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| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.1.7.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | A | Subpart A—General | § 11.101 Purpose of regulations. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93069, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) The purpose of this part is to provide— (1) A means of determining the qualifications an applicant must possess to be eligible for an officer endorsement as a staff officer, deck officer, engineer officer, Pilot, or Radio Officer on merchant vessels, or for an endorsement to operate uninspected passenger vessels; and (2) A means of determining that an applicant is competent to serve as a Master, Chief Mate, Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch, Chief Engineer Officer, Second Engineer Officer (First Assistant Engineer), Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch, Designated Duty Engineer, or Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Radio Operator, in accordance with the provisions of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended (the STCW Convention or STCW), and other laws, and to receive the appropriate endorsement as required by STCW. (b) With few exceptions, these regulations do not specify or restrict officer endorsements to particular types of service such as tankships, freight vessels, or passenger vessels. However, each officer credentialed under this part must become familiar with the relevant characteristics of a vessel prior to assuming their duties as required in the provisions of § 15.405 of this subchapter. (c) The regulations previously found in subpart C of this part that prescribe the requirements applicable to approved training courses, training for a particular officer endorsement, and training and assessment associated with meeting the standards of competence established by the STCW Convention have been moved to 46 CFR part 10, subpart C. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.1.7.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | A | Subpart A—General | § 11.102 Incorporation by reference. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2016-0315, 81 FR 43955, July 6, 2016; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93069, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102334, Dec. 17, 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 §§ 11.201, 11.426, 11.427, 11.428, 11.429, 11.493, 11.495, 11.497, 11.553, 11.555, 11.1001, 11.1003, 11.1009, and 11.1105. (2) The Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code, as amended, 2011 (the STCW Code), incorporation by reference approved for §§ 11.201, 11.301, 11.302, 11.303, 11.305, 11.307, 11.309, 11.311, 11.313, 11.315, 11.317, 11.319, 11.321, 11.325, 11.327, 11.329, 11.331, 11.333, 11.335, 11.604, 11.901, and 11.1105. (3) The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS), incorporation by reference approved for § 11.601. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.1.7.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | A | Subpart A—General | §§ 11.103-11.105 [Reserved] | USCG | |||||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.1.7.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | A | Subpart A—General | § 11.107 Paperwork approval. | USCG | (a) This section lists the control numbers assigned by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (Pub. L. 96-511) for the reporting and recordkeeping requirements in this part. (b) The following control numbers have been assigned to the sections indicated: (1) OMB 1625-0040-46 CFR 11.201, 11.202, 11.205, 11.470, 11.472, 11.474, 11.542, and 11.544. (2) OMB 1625-028-46 CFR 11.480. | ||||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.1.7.5 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | A | Subpart A—General | §§ 11.109-11.113 [Reserved] | USCG | |||||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.10.7.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | J | Subpart J—Recognition of Other Parties' STCW Certificates | § 11.1001 Purpose of rules. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93098, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) The rules in this subpart implement Regulation I/10 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 as amended (STCW) (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 of this part) by establishing requirements and procedures for the recognition and endorsement of officer certificates of competence issued by other Parties to STCW. (b) Specific regulations on the use of non-U.S. credentialed officers and mariners with officer endorsements (except those of Master) are found in § 15.720 of this subchapter. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.10.7.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | J | Subpart J—Recognition of Other Parties' STCW Certificates | § 11.1003 General requirements. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102334, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The Coast Guard recognizes certificates only from countries that the United States has assured itself comply with requirements of the STCW Convention and STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 of this part). (b) The Coast Guard will publish a list of countries whose certificates it will recognize. (c) The Coast Guard will issue a “Certificate attesting recognition” to an applicant after ensuring the validity and authenticity of the credential (certificate of competency) issued by their country of origin. (d) No application from a non-US citizen for a “Certificate attesting recognition” issued pursuant to this subpart will be accepted unless the applicant's employer satisfies the requirements of § 11.1005 of this subpart. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.10.7.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | J | Subpart J—Recognition of Other Parties' STCW Certificates | § 11.1005 Employer application requirements. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93099, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) The employer must submit the following to the Coast Guard, as a part of the applicant's application for a “Certificate attesting recognition,” on behalf of the applicant: (1) A signed report that contains all material disciplinary actions related to the applicant, such as, but not limited to, violence or assault, theft, drug and alcohol policy violations, and sexual harassment, along with an explanation of the criteria used by the employer to determine the materiality of those actions. (2) A signed report regarding an employer-conducted background check. The report must contain— (i) A statement that the applicant has successfully undergone an employer-conducted background check; (ii) A description of the employer-conducted background check; and (iii) All information derived from the employer-conducted background check. (b) If a “Certificate attesting recognition” is issued to the applicant, the employer must maintain a detailed record of the seafarer's total service on all authorized U.S.-flagged vessels, and must make that information available to the Coast Guard upon request. (c) In addition to the initial material disciplinary actions report and the initial employer-conducted background check specified in paragraph (a) of this section, the employer must submit an annual material disciplinary actions report to update whether there have been any material disciplinary actions related to the applicant since the last material disciplinary actions report was submitted to the Coast Guard. (d) The employer must also submit to the Coast Guard the applicant's copy of the following: (1) Base credential (certificate of competency), as well as any other documentary evidence of proficiency (such as Basic Training in accordance with § 11.302 of this part, Basic/Advanced Firefighting in accordance with § 11.303 of this part, Survival Craft, etc.) to verify that the applicant meets the manning requirements. The documentation must include any necessary official translation into the English language. (2) Valid medi… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.10.7.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | J | Subpart J—Recognition of Other Parties' STCW Certificates | § 11.1007 Basis for denial. | USCG | An applicant for a “Certificate attesting recognition” of an officer certificate issued by another party must— (a) Have no record of material disciplinary actions during employment on any U.S. flag vessel of the employer, as verified in writing by the owner or managing operator of the U.S. flag vessels on which the applicant will be employed; and (b) Have successfully completed an employer-conducted background check, to the satisfaction of both the employer and the Coast Guard. | ||||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.10.7.5 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | J | Subpart J—Recognition of Other Parties' STCW Certificates | § 11.1009 Restrictions. | USCG | (a) A “Certificate attesting recognition” of an STCW certificate issued by another party to a non-resident alien under this subpart authorizes service only on vessels owned and/or operated in accordance with § 15.720 of this subchapter. (b) The certificate will be issued for service only in the department for which the application was submitted. (c) No other certificate is authorized, unless all applicable requirements of this subpart and the STCW Convention (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 of this part) are met, and the employer makes subsequent application for a new endorsement. (d) This certificate is not valid for service on U.S. vessels operating in U.S. waters. | ||||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.11.7.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | K | Subpart K—Officers on a Passenger Ship When on an International Voyage | § 11.1101 Purpose of rules. | USCG | The rules in this subpart establish requirements for officers serving on passenger ships as defined in § 11.1103 of this subpart. | ||||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.11.7.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | K | Subpart K—Officers on a Passenger Ship When on an International Voyage | § 11.1103 Definitions. | USCG | Passenger ship in this subpart means a ship carrying more than 12 passengers when on an international voyage. | ||||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.11.7.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | K | Subpart K—Officers on a Passenger Ship When on an International Voyage | § 11.1105 General requirements for officer endorsements. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30882, June 28, 2019; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93099, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) To serve on a passenger vessel on international voyages, Masters, deck officers, Chief Engineers, and engineer officers, must— (1) Meet the appropriate requirements of the STCW Regulation V/2 and of section A-V/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 of this part) as follows: (i) Masters, officers, and other personnel designated on the muster list to assist passengers in emergency situation onboard passenger ships must have completed training in crowd management specified in section A-V/2 of the STCW Code. (ii) Personnel providing direct service to passengers in passenger spaces onboard passenger ships must have completed the safety training specified in section A-V/2 of the STCW Code. (iii) Masters, Chief Engineer Officers, Chief Mates, Second Engineer Officers, and any person designated on muster lists of having responsibility for the safety of passengers in emergency situations onboard passenger ships must have completed approved training in crisis management and human behavior as specified in section A-V/2 of the STCW Code. (iv) Masters, Chief Engineer Officers, Chief Mates, Second Engineer Officers, and every person assigned immediate responsibility for embarking and disembarking passengers, loading, discharging or securing cargo, or closing hull openings onboard Ro-Ro passenger ships must have completed approved training in passenger safety, cargo safety, and hull integrity as specified in section A-V/2 of the STCW Code; and (2) Hold documentary evidence as proof of meeting these requirements through approved or accepted training. (b) Seafarers who are required to be trained in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section must provide, at intervals not exceeding 5 years, evidence of maintaining the standard of competence. (c) The Coast Guard will accept onboard training and experience, through evidence of 1 year of sea service within the last 5 years, as meeting the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section. (d) Personnel serving onboard small passenger vessels engaged … | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.2.7.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for Officer Endorsements | § 11.201 General requirements for national and STCW officer endorsements. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58275, Sept. 29, 2014; USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30882, June 28, 2019; USCG-2017-1025, 85 FR 57765, Sept. 16, 2020; USCG-2020-0492, 88 FR 67984, Oct. 3, 2023; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93069, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102334, Dec. 17, 2024; USCG-2021-0097, 90 FR 24077, June 6, 2025] | (a) General. In addition to the requirements of part 10 of this subchapter, the applicant for an officer endorsement, whether original, renewal, duplicate, or raise of grade, must establish to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard that they possess all the qualifications necessary (including but not limited to age, experience, character, physical health, citizenship, approved training, professional competence, and a test for dangerous drugs) before the Coast Guard will issue the applicant a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). An applicant for any STCW endorsement must hold the appropriate national endorsement unless otherwise specified. (b) English language requirements. Except as provided in § 11.467(h) of this part, an applicant for an officer endorsement must demonstrate an ability to speak and understand English as found in the navigation rules, aids to navigation publications, emergency equipment instructions, machinery instructions, and radiotelephone communications instructions. (c) Experience and service. Applicants for officer endorsements should refer to § 10.232 of this subchapter for information regarding requirements for documentation and proof of sea service. (1) An applicant for a national officer endorsement must meet one of the following: (i) Have at least 3 months of required service on vessels of appropriate tonnage or horsepower within the 3 years immediately preceding the date of application; or (ii) Have at least 3 months of required service on vessels of the uniformed services as defined in 10 U.S.C. 101(a)(5) of appropriate tonnage or horsepower within the 7 years immediately preceding the date of application; or (iii) Have at least 3 months of required service attained through a combination of service established under paragraphs (c)(1)(i) or (ii) of this section. (2) No original officer endorsement may be issued to any naturalized citizen based on less experience in any grade or capacity than would have been required of a citizen of the United States by birth. (3) Experience a… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.2.7.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for Officer Endorsements | §§ 11.202-11.210 [Reserved] | USCG | |||||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.2.7.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for Officer Endorsements | § 11.211 Creditable service and equivalents for national and STCW officer endorsements. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30882, June 28, 2019; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93070, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102334, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) Applicants for officer endorsements should refer to § 10.232 of this subchapter for information regarding requirements for documentation and proof of sea service. (b) Service toward an oceans, near-coastal, or STCW endorsement will be credited as follows: (1) Service on the Great Lakes will be credited on a day-for-day basis up to 100 percent of the total required service. (2) Service on inland waters, other than Great Lakes, that are navigable waters of the United States, will be credited on a day-for-day basis for up to 50 percent of the total required service. (c) Service on mobile offshore drilling units. (1) MODU service is creditable for raise of grade of an officer endorsement. Evidence of 1 year of service on MODUs as Mate or equivalent while holding an officer endorsement licenses as Third Mate, or as Engineering Officer of the Watch or equivalent while holding an officer endorsement licenses as Third Assistant Engineer, is acceptable for a raise of grade to Second Mate or Second Assistant Engineer, respectively. However, any subsequent raises of grade of unlimited, non-restricted officer endorsements must include a minimum of 6 months of service on conventional vessels. (2) Service on MODUs maintaining station by means of dynamic positioning, may be credited as service on conventional vessels for any raise of grade; however, time more than 8 hours each day will not be credited. (3) A day of creditable MODU service must be a minimum of 4 hours, and no additional credit will be granted for periods of more than 8 hours. (4) Creditable MODU service excludes time spent ashore due to crew rotation. (d) Service on Articulated Tug Barges (ATBs) and Integrated Tug Barges (ITBs). Service on ATB or Dual Mode ITB units is creditable for an original deck officer endorsement or raise of grade of any deck officer endorsement. Service on an ATB or Dual Mode ITB with an aggregate tonnage of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more is creditable on a two-for-one basis (2 days experience equals 1 day of creditable servi… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.2.7.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for Officer Endorsements | §§ 11.212-11.216 [Reserved] | USCG | |||||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.2.7.5 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for Officer Endorsements | § 11.217 Examination procedures and denial of officer endorsements. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102334, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The examination fee set out in Table 1 to § 10.219(a) of this subchapter must be paid before the applicant may take the first examination section. If an applicant fails three or more sections of the examination, a complete re-examination must be taken. On the subsequent exam, if the applicant again fails three or more sections, at least 3 months must elapse before another complete examination is attempted, and a new examination fee is required. If an applicant fails one or two sections of an examination, the applicant may be retested twice on these sections during the next 3 months. If the applicant does not successfully complete these sections within the 3-month period, a complete re-examination must be taken at least 3 months from the date of the last retest, and a new examination fee is required. The 3-month retest period may be extended by the Coast Guard if the applicant provides evidence documenting sea time that prevented the taking of a retest during the 3-month period. The retest period may not be extended beyond 7 months from the initial examination. All examinations and retests must be completed within 1 year of approval for examination. (b) If the Coast Guard refuses to grant an applicant the endorsement applied for due to the applicant's failure to pass a required examination, the Coast Guard will provide the applicant with a written statement setting forth the portions of the examination that must be retaken and the date by which the examination must be completed. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.2.7.6 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | B | Subpart B—General Requirements for Officer Endorsements | §§ 11.219-11.223 [Reserved] | USCG | |||||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | C | Subpart C—STCW Officer Endorsements | § 11.301 Requirements for STCW officer endorsements. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58276, Sept. 29, 2014; USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30882, June 28, 2019; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93070, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102334, Dec. 17, 2024; USCG-2024-1103, 90 FR 52879, Nov. 24, 2025] | (a) Standard of competence. (1) The Coast Guard will accept one or more methods listed in the STCW Code to demonstrate meeting the standard of competence in this subpart. See Column 3—Methods for demonstrating competence—of the Tables of Competence in the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 of this part). The Coast Guard will accept the following as evidence of meeting the standard of competence under each of these methods: (i) In-service experience: Documentation of successful completion of assessments, approved or accepted by the Coast Guard, and signed by a Qualified Assessor (QA)—deck or engineering—as appropriate. (ii) Training ship experience: Documentation of successful completion of an approved training program involving formal training and assessment onboard a training ship. (iii) Simulator training: Documentation of successful completion of training and assessment from a Coast Guard-approved course involving maritime simulation. (iv) Laboratory equipment training: Documentation of successful completion of training and assessments from an approved training course or facility. (v) Practical training or instruction: (A) Documentation of successful completion of assessment as part of a structured/formal training or instruction provided by an organization or company as part of an accepted safety or quality management system; or (B) Documentation of successful completion of an approved training course from a school or facility. (vi) Specialist training: Documentation of successful completion of assessment as part of a company training or specialized training provided by a maritime or equipment specialist. (vii) Workshop skills training: Documentation of successful completion of assessments or completion certificate from an approved training program, school or facility. (viii) Training program: Documentation of successful completion of an approved training program. (ix) Training on a manned scale ship model: Documentation of successful completion of assessment as part of a structure… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.10 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | C | Subpart C—STCW Officer Endorsements | § 11.315 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Master of vessels of less than 500 GT (management level). | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30882, June 28, 2019; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93073, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as Master, an applicant must— (1) Provide evidence of 36 months of seagoing service as OICNW on vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or Great Lakes; however, this period may be reduced to not less than 24 months if not less than 12 months of such seagoing service has been served as Chief Mate. Service on inland waters, bays, or sounds that are navigable waters of the United States may be substituted for up to 50 percent of the total required service. Experience gained in the engine department may be creditable for up to 3 months of the service requirements; (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence specified in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 of this part); and (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved training in the following subject areas: (i) Search and rescue. (ii) Management of medical care. (iii) Leadership and managerial skills. (iv) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (v) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (vi) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (b) For a renewal of an STCW endorsement as Master of vessels of less than 500 GT to be valid on or after January 1, 2017, each candidate must provide evidence of successful completion of approved training in the following: (1) Leadership and managerial skills. (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the credential may include a corresponding limitation. (d) Seafarers with one of the following national officer endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion of the requirements in the following table: Table 1 to § 11.315( d )—STCW Endorsement as Master of Vessels of Less Th… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.11 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | C | Subpart C—STCW Officer Endorsements | § 11.317 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Master of vessels of less than 500 GT limited to near-coastal waters (management level). | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58276, Sept. 29, 2014; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93073, Nov. 25, 2024; 89 FR 105473, Dec. 27, 2024] | (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as Master, an applicant must— (1) Provide evidence of 12 months of service as OICNW, on vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or Great Lakes. Service on inland waters, bays, or sounds that are navigable waters of the United States may be substituted for up to 50 percent of the total required service. Experience gained in the engine department on vessels may be creditable for up to 1 month of the service requirements; (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence specified in Section A-II/3 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102); and (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved training in the following subject areas: (i) Medical First-aid Provider. (ii) Basic and Advanced Firefighting in accordance with § 11.303. (iii) Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (PSC) or Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Lifeboats and Fast Rescue Boats (PSC-Limited). (iv) Radar Observer, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (v) Leadership and managerial skills. (vi) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (vii) Radar Observer, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (viii) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (b) For a renewal of an STCW endorsement as Master of vessels of less than 500 GT limited to near-coastal waters to be valid on or after January 1, 2017, each candidate must provide evidence of successful completion of approved training in the following: (1) Leadership and managerial skills. (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in Section A-II/3 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the credential may include a corresponding limitation. (d) Seafarers with one of the following national officer … | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.12 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | C | Subpart C—STCW Officer Endorsements | § 11.319 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch of vessels of less than 500 GT (operational level). | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58276, Sept. 29, 2014; USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30882, June 28, 2019; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93074, Nov. 25, 2024; 89 FR 105473, Dec. 27, 2024] | (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW), an applicant must— (1) Provide evidence of seagoing service as follows: (i) Provide evidence of 36 months of service in the deck department on vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or Great Lakes. Service on inland waters, bays, or sounds that are navigable waters of the United States may be substituted for up to 50 percent of the required service. Experience gained in the engine department may be creditable for up to 3 months of the service requirements; or (ii) Provide evidence of not less than 12 months of seagoing service as part of an approved training program that includes onboard training that meets the requirements of Section A-II/1 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102). (2) Provide evidence of having performed during the required seagoing service, bridge watchkeeping duties, under the supervision of an officer holding the STCW endorsement as Master, Chief Mate, or OICNW, for a period of not less than 6 months. The Coast Guard will accept service on vessels as Boatswain, Able Seafarer, or quartermaster while holding the appropriate deck watchkeeping rating endorsement, which may be accepted on a two-for-one basis to a maximum allowable substitution of 3 months (6 months of experience equals 3 months of creditable service); (3) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence specified in Section A-II/1 of the STCW Code; and (4) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved training in the following subject areas: (i) Medical First-aid Provider. (ii) Radar Observer, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (iii) Watchkeeping, including COLREGS and IMO standard marine communication phrases (SMCP). (iv) Basic and Advanced Firefighting in accordance with § 11.303. (v) Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (PSC) or Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Lifeboats and Fast Rescue Boats (PSC-Li… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.13 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | C | Subpart C—STCW Officer Endorsements | § 11.321 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch of vessels of less than 500 GT limited to near-coastal waters (operational level). | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58276, Sept. 29, 2014; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93074, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW), an applicant must— (1) Provide evidence of seagoing service as follows: (i) Twenty-four months of seagoing service in the deck department on vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or Great Lakes. Service on inland waters, bays, or sounds that are navigable waters of the United States may be substituted for up to 50 percent of the total required service. Experience gained in the engine department may be creditable for up to 3 months of the service requirements; or (ii) Successful completion of an approved training program that includes seagoing service as required by the Coast Guard; or (iii) Successful completion of approved training for this section and obtain 12 months of seagoing service; (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence specified in Section A-II/3 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102); and (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved training in the following subject areas: (i) Medical First-aid Provider. (ii) Basic and Advanced Firefighting in accordance with § 11.303. (iii) Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (PSC) or Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Lifeboats and Fast Rescue Boats (PSC-Limited). (iv) Bridge resource management; (v) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (vi) Radar Observer, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (vii) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (b) For a renewal of an STCW endorsement as OICNW of vessels of less than 500 GT limited to near-coastal waters to be valid on or after January 1, 2017, each candidate must provide the following: (1) Evidence of meeting the standard of competence in leadership and teamworking skills. (2) Completion of approved training in ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any individual knowledge, unde… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.14 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | C | Subpart C—STCW Officer Endorsements | § 11.323 STCW engineer officer endorsements. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93075, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) Specific requirements for all STCW engineer officer endorsements are detailed in the applicable sections in this part. (1) Chief Engineer Officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power or more (management level). (2) Second Engineer Officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power or more (management level). (3) Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW) in a manned engineroom, or as a Designated Duty Engineer in a periodically unmanned engineroom, on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP propulsion power or more (operational level). (4) Chief Engineer Officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of between 750 kW/1,000 HP and 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power (management level). (5) Second Engineer Officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP to 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power (management level). (6) Electro-technical Officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP or more (operational level). (b) Limitations. (1) STCW engineer officer endorsements issued in accordance with §§ 11.325, 11.327, 11.329, 11.331, 11.333, and 11.335 of this subpart will be restricted to specific propulsion modes for steam, motor, or gas turbine-propelled vessels as appropriate. (2) STCW engineer officer endorsements issued in accordance with §§ 11.325, 11.327, 11.329, 11.331, 11.333, and 11.335 of this subpart for motor or gas turbine-propelled vessels may be endorsed as limited to serve on vessels without auxiliary boilers, waste-heat boilers, distilling plants, oily water separators, or sewage treatment plants. An applicant may qualify for removal of any of these limitations by demonstrating the appropriate competencies. (c) An engineer officer who does not hold an STCW endorsement may serve on seagoing vessels propelled by machinery of less than 750 kW/1,000 HP, the vessels specified in § 15.105(f) and (g) of this subchapte… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.15 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | C | Subpart C—STCW Officer Endorsements | § 11.325 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Chief Engineer Officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power or more (management level). | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93075, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as Chief Engineer Officer, an applicant must— (1) Provide evidence of not less than 36 months of service as OICEW on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP propulsion power or more. This period may be reduced to not less than 24 months if the applicant has served for not less than 12 months as Second Engineer Officer on ships powered by propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW/4,000 HP or more; (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence specified in Section A-III/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102); and (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved training in the following areas: (i) Engineroom Resource Management (ERM) if not completed at the operational level. (ii) Leadership and managerial skills. (iii) Management of electrical and electronic control equipment. (b) For a renewal of an STCW endorsement as Chief Engineer Officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power or more to be valid on or after January 1, 2017, each candidate must provide evidence of successful completion of approved training in the following: (1) ERM if not completed at the operational level. (2) Leadership and managerial skills. (3) Management of electrical and electronic control equipment. (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in Section A-III/2 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the credential may include a corresponding limitation. (d) Seafarers with one of the following national officer endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion of the requirements in the following table: Table 1 to § 11.325( d )—STCW Endorsement as Chief Engineer Officer on Vessels Powered by Main Propulsion Machinery of 3,000 k W/4,000 HP Propulsion Power or More 1 This column provides the minim… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.16 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | C | Subpart C—STCW Officer Endorsements | § 11.327 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Second Engineer Officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000kW/4,000 HP propulsion power or more (management level). | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93076, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as Second Engineer Officer, an applicant must— (1) Provide evidence of not less than 12 months of service as OICEW on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750kW/1,000 HP or more; or 12 months of sea service as a Chief Engineer on vessels powered by propulsion machinery of vessels between 750kW/1,000 HP and 3,000 kW/4,000 HP; (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence specified in Section A-III/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102); and (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved training in the following areas: (i) Engineroom Resource Management (ERM) if not completed at the operational level. (ii) Leadership and managerial skills. (iii) Management of electrical and electronic control equipment. (b) For a renewal of an STCW endorsement as Second Engineer Officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power or more to be valid on or after January 1, 2017, each candidate must provide evidence of successful completion of approved training in the following: (1) ERM if not completed at the operational level. (2) Leadership and managerial skills. (3) Management of electrical and electronic control equipment. (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in Section A-III/2 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the credential may include a corresponding limitation. (d) Seafarers with one of the following national officer endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion of the requirements in the following table: Table 1 to § 11.327( d )—STCW Endorsement as Second Engineer Officer on Vessels Powered by Main Propulsion Machinery of 3,000 k W/4,000 HP Propulsion Power or More 1 This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requi… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.17 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | C | Subpart C—STCW Officer Endorsements | § 11.329 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch in a manned engineroom or Designated Duty Engineer in a periodically unmanned engineroom on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP propulsion power or more (operational level). | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58276, Sept. 29, 2014; USCG-2015-0867, 80 FR 62469, Oct. 16, 2015; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93076, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW), an applicant must— (1) Provide evidence of seagoing service as follows: (i) Thirty-six months of seagoing service in the engine department; or (ii) Successful completion of an approved training program, which includes a combination of workshop skill training and seagoing service of not less than 12 months, and that meets the requirements of Section A-III/1 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102); (2) Provide evidence of having performed during the required seagoing service, engineroom watchkeeping duties, under the supervision of an officer holding the STCW endorsement as Chief Engineer Officer or as a qualified engineer officer, for a period of not less than 6 months; (3) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence specified in Section A-III/1 of the STCW Code; and (4) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved training in the following subject areas: (i) Medical First-aid Provider. (ii) Basic and Advanced Firefighting in accordance with § 11.303. (iii) Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats. (iv) Engineroom Resource Management (ERM). (v) Engineering terminology and shipboard operations. (vi) Auxiliary machinery. (vii) Gas turbine plants, as applicable. (viii) Steam plants, as applicable. (ix) Motor plants, as applicable. (x) Electrical machinery and basic electronics. (xi) Control systems. (b) Experience gained in the deck department may be creditable for up to 3 months of the service requirements in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section. (c) For a renewal of an STCW endorsement as OICEW to be valid on or after January 1, 2017, each candidate must provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed ERM training and meeting the standard competence in leadership and teamworking skills if not previously completed. (d) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any individual knowledge, understanding, and profici… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.18 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | C | Subpart C—STCW Officer Endorsements | § 11.331 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Chief 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 (management level). | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58277, Sept. 29, 2014; USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30882, June 28, 2019; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93077, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as Chief Engineer Officer, an applicant must— (1) Provide evidence of meeting the requirements for certification as OICEW, and have not less than 24 months of service on seagoing vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of not less than 750 kW/1,000 HP, of which not less than 12 months must be served while qualified to serve as Second Engineer Officer. Experience gained in the deck department may be creditable for up to 2 months of the total service requirements; (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence specified in Section A-III/3 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102); and (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved training in the following areas: (i) Engineroom Resource Management (ERM) if not completed at the operational level. (ii) Leadership and managerial skills. (iii) Management of electrical and electronic control equipment. (b) For a renewal of an STCW endorsement as Chief 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 to be valid on or after January 1, 2017, each candidate must provide evidence of successful completion of approved training in the following: (1) ERM if not completed at the operational level. (2) Leadership and managerial skills. (3) Management of electrical and electronic control equipment. (c) An engineer officer qualified to serve as Second Engineer Officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW/4,000 HP or more, may serve as Chief Engineer Officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP or more and less than 3,000 kW/4,000 HP provided the certificate is so endorsed. (d) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in Section A-III/3 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the cr… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.19 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | C | Subpart C—STCW Officer Endorsements | § 11.333 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Second Engineer Officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750kW/1,000 HP or more and less than 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power (management level). | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30882, June 28, 2019; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93078, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as Second Engineer Officer, an applicant must— (1) Provide evidence of meeting the requirements for certification as OICEW, as well as serving for not less than 12 months as Assistant Engineer Officer or engineer officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of not less than 750 kW/1,000 HP. Experience gained in the deck department may be creditable for up to 1 month of the total service requirements; (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence specified in Section A-III/3 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102); and (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved training in the following areas: (i) Engineroom Resource Management (ERM) if not completed at the operational level. (ii) Leadership and managerial skills. (iii) Management of electrical and electronic control equipment. (b) For a renewal of an 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 to be valid on or after January 1, 2017, each candidate must provide evidence of successful completion of approved training in the following: (1) ERM if not completed at the operational level. (2) Leadership and managerial skills. (3) Management of electrical and electronic control equipment. (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in Section A-III/3 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the credential may include a corresponding limitation. (d) Seafarers with one of the following national officer endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion of the requirements in the following table: Table 1 to § 11.333( d )—STCW Endorsement as Second Engineer Officer on Vessels Powered by Main Propulsion Machinery of 750 k W/1,000 HP or More and Less Than 3,000… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | C | Subpart C—STCW Officer Endorsements | § 11.302 Basic Training. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93070, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) Applicants seeking an STCW officer endorsement must provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence for Basic Training (BT) as follows: (1) Personal survival techniques as set out in Table A-VI/1-1 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 of this part). (2) Fire prevention and firefighting as set out in Table A-VI/1-2 of the STCW Code. (3) Elementary first aid as set out in Table A-VI/1-3 of the STCW Code. (4) Personal safety and social responsibilities as set out in Table A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code. (b) Every 5 years seafarers qualified in accordance with § 11.301(c) and (d) of this subpart must provide evidence of maintaining the standard of competence for BT. (c) The Coast Guard will accept onboard training and experience, through evidence of 1 year of sea service within the last 5 years, for the following areas: (1) Personal survival techniques as set out in Table A-VI/1-1 of the STCW Code: (i) Donning a lifejacket. (ii) Boarding a survival craft from the ship, while wearing a lifejacket. (iii) Taking initial actions on boarding a lifeboat to enhance chance of survival. (iv) Streaming a lifeboat drogue or sea-anchor. (v) Operating survival craft equipment. (vi) Operating location devices, including radio equipment. (2) Fire prevention and firefighting as set out in Table A-VI/1-2 of the STCW Code: (i) Using self-contained breathing apparatus. (ii) Performing a rescue in a smoke-filled space, using an approved smoke-generating device aboard, while wearing a breathing apparatus. (3) Elementary first aid as set out in Table A-VI/1-3 of the STCW Code. (4) Personal safety and social responsibilities as set out in Table A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code. (d) The Coast Guard will only accept evidence of approved assessments conducted ashore for the following areas: (1) Personal survival techniques as set out in Table A-VI/1-1 of the STCW Code: (i) Donning and using an immersion suit. (ii) Safely jumping from a height into the water. (iii) Righting an inverted liferaft while … | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.20 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | C | Subpart C—STCW Officer Endorsements | § 11.335 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as an Electro-technical Officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP or more (operational level). | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58277, Sept. 29, 2014; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93078, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as an Electro-technical Officer (ETO), an applicant must— (1) Provide evidence of 36 months combined workshop skills training and approved seagoing service of which not less than 30 months must be seagoing service in the engine department of vessels. Experience gained in the deck department may be creditable for up to 3 months of the service requirements; or completion of an approved training program, that includes a combination of workshop skill training and seagoing service of not less than 12 months, and which meets the requirements of Section A-III/6 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102); (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence specified in Section A-III/6 of the STCW Code; (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved training in the following subject areas: (i) Medical First-aid Provider. (ii) Basic and Advanced Firefighting in accordance with § 11.303. (iii) Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (PSC) or Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Lifeboats and Fast Rescue Boats (PSC-Limited); and (4) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved professional training in the following subject areas: (i) Onboard computer networking and security. (ii) Radio electronics. (iii) Integrated navigation equipment. (iv) Ship propulsion and auxiliary machinery. (v) Instrumentation and control systems. (vi) High-voltage power systems. (b) Any applicant who has served in a relevant capacity onboard a vessel for a period of not less than 12 months within the last 60 months must provide evidence of— (1) Seagoing service; and (2) Having achieved the standards of competence specified in Section A-III/6 of the STCW Code. (c) An applicant who holds an STCW endorsement as OICEW, Second Engineer Officer, or Chief Engineer Officer will be allowed to receive the ETO endorsement upon completion of the requirements in Section A-III/6 of the STCW Code.… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.21 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | C | Subpart C—STCW Officer Endorsements | § 11.337 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Vessel Security Officer. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93078, Nov. 25, 2024USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102334, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The applicant for an endorsement as Vessel Security Officer (VSO) must provide satisfactory documentary evidence in accordance with the requirements in 33 CFR 104.215. (b) All applicants for an endorsement must meet the physical examination requirements in 46 CFR part 10, subpart C. (c) All applicants for this endorsement must meet the safety and suitability requirements and the National Driver Registry review requirements in § 10.209(e) of this subchapter, unless they have met these requirements within the previous 5 years in connection with another endorsement. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | C | Subpart C—STCW Officer Endorsements | § 11.303 Advanced firefighting. | USCG | (a) Advanced firefighting. Applicants seeking an STCW officer endorsement must provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence as set out in Table A-VI/3 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 of this part). Applicants for an original STCW officer endorsement, who met the requirements of § 11.201(h) of this part will be deemed to have met the requirement of this paragraph. (b) Every 5 years seafarers qualified in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section must provide evidence of maintaining the standard of competence as set out in Table A-VI/3 of the STCW Code. (c) The Coast Guard will accept onboard training and experience, through evidence of 1 year of sea service within the last 5 years, as meeting the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section for the following areas as set out in Table A-VI/3 of the STCW Code: (1) Control firefighting operations aboard ships with the following knowledge, understanding, and proficiencies: (i) Firefighting procedures at sea and in port, with particular emphasis on organization, tactics and command. (ii) Communication and coordination during firefighting operations. (iii) Ventilation control, including smoke extraction. (iv) Control of fuel and electrical systems. (v) Firefighting process hazards (dry distillation, chemical reactions, boiler uptake). (vi) Fire precautions and hazards associated with the storage and handling of materials. (vii) Management and control of injured persons. (viii) Procedures for coordination with shore-based firefighters. (2) Inspect and service fire-detection and extinguishing systems and equipment. (i) Requirements for statutory and classification surveys. (ii) Reserved. (d) The Coast Guard will only accept evidence of assessments conducted ashore as meeting the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section for the following areas as set out in Table A-VI/3 of the STCW Code: (1) Control firefighting operations aboard ships with the following knowledge, understanding, and proficiencies: (i) Use of… | ||||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | C | Subpart C—STCW Officer Endorsements | § 11.304 STCW deck officer endorsements. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93070, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) Specific requirements for all STCW deck officer endorsements are detailed in the applicable sections in this part. (1) Master on vessels of 3,000 GT or more (management level). (2) Chief Mate on vessels of 3,000 GT or more (management level). (3) Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) of vessels of 500 GT or more (operational level). (4) Master of vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT (management level). (5) Chief Mate of vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT (management level). (6) Master of vessels of less than 500 GT (management level). (7) Master of vessels of less than 500 GT limited to near-coastal waters (management level). (8) OICNW of vessels of less than 500 GT (operational level). (9) OICNW of vessels of less than 500 GT limited to near-coastal waters (operational level). (b) [Reserved] | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.5 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | C | Subpart C—STCW Officer Endorsements | § 11.305 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Master of vessels of 3,000 GT or more (management level). | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58276, Sept. 29, 2014; USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30882, June 28, 2019; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93070, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as Master, an applicant must— (1) Provide evidence of 36 months of service as OICNW on vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or Great Lakes. This period may be reduced to not less than 24 months if the applicant served as Chief Mate for not less than 12 months. Service on inland waters that are navigable waters of the United States may be substituted for up to 50 percent of the total required service. Experience gained in the engine department on vessels may be creditable for up to 3 months of the service requirements; (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence specified in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 of this part); and (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved training in the following subject areas: (i) Advanced ship handling. (ii) Advanced stability. (iii) Advanced meteorology. (iv) Leadership and managerial skills. (v) Search and rescue. (vi) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (vii) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (viii) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (ix) Management of medical care. (b) For a renewal of an STCW endorsement as Master of vessels of 3,000 GT or more to be valid on or after January 1, 2017, each candidate must provide evidence of successful completion of approved training in the following: (1) Leadership and managerial skills. (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the credential may include a corresponding limitation. (d) Seafarers holding an STCW endorsement as Master of vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT, in accordance with § 11.311, are eligible to apply for the endorsement as Master of vessels of … | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.6 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | C | Subpart C—STCW Officer Endorsements | § 11.307 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Chief Mate of vessels of 3,000 GT or more (management level). | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58276, Sept. 29, 2014; USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30882, June 28, 2019; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93071, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as Chief Mate, an applicant must— (1) Provide evidence of 12 months of service as OICNW on vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or Great Lakes. Service on inland waters, bays, or sounds that are navigable waters of the United States may be substituted for up to 50 percent of the total required service. Experience gained in the engine department on vessels may be creditable for up to 1 month of the service requirements; (2) Meet the standard of competence specified in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 of this part); and (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved training in the following subject areas: (i) Advanced ship handling. (ii) Advanced stability. (iii) Advanced meteorology. (iv) Leadership and managerial skills. (v) Search and rescue. (vi) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (vii) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (viii) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (ix) Management of medical care. (b) For a renewal of an STCW endorsement as Chief Mate of vessels of 3,000 GT or more to be valid on or after January 1, 2017, each candidate must provide evidence of successful completion of approved training in the following: (1) Leadership and managerial skills. (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the credential may include a corresponding limitation. (d) Seafarers holding an STCW endorsement as Chief Mate of vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT, in accordance with § 11.313, are eligible to apply for the endorsement as Chief Mate of vessels of 3,000 GT or more upon completion of 6 months of sea service, under the authority of the endorsement, and must co… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.7 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | C | Subpart C—STCW Officer Endorsements | § 11.309 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch of vessels of 500 GT or more (operational level). | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58276, Sept. 29, 2014; USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30882, June 28, 2019; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93071, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW), an applicant must— (1) Provide evidence of seagoing service as follows: (i) Thirty-six months of seagoing service in the deck department on vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or Great Lakes. Service on inland waters, bays, or sounds that are navigable waters of the United States may be substituted for up to 50 percent of the total required service; or (ii) Twelve months of seagoing service as part of an approved training program, which includes onboard training that meets the requirements of Section A-II/1 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102); (2) Provide evidence of having performed, during the required seagoing service, bridge watchkeeping duties under the supervision of an officer holding the STCW endorsement as Master, Chief Mate, Second Mate, or OICNW, for a period of not less than 6 months; (3) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence specified in Section A-II/1 of the STCW Code; and (4) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved training in the following subject areas: (i) Medical First-aid Provider. (ii) Radar Observer. (iii) Search and rescue. (iv) Basic and Advanced Firefighting in accordance with § 11.303. (v) Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (PSC) or Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Lifeboats and Fast Rescue Boats (PSC-Limited). (vi) Visual signaling. (vii) Bridge resource management (BRM). (viii) Terrestrial and celestial navigation, and electronic navigation systems. (ix) Watchkeeping, including International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) and IMO standard marine communication phrases (SMCP). (x) Cargo handling and stowage. (xi) Ship handling. (xii) Stability and ship construction. (xiii) Meteorology. (xiv) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (xv) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (xvi) ECDIS, … | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.8 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | C | Subpart C—STCW Officer Endorsements | § 11.311 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Master of vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT (management level). | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58276, Sept. 29, 2014; USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30882, June 28, 2019; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93072, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as Master, an applicant must— (1) Provide evidence of 36 months of service as OICNW on vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or Great Lakes. However, this period may be reduced to not less than 24 months if the applicant served as Chief Mate for not less than 12 months. Service on inland waters, bays, or sounds that are navigable waters of the United States may be substituted for up to 50 percent of the total required service. Experience gained in the engine department on vessels may be creditable for up to 3 months of the service requirements; (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence specified in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 of this part); and (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved training in the following subject areas: (i) Advanced ship handling. (ii) Advanced stability. (iii) Advanced meteorology. (iv) Leadership and managerial skills. (v) Search and rescue. (vi) Management of medical care. (vii) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (viii) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (ix) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (b) For a renewal of an STCW endorsement as Master of vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT to be valid on or after January 1, 2017, each candidate must provide evidence of successful completion of approved training in the following: (1) Leadership and managerial skills. (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the credential may include a corresponding limitation. (d) Seafarers with one of the following national officer endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion of the requirements in t… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.9 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | C | Subpart C—STCW Officer Endorsements | § 11.313 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Chief Mate of vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT (management level). | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58276, Sept. 29, 2014; USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30882, June 28, 2019; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93072, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as Chief Mate, an applicant must— (1) Provide evidence of 12 months of service as OICNW on vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or Great Lakes. Service on inland waters, bays, or sounds that are navigable waters of the United States may be substituted for up to 50 percent of the total required service. Experience gained in the engine department on vessels may be creditable for up to 1 month of the service requirements; (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence specified in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 of this part); and (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved training in the following subject areas: (i) Advanced ship handling. (ii) Advanced stability. (iii) Advanced meteorology. (iv) Leadership and managerial skills. (v) Search and rescue. (vi) Management of medical care. (vii) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (viii) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (ix) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (b) For a renewal of an STCW endorsement as Chief Mate of vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT to be valid on or after January 1, 2017, each candidate must provide evidence of successful completion of approved training in the following: (1) Leadership and managerial skills. (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment. (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the credential may include a corresponding limitation. (d) Seafarers with one of the following national officer endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion of the requirements in the following table: Table 1 to § 11.313( d )—STCW Endorsement as Chief Mate of Vessels of 500 GT or More and Less Than 3,0… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.401 Ocean and near-coastal national officer endorsements. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93078, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102334, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) Subject to the provisions of §§ 11.464(e) and 11.465(b), any MMC endorsement for service as Master or Mate on ocean waters qualifies the mariner to serve in the same grade on any waters, except towing vessels upon western rivers subject to the limitations of the endorsement. (b) Subject to the provisions of §§ 11.464(e) and 11.465(b), any MMC endorsement issued for service as Master or Mate on near-coastal waters qualifies the mariner to serve in the same grade on Great Lakes and inland waters, except towing vessels upon western rivers subject to the limitations of the endorsement. (c) Near-coastal endorsements for unlimited tonnage require the same number of years of service as the ocean-unlimited endorsements. The primary differences in these endorsements are the nature of the service and the scope of the required training, examination, and assessment. (d) A Master or Mate on vessels of 200 GRT or more, and a Master or Mate on vessels under 200 GRT, may be endorsed for Sail or Auxiliary Sail as appropriate. The applicant must provide the equivalent total service required for conventional officer endorsements, including at least 1 year of deck experience on that specific type of vessel. For example, for an officer endorsement as Master of vessels of less than 1,600 GRT endorsed for auxiliary sail, the applicant must meet the total experience requirements for the conventional officer endorsement, including time as Mate, and the proper tonnage experience, including at least 1 year of deck service, on appropriately sized auxiliary sail vessels. For an endorsement to serve on vessels of less than 200 GRT, see the individual endorsement requirements. (e) Service toward an oceans, near-coastal or STCW endorsement will be credited as follows: (1) Service on the Great Lakes will be credited on a day-for-day basis. (2) Service on inland waters, other than Great Lakes, that are navigable waters of the United States, may be substituted for up to 50 percent of the total required service. (3) Service on vessels to… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.10 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.414 Service requirements for Mate of ocean self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93080, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Mate of self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT is— (1) Three years of total service in the deck department of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels, as follows: (i) Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to 18 months of the required service. (ii) One year of the required service must have been on vessels of more than 100 GRT. (iii) One year of the required service must have been as a Master or Mate of self-propelled vessels, or Master or Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels, or equivalent position while holding an MMC endorsement as Master, Mate, or Master or Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels. Six months of the required service as Master or Mate of self-propelled vessels, or Master or Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels, or equivalent position must have been on vessels of more than 100 GRT; or (2) Three years of total service in the deck department on ocean or near-coastal self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels of more than 100 GRT. Six months of the required service must have been while performing bridge watchkeeping duties under the supervision of the Master or a qualified officer. (b) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to § 11.309 of this part. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.11 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.416 Service requirements for Mate of near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93081, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Mate of near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT is 2 years of total service in the deck department of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels. Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to 1 year of the required service. One year of the required service must have been on vessels of more than 100 GRT. Six months of the required service must have been while performing bridge watchkeeping duties under the supervision of the Master or a qualified officer. (b) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to § 11.309 of this part. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.12 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.418 Service requirements for Master of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93081, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Master of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT is— (1) Three years total of service on ocean or near-coastal waters. Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to 18 months of the required service. Two years of the required service must have been as a Master, Mate, or equivalent position while holding an MMC endorsement as Master, Mate, or Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels. One year of the required service as Master, Mate, or equivalent position must have been on vessels of more than 50 GRT; or (2) One year of service on vessels of more than 50 GRT on ocean or near-coastal waters as a Master or Mate of self-propelled vessels, or Master or Mate of Towing Vessels while holding an MMC endorsement as Mate of ocean self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT. (b) The holder of an MMC endorsement as Master or Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels authorizing service on oceans or near-coastal routes is eligible for an endorsement as Master of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT after both 1 year of service as Master or Mate of Towing Vessels on oceans or near-coastal routes and completion of a limited examination. (c) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to §§ 11.307, 11.309, 11.311, 11.313, and 11.315 of this part. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.13 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.420 Service requirements for Mate of ocean self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93081, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Mate of ocean self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT is 2 years of total service in the deck department of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels. Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to 1 year of the required service. One year of the required service must have been as a Master, Mate, or equivalent position while holding an endorsement as Master, Mate, or Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels. Six months of the required service as Master, Mate, or equivalent position must have been on vessels of more than 50 GRT. (b) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to §§ 11.309, 11.317, 11.319, and 11.321 of this part. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.14 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.421 Service requirements for Mate of near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93081, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Mate of near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT is 2 years of total service in the deck department of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels. Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to 1 year of the required service. One year of the required service must have been on vessels of more than 50 GRT. Three months of the required service must have been while performing bridge watchkeeping duties under the supervision of the Master or a qualified officer on vessels of more than 50 GRT. (b) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to §§ 11.309, 11.317, 11.319, and 11.321 of this part. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.15 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.422 Tonnage limitations and qualifying requirements for endorsements as Master or Mate of vessels of less than 200 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93081, Nov. 25, 2024, as amended by USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) Each national endorsement as Master or Mate of vessels of less than 200 GRT is issued with a tonnage limitation based on the applicant's qualifying experience. The tonnage limitation will be issued at the 25, 50, 100, or 200 GRT level. The endorsement will be limited to the maximum GRT on which at least 25 percent of the required experience was obtained, or 150 percent of the maximum GRT on which at least 50 percent of the service was obtained, whichever is higher. Limitations are as stated above, using the next higher figure when an intermediate tonnage is calculated. If more than 75 percent of the qualifying experience is obtained on vessels of 5 GRT or less, the MMC will automatically be limited to vessels of less than 25 GRT. (b) The tonnage limitation may be raised as follows: (1) For an endorsement as Mate, with at least 45 days of additional service on deck of a vessel in the highest tonnage increment authorized by the officer endorsement. (2) For an endorsement as Master, with at least 90 days of additional service on deck of a vessel in the highest tonnage increment authorized by the Master endorsement. (3) With additional service, which, when combined with all previously accumulated service, will qualify the applicant for a higher tonnage officer endorsement under the basic formula specified in paragraph (a) of this section. (4) With 6 months additional service in the deck department on vessels within the highest tonnage increment on the officer's MMC endorsement. In this case, the tonnage limitation may be raised one increment. (c) When the service is obtained on vessels upon which no personnel need an officer endorsement, the Coast Guard must be satisfied that the nature of this required service ( i.e., size of vessel, route, equipment, etc.) is a reasonable equivalent to the duties performed on vessels which are required to engage individuals with officer endorsements. (d) Service gained in the engineroom on vessels of 200 GRT or less may be creditable for up to 90 days of the deck servic… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.16 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.424 Requirements for Master of ocean self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93081, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an officer endorsement as Master of ocean self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT is— (1) Three years of total service on ocean or near-coastal waters. Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to 18 months of the required service. Two years of the required service must have been as Master, Mate, or equivalent position while holding an MMC endorsement as Master, as Mate, or as Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV); or (2) Two years of total service as a Master or Mate of ocean or near-coastal towing vessels. Completion of an examination is also required. (b) In order to obtain an officer endorsement for sail or auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant must submit evidence of 12 months of service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels. The required 12 months of service may have been obtained prior to issuance of the Master's MMC endorsement. (c) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to §§ 11.315, 11.317, 11.319, and 11.321 of this part. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.17 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.425 Requirements for Mate of ocean self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93082, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify for the endorsement as Mate of ocean self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT is— (1) Twelve months of total service in the deck department of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels. Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to 6 months of the required service; or (2) Three months of service in the deck department of self-propelled vessels operating on ocean, near-coastal, Great Lakes, or inland waters while holding an MMC endorsement as Master of inland self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels of less than 200 GRT. (b) The holder of an MMC endorsement as Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) with a near-coastal route endorsement may obtain this endorsement by successfully completing an examination on rules and regulations for small passenger vessels. (c) To obtain this officer endorsement for sail or auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant must submit evidence of 6 months of deck service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels. (d) A License or MMC endorsement as Master of near-coastal self-propelled vessels may be endorsed as Mate of sail or auxiliary sail vessels upon providing evidence of 3 months of service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels. (e) To obtain a tonnage endorsement for 100 GRT or more, the applicant must complete the additional examination topics indicated in subpart I of this part. (f) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to §§ 11.319 and 11.321 of this part. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.18 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.426 Requirements for Master of near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93082, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify for a Master of near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT is— (1) Two years total service on ocean or near-coastal waters. Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to 1 year of the required service. One year of the required service must have been as a Master, Mate, or equivalent position while holding an endorsement as Master, Mate, or Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV); or (2) One year of total service as Master or Mate of Towing Vessels on ocean or near-coastal routes. Completion of an examination is also required. (b) To obtain this officer endorsement for sail or auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant must submit evidence of 12 months of service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels. These 12 months of experience may have been obtained before qualifying for an officer endorsement. (c) Holders of this endorsement are considered to be in compliance with the STCW Convention (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102) while operating within the limitations of this endorsement. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.19 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.427 Requirements for Mate of near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93082, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify for the endorsement as Mate of near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT is— (1) Twelve months of total service in the deck department of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels. Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to 6 months of the required service; or (2) Three months of service in the deck department of self-propelled vessels operating on ocean, near-coastal, Great Lakes, or inland waters while holding an MMC endorsement as Master of inland self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels of less than 200 GRT. (b) The holder of an MMC endorsement as Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) with a near-coastal route endorsement may obtain this endorsement by successfully completing an examination on rules and regulations for small passenger vessels. (c) To obtain this officer endorsement for sail or auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant must submit evidence of 6 months of deck service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels. (d) A License or MMC endorsement as Master of near-coastal self-propelled vessels may be endorsed as Mate of sail or auxiliary sail vessels upon providing evidence of 3 months of service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels. (e) To obtain a tonnage endorsement for 100 GRT or more, the applicant must complete the additional examination topics indicated in subpart I of this part. (f) Holders of this endorsement are considered to be in compliance with the STCW Convention (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102) while operating within the limitations of this endorsement. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.402 Tonnage requirements for national ocean or near-coastal endorsements for vessels of 1,600 GRT or more. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93079, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102334, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) To qualify for a national ocean or near-coastal endorsement for service on vessels of unlimited tonnage— (1) All the required experience must be obtained on vessels of 100 GRT or more; and (2) At least one-half of the required experience must be obtained on vessels of 1,600 GRT or more. (b) If an applicant for a national endorsement as Master or Mate of unlimited tonnage does not have the service on vessels of 1,600 GRT or more as required by paragraph (a)(2) of this section, a tonnage limitation will be placed on the MMC based on the applicant's qualifying experience. The endorsement will be limited to the maximum tonnage on which at least 25 percent of the required experience was obtained, or 150 percent of the maximum tonnage on which at least 50 percent of the service was obtained, whichever is higher. However, the minimum tonnage limitation calculated according to this paragraph will be 2,000 GRT. Limitations are in multiples of 1,000 GRT using the next higher figure when an intermediate tonnage is calculated. When the calculated limitation equals or exceeds 10,000 GRT, the applicant is issued an unlimited tonnage endorsement. (c) Tonnage limitations imposed under paragraph (b) of this section may be raised or removed in one of the following manners: (1) When the applicant provides evidence of 6 months of service on vessels of 1,600 GRT or more in the highest grade endorsed, all tonnage limitations will be removed. (2) When the applicant provides evidence of 6 months of service on vessels of 1,600 GRT or more in any capacity as an officer other than the highest grade for which they are endorsed, all tonnage limitations for the grade in which the service is performed will be removed and the next higher grade endorsement will be raised to the tonnage of the vessel on which the majority of the service was performed. The total cumulative service before and after issuance of the limited MMC officer endorsement may be considered in removing all tonnage limitations. (3) When the applicant has 12 months o… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.20 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.428 Requirements for Master of near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 100 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93082, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify for the endorsement as Master of self-propelled, seagoing vessels of less than 100 GRT limited to domestic voyages upon near-coastal waters is 2 years of service in the deck department of a self-propelled vessel on ocean or near-coastal waters. Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to 1 year of the required service. (b) To obtain an endorsement for sail or auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant must submit evidence of 12 months of service on sail or auxiliary-sail vessels. This required service may have been obtained before issuance of the MMC. (c) Holders of this endorsement are considered to be in compliance with the STCW Convention (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 of this part) while operating within the limitations of this endorsement. (d) All endorsements issued for Master or Mate of vessels of less than 100 GRT are issued in tonnage increments based on the applicant's qualifying experience in accordance with the provisions of § 11.422. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.21 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.429 Requirements for a Limited Master of near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 100 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93082, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) An endorsement as Limited Master for service on near-coastal waters on vessels of less than 100 GRT may be issued to an applicant to be employed by organizations such as yacht clubs, marinas, formal camps, and educational institutions. An endorsement issued under this section is limited to the specific activity and the locality of the yacht club, marina, or camp. To obtain this restricted endorsement, an applicant must— (1) Have 4 months of service on any waters in the operation of the type of vessel for which the endorsement is requested; (2) Satisfactorily complete a safe boating course approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, or a safe boating course conducted by the U.S. Power Squadron or the American Red Cross, or a Coast Guard-approved course. This course must have been completed within 5 years before the date of application; and (3) Pass a limited examination appropriate for the activity to be conducted and the route authorized. (b) The first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course certificates required by § 11.201(i) of this part will only be required when, in the opinion of the Coast Guard, the geographic area over which service is authorized precludes obtaining medical services within a reasonable time. (c) To obtain an endorsement for sail or auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant must submit evidence of 4 months of service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels. The required 4 months of service may have been obtained prior to issuance of the MMC endorsement. (d) Holders of this endorsement are considered to be in compliance with the STCW Convention (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 of this part) while operating within the limitations of this endorsement. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.22 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.430 Endorsements for the Great Lakes and inland waters. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30882, June 28, 2019; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93082, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) Any officer endorsement issued for service on Great Lakes and inland waters self-propelled vessels, excluding towing vessels, is valid on all of the inland waters of the United States as defined in § 10.107 of this subchapter. (b) Any officer endorsement issued for service on inland waters self-propelled vessels, excluding towing vessels, is valid for the inland waters of the United States, excluding the Great Lakes. (c) Any officer endorsement issued for service on inland waters or an inland route is valid for service on the sheltered waters of the Inside Passage between Puget Sound and Cape Spencer, Alaska. (d) Because these officer endorsements authorize service on waters seaward of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) demarcation lines, as defined in 33 CFR part 80, the applicant must complete an examination on the COLREGS or the endorsement will exclude such waters. (e) To obtain a Master or Mate endorsement with a tonnage limit of 200 GRT or more, whether an original, raise of grade, or increase in the scope of authority, the applicant must meet the training requirements in § 11.201(h) and (i) and successfully complete Radar Observer training in § 11.480. (f) Figure 11.430(f) illustrates the deck officer endorsement structure, including crossover points, for Great Lakes and inland waters service. The section numbers on the diagram refer to the specific requirements applicable. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.23 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.431 Tonnage requirements for Great Lakes and inland endorsements for vessels of 1,600 GRT or more. | USCG | (a) All required experience for Great Lakes and inland unlimited endorsements must be obtained on vessels of 100 GRT or more. At least one-half of the required experience must be obtained on vessels of 1,600 GRT or more. (b) Tonnage limitations may be imposed on these endorsements in accordance with § 11.402(b) and (c) of this subpart. | ||||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.24 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.433 Requirements for Master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93082, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage is— (1) One year of service as a Mate or First-Class Pilot while acting in the capacity of First Mate of Great Lakes self-propelled vessels of 1,600 GRT or more while holding an MMC endorsement as Mate inland or First-Class Pilot of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage; (2) Two years of service as Master of self-propelled vessels of 1,600 GRT or more on inland waters, excluding the Great Lakes; or (3) One year of service upon Great Lakes waters while holding an MMC endorsement as Mate or First-Class Pilot of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of 1,600 GRT or more. A minimum of 6 months of this service must have been in the capacity of First Mate. Service as Second Mate is accepted for the remainder on a two-for-one basis to a maximum of 6 months (2 days of service equals 1 day of creditable service). (b) [Reserved] | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.25 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.435 Requirements for Master of inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93083, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Master of self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage on inland waters, excluding the Great Lakes is— (1) One year of service as First-Class Pilot (of other than canal and small lakes routes) or Mate of Great Lakes or inland self-propelled vessels of 1,600 GRT or more while holding an MMC endorsement as Mate inland or First-Class Pilot of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage; or (2) Two years of service performing bridge watchkeeping duties under the supervision of the Master or a qualified officer while holding a Mate/First-Class Pilot MMC endorsement. (b) [Reserved] | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.26 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.437 Requirements for Mate of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93083, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Mate of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage is— (1) Three years of service in the deck department of self-propelled vessels, at least 3 months of which must have been on vessels on inland waters and at least 6 months of which must have been while performing bridge watchkeeping duties under the supervision of the Master or a qualified officer; (2) Graduation from the deck class of the Great Lakes Maritime Academy; or (3) While holding an MMC endorsement as Master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT, 1 year of service as Master on vessels of 200 GRT or more. A tonnage limitation may be placed on this MMC endorsement in accordance with § 11.431. (b) Service gained in the engine department on vessels of appropriate tonnage may be creditable for up to 6 months of the service requirements under paragraph (a)(1) of this section. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.27 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.442 Requirements for Master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93083, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT is— (1) Three years of total service on vessels. Eighteen months of the required service must have been on vessels of 100 GRT or more. One year of the required service must have been as a Master, Mate, or equivalent position on vessels of 100 GRT or more while holding an MMC endorsement as Master, Mate, or Master of Towing Vessels; or (2) Six months of service as operator on vessels of 100 GRT or more while holding an MMC endorsement as Master of Towing Vessels. (b) [Reserved] | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.28 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.444 Requirements for Mate of Great lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93083, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Mate of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT is— (1) Two years of total service in the deck department of self-propelled vessels. One year of the required service must have been on vessels of 100 GRT or more. Six months of the required service must have been while performing bridge watchkeeping duties under the supervision of the Master or a qualified officer on vessels of 100 GRT or more; (2) One year of total service as Master of self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels, or Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) of 50 GRT or more while holding an MMC endorsement as Master of self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT or OUPV; or (3) Six months of total service as Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels on vessels of 100 GRT or more. (b) [Reserved] | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.29 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.446 Requirements for Master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93083, Nov. 25, 2024, as amended by USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT is— (1) Three years of total service on vessels. One year of the required service must have been as a Master, Mate, or equivalent position on vessels of 50 GRT or more while holding an MMC endorsement as Master, Mate, or OUPV. (2) [Reserved] (b) An applicant holding an MMC endorsement as Master of ocean, near-coastal, or Great Lakes and inland towing vessels is eligible for this endorsement after 6 months of service as Master of Towing Vessels and completion of a limited examination. This requires 3 1/2 years of service. Two years of this service must have been served while holding an MMC endorsement as Master or Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels, or Mate. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.403 Structure of national deck officer endorsements. | USCG | Figure 11.403 illustrates the national deck officer endorsement structure, including crossover points. The section numbers on the diagram refer to the specific requirements applicable. | ||||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.30 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.448 Requirements for Mate of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93083, Nov. 25, 2024] | The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Mate of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT is 2 years of total service in the deck department of self-propelled vessels. One year of the required service must have been on vessels of 50 GRT or more. Three months of the required service must have been while performing bridge watchkeeping duties under the supervision of the Master or a qualified officer on vessels of 50 GRT or more. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.31 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.450 Tonnage limitations and qualifying requirements for endorsements as Master or Mate of Great Lakes and inland vessels of less than 200 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93083, Nov. 25, 2024, as amended by USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) Except as noted in paragraph (d) of this section, all endorsements issued for Master or Mate of vessels of less than 200 GRT are issued in 50 GRT increments based on the applicant's qualifying experience in accordance with the provisions of § 11.422. (b) Service gained in the engineroom on vessels of less than 200 GRT may be creditable for up to 25 percent of the deck service requirements for Mate. (c) When the service is obtained on vessels upon which personnel with endorsements are not required, the Coast Guard must be satisfied that the nature of this required service ( i.e., size of vessel, route, equipment, etc.) is a reasonable equivalent to the duties performed on vessels which are required to engage individuals with endorsements. (d) If more than 75 percent of the qualifying experience is obtained on vessels of 5 GRT or less, the endorsement will automatically be limited to vessels of less than 25 GRT. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.32 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.452 Requirements for Master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93084, Nov. 25, 2024, as amended by USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT is 1 year of service on vessels. Six months of the required service must have been as Master, Mate, or equivalent position while holding an endorsement as Master or Mate of self-propelled vessels, or Master or Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels, or OUPV. To obtain authority to serve on the Great Lakes, 3 months of the required service must have been on Great Lakes waters; otherwise the endorsement will be limited to the inland waters of the United States (excluding the Great Lakes). (b) To obtain an endorsement for sail or auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant must have 6 months of service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels. This required service may have been obtained prior to issuance of the MMC endorsement as Master. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.33 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.454 Requirements for Mate of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93084, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Mate of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT is 6 months of service in the deck department of self-propelled vessels. To obtain authority to serve on the Great Lakes, 3 months of the required service must have been on Great Lakes waters; otherwise the endorsement will be limited to the inland waters of the United States (excluding the Great Lakes). (b) To obtain an endorsement for sail or auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant must submit evidence of 3 months of service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels. (c) A mariner holding an endorsement as Master of self-propelled vessels may be endorsed as Mate of sail or auxiliary sail vessels upon providing evidence of 3 months service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels. (d) The holder of an MMC endorsement as Operator of Inland Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) may obtain this endorsement by successfully completing an examination on rules and regulations for small passenger vessels. To obtain authority to serve on the Great Lakes, 3 months of the required service must have been on Great Lakes waters; otherwise the endorsement will be limited to the inland waters of the United States (excluding the Great Lakes). (e) To obtain a tonnage endorsement for 100 GRT or more, the applicant must complete the additional examination topics indicated in subpart I of this part. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.34 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.455 Requirements for Master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 100 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93084, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 100 GRT is 1 year of total service in the deck department of self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels. To obtain authority to serve on the Great Lakes, 3 months of the required service must have been on Great Lakes waters; otherwise the endorsement will be limited to the inland waters of the United States (excluding the Great Lakes). (b) To obtain an endorsement for sail or auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant must submit evidence of 6 months of service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels. The required 6 months of service may have been obtained prior to issuance of the endorsement. (c) All endorsements issued for Master or Mate of vessels of less than 100 GRT are issued in tonnage increments based on the applicant's qualifying experience in accordance with the provisions of § 11.422. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.35 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.456 Requirements for Limited Master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 100 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93084, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) An endorsement as Limited Master for vessels of less than 100 GRT upon Great Lakes and inland waters may be issued to an applicant to be employed by organizations such as formal camps, educational institutions, yacht clubs, and marinas with reduced service requirements. An endorsement issued under this paragraph is limited to the specific activity and the locality of the camp, yacht club, or marina. To obtain this restricted endorsement, an applicant must— (1) Have 4 months of service in the operation of the type of vessel for which the endorsement is requested; (2) Satisfactorily complete a safe boating course approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, a public education course conducted by the U.S. Power Squadron or the American Red Cross, or a Coast Guard-approved course. This course must have been completed within 5 years before the date of application; and (3) Pass a limited examination appropriate for the activity to be conducted and the route authorized. (b) The first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course certificates required by § 11.201(i) of this part will only be required when, in the opinion of the Coast Guard, the geographic area over which service is authorized precludes obtaining medical services within a reasonable time. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.36 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.457 Requirements for Master of inland self-propelled vessels of less than 100 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93084, Nov. 25, 2024, as amended by USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) An applicant for an endorsement as Master of inland self-propelled vessels of less than 100 GRT must provide 1 year of service on any waters. In order to raise the tonnage limitation to more than 100 GRT, the examination topics indicated in subpart I of this part must be completed in addition to satisfying the experience requirements of § 11.452(a). (b) To obtain an endorsement for sail or auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant must submit evidence of 6 months of service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels. The required 6 months of service may have been obtained prior to issuance of the MMC endorsement. (c) All endorsements issued for Master or Mate of vessels of less than 100 GRT are issued in tonnage increments based on the applicant's qualifying experience in accordance with the provisions of § 11.422. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.37 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.459 Requirements for national endorsement as Master or Mate on rivers. | USCG | [USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93084, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) An applicant for an endorsement as Master of river self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage must meet the same service requirements as Master of inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage. (b) An applicant for an endorsement as Master or Mate of river self-propelled vessels, with a limitation of 25 to 1,600 GRT, must meet the same service requirements as those required by this subpart for the corresponding tonnage Great Lakes and inland self-propelled endorsement. Service on the Great Lakes is not, however, required. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.38 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.462 Requirements for national endorsement as Master or Mate of Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93084, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) This section applies to endorsements for masters and mates of all vessels, however propelled, navigating the high seas, which are documented to engage in the fishing industry, with the exception of— (1) Wooden ships of primitive build; (2) Unrigged vessels; and (3) Vessels of less than 200 GRT. (b) Endorsements as Master or Mate of Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels are issued for either ocean or near-coastal routes, depending on the examination completed. To qualify for an Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessel endorsement, the applicant must satisfy the training and examination requirements of § 11.201(h)(1). (c) An applicant for an endorsement as Master of Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels must have 4 years of total service on ocean or near-coastal routes. Service on Great Lakes or inland waters may substitute for up to 2 years of the required service. One year of the required service must have been as Master, Mate, or equivalent position while holding an MMC endorsement as Master or Mate of self-propelled vessels, or Master or Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels, or OUPV. (1) To qualify for an endorsement for less than 500 GRT, at least 2 years of the required service, including the 1 year as Master, Mate, or equivalent, must have been on vessels of 50 GRT or more. (2) To qualify for an endorsement for less than 1,600 GRT, at least 2 years of the required service, including the 1 year as Master, Mate, or equivalent, must have been on vessels of 100 GRT or more. (3) To qualify for an endorsement for more than 1,600 GRT, but not more than 5,000 GRT, the vessel tonnage upon which the 4 years of required service was obtained will be used to compute the tonnage. The endorsement is limited to the maximum tonnage on which at least 25 percent of the required service was obtained or 150 percent of the maximum tonnage on which at least 50 percent of the service was obtained, whichever is higher. Limitations are in multiples of 1,000 GRT, using the next higher figure when an intermediate tonnage is calculated. … | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.39 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.463 General requirements for national endorsements as Master, Mate | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93085, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) The Coast Guard issues the following endorsements for towing vessels: (1) Master of Towing Vessels. (2) Master of Towing Vessels-Limited. (3) Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels. (4) Apprentice Mate of Towing Vessels. (5) Apprentice Mate of Towing Vessels-Limited. (b) An endorsement as Master of Towing Vessels means an endorsement to operate towing vessels not restricted to local areas designated by OCMIs. This also applies to a Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels. (c) For this section, “Limited” means an endorsement to operate a towing vessel of less than 200 GRT only within a local area on the Great Lakes, inland waters, or Western Rivers designated by the OCMI. (d) Mariners who met the training and service requirements for towing vessels before May 21, 2001, and have maintained a valid Coast Guard-issued credential may obtain a towing endorsement if they meet the following: (1) Demonstrate at least 90 days of towing service before May 21, 2001; (2) Provide evidence of successfully completing the Apprentice Mate exam, its predecessor exam, or a superior exam' and (3) Meet the renewal requirements in § 10.227(e)(6)(i) of this subchapter. (e) Mariners who operated towing vessels in the offshore oil and mineral industry prior to October 15, 2010, may obtain a towing endorsement until December 24, 2018 as follows: (1) Mariners who held an officer endorsement as Operator of Uninspected Towing Vessels (OUTV) or Mate or Master of Inspected Self-propelled Vessels may qualify for a towing endorsement if they meet the following: (i) Provide evidence of at least 90 days of service on towing vessels in the offshore oil and mineral industry prior to October 15, 2010; (ii) Provide evidence of successfully completing the Apprentice Mate of Towing Vessels examination, its predecessor exam, or a superior exam; and (iii) Meet the renewal requirements in § 10.227(e)(6) of this subchapter. (2) Mariners who have not held any of the officer endorsements listed in paragraph (e)(1) of this section may qualify for an endorse… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.404 Service requirements for Master of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93079, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102334, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Master of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage is— (1) One year of service as Chief Mate on ocean self-propelled vessels; or (2) While holding an MMC endorsement as Chief Mate of ocean self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage, 12 months of service on deck as follows: (i) A minimum of 6 months of service as Chief Mate. (ii) Service as Second Mate, Third Mate, or Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) accepted on a two-for-one basis (12 months as OICNW equals 6 months of creditable service). (b) An individual holding an endorsement as Master of Great Lakes and inland, self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage, or Master of inland, self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage, may obtain an endorsement as Master of oceans or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage by providing evidence of sea service of not less than 24 months under the authority of the credential and by completing the prescribed examination in subpart I of this part. Service will be credited as follows: (1) Service on the Great Lakes will be credited on a day-for-day basis up to 100 percent of the total required service. (2) Service on inland waters, other than Great Lakes, that are navigable waters of the United States, will be credited on a day-for-day basis for up to 50 percent of the total required service. (3) Service on vessels to which STCW applies, whether inland or coastwise, will be credited on a day-for-day basis. (c) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to § 11.305 of this part. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.40 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.464 Requirements for national endorsements as Master of Towing Vessels. | USCG | [USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93086, Nov. 25, 2024, as amended by USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) An applicant for an endorsement as Master of Towing Vessels with a route listed in column 1 of table 1 to this section, must complete the service requirements indicated in columns 2 through 5. Applicants may serve on the subordinate routes listed in column 5 without further endorsement. Table 1 to § 11.464( a )—Requirements for Endorsement as Master of Towing Vessels 1 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 endorsement may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to §§ 11.307, 11.311, 11.313, and 11.315. (c) To obtain an endorsement as Master of Towing Vessels-Limited, applicants must complete the requirements listed in columns 2 through 5 of table 2 to paragraph (c) of this section. Table 2 to § 11.464( c )—Requirements for National Endorsement as Master of Towing Vessels-Limited 1 Service is in months. 2 TOS is time of service. (d) Those holding an MMC endorsement as Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels, may have Master of Towing Vessels-Limited added to their MMC for a limited local area within the scope of their current route. (e) Before serving as Master of Towing Vessels on the Western Rivers, mariners must possess 90 days of observation and training and their MMC must include an endorsement for Western Rivers. (f) Each company must maintain evidence that every vessel it operates is under the direction and control of a mariner with the appropriate endorsement and experience, including 30 days of observation and tra… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.41 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.465 Requirements for national endorsements as Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58277, Sept. 29, 2014; USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30882, June 28, 2019; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93087, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) To obtain an endorsement as Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels endorsed with a route listed in column 1 of table 1 to paragraph (a) of this section, applicants must complete the service in columns 2 through 5. Mariners holding an MMC endorsement as Master of Towing Vessels-Limited wishing to raise of grade to Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels must complete the service in columns 5 and 6. An endorsement with a route endorsed in column 1 authorizes service on the subordinate routes listed in column 7 without further endorsement. Time of service requirements as an Apprentice Mate 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. Table 1 to § 11.465( a )—Requirements for National Endorsement as Mate (Pilot 1 ) of Towing Vessels 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 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 Towing Vessels on the Western Rivers, mariners must possess 90 days of observation and training and have their MMC include an endorsement for Western Rivers. (c) Each company must maintain evidence that every vessel it operates is under the direction and control of a mariner with the appropriate endorsement and experience, including 30 days of observation and training on the intended route other than Western Rivers. (d) Those holding an MMC endorsement as a Mate of inspected, self-propelled vessels of more than 200 GRT or one as First-Class Pilot, may operate towing vessels within any restrictions on their credential if they- (1)… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.42 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.466 Requirements for national endorsements as Apprentice Mate of Towing Vessels. | USCG | [USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93088, Nov. 25, 2024, as amended by USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) As table 1 to § 11.466(a) shows, to obtain an endorsement as Apprentice Mate of Towing Vessels listed in column 1, endorsed with a route listed in column 2, mariners must complete the service requirements indicated in columns 3 through 6. Table 1 to § 11.466( a )—Requirements for National Endorsement as Apprentice Mate of Towing Vessels 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 an endorsement as Apprentice Mate of Towing Vessels may obtain a restricted endorsement as Apprentice Mate of Towing Vessels-Limited. This endorsement will go on the mariner's MMC after passing an examination for a route that is not included in the current endorsements and on which the mariners have no operating experience. Upon completion of 3 months of experience on that route, mariners may have the restriction removed. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.43 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.467 Requirements for a national endorsement as Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels of less than 100 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93089, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) This section applies to an applicant for an endorsement as Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) of less than 100 GRT, equipped with propulsion machinery of any type, carrying six or fewer passengers. (b) An endorsement as OUPV for near-coastal waters limits the holder to service on domestic, near-coastal waters not more than 100 miles offshore, the Great Lakes, and all inland waters. Endorsements issued for inland waters include all inland waters except the Great Lakes. Endorsements may be issued for a particular local area under paragraph (f) or paragraph (g) of this section. (c) For an endorsement as OUPV on near-coastal waters, an applicant must have a minimum of 12 months of experience in the operation of vessels, including at least 3 months of service on vessels operating on ocean or near-coastal waters. (d) For an endorsement as OUPV on the Great Lakes and inland waters, an applicant must have 12 months of service on Great Lakes or inland waters, including at least 3 months of service operating vessels on Great Lakes waters. (e) For an endorsement as OUPV on inland waters, an applicant must have a minimum of 12 months of experience in the operation of vessels. (f) A limited OUPV endorsement may be issued to an applicant to be employed by organizations such as formal camps, yacht clubs, educational institutions, and marinas. An endorsement issued under this paragraph will be limited to the specific activity and the locality of the camp, yacht club, or marina. In order to obtain this restricted endorsement, an applicant must— (1) Have 3 months of service in the operation of the type of vessel for which the endorsement is requested; (2) Satisfactorily complete a safe-boating course approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, or those public education courses conducted by the U.S. Power Squadron or the American National Red Cross or a Coast Guard-approved course; and (3) Pass a limited examination appropriate for the activity to be conducted and the route au… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.44 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.468 National officer endorsements for mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs). | USCG | Officer endorsements for service on MODUs authorize service on units of unlimited tonnage upon ocean waters while on location or while underway, as restricted on the endorsement, except when moving independently under their own power. | ||||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.45 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.470 National officer endorsements as Offshore Installation Manager. | USCG | [USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93089, Nov. 25, 2024, as amended by USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) Officer endorsements as Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) include: (1) OIM Unrestricted. (2) OIM Surface Units on Location. (3) OIM Surface Units Underway. (4) OIM Bottom Bearing Units on Location. (5) OIM Bottom Bearing Units Underway. (b) To qualify for an endorsement as OIM Unrestricted, an applicant must— (1) Provide evidence of one of the following: (i) Four years of employment assigned to MODUs, including at least 1 year of service as Driller, Assistant Driller, Toolpusher, Assistant Toolpusher, Barge Supervisor, Mechanical Supervisor, Electrician, Crane Operator, Ballast Control Operator, or equivalent supervisory position on MODUs, with a minimum of 14 days of that supervisory service on surface units; or (ii) A degree from a program in engineering or engineering technology which is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The National Maritime Center will give consideration to accepting education credentials from programs having other than ABET accreditation. An applicant qualifying through a degree program must also have at least 168 days of service as Driller, Assistant Driller, Toolpusher, Assistant Toolpusher, Barge Supervisor, Mechanical Supervisor, Electrician, Crane Operator, Ballast Control Operator, or equivalent supervisory position on MODUs, with a minimum of 14 days of that supervisory service on surface units; (2) Provide evidence of training course completion as follows: (i) A certificate from a Coast Guard-approved stability course approved for OIM Unrestricted. (ii) A certificate from a Coast Guard-approved survival suit and survival craft training course. (iii) A certificate from a firefighting training course as required by § 11.201(h); and (3) Provide a recommendation signed by a senior company official which— (i) Provides a description of the applicant's experience and qualifications; (ii) Certifies that the individual has successfully directed, while under the supervision of an experienced rig mover, two rig moves each of surf… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.46 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.472 National officer endorsements as Barge Supervisor. | USCG | [USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93090, Nov. 25, 2024, as amended by USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) To qualify for an endorsement as Barge Supervisor (BS), an applicant must— (1) Provide evidence of one of the following: (i) Three years of employment assigned to MODUs including at least 168 days of service as Driller, Assistant Driller, Toolpusher, Assistant Toolpusher, Mechanic, Electrician, Crane Operator, Subsea Specialist, Ballast Control Operator (BCO), or equivalent supervisory position on MODUs. At least 84 days of that service must have been as a BCO, or Barge Supervisor trainee. (ii) A degree from a program in engineering or engineering technology that is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The National Maritime Center will give consideration to accepting education credentials from programs having other than ABET accreditation. An applicant qualifying through a degree program must also have at least 168 days of service as Driller, Assistant Driller, Toolpusher, Assistant Toolpusher, Mechanic, Electrician, Crane Operator, Subsea Specialist, BCO, or equivalent supervisory position on MODUs. At least 84 days of that service must have been as a BCO, or Barge Supervisor trainee; and (2) Provide evidence of one of the following: (i) A certificate from a Coast Guard-approved stability course approved for Barge Supervisor; (ii) A certificate from a Coast Guard-approved survival suit and survival craft training course; or (iii) A certificate from a firefighting training course as required by § 11.201(h). (b) An applicant for an endorsement as Barge Supervisor who holds an unlimited MMC endorsement as Master or Mate must satisfy the requirements in paragraph (a)(2) of this section and have at least 84 days of service as BCO or Barge Supervisor trainee. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.47 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.474 National officer endorsements as Ballast Control Operator. | USCG | [USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93091, Nov. 25, 2024, as amended by USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) To qualify for an endorsement as Ballast Control Operator (BCO), an applicant must— (1) Provide evidence of one of the following: (i) One year of employment assigned to MODUs, including at least 28 days of service as a trainee under the supervision of an individual holding an MMC endorsement as BCO. (ii) A degree from a program in engineering or engineering technology that is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The National Maritime Center will give consideration to accepting education credentials from programs having other than ABET accreditation. An applicant qualifying through a degree program must also have at least 28 days of service as a trainee under the supervision of an individual holding a License or MMC endorsement as BCO; and (2) Provide evidence of training course completion as follows: (i) A certificate from a Coast Guard-approved stability course approved for Barge Supervisor or BCO. (ii) A certificate from a Coast Guard-approved survival suit and survival craft training course. (iii) A certificate from a firefighting training course as required by § 11.201(h). (b) An applicant for an endorsement as BCO who holds an unlimited MMC endorsement as Master, Mate, Chief Engineer, or Assistant Engineer must satisfy the requirements in paragraph (a)(2) of this section and have at least 28 days of service as a trainee under the supervision of an individual holding an endorsement as BCO. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.48 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.480 Radar Observer. | USCG | [USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93091, Nov. 25, 2024, as amended by USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102336, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) This section contains the requirements that an applicant must meet to qualify as a Radar Observer. (b) If an applicant meets the requirements of this section, one of the following Radar Observer endorsements will be added to their MMC: (1) Radar Observer-Unlimited. (2) Radar Observer-Inland Waters and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways (GIWW). (3) Radar Observer-Rivers. (c) Radar Observer-Unlimited is valid on all waters. Radar Observer-Inland Waters and GIWW is valid only for those waters other than the Great Lakes covered by the Inland Navigational Rules. Radar Observer-Rivers is valid only on any river, canal, or similar body of water designated by the OCMI, but not beyond the boundary line. (d) Except as provided by paragraphs (f) or (g) of this section, each applicant for a Radar Observer endorsement or for renewal of a Radar Observer endorsement must complete the appropriate course approved by the Coast Guard, receive the appropriate certificate of training, and provide the certificate or a copy of the certificate to the Coast Guard in person, by mail, or other electronic means. (e) A Radar Observer endorsement issued under this section is valid until the expiration of the mariner's MMC. (f) A mariner may also renew their Radar Observer endorsement by providing evidence of meeting the requirements in § 10.227(e)(1)(v) of this subchapter. (g) The Coast Guard will accept on-board training and experience through acceptable documentary evidence of 1 year of relevant sea service within the last 5 years in a position that routinely uses radar for navigation and collision avoidance purposes on vessels equipped with radar as meeting the refresher or re-certification requirements of paragraph (d) of this section. This also applies to mariners applying for raises of grade or new endorsements under § 10.231 of this subchapter. (h) An applicant for renewal of an MMC who does not provide evidence of meeting the renewal requirements of paragraph (d), (f), or (g) of this section will not have a Radar Observer endor… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.49 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.482 Assistance Towing. | USCG | [USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93091, Nov. 25, 2024, as amended by USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102336, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) This section contains the requirements to qualify for an endorsement authorizing a mariner to engage in assistance towing. Except as noted in this paragraph, holders of MMC officer and OUPV endorsements must have an Assistance Towing endorsement to engage in assistance towing. Holders of endorsements as Master or Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels or Master or Mate endorsements authorizing service on inspected vessels of 200 GRT or more do not need the Assistance Towing endorsement. (b) An applicant for an Assistance Towing endorsement must pass a written examination or complete a Coast Guard-approved course demonstrating their knowledge of assistance towing safety, equipment, and procedures. (c) The holder of an MMC for Master, Mate, or operator endorsed for Assistance Towing is authorized to engage in assistance towing on any vessel within the scope of the MMC. (d) The period of validity of the endorsement is the same as the MMC on which it is included, and it may be renewed with the MMC. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.5 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.405 Service requirements for Chief Mate of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93079, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102334, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Chief Mate of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage is 1 year of service as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) on ocean self-propelled vessels while holding an MMC endorsement as Second Mate. (b) Service towards an oceans, near-coastal, or STCW endorsement will be credited as follows: (1) Service on the Great Lakes will be credited on a day-for-day basis. (2) Service on inland waters, other than Great Lakes, that are navigable waters of the United States, may be substituted for up to 50 percent of the total required service. (3) Service on vessels to which STCW applies, whether inland or coastwise, will be credited on a day-for-day basis. (c) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to § 11.307 of this part. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.50 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.491 National officer endorsements for service on offshore supply vessels. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93091, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102336, Dec. 17, 2024; USCG-2024-1103, 90 FR 52879, Nov. 24, 2025] | (a) Each officer endorsement for service on offshore supply vessels (OSVs) authorizes service on OSVs as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101 and as interpreted under 46 U.S.C. 14104(b), subject to any restrictions placed on the MMC. (b) For those officers who previously received a 500 GRT limitation on their national officer endorsement due to the definition of OSV existing before October 15, 2010, the limitation will be raised to 1,600 GRT to be consistent with other national officer endorsements. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.51 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.493 Master-OSV. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58277, Sept. 29, 2014; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93091, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Master-OSV of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT is 24 months of total service as Mate, Chief Mate, or Master of ocean or near-coastal and/or Great Lakes on self-propelled vessels of more than 100 GRT. Service on inland waters may substitute for up to 50 percent of the required service. At least one-half of the required experience must be served as Chief Mate. (b) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for Master-OSV of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more is 24 months of total service as Mate, Chief Mate, or Master of ocean or near-coastal and/or Great Lakes on self-propelled vessels of more than 100 GRT. At least one-half of the required experience must be served as Chief Mate and be obtained on vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more. (c) If an applicant for Master-OSV of more than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT does not have the service on vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more as required by paragraph (b) of this section, a tonnage limitation will be placed on the officer endorsement based on the applicant's qualifying experience. The endorsement will be limited to the maximum tonnage on which at least 25 percent of the required experience was obtained, or 150 percent of the maximum tonnage on which at least 50 percent of the service was obtained, whichever is higher. However, the minimum tonnage limitation calculated according to this paragraph will be 2,000 GRT. Limitations are in multiples of 1,000 GRT using the next higher figure when an intermediate tonnage is calculated. In no case will the limitation exceed 10,000 GRT/GT for OSVs unless the applicant meets the full requirements for an unlimited tonnage endorsement. (d) A person holding an endorsement as Master-OSV may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to §§ 11.305 and 11.311. (e) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any requirement under STCW Regulation II/2 (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 of this part) that the Coast Guard determines to be inappropriat… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.52 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.495 Chief Mate-OSV. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58277, Sept. 29, 2014] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Chief Mate-OSV of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT is 12 months of total service as Mate, Chief Mate, or Master of ocean or near-coastal and/or Great Lakes on self-propelled vessels of more than 100 GRT. Service on inland waters may substitute for up to 50 percent of the required service. (b) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for as Chief Mate-OSV of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more is 12 months of total service as Mate, Chief Mate, or Master of ocean or near-coastal and/or Great Lakes on self-propelled vessels of more than 100 GRT. At least one-half of the required experience must be obtained on vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more. (c) If an applicant for as Chief Mate-OSV of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more does not have the service on vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more as required by paragraph (b) of this section, a tonnage limitation will be placed on the officer endorsement based on the applicant's qualifying experience. The endorsement will be limited to the maximum tonnage on which at least 25 percent of the required experience was obtained, or 150 percent of the maximum tonnage on which at least 50 percent of the service was obtained, whichever is higher. However, the minimum tonnage limitation calculated according to this paragraph will be 2,000 GRT. Limitations are in multiples of 1,000 GRT using the next higher figure when an intermediate tonnage is calculated. In no case will the limitation exceed 10,000 GRT/GT for OSVs unless the applicant meets the full requirements for an unlimited tonnage endorsement. (d) A person holding an endorsement as Chief Mate-OSV may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to §§ 11.307 and 11.313. (e) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any requirement under STCW Regulation II/2 (incorporated by reference, § 11.102 of this part) that the Coast Guard determines to be inappropriate or unnecessary for service on an OSV, or that the applicant meets under the equivalen… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.53 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.497 Mate-OSV. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93092, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Mate-OSV is— (1) Twenty-four months of total service in the deck department of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels. Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to 1 year of the required service. One year of the required service must have been on vessels of more than 100 GRT; or (2) One year of total service as part of an approved or accepted Mate-OSV training program. (b) A person holding an endorsement as Mate-OSV may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to § 11.309. (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any requirement under STCW Regulation II/1 (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 of this part) that the Coast Guard determines to be inappropriate or unnecessary for service on an OSV, or that the applicant meets under the equivalency provisions of Article IX of STCW. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.6 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.406 Service requirements for Second Mate of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93079, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102334, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Second Mate of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage is— (1) One year of service as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) on ocean self-propelled vessels while holding an endorsement as Third Mate; or (2) While holding an MMC endorsement as Third Mate of ocean self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage, 12 months of service on deck as follows: (i) A minimum of 6 months service as officer in charge of a deck watch on ocean self-propelled vessels. (ii) Service on ocean self-propelled vessels as Boatswain, Able Seafarer, or quartermaster while holding a certificate or MMC endorsement as Able Seafarer, which may be accepted on a two-for-one basis to a maximum allowable substitution of six months (12 months of experience equals 6 months of creditable service). (b) Service towards an oceans, near-coastal or STCW endorsement will be credited as follows: (1) Service on the Great Lakes will be credited on a day-for-day basis up to 100 percent of the total required service. (2) Service on inland waters, other than Great Lakes, that are navigable waters of the United States, will be credited on a day-for-day basis for up to 50 percent of the total required service. (3) Service on vessels to which STCW applies, whether inland or coastwise, will be credited on a day-for-day basis. (c) If an individual holds an endorsement as Master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage or Master of inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage, they may obtain an endorsement as Second Mate of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage by completing the prescribed examination in subpart I of this part. (d) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to § 11.309 of this part. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.7 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.407 Service requirements for Third Mate of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93080, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The minimum service or training required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Third Mate of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage is— (1) Three years of service in the deck department on ocean self-propelled vessels, with a minimum of 6 months of bridge watchkeeping duties under the supervision of the Master or a qualified officer. Experience gained in the engine department on vessels of appropriate tonnage may be creditable for up to 3 months of the service requirements for this officer endorsement; (2) Graduation from— (i) The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (deck curriculum); (ii) The U.S. Coast Guard Academy with qualification as an underway Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW), underway officer of the deck, or deck watch officer; (iii) The U.S. Naval Academy with qualification as an underway OICNW, underway officer of the deck or deck watch officer; or (iv) The deck class of a maritime academy approved by and conducted under rules prescribed by the Maritime Administrator and listed in part 310 of this title, including the ocean option program in the deck class of the Great Lakes Maritime Academy; or (3) Satisfactory completion of a comprehensive Apprentice Mate training program approved by the Coast Guard. (b) Graduation from the deck class of the Great Lakes Maritime Academy will qualify the graduate to be examined for an endorsement as Third Mate of self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage with a route appropriate to the program completed. (c) While holding an MMC endorsement as Master of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT, 1 year of service as Master on vessels of more than 200 GRT operating on ocean or near-coastal waters will qualify the applicant for an endorsement as Third Mate of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage. (d) An individual holding an endorsement as Mate of Great Lakes and inland, self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage, or Master of inland, self-propelled vesse… | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.8 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.410 Requirements for deck officer endorsements for vessels of less than 1,600 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0348, 87 FR 3223, Jan. 21, 2022; USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93080, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) Endorsements as Master and Mate of vessels of less than 1,600 GRT are issued in the following tonnage categories: (1) Less than 1,600 GRT. (2) Less than 500 GRT. (3) Between 25 and 200 GRT in 50-ton increments and with appropriate mode of propulsion such as self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary sail. (b) Experience gained in the engine department on vessels of appropriate tonnage may be creditable for up to 90 days of the service requirements for any Master or Mate endorsement in this category. (c) An officer's endorsement in this category obtained with an orally assisted examination will be limited to 200 GRT. In order to raise that tonnage limit to 1,600 GRT, the written examination and service requirements must be satisfied. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.9 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | D | Subpart D—Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements | § 11.412 Service requirements for Master of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93080, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as Master of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT is— (1) Four years total service on ocean or near-coastal waters. Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to 2 years of the required service. Two years of the required service must have been on vessels of more than 100 GRT. Two years of the required service must have been as a Master or Mate of self-propelled vessels, or Master or Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels, or equivalent position while holding an MMC endorsement as Master or Mate of self-propelled vessels, or Master or Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels. One year of the service as Master or Mate of self-propelled vessels, or Master or Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels, or equivalent position must have been on vessels of more than 100 GRT; or (2) One year of service on vessels of more than 100 GRT on ocean or near-coastal waters as a Master or Mate of self-propelled vessels, or Master or Mate of Towing Vessels while holding an MMC endorsement as Mate of ocean self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT or as Master or Mate of Towing Vessels. (b) An applicant holding an MMC endorsement as Chief Mate of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of 1,600 GRT or more is eligible for this endorsement without further examination. An applicant holding an MMC endorsement as Second Mate of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of 1,600 GRT or more is eligible for this endorsement upon completion of a limited examination. (c) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to § 11.311 of this part. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | E | Subpart E—Professional Requirements for National Engineer Officer Endorsements | § 11.501 Grades and types of national engineer endorsements issued. | USCG | [USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93092, Nov. 25, 2024, as amended by USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102336, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) National engineer endorsements are issued in the grades of— (1) Chief Engineer; (2) First Assistant Engineer; (3) Second Assistant Engineer; (4) Third Assistant Engineer; (5) Chief Engineer-Limited; (6) Assistant Engineer-Limited; (7) Designated Duty Engineer (DDE); (8) Chief Engineer Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels; (9) Assistant Engineer Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels; (10) Chief Engineer-MODU; (11) Assistant Engineer-MODU; (12) Chief Engineer-OSV; and (13) Assistant Engineer-OSV. (b) Engineer endorsements issued in the grades of Chief Engineer-Limited and Assistant Engineer-Limited of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels allow the holder to serve within any propulsion power limitations on vessels of unlimited tonnage on inland waters and of less than 1,600 GRT in ocean, near-coastal, or Great Lakes service in the following manner: (1) Chief Engineer-Limited may serve on oceans and near-coastal waters. (2) Assistant Engineer-Limited may serve on ocean and near-coastal waters. (c) Engineer MMC endorsements issued in the grades of Designated Duty Engineer of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels allow the holder to serve within stated propulsion power limitations on vessels of less than 500 GRT in the following manner: (1) Designated Duty Engineers-Limited to vessels of less than 1,000 HP or 4,000 HP may serve only on near-coastal or inland waters. (2) Designated Duty Engineers-Unlimited may serve on any waters. (d) An engineer officer MMC endorsement authorizes service on steam, motor, or gas turbine-propelled vessels or may authorize all modes of propulsion. (e) A person holding an engineer MMC endorsement that is restricted to near-coastal waters may serve within the limitations of the MMC upon near-coastal, Great Lakes, and inland waters. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.10 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | E | Subpart E—Professional Requirements for National Engineer Officer Endorsements | § 11.518 Service requirements for national endorsement as Chief Engineer-Limited of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93093, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for endorsement as Chief Engineer-Limited of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels is 5 years of total service in the engineroom of vessels. Two years of this service must have been as an engineer officer while holding an engineer officer endorsement. Thirty months of the service must have been as a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) or equivalent position. (b) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to §§ 11.325 and 11.331 of this part. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.11 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | E | Subpart E—Professional Requirements for National Engineer Officer Endorsements | § 11.522 Service requirements for national endorsement as Assistant Engineer-Limited of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93094, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for endorsement as Assistant Engineer-Limited of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels is 3 years of service in the engineroom of vessels. Eighteen months of this service must have been as a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) or equivalent position. (b) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to §§ 11.327, 11.329, and 11.333 of this part. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.12 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | E | Subpart E—Professional Requirements for National Engineer Officer Endorsements | § 11.524 Service requirements for national endorsement as Designated Duty Engineer of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93094, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) Designated Duty Engineer (DDE) endorsements are issued in three levels of propulsion power limitations dependent upon the total service of the applicant and completion of an appropriate examination. These endorsements are limited to vessels of less than 500 GRT on certain waters as specified in § 11.501. (b) The service requirements for endorsements as DDE are— (1) For DDE of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels of unlimited propulsion power, the applicant must have 3 years of service in the engineroom. Eighteen months of this service must have been as a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) or equivalent position; (2) For DDE of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels of less than 4,000 HP/3,000 kW, the applicant must have 2 years of service in the engineroom. One year of this service must have been as a QMED or equivalent position; and (3) For DDE of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels of less than 1,000 HP/750 kW, the applicant must have 1 year of service in the engineroom. Six months of this service must have been as a QMED or equivalent position. (c) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to §§ 11.325, 11.327, 11.329, and 11.331 of this part. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.13 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | E | Subpart E—Professional Requirements for National Engineer Officer Endorsements | § 11.530 Endorsements as Engineer of Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93094, Nov. 25, 2024] | (a) This section applies to endorsements for Chief and Assistant Engineer of all vessels, however propelled, which are documented to engage in the fishing industry, with the exception of— (1) Wooden ships of primitive build; (2) Unrigged vessels; and (3) Vessels of less than 200 GRT. (b) Endorsements as Chief Engineer and Assistant Engineer of Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels are issued for ocean waters and with propulsion power limitations in accordance with the provisions of § 11.503. (c) For an endorsement as Chief Engineer, the applicant must have served 4 years in the engineroom of vessels. One year of this service must have been as an Assistant Engineer Officer or equivalent position. (d) For an endorsement as Assistant Engineer, an applicant must have served 3 years in the engineroom of vessels. (e) Two-thirds of the service required under this section must have been on motor vessels. (f) Applicants may request an orally assisted examination on the subjects listed in subpart I of this part. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.14 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | E | Subpart E—Professional Requirements for National Engineer Officer Endorsements | § 11.540 Endorsements as engineers of mobile offshore drilling units. | USCG | [USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93094, Nov. 25, 2024] | Endorsements as Chief Engineer-Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) or Assistant Engineer-MODU authorize service on certain self-propelled or non-self-propelled units of unlimited propulsion power where authorized by the vessel's certificate of inspection. | |||
| 46:46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.15 | 46 | Shipping | I | B | 11 | PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS | E | Subpart E—Professional Requirements for National Engineer Officer Endorsements | § 11.542 Endorsement as Chief Engineer-MODU. | USCG | [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93094, Nov. 25, 2024; USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102336, Dec. 17, 2024] | (a) To qualify for an endorsement as Chief Engineer-MODU an applicant must— (1) Provide evidence of one of the following: (i) Six years of employment assigned to MODUs, including 3 years of employment as Mechanic, Motorman, Subsea Engineer, Electrician, Barge Engineer, Toolpusher, Unit Superintendent, Crane Operator, or equivalent. Eighteen months of that employment must have been assigned to self-propelled or propulsion assisted units. (ii) Two years of employment assigned to MODUs as an Assistant Engineer-MODU. Twelve months of that employment must have been assigned to self-propelled or propulsion assisted units; and (2) Provide evidence of completion of a firefighting training course as required by § 11.201(h). (b) If an applicant successfully completes an examination and possesses the total required sea service for an endorsement as Chief Engineer-MODU, but does not possess the required sea service onboard self-propelled or propulsion assisted units, the Coast Guard may issue the applicant an endorsement limited to non-self-propelled units. The Coast Guard may remove the limitation upon providing satisfactory evidence of the required self-propelled sea service and completion of any additional required examination. (c) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW endorsement, according to §§ 11.325, 11.327, and 11.331 of this part. |
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