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Title 46 → Chapter I → Subchapter B → Part 11 → Subpart C
§11.302 Basic training.
§11.303 Advanced firefighting.
§11.304 STCW deck officer endorsements.
§11.305 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as master of vessels of 3,000 GT or more (management level).
§11.309 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Officer in charge of a navigational watch (OICNW) of vessels of 500 GT or more (operational level).
§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).
§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).
§11.315 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as master of vessels of less than 500 GT (management level).
§11.319 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) of vessels of less than 500 GT (operational level).
§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).
§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).
§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).
§11.337 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as vessel security officer.
(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 and using an immersion suit.
(ii) Extinguishing smaller fires, e.g., electrical fires, oil fires, and propane fires.
(v) Fighting fire in smoke-filled enclosed spaces wearing self-contained breathing apparatus.
(vi) Extinguishing fire with water fog or any other suitable firefighting agent in an accommodation room or simulated engineroom with fire and heavy smoke.
(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.
(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).
(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
(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:
(d) Seafarers holding an STCW endorsement as masters of vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT, in accordance with §11.311 of this subpart, are eligible to apply for the endorsement as master on vessels of 3,000 GT or more upon completion of 6 months of sea service, under the authority of the endorsement, and must complete any items in paragraphs (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.
(e) Seafarers with one of the following national officer endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion of the requirements in table 1 to this paragraph:
Table 1 to §11.305(e)—STCW Endorsement as Master of Vessels of 3,000 GT or More
the endorsement1
Master ocean or near-coastal, unlimited tonnage None Yes Yes.
Master OSV None Yes Yes.
(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 of this part);
(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;
(ii) Radar observer.
(iii) Search and rescue.
(iv) Basic and advanced firefighting in accordance with §11.303 of this subpart.
(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, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
(b) Experience gained in the engine department on vessels 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 OICNW of vessels of 500 GT or more to be valid on or after January 1, 2017, each candidate must provide the following:
(d) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in Section A-II/1 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.
Table 1 to §11.309(e)—STCW Endorsement as OICNW of Vessels of 500 GT or More
Competence—STCW Table A-II/12
Mate ocean or near-coastal, unlimited tonnage None Yes Yes.
Master ocean or near-coastal, less than 500 GRT 6 months Yes Yes.
Mate ocean or near-coastal, less than 1,600 GRT None Yes Yes.
Mate ocean or near-coastal, less than 500 GRT 12 months Yes Yes.
Mate OSV 12 months1 Yes Yes.
Mate towing vessel ocean or near-coastal 6 months Yes Yes.
(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;
(vi) Management of medical care.
(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:
Table 1 to §11.311(d)—STCW Endorsement as Master of Vessels of 500 GT or More and Less Than 3,000 GT
Master oceans or near-coastal, less than 1,600 GRT None Yes Yes.
Master oceans or near-coastal, less than 500 GRT 12 months Yes Yes.
Master towing vessel oceans or near-coastal 12 months Yes Yes.
(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:
Table 1 to §11.313(d)—STCW Endorsement as Chief Mate of Vessels of 500 GT or More and Less Than 3,000 GT
Master oceans or near-coastal, less than 500 GRT 6 months Yes Yes.
Master towing vessel oceans or near-coastal 6 months Yes Yes.
(1) 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;
(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:
Table 1 to §11.315(d)—STCW Endorsement as Master of Vessels of Less Than 500 GT
Training required by this section3
Master oceans or near-coastal, less than 500 GRT None Yes Yes.
Master towing vessel oceans or near-coastal None Yes Yes.
Master oceans or near-coastal, less than 200 GRT 12 months Yes Yes.
[USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by 84 FR 30882, June 28, 2019]
(ii) Radar observer, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
(iii) Watchkeeping, including COLREGS and IMO standard marine communication phrases (SMCP).
(vii) Bridge resource management;
(x) ECDIS, 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 to be valid on or after January 1, 2017, each candidate must provide the following:
(c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in Section A-II/1 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.
Table 1 to §11.319(d)—STCW Endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) of Vessels of Less Than 500 GT.
Table A-II/12
(a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as chief engineer officer, an applicant must—
Table 1 to §11.325(d)—STCW Endorsement as Chief Engineer Officer on Vessels Powered by Main Propulsion Machinery of 3,000kW/4,000HP Propulsion Power or More
Chief engineer None Yes Yes.
Chief engineer (limited) 12 months Yes Yes.
Chief engineer (MODU) 12 months/24 months4 Yes Yes.
Chief engineer (OSV) None Yes Yes.
Designated duty engineer, any horsepower5 24 months as DDE Yes Yes.
4Depending on the type of sea service used to obtain chief engineer (MODU) (refer to §11.542 of this part)
5STCW certificate should be limited to vessels less than 500 GRT.
Table 1 to §11.331(e)—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
Chief engineer (limited) None Yes Yes.
Designated duty engineer, 3,000 kW/4,000 HP4 12 months Yes Yes.
Designated duty engineer, 750 kW/1,000 HP4 24 months Yes Yes.
(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 of this part);
(2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence specified in Section A-III/6 of the STCW Code;
(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.
(d) An applicant who does not hold any other national or STCW endorsement will be issued, upon completion of the requirements in this section, the ETO endorsement without any corresponding national endorsement.
(a) The applicant for an endorsement as vessel security officer must present 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.