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PART 13—CERTIFICATION OF TANKERMEN ContentsSubpart A—General
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3703, 7317, 8105, 8703, 9102; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Source: CGD 79-116, 60 FR 17142, Apr. 4, 1995, unless otherwise noted. Back to Top
§13.101 Purpose.This part describes the various tankerman endorsements issued by the Coast Guard on a merchant mariner credential (MMC).(a) This part prescribes the requirements for the following endorsements:(1) Tankerman-PIC.(2) Tankerman-PIC (Barge).(3) Restricted Tankerman-PIC.(4) Restricted Tankerman-PIC (Barge).(5) Tankerman-assistant.(6) Tankerman-engineer.(b) This part prescribes the requirements for the following STCW endorsements:(1) Advanced oil tanker cargo operation.(2) Advanced chemical tanker cargo operation.(3) Advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operation.(4) Basic oil and chemical tanker cargo operation.(5) Basic liquefied gas tanker cargo operation.
§13.103 Incorporation by reference.(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. To enforce any edition other than that specified in this section, the Coast Guard must publish a notice of change in the Federal Register and the material must be available to the public. All approved material is available for inspection at the Coast Guard, Office of Operating and Environmental Standards (CG-OES), 2100 2nd St. SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126, 202-372-1405, and is available from the sources listed below. It is also available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030 or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.(b) International Maritime Organization (IMO), 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR, England:(1) The Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code, as amended, 2011 (the STCW Code), approved for incorporation by reference in §§13.601, 13.603, 13.605, 13.607, 13.609, and 13.611; and(2) [Reserved]
§13.105 Paperwork approval.(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) OMB has assigned the following control numbers to the sections indicated: (1) OMB 1625-0040—46 CFR 13.113, 13.115, 13.117, 13.201, 13.203, 13.205, 13.301, 13.303, 13.305, 13.401, 13.403, 13.405, 13.501, 13.503, 13.505. (2) OMB 1625-0028—46 CFR 13.121, 13.207, 13.209, 13.307, 13.309, 13.407, 13.409, 13.507, 13.509. [CGD 79-116, 60 FR 17142, Apr. 4, 1995, as amended by USCG-2004-18884, 69 FR 58343, Sept. 30, 2004]
§13.106 Requirement to hold an MMC.An applicant for any endorsement in this part must also meet the requirements for the MMC on which the endorsement would appear. These requirements are set out in part 10 of this subchapter.
§13.107 Tankerman endorsement: General.(a) If an applicant meets the requirements of subpart B of this part, the Coast Guard may endorse his or her MMC as tankerman-PIC with the appropriate cargo classification or classifications. A person holding this endorsement and meeting the other requirements of 33 CFR 155.710(a) may act as a PIC of a transfer of fuel oil, of a transfer of liquid cargo in bulk, or of cargo-tank cleaning on any tank vessel. That person may also act as a tankerman-engineer, provided that he or she also holds an engineer license or engineer endorsement.(b) If an applicant meets the requirements of subpart C of this part, the Coast Guard may endorse his or her MMC as tankerman-PIC (barge) with the appropriate cargo classification or classifications. A person holding this endorsement and meeting the other requirements of 33 CFR 155.710(b) may act as a PIC of a transfer of liquid cargo in bulk only on a tank barge.(c) If an applicant meets the requirements of subpart D of this part, the Coast Guard may endorse his or her MMC as tankerman-assistant with the appropriate cargo classification or classifications. No person holding this endorsement may act as a PIC of any transfer of fuel oil, of any transfer of liquid cargo in bulk, or of cargo-tank cleaning unless he or she also holds an endorsement authorizing service as PIC. He or she may, however, without being directly supervised by the PIC, perform duties relative to cargo and cargo-handling equipment assigned by the PIC of transfers of fuel oil, of transfers of liquid cargo in bulk, or of cargo-tank cleaning. When performing these duties, he or she shall maintain continuous two-way voice communications with the PIC.(d) If an applicant meets the requirements of subpart E of this part, the Coast Guard may endorse his or her MMC as tankerman-engineer. No person holding this endorsement may act as a PIC or tankerman-assistant of any transfer of liquid cargo in bulk, or of cargo-tank cleaning unless he or she also holds an endorsement authorizing such service. A person holding this endorsement and acting in this capacity has the primary responsibility, on his or her self-propelled tank vessel carrying dangerous liquid (DL) or liquefied gas (LG), for maintaining both the cargo systems and equipment for transfer of liquid cargo in bulk. No person licensed or credentialed under part 11 of this chapter may serve as a chief engineer, first assistant engineer, or cargo engineer aboard an inspected self-propelled tank vessel when liquid cargo in bulk or cargo residue is carried unless he or she holds an endorsement as tankerman-engineer or equivalent.(e) If an applicant meets the requirements of §13.111 of this subpart, the Coast Guard may place on his or her MMC an endorsement as a tankerman-PIC restricted according to the definitions of “restricted tankerman endorsement” in §10.107 of this subchapter.(f) This section does not apply to any person solely by reason of his or her involvement in bunkering or fueling.
§13.109 Tankerman endorsement: Authorized cargoes.(a) Each tankerman endorsement described in §13.107 will expressly limit the holder's service under it to transfers involving one or both of the following cargo classifications: (1) Dangerous liquid (DL). (2) Liquefied gas (LG). (b) No tankerman endorsement is necessary to transfer the liquid cargoes in bulk listed in table 2 of part 153 of this chapter when those cargoes are carried on barges not certified for ocean service. [CGD 79-116, 60 FR 17142, Apr. 4, 1995, as amended by USCG-2008-0906, 73 FR 56508, Sept. 29, 2008; USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11259, Mar. 16, 2009; USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77988, Dec. 24, 2013] Back to Top
§13.111 Restricted tankerman endorsement.(a) An applicant may apply for a tankerman endorsement restricted to specific cargoes, specific vessels, or groups of vessels (such as uninspected towing vessels and Oil Spill Response Vessels), specific facilities, and/or specific employers. The Coast Guard will evaluate each application and may modify the applicable requirements for the endorsement, allowing for special circumstances and for whichever restrictions the endorsement will state.(b) To qualify for a restricted tankerman-PIC endorsement, an applicant must meet §§13.201 (excluding paragraph (c)(4)), 13.203, and 13.205 of this part.(1) Twenty-five percent of the service described in §13.203(a) of this part must have occurred within the past 5 years.(2) Two of the transfers described in §13.203(b) of this part must have occurred within the past 5 years.(c) To qualify for a restricted tankerman-PIC (barge) endorsement, an applicant must meet §§13.301 (excluding paragraph (c)(4)), 13.303, and 13.305 of this part.(1) Twenty-five percent of the service described in §13.303(a) of this part must have occurred within the past 5 years.(2) Two of the transfers described in §13.303(b) of this part must have occurred within the past 5 years.(d) To qualify for a restricted tankerman-PIC (barge) endorsement restricted to a tank-cleaning and gas-freeing facility, an applicant must—(1) Be at least 18 years old;(2) Apply on a form provided by the Coast Guard;(3) Present evidence of passing a physical and medical examination according to §13.125 of this part;(4) Present evidence in the form of a letter, which must be dated within the 5 years prior to the application for the credential, on company letterhead from the operator of the facility stating that OSHA considers the applicant a “competent person (as designated under 29 CFR 1915.7)” for the facility and that the applicant has the knowledge necessary to supervise tank-cleaning and gas-freeing; and(5) Be capable of speaking and understanding, in English, all instructions needed to commence, conduct, and complete a transfer of cargo, and of reading and understanding the English found in the Declaration of Inspection, vessel response plans, and Cargo Information Cards.(e) The restricted tankerman-PIC (barge) endorsement restricted to a tank-cleaning and gas-freeing facility is valid only while the applicant is employed by the operator of the facility that provided the letter of service required by paragraph (d)(4) of this section, and this and any other appropriate restrictions will appear in the endorsement.(f) A restricted tankerman-PIC endorsement limited to operation on vessels inside the boundary line is not valid where STCW certification is required.
§13.113 [Reserved] Back to Top
§13.115 Chemical testing requirements.Each applicant for an original tankerman endorsement must provide evidence of having passed a chemical test for dangerous drugs or of qualifying for an exemption from testing in §16.220 of this chapter as specified in §10.225(b)(5) of this subchapter.
§13.117 Re-issuance of expired tankerman endorsements.Whenever an applicant applies for re-issuance of an endorsement as any tankerman rating more than 12 months after expiration of the previous endorsement, the applicant must meet the requirements for an original endorsement.
§13.119 Expiration of endorsement.An endorsement as tankerman is valid for the duration of the merchant mariner's document or merchant mariner credential on which the endorsement appears. [CGD 79-116, 60 FR 17142, Apr. 4, 1995, as amended by USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11259, Mar. 16, 2009]
§13.120 Renewal of tankerman endorsement.An applicant seeking renewal of a tankerman endorsement or an STCW endorsement valid for service on tank vessels must meet the requirements of §10.227 of this subchapter, except §10.227(e)(1), for renewing an MMC and meet the following additional requirements:(a) For endorsements as tankerman-PIC, advanced oil and chemical tanker cargo operation; and advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations, present evidence of—(1) At least 90 days of service during the preceding 5 years onboard a tank vessel for which the endorsement is valid, performing duties appropriate to the tankerman endorsement held; and participation in at least two transfers of liquid cargo in bulk of the type for which the endorsement is valid within the preceding 5 years; or(2) Completion of an approved course for Tankship: Dangerous Liquids or Tankship: Liquefied Gases, appropriate for the endorsement to be renewed, within the previous 5 years.(b) For endorsements as tankerman-assistant, basic oil and chemical tanker cargo operation; and basic liquefied gas tanker cargo operations, present evidence of—(1) At least 90 days of service during the preceding 5 years onboard a tank vessel for which the endorsement is valid, performing duties appropriate to the tankerman endorsement held; or(2) Completion of an approved course for Tankship: Dangerous Liquids or Tankship: Liquefied Gases, appropriate for the endorsement to be renewed, within the previous 5 years.(c) For endorsements as tankerman-PIC (Barge), present evidence of—(1) Participation in at least two transfers of liquid cargo in bulk of the type for which the endorsement is valid, within the preceding 5 years; or(2) Completion of a course approved for this purpose, appropriate for the endorsement to be renewed, within the previous 5 years.(d) For endorsements as tankerman-engineer, present evidence of—(1) At least 90 days of service during the preceding 5 years onboard a tank vessel for which the endorsement is valid, performing duties appropriate to the tankerman endorsement held; or(2) Completion of a course approved for this purpose, appropriate for the endorsement to be renewed, within the previous 5 years.
§13.121 Courses for tankerman endorsements.(a) This section prescribes the requirements, beyond those in §§10.302 and 10.304 of this subchapter, applicable to schools offering courses required for a tankerman endorsement and courses that are a substitute for experience with transfers of liquid cargo in bulk required for the endorsement.(b) A course that uses simulated transfers to train students in loading and discharging tank vessels may replace up to two loadings and two discharges, one commencement and one completion of loading, and one commencement and one completion of discharge required for a tankerman-PIC or tankerman-PIC (barge) endorsement. The request for approval of the course must specify those segments of a transfer that the course will simulate. The letter from the Coast Guard approving the course will state the number and kind of segments that the course will replace.(c) The liquid cargo course required for an endorsement as—(1) Tankerman-PIC DL is Tankship: Dangerous Liquids;(2) Tankerman-PIC (barge) DL is Tank Barge: Dangerous Liquids;(3) Tankerman-PIC LG is Tankship: Liquefied Gases;(4) Tankerman-PIC (barge) LG is Tank Barge: Liquefied Gases;(5) Tankerman assistant DL is Tankship: Familiarization (Dangerous Liquids);(6) Tankerman assistant LG is Tankship: Familiarization (Liquefied Gases);(7) Tankerman-engineer DL is Tankship: Dangerous Liquids; and(8) Tankerman-engineer LG is Tankship: Liquefied Gases.(d) The firefighting course required for an endorsement as—(1) Tankerman-PIC (barge) is Tank Barge: Firefighting or basic firefighting; and(2) Tankerman-PIC, tankerman-assistant, and tankerman-engineer is basic firefighting.(e) The Coast Guard will evaluate and approve the curricula of courses to ensure adequate coverage of the required subjects. Training may employ classroom instruction, demonstrations, or simulated or actual operations.(1) The course curricula for Tankship Familiarization must consist of the topics identified in Table 1 to §13.121(e) of this subpart.(2) The course curricula for tankerman-PIC, tankerman-PIC (barge), and tankerman-engineer endorsements must consist of the topics identified in Table 2 to §13.121(e) of this subpart.(3) The course curricula for firefighting courses must consist of the topics identified in Table 3 to §13.121(e) of this subpart.
Table 1 to §13.121(e)Tankship familiarization topics12Basic knowledge of tankers: types of oil and chemical vessels or liquefied gas tanker vesselsXXgeneral arrangement and constructionXXBasic knowledge of cargo operations: piping systems and valvesXXcargo pumps and cargo handling equipmentXXloading and unloading and care in transitXXtank cleaning, purging, gas-freeing and inertingXXBasic knowledge of the physical properties of oil and chemicals: pressure and temperature, including vapor pressure/temperature relationshipXtypes of electrostatic charge generationXchemical symbolsXBasic knowledge of the physical properties of liquefied gases, including: properties and characteristicsXpressure and temperature, including vapor pressure/temperature relationshipXtypes of electrostatic charge generationXchemical symbolsXKnowledge and understanding of tanker safety culture and safety managementXXBasic knowledge of the hazards associated with tanker operations, including: health hazardsXXenvironmental hazardsXXreactivity hazardsXXcorrosion hazardsXXexplosion and flammability hazardsXXsources of ignitionXXelectrostatic hazardsXXtoxicity hazardsXXvapor leaks and cloudsXXextremely low temperaturesXpressure hazardsXBasic knowledge of hazard controls: inerting, water padding, drying agents and monitoring techniquesXXanti-static measuresXXventilationXXsegregationXXcargo inhibitionXXimportance of cargo compatibilityXXatmospheric controlXXgas testingXXUnderstanding of information on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)XXFunction and proper use of gas-measuring instruments and similar equipmentXXProper use of safety equipment and protective devices, including: breathing apparatus and tank-evacuating equipmentXXprotective clothing and equipmentXXresuscitatorsXXrescue and escape equipmentXXBasic knowledge of safe working practices and procedures in accordance with legislation and industry guidelines and personal shipboard safety relevant to oil and chemical tankers, including: precautions to be taken when entering enclosed spacesXXprecautions to be taken before and during repair and maintenance workXXsafety measures for hot and cold workXXelectrical safetyXXship/shore safety checklistXXBasic knowledge of first aid with reference to a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)XXBasic knowledge of emergency procedures, including emergency shutdownXXBasic knowledge of the effects of oil and chemical pollution on human and marine lifeXXBasic knowledge of shipboard procedures to prevent pollutionXXBasic knowledge of measures to be taken in the event of spillage, including the need to: report relevant information to the responsible personsXXassist in implementing shipboard spill-containment proceduresXXprevent brittle fractureXColumn 1—Tankship familiarization (dangerous liquids).Column 2—Tankship familiarization (liquefied gases).
Table 2 to §13.121(e)Tankship and tank barge course topics1234General characteristics, compatibility, reaction, firefighting procedures, and safety precautions for the cargoes of:Bulk liquids defined as Dangerous Liquids in 46 CFR Part 13XXBulk liquefied gases & their vapors defined as Liquefied Gases in 46 CFR Part 13XXKnowledge and understanding of the physical and chemical properties of oil and chemical cargoesXPhysical phenomena of liquefied gas, including:Basic conceptXXCompression and expansionXXMechanism of heat transferXXPotential hazards of liquefied gas, including:Chemical and physical propertiesXXCombustion characteristicsXXResults of gas release to the atmosphereXXHealth hazards (skin contact, inhalation, and ingestion)XXControl of flammability range with inert gasXXThermal stress in structure and piping of vesselXXCargo systems, including:Principles of containment systemsXXXXConstruction, materials, coating, & insulation of cargo tanksXXGeneral arrangement of cargo tanksXXXXVenting and vapor-control systemsXXXXCargo-handling systems, including:Piping systems, valves, pumps, and expansion systemsXXXXOperating characteristicsXXXXInstrumentation systems, including:Cargo-level indicatorsXXXXGas-detecting systemsXXXTemperature-monitoring systems, cargoXXXTemperature-monitoring systems, hullXXAutomatic-shutdown systemsXXXAuxiliary systems, including:Ventilation, inertingXXXXValves, including:Quick-closingXXXXRemote-controlXXXXPneumaticXXXXExcess-flowXXXXSafety-reliefXXXXPressure-vacuumXXXXHeating-systems: cofferdams & ballast tanksXXOperations connected with the loading and discharging of cargo, including:Lining up the cargo and vapor-control systemsXXXXPre-transfer inspections and completion of the Declaration of InspectionXXXXHooking up of cargo hose, loading arms, and grounding-strapXXXXStarting of liquid flowXXXXCalculation of loading ratesXXDiscussion of loadingXXXXBallasting and deballastingXXXXTopping off of the cargo tanksXXXXDiscussion of dischargingXXXXStripping of the cargo tanksXXMonitoring of transfersXXXXGauging of cargo tanksXXXXDisconnecting of cargo hoses or loading armsXXXXCargo-tank-cleaning procedures and precautionsXXSlop arrangementsXShip-to-ship transfersXOperating procedures and sequence for:Inerting of cargo tanks and void spacesXXXXCooldown and warmup of cargo tanksXXGas-freeingXXXXLoaded or ballasted voyagesXXTesting of cargo-tank atmospheres for oxygen & cargo vaporXXXXStability and stress considerations connected with loading and discharging of cargoXXXXLoadline, draft, and trimXXXXDisposal of boil-off, including:System designXXSafety featuresXXStability-letter requirementsXXEmergency procedures, including notice to appropriate authorities, for:FireXXXXCollisionXXXXGroundingXXXXEquipment failureXXXXLeaks and spillsXXXStructural failureXXXXEmergency discharge of cargoXXXXEntering cargo tanksXXXXEmergency shutdown of cargo-handlingXXXXEmergency systems for closing cargo tanksXXRules & regulations (international and Federal, for all tank vessels) on conducting operations and preventing pollutionXXXXPollution prevention, including:Procedures to prevent air and water pollutionXXXXMeasures to take in event of spillageXXXXDanger from drift of vapor cloudXXXXEnvironmental protection equipment, including oil discharge monitoring equipmentXTerminology for tankships carrying oil and chemicalsXTerminology for tank barges carrying oil and chemicalsXTerminology for tankships carrying liquefied gasesXTerminology for tank barges carrying liquefied gasesXPrinciples & procedures of crude-oil-washing (COW) systems, including:PurposeXEquipment and designXOperationsXSafety precautionsXMaintenance of plant and equipmentXPrinciples & procedures of the inert-gas systems (IGSs), including:PurposeXXEquipment and designXXOperationsXXSafety precautionsXXMaintenance of plant and equipmentXXPrinciples & procedures of vapor-control systems, including:PurposeXXXXPrinciplesXXXXCoast Guard regulationsXXXXHazardsXXXXActive system componentsXXXXPassive system componentsXXXXOperating procedures, including:Testing and inspection requirementsXXXXPre-transfer proceduresXXXXConnecting sequenceXXXXStart-up sequenceXXXXNormal operationsXXXXLoading and unloading plansXEmergency proceduresXXXXCargo-hazard-information systemsXXXXSafe entry into confined spaces, including:Testing tank atmospheres for oxygen & hydrocarbon vaporsXXDefinition and hazards of confined spacesXXXXCargo tanks and pumproomsXXXXEvaluation and assessment of risks and hazardsXXXXSafety precautions and proceduresXXXXEnclosed space rescueXPersonnel protective equipment (PPE) and clothingXXXXMaintenance of PPEXXXXDangers of skin contactXXXXInhalation of vaporsXXElectricity and static electricity—hazards and precautionsXXXXEmergency proceduresXXXXFederal regulations, national standards & industry guidelinesXXXXInspections by marine chemists & competent persons, including hot-work permits & proceduresXXXXVessel response plans:Purpose, content, and location of informationXXXXProcedures for notice and mitigation of spillsXXXXGeographic-specific appendicesXXXXVessel-specific appendicesXXXXEmergency-action checklistXXXXColumn 1—Tankship: Dangerous Liquids.Column 2—Tank Barge: Dangerous Liquids.Column 3—Tankship: Liquefied Gases.Column 4—Tank Barge: Liquefied Gases.
Table 3 to §13.121(e)Firefighting course topics12Elements of fire (Fire triangle):FuelXXSource of ignitionXXOxygenXXIgnition sources (general):ChemicalXBiologicalXPhysicalXIgnition sources applicable to bargesXDefinitions of flammability and combustibility: FlammabilityXXIgnition pointXXBurning temperatureXXBurning speedXThermal valueXLower flammable limitXXUpper flammable limitXXFlammable rangeXXInertingXStatic electricityXXFlash pointXXAuto-ignitionXXSpread of fire:By radiationXXBy convectionXXBy conductionXXReactivityXXFire classifications and applicable extinguishing agentsXXMain causes of fires:Oil leakageXXSmokingXXOverheating pumpsXXGalley appliancesXSpontaneous ignitionXXHot workXXElectrical apparatusXReaction, self-heating, and auto-ignitionXFire prevention:GeneralXXFire hazards of DL and LGXXFire detection:Fire- and smoke-detection systemsXAutomatic fire alarmsXFirefighting equipment:Fire mains, hydrantsXInternational shore-connectionXSmothering-installations, carbon dioxide (CO2), foam * * *XPressure-water spray system in special-category spacesXAutomatic sprinkler systemXEmergency fire pump, emergency generatorXChemical-powder applicantsXGeneral outline of required and mobile apparatusXFireman's outfit, personal equipmentXBreathing apparatusXResuscitation apparatusXSmoke helmet or maskXFireproof life-line and harnessXFire hose, nozzles, connections, and fire axesXFire blanketsXPortable fire extinguishersXXLimitations of portable and semiportable extinguishersXXEmergency procedures:Arrangements:Escape routesXXMeans of gas-freeing tanksXXClass A, B, and C divisionsXInert-gas systemXShip firefighting organization:General alarmsXFire-control plans, muster stations, and dutiesXCommunicationsXPeriodic shipboard drillsXPatrol systemXBasic firefighting techniques:Sounding alarmXXLocating and isolating firesXXStopping leakage of cargoXXJettisoningXInhibitingXCoolingXSmotheringXSizing up situationXLocating information on cargoXExtinguishingXXExtinguishing with portable unitsXXSetting reflash watchXXUsing additional personnelXXFirefighting extinguishing-agents:Water (solid jet, spray, fog, and flooding)XFoam (high, medium and low expansion)XCarbon dioxide (CO2)XXAqueous-film-forming foam (AFFF)XDry chemicalsXXUse of extinguisher on:Flammable and combustible liquidsXXManifold-flange fireXXDrip-pan fireXXPump fireXXDrills for typical fires on bargesXField exercises:Extinguish small fires using portable extinguishers:ElectricalXXManifold-flangeXXDrip-panXXPumpXXUse self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)XExtinguish extensive fires with waterXExtinguish fires with foam, or chemicalXFight fire in smoke-filled enclosed space wearing SCBAXExtinguish fire with water fog in an enclosed space with heavy smokeXExtinguish oil fire with fog applicator and spray nozzles, dry-chemical, or foam applicatorsXEffect a rescue in a smoke-filled space while wearing breathing apparatusXColumn 1—tankerman-PIC (barge).Column 2—tankerman-PIC, tankerman-engineer, and tankerman-assistant.
§13.123 Recency of service or experience for original tankerman endorsement.An applicant for an original tankerman endorsement in subpart B, C, D, or E of this part must have obtained at least 25 percent of the qualifying service and, if the endorsement requires transfers, at least two of the qualifying transfers, within 5 years of the date of application. [CGD 79-116, 60 FR 17142, Apr. 4, 1995, as amended by USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77994, Dec. 24, 2013]
§13.125 Physical and medical requirements.Each applicant for an original tankerman endorsement must meet the physical requirements of part 10, subpart C, of this chapter.
§13.127 Service: General.(a) A service letter must be signed by the owner, operator, master, or chief engineer of the vessel and must specify the following:(1) The name of the vessel, official number for the vessel, and date of service for each vessel.(2) For endorsements as tankerman-PIC, tankerman-PIC (barge), and tankerman-assistant, the classification of cargo (DL, LG, or, for a restricted endorsement, a specific product) handled while the applicant accumulated the service.(3) The dates, the numbers and kinds of transfers the applicants have participated in, the ports or terminals, if applicable, and the number of transfers that involved commencement or completion of loading or discharge.(4) For endorsements as tankerman-PIC or tankerman-PIC (barge), that the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the signer that he or she is fully capable of supervising transfers of liquid cargo, including—(i) Pre-transfer inspection;(ii) Pre-transfer conference and execution of the Declaration of Inspection;(iii) Connection of cargo hoses or loading-arms;(iv) Line-up of the cargo system for loading and discharge;(v) Start of liquid flow during loading;(vi) Start of cargo pump and increase of pressure to normal discharge pressure;(vii) Calculation of loading-rates;(viii) Monitoring;(ix) Topping-off of cargo tanks during loading;(x) Stripping of cargo tanks;(xi) Ballasting and deballasting, if appropriate;(xii) Disconnection of the cargo hoses or loading-arms; and(xiii) Securing of cargo systems.(5) For endorsements as tankerman-engineer, that the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the signer that he or she is fully capable of supervising transfers of fuel oil, including—(i) Pre-transfer inspection;(ii) Pre-transfer conference and execution of the Declaration of Inspection;(iii) Connection of hoses or loading-arms;(iv) Line-up of the piping system for loading and transfer of fuel oil;(v) Start of liquid flow during loading;(vi) Calculation of loading rates;(vii) Monitoring;(viii) Topping-off of tanks during loading;(ix) Disconnection of the hoses or loading arms; and(x) Securing of fuel oil systems.(b) In determining the numbers and kinds of transfers that the applicant has participated in under paragraph (a)(3) of this section, the following rules apply:(1) A transfer must involve the loading or discharge from at least one of the vessel's cargo tanks to or from a shore facility or another vessel. A shift of cargo from one tank to another tank is not a transfer for this purpose.(2) Regardless of how long the transfer lasts beyond 4 hours, it counts as only one transfer.(3) A transfer must include both a commencement and a completion.(4) Regardless of how many tanks or products are being loaded or discharged at the same time, a person may receive credit for only one transfer, one loading, and one discharge conducted during each watch.(5) Credit for a transfer during a watch of less than 4 hours accrues only if the watch includes either the connection and the commencement of transfer or the completion of transfer and the disconnection.(6) Credit for a commencement of loading accrues only if the applicant participates in the pre-transfer inspection, the pre-transfer conference including execution of the Declaration of Inspection, the connection of hoses or loading-arms, the line-up of the system for the loading, the start of liquid flow, and the calculation of loading-rates, where applicable.(7) Credit for a commencement of discharge accrues only if the applicant participates in the pre-transfer inspection, the pre-transfer conference including execution of the Declaration of Inspection, the connection of hoses or loading-arms, the line-up of the cargo system for the discharge, the start of the pump or pumps and increase of pressure to normal pressure for discharge, and the monitoring of discharge rates.(8) Credit for a completion of transfer, whether loading or discharge, accrues only if the applicant participates in the topping-off at the loading port, or in the stripping of cargo tanks and the commencement of ballasting, if required by the vessel's transfer procedures, at the discharge port.(9) Personnel desiring credit for transfers during off-duty hours may satisfy requirements of competence through incremental training periods that include segments of transfers. The cumulative number of transfers must equal the minimum specified in §§13.203(b) or 13.303(b) of this subchapter.(c) Service on Articulated Tug Barges (ATBs). Service on ATBs with an aggregate tonnage of 1,600 GRT or more will be creditable on a case-by-case basis and with prior authorization by the Coast Guard, provided the ATB equipment is comparable to tank vessel equipment. The Coast Guard may issue blanket authorizations for classes of ATBs.
§13.129 Quick-reference table for tankerman endorsements.Table 1 to §13.129 provides a guide to the requirements for various tankerman endorsements. Provisions in the reference sections are controlling.
Table 1 to §13.129CategoryMinimum agePhysical requiredServiceRecency ofserviceProof of serviceFirefightingCargotrainingEnglishlanguageTankerman-PIC Subpart B18; 13.201(a)Yes; Part 10, subpart C13.20313.12313.20513.201(c)(3)13.201(c)(4)13.201(d).Tankerman-PIC (Barge) Subpart C18; 13.301(a)Yes; Part 10, subpart C13.30313.12313.30513.301(c)(3)13.301(c)(4)13.301(d).Tankerman-Assistant Subpart D18; 13.401(a)Yes; Part 10, subpart C13.401(e)(2)13.12313.40513.401(d)13.401(e)(1)13.401(f).Tankerman-Engineer Subpart E18; 13.501(a)Yes; Part 10, subpart C13.50313.12313.50513.501(c)(3)13.501(c)(4)13.501(d).Restricted Tankerman-PIC18; 13.111(b)Yes; Part 10, subpart C13.111(b)13.111(b)13.111(b)13.111(b)No13.111(b).Restricted Tankerman-PIC (Barge)18; 13.111(c)Yes; Part 10, subpart C13.111(c)13.111(c)13.111(c)13.111(c)No13.111(c).Restricted Tankerman-PIC (Barge), Facility18; 13.111(d)(1)Yes; Part 10, subpart C13.111(d)(4)No13.111(d)(4)NoNo13.111(d)(5).
§13.201 Original application for tankerman-PIC endorsement.Each applicant for an original tankerman-PIC endorsement must—(a) Be at least 18 years old;(b) Apply on a form provided by the Coast Guard;(c) Present evidence of—(1) Passing a physical and medical examination in accordance with §13.125 of this part;(2) Service on tankships in accordance with §13.203 of this subpart;(3) Completion of an approved firefighting course that provides training in the subjects listed in Table 1 to §13.121(g) of this part completed within 5 years of the date of application for the endorsement, unless he or she has previously submitted such a certificate for a license, tankerman endorsement, or officer endorsement on an MMC; and(4) Completion of an approved course for Tankship: Dangerous Liquids or Tankship: Liquefied Gases appropriate to the endorsement applied for within the previous 5 years. A course certificate used for original issuance or renewal of an endorsement cannot be used for a subsequent renewal of the same endorsement; and(d) Be capable of speaking and understanding, in English, all instructions needed to commence, conduct, and complete a transfer of cargo, and be capable of reading and understanding the English language found in the Declaration of Inspection, vessel response plans, and Material Safety Data Sheet.
§13.203 Service requirements.Each applicant for a tankerman-PIC endorsement for DL or LG must meet the requirements of either paragraphs (a) and (b) or paragraph (c) of this section. (a) Each applicant must present evidence of—(1) At least 90 days of service as a deck officer or an engineering officer on one or more tankships or self-propelled tank vessels certified to carry DL or LG appropriate to the endorsement applied for;(2) At least 90 days of rating or cadet service on deck or in the engine department on one or more tankships or self-propelled tank vessels certified to carry DL or LG appropriate to the endorsement applied for; or(3) A combination of the service in paragraphs (a) (1) and (2) of this section.(b) Each applicant must present evidence of participation, under the supervision of a tankerman-PIC, in at least 10 transfers of liquid cargo in bulk of the classification desired on tankships or self-propelled tank vessels, including at least—(1) Five loadings and five discharges; (2) Two commencements of loading and two completions of loading; and (3) Two commencements of discharge and two completions of discharge. (c) Each applicant already holding an MMD or MMC endorsed tankerman-PIC for DL and seeking an endorsement for LG, or the converse, must—(1) Provide evidence of at least half the service required by paragraph (a) of this section; and (2) Comply with paragraph (b) of this section, except that he or she need provide evidence of only three loadings and three discharges along with evidence of compliance with paragraphs (b)(2) and (3) of this section. [CGD 79-116, 60 FR 17142, Apr. 4, 1995, as amended by CGD 79-116, 62 FR 25134, May 8, 1997; USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11259, Mar. 16, 2009; USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77995, Dec. 24, 2013]
§13.205 Proof of service for tankerman-PIC endorsement.Proof of service must be provided in a letter on company letterhead from the owner, operator, or master of the vessel on which the applicant obtained the service. The letter must contain the information described in §13.127(a). [CGD 79-116, 60 FR 17142, Apr. 4, 1995, as amended by USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77995, Dec. 24, 2013]
§13.301 Original application for tankerman-PIC (barge) endorsement.Each applicant for a tankerman-PIC (barge) endorsement must—(a) Be at least 18 years old;(b) Apply on a form provided by the Coast Guard;(c) Present evidence of—(1) Passing a physical and medical examination according to §13.125 of this part;(2) Service on tank vessels in accordance with §13.303 of this subpart;(3) Completion of an approved Tank Barge: Firefighting course providing training in the subjects identified in Table 1 to §13.121(g) of this part completed within 5 years of the date of application for the endorsement, unless he or she has previously submitted such a certificate for a license, tankerman endorsement, or officer endorsement on an MMC; and(4) Completion of an approved Tank Barge: Dangerous Liquids or Tank Barge: Liquefied Gases course appropriate for the endorsement applied for within the previous 5 years. A course certificate used for original issuance or renewal of an endorsement cannot be used for a subsequent renewal of the same endorsement; and(d) Be capable of speaking, and understanding, in English, all instructions needed to commence, conduct, and complete a transfer of cargo, and be capable of reading and understanding the English language found in the Declaration of Inspection, vessel response plans, and Material Safety Data Sheet.
§13.303 Service requirements.Each applicant for a tankerman-PIC (barge) endorsement for DL or LG must meet the requirements of either paragraphs (a) and (b) or paragraph (c) of this section. (a) Each applicant must present evidence of—(1) At least 60 days of service, whether by shore-based or by vessel-based personnel, on one or more tank vessels certified to carry DL or LG appropriate to the endorsement applied for; or (2) At least 6 months of closely related service directly involved with tank barges appropriate to the endorsement applied for; and (b) Participation, under the supervision of a tankerman-PIC or tankerman-PIC (barge), in at least 10 transfers of liquid cargo in bulk of the classification desired on any tank vessel, including at least— (1) Five loadings and five discharges; (2) Two commencements of loading and two completions of loading; and (3) Two commencements of discharge and two completions of discharge. (c) Each applicant already holding an MMD or MMC endorsed tankerman-PIC (barge) for DL and seeking an endorsement for LG, or the converse, must—(1) Provide evidence of at least half the service required by paragraph (a) of this section; and (2) Comply with paragraph (b) of this section, except that he or she need provide evidence of only three loadings and three discharges along with evidence of compliance with paragraphs (b)(2) and (3) of this section. [CGD 79-116, 60 FR 17142, Apr. 4, 1995, as amended by CGD 79-116, 62 FR 25134, May 8, 1997; USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11260, Mar. 16, 2009; USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77996, Dec. 24, 2013]
§13.305 Proof of service for tankerman-PIC (barge).Proof of service must be provided in a letter on company letterhead from the owner or operator of a terminal; the owner or operator of a tank barge; the owner, operator, or master of a tank vessel; or the employer of shore-based tankermen. The letter must contain the information required by §13.127(a), excluding paragraph (a)(4)(vii).
§13.401 Original application for tankerman-assistant endorsement.Each applicant for a tankerman-assistant endorsement must—(a) Be at least 18 years old;(b) Apply on a form provided by the Coast Guard;(c) Present evidence of passing a physical and medical examination according to §13.125 of this part;(d) Present evidence of completion of an approved firefighting course providing training in the subjects identified in Table 1 to §13.121(g) of this part completed within 5 years of the date of application for the endorsement, unless he or she has previously submitted such a certificate for a license, tankerman endorsement, or officer endorsement on an MMC;(e) Present evidence of either—(1) Completion of an approved Tankship Familiarization course providing training in the subjects identified in Table 1 to §13.121(e) of this part within the previous 5 years. A course certificate used for original issuance or renewal of an endorsement cannot be used for a subsequent renewal of the same endorsement; or(2) At least 90 days of deck service on tankships or self-propelled tank vessels certified to carry DL or LG appropriate to the endorsement applied for and successfully complete a professional examination for the topics identified in Table 1 to §13.121(e) of this part; and(f) Be capable of speaking and understanding, in English, all instructions needed to commence, conduct, and complete a transfer of cargo.
§13.403 Service requirements.(a) Each applicant already holding an MMD or MMC endorsed tankerman-assistant for DL and seeking one for LG, or the converse, must—(1) Provide evidence of at least half the service required in §13.401(e)(2) of this subpart and successfully complete a professional examination for the topics identified in Table 1 to §13.121(e) of this part appropriate to the endorsement applied for; or(2) Complete a course in DL or LG appropriate to the endorsement applied for as prescribed in §13.401(e)(1) of this subpart.(b) [Reserved]
§13.405 Proof of service for tankerman-assistant endorsement.Service must be proved by either—(a) A letter on company letterhead from the owner, operator, or master of a tankship or self-propelled tank vessel. The letter must specify—(1) The name of the vessel(s), the applicable dates, and the port(s) or terminal(s);(2) The classification of cargo (DL or LG) carried while the applicant accumulated the service;(3) The number of days of deck service the applicant accumulated on the tankship or self-propelled tank vessel; and(4) That the applicant has demonstrated an understanding of cargo transfer and a sense of responsibility that, in the opinion of the signer, will allow the applicant to safely carry out duties respecting cargo transfer and transfer equipment assigned by the PIC of the transfer without direct supervision by the PIC; or(b) Certificates of Discharge from tankships with the appropriate classification of cargo (DL, LG, or both); and a letter on company letterhead from the owner, operator, or master of one of the tankships or self-propelled tank vessels stating that he or she has demonstrated—(1) An understanding of cargo transfers; and(2) A sense of responsibility that, in the opinion of the signer, will allow him or her to safely carry out duties respecting cargo and its equipment assigned by the PIC of the transfer without direct supervision by the PIC.
§13.501 Original application for tankerman-engineer endorsement.Each applicant for a tankerman-engineer endorsement must—(a) Be at least 18 years old;(b) Apply on a form provided by the Coast Guard;(c) Present evidence of—(1) Passing a physical and medical examination according to §13.125 of this part;(2) Service on tankships and self-propelled tank vessels in accordance with §13.503 of this subpart;(3) Completion of an approved firefighting course providing training in the subjects identified in Table 1 to §13.121(g) of this part completed within 5 years of the date of application for the endorsement, unless he or she has previously submitted such a certificate for a license, tankerman endorsement, or officer endorsement on an MMC; and(4) Completion of an approved Tankship course in dangerous liquids or liquefied gases, appropriate for the endorsement applied for within the previous 5 years. A course certificate used for original issuance or renewal of an endorsement cannot be used for a subsequent renewal of the same endorsement; and(d) Be capable of speaking and understanding, in English, all instructions needed to commence, conduct, and complete a transfer of cargo or fuel.
§13.503 Service requirements.(a) Each applicant for a tankerman-engineer endorsement must present evidence of at least— (1) 90 days of service as an engineering officer on tankships or self-propelled tank vessels certified to carry DL or LG appropriate to the endorsement applied for;(2) 90 days of rating or cadet service in the engine department on tankships or self-propelled tank vessels certified to carry DL or LG appropriate to the endorsement applied for; or(3) A combination of the service in paragraphs (a) (1) and (2) of this section.(b) Each applicant already holding an MMD or MMC endorsed as tankerman-engineer for DL and seeking an endorsement for LG, or the converse, must prove at least half the service required by paragraph (a) of this section.
§13.505 Proof of service for tankerman-engineer endorsement.(a) Service must be proved by a letter on company letterhead from the owner, operator, master, or chief engineer of a tankship or self-propelled tank vessel. The letter must specify—(1) The classification of cargo (DL, LG, or both) carried while the applicant accumulated the service; and(2) The number of days of officer, rating, and cadet service in the engine department on tankships or self-propelled tank vessels; or(b) Service must be proved by certificates of discharge from tankships or self-propelled tank vessels with the appropriate classification of cargo (DL, LG, or both).
Source: USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77997, Dec. 24, 2013, unless otherwise noted. Back to Top
§13.601 General.(a) When all tankerman endorsements are issued, renewed, or otherwise modified, the Coast Guard will determine, upon request, whether the applicant meets the requirements for an STCW tankerman endorsement for service on seagoing vessels. If the applicant is qualified, the Coast Guard will issue the appropriate endorsement. An applicant for any STCW endorsement must hold the appropriate national endorsement unless otherwise specified.(b) Applicants for an STCW tankerman endorsement must—(1) Meet the training and service requirements for the endorsement sought; and(2) Meet the appropriate standard of competence identified in the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see §13.103 of this part).(c) The Coast Guard will accept the following as proof of meeting the standards of competence:(1) In-service experience: Documentation of successful completion of assessments, approved or accepted by the Coast Guard, and signed by a qualified assessor, deck or engineering, as appropriate.(2) Training ship experience: Documentation of successful completion of an approved training program involving formal training and assessment onboard a school ship.(3) Simulator training: Documentation of successful completion of training and assessment from a Coast Guard-approved course involving maritime simulation.(4) Training program: Documentation of successful completion of an approved training program involving formal training and assessments.(d) The Coast Guard will publish guidelines that should be used to document successful demonstrations of competence. Organizations may develop alternative assessment documentation for demonstrations of competence ; however, such documentation must be approved by the Coast Guard prior to its use and submittal with an application. Back to Top
§13.603 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for advanced oil tanker cargo operations.(a) Every applicant for an endorsement in advanced oil tanker cargo operations must—(1) Qualify for a national endorsement as tankerman-PIC dangerous liquid;(2) Meet the standards of competence identified in Table A-V/1-1-2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see §13.103 of this part); and(3) Provide evidence of 90 days of sea service onboard oil tankers. The Coast Guard will accept service submitted to qualify for a national endorsement as required in §13.203 of this part, provided that the service was on oil tankers.(b) Applicants may qualify for an endorsement in advanced oil tanker cargo operations with a limitation to non-self-propelled vessels. To qualify for this endorsement, an applicant must—(1) Hold a national endorsement as tankerman-PIC (barge) dangerous liquids;(2) Provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence identified in Table A-V/1-1-2 of the STCW Code; and(3) Provide evidence of at least 90 days of service, whether shore-based or vessel-based, on one or more oil tankers. The Coast Guard will accept service submitted to qualify for a national endorsement required in §13.303 of this part, provided that the service was on oil tankers.(c) Applicants may qualify for an endorsement in advanced oil tanker cargo operations with a limitation to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment. To qualify for this endorsement, an applicant must—(1) Qualify for a national endorsement as tankerman-engineer;(2) Provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence identified in Table A-V/1-1-2 of the STCW Code applicable to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment; and(3) Provide evidence of—(i) At least 90 days of service as an engineering officer on oil tankers;(ii) At least 90 days of rating or cadet service on deck or in the engine department on oil tankers; or(iii) A combination of the service in paragraphs (c)(3)(i) and (c)(3)(ii) of this section.(d) Applicants holding an endorsement in advanced chemical tanker cargo operations or advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations may qualify for an endorsement in advanced oil tanker cargo operations by completing, in a supernumerary capacity, an approved training program onboard oil tankers. The program must be at least 1 month and include at least three loading and three discharge operations.(e) Grandfathering. Seafarers holding valid tankerman-PIC dangerous liquid, tankerman-PIC (barge) dangerous liquid, or tankerman-engineer endorsements issued prior to March 24, 2014, will be issued STCW endorsements for advanced oil and chemical tanker cargo operations, with any appropriate limitations, without meeting the requirements of this section. Seafarers holding an endorsement as tankerman-PIC (barge) dangerous liquid, and holding an advanced oil tanker cargo operations endorsement issued on or before March 24, 2014, will be limited to non-self-propelled vessels. Seafarers holding an endorsement as tankerman-engineer, and holding an advanced oil tanker cargo operations endorsement issued on or before March 24, 2014, will be limited to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment. After March 24, 2014, all seafarers applying for an original endorsement in advanced oil tanker cargo operations must meet the requirements of this section. Back to Top
§13.605 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for advanced chemical tanker cargo operations.(a) Every applicant for an endorsement in advanced chemical tanker cargo operations must:(1) Qualify for a national endorsement as tankerman-PIC dangerous liquid;(2) Meet the standards of competence identified in Table A-V/1-1-3 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see §13.103 of this part); and(3) Provide evidence of 90 days of sea service onboard chemical tankers. The Coast Guard will accept service submitted to qualify for a national endorsement as required in §13.203 of this part, provided that the service was on chemical tankers.(b) Applicants may qualify for an endorsement in advanced chemical tanker cargo operations with a limitation to non-self-propelled vessels. To qualify for this endorsement, an applicant must:(1) Qualify for a national endorsement as tankerman-PIC (barge) dangerous liquid;(2) Provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence identified in Table A-V/1-1-3 of the STCW Code; and(3) Provide evidence of at least 90 days of service, whether shore-based or vessel-based, on chemical tankers. The Coast Guard will accept service submitted to qualify for a national endorsement as required in §13.303 of this part, provided that the service was on chemical tankers.(c) Applicants may qualify for an endorsement in advanced chemical tanker cargo operations with a limitation to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment. To qualify for this endorsement, an applicant must:(1) Qualify for a national endorsement as tankerman-engineer;(2) Provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence identified in Table A-V/1-1-3 of the STCW Code applicable to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment; and(3) Provide evidence of—(i) At least 90 days of service as an engineering officer on chemical tankers;(ii) At least 90 days of rating or cadet service on deck or in the engine department on chemical tankers; or(iii) A combination of the service in paragraphs (c)(3)(i) and (c)(3)(ii) of this section.(d) Applicants holding an endorsement in advanced oil tanker cargo operations or advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations may qualify for an endorsement in advanced chemical tanker cargo operations by completing, in a supernumerary capacity, an approved training program onboard chemical tankers. The program must be at least 1 month and include at least three loading and three discharge operations.(e) Grandfathering. Seafarers holding valid tankerman-PIC dangerous liquid, tankerman-PIC (barge) dangerous liquid, or tankerman-engineer endorsements issued prior to March 24, 2014 will be issued STCW endorsements for advanced oil and chemical tanker cargo operations, with any appropriate limitations, without meeting the requirements of this section. Seafarers holding an endorsement as tankerman-PIC (barge) dangerous liquid, and holding an advanced chemical tanker cargo operations endorsement issued on or before March 24, 2014, will be limited to non-self-propelled vessels. Seafarers holding an endorsement as tankerman-engineer, and holding an advanced chemical tanker cargo operations endorsement issued on or before March 24, 2014, will be limited to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment. After March 24, 2014, all seafarers applying for an original endorsement in advanced chemical tanker cargo operations must meet the requirements of this section. Back to Top
§13.607 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations.(a) Every applicant for an endorsement in advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations must:(1) Qualify for a national endorsement as tankerman-PIC liquefied gas;(2) Meet the standards of competence identified in Tables A-V/1-2-2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see §13.103 of this part); and(3) Provide evidence of 90 days of service on liquefied gas tankers. The Coast Guard will accept service submitted to qualify for a national endorsement as required in §13.203 of this part, provided that the service was on liquefied gas tankers.(b) Applicants may qualify for an endorsement in advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations with a limitation to non-self-propelled vessels. To qualify for this endorsement, an applicant must:(1) Qualify for a national endorsement as tankerman-PIC (barge) liquefied gas;(2) Provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence identified in Table A-V/1-2-2 of the STCW Code; and(3) Provide evidence of at least 90 days of service, whether shore-based or vessel-based, on liquefied gas tankers. The Coast Guard will accept service submitted to qualify for a national endorsement as required in §13.303 of this part, provided that the service was on liquefied gas tankers.(c) Applicants may qualify for an endorsement in advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations with a limitation to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment. To qualify for this endorsement, an applicant must:(1) Qualify for a national endorsement as tankerman-engineer;(2) Provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence identified in Table A-V/1-2-2 of the STCW Code applicable to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment; and(3) Provide evidence of—(i) At least 90 days of service as an engineering officer on liquefied gas tankers;(ii) At least 90 days of rating or cadet service on deck or in the engine department on liquefied gas tankers; or(iii) A combination of the service in paragraphs (c)(3)(i) and (c)(3)(ii) of this section.(d) Applicants holding an endorsement in advanced oil tanker cargo operations or advanced chemical tanker cargo operations may qualify for an endorsement in advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations by completing, in a supernumerary capacity, an approved training program onboard liquefied gas tankers. The program must be at least 1 month and include at least three loading and three discharge operations.(e) Grandfathering. Seafarers holding valid tankerman-PIC liquefied gas, tankerman-PIC (barge) liquefied gas, or tankerman-engineer endorsements issued prior to March 24, 2014, will be issued an STCW endorsement for advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations, with any appropriate limitations, without meeting the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section. Seafarers holding an endorsement as tankerman-PIC (barge) liquefied gas, and holding an advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations endorsement issued on or before March 24, 2014, will be limited to non-self-propelled vessels. Seafarers holding an endorsement as tankerman-engineer, and holding an advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations endorsement issued on or before March 24, 2014, will be limited to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment. After March 24, 2014, all seafarers applying for an original endorsement in advanced liquefied gas tanker operations must meet the requirements of this section. Back to Top
§13.609 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for basic oil and chemical tanker cargo operations.(a) Every applicant for an endorsement in basic oil and chemical tanker operations must:(1) Qualify for a national endorsement as tankerman-assistant dangerous liquid; and(2) Provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence identified in Table A-V/1-1-1 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see §13.103 of this part).(b) Grandfathering. Seafarers holding a valid tankerman-assistant dangerous liquid or tankerman-engineer endorsement issued prior to March 24, 2014 will be issued an STCW endorsement for basic oil and chemical tanker cargo operations without meeting the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section. After March 24, 2014, all seafarers applying for an original endorsement in basic oil and chemical tanker operations must meet the requirements of this section. Back to Top
§13.611 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for basic liquefied gas tanker cargo operations.(a) Every applicant for an endorsement in basic liquefied gas tanker operations must:(1) Qualify for a national endorsement as tankerman-assistant liquefied gas; and(2) Provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence identified in Table A-V/1-2-1 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see §13.103 of this part).(b) Grandfathering. Seafarers holding a valid tankerman-assistant liquefied gas or tankerman-engineer endorsement issued prior to March 24, 2014, will be issued an STCW endorsement for basic liquefied gas tanker cargo operations without meeting the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section. After March 24, 2014, all seafarers applying for an original endorsement in basic liquefied gas tanker operations must meet the requirements of this section. Back to Top