Title 46

Volume 1 CHAPTER I SUBCHAP B

Subchapter B - Merchant Marine Officers And Seamen

46:1.0.1.2.10PART 10
PART 10 - MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL
46:1.0.1.2.10.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
46:1.0.1.2.10.1.7.1SECTION 10.101
     10.101 Purpose.
46:1.0.1.2.10.1.7.2SECTION 10.103
     10.103 Incorporation by reference.
46:1.0.1.2.10.1.7.3SECTION 10.105
     10.105 Paperwork approval. [Reserved]
46:1.0.1.2.10.1.7.4SECTION 10.107
     10.107 Definitions in subchapter B.
46:1.0.1.2.10.1.7.5SECTION 10.109
     10.109 Classification of endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.10.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - General Requirements for All Merchant Mariner Credentials
46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.1SECTION 10.201
     10.201 General characteristics of the merchant mariner credential.
46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.2SECTION 10.203
     10.203 Requirement to hold a TWIC and a merchant mariner credential.
46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.3SECTION 10.205
     10.205 Validity of a merchant mariner credential.
46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.4SECTION 10.207
     10.207 Identification number.
46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.5SECTION 10.209
     10.209 General application procedures.
46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.6SECTION 10.211
     10.211 Criminal record review.
46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.7SECTION 10.213
     10.213 National Driver Register.
46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.8SECTION 10.214
     10.214 Security Check.
46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.9SECTION 10.217
     10.217 Merchant mariner credential application and examination locations.
46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.10SECTION 10.219
     10.219 Fees.
46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.11SECTION 10.221
     10.221 Citizenship.
46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.12SECTION 10.223
     10.223 Modification or removal of limitations or scope.
46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.13SECTION 10.225
     10.225 Requirements for original merchant mariner credentials.
46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.14SECTION 10.227
     10.227 Requirements for renewal.
46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.15SECTION 10.229
     10.229 Replacement of lost merchant mariner credentials.
46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.16SECTION 10.231
     10.231 Requirements for raises of grade or new endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.17SECTION 10.232
     10.232 Sea service.
46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.18SECTION 10.233
     10.233 Obligations of the holder of a merchant mariner credential.
46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.19SECTION 10.235
     10.235 Suspension or revocation of merchant mariner credentials.
46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.20SECTION 10.237
     10.237 Right of appeal.
46:1.0.1.2.10.2.7.21SECTION 10.239
     10.239 Quick reference table for MMC requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.10.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Medical Certification
46:1.0.1.2.10.3.7.1SECTION 10.301
     10.301 General requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.10.3.7.2SECTION 10.302
     10.302 Medical and physical requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.10.3.7.3SECTION 10.303
     10.303 Medical waivers, limitations, and restrictions.
46:1.0.1.2.10.3.7.4SECTION 10.304
     10.304 General medical exam.
46:1.0.1.2.10.3.7.5SECTION 10.305
     10.305 Vision requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.10.3.7.6SECTION 10.306
     10.306 Hearing requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.10.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Training Courses and Programs
46:1.0.1.2.10.4.7.1SECTION 10.401
     10.401 Applicability.
46:1.0.1.2.10.4.7.2SECTION 10.402
     10.402 Approval of training courses.
46:1.0.1.2.10.4.7.3SECTION 10.403
     10.403 General standards.
46:1.0.1.2.10.4.7.4SECTION 10.404
     10.404 Substitution of training for required service, use of training-record books (TRBs), and use of towing officer assessment records (TOARs).
46:1.0.1.2.10.4.7.5SECTION 10.405
     10.405 Qualification as qualified assessor (QA) and designated examiner (DE).
46:1.0.1.2.10.4.7.6SECTION 10.406
     10.406 Approved courses.
46:1.0.1.2.10.4.7.7SECTION 10.407
     10.407 Approval of training programs.
46:1.0.1.2.10.4.7.8SECTION 10.408
     10.408 Coast Guard-accepted training other than approved courses and programs.
46:1.0.1.2.10.4.7.9SECTION 10.409
     10.409 Coast Guard-accepted Quality Standard System (QSS) organizations.
46:1.0.1.2.10.4.7.10SECTION 10.410
     10.410 Quality Standard System (QSS) requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.10.4.7.11SECTION 10.411
     10.411 Simulator performance standards.
46:1.0.1.2.10.4.7.12SECTION 10.412
     10.412 Distance and e-learning.
46:1.0.1.2.11PART 11
PART 11 - REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS
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.
46:1.0.1.2.12PART 12
PART 12 - REQUIREMENTS FOR RATING ENDORSEMENTS
46:1.0.1.2.12.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
46:1.0.1.2.12.1.7.1SECTION 12.101
     12.101 Purpose.
46:1.0.1.2.12.1.7.2SECTION 12.103
     12.103 Incorporation by reference.
46:1.0.1.2.12.1.7.3SECTION 12.105
     12.105 Paperwork approval.
46:1.0.1.2.12.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - General Requirements for Rating Endorsements
46:1.0.1.2.12.2.7.1SECTION 12.201
     12.201 General requirements for national and STCW rating endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.12.2.7.2SECTION 12.203
     12.203 Creditable service and equivalents for national and STCW ratings endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.12.2.7.3SECTION 12.205
     12.205 Examination procedures and denial of rating and STCW endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.12.3SUBPART C
Subpart C [Reserved]
46:1.0.1.2.12.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Requirements for National Deck Rating Endorsements
46:1.0.1.2.12.4.7.1SECTION 12.401
     12.401 General requirements for able seaman (A/B) endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.12.4.7.2SECTION 12.403
     12.403 Service or training requirements for able seaman (A/B) endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.12.4.7.3SECTION 12.405
     12.405 Examination and demonstration of ability for able seaman (A/B) endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.12.4.7.4SECTION 12.407
     12.407 General requirements for lifeboatman endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.12.4.7.5SECTION 12.409
     12.409 General requirements for lifeboatman-limited endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.12.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Requirements for National Engineer Rating Endorsements
46:1.0.1.2.12.5.7.1SECTION 12.501
     12.501 General requirements for a qualified member of the engine department (QMED).
46:1.0.1.2.12.5.7.2SECTION 12.503
     12.503 Service or training requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.12.5.7.3SECTION 12.505
     12.505 Examination requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.12.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Requirements for STCW Rating Endorsements
46:1.0.1.2.12.6.7.1SECTION 12.601
     12.601 General requirements for STCW rating endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.12.6.7.2SECTION 12.602
     12.602 Basic training.
46:1.0.1.2.12.6.7.3SECTION 12.603
     12.603 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as able seafarer-deck.
46:1.0.1.2.12.6.7.4SECTION 12.605
     12.605 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as ratings forming part of a navigational watch (RFPNW).
46:1.0.1.2.12.6.7.5SECTION 12.607
     12.607 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as rating as able seafarer-engine.
46:1.0.1.2.12.6.7.6SECTION 12.609
     12.609 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as rating forming part of an engineering watch (RFPEW).
46:1.0.1.2.12.6.7.7SECTION 12.611
     12.611 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as electro-technical rating (ETR) on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP or more.
46:1.0.1.2.12.6.7.8SECTION 12.613
     12.613 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement in proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats (PSC).
46:1.0.1.2.12.6.7.9SECTION 12.615
     12.615 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement in proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than lifeboats and fast rescue boats-limited (PSC-limited).
46:1.0.1.2.12.6.7.10SECTION 12.617
     12.617 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement in proficiency in fast rescue boats.
46:1.0.1.2.12.6.7.11SECTION 12.619
     12.619 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as medical first-aid provider.
46:1.0.1.2.12.6.7.12SECTION 12.621
     12.621 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as person in charge of medical care.
46:1.0.1.2.12.6.7.13SECTION 12.623
     12.623 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) at-sea maintainer.
46:1.0.1.2.12.6.7.14SECTION 12.625
     12.625 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as vessel personnel with designated security duties.
46:1.0.1.2.12.6.7.15SECTION 12.627
     12.627 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for security awareness.
46:1.0.1.2.12.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Entry-Level National Ratings and Miscellaneous Ratings
46:1.0.1.2.12.7.7.1SECTION 12.701
     12.701 Credentials required for entry-level and miscellaneous ratings.
46:1.0.1.2.12.7.7.2SECTION 12.703
     12.703 General requirements for entry-level ratings.
46:1.0.1.2.12.7.7.3SECTION 12.705
     12.705 Endorsements for persons enrolled in a Maritime Administration-approved training program.
46:1.0.1.2.12.7.7.4SECTION 12.707
     12.707 Student observers.
46:1.0.1.2.12.7.7.5SECTION 12.709
     12.709 Apprentice engineers.
46:1.0.1.2.12.7.7.6SECTION 12.711
     12.711 Apprentice mate.
46:1.0.1.2.12.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Non-Resident Alien Members of the Steward's Department on U.S. Flag Large Passenger Vessels
46:1.0.1.2.12.8.7.1SECTION 12.801
     12.801 Purpose.
46:1.0.1.2.12.8.7.2SECTION 12.803
     12.803 General requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.12.8.7.3SECTION 12.805
     12.805 Employer requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.12.8.7.4SECTION 12.807
     12.807 Basis for denial.
46:1.0.1.2.12.8.7.5SECTION 12.809
     12.809 Citizenship and identity.
46:1.0.1.2.12.8.7.6SECTION 12.811
     12.811 Restrictions.
46:1.0.1.2.12.8.7.7SECTION 12.813
     12.813 Alternative means of compliance.
46:1.0.1.2.12.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Crewmembers on a Passenger Ship on an International Voyage
46:1.0.1.2.12.9.7.1SECTION 12.901
     12.901 Purpose.
46:1.0.1.2.12.9.7.2SECTION 12.903
     12.903 Definitions.
46:1.0.1.2.12.9.7.3SECTION 12.905
     12.905 General requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.13PART 13
PART 13 - CERTIFICATION OF TANKERMEN
46:1.0.1.2.13.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
46:1.0.1.2.13.1.7.1SECTION 13.101
     13.101 Purpose.
46:1.0.1.2.13.1.7.2SECTION 13.103
     13.103 Incorporation by reference.
46:1.0.1.2.13.1.7.3SECTION 13.105
     13.105 Paperwork approval.
46:1.0.1.2.13.1.7.4SECTION 13.106
     13.106 Requirement to hold an MMC.
46:1.0.1.2.13.1.7.5SECTION 13.107
     13.107 Tankerman endorsement: General.
46:1.0.1.2.13.1.7.6SECTION 13.109
     13.109 Tankerman endorsement: Authorized cargoes.
46:1.0.1.2.13.1.7.7SECTION 13.111
     13.111 Restricted tankerman endorsement.
46:1.0.1.2.13.1.7.8SECTION 13.113
     13.113 [Reserved]
46:1.0.1.2.13.1.7.9SECTION 13.115
     13.115 Chemical testing requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.13.1.7.10SECTION 13.117
     13.117 Re-issuance of expired tankerman endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.13.1.7.11SECTION 13.119
     13.119 Expiration of endorsement.
46:1.0.1.2.13.1.7.12SECTION 13.120
     13.120 Renewal of tankerman endorsement.
46:1.0.1.2.13.1.7.13SECTION 13.121
     13.121 Courses for tankerman endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.13.1.7.14SECTION 13.123
     13.123 Recency of service or experience for original tankerman endorsement.
46:1.0.1.2.13.1.7.15SECTION 13.125
     13.125 Physical and medical requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.13.1.7.16SECTION 13.127
     13.127 Service: General.
46:1.0.1.2.13.1.7.17SECTION 13.129
     13.129 Quick-reference table for tankerman endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.13.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Requirements for Tankerman-PIC Endorsement
46:1.0.1.2.13.2.7.1SECTION 13.201
     13.201 Original application for tankerman-PIC endorsement.
46:1.0.1.2.13.2.7.2SECTION 13.203
     13.203 Service requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.13.2.7.3SECTION 13.205
     13.205 Proof of service for tankerman-PIC endorsement.
46:1.0.1.2.13.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Requirements for Tankerman-PIC (Barge) Endorsement
46:1.0.1.2.13.3.7.1SECTION 13.301
     13.301 Original application for tankerman-PIC (barge) endorsement.
46:1.0.1.2.13.3.7.2SECTION 13.303
     13.303 Service requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.13.3.7.3SECTION 13.305
     13.305 Proof of service for tankerman-PIC (barge).
46:1.0.1.2.13.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Requirements for Tankerman-Assistant Endorsement
46:1.0.1.2.13.4.7.1SECTION 13.401
     13.401 Original application for tankerman-assistant endorsement.
46:1.0.1.2.13.4.7.2SECTION 13.403
     13.403 Service requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.13.4.7.3SECTION 13.405
     13.405 Proof of service for tankerman-assistant endorsement.
46:1.0.1.2.13.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Requirements for Tankerman-Engineer Endorsement
46:1.0.1.2.13.5.7.1SECTION 13.501
     13.501 Original application for tankerman-engineer endorsement.
46:1.0.1.2.13.5.7.2SECTION 13.503
     13.503 Service requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.13.5.7.3SECTION 13.505
     13.505 Proof of service for tankerman-engineer endorsement.
46:1.0.1.2.13.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Requirements for STCW Tankerman Endorsements
46:1.0.1.2.13.6.7.1SECTION 13.601
     13.601 General.
46:1.0.1.2.13.6.7.2SECTION 13.603
     13.603 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for advanced oil tanker cargo operations.
46:1.0.1.2.13.6.7.3SECTION 13.605
     13.605 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for advanced chemical tanker cargo operations.
46:1.0.1.2.13.6.7.4SECTION 13.607
     13.607 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations.
46:1.0.1.2.13.6.7.5SECTION 13.609
     13.609 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for basic oil and chemical tanker cargo operations.
46:1.0.1.2.13.6.7.6SECTION 13.611
     13.611 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for basic liquefied gas tanker cargo operations.
46:1.0.1.2.14PART 14
PART 14 - SHIPMENT AND DISCHARGE OF MERCHANT MARINERS
46:1.0.1.2.14.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
46:1.0.1.2.14.1.7.1SECTION 14.101
     14.101 Purpose of part.
46:1.0.1.2.14.1.7.2SECTION 14.103
     14.103 Addresses of Coast Guard.
46:1.0.1.2.14.1.7.3SECTION 14.105
     14.105 Disclosure and privacy.
46:1.0.1.2.14.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Shipment of Merchant Mariners
46:1.0.1.2.14.2.7.1SECTION 14.201
     14.201 Voyages upon which shipping articles are required.
46:1.0.1.2.14.2.7.2SECTION 14.203
     14.203 Voyages upon which shipping articles are not required.
46:1.0.1.2.14.2.7.3SECTION 14.205
     14.205 Production of credentials by merchant mariner signing shipping articles.
46:1.0.1.2.14.2.7.4SECTION 14.207
     14.207 Content and form of shipping articles.
46:1.0.1.2.14.2.7.5SECTION 14.209
     14.209 Preparation of shipping articles at beginning of voyage.
46:1.0.1.2.14.2.7.6SECTION 14.211
     14.211 Posting of copy of shipping articles.
46:1.0.1.2.14.2.7.7SECTION 14.213
     14.213 Report of shipment of merchant mariner.
46:1.0.1.2.14.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Discharge of Merchant Mariners
46:1.0.1.2.14.3.7.1SECTION 14.301
     14.301 Paying off of merchant mariner during or after voyage upon which shipping articles are required.
46:1.0.1.2.14.3.7.2SECTION 14.303
     14.303 Discharge of merchant mariner in foreign port.
46:1.0.1.2.14.3.7.3SECTION 14.305
     14.305 Entries in continuous discharge book.
46:1.0.1.2.14.3.7.4SECTION 14.307
     14.307 Entries on certificate of discharge.
46:1.0.1.2.14.3.7.5SECTION 14.309
     14.309 Entries in shipping articles at end of voyage.
46:1.0.1.2.14.3.7.6SECTION 14.311
     14.311 Report of discharge of merchant mariner.
46:1.0.1.2.14.3.7.7SECTION 14.313
     14.313 Storage of shipping articles and of certificates of discharge.
46:1.0.1.2.14.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Oceanographic Research Vessels
46:1.0.1.2.14.4.7.1SECTION 14.401
     14.401 General.
46:1.0.1.2.14.4.7.2SECTION 14.403
     14.403 Exemptions.
46:1.0.1.2.14.4.7.3SECTION 14.405
     14.405 Procedures.
46:1.0.1.2.14.4.7.4SECTION 14.407
     14.407 Reports.
46:1.0.1.2.15PART 15
PART 15 - MANNING REQUIREMENTS
46:1.0.1.2.15.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - Purpose and Applicability
46:1.0.1.2.15.1.7.1SECTION 15.101
     15.101 Purpose of regulations.
46:1.0.1.2.15.1.7.2SECTION 15.102
     15.102 Paperwork approval.
46:1.0.1.2.15.1.7.3SECTION 15.103
     15.103 Incorporation by reference.
46:1.0.1.2.15.1.7.4SECTION 15.105
     15.105 General.
46:1.0.1.2.15.2SUBPART B
Subpart B-C [Reserved]
46:1.0.1.2.15.3SUBPART D
Subpart D - Manning Requirements; All Vessels
46:1.0.1.2.15.3.7.1SECTION 15.401
     15.401 Employment and service within restrictions of credential.
46:1.0.1.2.15.3.7.2SECTION 15.403
     15.403 When credentials for ratings are required.
46:1.0.1.2.15.3.7.3SECTION 15.404
     15.404 Requirements for serving onboard a vessel.
46:1.0.1.2.15.3.7.4SECTION 15.405
     15.405 Familiarity with vessel characteristics.
46:1.0.1.2.15.3.7.5SECTION 15.410
     15.410 Credentialed individuals for assistance towing vessels.
46:1.0.1.2.15.3.7.6SECTION 15.415
     15.415 [Reserved]
46:1.0.1.2.15.4SUBPART E
Subpart E - Manning Requirements; Inspected Vessels
46:1.0.1.2.15.4.7.1SECTION 15.501
     15.501 Certificate of inspection.
46:1.0.1.2.15.4.7.2SECTION 15.505
     15.505 Changes in the certificate of inspection.
46:1.0.1.2.15.4.7.3SECTION 15.510
     15.510 Right of appeal.
46:1.0.1.2.15.4.7.4SECTION 15.515
     15.515 Compliance with certificate of inspection.
46:1.0.1.2.15.4.7.5SECTION 15.520
     15.520 Mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs).
46:1.0.1.2.15.4.7.6SECTION 15.525
     15.525 Additional manning requirements for tank vessels.
46:1.0.1.2.15.4.7.7SECTION 15.530
     15.530 Large passenger vessels.
46:1.0.1.2.15.4.7.8SECTION 15.535
     15.535 Towing vessels.
46:1.0.1.2.15.5SUBPART F
Subpart F - Manning Requirements; Uninspected Vessels
46:1.0.1.2.15.5.7.1SECTION 15.601
     15.601 General.
46:1.0.1.2.15.5.7.2SECTION 15.605
     15.605 Credentialed operators for uninspected passenger vessels.
46:1.0.1.2.15.5.7.3SECTION 15.610
     15.610 Master and mate (pilot) of uninspected towing vessels.
46:1.0.1.2.15.6SUBPART G
Subpart G - Limitations and Qualifying Factors
46:1.0.1.2.15.6.7.1SECTION 15.701
     15.701 Officers Competency Certificates Convention, 1936.
46:1.0.1.2.15.6.7.2SECTION 15.705
     15.705 Watches.
46:1.0.1.2.15.6.7.3SECTION 15.710
     15.710 Working hours.
46:1.0.1.2.15.6.7.4SECTION 15.715
     15.715 Automated vessels.
46:1.0.1.2.15.6.7.5SECTION 15.720
     15.720 Use of non-U.S.-credentialed personnel.
46:1.0.1.2.15.6.7.6SECTION 15.725
     15.725 Sailing short.
46:1.0.1.2.15.6.7.7SECTION 15.730
     15.730 Language requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.15.7SUBPART H
Subpart H - Computations
46:1.0.1.2.15.7.7.1SECTION 15.801
     15.801 General.
46:1.0.1.2.15.7.7.2SECTION 15.805
     15.805 Master.
46:1.0.1.2.15.7.7.3SECTION 15.810
     15.810 Mates.
46:1.0.1.2.15.7.7.4SECTION 15.812
     15.812 Pilots.
46:1.0.1.2.15.7.7.5SECTION 15.815
     15.815 Radar observers.
46:1.0.1.2.15.7.7.6SECTION 15.816
     15.816 Automatic radar plotting aids (ARPAs).
46:1.0.1.2.15.7.7.7SECTION 15.817
     15.817 Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) radio operator.
46:1.0.1.2.15.7.7.8SECTION 15.818
     15.818 Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) at-sea maintainer.
46:1.0.1.2.15.7.7.9SECTION 15.820
     15.820 Chief engineer.
46:1.0.1.2.15.7.7.10SECTION 15.825
     15.825 Engineers.
46:1.0.1.2.15.7.7.11SECTION 15.830
     15.830 Radio officers.
46:1.0.1.2.15.7.7.12SECTION 15.835
     15.835 Staff officers.
46:1.0.1.2.15.7.7.13SECTION 15.840
     15.840 Able seamen.
46:1.0.1.2.15.7.7.14SECTION 15.845
     15.845 Lifeboatmen.
46:1.0.1.2.15.7.7.15SECTION 15.850
     15.850 Lookouts.
46:1.0.1.2.15.7.7.16SECTION 15.855
     15.855 Cabin watchmen and fire patrolmen.
46:1.0.1.2.15.7.7.17SECTION 15.860
     15.860 Tankerman.
46:1.0.1.2.15.7.7.18SECTION 15.865
     15.865 Qualified member of the engine department (QMED).
46:1.0.1.2.15.8SUBPART I
Subpart I - Equivalents
46:1.0.1.2.15.8.7.1SECTION 15.901
     15.901 Inspected vessels of less than 100 GRT.
46:1.0.1.2.15.8.7.2SECTION 15.905
     15.905 Uninspected passenger vessels.
46:1.0.1.2.15.8.7.3SECTION 15.910
     15.910 Towing vessels.
46:1.0.1.2.15.8.7.4SECTION 15.915
     15.915 Engineer officer endorsements.
46:1.0.1.2.15.9SUBPART J
Subpart J - Vessels in Foreign Trade
46:1.0.1.2.15.9.7.1SECTION 15.1001
     15.1001 General.
46:1.0.1.2.15.9.7.2SECTION 15.1010
     15.1010 California.
46:1.0.1.2.15.9.7.3SECTION 15.1020
     15.1020 Hawaii.
46:1.0.1.2.15.9.7.4SECTION 15.1030
     15.1030 New York and New Jersey.
46:1.0.1.2.15.9.7.5SECTION 15.1040
     15.1040 Massachusetts.
46:1.0.1.2.15.9.7.6SECTION 15.1050
     15.1050 North Carolina.
46:1.0.1.2.15.10SUBPART K
Subpart K - Vessels Subject to Requirements of STCW
46:1.0.1.2.15.10.7.1SECTION 15.1101
     15.1101 General.
46:1.0.1.2.15.10.7.2SECTION 15.1103
     15.1103 Employment and service within the restrictions of an STCW endorsement or of a certificate of training.
46:1.0.1.2.15.10.7.3SECTION 15.1105
     15.1105 Familiarization and basic training (BT).
46:1.0.1.2.15.10.7.4SECTION 15.1107
     15.1107 Maintenance of merchant mariners' records by owner or operator.
46:1.0.1.2.15.10.7.5SECTION 15.1109
     15.1109 Watches.
46:1.0.1.2.15.10.7.6SECTION 15.1111
     15.1111 Work hours and rest periods.
46:1.0.1.2.15.10.7.7SECTION 15.1113
     15.1113 Security personnel.
46:1.0.1.2.16PART 16
PART 16 - CHEMICAL TESTING
46:1.0.1.2.16.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
46:1.0.1.2.16.1.7.1SECTION 16.101
     16.101 Purpose of regulations.
46:1.0.1.2.16.1.7.2SECTION 16.105
     16.105 Definitions of terms used in this part.
46:1.0.1.2.16.1.7.3SECTION 16.107
     16.107 Waivers.
46:1.0.1.2.16.1.7.4SECTION 16.109
     16.109 Public Interest Exclusion (PIE).
46:1.0.1.2.16.1.7.5SECTION 16.113
     16.113 Chemical drug testing.
46:1.0.1.2.16.1.7.6SECTION 16.115
     16.115 Penalties.
46:1.0.1.2.16.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Required Chemical Testing
46:1.0.1.2.16.2.7.1SECTION 16.201
     16.201 Application.
46:1.0.1.2.16.2.7.2SECTION 16.203
     16.203 Employer, MRO, and SAP responsibilities.
46:1.0.1.2.16.2.7.3SECTION 16.205
     16.205 Implementation of chemical testing programs.
46:1.0.1.2.16.2.7.4SECTION 16.210
     16.210 Pre-employment testing requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.16.2.7.5SECTION 16.220
     16.220 Periodic testing requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.16.2.7.6SECTION 16.230
     16.230 Random testing requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.16.2.7.7SECTION 16.240
     16.240 Serious marine incident testing requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.16.2.7.8SECTION 16.250
     16.250 Reasonable cause testing requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.16.2.7.9SECTION 16.260
     16.260 Records.
46:1.0.1.2.16.3SUBPART C
Subpart C [Reserved]
46:1.0.1.2.16.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Employee Assistance Programs
46:1.0.1.2.16.4.7.1SECTION 16.401
     16.401 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
46:1.0.1.2.16.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Management Information System
46:1.0.1.2.16.5.7.1SECTION 16.500
     16.500 Management Information System requirements.
46:1.0.1.2.16.5.7.2.1APPENDIX Appendix A
  Appendix A to Part 16 [Reserved]