Title 46

PART 11

Part 11 - Requirements For Officer Endorsements

PART 11 - REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS Authority:14 U.S.C. 503; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, and 2110; 46 U.S.C. chapter 71; 46 U.S.C. 7502, 7505, 7701, 8906, and 70105; Executive Order 10173; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Section 11.107 is also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507. Source:USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, unless otherwise noted.

46:1.0.1.2.11.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
46:1.0.1.2.11.1.7.1SECTION 11.101
   11.101 Purpose of regulations.
46:1.0.1.2.11.1.7.2SECTION 11.102
   11.102 Incorporation by reference.
46:1.0.1.2.11.1.7.3SECTION 11.103-11.105
   11.103-11.105 [Reserved]
46:1.0.1.2.11.1.7.4SECTION 11.107
   11.107 Paperwork approval.
46:1.0.1.2.11.1.7.5SECTION 11.109-11.113
   11.109-11.113 [Reserved]
46:1.0.1.2.11.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - General Requirements for Officer Endorsements
46:1.0.1.2.11.2.7.1SECTION 11.201
   11.201 General requirements for national and STCW officer endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.2.7.2SECTION 11.202-11.210
   11.202-11.210 [Reserved]
46:1.0.1.2.11.2.7.3SECTION 11.211
   11.211 Creditable service and equivalents for national and STCW officer endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.2.7.4SECTION 11.212-11.216
   11.212-11.216 [Reserved]
46:1.0.1.2.11.2.7.5SECTION 11.217
   11.217 Examination procedures and denial of officer endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.2.7.6SECTION 11.219-11.223
   11.219-11.223 [Reserved]
46:1.0.1.2.11.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - STCW Officer Endorsements
46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.1SECTION 11.301
   11.301 Requirements for STCW officer endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.2SECTION 11.302
   11.302 Basic training.
46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.3SECTION 11.303
   11.303 Advanced firefighting.
46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.4SECTION 11.304
   11.304 STCW deck officer endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.5SECTION 11.305
   11.305 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as master of vessels of 3,000 GT or more (management level).
46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.6SECTION 11.307
   11.307 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as chief mate of vessels of 3,000 GT or more (management level).
46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.7SECTION 11.309
   11.309 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Officer in charge of a navigational watch (OICNW) of vessels of 500 GT or more (operational level).
46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.8SECTION 11.311
   11.311 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as master of vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT (management level).
46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.9SECTION 11.313
   11.313 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as chief mate of vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT (management level).
46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.10SECTION 11.315
   11.315 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as master of vessels of less than 500 GT (management level).
46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.11SECTION 11.317
   11.317 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as master of vessels of less than 500 GT limited to near-coastal waters (management level).
46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.12SECTION 11.319
   11.319 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) of vessels of less than 500 GT (operational level).
46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.13SECTION 11.321
   11.321 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as officer in charge of a navigational watch (OICNW) of vessels of less than 500 GT limited to near-coastal waters (operational level).
46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.14SECTION 11.323
   11.323 STCW engineer officer endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.15SECTION 11.325
   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).
46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.16SECTION 11.327
   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).
46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.17SECTION 11.329
   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).
46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.18SECTION 11.331
   11.331 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as chief engineer officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP or more and less than 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power (management level).
46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.19SECTION 11.333
   11.333 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as second engineer officer on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750kW/1,000 HP or more and less than 3,000 kW/4,000 HP propulsion power (management level).
46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.20SECTION 11.335
   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).
46:1.0.1.2.11.3.7.21SECTION 11.337
   11.337 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as vessel security officer.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Professional Requirements for National Deck Officer Endorsements
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.1SECTION 11.401
   11.401 Ocean and near-coastal national officer endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.2SECTION 11.402
   11.402 Tonnage requirements for national ocean or near-coastal endorsements for vessels of 1,600 GRT or more.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.3SECTION 11.403
   11.403 Structure of national deck officer endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.4SECTION 11.404
   11.404 Service requirements for master of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.5SECTION 11.405
   11.405 Service requirements for chief mate of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.6SECTION 11.406
   11.406 Service requirements for second mate of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.7SECTION 11.407
   11.407 Service requirements for third mate of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.8SECTION 11.410
   11.410 Requirements for deck officer endorsements for vessels of less than 1,600 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.9SECTION 11.412
   11.412 Service requirements for master of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.10SECTION 11.414
   11.414 Service requirements for mate of ocean self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.11SECTION 11.416
   11.416 Service requirements for mate of near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.12SECTION 11.418
   11.418 Service requirements for master of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.13SECTION 11.420
   11.420 Service requirements for mate of ocean self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.14SECTION 11.421
   11.421 Service requirements for mate of near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.15SECTION 11.422
   11.422 Tonnage limitations and qualifying requirements for endorsements as master or mate of vessels of less than 200 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.16SECTION 11.424
   11.424 Requirements for master of ocean self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.17SECTION 11.425
   11.425 Requirements for mate of ocean self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.18SECTION 11.426
   11.426 Requirements for master of near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.19SECTION 11.427
   11.427 Requirements for mate of near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.20SECTION 11.428
   11.428 Requirements for master of near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 100 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.21SECTION 11.429
   11.429 Requirements for a limited master of near-coastal self-propelled vessels of less than 100 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.22SECTION 11.430
   11.430 Endorsements for the Great Lakes and inland waters.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.23SECTION 11.431
   11.431 Tonnage requirements for Great Lakes and inland endorsements for vessels of 1,600 GRT or more.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.24SECTION 11.433
   11.433 Requirements for master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.25SECTION 11.435
   11.435 Requirements for master of inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.26SECTION 11.437
   11.437 Requirements for mate of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.27SECTION 11.442
   11.442 Requirements for master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.28SECTION 11.444
   11.444 Requirements for mate of Great lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 1,600 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.29SECTION 11.446
   11.446 Requirements for master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.30SECTION 11.448
   11.448 Requirements for mate of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.31SECTION 11.450
   11.450 Tonnage limitations and qualifying requirements for endorsements as master or mate of Great Lakes and inland vessels of less than 200 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.32SECTION 11.452
   11.452 Requirements for master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.33SECTION 11.454
   11.454 Requirements for mate of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.34SECTION 11.455
   11.455 Requirements for master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 100 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.35SECTION 11.456
   11.456 Requirements for limited master of Great Lakes and inland self-propelled vessels of less than 100 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.36SECTION 11.457
   11.457 Requirements for master of inland self-propelled vessels of less than 100 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.37SECTION 11.459
   11.459 Requirements for national endorsement as master or mate on rivers.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.38SECTION 11.462
   11.462 Requirements for national endorsement as master or mate of uninspected fishing industry vessels.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.39SECTION 11.463
   11.463 General requirements for national endorsements as master, mate (pilot), and apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.40SECTION 11.464
   11.464 Requirements for national endorsements as master of towing vessels.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.41SECTION 11.465
   11.465 Requirements for national endorsements as mate (pilot) of towing vessels.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.42SECTION 11.466
   11.466 Requirements for national endorsements as apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.43SECTION 11.467
   11.467 Requirements for a national endorsement as operator of uninspected passenger vessels of less than 100 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.44SECTION 11.468
   11.468 National officer endorsements for mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs).
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.45SECTION 11.470
   11.470 National officer endorsements as offshore installation manager.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.46SECTION 11.472
   11.472 National officer endorsements as barge supervisor.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.47SECTION 11.474
   11.474 National officer endorsements as ballast control operator.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.48SECTION 11.480
   11.480 Radar observer.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.49SECTION 11.482
   11.482 Assistance towing.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.50SECTION 11.491
   11.491 National officer endorsements for service on offshore supply vessels.
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.51SECTION 11.493
   11.493 Master (OSV).
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.52SECTION 11.495
   11.495 Chief mate (OSV).
46:1.0.1.2.11.4.7.53SECTION 11.497
   11.497 Mate (OSV).
46:1.0.1.2.11.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Professional Requirements for National Engineer Officer Endorsements
46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.1SECTION 11.501
   11.501 Grades and types of national engineer endorsements issued.
46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.2SECTION 11.502
   11.502 General requirements for national engineer endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.3SECTION 11.503
   11.503 Propulsion power limitations for national endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.4SECTION 11.504
   11.504 Application of deck service for national limited engineer endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.5SECTION 11.505
   11.505 National engineer officer endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.6SECTION 11.510
   11.510 Service requirements for national endorsement as chief engineer of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels.
46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.7SECTION 11.512
   11.512 Service requirements for national endorsement as first assistant engineer of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels.
46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.8SECTION 11.514
   11.514 Service requirements for national endorsement as second assistant engineer of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels.
46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.9SECTION 11.516
   11.516 Service requirements for national endorsement as third assistant engineer of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels.
46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.10SECTION 11.518
   11.518 Service requirements for national endorsement as chief engineer (limited) of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels.
46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.11SECTION 11.522
   11.522 Service requirements for national endorsement as assistant engineer (limited) of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels.
46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.12SECTION 11.524
   11.524 Service requirements for national endorsement as designated duty engineer (DDE) of steam, motor, and/or gas turbine-propelled vessels.
46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.13SECTION 11.530
   11.530 Endorsements as engineers of uninspected fishing industry vessels.
46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.14SECTION 11.540
   11.540 Endorsements as engineers of mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs).
46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.15SECTION 11.542
   11.542 Endorsement as chief engineer (MODU).
46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.16SECTION 11.544
   11.544 Endorsement as assistant engineer (MODU).
46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.17SECTION 11.551
   11.551 Endorsements for service on offshore supply vessels.
46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.18SECTION 11.553
   11.553 Chief engineer (OSV).
46:1.0.1.2.11.5.7.19SECTION 11.555
   11.555 Assistant engineer (OSV).
46:1.0.1.2.11.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Credentialing of Radio Officers
46:1.0.1.2.11.6.7.1SECTION 11.601
   11.601 Applicability.
46:1.0.1.2.11.6.7.2SECTION 11.603
   11.603 Requirements for radio officers' endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.6.7.3SECTION 11.604
   11.604 Requirements for an STCW endorsement for Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) radio operators.
46:1.0.1.2.11.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Professional Requirements for Pilots
46:1.0.1.2.11.7.7.1SECTION 11.701
   11.701 Scope of pilot endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.7.7.2SECTION 11.703
   11.703 Service requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.7.7.3SECTION 11.705
   11.705 Route familiarization requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.7.7.4SECTION 11.707
   11.707 Examination requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.7.7.5SECTION 11.709
   11.709 Annual physical examination requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.7.7.6SECTION 11.711
   11.711 Tonnage requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.7.7.7SECTION 11.713
   11.713 Requirements for maintaining current knowledge of waters to be navigated.
46:1.0.1.2.11.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Registration of Staff Officers and Miscellaneous Endorsements
46:1.0.1.2.11.8.7.1SECTION 11.801
   11.801 Applicability.
46:1.0.1.2.11.8.7.2SECTION 11.803
   11.803 Staff departments.
46:1.0.1.2.11.8.7.3SECTION 11.805
   11.805 General requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.8.7.4SECTION 11.807
   11.807 Experience requirements for registry.
46:1.0.1.2.11.8.7.5SECTION 11.821
   11.821 High-speed craft type-rating.
46:1.0.1.2.11.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Subjects of Examinations
46:1.0.1.2.11.9.7.1SECTION 11.901
   11.901 General provisions.
46:1.0.1.2.11.9.7.2SECTION 11.903
   11.903 Officer endorsements requiring examinations.
46:1.0.1.2.11.9.7.3SECTION 11.910
   11.910 Subjects for deck officer endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.9.7.4SECTION 11.920
   11.920 Subjects for MODU endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.9.7.5SECTION 11.950
   11.950 Examination subjects for engineer officer endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.10SUBPART J
Subpart J - Recognition of Other Parties' STCW Certificates
46:1.0.1.2.11.10.7.1SECTION 11.1001
   11.1001 Purpose of rules.
46:1.0.1.2.11.10.7.2SECTION 11.1003
   11.1003 General requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.10.7.3SECTION 11.1005
   11.1005 Employer application requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.11.10.7.4SECTION 11.1007
   11.1007 Basis for denial.
46:1.0.1.2.11.10.7.5SECTION 11.1009
   11.1009 Restrictions.
46:1.0.1.2.11.11SUBPART K
Subpart K - Officers on a Passenger Ship When on an International Voyage
46:1.0.1.2.11.11.7.1SECTION 11.1101
   11.1101 Purpose of rules.
46:1.0.1.2.11.11.7.2SECTION 11.1103
   11.1103 Definitions.
46:1.0.1.2.11.11.7.3SECTION 11.1105
   11.1105 General requirements for officer endorsements.