orally propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage, watch officer; assisted examination will be limited to 12 months of service on deck as follows: (iii) The U.S. Naval Academy with 500 GRT. In order to raise that tonnage (i) A minimum of 6 months service as qualification as an underway officer in limit to 1,600 GRT, the written officer in charge of a deck watch on charge of a navigational watch, examination and service requirements ocean self-propelled vessels. underway officer of the deck or deck must be satisfied. (ii) Service on ocean self-propelled watch officer; or vessels as boatswain, able seaman, or (iv) The deck class of a maritime § 11.412 Service requirements for master quartermaster while holding a certificate academy approved by and conducted of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled or MMC endorsement as able seaman, under rules prescribed by the Maritime vessels of less than 1,600 GRT. which may be accepted on a two-for-one Administrator and listed in part 310 of (a) The minimum service required to basis to a maximum allowable this title, including the ocean option qualify an applicant for an endorsement substitution of six months (12 months of program in the deck class of the Great as master of ocean or near-coastal self- experience equals 6 months of Lakes Maritime Academy; or propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT creditable service). (3) Satisfactory completion of a is— (b) Service towards an oceans, near- comprehensive apprentice mate training (1) Four years total service on ocean coastal or STCW endorsement will be program approved by the Coast Guard. or near-coastal waters. Service on Great credited as follows: (b) Graduation from the deck class of Lakes and inland waters may substitute (1) Service on the Great Lakes will be the Great Lakes Maritime Academy will for up to 2 years of the required service. credited on a day-for-day basis up to qualify the graduate to be examined for Two years of the required service must 100 percent of the total required service. an endorsement as third mate self- have been on vessels of more than 100 (2) Service on inland waters, other propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage GRT. Two years of the required service than Great Lakes, that are navigable with a route appropriate to the program must have been as a master or mate of waters of the United States, will be completed. self-propelled vessels, or master or mate credited on a day-for-day basis for up to (c) While holding a license or MMC (pilot) of towing vessels, or equivalent 50 percent of the total required service. endorsement as master of ocean or near- position while holding a license or (3) Service on vessels to which STCW coastal self-propelled vessels of less MMC endorsement as master or mate of applies, whether inland or coastwise, than 1,600 GRT, 1 year of service as self-propelled vessels, or master or mate will be credited on a day-for-day basis. master on vessels of more than 200 GRT (pilot) of towing vessels. One year of the (c) If an individual holds an operating on ocean or near-coastal service as master or mate of self- endorsement or license as master of waters will qualify the applicant for an propelled vessels, or master or mate Great Lakes and inland self-propelled endorsement as third mate of ocean or (pilot) of towing vessels, or equivalent vessels of unlimited tonnage or master near-coastal self-propelled vessels of position must have been on vessels of of inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage. more than 100 GRT; or unlimited tonnage, he or she may obtain (d) An individual holding an (2) One year of service on vessels of an endorsement as second mate of ocean endorsement or license as mate of Great more than 100 GRT on ocean or near-

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coastal waters as a master or mate of § 11.416 Service requirements for mate of according to §§ 11.307, 11.309, 11.311, self-propelled vessels, or master or mate near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less 11.313, and 11.315 of this part. of towing vessels while holding a than 1,600 GRT. § 11.420 Service requirements for mate of license or MMC endorsement as mate of (a) The minimum service required to ocean self-propelled vessels of less than ocean self-propelled vessels of less than qualify an applicant for an endorsement 500 GRT. as mate of near-coastal self-propelled 1,600 GRT or as master or mate of (a) The minimum service required to vessels of less than 1,600 GRT is 2 years towing vessels. qualify an applicant for an endorsement of total service in the deck department (b) An applicant holding a license or as mate of ocean self-propelled vessels of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled, MMC endorsement as chief mate of of less than 500 GRT is 2 years of total sail, or auxiliary sail vessels. Service on ocean or near-coastal self-propelled service in the deck department of ocean Great Lakes and inland waters may vessels of 1,600 GRT or more is eligible or near-coastal self-propelled, sail, or substitute for up to 1 year of the for this endorsement without further auxiliary sail vessels. Service on Great required service. One year of the examination. An applicant holding a Lakes and inland waters may substitute required service must have been on license or MMC endorsement as second for up to 1 year of the required service. vessels of more than 100 GRT. Six One year of the required service must mate of ocean or near-coastal self- months of the required service must have been as a master, mate, or propelled vessels of 1,600 GRT or more have been while performing bridge equivalent position while holding a is eligible for this endorsement upon watchkeeping duties under the license or endorsement as master, mate, completion of a limited examination. supervision of the master or a qualified or operator of uninspected passenger (c) A person holding this endorsement officer. vessels. Six months of the required may qualify for an STCW endorsement, (b) A person holding this service as master, mate, or equivalent according to § 11.311 of this part. endorsement may qualify for an STCW position must have been on vessels of endorsement, according to § 11.309 of § 11.414 Service requirements for mate of more than 50 GRT. ocean self-propelled vessels of less than this part. (b) A person holding this 1,600 GRT. § 11.418 Service requirements for master endorsement may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to §§ 11.309, (a) The minimum service required to of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT. 11.317, 11.319, and 11.321 of this part. qualify an applicant for an endorsement as mate of self-propelled vessels of less (a) The minimum service required to § 11.421 Service requirements for mate of than 1,600 GRT is— qualify an applicant for an endorsement near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less as master of ocean or near-coastal self- than 500 GRT. (1) Three years of total service in the propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT deck department of ocean or near- (a) The minimum service required to is— coastal self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary qualify an applicant for an endorsement sail vessels, as follows: (1) Three years total of service on as mate of near-coastal self-propelled ocean or near-coastal waters. Service on vessels of less than 500 GRT is 2 years (i) Service on Great Lakes and inland Great Lakes and inland waters may of total service in the deck department waters may substitute for up to 18 substitute for up to 18 months of the of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled, months of the required service. required service. Two years of the sail, or auxiliary sail vessels. Service on (ii) One year of the required service required service must have been as a Great Lakes and inland waters may must have been on vessels of more than master, mate, or equivalent position substitute for up to 1 year of the 100 GRT. while holding a license or MMC required service. One year of the required service must have been on (iii) One year of the required service endorsement as master, mate, or vessels of more than 50 GRT. Three must have been as a master or mate of operator of uninspected passenger vessels. One year of the required service months of the required service must self-propelled vessels, or master or mate as master, mate, or equivalent position have been while performing bridge (pilot) of towing vessels, or equivalent must have been on vessels of more than watchkeeping duties under the position while holding a license or 50 GRT; or supervision of the master or a qualified MMC endorsement as master, mate, or officer on vessels of more than 50 GRT. master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels. (2) One year of service on vessels of more than 50 GRT on ocean or near- (b) A person holding this Six months of the required service as endorsement may qualify for an STCW master or mate of self propelled vessels, coastal waters as a master or mate of self-propelled vessels, or master or mate endorsement, according to §§ 11.309, or master or mate (pilot) of towing 11.317, 11.319, and 11.321 of this part. vessels, or equivalent position must of towing vessels while holding a have been on vessels of more than 100 license or MMC endorsement as mate of § 11.422 Tonnage limitations and GRT; or ocean self-propelled vessels of less than qualifying requirements for endorsements 500 GRT. as master or mate of vessels of less than (2) Three years of total service in the (b) The holder of a license or MMC 200 GRT. deck department on ocean or near- endorsement as master or mate (pilot) of (a) Each national endorsement as coastal self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary towing vessels authorizing service on master or mate of vessels of less than sail vessels of more than 100 GRT. Six oceans or near-coastal routes is eligible 200 GRT is issued with a tonnage months of the required service must for an endorsement as master of ocean limitation based on the applicant’s have been while performing bridge or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of qualifying experience. The tonnage watchkeeping duties under the less than 500 GRT after both 1 year of limitation will be issued at the 25, 50, supervision of the master or a qualified service as master or mate of towing 100, or 200 GRT level. The endorsement officer. vessels on oceans or near-coastal routes will be limited to the maximum GRT on (b) A person holding this and completion of a limited which at least 25 percent of the required endorsement may qualify for an STCW examination. experience was obtained, or 150 percent endorsement, according to § 11.309 of (c) A person holding this endorsement of the maximum GRT on which at least this part. may qualify for an STCW endorsement, 50 percent of the service was obtained,

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whichever is higher. Limitations are as towing vessels. Completion of an (1) Two years total service on ocean stated above, using the next higher examination is also required. or near-coastal waters. Service on Great figure when an intermediate tonnage is (b) In order to obtain an officer Lakes and inland waters may substitute calculated. If more than 75 percent of endorsement for sail or auxiliary sail for up to 1 year of the required service. the qualifying experience is obtained on vessels, the applicant must submit One year of the required service must vessels of 5 GRT or less, the MMC will evidence of 12 months of service on sail have been as a master, mate, or automatically be limited to vessels of or auxiliary sail vessels. The required 12 equivalent position while holding a less than 25 GRT. months of service may have been license or endorsement as master, mate, (b) The tonnage limitation may be obtained prior to issuance of the or operator of uninspected passenger raised as follows: master’s license or MMC endorsement. vessels; or (1) For an endorsement as mate, with (c) A person holding this endorsement (2) One year of total service as master at least 45 days of additional service on may qualify for an STCW endorsement, or mate of towing vessels on ocean or deck of a vessel in the highest tonnage according to §§ 11.315, 11.317, 11.319, near-coastal routes. Completion of an increment authorized by the officer and 11.321 of this part. examination is also required. endorsement. § 11.425 Requirements for mate of ocean (b) To obtain this officer endorsement (2) For an endorsement as master, self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT. for sail or auxiliary sail vessels, the with at least 90 days of additional applicant must submit evidence of 12 (a) The minimum service required to service on deck of a vessel in the highest months of service on sail or auxiliary qualify for the endorsement as mate of tonnage increment authorized by the sail vessels. These 12 months of ocean self-propelled vessels of less than master endorsement. experience may have been obtained 200 GRT is— (3) With additional service, which, before qualifying for an officer (1) Twelve months of total service in when combined with all previously endorsement. the deck department of ocean or near- accumulated service, will qualify the (c) Holders of this endorsement are coastal self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary applicant for a higher tonnage officer considered to be in compliance with the sail vessels. Service on Great Lakes and endorsement under the basic formula STCW Convention (incorporated by inland waters may substitute for up to specified in paragraph (a) of this reference, see § 11.102) while operating 6 months of the required service; or section. (2) Three months of service in the within the limitations of this (4) With 6 months additional service deck department of self-propelled endorsement. in the deck department on vessels vessels operating on ocean, near-coastal, § 11.427 Requirements for mate of near- within the highest tonnage increment on Great Lakes, or inland waters while coastal self-propelled vessels of less than the officer’s license or MMC holding a license or MMC endorsement 200 GRT. endorsement. In this case, the tonnage as master of inland self-propelled, sail, limitation may be raised one increment. (a) The minimum service required to or auxiliary sail vessels of less than 200 qualify for the endorsement as mate of (c) When the service is obtained on GRT. vessels upon which no personnel need near-coastal self-propelled vessels of (b) The holder of a license or MMC less than 200 GRT is— an officer endorsement or license, the endorsement as operator of uninspected Coast Guard must be satisfied that the (1) Twelve months of total service in passenger vessels with a near-coastal the deck department of ocean or near- nature of this required service (i.e., size route endorsement may obtain this of vessel, route, equipment, etc.) is a coastal self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary endorsement by successfully completing sail vessels. Service on Great Lakes and reasonable equivalent to the duties an examination on rules and regulations performed on vessels which are inland waters may substitute for up to for small passenger vessels. 6 months of the required service; or required to engage individuals with (c) To obtain this officer endorsement officer endorsements. (2) Three months of service in the for sail or auxiliary sail vessels, the deck department of self-propelled (d) Service gained in the engine room applicant must submit evidence of 6 on vessels of 200 GRT or less may be vessels operating on ocean, near-coastal, months of deck service on sail or Great Lakes, or inland waters while creditable for up to 90 days of the deck auxiliary sail vessels. service requirements for mate. holding a license or MMC endorsement (d) A license or MMC endorsement as as master of inland self-propelled, sail, § 11.424 Requirements for master of ocean master of near-coastal self-propelled or auxiliary sail vessels of less than 200 self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT. vessels may be endorsed as mate of sail GRT. or auxiliary sail vessels upon (a) The minimum service required to (b) The holder of a license or MMC presentation of 3 months of service on qualify an applicant for an officer endorsement as operator of uninspected sail or auxiliary sail vessels. endorsement as master of ocean self- passenger vessels with a near-coastal (e) To obtain a tonnage endorsement propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT route endorsement may obtain this for 100 GRT or more, the applicant must is— endorsement by successfully completing complete the additional examination (1) Three years of total service on an examination on rules and regulations topics indicated in subpart I of this part. for small passenger vessels. ocean or near-coastal waters. Service on (f) A person holding this endorsement (c) To obtain this officer endorsement Great Lakes and inland waters may may qualify for an STCW endorsement, for sail or auxiliary sail vessels, the substitute for up to 18 months of the according to §§ 11.319 and 11.321 of applicant must submit evidence of 6 required service. Two years of the this part. required service must have been as months of deck service on sail or master, mate, or equivalent position § 11.426 Requirements for master of near- auxiliary sail vessels. while holding a license or MMC coastal self-propelled vessels of less than (d) A license or MMC endorsement as endorsement as master, as mate, or as 200 GRT. master of near-coastal self-propelled operator of uninspected passenger (a) The minimum service required to vessels may be endorsed as mate of sail vessels; or qualify for a master of near-coastal self- or auxiliary sail vessels upon (2) Two years of total service as a propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT presentation of 3 months of service on master or mate of ocean or near-coastal is— sail or auxiliary sail vessels.

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(e) To obtain a tonnage endorsement § 11.429 Requirements for a limited master STCW Convention (incorporated by for 100 GRT or more, the applicant must of near-coastal self-propelled vessels of reference, see § 11.102 of this part) complete the additional examination less than 100 GRT. while operating within the limitations topics indicated in subpart I of this part. (a) An endorsement as limited master of this endorsement. for service on near-coastal waters on (f) Holders of this endorsement are vessels of less than 100 GRT may be § 11.430 Endorsements for the Great considered to be in compliance with the issued to an applicant to be employed Lakes and inland waters. STCW Convention (incorporated by by organizations such as yacht clubs, (a) Any officer endorsement issued for reference, see § 11.102) while operating marinas, formal camps, and educational service on Great Lakes and inland within the limitations of this institutions. An endorsement issued waters self-propelled vessels, excluding endorsement. under this section is limited to the towing vessels, is valid on all of the specific activity and the locality of the inland waters of the United States as § 11.428 Requirements for master of near- defined in § 10.107 of this subchapter. coastal self-propelled vessels of less than yacht club, marina, or camp. To obtain (b) Any officer endorsement issued for 100 GRT. this restricted endorsement, an applicant must— service on inland waters self-propelled (a) The minimum service required to (1) Have 4 months of service on any vessels, excluding towing vessels, is qualify for the endorsement as master of waters in the operation of the type of valid for the inland waters of the United self-propelled, seagoing vessels of less vessel for which the endorsement is States, excluding the Great Lakes. than 100 GRT limited to domestic requested; (c) Any officer endorsement issued for voyages upon near-coastal waters is 2 (2) Satisfactorily complete a safe service on inland waters or an inland years of service in the deck department boating course approved by the National route is valid for service on the of a self-propelled vessel on ocean or Association of State Boating Law sheltered waters of the Inside Passage near-coastal waters. Service on Great Administrators, or a safe boating course between Puget Sound and Cape Lakes and inland waters may substitute conducted by the U.S. Power Squadron Spencer, Alaska. for up to 1 year of the required service. or the American Red Cross, or a Coast (d) Because these officer Guard-approved course. This course endorsements authorize service on (b) To obtain an endorsement for sail must have been completed within 5 waters seaward of the International or auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant years before the date of application; and Regulations for Preventing Collisions at must submit evidence of 12 months of (3) Pass a limited examination Sea (COLREGS) demarcation lines, as service on sail or auxiliary-sail vessels. appropriate for the activity to be defined in 33 CFR part 80, the applicant This required service may have been conducted and the route authorized. must complete an examination on the obtained before issuance of the license (b) The first aid and cardiopulmonary COLREGS or the endorsement will or MMC. resuscitation (CPR) course certificates exclude such waters. (c) Holders of this endorsement are required by § 11.201(i) of this part will (e) To obtain a master or mate considered to be in compliance with the only be required when, in the opinion endorsement with a tonnage limit of 200 STCW Convention (incorporated by of the Coast Guard, the geographic area GRT or more, whether an original, raise- reference, see § 11.102 of this part) over which service is authorized in-grade, or increase in the scope of while operating within the limitations precludes obtaining medical services authority, the applicant must meet the of this endorsement. within a reasonable time. training requirements in § 11.201(h) and (c) To obtain an endorsement for sail (i) of this part and successfully complete (d) All endorsements issued for or auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant radar observer training in § 11.480 of master or mate of vessels of less than must submit evidence of 4 months of this part. 100 GRT are issued in tonnage service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels. (f) Figure 11.430(f) illustrates the deck increments based on the applicant’s The required 4 months of service may officer endorsement structure, including qualifying experience in accordance have been obtained prior to issuance of crossover points, for Great Lakes and with the provisions of § 11.422 of this the license or MMC endorsement. inland waters service. The section subpart. (d) Holders of this endorsement are numbers on the diagram refer to the considered to be in compliance with the specific requirements applicable.

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§ 11.431 Tonnage requirements for Great more on inland waters, excluding the supervision of the master or a qualified Lakes and inland endorsements for vessels Great Lakes; or officer while holding a mate/first-class of 1,600 GRT or more. (3) One year of service upon Great pilot license or MMC endorsement. (a) All required experience for Great Lakes waters while holding a license or (b) [Reserved] Lakes and inland unlimited MMC endorsement as mate or first-class endorsements must be obtained on pilot of Great Lakes and inland self- § 11.437 Requirements for mate of Great vessels of 100 GRT or more. At least propelled vessels of 1,600 GRT or more. Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage. one-half of the required experience must A minimum of 6 months of this service be obtained on vessels of 1,600 GRT or must have been in the capacity of first (a) The minimum service required to more. mate. Service as second mate is qualify an applicant for an endorsement (b) Tonnage limitations may be accepted for the remainder on a two-for- as mate of Great Lakes and inland self- imposed on these endorsements in one basis to a maximum of 6 months (2 propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage accordance with § 11.402(b) and (c) of days of service equals 1 day of is— this subpart. creditable service). (1) Three years of service in the deck (b) [Reserved] department of self-propelled vessels, at § 11.433 Requirements for master of Great least 3 months of which must have been § 11.435 Requirements for master of Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of on vessels on inland waters and at least unlimited tonnage. inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage. 6 months of which must have been (a) The minimum service required to (a) The minimum service required to while performing bridge watchkeeping qualify an applicant for an endorsement qualify an applicant for an endorsement duties under the supervision of the as master of Great Lakes and inland self- as master of self-propelled vessels of master or a qualified officer; propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage unlimited tonnage on inland waters, (2) Graduation from the deck class of is— excluding the Great Lakes is— the Great Lakes Maritime Academy; or (1) One year of service as a mate or (1) One year of service as first-class (3) While holding a license or MMC first-class pilot while acting in the pilot (of other than canal and small endorsement as master of Great Lakes capacity of first mate of Great Lakes self- lakes routes) or mate of Great Lakes or and inland self-propelled vessels of less propelled vessels of 1,600 GRT or more inland self-propelled vessels of 1,600 than 1,600 GRT, 1 year of service as while holding a license or MMC GRT or more while holding a license or master on vessels of 200 GRT or more. endorsement as mate inland or first- MMC endorsement as mate inland or A tonnage limitation may be placed on class pilot of Great Lakes and inland first-class pilot of Great Lakes and this license in accordance with § 11.431 self-propelled vessels of unlimited inland self-propelled vessels of of this subpart. tonnage; unlimited tonnage; or (b) Service gained in the engine (2) Two years of service as master of (2) Two years of service performing department on vessels of appropriate self-propelled vessels of 1,600 GRT or bridge watchkeeping duties under the tonnage may be creditable for up to 6

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months of the service requirements GRT or more while holding a license or § 11.452 Requirements for master of Great under paragraph (a)(1) of this section. MMC endorsement as master, mate, or Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of OUPV. less than 200 GRT. § 11.442 Requirements for master of Great (a) The minimum service required to Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of (2) [Reserved] less than 1,600 GRT. qualify an applicant for an endorsement (b) An applicant holding a license or or license as master of Great Lakes and (a) The minimum service required to MMC endorsement as master of ocean, inland self-propelled vessels of less than qualify an applicant for an endorsement near-coastal, or Great Lakes and inland 200 GRT is 1 year of service on vessels. as master of Great Lakes and inland self- towing vessels is eligible for this Six months of the required service must propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT endorsement after 6 months of service have been as master, mate, or equivalent is— as master of towing vessels and position while holding a license or (1) Three years of total service on completion of a limited examination. endorsement as master or mate of self- vessels. Eighteen months of the required This requires 3 1/2 years of service. Two propelled vessels, or master or mate service must have been on vessels of (pilot) of towing vessels, or OUPV. To 100 GRT or more. One year of the years of this service must have been obtain authority to serve on the Great required service must have been as a served while holding a license or MMC Lakes, 3 months of the required service master, mate, or equivalent position on endorsement as master or mate (pilot) of must have been on Great Lakes waters; vessels of 100 GRT or more while towing vessels, or mate. otherwise the endorsement will be holding a license or MMC endorsement § 11.448 Requirements for mate of Great limited to the inland waters of the as master, mate, or master of towing Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of United States (excluding the Great vessels; or less than 500 GRT. (2) Six months of service as operator Lakes). on vessels of 100 GRT or more while The minimum service required to (b) To obtain an endorsement for sail holding a license or MMC endorsement qualify an applicant for an endorsement or auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant as master of towing vessels. as mate of Great Lakes and inland self- must have 6 months of service on sail (b) [Reserved] propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT or auxiliary sail vessels. This required is 2 years of total service in the deck service may have been obtained prior to § 11.444 Requirements for mate of Great department of self-propelled vessels. issuance of the license or MMC lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of endorsement as master. less than 1,600 GRT. One year of the required service must have been on vessels of 50 GRT or more. (a) The minimum service required to § 11.454 Requirements for mate of Great Three months of the required service qualify an applicant for an endorsement Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of as mate of Great Lakes and inland self- must have been while performing bridge less than 200 GRT. propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT watchkeeping duties under the (a) The minimum service required to is— supervision of the master or a qualified qualify an applicant for an endorsement (1) Two years of total service in the officer on vessels of 50 GRT or more. as mate of Great Lakes and inland self- deck department of self-propelled § 11.450 Tonnage limitations and propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT vessels. One year of the required service qualifying requirements for endorsements is 6 months of service in the deck must have been on vessels of 100 GRT as master or mate of Great Lakes and department of self-propelled vessels. To or more. Six months of the required inland vessels of less than 200 GRT. obtain authority to serve on the Great service must have been while Lakes, 3 months of the required service performing bridge watchkeeping duties (a) Except as noted in paragraph (d) of must have been on Great Lakes waters; under the supervision of the master or this section, all endorsements issued for otherwise the endorsement will be a qualified officer on vessels of 100 GRT master or mate of vessels of less than limited to the inland waters of the or more; 200 GRT are issued in 50 GRT United States (excluding the Great (2) One year of total service as master increments based on the applicant’s Lakes). of self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary sail qualifying experience in accordance (b) To obtain an endorsement for sail vessels, or operator of uninspected with the provisions of § 11.422 of this or auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant passenger vessels of 50 GRT or more subpart. must submit evidence of 3 months of while holding a license or MMC (b) Service gained in the engineroom service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels. endorsement as master of self-propelled on vessels of less than 200 GRT may be (c) A mariner holding an endorsement vessels of less than 200 GRT or OUPV; creditable for up to 25 percent of the as master of self-propelled vessels may or deck service requirements for mate. be endorsed as mate of sail or auxiliary (3) Six months of total service as mate sail vessels upon presentation of 3 (pilot) of towing vessels on vessels of (c) When the service is obtained on vessels upon which personnel with months service on sail or auxiliary sail 100 GRT or more. vessels. (b) [Reserved] licenses or endorsements are not required, the Coast Guard must be (d) The holder of a license or MMC § 11.446 Requirements for master of Great satisfied that the nature of this required endorsement as operator of inland Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of service (i.e., size of vessel, route, uninspected passenger vessels may less than 500 GRT. obtain this endorsement by successfully equipment, etc.) is a reasonable completing an examination on rules and (a) The minimum service required to equivalent to the duties performed on qualify an applicant for an endorsement regulations for small passenger vessels. vessels which are required to engage as master of Great Lakes and inland self- To obtain authority to serve on the Great individuals with endorsements. propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT Lakes, 3 months of the required service is— (d) If more than 75 percent of the must have been on Great Lakes waters; (1) Three years of total service on qualifying experience is obtained on otherwise the endorsement will be vessels. One year of the required service vessels of 5 GRT or less, the license will limited to the inland waters of the must have been as a master, mate, or automatically be limited to vessels of United States (excluding the Great equivalent position on vessels of 50 less than 25 GRT. Lakes).

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(e) To obtain a tonnage endorsement required by § 11.201(i) of this part will endorsement, the applicant must satisfy for 100 GRT or more, the applicant must only be required when, in the opinion the training and examination complete the additional examination of the Coast Guard, the geographic area requirements of § 11.201(h)(1) of this topics indicated in subpart I of this part. over which service is authorized part. precludes obtaining medical services (c) An applicant for an endorsement § 11.455 Requirements for master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of within a reasonable time. as master of uninspected fishing less than 100 GRT. industry vessels must have 4 years of § 11.457 Requirements for master of total service on ocean or near-coastal (a) The minimum service required to inland self-propelled vessels of less than qualify an applicant for an endorsement 100 GRT. routes. Service on Great Lakes or inland waters may substitute for up to 2 years as master of Great Lakes and inland self- (a) An applicant for an endorsement of the required service. One year of the propelled vessels of less than 100 GRT as master of inland self-propelled required service must have been as is 1 year of total service in the deck vessels of less than 100 GRT must master, mate, or equivalent position department of self-propelled, sail, or present 1 year of service on any waters. while holding a license or MMC auxiliary sail vessels. To obtain In order to raise the tonnage limitation endorsement as master or mate of self- authority to serve on the Great Lakes, 3 to more than 100 GRT, the examination propelled vessels, or master or mate months of the required service must topics indicated in subpart I of this part (pilot) of towing vessels, or OUPV. have been on Great Lakes waters; must be completed in addition to (1) To qualify for an endorsement for otherwise the endorsement will be satisfying the experience requirements less than 500 GRT, at least 2 years of the limited to the inland waters of the of § 11.452(a) of this subpart. United States (excluding the Great (b) To obtain an endorsement for sail required service, including the 1 year as Lakes). or auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant master, mate, or equivalent, must have (b) To obtain an endorsement for sail must submit evidence of 6 months of been on vessels of 50 GRT or more. or auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels. (2) To qualify for an endorsement for must submit evidence of 6 months of The required 6 months of service may less than 1,600 GRT, at least 2 years of service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels. have been obtained prior to issuance of the required service, including the 1 The required 6 months of service may the license or MMC endorsement. year as master, mate, or equivalent, have been obtained prior to issuance of (c) All endorsements issued for master must have been on vessels of 100 GRT the endorsement. or mate of vessels of less than 100 GRT or more. (c) All endorsements issued for master are issued in tonnage increments based (3) To qualify for an endorsement for or mate of vessels of less than 100 GRT on the applicant’s qualifying experience more than 1,600 GRT, but not more than are issued in tonnage increments based in accordance with the provisions of 5,000 GRT, the vessel tonnage upon on the applicant’s qualifying experience § 11.422 of this subpart. which the 4 years of required service in accordance with the provisions of was obtained will be used to compute § 11.422 of this subpart. § 11.459 Requirements for national the tonnage. The endorsement is limited endorsement as master or mate of rivers. to the maximum tonnage on which at § 11.456 Requirements for limited master (a) An applicant for an endorsement of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled least 25 percent of the required service vessels of less than 100 GRT. as master of river self-propelled vessels was obtained or 150 percent of the of unlimited tonnage must meet the (a) An endorsement as limited master maximum tonnage on which at least 50 same service requirements as master of for vessels of less than 100 GRT upon percent of the service was obtained, inland self-propelled vessels of Great Lakes and inland waters may be whichever is higher. Limitations are in unlimited tonnage. multiples of 1,000 GRT, using the next issued to an applicant to be employed (b) An applicant for an endorsement by organizations such as formal camps, higher figure when an intermediate as master or mate of river self-propelled tonnage is calculated. An endorsement educational institutions, yacht clubs, vessels, with a limitation of 25 to 1,600 and marinas with reduced service as master of uninspected fishing GRT, must meet the same service industry vessels authorizing service on requirements. An endorsement issued requirements as those required by this under this paragraph is limited to the vessels more than 1,600 GRT also subpart for the corresponding tonnage requires 1 year as master, mate, or specific activity and the locality of the Great Lakes and inland self-propelled camp, yacht club, or marina. To obtain equivalent on vessels of 100 GRT or endorsement. Service on the Great Lakes more. this restricted endorsement, an is not, however, required. applicant must— (4) The tonnage limitation for this (1) Have 4 months of service in the § 11.462 Requirements for national endorsement may be raised using one of operation of the type of vessel for which endorsement as master or mate of the following methods but cannot the endorsement is requested; uninspected fishing industry vessels. exceed 5,000 GRT. Limitations are in (2) Satisfactorily complete a safe (a) This section applies to multiples of 1,000 GRT, using the next boating course approved by the National endorsements for masters and mates of higher figure when an intermediate Association of State Boating Law all vessels, however propelled, tonnage is calculated. Administrators, a public education navigating the high seas, which are (i) Three months of service as master course conducted by the U.S. Power documented to engage in the fishing on a vessel results in a limitation in that Squadron or the American Red Cross, or industry, with the exception of— capacity equal to the tonnage of that a Coast Guard-approved course. This (1) Wooden ships of primitive build; vessel rounded up to the next multiple course must have been completed (2) Unrigged vessels; and of 1,000 GRT. within 5 years before the date of (3) Vessels of less than 200 GRT. (ii) Six months of service as master on application; and (b) Endorsements as master or mate of a vessel results in a limitation in that (3) Pass a limited examination uninspected fishing industry vessels are capacity equal to 150 percent of the appropriate for the activity to be issued for either ocean or near-coastal tonnage of that vessel. conducted and the route authorized. routes, depending on the examination (iii) Six months of service as master (b) The first aid and cardiopulmonary completed. To qualify for an on vessels more than 1,600 GRT results resuscitation (CPR) course certificates uninspected fishing industry vessel in raising the limitation to 5,000 GRT.

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(iv) Six months of service as mate on holding a license or MMC endorsement towing endorsement if they meet the vessels more than 1,600 GRT results in as mate, results in raising the limitation following: raising the limitation for master to the on the MMC to 5,000 GRT; (i) Provide evidence of at least 90 days tonnage on which at least 50 percent of (v) Two years of service as a deckhand of service on towing vessels in the the service was obtained. on a vessel while holding a license or offshore oil and mineral industry prior (v) Two years of service as a deckhand MMC endorsed as mate results in a to October 15, 2010. on a vessel while holding a license or limitation on the MMC equal to 150 (ii) Provide evidence of successfully MMC endorsement as master results in percent of the tonnage of that vessel up completing the apprentice mate a limitation on the MMC equal to 150 to 5,000 GRT. (steersman) examination, its predecessor percent of the tonnage of that vessel up (vi) One year of service as deckhand exam, or a superior exam. to 5,000 GRT. on a vessel while holding a license or (iii) Meet the renewal requirements in (vi) One year of service as deckhand MMC endorsement as mate results in a § 10.227(e)(6) of this subchapter. on a vessel while holding a license or limitation on the MMC equal to the MMC endorsement as master results in tonnage of that vessel. (2) Mariners who have not held any a limitation on the MMC equal to the (e) Applicants may request an oral of the officer endorsements listed in tonnage of that vessel. examination on the subjects listed in paragraph (e)(1) of this section may (d) An applicant for an endorsement subpart I of this part. qualify for an endorsement as master of as mate of uninspected fishing industry towing vessels if they meet the vessels must have 3 years of total § 11.463 General requirements for national following: service on ocean or near-coastal routes. endorsements as master, mate (pilot), and (i) Provide evidence of at least 48 Service on Great Lakes or inland waters apprentice mate (steersman) of towing months of service on towing vessels in vessels. may substitute for up to 18 months of the offshore oil and mineral industry the required service. (a) The Coast Guard issues the prior to October 15, 2010. (1) To qualify for an endorsement of following endorsements for towing (ii) Successfully complete the less than 500 GRT, at least 1 year of the vessels: appropriate apprentice mate (steersman) required service must have been on (1) Master of towing vessels. exam. (2) Master of towing vessels, limited. vessels of 50 GRT or more. (3) Mariners who have not held any (2) To qualify for an endorsement of (3) Mate (pilot) of towing vessels. of the officer endorsements listed in less than 1,600 GRT, at least 1 year of (4) Apprentice mate (steersman). paragraph (e)(1) of this section may the required service must have been on (5) Apprentice mate (steersman), qualify for an endorsement as mate of vessels of 100 GRT or more. limited. (3) To qualify for an endorsement of (b) An endorsement as master of towing vessels if they meet the more than 1,600 GRT, but not more than towing vessels means an endorsement to following: 5,000 GRT, the vessel tonnage upon operate towing vessels not restricted to (i) Provide evidence of at least 36 which the 3 years of required service local areas designated by OCMIs. This months of service on towing vessels in was obtained will be used to compute also applies to a mate (pilot) of towing the offshore oil and mineral industry the tonnage. The endorsement is limited vessels. prior to October 15, 2010. to the maximum tonnage on which at (c) For this section, ‘‘limited’’ means (ii) Successfully complete the least 25 percent of the required service an endorsement to operate a towing appropriate apprentice mate (steersman) was obtained, or 150 percent of the vessel of less than 200 GRT only within exam. maximum tonnage on which at least 50 a local area on the Great Lakes, inland (f) Deck officers who serve on the percent of the service was obtained, waters, or Western Rivers designated by following seagoing vessels must comply whichever is higher. Limitations are in the OCMI. with the requirements of §§ 11.309 and multiples of 1,000 GRT, using the next (d) Mariners who met the training and 11.311 of this subpart for the higher figure when an intermediate service requirements for towing vessels appropriate STCW endorsement: tonnage is calculated. before May 21, 2001, and have (1) A towing vessel on an oceans (4) The tonnage limitation on this maintained a valid Coast Guard-issued voyage operating beyond near-coastal endorsement may be raised using one of credential may obtain a towing waters. the following methods, but cannot endorsement if they meet the following: (2) A towing vessel on an (1) Demonstrate at least 90 days of exceed 5,000 GRT. Limitations are in international voyage. towing service before May 21, 2001. multiples of 1,000 GRT, using the next (3) A towing vessel of 200 GRT or higher figure when an intermediate (2) Provide evidence of successfully completing the apprentice mate exam, more on a domestic, near-coastal tonnage is calculated. voyage. (i) Three months of service as mate on its predecessor exam, or a superior a vessel results in a limitation in that exam. (g) Endorsements as mate (pilot) or capacity equal to the tonnage of that (3) Meet the renewal requirements in master of towing vessels may be issued vessel rounded up to the next multiple § 10.227(e)(6)(i) of this subchapter. with a restriction to specific types of of 1,000 GRT. (e) Mariners who operated towing towing vessels and/or towing operations (ii) Six months of service as mate on vessels in the offshore oil and mineral such as articulated tug barge (ATB) a vessel results in a limitation in that industry prior to October 15, 2010, may vessels that do not routinely perform all capacity equal to 150 percent of the obtain a towing endorsement until of the tasks identified in the Towing tonnage of that vessel. December 24, 2018 as follows: Officer Assessment Record (TOAR). (iii) Six months of service as mate on (1) Mariners who held officer (h) Figure 11.463(h) illustrates the vessels more than 1,600 GRT results in endorsements as operator of towing officer endorsement structure, raising the limitation to 5,000 GRT. uninspected towing vessels (OUTV) or including crossover points. The section (iv) One year of service as deckhand mate or master of inspected self- numbers on the diagram refer to the on vessels more than 1,600 GRT while propelled vessels may qualify for a specific requirements applicable.

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§ 11.464 Requirements for national listed in column 1 of table 1 to this subordinate routes listed in column 5 endorsements as master of towing vessels. section, must complete the service without further endorsement. (a) An applicant for an endorsement requirements indicated in columns 2 as master of towing vessels with a route through 5. Applicants may serve on the

TABLE 1 TO § 11.464(a)—REQUIREMENTS FOR ENDORSEMENT AS MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS 1

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Route endorsed Total TOS 3 TOS 3 on Sub-ordinate service 2 on T/V particular route authorized as mate route (pilot)

(1) OCEANS (O) ...... 48 18 3 NC, GL–I. (2) NEAR-COASTAL (NC) ...... 48 18 3 GL–I. (3) GREAT LAKES-INLAND (GL–I) ...... 48 18 3 None. (4) WESTERN RIVERS (WR) ...... 48 18 3 None. 1 The holder of an endorsement as master of towing vessels may have an endorsement placed on the MMC as mate (pilot) of towing vessels for a route superior to the current route on which the holder has no operating experience 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.

(b) A person holding this (c) To obtain an endorsement as through 5 of table 1 to paragraph (c) of endorsement may qualify for an STCW master of towing vessels (limited), this section. endorsement, according to §§ 11.307, applicants must complete the 11.311, 11.313, and 11.315 of this part. requirements listed in columns 2

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TABLE 1 TO § 11.464(c)—REQUIREMENTS FOR NATIONAL ENDORSEMENT AS MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (LIMITED)

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Route endorsed Total TOS 2 TOAR TOS on service 1 on T/V as or an particular limited approved route apprentice mate course (steersman)

LIMITED LOCAL AREA (LLA) ...... 36 18 Yes 3. 1 Service is in months. 2 TOS is time of service.

(d) Those holding a license or MMC restrictions on their endorsement if § 11.465 Requirements for national endorsement as mate (pilot) of towing they— endorsements as mate (pilot) of towing vessels. vessels, may have master of towing (1) Have a minimum of 30 days of vessels (limited) added to their MMC for training and observation on towing (a) To obtain an endorsement as mate a limited local area within the scope of vessels for the route being assessed, (pilot) of towing vessels endorsed with their current route. a route listed in column 1 of Table 1 to except as noted in paragraph (f) of this (e) Before serving as master of towing paragaph (a) of this section, applicants section; and vessels on the Western Rivers, mariners must complete the service in columns 2 must possess 90 days of observation and (2) Either— through 5. Mariners holding a license or training and their MMC must include an (i) Hold a completed Towing Officer MMC endorsement as master of towing endorsement for Western Rivers. Assessment Record (TOAR) described in vessels (limited) wishing to upgrade it (f) Each company must maintain § 10.404(c) of this part that shows to mate (pilot) of towing vessels must evidence that every vessel it operates is evidence of assessment of practical complete the service in columns 5 and under the direction and control of a demonstration of skills; or 6. An endorsement with a route mariner with the appropriate endorsed in column 1 authorizes service endorsement and experience, including (ii) Complete an approved training on the subordinate routes listed in 30 days of observation and training on course. column 7 without further endorsement. the intended route other than Western (h) A license or MMC does not need Time of service requirements as an Rivers. to include a towing endorsement if apprentice mate (steersman) of towing (g) Those holding a license or MMC mariners hold a TOAR or complete an vessels may be reduced by an amount endorsement as a master of self- approved training course. equal to the time specified in the propelled vessels of more than 200 GRT, approval letter for a completed Coast may operate towing vessels within any Guard-approved training program.

TABLE 1 TO § 11.465(a)—REQUIREMENTS FOR NATIONAL ENDORSEMENT AS MATE (PILOT 1) OF TOWING VESSELS

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Route endorsed Total TOS 3 on T/V TOS on TOAR 5 or an 30 days of Subordinate service 2 as apprentice particular approved observa- route mate route course tion and authorized (steersman) 4 training while holding master (limited) and pass an examination

(1) OCEANS (O) ...... 30 12 3 YES ...... YES ...... NC, GL–I. (2) NEAR-COASTAL (NC) ...... 30 12 3 YES ...... YES ...... GL–I. (3) GREAT LAKES-INLAND (GL–I) ...... 30 12 3 YES ...... YES. (4) WESTERN RIVERS (WR) ...... 30 12 3 YES ...... NO (90 days service required). 1 For 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 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. 5 TOAR is a Towing Officer Assessment Record.

(b) Before serving as mate (pilot) of MMC include an endorsement for mariner with the appropriate towing vessels on the Western Rivers, Western Rivers. endorsement and experience, including mariners must possess 90 days of (c) Each company must maintain 30 days of observation and training on observation and training and have their evidence that every vessel it operates is under the direction and control of a

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the intended route other than Western except for the limited masters designated examiner, and must cover Rivers. endorsements specified in §§ 11.429 and the material (dependent upon route) (d) Those holding a license or MMC 11.456 of this subpart, may obtain an required by Table 2 to § 11.910 of this endorsement as a mate of inspected, endorsement as mate (pilot) of towing part for apprentice mate (steersman), self-propelled vessels of more than 200 vessels by meeting the following towing vessels on ocean and near- GRT or one as first-class pilot, may requirements: coastal routes; apprentice mate operate towing vessels within any (1) Providing proof of 36 months of (steersman), towing vessels on Great restrictions on their credential if they— service as a master under the authority Lakes and inland routes; or steersman, (1) Have a minimum of 30 days of of an endorsement described in this towing vessels on Western Rivers training and observation on towing paragraph. routes. vessels for the route being assessed, (2) Successfully completing the (h) A person holding this except as noted in paragraph (b) of this appropriate TOAR. endorsement may qualify for an STCW section; and (3) Successfully completing the endorsement, according to §§ 11.309, (2) Hold a completed Towing Officer appropriate apprentice mate exam. 11.317, 11.319, and 11.321 of this part. Assessment Record (TOAR) described in (4) Having a minimum of 30 days of § 10.404(c) of this subchapter that shows training and observation on towing § 11.466 Requirements for national evidence of assessment of practical vessels for the route being assessed, endorsements as apprentice mate demonstration of skills. except as noted in paragraph (b) of this (steersman) of towing vessels. (e) A license or MMC does not need section. (a) As Table 1 to § 11.466(a) shows, to to include a towing endorsement if you (g) An approved training course for obtain an endorsement as apprentice hold a TOAR or a course completion mate (pilot) of towing vessels must mate (steersman) of towing vessels certificate. include formal instruction and practical listed in column 1, endorsed with a (f) Those holding any endorsement as demonstration of proficiency either route listed in column 2, mariners must a master of self-propelled vessels of any onboard a towing vessel or at a complete the service requirements tonnage that is less than 200 GRT, shoreside training facility before a indicated in columns 3 through 6.

TABLE 1 TO § 11.466(a)—REQUIREMENTS FOR NATIONAL ENDORSEMENT AS APPRENTICE MATE (STEERSMAN) OF TOWING VESSELS

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Endorsement Route Total TOS 2 TOS on Pass endorsed service 1 on T/V particular examination 3 route

(1) APPRENTICE MATE (STEERSMAN) ...... OCEANS (O) ...... 18 12 3 YES. NEAR-COASTAL (NC) ...... 18 12 3 YES. GREAT LAKES ...... 18 12 3 YES. INLAND (GL–I) ...... 18 12 3 YES. WESTERN RIVERS (WR) .... 18 12 3 YES. (2) APPRENTICE MATE (STEERSMAN) (LIMITED) ...... NOT APPLICABLE ...... 18 12 3 YES. 1 Service is in months. 2 TOS is time of service. 3 The examination for apprentice mate is specified in subpart I of this part.

(b) Those holding a license or (b) An endorsement as OUPV for near- (e) For an endorsement as OUPV on endorsement as apprentice mate coastal waters limits the holder to inland waters, an applicant must have a (steersman) of towing vessels may service on domestic, near-coastal waters minimum of 12 months of experience in obtain a restricted endorsement as not more than 100 miles offshore, the the operation of vessels. apprentice mate (steersman) (limited). Great Lakes, and all inland waters. (f) A limited OUPV endorsement may This endorsement will go on the Endorsements issued for inland waters be issued to an applicant to be mariner’s MMC after passing an include all inland waters except the employed by organizations such as examination for a route that is not Great Lakes. Endorsements may be formal camps, yacht clubs, educational included in the current endorsements issued for a particular local area under institutions, and marinas. An and on which the mariners have no paragraph (f) or paragraph (g) of this endorsement issued under this operating experience. Upon completion section. paragraph will be limited to the specific of 3 months of experience on that route, (c) For an endorsement as OUPV on activity and the locality of the camp, mariners may have the restriction near-coastal waters, an applicant must yacht club, or marina. In order to obtain removed. have a minimum of 12 months of this restricted endorsement, an experience in the operation of vessels, applicant must— § 11.467 Requirements for a national including at least 3 months of service on (1) Have 3 months of service in the endorsement as operator of uninspected vessels operating on ocean or near- operation of the type of vessel for which passenger vessels of less than 100 GRT. coastal waters. the endorsement is requested; (a) This section applies to an (d) For an endorsement as OUPV on (2) Satisfactorily complete a safe- applicant for the endorsement to operate the Great Lakes and inland waters, an boating course approved by the National an uninspected vessel of less than 100 applicant must have 12 months of Association of State Boating Law GRT, equipped with propulsion service on Great Lakes or inland waters, Administrators, or those public machinery of any type, carrying six or including at least 3 months of service education courses conducted by the fewer passengers. operating vessels on Great Lakes waters. U.S. Power Squadron or the American

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National Red Cross or a Coast Guard- electrician, crane operator, ballast supervisory position on MODUs, with a approved course; and control operator, or equivalent minimum of 14 days of that supervisory (3) Pass a limited examination supervisory position on MODUs, with a service on surface units. appropriate for the activity to be minimum of 14 days of that supervisory (ii) A degree from a program in conducted and the route authorized. service on surface units. engineering or engineering technology (4) Hold the first aid and (ii) A degree from a program in which is accredited by the Accreditation cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) engineering or engineering technology Board for Engineering and Technology course certificates required by which is accredited by the Accreditation (ABET). The National Maritime Center § 11.201(i) of this part when, in the Board for Engineering and Technology will give consideration to accepting opinion of the Coast Guard, the (ABET). The National Maritime Center education credentials from programs geographic area over which service is will give consideration to accepting having other than ABET accreditation. authorized precludes obtaining medical education credentials from programs An applicant qualifying through a services within a reasonable time. having other than ABET accreditation. degree program must also have at least (g) Restricted OUPV endorsements An applicant qualifying through a 168 days of service as driller, assistant may be issued to applicants to be degree program must also have at least driller, toolpusher, assistant toolpusher, employed on inland navigable waters. 168 days of service as driller, assistant barge supervisor, mechanical An endorsement under this paragraph driller, toolpusher, assistant toolpusher, supervisor, electrician, crane operator, will be limited to specific bodies of barge supervisor, mechanical ballast control operator, or equivalent water that have been approved by the supervisor, electrician, crane operator, supervisory position of MODUs, with a cognizant OCMI. In order to obtain this ballast control operator, or equivalent minimum of 14 days of that supervisory endorsement, the applicant must be supervisory position on MODUs, with a service on surface units; and qualified for the endorsement under this minimum of 14 days of that supervisory (2) Present evidence of training course section; however, the OCMI may modify service on surface units; completion as follows: the service and examination (2) Present evidence of training course (i) A certificate from a Coast Guard- requirements as follows: completion as follows: approved stability course approved for a (1) At least 3 months of service in the (i) A certificate from a Coast Guard- license or MMC endorsement as OIM operation of the type of vessel and on approved stability course approved for surface units. each body of water for which the OIM unrestricted. (ii) A certificate from a Coast Guard- endorsement is requested. (ii) A certificate from a Coast Guard- approved survival suit and survival craft (2) Satisfactorily pass an examination approved survival suit and survival craft training course. appropriate for the activity to be training course. (iii) A certificate from a firefighting conducted and the waters authorized. (iii) A certificate from a firefighting training course as required by (h) An applicant for an officer training course as required by § 11.201(h) of this part. endorsement as OUPV who speaks § 11.201(h) of this part; and (e) An applicant for an endorsement (3) Provide a recommendation signed Spanish, but not English, may be issued as OIM surface units on location who by a senior company official which— an officer endorsement restricted to the holds an unlimited license or MMC (i) Provides a description of the navigable waters of the United States in endorsement as master or chief mate applicant’s experience and the vicinity of Puerto Rico. must satisfy the requirements of qualifications; § 11.468 National officer endorsements for (ii) Certifies that the individual has paragraph (d)(2) of this section and have mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs). successfully directed, while under the at least 84 days of service on surface units. Officer endorsements for service on supervision of an experienced rig (f) To qualify for an endorsement as MODUs authorize service on units of mover, two rig moves each of surface OIM surface units underway, an unlimited tonnage upon ocean waters units and of bottom bearing units; and applicant must— while on location or while underway, as (iii) Certifies that one of the rig moves (1) Provide the following: restricted on the endorsement, except required under paragraph (b)(3)(ii) of (i) Evidence of the experience when moving independently under this section was completed within 1 described in paragraph (d)(1) of this their own power. year preceding date of application. (c) An applicant for an endorsement section and a recommendation signed § 11.470 National officer endorsements as as OIM unrestricted who holds an by a senior company official which— offshore installation manager. unlimited license or MMC endorsement (A) Provides a description of the (a) Officer endorsements as offshore as master or chief mate must satisfy the applicant’s experience and installation manager (OIM) include: requirements in paragraphs (b)(2) and qualifications; (1) OIM Unrestricted. (b)(3) of this section and have at least 84 (B) Certifies that the individual has (2) OIM Surface Units on Location. days of service on surface units and at successfully directed, while under the (3) OIM Surface Units Underway. least 28 days of service on bottom supervision of an experienced rig (4) OIM Bottom Bearing Units on bearing units. mover, three rig moves of surface units; Location. (d) To qualify for an endorsement as and (5) OIM Bottom Bearing Units OIM surface units on location, an (C) Certifies that one of the rig moves Underway. applicant must— required under paragraph (f)(1)(i)(B) of (b) To qualify for an endorsement as (1) Present evidence of one of the this section was completed within 1 OIM unrestricted, an applicant must— following: year preceding date of application; or (1) Present evidence of one of the (i) Four years of employment assigned (ii) A recommendation signed by a following: to MODUs, including at least 1 year of senior company official which— (i) Four years of employment assigned service as driller, assistant driller, (A) Provides a description of the to MODUs, including at least 1 year of toolpusher, assistant toolpusher, barge applicant’s experience and company service as driller, assistant driller, supervisor, mechanical supervisor, qualifications program completed; toolpusher, assistant toolpusher, barge electrician, crane operator, ballast (B) Certifies that the applicant has supervisor, mechanical supervisor, control operator or equivalent witnessed ten rig moves either as an

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observer in training or as a rig mover electrician, crane operator, ballast who holds an unlimited license or MMC under supervision; control operator, or equivalent endorsement as master or chief mate (C) Certifies that the individual has supervisory position on MODUs; and must satisfy the requirements in successfully directed, while under the (2) Present evidence of training course paragraph (j)(2) of this section and supervision of an experienced rig completion as follows: provide a company recommendation mover, five rig moves of surface units; (i) A certificate from a Coast Guard- signed by a senior company official, and approved survival suit and survival craft which— (D) Certifies that one of the rig moves training course. (1) Provides a description of the required under paragraph (f)(1)(ii)(C) of (ii) A certificate from a firefighting applicant’s experience and this section was completed within 1 training course as required by qualifications; year preceding the date of application; § 11.201(h) of this part. (2) Certifies that the individual has and (i) An applicant for an endorsement as successfully directed, while under the (2) Present evidence of training course OIM bottom bearing units on location supervision of an experienced rig completion as follows: who holds an unlimited license or MMC mover, three rig moves of bottom (i) A certificate from a Coast Guard- endorsement as master or chief mate bearing units; and approved stability course approved for must satisfy paragraph (h)(2) of this (3) Certifies that one of the rig moves an OIM surface units endorsement. section and have at least 28 days of required under paragraph (k)(2) of this (ii) A certificate from a Coast Guard- service on bottom bearing units. section was completed within 1 year approved survival suit and survival craft (j) To qualify for an endorsement as preceding the date of application. training course. OIM bottom bearing units underway, an applicant must— § 11.472 National officer endorsements as (iii) A certificate from a firefighting barge supervisor. training course as required by (1) Provide the following: § 11.201(h) of this part. (i) Evidence of the experience (a) To qualify for an endorsement as (g) An applicant for endorsement as described in paragraph (h)(1) of this barge supervisor (BS), an applicant OIM surface units underway who holds section with a recommendation signed must— (1) Present evidence of one of the an unlimited license or MMC by a senior company official which— following: endorsement as master or chief mate (A) Provides a description of the applicant’s experience and (i) Three years of employment must satisfy the requirements in assigned to MODUs including at least paragraph (f)(2) of this section and qualifications; (B) Certifies that the individual has 168 days of service as driller, assistant provide a company recommendation successfully directed, while under the driller, toolpusher, assistant tool pusher, signed by a senior company official supervision of an experienced rig mechanic, electrician, crane operator, which— mover, three rig moves of bottom subsea specialist, ballast control (1) Provides a description of the operator, or equivalent supervisory applicant’s experience and bearing units; and (C) Certifies that one of the rig moves position on MODUs. At least 84 days of qualifications; required under paragraph (j)(1)(i)(B) of that service must have been as a ballast (2) Certifies that the individual has this section was completed within 1 control operator, or barge supervisor successfully directed, while under the year preceding date of application; or trainee. supervision of an experienced rig (ii) A recommendation signed by a (ii) A degree from a program in mover, three rig moves on surface units; senior company official which— engineering or engineering technology and (A) Provides a description of the that is accredited by the Accreditation (3) Certifies that one of the rig moves applicant’s experience and company Board for Engineering and Technology required under paragraph (g)(2) of this qualifications program completed; (ABET). The National Maritime Center section was completed within 1 year (B) Certifies that the applicant has will give consideration to accepting preceding the date of application. witnessed ten rig moves either as an education credentials from programs (h) To qualify for an endorsement as observer in training or as a rig mover having other than ABET accreditation. OIM bottom bearing units on location, under supervision; An applicant qualifying through a an applicant must— (C) Certifies that the individual has degree program must also have at least (1) Present evidence of one of the successfully directed, while under the 168 days of service as driller, assistant following: supervision of an experienced rig driller, toolpusher, assistant toolpusher, (i) Four years of employment assigned mover, five rig moves of bottom bearing mechanic, electrician, crane operator, to MODUs, including at least 1 year of units; and subsea specialist, ballast control service as driller, assistant driller, (D) Certifies that one of the rig moves operator, or equivalent supervisory toolpusher, assistant toolpusher, barge required under paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(C) of position on MODUs. At least 84 days of supervisor, mechanical supervisor, this section was completed within 1 that service must have been as a ballast electrician, crane operator, ballast year preceding date of application; and control operator, or barge supervisor control operator, or equivalent (2) Present evidence of training course trainee; and supervisory position on MODUs. completion as follows: (2) Present evidence of training course (ii) A degree from a program in (i) A certificate from a Coast Guard- completion as follows: engineering or engineering technology approved stability course approved for a (i) A certificate from a Coast Guard- that is accredited by ABET. The license or MMC endorsement as OIM approved stability course approved for National Maritime Center will give bottom bearing units. barge supervisor. consideration to accepting education (ii) A certificate from a Coast Guard- (ii) A certificate from a Coast Guard- credentials from programs having other approved survival suit and survival craft approved survival suit and survival craft than ABET accreditation. An applicant training course. training course. qualifying through a degree program (iii) A certificate from a firefighting (iii) A certificate from a firefighting must also have at least 168 days of training course as required by training course as required by service as driller, assistant driller, § 11.201(h) of this part. § 11.201(h) of this part. toolpusher, assistant toolpusher, barge (k) An applicant for endorsement as (b) An applicant for an endorsement supervisor, mechanical supervisor, OIM bottom bearing units underway as barge supervisor who holds an

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unlimited license or MMC endorsement waters and GIWW) is valid only for approved course demonstrating his or as master or mate must satisfy the those waters other than the Great Lakes her knowledge of assistance towing requirements in paragraph (a)(2) of this covered by the Inland Navigational safety, equipment, and procedures. section and have at least 84 days of Rules. Radar observer (rivers) is valid (c) The holder of a license or MMC for service as ballast control operator or only on any river, canal, or similar body master, mate, or operator endorsed for barge supervisor trainee. of water designated by the OCMI, but assistance towing is authorized to not beyond the boundary line. engage in assistance towing on any § 11.474 National officer endorsements as (d) Except as provided by paragraph vessel within the scope of the license or ballast control operator. (e) of this section, each applicant for a MMC. (a) To qualify for an endorsement as radar observer endorsement or for (d) The period of validity of the ballast control operator (BCO), an renewal of a radar observer endorsement endorsement is the same as the license applicant must— must complete the appropriate course or MMC on which it is included, and it (1) Present evidence of one of the approved by the Coast Guard, receive may be renewed with the MMC. following: the appropriate certificate of training, (i) One year of employment assigned and present the certificate or a copy of § 11.491 National officer endorsements for to MODUs, including at least 28 days of service on offshore supply vessels. the certificate to the Coast Guard in service as a trainee under the person, by mail, fax, or other electronic (a) Each officer endorsement for supervision of an individual holding a means. service on offshore supply vessels license or MMC endorsement as ballast (e) A radar observer endorsement (OSVs) authorizes service on OSVs as control operator. issued under this section is valid for 5 defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(19) and as (ii) A degree from a program in years from the date of issuance of the interpreted under 46 U.S.C. 14104(b), engineering or engineering technology certificate of training from a course subject to any restrictions placed on the that is accredited by the Accreditation approved by the Coast Guard. license or MMC. Board for Engineering and Technology (f) A mariner may maintain the (b) For those officers who previously (ABET). The National Maritime Center validity of a radar observer endorsement received a 500 GRT limitation on their will give consideration to accepting by completing a refresher or re- national officer endorsement due to the education credentials from programs certification course approved for that definition of OSV existing before having other than ABET accreditation. purpose. October 15, 2010, the limitation will be An applicant qualifying through a (g) An applicant for renewal of a raised to 1,600 GRT to be consistent degree program must also have at least license or MMC that does not need a with other national officer 28 days of service as a trainee under the radar observer endorsement may renew endorsements. supervision of an individual holding a without meeting the requirements for § 11.493 Master (OSV). license or MMC endorsement as ballast the endorsement. However, a radar control operator; and endorsement will not be placed on the (a) The minimum service required to (2) Present evidence of training course MMC unless the mariner submits a qualify an applicant for an endorsement completion as follows: course completion certificate or a copy as master (OSV) of offshore supply (i) A certificate from a Coast Guard- of the certificate from an approved radar vessels less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT is approved stability course approved for course. 24 months of total service as mate, chief barge supervisor or ballast control (h) An applicant seeking to raise the mate, or master of ocean or near-coastal operator. grade of a license or MMC endorsement and/or Great Lakes on self-propelled (ii) A certificate from a Coast Guard- or increase its scope, where the vessels of more than 100 GRT. Service approved survival suit and survival craft increased grade or scope requires a on inland waters may substitute for up training course. to 50 percent of the required service. At (iii) A certificate from a firefighting radar observer certificate, may use an expired certificate to fulfill that least one-half of the required experience training course as required by must be served as chief mate. § 11.201(h) of this part. requirement. However, a radar endorsement will not be placed on the (b) The minimum service required to (b) An applicant for an endorsement qualify an applicant for an endorsement as BCO who holds an unlimited license MMC unless the mariner submits a course completion certificate or a copy as master (OSV) of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or MMC endorsement as master, mate, or more is 24 months of total service as chief engineer, or assistant engineer of the certificate from an approved radar course. mate, chief mate, or master of ocean or must satisfy the requirements in near-coastal and/or Great Lakes on self- paragraph (a)(2) of this section and have § 11.482 Assistance towing. propelled vessels of more than 100 GRT. at least 28 days of service as a trainee (a) This section contains the At least one-half of the required under the supervision of an individual requirements to qualify for an experience must be served as chief mate holding an endorsement as BCO. endorsement authorizing a mariner to and be obtained on vessels of 1,600 § 11.480 Radar observer. engage in assistance towing. Except as GRT/3,000 GT or more. (a) This section contains the noted in this paragraph, holders of (c) If an applicant for an endorsement requirements that an applicant must MMC officer and OUPV endorsements as master (OSV) of more than 1,600 meet to qualify as a radar observer. must have an assistance towing GRT/3,000 GT does not have the service (b) If an applicant meets the endorsement to engage in assistance on vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or requirements of this section, one of the towing. Holders of endorsements as more as required by paragraph (b) of this following radar observer endorsements master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels section, a tonnage limitation will be will be added to his or her MMC: or master or mate endorsements placed on the officer endorsement based (1) Radar observer (unlimited). authorizing service on inspected vessels on the applicant’s qualifying (2) Radar observer (inland waters and of 200 GRT or more do not need the experience. The endorsement will be Gulf Intercoastal waterways (GIWW)). assistance towing endorsement. limited to the maximum tonnage on (3) Radar observer (rivers). (b) An applicant for an assistance which at least 25 percent of the required (c) Radar observer (unlimited) is valid towing endorsement must pass a written experience was obtained, or 150 percent on all waters. Radar observer (inland examination or complete a Coast Guard- of the maximum tonnage on which at

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least 50 percent of the service was no case will the limitation exceed (10) Chief engineer (MODU); obtained, whichever is higher. However, 10,000 GRT/GT for OSVs unless the (11) Assistant engineer (MODU); the minimum tonnage limitation applicant meets the full requirements (12) Chief engineer (OSV); and calculated according to this paragraph for an unlimited tonnage endorsement. (13) Assistant engineer (OSV). will be 2,000 GRT. Limitations are in (d) A person holding an endorsement (b) Engineer endorsements issued in multiples of 1,000 GRT using the next as chief mate (OSV) may qualify for an the grades of chief engineer (limited) higher figure when an intermediate STCW endorsement, according to and assistant engineer (limited) of tonnage is calculated. In no case will the §§ 11.307 and 11.313 of this part. steam, motor, and/or gas turbine- limitation exceed 10,000 GRT/GT for (e) The Coast Guard may exempt an propelled vessels allow the holder to OSVs unless the applicant meets the full applicant from meeting any requirement serve within any propulsion power requirements for an unlimited tonnage under STCW Regulation II/2 limitations on vessels of unlimited endorsement. (incorporated by reference, § 11.102 of tonnage on inland waters and of less (d) A person holding an endorsement this part) that the Coast Guard than 1,600 GRT in ocean, near-coastal, as master (OSV) may qualify for an determines to be inappropriate or or Great Lakes service in the following STCW endorsement, according to unnecessary for service on an OSV, or manner: §§ 11.305 and 11.311 of this part. that the applicant meets under the (1) Chief engineer (limited) may serve (e) The Coast Guard may exempt an equivalency provisions of Article IX of on oceans and near-coastal waters. applicant from meeting any requirement STCW. (2) Assistant engineer (limited) may under STCW Regulation II/2 serve on ocean and near-coastal waters. (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 § 11.497 Mate (OSV). of this part) that the Coast Guard (a) The minimum service required to (c) Engineer licenses or MMC determines to be inappropriate or qualify an applicant for an endorsement endorsements issued in the grades of unnecessary for service on an OSV, or as mate (OSV) of offshore supply vessels designated duty engineer of steam, that the applicant meets under the is— motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled equivalency provisions of Article IX of (1) Twenty-four months of total vessels allow the holder to serve within STCW. service in the deck department of ocean stated propulsion power limitations on or near-coastal self-propelled, sail, or vessels of less than 500 GRT in the § 11.495 Chief mate (OSV). auxiliary sail vessels. Service on Great following manner: (a) The minimum service required to Lakes and inland waters may substitute (1) Designated duty engineers limited qualify an applicant for an endorsement for up to 1 year of the required service. to vessels of less than 1,000 HP or 4,000 as chief mate (OSV) of offshore supply One year of the required service must HP may serve only on near-coastal or vessels less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT is have been on vessels of more than 100 inland waters. 12 months of total service as mate, chief GRT; or (2) Designated duty engineers- mate, or master of ocean or near-coastal (2) One year of total service as part of unlimited may serve on any waters. and/or Great Lakes on self-propelled an approved or accepted mate (OSV) (d) An engineer officer’s license or vessels of more than 100 GRT. Service training program. MMC endorsement authorizes service on inland waters may substitute for up (b) A person holding an endorsement on steam, motor, or gas turbine- to 50 percent of the required service. as mate (OSV) may qualify for an STCW propelled vessels or may authorize all (b) The minimum service required to endorsement, according to § 11.309 of modes of propulsion. qualify an applicant for an endorsement this part. (e) A person holding an engineer as chief mate (OSV) of 1,600 GRT/3,000 (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an license or MMC endorsement that is GT or more is 12 months of total service applicant from meeting any requirement restricted to near-coastal waters may as mate, chief mate, or master of ocean under STCW Regulation II/1 serve within the limitations of the or near-coastal and/or Great Lakes on (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 license or MMC upon near-coastal, self-propelled vessels of more than 100 of this part) that the Coast Guard Great Lakes, and inland waters. GRT. At least one-half of the required determines to be inappropriate or experience must be obtained on vessels unnecessary for service on an OSV, or § 11.502 General requirements for national engineer endorsements. of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more. that the applicant meets under the (c) If an applicant for an equivalency provisions of Article IX of (a) For all original and raise of grade endorsements as chief mate (OSV) of STCW. of engineer endorsements, at least one- 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more does not third of the minimum service have the service on vessels of 1,600 Subpart E—Professional Requirements requirements must have been obtained GRT/3,000 GT or more as required by for National Engineer Officer on the particular mode of propulsion for paragraph (b) of this section, a tonnage Endorsements which the applicant seeks endorsement. limitation will be placed on the officer (b) If an applicant desires to add a § 11.501 Grades and types of national propulsion mode (steam, motor, or gas endorsement based on the applicant’s engineer endorsements issued. qualifying experience. The endorsement turbine) to his or her endorsement while (a) National engineer endorsements will be limited to the maximum tonnage holding a license or MMC officer are issued in the grades of— on which at least 25 percent of the endorsement in that grade, the following (1) Chief engineer; alternatives are acceptable: required experience was obtained, or (2) First assistant engineer; 150 percent of the maximum tonnage on (3) Second assistant engineer; (1) Four months of service as an which at least 50 percent of the service (4) Third assistant engineer; observer on vessels of the new was obtained, whichever is higher. (5) Chief engineer (limited); propulsion mode. However, the minimum tonnage (6) Assistant engineer (limited); (2) Four months of service as an limitation calculated according to this (7) Designated duty engineer; engineer officer at the operational level paragraph will be 2,000 GRT. (8) Chief engineer uninspected fishing on vessels of the new propulsion mode. Limitations are in multiples of 1,000 industry vessels; (3) Six months of service as oiler, GRT using the next higher figure when (9) Assistant engineer uninspected fireman/watertender, or junior engineer an intermediate tonnage is calculated. In fishing industry vessels; on vessels of the new propulsion mode.

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(4) Completion of a Coast Guard- when an intermediate horsepower is engineer or assistant engineer’s (limited) approved training course for this calculated. When the limitation as endorsement. endorsement. calculated equals or exceeds 10,000 HP/ (4) Six months of service as oiler or 7,500 kW, an unlimited propulsion junior engineer while holding a license § 11.503 Propulsion power limitations for power endorsement is issued. national endorsements. or MMC endorsement as second (c) The following service on vessels of assistant engineer: removal of all (a) Engineer endorsements of all 4,000 HP/3,000 kW or more will be grades and types may be subject to propulsion power limitations on third considered qualifying for raising or assistant engineer’s endorsement. propulsion power limitations. Other removing the propulsion power than as provided in § 11.524 of this limitations placed on an engineer (d) Raising or removing propulsion subpart for the designated duty engineer endorsement: power limitations based on service (DDE), the propulsion power limitation (1) Six months of service in the required by paragraph (c) of this section placed on a license or MMC highest-grade endorsed: Removal of all may be granted without further written endorsement is based on the applicant’s propulsion power limitations. examination, if the Coast Guard qualifying experience considering the (2) Six months of service as an considers further examination total shaft propulsion power of each engineer officer in any capacity other unnecessary. vessel on which the applicant has than the highest grade for which the § 11.504 Application of deck service for served. applicant is licensed or endorsed: national limited engineer endorsements. (b) When an applicant for an original Removal of all propulsion power or raise of grade of an engineer limitations for the grade in which Service gained in the deck department endorsement, other than a DDE, has not service is performed and raised to the on vessels of appropriate tonnage may obtained at least 50 percent of the next higher grade endorsement to the substitute for up to 25 percent or 6 required experience on vessels of 4,000 propulsion power of the vessel on months, whichever is less, of the service HP/3,000 kW or more, a propulsion which service was performed. The total requirement for an endorsement as chief power limitation is placed on the MMC cumulative service before and after engineer (limited), assistant engineer based on the applicant’s qualifying issuance of the limited engineer (limited), or DDE. experience. The endorsement is limited endorsement may be considered in § 11.505 National engineer officer to the maximum propulsion power on removing all propulsion power endorsements. which at least 25 percent of the required limitations. experience was obtained, or 150 percent (3) Twelve months of service as oiler Figure 11.505(a) illustrates the of the maximum propulsion power on or junior engineer while holding a national engineering endorsement which at least 50 percent of the service license or MMC endorsement as third structure, including crossover points. was obtained, whichever is higher. assistant engineer or assistant engineer Figure 11.505(a)—Structure of Limitations are in multiples of 1,000 (limited): Removal of all propulsion national engineer officer endorsements HP/750 kW, using the next higher figure power limitations on third assistant for non-seagoing service.

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§ 11.510 Service requirements for national (b) A person holding this (c) A person holding this endorsement endorsement as chief engineer of steam, endorsement may qualify for an STCW may qualify for an STCW endorsement, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled endorsement, according to §§ 11.327, according to §§ 11.327, 11.329, and vessels. 11.329, and 11.333 of this part. 11,333 of this part. (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for endorsement as § 11.516 Service requirements for national § 11.518 Service requirements for national chief engineer of steam, motor, and/or endorsement as third assistant engineer of endorsement as chief engineer (limited) of gas turbine-propelled vessels is— steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels. (1) One year of service as first vessels. assistant engineer; or (a) The minimum service required to (a) The minimum service required to (2) One year of service while holding qualify an applicant for endorsement as qualify an applicant for endorsement as a license or MMC endorsement as first third assistant engineer of steam, motor, chief engineer (limited) of steam, motor, assistant engineer. A minimum of 6 and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels is 5 months of this service must have been is— years of total service in the engineroom as first assistant engineer, and the (1) Three years of service in the of vessels. Two years of this service remainder must be as assistant engineer. engineroom of vessels, 2 years of which must have been as an engineer officer Service as an assistant engineer other must have been as a qualified member while holding an engineer officer of the engine department or equivalent than first assistant engineer is accepted endorsement. Thirty months of the position; on a two-for-one basis to a maximum of service must have been as a qualified (2) Three years of service as an member of the engine department or 6 months (2 days of service as a second apprentice to the machinist trade or third assistant engineer equals 1 day equivalent position. engaged in the construction or repair of (b) A person holding this of creditable service). marine, locomotive, or stationary (b) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW engines, together with 1 year of service endorsement may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to §§ 11.325 in the engineroom as oiler, fireman/ and 11.331 of this part. endorsement, according to §§ 11.325 watertender, or junior engineer; and 11.331 of this part. (3) Graduation from— § 11.522 Service requirements for national § 11.512 Service requirements for national (i) The U.S. Merchant Marine endorsement as assistant engineer (limited) endorsement as first assistant engineer of Academy (engineering curriculum); of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine- steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled (ii) The U.S. Coast Guard Academy propelled vessels. vessels. and completion of an onboard engineer (a) The minimum service required to (a) The minimum service required to officer qualification program required qualify an applicant for endorsement as qualify an applicant for endorsement as by the service; assistant engineer (limited) of steam, first assistant engineer of steam, motor, (iii) The U.S. Naval Academy and motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels completion of an onboard engineer vessels is 3 years of service in the is— officer qualification program required engineroom of vessels. Eighteen months (1) One year of service as an assistant by the service; or of this service must have been as a engineer while holding a license or (iv) The engineering class of a qualified member of the engine MMC with a second assistant engineer Maritime Academy approved by and department or equivalent position. endorsement; or conducted under the rules prescribed by (b) A person holding this (2) One year of service as a chief the Maritime Administrator and listed endorsement may qualify for an STCW engineer (limited) and completing the in part 310 of this title; endorsement, according to §§ 11.327, appropriate examination described in (4) Graduation from the marine 11.329, and 11.333 of this part. subpart I of this part. engineering course of a school of technology accredited by the § 11.524 Service requirements for national (b) A person holding this endorsement as designated duty engineer endorsement may qualify for an STCW Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, together with 3 months of (DDE) of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine- endorsement, according to §§ 11.327, propelled vessels. 11.331, and 11.333 of this part. service in the engine department of steam, motor, or gas turbine-propelled (a) DDE endorsements are issued in § 11.514 Service requirements for national vessels; three levels of propulsion power endorsement as second assistant engineer (5) Graduation from the mechanical or limitations dependent upon the total of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine- electrical engineering course of a school service of the applicant and completion propelled vessels. of technology accredited by the ABET, of an appropriate examination. These (a) The minimum service required to together with 6 months of service in the endorsements are limited to vessels of qualify an applicant for endorsement as engine department of steam, motor, or less than 500 GRT on certain waters as second assistant engineer of steam, gas turbine-propelled vessels; specified in § 11.501 of this subpart. motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled (6) Satisfactory completion of a (b) The service requirements for vessels is— comprehensive apprentice engineers endorsements as DDE are— (1) One year of service as an assistant training program approved by the Coast (1) For designated duty engineer of engineer, while holding a license or Guard; or steam, motor, and/or gas turbine- MMC endorsement as third assistant (7) One year of service as assistant propelled vessels of unlimited engineer; or engineer (limited) of self-propelled propulsion power, the applicant must (2) One year of service while holding vessels and completion of the have 3 years of service in the a license or MMC endorsement as third appropriate examination described in engineroom. Eighteen months of this assistant engineer, which includes— subpart I of this part. service must have been as a qualified (i) A minimum of 6 months of service (b) Experience gained in the deck member of the engine department or as third assistant engineer; and department on vessels of 100 GRT or equivalent position; (ii) Additional service as a qualified more can be credited for up to 3 months (2) For designated duty engineer of member of the engine department, of the service requirements under steam, motor, and/or gas turbine- calculated on a two-for-one basis. paragraph (a)(1) of this section. propelled vessels of less than 4,000 HP/

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3,000 kW, the applicant must have 2 (i) Six years of employment assigned for Engineering and Technology (ABET). years of service in the engineroom. One to MODUs, including 3 years of The National Maritime Center will give year of this service must have been as employment as mechanic, motorman, consideration to accepting education a qualified member of the engine subsea engineer, electrician, barge credentials from programs having other department or equivalent position; and engineer, toolpusher, unit than ABET accreditation. An applicant (3) For designated duty engineer of superintendent, crane operator, or qualifying through a degree program steam, motor, and/or gas turbine- equivalent. Eighteen months of that must also have at least 6 months of propelled vessels of less than 1,000 HP/ employment must have been assigned to employment in any of the capacities 750 kW, the applicant must have 1 year self-propelled or propulsion assisted listed in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this of service in the engineroom. Six units. section aboard self-propelled or months of this service must have been (ii) Two years of employment propulsion-assisted units; and as a qualified member of the engine assigned to MODUs as an assistant (2) Present evidence of completion of department or equivalent position. engineer (MODU). Twelve months of a firefighting training course as required (c) A person holding this endorsement that employment must have been by § 11.201(h) of this part. may qualify for an STCW endorsement, assigned to self-propelled or propulsion (b) If an applicant successfully according to §§ 11.325, 11.327, 11.329, assisted units; and completes an examination and and 11.331 of this part. (2) Present evidence of completion of possesses the total required sea service a firefighting training course as required for an endorsement as an assistant § 11.530 Endorsements as engineers of by § 11.201(h) of this part. engineer (MODU), but does not possess uninspected fishing industry vessels. (b) If an applicant successfully the required sea service onboard self- (a) This section applies to completes an examination and propelled or propulsion assisted units, endorsements for chief and assistant possesses the total required sea service the Coast Guard may issue the applicant engineers of all vessels, however for an endorsement as chief engineer an endorsement limited to non-self- propelled, which are documented to (MODU), but does not possess the propelled units. The Coast Guard may engage in the fishing industry, with the required sea service onboard self- remove the limitation upon presentation exception of— propelled or propulsion assisted units, of the satisfactory evidence of the (1) Wooden ships of primitive build; the Coast Guard may issue the applicant required self-propelled sea service and (2) Unrigged vessels; and an endorsement limited to non-self- completion of any additional required (3) Vessels of less than 200 GRT. propelled units. The Coast Guard may examination. (b) Endorsements as chief engineer remove the limitation upon presentation (c) A person holding this endorsement and assistant engineer of uninspected of satisfactory evidence of the required may qualify for an STCW endorsement, fishing industry vessels are issued for self-propelled sea service and according to §§ 11.329 and 11.333 of ocean waters and with propulsion completion of any additional required this part. power limitations in accordance with examination. the provisions of § 11.503 of this (c) A person holding this endorsement § 11.551 Endorsements for service on subpart. may qualify for an STCW endorsement, offshore supply vessels. (c) For an endorsement as chief according to §§ 11.325, 11.327, and Each endorsement for service on engineer, the applicant must have 11.331 of this part. OSVs as chief engineer (OSV) or served 4 years in the engineroom of engineer (OSV) authorizes service on vessels. One year of this service must § 11.544 Endorsement as assistant OSVs as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(19) engineer (MODU). have been as an assistant engineer and as interpreted under 46 U.S.C. officer or equivalent position. (a) To qualify for an endorsement as 14104(b), subject to any restrictions (d) For an endorsement as assistant assistant engineer (MODU) an applicant placed on the MMC. must— engineer, an applicant must have served § 11.553 Chief engineer (OSV). 3 years in the engine room of vessels. (1) Present evidence of one of the (a) The minimum service required to (e) Two-thirds of the service required following experience: (i) Three years of employment qualify an applicant for an endorsement under this section must have been on assigned to MODUs including 18 as chief engineer (OSV) is 4 years of motor vessels. months of employment as mechanic, total service in the engineroom of (f) Applicants may request an orally motorman, subsea engineer, electrician, vessels. One year of this service must assisted examination on the subjects barge engineer, toolpusher, unit have been as an engineer officer while listed in subpart I of this part. superintendent, crane operator, or holding an engineer officer § 11.540 Endorsements as engineers of equivalent. Nine months of that endorsement. Two years of the service mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs). employment must have been assigned to must have been as a qualified member Endorsements as chief engineer self-propelled or propulsion assisted of the engine department or equivalent (MODU) or assistant engineer (MODU) unit. position. authorize service on certain self- (ii) Three years of employment in the (b) If an applicant has not obtained at propelled or non-self-propelled units of machinist trade engaged in the least 50 percent of the required unlimited propulsion power where construction or repair of diesel engines experience on vessels of 4,000 HP/3,000 authorized by the vessel’s certificate of and 1 year of employment assigned to kW or more, a propulsion power inspection. MODUs in the capacity of mechanic, limitation is placed on the MMC based motorman, oiler, or equivalent. Nine on the applicant’s qualifying § 11.542 Endorsement as chief engineer months of that employment must have experience. The endorsement is limited (MODU). been assigned to self-propelled or to the maximum propulsion power on (a) To qualify for an endorsement as propulsion assisted units. which at least 25 percent of the required chief engineer (MODU) an applicant (iii) A degree from a program in experience was obtained, or 150 percent must— marine, mechanical, or electrical of the maximum propulsion power on (1) Present evidence of one of the engineering technology that is which at least 50 percent of the service following: accredited by the Accreditation Board was obtained, whichever is higher.

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Limitations are in multiples of 1,000 Subpart F—Credentialing of Radio § 11.703 Service requirements. HP/750 kW, using the next higher figure Officers (a) The minimum service required to when an intermediate propulsion power qualify an applicant for an endorsement is calculated. When the limitation as § 11.601 Applicability. as first-class pilot is predicated upon the calculated equals or exceeds 10,000 HP/ This subpart provides for nature of the waters for which pilotage 7,500 kW, an unlimited propulsion endorsement as radio officers for is desired. power endorsement is issued. employment on vessels, and for the (1) General routes (routes not issue of STCW endorsements for those restricted to rivers, canals and small (c) A person holding an endorsement qualified to serve as radio operators on lakes. The applicant must have at least as chief engineer (OSV) may qualify for vessels subject to the provisions on the 36 months of service in the deck an STCW endorsement, according to Global Maritime Distress and Safety department of self-propelled vessels §§ 11.325, 11.327, and 11.331 of this System (GMDSS) of Chapter IV of navigating on oceans, coastwise, and part. SOLAS (incorporated by reference, see Great Lakes, or bays, sounds, and lakes (d) The Coast Guard may exempt an § 11.102 of this part). other than the Great Lakes, as follows: (i) Eighteen months of the 36 months applicant from meeting any requirement § 11.603 Requirements for radio officers’ under STCW Regulation III/2 endorsements. of service must be performing bridge watchkeeping duties under the (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 Each applicant for an original supervision of the master or a qualified of this part) that the Coast Guard endorsement or renewal of license must determines to be inappropriate or officer. present a current first or second class (ii) At least 12 months of the 18 unnecessary for service on an OSV, or radiotelegraph operator license issued that the applicant meets under the months of service required in paragraph by the Federal Communications (a)(1)(i) of this section must be on equivalency provisions of Article IX of Commission. The applicant must enter STCW. vessels operating on the class of waters on the endorsement application form for which pilotage is desired. § 11.555 Assistant engineer (OSV). the number, class, and date of issuance (2) River routes. The applicant must of his or her Federal Communications have at least 36 months of service in the (a) The minimum service required to Commission license. deck department of any vessel including qualify an applicant for an endorsement at least 12 months of service on vessels as assistant engineer (OSV) of unlimited § 11.604 Requirements for an STCW endorsement for Global Maritime Distress operating on the waters of rivers while propulsion power is— and Safety System (GMDSS) radio the applicant is performing bridge (1) Three years of service in the operators. watchkeeping duties under the engineroom. Eighteen months of this Each applicant for an original supervision of the master or a qualified service must have been as a qualified endorsement must present a certificate officer. member of the engine department of completion from a Coast Guard- (3) Canal and small lakes routes. The (QMED) or equivalent position; or approved course for operator of radio in applicant must have at least 24 months of service in the deck department of any (2) One year of total service as part of the GMDSS meeting the requirements of Section A–IV/2 of the STCW Code vessel including at least 8 months of an approved or accepted engineer (OSV) service on vessels operating on canals or training program. (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 of this part). small lakes. (b) The minimum service required to (b) A graduate of the Great Lakes qualify an applicant for an endorsement Subpart G—Professional Maritime Academy in the deck class as assistant engineer (OSV) of less than Requirements for Pilots meets the service requirements of this 4,000 HP/3,000 kW, is 2 years of service section for an endorsement as first-class § 11.701 Scope of pilot endorsements. in the engineroom. One year of this pilot on the Great Lakes. service must have been as a QMED or (a) An applicant for an endorsement (c) Completion of an approved or equivalent position. as first-class pilot need not hold any accepted pilot training course may be other officer endorsement issued under substituted for a portion of the service (c) The minimum service required to this part. requirements of this section in qualify an applicant for an endorsement (b) The issuance of an endorsement as accordance with § 10.404 of this as assistant engineer (OSV) of less than first-class pilot to an individual subchapter. Additionally, roundtrips 1,000 HP/750 kW is 1 year of service in qualifies that individual to serve as pilot made during this training may apply the engineroom. Six months of this over the routes specified on the toward the route familiarization service must have been as a QMED or endorsement, subject to any limitations requirements of § 11.705 of this subpart. equivalent position. imposed under paragraph (c) of this An individual using substituted service (d) A person holding an endorsement section. must have at least 9 months of as assistant engineer (OSV) may qualify (c) The OCMI issuing an endorsement shipboard service. for an STCW endorsement, according to as first-class pilot imposes appropriate (d) An individual holding a license or §§ 11.329 and 11.333 of this part. limitations commensurate with the MMC endorsement as master or mate of experience of the applicant, with inspected self-propelled vessels of more (e) The Coast Guard may exempt an respect to class or type of vessel, than 1,600 GRT meets the service applicant from meeting any requirement tonnage, route, and waters. requirements of this section for an under STCW Regulation III/1 (d) A license or MMC endorsement endorsement as first-class pilot. (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 issued for service as a master, mate, or of this part) that the Coast Guard operator of uninspected towing vessels § 11.705 Route familiarization determines to be inappropriate or authorizes service as a pilot under the requirements. unnecessary for service on an OSV, or provisions of § 15.812 of this (a) The Officer in Charge, Marine that the applicant meets under the subchapter. Therefore, first-class pilot Inspection (OCMI) has jurisdiction and equivalency provisions of Article IX of endorsements will not be issued with determines within the range limitations STCW. tonnage limitations of 1,600 GRT or less. specified in this section, the number of

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roundtrips required to qualify an § 11.707 Examination requirements. equivalent capacity, standing regular applicant for a particular route, (a) An applicant for an endorsement watches at the wheel or in the considering the following: as first-class pilot, except as noted in pilothouse as part of routine duties, on (1) The geographic configuration of paragraph (b) of this section, is required vessels of 1,600 GRT or more, and two- the waterway. to pass the examination described in thirds of the minimum number of (2) The type and size of vessels using subpart I of this part. roundtrips required for the route have the waterway. (b) An applicant for an extension of been on vessels of 1,600 GRT or more. (c) If an applicant does not have (3) The abundance or absence of aids route, or an applicant holding a license sufficient experience on vessels of 1,600 to navigation. or MMC endorsement as master or mate GRT or more, the endorsement will be (4) The background lighting effects. authorized to serve on vessels of more than 1,600 GRT seeking an endorsement for a limited tonnage until the applicant (5) The known hazards involved, as first-class pilot, is required to pass completes the 18 months of sea service, including waterway obstructions or those portions of the examination as mentioned in paragraph (b) of this constrictions such as bridges, narrow described in subpart I of this part that section, on vessels of 1,600 GRT or channels, or sharp turns. concern the specific route for which more. (6) Any other factors unique to the endorsement is sought. (d) For purposes of this section, for route that the OCMI deems appropriate. experience with respect to tonnage on (b) An applicant holding no other § 11.709 Annual physical examination towing vessels, the combined gross deck officer endorsement seeking an requirements. tonnage of the towing vessels and the endorsement as first-class pilot must (a) This section applies only to an vessels towed will be considered. furnish evidence of having completed a individual who pilots a vessel of 1,600 However, the Coast Guard may require minimum number of roundtrips, while GRT or more. that all or a portion of the required serving as quartermaster, wheelsman, (b) Every person holding a license or number of roundtrips be obtained on able seaman, apprentice pilot, or in an MMC endorsement as first-class pilot self-propelled vessels of 1,600 GRT or equivalent capacity, standing regular must have a thorough physical more, when the Coast Guard determines watches at the wheel or in the pilot examination each year, to be completed that due to the nature of the waters and house as part of routine duties, over the by the first day of the month following the overall experience of the applicant, route sought. Evidence of having the anniversary of the individual’s most self-propelled vessel experience is completed a minimum number of recently completed Coast Guard- necessary to obtain a first-class pilot roundtrips while serving as an observer, required physical examination. Every endorsement that is not restricted to tug properly certified by the master and/or other year, in accordance with the and barge combinations. pilot of the vessel, is also acceptable. medical certificate requirements in The range of roundtrips for an § 10.301(b) of this subchapter, the § 11.713 Requirements for maintaining results of the physical examination must current knowledge of waters to be endorsement is a minimum of 12 navigated. roundtrips and a maximum of 20 be recorded on a CG–719K form and (a) If a first-class pilot has not served roundtrips. An applicant may have submitted to the Coast Guard no later over a particular route within the past additional routes added to the first-class than 30 calendar days after completion 60 months, that person’s license or pilot endorsement by meeting the of the physical examination. MMC endorsement is invalid for that requirements in paragraph (c) of this (c) Each annual physical examination route, and remains invalid until the section. must meet the requirements specified in 46 CFR, part 10, subpart C and be individual has made one re- (c) An applicant who currently holds familiarization round trip over that a deck officer license or MMC recorded on a CG–719–K. (d) An individual’s first-class pilot route, except as provided in paragraph endorsement seeking an endorsement as (b) of this section. Whether this first-class pilot for a particular route endorsement becomes invalid on the first day of the month following the requirement is satisfied or not has no must furnish evidence of having effect on the renewal of other licenses completed the number of roundtrips anniversary of the individual’s most recently completed Coast Guard- or MMC endorsements. Roundtrips over the route, specified by the OCMI, made within the 90-day period within the range limitations of this required physical examination, if the person does not meet the physical preceding renewal will be valid for the paragraph, for the particular grade of duration of the renewed license or MMC existing license or MMC endorsement examination requirement as provided in paragraph (b) of this section. The endorsement. held. The range of roundtrips for an (b) For certain long or extended endorsement is a minimum of eight individual may not operate under the authority of that endorsement until a routes, the OCMI may, at his or her roundtrips and a maximum of 15 discretion, allow the re-familiarization roundtrips. physical examination has been satisfactorily completed. requirement to be satisfied by reviewing (d) Unless determined impracticable appropriate navigation charts, coast by the OCMI, 25 percent of the § 11.711 Tonnage requirements. pilots tide and current tables, local roundtrips required by the OCMI under (a) In order to obtain a first-class pilot Notice to Mariners, and any other this section must be made during the endorsement authorizing service on materials that would provide the pilot hours of darkness. vessels of unlimited tonnage over a with current knowledge of the route. (e) One of the roundtrips required by particular route, the applicant must Persons using this method of re- the OCMI under this section must be have sufficient experience on vessels of familiarization must certify, when made over the route within the 6 more than 1,600 GRT. applying for renewal of their license or months immediately preceding the date (b) For purposes of this section, an MMC endorsement, the material they of application. applicant is considered to have have reviewed and the dates on which (f) For an endorsement of unlimited sufficient experience if the applicant this was accomplished. Review within tonnage, applicants must meet tonnage has 18 months of experience as master, the 90-day period preceding renewal is requirements for roundtrips specified in mate, quartermaster, wheelsman, able valid for the duration of the renewed § 11.711(b) of this subpart. seaman, apprentice pilot, or in an MMC endorsement.

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Subpart H—Registration of Staff (2) Purser. One year of service aboard operating vessels to which the HSC Officers and Miscellaneous vessels performing duties relating to Code applies, an applicant must— Endorsements work in the purser’s office. (1) Hold a valid officer endorsement (3) Senior assistant purser. Six for vessels of commensurate grade, § 11.801 Applicability. months of service aboard vessels tonnage, route, and/or horsepower; and This subpart provides for the performing duties relating to work in (2) Present evidence of successful registration of staff officers for the purser’s office. completion of a Coast Guard-approved employment on vessels documented or (4) Junior assistant purser. Previous type rating training program. numbered under the laws of the United experience not required. (c) A separate TRC will be issued for States. Staff officers must be registered (5) Medical doctor. A valid license as each type and class of high speed craft. if serving on most vessels in ocean physician or surgeon issued under the The original route will be as specified service or on the Great Lakes. authority of a state or territory of the in the approved type rating program. Additional routes may be added to an § 11.803 Staff departments. United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia. existing TRC by completing at least 12 (a) Title 46 U.S.C. 8302 contains the roundtrips over each route under the requirements for staff departments on (6) Professional nurse. A valid license as a registered nurse issued under supervision of a type-rated master on U.S. flag vessels. the class of high speed craft the TRC (b) Title 46 U.S.C. 8302 does not authority of a state or territory of the United States, the Commonwealth of will be valid for. Six of the trips must apply to— be made during the hours of darkness or (1) A fishing or whaling vessel or Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia. a ‘‘daylight only’’ restriction will be yacht; (7) Marine physician assistant. imposed. (2) A vessel operated only on bays, Successful completion of an accredited (d) A TRC will be valid for 2 years. sounds, inland waters, and lakes (other course of instruction for a physician’s The expiration date of a TRC will not be than the Great Lakes); and assistant or nurse practitioner program. (3) A vessel ferrying passengers and (8) Hospital corpsman. A rating of at changed due to the addition of cars on the Great Lakes. least hospital corpsman or health additional routes. services technician, first class in the (e) To renew a TRC, an applicant must § 11.805 General requirements. U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. provide evidence of— (1) At least 6 months of service in the (a) The applicant for an endorsement Marine Corps, or an equivalent rating in appropriate position on the type crafts as staff officer is not required to take any the U.S. Army (not less than Staff to which the TRC applies during the examination; however, the applicant Sergeant, Medical Department, U.S.A.), preceding 2 years, including at least 12 must present to the Coast Guard a letter or in the U.S. Air Force (not less than roundtrips over each route, together justifying the need for the endorsement. Technical Sergeant, Medical with evidence of a completed (b) An applicant for a higher grade in Department, U.S.A.F.), and a period of revalidation assessment; or the staff department must apply in the satisfactory service of at least 1 month (2) Completion of an approved same manner as for an original in a military hospital or U.S. Public revalidation training program. endorsement and must surrender the Health Service Hospital. previous Coast Guard-issued credentials (b) Employment on shore in Subpart I—Subjects of Examinations upon issuance of the new MMC. A staff connection with a vessel’s business may officer may serve in a lower grade of be accepted instead of service aboard § 11.901 General provisions. service for which he or she is registered. vessels. Related shore employment is (a) Where required by § 11.903 of this (c) Title 46 U.S.C. 8302 addresses accepted in the ratio of 2 months of subpart, each applicant for an uniforms for staff officers who are shore service to 1 month of creditable endorsement listed in that section must members of the Naval Reserve. service aboard vessels. pass an examination on the appropriate (d) A duplicate MMC may be issued (c) In computing the length of service subjects listed in this subpart. by the Coast Guard. (See § 10.229 of this required of an applicant for an (b) If the endorsement is to be limited subchapter.) (e) An MMC is valid for a term of 5 endorsement, service of one season on in a manner that would render any of years from the date of issuance. vessels on the Great Lakes is counted as the subject matter unnecessary or Procedures for renewing endorsements service of 1 year. inappropriate, the examination may be are found in § 10.227 of this subchapter. (d) In the event an applicant for an amended accordingly by the Coast (f) Each applicant for an original or a endorsement, other than medical doctor Guard. Limitations that may affect the higher grade of endorsement, as or professional nurse, presents evidence examination content are as follows: described in paragraph (b) of this of other qualifications that, in the (1) Restricted routes for reduced section, must produce evidence of opinion of the Coast Guard, is service officer endorsements (master or having passed a chemical test for equivalent to the experience mate of vessels of less than 200 GRT, dangerous drugs or of qualifying for an requirements of this section and is OUPV, or master or mate (pilot) of exception from testing in § 16.220 of consistent with the duties of a staff towing vessels). this subchapter. An applicant who fails officer, the Coast Guard may issue the (2) Limitations to a certain class or a chemical test for dangerous drugs will MMC. classes of vessels. not be issued an MMC. (c) Simulators used in assessments of § 11.821 High-speed craft type-rating. competence required by subpart C of § 11.807 Experience requirements for (a) This section is only applicable to this part must meet the appropriate registry. those persons who will be serving or performance standards set out in (a) The applicant for a certificate of have served upon those vessels built Section A–I/12 of the STCW Code registry as staff officer must submit and operated in accordance with the (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 evidence of experience as follows: International Code of Safety for High of this part). However, simulators (1) Chief purser. Two years of service Speed Craft (HSC Code). installed or brought into use before aboard vessels performing duties (b) To qualify for a high-speed craft February 1, 2002, need not meet these relating to work in the purser’s office. type-rating certificate (TRC) for performance standards if they fulfill the

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objective of the assessment of (19) Apprentice mate (steersman) of adding an endorsement as offshore competence or demonstration of towing vessels. installation manager (OIM). proficiency. (20) Apprentice mate (steersman) of (3) Master of oceans or near-coastal towing vessels, limited. self-propelled vessels of less than 200 § 11.903 Officer endorsements requiring (21) Offshore Installation Manager. examinations. GRT, when upgrading from mate of (22) Barge Supervisor. near-coastal self-propelled vessels of (a) The following officer (23) Ballast Control Operator. less than 200 GRT. Master of oceans endorsements require examinations for (24) Operator of uninspected self-propelled vessels of less than 200 issuance: passenger vessels. (1) Chief mate of ocean or near-coastal (25) Master of uninspected fishing GRT would, however, require an self-propelled vessels of unlimited industry vessels. examination in celestial navigation. tonnage (examined at the management (26) Mate of uninspected fishing (4) Second mate of oceans or near- level). industry vessels. coastal vessels when upgrading from (2) Third mate of ocean or near- (27) Master (OSV). third mate of oceans or near-coastal coastal self-propelled vessels of (28) Chief mate (OSV). vessels, provided the applicant has unlimited tonnage (examined at the (29) Mate (OSV). already been examined at the operational level). (30) First assistant engineer (limited operational level. (3) Master of ocean or near-coastal or unlimited propulsion power). (5) Master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 (31) Third assistant engineer (limited vessels, or river vessels of less than 200 GRT. or unlimited propulsion power). GRT when upgrading from mate of less (32) Chief engineer (limited) steam/ (4) Mate of ocean or near-coastal self- than 200 GRT on the same route. propelled vessels of less than 1,600 motor vessels. GRT. (33) Assistant engineer (limited) (6) Chief engineer unlimited, (5) Master of near-coastal vessels less steam/motor vessels. provided the applicant has already been than 200 GRT. (34) Designated duty engineer steam/ examined at the management level. (6) Mate of near-coastal vessels less motor vessels. (7) Chief engineer limited to service than 200 GRT. (35) Chief engineer (uninspected on steam, motor, or gas turbine- (7) Master of near-coastal vessels less fishing industry vessels). propelled vessels of less than 10,000 than 100 GRT. (36) Assistant engineer (uninspected HP/7,500 kW on near-coastal routes, (8) Mate of near-coastal vessels less fishing industry vessels). provided the applicant has already been than 100 GRT. (37) Chief engineer (MODU). examined at the management level. (9) Master of Great Lakes and inland (38) Assistant engineer (MODU). (39) Chief engineer (OSV). (8) Chief engineer limited to service vessels of unlimited tonnage. on steam, motor, and/or gas turbine- (10) Mate of Great Lakes and inland (40) Assistant engineer (OSV). (b) In paragraphs (a)(1) through (4), propelled vessels of less than 4,000 HP/ vessels of unlimited tonnage. 3,000 kW on near-coastal routes, (11) Master of inland vessels of and (a)(6), (7), (15), and (16) of this provided the applicant has already been unlimited tonnage. section, examinations will vary examined at the management level. (12) Master of river vessels of depending on route desired. unlimited tonnage. (c) The following officer (9) Second assistant engineer when (13) Master of Great Lakes and inland/ endorsements do not require upgrading from third assistant engineer, river vessels less than 500 GRT or less examinations: provided the applicant has already been than 1,600 GRT. (1) Master of oceans or near-coastal examined at the operational level. (14) Mate of Great Lakes and inland/ vessels of unlimited tonnage when upgrading from MMC officer § 11.910 Subjects for deck officer river vessels less than 500 GRT or less endorsements. than 1,600 GRT. endorsements, or a license and STCW (15) Master of Great Lakes and inland/ endorsement as chief mate of oceans or Table 1 to § 11.910 gives the codes river vessels less than 200 GRT. near-coastal vessels of unlimited used in Table 2 to § 11.910 for all deck (16) Mate of Great Lakes and inland/ tonnage, provided the applicant has officers. Table 2 to § 11.910 indicates river vessels less than 200 GRT. already been examined at the the examination subjects for each (17) Master of Great Lakes and inland/ management level. endorsement, by code number. Figures river vessels less than 100 GRT. (2) Master of oceans or near-coastal in the body of Table 2 to § 11.910, in (18) First-class pilot. vessels of unlimited tonnage when place of the letter ‘‘x’’, refer to notes.

TABLE 1 TO § 11.910—CODES FOR DECK OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS

Deck Officer Endorsements 1. Master/chief mate, oceans/near-coastal, unlimited tonnage. 2. Master, oceans/near-coastal, less than 500 GRT and less than 1,600 GRT. 3. Second mate/third mate, oceans/near-coastal, unlimited tonnage, and mate less than 500 GRT and less than 1600 GRT, oceans/near- coastal. 4. Master, oceans/near-coastal, and mate, near-coastal, less than 200 GRT (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. 13. Mate, Great Lakes/inland, less than 500 GRT and less than 1,600 GRT. 14. Master or mate, Great Lakes/inland, less than 200 GRT (includes master, Great Lakes/inland, less than 100 GRT).

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TABLE 1 TO § 11.910—CODES FOR DECK OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS—Continued 15. Master, rivers, unlimited tonnage. 16. Master, rivers, less than 500 GRT and less than 1,600 GRT. 17. Mate, rivers, less than 500 GRT and less than 1,600 GRT. 18. Master or mate, rivers, less than 200 GRT (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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§ 11.920 Subjects for MODU TABLE 1 TO § 11.920—CODES FOR TABLE 1 TO § 11.920—CODES FOR endorsements. MODU ENDORSEMENTS MODU ENDORSEMENTS—Continued Table 1 to § 11.920 gives the codes used in Table 2 to § 11.920 for MODU 1. OIM/Unrestricted. 5. OIM/Bottom Bearing Units on Location. endorsements. Table 2 to § 11.920 2. OIM/Surface Units Underway. 6. Barge Supervisor. indicates the examination subjects for 3. OIM/Surface Units on Location. 7. Ballast Control Operator. each endorsement by the code number. 4. OIM/Bottom Bearing Units Underway.

TABLE 2 TO § 11.920—SUBJECTS FOR MODU LICENSES

Examination topics 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Watchkeeping: COLREGS ...... X X ...... X ...... X ...... ‘‘Basic Principles for Navigational Watch’’...... X X X X X X ...... MODU obstruction lights ...... X ...... X ...... X X ...... Meteorology and oceanography: Synoptic chart weather forecasting...... X X X X X X ...... Characteristics of weather systems...... X X X X X X X Ocean current systems...... X X X X X X ...... Tide and tidal current publications...... X X X X X X ...... Stability, ballasting, construction and damage control: Principles of ship construction, structural members...... X X X X X X X Trim and stability...... X X X X X X X Damaged trim and stability countermeasures ...... X X X X ...... X X Stability and trim calculations ...... X X X X ...... X X Load line requirements...... X X X X X X X Operating manual: Rig characteristics and limitations...... X X X X X X X Hydrostatics data...... X X X X ...... X X Tank tables...... X X X X X X X KG limitations...... X X X X ...... X X Severe storm instructions...... X X X X X X X Transit instructions ...... X X ...... X ...... X X On-station instructions ...... X ...... X ...... X X X Unexpected list or trim ...... X X X X ...... X X Ballasting procedures...... X X X ...... X X Operation of bilge system ...... X X X X ...... X X Leg loading calculations ...... X ...... X X ...... Completion of variable load form...... X X X X X X X Evaluation of variable load form...... X X X X X X X Emergency procedures...... X X X X X X X Maneuvering and handling: Anchoring and anchor handling ...... X X X ...... X ...... Heavy weather operations...... X X X X X X X Mooring, positioning...... X X X X ...... X X Moving, positioning ...... X X ...... X ...... X ...... Fire prevention and firefighting appliances: Organization of fire drills...... X X X X X X X Classes and chemistry of fire...... X X X X X X X Firefighting systems...... X X X X X X X Firefighting equipment and regulations...... X X X X X X X Basic firefighting and prevention of fires...... X X X X X X X Emergency procedures and contingency plans: Temporary repairs...... X X X X ...... X ...... Fire or explosion...... X X X X X X X Abandon unit...... X X X X X X X Man overboard...... X X X X X X X Heavy weather...... X X X X X X X Collision ...... X X X X X X X Failure of ballast control system ...... X X X ...... X X Mooring emergencies...... X ...... X ...... X X Blowouts ...... X ...... X ...... X X X H2S safety ...... X ...... X ...... X X X General Engineering—Power plants and auxiliary systems: Marine engineering terminology...... X X X X X X X Engineering equipment, operations and failures...... X X X X X X ...... Offshore drilling operations ...... X Deck seamanship—general: Transfer of personnel...... X X X X X X ...... Support boats/helicopters...... X X X X X X ...... Cargo stowage and securing...... X X X X X X ...... Hazardous materials/dangerous goods precautions...... X X X X X X ...... Mooring equipment...... X X X X X X ...... Crane use procedures and inspections...... X X X X X X ...... Medical care:

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TABLE 2 TO § 11.920—SUBJECTS FOR MODU LICENSES—Continued

Examination topics 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Knowledge and use of: First aid...... X X X X X X X First response medical action...... X X X X X X X Maritime law and regulation: National maritime law: Certification and documentation of vessels ...... X X X X X ...... Ship sanitation...... X X X X X ...... Regulations for vessel inspection...... X X X X X ...... Pollution prevention regulations...... X X X X X X X Credentialing regulations...... X X X X X ...... Rules and regulations for MODUs...... X X X X X X ...... International Maritime law: International Maritime Organization...... X X X X X ...... International Convention on Load Lines ...... X X X X ...... X MARPOL 73/78...... X X X X X ...... Personnel Management and Training: Ship’s business including: Required logs and recordkeeping...... X X X X X X ...... Casualty reports and records...... X X X X X ...... Communications: Radio communications and FCC permit...... X X X X X X ...... Radiotelephone procedures...... X X X X X X ...... Lifesaving/Survival: ...... Lifesaving appliance operation (launching, boat handling)...... X X X X X X X Procedures/rules for lifeboats, survival suits, personal flotation devices (PFDs), life rafts and emergency signals...... X X X X X X X Emergency radio transmissions...... X X X X X X X Survival at sea...... X X X X X X X

§ 11.950 Examination subjects for TABLE 1 TO § 11.950—CODES FOR TABLE 1 TO § 11.950—CODES FOR engineer officer endorsements. ENGINEER OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS ENGINEER OFFICER ENDORSE- Table 1 to § 11.950 gives the codes MENTS—Continued used in Table 2 to § 11.950 for engineer 1. First assistant engineer (unlimited). 2. Third assistant engineer (unlimited). 9. Assistant engineer (uninspected fishing in- officer endorsements. Table 2 to dustry vessels). § 11.950 indicates the examination 3. Chief engineer (limited). 4. Assistant engineer (limited). 10. Chief engineer (MODU). subjects for each endorsement by the 11. Assistant engineer (MODU). 5. Designated duty engineer (unlimited). 12. Chief engineer (OSV unlimited). code number. 6. Designated duty engineer (4,000 HP). 13. Assistant engineer (OSV unlimited). 7. Designated duty engineer (1,000 HP). 14. Chief engineer (OSV 4,000 HP). 8. Chief engineer (uninspected fishing indus- 15. Assistant engineer (OSV 4,000 HP). try vessels).

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Subpart J—Recognition of Other (ii) A description of the employer- owned and/or operated in accordance Parties’ STCW Certificates conducted background check; and with § 15.720 of this subchapter. (iii) All information derived from the (b) The certificate will be issued for § 11.1001 Purpose of rules. employer-conducted background check. service only in the department for (a) The rules in this subpart (b) If a ‘‘Certificate attesting which the application was submitted. implement Regulation I/10 of the recognition’’ is issued to the applicant, (c) No other certificate is authorized, International Convention on Standards the employer must maintain a detailed unless all applicable requirements of of Training, Certification and record of the seaman’s total service on this subpart and the STCW Convention Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 as all authorized U.S. flag vessels, and (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 amended (STCW) (incorporated by must make that information available to of this part) are met, and the employer reference, see § 11.102 of this part) by the Coast Guard upon request. makes subsequent application for a new establishing requirements and (c) In addition to the initial material endorsement. procedures for the recognition and disciplinary actions report and the (d) This certificate is not valid for endorsement of officer certificates of initial employer-conducted background service on U.S. vessels operating in U.S. competence issued by other Parties to check specified in paragraph (a) of this waters. STCW. section, the employer must submit an (b) Specific regulations on the use of annual material disciplinary actions Subpart K—Officers on a Passenger non-U.S. credentialed officers and report to update whether there have Ship When on an International Voyage mariners with officer endorsements been any material disciplinary actions § 11.1101 Purpose of rules. (except those of master) are found in related to the applicant since the last The rules in this subpart establish § 15.720 of this subchapter. material disciplinary actions report was requirements for officers serving on submitted to the Coast Guard. § 11.1003 General requirements. passenger ships as defined in § 11.1103 (d) The employer must also submit to of this subpart. (a) The Coast Guard recognizes the Coast Guard the applicant’s copy of certificates only from countries that the the following: § 11.1103 Definitions. United States has assured itself comply (1) Base credential (certificate of Passenger ship in this subpart means with requirements of the STCW competency), as well as any other a ship carrying more than 12 passengers Convention and STCW Code documentary evidence of proficiency when on an international voyage. (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 (such as Basic Training in accordance of this part). with § 11.302 of this part, Basic/ § 11.1105 General requirements for officer (b) The Coast Guard will publish a list Advanced Firefighting in accordance endorsements. of countries whose certificates it will with § 11.303 of this part, Survival Craft, (a) To serve on a passenger vessel on recognize. etc.) to verify that the applicant meets international voyages, masters, deck (c) The Coast Guard will issue a the manning requirements. The officers, chief engineers and engineer ‘‘Certificate attesting recognition’’ to an documentation must include any officers, must— applicant after ensuring the validity and necessary official translation into the (1) Meet the appropriate requirements authenticity of the credential (certificate English language. of the STCW Regulation V/2 and of of competency) issued by his or her (2) Valid medical certificate. section A–V/2 of the STCW Code country of origin. (3) Valid identification document, (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 (d) No application from a non-US such as a passport or Seaman’s Identity of this part) as follows: citizen for a ‘‘Certificate attesting Document (SID). (i) Masters, officers, and other recognition’’ issued pursuant to this (e) The employer is subject to the civil personnel designated on the muster list subpart will be accepted unless the penalty provisions specified in 46 to assist passengers in emergency applicant’s employer satisfies the U.S.C. 8103(f) for any violation of this situation onboard passenger ships must requirements of § 11.1005 of this section. have completed training in crowd subpart. management specified in section A–V/2 § 11.1007 Basis for denial. of the STCW Code. § 11.1005 Employer application An applicant for a ‘‘Certificate (ii) Personnel providing direct service requirements. attesting recognition’’ of an officer to passengers in passenger spaces (a) The employer must submit the certificate issued by another party onboard passenger ships must have following to the Coast Guard, as a part must— completed the safety training specified of the applicant’s application for a (a) Have no record of material in section A–V/2 of the STCW Code. ‘‘Certificate attesting recognition,’’ on disciplinary actions during employment (iii) Masters, chief engineer officers, behalf of the applicant: on any U.S. flag vessel of the employer, chief mates, second engineer officers, (1) A signed report that contains all as verified in writing by the owner or and any person designated on muster material disciplinary actions related to managing operator of the U.S. flag lists of having responsibility for the the applicant, such as, but not limited vessels on which the applicant will be safety of passengers in emergency to, violence or assault, theft, drug and employed; and situations onboard passenger ships must alcohol policy violations, and sexual (b) Have successfully completed an have completed approved training in harassment, along with an explanation employer-conducted background check, crisis management and human behavior of the criteria used by the employer to to the satisfaction of both the employer as specified in section A–V/2 of the determine the materiality of those and the Coast Guard. STCW Code. actions. (iv) Masters, chief engineer officers, (2) A signed report regarding an § 11.1009 Restrictions. chief mates, second engineer officers, employer-conducted background check. (a) A ‘‘Certificate attesting and every person assigned immediate The report must contain— recognition’’ of an STCW certificate responsibility for embarking and (i) A statement that the applicant has issued by another party to a non- disembarking passengers, loading, successfully undergone an employer- resident alien under this subpart discharging or securing cargo, or closing conducted background check; authorizes service only on vessels hull openings onboard Ro-Ro passenger

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ships must have completed approved 12.602 Basic training. Authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701; 46 U.S.C. 2101, training in passenger safety, cargo 12.603 Requirements to qualify for an 2103, 2110, 7301, 7302, 7503, 7505, 7701, safety, and hull integrity as specified in STCW endorsement as able seafarer- and 70105; Department of Homeland section A–V/2 of the STCW Code; and deck. Security Delegation No. 0170.1. (2) Hold documentary evidence as 12.605 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as ratings forming Subpart A—General proof of meeting these requirements part of a navigational watch (RFPNW). through approved or accepted training. 12.607 Requirements to qualify for an § 12.101 Purpose. (b) Seafarers who are required to be STCW endorsement as rating as able (a) The purpose of this part is to trained in accordance with paragraph (a) seafarer-engine. provide— of this section must provide, at intervals 12.609 Requirements to qualify for an (1) A comprehensive and adequate not exceeding 5 years, evidence of STCW endorsement as rating forming means of determining and verifying the maintaining the standard of part of an engineering watch (RFPEW). professional qualifications an applicant competence. 12.611 Requirements to qualify for an must possess to be eligible for (c) The Coast Guard will accept STCW endorsement as electro-technical certification to serve on merchant onboard training and experience, rating (ETR) on vessels powered by main vessels of the United States; and through evidence of 1 year of sea service propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000 (2) A means of determining that an within the last 5 years, as meeting the HP or more. 12.613 Requirements to qualify for an applicant is qualified to receive the requirements of paragraph (b) of this STCW endorsement in proficiency in endorsement required by the section. survival craft and rescue boats other than International Convention on Standards (d) Personnel serving onboard small fast rescue boats (PSC). of Training, Certification and passenger vessels engaged in domestic, 12.615 Requirements to qualify for an Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as near-coastal voyages, as defined in STCW endorsement in proficiency in amended (the STCW Convention, or § 11.301(h) of this subchapter, are not survival craft and rescue boats other than STCW). subject to any obligation for the purpose lifeboats and fast rescue boats-limited (b) The requirements applicable to of this STCW requirement. (PSC-limited). approved and accepted training, 12.617 Requirements to qualify for an ■ 32. Revise part 12 to read as follows: training for a particular rating STCW endorsement in proficiency in fast endorsement, and training and PART 12—REQUIREMENTS FOR rescue boats. 12.619 Requirements to qualify for an assessment associated with meeting the RATING ENDORSEMENTS STCW endorsement as medical first-aid standards of competence established by the STCW Convention have been moved Subpart A—General provider. 12.621 Requirements to qualify for an to 46 CFR part 10, subpart D. Sec. STCW endorsement as person in charge 12.101 Purpose. of medical care. § 12.103 Incorporation by reference. 12.103 Incorporation by reference. 12.623 Requirements to qualify for an (a) Certain material is incorporated by 12.105 Paperwork approval. STCW endorsement as Global Maritime reference into this part with the Subpart B—General Requirements for Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) at- approval of the Director of the Federal Rating Endorsements sea maintainer. Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 12.625 Requirements to qualify for an 12.201 General requirements for national CFR part 51. To enforce any edition STCW endorsement as vessel personnel other than that specified in this section, and STCW rating endorsements. with designated security duties. 12.203 Creditable service and equivalents 12.627 Requirements to qualify for an the Coast Guard must publish a notice for national and STCW ratings STCW endorsement for security of change in the Federal Register and endorsements. awareness. the material must be available to the 12.205 Examination procedures and denial public. All approved material is of rating and STCW endorsements. Subpart G—Entry-Level National Ratings and Miscellaneous Ratings available for inspection at the Coast Subpart C—[Reserved] Guard, Office of Operating and 12.701 Credentials required for entry-level Subpart D—Requirements for National Deck Environmental Standards (CG–OES), and miscellaneous ratings. 2100 Second Street SW., Stop 7126, Rating Endorsements 12.703 General requirements for entry-level 12.401 General requirements for able ratings. Washington, DC 20593–7126, and is seaman (A/B) endorsements. 12.705 Endorsements for persons enrolled available from the sources listed below. 12.403 Service or training requirements for in a Maritime Administration approved It is also available for inspection at the able seaman (A/B) endorsements. training program. National Archives and Records 12.405 Examination and demonstration of 12.707 Student observers. Administration (NARA). For ability for able seaman (A/B) 12.709 Apprentice engineers. information on the availability of this endorsements. 12.711 Apprentice mate. material at NARA, call 202–741–6030 or 12.407 General requirements for Subpart H—Non-Resident Alien Members of go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_ lifeboatman endorsements. the Steward’s Department on U.S. Flag register/code_of_federal_regulations/ 12.409 General requirements for Large Passenger Vessels _ lifeboatman-limited endorsements. ibr locations.html. 12.801 Purpose. (b) International Maritime Subpart E—Requirements for National 12.803 General requirements. Organization (IMO), 4 Albert Engineer Rating Endorsements 12.805 Employer requirements. Embankment, London SE1 7SR, 12.501 General requirements for a qualified 12.807 Basis for denial. England: member of the engine department 12.809 Citizenship and identity. (1) The Seafarers’ Training, (QMED). 12.811 Restrictions. Certification and Watchkeeping Code, as 12.503 Service or training requirements. 12.813 Alternative means of compliance. amended, 2011 (the STCW Code), 12.505 Examination requirements. Subpart I—Crewmembers on a Passenger incorporation by reference approved for Subpart F—Requirements for STCW Rating Ship on an International Voyage §§ 12.601, 12.602, 12.603, 12.605, Endorsements 12.901 Purpose. 12.607, 12.609, 12.611, 12.613, 12.615, 12.601 General requirements for STCW 12.903 Definitions. 12.617, 12.619, 12.621, 12.623, 12.811, rating endorsements. 12.905 General requirements. and 12.905.

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(2) [Reserved] examined and failed the examination (i) That the holder possesses the may seek reexamination at any time appropriate A/B endorsement for the § 12.105 Paperwork approval. after the initial examination. However, service of the vessel; and (a) This section lists the control an applicant who fails an examination (ii) That the holder possesses the numbers assigned by the Office of for the third time must wait 90 days appropriate STCW endorsement when Management and Budget under the before re-testing. All examinations and serving as an able seafarer-deck or Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (Pub. retests must be completed within 1 year Ratings forming part of the navigational L. 96–511) for the reporting and of approval for examination. watch on a seagoing ship. recordkeeping requirements in this part. (d) Upon receipt of an application for (2) After March 24, 2014, any MMC (b) The following control numbers an STCW endorsement, the Coast Guard endorsed as A/B will also be endorsed have been assigned to the sections will evaluate the applicant’s as lifeboatman or lifeboatman-limited, indicated: qualifications. The Coast Guard will as appropriate. (1) OMB 1625–0079—46 CFR 12.217 issue the appropriate endorsement after (3) The A/B endorsement will clearly and 12.301. determining that the applicant describe the type of rating that it (2) [Reserved] satisfactorily meets all requirements for represents (see paragraph (a) of this section). Subpart B—General Requirements for any requested STCW rating or Rating Endorsements qualification. § 12.403 Service or training requirements for able seaman (A/B) endorsements. § 12.201 General requirements for national Subpart C—[Reserved] and STCW rating endorsements. (a) The minimum service required to qualify for the various categories of (a) General. (1) An MMC issued to a Subpart D—Requirements for National endorsement as able seaman is as deck or engineer officer will be Deck Rating Endorsements follows: endorsed for all entry-level ratings and (1) Able seaman—unlimited. Three any other ratings for which they qualify § 12.401 General requirements for able seaman (A/B) endorsements. years of service on deck on vessels under this part. An applicant for any operating on oceans or on the Great STCW endorsement must hold the (a) General. An A/B is any person below officer and above ordinary Lakes. appropriate national endorsement, (2) Able seaman—limited. Eighteen unless otherwise specified. seaman who holds a merchant mariner credential (MMC) or merchant mariner months of service on deck on vessels of (2) The authorized holder of any valid 100 GRT or more which operate in a rating endorsement may serve in any document (MMD) endorsed as A/B by the Coast Guard. service not exclusively confined to the capacity in the staff department of a rivers and smaller inland lakes of the vessel, except in those capacities (b) Categories. The following categories of able seaman endorsements United States. requiring a staff officer; except that (3) Able seaman—special. Twelve whenever the service includes the are established: (1) Able seaman—unlimited. months of service on deck on vessels handling of food, no person may be so operating on oceans or the navigable employed unless his or her credential (2) Able seaman—limited. (3) Able seaman—special. waters of the United States, including bears the food handler’s endorsement (4) Able seaman—offshore supply the Great Lakes. indicated by the notation ‘‘(F.H.)’’. vessels. (4) Able seaman—offshore supply (3) When an applicant meets the (5) Able seaman-sail. vessels. Six months of service on deck requirements for certification set forth (6) Able seaman-fishing industry. on vessels operating on oceans or on the in this part, the Coast Guard will issue (c) Requirements for certification. To navigable waters of the United States, the appropriate endorsement. qualify for an endorsement as able including the Great Lakes. (b) Physical and medical seaman, an applicant must— (5) Able seaman—sail. Six months of requirements. The physical and medical (1) Be at least 18 years of age; service on deck on sailing school requirements applicable to the (2) Pass the prescribed physical and vessels, oceanographic research vessels endorsements in this subpart are found medical examination requirements powered primarily by sail, or equivalent in 46 CFR part 10, subpart C. specified in 46 CFR, part 10, subpart C; sailing vessels operating on oceans or on § 12.203 Creditable service and (3) Present evidence of having passed the navigable waters of the United equivalents for national and STCW ratings a chemical test for dangerous drugs or States, including the Great Lakes. endorsements. of qualifying for an exemption from (6) Able seaman—fishing industry. Applicants for endorsements should testing as described in § 16.220 of this Six months of service on deck, not as a refer to § 10.232 of this subchapter for subchapter; processor, onboard vessels operating on information regarding requirements for (4) Meet the sea service or training oceans or on the navigable waters of the documentation and proof of sea service. requirements set forth in this part; United States, including the Great (5) Pass an examination for able Lakes. § 12.205 Examination procedures and seaman; (b) Approved training programs may denial of rating and STCW endorsements. (6) Qualify for an endorsement as be substituted for the required periods (a) The examination fee set out in lifeboatman or lifeboatman-limited; and of service on deck as follows: Table 1 to § 10.219(a) of this subchapter (7) Speak and understand the English (1) A graduate of a school ship may must be paid before the applicant may language as would be required in be qualified for a rating endorsement as take the first section of the examination. performing the general duties of able A/B, without further service, upon (b) Upon receipt of an application for seaman and during an emergency satisfactory completion of the program a rating endorsement, the Coast Guard aboard ship. of instruction. For this purpose, ‘‘school will give any required examination as (d) Additional requirements. (1) The ship’’ is interpreted to mean an soon as practicable after determining holder of an MMC or MMD endorsed for institution that offers a complete that the applicant is otherwise qualified the rating of A/B may serve in any rating approved program of instruction, for the endorsement. in the deck department without including a period of at-sea training, in (c) An applicant for a rating obtaining an additional endorsement, the skills appropriate to the rating of endorsement who has been duly provided— A/B.

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(2) Training programs, other than (ii) Pass the prescribed physical and English language as would be required those classified as a school ship, may be medical examination requirements in the rating of lifeboatman and in an substituted for up to one-third of the specified in 46 CFR, part 10, subpart C; emergency aboard ship. required service on deck. The Coast and Guard will determine the service/ (iii) Present evidence of having passed § 12.409 General requirements for lifeboatman-limited endorsements. training ratio for each program and may a chemical test for dangerous drugs or allow a maximum of 3 days of deck as having qualified for an exemption for (a) General. Every person fulfilling the service credit for each day of testing described in § 16.220 of this manning requirements for lifeboatman instruction. subchapter. on any United States vessel fitted with (2) To be eligible for an endorsement liferafts, but not fitted with lifeboats, § 12.405 Examination and demonstration as lifeboatman, an applicant must meet must hold an endorsement as of ability for able seaman (A/B) one of the following sea service lifeboatman or as lifeboatman-limited. endorsements. requirements: No endorsement as lifeboatman or (a) Before an applicant is issued an (i) At least 6 months of sea service in lifeboatman-limited is required of any endorsement as an A/B, he or she must any department of vessels and the person employed on any unrigged prove, to the satisfaction of the Coast successful completion of an approved vessel, except on a seagoing barge and Guard, by oral or other means of course. on a tank barge navigating waters other examination, or by actual demonstration (ii) At least 12 months of sea service than rivers and/or canals. in a Coast Guard-approved course, his in any department of vessels on ocean, (b) Requirements for certification. or her knowledge of seamanship and the coastwise, inland, and Great Lakes (1) To qualify for an endorsement as ability to carry out effectively all the routes. lifeboatman-limited, an applicant duties that may be required of an A/B, (3) Before an applicant is issued an must— including those of a lifeboatman or endorsement as a lifeboatman, he or she (i) Be at least 18 years of age; lifeboatman-limited. must prove, to the satisfaction of the (ii) Pass the prescribed physical and (b) The examination, whether Coast Guard, by oral or other means of medical examination requirements administered orally or by other means, examination, and by actual practical specified in 46 CFR Part 10, subpart C; must be conducted only in the English demonstration of abilities, his or her and language and must consist of questions knowledge of seamanship and the (iii) Present evidence of having passed regarding— ability to carry out effectively all the a chemical test for dangerous drugs or (1) The applicant’s knowledge of duties that may be required of a of having qualified for an exemption for nautical terms, use of the compass for lifeboatman. This requirement may be testing, as described in § 16.220 of this navigation, running lights, passing met by completion of an approved subchapter. signals, and fog signals for vessels on course in paragraph (b)(2)(i) of this (2) An applicant, to be eligible for an the high seas, inland waters, or Great section, provided the course includes endorsement as lifeboatman-limited, Lakes, and distress signals; and actual practical demonstration of must meet one of the following sea (2) The applicant’s knowledge of abilities. service requirements: commands in handling the wheel by (4) The practical demonstration must (i) At least 12 months of sea service obeying orders passed to him or her as consist of a demonstration of the in any department of vessels on ocean, helmsman, and knowledge of the use of applicant’s ability to— coastwise, inland, and Great Lakes the engine room telegraph. (i) Take charge of a survival craft or routes. (c) The applicant must provide rescue boat during and after launch; (ii) At least 6 months of sea service in evidence, to the satisfaction of the Coast (ii) Operate a survival craft engine; any department of vessels, and Guard, of the knowledge of principal (iii) Demonstrate the ability to row by successful completion of an approved knots, bends, splices, and hitches in actually pulling an oar in the boat; course. common use by actually making them. (iv) Manage a survival craft and (3) Before an applicant is issued an (d) The applicant must demonstrate, survivors after abandoning ship; endorsement as a lifeboatman-limited, to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard, (v) Safely recover survival craft and he or she must prove, to the satisfaction knowledge of pollution laws and rescue boats; and of the Coast Guard, by oral or other regulations, procedures for discharge (vi) Use locating and communication means of examination, and by actual containment and cleanup, and methods devices. practical demonstration of abilities, his for disposal of sludge and waste (5) The examination, whether or her knowledge of seamanship and material from cargo and fueling administered orally or by other means, ability to carry out effectively all the operations. must be conducted only in the English duties that may be required of a language and must consist of questions lifeboatman-limited. § 12.407 General requirements for regarding— (4) The practical demonstration must lifeboatman endorsements. (i) Lifeboats and liferafts, the names of consist of a demonstration of the (a) General. Every person fulfilling the their essential parts, and a description applicant’s ability to— manning requirements as lifeboatman of the required equipment; (i) Take charge of a rescue boat, on any United States vessel must hold (ii) The clearing away, swinging out, liferaft, or other lifesaving apparatus an endorsement as lifeboatman. No and lowering of lifeboats and liferafts, during and after launch; endorsement as lifeboatman is required the handling of lifeboats under oars and (ii) Operate a rescue boat engine; of any person employed on any sails, including questions relative to the (iii) Manage a survival craft and unrigged vessel, except on a seagoing proper handling of a boat in a heavy sea; survivors after abandoning ship; barge and on a tank barge navigating and (iv) Safely recover rescue boats; and waters other than rivers and/or canals. (iii) The operation and functions of (v) Use locating and communication (b) Requirements for certification. (1) commonly used types of davits. devices. To qualify for an endorsement as (6) An applicant, to be eligible for an (5) The examination, whether lifeboatman, an applicant must— endorsement as lifeboatman, must be administered orally or by other means, (i) Be at least 18 years of age; able to speak and understand the must be conducted only in the English

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language and must consist of questions (2) The Coast Guard will no longer § 12.503 Service or training requirements. regarding— issue original endorsements for deck (a) An applicant for an endorsement (i) Liferafts, rescue boats, and other engineer, deck/engine mechanic, or as QMED must provide the Coast Guard survival craft except lifeboats, the engineman, or individual endorsements with proof of qualification based on 6 names of their essential parts, and a for refrigerating engineer, machinist, months of service in a rating at least description and use of the required electrician, and pumpman. However, a equal to that of wiper or coal passer. equipment; mariner who holds any of these (b) Approved training programs may (ii) The clearing away, launching, and endorsements may continue to renew be substituted for the required periods handling of rescue craft, except them as long as he or she is otherwise of service as follows: lifeboats; and qualified. (1) A graduate of a school ship may (iii) The operation and functions of (3) If the holder of an endorsement as qualify for a rating endorsement as commonly used launching devices for pumpman only or machinist only seeks QMED, without further service, upon rescue boats and survival craft other the combined endorsement of satisfactory completion of the program than lifeboats. pumpman/machinist, the mariner must of instruction. For this purpose, school (6) An applicant, to be eligible for an pass the examination described in Table ship is interpreted to mean an endorsement as lifeboatman-limited, 1 to § 12.505(c) of this subpart. institution that offers a complete must be able to speak and understand (4) If the holder of an endorsement as approved program of instruction, the English language as would be electrician only or refrigerating engineer including a period of at-sea training, in required in the rating of lifeboatman- only seeks the combined endorsement the skills appropriate to the rating of limited and in an emergency aboard of electrician/refrigerating engineer, the QMED. ship. mariner must pass the examination (2) Training programs, other than Subpart E—Requirements for National described in Table 1 to § 12.505(c) of those classified as a school ship, may be Engineer Rating Endorsements this subpart. substituted for up to one-half of the (c) Requirements for certification. To required service. The service/training § 12.501 General requirements for a qualify for any endorsement as QMED, ratio for each program is determined by qualified member of the engine department an applicant must— the Coast Guard. (QMED). (1) Be at least 18 years of age; § 12.505 Examination requirements. (a) General. A qualified member of the (2) Pass the prescribed physical and engine department is any person below (a) Before an applicant is issued an medical examination requirements endorsement as QMED in the rating of officer and above the rating of coal specified in 46 CFR Part 10, subpart C; passer or wiper, who holds an MMC or oiler, fireman/watertender, junior (3) Present evidence of having passed MMD endorsed as QMED by the Coast engineer, pumpman/machinist, or a chemical test for dangerous drugs or Guard. electrician/refrigerating engineer, he or of having qualified for an exemption (b) Categories. (1) Each QMED rating she must prove, to the satisfaction of the from testing, as described in § 16.220 of must be endorsed separately, unless the Coast Guard, by oral or other means of this subchapter; applicant qualifies for all QMED ratings, examination, his or her knowledge of in which case the endorsement will read (4) Meet the sea service or training the subjects listed in paragraph (c) of ‘‘QMED—any rating.’’ The ratings are— requirements in § 12.503 of this subpart; this section. (i) Fireman/Watertender; (5) Pass an examination as QMED; (b) The examination, whether (ii) Oiler; and administered orally or by other means, (iii) Junior engineer; (6) Speak and understand the English must be conducted only in the English (iv) Electrician/Refrigerating engineer; language as would be required in language. and performing the general duties of QMED (c) Table 1 to § 12.505(c) provides a (v) Pumpman/Machinist. and during an emergency aboard ship. list of subjects required.

TABLE 1 TO § 12.505(c)—EXAMINATION SUBJECTS FOR QMED RATINGS

Electrician/ Subjects Pumpman/ Fireman/ Oiler refrigerating Junior machinist watertender engineer engineer

General subjects: Auxiliary machinery ...... X X X X X Basic safety procedures ...... X X X X X Bearings ...... X ...... X X X Care of equipment and machine parts ...... X X X X X Deck machinery ...... X ...... X X Drawings and tables ...... X ...... X X Heat exchangers ...... X X X X X Hydraulic principles ...... X ...... X X Instrumentation principles ...... X X X X X Lubrication principles ...... X ...... X X X Maintenance procedures ...... X X X X X Measuring instruments ...... X X X X X Pipes, fittings, and valves ...... X X X X X Pollution prevention ...... X X X X X Properties of fuel ...... X X ...... X Pumps, fans, and blowers ...... X ...... X X Refrigeration principles ...... X X X Remote control equipment ...... X X X X X Use of hand/power tools ...... X X X X X

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TABLE 1 TO § 12.505(c)—EXAMINATION SUBJECTS FOR QMED RATINGS—Continued

Electrician/ Subjects Pumpman/ Fireman/ Oiler refrigerating Junior machinist watertender engineer engineer

Watch duties ...... X X ...... X Electrical subjects: A/C circuits ...... X X Batteries ...... X X Calculations ...... X X Communication devices ...... X X D/C circuits ...... X X Distribution systems ...... X X Electronic principles ...... X X Generation equipment ...... X X X Maintenance ...... X X X Measuring devices ...... X X Motor controllers ...... X X Motors ...... X X X Safety ...... X X X X X Troubleshooting ...... X ...... Safety and environmental protection subjects: Communications ...... X X X X X Damage control ...... X X X X X Elementary first aid ...... X X X X X Emergency equipment ...... X X X X X Environmental awareness ...... X X X X X Fire prevention ...... X X X X X Firefighting equipment ...... X X X X X Firefighting principles ...... X X X X X General safety ...... X X X X X Hazardous materials ...... X X X X X Shipboard equipment and systems subjects: Air conditioning ...... X X Ballast ...... X X X ...... X Bilge ...... X X X ...... X Compressed air ...... X X X X X Desalination ...... X ...... X Fuel oil storage/transfer ...... X X ...... X Fuel treatment ...... X X ...... X Heating/ventilation ...... X ...... X X Lubrication ...... X ...... X X X Potable water ...... X ...... X Refrigeration ...... X X X Sanitary/sewage ...... X ...... X Steering ...... X X X Steam propulsion subjects: Auxiliary turbines ...... X X ...... X Boiler fundamentals ...... X X ...... X Combustion principles ...... X X ...... X Condensate systems ...... X X ...... X Drive systems ...... X X ...... X Feedwater systems ...... X X ...... X Fuel service systems ...... X X ...... X Maintenance ...... X X X ...... X Safety ...... X X X X X Steam fundamentals ...... X X X ...... X Turbine fundamentals ...... X X ...... X Motor propulsion subjects: Air-charge systems ...... X ...... X Cooling water systems ...... X ...... X Diesel engine principles ...... X ...... X ...... X Drive systems...... X ...... X ...... X Fuel service systems ...... X ...... X Intake/exhaust ...... X ...... X Lubrication systems...... X ...... X ...... X Starting systems ...... X ...... X Waste heat/auxiliary boiler ...... X ...... X

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Subpart F—Requirements for STCW completion certificate from an approved approved or accepted training or Rating Endorsements training school or facility. approved seagoing service that was (v) Practical training or instruction: started on or after March 24, 2014, or § 12.601 General requirements for STCW (A) Documentation of successful who applies for the MMC endorsement rating endorsements. completion of assessment as part of on or after January 1, 2017, must meet (a) General. An applicant for any structured/formal training or instruction the requirements of this part. STCW endorsement must hold the provided by an organization or company (2) Except as noted by this subpart, appropriate national endorsement, as part of an accepted safety or quality seafarers holding an STCW endorsement unless otherwise specified. The Coast management system; or prior to March 24, 2014, will not be Guard will issue an STCW endorsement (B) Documentation of successful required to complete any additional to qualified applicants for any of the completion of an approved training training required under this part to following ratings or qualifications: course from a school or facility. retain the STCW endorsements. (1) Able seafarer-deck. (vi) Specialist training: (3) Except as noted otherwise, (2) Ratings forming part of a Documentation of successful candidates who apply for a credential navigational watch (RFPNW). completion of assessment as part of a based on approved or accepted training (3) Able seafarer-engine. company training or specialized training or approved seagoing service that was (4) Ratings forming part of a watch in provided by a maritime or equipment completed before March 24, 2014, may a manned engineroom or designated to specialist. qualify under the requirements of this perform duties in a periodically (vii) Workshop skills training: part existing before that date. This unmanned engineroom (RFPEW). Documentation of successful includes the assessments published (5) Electro-technical rating on vessels completion of assessments or prior to March 24, 2014, as well as the powered by main propulsion machinery completion certificate from an approved additional requirements for the STCW of 750 kW/1,000 HP or more. training program, school or facility. endorsement section. (6) Proficiency in survival craft and (viii) Training program: (4) Except as noted by this subpart, rescue boats, other than fast rescue boats Documentation of successful the Coast Guard will continue to issue (PSC). completion of an approved training STCW endorsements meeting the (7) Proficiency in survival craft and program. requirements of this part existing before rescue boats, other than lifeboats and (ix) Practical demonstration and March 24, 2014, for seafarers identified fast rescue boats (PSC-limited). practical demonstration of competence: in paragraph (c)(3) of this section, until (8) Proficiency in fast rescue boats. Documentation of successful January 1, 2017. (9) Medical first-aid provider. completion of assessments approved or (10) Person in charge of medical care. accepted by the Coast Guard. § 12.602 Basic training. (11) GMDSS at-sea maintainer. (x) Practical test and practical (a) Applicants seeking an STCW (12) Vessel personnel with designated experience: Documentation of rating endorsement must provide security duties. successful completion of assessments evidence, with their application, of (13) Security awareness. approved or accepted by the Coast meeting the standard of competence for (b) Standard of competence. (1) The Guard. basic training as described below: Coast Guard will accept one or more (xi) Examination: Successful (1) Personal survival techniques, as methods listed in the STCW Code to completion of a Coast Guard set out in Table A–VI/1–1 of the STCW demonstrate meeting the standard of examination. Code (incorporated by reference, see competence in this subpart. See Column (xii) Instruction or course: § 12.103 of this part). 3, ‘‘Methods for demonstrating Documentation of successful (2) Fire prevention and firefighting, as competence,’’ of the Tables of completion of a course of instruction set out in Table A–VI/1–2 of the STCW Competence in the STCW Code offered by an approved training school Code. (incorporated by reference, see § 12.103 or facility. (3) Elementary first aid, as set out in of this part). The Coast Guard will (2) Knowledge components may be Table A–VI/1–3 of the STCW Code. accept the following as evidence of documented by— (4) Personal safety and social meeting the standard of competence (i) Successful completion of the Coast responsibilities, as set out in Table A– under each of these methods: Guard examination for the associated VI/1–4 of the STCW Code. (i) In-service experience: rating endorsement; (b) Every 5 years, seafarers qualified Documentation of successful (ii) Successful completion of an in accordance with § 12.601 (a) of this completion of assessments, approved or approved course; or subpart must provide evidence of accepted by the Coast Guard, and signed (iii) Successful completion of an maintaining the standard of competence by a qualified assessor, deck or approved program. for basic training (BT). engineering, as appropriate. (3) The Coast Guard will publish (c) The Coast Guard will accept (ii) Training ship experience: assessment guidelines that should be onboard training and experience, Documentation of successful used to document assessments that through evidence of 1 year of sea service completion of an approved training demonstrate meeting the standard of within the last 5 years for the following program involving formal training and competence, as required by paragraph areas: assessment onboard a training ship. (b)(1) of this section. Organizations may (1) Personal survival techniques, as (iii) Simulator training: develop alternative assessment set out in Table A–VI/1–1 of the STCW Documentation of successful documentation for demonstrations of Code: completion of training and assessment competence; however, such (i) Donning a lifejacket. from a Coast Guard-approved course documentation must be approved by the (ii) Boarding a survival craft from the involving maritime simulation. Coast Guard prior to its use and ship, while wearing a lifejacket. (iv) Laboratory equipment training: submittal with an application. (iii) Taking initial actions on boarding Documentation of successful (c) Grandfathering. (1) Except as a lifeboat to enhance chance of survival. completion of training and assessments noted otherwise, each candidate who (iv) Streaming a lifeboat drogue or from an approved training course or applies for a credential based on sea-anchor.

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(v) Operating survival craft (iv) Extinguishing fires with foam, (ii) Proficiency in survival craft and equipment. powder, or any other suitable chemical rescue boats, other than lifeboats or fast (vi) Operating location devices, agent. rescue boats-limited (PSC-limited), as including radio equipment. (v) Fighting fire in smoke-filled appropriate. (2) Fire prevention and firefighting, as enclosed spaces wearing self-contained (b) Until January 1, 2017, seafarers set out in Table A–VI/1–2 of the STCW breathing apparatuses. will be considered to have met the Code: (vi) Extinguishing fire with water fog requirements of this section if they have (i) Using self-contained breathing or any other suitable firefighting agent served as a watchstanding A/B or as an apparatus. in an accommodation room or simulated RFPNW for a period of not less than 12 (ii) Performing a rescue in a smoke- engine room with fire and heavy smoke. months within the 60 months prior to (vii) Extinguishing oil fire with fog filled space, using an approved smoke- application. generating device aboard, while wearing applicator and spray nozzles, dry (c) Seafarers holding a rating a breathing apparatus. chemical powder, or foam applicators. endorsement as able seaman before (3) Elementary first aid, as set out in (e) Applicants who cannot meet the January 1, 2017, will be eligible for this Table A–VI/1–3 of the STCW Code. requirement for 1 year of sea service (4) Personal safety and social within the last 5 years, as described in endorsement upon showing evidence responsibilities, as set out in Table A– paragraph (c) of this section, will be of— VI/1–4 of the STCW Code. required to meet the requirements of (1) Holding an endorsement as an (d) The Coast Guard will only accept paragraph (a) of this section or complete RFPNW; and evidence of approved assessments approved or accepted refresher training. (2) Having satisfactorily completed conducted ashore for the following § 12.603 Requirements to qualify for an approved training in— areas: STCW endorsement as able seafarer-deck. (i) Proficiency in survival craft and (1) Personal survival techniques, as (a) To qualify for this endorsement as rescue boats, other than fast rescue boats set out in Table A–VI/1–1 of the STCW able seafarer-deck, an applicant must— (PSC); or Code: (1) Be not less than 18 years of age; (ii) Proficiency in survival craft and (i) Donning and use an immersion (2) Meet the requirements for rescue boats, other than lifeboats or fast suit. certification as a RFPNW; rescue boats-limited (PSC-limited), as (ii) Safely jumping from a height into (3) While qualified as an RFPNW, appropriate. the water. have seagoing service in the deck (iii) Righting an inverted liferaft while (d) The Coast Guard may exempt an department of— applicant from meeting any individual wearing a lifejacket. (i) Not less than 18 months; or (iv) Swimming while wearing a (ii) Not less than 12 months and have knowledge, understanding, and lifejacket. completed approved training; proficiency required in Section A–II/5 (v) Keeping afloat without a lifejacket. (4) Provide evidence of meeting the of the STCW Code. These exemptions (2) Fire prevention and firefighting as standard of competence specified in must be approved by the Coast Guard, set out in Table A–VI/1–2 of the STCW Table A–II/5 of the STCW Code based upon vessel type. Under these Code: (incorporated by reference, see § 12.103 circumstances, the endorsement may (i) Using various types of portable fire of this part); and include a corresponding limitation. extinguishers. (5) Provide evidence of having (e) Except as provided in paragraphs (ii) Extinguishing smaller fires. e.g., satisfactorily completed approved (b) and (c) of this section, seafarers with electrical fires, oil fires, and propane training in— the following national rating fires. (i) Proficiency in survival craft and endorsements will be eligible for this (iii) Extinguishing extensive fires with rescue boats other than fast rescue boats endorsement upon completion of the water, using jet and spray nozzles. (PSC); or requirements designated in this section:

TABLE 1 TO § 12.603(e)—STCW ENDORSEMENT AS ABLE SEAFARER-DECK

Competence— Competence— Training Entry path from national endorsements Sea service under authority STCW STCW required by of the endorsement 1 Table A–II/4 2 Table A–II/5 3 this section 4

A/B unlimited ...... None ...... Y Y N A/B limited ...... None ...... Y Y N A/B special ...... 6 months 5 ...... Y Y N A/B-offshore supply vessels ...... 12 months 6 ...... Y Y N A/B sail ...... 12 months 6 ...... Y Y N A/B-fishing industry ...... 12 months 6 ...... Y Y N 1 This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer already holding an RFPNW endorsement in order to meet the requirements of this section. 2 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied. 3 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(4) of this section not previously satisfied. 4 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(5) of this section not previously satisfied. 5 The service may be reduced to 3 months if training has been completed as part of an approved training program meeting the requirements of paragraph (a)(4) of this section. 6 The service may be reduced to 6 months if training has been completed as part of an approved training program meeting the requirements of (a)(4) of this section.

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§ 12.605 Requirements to qualify for an § 12.607 Requirements to qualify for an TABLE 1 TO § 12.607(e)—STCW EN- STCW endorsement as ratings forming part STCW endorsement as rating as able DORSEMENT AS ABLE SEAFARER-EN- of a navigational watch (RFPNW). seafarer-engine. GINE—Continued (a) To qualify for endorsement as an (a) To qualify for an STCW RFPNW on a seagoing vessel of 500 GT endorsement as an able seafarer-engine, Domestic QMED Additional sea service or more, an applicant must— an applicant must— endorsement for AS–E (1) Be not less than 18 years of age; (1) Be not less than 16 years of age; (2) Meet the requirements for Pumpman ...... 6 months.1 (2) Provide evidence of service as certification as a ratings forming part of Machinist ...... 6 months.1 follows: an engineering watch (RFPEW); 1 Service may be reduced to 3 months if (i) Six months of seagoing service, (3) While qualified as an RFPEW, training has been completed as part of an ap- which includes training and experience have seagoing service in the engine proved training program. associated with navigational department of— watchkeeping functions and involves (i) Not less than 12 months; or § 12.609 Requirements to qualify for an (ii) Not less than 6 months and have STCW endorsement as rating forming part the performance of duties carried out of an engineering watch (RFPEW). under the supervision of the master, completed approved training; and mate, or qualified STCW deck rating; or (4) Provide evidence of meeting the (a) To qualify for an STCW standard of competence specified in endorsement as an RFPEW in a manned (ii) Proof of successful completion of Table A–III/5 of the STCW Code Coast Guard-approved or -accepted engine room or to qualify to be (incorporated by reference, see § 12.103 designated to perform duties in a training, which includes not less than 2 of this part). months of approved seagoing service; periodically unmanned engine room, an (b) Until January 1, 2017, seafarers applicant must— and will be considered to have met the (3) Provide evidence of meeting requirements of this section if they have (1) Be not less than 16 years of age; standards of competence prescribed in served as a watchstanding Qualified (2) Provide evidence of service as Table A–II/4 of the STCW Code Member of the Engine Department follows: (incorporated by reference, see § 12.103 (QMED), junior engineer, oiler, fireman/ (i) Six months of seagoing service, of this part). watertender, deck-engine mechanic, or which includes training and experience (b) The Coast Guard may exempt an engineman in the engine department, or associated with engine room functions, applicant from meeting any individual as an RFPEW for a period of not less and involves the performance of duties knowledge, understanding, and than 12 months within the last 60 carried out under the supervision of an proficiency required in Section A–II/4 months prior to application. engineer officer or a qualified STCW of the STCW Code. These exemptions (c) Seafarers holding a rating rating; or must be approved by the Coast Guard endorsement as QMED, junior engineer, electrician or electrician/refrigerating (ii) Proof of successful completion of based upon vessel type. Under these a Coast Guard-approved or -accepted circumstances, the endorsement may engineer, pumpman or pumpman/ machinist, refrigerating engineer, or training, which includes not less than 2 include a corresponding limitation. months approved seagoing service; and (c) Seafarers with the following machinist before January 1, 2017, will (3) Provide evidence of meeting the national rating endorsements will be be eligible for this endorsement upon standard of competence as specified in eligible for this endorsement upon showing evidence of holding an Table A–III/4 of the STCW Code completion of requirements designated endorsement as an RFPEW. (incorporated by reference, see § 12.103 in this section: (d) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any individual of this part). knowledge, understanding, and TABLE 1 TO § 12.605(c)—STCW (b) The Coast Guard may exempt an proficiency required in Section A–III/5 ENDORSEMENT AS RFPNW applicant from meeting any individual of the STCW Code. These exemptions knowledge, understanding, and Sea must be approved by the Coast Guard proficiency required in Section A–III/4 service based upon vessel type. Under these of the STCW Code. These exemptions Entry path from under Competence— circumstances, the endorsement may must be approved by the Coast Guard national authority STCW Table include a corresponding limitation. based upon vessel type. Under these endorsements of the A–II/4 2 (e) Except as provided in paragraphs endorse- circumstances, the endorsement may ment 1 (b) and (c) of this section, seafarers with include a corresponding limitation. the following national rating (c) Seafarers with the following A/B unlimited ...... None .... Y endorsements will be eligible for this A/B limited ...... None .... Y endorsement upon completion of national rating endorsements will be A/B special ...... None .... Y requirements designated in this section: eligible for this endorsement upon A/B-offshore sup- None .... Y completion of requirements designated ply vessels. TABLE 1 TO § 12.607(e)—STCW EN- in this section: A/B sail ...... None .... Y DORSEMENT AS ABLE SEAFARER-EN- A/B-fishing indus- None .... Y TABLE 1 TO § 12.609(c)—STCW GINE try. ENDORSEMENT AS RFPEW Ordinary seaman 6 mo.3 .. Y Domestic QMED Additional sea service 1 This column provides the minimum addi- endorsement for AS–E Sea tional service required of the seafarer in order service Entry path from under Competence— to meet the requirements of this section. Engineman ...... None. 2 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of national authority STCW Table Deck Engine Me- None. 2 this section not previously satisfied. endorsements of the A–III/4 3 The service may be reduced to 2 months if chanic. endorse- training has been completed as part of an ap- Electrician ...... 6 months.1 ment 1 proved training program meeting the require- Refrigerating Engi- 6 months.1 ments of paragraph (a)(2)(ii) of this section. neer. Any QMED ...... None .... Y

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TABLE 1 TO § 12.609(c)—STCW EN- (i) Computer systems and section for the following areas, as set out DORSEMENT AS RFPEW—Contin- maintenance; and in Table A–VI/2–1 of the STCW Code: ued (ii) High-voltage power systems. (i) Taking charge of a survival craft or (b) An applicant who holds an STCW rescue boat during and after launch, Sea endorsement as able seafarer-engine and including— service a national rating endorsement as (A) Interpreting the markings on Entry path from under Competence— survival craft as to the number of national authority STCW Table electrician, electrician/refrigerating endorsements of the A–III/4 2 engineer, or junior engineer will be persons they are intended to carry; endorse- issued the ETR endorsement upon (B) Giving correct commands for ment 1 completion of the requirements in launching and boarding survival craft, Section A–III/7 of the STCW Code and clearing the ship, and handling and Wiper ...... 6 Y evidence of completion of the training disembarking persons from survival mont- craft; hs. required in paragraph (a)(4) of this section. (C) Preparing and safely launch 1 This column provides the minimum addi- (c) Seafarers with the following survival craft, operating its engine, and tional service required of the seafarer in order clearing the ship’s side quickly; and to meet the requirements of this section. national rating endorsement will be 2 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of eligible for this endorsement upon (D) Safely recovering survival craft this section not previously satisfied. completion of the requirements and rescue boats. designated in this section: (ii) Operating a survival craft engine, (d) Limitations. (1) STCW RFPEW including— endorsements issued in accordance with (A) Rowing and steering a boat and this section will be restricted to specific TABLE 1 TO § 12.611(c)—STCW EN- DORSEMENT AS ELECTRO- steer by compass; propulsion modes for steam, motor, or (B) Using individual items of §TECHNICAL RATING gas turbine-propelled vessels, as equipment of survival craft, except for appropriate. pyrotechnics; and (2) STCW RFPEW endorsements Sea (C) Rigging devices to aid location. issued in accordance with this section service Entry path from under Competence— (iii) Using locating devices, including for motor or gas turbine-propelled national endorse- authority STCW Table communication and signaling vessels may be endorsed as limited to 2 ments of the A–III/7 apparatus, including— serve on vessels without auxiliary endorse- 1 (A) Using of portable radio equipment boilers, waste-heat boilers, or distilling ment for survival craft. plants. An applicant may qualify for Electrician/refrig- None .... Y (B) [Reserved] removal of any of these limitations by erating engi- (iv) Applying first aid to survivors. demonstrating the appropriate neer. (3) The Coast Guard will only accept competencies. Junior engineer .. None .... Y evidence of assessments conducted § 12.611 Requirements to qualify for an 1 This column provides the minimum addi- ashore as meeting the requirements of STCW endorsement as electro-technical tional service required of the seafarer in order paragraph (b)(1) of this section for the rating (ETR) on vessels powered by main to meet the requirements of this section. areas not included in paragraph (b)(2) of propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP 2 Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied. this section, as set out in Table A–VI/ or more. 2–1 of the STCW Code. (a) To qualify for an STCW § 12.613 Requirements to qualify for an (4) Applicants who cannot meet the endorsement as an electro-technical STCW endorsement in proficiency in requirement for 1 year of sea service rating, an applicant must— survival craft and rescue boats other than within the last 5 years, as described in (1) Be not less than 18 years of age; fast rescue boats (PSC). paragraph (b)(2) of this section, will be (2) Provide evidence of— (a) To qualify for an STCW required to meet the requirements of (i) Twelve months of seagoing service, endorsement in proficiency in survival paragraph (a) of this section or complete that includes training and experience craft and rescue boats other than fast approved or accepted refresher training. associated with engine room rescue boats (PSC), the applicant must— (c) Seafarers holding an MMD or watchkeeping functions and involves (1) Be at least 18 years of age; MMC endorsement as lifeboatman the performance of duties carried out (2) Meet the requirements for a before January 1, 2017 will be eligible under the supervision of an engineer lifeboatman endorsement in § 12.407 of for this endorsement upon showing officer, electro-technical officer, or a this part and Table A–VI/2–1 of the evidence of sea service of not less than qualified STCW engine rating; 12 months within the last 60 months. (ii) Proof of successful completion of STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 12.103 of this part); and The sea service must be completed prior a Coast Guard-approved or -accepted to January 1, 2017. program, which includes not less than (3) Complete basic training (BT), 6 months of approved seagoing service; found in § 12.601(c) of this subpart. § 12.615 Requirements to qualify for an or (b) Continued professional STCW endorsement in proficiency in (iii) Qualifications meeting the competence. (1) Seafarers qualified in survival craft and rescue boats other than standard of competence specified in accordance with paragraph (a) of this lifeboats and fast rescue boats-limited Table A–III/7 of the STCW Code section must provide evidence of (PSC-limited). (incorporated by reference, see § 12.103 maintaining the standard of competence (a) To qualify for an STCW of this part) and approved seagoing as set out in Table A–VI/2–1 of the endorsement in proficiency in survival service of not less than 3 months; STCW Code every 5 years. craft and rescue boats other than (3) Provide evidence of meeting the (2) The Coast Guard will accept lifeboats and fast rescue boats–limited standard of competence specified in onboard training and experience, (PSC–limited), the applicant must— Table A–III/7 of the STCW Code; and through evidence of 1 year of sea service (1) Be at least 18 years of age; (4) Provide evidence of completion of within the last 5 years, as meeting the (2) Meet the requirements for a an approved course in— requirements of paragraph (b)(1) of this lifeboatman-limited endorsement in

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§ 12.409 of this part and Table A–VI/2– showing evidence of sea service of not complete approved or accepted 1 of the STCW Code (incorporated by less than 12 months within the last 60 refresher training. reference, see § 12.103 of this part); and months. The sea service must be (3) Complete BT, found in § 12.601(c) completed prior to January 1, 2017. § 12.619 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as medical first-aid of this subpart. provider. (b) Continued professional § 12.617 Requirements to qualify for an competence. (1) Seafarers qualified in STCW endorsement in proficiency in fast (a) To qualify for an STCW rescue boats. accordance with paragraph (a) of this endorsement as medical first-aid section must provide evidence of (a) To qualify for an STCW provider, an applicant must— maintaining the standard of competence endorsement in proficiency in fast (1) Provide evidence of successful as set out in Table A–VI/2–1 of the rescue boats, an applicant must— completion of an approved course in STCW Code every 5 years. (1) Be not less than 18 years of age; medical first aid; and (2) The Coast Guard will accept (2) Hold an endorsement in (2) Provide evidence of meeting the onboard training and experience, proficiency in survival craft and rescue standard of competence specified in through evidence of 1 year of sea service boats other than fast rescue boats (PSC) Table A–VI/4–1 of the STCW Code within the last 5 years, as meeting the or in proficiency in survival craft and (incorporated by reference, see § 12.103 requirements of paragraph (b)(1) of this rescue boats other than lifeboats and fast of this part). section for the following areas, as set out rescue boats–limited (PSC–limited) (b) An applicant holding one of the in Table A–VI/2–1 of the STCW Code: under this subpart; following credentials is qualified for an (i) Taking charge of a survival craft or (3) Provide evidence of successful endorsement as medical first-aid rescue boat during and after launch completion of a Coast Guard-approved provider: including— or -accepted course; and (1) A valid professional license listed (A) Interpreting the markings on (4) Provide evidence of meeting the in § 11.807(a)(5) or (a)(6) of this survival craft as to the number of standard of competence specified in subchapter, without restriction or persons they are intended to carry; Table A–VI/2–2 of the STCW Code limitation placed upon it by the issuing (B) Giving correct commands for (incorporated by reference, see § 12.103 State. launching and boarding rescue boats of this part). (2) A rating listed in § 11.807(a)(7) or and survival craft other than lifeboats, (b) Continued professional (a)(8) of this subchapter. clearing the ship, and handling and competence. (1) Seafarers qualified in accordance with paragraph (a) of this § 12.621 Requirements to qualify for an disembarking persons from survival STCW endorsement as person in charge of craft; section must provide evidence of medical care. maintaining the standard of competence (C) Preparing and safely launching (a) To qualify for an STCW rescue boats and survival craft, other as set out in Table A–VI/2–2 of the STCW Code every 5 years. endorsement as person in charge of than lifeboats, starting the engine, and medical care, an applicant must— clearing the ship’s side quickly; and (2) The Coast Guard will accept onboard training and experience, (1) Provide evidence of successful (D) Safely recovering rescue boats. completion of an approved course that (ii) Managing survivors and survival through evidence of 1 year of sea service within the last 5 years, as meeting the leads to an endorsement for seafarers craft after abandoning ship, including— designated to take charge of medical (A) Steering a rescue boat and steer by requirements of paragraph (b)(1) of this section for the following areas, as set out care onboard a ship; and compass; (2) Provide evidence of meeting the in Table A–VI/2–2 of the STCW Code: (B) Using individual items of standard of competence specified in equipment of survival craft other than (i) Taking charge of a fast rescue boat during and after launch, including— Table A–VI/4–2 of the STCW Code lifeboats, except for pyrotechnics; and (incorporated by reference, see § 12.103 (C) Rigging devices to aid location. (A) Controlling safe launching, operating of the engine, and recovering of this part). (iii) Using locating devices, including (b) An applicant holding any of the communication and signaling a fast rescue boat; (B) Handling a fast rescue boat in following credentials is qualified for an apparatuses, including— endorsement as person in charge of (A) Using portable radio equipment prevailing weather and sea conditions; (C) Using communication and medical care: for rescue boats and survival craft; (1) A valid professional license listed (B) [Reserved] signaling equipment between the fast in § 11.807(a)(5) or (a)(6) of this (iv) Applying first aid to survivors. rescue boat and a helicopter and a ship; (3) The Coast Guard will only accept (D) Using the emergency equipment subchapter, without restriction or evidence of assessments conducted carried; and limitation placed upon it by the issuing ashore as meeting the requirements of (E) Carrying out search patterns, State. (2) A rating listed in § 11.807(a)(7) or paragraph (b)(1) of this section for the taking account of environmental factors. (a)(8) of this subchapter. areas not included in paragraph (b)(2) of (ii) [Reserved] this section as set out in Table A–VI/2– (3) The Coast Guard will only accept § 12.623 Requirements to qualify for an 1 of the STCW Code. evidence of assessments conducted STCW endorsement as Global Maritime (4) Applicants who cannot meet the ashore as meeting the requirements of Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) at-sea requirement for 1 year of sea service paragraph (b)(1) of this section for the maintainer. within the last 5 years, as described in areas not included in paragraph (b)(2) of To qualify for an STCW endorsement paragraph (b)(2) of this section, will be this section, as set out in Table A–VI/ as GMDSS at-sea maintainer, an required to meet the requirements of 2–2 of the STCW Code. applicant must— paragraph (a) of this section or complete (4) Applicants who cannot meet the (a) Be not less than 18 years of age; approved or accepted refresher training. requirement for 1 year of sea service (b) Provide evidence of— (c) Seafarers holding an MMD or within the last 5 years, as described in (1) Successful completion of a MMC endorsement as lifeboatman- paragraph (b)(2) of this section, will be training program that covers at least the limited before January 1, 2017, will be required to meet the requirements of scope and content of the training eligible for this endorsement upon paragraph (a)(3) of this section or outlined in Section B–IV/2 of the STCW

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Code (incorporated by reference, see (b) Until March 24, 2014, seafarers lifeboatman. Individuals obtaining sea § 12.103 of this part); or will be able to apply for an endorsement service as part of such an approved (2) Passing an approved GMDSS at- in security awareness by— training curriculum must do so in the sea maintainer course; and (1) Having performed approved capacity of cadet (deck) or cadet (c) Hold a valid Federal seagoing service for a period of at least (engine), as appropriate, Communications Commission (FCC) 6 months in total during the preceding notwithstanding any other rating certificate as GMDSS at-sea maintainer. 3 years; endorsements the individual may hold (2) Having performed security or any other capacity in which the § 12.625 Requirements to qualify for an functions considered to be equivalent to individual may have previously served. STCW endorsement as vessel personnel the seagoing service required in with designated security duties. paragraph (b)(1) of this section; or § 12.707 Student observers. (a) An applicant for an STCW (3) Successfully completing Coast Students in technical schools who are endorsement as vessel personnel with Guard-accepted or Coast Guard- enrolled in courses in marine designated security duties must— approved training. management, naval architecture, and (1) Present satisfactory documentary ship operations, and who present a evidence, such as a certificate or letter Subpart G—Entry-Level National letter or other documentary evidence signed by a company official, or a Ratings and Miscellaneous Ratings that they are enrolled, will be issued an certificate of completion from a Coast MMC endorsed as ‘‘student observer— Guard-accepted or Coast Guard- § 12.701 Credentials required for entry- level and miscellaneous ratings. any department’’ and may be signed on approved course, of meeting the ships as such. Students holding these Every person employed or engaged on requirements in 33 CFR 104.220; endorsements will not take the place of a vessel subject to 46 U.S.C. 8701, must (2) Meet the physical examination any of the crew, or replace any of the produce an MMC or MMD with the requirements in 46 CFR Part 10, subpart regular required crew. C; and appropriate endorsement to the master (3) Meet the safety and suitability or person in charge (PIC), if appropriate, § 12.709 Apprentice engineers. requirements and the National Driver before signing shipping articles. (a) Persons enrolled in an engineer Registry review requirements in § 12.703 General requirements for entry- training program approved by the Coast § 10.209(e) of this subchapter, unless the level ratings. Guard, and who present a letter or other applicant has met these requirements (a) Rating endorsements will be documentary evidence that they are within the previous 5 years in issued without professional enrolled, may be issued an MMC connection with another endorsement. examination to applicants in capacities endorsed as apprentice engineer and (b) Until March 24, 2014, seafarers other than able seaman, lifeboatman, may be signed on ships as such. The will be able to apply for an endorsement lifeboatman-limited, tankerman, or endorsement as apprentice engineer as vessel personnel with designated QMED, including— may be in addition to other security duties by— (1) Ordinary seaman; endorsements; however, this (1) Having completed approved (2) Wiper; endorsement does not authorize the seagoing service with designated (3) Steward’s department; and holder to replace any of the regular security duties, for a period of at least (4) Steward’s department (F.H.). required crew. 6 months in total during the preceding (b) Holders of MMCs or MMDs (b) Persons holding the endorsement 3 years; endorsed as ordinary seaman may serve as apprentice engineer are deemed to be (2) Having performed security in any unqualified rating in the deck or seamen. functions considered to be equivalent to steward’s department, except as a food the seagoing service required in handler. § 12.711 Apprentice mate. paragraph (b)(1) of this section; or (c) Holders of MMCs or MMDs (a) A person enrolled in a mate (3) Successfully completing Coast endorsed as wiper may serve in any training program approved by the Coast Guard-accepted or Coast Guard- unqualified rating in the engine or Guard, and who presents a letter or approved training. steward’s department, except as a food other documentary evidence that he or she is enrolled, may be issued an MMC § 12.627 Requirements to qualify for an handler. STCW endorsement for security awareness. (d) Only MMCs or MMDs endorsed as rating endorsement as apprentice mate steward’s department (F.H.) will and may be signed on a vessel in this (a) An applicant for an endorsement authorize the holder’s service in any capacity. The rating endorsement as for security awareness must— capacity in the steward’s department, apprentice mate may be in addition to (1) Present satisfactory documentary including food handler. other endorsements; however, this evidence, such as a certificate or letter endorsement does not authorize the signed by a company official, or a § 12.705 Endorsements for persons holder to replace any of the regular certificate of completion from a Coast enrolled in a Maritime Administration- required crew. approved training program. Guard-accepted or Coast Guard- (b) Persons holding the endorsement approved course, of meeting the MMCs issued to individuals obtaining as apprentice mate are deemed to be requirements in 33 CFR 104.225; sea service as part of an approved seamen. (2) Meet the physical examination training curriculum while enrolled at requirements in 46 CFR, part 10, subpart either the United States Merchant Subpart H—Non-Resident Alien C; and Marine Academy or a deck or Members of the Steward’s Department (3) Meet the safety and suitability engineering class of a Maritime on U.S. Flag Large Passenger Vessels requirements and the National Driver Academy approved by and conducted Registry review requirements in under the rules prescribed by the § 12.801 Purpose. § 10.209(e) of this subchapter, unless the Maritime Administrator and listed in 46 The rules in this subpart implement applicant has met these requirements CFR Part 310 will include an 46 U.S.C. 8103(k) by establishing within the previous 5 years in endorsement of cadet (deck) or cadet requirements for the issuance of MMCs, connection with another endorsement. (engine), as appropriate, and valid only for service in the steward’s

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department of U.S. flag large passenger Coast Guard in accordance with extend back to the date of the last vessels, to non-resident aliens. paragraph (d) of this section. background check; and (c) If an MMC or a transportation (ii) Be submitted to the Coast Guard § 12.803 General requirements. worker identification credential (TWIC) on or before the anniversary of the (a) Unless otherwise specified in this is issued to the applicant, each MMC issuance date of the MMC. subpart, non-resident alien applicants and TWIC must be securely kept by the (f) The employer is subject to the civil for Coast Guard-issued MMCs are employer on the U.S. flag large penalty provisions specified in 46 subject to all applicable requirements passenger vessel on which the applicant U.S.C. 8103(f) for any violation of this contained in this subchapter. is employed. The employer must section. (b) No application for an MMC from maintain a detailed record of the § 12.807 Basis for denial. a non-resident alien issued pursuant to seaman’s total service on all authorized this subpart will be accepted unless the U.S. flag large passenger vessels, and In addition to the requirements for an applicant’s employer satisfies all of the must make that information available to MMC established elsewhere in this requirements of § 12.805 of this subpart. the Coast Guard upon request, to subchapter, and the basis for denial demonstrate that the limitations of established in §§ 10.209, 10.211, and § 12.805 Employer requirements. § 12.811(c) of this subpart have not been 10.213 of this subchapter, an applicant (a) The employer must submit the exceeded. for an MMC issued pursuant to this following to the Coast Guard, as a part (d) In the event that the seaman’s subpart must— of the applicant’s MMC application, on MMC and/or TWIC expires, the (a) Have been employed for a period behalf of the applicant: seaman’s visa status terminates, the of at least 1 year on a foreign flag (1) A signed report that contains all seaman serves onboard the U.S. flag passenger vessel that is under the same material disciplinary actions related to large passenger vessel(s) for 36 months common ownership or control as the the applicant, such as, but not limited in the aggregate as a nonimmigrant U.S. flag large passenger vessel on to, violence or assault, theft, drug and crewman, the employer terminates which the applicant will be employed alcohol policy violations, and sexual employment of the seaman, or, if the upon issuance of an MMC under this harassment, along with an explanation seaman otherwise ceases working with subpart; (b) Have no record of material of the criteria used by the employer to the employer, the employer must return disciplinary actions during the determine the materiality of those the MMC to the Coast Guard and/or the employment required under paragraph actions. TWIC to the Transportation Security (a) of this section, as verified in writing (2) A signed report regarding an Administration (TSA) within 10 days of by the owner or managing operator of employer-conducted background check. the event. the U.S. flag large passenger vessel on The report must contain— (e) In addition to the initial material which the applicant will be employed; (i) A statement that the applicant has disciplinary actions report and the (c) Have successfully completed an successfully undergone an employer- initial employer-conducted background employer-conducted background check conducted background check; check specified in paragraph (a) of this to the satisfaction of both the employer (ii) A description of the employer- section, the employer must— and the Coast Guard; and conducted background check, including (1) Submit to the National Maritime (d) Meet the citizenship and identity all databases and records searched. The Center an annual material disciplinary requirements of § 12.809 of this subpart. background check must, at a minimum, actions report to update whether there show that the employer has reviewed all have been any material disciplinary § 12.809 Citizenship and identity. information reasonably and legally actions related to the applicant since the (a) Instead of the requirements of available to the owner or managing last material disciplinary actions report § 10.221 of this subchapter, a non- operator, including the review of was submitted to the Coast Guard. The resident alien may apply for a Coast available court and police records in the annual material disciplinary actions Guard-issued MMC, endorsed and valid applicant’s country of citizenship, and report must— only for service in the steward’s any other country in which the (i) Be submitted to the satisfaction of department of a U.S. flag large passenger applicant has received employment the Coast Guard in accordance with the vessel, as defined in 46 U.S.C. referrals, or resided, for the past 20 same criteria set forth in paragraph 8103(k)(5)(B), if he or she is employable years prior to the date of application; (a)(1) of this section, except that the in the United States under the and period of time examined for the material Immigration and Nationality Act (8 (iii) All information derived from the disciplinary actions report need only U.S.C. 1101, et seq.), including an alien employer-conducted background check. extend back to the date of the last crewman described in section 101 (3) An employer-conducted material disciplinary actions report; and (a)(15)(D)(i) of that Act. background check, which must be (ii) Be submitted to the Coast Guard (b) To meet the citizenship and conducted to the satisfaction of the on or before the anniversary of the identity requirements of this subpart, an Coast Guard for an MMC to be issued to issuance date of the MMC; and applicant must present an unexpired the applicant. (2) Conduct a background check each passport issued by the government of (b) If an MMC is issued to the year that the MMC is valid to search for the country of which the applicant is a applicant, the report and information any changes that might have occurred citizen or subject, and either a valid U.S. required in paragraph (a)(2) of this since the last employer-conducted C–1/D Crewman Visa or another valid section must be securely kept by the background check was performed. The U.S. visa or authority deemed employer on the U.S. flag large annual background check must— acceptable by the Coast Guard. passenger vessel on which the applicant (i) Be conducted to the satisfaction of (c) Any non-resident alien applying is employed. The report and the Coast Guard in accordance with the for an MMC under this subpart may not information must remain on the last same criteria set forth in paragraph be a citizen of, or a temporary or U.S. flag large passenger vessel on (a)(2) of this section, except that the permanent resident of, a country which the applicant was employed until period of time examined during the designated by the Department of State as such time as the MMC is returned to the annual background check need only a ‘‘State Sponsor of Terrorism’’ pursuant

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to section 6(j) of the Export (iv) The non-resident alien has Code (incorporated by reference, see Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. completed the training for crewmembers § 12.103 of this part); and App. 2405(j)) or section 620A of the on passenger ships performing duties (2) Holding documentary evidence to Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 involving safety or care for passengers, show that the mariner meets these U.S.C. 2371). as required in § 15.1103 of this requirements through approved or subchapter. accepted training. § 12.811 Restrictions. (c) A non-resident alien may only (b) Seafarers who are required to be (a) An MMC issued to a non-resident serve for an aggregate period of 36 trained in accordance with paragraph alien under this subpart authorizes months of actual service on all (a)(1) of this section must, at intervals service only in the steward’s department authorized U.S. flag large passenger not exceeding 5 years, provide evidence of the U.S. flag large passenger vessel(s), vessels combined under the provisions of maintaining the standard of that is/are under the same common of this subpart. competence. ownership and control as the foreign (d) Once this 36-month limitation is (c) The Coast Guard will accept flag passenger vessel(s) on which the reached, the MMC becomes invalid and onboard training and experience, non-resident alien served to meet the must be returned to the Coast Guard through evidence of 1 year of sea service requirements of § 12.807(a) of this under § 12.805(d) of this subpart, and within the last 5 years, as meeting the subpart. the non-resident alien is no longer requirements of paragraph (a)(2) of this (1) The MMC will be endorsed for authorized to serve in a position section. service in the steward’s department, in requiring an MMC on any U.S. flag large (d) Personnel serving onboard small accordance with § 12.703 of this part. passenger vessel. passenger vessels engaged in domestic, (2) The MMC may also be endorsed (e) An individual who successfully near-coastal voyages, as defined in for service as a food handler if the adjusts his or her immigration status to § 15.105(g)(1) of this subchapter, are not applicant meets the requirements of become either an alien lawfully subject to any obligation for the purpose § 12.703 of this part. admitted for permanent residence to the of this STCW requirement. (3) No other rating or endorsement is United States, or a citizen of the United authorized, except lifeboatman or PART 13—CERTIFICATION OF States, may apply for an MMC, subject lifeboatman-limited, in which case all TANKERMAN to the requirements of § 10.221 of this applicable requirements of this subchapter, without any restrictions or subchapter and the STCW Convention ■ 33. The authority citation for part 13 limitations imposed by this subpart. and STCW Code (incorporated by continues to read as follows: reference, see § 12.103 of this part) must § 12.813 Alternative means of compliance. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507; 46 U.S.C. 3703, be met. (a) The owner or managing operator of 7317, 8703, 9102; Department of Homeland (b) The following restrictions must be a U.S. flag large passenger vessel Security Delegation No. 0170.1. printed on the MMC, or be listed in an seeking to employ non-resident aliens ■ 34. Revise § 13.101 to read as follows: accompanying Coast Guard letter, or issued MMCs under this subpart may both: submit a plan to the Coast Guard, § 13.101 Purpose. (1) The name and official number of which, if approved, will serve as an This part describes the various all U.S. flag vessels on which the non- alternative means of complying with the tankerman endorsements issued by the resident alien may serve. Service is not requirements of this subpart. Coast Guard on a merchant mariner authorized on any other U.S. flag vessel. (b) The plan must address all the credential (MMC). (2) Upon issuance, the MMC must elements contained in this subpart, as (a) This part prescribes the remain in the custody of the employer well as the related elements contained requirements for the following at all times. in § 15.530 of this subchapter, to the endorsements: (3) Upon termination of employment, satisfaction of the Coast Guard. (1) Tankerman-PIC. the MMC must be returned to the Coast (2) Tankerman-PIC (Barge). Guard within 10 days, in accordance Subpart I—Crewmembers on a (3) Restricted Tankerman-PIC. with § 12.805 of this subpart. Passenger Ship on an International (4) Restricted Tankerman-PIC (Barge). (4) A non-resident alien issued an Voyage (5) Tankerman-assistant. MMC under this subpart may not (6) Tankerman-engineer. perform watchstanding, engine room § 12.901 Purpose. (b) This part prescribes the duty watch, or vessel navigation This subpart establishes requirements requirements for the following STCW functions. for the qualification of ratings serving endorsements: (5) A non-resident alien issued an on passenger ships as defined in (1) Advanced oil tanker cargo MMC under this subpart may perform § 12.903 of this part. operation. emergency-related duties, provided (2) Advanced chemical tanker cargo that— § 12.903 Definitions. operation. (i) The emergency-related duties do Passenger ship in this subpart means (3) Advanced liquefied gas tanker not require any other rating or a ship carrying more than 12 passengers cargo operation. endorsement, except lifeboatman or when on an international voyage. (4) Basic oil and chemical tanker lifeboatman-limited as specified in cargo operation. paragraph (a)(3) of this section; § 12.905 General requirements. (5) Basic liquefied gas tanker cargo (ii) The non-resident alien has (a) Any seafarer may serve on a operation. completed familiarization and basic passenger vessel on an international ■ 35. Add § 13.103 to read as follows: training (BT), as required in § 15.1105 of voyage and perform duties that involve this subchapter; safety or care for passengers, only § 13.103 Incorporation by reference. (iii) If the non-resident alien serves as after— (a) Certain material is incorporated by a lifeboatman or lifeboatman-limited, he (1) Meeting the appropriate reference into this part with the or she has the necessary lifeboatman or requirements of the STCW Regulation approval of the Director of the Federal lifeboatman-limited endorsement; and V/2 and of section A–V/2 of the STCW Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1

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CFR part 51. To enforce any edition (d) If an applicant meets the applicant must meet §§ 13.301 other than that specified in this section, requirements of subpart E of this part, (excluding paragraph (c)(4)), 13.303, and the Coast Guard must publish a notice the Coast Guard may endorse his or her 13.305 of this part. of change in the Federal Register and MMC as tankerman-engineer. No person (1) Twenty-five percent of the service the material must be available to the holding this endorsement may act as a described in § 13.303(a) of this part public. All approved material is PIC or tankerman-assistant of any must have occurred within the past 5 available for inspection at the Coast transfer of liquid cargo in bulk, or of years. Guard, Office of Operating and cargo-tank cleaning unless he or she (2) Two of the transfers described in Environmental Standards (CG–OES), also holds an endorsement authorizing § 13.303(b) of this part must have 2100 2nd St. SW., Stop 7126, such service. A person holding this occurred within the past 5 years. Washington, DC 20593–7126, 202–372– endorsement and acting in this capacity (d) To qualify for a restricted 1405, and is available from the sources has the primary responsibility, on his or tankerman-PIC (barge) endorsement listed below. It is also available for her self-propelled tank vessel carrying restricted to a tank-cleaning and gas- inspection at the National Archives and dangerous liquid (DL) or liquefied gas freeing facility, an applicant must— Records Administration (NARA). For (LG), for maintaining both the cargo (1) Be at least 18 years old; information on the availability of this systems and equipment for transfer of (2) Apply on a form provided by the material at NARA, call 202–741–6030 or liquid cargo in bulk. No person licensed Coast Guard; go to http://www.archives.gov/ or credentialed under part 11 of this (3) Present evidence of passing a federal_register/ chapter may serve as a chief engineer, physical and medical examination code_of_federal_regulations/ first assistant engineer, or cargo according to § 13.125 of this part; ibr_locations.html. engineer aboard an inspected self- (4) Present evidence in the form of a (b) International Maritime propelled tank vessel when liquid cargo letter, which must be dated within the Organization (IMO), 4 Albert in bulk or cargo residue is carried unless 5 years prior to the application for the Embankment, London SE1 7SR, he or she holds an endorsement as credential, on company letterhead from England: tankerman-engineer or equivalent. the operator of the facility stating that (1) The Seafarers’ Training, (e) If an applicant meets the OSHA considers the applicant a Certification and Watchkeeping Code, as requirements of § 13.111 of this subpart, ‘‘competent person (as designated under amended, 2011 (the STCW Code), the Coast Guard may place on his or her 29 CFR 1915.7)’’ for the facility and that approved for incorporation by reference MMC an endorsement as a tankerman- the applicant has the knowledge in §§ 13.601, 13.603, 13.605, 13.607, PIC restricted according to the necessary to supervise tank-cleaning 13.609, and 13.611; and definitions of ‘‘restricted tankerman and gas-freeing; and (5) Be capable of speaking and (2) [Reserved] endorsement’’ in § 10.107 of this subchapter. understanding, in English, all § 13.106 [Amended] (f) This section does not apply to any instructions needed to commence, conduct, and complete a transfer of ■ 36. In § 13.106, remove the word person solely by reason of his or her cargo, and of reading and understanding ‘‘chapter’’ and add, in its place, the involvement in bunkering or fueling. the English found in the Declaration of word ‘‘subchapter’’. § 13.109 [Amended] Inspection, vessel response plans, and ■ 37. Amend § 13.107 as follows: ■ Cargo Information Cards. ■ 38. In § 13.109, remove paragraph (c). a. In paragraph (a), remove the words ■ 39. Revise § 13.111 to read as follows: (e) The restricted tankerman-PIC ‘‘OCMI at an REC’’ and add, in their (barge) endorsement restricted to a tank- place, the words ‘‘Coast Guard’’; remove § 13.111 Restricted tankerman cleaning and gas-freeing facility is valid the words ‘‘ ‘‘Tankerman-PIC’’ ’’ and endorsement. only while the applicant is employed by add, in their place, the words (a) An applicant may apply for a the operator of the facility that provided ‘‘tankerman-PIC’’; and remove the tankerman endorsement restricted to the letter of service required by words ‘‘Tankerman-Engineer’’ and add, specific cargoes, specific vessels, or paragraph (d)(4) of this section, and this in their place, the words ‘‘tankerman- groups of vessels (such as uninspected and any other appropriate restrictions engineer’’; towing vessels and Oil Spill Response will appear in the endorsement. ■ b. In paragraph (b), remove the words Vessels), specific facilities, and/or (f) A restricted tankerman-PIC ‘‘OCMI at an REC’’ and add, in their specific employers. The Coast Guard endorsement limited to operation on place, the words ‘‘Coast Guard’’; and will evaluate each application and may vessels inside the boundary line is not remove the words ‘‘ ‘‘Tankerman-PIC modify the applicable requirements for valid where STCW certification is (Barge)’’ ’’ and add, in their place, the the endorsement, allowing for special required. words ‘‘tankerman-PIC (barge)’’; circumstances and for whichever ■ 40. Add § 13.115 to read as follows: ■ c. In paragraph (c), remove the words restrictions the endorsement will state. ‘‘OCMI at an REC’’ and add, in their (b) To qualify for a restricted § 13.115 Chemical testing requirements. place, the words ‘‘Coast Guard’’; remove tankerman-PIC endorsement, an Each applicant for an original the words ‘‘ ‘‘Tankerman-Assistant’’ ’’ applicant must meet §§ 13.201 tankerman endorsement must provide and add, in their place, the words (excluding paragraph (c)(4)), 13.203, and evidence of having passed a chemical ‘‘tankerman-assistant’’; and remove the 13.205 of this part. test for dangerous drugs or of qualifying word ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the (1) Twenty-five percent of the service for an exemption from testing in word ‘‘must’’; described in § 13.203(a) of this part § 16.220 of this chapter as specified in ■ d. Revise paragraphs (d), (e), and (f) to must have occurred within the past 5 § 10.225(b)(5) of this subchapter. read as set forth below; and years. ■ 41. Add § 13.117 to read as follows: ■ e. Remove paragraph (g). (2) Two of the transfers described in § 13.203(b) of this part must have § 13.117 Re-issuance of expired § 13.107 Tankerman endorsement: occurred within the past 5 years. tankerman endorsements. General. (c) To qualify for a restricted Whenever an applicant applies for re- * * * * * tankerman-PIC (barge) endorsement, an issuance of an endorsement as any

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tankerman rating more than 12 months for the endorsement to be renewed, (c) The liquid cargo course required after expiration of the previous within the previous 5 years. for an endorsement as— endorsement, the applicant must meet (c) For endorsements as tankerman- (1) Tankerman-PIC DL is Tankship: the requirements for an original PIC (Barge), present evidence of— Dangerous Liquids; endorsement. (1) Participation in at least two (2) Tankerman-PIC (barge) DL is Tank ■ 42. Revise § 13.120 to read as follows: transfers of liquid cargo in bulk of the Barge: Dangerous Liquids; type for which the endorsement is valid, § 13.120 Renewal of tankerman within the preceding 5 years; or (3) Tankerman-PIC LG is Tankship: endorsement. (2) Completion of a course approved Liquefied Gases; An applicant seeking renewal of a for this purpose, appropriate for the (4) Tankerman-PIC (barge) LG is Tank tankerman endorsement or an STCW endorsement to be renewed, within the Barge: Liquefied Gases; endorsement valid for service on tank previous 5 years. (5) Tankerman assistant DL is vessels must meet the requirements of (d) For endorsements as tankerman- Tankship: Familiarization (Dangerous § 10.227 of this subchapter, except engineer, present evidence of— Liquids); § 10.227(e)(1), for renewing an MMC (1) At least 90 days of service during (6) Tankerman assistant LG is and meet the following additional the preceding 5 years onboard a tank Tankship: Familiarization (Liquefied requirements: vessel for which the endorsement is Gases); (a) For endorsements as tankerman- valid, performing duties appropriate to (7) Tankerman-engineer DL is PIC, advanced oil and chemical tanker the tankerman endorsement held; or Tankship: Dangerous Liquids; and (2) Completion of a course approved cargo operation; and advanced liquefied for this purpose, appropriate for the (8) Tankerman-engineer LG is gas tanker cargo operations, present endorsement to be renewed, within the Tankship: Liquefied Gases. evidence of— previous 5 years. (d) The firefighting course required (1) At least 90 days of service during ■ 43. Revise § 13.121 to read as follows: for an endorsement as— the preceding 5 years onboard a tank (1) Tankerman-PIC (barge) is Tank vessel for which the endorsement is § 13.121 Courses for tankerman Barge: Firefighting or basic firefighting; valid, performing duties appropriate to endorsements. and the tankerman endorsement held; and (a) This section prescribes the (2) Tankerman-PIC, tankerman- participation in at least two transfers of requirements, beyond those in §§ 10.302 assistant, and tankerman-engineer is liquid cargo in bulk of the type for and 10.304 of this subchapter, basic firefighting. which the endorsement is valid within applicable to schools offering courses (e) The Coast Guard will evaluate and the preceding 5 years; or required for a tankerman endorsement (2) Completion of an approved course approve the curricula of courses to and courses that are a substitute for ensure adequate coverage of the for Tankship: Dangerous Liquids or experience with transfers of liquid cargo Tankship: Liquefied Gases, appropriate required subjects. Training may employ in bulk required for the endorsement. classroom instruction, demonstrations, for the endorsement to be renewed, (b) A course that uses simulated or simulated or actual operations. within the previous 5 years. transfers to train students in loading and (b) For endorsements as tankerman- discharging tank vessels may replace up (1) The course curricula for Tankship assistant, basic oil and chemical tanker to two loadings and two discharges, one Familiarization must consist of the cargo operation; and basic liquefied gas commencement and one completion of topics identified in Table 1 to tanker cargo operations, present loading, and one commencement and § 13.121(e) of this subpart. evidence of— one completion of discharge required (2) The course curricula for (1) At least 90 days of service during for a tankerman-PIC or tankerman-PIC tankerman-PIC, tankerman-PIC (barge), the preceding 5 years onboard a tank (barge) endorsement. The request for and tankerman-engineer endorsements vessel for which the endorsement is approval of the course must specify must consist of the topics identified in valid, performing duties appropriate to those segments of a transfer that the Table 2 to § 13.121(e) of this subpart. the tankerman endorsement held; or course will simulate. The letter from the (3) The course curricula for (2) Completion of an approved course Coast Guard approving the course will firefighting courses must consist of the for Tankship: Dangerous Liquids or state the number and kind of segments topics identified in Table 3 to Tankship: Liquefied Gases, appropriate that the course will replace. § 13.121(e) of this subpart.

TABLE 1 TO § 13.121(e)

Tankship familiarization topics 1 2

Basic knowledge of tankers: types of oil and chemical vessels or liquefied gas tanker vessels ...... X X general arrangement and construction ...... X X Basic knowledge of cargo operations: piping systems and valves ...... X X cargo pumps and cargo handling equipment ...... X X loading and unloading and care in transit ...... X X tank cleaning, purging, gas-freeing and inerting ...... X X Basic knowledge of the physical properties of oil and chemicals: pressure and temperature, including vapor pressure/temperature relationship ...... X ...... types of electrostatic charge generation ...... X ...... chemical symbols ...... X ...... Basic knowledge of the physical properties of liquefied gases, including: properties and characteristics ...... X pressure and temperature, including vapor pressure/temperature relationship ...... X types of electrostatic charge generation ...... X

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Tankship familiarization topics 1 2

chemical symbols ...... X Knowledge and understanding of tanker safety culture and safety management ...... X X Basic knowledge of the hazards associated with tanker operations, including: health hazards ...... X X environmental hazards ...... X X reactivity hazards ...... X X corrosion hazards ...... X X explosion and flammability hazards ...... X X sources of ignition ...... X X electrostatic hazards ...... X X toxicity hazards ...... X X vapor leaks and clouds ...... X X extremely low temperatures ...... X pressure hazards ...... X Basic knowledge of hazard controls: inerting, water padding, drying agents and monitoring techniques ...... X X anti-static measures ...... X X ventilation ...... X X segregation ...... X X cargo inhibition ...... X X importance of cargo compatibility ...... X X atmospheric control ...... X X gas testing ...... X X Understanding of information on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) ...... X X Function and proper use of gas-measuring instruments and similar equipment ...... X X Proper use of safety equipment and protective devices, including: breathing apparatus and tank-evacuating equipment ...... X X protective clothing and equipment ...... X X resuscitators ...... X X rescue and escape equipment ...... X X 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 ...... X X precautions to be taken before and during repair and maintenance work ...... X X safety measures for hot and cold work ...... X X electrical safety ...... X X ship/shore safety checklist ...... X X Basic knowledge of first aid with reference to a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) X X Basic knowledge of emergency procedures, including emergency shutdown ...... X X Basic knowledge of the effects of oil and chemical pollution on human and marine life ...... X X Basic knowledge of shipboard procedures to prevent pollution ...... X X Basic knowledge of measures to be taken in the event of spillage, including the need to: report relevant information to the responsible persons ...... X X assist in implementing shipboard spill-containment procedures ...... X X prevent brittle fracture ...... X Column 1—Tankship familiarization (dangerous liquids). Column 2—Tankship familiarization (liquefied gases).

TABLE 2 TO § 13.121(e)

Tankship and tank barge course topics 1 2 3 4

General characteristics, compatibility, reaction, firefighting procedures, and safety precautions for the cargoes of: ...... Bulk liquids defined as Dangerous Liquids in 46 CFR Part 13 ...... X X ...... Bulk liquefied gases & their vapors defined as Liquefied Gases in 46 CFR Part 13 ...... X X Knowledge and understanding of the physical and chemical properties of oil and chemical cargoes ...... X ...... Physical phenomena of liquefied gas, including: ...... Basic concept ...... X X Compression and expansion ...... X X Mechanism of heat transfer ...... X X Potential hazards of liquefied gas, including: ...... Chemical and physical properties ...... X X Combustion characteristics ...... X X Results of gas release to the atmosphere ...... X X Health hazards (skin contact, inhalation, and ingestion) ...... X X Control of flammability range with inert gas ...... X X Thermal stress in structure and piping of vessel ...... X X Cargo systems, including: ...... Principles of containment systems ...... X X X X Construction, materials, coating, & insulation of cargo tanks ...... X X

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Tankship and tank barge course topics 1 2 3 4

General arrangement of cargo tanks ...... X X X X Venting and vapor-control systems ...... X X X X Cargo-handling systems, including: ...... Piping systems, valves, pumps, and expansion systems ...... X X X X Operating characteristics ...... X X X X Instrumentation systems, including: ...... Cargo-level indicators ...... X X X X Gas-detecting systems ...... X ...... X X Temperature-monitoring systems, cargo ...... X ...... X X Temperature-monitoring systems, hull ...... X X Automatic-shutdown systems ...... X ...... X X AuXiliary systems, including: ...... Ventilation, inerting ...... X X X X Valves, including: ...... Quick-closing ...... X X X X Remote-control ...... X X X X Pneumatic ...... X X X X Excess-flow ...... X X X X Safety-relief ...... X X X X Pressure-vacuum ...... X X X X Heating-systems: cofferdams & ballast tanks ...... X X Operations connected with the loading and discharging of cargo, including: ...... Lining up the cargo and vapor-control systems ...... X X X X Pre-transfer inspections and completion of the Declaration of Inspection ...... X X X X Hooking up of cargo hose, loading arms, and grounding-strap ...... X X X X Starting of liquid flow ...... X X X X Calculation of loading rates ...... X ...... X ...... Discussion of loading ...... X X X X Ballasting and deballasting ...... X X X X Topping off of the cargo tanks ...... X X X X Discussion of discharging ...... X X X X Stripping of the cargo tanks ...... X X ...... Monitoring of transfers ...... X X X X Gauging of cargo tanks ...... X X X X Disconnecting of cargo hoses or loading arms ...... X X X X Cargo-tank-cleaning procedures and precautions ...... X X ...... Slop arrangements ...... X ...... Ship-to-ship transfers ...... X ...... Operating procedures and sequence for: ...... Inerting of cargo tanks and void spaces ...... X X X X Cooldown and warmup of cargo tanks ...... X X Gas-freeing ...... X X X X Loaded or ballasted voyages ...... X ...... X ...... Testing of cargo-tank atmospheres for oxygen & cargo vapor ...... X X X X Stability and stress considerations connected with loading and discharging of cargo ...... X X X X Loadline, draft, and trim ...... X X X X Disposal of boil-off, including: ...... System design ...... X X Safety features ...... X X Stability-letter requirements ...... X ...... X ...... Emergency procedures, including notice to appropriate authorities, for: ...... Fire ...... X X X X Collision ...... X X X X Grounding ...... X X X X Equipment failure ...... X X X X Leaks and spills ...... X X X ...... Structural failure ...... X X X X Emergency discharge of cargo ...... X X X X Entering cargo tanks ...... X X X X Emergency shutdown of cargo-handling ...... X X X X Emergency systems for closing cargo tanks ...... X X ...... Rules & regulations (international and Federal, for all tank vessels) on conducting operations and preventing pollution ...... X X X X Pollution prevention, including: ...... Procedures to prevent air and water pollution ...... X X X X Measures to take in event of spillage ...... X X X X Danger from drift of vapor cloud ...... X X X X Environmental protection equipment, including oil discharge monitoring equipment ...... X ...... Terminology for tankships carrying oil and chemicals ...... X ...... Terminology for tank barges carrying oil and chemicals ...... X ...... Terminology for tankships carrying liquefied gases ...... X ...... Terminology for tank barges carrying liquefied gases ...... X

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Tankship and tank barge course topics 1 2 3 4

Principles & procedures of crude-oil-washing (COW) systems, including: ...... Purpose ...... X ...... Equipment and design ...... X ...... Operations ...... X ...... Safety precautions ...... X ...... Maintenance of plant and equipment ...... X ...... Principles & procedures of the inert-gas systems (IGSs), including: ...... Purpose ...... X ...... X ...... Equipment and design ...... X ...... X ...... Operations ...... X ...... X ...... Safety precautions ...... X ...... X ...... Maintenance of plant and equipment ...... X ...... X ...... Principles & procedures of vapor-control systems, including: ...... Purpose ...... X X X X Principles ...... X X X X Coast Guard regulations ...... X X X X Hazards ...... X X X X Active system components ...... X X X X Passive system components ...... X X X X Operating procedures, including: ...... Testing and inspection requirements ...... X X X X Pre-transfer procedures ...... X X X X Connecting sequence ...... X X X X Start-up sequence ...... X X X X Normal operations ...... X X X X Loading and unloading plans ...... X ...... Emergency procedures ...... X X X X Cargo-hazard-information systems ...... X X X X Safe entry into confined spaces, including: ...... Testing tank atmospheres for oxygen & hydrocarbon vapors ...... X X ...... Definition and hazards of confined spaces ...... X X X X Cargo tanks and pumprooms ...... X X X X Evaluation and assessment of risks and hazards ...... X X X X Safety precautions and procedures ...... X X X X Enclosed space rescue ...... X ...... Personnel protective equipment (PPE) and clothing ...... X X X X Maintenance of PPE ...... X X X X Dangers of skin contact ...... X X X X Inhalation of vapors ...... X X ...... Electricity and static electricity—hazards and precautions ...... X X X X Emergency procedures ...... X X X X Federal regulations, national standards & industry guidelines ...... X X X X Inspections by marine chemists & competent persons, including hot-work permits & procedures ...... X X X X Vessel response plans: ...... Purpose, content, and location of information ...... X X X X Procedures for notice and mitigation of spills ...... X X X X Geographic-specific appendices ...... X X X X Vessel-specific appendices ...... X X X X Emergency-action checklist ...... X X X X Column 1—Tankship: Dangerous Liquids. Column 2—Tank Barge: Dangerous Liquids. Column 3—Tankship: Liquefied Gases. Column 4—Tank Barge: Liquefied Gases.

TABLE 3 TO § 13.121(e)

Firefighting course topics 1 2

Elements of fire (Fire triangle): Fuel ...... X X Source of ignition ...... X X Oxygen ...... X X Ignition sources (general): Chemical ...... X Biological ...... X Physical ...... X Ignition sources applicable to barges ...... X ...... Definitions of flammability and combustibility: Flammability ...... X X Ignition point ...... X X Burning temperature ...... X X

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Firefighting course topics 1 2

Burning speed ...... X Thermal value ...... X Lower flammable limit ...... X X Upper flammable limit ...... X X Flammable range ...... X X Inerting ...... X Static electricity ...... X X Flash point ...... X X Auto-ignition ...... X X Spread of fire: By radiation ...... X X By convection ...... X X By conduction ...... X X Reactivity ...... X X Fire classifications and applicable extinguishing agents ...... X X Main causes of fires: Oil leakage ...... X X Smoking ...... X X Overheating pumps ...... X X Galley appliances ...... X Spontaneous ignition ...... X X Hot work ...... X X Electrical apparatus ...... X Reaction, self-heating, and auto-ignition ...... X Fire prevention: General ...... X X Fire hazards of DL and LG ...... X X Fire detection: Fire- and smoke-detection systems ...... X Automatic fire alarms ...... X Firefighting equipment: Fire mains, hydrants ...... X International shore-connection ...... X Smothering-installations, carbon dioxide (CO2), foam * * * ...... X Pressure-water spray system in special-category spaces ...... X Automatic sprinkler system ...... X Emergency fire pump, emergency generator ...... X Chemical-powder applicants ...... X General outline of required and mobile apparatus ...... X Fireman’s outfit, personal equipment ...... X Breathing apparatus ...... X Resuscitation apparatus ...... X Smoke helmet or mask ...... X Fireproof life-line and harness ...... X Fire hose, nozzles, connections, and fire axes ...... X Fire blankets ...... X Portable fire extinguishers ...... X X Limitations of portable and semiportable extinguishers ...... X X Emergency procedures: Arrangements: Escape routes ...... X X Means of gas-freeing tanks ...... X X Class A, B, and C divisions ...... X Inert-gas system ...... X Ship firefighting organization: General alarms ...... X Fire-control plans, muster stations, and duties ...... X Communications ...... X Periodic shipboard drills ...... X Patrol system ...... X Basic firefighting techniques: Sounding alarm ...... X X Locating and isolating fires ...... X X Stopping leakage of cargo ...... X X Jettisoning ...... X Inhibiting ...... X Cooling ...... X Smothering ...... X Sizing up situation ...... X ...... Locating information on cargo ...... X ...... Extinguishing ...... X X Extinguishing with portable units ...... X X

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Firefighting course topics 1 2

Setting reflash watch ...... X X Using additional personnel ...... X X Firefighting extinguishing-agents: Water (solid jet, spray, fog, and flooding) ...... X Foam (high, medium and low expansion) ...... X Carbon dioxide (CO2) ...... X X Aqueous-film-forming foam (AFFF) ...... X Dry chemicals ...... X X Use of extinguisher on: Flammable and combustible liquids ...... X X Manifold-flange fire ...... X X Drip-pan fire ...... X X Pump fire ...... X X Drills for typical fires on barges ...... X ...... Field exercises: Extinguish small fires using portable extinguishers: Electrical ...... X X Manifold-flange ...... X X Drip-pan ...... X X Pump ...... X X Use self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) ...... X Extinguish extensive fires with water ...... X Extinguish fires with foam, or chemical ...... X Fight fire in smoke-filled enclosed space wearing SCBA ...... X Extinguish fire with water fog in an enclosed space with heavy smoke ...... X Extinguish oil fire with fog applicator and spray nozzles, dry-chemical, or foam applicators ...... X Effect a rescue in a smoke-filled space while wearing breathing apparatus ...... X Column 1—tankerman-PIC (barge). Column 2—tankerman-PIC, tankerman-engineer, and tankerman-assistant.

§ 13.123 [Amended] ‘‘cargo’’; and after the words ‘‘the start (i) Pre-transfer inspection; ■ 44. In § 13.123, remove the word of the’’, remove the word ‘‘cargo’’; (ii) Pre-transfer conference and ■ ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word h. In paragraph (b)(9), remove the execution of the Declaration of ‘‘must’’; remove the text ‘‘%’’ and add, words ‘‘§ 13.203(b) or 13.303(b)’’ and Inspection; in its place, the word ‘‘percent’’; and add, in their place, the words (iii) Connection of cargo hoses or remove the word ‘‘five’’ and add, in its ‘‘§§ 13.203(b) or 13.303(b) of this loading-arms; place, the number ‘‘5’’. subchapter’’; and (iv) Line-up of the cargo system for ■ i. Add new paragraph (c) to read as loading and discharge; § 13.125 [Amended] follows: (v) Start of liquid flow during loading; (vi) Start of cargo pump and increase ■ 45. In § 13.125, remove the word § 13.127 Service: General. of pressure to normal discharge ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word (a) A service letter must be signed by pressure; ‘‘must’’; and after the words ‘‘physical the owner, operator, master, or chief (vii) Calculation of loading-rates; requirements of’’, remove the words engineer of the vessel and must specify (viii) Monitoring; ‘‘§ 10.215 of this chapter, excluding the following: (ix) Topping-off of cargo tanks during paragraph (d)(2) of that section’’ and (1) The name of the vessel, official loading; add, in their place, the words ‘‘part 10, number for the vessel, and date of (x) Stripping of cargo tanks; subpart C, of this chapter’’. service for each vessel. (xi) Ballasting and deballasting, if ■ 46. Amend § 13.127 as follows: (2) For endorsements as tankerman- appropriate; ■ a. Revise paragraph (a) to read as set PIC, tankerman-PIC (barge), and (xii) Disconnection of the cargo hoses forth below; tankerman-assistant, the classification of or loading-arms; and ■ b. In paragraph (b) introductory text, cargo (DL, LG, or, for a restricted (xiii) Securing of cargo systems. remove the words ‘‘paragraph (a)(2)’’ endorsement, a specific product) (5) For endorsements as tankerman- and add, in their place, the words handled while the applicant engineer, that the applicant has ‘‘paragraph (a)(3)’’; accumulated the service. demonstrated to the satisfaction of the ■ c. In paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(5), (3) The dates, the numbers and kinds signer that he or she is fully capable of remove the word ‘‘four’’ and add, in its of transfers the applicants have supervising transfers of fuel oil, place, the number ‘‘4’’; participated in, the ports or terminals, if including— ■ d. In paragraph (b)(4), after the word applicable, and the number of transfers (i) Pre-transfer inspection; ‘‘one discharge’’, remove the word ‘‘a’’ that involved commencement or (ii) Pre-transfer conference and and add, in its place, the words completion of loading or discharge. execution of the Declaration of ‘‘conducted during each’’; (4) For endorsements as tankerman- Inspection; ■ f. In paragraph (b)(6), remove the word PIC or tankerman-PIC (barge), that the (iii) Connection of hoses or loading- ‘‘cargo’’ wherever it appears; applicant has demonstrated to the arms; ■ g. In paragraph (b)(7), after the words satisfaction of the signer that he or she (iv) Line-up of the piping system for ‘‘Declaration of Inspection, the is fully capable of supervising transfers loading and transfer of fuel oil; connection of’’, remove the word of liquid cargo, including— (v) Start of liquid flow during loading;

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(vi) Calculation of loading rates; aggregate tonnage of 1,600 GRT or more § 13.129 Quick-reference table for (vii) Monitoring; will be creditable on a case-by-case tankerman endorsements. (viii) Topping-off of tanks during basis and with prior authorization by Table 1 to § 13.129 provides a guide loading; the Coast Guard, provided the ATB (ix) Disconnection of the hoses or to the requirements for various equipment is comparable to tank vessel tankerman endorsements. Provisions in loading arms; and equipment. The Coast Guard may issue (x) Securing of fuel oil systems. the reference sections are controlling. blanket authorizations for classes of * * * * * ATBs. (c) Service on Articulated Tug Barges (ATBs). Service on ATBs with an ■ 47. Revise § 13.129 to read as follows: TABLE 1 TO § 13.129

Recency of Proof of Cargo English Category Minimum age Physical required Service service service Firefighting training language

Tankerman-PIC Subpart B 18; 13.201(a) ..... Yes; Part 10, subpart C ... 13.203 ...... 13.123 ...... 13.205 ...... 13.201(c)(3) 13.201(c)(4) 13.201(d). Tankerman-PIC (Barge) 18; 13.301(a) ..... Yes; Part 10, subpart C ... 13.303 ...... 13.123 ...... 13.305 ...... 13.301(c)(3) 13.301(c)(4) 13.301(d). Subpart C. Tankerman-Assistant Sub- 18; 13.401(a) ..... Yes; Part 10, subpart C ... 13.401(e)(2) 13.123 ...... 13.405 ...... 13.401(d) .... 13.401(e)(1) 13.401(f). part D. Tankerman-Engineer Sub- 18; 13.501(a) ..... Yes; Part 10, subpart C ... 13.503 ...... 13.123 ...... 13.505 ...... 13.501(c)(3) 13.501(c)(4) 13.501(d). part E. Restricted Tankerman-PIC 18; 13.111(b) ..... Yes; Part 10, subpart C ... 13.111(b) .... 13.111(b) .... 13.111(b) .... 13.111(b) .... No ...... 13.111(b). Restricted Tankerman-PIC 18; 13.111(c) ..... Yes; Part 10, subpart C ... 13.111(c) .... 13.111(c) .... 13.111(c) .... 13.111(c) .... No ...... 13.111(c). (Barge). Restricted Tankerman-PIC 18; 13.111(d)(1) Yes; Part 10, subpart C ... 13.111(d)(4) No ...... 13.111(d)(4) No ...... No ...... 13.111(d)(5). (Barge), Facility.

■ 48. Revise the heading for subpart B conduct, and complete a transfer of ■ 54. Revise the heading for subpart C to read as follows: cargo, and be capable of reading and to read as follows: understanding the English language Subpart B—Requirements for found in the Declaration of Inspection, Subpart C—Requirements for Tankerman-PIC Endorsement vessel response plans, and Material Tankerman-PIC (Barge) Endorsement Safety Data Sheet. ■ 49. Revise § 13.201 to read as follows: ■ 55. Revise § 13.301 to read as follows: ■ 50. Amend § 13.203 as follows: § 13.201 Original application for ■ a. Revise the section heading to read § 13.301 Original application for tankerman-PIC endorsement. as set forth below; tankerman-PIC (barge) endorsement. Each applicant for an original ■ b. In the introductory text, remove the Each applicant for a tankerman-PIC tankerman-PIC endorsement must— words ‘‘‘‘Tankerman-PIC’’’’ and add, in (barge) endorsement must— (a) Be at least 18 years old; their place, the words ‘‘tankerman-PIC’’; (a) Be at least 18 years old; (b) Apply on a form provided by the and remove the word ‘‘shall’’ and add, (b) Apply on a form provided by the Coast Guard; in its place, the word ‘‘must’’; Coast Guard; (c) Present evidence of— ■ c. In paragraph (a), remove the word (c) Present evidence of— (1) Passing a physical and medical ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word (1) Passing a physical and medical examination in accordance with ‘‘must’’; and examination according to § 13.125 of § 13.125 of this part; ■ d. In paragraphs (b) introductory text this part; (2) Service on tankships in and (c) introductory text, remove the (2) Service on tank vessels in accordance with § 13.203 of this word ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the accordance with § 13.303 of this subpart; word ‘‘must’’; and remove the words subpart; (3) Completion of an approved ‘‘‘‘Tankerman-PIC’’’’ and add, in their (3) Completion of an approved Tank firefighting course that provides training place, the words ‘‘tankerman-PIC’’. Barge: Firefighting course providing in the subjects listed in Table 1 to § 13.203 Service requirements. training in the subjects identified in § 13.121(g) of this part completed within Table 1 to § 13.121(g) of this part * * * * * 5 years of the date of application for the completed within 5 years of the date of ■ endorsement, unless he or she has 51. Amend § 13.205 as follows: application for the endorsement, unless ■ a. Revise the section heading to read previously submitted such a certificate he or she has previously submitted such as set forth below; and for a license, tankerman endorsement, ■ b. In the introductory text, remove the a certificate for a license, tankerman or officer endorsement on an MMC; and words ‘‘Service must be proved by’’ and endorsement, or officer endorsement on (4) Completion of an approved course add, in their place, the words ‘‘Proof of an MMC; and for Tankship: Dangerous Liquids or (4) Completion of an approved Tank service must be provided in’’. Tankship: Liquefied Gases appropriate Barge: Dangerous Liquids or Tank Barge: to the endorsement applied for within § 13.205 Proof of service for tankerman- Liquefied Gases course appropriate for the previous 5 years. A course certificate PIC endorsement. the endorsement applied for within the used for original issuance or renewal of * * * * * previous 5 years. A course certificate an endorsement cannot be used for a used for original issuance or renewal of subsequent renewal of the same § 13.207 [Removed] an endorsement cannot be used for a endorsement; and ■ 52. Remove § 13.207. subsequent renewal of the same (d) Be capable of speaking and endorsement; and understanding, in English, all § 13.209 [Removed] (d) Be capable of speaking, and instructions needed to commence, ■ 53. Remove § 13.209. understanding, in English, all

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instructions needed to commence, (d) Present evidence of completion of (4) That the applicant has conduct, and complete a transfer of an approved firefighting course demonstrated an understanding of cargo cargo, and be capable of reading and providing training in the subjects transfer and a sense of responsibility understanding the English language identified in Table 1 to § 13.121(g) of that, in the opinion of the signer, will found in the Declaration of Inspection, this part completed within 5 years of the allow the applicant to safely carry out vessel response plans, and Material date of application for the endorsement, duties respecting cargo transfer and Safety Data Sheet. unless he or she has previously transfer equipment assigned by the PIC ■ 56. Amend § 13.303 as follows: submitted such a certificate for a of the transfer without direct ■ a. Revise the section heading to read license, tankerman endorsement, or supervision by the PIC; or as set forth below; officer endorsement on an MMC; (b) Certificates of Discharge from ■ b. In the introductory text, remove the (e) Present evidence of either— tankships with the appropriate words ‘‘‘‘Tankerman-PIC (Barge)’’’’ and (1) Completion of an approved classification of cargo (DL, LG, or both); add, in their place, the words Tankship Familiarization course and a letter on company letterhead from ‘‘tankerman-PIC (barge)’’; and remove providing training in the subjects the owner, operator, or master of one of the word ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, identified in Table 1 to § 13.121(e) of the tankships or self-propelled tank the word ‘‘must’’; this part within the previous 5 years. A vessels stating that he or she has ■ c. In paragraph (a) introductory text, course certificate used for original demonstrated— remove the word ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its issuance or renewal of an endorsement (1) An understanding of cargo place, the word ‘‘must’’; cannot be used for a subsequent renewal transfers; and ■ d. In paragraph (b) introductory text, of the same endorsement; or (2) A sense of responsibility that, in remove the words ‘‘‘‘Tankerman-PIC’’ or (2) At least 90 days of deck service on the opinion of the signer, will allow him ‘‘Tankerman-PIC (barge),’’’’ and add, in tankships or self-propelled tank vessels or her to safely carry out duties their place, the words ‘‘tankerman-PIC certified to carry DL or LG appropriate respecting cargo and its equipment or tankerman-PIC (barge),’’; and to the endorsement applied for and assigned by the PIC of the transfer ■ e. In paragraph (c) introductory text, successfully complete a professional without direct supervision by the PIC. remove the words ‘‘‘‘Tankerman-PIC examination for the topics identified in (Barge)’’’’ and add, in their place, the Table 1 to § 13.121(e) of this part; and § 13.407 [Removed] (f) Be capable of speaking and words ‘‘tankerman-PIC (barge)’’; and ■ 64. Remove § 13.407. remove the word ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its understanding, in English, all place, the word ‘‘must’’. instructions needed to commence, § 13.409 [Removed] conduct, and complete a transfer of ■ 65. Remove § 13.409. § 13.303 Service requirements. cargo. ■ 66. Revise the heading for subpart E ■ 62. Revise § 13.403 to read as follows: * * * * * to read as follows: ■ 57. Amend § 13.305 as follows: § 13.403 Service requirements. ■ a. Revise the section heading to read (a) Each applicant already holding an Subpart E—Requirements for as set forth below; and Tankerman-Engineer Endorsement ■ b. Remove the words ‘‘Service must be MMD or MMC endorsed tankerman- proved by’’ and add, in their place, the assistant for DL and seeking one for LG, ■ 67. Revise § 13.501 to read as follows: or the converse, must— words ‘‘Proof of service must be (1) Provide evidence of at least half provided in’’; and remove the words § 13.501 Original application for the service required in § 13.401(e)(2) of tankerman-engineer endorsement. ‘‘paragraph (a)(3)(vii)’’ and add, in their this subpart and successfully complete place, the words ‘‘paragraph (a)(4)(vii)’’. Each applicant for a tankerman- a professional examination for the engineer endorsement must— § 13.305 Proof of service for tankerman- topics identified in Table 1 to (a) Be at least 18 years old; PIC (barge). § 13.121(e) of this part appropriate to (b) Apply on a form provided by the * * * * * the endorsement applied for; or Coast Guard; (2) Complete a course in DL or LG (c) Present evidence of— § 13.307 [Removed] appropriate to the endorsement applied (1) Passing a physical and medical ■ 58. Remove § 13.307. for as prescribed in § 13.401(e)(1) of this examination according to § 13.125 of subpart. § 13.309 [Removed] this part; (b) [Reserved] (2) Service on tankships and self- ■ 59. Remove § 13.309. ■ 63. Revise § 13.405 to read as follows: propelled tank vessels in accordance ■ 60. Revise the heading for subpart D § 13.405 Proof of service for tankerman- with § 13.503 of this subpart; to read as follows: assistant endorsement. (3) Completion of an approved Service must be proved by either— firefighting course providing training in Subpart D—Requirements for the subjects identified in Table 1 to Tankerman-Assistant Endorsement (a) A letter on company letterhead from the owner, operator, or master of § 13.121(g) of this part completed within 5 years of the date of application for the ■ 61. Revise § 13.401 to read as follows: a tankship or self-propelled tank vessel. The letter must specify— endorsement, unless he or she has § 13.401 Original application for (1) The name of the vessel(s), the previously submitted such a certificate tankerman-assistant endorsement. applicable dates, and the port(s) or for a license, tankerman endorsement, Each applicant for a tankerman- terminal(s); or officer endorsement on an MMC; and assistant endorsement must— (2) The classification of cargo (DL or (4) Completion of an approved (a) Be at least 18 years old; LG) carried while the applicant Tankship course in dangerous liquids or (b) Apply on a form provided by the accumulated the service; liquefied gases, appropriate for the Coast Guard; (3) The number of days of deck endorsement applied for within the (c) Present evidence of passing a service the applicant accumulated on previous 5 years. A course certificate physical and medical examination the tankship or self-propelled tank used for original issuance or renewal of according to § 13.125 of this part; vessel; and an endorsement cannot be used for a

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subsequent renewal of the same determine, upon request, whether the provided that the service was on oil endorsement; and applicant meets the requirements for an tankers. (d) Be capable of speaking and STCW tankerman endorsement for (b) Applicants may qualify for an understanding, in English, all service on seagoing vessels. If the endorsement in advanced oil tanker instructions needed to commence, applicant is qualified, the Coast Guard cargo operations with a limitation to conduct, and complete a transfer of will issue the appropriate endorsement. non-self-propelled vessels. To qualify cargo or fuel. An applicant for any STCW for this endorsement, an applicant ■ 68. Amend § 13.503 as follows: endorsement must hold the appropriate must— ■ a. Revise the section heading to read national endorsement unless otherwise (1) Hold a national endorsement as as set forth below; specified. tankerman-PIC (barge) dangerous ■ b. In paragraph (a) introductory text, (b) Applicants for an STCW liquids; remove the words ‘‘Tankerman- tankerman endorsement must— (2) Provide evidence of meeting the Engineer’’ and add, in their place, the (1) Meet the training and service standards of competence identified in words ‘‘tankerman-engineer’’; and requirements for the endorsement Table A–V/1–1–2 of the STCW Code; remove the word ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its sought; and and place, the word ‘‘must’’; and (2) Meet the appropriate standard of (3) Provide evidence of at least 90 ■ c. In paragraph (b), remove the words competence identified in the STCW days of service, whether shore-based or ‘‘Tankerman-Engineer’’ and add, in their Code (incorporated by reference, see vessel-based, on one or more oil tankers. place, the words ‘‘tankerman-engineer’’; § 13.103 of this part). The Coast Guard will accept service after the words ‘‘and seeking’’, remove (c) The Coast Guard will accept the submitted to qualify for a national the word ‘‘one’’ and add, in its place, following as proof of meeting the endorsement required in § 13.303 of this the words ‘‘an endorsement’’, and after standards of competence: part, provided that the service was on the words ‘‘or the converse,’’, remove (1) In-service experience: oil tankers. the word ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, Documentation of successful (c) Applicants may qualify for an the word ‘‘must’’. completion of assessments, approved or endorsement in advanced oil tanker accepted by the Coast Guard, and signed cargo operations with a limitation to § 13.503 Service requirements. by a qualified assessor, deck or maintenance and repair of cargo * * * * * engineering, as appropriate. equipment. To qualify for this ■ 69. Amend § 13.505 by revising the (2) Training ship experience: endorsement, an applicant must— section heading to read as follows: Documentation of successful (1) Qualify for a national endorsement completion of an approved training as tankerman-engineer; § 13.505 Proof of service for tankerman- program involving formal training and (2) Provide evidence of meeting the engineer endorsement. assessment onboard a school ship. standards of competence identified in * * * * * (3) Simulator training: Documentation Table A–V/1–1–2 of the STCW Code of successful completion of training and applicable to maintenance and repair of § 13.507 [Removed] assessment from a Coast Guard- cargo equipment; and ■ 70. Remove § 13.507 approved course involving maritime (3) Provide evidence of— (i) At least 90 days of service as an § 13.509 [Removed] simulation. (4) Training program: Documentation engineering officer on oil tankers; ■ 71. Remove § 13.509 of successful completion of an approved (ii) At least 90 days of rating or cadet ■ 72. Add new subpart F, consisting of training program involving formal service on deck or in the engine §§ 13.601 through 13.611, to read as training and assessments. department on oil tankers; or follows: (d) The Coast Guard will publish (iii) A combination of the service in paragraphs (c)(3)(i) and (c)(3)(ii) of this Subpart F—Requirements for STCW guidelines that should be used to document successful demonstrations of section. Tankerman Endorsements (d) Applicants holding an competence. Organizations may develop Sec. endorsement in advanced chemical alternative assessment documentation 13.601 General. tanker cargo operations or advanced for demonstrations of competence ; 13.603 Requirements to qualify for an liquefied gas tanker cargo operations however, such documentation must be STCW endorsement for advanced oil may qualify for an endorsement in approved by the Coast Guard prior to its tanker cargo operations. advanced oil tanker cargo operations by 13.605 Requirements to qualify for an use and submittal with an application. STCW endorsement for advanced completing, in a supernumerary chemical tanker cargo operations. § 13.603 Requirements to qualify for an capacity, an approved training program 13.607 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for advanced oil tanker onboard oil tankers. The program must STCW endorsement for advanced cargo operations. be at least 1 month and include at least liquefied gas tanker cargo operations. (a) Every applicant for an three loading and three discharge 13.609 Requirements to qualify for an endorsement in advanced oil tanker operations. STCW endorsement for basic oil and cargo operations must— (e) Grandfathering. Seafarers holding chemical tanker cargo operations. (1) Qualify for a national endorsement valid tankerman-PIC dangerous liquid, 13.611 Requirements to qualify for an as tankerman-PIC dangerous liquid; tankerman-PIC (barge) dangerous liquid, STCW endorsement for basic liquefied or tankerman-engineer endorsements gas tanker cargo operations. (2) Meet the standards of competence identified in Table A–V/1–1–2 of the issued prior to March 24, 2014, will be Subpart F—Requirements for STCW STCW Code (incorporated by reference, issued STCW endorsements for Tankerman Endorsements see § 13.103 of this part); and advanced oil and chemical tanker cargo (3) Provide evidence of 90 days of sea operations, with any appropriate § 13.601 General. service onboard oil tankers. The Coast limitations, without meeting the (a) When all tankerman endorsements Guard will accept service submitted to requirements of this section. Seafarers are issued, renewed, or otherwise qualify for a national endorsement as holding an endorsement as tankerman- modified, the Coast Guard will required in § 13.203 of this part, PIC (barge) dangerous liquid, and

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holding an advanced oil tanker cargo (i) At least 90 days of service as an tanker cargo operations with a operations endorsement issued on or engineering officer on chemical tankers; limitation to non-self-propelled vessels. before March 24, 2014, will be limited (ii) At least 90 days of rating or cadet To qualify for this endorsement, an to non-self-propelled vessels. Seafarers service on deck or in the engine applicant must: holding an endorsement as tankerman- department on chemical tankers; or (1) Qualify for a national endorsement engineer, and holding an advanced oil (iii) A combination of the service in as tankerman-PIC (barge) liquefied gas; tanker cargo operations endorsement paragraphs (c)(3)(i) and (c)(3)(ii) of this (2) Provide evidence of meeting the issued on or before March 24, 2014, will section. standards of competence identified in be limited to maintenance and repair of (d) Applicants holding an Table A–V/1–2–2 of the STCW Code; cargo equipment. After March 24, 2014, endorsement in advanced oil tanker and all seafarers applying for an original cargo operations or advanced liquefied (3) Provide evidence of at least 90 endorsement in advanced oil tanker gas tanker cargo operations may qualify days of service, whether shore-based or cargo operations must meet the for an endorsement in advanced vessel-based, on liquefied gas tankers. requirements of this section. chemical tanker cargo operations by The Coast Guard will accept service completing, in a supernumerary submitted to qualify for a national § 13.605 Requirements to qualify for an capacity, an approved training program endorsement as required in § 13.303 of STCW endorsement for advanced chemical onboard chemical tankers. The program this part, provided that the service was tanker cargo operations. must be at least 1 month and include at on liquefied gas tankers. (a) Every applicant for an least three loading and three discharge (c) Applicants may qualify for an endorsement in advanced chemical operations. endorsement in advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations must: (e) Grandfathering. Seafarers holding tanker cargo operations with a (1) Qualify for a national endorsement valid tankerman-PIC dangerous liquid, limitation to maintenance and repair of as tankerman-PIC dangerous liquid; tankerman-PIC (barge) dangerous liquid, cargo equipment. To qualify for this (2) Meet the standards of competence or tankerman-engineer endorsements endorsement, an applicant must: identified in Table A–V/1–1–3 of the issued prior to March 24, 2014 will be (1) Qualify for a national endorsement STCW Code (incorporated by reference, issued STCW endorsements for as tankerman-engineer; see § 13.103 of this part); and advanced oil and chemical tanker cargo (2) Provide evidence of meeting the (3) Provide evidence of 90 days of sea operations, with any appropriate standards of competence identified in service onboard chemical tankers. The limitations, without meeting the Table A–V/1–2–2 of the STCW Code Coast Guard will accept service requirements of this section. Seafarers applicable to maintenance and repair of submitted to qualify for a national holding an endorsement as tankerman- cargo equipment; and endorsement as required in § 13.203 of PIC (barge) dangerous liquid, and (3) Provide evidence of— this part, provided that the service was holding an advanced chemical tanker (i) At least 90 days of service as an on chemical tankers. cargo operations endorsement issued on engineering officer on liquefied gas (b) Applicants may qualify for an or before March 24, 2014, will be tankers; endorsement in advanced chemical limited to non-self-propelled vessels. (ii) At least 90 days of rating or cadet tanker cargo operations with a Seafarers holding an endorsement as service on deck or in the engine limitation to non-self-propelled vessels. tankerman-engineer, and holding an department on liquefied gas tankers; or (iii) A combination of the service in To qualify for this endorsement, an advanced chemical tanker cargo paragraphs (c)(3)(i) and (c)(3)(ii) of this applicant must: operations endorsement issued on or section. (1) Qualify for a national endorsement before March 24, 2014, will be limited (d) Applicants holding an as tankerman-PIC (barge) dangerous to maintenance and repair of cargo endorsement in advanced oil tanker liquid; equipment. After March 24, 2014, all cargo operations or advanced chemical (2) Provide evidence of meeting the seafarers applying for an original tanker cargo operations may qualify for standards of competence identified in endorsement in advanced chemical an endorsement in advanced liquefied Table A–V/1–1–3 of the STCW Code; tanker cargo operations must meet the gas tanker cargo operations by and requirements of this section. (3) Provide evidence of at least 90 completing, in a supernumerary days of service, whether shore-based or § 13.607 Requirements to qualify for an capacity, an approved training program vessel-based, on chemical tankers. The STCW endorsement for advanced liquefied onboard liquefied gas tankers. The Coast Guard will accept service gas tanker cargo operations. program must be at least 1 month and submitted to qualify for a national (a) Every applicant for an include at least three loading and three endorsement as required in § 13.303 of endorsement in advanced liquefied gas discharge operations. this part, provided that the service was tanker cargo operations must: (e) Grandfathering. Seafarers holding on chemical tankers. (1) Qualify for a national endorsement valid tankerman-PIC liquefied gas, (c) Applicants may qualify for an as tankerman-PIC liquefied gas; tankerman-PIC (barge) liquefied gas, or endorsement in advanced chemical (2) Meet the standards of competence tankerman-engineer endorsements tanker cargo operations with a identified in Tables A–V/1–2–2 of the issued prior to March 24, 2014, will be limitation to maintenance and repair of STCW Code (incorporated by reference, issued an STCW endorsement for cargo equipment. To qualify for this see § 13.103 of this part); and advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo endorsement, an applicant must: (3) Provide evidence of 90 days of operations, with any appropriate (1) Qualify for a national endorsement service on liquefied gas tankers. The limitations, without meeting the as tankerman-engineer; Coast Guard will accept service requirements of paragraph (a) of this (2) Provide evidence of meeting the submitted to qualify for a national section. Seafarers holding an standards of competence identified in endorsement as required in § 13.203 of endorsement as tankerman-PIC (barge) Table A–V/1–1–3 of the STCW Code this part, provided that the service was liquefied gas, and holding an advanced applicable to maintenance and repair of on liquefied gas tankers. liquefied gas tanker cargo operations cargo equipment; and (b) Applicants may qualify for an endorsement issued on or before March (3) Provide evidence of— endorsement in advanced liquefied gas 24, 2014, will be limited to non-self-

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propelled vessels. Seafarers holding an PART 14—SHIPMENT AND § 14.209 [Amended] endorsement as tankerman-engineer, DISCHARGE OF MERCHANT ■ 77. In § 14.209, remove the word and holding an advanced liquefied gas MARINERS ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word tanker cargo operations endorsement ‘‘must’’. issued on or before March 24, 2014, will ■ 73. The authority citation for part 14 be limited to maintenance and repair of continues to read as follows: § 14.211 [Amended] cargo equipment. After March 24, 2014, Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552; 46 U.S.C. ■ 78. In § 14.211, remove the word all seafarers applying for an original Chapters 103 and 104; 46 U.S.C. 70105. ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word endorsement in advanced liquefied gas ‘‘must’’. tanker operations must meet the § 14.201 [Amended] ■ 79. Amend § 14.213 as follows: requirements of this section. ■ 74. Amend § 14.201 as follows: ■ a. In paragraph (a), remove the word ■ ‘‘shall’’ wherever it appears, and add, in § 13.609 Requirements to qualify for an a. In paragraph (a), remove the word ‘‘shall’’ wherever it appears and add, in its place, the word ‘‘must’’; STCW endorsement for basic oil and ■ b. Revise paragraph (b) to read as set chemical tanker cargo operations. its place, the word ‘‘must’’; and forth below; and ■ b. In paragraph (b), after the words (a) Every applicant for an ■ c. In paragraph (c), remove the word ‘‘Except as provided by § 14.203’’, add endorsement in basic oil and chemical ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word the words ‘‘of this subpart’’; and remove ‘‘must’’. tanker operations must: the words ‘‘gross tons’’ wherever they (1) Qualify for a national endorsement appear and add, in their place, the word § 14.213 Report of shipment of merchant as tankerman-assistant dangerous ‘‘GRT’’. mariner. liquid; and * * * * * § 14.205 [Amended] (2) Provide evidence of meeting the (b) When a vessel of the United States standards of competence identified in ■ 75. In § 14.205, remove the word sails exclusively on the Great Lakes— Table A–V/1–1–1 of the STCW Code ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word (1) Each master or individual in (incorporated by reference, see § 13.103 ‘‘must’’. charge must, at the commencement of the season, or once the vessel is put into of this part). ■ 76. Revise § 14.207 to read as follows: service, whichever occurs earlier, send (b) Grandfathering. Seafarers holding § 14.207 Content and form of shipping one copy of articles, signed by the a valid tankerman-assistant dangerous articles. master and by each mariner, to the liquid or tankerman-engineer owner, charterer, or managing operator; endorsement issued prior to March 24, (a)(1) The content and form of shipping articles for each vessel of the (2) The master or individual in charge 2014 will be issued an STCW must every 60 days send supplementary endorsement for basic oil and chemical United States of 100 GRT or more upon a foreign or intercoastal voyage must particulars of engagement covering each tanker cargo operations without meeting mariner engaged during this period, the requirements of paragraph (a) of this comply with the requirements of 46 U.S.C. 10302, 10303, 10304, and 10305. signed by the master and by each section. After March 24, 2014, all mariner, to the owner, charterer, or seafarers applying for an original The articles must identify the nature of the voyage and specify at least the managing operator; and endorsement in basic oil and chemical (3) The master or individual in charge name, license, MMD or MMC number, tanker operations must meet the must, at the close of the season, or once capacity of service, time due onboard to requirements of this section. the vessel is withdrawn from service, begin work, name and address of the whichever occurs later, send articles, next of kin, and wages due to each § 13.611 Requirements to qualify for an signed by the master and by each STCW endorsement for basic liquefied gas merchant mariner, either who was mariner, to the owner, charterer, or tanker cargo operations. discharged or whose services were managing operator. otherwise terminated during the month. (a) Every applicant for an * * * * * endorsement in basic liquefied gas (2) The content and form of articles tanker operations must: for each such vessel upon a coastwise § 14.301 [Amended] voyage (including a voyage on the Great ■ 80. In § 14.301, remove the word (1) Qualify for a national endorsement Lakes) must also comply with the ‘‘shall’’ wherever it appears and add, in as tankerman-assistant liquefied gas; requirements of 46 U.S.C. 10502. The its place, the word ‘‘must’’. and articles must specify at least the matter (2) Provide evidence of meeting the identified by paragraph (a)(1) of this § 14.303 [Amended] standards of competence identified in section, except that they must not ■ 81. In § 14.303, remove the words ‘‘the Table A–V/1–2–1 of the STCW Code specify the wages due to the mariner. master shall’’ and add, in their place, (incorporated by reference, see § 13.103 The wages section of the form must be the words ‘‘the master must’’; and of this part). left blank for coastwise voyages. remove the words ‘‘the consular officer (b) Grandfathering. Seafarers holding (b) Any shipping company that shall’’ and add, in their place, the words a valid tankerman-assistant liquefied gas manually prepares the articles may, ‘‘the consular officer will’’. or tankerman-engineer endorsement upon request, obtain a form from the issued prior to March 24, 2014, will be Coast Guard. § 14.305 [Amended] issued an STCW endorsement for basic (c) Any company that electronically ■ 82. In § 14.305, remove the word liquefied gas tanker cargo operations prepares the articles may develop its ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word without meeting the requirements of own software or buy it off the shelf; but, ‘‘must’’. paragraph (a) of this section. After in either of these cases, it must secure ■ 83. Amend § 14.307 as follows: March 24, 2014, all seafarers applying approval to use the software for these ■ a. Revise paragraph (a) to read as set for an original endorsement in basic purposes from the National Maritime forth below; and liquefied gas tanker operations must Center at any of the addresses provided ■ b. In paragraphs (b) through (e), meet the requirements of this section. in § 14.103 of this part. remove the word ‘‘shall’’ wherever it

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appears and add, in its place, the word (c) Articles sent for storage to the (d) Each oceanographic company ‘‘must’’. address in § 14.103(a) of this part that must keep all original articles and are not prepared in accordance with copies of all certificates of discharge for § 14.307 Entries on certificate of paragraph (a) of this section may be 3 years. After 3 years the company must discharge. returned to the shipping company for prepare the original shipping articles in (a) Each master or individual in correction. alphabetical order by vessel name and charge of a vessel must, for each * * * * * send to the address in § 14.103(a) of this merchant mariner being discharged part for storage at the Federal Records from the vessel, prepare a certificate of § 14.403 [Amended] Center at Suitland, Maryland. The discharge and two copies, whether by ■ 87. Amend § 14.403 as follows: company may dispose of the copies of writing or typing them on the prescribed ■ a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, certificates of discharge. The Coast form with permanent ink or generating remove the words ‘‘Department of Guard will dispose of copies of them from computer in the prescribed Transportation’’ and add, in their place, certificates submitted manually, once format, and must sign them with the words ‘‘Department of Homeland the information is entered into its sea- permanent ink. The prescribed format Security’’; and service database and is validated. for a certificate of discharge is the same ■ b. In paragraph (a)(2), remove the * * * * * as the current form CG–718A. The form word ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the (f) Articles sent for storage to the has the mariner’s printed name, word ‘‘must’’. signature, citizenship, MMD or MMC address in § 14.103(a) of this part that number, certification statement, date, § 14.405 [Amended] are not prepared in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section may be master’s signature, rate/rank the mariner ■ 88. Amend § 14.405 as follows: returned to the company for correction. is serving on the voyage, date and place ■ a. In paragraph (a), remove the words of shipment, date and place of ‘‘OCMI of the Coast Guard’’ and add, in PART 15—MANNING REQUIREMENTS discharge, name of the vessel, name of their place, the words ‘‘Coast Guard the operating company, official number OCMI’’; ■ 90. The authority citation for part 15 of the vessel, class of the vessel, and ■ b. In paragraph (c), remove the word continues to read as follows: nature of the voyage. ‘‘OCMI’’ wherever it appears; and remove the word ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507; 46 U.S.C. 2101, * * * * * 2103, 3306, 3703, 8101, 8102, 8104, 8105, place, the word ‘‘must’’; and 8301, 8304, 8502, 8503, 8701, 8702, 8901, § 14.309 [Amended] ■ c. In paragraph (d), before the word 8902, 8903, 8904, 8905(b), 8906, 9102, and ■ 84. Amend § 14.309 as follows: ‘‘OCMI’’, wherever it appears, add the 8103; and Department of Homeland Security ■ a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, words ‘‘Coast Guard’’; and remove the Delegation No. 0170.1. remove the word ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its word ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the place, the word ‘‘must’’; word ‘‘must’’. § 15.101 [Amended] ■ b. In paragraph (a)(3), after the word ■ 89. Amend § 14.407 as follows: ■ 91. In § 15.101, remove the words ‘‘the ‘‘certificate’’, add the words ‘‘of ■ a. In paragraph (a), remove the words regulations in’’; and remove the words discharge’’; and ‘‘gross tons’’ and add, in their place, the ‘‘parts E & F,’’. ■ c. In paragraph (b), remove the word word ‘‘GRT’’; remove the word ‘‘shall’’ ■ 92. Revise § 15.103 to read as follows: ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word wherever it appears and add, in its ‘‘must’’. place, the word ‘‘must’’; and after the § 15.103 Incorporation by reference. words ‘‘in the form of a copy of a § 14.311 [Amended] (a) Certain material is incorporated by certificate of discharge, or reference into this part with the ■ 85. Amend § 14.311 as follows: electronically’’, add the words ‘‘to the approval of the Director of the Federal ■ a. In paragraph (a), remove the word address provided in § 14.103 of this Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word part’’; CFR part 51. To enforce any edition ‘‘may; after the words ‘‘certificates of ■ b. In paragraph (b), remove the word other than that specified in this section, discharge to’’, remove the word ‘‘an’’ ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word the Coast Guard must publish notice of and add, in its place, the word ‘‘the’’; ‘‘must’’; after the words ‘‘a copy of each change in the Federal Register and the and remove the words ‘‘which the certificate’’, add the words ‘‘of material must be available to the public. shipping company may request from the discharge’’; remove the words ‘‘After All approved material is available for National Maritime Center’’ and add, in January 3, 1997, the’’ and add, in their inspection at the Coast Guard, Office of their place, the words ‘‘provided by the place, the word ‘‘The’’; and after the Operating and Environmental Standards Coast Guard in § 14.103 of this part’’; words ‘‘copies of certificates’’, add the (CG–OES), 2703 Martin Luther King and words ‘‘of discharge’’; Avenue SE. Stop 7509, Washington, DC ■ b. In paragraph (b), remove the word ■ c. In paragraph (c), remove the word 20593–7509, 202–372–1405, and is ‘‘shall’’ wherever it appears and add, in ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word available from the sources listed below. its place, the word ‘‘must’’. ‘‘must’’; and after the words ‘‘on a It is also available for inspection at the ■ certificate’’, add the words ‘‘of 86. Amend § 14.313 as follows: National Archives and Records ■ a. In paragraphs (a) and (b), remove discharge’’; Administration (NARA). For the word ‘‘shall’’ wherever it appears ■ d. Revise paragraph (d) to read as set information on the availability of this and add, in its place, the word ‘‘must’’; forth below; material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, ■ b. Redesignate paragraph (c) as ■ e. In paragraph (e), remove the word or go to http://www.archives.gov/ paragraph (d); and ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word _ _ _ _ ■ federal register/code of federal c. Add new paragraph (c) to read as ‘‘must’’; and _ follows: ■ f. Add new paragraph (f) to read as regulations/ibr locations.html. follows: (b) International Maritime § 14.313 Storage of shipping articles and Organization (IMO), 4 Albert of certificates of discharge. § 14.407 Reports. Embankment, London, SE1 7SR * * * * * * * * * * England:

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(1) The International Convention on (1) Fishing vessels as defined in 46 15.415 [Reserved] Standards of Training, Certification and U.S.C. 2101(11)(a). Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as (2) Fishing vessels used as fish-tender Subpart D—Manning Requirements; amended, 2011 (STCW Convention), vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C. All Vessels incorporation by reference approved for 2101(11)(c). § 15.401 Employment and service within §§ 15.403, 15.404, 15.1103, 15.1105, and (3) Barges as defined in 46 U.S.C. 102, restrictions of credential. including non-self-propelled mobile 15.1109. (a) A person may not employ or (2) The Seafarers’ Training, offshore drilling units. (4) Vessels operating exclusively on engage an individual, and an individual Certification and Watchkeeping Code, as may not serve, in a position in which an amended, 2011 (STCW Code), the Great Lakes or on the inland waters of the U.S. in the Straits of Juan de Fuca individual is required by law or incorporation by reference approved for regulation to hold a license, certificate § 15.1109. or on the Inside Passage between Puget Sound and Cape Spencer. of registry, Merchant Mariner’s (3) The International Convention for Document (MMD), Transportation the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS), (5) Pilot vessels engaged on pilotage duty. Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) approved for incorporation by reference and/or Merchant Mariner Credential in §§ 15.818 and 15.1103. (g) Owners and operators, and personnel serving on the following (MMC), unless the individual holds all ■ 93. Revise § 15.105 to read as follows: small vessels engaged exclusively on credentials required, as appropriate, authorizing service in the capacity in § 15.105 General. domestic, near-coastal voyages are in compliance with subpart K of this part which the individual is engaged or (a) The regulations in this part apply employed, and the individual serves to all vessels that are subject to the and are, therefore, not subject to further requirements for the purposes of the within any restrictions placed on the manning requirements contained in the credential. An individual holding an navigation and shipping laws of the STCW Convention: (1) Small passenger vessels subject to active license, certificate of registry, United States, including uninspected subchapter T or K of 46 CFR chapter I. MMD, or MMC issued by the Coast vessels (46 U.S.C. 7101–9308). (2) Vessels of less than 200 GRT, other Guard must also hold a valid TWIC (b) The navigation and shipping laws than passenger vessels subject to issued by the Transportation Security state that a vessel may not be operated subchapter H of 46 CFR chapter I. Administration unless the individual is unless certain manning requirements (3) Uninspected passenger vessels exempt under 46 CFR 10.203(b)(1). are met. In addition to establishing a (UPVs) as defined in 46 U.S.C. (b) A person may not employ or minimum number of officers and rated 2101(42)(B). engage an individual, and an individual crew to be carried onboard certain (h) Personnel serving on vessels may not serve in a position in which it vessels, they establish minimum identified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) is required by law or regulation that the qualifications concerning licenses and of this section may be issued, without individual hold an MMC endorsed with MMC endorsements, citizenship, and additional proof of qualification, an a national endorsement, as well as a conditions of employment. It is the appropriate STCW endorsement on their corresponding STCW endorsement for responsibility of the owner, charterer, license or MMC when the Coast Guard service outside the boundary line. managing operator, master, or person in determines that such an endorsement is (c) A person may not employ or charge or in command of the vessel to necessary to enable the vessel to engage engage an individual in a position ensure that appropriate personnel are on a single international voyage of a required to hold an MMC unless that carried to meet the requirements of the non-routine nature. The STCW individual maintains a current medical applicable navigation and shipping laws endorsement will be expressly limited certificate. Medical certificates must be and regulations. to service on the vessel or the class of issued and will remain current for the (c) Inspected vessels are issued a vessels and will not establish following periods of time, unless Certificate of Inspection (COI) which qualification for any other purpose. otherwise noted on the certificate: indicates the minimum complement of (1) After January 1, 2017, two years officers and crew (including Subparts C through J [Redesignated for individuals serving on vessels to lifeboatmen) considered necessary for as Subparts D through K] which STCW applies unless the mariner safe operation. The COI complements is under the age of 18, in which case the the statutory requirements but does not ■ 94. Redesignate subparts C through J maximum period of validity will be 1 supersede them. as subparts D through K. year. (d) Uninspected vessels operating on (2) Two years for individuals serving Subpart C [Added and reserved] an international voyage may be issued a as a first-class pilot or those individuals safe manning certificate indicating the ■ 95. Add and reserve a new subpart C. serving as pilots on vessels of 1,600 GRT minimum complement of qualified ■ 96. Revise newly redesignated subpart or more under § 15.812 of this part. mariners necessary for safe operation. (3) Five years for all other mariners. D to read as follows: (e) The regulations in subpart K of (d) Each individual referred to in this part apply to seagoing vessels Subpart D—Manning Requirements; All paragraph (a) of this section must hold subject to the International Convention Vessels an MMD or MMC that serves as on Standards of Training, Certification Sec. identification, with an appropriate and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, 15.401 Employment and service within endorsement for the position in which as amended (STCW). restrictions of credential. the seaman serves, and the MMD or (f) Persons serving on any of the 15.403 When credentials for ratings are MMC, along with a valid medical following vessels, or any owner or required. certificate, must be presented to the 15.404 Requirements for serving onboard a operator of any of these vessels, do not vessel. master of the vessel at the time of need to meet the requirements of 15.405 Familiarity with vessel employment or before signing Articles subpart K of this part, because the characteristics. of Agreement. vessels are exempt from application of 15.410 Credentialed individuals for (e) Each individual below the grades STCW: assistance towing vessels. of officer and staff officer employed on

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any U.S. flag merchant vessel of 100 Convention (incorporated by reference, Convention must also hold an STCW GRT or more must possess a valid MMD see § 15.103 of this part). endorsement as able seafarer-deck. or MMC issued by the Coast Guard, (d) Each person serving as an able (c) Ratings Forming Part of an except as noted below: seafarer-engine, or a rating forming part Engineering Watch (RFPEW). Each (1) Mariners on vessels navigating of an engineering watch (RFPEW), on a person serving as an RFPEW in a exclusively on rivers and lakes, except seagoing vessel driven by main manned engineroom or designated to the Great Lakes, as defined in § 10.107 propulsion machinery of 1,000 HP/750 perform duties in a periodically of this subchapter. kW propulsion power or more must unmanned engineroom, on a seagoing (2) Mariners below the rank of officer hold an STCW endorsement certifying vessel driven by main propulsion employed on any non-self-propelled him or her as qualified to perform the machinery of 1,000 HP/750 kW vessel, except seagoing barges and marine-engineering function at the propulsion power or more, must hold an barges to which 46 U.S.C. chapter 37 support level, in accordance with the STCW endorsement attesting to his or applies. STCW Convention. her qualifications to perform the (3) Personnel not designated with any (e) Notwithstanding any other rule in marine-engineering function at the safety or security duties onboard casino this part, no person subject to this part support level. vessels. serving on any of the following vessels (d) Qualified Member of the Engine (f) Every person employed on a vessel needs an STCW endorsement: Department (QMED). (1) The holder of with dual tonnages (both domestic and (1) Vessels exempted from the an MMD or MMC endorsed with one or international) must hold a credential application of the STCW Convention, more QMED ratings may serve in any authorizing service appropriate to the including— unqualified rating in the engine tonnage scheme under which the vessel (i) Fishing vessels as defined in 46 department without obtaining an is manned and operating. U.S.C. 2101(11)(a); additional endorsement. (ii) Fishing vessels used as fish-tender (2) A QMED may serve as a qualified § 15.403 When credentials for ratings are vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C. required. rating in the engine department only in 2101(11)(c); (a) Every seaman referred to in this the specific ratings endorsed on his or (iii) Barges as defined in 46 U.S.C. her MMD or MMC. section, when required, must produce a 102, including non-self-propelled valid MMC or MMD with all applicable (3) Persons serving on vessels subject mobile offshore-drilling units; to the STCW Convention as junior rating endorsements for the position (iv) Vessels operating exclusively on sought, a valid TWIC unless the mariner engineer, pumpman/machinist, or the Great Lakes; or electrician/refrigeration engineer must is exempt under 46 CFR 10.203(b)(2), (v) Pilot vessels engaged in pilotage and a valid medical certificate to the also hold an STCW endorsement as able duty. seafarer-engine. master of the vessel at the time of his (2) Vessels not subject to any (e) Lifeboatman. Every person or her employment before signing obligation under the STCW Convention assigned duties as a lifeboatman must Articles of Agreement. Seamen who do due to their special operating conditions hold a credential attesting to such not possess one of these credentials may as small vessels engaged in domestic, proficiency. Persons serving on vessels be employed at a foreign port or place near-coastal voyages, including— subject to the STCW Convention must within the limitations specified in (i) Small passenger vessels subject to also hold an STCW endorsement in § 15.720 of this part. subchapter T or K of 46 CFR chapter I; proficiency in survival craft and rescue (b)(1) Every person below the grades (ii) Vessels of less than 200 GRT boats other than fast rescue boats (PSC). of officer and staff officer employed on (other than passenger vessels subject to (f) Lifeboatman-limited. Every person any U.S. flag merchant vessel of 100 subchapter H of 46 CFR) chapter I; or GRT or more, except those navigating (iii) Uninspected passenger vessels as assigned duties onboard a vessel that is rivers exclusively and the smaller defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(42)(B). not required to carry lifeboats and is inland lakes, must possess a valid MMC required to employ a lifeboatman must or MMD, along with a valid medical § 15.404 Requirements for serving hold an endorsement as either certificate, with all appropriate onboard a vessel. lifeboatman or lifeboatman-limited. endorsements for the positions served. (a) Ratings Forming Part of a Persons serving on vessels subject to the (2) No endorsements are required of Navigational Watch (RFPNW). Each STCW Convention must also hold an any person below the rank of officer person serving as an RFPNW on a STCW endorsement in proficiency in employed on any barges except seagoing seagoing vessel of 500 GT or more, survival craft and rescue boats other barges and barges to which 46 U.S.C. subject to the STCW Convention than lifeboats and fast rescue boats— chapter 37 applies. (incorporated by reference, see § 15.103 limited (PSC—limited). (3) No endorsements are required of of this part), must hold an STCW (g) Fast rescue boats. Every person any person below the rank of officer endorsement attesting to his or her engaged or employed in a position employed on any sail vessel of less than qualifications to perform the requiring proficiency in fast rescue 500 net tons while not carrying navigational function at the support boats must hold an endorsement passengers for hire and while not level. attesting to such proficiency. operating outside the line dividing (b) Able seaman. Each person serving (h) Entry level. Every person inland waters from the high seas. 33 as a rating as able seaman on a U.S. flag employed in a rating other than able U.S.C. 151. vessel must hold an MMC endorsed as seaman or QMED on a U.S. flag vessel (c) Each person serving as an able able seaman, except that no credential on which MMCs are required must hold seafarer-deck, or a rating forming part of as able seaman is required of any person an MMD or MMC endorsed as wiper, a navigational watch (RFPNW), on a employed on any tug or towboat on the ordinary seaman, steward’s department, seagoing vessel of 500 GT or more must bays and sounds connected directly or steward’s department (F.H.). hold an STCW endorsement certifying with the seas, or on any barges except (i) Person in charge of medical care. him or her as qualified to perform the seagoing barges or tank barges. Each Every person designated to take charge navigational function at the support person serving as an able seaman on a of medical care onboard vessels subject level, in accordance with the STCW seagoing vessel subject to the STCW to the STCW Convention must hold an

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MMD or MMC endorsed as person in the COI, whether the vessel is (h) An individual holding a license or charge of medical care. underway, at anchor, made fast to shore, MMC officer endorsement as BS is (j) Medical first-aid provider. Every or aground. However, the master may required on a non-self-propelled surface person designated to provide medical allow reduced crew for limited or unit other than a drillship. first aid onboard vessels subject to the special operating conditions subject to (i) An individual holding a license or STCW Convention must hold an MMD the approval of the OCMI. MMC officer endorsement as BS may or MMC endorsed as medical first-aid (c) No vessel subject to inspection serve as BCO. provider or a deck or engineer officer under 46 U.S.C. 3301 will be navigated (j) The OCMI issuing the MODU’s COI endorsement. unless it is under the direction and may authorize the substitution of chief (k) GMDSS radio operator or control of an individual who holds an or assistant engineer (MODU) for chief maintainer. Every person responsible appropriate license or officer or assistant engineer, respectively, on for the operation or shipboard endorsement on his or her MMC. self-propelled or propulsion-assisted maintenance of GMDSS radio surface units, except drillships. The ■ equipment onboard vessels subject to 99. Revise § 15.520 to read as follows: OCMI may also authorize the the STCW Convention must hold an § 15.520 Mobile offshore drilling units substitution of assistant engineer MMD or MMC endorsed as GMDSS (MODUs). (MODU) for assistant engineer on radio operator or GMDSS radio (a) The requirements in this section drillships. maintainer, as appropriate. for MODUs supplement other (k) Requirements in this part concerning radar observers do not apply § 15.405 Familiarity with vessel requirements in this part. characteristics. (b) The OCMI determines the to non-self-propelled MODUs. (l) A surface MODU underway or on Each credentialed crewmember must minimum number of officers and crew location, when afloat and equipped with become familiar with the relevant (including lifeboatmen) required for the a ballast control room, must have that characteristics of the vessel appropriate safe operation of inspected MODUs. In ballast control room manned by an to his or her duties and responsibilities addition to other factors listed in this individual holding a license or MMC prior to assuming those duties and part, the specialized nature of the officer endorsement authorizing service responsibilities. As appropriate, these MODU is considered in determining the as BCO. may include, but are not limited to, specific manning levels. general arrangement of the vessel, (c) A license or officer endorsement ■ 100. Revise the heading in § 15.525 to maneuvering characteristics, proper on an MMC as offshore installation read as follows: operation of the installed navigation manager (OIM), barge supervisor (BS), equipment, proper operation of or ballast control operator (BCO) § 15.525 Additional manning requirements for tank vessels. firefighting and lifesaving equipment, authorizes service only on MODUs. A stability and loading characteristics, license or endorsement as OIM is * * * * * emergency duties, and main propulsion restricted to the MODU type and mode ■ 101. Revise § 15.530 to read as and auxiliary machinery, including of operation specified on the credential. follows: steering gear systems and controls. (d) When underway, a self-propelled MODU, other than a drillship, must be § 15.530 Large passenger vessels § 15.410 Credentialed individuals for under the command of an individual (a) The owner or operator of a U.S. assistance towing vessels. who holds a license as master endorsed flag large passenger vessel must ensure Every assistance towing vessel must as OIM, or an MMC endorsed as master that any non-resident alien holding a be under the direction and control of an and OIM. When not underway, such a Coast Guard-issued MMC described in individual holding a license or MMC vessel must be under the command of part 12, subpart H of this subchapter is authorizing him or her to engage in an individual holding the appropriate provided the rights, protections, and assistance towing under the provisions OIM credential. benefits of the International Labor of § 11.482 of this subchapter. (e) A drillship must be under the Organization’s Merchant Shipping command of an individual who holds a (Minimum Standards) Convention of § 15.415 [Reserved] license or MMC officer endorsement as 1976. § 15.505 [Amended] master. When a drillship is on location, (b) On U.S. flag large passenger or is maintaining its position with a vessels, non-resident aliens holding a ■ 97. In § 15.505, remove the words dynamic positioning system, the Coast Guard-issued MMC described in ‘‘changes in manning as indicated’’ and individual in command must hold a part 12, subpart H of this subchapter— add, in their place, the words ‘‘changes license as master endorsed as OIM or an (1) May only be employed in the to the manning required’’; and remove MMC with master and OIM officer steward’s department on the vessel(s) the words ‘‘certificate of inspection’’, endorsements. specified on the MMC or accompanying wherever they appear, and add, in their (f) A non-self-propelled MODU must Coast Guard letter under § 12.811 of this place, the word ‘‘COI’’. be under the command of an individual subchapter; ■ 98. Revise § 15.515 to read as follows: who holds a license or MMC officer (2) May only be employed for an endorsement as OIM. aggregate period of 36 months of actual § 15.515 Compliance with certificate of (g) An individual serving as mate on service on all authorized U.S. flag large inspection. a self-propelled surface unit when passenger vessels combined, under (a) Except as provided by § 15.725 of underway, other than a drillship, must § 12.811 of this subchapter; this part, no vessel may be navigated hold an appropriate license, or an MMC (3) May not perform watchstanding, unless it has in its service and onboard endorsed as mate and BS or BCO. When engine room duty watch, or vessel the crew complement required by the not underway, such a vessel may navigation functions, under § 12.811 of COI. substitute an individual holding the this subchapter; and (b) Any time passengers are embarked appropriate BS or BCO endorsement for (4) May perform emergency-related on a passenger vessel, the vessel must the mate, if permitted by the cognizant duties only if, under § 12.811 of this have the crew complement required by OCMI. subchapter—

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(i) The emergency-related duties do (c) Personnel serving on UPVs ■ d. In paragraph (c), after the words not require any other rating or engaged on international voyages must ‘‘foreign flag vessel to which the’’, add endorsement, except lifeboatman as meet the requirements of subpart K of the words ‘‘Officers Competency specified in § 12.811 of this subchapter; this part. Certificates’’; and (ii) The non-resident alien has ■ 103. Amend § 15.610 as follows: ■ e. In paragraph (d), remove the word completed familiarization and basic ■ a. Revise paragraphs (a) and (b)(1) to ‘‘five’’ and add, in its place, the number training, as required in § 15.1105 of this read as set forth below; ‘‘5’’. part; ■ b. In paragraph (b) introductory text, ■ 105. Amend § 15.705 as follows: (iii) The non-resident alien, if serving after the words ‘‘endorsement for that ■ a. In paragraph (a), remove the words as a lifeboatman, has the necessary route’’, remove the text ‘‘,’’ and add, in ‘‘is the law applicable’’ and add, in their lifeboatman’s endorsement; and its place, the word ‘‘or’’; after the words place, the word ‘‘applies’’; remove the (iv) The non-resident alien has ‘‘for the Western Rivers, or’’, add the word ‘‘watch’’ in the third sentence and completed the training for crewmembers word ‘‘who’’; and after the words add, in its place, the word ‘‘‘‘watch’’’’; on passenger ships performing duties ‘‘meets the requirements of paragraph and remove the words ‘‘certificate of involving safety or care for passengers, (a)’’, add the words ‘‘of this section’’; inspection’’ and add, in their place, the as required in part 12, subpart J of this and word ‘‘COI or other safe manning subchapter. ■ c. In paragraph (b)(2), after the words document’’; (c) No more than 25 percent of the ‘‘during hours of darkness, and’’, add ■ b. Revise paragraph (b) to read as set total number of ratings on a U.S. flag the words ‘‘provide evidence that’’; and forth below; large passenger vessel may be aliens, remove the words ‘‘round trip of the 12’’ ■ c. In paragraph (c)(2), after the word whether admitted to the United States and add, in their place, the words ‘‘of ‘‘or’’, remove the text ‘‘,’’; for permanent residence or authorized the four roundtrips was’’. ■ d. In paragraph (d), remove the words for employment in the United States as ‘‘26 feet’’ and add, in their place, the non-resident aliens. § 15.610 Master and mate (pilot) of towing words ‘‘8 meters (26 feet)’’; between the vessels. (d) The owner or operator of a U.S. number ‘‘24’’ and the word ‘‘hour’’, add flag large passenger vessel employing (a) Except as provided in this the text ‘‘-’’; and after the number non-resident aliens holding Coast paragraph, every towing vessel of at ‘‘1936’’, add the words ‘‘(see 46 U.S.C. Guard-issued MMCs described in part least 8 meters (26 feet) in length, 8304)’’; 12, subpart H of this subchapter must— measured from end to end over the deck ■ e. Revise paragraph (e) to read as set (1) Retain custody of all non-resident (excluding sheer), must be under the forth below; alien MMCs for the duration of direction and control of a person ■ f. In paragraph (f) introductory text, employment, under § 12.811 of this holding a license or MMC officer remove the words ‘‘gross tons’’ and add, subchapter; and endorsement as master or mate (pilot) of in their place, the word ‘‘GRT’’; (2) Return all non-resident alien towing vessels, or as master or mate of ■ g. In paragraph (f)(1), after the words MMCs to the Coast Guard upon vessels of greater than 200 GRT, holding ‘‘remainder of that 24-hour period’’ add termination of employment, under either an endorsement on his or her the text ‘‘,’’; and § 12.811 of this subchapter. license or MMC for towing vessels or a ■ h. In paragraph (f)(2), after the words (e) The owner or operator of a U.S. completed Towing Officer Assessment ‘‘in any 24-hour period’’ add the text flag large passenger vessel employing Record (TOAR) signed by a designated ‘‘,’’. non-resident aliens holding Coast examiner indicating that the officer is Guard-issued MMCs described in part proficient in the operation of towing § 15.705 Watches. 12, subpart H of this subchapter is vessels. This requirement does not * * * * * subject to the civil penalty provisions apply to any vessel engaged in (b) Subject to exceptions, 46 U.S.C. specified in 46 U.S.C. 8103(f), for any assistance towing. 8104 requires that when a master of a violation of this section. (b) * * * seagoing vessel of more than 100 GRT (1) To operate a towing vessel with establishes watches for the officers, ■ 102. Revise § 15.605 to read as tank barges, or a tow of barges carrying sailors, coal passers, firemen, oilers, and follows: hazardous materials regulated under watertenders, ‘‘the personnel shall be § 15.605 Credentialed operators for subchapters N or O of this chapter, an divided, when at sea, into at least three uninspected passenger vessels. officer in charge of the towing vessel watches and shall be kept on duty Each uninspected passenger vessel must have completed 12 roundtrips over successively to perform ordinary work (UPV) must be under the direction and this route as an observer, with at least incidental to the operation and control of an individual credentialed by three of those trips during hours of management of the vessel.’’ Solely for the Coast Guard, as follows: darkness, and provide evidence that at the purposes of this part, the Coast (a) Every UPV of 100 GRT or more, as least one of the 12 roundtrips was Guard interprets ‘‘sailors’’ to mean those defined by 46 U.S.C. 2101(42)(A), must completed within the last 5 years. members of the deck department other be under the command of an individual * * * * * than officers, whose duties involve the holding a license or MMC endorsed as mechanics of conducting the ship on its master. When navigated, it must be § 15.701 [Amended] voyage, such as helmsman (wheelsman), under the direction and control of a ■ 104. Amend § 15.701 as follows: lookout, etc., and which are necessary to credentialed master, pilot, or mate. ■ a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, the maintenance of a continuous watch. (b) Every self-propelled UPV as after the number ‘‘1936’’, add the words The term ‘‘sailors’’ is not interpreted to defined by 46 U.S.C. 2101(42)(B) must ‘‘(see 46 U.S.C. 8304)’’; include able seamen and ordinary be under the direction and control of an ■ b. In paragraph (a)(3), remove the seamen not performing these duties. individual holding a license or MMC comma symbol; * * * * * endorsed as or equivalent to an operator ■ c. In paragraph (b), remove the word (e) Fish processing vessels are subject of an uninspected passenger vessel ‘‘chapter’’ and add, in its place, the to various provisions of 46 U.S.C. 8104 (OUPV). word ‘‘subchapter’’; concerning watches, including—

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(1) For fish processing vessels that ■ a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, vessels on domestic near-coastal entered into service before January 1, remove the words ‘‘gross tons’’ and add, voyages. 1988, the following watch requirements in their place, the word ‘‘GRT’’; * * * * * ■ apply to the officers and deck crew: b. In paragraph (a)(1), after the words ■ 111. Amend § 15.810 as follows: (i) If more than 5,000 GRT—three ‘‘and lakes’’, remove the text ‘‘(’’; and ■ a. In paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2), watches. after the word ‘‘Lakes’’, remove the text remove the words ‘‘1000 gross tons’’ and (ii) If more than 1,600 GRT and not ’’)’’; add, in their place, the words ‘‘1,000 ■ more than 5,000 GRT—two watches. c. In paragraph (a)(2), after the words GRT’’; (iii) If not more than 1,600 GRT—no ‘‘manned barge’’, remove the text ‘‘(’’; ■ b. In paragraph (b)(3), remove the watch division specified; or and after the word ‘‘applies’’, remove words ‘‘100 or more gross tons’’ and (2) For fish processing vessels that the text ’’)’’; add, in their place, the words ‘‘100 GRT entered into service after December 31, ■ d. In paragraph (a)(6), remove the or more’’; remove the words ‘‘1000 gross 1987, the following watch requirements words ‘‘1600 gross tons’’ and add, in tons’’ and add, in their place, the words apply to the officers and deck crew: their place, the words ‘‘1,600 GRT’’; (i) If more than 5,000 GRT—three ‘‘1,000 GRT’’; and remove the words remove the word ‘‘enters’’ and add, in ‘‘200 gross tons’’ and add, in their place, watches. its place, the word ‘‘entered’’; remove (ii) If not more than 5,000 GRT and the words ‘‘200 GRT’’; the words ‘‘on board’’ and add, in their ■ having more than 16 individuals c. In paragraphs (b)(4) and (b)(5), place, the word ‘‘onboard’’; after the remove the words ‘‘100 gross tons’’ and onboard, primarily employed in the words ‘‘or fish products; and’’, remove preparation of fish or fish products— add, in their place, the words ‘‘100 the text ‘‘,’’; and GRT’’; two watches. ■ e. In paragraph (b), remove the words ■ (iii) If not more than 5,000 GRT and d. In paragraph (c), remove the words ‘‘on board’’ wherever they appear and ‘‘200 gross tons’’ and add, in their place, having not more than 16 individuals add, in their place, the word ‘‘onboard’’. onboard, primarily employed in the the words ‘‘200 GRT’’; ■ 110. Amend § 15.805 as follows: ■ preparation of fish or fish products—no e. In paragraph (d) introductory text, ■ a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, watch division specified. before the words ‘‘26 feet’’ remove the remove the second instance of the word words ‘‘at least’’; * * * * * ‘‘master’’; ■ f. In paragraph (d)(2)(i), remove the ■ § 15.710 [Amended] b. In paragraph (a)(1), remove the words ‘‘Towing Officer’s Assessment words ‘‘gross tons’’ and add, in their ■ Record (TOAR)’’ and add, in their place, 106. In § 15.710(c), remove the words place, the word ‘‘GRT’’; the word ‘‘TOAR’’; and ‘‘on board’’ and add, in their place, the ■ c. In paragraphs (a)(2) and (a)(3), after ■ g. Add new paragraph (g) to read as word ‘‘onboard’’. the word ‘‘vessel’’, remove the text ‘‘.’’ follows: ■ 107. Amend § 15.720 as follows: ■ and add, in its place, the text ‘‘;’’; a. Revise the heading of § 15.720 to ■ d. In paragraph (a)(4), after the word § 15.810 Mates. read as set forth below; ‘‘vessel’’, remove the text ‘‘.’’ and add, * * * * * ■ b. In paragraph (d), remove the word in its place, the words ‘‘; and’’; (g) On vessels subject to STCW, the ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word ■ e. In paragraph (a)(5) introductory individual meeting the requirement of ‘‘must’’; remove the words ‘‘which is text, before the words ‘‘26 feet’’ remove this section must also hold an STCW equivalent in’’ and add, in their place, the words ‘‘at least’’; remove the words endorsement as officer in charge of a the words ‘‘that required’’; and after the ‘‘under the’’ and add, in their place, the navigational watch with the appropriate words ‘‘other qualifications’’, add the word ‘‘in’’; and remove the words ‘‘gross tonnage for the vessel which he or she word ‘‘equivalent’’; and register tons (GRT)’’ and add, in their is operating, except as noted in § 15.105 ■ c. Add new paragraph (e) to read as place, the word ‘‘GRT’’; (g) of this part for vessels on domestic follows: ■ f. In paragraph (a)(5)(ii), remove the near-coastal voyages. § 15.720 Use of non-U.S.-credentialed words ‘‘with officer endorsement for’’ ■ 112. Revise § 15.812 to read as personnel. and add, in their place, the words follows: ‘‘endorsed for master of’’; * * * * * § 15.812 Pilots. ■ (e) Non-U.S.-credentialed officers ■ g. In paragraph (a)(6), remove the (a) Except as specified in paragraph (f) serving onboard vessels subject to words ‘‘gross tons’’ and add, in their of this section, the following vessels, not STCW must hold a ‘‘Certificate attesting place, the word ‘‘GRT’’; sailing on register, when underway on recognition’’ in accordance with part 11, ■ h. Add new paragraph (a)(7) to read as the navigable waters of the United subpart J of this subchapter. A mariner set forth below; States, must be under the direction and may serve for a period not to exceed 3 ■ i. Redesignate paragraph (b) as control of an individual qualified to months onboard the vessel while the paragraph (c); and ■ serve as pilot under paragraph (b) or (c) Coast Guard is processing his or her j. Add new paragraph (b) to read as of this section, as appropriate: application for such a certificate. follows: (1) Coastwise seagoing vessels § 15.725 [Amended] § 15.805 Master. propelled by machinery and subject to ■ 108. In § 15.725, after the words ‘‘A (a) * * * inspection under 46 U.S.C. Chapter 33, report of sailing short must be filed’’, (7) Every uninspected passenger and coastwise seagoing tank barges remove the words ‘‘in writing’’; remove vessel engaged on an international subject to inspection under 46 U.S.C. the words ‘‘Officer in Charge, Marine voyage. Chapter 37. Inspection (OCMI)’’ and add, in their (b) On vessels subject to STCW, the (2) Vessels that are not authorized by place, the word ‘‘OCMI’’; and remove individual meeting the requirement of their COI to proceed beyond the the word ‘‘twelve’’ and add, in its place, this section must also hold an STCW Boundary Line established in part 7 of the number ‘‘12’’. endorsement as master with the this chapter, are in excess of 1,600 GRT appropriate tonnage for the vessel propelled by machinery, and are subject § 15.730 [Amended] which he or she is operating, except as to inspection under 46 U.S.C. Chapter ■ 109. Amend § 15.730 as follows: noted in § 15.105(g) of this part for 33.

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(3) Vessels operating on the Great observer. At least one of the roundtrips aboard a vessel within the restrictions of Lakes, that are propelled by machinery must be made during the hours of his or her credential, may serve as a and subject to inspection under 46 darkness if the route is to be traversed pilot for a vessel subject to paragraphs U.S.C. Chapter 33, or are tank barges during darkness. (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section, when subject to inspection under 46 U.S.C. (3) An individual holding a valid underway on the navigable waters of the Chapter 37. license or MMC officer endorsement as United States that are not designated (b) The following individuals may master, mate, or operator employed areas of pilotage waters, provided he or serve as a pilot on a vessel subject to aboard a vessel within the restrictions of she— paragraph (a) of this section, when his or her credential, may serve as pilot (1) Is at least 21 years old; underway on the navigable waters of the on a tank barge or tank barges totaling (2) Is able to show current knowledge United States that are designated areas: not more than 10,000 GRT/GT, of the waters to be navigated, as (1) An individual holding a valid first- described in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(3) required in § 11.713 of this subchapter; class pilot’s license or MMC officer of this section, provided he or she— and endorsement as first-class pilot, (i) Is at least 21 years old; (3) Has a current physical operating within the restrictions of his (ii) Is able to show current knowledge examination in accordance with the or her credential, may serve as pilot on of the waters to be navigated, as provisions of § 11.709 of this any vessel to which this section applies. required in § 11.713 of this subchapter; subchapter. (2) An individual holding a valid (iii) Has a current physical license or MMC officer endorsement as examination in accordance with the (d) In any instance in which the master or mate, employed aboard a provisions of § 11.709 of this qualifications of a person satisfying the vessel within the restrictions of his or subchapter; requirements for pilotage through the her credential, may serve as pilot on a (iv) Has at least 6 months of service provisions of this subpart are vessel of not more than 1,600 GRT in the deck department on towing questioned by the Coast Guard, the propelled by machinery, described in vessels engaged in towing operations; individual must, within a reasonable paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(3) of this and time, provide the Coast Guard with section, provided he or she— (v) Provides evidence of completing a documentation proving compliance (i) Is at least 21 years old; minimum of 12 roundtrips over the with the applicable portions of (ii) Is able to show current knowledge route to be traversed, as an observer or paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section. of the waters to be navigated, as under instruction in the wheelhouse. At (e) Federal pilotage requirements required in § 11.713 of this subchapter; least three of the roundtrips must be contained in paragraphs (a) through (d) and made during the hours of darkness if the of this section are summarized in the (iii) Provides evidence of completing route is to be traversed during darkness. following two quick reference tables: a minimum of four roundtrips over the (c) An individual holding a valid (1) Table 1 to § 15.812(e)(1) provides route to be traversed while in the license or MMC officer endorsement as a guide to the pilotage requirements for wheelhouse as watchstander or master, mate, or operator, employed inspected, self-propelled vessels.

TABLE 1 TO § 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 Non-designated areas of pilotage waters (be- for which First-Class Pilot’s licenses or MMC tween the 3-mile line and the start of tradi- officer endorsements are issued) tional pilotage routes)

Inspected self-propelled vessels greater than First-Class Pilot ...... Master or Mate may serve as pilot if he or 1,600 GRT, authorized by their COI to pro- she— ceed beyond the Boundary Line, or operating 1. Is at least 21 years old; on the Great Lakes. 2. Has an annual physical exam; and 3. Maintains current knowledge of the waters to be navigated.1 Inspected self-propelled vessels not more than First-Class Pilot, or Master or Mate may serve Master or Mate may serve as pilot if he or 1,600 GRT, authorized by their COI to pro- as pilot if he or she— she— ceed beyond the Boundary Line, or operating 1. Is at least 21 years old; ...... 1. Is at least 21 years old; on the Great Lakes. 2. Maintains current knowledge of the waters 2. Has an annual physical exam; and to be navigated; and1 3. Maintains current knowledge of the waters 3. Has four roundtrips over the route.2 to be navigated.1 Inspected self-propelled vessels greater than First-Class Pilot ...... Master or Mate may serve as pilot if he or 1,600 GRT, not authorized by their COI to she— proceed beyond the Boundary Line (inland 1. Is at least 21 years old; route vessels); other than vessels operating 2. Has an annual physical exam; and on the Great Lakes. 3. Maintains current knowledge of the waters to be navigated.1 Inspected self-propelled vessels not more than No pilotage requirement ...... No pilotage requirement. 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. 1 One roundtrip within the past 60 months. 2 If the route is to be traversed during darkness, one of the four roundtrips must be made during darkness.

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(2) Table 1 to § 15.812(e)(2) provides a guide to the pilotage requirements for tank barges.

TABLE 1 TO § 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 GRT/GT, au- First-Class Pilot ...... Master, Mate, or Master, Mate (Pilot) of tow- thorized by their COI to proceed beyond the Master, Mate, or Master, Mate (Pilot) of towing vessels may serve as pilot if he or she: Boundary Line, or operating on the Great ing vessels may serve as pilot if he or she:. 1. Is at least 21 years old; Lakes. 1. Is at least 21 years old; 2. Has an annual physical exam; 2 2. Has an annual physical exam; 3. Maintains current knowledge of the waters 3. Maintains current knowledge of the waters to be navigated;1 and to be navigated;1 and 4. Has at least 6 months’ service in the deck 4. Has at least 6 months’ service in the deck department on towing vessels engaged in department on towing vessels engaged in towing operations towing Tank Barges 10,000 GRT/GT or less, author- First-Class Pilot, or Master, Mate, or Master, ized by their COI to proceed beyond the Mate (Pilot) of towing vessels may serve as Boundary Line, or operating on the Great pilot if he or she: Lakes. 1. Is at least 21 years old; 2. Has an annual physical exam; 2 3. Maintains current knowledge of the waters to be navigated; 1 4. Has at least 6 months’ service in the deck department on towing vessels engaged in towing operations; and 5. Has 12 roundtrips over the route.3 Tank Barges authorized by their COI for inland No pilotage requirement ...... No pilotage requirement. routes only (lakes, bays, and sounds/rivers); other than vessels operating on the Great Lakes 1 One roundtrip within the past 60 months. 2 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. 3 If the route is to be traversed during darkness, three of the 12 roundtrips must be made during darkness.

(f) In Prince William Sound, Alaska, (iv) On the South by that area of (e) For this section, ‘‘readily coastwise seagoing vessels over 1,600 Hinchinbrook Entrance within the available’’ means that the GRT and propelled by machinery and territorial sea bounded by 60°07′ North documentation must be provided to the subject to inspection under 46 U.S.C. latitude and 146°31.5′ West longitude. Coast Guard, or other appropriate Chapter 37 must— ■ 113. Amend § 15.815 as follows: Federal agency, within 48 hours of a (1) When operating from 60°49′ north ■ a. In paragraph (a), remove the words request by the Coast Guard or other latitude to the Port of Valdez, be under ‘‘gross tons’’ and add, in their place, the agency. The documentation may be the direction and control of an word ‘‘GRT’’; and remove the word provided by the individual, or his or her individual holding a valid license or ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word company representative, electronically, MMC endorsed as pilot who— ‘‘must’’; by facsimile, or physical copy. (i) Is operating under the authority of ■ b. Revise paragraph (b) to read as set ■ 114. Add § 15.816 to read as follows: a license or MMC; forth below; (ii) Holds a license issued by the State ■ c. In paragraph (c), remove the words § 15.816 Automatic radar plotting aids of Alaska; and ‘‘on board’’ and add, in their place, the (ARPAs). (iii) Is not a crewmember of the word ‘‘onboard’’; and before the words Every person in the required vessel; and ‘‘26 feet’’, remove the word complement of deck officers, including (2) Navigate with either two ‘‘approximately’’; the master, on seagoing vessels credentialed deck officers on the bridge ■ d. In paragraph (d), remove the word equipped with automatic radar plotting or an individual holding a valid license ‘‘their’’ and add, in its place, the words aids (ARPAs), except those vessels or MMC endorsed as pilot, when ‘‘his or her’’; and listed in § 15.105(f) and (g) of this part, operating south of 60°49′ north latitude ■ e. Revise paragraph (e) to read as must hold an appropriate STCW and in the approaches through follows. endorsement valid for vessels equipped Hinchinbrook Entrance and in the area with ARPA. § 15.815 Radar observers. bounded— ■ 115. Add § 15.817 to read as follows: (i) On the West by a line 1 mile west * * * * * of the western boundary of the Traffic (b) Each person who is employed or § 15.817 Global Maritime Distress and Separation Scheme; serves as pilot in accordance with Safety System (GMDSS) radio operator. (ii) On the East by 146°00′ West Federal law onboard radar-equipped Every person in the required longitude; vessels of 300 GRT or over must hold an complement of deck officers, including (iii) On the North by 60°49′ North endorsement as radar observer. the master, on seagoing vessels latitude; and * * * * * equipped with a GMDSS, except those

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vessels listed in § 15.105(f) and (g) of individual described in § 15.820 of this lifeboatman may be replaced by a this part, must provide evidence of a subpart, must hold an appropriately lifeboatman-limited. valid STCW endorsement as GMDSS endorsed license or MMC authorizing (b) On vessels subject to STCW, the radio operator. service as an assistant engineer. individual meeting the requirement of ■ 116. Add § 15.818 to read as follows: (b) On vessels subject to STCW, the this section must also hold an STCW individual meeting the requirement of endorsement for proficiency in survival § 15.818 Global Maritime Distress and this section must also hold an STCW craft, except as noted in § 15.105 (g) of Safety System (GMDSS) at-sea maintainer. endorsement as officer in charge of an this part for vessels on domestic near- Every person employed or engaged to engineering watch with the appropriate coastal voyages. maintain GMDSS equipment at sea, propulsion power for the vessel upon ■ 122. Revise § 15.850 to read as when the service of a person so which he or she is operating, except as follows: designated is used to meet the noted in § 15.105(g) of this part for maintenance requirements of SOLAS vessels on domestic near-coastal § 15.850 Lookouts. Regulation IV/15 (incorporated by voyages. (a) The requirements for the reference, see § 15.103 of this part), (c) The OCMI determines the maintenance of a proper lookout are must provide documentary evidence minimum number of credentialed specified in Rule 5 of the International that he or she is competent to maintain engineers required for the safe operation Regulations for Preventing Collisions at GMDSS equipment at sea. of inspected vessels. Sea, 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1602(c)), and Rule ■ 117. Amend § 15.820 as follows: 5 of the Inland Navigational Rules Act ■ a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, § 15.830 [Amended] of 1980 (33 CFR part 83). Lookout is a remove the words ‘‘on board’’ and add, ■ 119. In § 15.830, after the word function to be performed by a member in their place, the word ‘‘onboard’’; after ‘‘requirements’’, add the words ‘‘as of a navigational watch. the words ‘‘the following’’, remove the found in 47 CFR part 13 and 47 CFR word ‘‘inspected’’; and after the words part 80’’. (b) On vessels subject to STCW, the ‘‘mechanically propelled’’, add the word ■ 120. Amend § 15.840 as follows: individual meeting the requirement of ‘‘inspected’’; ■ a. In paragraph (a), remove the words this section must also hold at least an ■ b. In paragraph (a)(1), remove the ‘‘gross tons’’ and add, in their place, the STCW deck endorsement as rating words ‘‘200 gross tons and over.’’ and word ‘‘GRT’’; remove the word ‘‘1east’’ forming part of a navigational watch, add, in their place, the words ‘‘200 GRT and add, in its place, the word ‘‘least’’; except as noted in § 15.105(g) of this and over;’’; and remove the words ‘‘two watch’’ and part for vessels on domestic near-coastal ■ c. In paragraph (a)(2), remove the add, in their place, the words ‘‘two- voyages. words ‘‘200 gross tons.’’ and add, in watch’’; § 15.855 [Amended] their place, the words ‘‘200 GRT; and’’ ■ b. In paragraph (b), after the words ■ d. In paragraph (a)(3), remove the ‘‘offshore supply vessel’’, add the word ■ 123. Amend § 15.855 as follows: words ‘‘300 gross tons and over’’ and ‘‘(OSV)’’; and remove the word ■ a. In paragraph (a), remove the word add, in their place, the words ‘‘300 GRT ‘‘chapter’’ and add, in its place, the ‘‘shall’’ and add, in its place, the word or more’’; word ‘‘subchapter’’; ‘‘must’’; ■ e. Redesignate paragraph (b) as ■ c. Redesignate paragraph (c) as new ■ b. In paragraph (b), remove the words paragraph (c); paragraph (d); ‘‘gross tons’’ and add, in their place, the ■ f. Add new paragraph (b) as set forth ■ d. Add new paragraph (c) as set forth word ‘‘GRT’’; and remove the words ‘‘on below; and below; and board’’ and add, in their place, the word ■ ■ g. In newly redesignated paragraph e. In newly redesignated paragraph ‘‘onboard’’; (c), remove the words ‘‘gross tons or (d), after the words ‘‘person in charge’’, ■ c. In paragraph (c) introductory text, over’’ and add, in their place, the words add the word ‘‘(PIC)’’. remove the words ‘‘gross tons’’ and add, ‘‘GRT or more’’. § 15.840 Able seamen. in their place, the word ‘‘GRT’’; and § 15.820 Chief engineer. * * * * * ■ d. In paragraph (c)(6), after the words * * * * * (c) On vessels subject to STCW, the ‘‘in accordance with § 15.705’’, add the (b) On vessels subject to STCW, the individual meeting the requirement of words ‘‘of this part’’. individual meeting the requirement of this section must also hold an STCW ■ 124. Revise § 15.860 to read as this section must also hold an STCW endorsement as ratings forming part of follows: endorsement as chief engineer with the a navigational watch or able seafarer- appropriate propulsion power for the deck (according to § 15.404(a) and (b) of § 15.860 Tankerman. vessel upon which he or she is this part), except as noted in § 15.105 (g) (a) The OCMI enters on the COI operating, except as noted in § 15.105(g) of this part for vessels on domestic near- issued to each manned tank vessel of this part for vessels on domestic near- coastal voyages. subject to the regulations in this chapter coastal voyages. * * * * * the number of crewmembers required to * * * * * ■ 121. Revise § 15.845 to read as hold valid MMDs or MMCs with the ■ 118. Revise § 15.825 as follows: follows: proper tankerman endorsement. Table 1 to § 15.860(a) of this section provides § 15.825 Engineers. § 15.845 Lifeboatmen. the minimum requirements for (a) An individual in charge of an (a) The number of lifeboatmen tankermen aboard manned tank vessels; engineering watch on a mechanically required for a vessel is specified in part Table 2 to § 15.860(a) of this section propelled, seagoing, documented vessel 199 of this chapter; however, on vessels provides the tankerman endorsements of 200 GRT or more, other than an not equipped with lifeboats, a required for personnel aboard tankships.

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TABLE 1 TO § 15.860(a)—MINIMUM 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 5,000 GRT ...... 2 3 2 ...... 5,000 GRT or less ...... 2 ...... 1 2 ...... Tankship Not Certified for Voyages Beyond Boundary Line ...... 2 2 ...... Tank Barge ...... 3 2 1 If only one engineer is required, then only one tankerman-engineer is required. 2 If the total crew complement is one or two persons, then only one tankerman-PIC is required. 3 If the total crew complement is one or two persons, then only one tankerman-PIC or tankerman-PIC (barge) is required.

TABLE 2 TO 15.860(a)—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 ...... X ...... Chief Mate ...... X ...... Chief Engineer ...... X or X ...... First Assistant Engineer ...... X or X ...... Cargo Engineer ...... X or X ...... Credentialed Officer Acting as PIC of Transfer of Liquid Cargo in Bulk ...... X ...... Credentialed Officer or Crewmember Not Directly Supervised by PIC ...... X

(b) For each tankship of more than tankerman-PIC (barge) must be carried; appropriate STCW endorsement, as 5,000 GRT certified for voyages beyond or follows: the boundary line as described in part (2) More than two, at least two (1) For tankerman-PIC, an STCW 7 of this chapter— tankerman-PICs, restricted tankerman- endorsement as Advanced Oil Tanker (1) At least two tankerman-PICs or PICs, tankerman-PICs (barge), or Cargo Operations, Advanced Chemical restricted tankerman-PICs must be restricted tankerman-PICs (barge) must Tanker Cargo Operations, or Advanced carried; be carried. Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations, (2) At least three tankerman-assistants (f) The following personnel aboard as appropriate. must be carried; and each tankship certified for voyages (2) For tankerman-Assistant, an STCW (3) At least two tankerman-engineers beyond the boundary line, as described endorsement as Basic Oil and Chemical must be carried. in part 7 of this chapter, must hold valid Tanker Cargo Operations, or Basic (c) For each tankship of 5,000 GRT or MMDs or MMCs, endorsed as follows: Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations, less certified for voyages beyond the (1) The master and chief mate must as appropriate. boundary line, as described in part 7 of each hold a tankerman-PIC or restricted (3) For a tankerman-PIC (barge), an this chapter— tankerman-PIC endorsement. STCW endorsement as Advanced Oil (1) At least two tankerman-PICs or (2) The chief, first assistant, and cargo Tanker Cargo Operations, Advanced restricted tankerman-PICs must be engineers must each hold a tankerman- Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, or carried; and engineer or tankerman-PIC Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo (2) At least two tankerman-engineers endorsement. Operations, as appropriate, including must be carried, unless only one (3) Each credentialed officer acting as endorsements with a limitation for non- engineer is required, in which case at the PIC of a transfer of liquid cargo in self-propelled vessels. least one tankerman-engineer must be bulk must hold a tankerman-PIC or (4) For a tankerman-engineer, an carried. restricted tankerman-PIC endorsement. STCW endorsement as Advanced Oil (d) For each tankship not certified for (4) Each officer or crewmember who Tanker Cargo Operations, or Advanced voyages beyond the boundary line, as is assigned by the PIC duties and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, as described in part 7 of this chapter, if the responsibilities related to the cargo or appropriate, including endorsements total crew complement is— cargo-handling equipment during a with a limitation to maintenance and (1) One or two, at least one transfer of liquid cargo in bulk, but is repair of cargo equipment. tankerman-PIC or restricted tankerman- not directly supervised by the PIC, must ■ 125. Add new § 15.865 to newly PIC must be carried; or hold a tankerman-assistant redesignated subpart H to read as (2) More than two, at least two endorsement. follows: tankerman-PICs or restricted tankerman- (g) The endorsements required by this PICs must be carried. section must be for the classification of § 15.865 Qualified member of the engine (e) For each tank barge manned under the liquid cargo in bulk or of the cargo department (QMED). § 31.15–5 of this chapter, if the total residue being carried. (a) Every person serving under the crew complement is— (h) All individuals serving on authority of a rating endorsement as (1) One or two, at least one tankships certified for voyages beyond QMED on any United States vessel tankerman-PIC, restricted tankerman- the boundary line, as described in part requiring QMED must hold an PIC, tankerman-PIC (barge), or restricted 7 of this chapter, must hold an endorsement as QMED.

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(b) On vessels subject to STCW, restrictions on the license or MMC, and of the U.S., in the Straits of Juan de certain seafarers meeting the as provided by § 15.401 of this part: Fuca, or on the Inside Passage between requirement of this section must also (a) A designated duty engineer license Puget Sound and Cape Spencer. hold either an STCW endorsement as or endorsement authorizes service as (v) Pilot vessels engaged on pilotage able seafarer-engine or rating forming chief or assistant engineer on vessels of duty. part of an engineering watch or less than 500 GT in the following (2) The following small vessels designated to perform duties in a manners: engaged exclusively on domestic periodically unmanned engineroom (1) A designated duty engineer voyages are not subject to any obligation (according to § 15.404(c) and (d) of this limited to vessels of less than 1,000 for the purposes of the STCW part), except as noted in § 15.105(g) of horsepower or less than 4,000 Convention: this part for vessels on domestic near- horsepower may serve only on near- (i) Small passenger vessels subject to coastal voyages. coastal, Great Lakes, or inland waters. subchapter T or K of 46 CFR chapter I. (ii) Vessels of less than 200 GRT ■ 126. Amend § 15.901 as follows: (2) A designated duty engineer with (other than passenger vessels subject to ■ a. Revise the heading of § 15.901 to no horsepower limitations may serve on subchapter H of 46 CFR chapter I). read as set forth below; any waters. (iii) Uninspected passenger vessels as ■ (3) When serving on a vessel to which b. In paragraph (a), remove the words defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(42)(B). ‘‘over 200 gross tons’’ and add, in their STCW applies, the appropriate STCW endorsement must also be held. (b) Masters, mates, and engineers place, the words ‘‘200 GRT or more’’; serving on vessels identified in remove the words ‘‘100 gross tons’’ and (b) A chief engineer (limited) license or endorsement authorizes service as paragraphs (a)(2)(i) and (a)(2)(ii) of this add, in their place, the words ‘‘100 section may be issued, without GRT’’; and after the words ‘‘on the chief or assistant engineer on vessels of any gross tons on inland waters and of additional proof of qualification, an individual’s license or MMC’’, add the appropriate STCW endorsement when words ‘‘, without further endorsement’’; less than 1,600 GRT on ocean, near- coastal, or Great Lakes waters. the Coast Guard determines that such a and document is necessary to enable the ■ c. In paragraphs (b), (c), and (d), after (c) An assistant engineer (limited) license or endorsement authorizes vessel to engage on a single the words ‘‘mate of inspected’’, remove international voyage of a non-routine the text ‘‘,’’; and after the words ‘‘on the service on vessels of any gross tons on inland waters and of less than 1,600 nature. The STCW endorsement will be individual’s license or MMC’’, add the expressly limited to service on the words ‘‘, without further endorsement’’. GRT on ocean, near-coastal, or Great Lakes waters. vessel or the class of vessels and will not establish qualification for any other § 15.901 Inspected vessels of less than ■ 129. Revise newly redesignated purpose. 100 GRT. subpart K to read as follows: * * * * * Subpart K—Vessels Subject to § 15.1103 Employment and service within ■ 127. Amend § 15.905 as follows: Requirements of STCW the restrictions of an STCW endorsement or ■ a. In paragraph (a), after the words of a certificate of training. Sec. ‘‘pilot of an inspected’’, remove the text 15.1101 General. (a) Onboard a seagoing vessel of 500 ‘‘,’’; remove the words ‘‘under 100 gross 15.1103 Employment and service within GT or more, driven by main propulsion tons’’ and add, in their place, the words the restrictions of an STCW endorsement machinery of 1,000 HP/750 kW ‘‘of less than 100 GRT’’; and after the or of a certificate of training. propulsion power or more or on an words ‘‘other than’’ and before the word 15.1105 Familiarization and basic training international voyage beyond the ‘‘tonnage’’, remove the word ‘‘gross’’; (BT). boundary line as described in part 7 of ■ b. In paragraph (b), after the words 15.1107 Maintenance of merchant mariners’ this chapter, no person may employ or ‘‘pilot of an inspected’’, remove the text records by owner or operator. engage any person to serve, and no ‘‘,’’; and remove the words ‘‘at least 100 15.1109 Watches. 15.1111 Work hours and rest periods. person may serve, in a position gross tons’’ and add, in their place, the 15.1113 Security personnel. requiring a person to hold an STCW words ‘‘100 GRT or more’’; and endorsement, including master, chief ■ c. Revise paragraph (c) to read as Subpart K—Vessels Subject to mate, chief engineer officer, second follows: Requirements of STCW engineer officer, officer of the navigational or engineering watch, or § 15.905 Uninspected passenger vessels. § 15.1101 General. GMDSS radio operator, unless the * * * * * (a) Except as noted in paragraphs person serving holds an appropriate, (c) An individual holding a license or (a)(1) and (2) of this section, the valid STCW endorsement issued in MMC endorsed as mate of an inspected regulations in this subpart apply to accordance with part 11 of this self-propelled vessel (other than Great seagoing vessels as defined in § 10.107 subchapter. Lakes, inland, or river vessels of less of this subchapter. (b) Onboard a seagoing vessel of 500 than 200 GRT) is authorized to serve as (1) The following vessels are exempt GT or more, no person may employ or operator of uninspected passenger from application of the STCW engage any person to serve, and no vessels of less than 100 GRT within any Convention: person may serve, as an RFPNW, except restrictions, other than tonnage (i) Fishing vessels as defined in 46 for training, unless the person serving limitations, on the individual’s license U.S.C. 2101(11)(a). holds an appropriate, valid STCW or MMC. (ii) Fishing vessels used as fish-tender endorsement issued in accordance with ■ 128. Revise § 15.915 to read as vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C. part 12 of this subchapter. follows: 2101(11)(c). (c) As of January 1, 2017, onboard a (iii) Barges as defined in 46 U.S.C. seagoing vessel of 500 GT or more, no § 15.915 Engineer officer endorsements. 102, including non-self-propelled person may employ or engage any The following licenses and MMC MODUs. person to serve, and no person may officer endorsements authorize the (iv) Vessels operating exclusively on serve, as an able seafarer-deck, except holder to serve as noted, within any the Great Lakes or on the inland waters for training, unless the person serving

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holds an appropriate, valid STCW (2) After January 1, 2017, all persons may assign a shipboard duty or endorsement issued in accordance with employed or engaged onboard vessels to responsibility to any person who is part 12 of this subchapter. which STCW applies must hold a serving in a position that must be filled (d) Onboard a seagoing vessel driven medical certificate valid for 2 years as part of the required crew complement by main propulsion machinery of 1,000 unless the mariner is under the age of or who is assigned a responsibility on HP/750 kW propulsion power or more, 18, in which case the maximum period the muster list, and no person may no person may employ or engage any of validity will be 1 year. perform any such duty or responsibility, person to serve, and no person may (3) If a mariner’s medical certificate unless the person performing it can serve, as an RFPEW, nor may any expires during a voyage, it will remain produce evidence of having— person be designated to perform duties valid until the next United States port (1) Received appropriate approved in a periodically unmanned engine- of call, provided that the period after basic training or instruction as set out in room, except for training or for the expiration does not exceed 90 days. the standards of competence under performance of duties of an unskilled Regulation VI/1 of the STCW § 15.1105 Familiarization and basic Convention, with respect to personal nature, unless the person serving holds training (BT). an appropriate, valid STCW survival techniques, fire prevention and endorsement issued in accordance with (a) Onboard a seagoing vessel to fire-fighting, elementary first aid, and part 12 of this subchapter. which this subpart applies, no person personal safety and social may assign any person to perform (e) As of January 1, 2017, onboard a responsibilities; and shipboard duties, and no person may seagoing vessel driven by main (2) Maintained the standard of perform those duties, unless the person propulsion machinery of 1,000 HP/750 competence under Regulation VI/1 of performing them has received— kW propulsion power or more, no the STCW Convention, with respect to (1) Training in personal survival person may employ or engage any personal survival techniques, fire techniques as set out in the standard of person to serve, and no person may prevention and fire-fighting, elementary competence under Regulation VI/1 of serve, as an able seafarer-engine, except first aid, and personal safety and social the STCW Convention (incorporated by responsibilities, every 5 years. for training, unless the person serving reference, see § 15.103 of this part); or (d) Fish-processing vessels in holds an appropriate, valid STCW (2) Sufficient familiarization training compliance with the provisions of 46 endorsement issued in accordance with or instruction that he or she— CFR part 28 on instructions, drills, and part 12 of this subchapter. (i) Can communicate with other safety orientation are deemed to be in (f) Onboard a passenger ship, as persons onboard about elementary compliance with the requirements of defined by the Convention for the Safety safety matters and understand this section on familiarization and basic of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended informational symbols, signs, and alarm training. (SOLAS) (incorporated by reference, see signals concerning safety; § 15.103 of this part), on an (ii) Knows what to do if a person falls § 15.1107 Maintenance of merchant mariners’ records by owner or operator. international voyage, any person serving overboard; if fire or smoke is detected; as master, chief mate, mate, chief or if the fire alarm or abandon-ship For every credentialed mariner engineer, engineer officer, or any person alarm sounds; employed on a U.S.-documented holding a license, MMD, or MMC and (iii) Can identify stations for muster seagoing vessel, the owner or operator performing duties relating to safety, and embarkation, and emergency-escape must ensure that the following cargo handling, or care for passengers, routes; information is maintained and readily must meet the appropriate requirements (iv) Can locate and don life jackets; accessible to those in management of Regulation V/2 of the STCW (v) Can raise the alarm and knows the positions, including the master of the Convention (incorporated by reference, use of portable fire extinguishers; vessel, who are responsible for the see § 15.103 of this part). These (vi) Can take immediate action upon safety of the vessel, compliance with individuals must hold documentary encountering an accident or other laws and regulations, and for the evidence to show they meet these medical emergency before seeking prevention of marine pollution: requirements. further medical assistance onboard; and (a) Experience and training relevant to (g) Onboard a seagoing vessel required (vii) Can close and open the fire assigned shipboard duties (i.e., record of to comply with provisions of the doors, weather-tight doors, and training completed, ship-specific GMDSS in Chapter IV of SOLAS, no watertight doors fitted in the vessel familiarization and of relevant on-the- person may employ or engage any other than those for hull openings. job experience acquired). person to serve, and no person may (b) Onboard a seagoing vessel to (b) Copies of the mariner’s current serve, as the person designated to which this subpart applies, no person credentials. maintain GMDSS equipment at sea, may assign a shipboard duty or § 15.1109 Watches. when the service of a person so responsibility to any person who is Except those serving on vessels listed designated is used to meet the serving in a position that must be filled in § 15.105(f) and (g) of this part, each maintenance requirements of SOLAS as part of the required crew master of a vessel that operates beyond Regulation IV/15, which allows for complement, and no person may the boundary line, as described in part capability of at-sea electronic perform any such duty or responsibility, 7 of this chapter, must ensure maintenance to ensure that radio unless he or she is familiar with it and observance of the principles concerning equipment is available for radio with all of the vessel’s arrangements, watchkeeping set out in Regulation VIII/ communication, unless the person so installations, equipment, procedures, 2 of the STCW Convention and section serving holds documentary evidence and characteristics relevant to his or her A–VIII/2 of the STCW Code (both that he or she is competent to maintain routine and emergency duties or incorporated by reference, see § 15.103 GMDSS equipment at sea. responsibilities, in accordance with of this part). (h) Medical certificate. (1) A person Regulation I/14 of the STCW may not employ or engage an individual Convention. § 15.1111 Work hours and rest periods. unless that individual maintains a (c) Onboard a seagoing vessel to (a) Every person assigned duty as current medical certificate. which this subpart applies, no person officer in charge of a navigational or

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engineering watch, or duty as ratings (i) The master of the vessel may designated security duties in paragraph forming part of a navigational or suspend the schedule of hours of rest (c) of this section. engineering watch, or designated safety, and require a seafarer to perform any (c) After March 24, 2014, onboard a prevention of pollution, and security hours of work necessary for the seagoing vessel of 500 GT or more to duties onboard any vessel that operates immediate safety of the ship, persons which the ISPS Code applies, all beyond the boundary line, as described onboard, or cargo, or for the purpose of personnel with designated security in part 7 of this chapter, must receive— giving assistance to other ships or duties must hold a valid endorsement as (1) A minimum of 10 hours of rest in persons in distress at sea. As soon as vessel personnel with designated any 24-hour period; and practicable after the situation has been security duties, or a certificate of course (2) 77 hours of rest in any 7-day restored, the master must ensure that completion or documentary evidence of period. any seafarer who has performed work in onboard training from an appropriate (b) The hours of rest required under a scheduled rest period is provided with Coast Guard-accepted or Coast Guard- paragraph (a) of this section may be an adequate period of rest. approved course meeting the divided into no more than two periods (j) In exceptional circumstances, the requirements of 33 CFR 104.220. in any 24-hour period, one of which master may authorize exceptions from (d) Persons who hold an endorsement must be at least 6 hours in length, and the hours of rest required under the interval between consecutive as vessel personnel with designated paragraph (a) and (b) of this section security duties, or a certificate of course periods of rest must not exceed 14 provided that: hours. completion or documentary evidence of (1) The hours of rest provided for in (c) The requirements of paragraph (a) onboard training from an appropriate paragraph (a)(1) of this section may be and (b) of this section need not be Coast Guard-accepted or Coast Guard- divided into no more than three periods, maintained in the case of an emergency approved course for vessel personnel one of which must be at least 6 hours or drill or in other overriding with designated security duties, will be in length, and neither of the other two operational conditions. deemed to satisfy the requirements for (d) The minimum period of rest periods are permitted to be less than one all other vessel personnel in paragraph required under paragraph (a) of this hour in length. (e) of this section. section may not be devoted to (i) Exceptions to paragraph (a)(1) of (e) After March 24, 2014, onboard a watchkeeping or other duties. this section must not extend beyond two seagoing vessel of 500 GT or more to (e) Watchkeeping personnel remain 24-hour periods in any 7-day period; which the ISPS Code applies, all other subject to the work-hour limits in 46 and, vessel personnel must hold a valid U.S.C. 8104 and to the conditions under (ii) The intervals between consecutive endorsement in security awareness, or a which crewmembers may be required to periods of rest must not exceed 14 certificate of course completion from an work. hours. appropriate Coast Guard-accepted or (f) The master must post watch (2) Exceptions to paragraphs (a)(2) Coast Guard-approved course, or schedules where they are easily and (b) of this section must not be less documentary evidence of onboard accessible. They must cover each than 70 hours of rest in any 7-day training meeting the requirements of 33 affected person under paragraph (a) of period. CFR 104.225. this section, and must take into account (3) Exceptions to paragraph (a)(2) of (f) After March 24, 2014, onboard a the rest requirements of this section as this section are not allowed for more seagoing vessel of 500 GT or more to well as port rotations and changes in the than two consecutive weeks, and the which the ISPS Code applies, all vessel’s itinerary. intervals between two periods of contractors, whether part-time, full- (g) Records of daily hours of rest must exceptions to paragraph (a)(2) must not time, temporary, or permanent, must be maintained onboard the vessel. Each be less than twice the duration of the have knowledge of the requirements in affected person under paragraph (a) of longer exception. 33 CFR 104.225, through training or this section must receive a copy of the § 15.1113 Security personnel. equivalent job experience. Vessel records pertaining to them, which will owners and operators must maintain be endorsed by the master or by a (a) Onboard a seagoing vessel of 500 records documenting this requirement person authorized by the master and by GT or more to which the International and produce those records to the Coast the seafarer. Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Guard upon request. (h) For every seafarer on call, such as Code applies, all persons performing when a machinery space is unattended, duties as Vessel Security Officer (VSO) Dated: November 15, 2013. the seafarer must have an adequate must hold a valid endorsement as VSO. Robert J. Papp Jr., compensatory rest period if the normal (b) Persons who hold an endorsement Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commandant. period of rest is disturbed by call-outs as VSO will be deemed to satisfy the [FR Doc. 2013–28032 Filed 12–23–13; 8:45 am] to work. requirements for vessel personnel with BILLING CODE 9110–04–P

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