(6) Part D-2: Instructor notes. The instructor notes must contain--
    (i) The specific instructional methodologies utilized in the
particular lesson; and
    (ii) The instructional materials, including instructional
directions containing the following:
    (A) Pre-instructional activities.
    (B) Content presentation.
    (C) Student participation.
    (D) Assessment process.
    (E) Other instructional activities, such as homework and reading
assignments.
    (7) Part E: Evaluations. The evaluations section must contain--
    (i) Any methodology that is used to measure a student's knowledge,
performance, or level of achievement, including--
    (A) Homework;
    (B) Quizzes;
    (C) Exams;
    (D) Laboratory projects;
    (E) Competency assessments;
    (F) Remediation; and
    (G) Testing strategies;
    (ii) Assessment instruments, which are any tools used to determine
whether the student has achieved the desired level of knowledge,
understanding, or proficiency; and
    (iii) Any methodology that is used to measure the effectiveness of
the training or instructor, including--
    (A) Instructor evaluations;
    (B) Course evaluations/surveys; and
    (C) Other feedback.
    (8) Course completion certificate. A sample course completion
certificate that allows for the following information to be entered:
    (i) Course provider number.
    (ii) Course number.
    (iii) Terms of approval.
    (c) Approval notification. The Coast Guard will notify each
applicant for course approval when an approval is granted or denied. If
the Coast Guard denies a request for approval, the Coast Guard will
inform the applicant of the reasons for the denial and describe the
corrections required for granting an approval.
    (d) Validity of course approval. Unless surrendered, suspended, or
withdrawn, an approval for a course is valid for up to a maximum of 5
years after issuance, unless--
    (1) The school ceases operation;
    (2) The school gives notice that it will no longer offer the
course;
    (3) The owner or operator fails to submit any required information;
or
    (4) Any change occurs in the ownership of the school to which the
approval was issued.
    (e) Significant changes to the course approval. (1) Any significant
changes to the course approval or the content of the course will be
handled as a request for renewal of an approval (as specified in
paragraph (f) of this section), or as a request for an original
approval (as specified in paragraph (b) of this section), depending on
the nature and scope of the change.
    (2) The Coast Guard may not accept course completion certificates
if the course does not follow the conditions of the course approval.
    (f) Renewal of course approval. (1) If the owner or operator of a
training school desires to have a course's approval renewed, the owner
or operator must submit a request to the NMC accompanied by the
information from paragraph b of this section.
    (2) If satisfied that the content and quality of instruction remain
satisfactory, the Coast Guard will approve the request.
    (3) The renewed approval is valid as detailed in paragraph (d) of
this section.
    (g) Suspension of approval. (1) The Coast Guard may suspend the
approval, require the holder to surrender the certificate of approval,
and may direct the holder to cease claiming the course is Coast Guard-
approved, if it determines that a specific course does not comply with
the--
    (i) Applicable provisions of 46 CFR parts 10, 11, 12, or 13;
    (ii) Requirements specified in the course's approval; or
    (iii) Course's curriculum package as submitted for approval.
    (2) The Coast Guard will notify the approval holder in writing of
the intent to suspend course approval and the reasons for suspension.
If the approval holder fails to correct the conditions leading to
suspension, the course will be suspended. The Coast Guard will notify
the approval holder that the specific course fails to meet applicable
requirements and explain how the deficiencies can be corrected.
    (3) The Coast Guard may grant the approval holder up to 90 days to
correct the deficiency.
    (4) Course completion certificates will not be accepted for
training provided during a period of suspension or expiration.
    (h) Withdrawal of approval. The Coast Guard may withdraw approval
for any course--
    (1) When the approval holder fails to correct the deficiency of a
suspended course within 90 days; or
    (2) Upon determining that the approval holder has demonstrated a
pattern or history of any of the following:
    (i) Failing to comply with the applicable regulations or the course
approval requirements.
    (ii) Deviating from approved course curricula.
    (iii) Presenting courses in a manner that does not achieve the
learning objectives.
    (iv) Falsifying any document required and integral to the conduct
of the course, including, but not limited to, attendance records,
written test grades, course completion grades, or assessment of
practical demonstrations.
    (i) Appeals of suspension or withdrawal of approval. Anyone
directly affected by a decision to suspend or withdraw an approval may
appeal the decision to the Commandant as provided in Sec.  1.03-40 of
this chapter.

Sec.  10.403  General standards.

    (a) Each school with an approved course must--
    (1) Have a well-maintained facility that accommodates the students
in a

safe and comfortable environment conducive to learning;
    (2) Have the necessary equipment, including simulators where
appropriate, sufficient for the number of students to be accommodated,
and support the objectives of the course;
    (3) Administer training entirely in the English language unless
specifically approved to be presented in another language;
    (4) Administer written examinations to each student appropriate for
the course material and the knowledge requirements of the position or
endorsement for which the student is being trained. For a course
approved to substitute for a Coast Guard-administered examination, the
courses must be of such a degree of difficulty that a student who
successfully completes them would most likely pass, on the first
attempt, an examination prepared by the Coast Guard;
    (5) Require each student to successfully demonstrate practical
skills appropriate for the course material and equal to the level of
endorsement for which the course is approved;
    (6) Effective March 24, 2014, keep physical or electronic copies of
the following records for at least 5 years after the end of each
student's completion or disenrollment from a course or program:
    (i) A copy of each student's examination scores.
    (ii) A copy of each examination or, in the case of a practical
test, a report of such test.
    (iii) A record of each student's classroom attendance.
    (iv) A copy of each student's course completion certificate or
program completion certificate, as appropriate.
    (v) A summary of changes or modification to the last course
submittal.
    (vi) A list of all locations at which the training course was
presented and the number of times it was presented at each location.
    (vii) The name(s) of the instructor(s) who taught the course, which
does not include lab assistants or other non-teaching assistants.
    (viii) The number of students who began the training.
    (ix) The number of students who successfully completed the
training.
    (x) The number of students who were required to retest.
    (xi) The number of students who were required to retake the entire
course.
    (xii) The number of students who were required to retake a portion
of the course;
    (7) Not significantly change its approved curriculum without
approval from the NMC as specified in Sec.  10.402(e) of this subpart;
    (8) Conduct an internal audit midway through the term of the
course's approval and maintain the results of the audit for a period of
not less than 5 years. The audit will evaluate whether--
    (i) Records are being maintained according to these regulations;
    (ii) The course is being presented in accordance with the approval
letter; and
    (iii) Surveys from students indicate that the course is meeting
their needs; and
    (9) At any time, allow the Coast Guard to--
    (i) Inspect its facilities, equipment, and records, including
scholastic records;
    (ii) Conduct interviews and surveys of students to aid in course
evaluation and improvement;
    (iii) Assign personnel to observe or participate in the course of
instruction; and
    (iv) Supervise or administer the required examinations or practical
demonstrations, including the substitution of an applicable Coast Guard
examination in a course approved to substitute for a Coast Guard
administered examination.
    (b) [Reserved]

Sec.  10.404  Substitution of training for required service, use of
training-record books (TRBs), and use of towing officer assessment
records (TOARs).

    (a) Substitution of training for required service. (1) Satisfactory
completion of an approved training course may be substituted for a
portion of the required service on deck or in the engine department for
national deck or engineer endorsements. Satisfactory completion of an
approved training program which includes sea service may be substituted
for a portion of or all of the required service on deck or in the
engine department, except as limited by law for ratings. The list of
all currently approved courses and programs, including the equivalent
service and applicable endorsements, is maintained by the NMC.
    (2) Unless otherwise allowed, recency requirements may not be
achieved by service granted as a result of successful completion of
approved training or by training on a simulator; however, underway
service obtained as a portion of an approved course or program may be
used for this purpose.
    (3) Unless otherwise allowed, training obtained before receiving an
endorsement may not be used for service credit for subsequent raises of
grade, increases in scope, or renewals.
    (4) This provision for crediting service for training is not
applicable to STCW endorsements unless provided otherwise.
    (b) Use of training-record books (TRBs). (1) Approved training
programs for STCW endorsements for OICNW and OICEW must maintain a TRB
for each student where training and/or assessments of competence are
conducted onboard the ship. The TRB must contain at least the following
information:
    (i) The name of the applicant.
    (ii) The tasks to be performed or the skills to be demonstrated,
with reference to the standards of competence set forth in the tables
of the appropriate sections in part A of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  10.103 of this part).
    (iii) The method for demonstrating competence to be used in
determining that the tasks or skills have been performed properly, with
reference to the standards of competence set forth in the tables of
competence in the appropriate sections in part A of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  10.103 of this part).
    (iv) A place for a qualified instructor to indicate by his or her
initials that the applicant has received training in the proper
performance of the task or skill.
    (v) A place for a qualified assessor (QA) to indicate by his or her
initials that the applicant has successfully completed a practical
demonstration and has proved competent in the task or skill under the
criteria, when assessment of competence is to be documented in the
record books.
    (vi) The printed name of each qualified instructor, including any
MMC endorsements held, and the instructor's signature.
    (vii) The printed name of each qualified assessor, when any
assessment of competence is recorded, including any MMC endorsement,
license, or document held by the assessor, and the assessor's signature
confirming that his or her initials certify that he or she has
witnessed the practical demonstration of a particular task or skill by
the applicant.
    (2) The TRB referred to in paragraph (b) of this section may be
maintained electronically, provided the electronic record meets Coast
Guard-accepted standards for accuracy, integrity, and availability.
    (3) The Coast Guard may accept other forms of documentation as
meeting the requirements to maintain the training-record book.
    (c) Use of towing officer assessment records (TOARs). Each
applicant for an endorsement as master or mate (pilot) of towing
vessels, and each master or mate of self-propelled vessels of 200 GRT
or

more, seeking an endorsement for towing vessels, must complete a TOAR
approved by the Coast Guard that contains at least the following:
    (1) Identification of the applicant, including his or her full
name, and reference number.
    (2) Objectives of the training and assessment.
    (3) Tasks to perform or skills to demonstrate.
    (4) Criteria to use in determining that the tasks or skills have
been performed properly.
    (5) A means for a designated examiner (DE) to attest that the
applicant has successfully completed a practical demonstration and has
proved proficient in the task or skill under the criteria.
    (6) Identification of each DE by his or her full name and reference
number, job title, ship name and official number, and serial number of
the MMC, license, or document held, and printed name and signature
confirming that his or her initials certify that he or she has
witnessed the practical demonstration of a particular task or skill by
the applicant.

Sec.  10.405  Qualification as qualified assessor (QA) and designated
examiner (DE).

    (a) To become a QA, an applicant must have documentary evidence to
establish--
    (1) Experience, training, or instruction in assessment techniques;
    (2) Qualifications in the task for which the assessment is being
conducted; and
    (3) Possession of the level of endorsement, or other professional
credential, which provides proof that he or she has attained a level of
experience and qualification equal or superior to the relevant level of
knowledge, skills, and abilities to be assessed.
    (b) To become a DE for towing officer assessment records (TOARs),
an applicant must have documentary evidence to establish--
    (1) Experience, training, or instruction in assessment techniques
on towing vessels;
    (2) Qualifications on towing vessels in the task for which the
assessment is being conducted; and
    (3) Possession of the level of endorsement on towing vessels, or
other professional credential, which provides proof that he or she has
attained a level of qualification equal or superior to the relevant
level of knowledge, skills, and abilities described in the training
objectives.
    (c) Documentary evidence may be in the form of performance
evaluations, which include an evaluation of effectiveness in on-the-job
organization and delivery of training, or a certificate of successful
completion from an ``assessor training'' course.
    (d) In order to renew his or her qualifications, each QA and DE
must have either experience, training, or evidence of instruction in
effective assessment within the past 5 years.

Sec.  10.406  Approved courses.

    The NMC maintains the list of training organizations and the
approvals given to the training they offer. This information is
available online at www.uscg.mil/nmc.

Sec.  10.407  Approval of training programs.

    (a) Training programs approved to qualify a mariner to hold an STCW
or national endorsement must meet the standards in this section or the
requirements in Sec.  10.402 of this subpart. All such programs must
also meet the same standards as those found in Sec.  10.403 of this
subpart. The Coast Guard will accept information submitted by training
providers to state, regional, and/or national accrediting bodies as
evidence such providers satisfy one or more of the requirements of this
section.
    (b) Categories. The Coast Guard may approve programs designed to
substitute for or fulfill any or all of the following:
    (1) A portion of sea service requirements.
    (2) Examinations required by the Coast Guard.
    (3) Professional competency requirements.
    (4) Regulatory requirements.
    (c) Request for approval. Organizations desiring program approval
by the Coast Guard must submit a written request and a complete
curriculum package to the National Maritime Center (NMC), either by
mail or electronically. The curriculum package must include the
following information:
    (1) A cover letter. The cover letter must contain--
    (i) The name of the organization providing the instruction;
    (ii) The location(s) where it will be held;
    (iii) A general description and overview of the program, including
the individual courses that are part of the program;
    (iv) The category of acceptance being sought as listed in paragraph
(b) of this section; and
    (v) Reference to regulatory requirements met by the training.
    (2) A goal statement(s). The goal statement should describe--
    (i) The specific performance behaviors to be measured;
    (ii) The conditions under which the performance behavior(s) will be
exhibited; and
    (iii) The level of performance behavior(s) that is to be achieved.
    (3) Performance objectives. Performance objectives are statements,
which identify the specific knowledge, skill, or ability the student
should gain and display as a result of the training or instructional
activity. A performance objective is made up of three elements:
Expected student performance, condition, and criterion.
    (4) Assessment instruments. Assessment instruments are any tools
used to determine whether the student has achieved the desired level of
knowledge, understanding, or proficiency.
    (5) Instructor information. Documentary evidence that each
instructor and assessor--
    (i) Has either experience, training, or evidence of instruction in
effective instructional techniques and/or in effective assessment
techniques;
    (ii) Is qualified in the task for which the training is being
conducted and have relevant experience; and
    (iii) Has attained a level of experience and qualification equal or
superior to the relevant level of knowledge, skills, and abilities
described in the performance objective.
    (6) Site information. Site information must include a description
of the facility or facilities at which the training will be held.
Authority to teach at an alternative site requires approval by the NMC.
    (7) A teaching syllabus. A detailed teaching syllabus providing the
following information:
    (i) Instructional strategy. Aspects of instructional strategies
should include--
    (A) The order of presentation;
    (B) The level of interaction, including the student-to-teacher
ratio;
    (C) Feedback;
    (D) Remediation;
    (E) Testing strategies; and
    (F) Media used to present information.
    (ii) Instructional materials, including lesson plans containing--
    (A) Pre-instructional activities;
    (B) Content presentation;
    (C) Student participation;
    (D) Assessment processes; and
    (E) Other instructional activities, such as homework and reading
assignments.
    (iii) Course surveys on the relevance and effectiveness of the
training completed by students.
    (iv) Course schedule, including the duration and order of lessons,
and an

indication as to whether each lesson is--
    (A) A classroom lecture;
    (B) A practical demonstration;
    (C) A simulator exercise;
    (D) An examination; or
    (E) Another method of instructional reinforcement.
    (8) Program completion certificate. A sample program completion
certificate.
    (d) Approval notification. The Coast Guard will notify each
applicant for program approval when an approval is granted or denied.
If the Coast Guard denies a request for approval, the Coast Guard will
inform the applicant of the reasons for the denial and describe the
corrections required for granting an approval.
    (e) Validity of program approval. Unless surrendered, suspended, or
withdrawn, an approval for a program is valid for up to a maximum of 5
years after issuance, unless--
    (1) The school ceases operation;
    (2) The school gives notice that it will no longer offer the
program;
    (3) The owner or operator fails to submit any required report; or
    (4) Any change occurs in the ownership of the school to which the
approval was issued.
    (f) Significant changes to the course program approval. (1) Any
significant changes to the program approval or the content of the
program will be handled as a request for renewal of an approval (as
specified in paragraph (f) of this section), or as a request for an
original approval (as specified in paragraph (b) of this section),
depending on the nature and scope of the change.
    (2) The Coast Guard may not accept program completion certificates
if the program does not follow the conditions of its approval.
    (g) Renewal of program approval. (1) If the owner or operator of a
training school desires to have a program's approval renewed, the owner
or operator must submit a request to the NMC accompanied by the
information from paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(5), (c)(6), and (c)(7) of this
section.
    (2) If satisfied that the content and quality of instruction remain
satisfactory, the Coast Guard will approve the request.
    (3) The renewed approval is valid as detailed in paragraph (d) of
this section.
    (h) Suspension of approval. (1) The Coast Guard may suspend the
approval, require the holder to surrender the certificate of approval,
and may direct the holder to cease claiming the program is Coast Guard-
approved, if it determines that a specific program does not comply with
the--
    (i) Applicable provisions of 46 CFR parts 10, 11, 12, or 13;
    (ii) Requirements specified in the program's approval; or
    (iii) Program's curriculum package as submitted for approval.
    (2) The Coast Guard will notify the approval holder in writing of
the intent to suspend program approval and the reasons for suspension.
If the approval holder fails to correct the reasons for suspension, the
program will be suspended. The Coast Guard will notify the approval
holder that the specific program fails to meet applicable requirements
and explain how the deficiency can be corrected.
    (3) The Coast Guard may grant the approval holder up to 90 days to
correct the deficiency.
    (4) Program completion certificates will not be accepted for
training provided during a period of suspension or expiration.
    (i) Withdrawal of approval. The Coast Guard may withdraw approval
for any program--
    (1) When the approval holder fails to correct the deficiency of a
suspended program within 90 days; or
    (2) Upon determining that the approval holder has demonstrated a
pattern or history of any of the following:
    (i) Failing to comply with the applicable regulations or the
program approval requirements.
    (ii) Deviating from approved program curricula.
    (iii) Presenting instructional material in a manner that does not
achieve the learning objectives.
    (iv) Falsifying any document required and integral to the conduct
of the program, including, but not limited to, attendance records,
written test grades, course completion grades, or assessment of
practical demonstrations.
    (j) Appeals of suspension or withdrawal of approval. Anyone
directly affected by a decision to suspend or withdraw an approval may
appeal the decision to the Commandant as provided in Sec.  1.03-40 of
this chapter.

Sec.  10.408  Coast Guard-accepted training other than approved courses
and programs.

    (a) When the training and assessment of competence required by this
part are not subject to Coast Guard approval under Sec. Sec.  10.402
and 10.407 of this subpart, but are used to qualify a mariner to hold
an endorsement, the offeror of the course or program must ensure that
such training and assessment meets the same standards as those found in
Sec. Sec.  10.402 and 10.403 of this subpart.
    (b) The Coast Guard will accept courses approved and monitored by a
Coast Guard-accepted Quality Standard System (QSS) organization. The
Coast Guard maintains a list of training organizations conducting
accepted training that are independently monitored by a Coast Guard-
accepted QSS organization. The Coast Guard-accepted QSS organization
must comply with the following requirements:
    (1) Submit a certificate of acceptance of training to the Coast
Guard.
    (2) Submit an updated certificate of acceptance to the Coast Guard
if the terms of acceptance have been changed.
    (3) Sign each certificate to the training organization owner or
operator, or its authorized representative(s), stating that the
training fully complies with the requirements of this section, and
identifying the Coast Guard-accepted QSS organization being used for
independent monitoring.
    (c) The training must be audited periodically in accordance with
the requirements of Sec.  10.409(e)(7) of this subpart. If the Coast
Guard determines, on the basis of its own observations or conclusions
or those of the Coast Guard-accepted QSS organization, that the
particular training does not satisfy one or more of the conditions
described in paragraph (a) of this section--
    (1) The Coast Guard or Coast Guard-accepted QSS organization will
so notify the offeror of the training by letter, enclosing a report of
the observations and conclusions;
    (2) The offeror may, within a period of time specified in the
notice, either appeal the observations or conclusions to the Commandant
(CG-CVC) or bring the training into compliance; and
    (3) If the appeal is denied--or if the deficiency is not corrected
in the allotted time, or within any additional time period judged by
the Coast Guard to be appropriate, considering progress toward
compliance--the Coast Guard will remove the training from the list
maintained under paragraph (b) of this section until it can verify full
compliance. The Coast Guard may deny applications for endorsements
based, in whole or in part, on training not on the list, until
additional training or assessment is documented.

Sec.  10.409  Coast Guard-accepted Quality Standard System (QSS)
organizations.

    (a) Organizations wishing to serve as a Coast Guard-accepted QSS
organization, to accept and monitor training on behalf of the Coast
Guard, should apply to the National Maritime Center. An organization
submitting an application may not act as a Coast Guard-accepted QSS
organization until it has received its letter of acceptance.
    (b) Validity of acceptance. Organizations meeting the requirements

in paragraph (e) of this section will be issued a letter of acceptance
valid for a maximum period of 5 years from the date of issuance.
    (c) An organization wishing to become a Coast Guard-accepted QSS
organization must have processes for reviewing, accepting, and
monitoring training that are equal to the Coast Guard's course approval
and oversight processes in Sec. Sec.  10.402 through 10.410 of this
subpart.
    (d) Each person conducting evaluation and monitoring of the
training must be knowledgeable about the subjects being evaluated or
monitored and about the national and international requirements that
apply to the training, and must not be involved in the training and
assessment of students.
    (e) The documentation submitted to the Coast Guard must contain the
information listed below. An organization approved as a recognized
classification society in accordance with 46 CFR part 8, subpart B,
need not present evidence of compliance with paragraphs (e)(1) and
(e)(8) of this section.
    (1) Identification of the organization: Name of the organization,
address, contact information, and organizational structure (including
the QSS department).
    (2) Scope of approval: Training and assessment the organization
wishes to accept and monitor.
    (3) Background of the organization: Historical information
outlining the organization's experience reviewing and accepting
training and/or assessment activities.
    (4) Staffing and support infrastructure, including--
    (i) Names and qualifications of the individuals who will be
involved in the review, acceptance, and monitoring of training and
assessment;
    (ii) Description of the training given to individuals who will be
conducting review, acceptance, and monitoring activities; and
    (iii) Technical and support resources within the organization that
support the review, acceptance and monitoring activities.
    (5) Submission guidelines: Information for client organizations to
submit courses for review and acceptance, including criteria for course
design, instructor/assessor qualifications, syllabi, equipment, and
facilities.
    (6) Review and acceptance procedures. (i) Descriptions of the
methods of evaluation of the physical, administrative, and
infrastructure support aspects of client organizations;
    (ii) Descriptions of the methods of evaluation of the instructors
or qualified assessors of a client organization and the maintenance of
their records;
    (iii) Descriptions of format for accepting training material;
    (iv) Descriptions of the methods by which the course acceptance
process responds to the client organization modifications to the
training curriculum, changes to instructors or examiners, changes to
the infrastructure support; and
    (v) Descriptions of the renewal procedures.
    (7) Audit procedures: Description of the methods for auditing
accepted courses. Client organizations must be audited once in a 5-year
period.
    (8) Quality commitment: Provide evidence of having a quality
management system that includes the following elements:
    (i) A documented statement of a quality policy and quality
objectives.
    (ii) A quality manual.
    (iii) Documented procedures and records.
    (iv) Documents, including records, determined by the organization
to be necessary to ensure the effective planning, operation, and
control of its processes.
    (f) Coast Guard-accepted QSS organizations must notify the NMC of
the training they have accepted within 14 days of the acceptance date.
The notification must include the name and address of the institution,
the course title and the requirement the course meets, and a one-
paragraph description of the course's content.
    (g) Audits. (1) A Coast Guard-accepted QSS organization must
conduct internal audits at least once in 5 years with a minimum of 2
years between reviews. Results of the internal audits must be available
upon request to the Coast Guard within 60 days of completion.
    (2) Each Coast Guard-accepted QSS organization may be audited by
the Coast Guard at least once every 5 years. The results of the audit
will be available to the Coast Guard-accepted QSS organization within
60 days of completion of the audit.
    (3) Results of Coast Guard-accepted QSS organizations' audits to
client organizations must be available upon request to the Coast Guard
within 60 days of completion.
    (h) Disenrollment. (1) A Coast Guard-accepted QSS organization must
give each client organization it serves a 180-day notice of its
intention to cease to function as a Coast Guard-accepted QSS
organization.
    (2) If the Coast Guard determines that a Coast Guard-accepted QSS
organization is not meeting its obligations to review, accept, and
monitor training and assessment, the NMC will notify the organization
in writing and will enclose information about the events that led to
this determination. The organization will then have a specified period
of time to correct the deficiency or appeal the conclusions to the
Commandant (CG-5P). If the organization appeals, and the appeal is
denied, or the deficiencies are not corrected within the allotted time,
the NMC will withdraw the acceptance of the Coast Guard-accepted QSS
organization. The NMC will notify all client organizations affected by
this decision so that they may make arrangements to transfer to another
Coast Guard-accepted QSS organization or seek NMC approval for their
training.
    (i) A Coast Guard-accepted QSS organization may not approve courses
provided by subsidiary organizations.

Sec.  10.410  Quality Standard System (QSS) requirements.

    (a) Providers of Coast Guard-approved courses, programs, training,
and Coast Guard-accepted training creditable towards an STCW
endorsement must establish and maintain a Quality Standard System
(QSS), in accordance with Regulation I/8 of the STCW Convention
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  10.103 of this part).
    (b) The QSS must be monitored by the Coast Guard or monitored
through a third party that is designated as a Coast Guard-accepted QSS
organization.
    (c) The Coast Guard-monitored QSS must--
    (1) Have a documented quality policy and quality objectives that
align with the commitment by the training institution to achieve its
missions and goals;
    (2) Maintain a manual that documents the objectives, authorities,
and responsibilities that are essential controls for the implementation
of the QSS, including--
    (i) The core procedures required to meet the missions and goals of
the institution;
    (ii) The documents necessary for effective design, planning,
operation, and control for the delivery of courses meeting the
regulatory requirements;
    (iii) The filing and archiving of records so they are retrievable
and legible;
    (iv) Action taken to stop recurrence of system, process, and
product nonconformity; and
    (v) Auditing, reviewing, and improving the performance of the
training management system.
    (d) Documentation from a nationally recognized academic
accreditation body

may be accepted by the Coast Guard as meeting one or more of the
requirements listed in paragraph (c) of this section. The documentation
must be readily available for inspection upon request.
    (e) The Coast Guard will accept documentation from a training
institution certified under a national or international Quality
Management System Standard as meeting one or more of the requirements
listed in paragraph (c) of this section. The documentation must be
readily available for inspection upon request.
    (f) Coast Guard-approved courses, programs, and training creditable
towards an STCW endorsement must meet the requirements of this section
by January 1, 2017.
    (g) The Coast Guard will accept company ISM documentation as
meeting one or more of the requirements listed in paragraph (c) of this
section.
    (h) Organizations are subject to audits at least twice in a 5-year
period. Organizations must cooperate with Coast Guard audits.

Sec.  10.411  Simulator performance standards.

    Simulators used in assessment of competence must meet the
appropriate performance standards set out in Section A-I/12 of the STCW
Code (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  10.103 of this part).
However, a simulator installed or brought into use before February 1,
2002, need not meet those standards if it fulfills the objectives of
the assessment of competence or demonstration of proficiency.

Sec.  10.412  Distance and e-learning.

    The Coast Guard may allow the training of mariners by means of
distance learning and e-learning in accordance with the standards of
training and assessment set forth in section B-I/6 (Training and
assessment) of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see Sec.
10.103 of this part).

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31. Revise part 11 to read as follows:

PART 11--REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS

Subpart A--General
Sec.
11.101 Purpose of regulations.
11.102 Incorporation by reference.
11.103-11.105 [Reserved]
11.107 Paperwork approval.
11.109-11.113 [Reserved]
Subpart B--General Requirements for Officer Endorsements
11.201 General requirements for national and STCW officer
endorsements.
11.203-11.210 [Reserved]
11.211 Creditable service and equivalents for national and STCW
officer endorsements.
11.212-11.216 [Reserved]
11.217 Examination procedures and denial of officer endorsements.
11.219-11.223 [Reserved]
Subpart C--STCW Officer Endorsements
11.301 Requirements for STCW officer endorsements.
11.302 Basic training.
11.303 Advanced firefighting.
11.304 STCW deck officer endorsements.
11.305 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as master on
vessels of 3,000 GT or more (management level).
11.307 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as chief mate
on vessels of 3,000 GT or more (management level).
11.309 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as officer in
charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) on vessels of 500 GT or more
(operational level).
11.311 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as master on
vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT (management level).
11.313 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as chief mate
on vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT (management
level).
11.315 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as master on
vessels of less than 500 GT (management level).
11.317 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as master on
vessels of less than 500 GT limited to near-coastal waters
(management level).
11.319 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Officer in
Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) on vessels of less than 500
GT (operational level).
11.321 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Officer in
Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) on vessels of less than 500
GT limited to near-coastal waters (operational level).
11.323 STCW engineer officer endorsements.
11.325 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as chief
engineer officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of
3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power or more (management level).
11.327 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as second
engineer officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of
3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power or more (management level).
11.329 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Officer in
Charge on an Engineering Watch (OICEW) in a manned engineroom, or as
a designated duty engineer in a periodically unmanned engineroom, on
vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP
propulsion power or more (operational level).
11.331 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as chief
engineer officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of
750 kW/1,000 HP or more and less than 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion
power (management level).
11.333 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as second
engineer officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of
750 kW/1,000 HP or more and less than 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion
power (management level).
11.335 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as an
electro-technical officer on vessels powered by main propulsion
machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP or more (operational level).
11.337 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as vessel
security officer.
Subpart D--Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer
Endorsements
11.401 Ocean and near-coastal national officer endorsements.
11.402 Tonnage requirements for national ocean or near-coastal
endorsements for vessels of 1,600 GRT or more.
11.403 Structure of national deck officer endorsements.
11.404 Service requirements for master of ocean or near-coastal
self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.
11.405 Service requirements for chief mate of ocean or near-coastal
self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.
11.406 Service requirements for second mate of ocean or near-coastal
self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.
11.407 Service requirements for third mate of ocean or near-coastal
self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.
11.410 Requirements for deck officer endorsements for vessels of
less than 1,600 GRT.
11.412 Service requirements for master on ocean or near-coastal
self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT.
11.414 Service requirements for mate on ocean self-propelled vessels
of less than 1,600 GRT.
11.416 Service requirements for mate on near-coastal self-propelled
vessels of less than 1,600 GRT.
11.418 Service requirements for master on ocean or near-coastal
self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT.
11.420 Service requirements for mate on ocean self-propelled vessels
of less than 500 GRT.
11.421 Service requirements for mate on near-coastal self-propelled
vessels of less than 500 GRT.
11.422 Tonnage limitations and qualifying requirements for
endorsements as master or mate on vessels of less than 200 GRT.
11.424 Requirements for master on ocean self-propelled vessels of
less than 200 GRT.
11.425 Requirements for mate on ocean self-propelled vessels of less
than 200 GRT.
11.426 Requirements for master on near-coastal self-propelled
vessels of less than 200 GRT.

11.427 Requirements for mate on near-coastal self-propelled vessels
of less than 200 GRT.
11.428 Requirements for master on near-coastal self-propelled
vessels of less than 100 GRT.
11.429 Requirements for a limited master on near-coastal self-
propelled vessels of less than 100 GRT.
11.430 Endorsements for the Great Lakes and inland waters.
11.431 Tonnage requirements for Great Lakes and inland endorsements
for vessels of 1,600 GT or more.
11.433 Requirements for master of Great Lakes and inland self-
propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.
11.435 Requirements for master of inland self-propelled vessels of
unlimited tonnage.
11.437 Requirements for mate of Great Lakes and inland self-
propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.
11.442 Requirements for master of Great Lakes and inland self-
propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT.
11.444 Requirements for mate of Great lakes and inland self-
propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT.
11.446 Requirements for master of Great Lakes and inland self-
propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT.
11.448 Requirements for mate of Great Lakes and inland self-
propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT.
11.450 Tonnage limitations and qualifying requirements for
endorsements as master or mate of Great Lakes and inland vessels of
less than 200 GRT.
11.452 Requirements for master of Great Lakes and inland self-
propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT.
11.454 Requirements for mate of Great Lakes and inland self-
propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT.
11.455 Requirements for master of Great Lakes and inland self-
propelled vessels of less than 100 GRT.
11.456 Requirements for limited master of Great Lakes and inland
self-propelled vessels of less than 100 GRT.
11.457 Requirements for master of inland self-propelled vessels of
less than 100 GRT.
11.459 Requirements for national endorsement as master or mate of
rivers.
11.462 Requirements for national endorsement as master or mate of
uninspected fishing industry vessels.
11.463 General requirements for national endorsements as master,
mate (pilot), and apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels.
11.464 Requirements for national endorsements as master of towing
vessels.
11.465 Requirements for national endorsements as mate (pilot) of
towing vessels.
11.466 Requirements for national endorsements as apprentice mate
(steersman) of towing vessels.
11.467 Requirements for a national endorsement as operator of
uninspected passenger vessels of less than 100 GRT.
11.468 National officer endorsements for mobile offshore drilling
units (MODUs).
11.470 National officer endorsements as offshore installation
manager.
11.472 National officer endorsements as barge supervisor.
11.474 National officer endorsements as ballast control operator.
11.480 Radar observer.
11.482 Assistance towing.
11.491 National officer endorsements for service on offshore supply
vessels.
11.493 Master (OSV).
11.495 Chief mate (OSV).
11.497 Mate (OSV).
Subpart E--Professional Requirements for National Engineer Officer
Endorsements
11.501 Grades and types of national engineer endorsements issued.
11.502 General requirements for national engineer endorsements.
11.503 Propulsion power limitations for national endorsements.
11.504 Application of deck service for national limited engineer
endorsements.
11.505 National engineer officer endorsements.
11.510 Service requirements for national endorsement as chief
engineer on steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels.
11.512 Service requirements for national endorsement as first
assistant engineer of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled
vessels.
11.514 Service requirements for national endorsement as second
assistant engineer of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled
vessels.
11.516 Service requirements for national endorsement as third
assistant engineer of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled
vessels.
11.518 Service requirements for national endorsement as chief
engineer (limited) of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled
vessels.
11.522 Service requirements for national endorsement as assistant
engineer (limited) of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled
vessels.
11.524 Service requirements for national endorsement as designated
duty engineer (DDE) of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled
vessels.
11.530 Endorsements as engineers of uninspected fishing industry
vessels.
11.540 Endorsements as engineers of mobile offshore drilling units
(MODUs).
11.542 Endorsement as chief engineer (MODU).
11.544 Endorsement as assistant engineer (MODU).
11.551 Endorsements for service on offshore supply vessels.
11.553 Chief engineer (OSV).
11.555 Assistant engineer (OSV).
Subpart F--Credentialing of Radio Officers
11.601 Applicability.
11.603 Requirements for radio officers' endorsements.
11.604 Requirements for an STCW endorsement for Global Maritime
Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) radio operators.
Subpart G--Professional Requirements for Pilots
11.701 Scope of pilot endorsements.
11.703 Service requirements.
11.705 Route familiarization requirements.
11.707 Examination requirements.
11.709 Annual physical examination requirements.
11.711 Tonnage requirements.
11.713 Requirements for maintaining current knowledge of waters to
be navigated.
Subpart H--Registration of Staff Officers and Miscellaneous
Endorsements
11.801 Applicability.
11.803 Staff departments.
11.805 General requirements.
11.807 Experience requirements for registry.
11.821 High-speed craft-type rating.
Subpart I--Subjects of Examinations
11.901 General provisions.
11.903 Officer endorsements requiring examinations.
11.910 Subjects for deck officer endorsements.
11.920 Subjects for MODU endorsements.
11.950 Examination subjects for engineer officer endorsements.
Subpart J--Recognition of Other Parties' STCW Certificates
11.1001 Purpose of rules.
11.1003 General requirements.
11.1005 Employer application requirements.
11.1007 Basis for denial.
11.1009 Restrictions.
Subpart K--Officers on a Passenger Ship When on an International Voyage
11.1101 Purpose of rules.
11.1103 Definitions.
11.1105 General requirements for officer endorsements.

    Authority:  14 U.S.C. 633; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103,
and 2110; 46 U.S.C. chapter 71; 46 U.S.C. 7502, 7505, 7701, 8906,
and 70105; Executive Order 10173; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1. Section 11.107 is also issued under the
authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.

Subpart A--General

Sec.  11.101  Purpose of regulations.

    (a) The purpose of this part is to provide--
    (1) A means of determining the qualifications an applicant must
possess to be eligible for an officer endorsement as a staff officer,
deck officer, engineer officer, pilot, or radio officer on merchant
vessels, or for an endorsement to operate uninspected passenger
vessels; and
    (2) A means of determining that an applicant is competent to serve
as a master, chief mate, officer in charge of a navigational watch,
chief engineer officer, second engineer officer (first assistant
engineer), officer in charge of

an engineering watch, designated duty engineer, or Global Maritime
Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) radio operator, in accordance with
the provisions of the International Convention on Standards of
Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as
amended (the STCW Convention or STCW), and other laws, and to receive
the appropriate endorsement as required by STCW.
    (b) With few exceptions, these regulations do not specify or
restrict officer endorsements to particular types of service such as
tankships, freight vessels, or passenger vessels. However, each officer
credentialed under this part must become familiar with the relevant
characteristics of a vessel prior to assuming his or her duties as
required in the provisions of Sec.  15.405 of this subchapter.
    (c) The regulations previously found in subpart C of this part that
prescribe the requirements applicable to approved training courses,
training for a particular officer endorsement, and training and
assessment associated with meeting the standards of competence
established by the STCW Convention have been moved to 46 CFR part 10,
subpart C.

Sec.  11.102  Incorporation by reference.

    (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part
with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To enforce any edition other than that
specified in this section, the Coast Guard must publish a notice of
change in the Federal Register and the material must be available to
the public. All approved material is available for inspection at the
Coast Guard, Office of Operating and Environmental Standards (CG-CG-
OES), 2100 2nd St. SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126, 202-372-
1405 and is available from the sources listed below. It is also
available for inspection at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER> or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    (b) International Maritime Organization (IMO), 4 Albert Embankment,
London SE1 7SR, England:
    (1) The International Convention on Standards of Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended, 2011
(the STCW Convention or the STCW), incorporation by reference approved
for Sec. Sec.  11.201, 11.426, 11.427, 11.428, 11.429, 11.493, 11.495,
11.497, 11.553, 11.555, 11.1001, 11.1003, 11.1009, and 11.1105.
    (2) The Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code,
as amended, 2011 (the STCW Code), incorporation by reference approved
for Sec. Sec.  11.201, 11.301, 11.302, 11.303, 11.305, 11.307, 11.309,
11.311, 11.313, 11.315, 11.317, 11.319, 11.321, 11.325, 11.327, 11.329,
11.331, 11.333, 11.335, 11.604, 11.901, and 11.1105.
    (3) The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea,
1974 (SOLAS), incorporation by reference approved for Sec.  11.601.

Sec. Sec.  11.103-11.105  [Reserved]

Sec.  11.107  Paperwork approval.

    (a) This section lists the control numbers assigned by the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1980 (Pub. L. 96-511) for the reporting and recordkeeping requirements
in this part.
    (b) The following control numbers have been assigned to the
sections indicated:
    (1) OMB 1625-0040-46 CFR 11.201, 11.202, 11.205, 11.470, 11.472,
11.474, 11.542, and 11.544.
    (2) OMB 1625-028-46 CFR 11.480.

Sec. Sec.  11.109-11.113  [Reserved]

Subpart B--General Requirements for Officer Endorsements

Sec.  11.201  General requirements for national and STCW officer
endorsements.

    (a) General. In addition to the requirements of part 10 of this
subchapter, the applicant for an officer endorsement, whether original,
renewal, duplicate, or raise of grade, must establish to the
satisfaction of the Coast Guard that he or she possesses all the
qualifications necessary (including but not limited to age, experience,
character, physical health, citizenship, approved training,
professional competence, and a test for dangerous drugs) before the
Coast Guard will issue to him or her a merchant mariner credential
(MMC). An applicant for any STCW endorsement must hold the appropriate
national endorsement unless otherwise specified.
    (b) English language requirements. Except as provided in Sec.
11.467(i) of this part, an applicant for an officer endorsement must
demonstrate an ability to speak and understand English as found in the
navigation rules, aids to navigation publications, emergency equipment
instructions, machinery instructions, and radiotelephone communications
instructions.
    (c) Experience and service. (1) Applicants for officer endorsements
should refer to Sec.  10.232 of this subchapter for information
regarding requirements for documentation and proof of sea service.
    (2) An applicant for a national officer endorsement must have at
least 3 months of required service on vessels of appropriate tonnage or
horsepower within the 3 years immediately preceding the date of
application.
    (3) No original officer endorsement may be issued to any
naturalized citizen based on less experience in any grade or capacity
than would have been required of a citizen of the United States by
birth.
    (4) Experience and service acquired on foreign vessels is
creditable for establishing eligibility for an officer endorsement,
subject to evaluation by the Coast Guard to determine that it is a fair
and reasonable equivalent to service acquired on merchant vessels of
the United States, with respect to grade, tonnage, horsepower, waters,
and operating conditions. An applicant who has obtained qualifying
experience on foreign vessels must submit satisfactory documentary
evidence of such service (including any necessary translation into
English) in accordance with Sec.  10.232 of this subchapter.
    (5) No applicant for an original officer endorsement who is a
naturalized citizen and who has obtained experience on foreign vessels
will be given an original officer endorsement in a grade higher than
that upon which he or she has actually served while acting under the
authority of a foreign credential.
    (6) Experience acquired while the applicant was less than 16 years
of age is generally not creditable. Compelling circumstances and unique
experiences acquired before the applicant reaches 16 years of age will
be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
    (d) Citizenship. No officer endorsement may be issued to any person
who is not a citizen of the United States with the exception of
operators of uninspected passenger vessels that are not documented
under the laws of the United States.
    (e) Age. Except as specified in this paragraph, no officer
endorsement may be issued to a person who has not attained the age of
21 years. The required evidence of age may be established using any of
the items submitted to establish citizenship set out in 49 CFR 1572.17.
    (1) An endorsement may be granted to an applicant who has reached
the age of 19 years as--
    (i) Master of near-coastal, Great Lakes and inland, or river
vessels of 25-200 GRT;
    (ii) Third mate;
    (iii) Third assistant engineer;

    (iv) Mate of vessels of between 200 GRT and 1,600 GRT;
    (v) Ballast control operator (BCO);
    (vi) Assistant engineer (MODU);
    (vii) Assistant engineer of fishing industry vessels;
    (viii) Mate (pilot) of towing vessels;
    (ix) Radio officer;
    (x) Assistant engineer (limited); or
    (xi) Designated duty engineer of vessels of less than 4,000 HP/
3,000 kW.
    (2) An endorsement may be granted to an applicant who has reached
the age of 18 years as--
    (i) Limited master of near-coastal vessels of less than 100 GRT;
    (ii) Limited master of Great Lakes and inland vessels of less than
100 GRT;
    (iii) Mate of Great Lakes and inland vessels of 25-200 GRT;
    (iv) Mate of near-coastal vessels of 25-200 GRT;
    (v) Operator of uninspected passenger vessels (OUPV);
    (vi) Designated duty engineer of vessels of less than 1,000 HP/750
kW;
    (vii) Apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels;
    (viii) Officer in charge of a navigational watch (OICNW);
    (ix) Officer in charge of an engineering watch (OICEW); and
    (x) Electro-technical officer (ETO).
    (f) Physical examination. (1) Persons serving or intending to serve
in the merchant marine service are encouraged to take the earliest
opportunity to ascertain, through examination, whether their visual
acuity, color vision, hearing, and general physical condition, are such
as to qualify them for service in that profession. Any physical
impairment or medical condition that would render an applicant
incompetent to perform the ordinary duties required of an officer is
cause for denial of an officer endorsement.
    (2) Applications for an original officer endorsement, raises of
grade, and extensions of route, must be current and up to date with
respect to service and the physical examination, as appropriate.
Physical examinations and applications are valid for 12 months from the
date the application is approved.
    (g) Character check. (1) An individual may apply for an original
officer endorsement, or officer or STCW endorsement of a different
type, while on probation as a result of administrative action under
part 5 of this chapter. The offense for which the applicant was placed
on probation will be considered in determining his or her fitness to
hold the endorsement applied for. An officer or STCW endorsement issued
to an applicant on probation will be subject to the same probationary
conditions as were imposed against the applicant's other credential. An
applicant may not take an examination for an officer or STCW
endorsement during any period of time when a suspension without
probation or a revocation is effective against the applicant's
currently held license, merchant mariner document (MMD), or MMC, or
while an appeal from these actions is pending.
    (2) If information about the applicant's habits of life and
character is brought to the attention of the Coast Guard after an
original license, certificate of registry, or officer endorsement has
been issued, and if such information reasonably supports the conclusion
that the applicant cannot be entrusted with the duties and
responsibilities of the license, certificate of registry, or officer
endorsement issued, or indicates that the application for the license,
certificate of registry, or officer endorsement was false or
incomplete, the Coast Guard may notify the holder in writing that the
license, certificate of registry, or officer endorsement is considered
null and void, direct the holder to return the credential to the Coast
Guard, and advise the holder that, upon return of the credential, the
appeal procedures of Sec.  10.237 of this subchapter apply.
    (h) Firefighting certificate. (1) Applicants for an original
officer endorsement in the following categories must present a
certificate of completion from a firefighting course of instruction
that has been approved by the Coast Guard. (1) The firefighting course
must have been completed within the past 5 years, or if it was
completed more than 5 years before the date of application, the
applicant must provide evidence of maintaining the standard of
competence in accordance with the firefighting requirements for the
credential sought.
    (2) The following categories must meet the requirements for basic
and advanced firefighting in Regulations VI/1 and VI/3 of the STCW
Convention and Tables A-VI/1-2 and A-VI/3 of the STCW Code (both
incorporated by reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this part):
    (i) National officer endorsements as master or mate on seagoing
vessels of 200 GRT or more.
    (ii) All national officer endorsements for master or mate (pilot)
of towing vessels, except apprentice mate (steersman) of the vessels,
on oceans.
    (iii) All national officer endorsements for MODUs.
    (iv) All national officer endorsements for engineers.
    (v) All national officer endorsements for OSVs.
    (vi) All STCW officer endorsements except GMDSS radio operator.
    (3) The following categories must meet the requirements for basic
firefighting in Regulation VI/1 of the STCW Convention and Table A-VI/
1-2 of the STCW Code:
    (i) Officer endorsement as master on vessels of less than 500 GT in
ocean service.
    (ii) All officer endorsements for master or mate (pilot) of towing
vessels, except apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels, in all
services except oceans.
    (4) Applicants for a raise of grade of an officer endorsement who
have not previously met the requirements of paragraph (h) of this
section must do so.
    (i) First-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course
certificates. All applicants for an original officer endorsement,
except as provided in Sec. Sec.  11.429, 11.456, and 11.467 of this
part, must present to the Coast Guard--
    (1) Evidence of continued competency in STCW basic training in
accordance with Sec.  11.302 of this part or a certificate indicating
completion not more than 1 year from the date of application of --
    (i) The American National Red Cross Standard First Aid course or
American National Red Cross Community First Aid & Safety course; or
    (ii) A Coast Guard-approved first-aid course; and
    (2) A currently valid certificate of completion of a CPR course
from either--
    (i) The American National Red Cross;
    (ii) The American Heart Association; or
    (iii) A Coast Guard-approved CPR course.
    (j) Professional examination. (1) When the Coast Guard finds the
applicant's experience and training to be satisfactory, and the
applicant is eligible in all other respects, the Coast Guard will
authorize examination in accordance with the following requirements:
    (i) Except for an endorsement required by the STCW Convention, any
applicant for a deck or engineer officer endorsement limited to vessels
less than 200 GRT, or an officer endorsement limited to uninspected
fishing industry vessels, may request an orally assisted examination
instead of any written or other textual examination. If there are
textual questions that the applicant has difficulty reading and
understanding, the Coast Guard will offer the orally assisted
examination. Each officer endorsement based on an orally assisted
examination is limited to the specific route and type of vessel upon
which the

applicant obtained the majority of service.
    (ii) The general instructions for administration of examinations
and the lists of subjects for all officer endorsements appear in
subpart I of this part. The Coast Guard will place in the applicant's
file a record indicating the subjects covered.
    (iii) An applicant enrolled in an approved comprehensive program of
training, service, and assessment will be authorized for an examination
not more than 6 months prior to completion of the comprehensive
program, provided all sea service and assessments of competency are
completed prior to the examination.
    (iv) The examination, whether administered orally or by other
means, must be conducted only in the English language.
    (2) When the application has been approved for examination, the
approval is valid for 1 year.
    (3) An examination is not required for a staff officer or radio
officer endorsement.
    (k) Radar observer. Applicants for an endorsement as radar observer
must present a certificate of completion from a radar observer course
as required by Sec.  11.480 of this part.
    (l) Restrictions. The Coast Guard may modify the service and
examination requirements in this part to satisfy the unique
qualification requirements of an applicant or distinct group of
mariners. The Coast Guard may also lower the age requirement for OUPV
applicants. The authority granted by an officer endorsement will be
restricted to reflect any modifications made under the authority of
this paragraph.

Sec. Sec.  11.202-11.210  [Reserved]

Sec.  11.211  Creditable service and equivalents for national and STCW
officer endorsements.

    (a) Applicants for officer endorsements should refer to Sec.
10.232 of this subchapter for information regarding requirements for
documentation and proof of sea service.
    (b) Service toward an oceans, near-coastal, or STCW endorsement
will be credited as follows:
    (1) Service on the Great Lakes will be credited on a day-for-day
basis up to 100 percent of the total required service.
    (2) Service on inland waters, other than Great Lakes, that are
navigable waters of the United States, will be credited on a day-for-
day basis for up to 50 percent of the total required service.
    (c) Service on mobile offshore drilling units. (1) MODU service is
creditable for raise of grade of an officer endorsement. Evidence of 1
year of service on MODUs as mate or equivalent while holding an officer
endorsement or license as third mate, or as engineering officer of the
watch or equivalent while holding an officer endorsement or license as
third assistant engineer, is acceptable for a raise of grade to second
mate or second assistant engineer, respectively. However, any
subsequent raises of grade of unlimited, non-restricted officer
licenses or endorsements must include a minimum of 6 months of service
on conventional vessels.
    (2) Service on MODUs maintaining station by means of dynamic
positioning, may be credited as service on conventional vessels for any
raise in grade; however, time more than 8 hours each day will not be
credited.
    (3) A day of creditable MODU service must be a minimum of 4 hours,
and no additional credit will be granted for periods of more than 8
hours.
    (4) Creditable MODU service excludes time spent ashore due to crew
rotation.
    (d) Service on Articulated Tug Barges (ATBs) and Integrated Tug
Barges (ITBs). Service on ATB or Dual Mode ITB units is creditable for
an original deck officer endorsement or raise of grade of any deck
officer endorsement. Service on an ATB or Dual Mode ITB with an
aggregate tonnage of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more is creditable on a two-
for-one basis (2 days experience equals 1 day of creditable service)
for up to 50 percent of the total service on vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000
GT or more required for an unlimited officer endorsement. The remaining
required service on vessels of more than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT must be
obtained on conventional vessels or Push Mode ITBs.
    (e) Service on towing vessels. Service as master or mate (pilot) on
towing vessels, when the aggregate tonnage of the tug and barges is
1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more, is creditable, using the aggregate tonnage,
on a two-for-one basis (2 days experience equals 1 day of creditable
service) for up to 50 percent of the total service on vessels of 1,600
GRT/3,000 GT or more required for an unlimited officer endorsement. The
remaining required service on vessels of more than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT
must be obtained on conventional vessels. This service must be
documented as specified in Sec.  10.232(a) of this subchapter.
    (f) Individuals obtaining sea service as part of an approved
training curriculum pursuant to either Sec.  11.407(a)(2) or Sec.
11.516(a)(3) of this part must do so in the capacity of cadet (deck) or
cadet (engine), as appropriate, notwithstanding any other rating
endorsements the individual may hold or any other capacity in which the
individual may have served.
    (g) Other experience. Other experience in a marine-related area,
other than at sea, or sea service performed on unique vessels, will be
evaluated by the Coast Guard for a determination of equivalence to
traditional service.
    (h) Tonnage. When determining sea service credit for officer
endorsement applicants under subpart D of this part, the tonnage of a
vessel solely admeasured using the Convention measurement scheme under
46 U.S.C. Chapter 143 will be credited as Gross Register Tonnage. This
paragraph does not apply to those vessels measured under the optional
regulatory measurement provisions of 46 U.S.C. 14305.

Sec.  11.212-Sec.  11.216  [Reserved]

Sec.  11.217  Examination procedures and denial of officer
endorsements.

    (a) The examination fee set out in Table 1 to Sec.  10.219(a) of
this subchapter must be paid before the applicant may take the first
examination section. If an applicant fails three or more sections of
the examination, a complete re-examination must be taken. On the
subsequent exam, if the applicant again fails three or more sections,
at least 3 months must elapse before another complete examination is
attempted, and a new examination fee is required. If an applicant fails
one or two sections of an examination, the applicant may be retested
twice on these sections during the next 3 months. If the applicant does
not successfully complete these sections within the 3-month period, a
complete re-examination must be taken at least 3 months from the date
of the last retest, and a new examination fee is required. The 3-month
retest period may be extended by the Coast Guard if the applicant
presents evidence documenting sea time that prevented the taking of a
retest during the 3-month period. The retest period may not be extended
beyond 7 months from the initial examination. All examinations and
retests must be completed within 1 year of approval for examination.
    (b) If the Coast Guard refuses to grant an applicant the
endorsement applied for due to the applicant's failure to pass a
required examination, the Coast Guard will provide the applicant with a
written statement setting forth the portions of the examination that
must be retaken and the date by which the examination must be
completed.

Sec. Sec.  11.219-11.223  [Reserved]

Subpart C--STCW Officer Endorsements

Sec.  11.301  Requirements for STCW officer endorsements.

    (a) Standard of competence. (1) The Coast Guard will accept one or
more methods listed in the STCW Code to demonstrate meeting the
standard of competence in this subpart. See Column 3--Methods for
demonstrating competence--of the Tables of Competence in the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this part). The Coast
Guard will accept the following as evidence of meeting the standard of
competence under each of these methods:
    (i) In-service experience: Documentation of successful completion
of assessments, approved or accepted by the Coast Guard, and signed by
a qualified assessor (QA)--deck or engineering--as appropriate.
    (ii) Training ship experience: Documentation of successful
completion of an approved training program involving formal training
and assessment onboard a training ship.
    (iii) Simulator training: Documentation of successful completion of
training and assessment from a Coast Guard-approved course involving
maritime simulation.
    (iv) Laboratory equipment training: Documentation of successful
completion of training and assessments from an approved training course
or facility.
    (v) Practical training or instruction:
    (A) Documentation of successful completion of assessment as part of
a structured/formal training or instruction provided by an organization
or company as part of an accepted safety or quality management system;
or
    (B) Documentation of successful completion of an approved training
course from a school or facility.
    (vi) Specialist training: Documentation of successful completion of
assessment as part of a company training or specialized training
provided by a maritime or equipment specialist.
    (vii) Workshop skills training: Documentation of successful
completion of assessments or completion certificate from an approved
training program, school or facility.
    (viii) Training program: Documentation of successful completion of
an approved training program.
    (ix) Training on a manned scale ship model: Documentation of
successful completion of assessment as part of a structured/formal
training or instruction provided by an approved training school or
facility.
    (x) Practical demonstration of competence: Documentation of
successful completion of assessments approved or accepted by the Coast
Guard.
    (xi) Practical test and practical experience: Documentation of
successful completion of assessments approved or accepted by the Coast
Guard.
    (xii) Examination: Successful completion of a Coast Guard
examination.
    (xiii) Instruction or course: Documentation of successful
completion of an approved or accepted course of instruction.
    (2) Knowledge components may be documented by--
    (i) Successful completion of the Coast Guard examination for the
associated officer endorsement;
    (ii) Successful completion of an approved course; or
    (iii) Successful completion of an approved program.
    (3) The Coast Guard will publish assessment guidelines that should
be used to document assessments that demonstrate meeting the standard
of competence, as required by paragraph (a)(1) of this section.
Organizations may develop alternative assessment documentation for
demonstrations of competence; however, such documentation must be
approved by the Coast Guard prior to its use and submittal with an
application.
    (b) Service. (1) Service as a rating will not be accepted to
upgrade from the operational-level to management-level STCW
endorsements.
    (2) Service on the Great Lakes will be credited on a day-for-day
basis for up to 100 percent of the total required service.
    (3) Service on inland waters other than Great Lakes, which are
navigable waters of the United States, will be credited on a day-for-
day basis for up to 50 percent of the total required service.
    (4) Service accrued onboard vessels with dual tonnages (both
domestic and international) will be credited using the international
tonnage for the credential sought.
    (5) Applicants who cannot meet the requirement for 1 year of sea
service within the last 5 years as described in Sec.  11.303(c) of this
subpart, will be required to meet the requirements of Sec.  11.303(a)
of this subpart.
    (c) Operational-level endorsement. Applicants holding national
officer endorsements, who seek to add an STCW endorsement at the
operational level, must provide evidence of meeting the STCW
requirements found in this subpart, including--
    (1) Meeting the service requirements for the operational-level STCW
endorsement;
    (2) Satisfactory completion of the STCW operational-level standards
of competence; and
    (3) Satisfactory completion of the STCW operational-level training
as required in this part.
    (d) Management-level endorsement. Applicants holding national
officer endorsements as master, chief mate, chief engineer, or first
assistant engineer, and who seek to add an STCW endorsement at the
management level, must provide evidence of meeting the STCW
requirements found in this subpart, including--
    (1) Meeting the service requirements for the management-level STCW
endorsement;
    (2) Satisfactory completion of the STCW operational- and
management-level standards of competence; and
    (3) Satisfactory completion of the STCW operational- and
management-level training as required in this part.
    (e) Training and assessment for Automatic Radar Plotting Aids
(ARPA), Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS), or
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). Training and
assessment in the use of ARPA, ECDIS, or GMDSS is not required for
those who serve exclusively on ships not fitted with ARPA, ECDIS, or
GMDSS. For ARPA and ECDIS, this limitation must be reflected in the
endorsement issued to the seafarer concerned. GMDSS is a separate
endorsement that will only be added if the applicant qualifies for it.
    (f) Exemptions and Limitations. (1) The Coast Guard may exempt an
applicant from meeting any individual knowledge, understanding, and
proficiency required in the appropriate table of competence in the STCW
Code. These exemptions must be approved by the Coast Guard based upon
vessel type. Under these circumstances, the certificate may include a
corresponding limitation. (2) A seafarer may have a limitation removed
by providing the Coast Guard with evidence of having completed the
individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required.
    (g) Grandfathering. (1) Except as noted otherwise, each candidate
who applies for a credential based on approved or accepted training or
approved seagoing service that was started on or after March 24, 2014,
or who applies for the MMC endorsement on or after January 1, 2017,
must meet the requirements of this part.

    (2) Except as noted by this subpart, seafarers holding an STCW
endorsement prior to March 24, 2014, will not be required to complete
any additional training required under this part to retain the STCW
endorsements until January 1, 2017.
    (3) Except as noted otherwise, candidates who apply for a
credential based on approved or accepted training or approved seagoing
service that was completed before March 24, 2014, may qualify under the
requirements of this part existing before that date. This includes the
assessments published prior to March 24, 2014, as well as the
additional requirements for the STCW endorsement section.
    (4) Persons who hold or have held an STCW operational-level
endorsement issued prior to March 24, 2014 and are seeking to upgrade
to an STCW management-level endorsement will not be required to
complete the practical assessments for STCW operational-level
endorsements as required in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.
    (5) Except as noted by this subpart, the Coast Guard will continue
to issue STCW endorsements meeting the requirements of this part
existing before March 24, 2014, for seafarers identified in paragraph
(g)(3) of this section, until January 1, 2017.
    (h) Notwithstanding Sec.  11.901 of this part, each mariner found
qualified to hold any of the following national officer endorsements
will also be entitled to hold an STCW endorsement corresponding to the
service or other limitations of the license or officer endorsements on
the MMC. The vessels concerned are not subject to further obligation
under STCW because of their special operating conditions as small
vessels engaged in domestic, near-coastal voyages.
    (1) Masters, mates, or engineers endorsed for service on small
passenger vessels that are subject to subchapter T or K of this chapter
and that operate beyond the boundary line.
    (2) Masters, mates, or engineers endorsed for service on seagoing
vessels of less than 200 GRT, other than passenger vessels subject to
subchapter H of this chapter.
    (i) Mariners serving on, and owners or operators of any of the
following vessels, do not need to hold an STCW endorsement, because
they are exempt from application of STCW:
    (1) Fishing vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(11)(a).
    (2) Fishing vessels used as fish-tender vessels as defined in 46
U.S.C. 2101(11)(c).
    (3) Barges as defined in 46 U.S.C. 102, including non-self-
propelled mobile offshore drilling units.
    (4) Vessels operating exclusively on the Great Lakes or on the
inland waters of the United States in the Straits of Juan de Fuca or on
the Inside Passage between Puget Sound and Cape Spencer.
    (j) Mariners serving on, and owners or operators of uninspected
passenger vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(42)(B), do not need to
hold an STCW endorsement. The vessels concerned are not subject to
further obligation under STCW because of their special operating
conditions as small vessels engaged in domestic, near-coastal voyages.

Sec.  11.302  Basic training.

    (a) Applicants seeking an STCW officer endorsement must provide
evidence of meeting the standard of competence for basic training (BT)
as follows:
    (1) Personal survival techniques as set out in Table A-VI/1-1 of
the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this
part).
    (2) Fire prevention and firefighting as set out in Table A-VI/1-2
of the STCW Code.
    (3) Elementary first aid as set out in Table A-VI/1-3 of the STCW
Code.
    (4) Personal safety and social responsibilities as set out in Table
A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code.
    (b) Every 5 years seafarers qualified in accordance with Sec.
11.301(c) and (d) of this subpart must provide evidence of maintaining
the standard of competence for BT.
    (c) The Coast Guard will accept onboard training and experience,
through evidence of 1 year of sea service within the last 5 years, for
the following areas:
    (1) Personal survival techniques as set out in Table A-VI/1-1 of
the STCW Code:
    (i) Donning a lifejacket.
    (ii) Boarding a survival craft from the ship, while wearing a
lifejacket.
    (iii) Taking initial actions on boarding a lifeboat to enhance
chance of survival.
    (iv) Streaming a lifeboat drogue or sea-anchor.
    (v) Operating survival craft equipment.
    (vi) Operating location devices, including radio equipment.
    (2) Fire prevention and firefighting as set out in Table A-VI/1-2
of the STCW Code:
    (i) Using self-contained breathing apparatus.
    (ii) Performing a rescue in a smoke-filled space, using an approved
smoke-generating device aboard, while wearing a breathing apparatus.
    (3) Elementary first aid as set out in Table A-VI/1-3 of the STCW
Code.
    (4) Personal safety and social responsibilities as set out in Table
A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code.
    (d) The Coast Guard will only accept evidence of approved
assessments conducted ashore for the following areas:
    (1) Personal survival techniques as set out in Table A-VI/1-1 of
the STCW Code:
    (i) Donning and using an immersion suit.
    (ii) Safely jumping from a height into the water.
    (iii) Righting an inverted liferaft while wearing a lifejacket.
    (iv) Swimming while wearing a lifejacket.
    (v) Keeping afloat without a lifejacket.
    (2) Fire prevention and firefighting as set out in Table A-VI/1-2
of the STCW Code:
    (i) Using various types of portable fire extinguishers.
    (ii) Extinguishing smaller fires, e.g., electrical fires, oil
fires, and propane fires.
    (iii) Extinguishing extensive fires with water, using jet and spray
nozzles.
    (iv) Extinguishing fires with foam, powder, or any other suitable
chemical agent.
    (v) Fighting fire in smoke-filled enclosed spaces wearing self-
contained breathing apparatus.
    (vi) Extinguishing fire with water fog or any other suitable
firefighting agent in an accommodation room or simulated engineroom
with fire and heavy smoke.
    (vii) Extinguishing oil fire with fog applicator and spray nozzles,
dry chemical powder, or foam applicators.
    (e) Applicants who cannot meet the requirement for 1 year of sea
service within the last 5 years, as described in paragraph (c) of this
section, will be required to meet the requirements of paragraph (a) of
this section or complete approved or accepted refresher training.

Sec.  11.303  Advanced firefighting.

    (a) Advanced firefighting. Applicants seeking an STCW officer
endorsement must provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
as set out in Table A-VI/3 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference,
see Sec.  11.102 of this part). Applicants for an original STCW officer
endorsement, who met the requirements of Sec.  11.201(h) of this part
will be deemed to have met the requirement of this paragraph.
    (b) Every 5 years seafarers qualified in accordance with paragraph
(a) of this section must provide evidence of

maintaining the standard of competence as set out in Table A-VI/3 of
the STCW Code.
    (c) The Coast Guard will accept onboard training and experience,
through evidence of 1 year of sea service within the last 5 years, as
meeting the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section for the
following areas as set out in Table A-VI/3 of the STCW Code:
    (1) Control firefighting operations aboard ships with the following
knowledge, understanding, and proficiencies:
    (i) Firefighting procedures at sea and in port, with particular
emphasis on organization, tactics and command.
    (ii) Communication and coordination during firefighting operations.
    (iii) Ventilation control, including smoke extraction.
    (iv) Control of fuel and electrical systems.
    (v) Firefighting process hazards (dry distillation, chemical
reactions, boiler uptake).
    (vi) Fire precautions and hazards associated with the storage and
handling of materials.
    (vii) Management and control of injured persons.
    (viii) Procedures for coordination with shore-based firefighters.
    (2) Inspect and service fire-detection and extinguishing systems
and equipment.
    (i) Requirements for statutory and classification surveys.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (d) The Coast Guard will only accept evidence of assessments
conducted ashore as meeting the requirements of paragraph (b) of this
section for the following areas as set out in Table A-VI/3 of the STCW
Code:
    (1) Control firefighting operations aboard ships with the following
knowledge, understanding, and proficiencies:
    (i) Use of water for fire-extinguishing, the effect on ship
stability, precautions and corrective procedures.
    (ii) Firefighting involving dangerous goods.
    (2) Organize and train fire parties.
    (3) Inspect and service fire-detection and extinguishing systems
and equipment.
    (i) Fire detection. Fire-detection systems; fixed fire-
extinguishing systems; portable and mobile fire-extinguishing
equipment, including appliances, pumps and rescue, salvage; life-
support; personal protective and communication equipment.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (4) Investigate and compile reports on incidents involving fire.
    (e) Applicants who cannot meet the requirement for 1 year of sea
service within the last 5 years, as described in paragraph (c) of this
section, will be required to meet the requirements of paragraph (a) of
this section or complete approved or accepted refresher training.

Sec.  11.304  STCW deck officer endorsements.

    (a) Specific requirements for all STCW deck officer endorsements
are detailed in the applicable sections in this part.
    (1) Master on vessels of 3,000 GT or more (management level).
    (2) Chief mate on vessels of 3,000 GT or more (management level).
    (3) Officer in charge of a navigational watch (OICNW) of vessels of
500 GT or more (operational level).
    (4) Master of vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT
(management level).
    (5) Chief mate of vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT
(management level).
    (6) Master of vessels of less than 500 GT (management level).
    (7) Master of vessels of less than 500 GT limited to near-coastal
waters (management level).
    (8) OICNW of vessels of less than 500 GT (operational level).
    (9) OICNW of vessels of less than 500 GT limited to near-coastal
waters (operational level).
    (b) [Reserved]

Sec.  11.305  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as master
on vessels of 3,000 GT or more (management level).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as master, an applicant
must--
    (1) Provide evidence of 36 months of service as OICNW on vessels
operating in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or Great Lakes. This
period may be reduced to not less than 24 months if the applicant
served as chief mate for not less than 12 months. Service on inland
waters that are navigable waters of the United States may be
substituted for up to 50 percent of the total required service.
Experience gained in the engine department on vessels may be creditable
for up to 3 months of the service requirements;
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this part); and
    (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
    (i) Advanced shiphandling.
    (ii) Advanced stability.
    (iii) Advanced meteorology.
    (iv) Leadership and managerial skills.
    (v) Search and rescue.
    (vi) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (vii) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (viii) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (ix) Management of medical care.
    (b) For a renewal of an STCW endorsement as master of vessels of
3,000 GT or more to be valid on or after January 1, 2017, each
candidate must provide evidence of successful completion of approved
training in the following:
    (1) Leadership and managerial skills.
    (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any
individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in
Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by
the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the
credential may include a corresponding limitation.
    (d) Seafarers holding an STCW endorsement as masters of vessels of
500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT, in accordance with Sec.  11.311
of this subpart, are eligible to apply for the endorsement as master on
vessels of 3,000 GT or more upon completion of 6 months of sea service,
under the authority of the endorsement, and must complete any items in
paragraphs (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.
    (e) Seafarers with one of the following national officer
endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion
of the requirements in table 1 to this paragraph:

             Table 1 to Sec.   11.305(e)--STCW Endorsement as Master on Vessels of 3,000 GT or More
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                                          Sea  service under
Entry path from national endorsements      authority of the      Competence--STCW Table A-  Training required by
                                            endorsement \1\              II/2 \2\            this  section \3\
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Master ocean or near-coastal,          None....................  Yes.....................  Yes.
 unlimited tonnage.
Master OSV...........................  None....................  Yes.....................  Yes.
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\1\ This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the
  requirements of this section.
\2\ Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
\3\ Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

Sec.  11.307  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as chief
mate on vessels of 3,000 GT or more (management level).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as chief mate, an applicant
must--
    (1) Provide evidence of 12 months of service as OICNW on vessels
operating in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or Great Lakes. Service
on inland waters, bays, or sounds that are navigable waters of the
United States may be substituted for up to 50 percent of the total
required service. Experience gained in the engine department on vessels
may be creditable for up to 1 month of the service requirements;
    (2) Meet the standard of competence specified in Section A-II/2 of
the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this
part); and
    (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
    (i) Advanced shiphandling.
    (ii) Advanced stability.
    (iii) Advanced meteorology.
    (iv) Leadership and managerial skills.
    (v) Search and rescue.
    (vi) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (vii) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (viii) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (ix) Management of medical care.
    (b) For a renewal of an STCW endorsement as chief mate of vessels
of 3,000 GT or more to be valid on or after January 1, 2017, each
candidate must provide evidence of successful completion of approved
training in the following:
    (1) Leadership and managerial skills.
    (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any
individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in
Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by
the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the
credential may include a corresponding limitation.
    (d) Seafarers holding an STCW endorsement as chief mate of vessels
of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT, in accordance with Sec.
11.313 of this subpart, are eligible to apply for the endorsement as
chief mate on vessels of 3,000 GT or more upon completion of 6 months
of sea service, under the authority of the endorsement, and must
complete any items in paragraphs (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this section not
previously satisfied.
    (e) Seafarers with one of the following national officer
endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion
of the requirements in the following table:

           Table 1 to Sec.   11.307(e)--STCW Endorsement as Chief Mate on Vessels of 3,000 GT or More
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                                           Sea service under
Entry path from national endorsements      authority of the      Competence--STCW Table A-  Training required by
                                            endorsement \1\              II/2 \2\            this  section \3\
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Chief mate ocean or near-coastal,      None....................  Yes.....................  Yes.
 unlimited tonnage.
Master ocean or near-coastal, less     12 months...............  Yes.....................  Yes.
 than 500 GRT.
Chief mate OSV.......................  None....................  Yes.....................  Yes.
Master towing vessel ocean or near-    12 months...............  Yes.....................  Yes.
 coastal.
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\1\ This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the
  requirements of this section.
\2\ Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
\3\ Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

Sec.  11.309  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as
Officer in charge of a navigational watch (OICNW) of vessels of 500 GT
or more (operational level).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as OICNW, an applicant
must--
    (1) Provide evidence of seagoing service as follows:
    (i) Thirty-six months of seagoing service in the deck department on
vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or Great Lakes.
Service on inland waters, bays, or sounds that are navigable waters of
the United States may be substituted for up to 50 percent of the total
required service; or
    (ii) Twelve months of seagoing service as part of an approved
training program, which includes onboard training that meets the
requirements of Section A-II/1 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this part);
    (2) Provide evidence of having performed, during the required
seagoing service, bridge watchkeeping duties under the supervision of
an officer holding the STCW endorsement as master, chief mate, second
mate, or OICNW, for a period of not less than 6 months;

    (3) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Section A-II/1 of the STCW Code; and
    (4) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
    (i) Medical first-aid provider.
    (ii) Radar observer.
    (iii) Search and rescue.
    (iv) Basic and advanced firefighting in accordance with Sec.
11.303 of this subpart.
    (v) Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast
rescue boats.
    (vi) Visual signaling.
    (vii) Bridge resource management (BRM).
    (viii) Terrestrial and celestial navigation, and electronic
navigation systems.
    (ix) Watchkeeping, including International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) and IMO standard marine
communication phrases (SMCP).
    (x) Cargo handling and stowage.
    (xi) Ship handling.
    (xii) Stability and ship construction.
    (xiii) Meteorology.
    (xiv) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (xv) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (xvi) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (b) Experience gained in the engine department on vessels may be
creditable for up to 3 months of the service requirements in paragraph
(a)(1)(i) of this section.
    (c) For a renewal of an STCW endorsement as OICNW of vessels of 500
GT or more to be valid on or after January 1, 2017, each candidate must
provide the following:
    (1) Evidence of meeting the standard of competence in leadership
and teamworking skills.
    (2) Completion of approved training in ECDIS, if serving on a
vessel with this equipment.
    (d) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any
individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in
Section A-II/1 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by
the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the
credential may include a corresponding limitation.
    (e) Seafarers with one of the following national officer
endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion
of the requirements in the following table:

               Table 1 to Sec.   11.309(e)--STCW Endorsement as OICNW on Vessels of 500 GT or More
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                                           Sea service under
Entry path from national endorsements      authority of the      Competence--STCW Table A-  Training required by
                                            endorsement \1\              II/2 \2\            this  section \3\
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mate ocean or near-coastal, unlimited  None....................  Yes.....................  Yes.
 tonnage.
Master ocean or near-coastal, less     6 months................  Yes.....................  Yes.
 than 500 GRT.
Mate ocean or near-coastal, less than  None....................  Yes.....................  Yes.
 1,600 GRT.
Mate ocean or near-coastal, less than  12 months...............  Yes.....................  Yes.
 500 GRT.
Mate OSV.............................  12 months \1\...........  Yes.....................  Yes.
Mate towing vessel ocean or near-      6 months................  Yes.....................  Yes.
 coastal.
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\1\ This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the
  requirements of this section.
\2\ Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.
\3\ Complete any items in paragraph (a)(4) of this section not previously satisfied.

Sec.  11.311  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as master
of vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT (management level).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as master, an applicant
must--
    (1) Provide evidence of 36 months of service as OICNW on vessels
operating in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or Great Lakes. However,
this period may be reduced to not less than 24 months if the applicant
served as chief mate for not less than 12 months. Service on inland
waters, bays, or sounds that are navigable waters of the United States
may be substituted for up to 50 percent of the total required service.
Experience gained in the engine department on vessels may be creditable
for up to 3 months of the service requirements;
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this part); and
    (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
    (i) Advanced shiphandling.
    (ii) Advanced stability.
    (iii) Advanced meteorology.
    (iv) Leadership and managerial skills.
    (v) Search and rescue.
    (vi) Management of medical care.
    (vii) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (viii) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (ix) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (b) For a renewal of an STCW endorsement as master of vessels of
500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT to be valid on or after January
1, 2017, each candidate must provide evidence of successful completion
of approved training in the following:
    (1) Leadership and managerial skills.
    (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any
individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in
Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by
the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the
credential may include a corresponding limitation.
    (d) Seafarers with one of the following national officer
endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion
of the requirements in the following table:

   Table 1 to Sec.   11.311(d)--STCW Endorsement as Master on Vessels of 500 GT or More and Less Than 3,000 GT
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                           Sea service under
Entry path from national endorsements      authority of the      Competence--STCW Table A-  Training required by
                                            endorsement \1\              II/3 \2\             this section \3\
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Master oceans or near-coastal, less    None....................  Yes.....................  Yes.
 than 1,600 GRT.
Master OSV...........................  None....................  Yes.....................  Yes.
Master oceans or near-coastal, less    12 months...............  Yes.....................  Yes.
 than 500 GRT.
Master towing vessel oceans or near-   12 months...............  Yes.....................  Yes.
 coastal.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the
  requirements of this section.
\2\ Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
\3\ Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

Sec.  11.313  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as chief
mate of vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT (management
level).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as chief mate, an applicant
must--
    (1) Provide evidence of 12 months of service as OICNW on vessels
operating in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or Great Lakes. Service
on inland waters, bays, or sounds that are navigable waters of the
United States may be substituted for up to 50 percent of the total
required service. Experience gained in the engine department on vessels
may be creditable for up to 1 month of the service requirements;
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this part); and
    (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
    (i) Advanced shiphandling.
    (ii) Advanced stability.
    (iii) Advanced meteorology.
    (iv) Leadership and managerial skills.
    (v) Search and rescue.
    (vi) Management of medical care.
    (vii) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (viii) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (ix) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (b) For a renewal of an STCW endorsement as chief mate of vessels
of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT to be valid on or after
January 1, 2017, each candidate must provide evidence of successful
completion of approved training in the following:
    (1) Leadership and managerial skills.
    (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any
individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in
Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by
the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the
credential may include a corresponding limitation.
    (d) Seafarers with one of the following national officer
endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion
of the requirements in the following table:

 Table 1 to Sec.   11.313(d)--STCW Endorsement as Chief Mate on Vessels of 500 GT or More and Less Than 3,000 GT
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                           Sea service under
Entry path from national endorsements      authority of the      Competence--STCW Table A-  Training required by
                                            endorsement \1\              II/2 \2\             this section \3\
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chief mate OSV.......................  None....................  Yes.....................  Yes.
Master oceans or near-coastal, less    6 months................  Yes.....................  Yes.
 than 500 GRT.
Master towing vessel oceans or near-   6 months................  Yes.....................  Yes.
 coastal.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the
  requirements of this section.
\2\ Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
\3\ Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

Sec.  11.315  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as master
of vessels of less than 500 GT (management level).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as master, an applicant
must--
    (1) Provide evidence of 36 months of seagoing service as OICNW on
vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or Great Lakes;
however, this period may be reduced to not less than 24 months if not
less than 12 months of such seagoing service has been served as chief
mate. Service on inland waters, bays, or sounds that are navigable
waters of the United States may be substituted for up to 50 percent of
the total required service. Experience gained in the engine department
may be creditable for up to 3 months of the service requirements;
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this part); and
    (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
    (i) Search and rescue.
    (ii) Management of medical care.
    (iii) Leadership and managerial skills.
    (iv) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (v) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (vi) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (b) For a renewal of an STCW endorsement as master of vessels of
less than 500 GT to be valid on or after January 1, 2017, each
candidate must provide evidence of successful completion of approved
training in the following:
    (1) Leadership and managerial skills.
    (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.

    (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any
individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in
Section A-II/3 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by
the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the
credential may include a corresponding limitation.
    (d) Seafarers with one of the following national officer
endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion
of the requirements in the following table:

             Table 1 to Sec.   11.315(d)--STCW Endorsement as Master of Vessels of Less Than 500 GT
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                           Sea service under
Entry path from national endorsements      authority of the      Competence--STCW Table A-  Training required by
                                            endorsement \1\              II/3 \2\             this section \3\
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Master oceans or near-coastal, less    None....................  Yes.....................  Yes.
 than 500 GRT.
Master towing vessel oceans or near-   None....................  Yes.....................  Yes.
 coastal.
Master oceans or near-coastal, less    12 months...............  Yes.....................  Yes.
 than 200 GRT.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the
  requirements of this section.
\2\ Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
\3\ Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

Sec.  11.317  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as master
of vessels of less than 500 GT limited to near-coastal waters
(management level).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as master, an applicant
must--
    (1) Provide evidence of 12 months of service as OICNW, on vessels
operating in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or Great Lakes. Service
on inland waters, bays, or sounds that are navigable waters of the
United States may be substituted for up to 50 percent of the total
required service. Experience gained in the engine department on vessels
may be creditable for up to 1 month of the service requirements;
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Section A-II/3 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this part); and
    (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
    (i) Medical first-aid provider.
    (ii) Basic and advanced firefighting in accordance with Sec.
11.303 of this subpart.
    (iii) Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than
fast rescue boats.
    (iv) Leadership and managerial skills.
    (v) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (vi) Radar observer, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (vii) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (b) For a renewal of an STCW endorsement as master of vessels of
less than 500 GT limited to near-coastal waters to be valid on or after
January 1, 2017, each candidate must provide evidence of successful
completion of approved training in the following:
    (1) Leadership and managerial skills.
    (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any
individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in
Section A-II/3 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by
the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the
credential may include a corresponding limitation.
    (d) Seafarers with one of the following national officer
endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion
of the requirements in the following table:

 Table 1 to Sec.   11.317(d)--STCW Endorsement as Master of Vessels of Less Than 500 GT Limited to Near-Coastal
                                                     Waters
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                           Sea service under
Entry path from national endorsements      authority of the       Competence--STCW  Table   Training required by
                                            endorsement \1\             A-II/3 \2\           this  section \3\
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mate oceans or near-coastal, less      None....................  Yes.....................  Yes.
 than 500 GRT.
Mate towing vessel oceans or near-     None....................  Yes.....................  Yes.
 coastal.
Master oceans or near-coastal, less    6 months................  Yes.....................  Yes.
 than 200 GRT.
Mate oceans or near-coastal, less      12 months...............  Yes.....................  Yes.
 than 200 GRT.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the
  requirements of this section.
\2\ Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
\3\ Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

Sec.  11.319  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as
Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) of vessels of less
than 500 GT (operational level).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as OICNW, an applicant
must--
    (1) Provide evidence of seagoing service as follows:
    (i) Provide evidence of 36 months of service in the deck department
on vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or Great
Lakes. Service on inland waters, bays, or sounds that are navigable
waters of the United States may be substituted for up to 50 percent of
the required service. Experience gained in the engine department may be
creditable for up to 3 months of the service requirements; or
    (ii) Provide evidence of not less than 12 months of seagoing
service as part of an approved training program that includes onboard
training that meets the requirements of Section A-II/1 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this part).
    (2) Provide evidence of having performed during the required
seagoing service, bridge watchkeeping duties, under the supervision of
an officer holding the STCW endorsement as master, chief mate, or
OICNW, for a

period of not less than 6 months. The Coast Guard will accept service
on vessels as boatswain, able seaman, or quartermaster while holding
the appropriate deck watchkeeping rating endorsement, which may be
accepted on a two-for-one basis to a maximum allowable substitution of
3 months (6 months of experience equals 3 months of creditable
service);
    (3) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Section A-II/1 of the STCW Code; and
    (4) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
    (i) Medical first-aid provider.
    (ii) Radar observer, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (iii) Watchkeeping, including COLREGS and IMO standard marine
communication phrases (SMCP).
    (iv) Basic and advanced firefighting in accordance with Sec.
11.303 of this subpart.
    (v) Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast
rescue boats.
    (vi) Visual signaling.
    (vii) Bridge resource management;
    (viii) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (ix) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (x) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (b) For a renewal of an STCW endorsement as OICNW of vessels of
less than 500 GT to be valid on or after January 1, 2017, each
candidate must provide the following:
    (1) Evidence of meeting the standard of competence in leadership
and teamworking skills.
    (2) Completion of approved training in ECDIS, if serving on a
vessel with this equipment.
    (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any
individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in
Section A-II/3 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by
the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the
credential may include a corresponding limitation.
    (d) Seafarers with one of the following national officer
endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion
of the requirements in the following table:

Table 1 to Sec.   11.319(d)--STCW Endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) of Vessels of
                                                Less Than 500 GT.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                           Sea service under
Entry path from national endorsements      authority of the       Competence--STCW  Table   Training required by
                                            endorsement \1\             A-II/3 \2\           this  section \3\
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mate oceans or near-coastal, less      None....................  Yes.....................  Yes.
 than 500 GRT.
Mate towing vessel oceans or near-     None....................  Yes.....................  Yes.
 coastal.
Master oceans or near-coastal, less    6 months................  Yes.....................  Yes.
 than 200 GRT.
Mate oceans or near-coastal, less      12 months...............  Yes.....................  Yes.
 than 200 GRT.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the
  requirements of this section.
\2\ Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
\3\ Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

Sec.  11.321  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as
officer in charge of a navigational watch (OICNW) of vessels of less
than 500 GT limited to near-coastal waters (operational level).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as OICNW, an applicant
must--
    (1) Provide evidence of seagoing service as follows:
    (i) Twenty-four months of seagoing service in the deck department
on vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or Great
Lakes. Service on inland waters, bays, or sounds that are navigable
waters of the United States may be substituted for up to 50 percent of
the total required service. Experience gained in the engine department
may be creditable for up to 3 months of the service requirements; or
    (ii) Successful completion of an approved training program that
includes seagoing service as required by the Coast Guard; or
    (iii) Successful completion of approved training for this section
and obtain 12 months of seagoing service;
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Section A-II/3 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this part); and
    (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
    (i) Medical first-aid provider.
    (ii) Basic and advanced firefighting in accordance with Sec.
11.303 of this subpart.
    (iii) Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than
fast rescue boats.
    (iv) Bridge resource management;
    (v) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (vi) Radar observer, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (vii) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (b) For a renewal of an STCW endorsement as OICNW of vessels of
less than 500 GT limited to near-coastal waters to be valid on or after
January 1, 2017, each candidate must provide the following:
    (1) Evidence of meeting the standard of competence in leadership
and teamworking skills.
    (2) Completion of approved training in ECDIS, if serving on a
vessel with this equipment.
    (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any
individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in
Section A-II/3 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by
the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the
credential may include a corresponding limitation.
    (d) Seafarers with one of the following national officer
endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion
of the requirements in the following table:

  Table 1 to Sec.   11.321(d)--STCW Endorsement as OICNW of Vessels of Less Than 500 GT Limited to Near-Coastal
                                                     Waters
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                           Sea service under
Entry path from national endorsements      authority of the       Competence--STCW  Table   Training required by
                                            endorsement \1\             A-II/3 \2\           this  section \3\
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mate oceans or near-coastal less than  None....................  Yes.....................  Yes.
 500 GRT.
Mate towing vessel oceans or near-     None....................  Yes.....................  Yes.
 coastal.
Master oceans or near-coastal, less    None....................  Yes.....................  Yes.
 than 200 GRT.
Mate oceans or near-coastal, less      6 months................  Yes.....................  Yes.
 than 200 GRT.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the
  requirements of this section.
\2\ Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
\3\ Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

Sec.  11.323  STCW engineer officer endorsements.

    (a) Specific requirements for all STCW engineer officer
endorsements are detailed in the applicable sections in this part.
    (1) Chief engineer officer on vessels powered by main propulsion
machinery of 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power or more (management
level).
    (2) Second engineer officer on vessels powered by main propulsion
machinery of 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power or more (management
level).
    (3) Officer in charge of an engineering watch (OICEW) in a manned
engineroom, or as a designated duty engineer in a periodically unmanned
engineroom, on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW/
1,000 HP propulsion power or more (operational level).
    (4) Chief engineer officer on vessels powered by main propulsion
machinery of between 750 kW/1,000 HP and 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion
power (management level).
    (5) Second engineer officer on vessels powered by main propulsion
machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP to 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power
(management level).
    (6) Electro-technical officer on vessels powered by main propulsion
machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP or more (operational level).
    (b) Limitations. (1) STCW engineer officer endorsements issued in
accordance with Sec. Sec.  11.325, 11.327, 11.329, 11.331, 11.333, and
11.335 of this subpart will be restricted to specific propulsion modes
for steam, motor, or gas turbine-propelled vessels as appropriate.
    (2) STCW engineer officer endorsements issued in accordance with
Sec. Sec.  11.325, 11.327, 11.329, 11.331, 11.333, and 11.335 of this
subpart for motor or gas turbine-propelled vessels may be endorsed as
limited to serve on vessels without auxiliary boilers, waste-heat
boilers, distilling plants, oily water separators, or sewage treatment
plants. An applicant may qualify for removal of any of these
limitations by demonstrating the appropriate competencies.
    (c) An engineer officer who does not hold an STCW endorsement may
serve on seagoing vessels propelled by machinery of less than 750 kW/
1,000 HP, the vessels specified in Sec.  15.105(f) and (g) of this
subchapter, and vessels operating on the Great Lakes or inland waters
of the United States.
    (d) 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 3,000 GT in Great Lakes
service, and on the vessels specified in Sec.  15.105(f) and (g) of
this subchapter.

Sec.  11.325  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as chief
engineer officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of
3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power or more (management level).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as chief engineer officer,
an applicant must--
    (1) Provide evidence of not less than 36 months of service as OICEW
on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP
propulsion power or more. This period may be reduced to not less than
24 months if the applicant has served for not less than 12 months as
second engineer officer on ships powered by propulsion machinery of
3,000 kW/4,000 HP or more;
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Section A-III/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this part); and
    (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following areas:
    (i) Engineroom resource management (ERM) if not completed at the
operational level.
    (ii) Leadership and managerial skills.
    (iii) Management of electrical and electronic control equipment.
    (b) For a renewal of an STCW endorsement as chief engineer officer