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| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.1.7.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | A | Subpart A—General | § 10.101 Purpose. | USCG | [USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11216, Mar. 16, 2009, as amended by USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77882, Dec. 24, 2013; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93054, Nov. 25, 2024] | The regulations in this part provide: (a) A means of determining and verifying the qualifications an applicant must possess to be eligible for certification to serve on merchant vessels; (b) A means of determining that an applicant is competent to serve under the authority of their Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC); (c) A means of confirming that an applicant does not pose a threat to national security through the requirement to hold a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC); and (d) A means of determining whether the applicant for an MMC is a safe and suitable person. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.1.7.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | A | Subpart A—General | § 10.103 Incorporation by reference. | USCG | [USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11216, Mar. 16, 2009, as amended by USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49224, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60145, Sept. 30, 2013; USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77882, Dec. 24, 2013; USCG-2016-0315, 81 FR 43955, July 6, 2016; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93054, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. All approved incorporation by reference material (IBR) is available for inspection at the Coast Guard and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Contact Coast Guard at: Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing (CG-MMC), U.S. Coast Guard, Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20593-7509; phone: 202-372-1492; website: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/nmc/merchant_mariner_credential/. For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov. The material may be obtained from: (b) International Maritime Organization (IMO), 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR, England; phone +44 (0)20 7735 7611; website: www.imo.org. (1) The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended, 2011 (the STCW Convention or the STCW), incorporation by reference approved for §§ 10.107, 10.109, 10.201, and 10.410. (2) The Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code, as amended, 2011 (the STCW Code), incorporation by reference approved for §§ 10.107, 10.109, 10.201, 10.404, 10.411, and 10.412. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.1.7.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | A | Subpart A—General | § 10.105 Paperwork approval. [Reserved] | USCG | |||||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.1.7.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | A | Subpart A—General | § 10.107 Definitions in subchapter B. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77882, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93054, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102332, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) With respect to part 16 of this subchapter only, if the definitions in paragraph (b) of this section differ from those set forth in § 16.105, the definition set forth in § 16.105 applies. (b) As used in this subchapter, the following terms apply only to merchant marine personnel credentialing and the manning of vessels subject to the manning provisions in the navigation and shipping laws of the United States: Able Seafarer-Deck means a rating qualified in accordance with the provisions of Regulation II/5 of the STCW Convention. Able Seafarer-Engine means a rating qualified in accordance with the provisions of Regulation III/5 of the STCW Convention. Apprentice Mate of Towing Vessels means a credentialed mariner in training to perform bridge watchkeeping duties onboard a towing vessel, who must be under the direct supervision and in the continuous presence of a Master or Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels. Approved means approved by the Coast Guard. Approved training means training that is approved by the Coast Guard or meets the requirements of § 10.408. Articulated tug barge or ATB means any tug-barge combination which, through the use of an articulated or “hinged” connection system between the tug and barge, allows independent movement in the critical area of fore and aft pitch. Assistance towing means towing a disabled vessel for consideration. Assistant Engineer , for national endorsements, means a qualified officer in the engine department other than the Chief Engineer. Authorized official includes, but is not limited to, a Federal, State or local law enforcement officer. Ballast Control Operator or BCO means an officer restricted to service on mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs) whose duties involve the operation of the complex ballast system found on many MODUs. When assigned to a MODU, a Ballast Control Operator is equivalent to a Mate on a conventional vessel. Barge means a non-self-propelled vessel as defined in 46 U.S.C. 102. Barge Supervisor or BS means an officer rest… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.1.7.5 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | A | Subpart A—General | § 10.109 Classification of endorsements. | USCG | [USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93059, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) National officer endorsements. The following national officer endorsements are established in part 11 of this subchapter. The endorsements indicate that an individual holding a valid MMC with this endorsement is qualified to serve in that capacity and the endorsement has been issued under the requirements contained in part 11 of this subchapter: (1) Master. (2) Chief Mate. (3) Second Mate. (4) Third Mate. (5) Mate. (6) Master of Towing Vessels. (7) Master of Towing Vessels-Limited. (8) Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels. (9) Apprentice Mate of Towing Vessels. (10) Apprentice Mate of Towing Vessels-Limited. (11) Assistance Towing. (12) Offshore Installation Manager (OIM). (13) Barge Supervisor (BS). (14) Ballast Control Operator (BCO). (15) Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV). (16) Master of Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels. (17) Mate of Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels. (18) Master-OSV. (19) Chief Mate-OSV. (20) Mate-OSV. (21) Chief Engineer. (22) Chief Engineer-Limited. (23) First Assistant Engineer. (24) Second Assistant Engineer. (25) Third Assistant Engineer. (26) Assistant Engineer-Limited. (27) Designated Duty Engineer (DDE). (28) Chief Engineer-OSV. (29) Assistant Engineer-OSV. (30) Chief Engineer-MODU. (31) Assistant Engineer-MODU. (32) Chief Engineer Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels. (33) Assistant Engineer Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels. (34) Radio Officer. (35) First-Class Pilot. (36) Chief Purser. (37) Purser. (38) Senior Assistant Purser. (39) Junior Assistant Purser. (40) Medical Doctor. (41) Professional Nurse. (42) Marine Physician Assistant. (43) Medical Technician. (44) High-Speed Craft Type Rating (HSC). (45) Radar Observer. (b) National rating endorsements. The following national rating endorsements are established in part 12 of this subchapter. The endorsements indicate that an individual holding a valid MMC with this endorsement is qualified to serve in that capacity and the endorsement has been issued under the… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for All Merchant Mariner Credentials | § 10.201 General characteristics of the Merchant Mariner Credential. | USCG | [USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11216, Mar. 16, 2009, as amended by USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77888, Dec. 24, 2013; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93060, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) A Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) is a credential combining the elements of the Merchant Mariner's Document (MMD), Merchant Mariner's License (License), and Certificate of Registry (COR) enumerated in 46 U.S.C. subtitle II part E, as well as the STCW endorsement issued pursuant to the STCW Convention and STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 10.103). MMDs, licenses, STCW endorsements, and CORs are no longer issued as separate documents, and all qualifications formerly entered on those separate documents appear in the form of an endorsement(s) on an MMC. (b) An MMC authorizes the holder to serve in any capacity endorsed thereon, or in any lower capacity in the same department, or in any capacity covered by a general endorsement. (c) An MMC may be issued to qualified applicants by the Coast Guard. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.10 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for All Merchant Mariner Credentials | § 10.219 Fees. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77890, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0288, 89 FR 63841, Aug. 6, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102333, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) Use table 1 to § 10.219(a) to calculate the mandatory fees for MMCs and associated endorsements. Table 1 to § 10.219( a )—Fees 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. Applicants may pay— (1) All fees required by this section at the time the application is submitted; or (2) A fee for each phase as follows: (i) An evaluation fee when the application is submitted. (ii) An examination fee before the first examination section is taken. (iii) An issuance fee before issuance of the MMC. (c) If the examination is administered at a place other than a Regional Examination Center (REC), the examination fee must be paid to the REC at least one week before the scheduled examination date. (d) Unless the Coast Guard provides additional payment options, fee payment must be for the exact amount and must be made by electronic payment in a manner specified by the Coast Guard. For information regarding current forms of electronic payment, go to the National Maritime Center's (NMC) website, https://www.dco.uscg.mil/national_maritime_center/. (e) Unless otherwise specified in this part, when two or more endorsements are processed on the same application the fees will be as follows: (1) Evaluation fees. If an applicant simultaneously applies for a rating endorsement and a deck or engineer officer's endorsement, only the evaluation fee for the officer's endorsement will be charged. If an applicant simultaneously applies for a staff officer or radio officer endorsement along with the deck or engineer officer endorsement, only the evaluation fee for the deck or engineer officer's endorsement will be charged. No evaluation fee is charged for an STCW endorsement. (2) Examination fees. One examination fee will be charged for each … | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.11 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for All Merchant Mariner Credentials | § 10.221 Citizenship. | USCG | [USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11216, Mar. 16, 2009, as amended by USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77892, Dec. 24, 2013; USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30881, June 28, 2019; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93054, 93060, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a)(1) MMCs with officer Endorsements. Only individuals with valid U.S. citizenship may apply for officer endorsements, except individuals applying for endorsements as Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) authorizing service on undocumented vessels in accordance with § 11.201(d) of this subchapter. (2) All other MMCs. All other applicants, except as noted in § 12.809 of this subchapter, must be either: (i) A citizen of the United States; (ii) An alien, as defined under section 101(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. ) (the Act), who is lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence, as defined by section 101(a)(20) of the Act.; or (iii) A foreign national who is enrolled in the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). (b) Proof of citizenship or alien status must be submitted to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) with the applicant's TWIC application in accordance with 49 CFR 1572.17(a)(11). (c) TSA and the Coast Guard may reject any evidence of citizenship that is not believed to be authentic. Acceptable evidence of citizenship may be an original or a copy certified as true by the agency responsible for issuing the document of the following: (1) If the individual is applying for an officer endorsement (with the exception of those applying for an MMC endorsed only as Operator of an Uninspected Passenger Vehicle (OUPV) of an undocumented vessel), the individual must provide an original of any one of the following documents: (i) Certified copy of a birth certificate, issued by a State, county, municipality or outlying possession of the U.S. bearing an official seal; (ii) U.S. passport (expired or unexpired); (iii) Certificate of Citizenship issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or the Immigration and Naturalization Service; (iv) Certificate of Naturalization issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or the Immigration and Naturalization Service; or (v) Merchant Mariner's Document issued by the Co… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.12 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for All Merchant Mariner Credentials | § 10.223 Modification or removal of limitations or scope. | USCG | [USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11216, Mar. 16, 2009, as amended by USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77892, Dec. 24, 2013; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93060, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102333, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) If the Coast Guard is satisfied by the documentary evidence submitted that an applicant is entitled by experience, training, and knowledge to an endorsement or increase in the scope of any MMC held, any limitations that were previously placed upon the MMC by the Coast Guard may be changed or removed. Such an increase in scope may include a change in horsepower or tonnage limitations, or geographic route restrictions. (b) Modifications or removal of limitations or scope to MMC endorsement(s) under this section will not change the expiration date of the mariner's MMC unless the applicant renews all endorsements that would appear on the MMC under § 10.227 of this part. (c) A complete application for modification or removal of limitation of scope must contain the following: (1) A completed signed application; (2) Proof that the mariner either holds a valid TWIC or has applied for a TWIC. (3) All supplementary materials required to show that the mariner meets the mandatory requirements for the transaction sought: (i) The mandatory requirements for officer endorsements are contained in part 11 of this subchapter. (ii) The mandatory requirements for rating endorsements are contained in part 12 of this subchapter. (iii) The mandatory requirements for tank vessel endorsements are contained in part 13 of this subchapter. (iv) The mandatory requirements for STCW endorsements are contained in parts 11, 12, and 13 of this subchapter. (4) The appropriate fee as set forth in § 10.219 of this part; and (5) Any expired MMC held by the applicant. If still valid at the time of application, the applicant must surrender the old, original credential to the Coast Guard within 30 days of issuance of the new credential. If requested at the time of submission, the old MMC may be returned to the applicant after cancellation. (d) No limitation on any endorsement may be changed before the applicant has made up any deficiency in the experience prescribed for the endorsement or endorsement desired and passed any necessary exami… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.13 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for All Merchant Mariner Credentials | § 10.225 Requirements for original Merchant Mariner Credentials. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77892, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93061, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102333, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) An applicant must apply as an original if the MMC sought is— (1) The first credential issued to the applicant; (2) The first credential issued to applicants after their previous credential has expired beyond the grace period and they do not hold a Document of Continuity under § 10.227(g) of this part or an equivalent unexpired continuity endorsement on their license or MMD; or (3) The first credential issued to applicants after their previous credential was revoked pursuant to § 10.235 of this part. (b) A complete application for an original MMC must contain the following, except as otherwise noted in § 10.227(i) of this subpart: (1) A completed, signed application. (2) Proof that the mariner either holds a valid TWIC or has applied for a TWIC. (3) All supplementary materials required to show that the mariner meets the mandatory requirements for all endorsements sought as follows: (i) The mandatory requirements for officer endorsements are contained in part 11 of this subchapter. (ii) The mandatory requirements for rating endorsements are contained in part 12 of this subchapter. (iii) The mandatory requirements for tank vessel endorsements are contained in part 13 of this subchapter. (iv) The mandatory requirements for STCW endorsements are contained in parts 11, 12, and 13 of this subchapter. (4) The appropriate fee as set forth in § 10.219 of this part. (5) Evidence of having passed a chemical test for dangerous drugs or of qualifying for an exemption from testing in § 16.220 of this subchapter. (6) Where sea service is required, documentary evidence in accordance with § 10.232 of this part. (7) Proof, documented on CG-719-K or CG-719-K/E, as appropriate, that the applicant passed all applicable vision, hearing, medical, and/or physical exams as required by subpart C of this part or a valid medical certificate issued by the Coast Guard. (8) Consent to a Coast Guard check of the NDR for offenses described in section 205(a)(3)(A) or (B) of the National Driver Register Act of 1982, as amended. … | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.14 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for All Merchant Mariner Credentials | § 10.227 Requirements for renewal. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77892, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93061, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102333, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this section, an applicant for renewal of a credential must establish possession of all of the necessary qualifications before the MMC will be renewed. (b) A credential may be renewed at any time during its validity and for 1 year after expiration. (c) No credential will be renewed if it has been suspended without probation or revoked as a result of action under part 5 of this chapter or if facts that would render a renewal improper have come to the attention of the Coast Guard. (d) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this section, a complete application for renewal must contain the following: (1) A completed, signed application. (2) Proof that the mariner either holds a valid TWIC or has applied for a TWIC. (3) The appropriate fee as set forth in § 10.219 of this part. (4) Any expired or uncanceled MMD, MMC, License, STCW endorsement, Certificate of Registry (COR), or Document of Continuity held by the applicant. If one or more of these credentials are still valid at the time of application, a copy—front, back, and all attachments—will satisfy this requirement. (5) Evidence of having passed a chemical test for dangerous drugs or of qualifying for an exemption from testing in § 16.220 of this subchapter. (6) Applicants seeking a national endorsement must either hold an unexpired medical certificate or submit a medical certificate application. (7) Consent to a Coast Guard check of the NDR for offenses described in section 205(a)(3)(A) or (B) of the National Driver Register Act of 1982, as amended. (e) Renewal requirements. Except as provided in paragraph (e)(8) of this section and § 13.120 of this subchapter, the applicant must meet the following professional requirements for renewal: (1) The applicant must either— (i) Provide evidence of at least 1 year of sea service during the past 5 years; (ii) Pass a comprehensive, open-book exercise covering the general subject matter contained in appropriate sections of subpart B of this part; (iii) Complete an … | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.15 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for All Merchant Mariner Credentials | § 10.229 Replacement of lost Merchant Mariner Credentials. | USCG | [USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11216, Mar. 16, 2009, as amended by USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77894, Dec. 24, 2013; USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30881, June 28, 2019] | (a) Upon request and without examination, a mariner may be issued a duplicate credential and medical certificate after submitting an application with an affidavit describing the circumstances of the loss. The Coast Guard will only issue the duplicate credential, MMC and/or medical certificate, after confirming the validity of the mariner's credentials and the validity of the mariner's TWIC. (b) The duplicate credential will have the same authority, wording, and expiration date as the lost credential. (c) If a person loses a credential by shipwreck or other casualty, a duplicate credential will be issued free of charge. The term “other casualty” includes any damage to a ship caused by collision, explosion, tornado, wreck, flooding, beaching, grounding, or fire; or personal loss associated with a federally declared natural disaster. (d) If a person loses a credential by means other than those noted in paragraph (c) of this section and applies for a duplicate, the appropriate fee set out in § 10.219 of this part must be paid. (e) No application from an alien for a duplicate credential will be accepted unless the alien complies with the requirements of § 10.221 of this part. (f) Applications for duplicate credentials will not be subject to a criminal record review. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.16 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for All Merchant Mariner Credentials | § 10.231 Requirements for raises of grade or new endorsements. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77894, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93062, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102333, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) This section applies to applicants who already hold a valid credential and want to make either of the following transactions: (1) Add a new endorsement. (2) Obtain a raise of grade of an existing endorsement. (b) If an applicant for new endorsement or raise of grade meets the renewal requirements under § 10.227 of this subpart for every endorsement listed on the MMC and requests renewal, the applicant will receive a credential valid for 5 years. When an applicant does not meet the renewal requirements for every endorsement held, the applicant's new endorsement will be issued with the expiration date that is the same as the current MMC. (c) A complete application for a new endorsement or raise of grade must contain the following: (1) A completed, signed application. (2) Proof that the mariner either holds a valid TWIC or has applied for a TWIC. (3) All supplementary materials required to show that the mariner meets the mandatory requirements for the new endorsements sought as follows: (i) The mandatory requirements for officer endorsements as contained in part 11 of this subchapter and paragraph (d) of this section. (ii) The mandatory requirements for rating endorsements as contained in part 12 of this subchapter. (iii) The mandatory requirements for tank vessel endorsements are contained in part 13 of this subchapter. (iv) The mandatory requirements for STCW endorsements as contained in parts 11, 12, and 13 of this subchapter. (4) The appropriate fee as contained in § 10.219 of this part. (5) Any expired or uncanceled MMD, MMC, license, STCW endorsement, or COR held by the applicant. If one or more of these credentials are still valid at the time of application, a copy—front, back, and all attachments—will satisfy this requirement. (6) Applicants for the following endorsements must produce evidence of having passed a chemical test for dangerous drugs or of qualifying for an exemption from testing in § 16.220 of this subchapter: (i) Any officer endorsement. (ii) The first endorsement as Nationa… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.17 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for All Merchant Mariner Credentials | § 10.232 Sea service. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77894, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2018-0100, 84 FR 26591, June 7, 2019; USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30881, June 28, 2019; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93062, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102332, 102333, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) Documenting sea service. (1) Sea service may be documented in various forms such as certificates of discharge, pilotage service and billing forms, and service letters or other official documents from marine companies signed by the owner, operator, Master, or Chief Engineer of the vessel. The Coast Guard must be satisfied as to the authenticity and acceptability of all evidence of experience or training provided. (2) Documentary evidence produced by the applicant, unless in the form of a Certificate of Discharge conforming to § 14.307 of this subchapter, must contain all of the following information: (i) Vessel name(s) and official numbers listed on the registration, certificate, or document issued. (ii) Gross tonnage of the vessel. (iii) Propulsion power and mode of propulsion of the vessel. (iv) The amount and nature ( e.g., Chief mate, Assistant Engineer, etc.) of the applicant's experience. (v) Applicable dates of service for each vessel, and the ports or terminals if applicable. (vi) The routes upon which the experience was acquired. (vii) For those seeking to renew a Radar Observer endorsement, whether the vessel is equipped with radar and if the mariner served in a position that routinely uses radar for navigation and collision avoidance purposes. (viii) For those seeking service credit on towing vessels in accordance with § 11.211(e) of this subchapter, the aggregate tonnage of the tug and barges during the mariner's service. (ix) Any other information necessary to determine the applicability of STCW to the vessel. (x) Whether the vessel is manned and equipped in accordance with SOLAS. (xi) Where required for an officer endorsement, time served as bridge watchkeeping or engine watchkeeping duties under the supervision of a qualified officer. (3) An MMC endorsement, in certain cases, may be considered as satisfactory evidence of any qualifying experience for obtaining other endorsements. (4) For service on vessels of less than 200 GRT, owners of vessels may attest to their own service a… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.18 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for All Merchant Mariner Credentials | § 10.233 Obligations of the holder of a Merchant Mariner Credential. | USCG | [USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11216, Mar. 16, 2009, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93062, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102332, 102334, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The holder of a credential may not voluntarily part with it or place it beyond their personal control by pledging or depositing it with any other person, except as required by regulation or as necessary to safeguard the credential. If the holder violates this section, the Coast Guard may pursue suspension or revocation of the MMC under the provisions of part 5 of this chapter. (b) Whenever a mariner loses a credential, they must immediately report the loss to the Coast Guard. The report must be made in writing and provided in a manner specified by the Coast Guard, giving the facts incident to its loss. (c) Invalid or expired credentials must be returned to the Coast Guard. Upon written request, the Coast Guard will return the cancelled credential to the mariner. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.19 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for All Merchant Mariner Credentials | § 10.235 Suspension or revocation of Merchant Mariner Credentials. | USCG | [USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11216, Mar. 16, 2009, as amended by USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 39218, Aug. 6, 2009; USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77894, Dec. 24, 2013; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93063, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102334, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) Any MMC or endorsement is subject to suspension or revocation on the same grounds, in the same manner, and with like procedure as provided in 46 U.S.C. chapter 77. (b) When any individual's credential is revoked, it is no longer valid for any purpose, and any MMC subsequently requested must be applied for as an original following the procedures of §§ 5.901-5.905 of this subchapter. When an endorsement on an individual's MMC is revoked, it is no longer valid, and any endorsement of the same type subsequently requested must be applied for as an original following the procedures of §§ 5.901-5.905 of this subchapter. When an officer's endorsement is revoked, the Coast Guard will issue an MMC containing any rating endorsement for which the holder is qualified. (c) An applicant who has had a TWIC, credential, or endorsement revoked, and who is applying for a subsequent MMC or endorsement, must state in their application the date of revocation, the serial number of the document revoked, and the type of document or endorsement revoked. (d) A person whose credential or endorsement has been revoked or suspended without probation may not be issued a replacement credential or endorsement without approval of the Commandant. If a mariner has multiple endorsements and one or more, but not all, of those endorsements are suspended or revoked, they will be issued, without payment of a fee, a replacement MMC reflecting those endorsements for which the mariner remains qualified. (e) When a credential or endorsement that is about to expire has been suspended, without probation, the renewal of the credential or endorsement will be withheld until expiration of the suspension period. (f) When applying for an original endorsement on an MMC, pursuant to paragraph (d) of this section, an individual's existing service and training may be considered by the Coast Guard when determining the grade of the endorsement to be issued. (g) An applicant for renewal or return of a credential with endorsement as Master or Mate (Pilot) of Towin… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for All Merchant Mariner Credentials | § 10.203 Requirement to hold a TWIC and a Merchant Mariner Credential. | USCG | [USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11216, Mar. 16, 2009, as amended by USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30881, June 28, 2019; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102332, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) Failure to obtain or hold a valid TWIC serves as a basis for the denial of an application for an original, renewal, new endorsement, duplicate, or raise of grade of a mariner's credential and may serve as a basis for suspension and revocation under 46 U.S.C. 7702 and 7703. (b) An MMC must be retained by the mariner to whom it was issued and, while valid, must be produced to verify qualifications when requested by an authorized official as identified in 33 CFR 101.515(d). Posting of the officer endorsement may be necessary as required in 46 U.S.C. 7110. (c) Although an MMC serves as certificates of identification, a TWIC must be retained by the mariner to whom it was issued and, while valid, serves as the mariner's primary identification document. The TWIC must be produced to verify identity when required by an authorized official as identified in 33 CFR 101.515(d). | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.20 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for All Merchant Mariner Credentials | § 10.237 Right of appeal. | USCG | [USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11216, Mar. 16, 2009, as amended by USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77894, Dec. 24, 2013] | (a) If the Coast Guard refuses to grant an applicant an MMC, medical certificate, or endorsement it will provide, a written statement listing the reason(s) for denial. (b) Any person directly affected by a decision or action taken under this subchapter, by or on behalf of the Coast Guard, may appeal under the provisions of subpart 1.03 of part 1 of this chapter. (c) The Coast Guard will not review decisions made by the Transportation Security Administration to suspend, revoke, or deny a mariner's TWIC. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.21 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for All Merchant Mariner Credentials | § 10.239 Quick reference table for MMC requirements. | USCG | [USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93063, Nov. 25, 2024, as amended by USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102334, Dec. 17, 2024] | Table 1 to § 10.239 provides a guide to the requirements for officer endorsements. Provisions in the reference section are controlling. For tank vessel endorsements, see table 1 to § 13.129. All references within table 1 to this section are within this subchapter. Table 1 to § 10.239—Quick Reference Table for MMC Requirements | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for All Merchant Mariner Credentials | § 10.205 Validity of a Merchant Mariner Credential. | USCG | [USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11216, Mar. 16, 2009, as amended by USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77888, Dec. 24, 2013; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93060, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) An MMC is valid for a term of 5 years from the date of issuance. Except upon the written request for the immediate issuance by the applicant, the Coast Guard will post-date the issuance of an MMC renewal that includes no other transactions up to 8 months from the date that the Coast Guard accepts a complete application as required in this part. If the expiration date of the mariner's active credential is beyond 8 months of the date that the Coast Guard accepts a complete application as required in this part, the new credential issue date will be 8 months from the date of application acceptance at which time the currently active credential will become invalid in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section. Otherwise, the new credential issue validity date will coincide with the expiration date of the active credential held by the mariner. All other MMC transactions will be processed for immediate issuance. (b) All endorsements, unless otherwise noted, are valid until the expiration date of the MMC on which they appear. (c) A mariner may not serve under the authority of an MMC past its expiration date. An expired MMC may be renewed during an administrative grace period of up to 1 year beyond its expiration date as per § 10.227(h) of this part. (d) When an MMC is renewed or re-issued before its expiration date in accordance with § 10.227, of this part the MMC that has been replaced becomes invalid unless otherwise noted in paragraph (a) of this section. (e) An MMC is not valid until signed by the applicant and a duly authorized Coast Guard official. (f) A mariner's endorsements authorize the holder to serve in any capacity endorsed on the MMC, or in any lower capacity in the same department, or in any capacity covered by a general endorsement thereon. (g) If a mariner chooses to renew their license, MMD, COR, or STCW endorsement and receive their first MMC, the Coast Guard may also renew all other credentials for which the mariner is qualified. (h) When a Document of Continuity is replaced with an MMC r… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for All Merchant Mariner Credentials | § 10.207 Identification number. | USCG | [USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11216, Mar. 16, 2009, as amended by USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77888, Dec. 24, 2013] | For recordkeeping purposes only, a mariner's official MMC identification number is the individual's social security number. However, a unique serial number, called the mariner reference number, and not the social security number, will appear on the credential. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.5 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for All Merchant Mariner Credentials | § 10.209 General application procedures. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77888, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30881, June 28, 2019; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93060, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102332, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The applicant for an MMC, whether for an original, renewal, duplicate, raise of grade, or a new endorsement on a previously issued MMC, must establish that they satisfy all the requirements for the MMC and endorsement(s) sought before the Coast Guard will issue the MMC. This section contains the general requirements for all applicants. Additional requirements for duplicates, renewals, new endorsements, and raises of grade appear later in this part. (b) The Coast Guard may refuse to process an incomplete MMC application. The requirements for a complete application for an original MMC are contained in § 10.225 of this part, the requirements for a renewal MMC application are contained in § 10.227 of this part, the requirements for a duplicate MMC application are contained in § 10.229 of this part, and the requirements for an application for a new endorsement or raise of grade are contained in § 10.231 of this part. (c) Applications are valid for 12 months from the date that the Coast Guard approves the application. (d) The application may be submitted in a manner prescribed by the Coast Guard that may include in person, by mail, or other electronic means. A complete MMC application, which is described in §§ 10.223, 10.225, 10.227, 10.229, and 10.231 may include— (1) The application, consent for National Driver Register (NDR) check, oath, and the evaluation fee required by § 10.219 of this part; (2) The applicant's continuous discharge book, certificate of identification, and MMC if expired; (3) Proof, in a manner prescribed by the Coast Guard, which may include forms or other means, that the applicant passed the applicable vision, hearing, medical, or physical exam as required by subpart C of this part, or an unexpired medical certificate issued by the Coast Guard; (4) Copies of course completion certificates or other evidence of course completion; (5) Evidence of sea service, or an accepted substitute for sea service, if required; (6) For an endorsement as a Medical Doctor or Professional Nurse as requ… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.6 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for All Merchant Mariner Credentials | § 10.211 Criminal record review. | USCG | [USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11216, Mar. 16, 2009, as amended by USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 39218, Aug. 6, 2009; USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77889, Dec. 24, 2013; USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58275, Sept. 29, 2014; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93054, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102332, 102333, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The Coast Guard may conduct a criminal record review to determine the safety and suitability of an applicant for an MMC and any endorsements. An applicant conducting simultaneous MMC transactions will undergo a single criminal record review. At the time of application, each applicant must provide written disclosure of all prior convictions not previously disclosed to the Coast Guard on an application. (b) A criminal record review is not required for applicants seeking a duplicate MMC under § 10.229. (c) Criminal convictions. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will provide to the Coast Guard the applicant's FBI number and criminal record generated in the TWIC review process. This information will be used by the Coast Guard to determine whether the applicant has a record of any criminal convictions. (d) When a criminal record review leads the Coast Guard to determine that an applicant is not a safe and suitable person or cannot be entrusted with the duties and responsibilities of the MMC or endorsement applied for, the application may be denied. (e) If an application is denied, the applicant will be notified in writing of that fact, the reason or reasons for denial, and advised that the appeal procedures in subpart 1.03 of part 1 of this chapter apply. No examination will be given pending decision on appeal. (f) No person who has been convicted of a violation of the dangerous drug laws of the United States, the District of Columbia, any State, territory, or possession of the United States, or a foreign country, by any military or civilian court, is eligible for an MMC, except as provided elsewhere in this section. No person who has ever been the user of, or addicted to the use of a dangerous drug, or has ever been convicted of an offense described in section 205 of the National Driver Register Act of 1982, as amended (49 U.S.C. 30304) because of addiction to or abuse of alcohol is eligible for an MMC, unless they furnish satisfactory evidence of suitability for service in the merchant marin… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.7 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for All Merchant Mariner Credentials | § 10.213 National Driver Register. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77889, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93054, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102332, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) No MMC will be issued as an original or reissued with a new expiration date, and no new officer endorsement will be issued, unless the applicant consents to a check of the NDR for offenses described in section 205(a)(3)(A) or (B) of the NDR Act (i.e., operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of, or impaired by, alcohol or a controlled substance; and any traffic violations arising in connection with a fatal traffic accident, reckless driving, or racing on the highways). (b) The Coast Guard will not consider NDR-listed civil convictions that are more than 3 years old from the date of request unless that information relates to a current suspension or revocation of the applicant's license to operate a motor vehicle. The Coast Guard may determine minimum and maximum assessment periods for NDR-listed criminal convictions using table 10.213(c) of this section. An applicant conducting simultaneous MMC transactions is subject to only one NDR check. (c) The guidelines in table 1 to paragraph (c) will be used by the Coast Guard in evaluating applicants who have drug or alcohol related NDR-listed convictions. Non-drug or alcohol related NDR-listed convictions will be evaluated by the Coast Guard under table 1 to § 10.211 of this part as applicable. The Coast Guard may consider non-drug or alcohol related NDR-listed convictions that are more than 3 years old from the date of the request when the information relates to a current suspension or revocation of the applicant's license to operate a motor vehicle. Table 1 to § 10.213( c )—Guidelines for Evaluating Applicants for MMCs Who Have NDR Motor Vehicle Convictions Involving Dangerous Drugs or Alcohol 1 1 Any applicant who has ever been the user of, or addicted to the use of, a dangerous drug must meet the requirements of paragraph (f) of this section. 2 Suspension or revocation, when referred to in table 10.213, means a State suspension or revocation of a motor vehicle operator's license. (d) Any application may be denied if information from the ND… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.8 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for All Merchant Mariner Credentials | § 10.214 Security Check. | USCG | Until April 15, 2009, the Coast Guard may conduct a security check on an applicant for an MMC, utilizing the criminal record review discussed in § 10.211 of this part. | ||||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.9 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for All Merchant Mariner Credentials | § 10.217 Merchant Mariner Credential application and examination locations. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77890, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102333, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) Applicant Locations. Applicants for an MMC may apply to any of the Regional Examination Centers (RECs) or any other location designated by the Coast Guard. Applicants may contact the National Maritime Center at 100 Forbes Drive, Martinsburg, WV 25404, by telephone 1-888-427-5662 or 304-433-3400, or by email at IASKNMC@uscg.mil. A list of locations approved for application submittal is available through the Coast Guard website at https://www.dco.uscg.mil/national_maritime_center/. (b) Exam Locations. (1) Coast Guard units abroad may conduct exams for ratings at locations other than the RECs, but are not prepared to conduct practical examinations. (2) The Coast Guard may designate additional exam facilities/locations to provide services to applicants for MMCs. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.3.7.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | C | Subpart C—Medical Certification | § 10.301 General requirements. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77900, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2020-0069, 87 FR 66590, Nov. 4, 2022] | (a) The Coast Guard will issue a medical certificate to a mariner meeting the medical and physical standards for merchant mariners. The medical certificate will be issued for various periods of time based upon the endorsements the mariner holds. The Coast Guard will review all information provided and will determine whether— (1) The applicant is physically and medically qualified for the medical certificate without any limitations, waivers and/or other conditions; (2) The applicant is physically and medically qualified for the medical certificate with limitations and/or other conditions as specified by the Coast Guard; (3) For an applicant who does not possess the vision, hearing, or general physical condition necessary, a medical certificate may be issued with appropriate limitations, waivers and/or other conditions as specified by the Coast Guard; (4) Additional information is necessary to determine if the applicant is physically and/or medically qualified for the medical certificate. The Coast Guard will request additional information from the applicant. The Coast Guard may hold the package pending receipt of that information before the package and/or application is denied; or (5) The applicant is not physically and/or medically qualified for the medical certificate. The application for a medical certificate will be denied by the Coast Guard. (b) Except as otherwise noted, medical certificates will be issued for the following periods of time: (1) All persons employed or engaged onboard vessels to which STCW applies will be issued a medical certificate valid for 2 years unless the mariner is under the age of 18, in which case the maximum period of validity will be 1 year. (2) Medical certificates issued to all other mariners will be issued for a maximum period of 5 years. (c) Applicants seeking additional MMC endorsements holding a current medical certificate are not required to submit a new medical physical exam if their existing medical certification meets all of the requirements of this section for … | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.3.7.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | C | Subpart C—Medical Certification | § 10.302 Medical and physical requirements. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77900, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2022-0025, 89 FR 76346, Sept. 17, 2024; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93067, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102334, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) To qualify for a medical certificate, a mariner must provide evidence of meeting the medical and physical standards in this section on a CG-719-K or CG-719-K/E, or as directed by the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard retains final authority for determining whether a mariner is medically and physically qualified. Columns 2 through 5 of Table 1 to paragraph (a) of this section provide the specific exam, test, or demonstrations required to obtain the corresponding credential listed in column 1. Further clarifications of the requirements contained in the table are found throughout this subpart. Table 1 to § 10.302( a )—Medical and Physical Requirements for Mariner Endorsements (b) Any required test, exam, or demonstration must have been performed, witnessed, or reviewed by a Licensed Medical Doctor, Licensed Physician Assistant, Licensed Nurse Practitioner, or a Designated Medical Examiner. All licensed medical practitioners must hold a valid license issued in the United States. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.3.7.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | C | Subpart C—Medical Certification | § 10.303 Medical waivers, limitations, and restrictions. | USCG | (a) The Coast Guard may grant a waiver if, after review of all relevant supporting medical documents and consultation with the examining physician, as needed, an applicant does not possess the vision, hearing, or general physical condition necessary; and extenuating circumstances warrant special consideration. An applicant may submit to the Coast Guard additional correspondence, records, and reports in support of a waiver. In this regard, recommendations from agencies of the Federal Government operating government vessels, as well as owners and operators of private vessels, made on behalf of their employees, will be given full consideration. (b) In general, medical waivers are approved when an applicant does not meet the applicable medical standards, but objective medical evidence indicates that the condition is sufficiently controlled and the effects of medication pose no significant risk to maritime and public safety. The Coast Guard retains final authority for the issuance of medical waivers. (c) Medical waivers may be granted with specific conditions to which the applicant must adhere, such as more frequent monitoring of the medical conditions, submission of medical exams and/or tests at varying intervals to track the ongoing status of the medical condition, or operational limitations in the manner the mariner may serve under the MMC. (d) The Coast Guard may place an operational limitation on medical and physical conditions. Any operational limitations will be reflected in the medical certificate. (e) The Coast Guard may place a restriction on a medical certificate based upon medical and physical conditions of an applicant. Any restriction will be reflected on the medical certificate and may include restriction of route or trade. | ||||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.3.7.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | C | Subpart C—Medical Certification | § 10.304 General medical exam. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77900, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93067, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) The general medical exam must be documented and of such scope to ensure that there are no conditions that pose significant risk of sudden incapacitation or debilitating complication. This exam must also document any condition requiring medication that impairs cognitive ability, judgment, or reaction time. The Coast Guard will provide guidance on the conduct of general medical exams. Examiners should be familiar with the content and recommended medical evaluation data compiled in the medical guidelines. (b) Food Handlers are not required to submit to a general medical exam, but must obtain a statement from a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner attesting that they are free of communicable diseases that pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. (c) Demonstration of physical ability. (1) A demonstration of physical ability is required only if— (i) The medical practitioner conducting the general medical exam is concerned that an applicant's physical ability may impact maritime safety; or (ii) Table 1 to § 10.302(a) of this subpart shows that the mariner must pass a demonstration of physical ability. (2) For an applicant to satisfactorily pass a demonstration of physical ability, the examiner must be satisfied that the applicant— (i) Has no disturbance in the sense of balance; (ii) Is able, without assistance, to climb up and down vertical ladders and inclined stairs; (iii) Is able, without assistance, to step over a door sill or coaming; (iv) Is able to move through a restricted opening of 24-by-24 inches (61-by-61 centimeters); (v) Is able to grasp, lift, and manipulate various common shipboard tools, move hands and arms to open and close valve wheels in vertical and horizontal directions, and rotate wrists to turn handles; (vi) Does not have any impairment or disease that could prevent normal movement and physical activities; (vii) Is able to stand and walk for extended periods of time; (viii) Does not have any impairment or dise… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.3.7.5 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | C | Subpart C—Medical Certification | § 10.305 Vision requirements. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77900, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30881, June 28, 2019; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93067, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) Deck standard. (1) A mariner must have correctable vision to at least 20/40 in one eye and uncorrected vision of at least 20/200 in the same eye. The color sense must be determined to be satisfactory when tested by any of the following methods or an alternative test acceptable to the Coast Guard, without the use of color-sensing lenses: (i) Pseudoisochromatic Plates (Dvorine, 2nd Edition; AOC; revised edition or AOC-HRR; Ishihara 14-, 24- , or 38-;plate editions). (ii) Farnsworth Lantern. (iii) Titmus Vision Tester/OPTEC 2000. (iv) Optec 900. (v) Richmond Test, 2nd and 4th edition. (2) Applicants for an STCW endorsement must have correctable vision to at least 20/40 in both eyes and uncorrected vision of at least 20/200 in both eyes. A mariner who previously met these requirements and who suffers loss of vision in one eye after being issued an MMC is subject to the requirements of paragraphs (c), (d), and (e) of this section, as applicable. A mariner holding an MMC prior to January 1, 2017, must continue to meet the requirements of paragraph (a)(1) of this section. (b) Engineering, Radio Officer, tank vessel endorsement, and MODU standard. A mariner must have correctable vision to at least 20/50 in one eye and uncorrected vision of at least 20/200 in the same eye and need only the ability to distinguish the colors red, green, blue, and yellow. The color sense must be determined to be satisfactory when tested by any color-vision test listed in paragraph (a) of this section, or an alternative test acceptable to the Coast Guard, without the use of color-sensing lenses. The Coast Guard will accept Farnsworth D-15 Hue Test as a color vision test to meet the requirements of this paragraph. (c) Vision waiver. Any applicant whose uncorrected vision does not meet the 20/200 standard and is correctable to listed standards above may be granted a medical waiver in accordance with § 10.303. If a vision waiver is granted, a limitation will be placed on the medical certificate indicating the mariner may not se… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.3.7.6 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | C | Subpart C—Medical Certification | § 10.306 Hearing requirements. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77900, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102332, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) If the medical practitioner conducting the general medical exam has concerns that an applicant's ability to hear may impact maritime safety, the examining medical practitioner must refer the applicant to an audiologist or other hearing specialist to conduct an audiometer test and a speech discrimination test, as appropriate. (b) The audiometer test must include testing at the following thresholds: 500 Hz; 1,000 Hz; 2,000 Hz; and 3,000 Hz. The frequency responses for each ear must be averaged to determine the measure of an applicant's hearing ability. Applicants must demonstrate an unaided threshold of 30 decibels or less in at least one ear. (c) The functional speech discrimination test must be carried out at a level of 65 decibels. For issuance of an original MMC or endorsement the applicant must demonstrate functional speech discrimination of at least 90 percent. For renewal or raise of grade, the applicant must demonstrate functional speech discrimination of at least 80 percent. (d) Hearing waivers. An applicant who is unable to meet the hearing standards of the audiometer test, but who can pass the functional speech discrimination test; or who requires hearing aids to meet the hearing standards, may be eligible for a medical waiver in accordance with § 10.303 of this subpart. (e) Hearing operational limitation. If hearing aids are required in order to meet the hearing standards above, a mariner may not serve under the authority of the endorsement unless hearing aids are worn in the operational mode, and spare batteries are carried onboard a vessel. This operational limitation will be placed on their medical certificate. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.4.7.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | D | Subpart D—Training Courses and Programs | § 10.401 Applicability. | USCG | This subpart prescribes the general requirements applicable to offerors of all approved courses and training programs which may be accepted instead of sea service, examination required by the Coast Guard, or STCW assessments, or which satisfy course completion requirements. | ||||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.4.7.10 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | D | Subpart D—Training Courses and Programs | § 10.410 Quality Standard System (QSS) requirements. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77903, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30881, June 28, 2019] | (a) Providers of Coast Guard-approved courses, programs, training, and Coast Guard-accepted training creditable towards an STCW endorsement must establish and maintain a Quality Standard System (QSS), in accordance with Regulation I/8 of the STCW Convention (incorporated by reference, see § 10.103 of this part). (b) The QSS must be monitored by the Coast Guard or monitored through a third party that is designated as a Coast Guard-accepted QSS organization. (c) The Coast Guard-monitored QSS must— (1) Have a documented quality policy and quality objectives that align with the commitment by the training institution to achieve its missions and goals; (2) Maintain a manual that documents the objectives, authorities, and responsibilities that are essential controls for the implementation of the QSS, including— (i) The core procedures required to meet the missions and goals of the institution; (ii) The documents necessary for effective design, planning, operation, and control for the delivery of courses meeting the regulatory requirements; (iii) The filing and archiving of records so they are retrievable and legible; (iv) Action taken to stop recurrence of system, process, and product nonconformity; and (v) Auditing, reviewing, and improving the performance of the training management system. (d) Documentation from a nationally recognized academic accreditation body may be accepted by the Coast Guard as meeting one or more of the requirements listed in paragraph (c) of this section. The documentation must be readily available for inspection upon request. (e) The Coast Guard will accept documentation from a training institution certified under a national or international Quality Management System Standard as meeting one or more of the requirements listed in paragraph (c) of this section. The documentation must be readily available for inspection upon request. (f) The Coast Guard will accept company ISM documentation as meeting one or more of the requirements listed in paragraph (c) of this section. (g) Organi… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.4.7.11 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | D | Subpart D—Training Courses and Programs | § 10.411 Simulator performance standards. | USCG | Simulators used in assessment of competence must meet the appropriate performance standards set out in Section A-I/12 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 10.103 of this part). However, a simulator installed or brought into use before February 1, 2002, need not meet those standards if it fulfills the objectives of the assessment of competence or demonstration of proficiency. | ||||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.4.7.12 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | D | Subpart D—Training Courses and Programs | § 10.412 Distance and e-learning. | USCG | The Coast Guard may allow the training of mariners by means of distance learning and e-learning in accordance with the standards of training and assessment set forth in section B-I/6 (Training and assessment) of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 10.103 of this part). | ||||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.4.7.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | D | Subpart D—Training Courses and Programs | § 10.402 Approval of training courses. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77903, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30881, June 28, 2019] | (a) Categories. The Coast Guard may approve courses designed to substitute for or fulfill any or all of the following: (1) A portion of sea service requirement. (2) Examinations required by the Coast Guard. (3) Professional competency requirements. (4) Regulatory requirements. (b) Request for approval. Organizations desiring course approval by the Coast Guard must submit a written request and a complete curriculum package to the National Maritime Center, either by mail or electronically. The curriculum package must be provided in a format specified by the Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing and include the following: (1) A cover letter. The cover letter must contain— (i) The name of the organization providing the instruction and the course name; (ii) The locations where the course will be held; (iii) A general description and overview of the course; (iv) The category of acceptance being sought, as listed in paragraph (a) of this section; and (v) Reference to regulatory requirements met by the training. (2) Part A: Course framework. The course framework must contain— (i) The following specific course intentions: (A) Course scope. (B) Course objective; (ii) The following conditions relative to students: (A) Student entry standards. (B) Class-size limitations. (C) Student/teacher ratio; (iii) Documentary evidence that each instructor and/or assessor— (A) Has either experience, training, or evidence of instruction in effective instructional techniques and/or effective assessment techniques; (B) Is qualified in the task for which the training is being conducted and have relevant experience; and (C) Has attained a level of experience and qualification equal or superior to the relevant level of knowledge, skills, and abilities described in the performance objective; (iv) Site information, which must include— (A) A description of the facility, measurements of the instructional space, pictures showing multiple views of the space, and a description of the instruction or assessment being … | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.4.7.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | D | Subpart D—Training Courses and Programs | § 10.403 General standards. | USCG | [USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93067, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) Each school with an approved course must— (1) Have a well-maintained facility that accommodates the students in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to learning; (2) Have the necessary equipment, including simulators where appropriate, sufficient for the number of students to be accommodated, and support the objectives of the course; (3) Administer training entirely in the English language unless specifically approved to be presented in another language; (4) Administer written examinations to each student appropriate for the course material and the knowledge requirements of the position or endorsement for which the student is being trained. For a course approved to substitute for a Coast Guard-administered examination, the courses must be of such a degree of difficulty that a student who successfully completes them would most likely pass, on the first attempt, an examination prepared by the Coast Guard; (5) Require each student to successfully demonstrate practical skills appropriate for the course material and equal to the level of endorsement for which the course is approved; and (6) Keep physical or electronic copies of the following records for at least 5 years after the end of each student's completion or disenrollment from a course or program: (i) A copy of each student's examination scores; (ii) A copy of each examination or, in the case of a practical test, a report of such test; (iii) A record of each student's classroom attendance, which includes their full name, Coast Guard-issued Mariner Reference Number, or date of birth and place of birth if they do not have a Mariner Reference Number; (iv) A copy of each student's course completion certificate or program completion certificate, as appropriate; (v) A summary of changes or modification to the last course submittal; (vi) A list of all locations at which the training course was presented and the number of times it was presented at each location; (vii) The name(s) of the instructor(s) who taught the course, which does not includ… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.4.7.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | D | Subpart D—Training Courses and Programs | § 10.404 Substitution of training for required service, use of training-record books (TRBs), and use of towing officer assessment records (TOARs). | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77903, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93068, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102334, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) Substitution of training for required service. (1) Satisfactory completion of an approved training course may be substituted for a portion of the required service on deck or in the engine department for national deck or engineer endorsements. Satisfactory completion of an approved training program which includes sea service may be substituted for a portion of or all of the required service on deck or in the engine department, except as limited by law for ratings. The list of all currently approved courses and programs, including the equivalent service and applicable endorsements, is maintained by the NMC. (2) Unless otherwise allowed, recency requirements may not be achieved by service granted as a result of successful completion of approved training or by training on a simulator; however, underway service obtained as a portion of an approved course or program may be used for this purpose. (3) Unless otherwise allowed, training obtained before receiving an endorsement may not be used for service credit for subsequent raises of grade, increases in scope, or renewals. (4) This provision for crediting service for training is not applicable to STCW endorsements unless provided otherwise. (b) Use of training-record books (TRBs). (1) Approved training programs for STCW endorsements for OICNW and OICEW must maintain a TRB for each student where training and/or assessments of competence are conducted onboard the ship. The TRB must contain at least the following information: (i) The name of the applicant. (ii) The tasks to be performed or the skills to be demonstrated, with reference to the standards of competence set forth in the tables of the appropriate sections in part A of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 10.103 of this part). (iii) The method for demonstrating competence to be used in determining that the tasks or skills have been performed properly, with reference to the standards of competence set forth in the tables of competence in the appropriate sections in part A of the STCW Code… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.4.7.5 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | D | Subpart D—Training Courses and Programs | § 10.405 Qualification as Qualified Assessor and Designated Examiner. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77903, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93068, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102332, 102334, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) To become a Qualified Assessor (QA), an applicant must have documentary evidence to establish— (1) Experience, training, or instruction in assessment techniques; (2) Qualifications in the task for which the assessment is being conducted; and (3) Possession of the level of endorsement, or other professional credential, which provides proof that they have attained a level of experience and qualification equal or superior to the relevant level of knowledge, skills, and abilities to be assessed. (b) To become a Designated Examiner (DE) for towing officer assessment records (TOARs), an applicant must have documentary evidence to establish— (1) Experience, training, or instruction in assessment techniques on towing vessels; (2) Qualifications on towing vessels in the task for which the assessment is being conducted; and (3) Possession of the level of endorsement on towing vessels, or other professional credential, which provides proof that they have attained a level of qualification equal or superior to the relevant level of knowledge, skills, and abilities described in the training objectives. (c) Documentary evidence may be in the form of performance evaluations, which include an evaluation of effectiveness in on-the-job organization and delivery of training, or a certificate of successful completion from an “assessor training” course. (d) In order to renew their qualifications, each QA and DE must have either experience, training, or evidence of instruction in effective assessment within the past 5 years. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.4.7.6 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | D | Subpart D—Training Courses and Programs | § 10.406 Approved courses. | USCG | The NMC maintains the list of training organizations and the approvals given to the training they offer. This information is available online at www.uscg.mil/nmc. | ||||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.4.7.7 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | D | Subpart D—Training Courses and Programs | § 10.407 Approval of training programs. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77903, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102334, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) Training programs approved to qualify a mariner to hold an STCW or national endorsement must meet the standards in this section or the requirements in § 10.402 of this subpart. All such programs must also meet the same standards as those found in § 10.403 of this subpart. The Coast Guard will accept information submitted by training providers to state, regional, and/or national accrediting bodies as evidence such providers satisfy one or more of the requirements of this section. (b) Categories. The Coast Guard may approve programs designed to substitute for or fulfill any or all of the following: (1) A portion of sea service requirements. (2) Examinations required by the Coast Guard. (3) Professional competency requirements. (4) Regulatory requirements. (c) Request for approval. Organizations desiring program approval by the Coast Guard must submit a written request and a complete curriculum package to the National Maritime Center (NMC), either by mail or electronically. The curriculum package must include the following information: (1) A cover letter. The cover letter must contain— (i) The name of the organization providing the instruction; (ii) The location(s) where it will be held; (iii) A general description and overview of the program, including the individual courses that are part of the program; (iv) The category of acceptance being sought as listed in paragraph (b) of this section; and (v) Reference to regulatory requirements met by the training. (2) A goal statement(s). The goal statement should describe— (i) The specific performance behaviors to be measured; (ii) The conditions under which the performance behavior(s) will be exhibited; and (iii) The level of performance behavior(s) that is to be achieved. (3) Performance objectives. Performance objectives are statements, which identify the specific knowledge, skill, or ability the student should gain and display as a result of the training or instructional activity. A performance objective is made up of three elements: Exp… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.4.7.8 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | D | Subpart D—Training Courses and Programs | § 10.408 Coast Guard-accepted training other than approved courses and programs. | USCG | [USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11216, Mar. 16, 2009, as amended by USCG-2016-0315, 81 FR 43955, July 6, 2016] | (a) When the training and assessment of competence required by this part are not subject to Coast Guard approval under §§ 10.402 and 10.407 of this subpart, but are used to qualify a mariner to hold an endorsement, the offeror of the course or program must ensure that such training and assessment meets the same standards as those found in §§ 10.402 and 10.403 of this subpart. (b) The Coast Guard will accept courses approved and monitored by a Coast Guard-accepted Quality Standard System (QSS) organization. The Coast Guard maintains a list of training organizations conducting accepted training that are independently monitored by a Coast Guard-accepted QSS organization. The Coast Guard-accepted QSS organization must comply with the following requirements: (1) Submit a certificate of acceptance of training to the Coast Guard. (2) Submit an updated certificate of acceptance to the Coast Guard if the terms of acceptance have been changed. (3) Sign each certificate to the training organization owner or operator, or its authorized representative(s), stating that the training fully complies with the requirements of this section, and identifying the Coast Guard-accepted QSS organization being used for independent monitoring. (c) The training must be audited periodically in accordance with the requirements of § 10.409(e)(7) of this subpart. If the Coast Guard determines, on the basis of its own observations or conclusions or those of the Coast Guard-accepted QSS organization, that the particular training does not satisfy one or more of the conditions described in paragraph (a) of this section— (1) The Coast Guard or Coast Guard-accepted QSS organization will so notify the offeror of the training by letter, enclosing a report of the observations and conclusions; (2) The offeror may, within a period of time specified in the notice, either appeal the observations or conclusions to the Commandant (CG-MMC) or bring the training into compliance; and (3) If the appeal is denied—or if the deficiency is not corrected in the… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.10.4.7.9 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 10 | PART 10—MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL | D | Subpart D—Training Courses and Programs | § 10.409 Coast Guard-accepted Quality Standard System (QSS) organizations. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77903, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102334, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) Organizations wishing to serve as a Coast Guard-accepted QSS organization, to accept and monitor training on behalf of the Coast Guard, should apply to the National Maritime Center. An organization submitting an application may not act as a Coast Guard-accepted QSS organization until it has received its letter of acceptance. (b) Validity of acceptance. Organizations meeting the requirements in paragraph (e) of this section will be issued a letter of acceptance valid for a maximum period of 5 years from the date of issuance. (c) An organization wishing to become a Coast Guard-accepted QSS organization must have processes for reviewing, accepting, and monitoring training that are equal to the Coast Guard's course approval and oversight processes in §§ 10.402 through 10.410 of this subpart. (d) Each person conducting evaluation and monitoring of the training must be knowledgeable about the subjects being evaluated or monitored and about the national and international requirements that apply to the training, and must not be involved in the training and assessment of students. (e) The documentation submitted to the Coast Guard must contain the information listed below. An organization approved as a recognized classification society in accordance with 46 CFR part 8, subpart B, need not provide evidence of compliance with paragraphs (e)(1) and (e)(8) of this section. (1) Identification of the organization: Name of the organization, address, contact information, and organizational structure (including the QSS department). (2) Scope of approval: Training and assessment the organization wishes to accept and monitor. (3) Background of the organization: Historical information outlining the organization's experience reviewing and accepting training and/or assessment activities. (4) Staffing and support infrastructure, including— (i) Names and qualifications of the individuals who will be involved in the review, acceptance, and monitoring of training and assessment; (ii) Description of the training given to ind… |
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