Title 46

PART 12

Part 12 - Requirements For Rating Endorsements

PART 12 - REQUIREMENTS FOR RATING ENDORSEMENTS Authority:31 U.S.C. 9701; 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, 2110, 7301, 7302, 7503, 7505, 7701, and 70105; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Source:USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77975, Dec. 24, 2013, unless otherwise noted.

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.