§ 12.602 Basic training. ( a ) Applicants seeking an STCW rating endorsement must provide evidence, with their application, of meeting the standard of competence for basic training as described below: ( 1 ) Personal survival techniques, as set out in Table A-VI/1-1 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 12.103 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 § 12.601 (a) of this subpart must provide evidence of maintaining the standard of competence for basic training (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 use an immersion suit.
( ii ) Safely jumping from a height into the water.
( iii ) Righting an inverted liferaft while wearing a lifejacket.
( iv ) Swimming while wearing a lifejacket.
( v ) Keeping afloat without a lifejacket.
( 2 ) Fire prevention and firefighting as set out in Table A-VI/1-2 of the STCW Code: ( i ) Using various types of portable fire extinguishers.
( ii ) Extinguishing smaller fires. e.g., electrical fires, oil fires, and propane fires.
( iii ) Extinguishing extensive fires with water, using jet and spray nozzles.
( iv ) Extinguishing fires with foam, powder, or any other suitable chemical agent.
( v ) Fighting fire in smoke-filled enclosed spaces wearing self-contained breathing apparatuses.
( vi ) Extinguishing fire with water fog or any other suitable firefighting agent in an accommodation room or simulated engine room with fire and heavy smoke.
( vii ) Extinguishing oil fire with fog applicator and spray nozzles, dry chemical powder, or foam applicators.
( e ) Applicants who cannot meet the requirement for 1 year of sea service within the last 5 years, as described in paragraph (c) of this section, will be required to meet the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section or complete approved or accepted refresher training.