American National Red Cross Community First Aid & Safety course; or
    (ii) A Coast Guard-approved first-aid course; and

    (2) A currently valid certificate of completion of a CPR course
from either:
    (i) The American National Red Cross;
    (ii) The American Heart Association; or
    (iii) A Coast Guard-approved CPR course.
    (j) Professional Examination. (1) When the Coast Guard finds the
applicant's experience and training to be satisfactory, and the
applicant is eligible in all other respects, the Coast Guard will
authorize examination in accordance with the following requirements:
    (i) Except for an endorsement required by the STCW Convention, any
applicant for a deck or engineer officer endorsement limited to vessels
less than 200 GRT/500 GT, or an officer endorsement limited to
uninspected fishing industry vessels, may request an orally assisted
examination instead of any written or other textual examination. If
there are textual questions that the applicant has difficulty reading
and understanding, the Coast Guard will offer the orally assisted
examination. Each officer endorsement based on an orally assisted
examination is limited to the specific route and type of vessel upon
which the applicant obtained the majority of service.
    (ii) The general instructions for administration of examinations
and the lists of subjects for all officer endorsements appear in
subpart I of this part. The Coast Guard will place in the applicant's
file a record indicating the subjects covered.
    (iii) An applicant enrolled in a comprehensively approved program
of training, service, and assessment may be authorized for an
examination not more than 3 months prior to completion of the program
provided that all applicable sea service requirements are completed
prior to the examination.
    (iv) The examination, whether administered orally or by other
means, must be conducted only in the English language.
    (2) When the application has been approved for examination, the
applicant should take the required examination as soon as practicable;
however, approved examinations are valid for 1 year.
    (3) An examination is not required for a staff officer or radio
officer endorsement.
    (k) Radar observer. Applicants for an endorsement as radar observer
must present a certificate of completion from a radar observer course
as required by Sec.  11.480 of this part.
    (l) Restrictions. The Coast Guard may modify the service and
examination requirements in this part to satisfy the unique
qualification requirements of an applicant or distinct group of
mariners. The Coast Guard may also lower the age requirement for OUPV
applicants. The authority granted by an officer endorsement will be
restricted to reflect any modifications made under the authority of
this paragraph. These restrictions may not be removed without the
approval of the Coast Guard.

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

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

Sec.  11.217  Examination procedures and denial of officer
endorsements.

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

Subpart C--STCW Officer Endorsements

Sec.  11.301  Requirements for STCW officer endorsements.

    (a) Standard of competence. (1) The Coast Guard will accept one or
more methods to demonstrate meeting the standard of competence in this
subpart. The Coast Guard will accept the following as evidence for each
one of the methods required in Column 3--Methods for demonstrating
competence--of the Tables of Competence in the STCW Code (incorporated
by reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this part):
    (i) In-service experience: documentation of successful completion
of assessments, approved or accepted by the Coast Guard, and signed by
a designated examiner (DE) or seafarer with a higher credential--deck
or engineering--as appropriate, than the assessment related to the
credential sought by the applicant.
    (ii) Training ship experience: documentation of successful
completion of an approved training program involving formal training
and assessment onboard a training ship.
    (iii) Simulator training: documentation of successful completion of
training and assessment from a Coast Guard-approved course involving
maritime simulation.
    (iv) Laboratory equipment training: documentation of successful
completion of training and assessments from an approved training course
or facility.
    (v) Practical training or instruction:
    (A) Documentation of successful completion of assessment as part of
a structured/formal training or instruction provided by an organization
or company as part of an accepted safety or quality management system;
or
    (B) Documentation of successful completion of an approved training
course from a school or facility.
    (vi) Specialist training: documentation of successful completion of
assessment as part of a company training or specialized training
provided by a maritime or equipment specialist.
    (vii) Workshop skills training: documentation of successful
completion of assessments or completion certificate from an approved
training program, school or facility.
    (viii) Training program: documentation of successful completion of
an approved training program.
    (ix) Training on a manned scale ship model: documentation of
successful completion of assessment as part of a structured/formal
training or instruction provided by an approved training school or
facility.
    (x) Practical demonstration and practical demonstration of
competence: documentation of successful completion of assessments
approved or accepted by the Coast Guard.
    (xi) Practical test and practical experience: documentation of
successful completion of assessments approved or accepted by the Coast
Guard.
    (xii) Examination: successful completion of a Coast Guard
examination.
    (xiii) Instruction or course: documentation of successful
completion of a course of instruction offered by an approved training
school or facility.
    (2) Knowledge components may be documented by:
    (i) Successful completion of the Coast Guard examination for the
associated officer endorsement;
    (ii) Successful completion of an approved course; or
    (iii) Successful completion of an approved program.
    (3) The Coast Guard will publish assessment guidelines that should
be used to document assessments that demonstrate meeting the standard
of competence, as required by paragraph (a)(1) of this section.
Organizations may develop alternative assessment documentation for
demonstrations of competence; however, it must be approved by the Coast
Guard prior to its use and submittal with an application.
    (b) Basic Safety Training. (1) Applicants seeking an STCW officer
endorsement must provide evidence, with their application, of meeting
the standard of competence for basic safety training as described
below:
    (i) Personal survival techniques as set out in Table A-VI/1-1 of
the STCW Code.
    (ii) Fire prevention and firefighting as set out in Table A-VI/1-2
of the STCW Code.
    (iii) Elementary first aid as set out in Table A-VI/1-3 of the STCW
Code.
    (iv) Personal safety and social responsibilities as set out in
Table A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code.
    (2) Every 5 years seafarers qualified in accordance with paragraph
(e) of this section must provide evidence of maintaining the standard
of competence for Basic Safety Training.
    (3) 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 for Basic Safety Training of paragraph (e)(2)
of this section for the following areas:
    (i) Personal survival techniques as set out in Table A-VI/1-1 of
the STCW Code:
    (A) Don a lifejacket;
    (B) Board a survival craft from the ship, while wearing a
lifejacket;
    (C) Take initial actions on boarding a lifeboat to enhance chance
of survival;
    (D) Stream a lifeboat drogue or sea-anchor;
    (E) Operate survival craft equipment; and
    (F) Operate location devices, including radio equipment.
    (ii) Fire prevention and firefighting as set out in Table A-VI/1-2
of the STCW Code:
    (A) Use self-contained breathing apparatus; and
    (B) Effect a rescue in a smoke-filled space, using an approved
smoke-generating device aboard, while wearing a breathing apparatus.
    (iii) Elementary first aid as set out in Table A-VI/1-3 of the STCW
Code.
    (iv) Personal safety and social responsibilities as set out in
Table A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code.
    (4) The Coast Guard will only accept evidence of approved
assessments conducted ashore as meeting the requirements for Basic
Safety Training of paragraph (e)(2) of this section for the following
areas:
    (i) Personal survival techniques as set out in Table A-VI/1-1 of
the STCW Code:
    (A) Don and use an immersion suit;
    (B) Safely jump from a height into the water;
    (C) Right an inverted liferaft while wearing a lifejacket;
    (D) Swim while wearing a lifejacket; and
    (E) Keep afloat without a lifejacket.
    (ii) Fire prevention and firefighting as set out in Table A-VI/1-2
of the STCW Code:
    (A) Use various types of portable fire extinguishers;
    (B) Extinguish smaller fires, e.g., electrical fires, oil fires,
and propane fires;
    (C) Extinguish extensive fires with water, using jet and spray
nozzles;
    (D) Extinguish fires with foam, powder, or any other suitable
chemical agent;
    (E) Fight fire in smoke-filled enclosed spaces wearing self-
contained breathing apparatus;
    (F) Extinguish fire with water fog or any other suitable
firefighting agent in an accommodation room or simulated engineroom
with fire and heavy smoke; and
    (G) Extinguish oil fire with fog applicator and spray nozzles, dry
chemical powder, or foam applicators.
    (5) Applicants who cannot meet the requirement for 1 year of sea
service within the last 5 years, as described in paragraph (b)(3) of
this section, will be

required to meet the requirements of paragraph (b)(1) of this section.
    (c) Advanced Firefighting. (1) Applicants seeking an STCW officer
endorsement must provide evidence, with their application, of meeting
the standard of competence as set out in Table A-VI/3 of the STCW Code.
Applicants for an original STCW officer endorsement, who met the
requirements of Sec.  11.201(h)(1) of this subpart will be deemed to
have met the requirement of this paragraph.
    (2) Every 5 years seafarers qualified in accordance with paragraph
(1) of this section must provide evidence of maintaining the standard
of competence as set out in Table A-VI/3 of the STCW Code.
    (3) 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 (c)(2) of this section for the
following areas as set out in Table A-VI/3 of the STCW Code:
    (i) Control firefighting operations aboard ships;
    (A) Firefighting procedures at sea and in port, with particular
emphasis on organization, tactics and command;
    (B) Communication and coordination during firefighting operations;
    (C) Ventilation control, including smoke extraction;
    (D) Control of fuel and electrical systems;
    (E) Fire-fighting process hazards (dry distillation, chemical
reactions, boiler uptake);
    (F) Fire precautions and hazards associated with the storage and
handling of materials;
    (G) Management and control of injured persons; and
    (H) Procedures for coordination with shore-based fire fighters; and
    (ii) Inspect and service fire-detection and extinguishing systems
and equipment;
    (A) Requirements for statutory and classification.
    (4) The Coast Guard will only accept evidence of assessments
conducted ashore as meeting the requirements of paragraph (c)(2) of
this section for the following areas as set out in Table A-VI/3 of the
STCW Code.
    (i) Control fire-fighting operations aboard ships:
    (A) Use of water for fire-extinguishing, the effect on ship
stability, precautions, and corrective procedures; and
    (B) Firefighting involving dangerous goods;
    (ii) Organize and train fire parties;
    (iii) Inspect and service fire-detection and extinguishing systems
and equipment;
    (A) Fire-detection. Fire-detection systems; fixed fire-
extinguishing systems; portable and mobile fire-extinguishing
equipment, including appliances, pumps and rescue; salvage; life-
support; personal protective and communication equipment; and
    (iv) Investigate and compile reports on incidents involving fire.
    (d) Service. (1) Service as a rating will not be accepted to
upgrade from the operational-level to management-level STCW
endorsements.
    (2) Service on the Great Lakes will be credited on a day-for-day
basis.
    (3) Service on inland waters other than Great Lakes, which are
navigable waters of the United States, will be credited 1 day of ocean
service for every 2 days of inland service for up to 50 percent of the
total required service.
    (4) Service accrued onboard vessels with dual tonnages (both
domestic and international) will be credited using the international
tonnage for the credential sought.
    (5) Applicants who cannot meet the requirement for 1 year of sea
service within the last 5 years as described in paragraph (c)(3) of
this section, will be required to meet the requirements of paragraph
(c)(1) of this section.
    (e) Operational-level endorsement. Applicants holding domestic
officer endorsements, who seek to add an STCW endorsement at the
operational level, must provide evidence of meeting the STCW
requirements found in this subpart, including:
    (1) Meeting the service requirements for the operational-level STCW
endorsement;
    (2) Satisfactory completion of the STCW operational-level standards
of competence; and
    (3) Satisfactory completion of the STCW operational-level training
as required in this part.
    (f) Management-level endorsement. Applicants holding domestic
officer endorsements as master, chief mate, chief engineer, or first
assistant engineer, who seek to add an STCW endorsement at the
management level, must provide evidence of meeting the STCW
requirements found in this subpart, including:
    (1) Meeting the service requirements for the management-level STCW
endorsement;
    (2) Satisfactory completion of the STCW operational- and
management-level standards of competence; and
    (3) Satisfactory completion of the STCW operational- and
management-level training as required in this part.
    (g) Training and assessment for Automatic Radar Plotting Aids
(ARPA), Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS), or
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). Training and
assessment in the use of ARPA, ECDIS, or GMDSS is not required for
those who serve exclusively on ships not fitted with ARPA, ECDIS, or
GMDSS. For ARPA and ECDIS, this limitation must be reflected in the
endorsement issued to the seafarer concerned. The GMDSS endorsement
will only be added if the applicant qualifies for it.
    (h) Exemptions and Limitations. (1) The Coast Guard may exempt an
applicant from meeting any individual knowledge, understanding, and
proficiency required in the appropriate table of competence in the STCW
Code. These exemptions must be approved by the Coast Guard based upon
vessel type. Under these circumstances, the certificate may include a
corresponding limitation.
    (2) A seafarer may have a limitation removed by providing the Coast
Guard with evidence of having completed the individual knowledge,
understanding, and proficiency required.
    (i) Grandfathering. (1) Except as noted otherwise, each candidate
who applies for a credential based on approved or accepted training or
approved seagoing service that was started on or after July 1, 2013, or
who applies for the MMC endorsement on or after January 1, 2017, must
meet the requirements of these regulations.
    (2) Except as noted by this subpart, seafarers holding an STCW
endorsement prior to July 1, 2013, will not be required to complete any
additional training required under this part to retain the STCW
endorsements.
    (3) Except as noted otherwise, candidates who apply for a
credential based on approved or accepted training or approved seagoing
service that was obtained before July 1, 2013 will be required to
comply with the requirements of this part existing before the
publication of these regulations on [EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS RULE]. This
includes the assessments published prior to the date of publication of
these regulations on [EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS RULE], as well as the
additional requirements for the STCW endorsement section.
    (4) Except as noted by this subpart, the Coast Guard will continue
to issue STCW endorsements to candidates meeting the requirements of
this part existing before the publication of these regulations on
[EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS RULE], for seafarers identified in paragraph
(i)(3) of this section, until January 1, 2017.
    (j) Notwithstanding Sec.  11.901 of this part, each mariner found
qualified to

hold any of the following domestic officer endorsements will also be
entitled to hold an STCW endorsement corresponding to the service or
other limitations of the license or officer endorsements on the MMC.
The vessels concerned are not subject to further obligation under STCW
because of their special operating conditions as small vessels engaged
in domestic, near-coastal voyages:
    (1) Masters, mates, or engineers endorsed for service on small
passenger vessels that are subject to subchapter T or K of this chapter
and that operate beyond the boundary line; and
    (2) Masters, mates, or engineers endorsed for service on seagoing
vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT, other than passenger vessels
subject to subchapter H of this chapter.
    (k) No mariner serving on, and no owner or operator of any of the
following vessels, need hold an STCW endorsement, because they are
exempt from application of STCW:
    (1) Fishing vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(11)(a);
    (2) Fishing vessels used as fish-tender vessels as defined in 46
U.S.C. 2101(11)(c);
    (3) Barges as defined in 46 U.S.C. 102, including non-self-
propelled mobile offshore drilling units; and
    (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.
    (l) No mariner serving on, and no owner or operators of uninspected
passenger vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(42)(B), need to hold an
STCW endorsement. The vessels concerned are not subject to further
obligation under STCW because of their special operating conditions as
small vessels engaged in domestic, near-coastal voyages.

Sec.  11.303  STCW deck officer endorsements.

    (a) Specific requirements for all STCW deck officer endorsements
are detailed in the applicable sections in this part.
    (1) Master on vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more (management
level).
    (2) Chief mate on vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more (management
level).
    (3) Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) of vessels of
200 GRT/500 GT or more (operational level).
    (4) Master of vessels of 200 GRT/500 GT or more and less than 1,600
GRT/3,000 GT (management level).
    (5) Chief mate of vessels of 200 GRT/500 GT or more and less than
1,600 GRT/3,000 GT (management level).
    (6) Master of vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT (management
level).
    (7) Master of vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT limited to near-
coastal waters (management level).
    (8) OICNW of vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT (operational
level).
    (9) OICNW of vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT limited to near-
coastal waters (operational level).

Sec.  11.305  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as master
on vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more (management level).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as master, an applicant
must--
    (1) Provide evidence of 36 months of service as OICNW on vessels of
200 GRT/500 GT or more operating in oceans, near-coastal and/or Great
Lakes. However, this period may be reduced to not less than 24 months
if the applicant served as chief mate for not less than 12 months.
Service on inland, waters that are navigable waters of the United
States may be substituted for up to 50 percent of the total required
service. Experience gained in the engine department on vessels may be
creditable for up to 3 months of the service requirements;
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this part); and
    (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
    (i) Search and rescue;
    (ii) ARPA, if required;
    (iii) GMDSS, if required; and
    (iv) Management of medical care.
    (b) Each candidate for a renewal of an STCW endorsement as master
of vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more, to be valid on or after
January 1, 2017, must provide evidence of meeting the standard of
competence in the following:
    (1) Leadership and managerial skills; and
    (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any
individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in
Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by
the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the
certificate may include a corresponding limitation.
    (d) Seafarers holding an STCW endorsement as masters of vessels of
200 GRT/500 GT or more and less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT, in accordance
with Sec.  11.311 of this subpart, are eligible to apply for the
endorsement as master on vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more upon
completion of 6 months of sea service, under the authority of the
endorsement; and complete any items in paragraphs (a)(2) and (a)(3) of
this section not previously satisfied.
    (e) Seafarers with one of the following domestic officer
endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion
of the requirements in the table below:

              Table 11.305(e)--STCW Endorsement as Master on Vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more
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                                     Sea service under
    Entry path from domestic          authority of the      Competence--STCW table  A- Training required by this
          endorsements                 endorsement *                 II/2 **                  section ***
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Master ocean or near-coastal,    .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
 unlimited tonnage.
Master OSV.....................  .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
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* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements
  of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

Sec.  11.307  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as chief
mate on vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more (management level).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as chief mate, an applicant
must:
    (1) Provide evidence of 12 months of service as OICNW on vessels of
200 GRT/500 GT or more operating in oceans, near-coastal and/or Great
Lakes. Service on inland waters, bays, or sounds that are navigable
waters of the United States may be substituted for up to 50 percent of
the total required service. Experience gained in the engine department
on vessels may be creditable for up to 1 month of the service
requirements;
    (2) Meet the standard of competence specified in Section A-II/2 of
the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this
part); and
    (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
    (i) Search and rescue;
    (ii) ARPA, if required;
    (iii) GMDSS, if required; and
    (iv) Management of medical care.
    (b) Each candidate for a renewal of an STCW endorsement as chief
mate of vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more, to be valid on or after
January 1, 2017, must provide evidence of meeting the standard of
competence in the following:
    (1) Leadership and managerial skills; and
    (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any
individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in
Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by
the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the
certificate may include a corresponding limitation.
    (d) Seafarers holding an STCW endorsement as chief mate of vessels
of 200 GRT/500 GT or more and less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT, in
accordance with Sec.  11.313 of this subpart, are eligible to apply for
the endorsement as chief mate on vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more
upon completion of 6 months of sea service, under the authority of the
endorsement; and complete any items in paragraphs (a)(2) and (a)(3) of
this section not previously satisfied.
    (e) Seafarers with one of the following domestic officer
endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion
of the requirements in the table below:

            Table 11.307(e)--STCW Endorsement as Chief Mate on Vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or More
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                                     Sea service under
    Entry path from domestic          authority of the      Competence--STCW table  A- Training required by this
          endorsements                 endorsement *                 II/2 **                  section ***
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Chief Mate ocean or near-        .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
 coastal, unlimited tonnage.
Master ocean or near-coastal,    12 months................  Yes......................  Yes.
 less than 500 GRT.
Chief mate OSV.................  .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
Master Towing Vessel ocean or    12 months................  Yes......................  Yes.
 near-coastal.
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* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements
  of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

Sec.  11.309  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as
Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) of vessels of 200
GRT/500 GT or more (operational level).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as OICNW, an applicant must:
    (1) Provide evidence of seagoing service as follows:
    (i) Thirty-six months of seagoing service in the deck department on
vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal and/or Great Lakes. Service
on inland waters, bays, or sounds that are navigable waters of the
United States may be substituted for up to 50 percent of the total
required service; or
    (ii) Twelve months of seagoing service as part of an approved
training program, which includes onboard training that meets the
requirements of Section A-II/1 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this part); and
    (2) Provide evidence of having performed, during the required
seagoing service, bridge watchkeeping duties, under the supervision of
an officer holding the STCW endorsement as master, chief mate, second
mate, or OICNW, for a period of not less than 6 months;
    (3) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Section A-II/1 of the STCW Code; and
    (4) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
    (i) Medical first-aid provider;
    (ii) Radar observer;
    (iii) IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP);
    (iv) Search and rescue;
    (v) Basic and advanced firefighting;
    (vi) Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast
rescue boats;
    (vii) Visual Signaling;
    (viii) Bridge Resource Management (BRM);
    (ix) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this equipment;
    (xi) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment; and
    (xii) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (b) Experience gained in the engine department on vessels may be
creditable for up to 3 months of the service requirements in paragraph
(a)(1)(i) of this section.
    (c) Each candidate for a renewal of an STCW endorsement as OICNW of
vessels of 200 GRT/500 GT or more, to be valid on or after January 1,
2017, must provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence in
the following:
    (1) Leadership and teamworking skills; and
    (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (d) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any
individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in
Section A-II/1 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by
the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the
certificate may include a corresponding limitation.
    (e) Seafarers with one of the following domestic officer
endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion
of the requirements in the table below:

                 Table 11.309(e)--STCW Endorsement as OICNW on Vessels of 200 GRT/500 GT or More
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                     Sea service under
    Entry path from domestic          authority of the      Competence--STCW table  A- Training required by this
          endorsements                 endorsement *                 II/1 **                  section ***
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mate ocean or near-coastal,      .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
 unlimited tonnage.
Mate ocean or near-coastal,      .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
 less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.
Mate ocean or near-coastal, NMT  12 months................  Yes......................  Yes.
 500 GRT.
Mate OSV.......................  12 months................  Yes......................  Yes.
Mate Towing Vessel ocean or      6 months.................  Yes......................  Yes.
 near-coastal.
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* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements
  of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(4) of this section not previously satisfied.

Sec.  11.311  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as master
of vessels of 200 GRT/500 GT or more and less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT
(management level).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as master, an applicant
must:
    (1) Provide evidence of 36 months of service as OICNW on vessels of
200 GRT/500 GT or more, operating in oceans, near-coastal waters and/or
Great Lakes. However, this period may be reduced to not less than 24
months if the applicant served as chief mate for not less than 12
months. Service on inland waters, bays, or sounds that are navigable
waters of the United States may be substituted for up to 50 percent of
the total required service. Experience gained in the engine department
on vessels may be creditable for up to 3 months of the service
requirements;
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this part); and
    (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
    (i) Search and rescue;
    (ii) Management of medical care;
    (iii) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this equipment; and
    (iv) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (b) Each candidate for a renewal of an STCW endorsement as master
of vessels of 200 GRT/500 GT or more and less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT,
to be valid on or after January 1, 2017, must provide evidence of
meeting the standard of competence in the following:
    (1) Leadership and managerial skills; and
    (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any
individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in
Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by
the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the
certificate may include a corresponding limitation.
    (d) Seafarers with one of the following domestic officer
endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion
of the requirements in the table below:

 Table 11.311(d)--STCW Endorsement as Master on Vessels of 200 GRT/500 GT or More and Less Than 1,600 GRT/3,000
                                                       GT
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                     Sea service under
    Entry path from domestic          authority of the      Competence--STCW table  A- Training required by this
          endorsements                 endorsement *                 II/3 **                  section ***
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Master oceans or near-coastal,   .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
 less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.
Master OSV.....................  .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
Master oceans or near-coastal,   12 months................  Yes......................  Yes.
 less than 500 GRT.
Master Towing Vessel oceans or   12 months................  Yes......................  Yes.
 near-coastal.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements
  of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

Sec.  11.313  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as chief
mate of vessels of 200 GRT/500 GT or more and less than 1,600 GRT/3,000
GT (management level).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as chief mate, an applicant
must:
    (1) Provide evidence of 12 months of service as OICNW on vessels of
200 GRT/500 GT or more, operating in oceans, near-coastal waters and/or
Great Lakes. Service on inland waters, bays, or sounds that are
navigable waters of the United States may be substituted for up to 50
percent of the total required service. Experience gained in the engine
department on vessels may be creditable for up to 1 month of the
service requirements;
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this part); and
    (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
    (i) Search and rescue;
    (ii) Management of medical care;
    (iii) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this equipment; and
    (iv) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (b) Each candidate for a renewal of an STCW endorsement as chief
mate of vessels of 200 GRT/500 GT or more and less than 1,600 GRT/3,000
GT, to be valid on or after January 1, 2017, must provide evidence of
meeting the standard of competence in the following:
    (1) Leadership and managerial skills; and
    (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any
individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in
Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by
the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these

circumstances, the certificate may include a corresponding limitation.
    (d) Seafarers with one of the following domestic officer
endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion
of the requirements in the table below:

  Table 11.313(d)--STCW Endorsement as Chief Mate on Vessels of 200 GRT/500 GT or More and Less Than 1,600 GRT/
                                                    3,000 GT
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                     Sea service under
    Entry path from domestic          authority of the      Competence--STCW table  A- Training required by this
          endorsements                 endorsement *                 II/2 **                  section ***
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chief mate OSV.................  .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
Master oceans or near-coastal,   6 months.................  Yes......................  Yes.
 less than 500 GRT.
Master Towing Vessel oceans or   6 months.................  Yes......................  Yes.
 near-coastal.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements
  of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

Sec.  11.315  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as master
of vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT (management level).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as master, an applicant
must:
    (1) Provide evidence of 36 months of seagoing service as OICNW on
vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal waters and/or Great Lakes;
however, this period may be reduced to not less than 24 months if not
less than 12 months of such seagoing service has been served as OICNW.
Service on inland waters, bays, or sounds that are navigable waters of
the United States may be substituted for up to 50 percent of the total
required service. Experience gained in the engine department may be
creditable for up to 3 months of the service requirements;
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this part); and
    (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
    (i) Search and rescue;
    (ii) Management of medical care;
    (iii) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this equipment; and
    (iv) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (b) Each candidate for a renewal of an STCW endorsement as master
of vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT, to be valid on or after January
1, 2017, must provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence in
the following:
    (1) Leadership and managerial skills; and
    (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any
individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in
Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by
the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the
certificate may include a corresponding limitation.
    (d) Seafarers with one of the following domestic officer
endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion
of the requirements in the table below:

               Table 11.315(d)--STCW Endorsement as Master of Vessels of Less Than 200 GRT/500 GT
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                     Sea service under
    Entry path from domestic          authority of the      Competence--STCW table  A- Training required by this
          endorsements                  endorsement*                 II/3 **                   section***
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Master oceans or near-coastal,   .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
 less than 500 GRT.
Master Towing Vessel oceans or   .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
 near-coastal.
Master oceans or near-coastal,   12 months................  Yes......................  Yes.
 less than 200 GRT.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements
  of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

Sec.  11.317  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as master
of vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT limited to near-costal waters
(management level).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as chief mate, an applicant
must:
    (1) Provide evidence of 12 months of service as OICNW on vessels of
200 GRT/500 GT or more, operating in oceans, near-coastal waters and/or
Great Lakes. Service on inland waters, bays, or sounds that are
navigable waters of the United States may be substituted for up to 50
percent of the total required service. Experience gained in the engine
department on vessels may be creditable for up to 1 month of the
service requirements;
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this part); and
    (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
    (i) Medical first-aid provider;
    (ii) Basic and advanced firefighting;
    (iii) Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than
fast rescue boats;
    (iv) Radar observer, if required; and
    (v) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (b) Each candidate for a renewal of an STCW endorsement as master
of vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT limited to near-coastal waters,
to be valid on or after January 1, 2017, must provide evidence of
meeting the standard of competence in the following:
    (1) Leadership and managerial skills; and
    (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any
individual knowledge, understanding, and

proficiency required in Section A-II/3 of the STCW Code. These
exemptions must be approved by the Coast Guard based upon vessel type.
Under these circumstances, the certificate may include a corresponding
limitation.
    (d) Seafarers with one of the following domestic officer
endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion
of the requirements in the table below:

   Table 11.317(d)--STCW Endorsement as Master of Vessels of Less Than 200 GRT/500 GT Limited to Near-Coastal
                                                     Waters
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                     Sea service under
    Entry path from domestic          authority of the      Competence--STCW table  A- Training required by this
          endorsements                  endorsement*                 II/3 **                   section***
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mate oceans or near-coastal,     .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
 less than 500 GRT.
Mate towing vessel oceans or     .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
 near-coastal.
Master oceans or near-coastal,   6 months.................  Yes......................  Yes.
 less than 200 GRT/500 GT.
Mate oceans or near-coastal,     12 months................  Yes......................  Yes.
 less than 200 GRT/500 GT.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements
  of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

Sec.  11.319  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as
Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) of vessels of less
than 200 GRT/500 GT (operational level).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as OICNW, an applicant must:
    (1) Provide evidence of 36 months of service in the deck department
on vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or Great
Lakes. Service on inland waters, bays, or sounds that are navigable
waters of the United States may be substituted for up to 50 percent of
the required service. Experience gained in the engine department may be
creditable for up to 3 months of the service requirements; or
    (2) Provide evidence of not less than 12 months of seagoing service
as part of an approved training program that includes onboard training
that meets the requirements of Section A-II/1 of the STCW Code
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this part); and
    (3) Provide evidence of having performed during the required
seagoing service, bridge watchkeeping duties, under the supervision of
an officer holding the STCW endorsement as master, chief mate, or
OICNW, for a period of not less than 6 months. The Coast Guard will
accept service on vessels as boatswain, able seaman, or quartermaster
while holding the appropriate deck watchkeeping rating endorsement,
which may be accepted on a two-for-one basis to a maximum allowable
substitution of 3 months (6 months of experience equals 3 months of
creditable service);
    (4) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Section A-II/3 of the STCW Code; and
    (5) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
    (i) Medical first-aid provider;
    (ii) Radar observer;
    (iii) IMO SMCP;
    (iv) Basic and advanced firefighting;
    (v) Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast
rescue boats;
    (vi) Visual signaling;
    (vii) Bridge Resource Management (BRM);
    (viii) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this equipment;
    (ix) GMDSS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment; and
    (x) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (b) Each candidate for a renewal of an STCW endorsement as OICNW of
vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT, to be valid on or after January 1,
2017, must provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence in
the following:
    (1) Leadership and teamworking skills; and
    (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any
individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in
Section A-II/3 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by
the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the
certificate may include a corresponding limitation.
    (d) Seafarers with one of the following domestic officer
endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion
of the requirements in the table below:

 Table 11.319(d)--STCW Endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) of Vessels of Less Than
                                                 200 GRT/500 GT
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                     Sea service under
    Entry path from domestic          authority of the      Competence--STCW table  A- Training required by this
          endorsements                 endorsement *                 II/3 **                  section ***
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mate oceans or near-coastal,     .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
 less than 500 GRT O/NC.
Mate towing vessel oceans or     .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
 near-coastal.
Master oceans or near-coastal,   6 months.................  Yes......................  Yes.
 less than 200 GRT/500 GT.
Mate oceans or near-coastal,     12 months................  Yes......................  Yes.
 less than 200 GRT/500 GT.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements
  of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

Sec.  11.321  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as
Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) of vessels of less
than 200 GRT/500 GT limited to near-coastal waters (operational level).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as OICNW, an applicant must:
    (1) Provide evidence of seagoing service as follows:
    (i) Twenty four months of seagoing service in the deck department
on vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal, and/or Great Lakes.
Service on inland waters, bays, or sounds that are navigable waters of
the United States may be substituted for up to 50 percent of the total
required service. Experience gained in the engine department may be
creditable for up to 3 months of the service requirements; or
    (ii) Successful completion of an approved training program that
includes seagoing service as required by the Coast Guard; or
    (iii) Successful completion of approved training for this section
and obtain 12 months of seagoing service;
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Section A-II/3 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this part); and
    (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
    (i) Medical first-aid provider;
    (ii) Basic and advanced firefighting;
    (iii) Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than
fast rescue boats;
    (iv) Bridge Resource Management (BRM);
    (v) Radar observer, if required; and
    (vi) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (b) Each candidate for a renewal of an STCW endorsement as OICNW of
vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT limited to near-coastal waters, to
be valid on or after January 1, 2017, must provide evidence of meeting
the standard of competence in the following:
    (1) Leadership and teamworking skills; and
    (2) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this equipment.
    (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any
individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in
Section A-II/3 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by
the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the
certificate may include a corresponding limitation.
    (d) Seafarers with one of the following domestic officer
endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion
of the requirements in the table below:

Table 11.321(d)--STCW Endorsement as OICNW of Vessels of Less Than 200 GRT/500 GT Limited to Near-Coastal Waters
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                     Sea service under
    Entry path from domestic          authority of the      Competence--STCW table  A- Training required by this
          endorsements                 endorsement *                 II/3 **                  section ***
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mate oceans or near-coastal      .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
 less than 500 GRT.
Mate Towing Vessel oceans or     .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
 near-coastal.
Master oceans or near-coastal,   .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
 less than 200 GRT.
Mate oceans or near-coastal,     6 months.................  Yes......................  Yes.
 less than 200 GRT.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements
  of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

Sec.  11.323  STCW engineer officer endorsements.

    (a) Specific requirements for all STCW engineer officer
endorsements are detailed in the applicable sections in this part.
    (1) Chief engineer officer on vessels powered by main propulsion
machinery of 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power or more (management
level).
    (2) Second engineer officer on vessels powered by main propulsion
machinery of 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power or more (management
level).
    (3) Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW) in a manned
engineroom or designated duty engineer in a periodically unmanned
engineroom on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW/
1,000 HP propulsion power or more (operational level).
    (4) Chief engineer officer on vessels powered by main propulsion
machinery of between 750 kW/1,000 HP and 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion
power (management level).
    (5) Second engineer officer on vessels powered by main propulsion
machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP to 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power
(management level).
    (6) Electro-technical officer on vessels powered by main propulsion
machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP or more (operational level).
    (b) Limitations. (1) STCW engineer officer endorsements issued in
accordance with Sec. Sec.  11.325, 11.327, 11.329, 11.331, 11.333, and
11.335 of this subpart will be restricted to specific propulsion modes
for steam, motor, or gas turbine-propelled as appropriate.
    (2) STCW engineer officer endorsements issued in accordance with
Sec. Sec.  11.325, 11.327, 11.329, 11.331, 11.333, and 11.335 of this
subpart for motor or gas turbine-propelled propulsion modes may be
endorsed as limited to serve on vessels without auxiliary boilers,
waste-heat boilers, or distilling plants. An applicant may qualify for
removal of any of these limitations by completing Coast Guard-approved
or -accepted training.
    (c) An engineer officer who does not hold an STCW endorsement may
serve on seagoing vessels propelled by machinery of less than 1,000 HP/
750 kW, the vessels specified in Sec.  15.103(f) and (g) of this
subchapter, and vessels operating on the Great Lakes or inland waters
of the United States.
    (d) An officer endorsement issued in the grade of chief engineer
(limited) or assistant engineer (limited) allows the holder to serve
within any propulsion power limitations on vessels of unlimited tonnage
on inland waters, on vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT in Great
Lakes service, and on the vessels specified in Sec.  15.103(f) and (g)
of this subchapter.
    (e) An officer endorsement issued after [EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
RULE] in any grade of a designated duty engineer (DDE) authorizes the
holder to serve within stated propulsion power limitations on vessels
of less than 500 GRT on the Great Lakes or inland waters, and on
vessels of less than 500 GRT as specified in Sec.  15.103(f) and (g) of
this subchapter.

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

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as chief engineer officer,
an applicant must:
    (1) Provide evidence of not less than 36 months of service as OICEW
on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP
propulsion power or more; however, this period may be reduced to not
less than 24 months if the applicant has served for not less than 12
months as second engineer officer on ships powered by propulsion
machinery of 3,000 kW/4,000 HP or more;
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Section A-III/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this part); and
    (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in maintaining the safety and security of the vessel, crew,
and passengers.
    (b) Each candidate for a renewal of an STCW endorsement as chief
engineer officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of
3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power or more, to be valid on or after
January 1, 2017, must provide evidence of meeting the standard of
competence in the following:
    (1) Leadership and managerial skills; and
    (2) Management of electrical and electronic control equipment.
    (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any
individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in
Section A-III/2 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by
the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the
certificate may include a corresponding limitation.
    (d) Seafarers with one of the following domestic officer
endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion
of the requirements in the table below:

 Table 11.325(d)--STCW Endorsement as Chief Engineer Officer on Vessels Powered by Main Propulsion Machinery of
                                    3,000kW/4,000HP Propulsion Power or More
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Entry path from domestic                                Competence--STCW table  A- Training required by this
          endorsements                 Sea service *                 III/2 **                 section ***
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chief engineer.................  .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
Chief engineer (limited--near-   12 months................  Yes......................  Yes.
 coastal).
Chief engineer (limited--        12 months................  Yes......................  Yes.
 oceans).
Chief engineer (MODU)..........  12 months/24 months \1\..  Yes......................  Yes.
Chief engineer (OSV)...........  .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
Designated Duty Engineer, any    24 months as DDE.........  Yes......................  Yes.
 horsepower \2\.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements
  of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.
\1\ Depending on the type of sea service used to obtain chief engineer (MODU) (refer to Sec.   11.542 of this
  part).
\2\ STCW certificate should be limited to vessels less than 500 GRT.

Sec.  11.327  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as second
engineer officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of
3,000kW/4,000 HP propulsion power or more (management level).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as second engineer officer,
an applicant must:
    (1) Provide evidence of not less than 12 months of service as OICEW
on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750kW or more; or 12
months of sea service as a chief engineer on vessels powered by
propulsion machinery of vessels between 750k W/1,000 HP and 3,000 kW/
4,000 HP;
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Section A-III/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this part); and
    (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in maintaining the safety and security of the vessel, crew,
and passengers.
    (b) Each candidate for a renewal of an STCW endorsement as second
engineer officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of
3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power or more, to be valid on or after
January 1, 2017, must provide evidence of meeting the standard of
competence in the following:
    (1) Leadership and managerial skills; and
    (2) Management of electrical and electronic control equipment.
    (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any
individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in
Section A-III/2 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by
the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the
certificate may include a corresponding limitation.
    (d) Seafarers with one of the following domestic officer
endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion
of the requirements in the table below:

 Table 11.327(d)--STCW Endorsement as Second Engineer Officer on Vessels Powered by Main Propulsion Machinery of
                                   3,000 kW/4,000 HP Propulsion Power or More
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    Entry path from domestic                                Competence--STCW table  A- Training required by this
          endorsements                 Sea service *                 III/2 **                 section ***
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First assistant engineer.......  .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
Second assistant engineer......  .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
Third assistant engineer.......  12 months................  Yes......................  Yes.

Assistant engineer (limited-     12 months................  Yes......................  Yes.
 oceans).
Chief engineer MODU............  12 months................  Yes......................  Yes.
Chief engineer OSV.............  .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
Designated Duty Engineer,        12 months as DDE.........  Yes......................  Yes.
 unlimited \1\.
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* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements
  of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.
\1\ STCW certificate should be limited to vessels less than 500 GRT.

Sec.  11.329  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as
Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW) in a manned
engineroom or designated duty engineer in a periodically unmanned
engineroom on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW/
1,000 HP propulsion power or more (operational level).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as OICEW, an applicant must:
    (1) Provide evidence of seagoing service as follows:
    (i) Thirty-six months of seagoing service in the engine department;
or
    (ii) Successful completion of an approved training program, which
includes a combination of workshop skill training and seagoing service
of not less than 12 months, and that meets the requirements of Section
A-III/1 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  11.102
of this part);
    (2) Provide evidence of having performed during the required
seagoing service, engine room watchkeeping duties, under the
supervision of an officer holding the STCW endorsement as chief
engineer officer or as a qualified engineer officer, for a period of
not less than 6 months;
    (3) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Section A-III/1 of the STCW Code; and
    (4) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
    (i) Medical first-aid provider;
    (ii) Basic and advanced firefighting; and
    (iii) Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than
fast rescue boats.
    (b) Experience gained in the deck department may be creditable for
up to 3 months of the service requirements in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of
this section.
    (c) Each candidate for a renewal of an STCW endorsement as OICEW,
to be valid on or after January 1, 2017, must provide evidence of
meeting the standard of competence in leadership and teamworking skills
at the operational level.
    (d) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any
individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in
Section A-III/1 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by
the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the
certificate may include a corresponding limitation.
    (e) Seafarers with one of the following domestic officer
endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion
of the requirements in the table below:

 Table 11.329(e)--STCW Endorsement as OICEW in a Manned Engineroom or Designated Duty Engineer in a Periodically
 Unmanned Engineroom on Vessels Powered by Main Propulsion Machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP Propulsion Power or More
                                               (Operational Level)
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    Entry path from domestic                                Competence--STCW table  A- Training required by this
          endorsements                 Sea service *                 III/1 **                 section ***
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Third assistant engineer any     .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
 horsepower.
Second assistant engineer any    .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
 horsepower.
Assistant engineer (limited)...  .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
Designated duty engineer,        .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
 unlimited) (less than 500 GRT).
Assistant engineer (MODU)......  .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
Engineer (OSV).................  .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
Designated Duty Engineer, 1,000  12 months................  Yes......................  Yes.
 kW/4,000 HP \1\.
Designated Duty Engineer, 750    24 months................  Yes......................  Yes.
 kW/1,000 HP \1\.
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* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements
  of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(4) of this section not previously satisfied.
\1\ STCW certificate should be limited to vessels less than 500 GRT.

Sec.  11.331  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as chief
engineer officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of
between 750 kW/1,000 HP and 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power
(management level).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as chief engineer officer,
an applicant must:
    (1) Provide evidence of meeting the requirements for certification
as OICEW, and have not less than 24 months of service on seagoing
vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of not less than 750 kW/
1,000 HP, of which not less than 12 months must be served while
qualified to serve as second engineer officer. Experience gained in the
deck department may be creditable for up to 2 months of the total
service requirements;
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Section A-III/3 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this part); and

    (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in maintaining the safety and security of the vessel, crew,
and passengers.
    (b) Each candidate for a renewal of an STCW endorsement as chief
engineer officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of
between 750 kW/1,000 HP and 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power, to be
valid on or after January 1, 2017, must provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence in the following:
    (1) Leadership and managerial skills; and
    (2) Management of electrical and electronic control equipment.
    (c) An engineer officer qualified to serve as second engineer
officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW/
4,000 HP or more, may serve as chief engineer officer on vessels
powered by main propulsion machinery of between 750 kW/1000 HP and
3,000 kW/4000 HP provided the certificate is so endorsed.
    (d) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any
individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in
Section A-III/3 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by
the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the
certificate may include a corresponding limitation.
    (e) Seafarers with one of the following domestic officer
endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion
of the requirements in the table below:

 Table 11.331(e)--STCW Endorsement as Chief Engineer Officer on Vessels Powered by Main Propulsion Machinery of
                         Between 750 kW/1,000 HP and 3,000 kW/4,000 HP Propulsion Power
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    Entry path from domestic                                Competence--STCW table  A- Training required by this
          endorsements                 Sea service *                 III/2 **                 section ***
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chief engineer.................  .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
First assistant engineer.......  .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
Chief engineer (limited-near-    .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
 coastal).
Chief engineer (limited-oceans)  .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
Chief engineer OSV.............  .........................  Yes......................  Yes
Chief engineer MODU............  12 months................  Yes......................  Yes.
Designated Duty Engineer, 1,000  12 months................  Yes......................  Yes.
 kW/4,000 HP.
Designated Duty Engineer, 750    24 months................  Yes......................  Yes.
 kW/1,000 HP.
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* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements
  of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

Sec.  11.333  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as second
engineer officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of
between 750kW/1,000 HP and 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power
(management level).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as second engineer officer,
an applicant must:
    (1) Provide evidence of meeting the requirements for certification
as OICEW, as well as serving not less than 12 months as assistant
engineer officer or engineer officer on vessels powered by main
propulsion machinery of not less than 750 kW/1,000 HP. Experience
gained in the deck department may be creditable for up to 1 month of
the total service requirements;
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Section A-III/3 of the STCW Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  11.102 of this part); and
    (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in maintaining the safety and security of the vessel, crew,
and passengers.
    (b) Each candidate for a renewal of an STCW endorsement as second
engineer officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of
between 750 kW/1,000 HP and 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power, to be
valid on or after January 1, 2017, must provide evidence of meeting the
standard of competence in the following:
    (1) Leadership and managerial skills; and
    (2) Management of electrical and electronic control equipment.
    (c) The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any
individual knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in
Section A-III/3 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by
the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the
certificate may include a corresponding limitation.
    (d) Seafarers with one of the following domestic officer
endorsements are eligible to apply for this endorsement upon completion
of the requirements in the table below:

 Table 11.333(d)--STCW Endorsement as Second Engineer Officer on Vessels Powered by Main Propulsion Machinery of
                         Between 750 kW/1,000 HP and 3,000 kW/4,000 HP Propulsion Power.
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    Entry path from domestic                                Competence--STCW table  A- Training required by this
          endorsements                 Sea service *                 III/2 **                 section ***
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
First assistant engineer.......  .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
Second assistant engineer......  .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
Third assistant engineer.......  12 months................  Yes......................  Yes.
Assistant engineer (limited-     .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
 oceans).
Engineer OSV...................  .........................  Yes......................  Yes.
Assistant engineer MODU........  12 months \1\............  Yes......................  Yes.
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* This column provides the minimum additional service required of the seafarer in order to meet the requirements
  of this section.
** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(2) of this section not previously satisfied.
*** Complete any items in paragraph (a)(3) of this section not previously satisfied.

\1\ Depending on the type of sea service used to obtain chief engineer (MODU) (refer to Sec.   11.542 of this
  part).

Sec.  11.335  Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as an
electro-technical officer on vessels powered by main propulsion
machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP or more (operational level).

    (a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as an electro-technical
officer, an applicant must:
    (1) Provide evidence of 36 months combined workshop skills training
and approved seagoing service of which not less than 30 months will be
seagoing service in the engine department of vessels. Experience gained
in the deck department may be creditable for up to 3 months of the
service requirements; or completion of an approved training program,
which includes a combination of workshop skill training and seagoing
service of not less than 12 months, and that meets the requirements of
Section A-III/6 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see Sec.
11.102 of this part);
    (2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
specified in Section A-III/6 of the STCW Code; and
    (3) Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved
training in the following subject areas:
    (i) Medical first-aid provider;
    (ii) Basic and advanced firefighting; and
    (iii) Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than
fast rescue boats.
    (b) Any applicant who has served in a relevant capacity onboard a
vessel for a period of not less than 12 months within the last 60
months and meets the standards of competence specified in Section A-
III/6 of the STCW Code is considered by the Coast Guard to be suitably
qualified but must provide evidence of:
    (1) Twelve months of seagoing service; and
    (2) Having achieved the standards of competence specified in
Section A-III/6 of the STCW Code.
    (c) An applicant who holds an STCW endorsement as OICEW, second
engineer officer, or chief engineer officer issued on or after July 1,
2013, and who has served onboard a seagoing vessel powered by main-
propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP or more acting under the
authority of the STCW endorsements, for a period of not less than 12
months in the previous 60 months, will qualify for this endorsement
without additional training, service, or assessment.
    (d) An applicant who holds an STCW endorsement as OICEW, second
engineer officer, or chief engineer officer issued prior to July 1,
2013, must complete the assessment and training described in paragraph
(a)(2) of this section, in order to qualify for this endorsement
without additional training, service, or assessment.
    (e) An applicant who does not hold any other domestic or STCW
endorsement will be issued the electro-technical officer endorsement
without any corresponding domestic endorsement.

Subpart D--Professional Requirements for Domestic Deck Officer
Endorsements

Sec.  11.401  Ocean and near-coastal domestic officer endorsements.

    (a) Subject to the provisions of Sec. Sec.  11.464(g) and 11.465(b)
of this subpart, any license or MMC endorsement for service as master
or mate on ocean waters qualifies the mariner to serve in the same
grade on any waters, except towing vessels upon western rivers subject
to the limitations of the endorsement.
    (b) Subject to the provisions of Sec. Sec.  11.464(g) and 11.465(b)
of this subpart, any license or MMC endorsement issued for service as
master or mate on near-coastal waters qualifies the mariner to serve in
the same grade on Great Lakes and inland waters, except towing vessels
upon western rivers subject to the limitations of the endorsement.
    (c) Near-coastal endorsements for unlimited tonnage require the
same number of years of service as the ocean-unlimited endorsements.
The primary differences in these endorsements are the nature of the
service and the scope of the required training, examination, and
assessment.
    (d) A master or mate on vessels of 200 GRT/500 GT or more, and a
master or mate on vessels under 200 GRT/500 GT, may be endorsed for
sail or auxiliary sail as appropriate. The applicant must present the
equivalent total service required for conventional officer
endorsements, including at least 1 year of deck experience on that
specific type of vessel. For example, for an officer endorsement as
master of vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT endorsed for
auxiliary sail, the applicant must meet the total experience
requirements for the conventional officer endorsement, including time
as mate, and the proper tonnage experience, including at least 1 year
of deck service, on appropriately sized auxiliary sail vessels. For an
endorsement to serve on vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT, see the
individual endorsement requirements.

Sec.  11.402  Tonnage requirements for domestic ocean or near-coastal
endorsements for vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more.

    (a) To qualify for a domestic ocean or near-coastal endorsement for
service on vessels of unlimited tonnage:
    (1) All the required experience must be obtained on vessels of 100
GRT or more; and
    (2) At least one-half of the required experience must be obtained
on vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more.
    (b) If an applicant for a domestic endorsement as master or mate of
unlimited tonnage does not have the service on vessels of 1,600 GRT/
3,000 GT or more as required by paragraph (a)(2) of this section, a
tonnage limitation will be placed on the MMC based on the applicant's
qualifying experience. The endorsement will be limited to the maximum
tonnage on which at least 25 percent of the required experience was
obtained, or 150 percent of the maximum tonnage on which at least 50
percent of the service was obtained, whichever is higher. However, the
minimum tonnage limitation calculated according to this paragraph will
be 2,000 GRT. Limitations are in multiples of 1,000 GRT using the next
higher figure when an intermediate tonnage is calculated. When the
calculated limitation equals or exceeds 10,000 GRT/GT, the applicant is
issued an unlimited tonnage endorsement.
    (c) Tonnage limitations imposed under paragraph (b) of this section
may be raised or removed in the following manner:
    (1) When the applicant provides evidence of 6 months of service on
vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more in the highest grade endorsed,
all tonnage limitations will be removed;
    (2) When the applicant provides evidence of 6 months of service on
vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more in any capacity as an officer
other than the highest grade for which he or she is endorsed, all
tonnage limitations for the grade in which the service is performed
will be removed and the next higher grade endorsement will be raised to
the tonnage of the vessel on which the majority of the service was
performed. The total cumulative service before and after issuance of
the limited license or MMC officer endorsement may be considered in
removing all tonnage limitations; or
    (3) When the applicant has 12 months of service as able seaman on
vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more while holding a license or
endorsement as

third mate, all tonnage limitations on the third mate's license or MMC
officer endorsement will be removed.
    (d) No applicant holding any domestic endorsement as master or mate
of vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT, less than 500 GRT, or less
than 25-200 GRT may use the provisions of paragraph (c) of this section
to increase the tonnages of his or her license or endorsement.

Sec.  11.403  Structure of domestic deck officer endorsements.

    The following diagram illustrates the domestic deck officer
endorsement structure, including crossover points. The section numbers
on the diagram refer to the specific requirements applicable.

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Sec.  11.404  Service requirements for domestic master of ocean or
near-coastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.

    (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an
endorsement as master of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels
of unlimited tonnage is:
    (1) One year of service as chief mate on ocean self-propelled
vessels; or
    (2) One year of service on ocean self-propelled vessels of
unlimited tonnage while holding a license or MMC endorsement as chief
mate of ocean self-propelled vessels as follows:
    (i) A minimum of 6 months of service as chief mate; and
    (ii) Service as officer in charge of a navigational watch accepted
on a two-for-one basis (12 months as second or

third mate equals 6 months of creditable service).
    (b) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to Sec.  11.305 of this part.
    (c) An individual holding an endorsement or license as master of
Great Lakes and inland, self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage, or
master of inland, self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage, may
obtain an endorsement as master of oceans or near-coastal, self-
propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage by providing evidence of sea
service of not less than 24 months under the authority of the
credential and by completing the prescribed examination in subpart I of
this part.

Sec.  11.405  Service requirements for domestic chief mate of ocean or
near-coastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.

    (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an
endorsement as chief mate of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled
vessels of unlimited tonnage is 1 year of service as officer in charge
of a navigational watch on ocean self-propelled vessels while holding a
license or MMC endorsement as second mate.
    (b) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to Sec.  11.307 of this part.

Sec.  11.406  Service requirements for domestic second mate of ocean or
near-coastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.

    (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for a
domestic endorsement as second mate of ocean or near-coastal self-
propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage is:
    (1) One year of service as officer in charge of a navigational
watch on ocean self-propelled vessels while holding a license or
endorsement as third mate; or
    (2) While holding a license or MMC endorsement as third mate of
ocean self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage, 12 months of service
on deck as follows:
    (i) A minimum of 6 months service as officer in charge of a deck
watch on ocean self-propelled vessels;
    (ii) Service on ocean self-propelled vessels as boatswain, able
seaman, or quartermaster while holding a certificate or MMC endorsement
as able seaman, which may be accepted on a two-for-one basis to a
maximum allowable substitution of six months (12 months of experience
equals 6 months of creditable service); or
    (iii) If an individual holds an endorsement or license as master of
Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage or
master of inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage, he or she
may obtain an endorsement as second mate of ocean or near-coastal self-
propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage by completing the prescribed
examination in subpart I of this part.
    (b) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to Sec.  11.309 of this part.

Sec.  11.407  Service requirements for domestic third mate of ocean or
near-coastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.

    (a) The minimum service or training required to qualify an
applicant for a domestic endorsement as third mate of ocean or near-
coastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage is:
    (1) Three years of service in the deck department on ocean self-
propelled vessels, 6 months of which must have been as able seaman,
boatswain, or quartermaster. Experience gained in the engine department
on vessels of appropriate tonnage may be creditable for up to 3 months
of the service requirements for this officer endorsement; or
    (2) Graduation from:
    (i) The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (deck curriculum);
    (ii) The U.S. Coast Guard Academy with qualification as an underway
officer in charge of a navigational watch, underway officer of the
deck, or deck watch officer;
    (iii) The U.S. Naval Academy with qualification as an underway
officer in charge of a navigational watch, underway officer of the
deck, or deck watch officer; or
    (iv) The deck class of a maritime academy approved by and conducted
under rules prescribed by the Maritime Administrator and listed in part
310 of this title, including the ocean option program in the deck class
of the Great Lakes Maritime Academy; or
    (3) Satisfactory completion of a 3-year apprentice mate training
program approved by the Coast Guard.
    (b) Graduation from the deck class of the Great Lakes Maritime
Academy with no ocean sea service will qualify the graduate to be
examined for an endorsement as third mate near-coastal self-propelled
vessels of unlimited tonnage.
    (c) While holding a license or MMC endorsement as master of ocean
or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT,
1 year of service as master on vessels of more than 200 GRT/500 GT
operating on ocean or near-coastal waters will qualify the applicant
for an endorsement as third mate of ocean or near-coastal self-
propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.
    (d) An individual holding an endorsement or license as mate of
Great Lakes and inland, self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage, or
master of inland, self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage, may
obtain an endorsement as third mate of oceans or near-coastal, self-
propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage by completing the prescribed
examination in subpart I of this part.
    (e) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to Sec.  11.309 of this part.

Sec.  11.410  Requirements for domestic deck officer endorsements for
vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.

    (a) Endorsements as master and mate of vessels of less than 1,600
GRT/3,000 GT are issued in the following tonnage categories:
    (1) Less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT;
    (2) Less than 500 GRT; or
    (3) Between 25 and 200 GRT in 50-ton increments and with
appropriate mode of propulsion such as self-propelled, sail, or
auxiliary sail.
    (b) Experience gained in the engine department on vessels of
appropriate tonnage may be creditable for up to 90 days of the service
requirements for any master or mate endorsement in this category.
    (c) An officer's endorsement in this category obtained with an
orally assisted examination will be limited to 500 GRT. In order to
raise that tonnage limit to 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT, the written examination
and service requirements must be satisfied.

Sec.  11.412  Service requirements for domestic master of ocean or
near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.

    (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an
endorsement as master of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels
of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT is:
    (1) Four years total service on ocean or near-coastal waters.
Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to 2
years of the required service. Two years of the required service must
have been on vessels of more than 100 GRT. Two years of the required
service must have been as a master, mate, master or mate (pilot) of
towing vessels, or equivalent position while holding a license or MMC
endorsement as master, mate, or master or mate (pilot) of towing
vessels. One year of the service as master, mate, master or mate
(pilot) of towing vessels, or equivalent position

must have been on vessels of more than 100 GRT.
    (b) An applicant holding a license or MMC endorsement as chief mate
or second mate of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of 1,600
GRT/3,000 GT or more is eligible for this endorsement upon completion
of a limited examination.
    (c) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to Sec.  11.311 of this part.

Sec.  11.414  Service requirements for domestic mate of ocean self-
propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.

    (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an
endorsement as mate of self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/
3,000 GT is:
    (1) Three years of total service in the deck department of ocean or
near-coastal self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels.
    (i) Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up
to 18 months of the required service.
    (ii) One year of the required service must have been on vessels of
more than 100 GRT.
    (iii) One year of the required service must have been as a master,
mate, master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels, or equivalent position
while holding a license or MMC endorsement as master, mate, or master
or mate (pilot) of towing vessels. Six months of the required service
as master, mate, master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels, or
equivalent position must have been on vessels of more than 100 GRT; or
    (2) Three years of total service in the deck department on ocean or
near-coastal self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels of more
than 200 GRT/500 GT. Six months of the required service must have been
as able seaman.
    (b) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to Sec.  11.309 of this part.

Sec.  11.416  Service requirements for domestic mate of near-coastal
self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.

    (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an
endorsement as mate of near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than
1,600 GRT/3,000 GT is 2 years of total service in the deck department
of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary sail
vessels. Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up
to 1 year of the required service. One year of the required service
must have been on vessels of more than 100 GRT. Six months of the
required service must have been as able seaman, boatswain,
quartermaster, or equivalent position on vessels of more than 100 GRT
while holding a certificate or endorsement as able seaman.
    (b) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to Sec.  11.309 of this part.

Sec.  11.418  Service requirements for domestic master of ocean or
near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT.

    (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an
endorsement as master of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels
of less than 500 GRT is:
    (1) Three years total of service on ocean or near-coastal waters.
Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to 18
months of the required service. Two years of the required service must
have been as a master, mate, or equivalent position while holding a
license or MMC endorsement as master, mate, or operator of uninspected
passenger vessels. One year of the required service as master, mate, or
equivalent position must have been on vessels of more than 50 GRT.
    (b) The holder of a license or MMC endorsement as master or mate
(pilot) of towing vessels authorizing service on oceans or near-coastal
routes is eligible for an endorsement as master of ocean or near-
coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT after both 1 year
of service as master or mate of towing vessels on oceans or near-
coastal routes and completion of a examination.
    (c) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to Sec. Sec.  11.307, 11.311, 11.313, and 11.315
of this part.

Sec.  11.420  Service requirements for domestic mate of ocean self-
propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT.

    (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an
endorsement as mate of ocean self-propelled vessels of less than 500
GRT is 2 years of total service in the deck department of ocean or
near-coastal self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels. Service
on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to 1 year of the
required service. One year of the required service must have been as a
master, mate, or equivalent position while holding a license or
endorsement as master, mate, or operator of uninspected passenger
vessels. Six months of the required service as master, mate, or
equivalent position must have been on vessels of more than 50 GRT.
    (b) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to Sec. Sec.  11.309, 11.317, 11.319, and 11.321
of this part.

Sec.  11.421  Service requirements for domestic mate of near-coastal
self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT.

    (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an
endorsement as mate of near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than
500 GRT is 2 years of total service in the deck department of ocean or
near-coastal self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels. Service
on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to 1 year of the
required service. One year of the required service must have been on
vessels of more than 50 GRT. Three months of the required service must
have been as able seaman, boatswain, quartermaster, or equivalent
position on vessels of more than 50 GRT while holding a certificate or
endorsement as able seaman.
    (b) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to Sec. Sec.  11.309, 11.317, 11.319, and 11.321
of this part.

Sec.  11.422  Tonnage limitations and qualifying requirements for
domestic endorsements as master or mate of vessels of less than 200
GRT.

    (a) Each domestic endorsement as master or mate of vessels of less
than 200 GRT is issued with a tonnage limitation based on the
applicant's qualifying experience. The tonnage limitation will be
issued at the 25, 50, 100, or 200 GRT level. The endorsement will be
limited to the maximum GRT on which at least 25 percent of the required
experience was obtained, or 150 percent of the maximum GRT on which at
least 50 percent of the service was obtained, whichever is higher.
Limitations are as stated above, using the next higher figure when an
intermediate tonnage is calculated. If more than 75 percent of the
qualifying experience is obtained on vessels of 5 GRT or less, the MMC
will automatically be limited to vessels of less than 25 GRT.
    (b) The tonnage limitation may be raised as follows:
    (1) For an endorsement as mate, with at least 45 days of additional
service on deck of a vessel in the highest tonnage increment authorized
by the officer endorsement;
    (2) For an endorsement as master, with at least 90 days of
additional service on deck of a vessel in the highest tonnage increment
authorized by the master endorsement;
    (3) With additional service, which, when combined with all
previously accumulated service, will qualify the applicant for a higher
tonnage officer endorsement under the basic formula

specified in paragraph (a) of this section; or
    (4) With six months additional service in the deck department on
vessels within the highest tonnage increment on the officer's license
or MMC endorsement. In this case, the tonnage limitation may be raised
one increment.
    (c) When the service is obtained on vessels upon which no personnel
need an officer endorsement or license, the Coast Guard must be
satisfied that the nature of this required service (i.e., size of
vessel, route, equipment, etc.) is a reasonable equivalent to the
duties performed on vessels which are required to engage individuals
with officer endorsements.
    (d) Service gained in the engine room on vessels of 200 GRT may be
creditable for up to 90 days of the deck service requirements for mate.

Sec.  11.424  Requirements for domestic master of ocean self-propelled
vessels of less than 200 GRT.

    (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an
officer endorsement as master of ocean self-propelled vessels of less
than 200 GRT is:
    (1) Three years of total service on ocean or near-coastal waters.
Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to 18
months of the required service. Two years of the required service must
have been as master, mate, or equivalent position while holding a
license or MMC endorsement as master, as mate, or as operator of
uninspected passenger vessels; or
    (2) Two years of total service as a master or mate of ocean or
near-coastal towing vessels. Completion of an examination is also
required.
    (b) In order to obtain a domestic officer endorsement for sail or
auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant must submit evidence of 12 months
of service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels. The required 12 months of
service may have been obtained prior to issuance of the master's
license or MMC endorsement.
    (c) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to Sec. Sec.  11.315, 11.317, 11.319, and 11.321
of this part.

Sec.  11.426  Requirements for domestic master of self-propelled
seagoing vessels of less than 200 GRT limited to domestic voyages upon
near-coastal waters.

    (a) Within the limitations specified, this endorsement is valid for
service only on the vessels identified in Sec.  15.103(f) and (g) of
this subchapter. The minimum service required to qualify for a master
of near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 200 gross tons is:
    (1) Two years total service on ocean or near-coastal waters.
Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to 1
year of the required service. One year of the required service must
have been as a master, mate, or equivalent position while holding a
license or endorsement as master, mate, or operator of uninspected
passenger vessels; or
    (2) One year of total service as master or mate of towing vessels
on oceans or near-coastal routes. Completion of an examination is also
required.
    (b) To obtain this domestic officer endorsement for sail or
auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant must submit evidence of 12 months
of service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels. These 12 months of
experience may have been obtained before qualifying for an officer
endorsement.
    (c) Holders of this endorsement are considered to be in compliance
with the STCW Convention (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  11.102
of this part) while operating within the limitations of this
endorsement, and they may be issued an STCW endorsement without further
obligation.

Sec.  11.427  Requirements for domestic mate of self-propelled seagoing
vessels of less than 200 GRT limited to domestic voyages upon near-
coastal waters.

    (a) Within the limitations specified, this endorsement is valid for
service on the vessels identified in Sec.  15.103(f) and (g) of this
subchapter. The minimum service required to qualify for the endorsement
as mate of near-coastal, self-propelled vessels of less than 200 gross
tons is:
    (1) Twelve months of total service in the deck department of ocean
or near-coastal self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels.
Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to 6
months of the required service; or
    (2) Three months of service in the deck department of self-
propelled vessels operating on ocean, near-coastal, Great Lakes, or
inland waters while holding a license or MMC endorsement as master of
inland self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels of less than 200
GRT/500 GT.
    (b) The holder of a license or MMC endorsement as operator of
uninspected passenger vessels with a near-coastal route endorsement may
obtain this endorsement by successfully completing an examination on
rules and regulations for small passenger vessels.
    (c) To obtain this domestic officer endorsement for sail or
auxiliary sail vessels, the applicant must submit evidence of 6 months
of deck service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels.
    (d) A license or MMC endorsement as master of near-coastal self-
propelled vessels may be endorsed as mate of sail or auxiliary sail
vessels upon presentation of 3 months of service on sail or auxiliary
sail vessels.
    (e) To obtain a tonnage endorsement for 100 GRT or more, the
applicant must complete the additional examination topics indicated in
subpart I of this part.
    (f) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to Sec. Sec.  11.317, 11.319, and 11.321 of this
part.

Sec.  11.428  Requirements for domestic master of self-propelled,
seagoing vessels of less than 100 GRT limited to domestic voyages upon
near-coastal waters.

    (a) Within the limitations specified, this endorsement is valid for
service on the vessels identified in Sec.  15.103(f) and (g) of this
subchapter. The minimum service required to qualify for the endorsement
as master of self-propelled, seagoing vessels of less than 100 GRT
limited to domestic voyages upon near-coastal waters is 2 years of
service in the deck department of a self-propelled vessel on ocean or
near-coastal waters. Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may
substitute for up to 1 year of the required service.
    (b) To obtain an endorsement for sail or auxiliary sail vessels,
the applicant must submit evidence of 12 months of service on sail or
auxiliary-sail vessels. This required service may have been obtained
before issuance of the license or MMC.
    (c) Holders of this endorsement are considered to be in compliance
with the STCW Convention (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  11.102
of this part) while operating within the limitations of this
endorsement, and they may be issued an STCW endorsement without further
obligation.

Sec.  11.429  Requirements for a domestic limited master of self-
propelled, seagoing vessels of less than 100 GRT limited to domestic
voyages upon near-coastal waters.

    (a) Within the limitations specified, this domestic endorsement is
valid for service on the vessels identified in Sec.  15.103(f) and (g)
of this subchapter. A limited masters' endorsement for service on near-
coastal waters on vessels of less than 100 GRT may be issued to an
applicant to be employed by organizations such as yacht clubs, marinas,
formal camps, and educational institutions. A domestic endorsement
issued under this section is limited to the specific activity and the
locality of the yacht club, marina, or camp. To

obtain this restricted endorsement, an applicant must:
    (1) Have 4 months of service on any waters in the operation of the
type of vessel for which the endorsement is requested;
    (2) Satisfactorily complete a safe boating course approved by the
National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, or a safe
boating course conducted by the U.S. Power Squadron or the American Red
Cross, or a Coast Guard-approved course. This course must have been
completed within 5 years before the date of application; and
    (3) Pass an examination appropriate for the activity to be
conducted and the route authorized.
    (b) The first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course
certificates required by Sec.  11.201(i) of this part will only be
required when, in the opinion of the Coast Guard, the geographic area
over which service is authorized precludes obtaining medical services
within a reasonable time.
    (c) To obtain an endorsement for sail or auxiliary sail vessels,
the applicant must submit evidence of 4 months of service on sail or
auxiliary sail vessels. The required 4 months of service may have been
obtained prior to issuance of the license or MMC endorsement.
    (d) Holders of this domestic endorsement are considered to be in
compliance with the STCW Convention (incorporated by reference, see
Sec.  11.102 of this part) while operating within the limitations of
this endorsement.

Sec.  11.430  Endorsements for the Great Lakes and inland waters.

    (a) Any officer endorsement issued for service on Great Lakes and
inland waters self-propelled vessels, excluding towing vessels, is
valid on all of the inland waters of the United States as defined in
Sec.  10.107 of this subchapter.
    (b) Any officer endorsement issued for service on inland waters
self-propelled vessels, excluding towing vessels, is valid for the
inland waters of the United States, excluding the Great Lakes.
    (c) Any officer endorsement issued for service on inland waters or
an inland route is valid for service on the sheltered waters of the
Inside Passage between Puget Sound and Cape Spencer, Alaska.
    (d) As these officer endorsements authorize service on waters
seaward of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at
Sea (COLREGS) demarcation lines, as defined in 33 CFR part 80, the
applicant must complete an examination on the COLREGS or the
endorsement will exclude such waters.
    (e) To obtain a master or mate endorsement with a tonnage limit of
200 GRT/500 GT or more, whether an original, raise-in-grade, or
increase in the scope of authority, the applicant must meet the
training requirements in Sec.  11.201(h) and (i) of this part and
successfully complete radar observer training in Sec.  11.480 of this
part.
    (f) The following diagram (Figure 11.430(f)) illustrates the deck
officer endorsement structure, including crossover points, for Great
Lakes and inland waters service. The section numbers on the diagram
refer to the specific requirements that are applicable.
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Sec.  11.431  Tonnage requirements for Great Lakes and inland domestic
endorsements for vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more.

    (a) All required experience for Great Lakes and inland unlimited
endorsements must be obtained on vessels of 200 GRT/500 GT or more. At
least one-half of the required experience must be obtained on vessels
of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more.
    (b) Tonnage limitations may be imposed on these endorsements in
accordance with Sec.  11.402(b) and (c) of this subpart.

Sec.  11.433  Requirements for domestic master of Great Lakes and
inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.

    (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an
endorsement as master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels
of unlimited tonnage is:
    (1) One year of service as a mate or first-class pilot while acting
in the capacity of first mate of Great Lakes self-propelled vessels of
1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more while holding a license or MMC endorsement
as mate inland or first-class pilot of Great Lakes and inland self-
propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage; or
    (2) Two years of service as master of self-propelled vessels of
1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more on inland waters, excluding the Great Lakes;
or
    (3) One year of service upon Great Lakes waters while holding a
license or MMC endorsement as mate or first-class pilot of Great Lakes
and inland self-propelled vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more. A
minimum of 6 months of this service must have been in the capacity of
first mate. Service as second mate is accepted for the remainder on a
two-for-one basis to a maximum of 6 months (12 months of service equals
6 months of creditable service).
    (b) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to Sec. Sec.  11.305, 11.307, and 11.311 of this
part.

Sec.  11.435  Requirements for domestic master of inland self-propelled
vessels of unlimited tonnage.

    (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an
endorsement as master of self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage on
inland waters, excluding the Great Lakes is:
    (1) One year of service as first-class pilot (of other than canal
and small lakes routes) or mate of Great Lakes or inland self-propelled
vessels of 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT or more while holding a license or MMC
endorsement as mate inland or first-class pilot of Great Lakes and
inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage; or
    (2) Two years of service as wheelsman or quartermaster while
holding a mate/first-class pilot license or MMC endorsement.
    (b) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to Sec.  11.307 of this part.

Sec.  11.437  Requirements for domestic mate of Great Lakes and inland
self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.

    (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an
endorsement as mate of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of
unlimited tonnage is:
    (1) Three years of service in the deck department of self-propelled
vessels, at least 3 months of which must have been on vessels on inland
waters and at least 6 months of which must have been as able seaman,
inland mate, boatswain, wheelsman, quartermaster, or equivalent
position;
    (2) Graduation from the deck class of the Great Lakes Maritime
Academy; or
    (3) While holding a license or MMC endorsement as master of Great
Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000
GT, 1 year of service as master on vessels of 200 GRT/500 GT or more. A
tonnage limitation may be placed on this license in accordance with
Sec.  11.431 of this subpart.
    (b) Service gained in the engine department on vessels of
appropriate tonnage may be creditable for up to 6 months of the service
requirements under paragraph (a)(1) of this section.
    (c) A person holding this endorsement may qualify for an STCW
endorsement, according to Sec.  11.309 of this part.

Sec.  11.442  Requirements for domestic master of Great Lakes and
inland self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.

    (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an
endorsement as master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels
of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT is:
    (1) Three years of total service on vessels. Eighteen months of the
required service must have been on vessels of 100 GRT or more. One year
of the required service must have been as a master, mate, or equivalent
position on vessels of 100 GRT or more while holding a license or MMC
endorsement as master, mate, or master of towing vessels; or
    (2) Six months of service as operator on vessels of 100 GRT or more
while holding a license or MMC endorsement as master of towing vessels.

Sec.  11.444  Requirements for domestic mate of Great lakes and inland
self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT.

    (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an
endorsement as mate of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of
less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT is:
    (1) Two years of total service in the deck department of self-
propelled vessels. One year of the required service must have been on
vessels of 100 GRT or more. Six months of the required service must
have been as able seaman, boatswain, quartermaster, or equivalent
position on vessels of 100 GRT or more while holding a certificate or
endorsement as able seaman; or
    (2) One year of total service as master of self-propelled, sail, or
auxiliary sail vessels, or operator of uninspected passenger vessels of
50 GRT or more, while holding a license or MMC endorsement as master of
self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT or OUPV; or
    (3) Six months of total service as mate (pilot) of towing vessels
on vessels of 100 GRT or more.

Sec.  11.446   Requirements for domestic master of Great Lakes and
inland self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT.

    (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an
endorsement as master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels
of less than 500 GRT is:
    (1) Three years of total service on vessels. One year of the
required service must have been as a master, mate, or equivalent
position on vessels of 50 GRT or more while holding a license or MMC
endorsement as master, mate, or OUPV.
    (2) [Reserved]
    (b) An applicant holding a license or MMC endorsement as master of
ocean, near-coastal, or Great Lakes and inland towing vessels is
eligible for this endorsement after 6 months of service as master of
towing vessels and completion of an examination. This requires 3\1/2\
years of service. Two years of this service must have been served while
holding a license or MMC endorsement as master or mate (pilot) of
towing vessels, or mate.

Sec.  11.448   Requirements for domestic mate of Great Lakes and inland
self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT.

    The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an
endorsement as mate of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of
less than 500 GRT is 2 years of total service in the deck department of
self-propelled vessels. One year of the required service must have been
on vessels of 50 GRT or more. Three months of the required service must
have been as able seaman, boatswain, quartermaster, or equivalent
position on vessels of 50 GRT or more while holding an endorsement as
able seaman.

Sec.  11.450   Tonnage limitations and qualifying requirements for
domestic endorsements as master or mate of Great Lakes and inland
vessels of less than 200 GRT.

    (a) Except as noted in paragraph (d) of this section, all
endorsements issued for master or mate of vessels of less than 200 GRT
are issued in 50 GRT

increments based on the applicant's qualifying experience in accordance
with the provisions of Sec.  11.422 of this subpart.
    (b) Service gained in the engineroom on vessels of less than 200
GRT may be creditable for up to 25 percent of the deck service
requirements for mate.
    (c) When the service is obtained on vessels upon which personnel
with licenses or endorsements are not required, the Coast Guard must be
satisfied that the nature of this required service (i.e., size of
vessel, route, equipment, etc.) is a reasonable equivalent to the
duties performed on vessels which are required to engage individuals
with endorsements.
    (d) If more than 75 percent of the qualifying experience is
obtained on vessels of 5 GRT or less, the license will automatically be
limited to vessels of less than 25 GRT.

Sec.  11.452   Requirements for domestic master of Great Lakes and
inland self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT.

    (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an
endorsement or license as master of Great Lakes and inland self-
propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT is 1 year of service on vessels.
Six months of the required service must have been as master, mate, or
equivalent position while holding a license or endorsement as master,
mate, master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels, or OUPV. To obtain
authority to serve on the Great Lakes, 3 months of the required service
must have been on Great Lakes waters; otherwise the endorsement will be
limited to the inland waters of the United States (excluding the Great
Lakes).
    (b) To obtain an endorsement for sail or auxiliary sail vessels,
the applicant must have 6 months of service on sail or auxiliary sail
vessels. This required service may have been obtained prior to issuance
of the master's license or MMC endorsement.

Sec.  11.454   Requirements for domestic mate of Great Lakes and inland
self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT/500 GT.

    (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an
endorsement as mate of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of
less than 200 GRT/500 GT is 6 months of service in the deck department
of self-propelled vessels. To obtain authority to serve on the Great
Lakes, 3 months of the required service must have been on Great Lakes
waters; otherwise the endorsement will be limited to the inland waters
of the United States (excluding the Great Lakes).
    (b) To obtain an endorsement for sail or auxiliary sail vessels,
the applicant must submit evidence of 3 months of service on sail or
auxiliary sail vessels.
    (c) A mariner holding an endorsement as master of self-propelled
vessels may be endorsed as mate of sail or auxiliary sail vessels upon
presentation of 3 months service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels.
    (d) The holder of a license or MMC endorsement as operator of
inland uninspected passenger vessels may obtain this endorsement by
successfully completing an examination on rules and regulations for
small passenger vessels. To obtain authority to serve on the Great
Lakes, 3 months of the required service must have been on Great Lakes
waters; otherwise the endorsement will be limited to the inland waters
of the United States (excluding the Great Lakes).
    (e) To obtain a tonnage endorsement for 100 GRT or more, the
applicant must complete the additional examination topics indicated in
subpart I of this part.

Sec.  11.455   Requirements for domestic master of Great Lakes and
inland self-propelled vessels of less than 100 GRT.

    (a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an
endorsement as master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels
of less than 100 GRT is 1 year of total service in the deck department
of self-propelled, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels. To obtain authority
to serve on the Great Lakes, 3 months of the required service must have
been on Great Lakes waters; otherwise the endorsement will be limited
to the inland waters of the United States (excluding the Great Lakes).
    (b) To obtain an endorsement for sail or auxiliary sail vessels,
the applicant must submit evidence of 6 months of service on sail or
auxiliary sail vessels. The required 6 months of service may have been
obtained prior to issuance of the endorsement.

Sec.  11.456   Requirements for domestic limited master of Great Lakes