Guide to Basic Licenses and Endorsements in the US Maritimes

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Guide to Basic Licenses and

Endorsements in the US Maritimes

Use this guide to pursue careers in:

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The Merchant Marines

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Towing/tug boats

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Oil Rigs

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Engine Rooms

Compiled by the Coastal Vitality Project

of Greater New Orleans, Inc.

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Charter Boats

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Tankers

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Other inland and

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Contents

Overview: Coastal Vitality Project ... 3

Background: Licensing of the US Merchant Marine ... 3

Credentialing: The TWIC and the MMC ... 3

Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)... 4

Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) ... 6

Merchant Mariner Licenses and Endorsements ... 6

General Steam and Motor Vessels – Deck Department Overview ... 7

General Steam and Motor Vessels – Deck Department Rating Requirements ... 9

Ordinary Seaman (Entry Level) ... 10

Able Seaman ... 10 Mate ... 11 3rd Mate ... 14 2rd Mate ... 15 Chief Mate ... 16 Master ... 17

General Steam and Motor Vessels – Engineer Department ... 20

General Steam and Motor Vessels – Engineer Department Rating Requirements ... 21

Wiper (Entry Level) ... 22

Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED) ... 22

Designated Duty Engineer ... 23

Assistant Engineer – Limited (Oceans) ... 23

Chief Engineer – Limited (Near Coastal) ... 24

Chief Engineer – Limited (Oceans) ... 25

Third (3rd) Assistant Engineer ... 25

Second (2nd) Assistant Engineer ... 26

First (1st) Assistant Engineer ... 27

Chief Engineer ... 28

Charter Boats and Other Small Vessels ... 29

Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) License ... 29

OUPV License - Limited ... 30

Master, 100 GRT - Limited ... 31

Master, 100 GRT ... 31

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Appendix A: Official Definitions of Terms – From the Code of Federal Regulations – Title 46 (Shipping) . 34

Appendix B: Required Exam Subjects for Common Deck Licenses ... 42

Appendix C: Required Exam Subjects for Common Engineer Licenses ... 48

Appendix D: Common Applications and Forms ... 52

1) TWIC Application Form 2212 – English ... 52

2) TWIC Application Form 2212 – Vietnamese ... 52

3) TWIC Application Form 2212 – Spanish ... 52

4) Application for Merchant Marine Credential (CG-719B) ... 52

5) Merchant Mariner Evaluation of Fitness for Entry Level Ratings (CG – 719KE) ... 52

6) Merchant Mariner Medical Evaluation Report (CG – 719K) ... 52

7) DOT/USCG Periodic Drug Testing Form (CG – 719P) ... 52

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Overview: Coastal Vitality Project

Following the Deepwater Horizon oil drilling explosion, Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) partnered with Chevron to develop the GNO, Inc.-Chevron Coastal Vitality Project, a new initiative designed to identify long-term impacts and needs among businesses impacted by the oil spill. The Coastal Vitality Project (CVP) seeks to accomplish the following goals:

1. Market the Sustainability and Vitality of the Southeast Louisiana Coast Brand. 2. Support Regional Workforce Development

3. Catalyze Small Business Capacity Building and Entrepreneurship

In the spirit of this initiative, the “Guide to Basic Licenses and Endorsements in the US Maritimes” has been developed to provide fishermen and other displaced workers with information for pursuing careers in maritime industries. This guide is not meant to be exhaustive, but it does detail the requirements necessary for operating or working on most types of vessels. Whether your interest is in becoming a tugboat captain, operating a charter boat, or travelling the world as an Able Seaman, this guide will help you on your way.

Background: Licensing of the US Merchant Marine

The US Merchant Marine is composed of all the individuals who operate and staff vessels in the marine transportation industry of the United States. This industry encompasses a national and global network of navigable ocean, lake, river, and inland waterway routes, including over 3,500 bulk oil transfer facilities, 10,000 marinas, a network of locks and dams, commercial vessels making over 70,000 port calls annually, 110,000 fishing vessels, and 20 million recreational vessels. As of December 2004, there were over 250,000 mariners with merchant mariner documentation.

The first federal licensing of mariners was required by the Steamboat Act of 1852, which authorized the Steamboat Inspection Service to issue licenses to engineers and pilots of steamers carrying passengers. A decade later, private licensing through the “American Shipmasters’ Association” began with the issuance of certificates for seamen who met rigorous requirements for sea experience and nautical science. Eventually, all the various forms of licenses and certifications were centralized under the United States Coast Guard which regulates the commercial maritime fleet along with the US Maritime Administration.

Within the US Coast Guard is the National Maritime Center (NMC), which is the official licensing authority for all waterborne transportation. The NMC issues all credentials for merchant mariners, and promotes the education of mariners seeking credentials. Previously, many mariners could climb their way up “through the hawsepipe” and be able to qualify for credentials without formal schooling. Although this is still theoretically possible, most mariners now take coursework for their licenses through approved academies or training institutions.

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Over the years, there have been many different documents that mariners had to procure in order to demonstrate their legitimacy. Recently, however, these have all been combined into two primary documents: the Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC), and the Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). The TWIC serves as the identifying component which is used to safeguard vessel and port security, while the MMC has become the professional certification component showing what level of ratings and endorsements the mariner has achieved.

Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)

TWIC is an identification card for all personnel requiring unescorted access to secure areas of regulated facilities and vessels, and for all others mariners holding Coast Guard-issued credentials. Individuals who meet TWIC eligibility requirements are issued a tamper-resistant credential containing the worker's biometrics (fingerprint template) to allow for a positive link between the card and the individual. TWIC is required for ALL US-credentialed mariners.

The process to obtain a TWIC is simple:

To pre-enroll, mariners should go to the TWIC website at https://twicprogram.tsa.dhs.gov/, or call 1-866-DHS-TWIC (1-866-347-8942) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. EST, and submit their information for a background check. This will allow the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) to do a thorough threat assessment for the applicant.

Qualified mariners must prove two things: their citizenship and the absence of disqualifying items on their criminal record. In order to prove their citizenship, mariners born in the US or its outlying possessions must provide either one (1) document from List A in the following chart, or two (2) documents from List B (with one of those two being a government-issued photo ID).

US Mariners not born in the US or recent immigrant to the US, who hold or intend to apply for U.S. Coast Guard issued-credentials may be required to provide the Coast Guard with copies of additional proof of nationality and/or citizenship. More information can be found at:

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Identifying Documents for U. S. Citizens (or U.S. Nationals) born in the United States List A – one document

• Unexpired U. S. passport book or passport card • Unexpired Merchant Mariner Document (MMD) • Unexpired Free and Secure Trade (FAST) Card • Unexpired NEXUS Card

• Unexpired Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) Card

List B – two documents (with one of the two being a government-issued photo ID)

• Unexpired driver’s license issued by a State or outlying possession of the United States (this includes an Enhanced Driver’s License)

• Unexpired ID card issued by a State or outlying possession of the United States. Must include a State or State agency seal or logo (such as state port authority ID or State University ID)

• Original or certified copy of birth certificate issued by a State, county, municipal authority, or outlying possession of the United States bearing an official seal

• Voter’s registration card

• U. S. military ID card or U. S. retired military ID • U. S. military dependent’s card

• Expired U. S. passport (within 12 months of expiration) • Native American tribal document

• U. S. Social Security card

• U. S. Military discharge papers DD-214

• Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card • U.S. Civil marriage certificate

• Unexpired Merchant Mariner License (MML) bearing an official raised seal, or a certified copy • Unexpired Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card

• Unexpired Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)

Additionally, evidence of certain crimes will bar the mariner from receiving a TWIC, or may require a waiver. These crimes include, but are not limited to, the following:

Espionage, sedition, treason, terrorism, transportation security crime, unlawful activities with firearms, improper transportation of hazardous materials, murder, malicious threats, racketeering, extortion, fraud, bribery, smuggling, immigration violations, distribution of a controlled substance, arson, kidnapping, rape, assault with intent to kill, robbery, and fraudulent entry into a seaport. Once the mariner has secured all of the necessary documents and submitted his/her information for a background check, an official TWIC application must be filled out. Current applications for TWIC in English, Vietnamese, and Spanish are found in Appendix D of this document. The application and all supporting materials must then be taken to a TWIC enrollment center where a $132.50 fee must be

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paid. Enrollment centers can be found at the following web site:

http://twicinformation.tsa.dhs.gov/twicinfo/schedule.jsp.

Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)

Once a TWIC has been applied for, mariners may then apply for a Merchant Mariner Credential. An MMC is similar to a US passport, and includes all the ratings and endorsements the mariner may have acquired through their career. All mariners employed aboard U.S. merchant vessels greater than 100 Gross Register Tons (Domestic Tonnage), except operators of uninspected passenger vessels, are required to have a valid U.S. Merchant Mariner’s Credential (MMC). Other mariners operating small craft or entry level mariners may acquire an MMC as they apply for certain licenses and endorsements, but an MMC is not always required. Each endorsement or rating requires different amounts of sea service and/or education, and evidence of these must be provided at the time of the application. Also, different levels have different minimum age requirements. In general though, the following are the basic requirements for all Merchant Mariner Credential Applications:

• Copy of Transportation Worker Identity Card (TWIC) or a copy of the TWIC enrollment application;

• A completed application form CG-719B (see Appendix Dfor a copy of this application); • National Driver Registry (NDR) consent and check (to prove no recent DUI convictions); • Safety and Security Evaluation Branch (SSEB) screening complete;

• Proof of US citizenship or immigration status; • Social Security Number (Original MMC);

• Certification of Physical Fitness (within 1 year) either by proof of a full physical for Qualified Ratings, or a statement of minimum physical requirements for Entry Level Ratings (both of these forms - CG-719K and CG-719K/E, respectively, are included in Appendix D);

• DOT/USCG Drug Test (within 6 months) or enrollment in Drug Testing Program (See Appendix D);

• Three letters of recommendation; • User Fees;

Although it is not listed here, a requirement for most deck ratings is English-language proficiency. Exams that must be submitted for Able Seaman upward are all performed in English. As such, mariners must have the basic language-proficiency to pass these exams. In higher-level ratings, fluency is required.

Merchant Mariner Licenses and Endorsements

Over the years a complex system of licenses and endorsements have emerged to properly credential the vast number of occupations in the maritime industries. Additionally, waterways and vessel types have been segmented to properly account for the different levels of experience necessary for each area of expertise.

In additon to the general requirements for applying for a merchant mariner credential, there are additonal sea service and educational requirements that are typically required for each license or

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endorsement, as well as specialized experience requirement on a case-by-case basis. The rest of the document explores common divisions in the licensing environment, and the requirements for each license or endorsement within them. It is important to keep one point in mind – moving up through the ranks of the merchant marine can take many different routes. As such, the following sections only describe the most-likely scenarios.

General Steam and Motor Vessels – Deck Department Overview

Although there are still sailing vessels on the sea, the majority of commerce in the modern era is on vessels with internal engines, and fall into the general category of Steam and Motor Vessels. These are the tankers, ocean liners, and other large vessels of America’s rivers, lakes, and oceans. Steam and Motor Vessels are divided into three departments – Deck, Engine, and Steward. In this guide, we will discuss the vital components of the Deck and Engine departments on large vessels, and what is required for each rating therein.

Members of any department are broken into categories of “licensed” and “unlicensed”. Licensed members of the deck are usually officers with significant responsibilities that include a “navigational watch”. Unlicensed members are usually seaman with general responsibilities, though they will sometimes carry an endorsement for navigational watch as well.

A common deck crew for a ship includes the following roles (in order of most experience):

• Master Mariner – A licensed member of the deck department who serves as Captain. The captain is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel, including cargo operations, navigation, crew management and ensuring that the vessel complies with local and international laws, as well as company and flag state policies. The Master Mariner commands and manages all ship's personnel, and typically in charge of the ship's accounting, payrolls, and inventories. The Master Mariner is responsible for responding to and reporting in case of accidents and incidents, and in case of injuries and illness among the ship's crew and passengers.

• Chief Mate – A licensed member of the deck department who is almost always a watchstander and in charge of the ship’s cargo and deck crew. Traditionally, the chief mate stands a "4-8" watch: from 4 AM until 8 AM and 4 PM until 8 PM. The chief mate is responsible to the captain for the safety and security of the ship. Responsibilities include the crew's welfare and training in areas such as safety, firefighting, search and rescue. The Chief Mate is second in command on merchant ships that do not carry a staff captain. In terms of managing cargo, a ship is balanced precariously under the best of conditions upon the water and is subject to a number of forces, such as wind, swells, and storms which could capsize it. The Chief Mate uses tools like ballasting and load balancing to optimize the ship's performance for the type of environment expected to be encountered.

• Second Mate – A licensed member of the deck department who is primarily focused on watchkeeping and navigation. The Second Mate may also serve as the ship’s Medical Officer. Traditionally, the second mate stands a "12-4" watch: from midnight until 4am and noon until 4pm. The Third Mate must be fluent in English in order to read charts and nautical publications, understand weather and safety messages, communicate with other ships and coast stations, and to successfully interact with a multi-lingual crew. S/he must also understand the ship’s

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construction and physics in order to manage emergencies at sea, and to load cargo in the most precise and balanced manner.

• Third Mate – A licensed member of the deck department who is generally focuses on watchstanding and safety. Traditionally, the third mate stands an "8-12" watch: from 8am until 12 noon and 8pm until midnight. The Third Mate must be fluent in English in order to read charts and nautical publications, understand weather and safety messages, communicate with other ships and coast stations, and to successfully interact with a multi-lingual crew. S/he must also understand the ship’s construction and physics in order to manage emergencies at sea, and to load cargo in the most precise and balanced manner.

• Mate – A licensed member of the deck department, typically performing qualified duties not performed by the Captain. The term “Mate” in this hierarchy is a bit generic – on larger vessels Mates are divided into different classes (3rd, 2nd, Chief) while on medium-sized and smaller vessels, the Mate performs all the licensed duties not performed by the Captain.

• Able Seaman – An unlicensed member of the deck department who stands watch as a helmsman and a lookout. ABs also operate deck machinery and lifesaving equipment, as well as maintenance duties associated with Ordinary Seamen.

• Ordinary Seaman – An unlicensed member of the deck department who serves as an apprentice to become an Able Seaman. An OS does not usually stand watch, but is primarily focused on the routine jobs of cleaning, perform basic maintenance, swabbing the decks, fixing ropes, etc. In anticipation of watchstanding exams, the OS will also work on the ship’s bridge to learn necessary skills at helmsmanship.

The makeup of the crew will differ on the size of the vessel the distance the vessel will travel from inland shores. Within the Coast Guard’s system of licensing, an individual might start as a seaman on a particular size vessel in a specific type of water, and then work upward towards increasing sets of responsibility, increasing vessel sizes, and increasingly distant waters.

Vessel sizes are differentiated by Gross Registered Tonnage. Common dividing lines for GRT are 200 GRT, 500 GRT, 1600 GRT, and Unlimited. Vessels below 200 GRT are broken up into designations between 25 GRT and 100 GRT, and are discussed more thoroughly in the section on Charter Boats and Other Small Vessels.

Navigable waters are differentiated in the following manner:

• Great Lakes and Inland Waters – Waters within the official Boundary lines of the United States, as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 46, Part 7. The Great Lakes also form a separate designation for specific route endorsements.

• Near Coastal Waters – Ocean waters not more than 200 miles offshore.

• Oceans – Waters seaward of the Boundary lines of the United States, as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 46, Part 7.

An example of how all these fit together is that a sailor may start her career as an Ordinary Seaman on a 200 GRT vessel plying the Mississippi River. Eventually she moves up to Able Seaman, and then gains

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enough sea service time to apply for a Mate Inland, 200 GRT. After some time, she starts getting hours on a larger vessel in near coastal waters, and applies for Mate Near Coastal, 500 GRT. With enough sea service and passing the appropriate exams, this leads her to pick up her Master Near Coastal, 500 GRT. Eventually, she gets work as a mate on a much larger international oil tanker, and then starts applying for her 3rd, 2nd, and Chief Mate Unlimited licenses on all ocean-going vessels. Ultimately, at the height of her career, she secures her Master Unlimited license, with which she can work in any deck position, on any sized vessel, in any inland or offshore waters.

The progression of ratings for deck officers on a ship is shown below.

As one can tell from the example above as well as the chart, the progression does not have to be linear. Individuals can always move sideways between different sized vessels and different waters. However, they need to accumulate the amount of sea service necessary on that type of vessel or in that type of water in order to apply for the next level of license.

General Steam and Motor Vessels – Deck Department Rating Requirements

In addition to general MMC requirements, each specific deck rating may include particular sea-service and education requirements. In order to verify sea service, several documentation options are available:

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• Sea Service Forms (The Small Vessel Sea Service Form (See Appendix D) will only be accepted for vessels under 200 GRT.) If the operator/master is not the owner, the vessel's owner must sign the form and the owner's signature must be notarized.

• Copies of official military records (if using military sea service)

• Official documents from marine companies on original company letterhead signed by appropriate officials or licensed masters. At a minimum, the contents of the letter must include: − Name and official number of each vessel on which the service was obtained;

− Vessel's gross tonnage, shaft horsepower, and type of propulsion; − Number of days underway on each vessel including the dates of service;

− Number of underway days spent on each route (i.e., Ocean-Near Coastal, Inland, Great Lakes, or Western Rivers);

− Number of hours worked per day;

− A brief description of duties or work performed.

Additionally, the applicant for any original license, endorsement, or raise-of-grade of license must have at least 90 days of qualifying service on vessels of appropriate tonnage or horsepower within the three years immediately preceding the date of application.

The following are breakdowns for required service and education related to different deck ratings.

Ordinary Seaman (Entry Level)

• General MMC requirements must be met; • Applicant must be aged 16 or older;

• No physical is required for entry level ratings who will only be serving on Inland waters or on seagoing vessels of 200GRT or less;

• No sea service or other experience is required.

Able Seaman

• All AB ratings MUST qualify as Lifeboatman or Lifeboatman-Limited according to the following chart:

4) LIFEBOATMAN LIMITED* INLAND:

A. Completion of Coast Guard-approved Lifeboatman course plus 180 days service on ocean or near coastal vessels; OR B. 360 days deck service; OR 720 days service in other departments; AND complete the specific requirements for the applicable endorsement listed below.

* Limited is defined as limited to service on vessels not equipped with lifeboats

d) Basic Safety Training (only First Aid and Personal Survival Techniques elements are required)

d) Basic Safety Training

c) Rescue craft demonstration b) Lifeboat demonstrations a) Survival craft written exam

d) Basic Safety Training

2) LIFEBOATMAN INLAND: a) Lifeboatman written exam b) Lifeboat demonstrations c) Rescue craft demonstration

d) Basic Safety Training (only First Aid and Personal Survival Techniques elements are required)

1) LIFEBOATMAN/PSC: a) Lifeboatman written exam b) Lifeboat demonstrations c) Rescue craft demonstrations

3) LIFEBOATMAN LIMITED*/PSC: a) Survival craft written exam b) Lifeboat demonstrations c) Rescue craft demonstration

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• Able Seaman Course Completion Certificate may be submitted in lieu of Coast Guard exam • Optional STCW endorsement – Rating Forming Part of Navigational Watch

• Sea Service is as follows:

AB Unlimited 1080 days of service on Oceans or Great Lakes.

AB Limited

540 days of service on vessels 100 GRT or over, not exclusive to rivers & smaller inland lakes of the U.S.

AB Special 360 days of service on any navigable waters of the U.S.

AB OSV 180 days of service on any navigable waters of the U.S.

AB Fishing

180 days of deck service on any navigable waters of the U.S. (Valid only on fish processing vessels.)

AB Sail

180 days of deck service on sailing school or equivalent sail vessels on any navigable waters of the U.S. (Valid only on sailing school vessels.)

AB MODU 360 days of service on vessels 65 feet or over on any navigable waters of the U.S.

Mate

• General MMC requirements must be met;

• Applicant must be aged 18 or older (for 200 GRT), 19 or older (for 500-100GRT), and 21 or older (for Unlimited GRT);

• Relevant Exams (See Appendix B)(Course Completion Certificate may be submitted in lieu of Coast Guard exam)

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1080 days of deck service on steam or motor vessels, OF WHICH 90 days of service on vessels on Inland waters, AND

180 days of service as AB, INL Mate, Boatswain, Wheelsman, Quartermaster of equivalent position; OR

Graduation from the deck class of the Great Lakes Maritime Academy, OR

360 days of service as master on vessels over 200 GRT while holding an Officer rating as Master 1600 GRT GL & INL.

Tonnage limitation: All required service is on vessels over 200 GRT, AND 50% of the required service on vessels over 1600 GRT. OTHERWISE, Limited to max tonnage on which 25% of experience is obtained, OR Limited to 150% tonnage which 50% of service spent WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

720 days of deck service on steam, motor, or sail vessels; OF WHICH 360 days of service on vessels over 100 GRT, AND

180 days of service as AB, Boatswain, Quartermaster, or equivalent position on vessels over 100 GRT while holding a certificate or endorsement as AB, OR

360 days of licensed service as Master or OUPV on vessels over 50 GRT, OR

180 days of licensed service as Mate (Pilot) of Towing of over 100 GRT.

500 GRT

720 days of deck service on steam, motor, or sail vessels; OF WHICH

360 days of service on vessels over 50 GRT, AND

90 days of service as AB, Boatswain, Quartermaster, or equivalent position on vessels over 50 GRT while holding a certificate or endorsement as AB.

1600 GRT Unlimited

Tonnage

Mate Upon Great Lakes and/or Inland Waters

Great Lakes - 180 days of service in the deck department, OF WHICH 90 days must have been on Great Lakes.

Inland – 180 days of service in the deck department.

Note – Service gained in the engine room on vessels not more than 200 GRT, may be creditable for up to 25% of the deck service requirements for Mate.

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720 days of service on Ocean or Near Coastal waters, OF WHICH:

360 days must be on Ocean or N/C waters, AND

180 days of service as AB, Boatswain, Quartermaster, or equivalent position on vessels over 100 GRT while holding certification as AB.

Engine department experience on vessels of appropriate tonnage may be creditable for up to 25% of these service requirements.

90 days of service as AB, Boatswain, Quartermaster, or equivalent position on vessels over 50 GRT while holding certification as AB.

Engine department experience on vessels of appropriate tonnage may be creditable for up to 25% of these service requirements.

360 days of deck service on Ocean or Near Coastal waters, OF WHICH:

Service on Great Lakes & Inland waters MAY substitute for up to 180 days of the required service, OR

90 days of deck service while holding an endorsement as Master of Inland not more than 200 GRT, OR

An OUPV N/C may obtain this endorsement by completing an examination; however applicant must still submit service to meet tonnage calculation.

Service gained in the engine room on vessels not more than 200 GRT may be creditable for up to 25% of the deck service requirements.

Mate Upon Near Coastal Waters

1600 GRT

200 GRT 500 GRT

360 days of service as Master, Mate, or equivalent supervisory position while holding an Officer endorsement as Master, Mate, or Master/Mate Towing vessels, AND

180 days of the service as Master, Mate, or equivalent supervisory position, must have been on vessels over 100 GRT; OR

1080 days of service on Ocean or Near Coastal vessels over 200 GRT, AND

180 days of service as AB.

180 days as Master, Mate, or equivalent supervisory position, on vessels over 50 GRT.

500 GRT

Mate Upon Oceans

1600 GRT

− In addition to the sea service requirements for Mate Upon Oceans and Mate Near Coastal, 500 GRT/1600 GRT, these additonal requirements are necessary:

− First Aid (completed within 1 year) (unless previously met) − CPR (must be valid) (unless previously met)

− Approved firefighting courses, (Basic & Advanced) − Valid, approved radar observer course

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− Qualification as AB Unlimited or Limited (AB Special or AB-OSV satisfy the AB

requirement for Officer endorsements permitting service on vessels of 1600 gross tons and less). (see AB checklist);

− Flashing Light – course (unless previously met)

− Basic Safety Training; or Continued Competency in BST − Automatic Radar-Plotting Aids (ARPA) (Optional)

− Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) & FCC lic. (Optional) − Medical Care Provider / Medical 1st Aid Provider (unless previously met) − Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch (OICNW) – Training:

 Celestial Nav (not required for NC), Coastal Navigation Compass – Magnetic & Gyro, Meteorology, Emergency Procedures, Basic Ship Maneuvering & Handling, Basic Ship Stability, Terrestrial Navigation, Electronic Navigation, Steering Control, Systems Watchkeeping (includes BRM), Search & Rescue, Cargo Handling, Stowage & Securing, Ship Construction

− OICNW – Assessments - (unless previously completed) Must complete & attach checklist from PL 01-02 & PL 16-02; Celestial Navigation (not required for NC)

− In addition to the sea service requirements for Mate Upon Oceans and Mate Near Coastal, 200 GRT, these additonal requirements are necessary:

− First Aid (completed within 1 year) (original only) − CPR (must be valid) (original only)

− STCW Optional - Basic Safety Training; or Continued Competency in BST

3rd Mate

• General MMC requirements must be met; • Applicant must be aged 19 or older; • Relevant Exams (See Appendix B) • Sea Service is as follows:

1080 days of deck service on Ocean/NC steam or motor vessels, OF WHICH

180 days as AB, Boatswain, or Quartermaster, (while holding AB) 90 days of engine department service may be creditable, OR

Graduation from a maritime academy:

USMAA, (deck curriculum), USCGA / USNA (with qualification as DWO or OOD), Deck class of:

California Maritime Academy, Maine Maritime Academy, State University of NY Maritime College, Texas Maritime College of Texas A&M University of Galveston, or GLMA w/ocean option program (GLMA w/o ocean service will be allowed to test for NC); OR

3rd Mate

Unlimited Tonnage

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Satisfactory completion of a three year apprentice mate training program approved by the Commandant, OR

360 days as master on vessels over 200 GRT upon Ocean/NC waters while holding an Officer endorsement as Master S/M 1600 Ocean/NC, OR

Mate of GL &/or INL of AGT, may obtain 3rd Mate N/C by completing the prescribed examination & “Other Requirements” listed below. (Note: To have a NC-Unl endorsed for Oceans, mariner must obtain 360 days as DWO on Oceans on vsls 1600 GRT or over and complete prescribed exams.)

Tonnage Limitation: All required service is on vessels over 200 GRT, AND 50% of the required service is on vessels over 1600 GRT. OTHERWISE, A Tonnage Limitation may be issued if 50% of the required service is not on vessels over 1600 GRT; however, ALL required service MUST still be on vessels over 200 GRT.

Limited to max tonnage on which 25% of experience is obtained, OR Limited to max tonnage on which 25% of experience is obtained, OR

• In addition to the sea service requirements for Mate Upon Oceans and Mate Near Coastal, 500 GRT/1600 GRT, these additonal requirements are necessary:

− Approved firefighting courses, (Basic & Advanced) − Valid, approved radar observer course

− Qualification as AB Unlimited or Limited (AB Special or AB-OSV satisfy the AB

requirement for Officer endorsements permitting service on vessels of 1600 gross tons and less). (see AB checklist);

− Basic Safety Training; or Continued Competency in BST − Automatic Radar-Plotting Aids (ARPA) (Optional)

− Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) & FCC lic. (Optional) − Medical Care Provider / Medical 1st Aid Provider (unless previously met) − Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch (OICNW) – Training:

 Celestial Nav (not required for NC), Coastal Navigation Compass – Magnetic & Gyro, Meteorology, Emergency Procedures, Basic Ship Maneuvering & Handling, Basic Ship Stability, Terrestrial Navigation, Electronic Navigation, Steering Control, Systems Watchkeeping (includes BRM), Search & Rescue, Cargo Handling, Stowage & Securing, Ship Construction

− OICNW – Assessments - (unless previously completed) Must complete & attach checklist from PL 01-02 & PL 16-02; Celestial Navigation (not required for NC)

2rd Mate

• Relevant Exams (See Appendix B) (Applicants for 2nd Mate, who were issued their 3rd Mate endorsement AFTER February 1, 2002; NO further exams required.)

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360 days of service as OICNW on Ocean/NC steam or motor vessels while holding a MMC as 3rd Mate, OR

360 days of service while holding a MMC as 3rd Mate, OF WHICH

180 days of service as OINCDW on Ocean steam or motor vessels, AND

Service as AB, Boatswain, or Quartermaster while holding an AB accepted on a 2 for 1 basis for a maximum of 180 days, OR

A Master if GL &/or Inland of AGT, may obtain this endorsement by completing the prescribed examination.

2nd Mate

• Other Requirements:

− Basic Safety Training; or Continued Competency in BST − Flashing Light – course

− Valid, approved radar observer course

• Master GL &/or INL of AGT, may obtain 2nd Mate Oceans or N/C by completing the prescribed

examination & meeting above Other Requirements.

Chief Mate

• Relevant Exams (See Appendix B) (Applicants for 2nd Mate, who were issued their 3rd Mate endorsement AFTER February 1, 2002; NO further exams required.)

360 days of service as OICNW on Ocean/NC steam or motor vessels while holding an endorsement as 2nd Mate.

Chief Mate

• STCW Management Level Requirements: − Management Level – Training: − Advanced Navigation

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− Advanced Meteorology − Cargo Handling

− Marine Propulsion Plants

− Ship Management, incl: Emergency Response − Advanced COLREGS

− Advanced Stability − SAR

− Advanced Ship Handling

• Management Level – Assessments: Must complete & attach checklist from PL 04-02; • Other Requirements

− Basic Safety Training; or Continued Competency in BST − Flashing Light – course

− Valid, approved radar observer course

Master

• Applicant must be aged 19 or older (for 200 GRT), 21 or older (for 500-100GRT), and 21 or older (for Unlimited GRT);

• Relevant Exams (See See Appendix B) (Applicants for Master Unlimited Oceans, who were issued their Chief Mate endorsement AFTER February 1, 2002, NO further exams required.) (Applicants for Master 1600, who were issued their Master 500 Officer endorsement AFTER February 1, 2002; NO further exams required.)

Great Lakes: 360 days of service as Mate or FCP while acting in the capacity of 1st Mate of GL vessels over 1600 GRT, OR

720 days of service as Master INL vessels over 1600 GRT, OR

360 days of service upon GL while holding an Officer endorsement as Mate or FCP of GL & INL of vessels over 1600 GRT, OF WHICH:

180 days of service as 1st Mate, AND

Service as 2nd Mate accepted: 2 for 1; for a maximum of 180 days.

Inland: 360 days service as FCP (other than canal & small lakes routes) or Mate of GL or INL steam/motor vessels over 1600 GRT, OR

720 days of service as Wheelsman or QM while holding a Mate or FCP endorsement.

Both - Tonnage Restriction:All required service is on vessels over 200 GRT, AND

50% of the required service on vessels over 1600 GRT.

Limited to max tonnage on which 25% of experience is obtained, OR

Limited to 150% tonnage which 50% of service spent WHICHEVER IS GREATER. 1080 days of service on vessels, OF WHICH

360 days of service as Master, Mate, or equivalent supervisory position on vessels over 100 GRT while holding an Officer Endorsement as Master, Mate, or Master Towing, OR

180 days of licensed service as Master of Towing of over 100 GRT. 1600 GRT

Master Upon Great Lakes and/or Inland Waters

Unlimited Tonnage

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1080 days of deck service on vessels, OF WHICH

360 days of service as Master, Mate, or equivalent supervisory position on vessels over 50 GRT while holding an Officer endorsement as Master, Mate, OUPV, OR

1260 days serving on vessels, OF WHICH

180 days of licensed service as Master of Towing vessels (and completion of a limited exam),

AND

720 days of licensed service as Mate; or as Master/Mate (Pilot) of Towing vessels. Great Lakes - 360 days of service, OF WHICH:

180 days must have been as a Master, Mate, OUPV or Master/Mate of Towing Vessels while holding a MMC endorsed as: Master, Mate, OUPV or Master/Mate of Towing Vessels, AND 90 days of service on Great Lakes.

Inland – 360 days of service, OF WHICH:

180 days must have been as a Master, Mate, OUPV or Master/Mate of Towing Vessels while holding a MMC endorsed as: Master, Mate, OUPV or Master/Mate of Towing Vessels. 200 GRT

500 GRT

360 days of service as Chief Mate on Ocean/NC steam or motor vessels, OR 360 days of service, while holding an endorsement as Chief Mate Ocean or Near Coastal, OF WHICH

180 days of service as Chief Mate on Ocean or Near Coastal waters, AND Service as OICNW accepted on a 2 for 1 basis for a maximum of 180 days; OR Master of GL & INL of AGT may obtain Master N/C by completing the prescribed examination, and

1. Approved firefighting course (above), 2. Approved radar observer course, and

3. Qualification as AB Unlimited or Limited (AB Special or AB-OSV satisfy the AB requirement for Officer endorsements permitting service on vessels of 1600 gross tons and less).

Limited to max tonnage on which 25% of experience is obtained, OR

Limited to 150% tonnage which 50% of service spent WHICHEVER GREATER.

Service on Great Lakes & Inland waters MAY substitute for up to 720 days of the required service, AND

720 days of service MUST have been as a master, mate; master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels, or equivalent supervisory position while holding an

endorsement as master, mate, master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels, AND

A Chief Mate or 2nd Mate Oceans/NC of 1600 GRT or more, is eligible for this endorsement upon completion of a limited examination.

Master Upon Oceans OR Near Coastal Waters

Unlimited Tonnage

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Service on Great Lakes & Inland waters MAY substitute for up to 540 days of the required service, AND

720 days of service MUST have been as a master, mate; master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels, or equivalent supervisory position while holding an

endorsement as master, mate, master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels, AND

360 days as a Master or Mate of Ocean or N/C Towing Vessel and completion of a limited examination

720 days of service on Ocean or N/C waters, OF WHICH

360 days of service must be in Ocean or N/C waters, AND

360 days of service must have been as a licensed Master, Mate, or OUPV, OR

360 days as a licensed master or mate of Ocean or N/C towing vessels and completion of a limited examination.

Consider OUPV N/C which only requires 360 days of service with 90 days being on N/C waters IF mariner doesn’t qualify for Master N/C.)

500 GRT

200 GRT

• In addition to the sea service requirements for Master Upon Oceans and Master Near Coastal, Unlimited Tonnage, these additonal requirements are necessary:

− Approved Basic & Advanced firefighting courses; (unless previously met) − Valid, approved radar observer course (unless previously met)

• In addition to the sea service requirements for Master Upon Oceans and Master Near Coastal, 500 GRT/1600 GRT, these additonal requirements are necessary:

− Approved Basic & Advanced firefighting courses; (unless previously met) − Valid, approved radar observer course (unless previously met)

− Qualification as AB Unlimited or Limited (AB Special or AB-OSV satisfy the AB requirement for Officer endorsements permitting service on vessels of 1600 gross tons and less). (see AB checklist); (Exams required)

− PSC / Lifeboatman See Lifeboatman/PSC checklist − Basic Safety Training; or Continued Competency in BST

− Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch – Assessments ONLY (unless previously met) − Bridge Team Work / Bridge Resource Management (BRM) (unless previously met)

− Medical Care Provider / Medical 1st Aid Provider (unless previously met) − Flashing Light – course (unless previously met)

− Automatic Radar-Plotting Aids (ARPA) (Optional)

− Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) & FCC lic. (Optional)

• In addition to the sea service requirements for Master Upon Oceans and Master Near Coastal, 200 GRT, these additonal requirements are necessary:

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General Steam and Motor Vessels – Engineer Department

A ship's engineering department consists of the members of a ship's crew that operate and maintain the propulsion and other systems on board the vessel. Marine Engineering staff also deal with the sewage, lighting, air conditioning and water systems. They deal with bulk fuel transfers, and require training in firefighting and first aid, as well as in dealing with the ship's boats and other nautical tasks – especially with cargo loading/discharging gear and safety systems.

Members of any department are broken into categories of “licensed” and “unlicensed”. Licensed members of the deck are usually officers with significant responsibilities that include an “engineering watch”. A common engineer crew for a ship includes the following roles (in order of most experience): • Chief Engineer – A licensed member of the Engine Department who is qualified to oversee the entire

department. The Chief Engineer is responsible for all operations and maintenance that have to do with engineering equipment throughout the ship. The Chief Engineer also determines the fuel, lube oil, and other consumables required for a voyage, required inventory for spare parts, oversees fuel, lube, and slop oil transfers, prepares the engine room for inspection by local marine/safety authorities (e.g. U.S. Coast Guard), oversees all major maintenance, is required to be in the engine room during maneuvering operations, and is in charge of the engine room during emergency situations

• First Assistant Engineer – The First Assistant Engineer is the officer responsible for supervising the daily maintenance and operation of the engine department. He or she reports directly to the Chief Engineer. The person holding this position is typically the busiest engineer aboard the ship, due to the supervisory role this engineer plays and the operations duties performed. Operational duties include responsibility for the refrigeration systems, main engines, and any other equipment not assigned to the Second Assistant Engineer or the Third Assistant Engineer.

• Second Assistant Engineer – The Second Assistant Engineer is junior to the Second Engineer/First Assistant Engineer in the engine department and is usually in charge of boilers, fuel, auxiliary engines, condensate, and feed systems. This engineer is the third highest marine engineer in rank. The Second Assistant Engineer is also typically in charge of fueling or bunkering, if the officer holds a valid Person In Charge (PIC) endorsement for fuel transfer operations.

• Third Assistant Engineer – The Third Assistant Engineer is junior to the Second Assistant Engineer in the engine department and usually stands a watch. The most junior marine engineer of the ship, he or she is usually responsible for electrical, sewage treatment, lube oil, bilge, and oily water separation systems. Moreover, the Third Assistant Engineer may assist the 3rd Deck Mate in maintaining proper operation of the lifeboats.

• Designated Duty Engineer – A qualified engineer who may be the sole engineer on vessels with a periodically unattended engine room. DDEs are typically on smaller vessels of 500 GRT or less. This is the basic licensed engineer class similar to the generic “Mate” rating in the Deck Department.

• Qualified Member of the Engine Department - also known as an Unlicensed Junior Engineer or QMED, is a senior unlicensed crewmember in the engine room of a ship. There are different ratings

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of QMED, each with different roles, including Fireman, Oiler, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Refrigeration Engineer, Electrician, Pumpman. In general, the QMED performs a variety of tasks connected with the maintenance and repair of engine room, fireroom, machine shop, ice-machine room, and steering-engine room equipment. The QMED inspects equipment such as pumps, turbines, distilling plants, and condensers, and prepares record of condition. The QMED lubricates and maintains machinery and equipment such as generators, steering systems, lifeboats, and sewage disposal systems, and also cleans and restores tools and equipment.

• Wiper - A wiper is the most junior crewmember in the engine room of a ship. Their role consists of cleaning the engine spaces and machinery, and assisting the engineers as directed.

The progression of ratings for engineering officers on a ship is shown below.

As one can tell from the chart, the progression does not have to be linear. Individuals can move between different levels based on education and experience.

General Steam and Motor Vessels – Engineer Department Rating Requirements

In addition to general MMC requirements, each specific engineer rating may include particular sea-service and education requirements. In order to verify sea sea-service, several documentation options are available:

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• Original Certificates of Discharge

The following are breakdowns for required service and education related to different engineer ratings.

Wiper (Entry Level)

• No physical is required for entry level ratings who will only be serving on Inland waters or on seagoing vessels of 200GRT or less;

• No sea service or other experience is required.

Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED)

• Relevant Exams (See USCG Exam Guide at www.uscg.mikl/nmc) • Sea Service is as follows:

General

180 days of service in a rating at least equal to wiper or coal passer. (Ref Eng, Oiler, Deck Eng, Fireman/Watertender, Jr. Eng, Electrician, Machinist, Pumpman, Deck Eng Mechanic,

Engineman)

Holds rating as a Jr. Engineer, AND

180 days of service as a Jr. Engineer on steam vessels of 4000 HP or more, OR

Completion of 4 weeks of training on steam vessels of 4000 HP, OR

Completion of a CG Approved Deck Engine Mechanic Course. Holds rating as Oiler, Fireman/Watertender, Jr. Engineer AND

180 days of service on steam vessels of 4000 HP or more, OR

Has 2 weeks training on partially automated steam vessels of 4000 HP, OR Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED)

Deck Engine Mechanic

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• Additional rating exam for one of the following: Fireman/Watertender, Oiler, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Refrigeration Engineer, Electrician, Pumpman

• STCW – Optional: Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch

Designated Duty Engineer

• Applicant must be aged 21 or older for Unlimited HP, aged 19 for 4000 HP, age 18 for 1000 HP; • Relevant Exams (See Appendix C);

1080 days of service in the engine room, WITH

540 days as a QMED or equivalent supervisory position.

DDE – AHP (may also qualify for Assistant Engineer Limited - Oceans) 720 days of service in the engine room, WITH

360 days as a QMED or equivalent supervisory position. 360 days of service in the engine room, WITH

Service gained in the deck department on vessels of appropriate tonnage may substitute for up to 25% or 180 days (whichever is less) of the required service.

Propulsion At least 1/3 of the minimum service requirements must have been on the particular mode of

propulsion for which applied. (For Gas Turbine Propulsion Mode refer to NVIC 2-01.)

Designated Duty Engineer Unlimited Horsepower 4000 Horsepower 1000 Horsepower

• In addition to the sea service requirements for Designated Duty Engineer, these additonal requirements are necessary:

− Firefighting Course Basic & Advanced (original) • STCW Requirements – (STCW is limited to 1600 GRT)

− Basic Safety Training or Continued Competency in BST − PSC / Lifeboatman (See Lifeboatman/PSC checklist) − Medical Care Provider / Medical 1st Aid Provider

Assistant Engineer – Limited (Oceans)

• General MMC requirements must be met; • Applicant must be aged 19 or older; • Relevant Exams (See Appendix C) • Sea Service is as follows:

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1080 days of service in the engine room, WITH

Horsepower: Unlimited Horsepower: At least 50% of the required service on vessels over 4000 HP, OR

Limited Horsepower: Max HP that 25% of the required service was obtained or 150% HP on which at least 50% of the required service was obtained, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Assistant Engineer - Limited (Oceans)

Sea Service

Horsepower

• In addition to the sea service requirements for Assistant Engineer – Limited (Oceans), these additonal requirements are necessary:

Chief Engineer – Limited (Near Coastal)

1440 days of service in the engine room, OF WHICH

360 days as an engineer officer, AND

Propulsion At least 1/3 of the minimum service requirements must have been on the particular mode of propulsion for which applied. (For Gas Turbine Propulsion Mode refer to NVIC 2-01.)

Unlimited Horsepower: At least 50% of the required service on vessels over 4000 HP, OR

Chief Engineer - Limited (Near Coastal)

Sea Service

Horsepower

• In addition to the sea service requirements for Chief Engineer – Limited (Near Coastal), these additonal requirements are necessary:

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Chief Engineer – Limited (Oceans)

1800 days of service in the engine room, OF WHICH

720 days as an engineer officer, AND

propulsion for which applied. (For Gas Turbine Propulsion Mode refer to NVIC 2-01.) Unlimited Horsepower: At least 50% of the required service on vessels over 4000 HP, OR

Sea Service

Horsepower

Chief Engineer - Limited (Oceans)

• In addition to the sea service requirements for Chief Engineer – Limited (Oceans), these additonal requirements are necessary:

Third (3rd) Assistant Engineer

• General MMC requirements must be met; • Applicant must be aged 19 or older; • Relevant Exams (See Appendix C)

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1080 days of service in the engine room, WITH 720 days as QMED, 90 days of deck service on vessels over 100 GRT may be creditable, OR

1080 days of service as an apprentice to the machinist trade WITH 360 days service in engine room as Oiler, Watertender, or Jr. Engineer, OR

Graduate of an USMMA (engineering), USNS/USCGA w/EOW qual, or approved Maritime Academy engineering class per 46 CFR 310, OR

Graduate of an ABET accredited school in marine engineering course WITH 90 days of service in the engine room, OR

Graduate of mechanical or electrical engineering course of an ABET accredited school of technology, WITH 180 days service in the engine room, OR

Completion of an approved three year apprentice engineer training program, approved by NMC, OR

360 days service as Chief Engineer (Limited-Near Coastal) with appropriate examination

Horsepower: Unlimited Horsepower: At least 50% of the required service on vessels over 4000 HP, OR

Sea Service

3rd Assistant Engineer of Steam/Motor/Gas Turbine

Horsepower

• In addition to the sea service requirements for Third Assistant Engineer these additonal requirements are necessary:

− Firefighting Course Basic & Advanced (original) • STCW – Optional

Second (2nd) Assistant Engineer

• Relevant Exams (See Appendix C) (Applicants for 2nd A/E, who were issued their 3rd A/E endorsement AFTER February 1, 2002; NO further exams required.)

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360 days of service as an assistant engineer, while holding a MMC as 3rd A/E, OR

360 days of service while holding a MMC as 3rd A/E, OF WHICH

180 days of service as 3RD A/E, AND

QMED service (calculated on a 2 for 1 basis) for remainder of 360 days, OR

360 days of service as Chief Engineer (Limited-Oceans) with appropriate examination.

2nd Assistant Engineer of Steam/Motor/Gas Turbine

Horsepower Sea Service

• In addition to the sea service requirements for Second Assistant Engineer these additonal requirements are necessary:

First (1st) Assistant Engineer

Sea Service 360 days of service as an assistant engineer, while holding a MMC as 2nd A/E.

1st Assistant Engineer of Steam/Motor/Gas Turbine

Horsepower

• In addition to the sea service requirements for First Assistant Engineer these additonal requirements are necessary:

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Chief Engineer

• Relevant Exams (See Appendix C) (Applicants for C/E, who were issued their 1st A/E endorsement AFTER February 1, 2002; NO further exams required.)

360 days of service as an 1st A/E, OR

360 days of service while holding a MMC as 1st A/E, OF WHICH 180 days of service as 1st A/E, AND

Service as an assistant engineer is accepted on a 2 for 1 basis up to 180 days.

Chief Engineer of Steam/Motor/Gas Turbine

Sea Service

Horsepower

• In addition to the sea service requirements for Chief Engineer these additonal requirements are necessary:

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Charter Boats and Other Small Vessels

A United States Coast Guard Charter Boat Captain's Credential is the lowest level of deck officer qualifications for leisure mariners in the United States operating a vessel as a captain or skipper. It may contain sailing endorsements for sailing vessels and/or a commercial towing endorsement for vessels engaged in assistance towing.

There are four main categories of licenses, some of which have subcategories:

• Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) commonly referred to as a “6-Pack” License • OUPV Limited Credential

• Limited Master Credentials • Master Credentials

In addition to general MMC requirements, each license category includes particular sea-service and education requirements. In order to verify sea service, several documentation options are available:

• Original Certificates of Discharge

The following are descriptions and breakdowns for required service and education related to different charter boat licenses.

Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) License

The Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) or “6-Pack” License is used for uninspected passenger vessels which by law are limited to six or less passengers for hire. These are usually smaller vessels and normally engage in charter fishing, whale watching, SCUBA diving, and tour cruises. The total number of passengers is limited to six or less. Non U.S. citizens may be restricted to undocumented vessels with a 5 net ton limit.

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Requirements for the OUPV License are as follows: • General MMC requirements must be met; • Applicant must be aged 18 or older; • Relevant Exams (See Appendix B) • Sea Service is as follows:

Near Coastal – 360 days of service, OF WHICH

90 days of service on Ocean or Near Coastal waters. Great Lakes - 360 days of service, OF WHICH:

90 days of service on Great Lakes. Inland – 360 days of service.

Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vehicles OUPV (aka "6-Pack")

Sea Service

• In addition to the sea service requirements for OUPV these additonal requirements are necessary:

− Commercial Assistance Towing – Complete CG exams or Approved course.

OUPV License - Limited

The OUPV Limited License is a very specific license granted for the purpose of operating uninspected vessels in a limited area for a specific purpose or set of purposes. It is commonly referred to as a "launchtenders license," as one of its most popular uses is to ferry boaters to and from their yacht club dock to their own boat on a mooring.

Requirements for the OUPV - Limited license are as follows: • General MMC requirements must be met;

• Applicant must be aged 18 or older; • Relevant Exams (See Appendix B) • Sea Service is as follows:

90 days service in the operation of the type of vessel specified on the application including: Safe Boating course completed within 5 years of application, AND

Pass a Limited exam.

Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vehicles OUPV - LIMITED

Sea Service

• In addition to the sea service requirements for OUPV – Limited, these additonal requirements are necessary:

− First Aid & CPR - Only required when, in the opinion of the OCMI, the geographic area over which service is authorized precludes obtaining medical services within a reasonable time. − Commercial Assistance Towing - Complete CG exams or Approved course.