inland waters of the United States, excluding the Great Lakes.
* * * * *
    72. Amend Sec.  11.455 as follows
    a. Revise the section heading to read as set forth below; and
    b. In paragraph (a), remove the words ``steam or motor'' and add,
in their place, the words ``self-propelled''; remove the words ``gross
tons'' and add, in their place, the text ``GRT/250 GT'', and remove the
words ``(excluding the Great Lakes)'' and add, in their place, the
words ``, excluding the Great Lakes''.

Sec.  11.455  Requirements for master of Great Lakes and inland self-
propelled vessels of not more than 100 GRT/250 GT.

* * * * *
    73. Amend Sec.  11.456 as follows:
    a. Revise the section heading to read as set forth below;
    b. In the introductory text, remove the words ``Limited masters'
endorsements'' and add, in their place, the words ``An endorsement as
limited master'', and remove the words ``gross tons'' and add, in their
place, the text ``GRT/250 GT''; and
    c. In paragraph (d), remove the word ``OCMI'' and add, in its
place, the words ``Coast Guard''.

Sec.  11.456  Requirements for limited master of Great Lakes and inland
self-propelled vessels of not more than 100 GRT/250 GT.

* * * * *
    74. Amend Sec.  11.457 as follows:
    a. Revise the section heading to read as set forth below; and
    b. In paragraph (a), remove the words ``steam or motor'' and add,
in their place, the words ``self-propelled'', remove the words ``gross
tons'', wherever they appear, and add, in their place, the text ``GRT/
250 GT'', and, after the section number ``Sec.  11.452(a)'', add the
words ``of this part''.

Sec.  11.457  Requirements for master of inland self-propelled vessels
of not more than 100 GRT/250 GT.

* * * * *
    75. Amend Sec.  11.459 as follows:
    a. Revise the section heading and paragraph (b) to read as set
forth below; and
    b. In paragraph (a), remove the words ``steam or motor'' wherever
they appear and add, in their place, the words ``self-propelled'', and
remove the words ``any gross tons'' wherever they appear and add, in
their place, the words ``unlimited tonnage''.

Sec.  11.459  Requirements for master or mate of rivers.

* * * * *
    (b) An applicant for an endorsement as master or mate of rivers for
self-propelled vessels, with a limitation of 25 to 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT,
must meet the same service requirements as those required by this
subpart for the corresponding tonnage Great Lakes and inland steam or
motor endorsement. However, service on the Great Lakes is not required.

Sec.  11.462  [Amended]

    76. Amend Sec.  11.462 as follows:
    a. In paragraph (a)(3), remove the words ``gross tons'' and add, in
their place, the text ``GRT/500 GT'';
    b. In paragraph (b), after the section number ``Sec.  11.401'',
remove the text ``(g)'' and add, in its place, the text ``(h)'';
    c. In paragraph (c)(1), after the number ``500'', remove the words
``gross tons'' and add, in their place, the text ``GRT/1,200 GT'', and
remove the text ``of more than 50 gross tons'' and add, in their place,
the words ``of 50 GRT or more'';
    d. In paragraph (c)(2), after the number ``1,600'', remove the
words ``gross tons'' and add, in their place, the text ``GRT/3,000
GT'', and remove the text ``more than 100 gross tons'' and add, in its
place, the text ``100 GRT/250 GT or more'';
    e. In paragraph (c)(3), after the number ``1,600'', wherever it
appears, remove the words ``gross tons'' and add, in their place, the
text ``GRT/3,000 GT'', after the number ``5,000'', remove the words
``gross tons'' and add, in their place, the text ``GRT/GT'', after the
number ``1,000'', remove the words ``gross tons'' and add, in their
place, the word ``GRT'', and remove the text ``more than 100 gross
tons'' and add, in its place, the text ``of 100 GRT/250 GT or over'';
    f. In paragraph (c)(4), after the number ``5,000'', remove the
words ``gross tons'' and add, in their place, the text ``GRT/GT'', and
after the number ``1,000'', remove the words ``gross tons'' and add, in
their place, the word ``GRT'';
    g. In paragraph (c)(4)(i), after the number ``1000'', remove the
words ``gross tons'', and add, in their place, the word ``GRT'';
    h. In paragraph (c)(4)(iii), after the number ``1600'', remove the
words ``gross tons'''' and add, in their place, the text ``GRT/3,000
GT'', and, after the number ``5000'', remove the words ``gross tons''
and add, in their place, the text ``GRT/GT'';
    i. In paragraph (c)(4)(iv), after the number ``1600'', remove the
words ``gross tons'' and add, in their place, the text ``GRT/3,000
GT'';
    j. In paragraph (c)(4)(v), after the number ``5,000'', remove the
words ``gross tons'' and add, in their place, the words ``GRT/GT'';
    k. In paragraph (d)(1), after the number ``500'', remove the words
``gross tons'' and add, in their place, the text ``GRT/1,200 GT'', and
remove the text ``more than 50 gross tons'' and add, in its place, the
text ``50 GRT or more'';
    l. In paragraph (d)(2), after the number ``1,600'', remove the
words ``gross tons'' and add, in their place, the words ``GRT/3,000
GT'', and remove the text ``more than 100 gross tons'' and add, in its
place, the text ``100 GRT/250 GT or more'';
    m. In paragraph (d)(3), after the number ``1,600'', remove the
words ``gross tons'' and add, in their place, the text ``GRT/3,000
GT'', after the number ``5,000'', remove the words ``gross tons'' and
add, in their place, the text ``GRT/GT'', and after the number
``1,000'', remove the words ``gross tons'' and add, in their place, the
word ``GRT'';
    n. In paragraph (d)(4), after the number ``5,000'', remove the
words ``gross tons'' and add, in their place, the text ``GRT/GT'', and,
after the number ``1000'', remove the words ``gross tons'' and add, in
their place, the word ``GRT'';
    o. In paragraph (d)(4)(i), after the number ``1000'', remove the
words ``gross tons'' and add, in their place, the word ``GRT'';
    p. In paragraph (d)(4)(iii), remove the text ``over 1600 gross
tons'' and add, in its place, the text ``1,600 GRT/3,000 GT'', and,
after the number ``5000'', remove the words ``gross tons'' and add, in
their place, the text ``GRT/GT'';
    q. In paragraph (d)(4)(iv), after the number ``1,600'', remove the
words ``gross tons'' and add, in their place, the text ``GRT/3,000
GT'', and after the number ``5,000'', remove the words ``gross tons''
and add, in their place, the text ``GRT/GT''; and
    r. In paragraph (d)(4)(v), remove the words ``gross tons'' and add,
in their place, the words ``GRT/GT''.
    77. Amend Sec.  11.463 as follows:
    a. Add new paragraphs (d) and (e) to read as set out below; and
    b. In paragraph (c), remove the words ``gross tons'' and add, in
their place, the text ``GRT/500 GT''.

Sec.  11.463  General requirements for endorsements as master, mate
(pilot), and apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels.

* * * * *
    (d) Mariners who serve on the following seagoing vessels must
comply with the requirements of Sec. Sec.  11.412, 11.413, and 11.414
of this part for the appropriate STCW endorsement:
    (1) A towing vessel on an oceans voyage operating beyond near-
coastal waters;
    (2) A towing vessel on an international voyage; and
    (3) A towing vessel of 200 GRT/500 GT or more on a domestic, near-
coastal voyage.
    (e) The following diagram (Figure 11.463(e)) illustrates the towing
officer endorsement structure, including crossover points. The section
numbers on the diagram refer to the specific requirements applicable.
    Figure 11.463(e) Structure of towing officer endorsements.

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    78. Amend Sec.  11.464 as follows:
    a. Revise table 11.464(a) to read as set forth below; and
    b. In paragraph (f)(2)(i), remove the section number ``Sec.
11.304(h)'' and add, in its place, the text ``Sec.  10.304(f) of this
part''.

Sec.  11.464  Requirements for endorsements as master of towing
vessels.

* * * * *
    (a) * * *

                                      Table 11.464(a)--Requirements for Endorsement as Master of Towing Vessels \1\
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                                                                                TOS \3\ on T/V as mate
          Route endorsed              Total service    TOS \3\ on T/V as mate   (pilot) not as harbor    TOS \3\ on particular      Subordinate route
                                           \2\                (pilot)                   assist                   route                  authorized
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1                                                  2  3......................  4......................  5......................  6
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(1) OCEANS (O)....................                48  18 of 48...............  12 of 18...............  3 of 18................  NC, GL-I.
(2) NEAR-COASTAL (NC).............                48  18 of 48...............  12 of 18...............  3 of 18................  GL-I.
(3) GREAT LAKES--INLAND (GL-I)....                48  18 of 48...............  12 of 18...............  3 of 18................  .......................
(4) WESTERN RIVERS (WR)...........                48  18 of 48...............  12 of 18...............  3 of 18................  .......................
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\1\ The holder of an endorsement as master of towing vessels may have an endorsement--as mate (pilot) of towing vessels for a route superior to the
  current route on which the holder has no operating experience--placed on the MMC after passing an examination for that additional route. After the
  holder completes 90 days of experience and completes a Towing Officer's 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.

* * * * *

Sec.  11.465  [Amended]

    79. Amend Sec.  11.465 as follows:
    a. Redesignate Table 11.465-1 as Table 11.465(a);
    b. In paragraph (d) introductory text, after the text ``200 GRT'',
add the text ``/500 GT'', and, in paragraph (d)(2), after the section
number ``11.304'', remove the text ``(h)'' and add, in its place, the
text ``(f) of this part''; and
    c. In paragraph (f), remove the text ``Sec.  11.910-2'' and add, in
its place, the text ``Table 11.910-2 in Sec.  11.910 of this part''.
    80. Amend Sec.  11.467 as follows:
    a. Revise the section heading and paragraph (b) to read as set out
below;
    b. In paragraph (a), remove the words ``gross tons'' and add, in
their place, the text ``GRT/250 GT'';
    c. Remove paragraph (f) and redesignate paragraphs (g) and (g)(1)
through (4) as paragraphs (f) and (f)(1) through (4), respectively;
    d. In newly redesignated paragraph (f)(4), remove the word ``OCMI''
and add, in its place, the words ``Coast Guard''; and
    e. Add new paragraph (g) to read as set out below:

Sec.  11.467  Requirements for an endorsement as operator of
uninspected passenger vessels of less than 100 GRT/250 GT.

* * * * *
    (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) of this section.
* * * * *
    (g) An applicant for an OUPV endorsement who intends to serve only
in the vicinity of Puerto Rico, and who speaks Spanish but not English,
may be issued an endorsement restricted to the navigable waters of the
United States in the vicinity of Puerto Rico, as defined in 33 CFR
2.36.
    81. Amend Sec.  11.468 as follows:
    a. Revise the section heading to read as set forth below; and
    b. Remove the words ``any gross tons'' and add, in their place, the
words ``unlimited tonnage''.

Sec.  11.468  Officer endorsements for mobile offshore drilling units
(MODUs).

* * * * *

Sec.  11.470  [Amended]

    82. Amend 11.470 as follows:
    a. In paragraphs (b)(1)(ii), (d)(1)(ii), and (h)(1)(ii), remove the
words ``Commanding Officer,'', wherever they appear, and add, in their
place, the word ``The''; and
    b. In paragraph (b)(2)(i), remove the words ``for a license or MMC
endorsement as OIM unrestricted'' and add, in their place, the words
``for OIM Unrestricted''.

Sec.  11.472  [Amended]

    83. In Sec.  11.472, in paragraph (a)(1)(ii), remove the words
``Commanding Officer,'' and add, in their place, the word ``The'', and,
in paragraph (a)(2)(i), remove the words ``a license or MMC endorsement
as''.

Sec.  11.474  [Amended]

    84. In Sec.  11.474, in paragraph (a)(1)(ii), remove the words
``Commanding Officer,'' and add, in their place, the word ``The'', and,
in paragraph (a)(2)(i), remove the words ``a license or MMC endorsement
as''.
    85. Amend Sec.  11.480 as follows:
    a. In paragraph (a), remove the parentheses; and
    b. In paragraphs (d) and (e), remove the word ``OCMI'' and add, in
its place, the words ``Coast Guard''.
    86. Revise Sec.  11.482(a) to read as follows:

Sec.  11.482  Assistance towing.

    (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/500 GT do not need the assistance towing
endorsement. The endorsement applies to all MMCs except master and mate
(pilot) of towing vessels and master or mate authorizing service on
inspected vessels 200 GRT/500 GT or more. Holders of any of these
endorsements may engage in assistance towing within the scope of their
MMC or license.
* * * * *
    87. Revise Sec.  11.493 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.493  Master (OSV).

    To qualify for an endorsement for service as master (OSV), an
applicant must complete a Coast Guard-approved program of training,
assessment, and sea service that meets the requirements of Regulation
II/2 of the STCW Convention (incorporated by reference in Sec.
11.102.)
    88. Revise Sec.  11.495 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.495  Chief Mate (OSV).

    To qualify for an endorsement for service as chief mate (OSV), an
applicant must complete a Coast Guard-approved program of training,
assessment, and sea service that meets the requirements of Regulation
II/2 of the STCW Convention (incorporated by reference in Sec.
11.102).
    89. Revise Sec.  11.497 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.497  Mate (OSV).

    To qualify for an endorsement as mate (OSV), an applicant must
complete a Coast Guard-approved program of training, assessment, and
sea service that meets the requirements of Regulations II/1 of the STCW
Convention (incorporated by reference in Sec.  11.102).
    90. Revise the heading to subpart E to read as shown below:

Subpart E--Professional Requirements for Engineer Officer
Endorsements

    91. Revise Sec.  11.501 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.501  Engineer endorsements.

    (a) MMC endorsements for engineer officers who do not qualify for
an STCW endorsement 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; and
    (9) Assistant engineer uninspected fishing industry vessels.
    (b) MMC endorsements will be issued for the following STCW
qualifications:
    (1) Chief engineer officer (equivalent to an endorsement as chief
engineer);
    (2) Second engineer officer (equivalent to an endorsement as first
assistant engineer); and
    (3) OICEW (equivalent to an endorsement as third assistant
engineer, second assistant engineer, or assistant engineer [limited]).
    (c) Each applicant for any of the following STCW and license
endorsements must meet the requirements of the appropriate STCW
Convention regulations and standards of competence in part A of the
STCW Code (incorporated by reference in Sec.  11.102), as indicated in
table 11.501(c):
    (1) Chief engineer officer (chief engineer), unlimited propulsion
power;
    (2) Second engineer officer (first assistant engineer), unlimited
propulsion power;
    (3) OICEW (second assistant engineer), unlimited propulsion power;

    (4) OICEW (third assistant engineer), unlimited propulsion power;
    (5) Chief engineer officer (chief engineer) of vessels of less than
10,000 HP/7,500 kW on near-coastal voyages;
    (6) Second engineer officer (first assistant engineer), of vessels
of less than 10,000 HP/7,500 kW on near-coastal voyages;
    (7) Chief engineer officer (chief engineer), of vessels of less
than 4,000 HP/3,000 kW;
    (8) Second engineer officer (first assistant engineer), of vessels
of less than 4,000 HP/3,000 kW;
    (9) OICEW (assistant engineer), of vessels of less than 4,000 HP/
3,000 kW on near-coastal voyages;
    (10) Chief engineer (OSV); and
    (11) Engineer (OSV).

                                                                     Table 11.501(c)
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                                                                    1*       2       3       4       5       6       7       8       9    10 \1\    11
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STCW REGULATION III/1 \2\.......................................  ......  ......      X       X   ......  ......  ......  ......      X   ......      X
STCW REGULATION III/2 \2\.......................................      X       X   ......  ......      X       X   ......  ......  ......      X   ......
STCW REGULATION III/3 \2\.......................................  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......      X       X   ......      X   ......
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\*\ Column heading numbers coincide with subparagraphs of paragraph (c) of this section.
\1\ Depending on propulsion power sought on the endorsement.
\2\ STCW regulations are incorporated by reference in Sec.   11.102.

    (d) An engineer officer who does not hold an STCW endorsement may
serve on seagoing vessels propelled by machinery of less than 1,000 HP/
750 kW, the vessels specified in Sec.  15.103(e) and (f) of this
subchapter, and vessels operating on the Great Lakes or inland waters
of the United States.
    (e) An MMC officer endorsement for service on vessels not subject
to the STCW Convention will be endorsed to authorize service on either
steam and/or motor propelled vessels.
    (f) An MMC officer endorsement for service on vessels subject to
the STCW Convention will be endorsed to authorize service on steam,
motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels.
    (g) A person holding an engineer license or MMC officer endorsement
which is restricted to near-coastal waters may serve within the
limitations of the license or MMC upon near coastal, Great Lakes, and
inland waters.
    (h) An officer endorsement issued in the grade of chief engineer
(limited) or assistant engineer (limited) allows the holder to serve
within any propulsion power limitations on vessels of unlimited tonnage
on inland waters, on vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT in Great
Lakes service, and on the vessels specified in Sec. Sec.  15.103(e) and
(f) of this subchapter.
    (i) An officer endorsement issued after [EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
FINAL RULE] in any grade of DDE authorizes the holder to serve within
stated propulsion power limitations on vessels of less than 500 GRT/
1,200 GT on the Great Lakes or inland waters, and on vessels of less
than 500 GRT/1,200 GT as specified in Sec.  15.103(e) and (f) of this
subchapter.
    (j) An engineer holding a chief engineer or assistant engineer
(limited-ocean) license, chief engineer (limited-near-coastal) license,
or license as DDE and accompanying STCW endorsement issued before
[EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS FINAL RULE] may:
    (1) Continue to serve under the authority of those credentials
until the first renewal or re-issuance of that license. At that time,
the same authority and limitations will be placed on an MMC;
    (2) Increase the scope of those credentials by raising or removing
a propulsion power limitation or by adding an additional propulsion
mode; and/or
    (3) Upgrade his or her current credentials by meeting the
qualification requirements for an endorsement authorized under these
regulations. When the mariner qualifies for the upgraded credential, it
will be issued in the form of an MMC.
    92. Amend Sec.  11.502 as follows:
    a. Revise the section heading to read as follows;
    b. In paragraph (a), after the word ``MMC'' and before the word
``endorsements'', add the word ``officer''; and
    c. Revise paragraph (b) introductory text and paragraph (c), and
add new paragraph (d) to read as follows:

Sec.  11.502  General requirements for engineer endorsements.

* * * * *
    (b) If an applicant desires to add a propulsion mode (steam, motor,
or gas turbine) to his or her endorsement, the following alternative
methods, while holding a license or MMC officer endorsement in that
grade, are acceptable:
* * * * *
    (c) An applicant for an endorsement of an additional propulsion
mode must, in addition to the required sea service, provide evidence of
having completed relevant approved or accepted training, and of having
been assessed in the professional skills applicable to the additional
propulsion mode.
    (d) Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) officer and STCW endorsements
issued in accordance with Sec. Sec.  11.508, 11.509, 11.510, 11.511,
11.512, 11.513, and 11.514 of this part for motor or gas turbine
propulsion modes will be endorsed as limited to serve on vessels
without auxiliary boilers, waste-heat boilers, or steam-operated
distilling plants. An applicant may qualify for removal of any of these
limitations by completing Coast Guard-approved or accepted training.
    93. Amend Sec.  11.503 as follows:
    a. Revise the section heading to read as follows;
    b. Revise paragraph (b) to read as set forth below;
    c. In paragraphs (a) and in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4),
remove the word ``horsepower'', wherever it appears, and add, in its
place, the words ``propulsion power'';
    d. In paragraph (c) introductory text, after the number ``4,000''
and, before the words ``or over'', remove the word ``horsepower'' and
add, in its place, the text ``HP/3,000 kW'', and, after the words
``removing of'', and before the word ``limitations'', remove the word
``horsepower'' and add, in its place, the words ``propulsion power'';
and
    e. In paragraph (d), remove the word ``horsepower'' and add, in its
place, the words ``propulsion power'', and remove the words ``providing
the OCMI who issued the applicant's license or MMC endorsement,'' and
add, in their place, the words ``if the Coast Guard''.

Sec.  11.503  Propulsion power limitations.

* * * * *
    (b) If an applicant desires to add a propulsion mode (steam, motor,
or gas turbine) to his or her endorsement, the following alternative
methods, while holding a license or MMC office

endorsement in that grade, are acceptable:
    (1) Four months of service as an observer in the same capacity as
their endorsement on vessels of another propulsion mode;
    (2) Four months of service as an engineer officer at a lower level
on vessels of another propulsion mode;
    (3) Six months of service as an oiler, watertender, or junior
engineer on vessels of another propulsion mode; or
    (4) Completion of a Coast Guard-approved or accepted training
course for this endorsement.
* * * * *

Sec.  11.504  [Amended]

    94. In Sec.  11.504, remove the words ``designated duty engineer''
and add, in their place, the word ``DDE''.
    95. Revise Sec.  11.505 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.505  Engineer officer endorsements.

    (a) The following diagram illustrates the engineer officer
endorsement structure, including crossover points, for seagoing
service. The section numbers on the diagram refer to the specific
requirements applicable.
    Figure 11.505(a) Structure of engineer officer endorsements for
seagoing service.
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP17NO09.003

    (b) The following diagram illustrates the engineering endorsement
structure, including crossover points, for non-seagoing service.
    Figure 11.505(b) Structure of engineer officer endorsements for
non-seagoing service.
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP17NO09.004

    96. Add Sec.  11.506 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.506  Requirements to qualify as chief engineer for seagoing
service with an STCW endorsement as chief engineer officer.

    (a) To qualify as chief engineer for seagoing service with an STCW
endorsement as chief engineer officer, an applicant must provide
evidence of 36 months of seagoing service of which not less than 12
months must have been served as a watchstanding engineer officer or in
another position of responsibility required by a vessel's Certificate
of Inspection (COI) while holding a license or endorsement as first
assistant engineer.
    (b) An applicant who holds a license or endorsement issued under
Sec.  11.510 of this part, or a license or endorsement as chief
engineer (limited-oceans) and an accompanying STCW endorsement issued
before [EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS FINAL RULE], may qualify for this
endorsement upon completion of approved or accepted training.

    (c) Service as a QMED will not be accepted as meeting the sea
service requirements for chief engineer.
    97. Add Sec.  11.507 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.507  Requirements to qualify as first assistant engineer for
seagoing service with an STCW endorsement as second engineer officer.

    (a) To qualify as first assistant engineer for seagoing service
with an STCW endorsement as second engineer officer, an applicant must
provide evidence of:
    (1) Qualification and 12 months of sea service as an OICEW;
    (2) Completion of approved or accepted training in the following
areas that provide the mariner with the knowledge, understanding, and
proficiency required by section A-III/2 of the STCW Code:
    (i) Management skills, including the following subjects:
    (A) Recent innovations in the field of management;
    (B) Employee performance;
    (C) Job standards and employee goals;
    (D) Employee performance problems;
    (E) Employee counseling;
    (F) Fears;
    (G) Motivating people;
    (H) Non-Verbal signals;
    (I) Basic human needs;
    (J) Worker behavior patterns;
    (K) Effective shipboard meetings;
    (L) Team building;
    (M) Principles in the effective use of human resources;
    (N) Budget;
    (O) Personnel evaluations; and
    (P) Mentoring/career guidance;
    (ii) Application of principles in crisis management, including the
following subjects:
    (A) Setting up and directing fire-fighting squads in machinery
spaces;
    (B) Setting up and directing dewatering during flooding of the
machinery spaces;
    (C) Setting up and directing damage control (DC) operations
(leading DC teams);
    (D) Principles of engine room resource management (ERM), including:
    (1) Engineering operations and procedures;
    (2) Team building;
    (3) Situational awareness and error trapping;
    (4) Communication;
    (5) Stress;
    (6) Fatigue; and
    (7) Leadership and group decision-making;
    (iii) Organizing and preparing for shipyard repairs and inspection,
including the following subjects:
    (A) Repairs specifications;
    (B) Progress plan;
    (C) Onboard preparation prior to arrival at shipyard;
    (D) Work planning and scheduling;
    (E) Pareto's Rule; and
    (F) Elements of writing shipyard specifications;
    (iv) Preparing for regulatory and class society inspections and
surveys, including the following subjects:
    (A) Class society inspections;
    (B) United States Coast Guard inspections;
    (C) Port State control;
    (D) Record-keeping;
    (E) Relationships with regulatory bodies; and
    (F) Alternative compliance;
    (v) Vessel lay-up and break-out, including the following subjects:
    (A) Lay-up;
    (B) Spare parts and consumable inventory; and
    (C) Breaking out a vessel and getting underway;
    (iv) Assessing skills through successful performance-based
demonstration, including the following:
    (A) Reasons for validating and assessing skill performance;
    (B) Engineers who may validate performance;
    (C) Extent of responsibility when conducting assessments,
including:
    (1) Signing off on assessments only when personally witnessed; and
    (2) Validating performance only to the extent that applicant skill
was proficient during assessment;
    (D) Use of sample control sheets;
    (E) Assessor may modify control sheets to conform to specific
propulsion plant operating parameters;
    (F) Assessor to understand that absence of equipment and/or systems
will restrict applicant to lesser certification; and
    (G) Details of control sheets are to provide applicant specifics of
processes performed unsatisfactorily;
    (vii) Implementing and updating a plan for engine room operation
and familiarization for new employees;
    (viii) Quantitative approaches to management;
    (ix) Quality management planning;
    (x) Arbitration process;
    (xi) Development and maintenance of internal documents, including:
    (A) Standing orders;
    (B) Safety rules;
    (C) Bunkering procedures;
    (D) Engine room library; and
    (E) Documentation of engine room lifting gear maintenance;
    (xii) International laws and conventions, including the following
subjects:
    (A) The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
(1974) (SOLAS);
    (B) The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution
From Ships, 1973 as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78):
    (1) Oil record book;
    (2) Oily water separator maintenance;
    (3) Marine sanitation device maintenance; and
    (4) Incinerator maintenance;
    (C) The STCW Convention and the STCW Code;
    (D) Implementing a safety management system; and
    (E) Implementing an engine management system (including a
preventive maintenance system (PMS));
    (xiii) Stability and damage control, including the following
subjects:
    (A) Stability theory;
    (B) Emergency measures to de-water flooded spaces; and
    (C) Emergency repairs to damaged hull, piping and equipment;
    (xiv) Technical analysis--operational condition of systems,
including the following subjects:
    (A) Engine analysis--performance;
    (B) Fuel oil testing/treatment/consumption;
    (C) Lube oil testing/treatment/consumption; and
    (D) Boiler operation and water treatment;
    (xv) Management/oversight of preventive and predictive maintenance,
including the following subjects:
    (A) Use of preventive maintenance management systems
(computerized);
    (B) Use of spare parts and stores inventory/ordering systems
(computerized);
    (C) Vibration analysis; and
    (D) Electric thermography;
    (xvi) Principles of troubleshooting and their application to the
following subjects:
    (A) Electrical power and control systems;
    (B) Electronic monitoring and controls;
    (C) Hydraulic power and control systems; and
    (D) Pneumatic power and control systems;
    (xvii) Review of major engine room casualties, causes, and remedies
to avoid future mishaps, including the following subjects:
    (A) Reports for review;
    (B) Lessons learned; and
    (C) Plans of action to prevent incidents;
    (xviii) Unless the applicant has previously qualified for service
on vessels equipped with any of these systems, the theory,
construction, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of:
    (A) Auxiliary boilers;

    (B) Waste heat boilers; and
    (C) Steam-operating distilling plants.
    (b) The applicant must have evidence of assessment of his or her
professional skills as required by Sec.  11.501 (c) of this part; or
    (c) An applicant who holds a license or endorsement issued under
Sec.  11.511 of this part may qualify for this endorsement upon
completion of approved or accepted training.
    (d) Service as a QMED will not be accepted as meeting the sea
service requirements for first assistant engineer/second engineer
officer.
    98. Add Sec.  11.508 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.508  Requirements to qualify as second assistant engineer for
seagoing service with an STCW endorsement as OICEW.

    To qualify as second assistant engineer for seagoing service with
an STCW endorsement as OICEW, an applicant must provide evidence of:
    (a) One year of service as an assistant engineer, while holding a
license with an STCW endorsement, or an MMC endorsed as third assistant
engineer and OICEW; or
    (b) One year of service while holding a license and STCW
endorsement, or an MMC endorsed as third assistant engineer and OICEW,
which includes a minimum of 6 months of service as third assistant
engineer or OICEW; and the remaining service may be served as
watchstanding QMED, calculated on a two-for-one basis.
    99. Add Sec.  11.509 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.509  Requirements to qualify as third assistant engineer for
seagoing service and an STCW endorsement as OICEW.

    To qualify as third assistant engineer for seagoing service and an
STCW endorsement as OICEW, an applicant must provide evidence of:
    (a) Six months of sea service;
    (b) Completion of approved or accepted training of at least 30
months in the following areas that provide the mariner with the
knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required by Section A/III-1
of the STCW Code:
    (1) General--Basic theory, including the following subjects:
    (i) Terms used in machinery spaces;
    (ii) Shipboard organization;
    (iii) Safe working practices as related to engine room operations;
    (iv) Appropriate use of internal communications systems;
    (v) Prints and tables;
    (vi) Ship's construction and stability;
    (vii) Fuel and lubricating oil principals;
    (viii) Pressure and temperature measuring devices;
    (ix) Casualty prevention and response;
    (x) Familiarization with the STCW Convention and STCW Code, SOLAS,
and MARPOL 73/78; and
    (xi) Pollution prevention and environmental protection.
    (2) General--basic theory, construction, operation, maintenance,
troubleshooting and repair, including the following subjects:
    (i) Pipes and fittings;
    (ii) Valves;
    (iii) Pumps;
    (iv) Hydraulics;
    (v) Heat exchangers;
    (vi) Fresh and salt water systems;
    (vii) Air compressors and systems;
    (viii) Basic control devices;
    (ix) Lubricating oil systems;
    (x) Refrigeration and air conditioning compressors and systems;
    (xi) Desalinization systems other than steam operated distilling
plants;
    (xii) Sanitary systems, sewage treatment, and oily water
separators; and
    (xiii) Steering systems;
    (3) Steam plants--basic theory, construction, operation,
maintenance, troubleshooting and repair; including the following
subjects:
    (i) Properties of steam;
    (ii) Introduction to marine turbines;
    (iii) Drive connections, gears, propellers, stern tubes, shafting;
    (iv) Basic turbine construction, bearings, couplings and
accessories;
    (v) Propulsion boilers;
    (vi) Fuel oil systems;
    (vii) Fuel and lube oil analysis;
    (viii) Fuel and lube oil treatment and purification systems; and
    (ix) Boiler water testing and treatment;
    (4) Motor plants--basic theory, construction, operation,
maintenance, troubleshooting and repair, including:
    (i) Introduction to diesel engines, engine terms, and engine
cycles;
    (ii) Basic construction of diesels, including:
    (A) Large low speed;
    (B) Medium speed;
    (C) High speed; and
    (D) Opposed piston engines;
    (iii) Drive connections, gears, propellers, stern tubes, shafting;
    (iv) Governors;
    (v) Fuel and lube oil analysis;
    (vi) Diesel engine systems;
    (vii) Fuel and lubrication filtration and purification systems; and
    (viii) Gas turbines;
    (5) Maintaining a safe watch, including:
    (i) Assuming and handing over a watch; and
    (ii) Duties while on watch;
    (6) Electrical machinery--basic theory, construction, operation,
maintenance, troubleshooting and repair, including the following
subjects:
    (i) Electrical safety at sea--lockout/tag out;
    (ii) Batteries;
    (iii) Measuring equipment and testing;
    (iv) Circuit protection devices;
    (v) Transformers;
    (vi) Electrical distribution systems;
    (vii) Wiring and lighting systems;
    (viii) Motors and generators;
    (ix) A.C. Generators and operation in parallel;
    (x) Starters and motor controllers;
    (xi) High voltage systems; and
    (xii) Electrical propulsion systems;
    (7) Fabrication and repair, including the following subjects:
    (i) Machine shop operations;
    (ii) Hand tools and measuring instruments;
    (iii) Power tools; and
    (iv) Burning and welding;
    (8) Basic electronics--basic theory, construction, operation,
maintenance, troubleshooting and repair; including the following
subjects:
    (i) Introduction to electronics and components;
    (ii) Semiconductor fundamentals;
    (iii) Analog/digital principles;
    (iv) Special purpose diodes and applications;
    (v) Power supplies and filtering;
    (vi) Voltage multipliers;
    (vii) Amplifiers; and
    (viii) Integrated circuits;
    (9) Control systems, including:
    (i) Pneumatic;
    (ii) Hydraulic; and
    (iii) Electronic;
    (10) Fire fighting: an approved basic and advanced fire-fighting
course;
    (11) Training to establish proficiency in the use of survival craft
and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats;
    (12) Medical first aid: an approved medical first aid course; and
    (c) Evidence of assessment of professional skills as required by
Sec.  11.501(c) of this part; or
    (d) An applicant who holds a license and STCW endorsement or an MMC
endorsement as assistant engineer (limited-oceans) and as OICEW issued
based on regulations that existed before [EFFECTIVE DATE THIS FINAL
RULE] may qualify for this endorsement by completing training approved
or accepted for that purpose; or
    (e) An applicant who holds a license as DDE and an accompanying
STCW endorsement issued based on regulations that existed before
[EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS FINAL RULE] may qualify for this endorsement by
completing training approved or accepted for that purpose.
    100. Revise Sec.  11.510 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.510  Requirements to qualify as chief engineer with an STCW
endorsement limited to service on motor or gas turbine-propelled
vessels of less than 10,000 HP/7,500 kW on near-coastal routes.

    (a) An applicant must provide evidence of 36 months of seagoing
service of which not less than 12 months must have been served as a
watchstanding engineer officer or in another position of responsibility
required by a vessel's Certificate of Inspection (COI) while holding
endorsements as first assistant engineer and second engineer officer
limited to service on motor or gas turbine-propelled vessels of less
than 10,000 HP/7,500 kW on near-coastal routes. Applicants for an
endorsement as chief engineer with an STCW endorsement limited to
service on motor or gas turbine-propelled vessels of less than 10,000
HP/7,500 kW on near-coastal routes will be evaluated in accordance with
Sec.  11.503(b) of this part.
    (b) An applicant who holds a license and accompanying STCW
endorsement as chief engineer (limited-oceans) issued before [EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS FINAL RULE] may qualify for these endorsements by
providing evidence of 12 months of sea service as an engineer at the
operational or management level.
    101. Add Sec.  11.511 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.511  Requirements to qualify as first assistant engineer with
an STCW endorsement as second engineer officer limited to service on
motor or gas turbine-propelled vessels of less than 10,000 HP/7,500 kW
on near-coastal routes.

    To qualify as first assistant engineer with an STCW endorsement as
second engineer officer limited to service on motor or gas turbine-
propelled vessels of less than 10,000 HP/7,500 kW on near-coastal
routes, an applicant will be evaluated in accordance with Sec.
11.503(b) of this part and must provide evidence of:
    (a) Qualification as OICEW in accordance with Sec.  11.509 of this
part;
    (b) Twelve months of sea service as an OICEW, at least 6 months of
which must have been on vessels of more than 4,000 HP/3,000 kW;
    (c) Having completed approved or accepted training in the following
areas that provides the mariner with the knowledge, understanding, and
proficiency required by Section A-III/2 of the STCW Code:
    (1) Management skills, including the following subjects:
    (i) Employee performance;
    (ii) Employee performance problems;
    (iii) Team building; and
    (iv) Personnel evaluations;
    (2) Application of principles in crisis management, including the
following subjects:
    (i) Setting up and directing fire fighting in machinery spaces;
    (ii) Setting up and directing dewatering during flooding of the
machinery spaces;
    (iii) Setting up and directing damage control (DC) operations
(leading DC teams);
    (iv) Principles of engine-room resource management (ERM),
including:
    (A) Engineering operations and procedures;
    (B) Situational awareness and error trapping;
    (C) Communication;
    (D) Stress; and
    (E) Fatigue;
    (3) Organizing and preparing for shipyard repairs and inspection,
including the following subjects:
    (i) Repairs specifications; and
    (ii) Onboard preparation prior to arrival at shipyard;
    (4) Preparing for regulatory and class society inspections and
surveys, including the following subjects:
    (i) Class society inspections;
    (ii) United States Coast Guard inspections;
    (iii) Port state control;
    (iv) Recordkeeping;
    (v) Relationships with regulatory bodies; and
    (vi) Alternative compliance;
    (5) Assessing skills through successful performance-based
demonstration, including:
    (i) Reasons for validating and assessing skill performance;
    (ii) Engineers who may validate performance;
    (iii) Extent of responsibility when conducting assessments,
including:
    (A) Signing off on assessments only when personally witnessed; and
    (B) Validating performance only to the extent that applicant skill
was proficient during assessment;
    (iv) Use of sample control sheets;
    (v) Modifying control sheets to conform to specific propulsion-
plant operating parameters;
    (vi) Understanding that absence of equipment and or systems will
restrict the applicant to lesser certification; and
    (vii) Details of control sheets providing applicants with specifics
of process performed unsatisfactorily;
    (6) Implementing and updating a plan for engine-room operation and
familiarization for new employees;
    (7) Developing and maintaining internal documents, including:
    (i) Standing orders;
    (ii) Safety rules;
    (iii) Bunkering procedures; and
    (iv) Documentation of engine-room lifting-gear maintenance;
    (8) International laws and conventions, including the following
subjects:
    (i) The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
(1974) (SOLAS);
    (ii) The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution
From Ships, 1973 as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78):
    (A) Oil record book;
    (B) Oily water separator maintenance;
    (C) Marine sanitation device maintenance;
    (D) Incinerator maintenance.
    (iii) The STCW Convention and STCW Code;
    (iv) Implementing safety management systems; and
    (v) Implementing engine management systems (including a preventive
maintenance system (PMS));
    (9) Stability and damage control, including the following subjects:
    (i) Stability theory;
    (ii) Emergency measures to dewater flooded spaces; and
    (iii) Emergency repairs to damaged hull, piping, and equipment;
    (10) Technical analysis--operational condition of systems,
including the following subjects:
    (i) Engine analysis--performance;
    (ii) Fuel-oil testing/treatment/consumption; and
    (iii) Lube-oil testing/treatment/consumption;
    (11) Management/oversight of preventive and predictive maintenance,
including the following subjects:
    (i) Vibration analysis; and
    (ii) Electric thermography;
    (12) Principles of troubleshooting and their application to the
following subjects:
    (i) Electrical power and control systems;
    (ii) Electronic monitoring and controls;
    (iii) Hydraulic power and control systems;
    (iv) Pneumatic power and control systems; and
    (v) Desalinization systems other than steam-operated distilling
plants;
    (13) Review of major engine-room casualties, causes, and remedies
to avoid future mishaps, including the following subjects:
    (i) Reports for review;
    (ii) Lessons learned; and
    (iii) Plans of action to prevent incidents; and
    (d) Assessment of his or her professional skills as required by
Sec.  11.501(c) of this part. Applicants for this credential will not
be assessed on the operation of boilers, waste-heat

boilers, or steam-operated distilling plants; or
    (e) An applicant holding a license or endorsement issued under
Sec. Sec.  11.512 or 11.513 of this part may qualify for these
endorsements upon completion of training approved or accepted for that
purpose; or
    (f) An applicant holding a license or endorsement as chief engineer
(limited-near coastal) and an accompanying STCW endorsement issued
before [EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS FINAL RULE] may qualify for this
endorsement by providing evidence of 12 months of sea service as an
engineer officer at the operational or management level.
    102. Revise Sec.  11.512 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.512  Requirements to qualify as chief engineer with an STCW
endorsement limited to service on motor or gas turbine propelled
vessels of less than 4,000 HP/3,000 kW.

    To qualify as chief engineer with an STCW endorsement limited to
service on motor or gas turbine propelled vessels of less than 4,000
HP/3,000 kW, an applicant must provide:
    (a) Evidence of 24 months of seagoing service as an engineer
officer on vessels of 1,000 HP/750 kW or more, of which not less than
12 months must have been served while holding a license or endorsement
as first assistant engineer/second engineer officer; or
    (b) Qualification as a first assistant engineer on vessels of 4,000
HP/3,000 kW or more, and 12 months of service in a position of
responsibility.
    103. Add Sec.  11.513 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.513  Requirements to qualify as first assistant engineer with
an STCW endorsement as second engineer officer of motor or gas turbine
propelled vessels of less than 4,000 HP/3,000 kW.

    (a) To qualify as first assistant engineer with an STCW endorsement
as second engineer officer of motor or gas turbine propelled vessels of
less than 4,000 HP/3,000 kW, an applicant must provide evidence of:
    (1) Qualification as OICEW;
    (2) Twelve months of sea service as an OICEW, at least 6 months of
which must have been on vessels of 1,000 HP/750 kW or more or
equivalent position;
    (3) Completion of approved or accepted training in the following
areas that provides the mariner with the knowledge, understanding, and
proficiency required by the Section A-III/3 of the STCW Code:
    (i) Management skills, including the following subjects:
    (A) Employee performance;
    (B) Employee performance problems;
    (C) Employee counseling;
    (D) Motivating people;
    (E) Team building; and
    (F) Mentoring/career guidance;
    (ii) Application of principles in crisis management, including the
following subjects:
    (A) Setting up and directing firefighting in machinery spaces;
    (B) Setting up and directing dewatering during flooding of the
machinery spaces;
    (C) Setting up and directing damage control operations (leading DC
teams);
    (D) Principles of engine room resource management (ERM):
    (1) Engineering operations and procedures;
    (2) Situational awareness and error trapping;
    (3) Communication;
    (4) Stress; and
    (5) Fatigue;
    (iii) Organizing and preparing for shipyard repairs and inspection,
including the following subjects:
    (A) Repairs specifications; and
    (B) Onboard preparation prior to arrival at shipyard;
    (iv) Preparing for regulatory and class society inspections and
surveys, including the following subjects:
    (A) Regulatory and class society inspections;
    (B) United States Coast Guard inspections;
    (C) Classification society surveys;
    (D) Port state control;
    (E) Recordkeeping;
    (F) Relationships with regulatory bodies; and
    (G) Alternative compliance;
    (v) Assessing skills through successful performance-based
demonstration, including:
    (A) Reasons for validating and assessing skill performance;
    (B) Engineers who may validate performance;
    (C) Extent of responsibility when conducting assessments,
including:
    (1) Signing off on assessments only when personally witnessed; and
    (2) Validating performance only to the extent that an applicant's
skill was proficient during assessment;
    (D) Use of sample control sheets;
    (E) Modifying control sheets to conform to specific propulsion-
plant operating parameters;
    (F) Understanding that absence of equipment and or systems will
restrict the applicant to lesser certification; and
    (G) Details of control sheets providing applicants with specifics
of process performed unsatisfactorily;
    (vi) Implementing and updating a plan for engine-room operation and
familiarization for new employees;
    (vii) Developing and maintaining internal documents, including:
    (A) Standing orders;
    (B) Safety rules;
    (C) Bunkering procedures;
    (D) Engine-room library; and
    (E) Documentation of engine-room lifting-gear maintenance;
    (viii) International laws and conventions, including the following
subjects:
    (A) The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
(1974) (SOLAS);
    (B) The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution
From Ships, 1973 as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78):
    (1) Oil record book;
    (2) Oily water separator maintenance;
    (3) Marine sanitation device maintenance; and
    (4) Incinerator maintenance.
    (C) The STCW Convention and STCW Code;
    (D) Implementing a safety management system; and
    (E) Implementing an engine management system;
    (ix) Stability and damage control, including the following
subjects:
    (A) Stability theory;
    (B) Emergency measures to dewater flooded spaces; and
    (C) Emergency repairs to damaged hull, piping, and equipment;
    (x) Technical analysis--operational condition of systems, including
the following subjects:
    (A) Engine analysis--performance;
    (B) Fuel-oil testing/treatment/consumption;
    (C) Lube-oil testing/treatment/consumption; and
    (D) Boiler operation and water treatment (required for steam-
propulsion mode only);
    (xi) Management/oversight of preventive and predictive maintenance,
including the following subjects:
    (A) Vibration analysis; and
    (B) Electric thermography;
    (xii) Principles of troubleshooting and their application to the
following subjects:
    (A) Electrical power and control systems;
    (B) Electronic monitoring and controls;
    (C) Hydraulic power and control systems;
    (D) Pneumatic power and control systems; and
    (E) Desalinization systems other than evaporators;
    (xiii) Review of major engine-room casualties, causes, and remedies
to avoid future mishaps, including the following subjects:
    (A) Reports for review;
    (B) Lessons learned; and
    (C) Plans of action to prevent incidents; and

    (4) Completion of assessment of the applicant's professional
skills, as required by Sec.  11.501(c) of this part.
    (b) Service as a QMED will not be accepted as meeting the sea
service requirement for first assistant engineer/second engineer
officer.
    104. Revise Sec.  11.514 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.514  Requirements to qualify as assistant engineer with an
STCW endorsement as OICEW limited to service on motor or gas turbine-
propelled vessels of not more than 4,000 HP/3,000 kW on near-coastal
routes.

    To qualify as assistant engineer with an STCW endorsement as OICEW
limited to service on motor or gas turbine-propelled vessels of not
more than 4,000 HP/3,000 kW on near-coastal routes, an applicant must
provide evidence of having completed an approved or accepted training
program meeting the requirements of Regulation III/I of the STCW
Convention (incorporated by reference in Sec.  11.102).

Sec.  11.516  [Redesignated as Sec.  11.523]

    105. Redesignate Sec.  11.516 as Sec.  11.523.
    106. In newly redesignated Sec.  11.523--
    a. Revise the section heading and paragraph (a) introductory text,
and add paragraph (c) to read as set forth below;
    b. In paragraph (a)(1), remove the words ``qualified member of the
engine department'' and add, in their place, the word ``QMED'';
    c. In paragraph (a)(6), remove the words ``Commanding Officer,'';
    d. In paragraph (a)(7), after the word ``limited'', remove the
words ``-near coastal''; and
    e. In paragraph (b), after the number ``100'' and before the words
``or over'', remove the words ``gross tons'' and add, in their place,
the text ``GRT/250 GT''.

Sec.  11.523  Requirements to qualify for an endorsement as third
assistant engineer without an STCW endorsement.

    (a) To qualify for an endorsement as third assistant engineer
without an STCW endorsement, an applicant must submit evidence of:
* * * * *
    (c) This endorsement is not valid for service on seagoing vessels
except those seagoing vessels to which Sec.  15.103(e) and (f) of this
subchapter apply or that are propelled by machinery of less than 1,000
HP/750 kW.

Sec.  11.518  [Remove]

    107. Remove Sec.  11.518
    108. Revise Sec.  11.520 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.520  Service requirements for chief engineer of steam and/or
motor vessels.

    The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for
endorsement as chief engineer of steam and/or motor vessels is:
    (a) One year of service as first assistant engineer; or,
    (b) One year of service while holding a license or MMC endorsement
as first assistant engineer. A minimum of six months of this service
must have been as first assistant engineer. Service as an assistant
engineer is accepted on a two-for-one basis to a maximum of six months
(12 months of service as a second or third assistant engineer equals
six months of creditable service).
    109. Add Sec.  11.521 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.521  Requirements to qualify for an endorsement as first
assistant engineer without an STCW endorsement.

    (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for
endorsement as first assistant engineer of steam and/or motor vessels
is one year of service as an assistant engineer, while holding a
license or MMC endorsement as second assistant engineer.
    (b) This endorsement is not valid for service on seagoing vessels
except those seagoing vessels to which paragraphs 15.103(e) and (f) of
this subchapter apply or that are propelled by machinery of less than
1000 HP/750 kW.
    110. Revise Sec.  11.522 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.522  Requirements to qualify for an endorsement as second
assistant engineer without an STCW endorsement.

    (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an
endorsement as second assistant engineer without an STCW endorsement
is:
    (1) One year of service as an assistant engineer, while holding a
license or endorsement as third assistant engineer; or,
    (2) One year of service while holding a license or endorsement as
third assistant engineer, which includes:
    (i) A minimum of 6 months of service as third assistant engineer;
and,
    (ii) Additional service as a qualified member of the engine
department, calculated on a two-for-one basis (12 months of service as
QMED equals 6 months of creditable service).
    (b) This endorsement is not valid for service on seagoing vessels,
except those seagoing vessels to which paragraphs 15.103(e) and (f) of
this subchapter apply, or that are propelled by machinery of less than
1000 HP/750 kW.
    111. Revise Sec.  11.524 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.524  Service requirements for chief engineer (limited) without
an STCW endorsement.

    (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for
endorsement as chief engineer (limited) of steam, motor, and/or gas
turbine vessels is five years total service in the engineroom of
vessels. Two years of this service must have been as an engineer
officer. Thirty months of the service must have been as a qualified
member of the engine department (QMED) or equivalent supervisory
position.
    (b) This endorsement is not valid for service on seagoing vessels
except those seagoing vessels to which Sec.  15.103(e) and (f) of this
subchapter apply or that are propelled by machinery of less than 1,000
HP/750 kW.
    112. Add Sec.  11.525 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.525  Service requirements for assistant engineer (limited)
without an STCW endorsement.

    (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for
endorsement as assistant engineer (limited) of steam, motor, and/or gas
turbine vessels is three years of service in the engineroom of vessels.
Eighteen months of this service must have been as a QMED or equivalent
supervisory position.
    (b) This endorsement is not valid for service on seagoing vessels
except those seagoing vessels to which Sec.  15.103(e) and (f) of this
subchapter apply or that are propelled by machinery of less than 1000
HP/750 kW.
    (c) A DDE unlimited is qualified for this endorsement without
examination or additional sea service.
    113. Add Sec.  11.526 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.526  Service requirements for designated duty engineer of
steam or motor vessels.

    (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 appropriate examination. DDE
licenses are limited to service on seagoing vessels of not more than
500 GRT/1,200 GT listed in Sec.  15.103(e) and (f) of this subchapter,
seagoing vessels of not more than 500 GRT/1,200 GT propelled by
machinery of less than 1000 HP/750 kW, and to vessels of not more than
500 GRT/1,200 GT operating on the Great Lakes or other inland waters.
    (b) The service requirements for endorsements as DDE are:
    (1) For DDE vessels of any propulsion power, the applicant must
have three years of service in the engineroom. Eighteen months of this
service must have been as a QMED or equivalent supervisory position.

    (2) For DDE vessels of not more than 4,000 HP/3,000 kW, the
applicant must have two years of service in the engineroom. One year of
this service must have been as a QMED or equivalent supervisory
position.
    (3) For DDE vessels of not more than 1,000 HP, the applicant must
have one year of service in the engineroom. Six months of this service
must have been as a QMED or equivalent supervisory position.

Sec.  11.530  [Amended]

    114. Amend Sec.  11.530 as follows:
    a. In paragraph (a)(3), remove the words ``gross tons'' and add, in
their place, the text ``GRT/500 GT''; and
    b. In paragraph (b), remove the word ``horsepower'' and add, in its
place, the words ``propulsion power''.

Sec.  11.540  [Amended]

    115. In Sec.  11.540, remove the words ``of any horsepower'' and
add, in their place, the words ``unlimited propulsion power''.

Sec.  11.542  [Amended]

    116. In Sec.  11.542(c), remove the word ``OCMI'', wherever it
appears, and add, in its place, the words ``Coast Guard''.

Sec.  11.544  [Amended]

    117. In Sec.  11.544(c), remove the word ``OCMI'', wherever it
appears, and add, in its place, the words ``Coast Guard''.
    118. Revise Sec.  11.551 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.551  Endorsements for service on offshore supply vessels
(OSVs).

    An endorsement for service on an offshore supply vessel (OSV) may
be issued as chief engineer or assistant engineer/OICEW. To qualify for
an engineer officer endorsement limited to service on an OSV, an
applicant must complete a program of training, assessment, and sea
service approved or accepted by the Coast Guard as meeting the
requirements of Chapter III of the STCW Convention and STCW Code
(incorporated by reference in Sec.  11.102). Service is limited to any
restrictions placed on the MMC.

Sec.  11.553  [Removed]

    119. Remove Sec.  11.553.

Sec.  11.555  [Removed]

    120. Remove Sec.  11.555.

Subpart F--Credentialing of Radio Officers

    121. Amend 11.603 as follows:
    a. Revise the section heading to read as set out below;
    b. Remove paragraph (b) and redesignate paragraph (c) as paragraph
(b); and
    c. Add new paragraph (c) to read as follows:

Sec.  11.603  Requirements for a radio officer endorsement and STCW
endorsement for Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
radio operators.

* * * * *
    (c) Evidence required by paragraph (b) of this section must include
a certificate--
    (1) For operator of radio in the GMDSS issued by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC); and
    (2) Of completion from a Coast Guard-approved course for operator
of radio in the GMDSS, or other approved programs of training and
assessment covering the same areas of competence.

Subpart G--Professional Requirements for Pilots

Sec.  11.701  [Amended]

    122. In Sec.  11.701 (d), after the number ``1,600'' and before the
words ``or less'', remove the words ``gross tons'' and add, in their
place, the text ``GRT/3,000 GT''.
    123. Amend Sec.  11.703 as follows:
    a. Revise paragraph (c) to read as set forth below; and
    b. In paragraph (d), after the number ``1,600'' and before the word
``meets'', remove the words ``gross tons'' and add, in their place, the
text ``GRT/3,000 GT''.

Sec.  11.703  Service requirements.

* * * * *
    (c) Completion of an approved or accepted pilot training course may
be substituted for a portion of the service requirements of this
section. Additionally, round trips made during this training may apply
toward the route familiarization requirements of Sec.  11.705 of this
part. An individual using substituted service must have at least 9
months of shipboard service.
* * * * *

Sec.  11.707  [Amended]

    124. In Sec.  11.707(b), after the number ``1,600'' and before the
word ``seeking'', remove the words ``gross tons'' and add, in their
place, the text ``GRT/3,000 GT''.
    125. Amend Sec.  11.709 as follows:
    a. Remove paragraph (e) and revise paragraph (c) to read as set
forth below; and
    b. In paragraph (a), remove the words ``gross tons'' and add, in
their place, the text ``GRT/3,000 GT''.

Sec.  11.709  Annual physical examination requirements.

* * * * *
    (c) Each annual physical examination must meet the requirements
specified in Sec.  10.215 of this subchapter and be recorded on forms
provided by the Coast Guard. The record of examination must be
submitted to the Coast Guard within 1 month of completing the physical
examination.
* * * * *

Sec.  11.711  [Amended]

    126. Amend Sec.  11.711 as follows:
    a. Remove the text ``1,600 gross tons'', wherever it appears, and
add, in its place, the text ``1,600 GRT/3,000 GT''; and
    b. In paragraph (d), remove the word ``OCMI'' wherever it appears
and add, in its place, the words ``Coast Guard''.

Subpart H--Registration of Staff Officers

    127. Amend Sec.  11.805 as follows:
    a. In paragraph (a), remove the word ``OCMI'' and add, in its
place, the words ``Coast Guard'';
    b. Remove paragraph (b) and redesignate paragraphs (c) through (g)
as paragraphs (b) through (f), respectively;
    b. In newly redesignated paragraph (d), remove the word ``OCMI''
and add, in its place, the words ``Coast Guard'', and add a new last
sentence to read as set forth below;
    c. Revise newly redesignated paragraph (e) to read as set forth
below; and
    d. In newly redesignated paragraph (f), remove the text ``(c)'' and
add, in its place, the text ``(b)''.

Sec.  11.805  General requirements.

* * * * *
    (d) * * * Procedures for obtaining a duplicate credential can be
found in Sec.  10.229 of this subchapter.
    (e) An MMC is valid for a term of 5 years from the date of
issuance. Procedures for renewing endorsements are found in Sec.
10.227 of this subchapter.
* * * * *

Sec.  11.807  [Amended]

    128. In Sec.  11.807(d), remove the words ``Officer in Charge,
Marine Inspection'' wherever they appear and, add in their place, the
words ``Coast Guard''.

Subpart I--Subjects of Examinations and Practical Demonstrations of
Competence.

    129. Revise Sec.  11.901 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.901  General provisions.

    (a) Where required by Sec.  11.903 of this subpart, each applicant
for an endorsement listed in that section must

pass an examination on the appropriate subjects listed in this subpart.
    (b) If the endorsement is to be limited in a manner that would
render any of the subject matter unnecessary or inappropriate, the
examination may be amended accordingly by the Coast Guard. Limitations
that may affect the examination content are as follows:
    (1) Restricted routes for reduced service licenses or officer
endorsements (master or mate of vessels of less than 250 GRT/500 GT,
OUPV, or master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels).
    (2) Limitations to a class or certain classes of vessels.
    (c) Except as provided in Sec.  10.227 of this subchapter, an
applicant for an STCW endorsement must demonstrate through practical
demonstrations of professional skills that he or she has been assessed
by an assessor acceptable to the Coast Guard, and that he or she has
attained the level of competence required by the STCW Code. The Coast
Guard must be satisfied with the authenticity and acceptability of all
evidence that the applicant has successfully completed the required
demonstrations. The Coast Guard will place a written or electronic
record of the skills required, the results of the practical
demonstrations, and the identity of the assessor in whose presence the
requirements were fulfilled in the file of each applicant.
    (d) Simulators used in assessments of competence required by
paragraph (c) of this section must meet the appropriate performance
standards set out in Section A-I/12 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference in Sec.  11.102). However, simulators installed or brought
into use before February 1, 2002, need not meet these performance
standards if they fulfill the objective of the assessment of competence
or demonstration of proficiency.
    130. Revise Sec.  11.903 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.903  Officer endorsements requiring examinations.

    (a) The following officer endorsements require examinations for
issuance:
    (1) Chief mate of ocean or near-coastal, self-propelled vessels of
unlimited tonnage (examined at the management level); \1\
    (2) Third mate of ocean or near-coastal, self-propelled vessels of
unlimited tonnage (examined at the operational level); \1\
    (3) Chief mate of ocean or near-coastal, self-propelled vessels of
less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT; \1\
    (4) Mate of ocean or near-coastal, self-propelled vessels of less
than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT; \1\
    (5) Master of near coastal vessels less than 200 GRT/500 GT;
    (6) Mate of near coastal vessels less than 100 GRT/250 GT;
    (7) Master of Great Lakes and inland vessels of unlimited tonnage;
    (8) Mate of Great Lakes and inland vessels of unlimited tonnage;
    (9) Master of inland vessels of unlimited tonnage;
    (10) Master of river vessels of unlimited tonnage;
    (11) Master of Great Lakes and inland/river vessels not more than
500 GRT or 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT;
    (12) Mate of Great Lakes and inland/river vessels not more than 500
or 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT;
    (13) Mate of Great Lakes and inland/inland/river vessels not more
than 200 GRT/500 GT;
    (14) Master of Great Lakes and inland/inland/river vessels not more
than 100 GRT/250 GT;
    (15) First class pilot;
    (16) Apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels;
    (17) Apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels, limited;
    (18) Operator of uninspected passenger vessels;
    (19) Master of uninspected fishing industry vessels;
    (20) Mate of uninspected fishing industry vessels;
    (21) Chief engineer for service on Great Lakes and inland vessels
(limited or unlimited propulsion power);
    (22) First assistant engineer (limited or unlimited propulsion
power);
    (23) Second assistant engineer for service on Great Lakes and
inland vessels (limited or unlimited propulsion power);
    (24) Third assistant engineer (limited or unlimited propulsion
power);
    (25) Chief engineer (limited) steam/motor vessels;
    (26) Assistant engineer (limited) steam/motor vessels;
    (27) Designated duty engineer steam/motor vessels;
    (28) Chief engineer (uninspected fishing industry vessels or OSVs);
and
    (29) Assistant engineer (uninspected fishing industry vessels or
OSVs).
    (b) The following officer endorsements do not require examinations:
    (1) Master of seagoing vessels of unlimited tonnage when upgrading
from MMC officer endorsements, or a license and STCW endorsement as
chief mate of seagoing vessels of unlimited tonnage, provided the
applicant has already been examined at the management level;
    (2) Master of seagoing vessels of unlimited tonnage when adding an
endorsement as offshore installation manager (OIM);
    (3) Master of ocean or near-coastal, self-propelled vessels of less
than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT, when upgrading from a MMC officer/STCW
endorsement or a license and STCW endorsement as chief mate of seagoing
vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT, provided that the applicant
has already been examined at the management level;
    (4) Master of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less
than 200 GRT/500 GT, when upgrading from mate of near-coastal self-
propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT. Master of ocean self-
propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT would, however, require
an examination in celestial navigation;
    (5) Second mate of seagoing vessels when upgrading from third mate
of seagoing vessels, provided the applicant has already been examined
at the operational level;
    (6) Master of Great Lakes and inland vessels, inland vessels, or
river vessels of not more than 200 GRT/500 GT when upgrading from mate
of not more than 200 GRT/500 GT on the same route;
    (7) Chief engineer unlimited, provided the applicant has already
been examined at the management level;
    (8) Chief engineer limited to service on motor or gas turbine-
propelled vessels of less than 10,000 HP/7,500 kW on near-coastal
routes, provided the applicant has already been examined at the
management level;
    (9) Chief engineer limited to service on motor or gas turbine-
propelled vessels of less than 4,000 HP/3,000 kW on near-coastal
routes, provided the applicant has already been examined at the
management level; and
    (10) Second assistant engineer when upgrading from OICEW, provided
the applicant has already been examined at the operational level.
    131. Revise Sec.  11.910 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.910  Subjects for deck officer endorsements.

    Table 11.910-1 gives the codes used in table 11.910-2 for all deck
officers. Table 11.910-2 indicates the examination subjects for each
endorsement, by code number. Figures in the body of Table 11.910-2, in
place of the letter ``x'', refer to notes.

           Table 11.910-1--Codes for Deck Officer Endorsements
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Deck Officer Endorsements
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
 1. Master/chief mate, oceans/near coastal, any gross tons.
 2. Master/chief mate, oceans/near coastal, 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.
 3. Second mate/third mate/mate, oceans/near coastal, any gross tons.
 4. Master, oceans/near coastal, and mate, near coastal, 200 GRT/500 GT
 (includes master, near coastal, 100 GRT/250 GT).
 5. Operator, uninspected passenger vessels, near coastal.
 6. Operator, uninspected passenger vessels, Great Lakes/inland.
 7. Apprentice mate, towing vessels, ocean (domestic trade) and near-
 coastal routes.
 8. Apprentice mate (steersman), towing vessels, Great Lakes and inland
 routes.
 9. Steersman, towing vessels, Western Rivers.
10. Master, Great Lakes/inland, or master, inland, any gross tons.
11. Mate, Great Lakes/inland, any gross tons.
12. Master, Great Lakes/inland, 500 GRT/1,200 GT and 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.
13. Mate, Great Lakes/inland, 500 GRT/1,200 GT and 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.
14. Master or mate, Great Lakes/inland, 200 GRT/500 GT (includes master,
 Great Lakes/inland, 100 GRT/250 GT).
15. Master, rivers, any gross tons.
16. Master, rivers, 500 GRT/1,200 GT and 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.
17. Mate, rivers, 500 GRT/1,200 GT and 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.
18. Master or mate, rivers, 200 GRT/500 GT (includes master, rivers, 100
 GRT/250 GT).
19. Master, uninspected fishing industry vessels, oceans/near coastal.
20. Mate, uninspected fishing industry vessels, oceans/near coastal.
21. First class pilot.
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                                                              Table 11.910-2--License Codes
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               Examination topics                 1    2    3    4    5    6    7    8    9    10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21
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Navigation and position determination:
    Ocean Track Plotting:
        Middle Latitude Sailing................   1    1    1
        Mercator Sailing.......................   X    X    1
        Great Circle Sailing...................   1    1    1
        Parallel Sailing.......................   1    1    1
        ETA....................................   X    X    X   ...  ...  ...   1   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   1
    Piloting:
        Distance Off...........................   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X   ...   X    X    X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X
        Bearing Problems.......................   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X   ...   X    X    X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X
        Fix or Running Fix.....................   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X   ...   X    X    X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X
        Chart Navigation.......................   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    2    X    X    X    X    X    2    2    2    2    X    X    X
        Dead Reckoning.........................   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X   ...   X    X    X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X
    Celestial Observations:
        Special Cases (hi/lo Alt.).............   1
        Latitude by Polaris....................   1    1    1
        Latitude by Meridian Transit...........   1
        Lat. by Meridian Transit (Sun Only)....   X    1    X    1   ...  ...   1   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   1    1   ...
        Fix or Running Fix (Any Body)..........   X    1    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   1
        Fix or Running Fix (Sun Only)..........  ...  ...  ...   1   ...  ...   1   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   1
        Star Identification....................   1    1    1
        Star Selection.........................   X    1    1   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   1
    Times of Celestial Phenomena:
        Time of Meridian Transit...............   1
        Time of Meridian Transit (Sun Only)....   X    1    X    1   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   1    1   ...
        Second Estimate Meridian...............   1
            Transit/Zone Time Sun Rise/Set/       X    1    1    1   ...  ...   1   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   1    1
             Twilight..........................
        Speed by RPM...........................   X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   3   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X
        Fuel Conservation......................   X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   3   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X
        Electronic Navigation..................   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X   ...   X    X    X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X
        Instruments and Accessories............   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
        Aids to Navigation.....................   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
        Charts, Navigation Publications, and      X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
         Notices to Mariners...................
        Naut. Astronomy & Nav. Definitions.....   X    1    X
        Chart Sketch...........................  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   4
Seamanship:
    Marlinspike Seamanship.....................  ...  ...   X    X    X    X    X    X    X   ...   X   ...   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
    Purchases, Blocks and Tackle...............  ...  ...   X    X   ...  ...   X    X    X   ...   X   ...   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
    Small Boat Handling Under Oars or Sail.....  ...  ...   X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X
Watchkeeping:
    COLREGS....................................   X    X    X    X    X    5    X    5   ...   5    5    5    5    5   ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    5
    Inland Navigational Rules..................   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
    Basic Principles, Watchkeeping.............   X    X    X    X   ...  ...   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
    Navigation Safety Regs. (33 CFR 164).......   X   ...   X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X   ...  ...  ...   X   ...  ...  ...   6    6    6
Radar Equipment:
    Radar Observer Certificate.................   X    X    X    1   ...  ...   1   ...  ...   X    X   ...  ...  ...   X   ...  ...  ...   X    X    X
Compass-Magnetic and Gyro:
    Principles of Gyro Compass.................   X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X
    Principles of Magnetic Compass.............   X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
    Magnetic Compass Adjustment................   X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X
    Gyro Compass Error/Correction..............   X    X    X    7   ...  ...  ...   X    X    X    X    X    X    7   ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X
    Magnetic Compass Error/Correction..........   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X   ...   X    X    X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X
        Determination of Compass Error:
            Azimuth (Any Body).................   X   ...   1
            Azimuth (Sun Only).................  ...   X    X    1   ...  ...   1   ...  ...   3   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   1    1
            Amplitude (Any Body)...............   X   ...   1
            Amplitude (Sun Only)...............  ...   X    X    1   ...  ...   1   ...  ...   3   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   1    1   ...

            Deviation Table Construction.......   X    1    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   3
            Terrestrial Observation............   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X   ...   X    X    X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X
        Gyro Controlled Systems................   X    X    X
        Operation & Care of Main Gyro Systems..   X    X    X
Meteorology and Oceanography:
    Characteristics of Weather Systems.........   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
    Ocean Current Systems......................   X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X
    Weather Charts and Reports.................   X    X    X    X   ...   X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X
        Tides and Tidal Currents:
            Extensive Tidal Effects............   X    X
            Terms and Definitions..............   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X   ...   X    X    X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X
            Publications.......................   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X   ...   X    X    X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X
            Calculations.......................   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X   ...   X    X    X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X
Ship Maneuvering and Handling:
    Approaching Pilot Vessel or Station........   X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X
    Shiphandling in Rivers, Estuaries..........   X    X   ...   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X   ...   X
    Maneuvering in Shallow Water...............   X    X   ...   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X   ...   X
    Interaction with Bank/Passing..............   X    X   ...   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X   ...   X
    Ship.......................................
    Berthing and Unberthing....................   X    X   ...   X    X    X    X   ...  ...   X    X    X   ...   X    X    X   ...   X    X   ...   X
    Anchoring and Mooring......................   X    X    X    X    X    X    X   ...  ...   X    X    X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X
    Dragging, Clearing Fouled Anchors..........   X    X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...   X
    Drydocking, with & without Prior Damage....   X    X
    Heavy Weather Operations...................   X    X   ...   X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X   ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X
    Maneuvering for Launching of Lifeboats and    X    X   ...   X   ...  ...   X   ...  ...   X   ...   X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X
     Liferafts in Heavy Weather................
    Receiving Survivors From Lfbts/Lfrfts......   X    X   ...   X   ...  ...   X    X
    General: Turn Circle, Pivot Point, Advance   ...  ...   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
     and Transfer..............................
    Determine Maneuvering Characteristics of      X    X    X
     Major Vessel Types........................
    Wake Reduction.............................   X    X   ...   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X   ...   X
    Ice Operations/Ice Navigation..............   X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X    X    3    X    3
    Towing Operations..........................   X    X    X    X   ...  ...   X    X    X   ...   X   ...   X    X    X    X    X    X
Ship Stability, Construction, and Damage
 Control:
    Principles of Ship Construction............   X    X    X    X   ...  ...   X    3    X    X    3    X    3    X    X    X
    Trim and Stability.........................   X    X    X    X   ...  ...   X    X    X    X    3    X    3    X    X    X   ...   X    X    X
    Damage Trim and Stability..................   X    X   ...   7
    Stability, Trim, and Stress Calculation....   X    X    X    7
    Vessel Structural Members..................   X    X    X    7   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    3    7
    IMO Ship Stability Recommendations.........   X
    Damage Control.............................   X    X   ...  ...   7   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   7
    Change in Draft Due to Density.............   X
Ship Power Plants:
    Marine Power Plant Operating Principles....   X    X   ...   7   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X   ...   X   ...   7    X    X
    Ships' Auxiliary Machinery.................   X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X   ...  ...   X   ...  ...   X    X
    Marine Engineering Terms...................   X    X   ...   7   ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X    X   ...   7    X    X
    Small Engine Operations and Maintenance....  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X   ...  ...   X
Cargo Handling and Stowage:
    Cargo Stowage and Security, Including Cargo   X    X    X    7   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X    X    7    X    X    X
     Gear......................................
    Loading and Discharging Operations.........   X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X    X   ...   X    X    X
    International Regulations for Cargoes,        X    X
     Especially IMDG...........................
    Dangerous/Hazardous Cargo Regulations......   X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X    X   ...   X    X    X
    Tank Vessel Safety.........................   X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X    X   ...   X    X    X
    Cargo Piping and Pumping Systems...........   X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X    X   ...   X    X    X
    Cargo Oil Terms and Definitions............   X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X    X   ...   X    X    X
    Ballasting, Tank Clean., & Gas Free Ops....   X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X    X   ...   X    X    X
    Load on Top Procedures.....................   X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X    X   ...   X    X    X
    Barge Regulations (Operations).............  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X
Fire Prevention and Firefighting:
Appliances:
    Organization of Fire Drills................   X    X    X    X   ...  ...   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
    Classes and Chemistry of Fire..............   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
    Firefighting Systems.......................   X    X    X    X   ...  ...   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
    Firefighting Equip. and Regulations........   X    X    X    7   ...  ...   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    7    X    X    X    7    X    X    X
    Firefighting Equip. & Regs. for T-Boats....  ...  ...  ...   X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X   ...  ...  ...   X
    Basic Firefighting and Prevention..........   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
Emergency Procedures:
    Ship Beaching Precautions..................   X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X   ...   X
    Actions Prior To/After Grounding...........   X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X   ...   X   ...  ...   X    X
    Refloating a Grounded Ship.................   X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X   ...   X   ...  ...   X    X
    Collision..................................   X    X   ...   X    X   ...   X    X    X    X   ...   X   ...   X    X    X   ...   X
    Temporary Repairs..........................   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
    Passenger/Crew Safety in Emergency.........   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
    Fire or Explosion..........................   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
    Abandon Ship Procedures....................   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
    Emergency Steering.........................   X    X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X   ...   X   ...  ...   X    X   ...  ...   X    X
    Rescuing Surv. From Ship/Airc. in Dist.....   X    X    X    X   ...  ...   X   ...  ...   X    X    X    X    X    X    X
    Man Overboard Procedures...................   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
    Emergency Towing...........................   X    X   ...   X   ...  ...   X
Medical Care:
    Knowledge and use of:

        Int'l. Medical Guide for Ships.........   X    X
        Ship Med. Chest and Med. Aid at Sea....   X    X
        Medical Sec., Inter. Code of Signals...   X    X    X
        1st Aid Guide: Accidents with Dangerous   X    X
         Goods.................................
        First Aid..............................   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
Maritime Law:
    International Maritime Law:
        Int'l. Convention on Load Lines........   X    X
        SOLAS..................................   X    X   ...   7
        MARPOL 73/78...........................   X    X    X
        International Health Regulations.......   X    X
        Other International Instruments for       X    X
         Ship/Pass./Crew/Cargo Safety..........
    National Maritime Law:
        Load Lines.............................   X    X   ...   X   ...  ...   X    X   ...   3    3    3    3    7
        Cert. and Documentation of Vessels.....   X    X   ...   X    X    X    X    X    X    X   ...   X   ...   X    X    X   ...   X    X
        Rules & Regs. for Inspected Vessels....   X    X    X    7   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X    X    7    X    X    X    7
        Rules & Regs. for Inspected T-Boats....  ...  ...  ...   X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X   ...  ...  ...   X
        Rules and Regs for Uninsp. Vessels.....  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X    X    X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...   X   ...  ...  ...   X    X    X
        Pollution Prevention Regulations.......   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
        Pilotage...............................   X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X
        Licensing & Certification of Seamen....   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
        Shipment and Discharge, Manning........   X    X   ...   X   ...  ...   X   ...  ...   X   ...   X   ...  ...   X    X
        Title 46, U.S. Code....................   X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X   ...   X   ...  ...   X    X
        Captain of the Port Regulations, Vessel  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X
         Traffic Service Procedures for the
         Route Desired.........................
Shipboard Management and Training:
    Personnel Management.......................   X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X   ...   X   ...  ...   X    X
    Shipboard Organization.....................   X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X   ...   X   ...  ...   X    X
    Required Crew Training.....................   X    X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X   ...   X   ...  ...   X    X
    Ship Sanitation............................   X    X   ...   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
    Vessel Alteration/Repair Hot Work..........   X    X   ...   X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X   ...   X   ...  ...   X    X
    Safety.....................................   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
Ship's Business:
    Charters...................................   X    X
    Liens, Salvage.............................   X    X
    Insurance..................................   X    X
    Entry, Clearance...........................   X    X
    Certificates and Documents Required........   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
Communications:
    Flashing Light.............................   X   ...   X
    Radiotelephone Communications..............   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
    Radiotelegraphy Emerg. Dist. Signals.......   X   ...   X
    Signals: Storm/Wreck/Dist./Special.........   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X   ...   X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
    International Code of Signals..............   X    X    X
Lifesaving:
    Survival at Sea............................   X    X    X    X   ...  ...   X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X
    Lifesaving Appliance Regulations...........   X    X    X    7   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X    X    X   ...   7    X    X    X    7
    Lifesaving Appliance Regs. for T-Boats.....  ...  ...  ...   X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X   ...  ...  ...   X
    Lifesaving Appliance Operation.............   X    X    X    7    X    X    X    X   ...   X    X    X    X    7    X    X    X    7    X    X
    Lifesaving Appliance Ops. for T-Boats......  ...  ...  ...   X   ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  ...   X   ...  ...  ...   X
Search and Rescue:
    Search and Rescue Procedures...............   X    X
    AMVER......................................   X    X
SAIL/AUXILIARY SAIL VESSELS ADDENDUM (8):
    Any other subject considered necessary to     X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X    X
     establish the applicant's proficiency.....
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\1\ For ocean routes only.
\2\ River chart navigation only.
\3\ Topic covered only on Great Lakes specific module(s) taken for ``Great Lakes and Inland'' routes.
\4\ Including recommended courses, distances, prominent aids to navigation, depths of waters in channels and over hazardous shoals, and other important
  features of the route, such as character of the bottom. The Coast Guard may accept chart sketching of only a portion or portions of the route for long
  or extended routes.
\5\ Take COLREGS if endorsement is not limited to non-COLREGS waters.
\6\ For officer endorsements over 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.
\7\ For officer endorsements over 100 GRT/250 GT.

    132. Revise Sec.  11.950 to read as follows:

Sec.  11.950  Examination subjects for engineer officer endorsements.

                     Table 11.950-1--Examination Subjects for Engineer Officer and STCW Endorsements for Service on Seagoing Vessels
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                                                              First assistant         Third assistant          First           First         Assistant
                                                              engineer/second         engineer OICEW         assistant       assistant    engineer OICEW
                                                             engineer officer    ------------------------    engineer/       engineer/     near coastal
                                                         ------------------------                             second          second         less than
                                                                                engineer        engineer     4,000 HP/3,000
                                                                                officer near    officer near         kW
                                                                                coastal less    coastal less  ---------------
                                                            STM     MTR     GT      STM     MTR     GT    than 10,000 HP/ than 4,000 HP/
                                                                                7,500 kW        3,000 kW
                                                                                --------------------------------   MTR     GT
                                                                                MTR     GT      MTR     GT
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General Subjects:
    Prints and Tables...................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Pipes, Fittings, Valves.............................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Hydraulics..........................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Bilge Systems.......................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Sanitary/Sewerage Systems...........................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Freshwater Systems..................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Lubricants..........................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Lubrication Systems.................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Automation and Control Systems......................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Propellers/Shafting Systems.........................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Machine Shop........................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Desalinization Systems..............................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Pumps...............................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Compressors.........................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Administration......................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Roller Bearings.....................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Instruments.........................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Ship Construction and Repair........................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Steering Systems....................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Deck Machinery......................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Ventilation Systems.................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Thermodynamics......................................      T       T       T       T       T       T
    Watch Duties........................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning:
    Theory..............................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Air Conditioning Systems............................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Refrigeration Systems...............................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Control Systems.....................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Safety..............................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Casualty Control....................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
Electricity:
    Theory..............................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    General Maintenance.................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Generators..........................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Motors..............................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Motor Controllers...................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Propulsion Systems..................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Distribution Systems................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Electronic Systems..................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Batteries...........................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Internal Communication Systems......................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Safety..............................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Casualty Control....................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
Steam Propulsion:
    Steam...............................................      X   ......  ......      X   ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......
    Main Boilers........................................      X   ......  ......      X   ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......
    Feedwater Systems...................................      X   ......  ......      X   ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......
    Condensate Systems..................................      X   ......  ......      X   ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......
    Recovery Systems....................................      X   ......  ......      X   ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......
    Fuel................................................      X   ......  ......      X   ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......
    Fuel Systems........................................      X   ......  ......      X   ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......
    Boiler Water........................................      X   ......  ......      X   ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......
    Control Systems.....................................      X   ......  ......      X   ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......
    Automation Systems..................................      X   ......  ......      X   ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......
    Burner management systems...........................      X   ......  ......      X   ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......
    Main Turbine........................................      X   ......  ......      X   ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......
    Auxiliary Turbine...................................      X   ......  ......      X   ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......
    Governor Systems....................................      X   ......  ......      X   ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......
    Lubrication Systems.................................      X   ......  ......      X   ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......
    Drive Systems.......................................      X   ......  ......      X   ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......
    Safety..............................................      X   ......  ......      X   ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......

    Casualty Control....................................      X   ......  ......      X   ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......
Motor Propulsion:
    Main Engines........................................  ......      X   ......  ......      X   ......      X   ......      X   ......      X   ......
    Auxiliary Engines...................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       P
    Starting Systems....................................      P       X       P       P       X       P       X       P       X       P       X   ......
    Lubrication Systems.................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Fuel................................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Fuel Systems........................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Combustion Systems..................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       P       X   ......
    Intake Systems......................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X   ......
    Exhaust Systems.....................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X   ......
    Cooling Systems.....................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X   ......
    Supercharging Systems...............................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X   ......      X   ......
    Drive Systems.......................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X   ......      X   ......      X   ......
    Control Systems.....................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X   ......
    Automation Systems..................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X   ......
    Governors...........................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X   ......
    Turbines............................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X   ......      X   ......
    Safety..............................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Casualty Control....................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Auxiliary Boilers...................................  ......      X       X   ......      X       X   ......  ......  ......  ......  ......  ......
Gas Turbines:
    Starting Systems....................................  ......  ......      X   ......  ......      X   ......      X   ......      X   ......      X
    Lubrication Systems.................................  ......  ......      X   ......  ......      X   ......      X   ......      X   ......      X
    Fuel................................................  ......  ......      X   ......  ......      X   ......      X   ......      X   ......      X
    Fuel Systems........................................  ......  ......      X   ......  ......      X   ......      X   ......      X   ......      X
    Combustion Systems..................................  ......  ......      X   ......  ......      X   ......      X   ......      X   ......      X
    Intake Systems......................................  ......  ......      X   ......  ......      X   ......      X   ......      X   ......      X
    Exhaust Systems.....................................  ......  ......      X   ......  ......      X   ......      X   ......      X   ......      X
    Cooling Systems.....................................  ......  ......      X   ......  ......      X   ......      X   ......      X   ......      X
    Drive Systems.......................................  ......  ......      X   ......  ......      X   ......      X   ......      X   ......      X
    Control Systems.....................................  ......  ......      X   ......  ......      X   ......      X   ......      X   ......      X
    Automation Systems..................................  ......  ......      X   ......  ......      X   ......      X   ......      X   ......      X
    Governors...........................................  ......  ......      X   ......  ......      X   ......      X   ......      X   ......      X
    Turbines............................................  ......  ......      X   ......  ......      X   ......      X   ......      X   ......      X
    Safety..............................................  ......  ......      X   ......  ......      X   ......      X   ......      X   ......      X
    Casualty Control....................................  ......  ......      X   ......  ......      X   ......      X   ......      X   ......      X
Safety:
    Fire................................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Fire Prevention.....................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Firefighting........................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Flooding............................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Dewatering..........................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Stability and Trim..................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Damage Control......................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Emergency Equipment and Lifesaving Appliances.......      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    General Safety......................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    First Aid...........................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Dangerous Materials.................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Pollution...........................................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    Inspections and Surveys.............................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    U.S. Rules and Regulations..........................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
    International Rules and Regulations.................      X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X       X
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                                                                 Table 11.950-2--Subjects for Engineer Officer Endorsements for Service on Great Lakes and Inland Waters
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                                    Unlimited chief       Unlimited 1st asst     Unlimited 2nd asst    Unlimited 3rd asst      Chief engineer      A/E Ltd & DDE unlim   Unin ind   Fish Vsl       DDE Ltd HP
                                       engineer                engineer               engineer              engineer               limited       ----------------------    C/E        A/E    ----------------------  MODU ch   MODU asst
                               ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------                      ----------------------                          Eng        eng
                                    STM         MTR         STM         MTR        STM        MTR        STM        MTR        STM        MTR        STM        MTR        MTR        MTR        STM        MTR
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General Subjects:
    Prints and Tables.........  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T
    Pipes, Fittings, Valves...  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P-T        P
    Hydraulics................  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P-T        P-T
    Bilge Systems.............  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P-T        P
    Sanitary/Sewerage Systems.  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P          P
    Freshwater Systems........  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P          P-T        P          P          P          P-T        P-T
    Lubricants................  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P-T        P
    Lubrication Systems.......  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P
    Automation Systems........  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P          P-T        P
    Control Systems...........  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P          P-T        P-T
    Propellers/Shafting         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P
     Systems.
    Machine Shop..............  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P          P          P
    Distilling Systems........  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P          P          P
    Pumps.....................  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P-T        P
    Compressors...............  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P-T        P
    Administration............  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P          P          P          P          P          P          P          P-T        P
    Governors.................  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P          P          P          P          P          P-T        P-T
    Cooling Systems...........  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P          P
    Bearings..................  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P          P
    Instruments...............  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P          P
    Ship Construction and       P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P-T        P
     Repair.
    Theory....................  T           T           T           T           T          T          T          T          T          T          T          T          T          T          T          T          T          T
    Steering Systems..........  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P
    Deck Machinery............  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P          P          P
    Ventilation Systems.......  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P          P          P          P          P          P          P
    Thermodynamics............  T           T           T           T           T          T          T          T
    Watch Duties..............  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P-T        P-T
Refrigeration and Air
 Conditioning:
    Theory....................  T           T           T           T           T          T          T          T          T          T          T          T          T          T          T          T          T          T
    Air Conditioning Systems..  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P          P          P
    Refrigeration Systems.....  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P          P          P
    Control Systems...........  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P          P          P
    Safety....................  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P          P
    Casualty Control..........  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P          P
Electricity:
    Theory....................  T           T           T           T           T          T          T          T          T          T          T          T          T          T          T          T          T          T
    General Maintenance.......  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P-T        P-T
    Generators................  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P-T        P-T
    Motors....................  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P-T        P-T
    Motor Controllers.........  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P-T        P-T
    Propulsion Systems........  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P
    Distribution Systems......  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P
    Electronic Systems........  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P          P          P          P-T        P-T
    Batteries.................  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P
    Communications............  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P          P-T        P          P          P          P
    Safety....................  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P-T        P-T
    Casualty Control..........  P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T         P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P-T        P          P          P-T        P-T
Steam Generators:
    Steam.....................  P-T         P           P-T         P           P-T        P          P-T        P          P-T        .........  P-T        .........  P          P          P          .........  P-T