paragraph (a)(4) of this section.
    (c) Seafarers with the following national rating endorsement will
be eligible for this endorsement upon completion of the requirements
designated in this section:

      Table 1 to Sec.   12.611(c)--STCW Endorsement as Electro-Sec.
                            Technical Rating
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                    Sea service under   Competence--STCW
     Entry path from national        authority of the     Table A-III/7
           endorsements              endorsement \1\           \2\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Electrician/refrigerating          None...............                Y
 engineer.
Junior engineer..................  None...............               Y
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\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.

Sec.  12.613  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement in
proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue
boats (PSC).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement in proficiency in survival
craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats (PSC), the
applicant must--
    (1) Be at least 18 years of age;
    (2) Meet the requirements for a lifeboatman endorsement in Sec.
12.407 of this part and Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Code (incorporated
by reference, see Sec.  12.103 of this part); and
    (3) Complete basic training (BT), found in Sec.  12.601(c) of this
subpart.
    (b) Continued professional competence. (1) 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/2-1 of
the STCW Code every 5 years.
    (2) 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)(1) of this section for the
following areas, as set out in Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Code:
    (i) Taking charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and
after launch, including--
    (A) Interpreting the markings on survival craft as to the number of
persons they are intended to carry;
    (B) Giving correct commands for launching and boarding survival
craft, clearing the ship, and handling and disembarking persons from
survival craft;
    (C) Preparing and safely launch survival craft, operating its
engine, and clearing the ship's side quickly; and
    (D) Safely recovering survival craft and rescue boats.
    (ii) Operating a survival craft engine, including--
    (A) Rowing and steering a boat and steer by compass;
    (B) Using individual items of equipment of survival craft, except
for pyrotechnics; and
    (C) Rigging devices to aid location.
    (iii) Using locating devices, including communication and signaling
apparatus, including--
    (A) Using of portable radio equipment for survival craft.
    (B) [Reserved]
    (iv) Applying first aid to survivors.
    (3) The Coast Guard will only accept evidence of assessments
conducted ashore as meeting the requirements of paragraph (b)(1) of
this section for the areas not included in paragraph (b)(2) of this
section, as set out in Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Code.
    (4) Applicants who cannot meet the requirement for 1 year of sea
service within the last 5 years, as described in paragraph (b)(2) of
this section, will be required to meet the requirements of paragraph
(a) of this section or complete approved or accepted refresher
training.
    (c) Seafarers holding an MMD or MMC endorsement as lifeboatman
before January 1, 2017 will be eligible for this endorsement upon
showing evidence of sea service of not less than 12 months within the
last 60 months. The sea service must be completed prior to January 1,
2017.

Sec.  12.615  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement in
proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than lifeboats and
fast rescue boats-limited (PSC-limited).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement in proficiency in survival
craft and rescue boats other than lifeboats and fast rescue boats-
limited (PSC-limited), the applicant must--
    (1) Be at least 18 years of age;
    (2) Meet the requirements for a lifeboatman-limited endorsement in

Sec.  12.409 of this part and Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  12.103 of this part); and
    (3) Complete BT, found in Sec.  12.601(c) of this subpart.
    (b) Continued professional competence. (1) 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/2-1 of
the STCW Code every 5 years.
    (2) 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)(1) of this section for the
following areas, as set out in Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Code:
    (i) Taking charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and
after launch including--
    (A) Interpreting the markings on survival craft as to the number of
persons they are intended to carry;
    (B) Giving correct commands for launching and boarding rescue boats
and survival craft other than lifeboats, clearing the ship, and
handling and disembarking persons from survival craft;
    (C) Preparing and safely launching rescue boats and survival craft,
other than lifeboats, starting the engine, and clearing the ship's side
quickly; and
    (D) Safely recovering rescue boats.
    (ii) Managing survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship,
including--
    (A) Steering a rescue boat and steer by compass;
    (B) Using individual items of equipment of survival craft other
than lifeboats, except for pyrotechnics; and
    (C) Rigging devices to aid location.
    (iii) Using locating devices, including communication and signaling
apparatuses, including--
    (A) Using portable radio equipment for rescue boats and survival
craft;
    (B) [Reserved]
    (iv) Applying first aid to survivors.
    (3) The Coast Guard will only accept evidence of assessments
conducted ashore as meeting the requirements of paragraph (b)(1) of
this section for the areas not included in paragraph (b)(2) of this
section as set out in Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Code.
    (4) Applicants who cannot meet the requirement for 1 year of sea
service within the last 5 years, as described in paragraph (b)(2) of
this section, will be required to meet the requirements of paragraph
(a) of this section or complete approved or accepted refresher
training.
    (c) Seafarers holding an MMD or MMC endorsement as lifeboatman-
limited before January 1, 2017, will be eligible for this endorsement
upon showing evidence of sea service of not less than 12 months within
the last 60 months. The sea service must be completed prior to January
1, 2017.

Sec.  12.617  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement in
proficiency in fast rescue boats.

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement in proficiency in fast
rescue boats, an applicant must--
    (1) Be not less than 18 years of age;
    (2) Hold an endorsement in proficiency in survival craft and rescue
boats other than fast rescue boats (PSC) or in proficiency in survival
craft and rescue boats other than lifeboats and fast rescue boats-
limited (PSC-limited) under this subpart;
    (3) Provide evidence of successful completion of a Coast Guard-
approved or -accepted course; and
    (4) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Table A-VI/2-2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  12.103 of this part).
    (b) Continued professional competence. (1) 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/2-2 of
the STCW Code every 5 years.
    (2) 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)(1) of this section for the
following areas, as set out in Table A-VI/2-2 of the STCW Code:
    (i) Taking charge of a fast rescue boat during and after launch,
including--
    (A) Controlling safe launching, operating of the engine, and
recovering a fast rescue boat;
    (B) Handling a fast rescue boat in prevailing weather and sea
conditions;
    (C) Using communication and signaling equipment between the fast
rescue boat and a helicopter and a ship;
    (D) Using the emergency equipment carried; and
    (E) Carrying out search patterns, taking account of environmental
factors.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) The Coast Guard will only accept evidence of assessments
conducted ashore as meeting the requirements of paragraph (b)(1) of
this section for the areas not included in paragraph (b)(2) of this
section, as set out in Table A-VI/2-2 of the STCW Code.
    (4) Applicants who cannot meet the requirement for 1 year of sea
service within the last 5 years, as described in paragraph (b)(2) of
this section, will be required to meet the requirements of paragraph
(a)(3) of this section or complete approved or accepted refresher
training.

Sec.  12.619  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as
medical first-aid provider.

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as medical first-aid
provider, an applicant must--
    (1) Provide evidence of successful completion of an approved course
in medical first aid; and
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Table A-VI/4-1 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  12.103 of this part).
    (b) An applicant holding one of the following credentials is
qualified for an endorsement as medical first-aid provider:
    (1) A valid professional license listed in Sec.  11.807(a)(5) or
(a)(6) of this subchapter, without restriction or limitation placed
upon it by the issuing State.
    (2) A rating listed in Sec.  11.807(a)(7) or (a)(8) of this
subchapter.

Sec.  12.621  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as person
in charge of medical care.

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as person in charge of
medical care, an applicant must--
    (1) Provide evidence of successful completion of an approved course
that leads to an endorsement for seafarers designated to take charge of
medical care onboard a ship; and
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Table A-VI/4-2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  12.103 of this part).
    (b) An applicant holding any of the following credentials is
qualified for an endorsement as person in charge of medical care:
    (1) A valid professional license listed in Sec.  11.807(a)(5) or
(a)(6) of this subchapter, without restriction or limitation placed
upon it by the issuing State.
    (2) A rating listed in Sec.  11.807(a)(7) or (a)(8) of this
subchapter.

Sec.  12.623  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Global
Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) at-sea maintainer.

    To qualify for an STCW endorsement as GMDSS at-sea maintainer, an
applicant must--
    (a) Be not less than 18 years of age;
    (b) Provide evidence of--
    (1) Successful completion of a training program that covers at
least the scope and content of the training outlined in Section B-IV/2
of the STCW

Code (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  12.103 of this part); or
    (2) Passing an approved GMDSS at-sea maintainer course; and
    (c) Hold a valid Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
certificate as GMDSS at-sea maintainer.

Sec.  12.625  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as vessel
personnel with designated security duties.

    (a) An applicant for an STCW endorsement as vessel personnel with
designated security duties must--
    (1) Present satisfactory documentary evidence, such as a
certificate or letter signed by a company official, or a certificate of
completion from a Coast Guard-accepted or Coast Guard-approved course,
of meeting the requirements in 33 CFR 104.220;
    (2) Meet the physical examination requirements in 46 CFR Part 10,
subpart C; and
    (3) Meet the safety and suitability requirements and the National
Driver Registry review requirements in Sec.  10.209(e) of this
subchapter, unless the applicant has met these requirements within the
previous 5 years in connection with another endorsement.
    (b) Until March 24, 2014, seafarers will be able to apply for an
endorsement as vessel personnel with designated security duties by--
    (1) Having completed approved seagoing service with designated
security duties, for a period of at least 6 months in total during the
preceding 3 years;
    (2) Having performed security functions considered to be equivalent
to the seagoing service required in paragraph (b)(1) of this section;
or
    (3) Successfully completing Coast Guard-accepted or Coast Guard-
approved training.

Sec.  12.627  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for
security awareness.

    (a) An applicant for an endorsement for security awareness must--
    (1) Present satisfactory documentary evidence, such as a
certificate or letter signed by a company official, or a certificate of
completion from a Coast Guard-accepted or Coast Guard-approved course,
of meeting the requirements in 33 CFR 104.225;
    (2) Meet the physical examination requirements in 46 CFR, part 10,
subpart C; and
    (3) Meet the safety and suitability requirements and the National
Driver Registry review requirements in Sec.  10.209(e) of this
subchapter, unless the applicant has met these requirements within the
previous 5 years in connection with another endorsement.
    (b) Until March 24, 2014, seafarers will be able to apply for an
endorsement in security awareness by--
    (1) Having performed approved seagoing service for a period of at
least 6 months in total during the preceding 3 years;
    (2) Having performed security functions considered to be equivalent
to the seagoing service required in paragraph (b)(1) of this section;
or
    (3) Successfully completing Coast Guard-accepted or Coast Guard-
approved training.

Subpart G--Entry-Level National Ratings and Miscellaneous Ratings

Sec.  12.701  Credentials required for entry-level and miscellaneous
ratings.

    Every person employed or engaged on a vessel subject to 46 U.S.C.
8701, must produce an MMC or MMD with the appropriate endorsement to
the master or person in charge (PIC), if appropriate, before signing
shipping articles.

Sec.  12.703  General requirements for entry-level ratings.

    (a) Rating endorsements will be issued without professional
examination to applicants in capacities other than able seaman,
lifeboatman, lifeboatman-limited, tankerman, or QMED, including--
    (1) Ordinary seaman;
    (2) Wiper;
    (3) Steward's department; and
    (4) Steward's department (F.H.).
    (b) Holders of MMCs or MMDs endorsed as ordinary seaman may serve
in any unqualified rating in the deck or steward's department, except
as a food handler.
    (c) Holders of MMCs or MMDs endorsed as wiper may serve in any
unqualified rating in the engine or steward's department, except as a
food handler.
    (d) Only MMCs or MMDs endorsed as steward's department (F.H.) will
authorize the holder's service in any capacity in the steward's
department, including food handler.

Sec.  12.705  Endorsements for persons enrolled in a Maritime
Administration-approved training program.

    MMCs issued to individuals obtaining sea service as part of an
approved training curriculum while enrolled at either the United States
Merchant Marine Academy or a deck or engineering class of a Maritime
Academy approved by and conducted under the rules prescribed by the
Maritime Administrator and listed in 46 CFR Part 310 will include an
endorsement of cadet (deck) or cadet (engine), as appropriate, and
lifeboatman. Individuals obtaining sea service as part of such an
approved training curriculum 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 previously served.

Sec.  12.707  Student observers.

    Students in technical schools who are enrolled in courses in marine
management, naval architecture, and ship operations, and who present a
letter or other documentary evidence that they are enrolled, will be
issued an MMC endorsed as ``student observer--any department'' and may
be signed on ships as such. Students holding these endorsements will
not take the place of any of the crew, or replace any of the regular
required crew.

Sec.  12.709  Apprentice engineers.

    (a) Persons enrolled in an engineer training program approved by
the Coast Guard, and who present a letter or other documentary evidence
that they are enrolled, may be issued an MMC endorsed as apprentice
engineer and may be signed on ships as such. The endorsement as
apprentice engineer may be in addition to other endorsements; however,
this endorsement does not authorize the holder to replace any of the
regular required crew.
    (b) Persons holding the endorsement as apprentice engineer are
deemed to be seamen.

Sec.  12.711  Apprentice mate.

    (a) A person enrolled in a mate training program approved by the
Coast Guard, and who presents a letter or other documentary evidence
that he or she is enrolled, may be issued an MMC rating endorsement as
apprentice mate and may be signed on a vessel in this capacity. The
rating endorsement as apprentice mate may be in addition to other
endorsements; however, this endorsement does not authorize the holder
to replace any of the regular required crew.
    (b) Persons holding the endorsement as apprentice mate are deemed
to be seamen.

 Subpart H--Non-Resident Alien Members of the Steward's Department
on U.S. Flag Large Passenger Vessels

Sec.  12.801  Purpose.

    The rules in this subpart implement 46 U.S.C. 8103(k) by
establishing requirements for the issuance of MMCs, valid only for
service in the steward's

department of U.S. flag large passenger vessels, to non-resident
aliens.

Sec.  12.803  General requirements.

    (a) Unless otherwise specified in this subpart, non-resident alien
applicants for Coast Guard-issued MMCs are subject to all applicable
requirements contained in this subchapter.
    (b) No application for an MMC from a non-resident alien issued
pursuant to this subpart will be accepted unless the applicant's
employer satisfies all of the requirements of Sec.  12.805 of this
subpart.

Sec.  12.805  Employer requirements.

    (a) The employer must submit the following to the Coast Guard, as a
part of the applicant's MMC application, on behalf of the applicant:
    (1) A signed report that contains all material disciplinary actions
related to the applicant, such as, but not limited to, violence or
assault, theft, drug and alcohol policy violations, and sexual
harassment, along with an explanation of the criteria used by the
employer to determine the materiality of those actions.
    (2) A signed report regarding an employer-conducted background
check. The report must contain--
    (i) A statement that the applicant has successfully undergone an
employer-conducted background check;
    (ii) A description of the employer-conducted background check,
including all databases and records searched. The background check
must, at a minimum, show that the employer has reviewed all information
reasonably and legally available to the owner or managing operator,
including the review of available court and police records in the
applicant's country of citizenship, and any other country in which the
applicant has received employment referrals, or resided, for the past
20 years prior to the date of application; and
    (iii) All information derived from the employer-conducted
background check.
    (3) An employer-conducted background check, which must be conducted
to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard for an MMC to be issued to the
applicant.
    (b) If an MMC is issued to the applicant, the report and
information required in paragraph (a)(2) of this section must be
securely kept by the employer on the U.S. flag large passenger vessel
on which the applicant is employed. The report and information must
remain on the last U.S. flag large passenger vessel on which the
applicant was employed until such time as the MMC is returned to the
Coast Guard in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section.
    (c) If an MMC or a transportation worker identification credential
(TWIC) is issued to the applicant, each MMC and TWIC must be securely
kept by the employer on the U.S. flag large passenger vessel on which
the applicant is employed. The employer must maintain a detailed record
of the seaman's total service on all authorized U.S. flag large
passenger vessels, and must make that information available to the
Coast Guard upon request, to demonstrate that the limitations of Sec.
12.811(c) of this subpart have not been exceeded.
    (d) In the event that the seaman's MMC and/or TWIC expires, the
seaman's visa status terminates, the seaman serves onboard the U.S.
flag large passenger vessel(s) for 36 months in the aggregate as a
nonimmigrant crewman, the employer terminates employment of the seaman,
or, if the seaman otherwise ceases working with the employer, the
employer must return the MMC to the Coast Guard and/or the TWIC to the
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) within 10 days of the
event.
    (e) In addition to the initial material disciplinary actions report
and the initial employer-conducted background check specified in
paragraph (a) of this section, the employer must--
    (1) Submit to the National Maritime Center an annual material
disciplinary actions report to update whether there have been any
material disciplinary actions related to the applicant since the last
material disciplinary actions report was submitted to the Coast Guard.
The annual material disciplinary actions report must--
    (i) Be submitted to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard in
accordance with the same criteria set forth in paragraph (a)(1) of this
section, except that the period of time examined for the material
disciplinary actions report need only extend back to the date of the
last material disciplinary actions report; and
    (ii) Be submitted to the Coast Guard on or before the anniversary
of the issuance date of the MMC; and
    (2) Conduct a background check each year that the MMC is valid to
search for any changes that might have occurred since the last
employer-conducted background check was performed. The annual
background check must--
    (i) Be conducted to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard in
accordance with the same criteria set forth in paragraph (a)(2) of this
section, except that the period of time examined during the annual
background check need only extend back to the date of the last
background check; and
    (ii) Be submitted to the Coast Guard on or before the anniversary
of the issuance date of the MMC.
    (f) The employer is subject to the civil penalty provisions
specified in 46 U.S.C. 8103(f) for any violation of this section.

Sec.  12.807  Basis for denial.

    In addition to the requirements for an MMC established elsewhere in
this subchapter, and the basis for denial established in Sec. Sec.
10.209, 10.211, and 10.213 of this subchapter, an applicant for an MMC
issued pursuant to this subpart must--
    (a) Have been employed for a period of at least 1 year on a foreign
flag passenger vessel that is under the same common ownership or
control as the U.S. flag large passenger vessel on which the applicant
will be employed upon issuance of an MMC under this subpart;
    (b) Have no record of material disciplinary actions during the
employment required under paragraph (a) of this section, as verified in
writing by the owner or managing operator of the U.S. flag large
passenger vessel on which the applicant will be employed;
    (c) Have successfully completed an employer-conducted background
check to the satisfaction of both the employer and the Coast Guard; and
    (d) Meet the citizenship and identity requirements of Sec.  12.809
of this subpart.

Sec.  12.809  Citizenship and identity.

    (a) Instead of the requirements of Sec.  10.221 of this subchapter,
a non-resident alien may apply for a Coast Guard-issued MMC, endorsed
and valid only for service in the steward's department of a U.S. flag
large passenger vessel, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 8103(k)(5)(B), if he or
she is employable in the United States under the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101, et seq.), including an alien crewman
described in section 101 (a)(15)(D)(i) of that Act.
    (b) To meet the citizenship and identity requirements of this
subpart, an applicant must present an unexpired passport issued by the
government of the country of which the applicant is a citizen or
subject, and either a valid U.S. C-1/D Crewman Visa or another valid
U.S. visa or authority deemed acceptable by the Coast Guard.
    (c) Any non-resident alien applying for an MMC under this subpart
may not be a citizen of, or a temporary or permanent resident of, a
country designated by the Department of State as a ``State Sponsor of
Terrorism'' pursuant

to section 6(j) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C.
App. 2405(j)) or section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22
U.S.C. 2371).

Sec.  12.811  Restrictions.

    (a) An MMC issued to a non-resident alien under this subpart
authorizes service only in the steward's department of the U.S. flag
large passenger vessel(s), that is/are under the same common ownership
and control as the foreign flag passenger vessel(s) on which the non-
resident alien served to meet the requirements of Sec.  12.807(a) of
this subpart.
    (1) The MMC will be endorsed for service in the steward's
department, in accordance with Sec.  12.703 of this part.
    (2) The MMC may also be endorsed for service as a food handler if
the applicant meets the requirements of Sec.  12.703 of this part.
    (3) No other rating or endorsement is authorized, except
lifeboatman or lifeboatman-limited, in which case all applicable
requirements of this subchapter and the STCW Convention and STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  12.103 of this part) must be met.
    (b) The following restrictions must be printed on the MMC, or be
listed in an accompanying Coast Guard letter, or both:
    (1) The name and official number of all U.S. flag vessels on which
the non-resident alien may serve. Service is not authorized on any
other U.S. flag vessel.
    (2) Upon issuance, the MMC must remain in the custody of the
employer at all times.
    (3) Upon termination of employment, the MMC must be returned to the
Coast Guard within 10 days, in accordance with Sec.  12.805 of this
subpart.
    (4) A non-resident alien issued an MMC under this subpart may not
perform watchstanding, engine room duty watch, or vessel navigation
functions.
    (5) A non-resident alien issued an MMC under this subpart may
perform emergency-related duties, provided that--
    (i) The emergency-related duties do not require any other rating or
endorsement, except lifeboatman or lifeboatman-limited as specified in
paragraph (a)(3) of this section;
    (ii) The non-resident alien has completed familiarization and basic
training (BT), as required in Sec.  15.1105 of this subchapter;
    (iii) If the non-resident alien serves as a lifeboatman or
lifeboatman-limited, he or she has the necessary lifeboatman or
lifeboatman-limited endorsement; and
    (iv) The non-resident alien has completed the training for
crewmembers on passenger ships performing duties involving safety or
care for passengers, as required in Sec.  15.1103 of this subchapter.
    (c) A non-resident alien may only serve for an aggregate period of
36 months of actual service on all authorized U.S. flag large passenger
vessels combined under the provisions of this subpart.
    (d) Once this 36-month limitation is reached, the MMC becomes
invalid and must be returned to the Coast Guard under Sec.  12.805(d)
of this subpart, and the non-resident alien is no longer authorized to
serve in a position requiring an MMC on any U.S. flag large passenger
vessel.
    (e) An individual who successfully adjusts his or her immigration
status to become either an alien lawfully admitted for permanent
residence to the United States, or a citizen of the United States, may
apply for an MMC, subject to the requirements of Sec.  10.221 of this
subchapter, without any restrictions or limitations imposed by this
subpart.

Sec.  12.813  Alternative means of compliance.

    (a) The owner or managing operator of a U.S. flag large passenger
vessel seeking to employ non-resident aliens issued MMCs under this
subpart may submit a plan to the Coast Guard, which, if approved, will
serve as an alternative means of complying with the requirements of
this subpart.
    (b) The plan must address all the elements contained in this
subpart, as well as the related elements contained in Sec.  15.530 of
this subchapter, to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard.

Subpart I--Crewmembers on a Passenger Ship on an International
Voyage

Sec.  12.901  Purpose.

    This subpart establishes requirements for the qualification of
ratings serving on passenger ships as defined in Sec.  12.903 of this
part.

Sec.  12.903  Definitions.

    Passenger ship in this subpart means a ship carrying more than 12
passengers when on an international voyage.

Sec.  12.905  General requirements.

    (a) Any seafarer may serve on a passenger vessel on an
international voyage and perform duties that involve safety or care for
passengers, only after--
    (1) Meeting the appropriate requirements of the STCW Regulation V/2
and of section A-V/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see
Sec.  12.103 of this part); and
    (2) Holding documentary evidence to show that the mariner meets
these requirements through approved or accepted training.
    (b) Seafarers who are required to be trained in accordance with
paragraph (a)(1) of this section must, at intervals not exceeding 5
years, provide evidence of maintaining the standard of competence.
    (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 (a)(2) of this section.
    (d) Personnel serving onboard small passenger vessels engaged in
domestic, near-coastal voyages, as defined in Sec.  15.105(g)(1) of
this subchapter, are not subject to any obligation for the purpose of
this STCW requirement.

PART 13--CERTIFICATION OF TANKERMAN

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33. The authority citation for part 13 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  44 U.S.C. 3507; 46 U.S.C. 3703, 7317, 8703, 9102;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

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34. Revise Sec.  13.101 to read as follows:

Sec.  13.101  Purpose.

    This part describes the various tankerman endorsements issued by
the Coast Guard on a merchant mariner credential (MMC).
    (a) This part prescribes the requirements for the following
endorsements:
    (1) Tankerman-PIC.
    (2) Tankerman-PIC (Barge).
    (3) Restricted Tankerman-PIC.
    (4) Restricted Tankerman-PIC (Barge).
    (5) Tankerman-assistant.
    (6) Tankerman-engineer.
    (b) This part prescribes the requirements for the following STCW
endorsements:
    (1) Advanced oil tanker cargo operation.
    (2) Advanced chemical tanker cargo operation.
    (3) Advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operation.
    (4) Basic oil and chemical tanker cargo operation.
    (5) Basic liquefied gas tanker cargo operation.

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35. Add Sec.  13.103 to read as follows:

Sec.  13.103  Incorporation by reference.

    (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part
with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1

CFR part 51. To enforce any edition other than that specified in this
section, the Coast Guard must publish a notice of change in the Federal
Register and the material must be available to the public. All approved
material is available for inspection at the Coast Guard, Office of
Operating and Environmental Standards (CG-OES), 2100 2nd St. SW., Stop
7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126,<PHONE_NUMBER>, 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 Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code,
as amended, 2011 (the STCW Code), approved for incorporation by
reference in Sec. Sec.  13.601, 13.603, 13.605, 13.607, 13.609, and
13.611; and
    (2) [Reserved]

Sec.  13.106  [Amended]

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36. In Sec.  13.106, remove the word ``chapter'' and add, in its place,
the word ``subchapter''.

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37. Amend Sec.  13.107 as follows:
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a. In paragraph (a), remove the words ``OCMI at an REC'' and add, in
their place, the words ``Coast Guard''; remove the words ``
``Tankerman-PIC'' '' and add, in their place, the words ``tankerman-
PIC''; and remove the words ``Tankerman-Engineer'' and add, in their
place, the words ``tankerman-engineer'';
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b. In paragraph (b), remove the words ``OCMI at an REC'' and add, in
their place, the words ``Coast Guard''; and remove the words ``
``Tankerman-PIC (Barge)'' '' and add, in their place, the words
``tankerman-PIC (barge)'';
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c. In paragraph (c), remove the words ``OCMI at an REC'' and add, in
their place, the words ``Coast Guard''; remove the words ``
``Tankerman-Assistant'' '' and add, in their place, the words
``tankerman-assistant''; and remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its
place, the word ``must'';
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d. Revise paragraphs (d), (e), and (f) to read as set forth below; and
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e. Remove paragraph (g).

Sec.  13.107  Tankerman endorsement: General.

* * * * *
    (d) If an applicant meets the requirements of subpart E of this
part, the Coast Guard may endorse his or her MMC as tankerman-engineer.
No person holding this endorsement may act as a PIC or tankerman-
assistant of any transfer of liquid cargo in bulk, or of cargo-tank
cleaning unless he or she also holds an endorsement authorizing such
service. A person holding this endorsement and acting in this capacity
has the primary responsibility, on his or her self-propelled tank
vessel carrying dangerous liquid (DL) or liquefied gas (LG), for
maintaining both the cargo systems and equipment for transfer of liquid
cargo in bulk. No person licensed or credentialed under part 11 of this
chapter may serve as a chief engineer, first assistant engineer, or
cargo engineer aboard an inspected self-propelled tank vessel when
liquid cargo in bulk or cargo residue is carried unless he or she holds
an endorsement as tankerman-engineer or equivalent.
    (e) If an applicant meets the requirements of Sec.  13.111 of this
subpart, the Coast Guard may place on his or her MMC an endorsement as
a tankerman-PIC restricted according to the definitions of ``restricted
tankerman endorsement'' in Sec.  10.107 of this subchapter.
    (f) This section does not apply to any person solely by reason of
his or her involvement in bunkering or fueling.

Sec.  13.109  [Amended]

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38. In Sec.  13.109, remove paragraph (c).
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39. Revise Sec.  13.111 to read as follows:

Sec.  13.111  Restricted tankerman endorsement.

    (a) An applicant may apply for a tankerman endorsement restricted
to specific cargoes, specific vessels, or groups of vessels (such as
uninspected towing vessels and Oil Spill Response Vessels), specific
facilities, and/or specific employers. The Coast Guard will evaluate
each application and may modify the applicable requirements for the
endorsement, allowing for special circumstances and for whichever
restrictions the endorsement will state.
    (b) To qualify for a restricted tankerman-PIC endorsement, an
applicant must meet Sec. Sec.  13.201 (excluding paragraph (c)(4)),
13.203, and 13.205 of this part.
    (1) Twenty-five percent of the service described in Sec.  13.203(a)
of this part must have occurred within the past 5 years.
    (2) Two of the transfers described in Sec.  13.203(b) of this part
must have occurred within the past 5 years.
    (c) To qualify for a restricted tankerman-PIC (barge) endorsement,
an applicant must meet Sec. Sec.  13.301 (excluding paragraph (c)(4)),
13.303, and 13.305 of this part.
    (1) Twenty-five percent of the service described in Sec.  13.303(a)
of this part must have occurred within the past 5 years.
    (2) Two of the transfers described in Sec.  13.303(b) of this part
must have occurred within the past 5 years.
    (d) To qualify for a restricted tankerman-PIC (barge) endorsement
restricted to a tank-cleaning and gas-freeing facility, an applicant
must--
    (1) Be at least 18 years old;
    (2) Apply on a form provided by the Coast Guard;
    (3) Present evidence of passing a physical and medical examination
according to Sec.  13.125 of this part;
    (4) Present evidence in the form of a letter, which must be dated
within the 5 years prior to the application for the credential, on
company letterhead from the operator of the facility stating that OSHA
considers the applicant a ``competent person (as designated under 29
CFR 1915.7)'' for the facility and that the applicant has the knowledge
necessary to supervise tank-cleaning and gas-freeing; and
    (5) Be capable of speaking and understanding, in English, all
instructions needed to commence, conduct, and complete a transfer of
cargo, and of reading and understanding the English found in the
Declaration of Inspection, vessel response plans, and Cargo Information
Cards.
    (e) The restricted tankerman-PIC (barge) endorsement restricted to
a tank-cleaning and gas-freeing facility is valid only while the
applicant is employed by the operator of the facility that provided the
letter of service required by paragraph (d)(4) of this section, and
this and any other appropriate restrictions will appear in the
endorsement.
    (f) A restricted tankerman-PIC endorsement limited to operation on
vessels inside the boundary line is not valid where STCW certification
is required.

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40. Add Sec.  13.115 to read as follows:

Sec.  13.115  Chemical testing requirements.

    Each applicant for an original tankerman endorsement must provide
evidence of having passed a chemical test for dangerous drugs or of
qualifying for an exemption from testing in Sec.  16.220 of this
chapter as specified in Sec.  10.225(b)(5) of this subchapter.

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41. Add Sec.  13.117 to read as follows:

Sec.  13.117  Re-issuance of expired tankerman endorsements.

    Whenever an applicant applies for re-issuance of an endorsement as
any

tankerman rating more than 12 months after expiration of the previous
endorsement, the applicant must meet the requirements for an original
endorsement.

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42. Revise Sec.  13.120 to read as follows:

Sec.  13.120  Renewal of tankerman endorsement.

    An applicant seeking renewal of a tankerman endorsement or an STCW
endorsement valid for service on tank vessels must meet the
requirements of Sec.  10.227 of this subchapter, except Sec.
10.227(e)(1), for renewing an MMC and meet the following additional
requirements:
    (a) For endorsements as tankerman-PIC, advanced oil and chemical
tanker cargo operation; and advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo
operations, present evidence of--
    (1) At least 90 days of service during the preceding 5 years
onboard a tank vessel for which the endorsement is valid, performing
duties appropriate to the tankerman endorsement held; and participation
in at least two transfers of liquid cargo in bulk of the type for which
the endorsement is valid within the preceding 5 years; or
    (2) Completion of an approved course for Tankship: Dangerous
Liquids or Tankship: Liquefied Gases, appropriate for the endorsement
to be renewed, within the previous 5 years.
    (b) For endorsements as tankerman-assistant, basic oil and chemical
tanker cargo operation; and basic liquefied gas tanker cargo
operations, present evidence of--
    (1) At least 90 days of service during the preceding 5 years
onboard a tank vessel for which the endorsement is valid, performing
duties appropriate to the tankerman endorsement held; or
    (2) Completion of an approved course for Tankship: Dangerous
Liquids or Tankship: Liquefied Gases, appropriate for the endorsement
to be renewed, within the previous 5 years.
    (c) For endorsements as tankerman-PIC (Barge), present evidence
of--
    (1) Participation in at least two transfers of liquid cargo in bulk
of the type for which the endorsement is valid, within the preceding 5
years; or
    (2) Completion of a course approved for this purpose, appropriate
for the endorsement to be renewed, within the previous 5 years.
    (d) For endorsements as tankerman-engineer, present evidence of--
    (1) At least 90 days of service during the preceding 5 years
onboard a tank vessel for which the endorsement is valid, performing
duties appropriate to the tankerman endorsement held; or
    (2) Completion of a course approved for this purpose, appropriate
for the endorsement to be renewed, within the previous 5 years.

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43. Revise Sec.  13.121 to read as follows:

Sec.  13.121  Courses for tankerman endorsements.

    (a) This section prescribes the requirements, beyond those in
Sec. Sec.  10.302 and 10.304 of this subchapter, applicable to schools
offering courses required for a tankerman endorsement and courses that
are a substitute for experience with transfers of liquid cargo in bulk
required for the endorsement.
    (b) A course that uses simulated transfers to train students in
loading and discharging tank vessels may replace up to two loadings and
two discharges, one commencement and one completion of loading, and one
commencement and one completion of discharge required for a tankerman-
PIC or tankerman-PIC (barge) endorsement. The request for approval of
the course must specify those segments of a transfer that the course
will simulate. The letter from the Coast Guard approving the course
will state the number and kind of segments that the course will
replace.
    (c) The liquid cargo course required for an endorsement as--
    (1) Tankerman-PIC DL is Tankship: Dangerous Liquids;
    (2) Tankerman-PIC (barge) DL is Tank Barge: Dangerous Liquids;
    (3) Tankerman-PIC LG is Tankship: Liquefied Gases;
    (4) Tankerman-PIC (barge) LG is Tank Barge: Liquefied Gases;
    (5) Tankerman assistant DL is Tankship: Familiarization (Dangerous
Liquids);
    (6) Tankerman assistant LG is Tankship: Familiarization (Liquefied
Gases);
    (7) Tankerman-engineer DL is Tankship: Dangerous Liquids; and
    (8) Tankerman-engineer LG is Tankship: Liquefied Gases.
    (d) The firefighting course required for an endorsement as--
    (1) Tankerman-PIC (barge) is Tank Barge: Firefighting or basic
firefighting; and
    (2) Tankerman-PIC, tankerman-assistant, and tankerman-engineer is
basic firefighting.
    (e) The Coast Guard will evaluate and approve the curricula of
courses to ensure adequate coverage of the required subjects. Training
may employ classroom instruction, demonstrations, or simulated or
actual operations.
    (1) The course curricula for Tankship Familiarization must consist
of the topics identified in Table 1 to Sec.  13.121(e) of this subpart.
    (2) The course curricula for tankerman-PIC, tankerman-PIC (barge),
and tankerman-engineer endorsements must consist of the topics
identified in Table 2 to Sec.  13.121(e) of this subpart.
    (3) The course curricula for firefighting courses must consist of
the topics identified in Table 3 to Sec.  13.121(e) of this subpart.

                       Table 1 to Sec.   13.121(e)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Tankship familiarization topics            1                2
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Basic knowledge of tankers:             ...............  ...............
    types of oil and chemical vessels                X                X
     or liquefied gas tanker vessels..
    general arrangement and                          X                X
     construction.....................
Basic knowledge of cargo operations:    ...............  ...............
    piping systems and valves.........               X                X
    cargo pumps and cargo handling                   X                X
     equipment........................
    loading and unloading and care in                X                X
     transit..........................
    tank cleaning, purging, gas-                     X                X
     freeing and inerting.............
Basic knowledge of the physical         ...............  ...............
 properties of oil and chemicals:
    pressure and temperature,                        X   ...............
     including vapor pressure/
     temperature relationship.........
    types of electrostatic charge                    X   ...............
     generation.......................
    chemical symbols..................               X   ...............
Basic knowledge of the physical         ...............  ...............
 properties of liquefied gases,
 including:
    properties and characteristics....  ...............               X
    pressure and temperature,           ...............               X
     including vapor pressure/
     temperature relationship.........
    types of electrostatic charge       ...............               X
     generation.......................

    chemical symbols..................  ...............               X
Knowledge and understanding of tanker                X                X
 safety culture and safety management.
Basic knowledge of the hazards          ...............  ...............
 associated with tanker operations,
 including:
    health hazards....................               X                X
    environmental hazards.............               X                X
    reactivity hazards................               X                X
    corrosion hazards.................               X                X
    explosion and flammability hazards               X                X
    sources of ignition...............               X                X
    electrostatic hazards.............               X                X
    toxicity hazards..................               X                X
    vapor leaks and clouds............               X                X
    extremely low temperatures........  ...............               X
    pressure hazards..................  ...............               X
Basic knowledge of hazard controls:     ...............  ...............
    inerting, water padding, drying                  X                X
     agents and monitoring techniques.
    anti-static measures..............               X                X
    ventilation.......................               X                X
    segregation.......................               X                X
    cargo inhibition..................               X                X
    importance of cargo compatibility.               X                X
    atmospheric control...............               X                X
    gas testing.......................               X                X
Understanding of information on a                    X                X
 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)....
Function and proper use of gas-                      X                X
 measuring instruments and similar
 equipment............................
Proper use of safety equipment and      ...............  ...............
 protective devices, including:
    breathing apparatus and tank-                    X                X
     evacuating equipment.............
    protective clothing and equipment.               X                X
    resuscitators.....................               X                X
    rescue and escape equipment.......               X                X
Basic knowledge of safe working         ...............  ...............
 practices and procedures in
 accordance with legislation and
 industry guidelines and personal
 shipboard safety relevant to oil and
 chemical tankers, including:
    precautions to be taken when                     X                X
     entering enclosed spaces.........
    precautions to be taken before and               X                X
     during repair and maintenance
     work.............................
    safety measures for hot and cold                 X                X
     work.............................
    electrical safety.................               X                X
    ship/shore safety checklist.......               X                X
Basic knowledge of first aid with                    X                X
 reference to a Material Safety Data
 Sheet (MSDS)
Basic knowledge of emergency                         X                X
 procedures, including emergency
 shutdown.............................
Basic knowledge of the effects of oil                X                X
 and chemical pollution on human and
 marine life..........................
Basic knowledge of shipboard                         X                X
 procedures to prevent pollution......
Basic knowledge of measures to be       ...............  ...............
 taken in the event of spillage,
 including the need to:
    report relevant information to the               X                X
     responsible persons..............
    assist in implementing shipboard                 X                X
     spill-containment procedures.....
    prevent brittle fracture..........  ...............               X
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Column 1--Tankship familiarization (dangerous liquids).
Column 2--Tankship familiarization (liquefied gases).

                       Table 2 to Sec.   13.121(e)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Tankship and tank barge course
               topics                    1        2        3        4
------------------------------------------------------------------------
General characteristics,              .......  .......  .......  .......
 compatibility, reaction,
 firefighting procedures, and safety
 precautions for the cargoes of:....
    Bulk liquids defined as                X        X   .......  .......
     Dangerous Liquids in 46 CFR
     Part 13........................
    Bulk liquefied gases & their      .......  .......       X        X
     vapors defined as Liquefied
     Gases in 46 CFR Part 13........
    Knowledge and understanding of         X   .......  .......  .......
     the physical and chemical
     properties of oil and chemical
     cargoes........................
Physical phenomena of liquefied gas,  .......  .......  .......  .......
 including:.........................
    Basic concept...................  .......  .......       X        X
    Compression and expansion.......  .......  .......       X        X
    Mechanism of heat transfer......  .......  .......       X        X
Potential hazards of liquefied gas,   .......  .......  .......  .......
 including:.........................
    Chemical and physical properties  .......  .......       X        X
    Combustion characteristics......  .......  .......       X        X
    Results of gas release to the     .......  .......       X        X
     atmosphere.....................
    Health hazards (skin contact,     .......  .......       X        X
     inhalation, and ingestion).....
    Control of flammability range     .......  .......       X        X
     with inert gas.................
    Thermal stress in structure and   .......  .......       X        X
     piping of vessel...............
Cargo systems, including:             .......  .......  .......  .......
    Principles of containment              X        X        X        X
     systems........................
    Construction, materials,          .......  .......       X        X
     coating, & insulation of cargo
     tanks..........................

    General arrangement of cargo           X        X        X        X
     tanks..........................
    Venting and vapor-control              X        X        X        X
     systems........................
Cargo-handling systems, including:    .......  .......  .......  .......
    Piping systems, valves, pumps,         X        X        X        X
     and expansion systems..........
    Operating characteristics.......       X        X        X        X
Instrumentation systems, including:   .......  .......  .......  .......
    Cargo-level indicators..........       X        X        X        X
    Gas-detecting systems...........       X   .......       X        X
    Temperature-monitoring systems,        X   .......       X        X
     cargo..........................
    Temperature-monitoring systems,   .......  .......       X        X
     hull...........................
    Automatic-shutdown systems......       X   .......       X        X
AuXiliary systems, including:         .......  .......  .......  .......
    Ventilation, inerting...........       X        X        X        X
    Valves, including:                .......  .......  .......  .......
        Quick-closing...............       X        X        X        X
        Remote-control..............       X        X        X        X
        Pneumatic...................       X        X        X        X
        Excess-flow.................       X        X        X        X
        Safety-relief...............       X        X        X        X
        Pressure-vacuum.............       X        X        X        X
    Heating-systems: cofferdams &     .......  .......       X        X
     ballast tanks..................
Operations connected with the         .......  .......  .......  .......
 loading and discharging of cargo,
 including:
    Lining up the cargo and vapor-         X        X        X        X
     control systems................
    Pre-transfer inspections and           X        X        X        X
     completion of the Declaration
     of Inspection..................
    Hooking up of cargo hose,              X        X        X        X
     loading arms, and grounding-
     strap..........................
    Starting of liquid flow.........       X        X        X        X
    Calculation of loading rates....       X   .......       X   .......
    Discussion of loading...........       X        X        X        X
    Ballasting and deballasting.....       X        X        X        X
    Topping off of the cargo tanks..       X        X        X        X
    Discussion of discharging.......       X        X        X        X
    Stripping of the cargo tanks....       X        X   .......  .......
    Monitoring of transfers.........       X        X        X        X
    Gauging of cargo tanks..........       X        X        X        X
    Disconnecting of cargo hoses or        X        X        X        X
     loading arms...................
    Cargo-tank-cleaning procedures         X        X   .......  .......
     and precautions................
    Slop arrangements...............       X   .......  .......  .......
    Ship-to-ship transfers..........       X   .......  .......  .......
Operating procedures and sequence     .......  .......  .......  .......
 for:
    Inerting of cargo tanks and void       X        X        X        X
     spaces.........................
    Cooldown and warmup of cargo      .......  .......       X        X
     tanks..........................
    Gas-freeing.....................       X        X        X        X
    Loaded or ballasted voyages.....       X   .......       X   .......
    Testing of cargo-tank                  X        X        X        X
     atmospheres for oxygen & cargo
     vapor..........................
Stability and stress considerations        X        X        X        X
 connected with loading and
 discharging of cargo...............
Loadline, draft, and trim...........       X        X        X        X
Disposal of boil-off, including:      .......  .......  .......  .......
    System design...................  .......  .......       X        X
    Safety features.................  .......  .......       X        X
Stability-letter requirements.......       X   .......       X   .......
Emergency procedures, including       .......  .......  .......  .......
 notice to appropriate authorities,
 for:
    Fire............................       X        X        X        X
    Collision.......................       X        X        X        X
    Grounding.......................       X        X        X        X
    Equipment failure...............       X        X        X        X
    Leaks and spills................       X        X        X   .......
    Structural failure..............       X        X        X        X
    Emergency discharge of cargo....       X        X        X        X
    Entering cargo tanks............       X        X        X        X
    Emergency shutdown of cargo-           X        X        X        X
     handling.......................
    Emergency systems for closing          X        X   .......  .......
     cargo tanks....................
Rules & regulations (international         X        X        X        X
 and Federal, for all tank vessels)
 on conducting operations and
 preventing pollution...............
Pollution prevention, including:      .......  .......  .......  .......
    Procedures to prevent air and          X        X        X        X
     water pollution................
    Measures to take in event of           X        X        X        X
     spillage.......................
    Danger from drift of vapor cloud       X        X        X        X
    Environmental protection               X   .......  .......  .......
     equipment, including oil
     discharge monitoring equipment.
Terminology for tankships carrying         X   .......  .......  .......
 oil and chemicals..................
Terminology for tank barges carrying  .......       X   .......  .......
 oil and chemicals..................
Terminology for tankships carrying    .......  .......       X   .......
 liquefied gases....................
Terminology for tank barges carrying  .......  .......  .......       X
 liquefied gases....................

Principles & procedures of crude-oil- .......  .......  .......  .......
 washing (COW) systems, including:
Purpose.............................       X   .......  .......  .......
    Equipment and design............       X   .......  .......  .......
    Operations......................       X   .......  .......  .......
    Safety precautions..............       X   .......  .......  .......
    Maintenance of plant and               X   .......  .......  .......
     equipment......................
Principles & procedures of the inert- .......  .......  .......  .......
 gas systems (IGSs), including:
    Purpose.........................       X   .......       X   .......
    Equipment and design............       X   .......       X   .......
    Operations......................       X   .......       X   .......
    Safety precautions..............       X   .......       X   .......
    Maintenance of plant and               X   .......       X   .......
     equipment......................
Principles & procedures of vapor-     .......  .......  .......  .......
 control systems, including:
    Purpose.........................       X        X        X        X
    Principles......................       X        X        X        X
    Coast Guard regulations.........       X        X        X        X
    Hazards.........................       X        X        X        X
    Active system components........       X        X        X        X
    Passive system components.......       X        X        X        X
Operating procedures, including:      .......  .......  .......  .......
    Testing and inspection                 X        X        X        X
     requirements...................
    Pre-transfer procedures.........       X        X        X        X
    Connecting sequence.............       X        X        X        X
    Start-up sequence...............       X        X        X        X
    Normal operations...............       X        X        X        X
    Loading and unloading plans.....       X   .......  .......  .......
Emergency procedures................       X        X        X        X
Cargo-hazard-information systems....       X        X        X        X
Safe entry into confined spaces,      .......  .......  .......  .......
 including:
    Testing tank atmospheres for           X        X   .......  .......
     oxygen & hydrocarbon vapors....
    Definition and hazards of              X        X        X        X
     confined spaces................
    Cargo tanks and pumprooms.......       X        X        X        X
    Evaluation and assessment of           X        X        X        X
     risks and hazards..............
    Safety precautions and                 X        X        X        X
     procedures.....................
    Enclosed space rescue...........       X   .......  .......  .......
    Personnel protective equipment         X        X        X        X
     (PPE) and clothing.............
    Maintenance of PPE..............       X        X        X        X
    Dangers of skin contact.........       X        X        X        X
    Inhalation of vapors............       X        X   .......  .......
    Electricity and static                 X        X        X        X
     electricity--hazards and
     precautions....................
    Emergency procedures............       X        X        X        X
    Federal regulations, national          X        X        X        X
     standards & industry guidelines
    Inspections by marine chemists &       X        X        X        X
     competent persons, including
     hot-work permits & procedures..
Vessel response plans:                .......  .......  .......  .......
    Purpose, content, and location         X        X        X        X
     of information.................
    Procedures for notice and              X        X        X        X
     mitigation of spills...........
    Geographic-specific appendices..       X        X        X        X
    Vessel-specific appendices......       X        X        X        X
    Emergency-action checklist......       X        X        X        X
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Column 1--Tankship: Dangerous Liquids.
Column 2--Tank Barge: Dangerous Liquids.
Column 3--Tankship: Liquefied Gases.
Column 4--Tank Barge: Liquefied Gases.

                       Table 3 to Sec.   13.121(e)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Firefighting course topics                   1        2
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Elements of fire (Fire triangle):
    Fuel..............................................       X        X
    Source of ignition................................       X        X
    Oxygen............................................       X        X
Ignition sources (general):
    Chemical..........................................  .......       X
    Biological........................................  .......       X
    Physical..........................................  .......       X
Ignition sources applicable to barges.................       X   .......
Definitions of flammability and combustibility:         .......  .......
    Flammability......................................       X        X
    Ignition point....................................       X        X
    Burning temperature...............................       X        X

    Burning speed.....................................  .......       X
    Thermal value.....................................  .......       X
    Lower flammable limit.............................       X        X
    Upper flammable limit.............................       X        X
    Flammable range...................................       X        X
    Inerting..........................................  .......       X
    Static electricity................................       X        X
    Flash point.......................................       X        X
    Auto-ignition.....................................       X        X
Spread of fire:
    By radiation......................................       X        X
    By convection.....................................       X        X
    By conduction.....................................       X        X
Reactivity............................................       X        X
Fire classifications and applicable extinguishing            X        X
 agents...............................................
Main causes of fires:
    Oil leakage.......................................       X        X
    Smoking...........................................       X        X
    Overheating pumps.................................       X        X
    Galley appliances.................................  .......       X
    Spontaneous ignition..............................       X        X
    Hot work..........................................       X        X
    Electrical apparatus..............................  .......       X
    Reaction, self-heating, and auto-ignition.........  .......       X
Fire prevention:
    General...........................................       X        X
    Fire hazards of DL and LG.........................       X        X
Fire detection:
    Fire- and smoke-detection systems.................  .......       X
    Automatic fire alarms.............................  .......       X
Firefighting equipment:
    Fire mains, hydrants..............................  .......       X
    International shore-connection....................  .......       X
    Smothering-installations, carbon dioxide (CO2),     .......       X
     foam * * *.......................................
    Pressure-water spray system in special-category     .......       X
     spaces...........................................
    Automatic sprinkler system........................  .......       X
    Emergency fire pump, emergency generator..........  .......       X
    Chemical-powder applicants........................  .......       X
    General outline of required and mobile apparatus..  .......       X
    Fireman's outfit, personal equipment..............  .......       X
    Breathing apparatus...............................  .......       X
    Resuscitation apparatus...........................  .......       X
    Smoke helmet or mask..............................  .......       X
    Fireproof life-line and harness...................  .......       X
    Fire hose, nozzles, connections, and fire axes....  .......       X
    Fire blankets.....................................  .......       X
    Portable fire extinguishers.......................       X        X
    Limitations of portable and semiportable                 X        X
     extinguishers....................................
Emergency procedures:
    Arrangements:
        Escape routes.................................       X        X
        Means of gas-freeing tanks....................       X        X
        Class A, B, and C divisions...................  .......       X
        Inert-gas system..............................  .......       X
    Ship firefighting organization:
        General alarms................................  .......       X
        Fire-control plans, muster stations, and        .......       X
         duties.......................................
        Communications................................  .......       X
        Periodic shipboard drills.....................  .......       X
        Patrol system.................................  .......       X
    Basic firefighting techniques:
        Sounding alarm................................       X        X
        Locating and isolating fires..................       X        X
        Stopping leakage of cargo.....................       X        X
        Jettisoning...................................  .......       X
        Inhibiting....................................  .......       X
        Cooling.......................................  .......       X
        Smothering....................................  .......       X
        Sizing up situation...........................       X   .......
        Locating information on cargo.................       X   .......
        Extinguishing.................................       X        X
        Extinguishing with portable units.............       X        X

        Setting reflash watch.........................       X        X
        Using additional personnel....................       X        X
    Firefighting extinguishing-agents:
        Water (solid jet, spray, fog, and flooding)...  .......       X
        Foam (high, medium and low expansion).........  .......       X
        Carbon dioxide (CO2)..........................       X        X
        Aqueous-film-forming foam (AFFF)..............  .......       X
        Dry chemicals.................................       X        X
    Use of extinguisher on:
        Flammable and combustible liquids.............       X        X
        Manifold-flange fire..........................       X        X
        Drip-pan fire.................................       X        X
        Pump fire.....................................       X        X
    Drills for typical fires on barges................       X   .......
Field exercises:
    Extinguish small fires using portable
     extinguishers:
        Electrical....................................       X        X
        Manifold-flange...............................       X        X
        Drip-pan......................................       X        X
        Pump..........................................       X        X
        Use self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).  .......       X
        Extinguish extensive fires with water.........  .......       X
        Extinguish fires with foam, or chemical.......  .......       X
        Fight fire in smoke-filled enclosed space       .......       X
         wearing SCBA.................................
        Extinguish fire with water fog in an enclosed   .......       X
         space with heavy smoke.......................
        Extinguish oil fire with fog applicator and     .......       X
         spray nozzles, dry-chemical, or foam
         applicators..................................
        Effect a rescue in a smoke-filled space while   .......       X
         wearing breathing apparatus..................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Column 1--tankerman-PIC (barge).
Column 2--tankerman-PIC, tankerman-engineer, and tankerman-assistant.

Sec.  13.123  [Amended]

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44. In Sec.  13.123, remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''; remove the text ``%'' and add, in its place, the
word ``percent''; and remove the word ``five'' and add, in its place,
the number ``5''.

Sec.  13.125  [Amended]

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45. In Sec.  13.125, remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''; and after the words ``physical requirements of'',
remove the words ``Sec.  10.215 of this chapter, excluding paragraph
(d)(2) of that section'' and add, in their place, the words ``part 10,
subpart C, of this chapter''.

0
46. Amend Sec.  13.127 as follows:
0
a. Revise paragraph (a) to read as set forth below;
0
b. In paragraph (b) introductory text, remove the words ``paragraph
(a)(2)'' and add, in their place, the words ``paragraph (a)(3)'';
0
c. In paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(5), remove the word ``four'' and add,
in its place, the number ``4'';
0
d. In paragraph (b)(4), after the word ``one discharge'', remove the
word ``a'' and add, in its place, the words ``conducted during each'';
0
f. In paragraph (b)(6), remove the word ``cargo'' wherever it appears;
0
g. In paragraph (b)(7), after the words ``Declaration of Inspection,
the connection of'', remove the word ``cargo''; and after the words
``the start of the'', remove the word ``cargo'';
0
h. In paragraph (b)(9), remove the words ``Sec.  13.203(b) or
13.303(b)'' and add, in their place, the words ``Sec. Sec.  13.203(b)
or 13.303(b) of this subchapter''; and
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i. Add new paragraph (c) to read as follows:

Sec.  13.127  Service: General.

    (a) A service letter must be signed by the owner, operator, master,
or chief engineer of the vessel and must specify the following:
    (1) The name of the vessel, official number for the vessel, and
date of service for each vessel.
    (2) For endorsements as tankerman-PIC, tankerman-PIC (barge), and
tankerman-assistant, the classification of cargo (DL, LG, or, for a
restricted endorsement, a specific product) handled while the applicant
accumulated the service.
    (3) The dates, the numbers and kinds of transfers the applicants
have participated in, the ports or terminals, if applicable, and the
number of transfers that involved commencement or completion of loading
or discharge.
    (4) For endorsements as tankerman-PIC or tankerman-PIC (barge),
that the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the signer
that he or she is fully capable of supervising transfers of liquid
cargo, including--
    (i) Pre-transfer inspection;
    (ii) Pre-transfer conference and execution of the Declaration of
Inspection;
    (iii) Connection of cargo hoses or loading-arms;
    (iv) Line-up of the cargo system for loading and discharge;
    (v) Start of liquid flow during loading;
    (vi) Start of cargo pump and increase of pressure to normal
discharge pressure;
    (vii) Calculation of loading-rates;
    (viii) Monitoring;
    (ix) Topping-off of cargo tanks during loading;
    (x) Stripping of cargo tanks;
    (xi) Ballasting and deballasting, if appropriate;
    (xii) Disconnection of the cargo hoses or loading-arms; and
    (xiii) Securing of cargo systems.
    (5) For endorsements as tankerman-engineer, that the applicant has
demonstrated to the satisfaction of the signer that he or she is fully
capable of supervising transfers of fuel oil, including--
    (i) Pre-transfer inspection;
    (ii) Pre-transfer conference and execution of the Declaration of
Inspection;
    (iii) Connection of hoses or loading-arms;
    (iv) Line-up of the piping system for loading and transfer of fuel
oil;
    (v) Start of liquid flow during loading;

    (vi) Calculation of loading rates;
    (vii) Monitoring;
    (viii) Topping-off of tanks during loading;
    (ix) Disconnection of the hoses or loading arms; and
    (x) Securing of fuel oil systems.
* * * * *
    (c) Service on Articulated Tug Barges (ATBs). Service on ATBs with
an aggregate tonnage of 1,600 GRT or more will be creditable on a case-
by-case basis and with prior authorization by the Coast Guard, provided
the ATB equipment is comparable to tank vessel equipment. The Coast
Guard may issue blanket authorizations for classes of ATBs.

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47. Revise Sec.  13.129 to read as follows:

Sec.  13.129  Quick-reference table for tankerman endorsements.

    Table 1 to Sec.  13.129 provides a guide to the requirements for
various tankerman endorsements. Provisions in the reference sections
are controlling.

                                                                                Table 1 to Sec.   13.129
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                                                                                Recency of
             Category                    Minimum age        Physical required        Service            service        Proof of service     Firefighting     Cargo  training   English  language
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tankerman-PIC Subpart B..........  18; 13.201(a).........  Yes; Part 10,        13.203...........  13.123...........  13.205...........  13.201(c)(3).....  13.201(c)(4).....  13.201(d).
                                                            subpart C.
Tankerman-PIC (Barge) Subpart C..  18; 13.301(a).........  Yes; Part 10,        13.303...........  13.123...........  13.305...........  13.301(c)(3).....  13.301(c)(4).....  13.301(d).
                                                            subpart C.
Tankerman-Assistant Subpart D....  18; 13.401(a).........  Yes; Part 10,        13.401(e)(2).....  13.123...........  13.405...........  13.401(d)........  13.401(e)(1).....  13.401(f).
                                                            subpart C.
Tankerman-Engineer Subpart E.....  18; 13.501(a).........  Yes; Part 10,        13.503...........  13.123...........  13.505...........  13.501(c)(3).....  13.501(c)(4).....  13.501(d).
                                                            subpart C.
Restricted Tankerman-PIC.........  18; 13.111(b).........  Yes; Part 10,        13.111(b)........  13.111(b)........  13.111(b)........  13.111(b)........  No...............  13.111(b).
                                                            subpart C.
Restricted Tankerman-PIC (Barge).  18; 13.111(c).........  Yes; Part 10,        13.111(c)........  13.111(c)........  13.111(c)........  13.111(c)........  No...............  13.111(c).
                                                            subpart C.
Restricted Tankerman-PIC (Barge),  18; 13.111(d)(1)......  Yes; Part 10,        13.111(d)(4).....  No...............  13.111(d)(4).....  No...............  No...............  13.111(d)(5).
 Facility.                                                  subpart C.
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48. Revise the heading for subpart B to read as follows:

Subpart B--Requirements for Tankerman-PIC Endorsement

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49. Revise Sec.  13.201 to read as follows:

Sec.  13.201  Original application for tankerman-PIC endorsement.

    Each applicant for an original tankerman-PIC endorsement must--
    (a) Be at least 18 years old;
    (b) Apply on a form provided by the Coast Guard;
    (c) Present evidence of--
    (1) Passing a physical and medical examination in accordance with
Sec.  13.125 of this part;
    (2) Service on tankships in accordance with Sec.  13.203 of this
subpart;
    (3) Completion of an approved firefighting course that provides
training in the subjects listed in Table 1 to Sec.  13.121(g) of this
part completed within 5 years of the date of application for the
endorsement, unless he or she has previously submitted such a
certificate for a license, tankerman endorsement, or officer
endorsement on an MMC; and
    (4) Completion of an approved course for Tankship: Dangerous
Liquids or Tankship: Liquefied Gases appropriate to the endorsement
applied for within the previous 5 years. A course certificate used for
original issuance or renewal of an endorsement cannot be used for a
subsequent renewal of the same endorsement; and
    (d) Be capable of speaking and understanding, in English, all
instructions needed to commence, conduct, and complete a transfer of
cargo, and be capable of reading and understanding the English language
found in the Declaration of Inspection, vessel response plans, and
Material Safety Data Sheet.

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50. Amend Sec.  13.203 as follows:
0
a. Revise the section heading to read as set forth below;
0
b. In the introductory text, remove the words ````Tankerman-PIC'''' and
add, in their place, the words ``tankerman-PIC''; and remove the word
``shall'' and add, in its place, the word ``must'';
0
c. In paragraph (a), remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''; and
0
d. In paragraphs (b) introductory text and (c) introductory text,
remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place, the word ``must''; and
remove the words ````Tankerman-PIC'''' and add, in their place, the
words ``tankerman-PIC''.

Sec.  13.203  Service requirements.

* * * * *

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51. Amend Sec.  13.205 as follows:
0
a. Revise the section heading to read as set forth below; and
0
b. In the introductory text, remove the words ``Service must be proved
by'' and add, in their place, the words ``Proof of service must be
provided in''.

Sec.  13.205  Proof of service for tankerman-PIC endorsement.

* * * * *

Sec.  13.207  [Removed]

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52. Remove Sec.  13.207.

Sec.  13.209  [Removed]

0
53. Remove Sec.  13.209.

0
54. Revise the heading for subpart C to read as follows:

Subpart C--Requirements for Tankerman-PIC (Barge) Endorsement

0
55. Revise Sec.  13.301 to read as follows:

Sec.  13.301  Original application for tankerman-PIC (barge)
endorsement.

    Each applicant for a tankerman-PIC (barge) endorsement must--
    (a) Be at least 18 years old;
    (b) Apply on a form provided by the Coast Guard;
    (c) Present evidence of--
    (1) Passing a physical and medical examination according to Sec.
13.125 of this part;
    (2) Service on tank vessels in accordance with Sec.  13.303 of this
subpart;
    (3) Completion of an approved Tank Barge: Firefighting course
providing training in the subjects identified in Table 1 to Sec.
13.121(g) of this part completed within 5 years of the date of
application for the endorsement, unless he or she has previously
submitted such a certificate for a license, tankerman endorsement, or
officer endorsement on an MMC; and
    (4) Completion of an approved Tank Barge: Dangerous Liquids or Tank
Barge: Liquefied Gases course appropriate for the endorsement applied
for within the previous 5 years. A course certificate used for original
issuance or renewal of an endorsement cannot be used for a subsequent
renewal of the same endorsement; and
    (d) Be capable of speaking, and understanding, in English, all

instructions needed to commence, conduct, and complete a transfer of
cargo, and be capable of reading and understanding the English language
found in the Declaration of Inspection, vessel response plans, and
Material Safety Data Sheet.

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56. Amend Sec.  13.303 as follows:
0
a. Revise the section heading to read as set forth below;
0
b. In the introductory text, remove the words ````Tankerman-PIC
(Barge)'''' and add, in their place, the words ``tankerman-PIC
(barge)''; and remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place, the
word ``must'';
0
c. In paragraph (a) introductory text, remove the word ``shall'' and
add, in its place, the word ``must'';
0
d. In paragraph (b) introductory text, remove the words ````Tankerman-
PIC'' or ``Tankerman-PIC (barge),'''' and add, in their place, the
words ``tankerman-PIC or tankerman-PIC (barge),''; and
0
e. In paragraph (c) introductory text, remove the words ````Tankerman-
PIC (Barge)'''' and add, in their place, the words ``tankerman-PIC
(barge)''; and remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place, the
word ``must''.

Sec.  13.303  Service requirements.

* * * * *

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57. Amend Sec.  13.305 as follows:
0
a. Revise the section heading to read as set forth below; and
0
b. Remove the words ``Service must be proved by'' and add, in their
place, the words ``Proof of service must be provided in''; and remove
the words ``paragraph (a)(3)(vii)'' and add, in their place, the words
``paragraph (a)(4)(vii)''.

Sec.  13.305  Proof of service for tankerman-PIC (barge).

* * * * *

Sec.  13.307  [Removed]

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58. Remove Sec.  13.307.

Sec.  13.309  [Removed]

0
59. Remove Sec.  13.309.

0
60. Revise the heading for subpart D to read as follows:

Subpart D--Requirements for Tankerman-Assistant Endorsement

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61. Revise Sec.  13.401 to read as follows:

Sec.  13.401  Original application for tankerman-assistant endorsement.

    Each applicant for a tankerman-assistant endorsement must--
    (a) Be at least 18 years old;
    (b) Apply on a form provided by the Coast Guard;
    (c) Present evidence of passing a physical and medical examination
according to Sec.  13.125 of this part;
    (d) Present evidence of completion of an approved firefighting
course providing training in the subjects identified in Table 1 to
Sec.  13.121(g) of this part completed within 5 years of the date of
application for the endorsement, unless he or she has previously
submitted such a certificate for a license, tankerman endorsement, or
officer endorsement on an MMC;
    (e) Present evidence of either--
    (1) Completion of an approved Tankship Familiarization course
providing training in the subjects identified in Table 1 to Sec.
13.121(e) of this part within the previous 5 years. A course
certificate used for original issuance or renewal of an endorsement
cannot be used for a subsequent renewal of the same endorsement; or
    (2) At least 90 days of deck service on tankships or self-propelled
tank vessels certified to carry DL or LG appropriate to the endorsement
applied for and successfully complete a professional examination for
the topics identified in Table 1 to Sec.  13.121(e) of this part; and
    (f) Be capable of speaking and understanding, in English, all
instructions needed to commence, conduct, and complete a transfer of
cargo.

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62. Revise Sec.  13.403 to read as follows:

Sec.  13.403  Service requirements.

    (a) Each applicant already holding an MMD or MMC endorsed
tankerman-assistant for DL and seeking one for LG, or the converse,
must--
    (1) Provide evidence of at least half the service required in Sec.
13.401(e)(2) of this subpart and successfully complete a professional
examination for the topics identified in Table 1 to Sec.  13.121(e) of
this part appropriate to the endorsement applied for; or
    (2) Complete a course in DL or LG appropriate to the endorsement
applied for as prescribed in Sec.  13.401(e)(1) of this subpart.
    (b) [Reserved]

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63. Revise Sec.  13.405 to read as follows:

Sec.  13.405  Proof of service for tankerman-assistant endorsement.

    Service must be proved by either--
    (a) A letter on company letterhead from the owner, operator, or
master of a tankship or self-propelled tank vessel. The letter must
specify--
    (1) The name of the vessel(s), the applicable dates, and the
port(s) or terminal(s);
    (2) The classification of cargo (DL or LG) carried while the
applicant accumulated the service;
    (3) The number of days of deck service the applicant accumulated on
the tankship or self-propelled tank vessel; and
    (4) That the applicant has demonstrated an understanding of cargo
transfer and a sense of responsibility that, in the opinion of the
signer, will allow the applicant to safely carry out duties respecting
cargo transfer and transfer equipment assigned by the PIC of the
transfer without direct supervision by the PIC; or
    (b) Certificates of Discharge from tankships with the appropriate
classification of cargo (DL, LG, or both); and a letter on company
letterhead from the owner, operator, or master of one of the tankships
or self-propelled tank vessels stating that he or she has
demonstrated--
    (1) An understanding of cargo transfers; and
    (2) A sense of responsibility that, in the opinion of the signer,
will allow him or her to safely carry out duties respecting cargo and
its equipment assigned by the PIC of the transfer without direct
supervision by the PIC.

Sec.  13.407  [Removed]

0
64. Remove Sec.  13.407.

Sec.  13.409  [Removed]

0
65. Remove Sec.  13.409.

0
66. Revise the heading for subpart E to read as follows:

Subpart E--Requirements for Tankerman-Engineer Endorsement

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67. Revise Sec.  13.501 to read as follows:

Sec.  13.501  Original application for tankerman-engineer endorsement.

    Each applicant for a tankerman-engineer endorsement must--
    (a) Be at least 18 years old;
    (b) Apply on a form provided by the Coast Guard;
    (c) Present evidence of--
    (1) Passing a physical and medical examination according to Sec.
13.125 of this part;
    (2) Service on tankships and self-propelled tank vessels in
accordance with Sec.  13.503 of this subpart;
    (3) Completion of an approved firefighting course providing
training in the subjects identified in Table 1 to Sec.  13.121(g) of
this part completed within 5 years of the date of application for the
endorsement, unless he or she has previously submitted such a
certificate for a license, tankerman endorsement, or officer
endorsement on an MMC; and
    (4) Completion of an approved Tankship course in dangerous liquids
or liquefied gases, appropriate for the endorsement applied for within
the previous 5 years. A course certificate used for original issuance
or renewal of an endorsement cannot be used for a

subsequent renewal of the same endorsement; and
    (d) Be capable of speaking and understanding, in English, all
instructions needed to commence, conduct, and complete a transfer of
cargo or fuel.
0
68. Amend Sec.  13.503 as follows:

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a. Revise the section heading to read as set forth below;
0
b. In paragraph (a) introductory text, remove the words ``Tankerman-
Engineer'' and add, in their place, the words ``tankerman-engineer'';
and remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place, the word ``must'';
and
0
c. In paragraph (b), remove the words ``Tankerman-Engineer'' and add,
in their place, the words ``tankerman-engineer''; after the words ``and
seeking'', remove the word ``one'' and add, in its place, the words
``an endorsement'', and after the words ``or the converse,'', remove
the word ``shall'' and add, in its place, the word ``must''.

Sec.  13.503  Service requirements.

* * * * *

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69. Amend Sec.  13.505 by revising the section heading to read as
follows:

Sec.  13.505  Proof of service for tankerman-engineer endorsement.

* * * * *

Sec.  13.507  [Removed]

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70. Remove Sec.  13.507

Sec.  13.509  [Removed]

0
71. Remove Sec.  13.509

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72. Add new subpart F, consisting of Sec. Sec.  13.601 through 13.611,
to read as follows:
Subpart F--Requirements for STCW Tankerman Endorsements
Sec.
13.601 General.
13.603 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for advanced
oil tanker cargo operations.
13.605 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for advanced
chemical tanker cargo operations.
13.607 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for advanced
liquefied gas tanker cargo operations.
13.609 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for basic oil
and chemical tanker cargo operations.
13.611 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for basic
liquefied gas tanker cargo operations.

Subpart F--Requirements for STCW Tankerman Endorsements

Sec.  13.601  General.

    (a) When all tankerman endorsements are issued, renewed, or
otherwise modified, the Coast Guard will determine, upon request,
whether the applicant meets the requirements for an STCW tankerman
endorsement for service on seagoing vessels. If the applicant is
qualified, the Coast Guard will issue the appropriate endorsement. An
applicant for any STCW endorsement must hold the appropriate national
endorsement unless otherwise specified.
    (b) Applicants for an STCW tankerman endorsement must--
    (1) Meet the training and service requirements for the endorsement
sought; and
    (2) Meet the appropriate standard of competence identified in the
STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  13.103 of this part).
    (c) The Coast Guard will accept the following as proof of meeting
the standards of competence:
    (1) In-service experience: Documentation of successful completion
of assessments, approved or accepted by the Coast Guard, and signed by
a qualified assessor, deck or engineering, as appropriate.
    (2) Training ship experience: Documentation of successful
completion of an approved training program involving formal training
and assessment onboard a school ship.
    (3) Simulator training: Documentation of successful completion of
training and assessment from a Coast Guard-approved course involving
maritime simulation.
    (4) Training program: Documentation of successful completion of an
approved training program involving formal training and assessments.
    (d) The Coast Guard will publish guidelines that should be used to
document successful demonstrations of competence. Organizations may
develop alternative assessment documentation for demonstrations of
competence ; however, such documentation must be approved by the Coast
Guard prior to its use and submittal with an application.

Sec.  13.603  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for
advanced oil tanker cargo operations.

    (a) Every applicant for an endorsement in advanced oil tanker cargo
operations must--
    (1) Qualify for a national endorsement as tankerman-PIC dangerous
liquid;
    (2) Meet the standards of competence identified in Table A-V/1-1-2
of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  13.103 of this
part); and
    (3) Provide evidence of 90 days of sea service onboard oil tankers.
The Coast Guard will accept service submitted to qualify for a national
endorsement as required in Sec.  13.203 of this part, provided that the
service was on oil tankers.
    (b) Applicants may qualify for an endorsement in advanced oil
tanker cargo operations with a limitation to non-self-propelled
vessels. To qualify for this endorsement, an applicant must--
    (1) Hold a national endorsement as tankerman-PIC (barge) dangerous
liquids;
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence
identified in Table A-V/1-1-2 of the STCW Code; and
    (3) Provide evidence of at least 90 days of service, whether shore-
based or vessel-based, on one or more oil tankers. The Coast Guard will
accept service submitted to qualify for a national endorsement required
in Sec.  13.303 of this part, provided that the service was on oil
tankers.
    (c) Applicants may qualify for an endorsement in advanced oil
tanker cargo operations with a limitation to maintenance and repair of
cargo equipment. To qualify for this endorsement, an applicant must--
    (1) Qualify for a national endorsement as tankerman-engineer;
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence
identified in Table A-V/1-1-2 of the STCW Code applicable to
maintenance and repair of cargo equipment; and
    (3) Provide evidence of--
    (i) At least 90 days of service as an engineering officer on oil
tankers;
    (ii) At least 90 days of rating or cadet service on deck or in the
engine department on oil tankers; or
    (iii) A combination of the service in paragraphs (c)(3)(i) and
(c)(3)(ii) of this section.
    (d) Applicants holding an endorsement in advanced chemical tanker
cargo operations or advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations may
qualify for an endorsement in advanced oil tanker cargo operations by
completing, in a supernumerary capacity, an approved training program
onboard oil tankers. The program must be at least 1 month and include
at least three loading and three discharge operations.
    (e) Grandfathering. Seafarers holding valid tankerman-PIC dangerous
liquid, tankerman-PIC (barge) dangerous liquid, or tankerman-engineer
endorsements issued prior to March 24, 2014, will be issued STCW
endorsements for advanced oil and chemical tanker cargo operations,
with any appropriate limitations, without meeting the requirements of
this section. Seafarers holding an endorsement as tankerman-PIC (barge)
dangerous liquid, and

holding an advanced oil tanker cargo operations endorsement issued on
or before March 24, 2014, will be limited to non-self-propelled
vessels. Seafarers holding an endorsement as tankerman-engineer, and
holding an advanced oil tanker cargo operations endorsement issued on
or before March 24, 2014, will be limited to maintenance and repair of
cargo equipment. After March 24, 2014, all seafarers applying for an
original endorsement in advanced oil tanker cargo operations must meet
the requirements of this section.

Sec.  13.605  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for
advanced chemical tanker cargo operations.

    (a) Every applicant for an endorsement in advanced chemical tanker
cargo operations must:
    (1) Qualify for a national endorsement as tankerman-PIC dangerous
liquid;
    (2) Meet the standards of competence identified in Table A-V/1-1-3
of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  13.103 of this
part); and
    (3) Provide evidence of 90 days of sea service onboard chemical
tankers. The Coast Guard will accept service submitted to qualify for a
national endorsement as required in Sec.  13.203 of this part, provided
that the service was on chemical tankers.
    (b) Applicants may qualify for an endorsement in advanced chemical
tanker cargo operations with a limitation to non-self-propelled
vessels. To qualify for this endorsement, an applicant must:
    (1) Qualify for a national endorsement as tankerman-PIC (barge)
dangerous liquid;
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence
identified in Table A-V/1-1-3 of the STCW Code; and
    (3) Provide evidence of at least 90 days of service, whether shore-
based or vessel-based, on chemical tankers. The Coast Guard will accept
service submitted to qualify for a national endorsement as required in
Sec.  13.303 of this part, provided that the service was on chemical
tankers.
    (c) Applicants may qualify for an endorsement in advanced chemical
tanker cargo operations with a limitation to maintenance and repair of
cargo equipment. To qualify for this endorsement, an applicant must:
    (1) Qualify for a national endorsement as tankerman-engineer;
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence
identified in Table A-V/1-1-3 of the STCW Code applicable to
maintenance and repair of cargo equipment; and
    (3) Provide evidence of--
    (i) At least 90 days of service as an engineering officer on
chemical tankers;
    (ii) At least 90 days of rating or cadet service on deck or in the
engine department on chemical tankers; or
    (iii) A combination of the service in paragraphs (c)(3)(i) and
(c)(3)(ii) of this section.
    (d) Applicants holding an endorsement in advanced oil tanker cargo
operations or advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations may
qualify for an endorsement in advanced chemical tanker cargo operations
by completing, in a supernumerary capacity, an approved training
program onboard chemical tankers. The program must be at least 1 month
and include at least three loading and three discharge operations.
    (e) Grandfathering. Seafarers holding valid tankerman-PIC dangerous
liquid, tankerman-PIC (barge) dangerous liquid, or tankerman-engineer
endorsements issued prior to March 24, 2014 will be issued STCW
endorsements for advanced oil and chemical tanker cargo operations,
with any appropriate limitations, without meeting the requirements of
this section. Seafarers holding an endorsement as tankerman-PIC (barge)
dangerous liquid, and holding an advanced chemical tanker cargo
operations endorsement issued on or before March 24, 2014, will be
limited to non-self-propelled vessels. Seafarers holding an endorsement
as tankerman-engineer, and holding an advanced chemical tanker cargo
operations endorsement issued on or before March 24, 2014, will be
limited to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment. After March 24,
2014, all seafarers applying for an original endorsement in advanced
chemical tanker cargo operations must meet the requirements of this
section.

Sec.  13.607  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for
advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations.

    (a) Every applicant for an endorsement in advanced liquefied gas
tanker cargo operations must:
    (1) Qualify for a national endorsement as tankerman-PIC liquefied
gas;
    (2) Meet the standards of competence identified in Tables A-V/1-2-2
of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  13.103 of this
part); and
    (3) Provide evidence of 90 days of service on liquefied gas
tankers. The Coast Guard will accept service submitted to qualify for a
national endorsement as required in Sec.  13.203 of this part, provided
that the service was on liquefied gas tankers.
    (b) Applicants may qualify for an endorsement in advanced liquefied
gas tanker cargo operations with a limitation to non-self-propelled
vessels. To qualify for this endorsement, an applicant must:
    (1) Qualify for a national endorsement as tankerman-PIC (barge)
liquefied gas;
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence
identified in Table A-V/1-2-2 of the STCW Code; and
    (3) Provide evidence of at least 90 days of service, whether shore-
based or vessel-based, on liquefied gas tankers. The Coast Guard will
accept service submitted to qualify for a national endorsement as
required in Sec.  13.303 of this part, provided that the service was on
liquefied gas tankers.
    (c) Applicants may qualify for an endorsement in advanced liquefied
gas tanker cargo operations with a limitation to maintenance and repair
of cargo equipment. To qualify for this endorsement, an applicant must:
    (1) Qualify for a national endorsement as tankerman-engineer;
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence
identified in Table A-V/1-2-2 of the STCW Code applicable to
maintenance and repair of cargo equipment; and
    (3) Provide evidence of--
    (i) At least 90 days of service as an engineering officer on
liquefied gas tankers;
    (ii) At least 90 days of rating or cadet service on deck or in the
engine department on liquefied gas tankers; or
    (iii) A combination of the service in paragraphs (c)(3)(i) and
(c)(3)(ii) of this section.
    (d) Applicants holding an endorsement in advanced oil tanker cargo
operations or advanced chemical tanker cargo operations may qualify for
an endorsement in advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations by
completing, in a supernumerary capacity, an approved training program
onboard liquefied gas tankers. The program must be at least 1 month and
include at least three loading and three discharge operations.
    (e) Grandfathering. Seafarers holding valid tankerman-PIC liquefied
gas, tankerman-PIC (barge) liquefied gas, or tankerman-engineer
endorsements issued prior to March 24, 2014, will be issued an STCW
endorsement for advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations, with
any appropriate limitations, without meeting the requirements of
paragraph (a) of this section. Seafarers holding an endorsement as
tankerman-PIC (barge) liquefied gas, and holding an advanced liquefied
gas tanker cargo operations endorsement issued on or before March 24,
2014, will be limited to non-self-

propelled vessels. Seafarers holding an endorsement as tankerman-
engineer, and holding an advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations
endorsement issued on or before March 24, 2014, will be limited to
maintenance and repair of cargo equipment. After March 24, 2014, all
seafarers applying for an original endorsement in advanced liquefied
gas tanker operations must meet the requirements of this section.

Sec.  13.609  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for basic
oil and chemical tanker cargo operations.

    (a) Every applicant for an endorsement in basic oil and chemical
tanker operations must:
    (1) Qualify for a national endorsement as tankerman-assistant
dangerous liquid; and
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence
identified in Table A-V/1-1-1 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  13.103 of this part).
    (b) Grandfathering. Seafarers holding a valid tankerman-assistant
dangerous liquid or tankerman-engineer endorsement issued prior to
March 24, 2014 will be issued an STCW endorsement for basic oil and
chemical tanker cargo operations without meeting the requirements of
paragraph (a) of this section. After March 24, 2014, all seafarers
applying for an original endorsement in basic oil and chemical tanker
operations must meet the requirements of this section.

Sec.  13.611  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for basic
liquefied gas tanker cargo operations.

    (a) Every applicant for an endorsement in basic liquefied gas
tanker operations must:
    (1) Qualify for a national endorsement as tankerman-assistant
liquefied gas; and
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence
identified in Table A-V/1-2-1 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  13.103 of this part).
    (b) Grandfathering. Seafarers holding a valid tankerman-assistant
liquefied gas or tankerman-engineer endorsement issued prior to March
24, 2014, will be issued an STCW endorsement for basic liquefied gas
tanker cargo operations without meeting the requirements of paragraph
(a) of this section. After March 24, 2014, all seafarers applying for
an original endorsement in basic liquefied gas tanker operations must
meet the requirements of this section.

PART 14--SHIPMENT AND DISCHARGE OF MERCHANT MARINERS

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73. The authority citation for part 14 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  5 U.S.C. 552; 46 U.S.C. Chapters 103 and 104; 46
U.S.C. 70105.

Sec.  14.201  [Amended]

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74. Amend Sec.  14.201 as follows:
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a. In paragraph (a), remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears and
add, in its place, the word ``must''; and
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b. In paragraph (b), after the words ``Except as provided by Sec.
14.203'', add the words ``of this subpart''; and remove the words
``gross tons'' wherever they appear and add, in their place, the word
``GRT''.

Sec.  14.205  [Amended]

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75. In Sec.  14.205, remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''.

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76. Revise Sec.  14.207 to read as follows:

Sec.  14.207  Content and form of shipping articles.

    (a)(1) The content and form of shipping articles for each vessel of
the United States of 100 GRT or more upon a foreign or intercoastal
voyage must comply with the requirements of 46 U.S.C. 10302, 10303,
10304, and 10305. The articles must identify the nature of the voyage
and specify at least the name, license, MMD or MMC number, capacity of
service, time due onboard to begin work, name and address of the next
of kin, and wages due to each merchant mariner, either who was
discharged or whose services were otherwise terminated during the
month.
    (2) The content and form of articles for each such vessel upon a
coastwise voyage (including a voyage on the Great Lakes) must also
comply with the requirements of 46 U.S.C. 10502. The articles must
specify at least the matter identified by paragraph (a)(1) of this
section, except that they must not specify the wages due to the
mariner. The wages section of the form must be left blank for coastwise
voyages.
    (b) Any shipping company that manually prepares the articles may,
upon request, obtain a form from the Coast Guard.
    (c) Any company that electronically prepares the articles may
develop its own software or buy it off the shelf; but, in either of
these cases, it must secure approval to use the software for these
purposes from the National Maritime Center at any of the addresses
provided in Sec.  14.103 of this part.

Sec.  14.209  [Amended]

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77. In Sec.  14.209, remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''.

Sec.  14.211  [Amended]

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78. In Sec.  14.211, remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''.

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79. Amend Sec.  14.213 as follows:
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a. In paragraph (a), remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears, and
add, in its place, the word ``must'';
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b. Revise paragraph (b) to read as set forth below; and
0
c. In paragraph (c), remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''.

Sec.  14.213  Report of shipment of merchant mariner.

* * * * *
    (b) When a vessel of the United States sails exclusively on the
Great Lakes--
    (1) Each master or individual in charge must, at the commencement
of the season, or once the vessel is put into service, whichever occurs
earlier, send one copy of articles, signed by the master and by each
mariner, to the owner, charterer, or managing operator;
    (2) The master or individual in charge must every 60 days send
supplementary particulars of engagement covering each mariner engaged
during this period, signed by the master and by each mariner, to the
owner, charterer, or managing operator; and
    (3) The master or individual in charge must, at the close of the
season, or once the vessel is withdrawn from service, whichever occurs
later, send articles, signed by the master and by each mariner, to the
owner, charterer, or managing operator.
* * * * *

Sec.  14.301  [Amended]

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80. In Sec.  14.301, remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears and
add, in its place, the word ``must''.

Sec.  14.303  [Amended]

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81. In Sec.  14.303, remove the words ``the master shall'' and add, in
their place, the words ``the master must''; and remove the words ``the
consular officer shall'' and add, in their place, the words ``the
consular officer will''.

Sec.  14.305  [Amended]

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82. In Sec.  14.305, remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''.

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83. Amend Sec.  14.307 as follows:
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a. Revise paragraph (a) to read as set forth below; and
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b. In paragraphs (b) through (e), remove the word ``shall'' wherever it

appears and add, in its place, the word ``must''.

Sec.  14.307  Entries on certificate of discharge.

    (a) Each master or individual in charge of a vessel must, for each
merchant mariner being discharged from the vessel, prepare a
certificate of discharge and two copies, whether by writing or typing
them on the prescribed form with permanent ink or generating them from
computer in the prescribed format, and must sign them with permanent
ink. The prescribed format for a certificate of discharge is the same
as the current form CG-718A. The form has the mariner's printed name,
signature, citizenship, MMD or MMC number, certification statement,
date, master's signature, rate/rank the mariner is serving on the
voyage, date and place of shipment, date and place of discharge, name
of the vessel, name of the operating company, official number of the
vessel, class of the vessel, and nature of the voyage.
* * * * *

Sec.  14.309  [Amended]

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84. Amend Sec.  14.309 as follows:
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a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, remove the word ``shall'' and
add, in its place, the word ``must'';
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b. In paragraph (a)(3), after the word ``certificate'', add the words
``of discharge''; and
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c. In paragraph (b), remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''.

Sec.  14.311  [Amended]

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85. Amend Sec.  14.311 as follows:
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a. In paragraph (a), remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``may; after the words ``certificates of discharge to'',
remove the word ``an'' and add, in its place, the word ``the''; and
remove the words ``which the shipping company may request from the
National Maritime Center'' and add, in their place, the words
``provided by the Coast Guard in Sec.  14.103 of this part''; and
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b. In paragraph (b), remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears and
add, in its place, the word ``must''.

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86. Amend Sec.  14.313 as follows:
0
a. In paragraphs (a) and (b), remove the word ``shall'' wherever it
appears and add, in its place, the word ``must'';
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b. Redesignate paragraph (c) as paragraph (d); and
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c. Add new paragraph (c) to read as follows:

Sec.  14.313  Storage of shipping articles and of certificates of
discharge.

* * * * *
    (c) Articles sent for storage to the address in Sec.  14.103(a) of
this part that are not prepared in accordance with paragraph (a) of
this section may be returned to the shipping company for correction.
* * * * *

Sec.  14.403  [Amended]

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87. Amend Sec.  14.403 as follows:
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a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, remove the words ``Department of
Transportation'' and add, in their place, the words ``Department of
Homeland Security''; and
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b. In paragraph (a)(2), remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its
place, the word ``must''.

Sec.  14.405  [Amended]

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88. Amend Sec.  14.405 as follows:
0
a. In paragraph (a), remove the words ``OCMI of the Coast Guard'' and
add, in their place, the words ``Coast Guard OCMI'';
0
b. In paragraph (c), remove the word ``OCMI'' wherever it appears; and
remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place, the word ``must''; and
0
c. In paragraph (d), before the word ``OCMI'', wherever it appears, add
the words ``Coast Guard''; and remove the word ``shall'' and add, in
its place, the word ``must''.

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89. Amend Sec.  14.407 as follows:
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a. In paragraph (a), remove the words ``gross tons'' and add, in their
place, the word ``GRT''; remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears
and add, in its place, the word ``must''; and after the words ``in the
form of a copy of a certificate of discharge, or electronically'', add
the words ``to the address provided in Sec.  14.103 of this part'';
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b. In paragraph (b), remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''; after the words ``a copy of each certificate'', add
the words ``of discharge''; remove the words ``After January 3, 1997,
the'' and add, in their place, the word ``The''; and after the words
``copies of certificates'', add the words ``of discharge'';
0
c. In paragraph (c), remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''; and after the words ``on a certificate'', add the
words ``of discharge'';
0
d. Revise paragraph (d) to read as set forth below;
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e. In paragraph (e), remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''; and
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f. Add new paragraph (f) to read as follows:

Sec.  14.407  Reports.

* * * * *
    (d) Each oceanographic company must keep all original articles and
copies of all certificates of discharge for 3 years. After 3 years the
company must prepare the original shipping articles in alphabetical
order by vessel name and send to the address in Sec.  14.103(a) of this
part for storage at the Federal Records Center at Suitland, Maryland.
The company may dispose of the copies of certificates of discharge. The
Coast Guard will dispose of copies of certificates submitted manually,
once the information is entered into its sea-service database and is
validated.
* * * * *
    (f) Articles sent for storage to the address in Sec.  14.103(a) of
this part that are not prepared in accordance with paragraph (d) of
this section may be returned to the company for correction.

PART 15--MANNING REQUIREMENTS

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90. The authority citation for part 15 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507; 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, 3306, 3703,
8101, 8102, 8104, 8105, 8301, 8304, 8502, 8503, 8701, 8702, 8901,
8902, 8903, 8904, 8905(b), 8906, 9102, and 8103; and Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec.  15.101  [Amended]

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91. In Sec.  15.101, remove the words ``the regulations in''; and
remove the words ``parts E & F,''.

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92. Revise Sec.  15.103 to read as follows:

Sec.  15.103  Incorporation by reference.

    (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part
with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To enforce any edition other than that
specified in this section, the Coast Guard must publish notice of
change in the Federal Register and the material must be available to
the public. All approved material is available for inspection at the
Coast Guard, Office of Operating and Environmental Standards (CG-OES),
2703 Martin Luther King Avenue SE. Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-
7509,<PHONE_NUMBER>, 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
(STCW Convention), incorporation by reference approved for Sec. Sec.
15.403, 15.404, 15.1103, 15.1105, and 15.1109.
    (2) The Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code,
as amended, 2011 (STCW Code), incorporation by reference approved for
Sec.  15.1109.
    (3) The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea,
1974 (SOLAS), approved for incorporation by reference in Sec. Sec.
15.818 and 15.1103.

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93. Revise Sec.  15.105 to read as follows:

Sec.  15.105  General.

    (a) The regulations in this part apply to all vessels that are
subject to the manning requirements contained in the navigation and
shipping laws of the United States, including uninspected vessels (46
U.S.C. 7101-9308).
    (b) The navigation and shipping laws state that a vessel may not be
operated unless certain manning requirements are met. In addition to
establishing a minimum number of officers and rated crew to be carried
onboard certain vessels, they establish minimum qualifications
concerning licenses and MMC endorsements, citizenship, and conditions
of employment. It is the responsibility of the owner, charterer,
managing operator, master, or person in charge or in command of the
vessel to ensure that appropriate personnel are carried to meet the
requirements of the applicable navigation and shipping laws and
regulations.
    (c) Inspected vessels are issued a Certificate of Inspection (COI)
which indicates the minimum complement of officers and crew (including
lifeboatmen) considered necessary for safe operation. The COI
complements the statutory requirements but does not supersede them.
    (d) Uninspected vessels operating on an international voyage may be
issued a safe manning certificate indicating the minimum complement of
qualified mariners necessary for safe operation.
    (e) The regulations in subpart K of this part apply to seagoing
vessels subject to the International Convention on Standards of
Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as
amended (STCW).
    (f) Persons serving on any of the following vessels, or any owner
or operator of any of these vessels, do not need to meet the
requirements of subpart K of this part, because the vessels 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 U.S. in the Straits of Juan de Fuca or on the
Inside Passage between Puget Sound and Cape Spencer.
    (5) Pilot vessels engaged on pilotage duty.
    (g) Owners and operators, and personnel serving on the following
small vessels engaged exclusively on domestic, near-coastal voyages are
in compliance with subpart K of this part and are, therefore, not
subject to further requirements for the purposes of the STCW
Convention:
    (1) Small passenger vessels subject to subchapter T or K of 46 CFR
chapter I.
    (2) Vessels of less than 200 GRT, other than passenger vessels
subject to subchapter H of 46 CFR chapter I.
    (3) Uninspected passenger vessels (UPVs) as defined in 46 U.S.C.
2101(42)(B).
    (h) Personnel serving on vessels identified in paragraphs (g)(1)
and (g)(2) of this section may be issued, without additional proof of
qualification, an appropriate STCW endorsement on their license or MMC
when the Coast Guard determines that such an endorsement is necessary
to enable the vessel to engage on a single international voyage of a
non-routine nature. The STCW endorsement will be expressly limited to
service on the vessel or the class of vessels and will not establish
qualification for any other purpose.

Subparts C through J [Redesignated as Subparts D through K]

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94. Redesignate subparts C through J as subparts D through K.

Subpart C [Added and reserved]

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95. Add and reserve a new subpart C.

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96. Revise newly redesignated subpart D to read as follows:
Subpart D--Manning Requirements; All Vessels
Sec.
15.401 Employment and service within restrictions of credential.
15.403 When credentials for ratings are required.
15.404 Requirements for serving onboard a vessel.
15.405 Familiarity with vessel characteristics.
15.410 Credentialed individuals for assistance towing vessels.
15.415 [Reserved]

Subpart D--Manning Requirements; All Vessels

Sec.  15.401  Employment and service within restrictions of credential.

    (a) A person may not employ or engage an individual, and an
individual may not serve, in a position in which an individual is
required by law or regulation to hold a license, certificate of
registry, Merchant Mariner's Document (MMD), Transportation Worker
Identification Credential (TWIC) and/or Merchant Mariner Credential
(MMC), unless the individual holds all credentials required, as
appropriate, authorizing service in the capacity in which the
individual is engaged or employed, and the individual serves within any
restrictions placed on the credential. An individual holding an active
license, certificate of registry, MMD, or MMC issued by the Coast Guard
must also hold a valid TWIC issued by the Transportation Security
Administration unless the individual is exempt under 46 CFR
10.203(b)(1).
    (b) A person may not employ or engage an individual, and an
individual may not serve in a position in which it is required by law
or regulation that the individual hold an MMC endorsed with a national
endorsement, as well as a corresponding STCW endorsement for service
outside the boundary line.
    (c) A person may not employ or engage an individual in a position
required to hold an MMC unless that individual maintains a current
medical certificate. Medical certificates must be issued and will
remain current for the following periods of time, unless otherwise
noted on the certificate:
    (1) After January 1, 2017, two years for individuals serving on
vessels to which STCW applies unless the mariner is under the age of
18, in which case the maximum period of validity will be 1 year.
    (2) Two years for individuals serving as a first-class pilot or
those individuals serving as pilots on vessels of 1,600 GRT or more
under Sec.  15.812 of this part.
    (3) Five years for all other mariners.
    (d) Each individual referred to in paragraph (a) of this section
must hold an MMD or MMC that serves as identification, with an
appropriate endorsement for the position in which the seaman serves,
and the MMD or MMC, along with a valid medical certificate, must be
presented to the master of the vessel at the time of employment or
before signing Articles of Agreement.
    (e) Each individual below the grades of officer and staff officer
employed on

any U.S. flag merchant vessel of 100 GRT or more must possess a valid
MMD or MMC issued by the Coast Guard, except as noted below:
    (1) Mariners on vessels navigating exclusively on rivers and lakes,
except the Great Lakes, as defined in Sec.  10.107 of this subchapter.
    (2) Mariners below the rank of officer employed on any non-self-
propelled vessel, except seagoing barges and barges to which 46 U.S.C.
chapter 37 applies.
    (3) Personnel not designated with any safety or security duties
onboard casino vessels.
    (f) Every person employed on a vessel with dual tonnages (both
domestic and international) must hold a credential authorizing service
appropriate to the tonnage scheme under which the vessel is manned and
operating.

Sec.  15.403  When credentials for ratings are required.

    (a) Every seaman referred to in this section, when required, must
produce a valid MMC or MMD with all applicable rating endorsements for
the position sought, a valid TWIC unless the mariner is exempt under 46
CFR 10.203(b)(2), and a valid medical certificate to the master of the
vessel at the time of his or her employment before signing Articles of
Agreement. Seamen who do not possess one of these credentials may be
employed at a foreign port or place within the limitations specified in
Sec.  15.720 of this part.
    (b)(1) Every person below the grades of officer and staff officer
employed on any U.S. flag merchant vessel of 100 GRT or more, except
those navigating rivers exclusively and the smaller inland lakes, must
possess a valid MMC or MMD, along with a valid medical certificate,
with all appropriate endorsements for the positions served.
    (2) No endorsements are required of any person below the rank of
officer employed on any barges except seagoing barges and barges to
which 46 U.S.C. chapter 37 applies.
    (3) No endorsements are required of any person below the rank of
officer employed on any sail vessel of less than 500 net tons while not
carrying passengers for hire and while not operating outside the line
dividing inland waters from the high seas. 33 U.S.C. 151.
    (c) Each person serving as an able seafarer-deck, or a rating
forming part of a navigational watch (RFPNW), on a seagoing vessel of
500 GT or more must hold an STCW endorsement certifying him or her as