Stat/Authority

SUBCHAPTER B—MERCHANT MARINE OFFICERS AND
SEAMEN
PART 10—LICENSING OF MARITIME
PERSONNEL
Subpart A—General
Sec.
10.101
10.102
10.103
10.105
10.107
10.109
10.110
10.111
10.112

Purpose of regulations.
Incorporation by reference.
Definitions of terms used in this part.
Regional examination centers.
Paperwork approval.
Fees.
Fee payment procedures.
Penalties.
No–fee license for certain applicants.

Subpart B—General Requirements for All
Licenses and Certificates of Registry
10.201 Eligibility for licenses and certificates of registry, general.
10.202 Issuance of licenses, certificates of
registry, and STCW certificates or endorsements.
10.203 Quick reference table for license and
certificate of registry requirements.
10.204 Right of appeal.
10.205 Requirements for original licenses,
certificates of registry, and STCW certificates and endorsements.
10.207 Requirements for raises of grades of
licenses.
10.209 Requirements for renewal of licenses,
certificates of registry, and STCW certificates and endorsements.
10.210 Eligibility for towing license.
10.211 Creditable service and equivalents for
licensing purposes.
10.213 Sea service as a member of the Armed
Forces of the United States and on vessels owned by the United States as qualifying experience.
10.215 Modification or removal of limitations.
10.217 Examination procedures and denial of
licenses.
10.219 Issuance of duplicate license or certificate of registry.
10.221 Parting with license.
10.223 Suspension and revocation of licenses.

Subpart C—Training Schools With
Approved Courses
10.301 Applicability.
10.302 Course approval.
10.303 General standards.
10.304 Substitution of training for required
service, use of training–record books, and
use of towing officer assessment records.

10.305 Radar-Observer
certificates
and
qualifying courses.
10.306 Radar-Operation course and certificate.
10.307 Training schools with approved radar
observer courses.
10.309 Coast Guard–accepted training other
than approved courses.

Subpart D—Professional Requirements for
Deck Officers’ Licenses
10.401 Ocean and near coastal licenses.
10.402 Tonnage requirements for ocean or
near coastal licenses for vessels of over
1600 gross tons.
10.403 Structure of deck licenses.
10.404 Service requirements for master of
ocean or near coastal steam or motor
vessels of any gross tons.
10.405 Service requirements for chief mate
of ocean or near coastal steam or motor
vessels of any gross tons.
10.406 Service requirements for second mate
of ocean or near coastal steam or motor
vessels of any gross tons.
10.407 Service requirements for third mate
of ocean or near coastal steam or motor
vessels of any gross tons.
10.410 Requirements for deck licenses for
vessels of not more than 1600 gross tons.
10.412 Service requirements for master of
ocean or near coastal steam or motor
vessels of not more than 1600 gross tons.
10.414 Service requirements for mate of
ocean steam or motor vessels of not more
than 1600 gross tons.
10.416 Service requirements for mate of near
coastal steam or motor vessels of not
more than 1600 gross tons.
10.418 Service requirements for master of
ocean or near coastal steam or motor
vessels of not more than 500 gross tons.
10.420 Service requirements for mate of
ocean steam or motor vessels of not more
than 500 gross tons.
10.421 Service requirements for mate of near
coastal steam or motor vessels of not
more than 500 gross tons.
10.422 Tonnage limitations and qualifying
requirements for licenses as master or
mate of vessels of not more than 200
gross tons.
10.424 Service requirements for master of
ocean steam or motor vessels of not more
than 200 gross tons.
10.426 Service requirements for master of
near coastal steam or motor vessels of
not more than 200 gross tons.
10.427 Service requirements for mate of near
coastal steam or motor vessels of not
more than 200 gross tons.

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10.428 Service requirements for master of
near coastal steam or motor vessels of
not more than 100 gross tons.
10.429 Service requirements for limited
master of near coastal steam or motor
vessels of not more than 100 gross tons.
10.430 Licenses for the Great Lakes and inland waters.
10.431 Tonnage requirements for Great
Lakes and inland licenses for vessels of
over 1600 gross tons.
10.433 Service requirements for master of
Great Lakes and inland steam or motor
vessels of any gross tons.
10.435 Service requirements for master of
inland steam or motor vessels of any
gross tons.
10.437 Service requirements for mate of
Great Lakes and inland steam or motor
vessels of any gross tons.
10.442 Service requirements for master of
Great Lakes and inland steam or motor
vessels of not more than 1600 gross tons.
10.444 Service requirements for mate of
Great Lakes and inland steam or motor
vessels of not more than 1600 gross tons.
10.446 Service requirements for master of
Great Lakes and inland steam or motor
vessels of not more than 500 gross tons.
10.448 Service requirements for mate of
Great Lakes and inland steam or motor
vessels of not more than 500 gross tons.
10.450 Tonnage limitations and qualifying
requirements for licenses as master or
mate of Great Lakes and inland vessels
of not more than 200 gross tons.
10.452 Service requirements for master of
Great Lakes and inland steam or motor
vessels of not more than 200 gross tons.
10.454 Service requirements for mate of
Great Lakes and inland steam or motor
vessels of not more than 200 gross tons.
10.455 Service requirements for master of
Great Lakes and inland steam or motor
vessels of not more than 100 gross tons.
10.456 Service requirements for limited
master of Great Lakes and inland steam
or motor vessels of not more than 100
gross tons.
10.457 Service requirements for master of
inland steam or motor vessels of not
more than 100 gross tons.
10.459 Service requirements for master or
mate of rivers.
10.462 Licenses for master or mate of
uninspected fishing industry vessels.
10.463 General requirements for licenses for
master, mate (pilot), and apprentice
mate (steersman) of towing vessels.
10.464 Requirements for licenses as master
of towing vessels.
10.465 Requirements for licenses as mate
(pilot)of towing vessels.
10.466 Requirements for licenses as apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels.

10.467 Licenses for operators of uninspected
passenger vessels of less than 100 gross
tons.
10.468 Licenses for mobile offshore drilling
units.
10.470 Licenses for offshore installation
manager.
10.472 License for barge supervisor.
10.474 License for ballast control operator.
10.476 Acknowledgments of service and temporary licenses for mobile offshore drilling units.
10.480 Radar observer.
10.482 Assistance towing.
10.491 Licenses for service on offshore supply vessels.
10.493 Master (OSV).
10.495 Chief Mate (OSV).
10.497 Mate (OSV).

Subpart E—Professional Requirements for
Engineer Officers’ Licenses
10.501 Grade and type of engineer licenses
issued.
10.502 Additional requirements for engineer
licenses.
10.503 Horsepower limitations.
10.504 Application of deck service for limited engineer licenses.
10.505 Engineer license structure.
10.510 Service requirements for chief engineer of steam and/or motor vessels.
10.512 Service requirements for first assistant engineer of steam and/or motor vessels.
10.514 Service requirements for second assistant engineer of steam and/or motor
vessels.
10.516 Service requirements for third assistant engineer of steam and/or motor vessels.
10.518 Service requirements for chief engineer (limited-oceans) of steam and/or
motor vessels.
10.520 Service requirements for chief engineer (limited-near coastal) of steam and/
or motor vessels.
10.522 Service requirements for assistant
engineer (limited-oceans) of steam and/or
motor vessels.
10.524 Service requirements for designated
duty engineer of steam and/or motor vessels.
10.530 Licenses for engineers of uninspected
fishing industry vessels.
10.540 Licenses for engineers of mobile offshore drilling units.
10.542 License for chief engineer (MODU).
10.544 License
for
assistant
engineer
(MODU).
10.551 Licenses for service on offshore supply vessels.
10.553 Chief Engineer (OSV).
10.555 Engineer (OSV).

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46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–02 Edition)

Subpart F—Licensing of Radio Officers
10.601 Applicability.
10.603 Requirements for radio officers’ licenses, and STCW certificates or endorsements for GMDSS radio operators.

Subpart G—Professional Requirements for
Pilot Licenses
10.701 Scope of pilot licenses and endorsements.
10.703 Service requirements.
10.705 Route familiarization requirements.
10.707 Examination requirements.
10.709 Annual physical examination requirements.
10.711 Tonnage requirements.
10.713 Requirements for maintaining current knowledge of waters to be navigated.

Subpart H—Registration of Staff Officers
10.801 Applicability.
10.803 Grades of certificates issued.
10.805 General requirements.
10.807 Experience requirements for registry.
10.809 Experience requirements for ratings
endorsed on certificate of registry.
10.811 Expiration of existing certificates of
registry.

Subpart I—Subjects of License Examinations and Practical Demonstrations of
Competence
10.901
10.903
10.910
10.920
10.950

General provisions.
Licenses requiring examinations.
Subjects for deck licenses.
Subjects for MODU licenses.
Subjects for engineer licenses.

Subpart J—Ro-Ro Passenger Ships
10.1001 Purpose of regulations.
10.1003 Definition.
10.1005 General requirements for licenseholders.
AUTHORITY: 31 U.S.C. 9701, 46 U.S.C. 2101,
2103, 2110; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 71; 46 U.S.C. 7502,
7505, 7701; Pub. L. 103–206, 107 Stat. 2439; 49
CFR 1.45, 1.46; Sec. 10.107 also issued under
the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.
SOURCE: CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16,
1987 (interim) and CGD 81–059, 54 FR 132, Jan.
4, 1989 (final), unless otherwise noted.

Subpart A—General
§ 10.101 Purpose of regulations.
(a) The purposes of the regulations in
this part are to provide—
(1) A comprehensive means of determining the qualifications an applicant

must possess to be eligible for a license
as a deck officer, engineer, pilot, radio
officer, or radio operator on merchant
vessels, or for a license to operate
uninspected
towing
vessels
or
uninspected passenger vessels, or for a
certificate of registry as a staff officer;
and
(2) A means of determining that an
applicant is competent to serve as a
master, chief mate, officer in charge of
a navigational watch, chief engineer
officer, second engineer officer (first
assistant engineer), officer in charge of
an engineering watch, designated duty
engineer, or radio operator, in accordance with the provisions of the International Convention on Standards of
Training,
Certification
and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as
amended in 1995 (STCW), and other
laws, and to receive the appropriate
certificate or endorsement as required
by STCW.
(b) With few exceptions, these regulations do not specify or restrict licenses
to particular types of service such as
tankships, freight vessels or passenger
vessels. However, all licensed personnel
shall become familiar with the relevant characteristics of each vessel
prior to assuming their duties. As appropriate, these characteristics include
but are not limited to: general arrangement of the vessel; maneuvering characteristics; proper operation of the installed navigation equipment; firefighting and lifesaving equipment; stability and loading characteristics;
emergency duties; and main propulsion
and auxiliary machinery, including
steering gear systems and controls.
(c) The regulations in subpart C of
this part prescribe the requirements
applicable to—
(1) Each approved training course, if
the training course is to be acceptable
as a partial substitute for service or for
a required examination, or as training
required for a particular license or license endorsement; and
(2) All training and assessment associated with meeting the standards of
competence established by STCW.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34528, June 26,
1997]

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§ 10.103

§ 10.102 Incorporation by reference.
(a) Certain material is incorporated
by reference into this part with the approval of the Director of the Federal
Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1
CFR part 51. To enforce any edition
other than that specified in paragraph
(b) of this section, the Coast Guard
must publish notice of change in the
FEDERAL REGISTER and must ensure
that the material is available to the
public. All approved material is available for inspection at the Office of the
Federal Register, 800 North Capitol
Street NW., suite 700, Washington, DC,
and at the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of
Operating and Environmental Standards, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593–0001, and is available
from the sources indicated in paragraph (b) of this section.
(b) The material approved for incorporation by reference in this part and
the sections affected are as follows:
International Maritime Organization
(IMO)
4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1
7SR, England.
STCW—International Convention on
Standards of Training, Certification
and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978,
as amended in 1995 (STCW Convention),
and Seafarer’s Training, Certification
and Watchkeeping Code (STCW Code)—
10.103; 10.205; 10.304; 10.603; 10.901; 10.903;
10.1005.
[CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34529, June 26, 1997, as
amended by USCG–1999–6216, 64 FR 53223, Oct.
1, 1999]

§ 10.103 Definitions of terms used in
this part.
Apprentice mate (steersman) of towing
vessels means a mariner qualified to
perform watchkeeping on the bridge,
aboard a towing vessel, while in training under the direct supervision of a licensed master or mate (pilot) of towing
vessels.
Approved means approved by the
Coast Guard in accordance with § 10.302.
Approved training means training
that is approved by the Coast Guard or
meets the requirements of § 10.309.
Assistant engineer means a qualified
officer in the engine department.
Assistance towing means towing a disabled vessel for consideration.

Ballast control operator (BCO) is a licensed officer restricted to service on
MODUs. The duties involve the operation of the complex ballast system
found on many MODUs. A ballast control operator, when assigned to a
MODU, is the equivalent of a conventionally licensed mate.
Barge supervisor (BS) is a licensed officer restricted to service on MODUs.
The duties involve support to the OIM
in marine related matters including,
but not limited to, maintaining watertight integrity, inspecting and maintaining mooring and towing components, and the maintenance of emergency and other marine related equipment. A barge supervisor, when assigned to a MODU is the equivalent of
a conventionally licensed mate.
Boatswain means the leading seaman
and immediate supervisor of unlicensed
deck personnel who supervises the
maintenance of deck gear.
Chief engineer means any person responsible for the mechanical propulsion of a vessel and who is the holder of
a valid license as chief engineer.
Chief mate means the deck officer
next in seniority to the master and
upon whom the command of the vessel
will fall in the event of the incapacity
of the master.
Coast Guard-accepted means that the
Coast Guard has officially acknowledged in writing that the material or
process at issue meets the applicable
requirements; that the Coast Guard
has issued an official policy statement
listing or describing the material or
process as meeting the applicable requirements; or that an entity acting on
behalf of the Coast Guard under a
Memorandum of Agreement has determined that the material or process
meets the applicable requirements.
Conviction means the applicant for a
license or certificate of registry has
been found guilty by judgment or plea
by a court of record of the United
States, the District of Columbia or any
State or territory of the United States
of a criminal felony or misdemeanor or
of an offense described in section 205 of
the National Driver Register Act of
1982 (49 U.S.C. 30304). Conviction of
more than one offense at a single trial
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or no contest, is granted deferred adjudication, or is required by the court to
attend classes, make contributions of
time or money, receive treatment, submit to any manner of probation or supervision, or forego appeal of a trial
court’s conviction, then the applicant
will be considered to have received a
conviction. A later expungement of the
conviction will not negate a conviction
unless it is proved to the OCMI that
the expungement is based upon a showing that the court’s earlier conviction
was in error.
Day means, for the purpose of complying with the service requirements of
this part, eight hours of watchstanding
or day-working not to include overtime. On vessels where a 12 hour working day is authorized and practiced,
such as on a six-on, six-off watch
schedule, each work day may be creditable as one and one half days of service. On vessels of less than 100 gross
tons, a day is considered as eight hours
unless the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection determines that the vessel’s
operating schedule makes this criteria
inappropriate, in no case will this period be less than four hours.
Designated duty engineer means a
qualified engineer, who may be the sole
engineer on vessels with a periodically
unattended engine room.
Designated examiner means a person
who has been trained or instructed in
techniques of training or assessment
and is otherwise qualified to evaluate
whether a candidate for a license, document, or endorsement has achieved the
level of competence required to hold
the license, document, or endorsement.
This person may be designated by the
Coast Guard or by a Coast Guard-approved or accepted program of training
or assessment. A faculty member employed or instructing in a navigation
or engineering course at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy or at a State
maritime academy operated in accordance with regulations in 46 CFR part
310 is qualified to serve as a designated
examiner in his or her area(s) of specialization without individual evaluation by the Coast Guard.
Disabled vessel means a vessel that
needs assistance, whether docked,
moored, anchored, aground, adrift, or
under way; but does not mean a barge

or any other vessel not regularly operated under its own power.
Employment assigned to is the total
period a person is assigned to work on
MODUs, including time spent ashore as
part of normal crew rotation.
Endorsement means a provision added
to a license which alters its scope or
application. An example of an endorsement is a tonnage limitation increase
within a general tonnage category, a
pilot license route addition, or a radar
observer qualification.
Evaluation means processing an application, from the point of receipt to approval or rejection of the application,
including review of all documents and
records submitted with an application
as well as those obtained from public
records and databases.
Fails a chemical test for dangerous
drugs means that the result of a chemical test conducted in accordance with
49 CFR part 40 is reported as ‘‘positive’’
for the presence of dangerous drugs or
drug metabolites in an individual’s system by a Medical Review Officer in accordance with that part.
First assistant engineer means the engineer officer next in seniority to the
chief engineer and upon whom the responsibility for the mechanical propulsion of the vessel will fall in the event
of the incapacity of the chief engineer.
Great Lakes means the Great Lakes
and their connecting and tributary waters including the Calumet River as far
as the Thomas J. O’Brien Lock and
Controlling Works (between mile 326
and 327), the Chicago River as far as
the east side of the Ashland Avenue
Bridge (between mile 321 and 322), and
the Saint Lawrence River as far east as
the lower exit of Saint Lambert Lock.
Harbor assist means the use of a towing vessel during maneuvers to dock,
undock, moor, or unmoor a vessel, or
to escort a vessel with limited maneuverability.
Horsepower means, for the purpose of
this part, the total maximum continuous shaft horsepower of all the vessel’s main propulsion machinery.
Inland Waters means the navigable
waters of the United States shoreward
of the Boundary Lines as described in
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Lakes and, for towing vessels, excluding the Western Rivers. For establishing credit for sea service, the waters of the Inside Passage between
Puget Sound and Cape Spencer, Alaska, are inland waters.
Lower level means a category of deck
and engineer licenses established for
assessment of fees. Lower level licenses
are all licenses, other than those defined as upper level, for which the requirements are listed in subparts D, E,
and G of this part.
Master means the officer having command of a vessel.
Mate means a qualified officer in the
deck department other than the master.
Mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU)
means a vessel capable of engaging in
drilling operations for the exploration
for or exploitation of subsea resources.
MODU designs include:
(a) Bottom bearing units which include:
(1) Self-elevating (or jack-up) units
with moveable, bottom bearing legs capable of raising the hull above the surface of the sea; and,
(2) Submersible units of ship shape,
barge type or novel hull design, other
than a self-elevating unit, intended for
operating while bottom bearing.
(b) Surface units with a ship shape or
barge type displacement hull of single
or multiple hull construction intended
for operating in a floating condition,
including
semi-submersibles
and
drillships.
Month means 30 days, for the purpose
of complying with the service requirements of this part.
National Driver Register (NDR) means
the nationwide repository of information on drivers maintained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as provided under 49 U.S.C.
Chapter 303.
NDR listed convictions means a conviction of any of the following motor vehicle-related offenses or comparable offenses:
(a) Operating a motor vehicle while
under the influence of, or impaired by,
alcohol or a controlled substance; or
(b) A traffic violation arising in connection with a fatal traffic accident,
reckless driving, or racing on the highways.

Near coastal means ocean waters not
more than 200 miles offshore.
Oceans means the waters seaward of
the Boundary Lines as described in 46
CFR part 7. For the purposes of establishing sea service credit, the waters of
the Inside Passage between Puget
Sound and Cape Spencer, Alaska, are
not considered oceans.
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection
(OCMI) for the purposes of part 10
means the officer or individual so designated at one of the locations of the
regional examination centers listed in
§ 10.105.
Offshore installation manager (OIM) is
a licensed officer restricted to service
on MODUs. An assigned offshore installation manager is equivalent to a conventionally licensed master and is the
person designated by the owner or operator to be in complete and ultimate
command of the unit.
On location means that a mobile offshore drilling unit is bottom bearing or
moored with anchors placed in the
drilling configuration.
Operator means an individual licensed to operate certain uninspected
vessels.
Orally assisted examination means a license examination as described in subpart I of this part verbally administered and documented by an examiner.
Original license means the first deck,
engineer or radio officer license issued
to any person by the Coast Guard.
Passes a chemical test for dangerous
drugs means the result of a chemical
test conducted in accordance with 49
CFR part 40 is reported as ‘‘negative’’
by a Medical Review Officer in accordance with that part.
Pilot of towing vessels means a qualified officer of towing vessels operating
only on inland routes.
Practical demonstration means the performance of an activity under the direct observation of a designated examiner for the purpose of establishing
that the performer is sufficiently proficient in a practical skill to meet a
specified standard of competence or
other objective criterion.
Qualified instructor means a person
who has been trained or instructed in
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training to candidates for licenses, documents, and endorsements. A faculty
member employed at a State maritime
academy or the U.S. Merchant Marine
Academy operated in accordance with
46 CFR part 310 and instructing in a
navigation or engineering course is
qualified to serve as a qualified instructor in his or her area(s) of specialization without individual evaluation by the Coast Guard.
Raise of grade means an increase in
the level of authority and responsibility associated with a license.
Rivers means any river, canal, or
other similar body of water designated
by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
Senior company official means the
president, vice president, vice president for personnel, personnel director,
or similarly titled or responsible individual, or a lower level employee designated in writing by one of the aforementioned for the purpose of certifying
employment and whose signature is on
file at the REC at which application is
made.
Service as when computing the required service for MODU licenses, is
the time period, in days, a person is assigned to work on MODUs, excluding
time spent ashore as part of crew rotation. A day, for the purposes of this
definition, is a minimum of four hours,
and no additional credit is received for
periods served over eight hours.
Standard of competence means the
level of proficiency to be achieved for
the proper performance of duties on
board vessels in accordance with national and international criteria.
STCW means the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended in 1995.
STCW Code means the Seafarer’s
Training,
Certification
and
Watchkeeping Code.
STCW endorsement means a certificate or endorsement issued in accordance with STCW. An STCW endorsement issued by the Officer in Charge,
Marine Inspection (OCMI), will be valid
only when accompanied by the appropriate U.S. license or document; and, if
the license or document is revoked,
then the associated STCW endorsement
is no longer valid for any purpose. Ref-

erences to STCW placed on a U.S. license or merchant mariner’s document
will suffice as STCW endorsements for
the mariner serving on a vessel operating exclusively on a domestic voyage
(i.e., to and from U.S. ports or places
subject to U.S. jurisdiction).
Underway means that a mobile offshore drilling unit is not in an on location or laid up status. Underway includes that period of time when the
MODU is deploying or recovering its
mooring system.
Undocumented vessel means a vessel
not required to have a document issued
under the laws of the United States.
Upper level means a category of deck
and engineer licenses established for
assessment of fees. Upper level licenses
are those licenses for which the requirements are listed in §§ 10.404 to
10.407 of subpart D of this part and
§§ 10.510, 10.512, 10.514, and 10.516 of subpart E of this part.
Western Rivers means the Mississippi
River, its tributaries, South Pass, and
Southwest Pass, to the navigational
demarcation lines dividing the high
seas from harbors, rivers, and other inland waters of the United States, and
the Port Allen-Morgan City Alternate
Route,
and
that
part
of
the
Atchafalaya River above its junction
with the Port Allen-Morgan City Alternate Route including the Old River and
the Red River, and those waters specified in 33 CFR 89.25.
Year means 360 days, for the purpose
of complying with the service requirements of this part.
[CGD 81–059 and CGD 81–059a, 52 FR 38623 and
38666, Oct. 16, 1987, as amended by CGD 87–
017, 53 FR 18562, May 24, 1988; CGD 81–059, 54
FR 132, Jan. 4, 1989; CGD 81–059a, 55 FR 14798,
Apr. 18, 1990; CGD 91–002, 58 FR 15237, Mar. 19,
1993; CGD 91–223, 60 FR 4524, Jan. 23, 1995;
CGD 91–212, 60 FR 65483, Dec. 19, 1995; CGD 95–
062, 62 FR 34529, June 26, 1997; USCG–1999–
6224, 64 FR 63225, Nov. 19, 1999; USCG 1999–
6224, 66 FR 20935, Apr. 26, 2001]

§ 10.105

Regional examination centers.

Licensing and certification functions
are performed only by the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection, at the following locations:
Boston, MA
New York, NY
Baltimore, MD

Charleston, SC
Miami, FL
New Orleans, LA

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Houston, TX
Memphis, TN
St. Louis, MO
Toledo, OH
San Pedro, CA
Alameda, CA

§ 10.110
Portland, OR
Seattle, WA
Anchorage, AK
Juneau, AK
Honolulu, HI

[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987 and
CGD 81–059, 54 FR 132, Jan. 4, 1989, as amended by USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58458, Sept. 29,
2000; USCG–2002–13058, 67 FR 61278, Sept. 30,
2002]

§ 10.107

Paperwork approval.

(a) This section lists the control
numbers assigned by the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (Pub. L. 96–
511) for the reporting and record keeping requirements in this part.

(b) The following control numbers
have been assigned to the sections indicated:
(1) OMB 2115–0514—46 CFR 10.201,
10.202, 10.205, 10.207, 10.209, 10.470, 10.472,
10.474, 10.542, and 10.544.
(2) OMB 2115–0111—46 CFR 10.302,
10.303, 10.304, 10.480.
(3) OMB 2115–0624—46 CFR 10.304 and
10.309.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 133, Jan. 4,
1989; CGD 81–059a, 55 FR 14799, Apr. 18, 1990;
CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34529, June 26, 1997]

§ 10.109 Fees.
Use table 10.109 to determine the fees
that you must pay for license and certificate of registry activities in this
part.

TABLE 10.109—FEES
And you need—
If you apply for—

License:
Original:
Upper level .................................................................................
Lower level .................................................................................
Raise of grade ...................................................................................
Modification or removal of limitation or scope ..................................
Endorsement .....................................................................................
Renewal ............................................................................................
Renewal for continuity purposes .......................................................
Reissue, Replacement, and Duplicate
Radio Officer License:
Original ..............................................................................................
Endorsement .....................................................................................
Renewal ............................................................................................
Renewal for continuity purposes
Reissue, Replacement, and Duplicate ..............................................
Certificate of Registry:
Original (MMD holder) .......................................................................
Original (MMD applicant) ..................................................................
Renewal ............................................................................................
Renewal for continuity purposes .......................................................
Endorsement .....................................................................................
Reissue, Replacement, and Duplicate ..............................................
STCW Certification:
Original ..............................................................................................
Renewal ............................................................................................
1 Duplicate

Evaluation—
then the fee is—

Examination—
then the fee is—

Issuance—then
the fee is—

$100
100
100
50
50
50
n/a
n/a

$110
95
45
45
45
45
n/a
n/a

$45
45
45
45
45
45
45
1 45

50
50
50
n/a
n/a

n/a
45
n/a
n/a
n/a

45
45
45
45
1 45

90
105
50
n/a
n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a

45
45
45
45
45
1 45

No fee
No fee

No fee
No fee

No fee.
No fee.

for document lost as result of marine casualty—No Fee.

[USCG–1997–2799, 64 FR 42814, Aug. 5, 1999; 64 FR 53230, Oct. 1, 1999]

§ 10.110

Fee payment procedures.

(a) You may pay—
(1) All fees required by this section
when you submit your application; or
(2) A fee for each phase at the following times:

(i) An evaluation fee when you submit your application.
(ii) An examination fee before you
take the first examination section.
(iii) An issuance fee before you receive your license or certificate of registry.

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(b) If you take your examination
someplace other than a Regional Examination Center (REC), you must pay
the examination fee to the REC at
least one week before your scheduled
examination date.
(c) Unless the REC provides additional payment options, your fees may
be paid as follows:
(1) Your fee payment must be for the
exact amount.
(2) Make your check or money order
payable to the U.S. Coast Guard, and
write your social security number on
the front of each check or money order.
(3) If you pay by mail, you must use
either a check or money order.
(4) If you pay in person, you may pay
with cash, check, or money order at
Coast Guard units where Regional Examination Centers are located.
(d) Unless otherwise specified in this
part, when two or more documents are
processed on the same application—
(1) Evaluation fees. If a certificate of
registry transaction is processed on the
same application as a license transaction, only the license evaluation fee
will be charged; and
(2) Issuance fees. A separate issuance
fee will be charged for each document
issued.
[USCG–1997–2799, 64 FR 42815, Aug. 5, 1999]

§ 10.111 Penalties.
(a) Anyone who fails to pay a fee or
charge established under this subpart
is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more
than $5,000 for each violation.
(b) The Coast Guard may assess additional charges to anyone to recover
collection and enforcement costs associated with delinquent payments of, or
failure to pay, a fee. Coast Guard licensing services may also be withheld
from anyone pending payment of outstanding fees owed to the Coast Guard
for services already provided by Regional Examination Centers.
[CGD 91–002, 58 FR 15237, Mar. 19, 1993]

§ 10.112 No-fee license for certain applicants.
(a) For the purpose of this section, a
no-fee license applicant is a person who
is a volunteer, or part-time or full-time
employee of an organization which is:

(1) Charitable in nature;
(2) Not for profit; and
(3) Youth oriented.
(b) An organization may submit a
written request to Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center, 4200 Wilson Boulevard,
Suite 630, Arlington, VA 22203–1804 in
order to be considered an eligible organization under the criteria set forth in
paragraph (a) of this section. With the
written request, the organization must
provide evidence of its status as a
youth oriented, not for profit, charitable organization.
NOTE: The following organizations are accepted by the Coast Guard as meeting the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section
and need not submit evidence of their status:
Boy Scouts of America, Sea Explorer Association, Girl Scouts of the United States of
America, and Young Men’s Christian Association of the United States of America.

(c) A letter from an organization determined eligible under paragraph (b)
of this section must also accompany
the person’s license application to the
Coast Guard. The letter must state
that the purpose of the person’s application is solely to further the conduct
of the organization’s maritime activities. The applicant then is eligible
under this section to obtain a no-fee license if other requirements for the license are met.
(d) A marine license issued to a person under this section is endorsed restricting its use to vessels owned or operated by the sponsoring organization.
(e) The holder of a no-fee license
issued under this section may have the
restriction removed by paying the appropriate evaluation, examination, and
issuance fees that would have otherwise applied.
[CGD 91–002, 58 FR 15238, Mar. 19, 1993, as
amended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50460, Sept. 29,
1995; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50726, Sept. 27, 1996;
CGD 97–057, 62 FR 51042, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG–
2001–10224, 66 FR 48619, Sept. 21, 2001]

Subpart B—General Requirements
for All Licenses and Certificates of Registry
§ 10.201 Eligibility for licenses and certificates of registry, general.
(a) Each applicant shall establish to
the satisfaction of the OCMI that he or

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she possesses all of the qualifications
necessary (such as age, experience,
character references and recommendations, physical health or competence
and test for dangerous drugs, citizenship, approved training, passage of a
professional examination, as appropriate, and, when required by this part,
a practical demonstration of skills) before the OCMI will issue a license or
certificate of registry.
(b) No person who has been convicted
by a court of record of a violation of
the dangerous drug laws of the United
States, the District of Columbia, or
any State or territory of the United
States is eligible for a license or certificate of registry, except as provided
by the provisions of paragraph (h) of
this section. No person who has ever
been the user of, or addicted to the use
of, a dangerous drug, or has ever been
convicted of an offense described in
section 205 of the National Driver Register Act of 1982 (49 U.S.C. 30304) due to
the addiction or abuse of alcohol is eligible for a license or certificate of registry unless he or she furnishes satisfactory evidence of suitability for service in the merchant marine as provided
in paragraph (j) of this section.
(c) Except as provided in § 10.464(i) of
the part, an applicant for a license
must demonstrate an ability to speak
and understand English as found in the
navigation rules, aids to navigation
publications, emergency equipment instructions, machinery instructions,
and radiotelephone communications
instructions.
(d) An applicant for a license must
meet the requirements for recent service specified in § 10.202(e).
(e) No license or certificate of registry may be issued to any person who
is not a citizen of the United States
with the exception of operator of
uninspected passenger vessels limited
to vessels not documented under the
laws of the United States.
(f) Except as specified in this paragraph, no license or certificate of registry may be issued to a person who has
not attained the age of 21 years.
(1) A license as master of near coastal, Great Lakes and inland, inland, or
river vessels of 25–200 gross tons, third
mate, third assistant engineer, mate of
vessels of 200–1600 gross tons, ballast

control operator, assistant engineer
(MODU), assistant engineer of fishing
industry vessels, mate (pilot) of towing
vessels, radio officer, assistant engineer (limited-oceans), or designated
duty engineer of vessels of not more
than 4000 horsepower may be granted
to an applicant who has reached the
age of 19 years.
(2) A license as limited master of
near coastal vessels of not more than
100 gross tons, limited master of Great
Lakes and inland vessels of not more
than 100 gross tons, mate of Great
Lakes and inland vessels of 25–200 gross
tons, mate of near coastal vessels of 25–
200 gross tons, operator of uninspected
passenger vessels, or designated duty
engineer of vessels of not more than
1,000 horsepower, or apprentice mate
(steersman) of towing vessels, may be
granted to an applicant, otherwise
qualified, who has reached the age of 18
years.
(g) Persons serving or intending to
serve in the merchant marine service
are recommended to take the earliest
opportunity of ascertaining, through
examination, whether their visual acuity, and color vision where required,
are such as to qualify them for service
in that profession. Any physical impairment or medical condition which
would render an applicant incompetent
to perform the ordinary duties of an officer at sea is cause for denial of a license.
(h) Criminal Record Review. The OCMI
may review the criminal record of an
applicant for the issuance of a license
or certificate of registry issued as an
original or reissued with a new expiration date. An applicant conducting simultaneous merchant mariner’s credential transactions shall undergo only
one criminal record check. Applicants
must provide written disclosure of all
prior convictions at the time of application.
(1) If the applicant is advised that a
criminal record check is required by
the OCMI, applicants shall provide
their fingerprints at the time of application. The fingerprints will be used to
determine whether the applicant has a
record of a criminal conviction. An application may be disapproved if a
criminal record review leads the OCMI

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to determine that the applicant’s habits of life and character are such that
the applicant cannot be entrusted with
the duties and responsibilities of the license or certificate of registry for
which application is made. If an application is disapproved, the OCMI will
notify the applicant in writing of the
reason(s) for disapproval and advise the
applicant that the reconsideration and
appeal procedures in § 1.03 of this chapter apply. No examination will be given
pending decision on appeal.
(2) The OCMI may use table 10.201(h)
to evaluate applicants for licenses and
certificates of registry who have criminal convictions. The table lists major
categories of criminal activity and is
not to be construed as an all-inclusive
list. If an applicant is convicted of an
offense that does not appear on the
list, the OCMI will establish an appropriate assessment period using the list
as a guide. The assessment period commences when an applicant is no longer
incarcerated. The applicant must establish proof of the time incarcerated
and periods of probation and parole to
the satisfaction of the OCMI. The assessment period may include supervised or unsupervised probation or parole. A conviction for a drug offense
more than 10 years prior to the date of
application will not alone be grounds
for denial.
(3) When an applicant has convictions
for more than one offense, the minimum assessment period will be the
longest minimum in table 10.201(h) and
table 10.201(i) based upon the applicant’s convictions; the maximum assessment period will be the longest
shown in table 10.201(h) and table
10.201(i) based upon the applicant’s convictions.
(4) If a person with a criminal conviction applies for a license or certificate
of registry before the minimum assessment period shown in table 10.201(h), or
established by the OCMI under paragraph (h)(2) of this section has elapsed,
then the applicant must provide evidence of suitability for service in the
merchant marine. Factors which are
evidence of suitability for service in
the merchant marine are listed in paragraph (j) of this section. The OCMI will

consider the applicant’s evidence and
may issue the license or certificate of
registry in less than the listed minimum assessment period if the OCMI is
satisfied that the applicant is suitable
to hold the license or certificate of registry for which he or she has applied. If
an applicant does not provide evidence
of suitability for service in the merchant marine, then the application will
be considered incomplete and will not
be processed by the OCMI.
(5) If a person with a criminal conviction applies for a license or certificate
of registry during the time between the
minimum and maximum assessment
periods shown in table 10.201(h) or established by the OCMI under paragraph
(h)(2) of this section, the OCMI will
consider the conviction and, unless
there are offsetting factors, may grant
the applicant the license or certificate
of registry for which he or she has applied. Offsetting factors include multiple convictions, failure to comply
with court orders (e.g., child support
orders), previous failures at rehabilitation or reform, inability to maintain
steady employment, or any connection
between the crime and the safe operation of a vessel. If the OCMI considers
the applicant unsuitable for service in
the merchant marine at the time of application, the OCMI will disapprove the
application.
(6) If a person with a criminal conviction applies for a license or certificate
of registry after the maximum assessment period shown in table 10.201(h) or
established by the OCMI under paragraph (h)(2) of this section has elapsed,
then the OCMI will grant the applicant
the license or certificate of registry for
which he or she has applied unless the
OCMI has reason to believe the applicant is still unsuitable for service in
the merchant marine. If the OCMI disapproves an application based upon a
conviction older than the maximum assessment period, the OCMI will notify
the applicant in writing of the reason(s) for the disapproval. The OCMI
will also inform the applicant, in writing, that the reconsideration and appeal procedures contained in § 1.03 of
this chapter apply.

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TABLE 10.201(h)—GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATING APPLICANTS FOR LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES OF
REGISTRY WHO HAVE CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS
Assessment periods
Crime1
Minimum

Maximum

Crimes Against Persons
Homicide (intentional) ............................................................................................
Homicide (unintentional) ........................................................................................
Assault (aggravated) .............................................................................................
Assault (simple) .....................................................................................................
Sexual Assault (rape, child molestation) ...............................................................
Robbery .................................................................................................................
Other crimes against persons 2.

7
5
5
1
5
5

years .......................
years .......................
years .......................
year ........................
years .......................
years .......................

20 years.
10 years.
10 years.
5 years.
10 years.
10 years.

3 years .......................
3 years .......................

10 years.
5 years.

1 year ........................
1 year ........................
1 year ........................

5 years.
2 years.
2 years.

5 years .......................

10 years.

Crimes Against Property
Burglary .................................................................................................................
Larceny (embezzlement) .......................................................................................
Other crimes against property 2.
Vehicular Crimes
Conviction involving fatality ...................................................................................
Reckless Driving ....................................................................................................
Racing on the Highways .......................................................................................
Other vehicular crimes 2.
Crimes Against Public Safety
Destruction of Property .........................................................................................
Other crimes against public safety 2.

Crimes Involving National Security
Terrorism, Acts of Sabotage, Espionage and related offenses ............................

7 years .......................

20 years.

Criminal Violations of Environmental Laws
Criminal violations of environmental laws involving improper handling of pollutants or hazardous materials.

1 year ........................

10 years.

5 years .......................
1 year ........................

10 years.
10 years.

Dangerous Drug Offenses 3, 4, 5
Trafficking (sale, distribution, transfer) ..................................................................
Dangerous drugs (Use or possession) .................................................................
Other dangerous drug convictions 6.

1 Conviction of attempt, solicitation, aiding and abetting, accessory after the fact, and conspiracy to commit the criminal conduct listed in this table carry the same minimum and maximum assessment periods provided in the table.
2 Other crimes are to be reviewed by the OCMI to determine the minimum and maximum assessment periods depending on
the nature of the crime.
3 Applicable only to original applications for licenses or CORs. Any applicant who has ever been the user of, or addicted to the
use of, a dangerous drug shall meet the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section. Note: Applicants for reissue of a license
or COR with a new expiration date including a renewal or a raise of grade, who have been convicted of a dangerous drug offense while holding a license or COR, may have their applications withheld until appropriate action has been completed by the
OCMI under the regulations which appear in 46 CFR part 5 governing administrative actions against merchant mariner credentials.
4 The OCMI may consider dangerous drug convictions more than 10 years old only if there has been a dangerous drug conviction within the past 10 years.
5 Applicants must demonstrate rehabilitation under paragraph (j) of this section, including applicants with dangerous drug use
convictions more than ten years old.
6 Other dangerous drug convictions are to be reviewed by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection on a case by case basis to
determine the appropriate assessment periods depending on the nature of the offense.

(i) National Driver Register. A license
or certificate of registry will not be
issued as an original or reissued with a

new expiration date unless the applicant consents to a check of the NDR
for offenses described in section

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205(a)(3) (A) or (B) of the NDR Act (i.e.,
operation of a motor vehicle while
under the influence of, or impaired by,
alcohol or a controlled substance; and
any traffic violations arising in connection with a fatal traffic accident,
reckless driving, or racing on the highways). The OCMI will not consider
NDR listed civil convictions that are
more than 3 years old from the date of
request unless that information relates
to the current suspension or revocation
of the applicant’s license to operate a
motor vehicle. The OCMI may determine minimum and maximum assessment periods for NDR listed criminal
convictions using table 10.201(h). An
applicant
conducting
simultaneous
merchant mariner’s credential transactions is subject to only one NDR
check.
(1) Any application may be disapproved if information from the NDR
check leads the OCMI to determine
that the applicant cannot be entrusted
with the duties and responsibilities of
the license or certificate of registry for
which the application is made. If an application is disapproved, the OCMI will
notify the applicant in writing of the
reason(s) for disapproval and advise the
application that the appeal procedures
in § 1.03 of this chapter apply. No examination will be given pending decision
on appeal.
(2) Prior to disapproving an application because of information received
from the NDR, the OCMI will make the
information available to the applicant
for review and written comment. The
applicant may submit records from the
applicable State concerning driving
record and convictions to the Coast

Guard Regional Examination Center
(REC) processing the application. The
REC will hold an application with NDR
listed convictions pending the completion of the evaluation and delivery by
the individual of the underlying State
records.
(3) The guidelines in table 10.201(i)
will be used by the OCMI in evaluating
applicants for licenses and certificates
of registry who have drug or alcohol related NDR listed convictions. Non-drug
or alcohol related NDR listed convictions will be evaluated by the OCMI
under table 10.201(h) as applicable.
(4) An applicant may request an NDR
file check for personal use in accordance with the Federal Privacy Act of
1974 (Pub. L. 93–579) by contacting the
NDR at the following address: National
Driver Register, Nassif Building, 400
7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.
(i) Applicants should request Form
NDR–PRV or provide the following information on a notarized letter:
(A) Full legal name;
(B) Other names used;
(C) Complete mailing address;
(D) Driver license number;
(E) Eye color;
(F) Social security number;
(G) Height;
(H) Weight; and
(I) Sex.
(ii) The NDR will respond to every
valid inquiry including requests which
produce no record(s) on the NDR file.
Records can be made available, within
a reasonable amount of time after the
request, for personal inspection and
copying during regular working hours
at 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., each day except Federal holidays.

TABLE 10.201(i)—GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATING APPLICANTS FOR LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES OF
REGISTRY WHO HAVE NDR MOTOR VEHICLE CONVICTIONS INVOLVING DANGEROUS DRUGS OR ALCOHOL 1
No. of convictions

Date of conviction

Assessment period

1 ..................................
1 ..................................

Less than 1 year .........................
More than 1, less than 3 years ...

1 ..................................
2 or more ....................

More than 3 years old .................
Any less than 3 years old ...........

2 or more ....................

All more than 3 years old ............

1 year from date of conviction.
Application will be processed, unless suspension or revocation 2 is
still in effect. Applicant will be advised that additional conviction(s) may jeopardize merchant mariner credentials.
Not necessary unless suspension or revocation is still in effect.
1 year since last conviction and at least 3 years from 2nd most recent conviction, unless suspension or revocation is still in effect.
Application will be processed unless suspension or revocation is
still in effect.

1 Any applicant who has ever been the user of, or addicted to the use of, a dangerous drug shall meet the requirements of
paragraph (b) of this section.
2 Suspension or revocation, when referred to in table 10.201(i), means a State suspension or revocation of a motor vehicle operator’s license.

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(j) If an applicant has one or more alcohol or dangerous drug related criminal or NDR listed convictions; if the
applicant has ever been the user of, or
addicted to the use of, a dangerous
drug; or if the applicant applies before
the minimum assessment period for his
or her conviction has elapsed; the
OCMI may consider the following factors, as applicable, in assessing the applicant’s suitability to hold a license or
certificate of registry. This list is intended as a guide for the OCMI. The
OCMI may consider other factors which
he or she judges appropriate to a particular applicant, such as:
(1) Proof of completion of an accredited alcohol- or drug-abuse rehabilitation program.
(2) Active membership in a rehabilitation or counseling group, such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics
Anonymous.
(3) Character references from persons
who can attest to the applicant’s sobriety, reliability, and suitability for employment in the merchant marine including parole or probation officers.
(4) Steady employment.
(5) Successful completion of all conditions of parole or probation.
[CGD 81–059 and CGD 81–059a, 52 FR 38623 and
38666, Oct. 16, 1987, as amended by CGD 81–
059, 54 FR 133, Jan. 4, 1989; CGD 81–059a, 55 FR
14799, Apr. 18, 1990; CGD 91–223, 60 FR 4524,
Jan. 23, 1995; CGD 91–212, 60 FR 65484, Dec. 19,
1995; CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34529, June 26, 1997;
USCG–1999–6224, 64 FR 63225, Nov. 19, 1999]

§ 10.202 Issuance of licenses, certificates of registry, and STCW certificates or endorsements.
(a) Applications for original licenses,
original certificates of registry, raises
of grade, extensions of route, or endorsements must be current and up-todate with respect to service and the
physical examination, as appropriate.
Physical examinations and approved
applications are valid for 12 months.
(b) Any person who is found qualified
under the requirements set forth in
this part is issued an appropriate license or certificate of registry valid for
a term of 5 years from date of issuance.
Any license or certificate of registry
which is renewed or upgraded prior to
its expiration date automatically becomes void upon issuance of the re-

placement license or certificate of registry.
(c) A license or certificate of registry
is not valid until signed by the applicant and the OCMI (or the OCMI’s designated representative).
(d) Every person who receives an
original license or certificate of registry shall take an oath before a designated Coast Guard official that he or
she will faithfully and honestly, according to his or her best skill and
judgment, without concealment or reservation, perform all the duties required by law and obey all lawful orders of superior officers. Such an oath
remains binding for all subsequent licenses or certificates of registry issued
to that person unless specifically renounced in writing.
(e) The applicant for any original license, endorsement, or raise of grade of
license must have at least three
months’ qualifying service on vessels of
appropriate tonnage or horsepower
within the three years immediately
preceding the date of application.
(f) Any applicant whose uncorrected
vision exceeds 20/40 in either eye for
deck licenses or 20/50 in either eye for
engineer, radio officer, offshore installation manager, barge supervisor, or
ballast control operator licenses may
not serve under the authority of the license unless corrective lenses are worn
and spare lenses are carried on board a
vessel while serving. (Not applicable to
staff officers).
(g) If an Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, refuses to grant an applicant
the license or certificate of registry for
which applied, the OCMI will furnish
the applicant, if requested, a written
statement setting forth the cause of
denial.
(h) The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, may modify the service and
examination requirements in this part
to satisfy the unique qualification requirements of an applicant. The Officer
in Charge, Marine Inspection, may also
lower the age requirement for operator
of uninspected passenger vessels license applicants. The authority granted by a license will be restricted on its
face to reflect any modifications made
under the authority of this paragraph.
Such restrictions shall not be removed

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without the approval of the OCMI
issuing the license.
(i) To obtain an original issuance or
a renewal of a license or a certificate of
registry, a raise in grade of a license,
or a higher grade of certificate of registry each applicant shall produce evidence of having passed a chemical test
for dangerous drugs or of qualifying for
an exception from testing in § 16.220 of
this subchapter. An applicant who fails
a chemical test for dangerous drugs
will not be issued a license or certificate of registry.
(j) When an original license is issued,
renewed, upgraded, or otherwise modified, the OCMI will determine whether
the holder of the license needs to hold
an STCW certificate or endorsement
for service on a seagoing vessel and
then, if the holder is qualified, will
issue the appropriate certificate or endorsement. The OCMI will also issue an
STCW certificate or endorsement at
other times, if circumstances so require and if the holder of the license is
qualified to hold the certificate or endorsement.
(k) Notwithstanding § 10.205 (l), (m),
(n), (o), and (p), § 10.304, and § 10.901,
each mariner found qualified to hold
any of the following licenses will also
be entitled to hold an STCW certificate
or endorsement corresponding to the
service or other limitations on the license, because the vessels concerned
are not subject to further obligation
under STCW, on account of their special operating conditions as small vessels engaged in domestic voyages:
(1) Master’s, mate’s, or engineer’s license for service on small passenger
vessels that are subject to subchapter
T or K of title 46, Code of Federal Reg-

ulations (CFR), and that operate beyond the boundary line.
(2) Master’s, mate’s, or engineer’s license for service on seagoing vessels of
less than 200 gross register tons (GRT),
other than passenger vessels subject to
subchapter H of title 46, CFR.
(l) Neither any person serving on any
of the following vessels, nor any owner
or operator of any of these vessels,
need hold STCW certificates or endorsements, because they are exempt
from application of STCW:
(1) Uninspected passenger vessels as
defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(42).
(2) Fishing vessels as defined in 46
U.S.C. 2101(11)(a).
(3) Fishing vessels used as fish-tender
vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C.
2101(11)(c).
(4) Barges as defined in 46 U.S.C.
2101(2), including non-self-propelled
mobile offshore-drilling units.
(5) Vessels operating exclusively on
the Great Lakes or the inland waters of
the U.S. in the straits of Juan de Fuca
inside passage.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 81–059, 53 FR 133, Jan. 4,
1989; CGD 91–211, 59 FR 49297, Sept. 27, 1994;
CGD 91–223, 60 FR 4524, Jan. 23, 1995; CGD 95–
062, 62 FR 34529, June 26, 1997; CGD 95–062, 62
FR 40140, July 25, 1997; CGD 95–062, 62 FR
40281, July 28, 1997; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51195,
Sept. 30, 1997]

§ 10.203 Quick reference table for license and certificate of registry requirements.
Table 10.203 provides a guide to the
requirements for various licenses and
certificates of registry. Provisions in
the reference section are controlling.

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Experience requirements

Recommendations and character check

Firefighting
certificate

Professional
exam requirements

Recency of
Service

Yes,
10.205(d);
Note: (d)(2).

Yes,
10.205(e);
subpart D.

Yes, 10.205(f)

Yes,
10.205(d);
Note: (d)(3).

10.205(e);
subpart E.

Yes, 10.205(f);

Yes,
10.205(g);
Note: exceptions.
Yes, 10.205(g)

Yes, 10.205(i),
10.910;
Note:
10.903(b).
Yes, 10.205(i)
10.950.

Yes ................

10.207(e);
Note: (e)(1).

10.207(c);
subparts D
& E.

N/A .................

Yes, Note:
10.207(f).

N/A .................
N/A .................
21 ...................

Yes ................
Yes ................
Yes ................

10.209(d) .......
No ..................
Yes, 10.709 ...

N/A .................
N/A .................
Yes, 10.205(f)

N/A .................
N/A .................
N/A .................

Uninspected fishing industry
vessels.

21; 10.201(f);
Note: exceptions.

Yes ................

Yes, 10.205(f)

Yes, 10.205(g)

Yes, 10.205(i).
10.910.
10.950(oral).

Towing vessels ...........................

Yes ................

10.464 ............

Yes, 10.205(f)

Yes, 10.205(g)
oceans.

Yes, 10.205(i).
10.910.

Radio officer ...............................

Master of towing vessels:
21; mate
(pilot) of
towing vessels: 19; apprentice
mate
(steersman):
18.
19 ...................

Yes,
10.205(d);
Note: (d)(2)
or (d)(3).
Yes,
10.205(d);
Note: (d)(2).

10.209(c) .......
10.209(c)(5) ...
10.703,
10.706(a),
10.715.
Deck: 10.462,
Eng: 10530,
10.205(f).

10.207(d).
10.910.
10.920.
10.950.
10.209(c) .......
N/A .................
10.707, 10.910

Yes, 3 months
past 36
months,
10.202(e).
Yes, 3 months
in past 36
months,
10.202(e).
Yes, 3 months
in past 36
months
10.202(e).
10.209(c) .......
N/A .................
Yes, 10.703,
10.705(e),
10.713.
Yes, 3 months
in past 36
months
10.202(e).
Yes, 3 months
in past 36
months,
10.202(e).

10.603 ............

Yes, 10.205(f)

N/A .................

N/A .................

N/A .................

Yes,
10.205(h).

Staff officer .................................
Offshore installation manager,
barge supervisor, ballast control operator.

21 ...................
21; 10201(f);
Note: exceptions.

10.807 ............
Deck: 10.468,
Eng: 10.540.

Yes, 10.205(f)
Yes, 10.205(f)

N/A .................
Yes, 10.205(g)

N/A .................
Yes, 10.205(i).
10.920.

N/A .................
Yes, 3 months
in past 36
months,
10.202(e).

N/A.
Yes,
10.205(h).

License category

Minimum age

Citizenship requirement

Physical required

Masters/mates and operators of
uninspected passenger vessels (original license).

21; 10.201(f);
Note: exceptions.

Engineers (original license) ........

21;10.201(f);
Note: exceptions.

Yes,
10.201(e);
Note: exception.
Yes ................

All raises of grade ......................

21; 10.201(f);
Note: exceptions.

License renewals .......................
COR renewals ............................
Pilot ............................................

Yes ................

Yes ................
Yes ................

Yes, in
10.205(h).

Yes,
10.205(h).

N/A.

N/A.
N/A.
Yes,
10.205(h).
Yes,
10.205(h).

Yes,
10.205(h).

§ 10.203

Yes,
10.205(d);
Note: (d)(3).
No ..................
Yes,
10.205(d);
Note: (d)(3).

First aid and
CPR requirements

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§ 10.204

46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–02 Edition)

[CGD 91–211, 59 FR 49297, Sept. 27, 1994; CGD 91–211, 59 FR 50964, Oct. 6, 1994, as amended by
USCG–1999–6224, 64 FR 63225, Nov. 19, 1999]

§ 10.204

Right of appeal.

Any person directly affected by a decision or action taken under this part,
by or on behalf of the Coast Guard,
may appeal therefrom in accordance
with subpart 1.03 of this chapter.
[CGD 88–033, 54 FR 50379, Dec. 6, 1989]

§ 10.205 Requirements for original licenses, certificates of registry, and
STCW certificates and endorsements.
(a) General. The applicant for an
original license or certificate of registry shall present satisfactory documentary evidence of eligibility in respect to the requirements of this section. Each applicant shall make written application on a Coast Guard furnished form and, unless exempted
under § 10.112, submit the evaluation
fee set out in table 10.109 in § 10.109.
(b) Minimum age. The applicant shall
present satisfactory proof of age as prescribed in § 10.201(f). This evidence may
be any of the items submitted to establish citizenship.
(c) Citizenship. (1) The OCMI may reject any evidence of citizenship that is
not believed to be authentic. Acceptable evidence of citizenship may be an
original or certified copy of the following:
(i) Birth certificate or birth registration.
(ii) Certificate of naturalization
(original must be presented; photocopies are unlawful).
(iii) Baptismal certificate or parish
record recorded within one year after
birth.
(iv) Statement of a practicing physician certifying attendance at the birth
and who possesses a record showing the
date and location at which it occurred.
(v) State Department passport.
(vi) A merchant mariner’s document
issued by the Coast Guard which shows
the holder as a United States citizen.
(vii) Delayed certificate of birth
issued under a state seal in the absence
of any collateral facts indicating fraud
in its procurement.

(viii) Certificate of Citizenship issued
by the United States Immigration and
Naturalization Service.
(2) If none of the requirements set
forth in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through
(c)(1)(viii) of this section can be met by
the applicant, the individual shall
make a statement to that effect, and
may submit data of the following character for consideration:
(i) Report of the Census Bureau showing the earliest available record of age
or birth. Request for such information
should be addressed to the Personal
Census Service Branch, Bureau of the
Census, Pittsburgh, KS 66762. In making such request, the use of Form BC–
600, Application for Search of Census
Records, furnished by the Bureau is required.
(ii) Affidavits of parents, relative, or
two or more responsible citizens of the
United States stating citizenship.
(iii) School records, immigration
records, or insurance policies.
(d) Physical examination. (1) All applicants for an original license must pass
an examination given by a licensed
physician or a licensed physician assistant and present to the OCMI a completed Coast Guard physical examination form, or the equivalent, executed
by the physician. This form must provide information on the applicant’s
acuity of vision, color sense, and general physical condition. This examination must have been completed prior to
submission of the application and not
more than 12 months prior to issuance
of the license. (Physical examinations
are not required for staff officers.)
(2) For an original license as master,
mate, pilot, or operator, the applicant
must have vision correctable to at
least 20/40 in each eye and uncorrected
vision of at least 20/200 in each eye. The
color sense must be determined to be
satisfactory when tested by any of the
following methods, without the use of
color sensing lenses:
(i)
Pseudoisochromatic
Plates
(Dvorine, 2nd Edition; AOC; revised
edition or AOC–HRR; Ishihara 16-, 24-,
or 38-plate editions).
(ii) Eldridge—Green Color Perception
Lantern.

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(iii) Farnsworth Lantern.
(iv) Keystone Orthoscope.
(v) Keystone Telebinocular.
(vi) SAMCTT (School of Aviation
Medicine Color Threshold Tester).
(vii) Titmus Optical Vision Tester.
(viii) Williams Lantern.
(3) For an original license as engineer, radio officer, offshore installation
manager, barge supervisor or ballast
control operator, the applicant must
have correctable vision of at least 20/50
in each eye and uncorrected vision of
at least 20/200 in each eye. Applicants
need only to have the ability to distinguish the colors red, green, blue and
yellow.
(4) Where an applicant does not possess the vision, hearing, or general
physical condition necessary, the
OCMI, after consultation with the examining physician or physician’s assistant, may recommend a waiver to
the Commandant if extenuating circumstances warrant special consideration. Applicants may submit to the
OCMI,
additional
correspondence,
records and reports in support of this
request. In this regard, recommendations from agencies of the Federal Government operating government vessels,
as well as owners and operators of private vessels, made in behalf of their
employees, will be given full consideration. Waivers are not normally granted to an applicant whose corrected vision in the better eye is not at least 20/
40 for deck licenses or 20/50 for engineer
licenses.
(e) Experience or training. (1) All applicants for original licenses and certificates of registry shall present to the
OCMI, letters, discharges, or other documents certifying the amount and
character of their experience and the
names, tonnage and horsepower of the
vessels on which acquired. The OCMI
must be satisfied as to the authenticity
and acceptability of all evidence of experience or training presented. Certificates of discharge are returned to the
applicant. The OCMI shall note on the
application that service represented by
these documents has been verified. All
other documentary evidence of service,
or authentic copies thereof, are filed
with the application. A license is not
considered as satisfactory evidence of
any qualifying experience.

(2) No original license or certificate
of registry may be issued to any naturalized citizen on less experience in
any grade or capacity than would have
been required of a citizen of the United
States by birth.
(3) Experience and service acquired
on foreign vessels is creditable for establishing eligibility for an original license, subject to evaluation by the
OCMI to determine that it is a fair and
reasonable equivalent to service acquired on merchant vessels of the
United States, with respect to grade,
tonnage, horsepower, waters, and operating conditions. An applicant who has
obtained qualifying experience on foreign vessels shall submit satisfactory
documentary evidence of such service
(including any necessary translation
into English) in the forms prescribed
by paragraph (e)(1) of this section.
(4) No applicant for an original license who is a naturalized citizen, and
who has obtained experience on foreign
vessels, will be given an original license in a grade higher than that upon
which he or she has actually served
while acting under the authority of a
foreign license.
(f) Character check and references. (1)
Each applicant for an original license
shall submit written recommendations
concerning the applicant’s suitability
for duty from a master and two other
licensed officers of vessels on which the
applicant has served. For a license as
engineer or as pilot, at least one of the
recommendations must be from the
chief engineer or licensed pilot, respectively, of a vessel on which the applicant has served. For a license as engineer where service was obtained on vessels not carrying a licensed engineer
and for a license as master or mate
(pilot) of towing vessels, the recommendations may be by recent marine employers with at least one recommendation from a master, operator,
or person in charge of a vessel upon
which the applicant has served. For a
license as offshore installation manager, barge supervisor, or ballast control operator, at least one recommendation must be from an offshore
installation manager of a unit on
which the applicant has served. Where
an applicant qualifies for a license
through an approved training school,

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one of the character references must be
an official of that school. For a license
for which no commercial experience
may be required, such as: Master or
mate 25–200 gross tons, operator of
uninspected passenger vessels, radio officer or certificate of registry, the applicant may have the written recommendations of three persons who
have knowledge of the applicant’s suitability for duty.
(2) The OCMI may review the criminal record check of each applicant for
an original license or certificate of registry according to the procedures set
forth in § 10.201(h).
(3) A person may apply for an original license, or license of a different
type, while on probation as a result of
administrative action under part 5 of
this chapter. The offense for which the
applicant was placed on probation will
be considered in determining his or her
fitness to hold the license applied for.
A license issued to an applicant on probation will be subject to the same probationary conditions as were imposed
against the applicant’s other license or
mariner’s document. An applicant may
not take an examination for a license
during any period when a suspension
without probation or a revocation is effective against the applicant’s currently held license or mariner’s document, or while an appeal from these actions is pending.
(4) In the event a license or certificate of registry has already been issued
when information about the applicant’s
habits of life and character is brought
to the attention of the OCMI, if such
information warrants the belief that
the applicant cannot be entrusted with
the duties and responsibilities of the license or certificate of registry issued,
or if such information indicates that
the application for the license or certificate of registry was false or incomplete, the OCMI may notify the holder
in writing that the license or certificate of registry is considered null and
void, direct the holder to return it to
the OCMI, and advise the holder that,
upon return of the license or certificate
of registry, the appeal procedures of
§ 10.204 of this part apply.
(g) Firefighting certificate. Applicants
for the licenses in the following categories must present a certificate of

completion from a firefighting course
of instruction which has been approved
by the Commandant. The course must
meet both the basic and advanced sections of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Resolution A.437
(XI) Training of Crews in Firefighting.
The course must have been completed
within five years before the date of application for the license requested.
(1) Master’s license for service on vessels of 200 gross tons or less in ocean
service.
(2) All master or mate’s licenses for
over 200 gross tons.
(3) All licenses for master or mate
(pilot) of towing vessels, except apprentice mate (steersman) of such vessels,
on oceans.
(4) All licenses on mobile offshore
drilling units.
(5) All engineer’s licenses.
(h) First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course certificates. All
applicants for an original license or
certificate of registry, except as provided in §§ 10.429, 10.456, and 10.466 of
this part, must present to the OCMI:
(1) A certificate indicating completion of a first aid course within the
past 12 months from:
(i) The American National Red Cross
Standard First Aid and Emergency Care
or Multi-media Standard First Aid
course;
(ii) A Coast Guard approved first aid
training course; or,
(iii) A course the OCMI determines
meets or exceeds the standards of the
American Red Cross courses; and,
(2) A currently valid certificate of
completion of a CPR course from:
(i) The American National Red Cross;
(ii) The American Heart Association;
(iii) A Coast Guard approved CPR
training course; or,
(iv) A course the OCMI determines
meets or exceeds the standards of the
American Red Cross or American Heart
Association courses.
(i) Professional Examination. (1) When
the OCMI finds the applicant’s experience and training to be satisfactory
and the applicant is eligible in all
other respects, the OCMI will authorize
the examination in accordance with
the following requirements:

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(i) Any applicant for a deck or engineer license limited to vessels not exceeding 500 gross tons, or a license limited to uninspected fishing-industry
vessels, may request an oral-assisted
examination in lieu of any written or
other textual examination. If there are
textual questions that the applicant
has difficulty reading and understanding, the OCMI will offer the oralassisted examination. Each license
based on an oral-assisted examination
is limited to the specific route and type
of vessel upon which the applicant obtained the majority of service.
(ii) The general instructions for administration of examinations and the
lists of subjects for all licenses appear
in Subpart I of this part. The OCMI
will place in the applicant’s file a
record indicating the subjects covered.
(2) When the license application of
any person has been approved, the applicant should take the required examination as soon as practicable. If the
applicant cannot be examined without
delay at the office where the application is made, the applicant may request that the examination be given at
another office.
(3) The qualification requirements
for radar observer are contained in
§ 10.480.
(4) An examination is not required
for a license as radio officer or a certificate of registry.
(j) Chemical testing for dangerous
drugs. To obtain a license or certificate
of registry each applicant shall produce
evidence of having passed a chemical
test for dangerous drugs or of qualifying for an exception from testing in
§ 16.220 of this subchapter. An applicant
who fails a chemical test for dangerous
drugs will not be issued a license or
certificate of registry.
(k) National Driver Register. Each applicant for an original license or certificate of registry shall consent to an
NDR check under § 10.201(i).
(l) Basic safety training or instruction.
After January 31, 1997, except as provided in § 10.202, an STCW certificate or
endorsement valid for any period on or
after February 1, 2002, will be issued
only when the candidate provides evidence of having achieved or, if training
has been completed, having maintained
the minimum standards of competence

for the following 4 areas of basic safety
within the previous 5 years upon assessment of a practical demonstration
of skills and abilities:
(1) Personal survival techniques as
set out in table A–VI/1–1 of the STCW
Code.
(2) Fire prevention and fire-fighting
as set out in table A–VI/1–2 of the
STCW Code.
(3) Elementary first aid as set out in
table A–VI/1–3 of the STCW Code.
(4) Personal safety and social responsibilities as set out in table A–VI/1–4 of
the STCW Code.
(m) Competence in the use of Automatic
Radar-Plotting Aids (ARPA). (1) Subject
to paragraph (m)(2) of this section, and
except as otherwise provided in § 10.202,
each candidate for an STCW certificate
or endorsement as master or mate, to
be valid on or after February 1, 2002,
for service on vessels in ocean or nearcoastal service, shall present a certificate of completion from an approved
course or from accepted training on an
ARPA simulator. The course or training must be sufficient to establish that
the applicant is competent to maintain
safe navigation through the proper use
of ARPA, by correctly interpreting and
analyzing the information obtained
from that device and taking into account both the limitations of the
equipment and the prevailing circumstances and conditions. The simulator used in the course or training
must meet or exceed the performance
standards established under STCW
Regulation I/12 of the 1995 Amendments.
(2) Training and assessment in the
use of ARPA are not required for mariners serving exclusively on vessels not
fitted with ARPA. However, when any
mariner so serving has not completed
it, his or her STCW certificate or endorsement will be endorsed to indicate
this limitation.
(n) Certificate for operator of radio in
the Global Maritime Distress and Safety
System (GMDSS). (1) Subject to paragraph (n)(2) of this section, and except
as otherwise provided by § 10.202, each
candidate for an STCW certificate or
endorsement as master or mate, to be
valid on or after February 1, 2002, for
service in vessels in ocean or nearcoastal service, shall present—

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(i) A certificate for operator of radio
in the GMDSS issued by the Federal
Communication Commission (FCC);
and
(ii) A certificate of completion from
a Coast Guard-approved or accepted
course for operator of radio in the
GMDSS or from another approved or
accepted program of training and assessment covering the same areas of
competence. The course or program
must be sufficient to establish that the
applicant is competent to perform
radio duties on a vessel participating
in the GMDSS and meets the standard
of competence under STCW Regulation
IV/2.
(2) Paragraph (n)(1) of this section
does not apply to a candidate intending
to serve only as a pilot, or intending to
serve only on vessels not required to
comply with the provisions of the
GMDSS in Chapter IV of the Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974,
as amended (SOLAS).
(3) Each candidate presenting a certificate described in paragraph (n)(1) of
this section may have his or her STCW
certificate suitably endorsed with his
or her GMDSS qualification.
(o) Procedures for bridge team work.
Except as otherwise provided by
§ 10.202, each candidate for an STCW
certificate or endorsement as master or
mate, to be valid on or after February
1, 2002, for service on vessels in ocean
or near-coastal service, shall present
sufficient documentary proof that he
or she understands and can effectively
apply procedures for bridge team work
as an essential aspect of maintaining a
safe navigational watch, taking into
account the principles of bridge-resource management enumerated in
Section B–VIII/2 of the STCW Code.
(p) Practical demonstration of skills.
Each candidate for an original license
shall successfully complete any practical demonstrations required under
this part and appropriate to the particular license concerned, to prove that
he or she is sufficiently proficient in
skills required under subpart I of this
part. The OCMI must be satisfied as to
the authenticity and acceptability of
all evidence that each candidate has
successfully completed the demonstrations required under this part in the
presence of a designated examiner. The

OCMI will place in the file of each candidate a written or electronic record of
the skills required, the results of the
practical demonstrations, and the identification of the designated examiner
in whose presence the requirements
were fulfilled.
[CGD 81–059 and CGD 81–059a, 52 FR 38623 and
38666, Oct. 16, 1987, as amended by CGD 81–
059, 54 FR 133, Jan. 4, 1989; CGD 81–059a, 55 FR
14799, Apr. 18, 1990; CGD 91–002, 58 FR 15238,
Mar. 19, 1993; CGD 91–223, 60 FR 4524, Jan. 23,
1995; CGD 91–212, 60 FR 65486, Dec. 19, 1995;
CGD 94–029, 61 FR 47063, Sept. 6, 1996; CGD 95–
062, 62 FR 34530, June 26, 1997; CGD 95–062, 62
FR 40281, July 28, 1997; USCG–1997–2799, 64 FR
42815, Aug. 5, 1999; USCG–1999–6224, 64 FR
63225, Nov. 19, 1999; 66 FR 20935, Apr. 26, 2001]

§ 10.207 Requirements for raises of
grades of licenses.
(a) General. Before any person is
issued a raise of grade of license, the
applicant shall present satisfactory
documentary evidence of eligibility.
Each applicant shall make written application on a Coast Guard furnished
form and, unless exempted under
§ 10.112, submit the evaluation fee set
out in table 10.109 in § 10.109.
(b) Surrendering old license. Upon the
issuance of a new license for raise of
grade, the applicant shall surrender the
old license to the OCMI. If requested,
the old license is returned to the applicant after cancellation.
(c) Age, experience, training, and assessment. (1) Each applicant for a raise
of grade of license shall establish that
he or she possesses the age, experience,
and training necessary, and has been
examined and otherwise assessed as
may be required by this part to establish competence to hold the particular
license requested, before he or she is
entitled to a raise in grade of license.
(2) Applicants for raise of grade of license shall present to the OCMI at a
Regional Examination Center, letters,
discharges, or other official documents
certifying to the amount and character
of their experience and the names of
the vessels on which acquired. Certificates of discharge are returned to the
applicant after review by the OCMI. All
other documentary evidence of service,
or copies thereof, are filed with the application.
(3) Sea service acquired prior to the
issuance of the license held is generally

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not accepted as any part of the service
required for raise of grade of that license. However, service acquired prior
to issuance of a license will be accepted
for certain crossovers, endorsements or
increases in scope of a license, as appropriate. In the limited tonnage categories for deck licenses, total accumulated service is a necessary criterion
for most raises in grade; service acquired prior to the issuance of such licenses will, therefore, be accepted.
(4) No raise of grade of license may be
issued to any naturalized citizen on
less experience in any grade than
would have been required of a citizen of
the United States by birth.
(5) Experience and service acquired
on foreign vessels while holding a valid
U. S. license is creditable for establishing eligibility for a raise of grade,
subject to evaluation by the OCMI to
determine that it is a fair and reasonable equivalent to service acquired on
merchant vessels of the United States,
with respect to grade, tonnage, horsepower, waters and operating conditions. An applicant who has obtained
the qualifying experience on foreign
vessels shall submit satisfactory documentary evidence of such service (including any necessary translations into
English) in the forms prescribed by
paragraph (c)(2) of this section.
(6) An applicant remains eligible for
a raise of grade of license while on probation as a result of action under part
5 of this chapter. A raise of grade of license issued to a person on probation
will be subject to the same probationary conditions imposed against the
applicant’s other certificates or licenses. The offense for which he or she
was placed on probation will be considered on the merits of the case in determining fitness to hold the license applied for. No applicant will be examined for a raise of grade of license during any period when a suspension without probation or a revocation imposed
under part 5 of this chapter is effective
against the applicant’s license or certificate or while an appeal from these
actions is pending.
(d) Professional Examination. (1)(i)
When the OCMI finds an applicant’s experience and training for raise of grade
to be satisfactory and the applicant is
eligible in all other respects, the OCMI

will authorize the examination. Oralassisted examinations may be administered in accordance with § 10.205(i)(1).
The OCMI will place in the applicant’s
file a record indicating the subjects
covered.
(ii) The general instructions for administration of examinations and the
lists of subjects for all licenses appear
in Subpart I of this part.
(2) The qualification requirements
for radar observer are contained in
§ 10.480.
(e) Physical requirements. (1) An applicant for raise of grade of a license who
has not had a physical examination for
an original license or renewal of license within three years must submit a
certification by a licensed physician or
physician assistant that he or she is in
good health and has no physical impairment or medical condition which
would render him or her incompetent
to perform the ordinary duties of the
license applied for.
(2) If the OCMI has reason to believe
that an applicant for raise of grade of
license suffers from some physical impairment or medical condition which
would render the applicant incompetent to perform the ordinary duties
of that license, the applicant may be
required to submit the results of an examination by a licensed physician or
physician assistant that meets the requirements for an original license.
(3) An applicant who has lost the
sight of one eye may obtain a raise of
grade of license, provided that the applicant is qualified in all other respects
and that the visual acuity in the one
remaining eye passes the test required
under § 10.205(d).
(f) Firefighting certificate. Applicants
for raise of grade of license who have
not previously met the requirements in
§ 10.205(g), must do so.
(g) Chemical testing for dangerous
drugs. To obtain a raise of grade of a license each applicant shall produce evidence of having passed a chemical test
for dangerous drugs or of qualifying for
an exception from testing in § 16.220 of
this subchapter.
(h) Criminal Record Review. Each applicant for a raise of grade may be required to submit to a criminal record
check under § 10.201(h).

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(i) National Driver Register. Each applicant for a raise of grade of a license
shall consent to an NDR check under
§ 10.201(i) if the license is reissued with
a new expiration date.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 134, Jan. 4,
1989; CGD 91–002, 58 FR 15238, Mar. 19, 1993;
CGD 91–223, 60 FR 4524, Jan. 23, 1995; CGD 91–
212, 60 FR 65486, Dec. 19, 1995; CGD 94–029, 61
FR 47063, Sept. 6, 1996; CDG 95–062, 62 FR
34530, June 26, 1997; USCG–1997–2799, 64 FR
42815, Aug. 5, 1999]

§ 10.209 Requirements for renewal of
licenses, certificates of registry, and
STCW certificates and endorsements.
(a) General. Except as provided in
paragraph (g) of this section, an applicant for renewal of a license or certificate of registry shall establish possession of all of the necessary qualifications before the license or certificate of
registry is issued.
(1) Each application must be on a
Coast Guard furnished form and be accompanied by the evaluation fee set
out in table 10.109 in § 10.109. An approved application is valid for 12
months.
(2) The applicant may apply in person
at any Regional Examination Center
listed in § 10.105 or may renew the license or certificate of registry by mail
under paragraph (e)(3) of this section.
(3) The applicant shall submit the
original or a photocopy of the license
or certificate of registry to be renewed.
A photocopy will include the back and
all attachments. If requested, the old
license or certificate of registry will be
returned to the applicant.
(b) Fitness. No license or certificate
of registry will be renewed if it has
been suspended without probation or
revoked as a result of action under part
5 of this chapter, or facts that would
render a renewal improper have come
to the attention of the Coast Guard.
(c) Professional requirements. (1) In
order to renew a license as master,
mate, engineer, pilot, or operator, the
applicant shall:
(i) Present evidence of at least 1 year
of sea service during the past 5 years;
(ii) Pass a comprehensive, open-book
exercise covering the general subject
matter contained in appropriate sections of subpart I of this part;

(iii) Complete an approved refresher
training course; or
(iv) Present evidence of employment
in a position closely related to the operation, construction or repair of vessels (either deck or engineer as appropriate) for at least 3 years during the
past 5 years. An applicant for a deck license with this type of employment
must also demonstrate knowledge on
an applicable Rules of the Road exercise.
(2) The qualification requirements
for renewal of radar observer endorsement are in § 10.480.
(3) Additional qualification requirements for renewal of a license as pilot
are contained in § 10.713.
(4) An applicant for renewal of a
radio officer’s license shall, in addition
to meeting the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section,
present a currently valid license as
first- or second-class radiotelegraph
operator issued by the Federal Communications Commission. This license
will be returned to the applicant.
(5) An applicant for renewal of a medical doctor or professional nurse certificate of registry shall, in addition to
meeting the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section,
present evidence that he or she holds a
currently valid appropriate license as
physician, surgeon, or registered nurse
issued under the authority of a state or
territory of the United States, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the
District of Columbia.
(6) An applicant for renewal of a license as master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels shall submit satisfactory
evidence of either by—
(i) Completing a practical demonstration of maneuvering and handling a
towing vessel before a designated examiner; or
(ii) Submitting documentary proof of
ongoing participation in training and
drills during the validity of the license
being renewed.
(d) Physical requirements. (1) An applicant for renewal of a license shall submit a certification by a licensed physician or physician assistant that he or
she is in good health and has no physical impairment or medical condition
which would render him or her incompetent to perform the ordinary duties

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of that license. This certification must
address visual acuity and hearing in
addition to general physical condition
and must have been completed within
12 months of the date of application.
(2) If the OCMI has reason to believe
that an applicant for renewal of a license suffers from some physical impairment or medical condition which
would render the applicant incompetent to perform the ordinary duties
of that license, the applicant may be
required to submit the results of an examination by a licensed physician or
physician assistant that meets the requirements for original license.
(3) An applicant who has lost the
sight of one eye may obtain a renewal
of license, provided that the applicant
is qualified in all other respects and
that the visual acuity in the one remaining eye passes the test required
under § 10.205(d).
(4) Physical examinations are not required for renewal of certificates of
registry.
(e) Special circumstances—(1) Period of
grace. Except as provided herein, a license may not be renewed more than 12
months after it has expired. To obtain
a reissuance of the license, an applicant must comply with the requirements of paragraph (f) of this section.
When an applicant’s license expires
during a time of service with the
Armed Forces and there is no reasonable opportunity for renewal, including
by mail, this period may be extended.
The period of military service following the date of license expiration
which precluded renewal may be added
to the 12 month period of grace. The 12
month period of grace, and any extension, do not affect the expiration date
of the license. A license is not valid for
use after the expiration date.
(2) Renewal in advance. A license or
certificate of registry may not be renewed more than 12 months before expiration unless it is being renewed in
conjunction with a merchant mariner’s
document which is either due for renewal or being endorsed, or unless the
OCMI is satisfied that special circumstances exist to justify renewal.
(3) Renewal by mail. (i) Applications
for renewal by mail of licenses or certificates of registry may be sent to the
Coast Guard office that issued the li-

cense or certificate of registry or holds
the applicant’s file. The following documents must be submitted:
(A) A properly completed application
on a Coast Guard furnished form and
the evaluation fee required by table
10.109 in § 10.109.
(B) The expired license or certificate
of registry to be renewed; or, if it has
not expired, a photocopy of the license
or certificate, including the back and
all attachments.
(C) A certification from a licensed
physician or physician assistant in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section for the renewal of a license.
(D) If the applicant desires to renew
a license with a radar observer endorsement, either the radar observer certificate or a certified copy.
(E) Evidence of, or acceptable substitute for, sea service for the renewal
of a license.
(F) For a certificate of registry as a
medical doctor or professional nurse,
evidence that he or she holds a currently valid, appropriate license as
physician, surgeon, or registered nurse,
issued under the authority of a state or
territory of the United States, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the
District of Columbia.
(ii) The open-book exercise, if required, may be administered through
the mail.
(iii) Upon receipt of the renewed license or certificate of registry, the applicant shall sign it in order to validate
the license or certificate.
(4) Concurrent renewal of licenses, certificates of registry, and merchant mariner’s documents. An applicant for concurrent renewal of more than one merchant mariner credential shall satisfy
the individual renewal requirements
and pay the applicable fees required by
the tables in §§ 10.109 and 12.02–18 of this
chapter for each license, certificate of
registry, or merchant mariner’s document being renewed.
(f) Reissuance of expired license or certificate of registry. (1) Whenever an applicant applies for reissuance of a license more than 12 months after expiration, in lieu of the requirements of
paragraph (c) of this section, the applicant shall demonstrate continued professional knowledge by completing a
course approved for this purpose, or by

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passing the complete examination for
that license. The examination may be
oral-assisted if the expired license was
awarded on an oral exam. The fees listed in table 10.109 in § 10.109 apply to
these examinations. In the case of an
expired radio officer’s license, the license may be issued upon presentation
of a valid first- or second-class radiotelegraph operator license issued by
the Federal Communications Commission.
(2) A certificate of registry that has
been expired for more than 12 months
shall be renewed in the same way as a
current certificate of registry. There
are no additional requirements for reissuing certificates of registry that
have been expired for more than 12
months.
(g) Inactive license renewal. (1) Applicants for renewal of licenses who are
unwilling or otherwise unable to meet
the requirements of paragraphs (c) or
(d) of this section may renew their licenses, with the following restrictive
endorsement placed on the back of the
license: ‘‘License renewed for continuity purposes only; service under
the authority of this license is prohibited.’’ Holders of licenses with this continuity endorsement may have the prohibition rescinded at any time by satisfying the renewal requirements in
paragraphs (c), (d), and (h) of this section.
(2) Applications for renewal of a license with the continuity endorsement
must include:
(i) The license to be renewed, or, if it
is unexpired, a photocopy of the license
including the back and all attachments; and,
(ii) A signed statement from the applicant attesting to an awareness of
the restriction to be placed on the renewed license, and of the requirements
for rescinding the continuity endorsement.

(h) Chemical testing for dangerous
drugs. Except for applicants requesting
an inactive license renewal under paragraph (g) of this section, each applicant
for the renewal of a license or of a certificate of registry shall produce evidence of having passed a chemical test
for dangerous drugs or of qualifying for
an exception from testing in § 16.220 of
this subchapter. An applicant who fails
a chemical test for dangerous drugs
will not be issued a license or certificate of registry.
(i) Each applicant for a renewal may
be required to consent to a criminal
record check under § 10.201(h).
(j) Each applicant for renewal of a license or certificate of registry shall
consent to an NDR check under
§ 10.201(i).
(k) Except as otherwise provided by
§ 10.202, each candidate for a renewal of
an STCW certificate or endorsement as
master, mate, operator, or engineer, to
be valid on or after February 1, 2002,
for service on any vessel in ocean or
near-coastal service, shall meet the applicable requirements of paragraphs (l),
(m), (n), and (o) in § 10.205 and shall
meet the requirements of Section A–VI/
2, paragraph 1 to 4 of the STCW Code.
[CGD 91–211, 59 FR 49299, Sept. 27, 1994, as
amended by CGD 91–223, 60 FR 4525, Jan. 23,
1995; CGD 91–212, 60 FR 65486, Dec. 19, 1995;
CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34531, June 26, 1997; CGD
95–062, 62 FR 40281, July 28, 1997; USCG–1997–
2799, 64 FR 42815, Aug. 5, 1999; USCG–1999–
6224, 64 FR 63225, Nov. 19, 1999; 66 FR 20935,
Apr. 26, 2001]

§ 10.210

Eligibility for towing license.

The figure that follows illustrates
the conversion of a towing license
issued before May 21, 2001. The conversion will take place at the first renewal
or upgrade of the license after May 20,
2001.

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[USCG–1999–6224, 66 FR 20935, Apr. 26, 2001]

§ 10.211 Creditable service and equivalents for licensing purposes.
(a) Sea service may be documented
for licensing purposes in various forms
such as certificates of discharge, pilotage service and billing forms, and letters or other official documents from
marine companies signed by appropriate officials or licensed masters. For
service on vessels of under 200 gross
tons, owners of vessels may attest to
their own service; however, those who
do not own a vessel must obtain letters
or other evidence from licensed personnel or the owners of the vessels listed. The documentary evidence produced by the applicant must contain

the amount and nature (e.g. chief
mate. assistant engineer, etc.) of the
applicant’s experience, the vessel
name, gross tonnage, shaft horsepower
and official numbers, the routes upon
which the experience was acquired, and
approximate dates of service.
(b) Port engineer, shipyard superintendent experience, instructor service, or similar related service may be
creditable for a maximum of six
months of service for raise of grade of
an engineer or deck license, as appropriate, using the following:
(1) Port engineer or shipyard superintendent experience is creditable on a
three-for-one basis for a raise of grade.
(Twelve months of experience equals
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(2) Service as a bona fide instructor
at a school of navigation or marine engineering is creditable on a two-for-one
basis for a raise of grade. (Twelve
months of experience equals six
months of creditable service).
(c) Service on mobile offshore drilling units is creditable for raise of grade
of license. Evidence of one year’s service as mate or equivalent while holding
a license as third mate, or as engineering officer of the watch or equivalent
while holding a license as third assistant engineer, is acceptable for a raise
of grade to second mate or second assistant engineer, respectively; however,
any subsequent raises of grade of unlimited, nonrestricted licenses must include a minimum of six months of service on conventional vessels.
(d) Service on a Dual Mode Integrated Tug Barge (ITB) unit is creditable for original or raise of grade of
any deck licenses. Service on a Dual
Mode ITB with an aggregate tonnage of
over 1600 gross tons is creditable on a
two-for-one basis (two days experience
equals one day of creditable service)
for up to 50 percent of the total service
on vessels over 1600 gross tons required
for an unlimited license. The remaining required service on vessels of over
1600 gross tons must be obtained on
conventional vessels or Push Mode
ITBs.
(e) Other experience in a marine related area, other than at sea, or sea
service performed on unique vessels,
will be evaluated by the OCMI and forwarded to the Commandant for a determination of equivalence to traditional
service.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 135, Jan. 4,
1989]

§ 10.213 Sea service as a member of the
Armed Forces of the United States
and on vessels owned by the United
States as qualifying experience.
(a) Sea service as a member of the
Armed Forces of the United States will
be accepted as qualifying experience
for an original, raise of grade, or increase in scope of all licenses. In most
cases, military sea service will have
been performed upon ocean waters;
however, inland service, as may be the
case on smaller vessels, will be credited

in the same manner as conventional
evaluations. The applicant must submit an official transcript of sea service
as verification of the service claimed
when the application is submitted. The
applicant must also provide the Officer
in Charge, Marine Inspection other
necessary information as to tonnage,
routes, horsepower, percentage of time
underway, and assigned duties upon
the vessels which he or she served.
Such service will be evaluated by the
OCMI and forwarded to the Commandant for a determination of its
equivalence to sea service acquired on
merchant vessels and the appropriate
grade, class, and limit of license for
which the applicant is eligible. Normally, 60 percent of the total time on
board is considered equivalent underway service; however, the periods of operation of each vessel may be evaluated separately. In order to be eligible
for a master’s or chief engineer’s unlimited license, the applicant must
have acquired military service in the
capacity of commanding officer or engineer officer, respectively.
(b) Service in deck ratings on military vessels such as seaman apprentice,
seaman, boatswain’s mate, quartermaster, or radarman are considered
deck service for licensing purposes.
Service in other ratings may be considered if the applicant establishes that
his
or
her
duties
required
a
watchstanding presence on or about
the bridge of a vessel. Service in engineer ratings on military vessels such as
fireman
apprentice,
fireman,
engineman, machinists, mate, machinery technician or boiler tender are considered engineer service for licensing
purposes. There are also other ratings
such as electrician, hull technician, or
damage controlman which may be
credited when the applicant establishes
that his or her duties required
watchstanding duties in an operating
engine room.
(c) In addition to underway service,
members of the Armed Forces may obtain creditable service for periods of
assignment to vessels at times other
than underway, such as in port, at anchor, or in training. Normally, a 25%
factor is applied to these time periods.
This experience can be equated with
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ship’s business, and other related duties.
(d) Sea service obtained on submarines is creditable, as if it were surface vessel service, for deck and engineer licenses under the provision of
paragraph (a) of this section. For application to deck licenses, submarine
service may be creditable if at least 25
percent of all service submitted for the
license was obtained on surface vessels
(e.g. If four years’ total service were
submitted for an original license, at
least one year must have been obtained
on surface craft in order for the submarine service to be eligible for evaluation).
(e) Service gained in a civilian capacity as commanding officer, master,
mate, engineer, or pilot, etc., of any
vessel owned and operated by the
United States, in any service, in which
a license as master, mate, engineer, or
pilot was not required at the time of
such service, is evaluated by the OCMI
and forwarded to the Commandant for
a determination of equivalence.
§ 10.215 Modification or removal of
limitations.
(a) If an Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, is satisfied by the documentary evidence submitted that an applicant is entitled by experience, training,
and knowledge to an endorsement or
increase in the scope of any license
held, any limitations which were previously placed upon the license by that
OCMI may be changed. Such an increase in scope may include horsepower
or tonnage limitations, or geographic
route restrictions.
(b) An OCMI may not change a limitation on any license which that office
did not place thereon before full information regarding the reason for the
limitation is obtained from the OCMI
responsible for the limitation.
(c) No limitation on any license may
be changed before the applicant has
made up any deficiency in the experience prescribed for the license or endorsement desired and passed any necessary examination.
§ 10.217 Examination procedures and
denial of licenses.
(a)(1) The examinations for all deck
and engineer unlimited licenses are ad-

ministered at periodic intervals. The
examination fee set out in table 10.109
in § 10.109 must be paid before the applicant may take the first examination
section. If an applicant fails three or
more sections of the examination, a
complete
reexamination
must
be
taken, but may be taken during any of
the scheduled exam periods. On the
subsequent exam, if the applicant
again fails three or more sections, at
least 3 months must lapse before another complete examination is attempted, and a new examination fee is
required. If an applicant fails one or
two sections of an examination, the applicant may be retested twice on these
sections during the next 3 months. If
the applicant does not successfully
complete these sections within the 3
month period, complete reexamination
must be taken after a lapse of at least
3 months from the date of the last
retest, and a new examination fee is required. The 3 month retest period may
be extended by the OCMI if the applicant presents discharges documenting
sea time which prevented the taking of
a retest during the 3 month period. The
retest period may not be extended beyond 7 months from the initial examination.
(2) The scheduling of all other deck
and engineer license examinations will
be at the discretion of the OCMI. The
examination fee set out in table 10.109
in § 10.109 must be paid before the applicant may take the first examination
section. In the event of a failure, the
applicant may be retested twice whenever the examination can be rescheduled with the OCMI. The applicant
must be examined in all of the unsatisfactory sections of the preceding examination. If the applicant does not successfully complete all parts of the examination during a 3-month period
from the initial test date, a complete
reexamination must be taken after a
lapse of at least 2 months from the
date of the last retest, and a new examination fee is required.
(b) If the OCMI refuses to grant an
applicant the license for which applied
due to failing to pass a required examination, the applicant is furnished a
written statement setting forth the
portions of the examination which

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must be retaken and the date by which
the examination must be completed.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 135, Jan. 4,
1989; CGD 91–002, 58 FR 15238, Mar. 19, 1993;
CGD 94–029, 61 FR 47064, Sept. 6, 1996; USCG–
1997–2799, 64 FR 42815, Aug. 5, 1999]

§ 10.219 Issuance of duplicate license
or certificate of registry.
(a) Whenever a person to whom a license or certificate of registry has been
issued loses the license or certificate,
that person shall report the loss to any
OCMI. A duplicate license or certificate may be issued by an OCMI listed
in the note following § 1.05(b) of this
part after receiving an application with
an
affidavit
describing
the
circumstances of the loss from the applicant and verification of the license or
certificate record from the Regional
Examination Center where it was
issued or from the Commandant. The
duplicate will be prepared in the same
format and wording as the license or
certificate being replaced. A duplicate
license is issued for the unexpired term
of the lost license. Duplicate licenses
and certificates of registry bear the
following statement: ‘‘This license (or
certificate) replaces License (or Certificate) Number ll issued at ll on
the above date.’’
(b) If a person loses a license or certificate of registry by shipwreck or
other casualty, a reissue of that license
or certificate or registry will be supplied free of charge. Other casualties
include any damage to a ship caused by
collision, explosion, tornado, wreck,
flooding, beaching, grounding, or fire.
(c) If a person loses a license or certificate of registry otherwise than by
shipwreck or other casualty and applies for a reissue, the appropriate fee
set out in table 10.109 in § 10.109 is required.
[CGD 81–059, 54 FR 135, Jan. 4, 1989; as amended by CGD 91–002, 58 FR 15238, Mar. 19, 1993;
USCG–1997–2799, 64 FR 42815, Aug. 5, 1999]

§ 10.221 Parting with license.
The holder of a license shall not voluntarily part with it or place it beyond
his or her personal control by pledging
or depositing it with any other person
for any purpose. If the holder violates
this section, he or she may be pro-

ceeded against in accordance with the
provisions of part 5 of this chapter,
looking to a suspension or revocation
of the license.
§ 10.223 Suspension and revocation of
licenses.
(a) When the license of any individual is revoked, it is no longer valid
for any purpose and any license of the
same type subsequently requested
must be applied for as an original license, except as to number of issue.
(b) No person whose license is suspended without probation or has been
revoked may be issued another license
without approval of the Commandant.
(c) When a license which is about to
expire is suspended, the renewal of
such license will be withheld until expiration of the period of suspension.
(d) An applicant for renewal or return of a license as master or mate
(pilot) of towing vessels whose most recent license was suspended or revoked
by an administrative law judge for incompetence shall complete the practical demonstration under paragraph
(c)(6)(i) of § 10.209.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987 (interim) and CGD 81–059, 54 FR 132, Jan. 4, 1989
(final), as amended by USCG–1999–6224, 66 FR
20936, Apr. 26, 2001]

Subpart C—Training Schools with
Approved Courses
§ 10.301 Applicablilty.
This subpart prescribes the general
requirements applicable to all approved courses which may be accepted
in lieu of service experience or examination required by the Coast Guard, or
which satisfy course completion requirements.
§ 10.302 Course approval.
(a) The Coast Guard approves courses
satisfying regulatory requirements and
those that substitute for a Coast Guard
examination or a portion of a sea service requirement. The owner or operator
of a training school desiring to have a
course approved by the Coast Guard
shall submit a written request to the
Commanding Officer, National Maritime Center, NMC–4B, 4200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 510, Arlington, VA 22203–
1804, that contains:

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(1) A list of the curriculum including
a description of and the number of
classroom hours required in each subject;
(2) A description of the facility and
equipment;
(3) A list of instructors including the
experience, background, and the qualifications of each; and
(4) Specify the Coast Guard training
requirements the course is intended to
satisfy.
(b) The Coast Guard notifies each applicant in writing whether or not an
approval is granted. If a request for approval is denied, the Coast Guard informs the applicant the reasons for the
denial and describes what corrections
are required for an approval.
(c) Unless sooner surrendered, suspended or withdrawn, an approval for a
course at a training school that meets
Coast Guard standards expires 24
months after the month in which it is
issued, when the school closes, when
the school gives notice that it will no
longer offer the course, or on the date
of any change in the ownership of the
school for which it was issued, whichever occurs first.
(d) If the owner or operator of a
training school desires to have a course
approval renewed, they shall submit a
written request to the address listed in
paragraph (a) of this section. For the
request to be approved, the Coast
Guard must be satisfied that the content and quality of instruction remain
satisfactory. Unless sooner surrendered, suspended or withdrawn, a renewal of the approval expires 60
months after the month it is issued,
when the school closes, when the
school gives notice that it will no
longer offer the course, or on the date
of any change in ownership of the
school for which it is issued, whichever
occurs first.
(e) Suspension of approval. If the
Coast Guard determines that a specific
course does not comply with the provisions of 46 CFR parts 10, 12, 13 or 15, or
the requirements specified in the
course approval; or substantially deviates from the course curriculum package as submitted for approval; or if the
course is being presented in a manner
that is insufficient to achieve learning
objectives; the cognizant OCMI may

suspend the approval, may require the
holder to surrender the certificate of
approval, if any, and may direct the
holder to cease claiming the course is
Coast Guard approved. The Cognizant
OCMI will notify the approval holder in
writing of its intention to suspend the
approval and the reasons for suspension. If the approval holder fails to correct the reasons for suspension, the
course will be suspended and the matter referred to the Commanding Officer, National Maritime Center. The
Commanding Officer, National Maritime Center, will notify the approval
holder that the specific course fails to
meet applicable requirements, and explain how those deficiencies can be corrected. The Commanding Officer, National Maritime Center, may grant the
approval holder up to 60 days in which
to correct the deficiencies.
(f) Withdrawal of approval. (1) The
Commanding Officer, National Maritime Center, may withdraw approval
for any course when the approval holder fails to correct the deficiency(ies) of
a suspended course within a time period allowed under paragraph (e) of this
section.
(2) The Commanding Officer, National Maritime Center, may withdraw
approval of any or all courses by an approval holder upon a determination
that the approval holder has demonstrated a pattern or history of:
(i) Failing to comply with the applicable regulations or the requirements
of course approvals;
(ii) Substantial deviations from their
approved course curricula; or
(iii) Presenting courses in a manner
that is insufficient to achieve learning
objectives.
(g) Appeals of suspension or withdrawal
of approval. Anyone directly affected
by a decision to suspend or withdraw
an approval may appeal the decision to
the Commandant via the Commanding
Officer, National Maritime Center, as
provided in § 1.03–45 of this chapter.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50460, Sept. 29,
1995; USCG–1998–4442, 63 FR 52189, Sept. 30,
1998; USCG–1998–3824, 64 FR 4984, Feb. 2, 1999]

§ 10.303 General standards.
Each school with an approved course
must:

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(a) Have a well maintained facility
that accommodates the students in a
safe and comfortable environment conducive to learning.
(b) Have visual aids for realism, including simulators where appropriate,
which are modern and well maintained
and sufficient for the number of students to be accommodated.
(c) Give appropriate written or practical examinations in the course material to each student of such a degree of
difficulty that a student who successfully completes them could reasonably
assume that he or she would pass, on
the first attempt, an examination prepared by the Coast Guard based upon
knowledge requirements of the position
or endorsement for which the student
is being trained.
(d) Keep for at least one year after
the end of each student’s enrollment:
(1) Each written examination, or in
the case of a practical test, a report of
such test; and
(2) A record of each student’s classroom attendance.
(e) Not change its approved curriculum unless approved, in writing,
after the request for change has been
submitted in writing to the Commanding Officer, National Maritime
Center (NMC–4B).
(f) At any time the Officer in Charge,
Marine Inspection shall direct, allow
the Coast Guard to:
(1) Inspect its facilities, equipment,
and
records,
including
scholastic
records;
(2) Conduct interviews and surveys of
students to aid in course evaluation
and improvement;
(3) Assign personnel to observe or
participate in the course of instruction; and
(4) Supervise or administer the required examinations or practical demonstrations.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987 and
CGD 81–059, 54 FR 132, Jan. 4, 1989, as amended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50460, Sept. 29, 1995;
USCG–1998–4442, 63 FR 52189, Sept. 30, 1998;
USCG–1998–3824, 64 FR 4984, Feb. 2, 1999]

§ 10.304 Substitution of training for required service, use of trainingrecord books, and use of towing officer assessment records.
(a) Satisfactory completion of certain training courses approved by the

Commandant may be substituted for a
portion of the required service for
many deck and engineer licenses and
for qualified ratings of unlicensed personnel. The list of all currently approved courses of instruction including
the equivalent service and applicable
licenses and ratings is maintained by
Commanding Officer, National Maritime Center, NMC–4B. Satisfactory
completion of an approved training
course may be substituted for not more
than two-thirds of the required service
on deck or in the engine department
for deck or engineer licenses, respectively, and for qualified ratings.
(b) Service time gained at an approved training course does not satisfy
recent service requirements nor does
training on a simulator; however, any
underway service at an approved
course may be used for this purpose.
An applicant who had met the recent
service requirement before entering
school will not be penalized by attending the approved training course.
(c) Training obtained prior to receiving a license may not be used for subsequent raises of grade.
(d) Simulator training in combination with a Coast Guard approved
training course may be submitted to
the Commanding Officer, National
Maritime Center, for evaluation and
determination of equivalency to required sea service. Simulator training
cannot be substituted for recency requirements, but may substitute for a
maximum of 25 percent of the required
service for any license transaction.
(e) Except as provided in § 10.202,
when a candidate both applies for an
STCW certificate or endorsement as an
officer in charge of a navigational
watch, on the basis of training or sea
service commencing on or after August
1, 1998, and uses completion of approved
training to substitute for required
service, then not less than 1 year of the
remaining service must be part of approved training that meets the appropriate requirements of Chapter II of
STCW and the requirements of subpart
C of this part. The training of a candidate must be documented in a Coast
Guard-accepted training-record book.
(f) Except as provided in § 10.202, each
candidate who applies for an STCW
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in charge of an engineering watch or as
a designated duty engineer on the basis
of training or sea service commencing
on or after August 1, 1998, for service
on seagoing vessels, shall complete onboard training as part of approved
training that meets the appropriate requirements of Chapter III of STCW and
the requirements of subpart C of this
part. The training must be documented
in a Coast Guard-accepted trainingrecord book.
(g) The training-record book referred
to in paragraphs (e) and (f) of this section must contain at least the following:
(1) The identity of the candidate.
(2) The tasks to be performed or the
skills to be demonstrated, with reference to the standards of competence
set forth in the tables of the appropriate sections in part A of the STCW
Code.
(3) The criteria to be used in determining that the tasks or skills have
been performed properly, again with
reference to the standards of competence set forth in the tables of the
appropriate sections in part A of the
STCW Code.
(4) A place for a qualified instructor
to indicate by his or her initials that
the candidate has received training in
the proper performance of the task or
skill.
(5) A place for a designated examiner
to indicate by his or her initials that
the candidate has successfully completed a practical demonstration and
has proved competent in the task or
skill under the criteria, when assessment of competence is to be documented in the record books.
(6) The identity of each qualified instructor, including any Coast Guard license or document held, and the instructor’s signature.
(7) The identity of each designated
examiner, when any assessment of
competence is recorded, including any
Coast Guard license or document held,
and the examiner’s signature confirming that his or her initials certify
that he or she has witnessed the practical demonstration of a particular
task or skill by the candidate.
(h) Each applicant for a license as
master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels, and each master or mate of self-

propelled vessels of greater than 200
gross tons seeking an endorsement for
towing vessels, shall complete a towing
officers’ assessment record that contains at least the following:
(1) Identification of the candidate, including full name, home address, photograph or photo-image, and personal
signature.
(2) Objectives of the training and assessment.
(3) Tasks to perform or skills to demonstrate.
(4) Criteria to use in determining
that the tasks or skills have been performed properly.
(5) A place for a qualified instructor
or licensed officer (with authority to
operate a towing vessel) to indicate by
his or her initials that the candidate
has received training in the proper performance of the tasks or skills.
(6) A place for a designated examiner
to indicate by his or her initials that
the candidate has successfully completed a practical demonstration and
has proved proficient in the task or
skill under the criteria.
(7) Identification of each qualified instructor or licensed officer (with authority to operate a towing vessel) by
full name, home address, employer, job
title, ship name or business address,
number of any Coast Guard license or
document held, and personal signature.
(8) Identification of each designated
examiner by full name, home address,
employer, job title, ship name or business address, number of any Coast
Guard license or document held, and
personal signature confirming that his
or her initials certify that he or she
has witnessed the practical demonstration of a particular task or skill by the
candidate.
(i) The training-record book referred
to in paragraphs (e) and (f) of this section may be maintained electronically,
if the electronic record meets Coast
Guard-accepted standards for accuracy,
integrity, and availability.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 135, Jan. 4,
1989; CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50460, Sept. 29, 1995;
CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34531, June 26, 1997; USCG–
1998–4442, 63 FR 52189, Sept. 30, 1998; USCG–
1999–6224, 64 FR 63225, Nov. 19, 1999; 66 FR
20936, Apr. 26, 2001]

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§ 10.305 Radar-Observer
certificates
and qualifying courses.
(a) A student who takes an approved
course of training, which includes passing both a radar-theory examination
and a practical demonstration on a
simulator, and who meets the requirements of this section is entitled to an
appropriate Radar-Observer certificate—
(1) In a form prescribed by the school
and acceptable to the Coast Guard; and
(2) Signed by the head of the school.
(b) The following Radar-Observer certificates are issued under this section:
(1) Radar Observer (Unlimited).
(2) Radar Observer (Inland Waters
and
Gulf-Intracoastal
Waterway
[GIWW]).
(3) Radar Observer (Rivers).
(4) Radar Observer (Unlimited: Renewal).
(5) Radar Observer (Inland Waters
and GIWW: Renewal).
(6) Radar Observer (Rivers: Renewal).
(c) A school with an approved RadarObserver course may issue a certificate
listed in paragraph (b) of this section
after the student has successfully completed the appropriate curriculum as
follows:
(1) Radar Observer (Unlimited).
Classroom instruction—including demonstration and practical exercises
using simulators—and examination, in
the following subjects:
(i) Fundamentals of radar:
(A) How radar works.
(B) Factors affecting the performance and accuracy of marine radar.
(C) Purposes and functions of the
main components that constitute a
typical marine-radar system.
(ii) Operation and use of radar:
(A) Purpose and adjustment of controls.
(B) Detection of malfunctions, false
and indirect echoes, and other radar
phenomena.
(C) Effects of sea return, weather,
and other environmental conditions.
(D) Limitations of radar resulting
from design factors.
(E) Safety precautions associated
with use and maintenance of marine
radar.
(F) Measurement of ranges and bearings.

(G) Effect of size, shape, composition,
and distance of vessels and terrestrial
targets on echo.
(iii) Interpretation and analysis of
radar information:
(A) Radar navigation (including visual
techniques)—determining
positions, and detecting changes in the relative motion, of other vessels.
(B) Collision-avoidance, including
visual techniques, appropriate to the
circumstances and the equipment in
use.
(C) Determining the course and speed
of another vessel.
(D) Determining the time and distance of closest point of approach of a
crossing, meeting, overtaking, or overtaken vessel.
(E) Detecting changes of course or
speed of another vessel after its initial
course and speed have been established.
(F) Applying the Navigational Rules,
Chapters 30 and 34 of Title 33 U.S. Code
[Commandant Instruction M16672.2C, as
amended, or equivalent], and other factors to consider when determining
changes of course or speed of a vessel
to prevent collisions on the basis of
radar observation.
(G) Use of radar in maintaining situational awareness.
(iv) Plotting (by any graphically-correct method):
(A) Principles and methods of plotting relative and true motion.
(B) Practical-plotting problems.
(2) Radar Observer (Inland Waters
and GIWW). Classroom instruction—
with emphasis on situations and problems encountered on inland waters and
the GIWW, including demonstration
and practical exercises using simulators—and examination, in the following subjects:
(i) Fundamentals of radar:
(A) How radar works.
(B) Factors affecting the performance and accuracy of marine radar.
(C) Purpose and functions of the
main components that constitute a
typical marine-radar system.
(ii) Operation and use of radar:
(A) Purpose and adjustment of controls.
(B) Detection of malfunctions, false
and indirect echoes, and other radar
phenomena.

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(C) Effects of sea return, weather,
and other environmental conditions.
(D) Limitations of radar resulting
from design factors.
(E) Safety precautions associated
with use and maintenance of marine
radar.
(F) Measurement of ranges and bearings.
(G) Effect of size, shape, composition,
and distance of vessels and terrestrial
targets on echo.
(iii) Interpretation and analysis of
radar information:
(A) Radar navigation (including visual
techniques)—determining
positions, and detecting changes in the relative motion, of other vessels.
(B) Collision-avoidance, including
visual techniques, appropriate to the
circumstances and the equipment in
use.
(C) Determining the course and speed
of another vessel.
(D) Determining the time and distance of closest point of approach of a
crossing, meeting, overtaking, or overtaken vessel.
(E) Detecting changes of course or
speed of another vessel after its initial
course and speed have been established.
(F) Applying the Navigational Rules,
and other factors to consider when determining changes of course or speed of
a vessel to prevent collisions on the
basis of radar observation.
(G) Use of radar in maintaining situational awareness.
(3) Radar Observer (Rivers). Classroom instruction—with emphasis on
situations and problems encountered
on rivers, including demonstration and
practical exercises using simulators—
and examination, in the following subjects:
(i) Fundamentals of radar:
(A) How radar works.
(B) Factors affecting the performance and accuracy of marine radar.
(C) Purpose and functions of the
main components that constitute a
typical marine-radar system.
(ii) Operation and use of radar:
(A) Purpose and adjustment of controls.
(B) Detection of malfunctions, false
and indirect echoes, and other radar
phenomena.

(C) Effects of sea return, weather,
and other environmental conditions.
(D) Limitations of radar resulting
from design factors.
(E) Safety precautions associated
with use and maintenance of marine
radar.
(F) Measurement of ranges and bearings, recognizing limited use of radar
bearings in curving, narrow channels.
(G) Effect of size, shape, composition,
and distance of vessels and terrestrial
targets on echo.
(iii) Interpretation and analysis of
radar information:
(A) Radar navigation (including visual techniques)— determining positions, and detecting changes in the relative motion, of other vessels.
(B) Collision-avoidance, including
visual techniques, appropriate to the
circumstances and the equipment in
use.
(C) Applying the Navigational Rules,
and other factors to consider when determining changes of course or speed of
a vessel to prevent collisions on the
basis of radar observation.
(D) Use of radar in maintaining situational awareness.
(4) Radar Observer (Unlimited: Renewal). Classroom instruction—including demonstration and practical exercises using simulators—and examination, in the following subjects:
(i) Interpretation and analysis of
radar information:
(A) Radar navigation (including visual
techniques)—determining
positions, and detecting changes in the relative motion, of other vessels.
(B) Collision-avoidance, including
visual techniques, appropriate to the
circumstances and the equipment in
use.
(C) Determining the course and speed
of another vessel.
(D) Determining the time and distance of closest point of approach of a
crossing, meeting, overtaking, or overtaken vessel.
(E) Detecting changes of course or
speed of another vessel after its initial
course and speed have been established.
(F) Applying the Navigational Rules,
and other factors to consider when determining changes of course or speed of
a vessel to prevent collisions on the
basis of radar observation.

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(G) Use of radar in maintaining situational awareness.
(ii) Plotting (by any graphically-correct method):
(A) Principles and methods of plotting relative and true motion.
(B) Practical-plotting problems.
(5) Radar Observer (Inland Waters
and GIWW: Renewal). Classroom instruction—including
demonstration
and practical exercises using simulators—and examination, in the interpretation and analysis of radar information, including:
(i) Radar navigation (including visual
techniques—determining positions, and
detecting changes in the relative motion, of other vessels.
(ii) Collision-avoidance, including
visual techniques, appropriate to the
circumstances and the equipment in
use.
(iii) Determining the course and
speed of another vessel.
(iv) Determining the time and distance of closest point of approach of a
crossing, meeting, overtaking, or overtaken vessel.
(v) Detecting changes of course or
speed of another vessel after its initial
course and speed have been established.
(vi) Applying the Navigational Rules,
and other factors to consider when determining changes of course or speed of
a vessel to prevent collisions on the
basis of radar observation.
(vii) Use of radar in maintaining situational awareness.
(6) Radar Observer (Rivers: Renewal).
Classroom instruction—including demonstration and practical exercises
using simulators—and examination, in
the interpretation and analysis of
radar information, including:
(i) Radar navigation (including visual
techniques)— determining positions,
and detecting changes in the relative
motion, of other vessels.
(ii) Collision-avoidance, including
visual techniques, appropriate to the
circumstances and the equipment in
use.
(iii) Applying the Navigational Rules,
and other factors to consider when determining changes of course or speed of
a vessel to prevent collisions on the
basis of radar observation.

(iv) Use of radar in maintaining situational awareness.
[CGD 94–041, 62 FR 11303, Mar. 11, 1997]

§ 10.306 Radar-Operation course and
certificate.
(a) A certificate of training from a
Radar-Operation course may, as provided by 46 CFR 15.815(c)(2), suffice instead of a Radar-Observer endorsement. It is valid until the holder’s license is renewed or upgraded, or expires, whichever occurs first.
(b) Each Radar-Operation course
must contain at least 4 hours of instruction on the following subjects:
(1) Fundamentals of radar:
(i) How radar works.
(ii) Factors affecting the performance and accuracy of marine radar.
(iii) Purpose and functions of the
main components that constitute a
typical marine-radar system.
(2) Operation and use of radar:
(i) Purpose and adjustment of controls.
(ii) Detection of malfunctions, false
and indirect echoes, and other radar
phenomena.
(iii) Effects of sea return, weather,
and other environmental conditions.
(iv) Limitations of radar resulting
from design factors.
(v) Safety precautions associated
with use and maintenance of marine
radar.
(vi) Measurement of ranges and bearings.
(vii) Effect of size, shape, composition, and distance of vessels and terrestrial targets on echo.
(3) Interpretation and analysis of
radar information:
(i) Radar navigation—determining
the position and direction of movements of a vessel.
(ii) Collision-avoidance, including
visual techniques, appropriate to the
circumstances and the equipment in
use.
(iii) Applying the Navigational Rules,
Chapters 30 and 34 of Title 33 U.S. Code
[Commandant Instruction M16672.2C or
equivalent, as amended], and other factors to consider when determining
changes of course or speed of a vessel
to prevent collisions on the basis of
radar observation.

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(c) Each Radar-Operation course
must be conducted by a person who
possesses the knowledge and skills
taught in the course, with at least one
year of experience in their practical
application, except that—
(1) A marine instructor or company
official may substitute a currently
valid certificate from an approved
Radar-Observer course (Unlimited, or
Inland Waters and GIWW) for the one
year of experience; and
(2) An instructor of any approved
Radar-Observer course may teach a
Radar-Operation course without further seagoing experience.
(d) When a holder of the Radar-Operation certificate seeks a Radar-Observer endorsement, he or she is an applicant for an original endorsement
rather than for renewal of an endorsement.
[CGD 94–041, 62 FR 11304, Mar. 11, 1997]

§ 10.307 Training schools with
proved radar observer courses.

ap-

The Commanding Officer, National
Maritime Center, NMC–4B, 4200 Wilson
Boulevard, Suite 510, Arlington, VA
22203–1804 maintains the list of approved schools and specific courses.
This information is available upon request by writing the aforementioned
address or calling (703) 235–1300.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987 and
CGD 81–059, 54 FR 132, Jan. 4, 1989, as amended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50460, Sept. 29, 1995;
USCG–1998–4442, 63 FR 52189, Sept. 30, 1998]

§ 10.309 Coast Guard-accepted training
other than approved courses.
(a) When the training and assessment
of competence required by this part are
not subject to Coast Guard approval
under § 10.302, but are used to qualify to
hold an STCW certificate or endorsement for service on or after February 1,
2002, such training and assessment
must meet the following requirements:
(1) The training and assessment must
have written, clearly defined objectives
that emphasize specific knowledge,
skills, and abilities, and that include
criteria to be used in establishing a
student’s successful achievement of the
training objectives.
(2) The training must be set out in a
written syllabus that conforms to a

Coast Guard-accepted outline for such
training and includes—
(i) The sequence of subjects to be covered;
(ii) The number of hours to be devoted to instruction in relevant areas
of knowledge;
(iii) The identity and professional
qualifications of the instructor(s) to be
conducting the training or providing
instruction;
(iv) The identification of other media
or facilities to be used in conducting
training; and
(v) Measurements at appropriate intervals of each candidate’s progress toward acquisition of the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities stated in the
training objectives.
(3) Except as provided in paragraph
(a)(4) of this section, documentary evidence must be readily available to establish that all instructors—
(i) Have experience, training, or instruction in effective instructional
techniques;
(ii) Are qualified in the task for
which the training is being conducted;
and
(iii) Hold the level of license, endorsement, or other professional credential required of those who would
apply on board a vessel the relevant
level of knowledge, skills, and abilities
described in the training objectives.
(4) Neither a specialist in a particular
field of nonmaritime education, such
as mathematics or first aid, nor a person with at least 3 years of service as a
member of the Armed Forces of the
United States, specializing in the field
in which he or she is to conduct training, need hold a maritime license or
document to conduct training in that
field.
(5) A simulator may be used in training if—
(i) The simulator meets applicable
performance standards;
(ii) The instructor has gained practical operational experience on the particular type of simulator being used;
and
(iii) The instructor has received appropriate guidance in instructional
techniques involving the use of simulators.

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(6) Essential equipment and instructional materials must afford all students adequate opportunity to participate in exercises and acquire practice
in performing required skills.
(7) A process for routinely assessing
the effectiveness of the instructors, including the use of confidential evaluations by students, is in place.
(8) Documentary evidence is readily
available to establish that any evaluation of whether a student is competent
in accordance with standards, methods,
and criteria set out in part A of the
STCW Code is conducted by a designated examiner who has experience,
training, or instruction in assessment
techniques.
(9) Records of the student’s performance are maintained for at least 1 year
by the offeror of the training and assessment.
(10) To ensure that the training is
meeting its objectives, and the requirements of paragraphs (a)(1) through (9)
of this section, the offeror must either—
(i) Be regulated as a maritime academy or marine academy pursuant to 46
CFR part 310; or
(ii) Monitor the training in accordance with a Coast Guard-accepted QSS,
which must include the following features:
(A) The training must be provisionally certified, on the basis of an initial
independent
evaluation
conducted
under a Coast Guard-accepted QSS, as
being capable of meeting its objective.
(B) The training must be periodically
monitored in accordance with the
schedule stipulated under the Coast
Guard-accepted QSS.
(C) Each person conducting the initial evaluation or the subsequent periodic monitoring of the training shall be
knowledgeable about the subjects
being evaluated or monitored and
about the national and international
requirements that apply to the training, and shall not himself or herself be
involved in the training and assessment of students.
(D) Each person evaluating or monitoring the training shall have access to
all appropriate documents and facilities, and shall have opportunities both
to observe all appropriate activities

and to conduct confidential interviews
when necessary.
(E) Arrangements must be such as to
ensure that no person evaluating or
monitoring the training is penalized or
rewarded, directly or indirectly, by the
sponsor of the training for making any
particular observations or for reaching
any particular conclusions.
(11) Each person conducting the initial
evaluation
under
paragraph
(a)(10)(ii)(A) of this section or the periodic monitoring of the training under
paragraph (a)(10)(ii)(B) of this section
shall communicate his or her conclusions to the Commanding Officer, National Maritime Center, NMC–4B, 4200
Wilson Boulevard, suite 510, Arlington,
VA 22203–1804, within 1 month of the
completion of the evaluation or the
monitoring.
(12) Each offeror of the training shall
let the Coast Guard or someone authorized by the Coast Guard observe the
records of a student’s performance and
records otherwise relating to paragraphs (a)(1) through (10) of this section.
(b) The Coast Guard will maintain a
list of training each of whose offerors
submits a certificate, initially not less
than 45 calendar days before offering
training under this section, and annually thereafter, signed by the offeror or
its authorized representatives, stating
that the training fully complies with
requirements of this section, and identifying the Coast Guard-accepted QSS
being used for independent monitoring.
Training programs on this list will
offer the training necessary for licenses
and STCW endorsements under this
part. The Coast Guard will update this
list periodically and make it available
to members of the public on request.
(c) If the Coast Guard determines, on
the basis of observations or conclusions
either of its own or of someone authorized by it to monitor the training, that
particular training does not satisfy one
or more of the conditions described in
paragraph (a) of this section—
(1) The Coast Guard will so notify the
offeror of the training by letter, enclosing a report of the observations and
conclusions;
(2) The offeror may, within a period
specified in the notice, either appeal
the observations or conclusions to the

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Commandant (G–MOC) or bring the
training into compliance; and
(3) If the appeal is denied—or the deficiency is not corrected in the allotted
time, or within any additional period
judged by the Coast Guard to be appropriate, considering progress toward
compliance—the Coast Guard will remove the training from the list maintained under paragraph (b) of this section until it can verify full compliance;
and it may deny applications for licenses for STCW endorsement based in
whole or in part on training not on the
list, until additional training or assessment is documented.
[CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34531, June 26, 1997, as
amended by USCG–1998–4442, 63 FR 52189,
Sept. 30, 1998]

Subpart D—Professional Requirements for Deck Officers’ Licenses
§ 10.401 Ocean and near coastal licenses.
(a) Any license issued for service as
master or mate on ocean waters qualifies the licensee to serve in the same
grade on any waters, subject to the
limitations of the license, without additional endorsement.
(b) A license issued for service as
master or mate on near coastal waters
qualifies the licensee to serve in the
same grade on near coastal, Great
Lakes, and inland waters, subject to
the limitations of the license, without
additional endorsement.
(c) Near coastal licenses of any gross
tons require the same number of years
of service as the ocean unlimited licenses. The primary differences in
these licenses are the nature of the
service and the professional examination as explained in subpart I of this
part.
(d) A licensee having a master or
mate near coastal license obtained
with ocean service may have the license endorsed for ocean service by
completing the appropriate examination deficiencies, provided that the additional service requirements of paragraph (e) of this section do not apply.
(e) Master or third mate near coastal
unlimited licenses may be obtained by
completing the prescribed examination
in subpart I of this part and satisfying

the requirements of paragraph (g)
while holding a license as unlimited
master or mate, respectively, upon
Great Lakes and inland waters. To
have a near coastal unlimited license
obtained in this manner endorsed for
ocean service, the licensee must obtain
12 months of service as a deck watch
officer or higher on ocean waters on
vessels of 1600 gross tons or over, in addition to completing the examination
topics.
(f) Masters and mates licenses for
service on vessels of over 200 gross tons
may be endorsed for sail or auxiliary
sail as appropriate. The applicant must
present the equivalent total qualifying
service required for conventional licenses including at least one year of
deck experience on that specific type of
vessel. For example, for a license as
master of vessels of not more than 1600
gross tons endorsed for auxiliary sail,
the applicant must meet the total experience requirements for the conventional license, including time as mate,
and the proper tonnage experience, including at least one year of deck service on appropriately sized auxiliary
sail vessels. For license endorsement
for service on vessels of 200 gross tons
or less see individual license requirements.
(g) In order to obtain a master or
mate license with a tonnage limit
above 200 gross tons, or a license for 200
gross tons or less with an ocean route,
whether an original, raise in grade, or
increase in the scope of license authority to a higher tonnage category, the
applicant must successfully complete
the following training and examination
requirements:
(1) Approved firefighting course;
(2) Approved radar observer course;
and,
(3) Qualification as an able seaman
unlimited or able seaman limited (able
seaman special or able seaman offshore
supply vessels satisfy the able seaman
requirement for licenses permitting
service on vessels of 1600 gross tons and
less).
(h) Each applicant for a deck license
which authorizes service on vessels
above 1600 gross tons on ocean or near
coastal waters, whether original or
raise of grade, must pass a practical
signaling examination (flashing light).

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46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–02 Edition)

A license applicant who fails in practical signaling, but passes every other
part of the examination, may be issued
a license with a 1600 gross ton limitation. The tonnage limitation can be removed upon successful completion of
the signaling examination.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 135, Jan. 4,
1989]

§ 10.402 Tonnage
requirements
for
ocean or near coastal licenses for
vessels of over 1600 gross tons.
(a) To qualify for an ocean or near
coastal license for vessels of any gross
tons, all the required experience must
be obtained on vessels of over 200 gross
tons. At least one-half of the required
experience must be obtained on vessels
of over 1600 gross tons.
(b) If the applicant for an original or
raise of grade of a license as master or
mate does not have the service on vessels over 1600 gross tons required by
paragraph (a) of this section, or is
qualifying for third mate under the
provisions of paragraph § 10.407(c) of
this subpart, a tonnage limitation is
placed on the license based on the applicant’s qualifying experience. The license is limited to the maximum tonnage on which at least 25 percent of the
required experience was obtained, or
150 percent of the maximum tonnage
on which at least 50 percent of the
service was obtained, whichever is
higher. Limitations are in multiples of
1000 gross tons, using the next higher
figure when an intermediate tonnage is
calculated. When the calculated limitation equals or exceeds 10,000 gross tons,
the applicant is issued an unlimited
tonnage license.
(c) Tonnage limitations imposed
under paragraph (b) of this section may

be raised or removed in the following
manner:
(1) When the applicant has six
months of service on vessels of over
1600 gross tons in the highest grade licensed, all tonnage limitations are removed.
(2) When the applicant has a total of
six months of service on vessels of over
1600 gross tons in any licensed capacity
other than the highest grade for which
licensed, all tonnage limitations for
the grade in which the service is performed are removed and the next higher grade license is raised to the tonnage of the vessel on which the majority of the service was performed. The
total cumulative service before and
after issuance of the limited license
may be considered in removing all tonnage limitations.
(3) When the applicant has 12 months
of service as able seaman on vessels
over 1600 gross tons while holding a license as third mate, all tonnage limitations on the third mate’s license are removed.
(d) Individuals holding licenses as
master or mate of vessels of not more
than 1600 gross tons, not more than 500
gross tons, or not more than 25–200
gross tons are prohibited from using
the provisions of paragraph (c) of this
section to increase the tonnages of
their licenses.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 135, Jan. 4,
1989]

§ 10.403

Structure of deck licenses.

The following diagram illustrates the
deck license structure, including cross
over points. The section numbers on
the diagram refer to the specific requirements applicable.

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[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 136, Jan. 4, 1989;
USCG–1999–6224, 64 FR 63226, Nov. 19, 1999]

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46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–02 Edition)

§ 10.404 Service requirements for master of ocean or near coastal steam
or motor vessels of any gross tons.
The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for license as master of ocean or near coastal steam or
motor vessels of any gross tons is:
(a) One year of service as chief mate
on ocean steam or motor vessels; or,
(b) One year of service on ocean
steam or motor vessels while holding a
license as chief mate of ocean steam or
motor vessels as follows:
(1) A minimum of six months of service as chief mate; and,
(2) Service as officer in charge of a
navigational watch accepted on a twofor-one basis (12 months as second or
third mate equals six months of creditable service).
§ 10.405 Service requirements for chief
mate of ocean or near coastal steam
or motor vessels of any gross tons.
The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for license as chief
mate of ocean or near coastal steam or
motor vessels of any gross tons is one
year of service as officer in charge of a
navigational watch on ocean steam or
motor vessels while holding a license
as second mate.
§ 10.406 Service requirements for second mate of ocean or near coastal
steam or motor vessels of any gross
tons.
The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for license as second mate of ocean or near coastal
steam or motor vessels of any gross
tons is:
(a) One year of service as officer in
charge of a navigational watch on
ocean steam or motor vessels while
holding a license as third mate; or,
(b) While holding a license as third
mate of ocean steam or motor vessels
of any gross tons, 12 months of service
on deck as follows:
(1) A minimum of six months service
as officer in charge of a deck watch on
ocean steam or motor vessels; in combination with,
(2) Service on ocean steam or motor
vessels as boatswain, able seaman, or
quartermaster while holding a certificate as able seaman, which may be accepted on a two-for-one basis to a max-

imum allowable substitution of six
months (12 months of experience equals
6 months of creditable service); or,
(c) A licensed master of Great Lakes
and inland steam or motor vessels of
any gross tons or master of inland
steam or motor vessels of any gross
tons, may obtain a license as second
mate of ocean or near coastal steam or
motor vessels of any gross tons by
completing the prescribed examination
in subpart I of this part.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 138, Jan. 4,
1989]

§ 10.407 Service requirements for third
mate of ocean or near coastal steam
or motor vessels of any gross tons.
(a) The minimum service or training
required to qualify an applicant for license as third mate of ocean or near
coastal steam or motor vessels of any
gross tons is:
(1) Three years of service in the deck
department on ocean steam or motor
vessels, six months of which shall have
been as able seaman, boatswain, or
quartermaster, while holding a certificate as able seaman. Experience gained
in the engine department on vessels of
appropriate tonnage may be creditable
for up to three months of the service
requirements for this license; or,
(2) Graduation from:
(i) The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (deck curriculum);
(ii) The U.S. Coast Guard Academy
and qualification as an underway officer in charge of a navigational watch;
(iii) The U.S. Naval Academy and
qualification as an underway officer in
charge of a navigational watch; or,
(iv) The deck class of a maritime
academy approved by and conducted
under rules prescribed by the Maritime
Administrator and listed in part 310 of
this title, except the deck class of the
Great Lakes Maritime Academy; or,
(3) Satisfactory completion of a three
year apprentice mate training program
approved by the Commandant.
(b) Graduation from the deck class of
the Great Lakes Maritime Academy
will qualify the graduate to be examined for a license as third mate near
coastal steam or motor vessels of any
gross tons.

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(c) While holding a license as master
of ocean or near coastal steam or
motor vessels of not more than 1,600
gross tons, one year of service as master on vessels of over 200 gross tons operating on ocean or near coastal waters
will qualify the applicant for a license
as third mate of ocean or near coastal
steam or motor vessels of any gross
tons.
§ 10.410 Requirements for deck licenses for vessels of not more than
1600 gross tons.
(a) Licenses as master and mate of
vessels of not more than 1600 gross tons
are issued in the following tonnage categories:
(1) Not more than 1,600 gross tons;
(2) Not more than 500 gross tons; or,
(3) Between 25–200 gross tons in 50 ton
increments and with appropriate mode
of propulsion such as steam or motor,
sail, or auxiliary sail.
(b) Experience gained in the engine
department on vessels of appropriate
tonnage may be creditable for up to 25
percent of the service requirements for
any mate license in this category.
(c) A license in this category obtained with an orally-assisted examination will be limited to 500 gross tons. In
order to raise that tonnage limit to
1,600 gross tons, the written examination and service requirements must be
satisfied.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 138, Jan. 4,
1989]

§ 10.412 Service requirements for master of ocean or near coastal steam
or motor vessels of not more than
1600 gross tons.
The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for a license as
master of ocean or near coastal steam
or motor vessels of not more than 1600
gross tons is:
(a) Four years total service on ocean
or near coastal waters. Service on
Great Lakes and inland waters may
substitute for up to two years of the required service. Two years of the required service must have been on vessels of over 100 gross tons. Two years of
the required service must have been as
a master, mate master or mate (pilot)

of towing vessels, or equivalent supervisory position while holding a license
as master, mate master or mate (pilot)
of towing vessels. One year of the service as master, mate master or mate
(pilot) of towing vessels, or equivalent
supervisory position must have been on
vessels of over 100 gross tons; or,
(b) An applicant holding a license as
chief mate or second mate of ocean or
near coastal steam or motor vessels of
over 1600 gross tons is eligible for this
license upon completion of a limited
examination.
[CGD 81–059, 54 FR 138, Jan. 4, 1989, as amended by USCG–1999–6224, 64 FR 63228, Nov. 19,
1999; 66 FR 20936, Apr. 26, 2001]

§ 10.414 Service requirements for mate
of ocean steam or motor vessels of
not more than 1600 gross tons.
The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for a license as
mate of ocean steam or motor vessels
of not more than 1600 gross tons is:
(a) Three years total service in the
deck department of ocean or near
coastal steam or motor, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels. Service on Great
Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to 18 months of the required service. One year of the required
service must have been on vessels of
over 100 gross tons. One year of the required service must have been as a
master, mate master or mate (pilot) of
towing vessels, or equivalent supervisory position while holding a license
as master, mate master or mate (pilot)
of towing vessels. Six months of the required service as master, mate master
or mate (pilot) of towing vessels, or
equivalent supervisory position must
have been on vessels of over 100 gross
tons; or,
(b) Three years total service in the
deck department on ocean or near
coastal steam or motor, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels of over 200 gross tons.
Six months of the required service
must have been as able seaman.
[CGD 81–059, 54 FR 138, Jan. 4, 1989, as amended by USCG–1999–6224, 64 FR 63228, Nov. 19,
1999; 66 FR 20936, Apr. 26, 2001]

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46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–02 Edition)

§ 10.416 Service requirements for mate
of near coastal steam or motor vessels of not more than 1600 gross
tons.
The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for a license as
mate of near coastal steam or motor
vessels of not more than 1600 gross tons
is two years total service in the deck
department of ocean or near coastal
steam or motor, sail, or auxiliary sail
vessels. Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to
one year of the required service. One
year of the required service must have
been on vessels of over 100 gross tons.
Six months of the required service
must have been as able seaman, boatswain, quartermaster, or equivalent position on vessels of over 100 gross tons
while holding a certificate as able seaman.
[CGD 81–059, 54 FR 138, Jan. 4, 1989]

§ 10.418 Service requirements for master of ocean or near coastal steam
or motor vessels of not more than
500 gross tons.
The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for a license as
master of ocean or near coastal steam
or motor vessels of not more than 500
gross tons is:
(a) Three years total service on ocean
or near coastal waters. Service on
Great Lakes and inland waters may
substitute for up to 18 months of the
required service. Two years of the required service must have been as a
master, mate, or equivalent supervisory position while holding a license
as master, mate, or operator of
uninspected passenger vessels. One
year of the required service as master,
mate, or equivalent supervisory position must have been on vessels of over
50 gross tons.
(b) The holder of a license as master
or mate (pilot) of towing vessels authorizing service on oceans or nearcoastal routes is eligible for a license
as master of ocean or near-coastal
steam or motor vessels of not more
than 500 gross tons after both 1 year of
service as master or mate of towing
vessels on oceans or near-coastal

routes and completion of a limited examination.
[CGD 81–059, 54 FR 138, Jan. 4, 1989, as amended by USCG–1999–6224, 64 FR 63228, Nov. 19,
1999]

§ 10.420 Service requirements for mate
of ocean steam or motor vessels of
not more than 500 gross tons.
The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for a license as
mate of ocean steam and motor vessels
of not more than 500 gross tons is two
years total service in the deck department of ocean or near coastal steam or
motor, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels.
Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to one year
of the required service. One year of the
required service must have been as a
master, mate, or equivalent supervisory position while holding a license
as master, mate, or operator of
uninspected passenger vessels. Six
months of the required service as master, mate, or equivalent supervisory
position must have been on vessels of
over 50 gross tons.
[CGD 81–059, 54 FR 138, Jan. 4, 1989, as amended by USCG–1999–6224, 64 FR 63228, Nov. 19,
1999]

§ 10.421 Service requirements for mate
of near coastal steam or motor vessels of not more than 500 gross tons.
The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for a license as
mate of near coastal steam or motor
vessels of not more than 500 gross tons
is two years total service in the deck
department of ocean or near coastal
steam or motor, sail, or auxiliary sail
vessels. Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to
one year of the required service. One
year of the required service must have
been on vessels of over 50 gross tons.
Three months of the required service
must have been as able seaman, boatswain, quartermaster, or equivalent position on vessels of over 50 gross tons
while holding a certificate as able seaman.
[CGD 81–059, 54 FR 138, Jan. 4, 1989]

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§ 10.422 Tonnage limitations and qualifying requirements for licenses as
master or mate of vessels of not
more than 200 gross tons.
(a) Except as noted in paragraph (e),
all licenses issued for master or mate
of vessels of not more than 200 gross
tons are issued in 50 gross ton increments based on the applicant’s qualifying experience. The license is limited
to the maximum tonnage on which at
least 25 percent of the required experience was obtained, or 150 percent of the
maximum tonnage on which at least 50
percent of the service was obtained,
whichever is higher. Limitations are in
multiples of 50 gross tons using the
next higher figure when an intermediate tonnage is calculated.
(b) The tonnage limitation on these
licenses may be raised upon completion
of:
(1) At least 45 days of additional service on deck on a vessel of a higher tonnage for a tonnage increase on a mate’s
license; or,
(2) At least 90 days of additional service on deck on a vessel of a higher tonnage for a tonnage increase on a master’s license; or,
(3) Additional service, which, when
combined with all previously accumulated service, will qualify the applicant
for a higher tonnage license under the
basic formula; or,
(4) Six months additional service in
the deck department on vessels within
the highest tonnage increment on the
license. In this case, the tonnage limitation may be raised one increment.
(c) When the service is obtained on
vessels upon which licensed personnel
are not required, the OCMI must be
satisfied that the nature of this qualifying service (i.e., size of vessel, route,
equipment, etc.) is a reasonable equivalent to the duties performed on vessels
which are required to engage licensed
individuals.
(d) Service gained in the engineroom
on vessels of not more than 200 gross
tons may be creditable for up to 25 percent of the deck service requirements
for mate.
(e) When the qualifying service is obtained upon vessels of five gross tons or

less, the license will be limited to vessels of not more than 25 gross tons.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 139, Jan. 4,
1989]

§ 10.424 Service requirements for master of ocean steam or motor vessels
of not more than 200 gross tons.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for a license as
master of ocean steam or motor vessels
of not more than 200 gross tons is:
(1) Three years total service on ocean
or near coastal waters. Service on
Great Lakes and inland waters may
substitute for up to 18 months of the
required service. Two years of the required service must have been as master, mate, or equivalent supervisory
position while holding a license as
master, as mate, or as operator of
uninspected passenger vessels; or,
(2) Two years total service as a licensed master or mate of ocean or
near–coastal towing vessels. Completion of a limited examination is also
required.
(b) In order to obtain an endorsement
on this license for sail or auxiliary sail
vessels, the applicant must submit evidence of 12 months of service on sail or
auxiliary sail vessels. The required 12
months of service may have been obtained prior to issuance of the master’s
license.
(c) In addition to any required examination, the applicant must comply
with the requirements listed in
§ 10.401(g) of this subpart.
[CGD 81–059, 54 FR 139, Jan. 4, 1989, as amended by USCG–1999–6224, 64 FR 63228, Nov. 19,
1999]

§ 10.426 Service requirements for master of near coastal steam or motor
vessels of not more than 200 gross
tons.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for a license as
master of near coastal steam or motor
vessels of not more than 200 gross tons
is:
(1) Two years total service on ocean
or near coastal waters. Service on
Great Lakes and inland waters may
substitute for up to one year of the required service. One year of the required
service must have been as a master,

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mate, or equivalent supervisory position while holding a license as master,
as mate, or as operator of uninspected
passenger vessels; or,
(2) One year of total service as licensed master or mate of towing vessels on oceans or near-coastal routes.
Completion of a limited examination is
also required.
(b) In order to obtain an endorsement
on this license for sail or auxiliary sail
vessels, the applicant must submit evidence of 12 months of service on sail or
auxiliary sail vessels. The required 12
months of service may have been obtained prior to issuance of the master’s
license.
[CGD 81–059, 54 FR 139, Jan. 4, 1989, as amended by USCG–1999–6224, 64 FR 63228, Nov. 19,
1999]

§ 10.427 Service requirements for mate
of near coastal steam or motor vessels of not more than 200 gross tons.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for license as mate
of near coastal steam or motor vessels
of not more than 200 gross tons is:
(1) Twelve months total service in
the deck department of ocean or near
coastal steam or motor, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels. Service on Great
Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to six months of the required service; or,
(2) Three months of service in the
deck department of steam or motor
vessels operating on ocean, near coastal, Great Lakes or inland waters while
holding a license as master of inland
steam or motor, sail or auxiliary sail
vessels of not more than 200 gross tons.
(b) The holder of a license as operator
of uninspected passenger vessels with a
near coastal route endorsement may
obtain this license by successfully
completing an examination on rules
and regulations for small passenger
vessels.
(c) In order to obtain an endorsement
on this license for sail or auxiliary sail
vessels, the applicant must submit evidence of six months of deck service on
sail or auxiliary sail vessels.
(d) A license as master of near coastal steam or motor vessels may be endorsed as mate of sail or auxiliary sail
vessels upon presentation of three

months of service on sail or auxiliary
sail vessels.
(e) In order to obtain a tonnage endorsement of over 100 gross tons, the
applicant must complete the additional
examination topics indicated in subpart I of this part.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987. Redesignated and amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR
139, Jan. 4, 1989]

§ 10.428 Service requirements for master of near coastal steam or motor
vessels of not more than 100 gross
tons.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for a license as
master of near coastal steam or motor
vessels of not more than 100 gross tons
is two years total service in the deck
department of steam or motor, sail, or
auxiliary sail vessels on ocean or near
coastal waters. Service on Great Lakes
and inland waters may substitute for
up to one year of the required service.
(b) In order to obtain an endorsement
on this license for sail or auxiliary sail
vessels, the applicant must submit evidence of 12 months of service on sail or
auxiliary sail vessels. The required 12
months of service may have been obtained prior to issuance of the license.
[CGD 81–059, 54 FR 139, Jan. 4, 1989]

§ 10.429 Service requirements for limited master of near coastal steam or
motor vessels of not more than 100
gross tons.
(a) Limited masters’ licenses for near
coastal vessels of not more than 100
gross tons may be issued to applicants
to be employed by organizations such
as yacht clubs, marinas, formal camps
and educational institutions. A license
issued under this section is limited to
the specific activity and the locality of
the yacht club, marina or camp. In
order to obtain this restricted license,
an applicant must:
(1) Have four months of service on
any waters in the operation of the type
of vessel for which the license is requested;
(2) Satisfactorily complete a safe
boating course approved by the National Association of State Boating
Law Administrators, or a safe boating
course conducted by the U.S. Power
Squadron or the American Red Cross,

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or a Coast Guard approved course. This
course must have been completed within five years before the date of application; and,
(3) Pass a limited examination appropriate for the activity to be conducted
and the route authorized.
(b) The first aid and cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) course certificates
required by § 10.205(h) of this part will
only be required when, in the opinion
of the OCMI, the geographic area over
which service is authorized precludes
obtaining medical services within a
reasonable time.
(c) In order to obtain an endorsement
on this license for sail or auxiliary sail
vessels, the applicant must submit evidence of four months of service on sail
or auxiliary sail vessels. The required
four months of service may have been
obtained prior to issuance of the license.
[CGD 81–059, 54 FR 139, Jan. 4, 1989, as amended by USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58458, Sept. 29,
2000]

§ 10.430 Licenses for the Great Lakes
and inland waters.
Any license issued for service on the
Great Lakes and inland waters is valid
on all of the inland waters of the
United States as defined in this part.
Any license issued for service on inland
waters is valid for the inland waters of
the United States, excluding the Great
Lakes. Licenses with either a Great
Lakes and inland or an inland route
are valid for service on the sheltered
waters of the Inside Passage between
Puget Sound and Cape Spencer, Alaska. As these licenses authorize service
on waters seaward of the International
Regulations for Preventing Collisions
at Sea (COLREGS) demarcation line as
defined in 33 CFR part 80, the applicant
must complete an examination on the
COLREGS or the license must be endorsed with an exclusion from such waters.
[CGD 81–059, 54 FR 139, Jan. 4, 1989]

§ 10.431 Tonnage
requirements
for
Great Lakes and inland licenses for
vessels of over 1600 gross tons.
(a) All required experience for Great
Lakes and inland unlimited licenses
must be obtained on vessels of over 200
gross tons. At least one-half of the re-

quired experience must be obtained on
vessels of 1600 gross tons or over.
(b) Tonnage limitations may be imposed on these licenses in accordance
with § 10.402 (b) and (c).
§ 10.433 Service requirements for master of Great Lakes and inland steam
or motor vessels of any gross tons.
The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for license as master of Great Lakes and inland steam or
motor vessels of any gross tons is:
(a) One year of service as mate or
first class pilot while acting in the capacity of first mate of Great Lakes
steam or motor vessels of more than
1600 gross tons; or,
(b) Two years of service as master of
inland (excluding the Great Lakes)
steam or motor vessels of more than
1600 gross tons; or,
(c) One year of service upon Great
Lakes waters while holding a license as
mate or first class pilot of Great Lakes
and inland steam or motor vessels of
more than 1600 gross tons. A minimum
of six months of this service must have
been in the capacity of first mate.
Service as second mate is accepted for
the remainder on a two-for-one basis to
a maximum of six months (12 months
of service equals six months of creditable service).
§ 10.435 Service requirements for master of inland steam or motor vessels
of any gross tons.
The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for license as master of inland (excluding the Great
Lakes) steam or motor vessels of any
gross tons is:
(a) One year of service as first class
pilot (of other than canal and small
lakes routes) or mate of Great Lakes or
inland steam or motor vessels of more
than 1,600 gross tons; or,
(b)
Two
years
of
service
as
wheelsman or quartermaster while
holding a mate/first class pilot license.
§ 10.437 Service requirements for mate
of Great Lakes and inland steam or
motor vessels of any gross tons.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for license as mate
of Great Lakes and inland steam or
motor vessels of any gross tons is:

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(1) Three years of service in the deck
department of steam or motor vessels,
at least three months of which must
have been on vessels on inland waters
and at least six months of which must
have been as able seaman, inland mate,
boatswain, wheelsman, quartermaster,
or equivalent position;
(2) Graduation from the deck class of
the Great Lakes Maritime Academy;
or,
(3) While holding a license as master
of Great Lakes and inland steam or
motor vessels of not more than 1600
gross tons, one year service as master
on vessels of over 200 gross tons.
(b) Service gained in the engine department on vessels of appropriate tonnage may be creditable for up to six
months of the service requirements
under paragraph (a)(1) of this section.
§ 10.442 Service requirements for master of Great Lakes and inland steam
or motor vessels of not more than
1600 gross tons.
The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for a license as
master of Great Lakes and inland
steam or motor vessels of not more
than 1600 gross tons is:
(a) Three years total service on vessels. Eighteen months of the required
service must have been on vessels of
over 100 gross tons. One year of the required service must have been as a
master, mate, or equivalent supervisory position on vessels of over 100
gross tons while holding a license as
master, as mate, or as master of towing vessels; or,
(b) Six months of service as operator
on vessels of over 100 gross tons while
holding a license as master of towing
vessels.
[CGD 81–059, 54 FR 140, Jan. 4, 1989, as amended by USCG–1999–6224, 64 FR 63228, Nov. 19,
1999]

§ 10.444 Service requirements for mate
of Great Lakes and inland steam or
motor vessels of not more than 1600
gross tons.
The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for license as mate
of Great Lakes and inland steam or
motor vessels of not more than 1600
gross tons is:

(a) Two years total service in the
deck department of steam or motor,
sail, or auxiliary sail vessels. One year
of the required service must have been
on vessels of over 100 gross tons. Six
months of the required service must
have been as able seaman, boatswain,
quartermaster, or equivalent position
on vessels of over 100 gross tons while
holding a certificate as able seaman;
or,
(b) One year total service as master
of steam or motor, sail, or auxiliary
sail vessels, or operator of uninspected
passenger vessels, of over 50 gross tons
while holding a license as master
steam or motor, sail, or auxiliary sail
vessels of not more than 200 gross tons
or operator of uninspected passenger
vessels; or,
(c) Six months total service as mate
(pilot) of towing vessels on vessels of
over 100 gross tons.
[CGD 81–059, 54 FR 140, Jan. 4, 1989, as amended by USCG–1999–6224, 64 FR 63228, Nov. 19,
1999]

§ 10.446 Service requirements for master of Great Lakes and inland steam
or motor vessels of not more than
500 gross tons.
The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for a license as
master of Great Lakes and inland
steam or motor vessels of not more
than 500 gross tons is:
(a) Three years total service on vessels. One year of the required service
must have been as a master, mate, or
equivalent supervisory position on vessels of over 50 gross tons while holding
a license as master, as mate, or as operator of uninspected passenger vessels.
(b) An applicant holding a license as
master of ocean, near coastal, or Great
Lakes and inland towing vessels is eligible for this license after six months
of service as master of towing vessels
and completion of a limited examination. This requires three and one-half
years of service. Two years of this service must have been served while holding a license as master or mate (pilot)
of towing vessels, or mate.
[CGD 81–059, 54 FR 140, Jan. 4, 1989, as amended by USCG 1999–6224, 64 FR 63228, Nov. 19,
1999]

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§ 10.448 Service requirements for mate
of Great Lakes and inland steam or
motor vessels of not more than 500
gross tons.

§ 10.452 Service requirements for master of Great Lakes and inland steam
or motor vessels of not more than
200 gross tons.

The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for a license as
mate of Great Lakes and inland steam
or motor vessels of not more than 500
gross tons is two years total service in
the deck department of steam or
motor, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels.
One year of the required service must
have been on vessels of over 50 gross
tons. Three months of the required
service must have been as able seaman,
boatswain, quartermaster, or equivalent position on vessels of over 50 gross
tons while holding a certificate as able
seaman.

(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for a license as
master of Great Lakes and inland
steam or motor vessels of not more
than 200 gross tons is one year of service on vessels. Six months of the required service must have been as master, mate, or equivalent supervisory
position while holding a license as
master, mate, master or mate (pilot) of
towing
vessels,
or
operator
of
uninspected passenger vessels. To obtain authority to serve on the Great
Lakes, three months of the required
service must have been on Great Lakes
waters, otherwise the license will be
limited to the inland waters of the
United States (excluding the Great
Lakes).
(b) In order to obtain an endorsement
on this license for sail or auxiliary sail
vessels, the applicant must have six
months of service on sail or auxiliary
sail vessels. The required six months of
service may have been obtained prior
to issuance of the master’s license.

[CGD 81–059, 54 FR 140, Jan. 4, 1989]

§ 10.450 Tonnage limitations and qualifying requirements for licenses as
master or mate of Great Lakes and
inland vessels of not more than 200
gross tons.
(a) Except as noted in subparagraph
(d), all licenses issued for master or
mate of vessels of not more than 200
gross tons are issued in 50 ton increments based on the applicants qualifying experience in accordance with
the provisions of § 10.422. See the tonnage and qualifying service discussion
in § 10.422 for further clarification.
(b) Service gained in the engineroom
on vessels of not more than 200 gross
tons may be creditable for up to 25 percent of the deck service requirements
for mate.
(c) When the service is obtained on
vessels upon which licensed personnel
are not required, the OCMI must be
satisfied that the nature of this qualifying service (i.e., size of vessel, route,
equipment, etc.) is a reasonable equivalent to the duties performed on vessels
which are required to engage licensed
individuals.
(d) When the qualifying service is obtained upon vessels of five gross tons or
less, the license will be limited to vessels of not more than 25 gross tons.

[CGD 81–059, 54 FR 140, Jan. 4, 1989, as amended by USCG–1999–6224, 64 FR 63228, Nov. 19,
1999]

§ 10.454 Service requirements for mate
of Great Lakes and inland steam or
motor vessels of not more than 200
gross tons.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for a license as
mate of Great Lakes and inland steam
or motor vessels of not more than 200
gross tons is six months of service in
the deck department of steam or
motor, sail, or auxiliary sail vessels.
To obtain authority to serve on the
Great Lakes, three months of the required service must have been on Great
Lakes waters, otherwise the license
will be limited to the inland waters of
the United States (excluding the Great
Lakes).
(b) In order to obtain an endorsement
on this license for sail or auxiliary sail

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vessels, the applicant must submit evidence of three months of service on sail
or auxiliary sail vessels.
(c) A license as master of steam or
motor vessels may be endorsed as mate
of sail or auxiliary sail vessels upon
presentation of three months service
on sail or auxiliary sail vessels.
(d) The holder of a license as operator
of inland uninspected passenger vessels
may obtain this license by successfully
completing an examination on rules
and regulations for small passenger
vessels. To obtain authority to serve
on the Great Lakes, three months of
the required service must have been on
Great Lakes waters, otherwise the license will be limited to the inland waters of the United States (excluding the
Great Lakes).
(e) In order to obtain a tonnage endorsement of over 100 gross tons, the
applicant must complete the additional
examination topics indicated in subpart I of this part.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 140, Jan. 4,
1989]

§ 10.455 Service requirements for master of Great Lakes and inland steam
or motor vessels of not more than
100 gross tons.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for a license as
master of Great Lakes and inland
steam or motor vessels of not more
than 100 gross tons is one year of total
service in the deck department of
steam or motor, sail, or auxiliary sail
vessels. To obtain authority to serve
on the Great Lakes, three months of
the required service must have been on
Great Lakes waters, otherwise the license will be limited to the inland waters of the United States (excluding the
Great Lakes).
(b) In order to obtain an endorsement
on this license for sail or auxiliary sail
vessels, the applicant must submit evidence of six months of service on sail
or auxiliary sail vessels. The required
six months of service may have been
obtained prior to issuance of the license.
[CGD 81–059, 54 FR 140, Jan. 4, 1989]

§ 10.456 Service requirements for limited master of Great Lakes and inland steam or motor vessels of not
more than 100 gross tons.
Limited masters’ licenses for vessels
of not more than 100 gross tons upon
Great Lakes and inland waters may be
issued to applicants to be employed by
organizations such as formal camps,
educational institutions, yacht clubs,
and marinas with reduced service requirements. A license issued under this
paragraph is limited to the specific activity and the locality of the camp,
yacht club or marina. In order to obtain this restricted license, an applicant must:
(a) Have four months of service in the
operation of the type of vessel for
which the license is requested; and,
(b) Satisfactorily complete a safe
boating course approved by the National Association of State Boating
Law Administrators, a public education course conducted by the U.S.
Power Squadron or the American Red
Cross, or a Coast Guard approved
course. This course must have been
completed within five years before the
date of application; and,
(c) Pass a limited examination appropriate for the activity to be conducted
and the route authorized.
(d) The first aid and cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) course certificates
required by § 10.205(h) of this part will
only be required when, in the opinion
of the OCMI, the geographic area over
which service is authorized precludes
obtaining medical services within a
reasonable time.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987. Redesignated and amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR
140, Jan. 4, 1989; USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58458,
Sept. 29, 2000]

§ 10.457 Service requirements for master of inland steam or motor vessels
of not more than 100 gross tons.
(a) An applicant for a license as master of inland steam or motor vessels of
not more than 100 gross tons must
present one year of service on any waters. In order to raise the tonnage limitation over 100 gross tons, the examination topics indicated in subpart I of
this part must be completed in addition to satisfying the experience requirements of § 10.452(a).

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(b) In order to obtain an endorsement
on this license for sail or auxiliary sail
vessels, the applicant must submit evidence of six months of service on sail
or auxiliary sail vessels. The required
six months of service may have been
obtained prior to issuance of the license.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987. Redesignated and amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR
141, Jan. 4, 1989]

§ 10.459 Service requirements for master or mate of rivers.
(a) An applicant for a license as master of river steam or motor vessels of
any gross tons must meet the same
service requirements as master of inland steam or motor vessels of any
gross tons.
(b) An applicant for a license as master or mate of river steam or motor
vessels, with a limitation of 25–1600
gross tons, must meet the same service
requirements as those required by this
subpart for the corresponding tonnage
Great Lakes and inland steam or motor
license. Service on the Great Lakes is
not, however, required.
[CGD 81–059, 54 FR 141, Jan. 4, 1989]

§ 10.462 Licenses for master or mate of
uninspected fishing industry vessels.
(a) This section applies to licenses
for masters and mates of all vessels,
however propelled, navigating the high
seas, which are documented to engage
in the fishing industry, with the exception of:
(1) Wooden ships of primitive build;
(2) Unrigged vessels; and,
(3) Vessels of less than 200 gross tons.
(b) Licenses as master or mate of
uninspected fishing industry vessels
are issued for either ocean or near
coastal routes, depending on the examination completed. To qualify for an
uninspected fishing industry vessel license, the applicant must satisfy the
training and examination requirements
of § 10.401(g) of this subpart.
(c) An applicant for a license as master of uninspected fishing industry vessels must have four years of total service on ocean or near coastal routes.
Service on Great Lakes or inland waters may substitute for up to two years
of the required service. One year of the

required service must have been as licensed master, as unlicensed master, or
as licensed mate or equivalent supervisory position while holding a license
as master, mate, master or mate (pilot)
of towing vessels, or operator of
uninspected passenger vessels.
(1) To qualify for a license of not
more than 500 gross tons, at least two
years of the required service, including
the one year as master, mate or equivalent, must have been on vessels of
over 50 gross tons.
(2) To qualify for a license of not
more than 1600 gross tons, at least two
years of the required service, including
the one year as master, mate or equivalent, must have been on vessels of
over 100 gross tons.
(3) To qualify for a license of over
1600 gross tons, but not more than 5000
gross tons, the vessel tonnage upon
which the four years of required service
was obtained will be used to compute
the tonnage. The license is limited to
the maximum tonnage on which at
least 25 percent of the required service
was obtained, or 150 percent of the
maximum tonnage on which at least 50
percent of the service was obtained,
whichever is higher. Limitations are in
multiples of 1000 gross tons, using the
next higher figure when an intermediate tonnage is calculated. A license as master of uninspected fishing
industry vessels authorizing service on
vessels over 1600 gross tons also requires one year as master, mate or
equivalent on vessels over 100 gross
tons.
(4) The tonnage limitation on this license may be raised using one of the
following methods, but cannot exceed
5000 gross tons. Limitations are in multiples of 1000 gross tons, using the next
higher figure when an intermediate
tonnage is calculated.
(i) Three months service as master on
a vessel results in a limitation in that
capacity equal to the tonnage of that
vessel rounded up to the next multiple
of 1000 gross tons;
(ii) Six months service as master on
a vessel results in a limitation in that
capacity equal to 150% of the tonnage
of that vessel;
(iii) Six months service as master on
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raising the limitation to 5000 gross
tons;
(iv) Six months service as mate on
vessels over 1600 gross tons results in
raising the limitation for master to the
tonnage on which at least 50 percent of
the service was obtained;
(v) Two years service as a deckhand
on a vessel while holding a license as
master results in a limitation on the
master’s license equal to 150% of the
tonnage of that vessel up to 5000 gross
tons; or,
(vi) One year of service as deckhand
on a vessel while holding a license as
master results in a limitation on the
master’s license equal to the tonnage
of that vessel.
(d) An applicant for a license as mate
of uninspected fishing industry vessels
must have three years of total service
on ocean or near coastal routes. Service on Great Lakes or inland waters
may substitute for up to 18 months of
the required service.
(1) To qualify for a license of not
more than 500 gross tons, at least one
year of the required service must have
been on vessels of over 50 gross tons.
(2) To qualify for a license of not
more than 1600 gross tons, at least one
year of the required service must have
been on vessels of over 100 gross tons.
(3) To qualify for a license of over
1600 gross tons, but not more than 5000
gross tons, the vessel tonnage upon
which the three years of required service was obtained will be used to compute the tonnage. The license is limited to the maximum tonnage on which
at least 25 percent of the required service was obtained, or 150 percent of the
maximum tonnage on which at least 50
percent of the service was obtained,
whichever is higher. Limitations are in
multiples of 1000 gross tons, using the
next higher figure when an intermediate tonnage is calculated.
(4) The tonnage limitation on this license may be raised using one of the
following methods, but cannot exceed
5000 gross tons. Limitations are in multiples of 1000 gross tons, using the next
higher figure when an intermediate
tonnage is calculated.
(i) Three months service as mate on a
vessel results in a limitation in that
capacity equal to the tonnage of that

vessel rounded up to the next multiple
of 1000 gross tons;
(ii) Six months service as mate on a
vessel results in a limitation in that
capacity equal to 150% of the tonnage
of that vessel;
(iii) Six months service as mate on
vessels over 1600 gross tons results in
raising the limitation to 5000 gross
tons;
(iv) One year of service as deckhand
on vessels over 1600 gross tons while
holding a license as mate, results in
raising the limitation on the mate’s license to 5000 gross tons;
(v) Two years service as a deckhand
on a vessel while holding a license as
mate results in a limitation on the
mate’s license equal to 150% of the tonnage of that vessel up to 5000 gross
tons; or,
(vi) One year of service as deckhand
on a vessel while holding a license as
mate results in a limitation on the
mate’s license equal to the tonnage of
that vessel.
(e) Applicants may request an oral
examination on the subjects listed in
subpart I of this part.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 141, Jan. 4,
1989; USCG–1999–6224, 64 FR 63228, Nov. 19,
1999]

§ 10.463 General requirements for licenses for master, mate (pilot), and
apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels.
(a) A license issued to an officer of
towing vessels does not authorize service abord such vessels on a foreign voyage nor aboard such vessels greater
than 200 gross register tons on oceans
or near-coastal waters.
(b) The Coast Guard issues the following licenses:
(1) Master of towing vessels.
(2) Master of towing vessels, harbor
assist.
(3) Master of towing vessels, limited.
(4) Mate (pilot) of towing vessels.
(5) Mate (pilot) of towing vessels,
limited.
(6) Apprentice mate (steersman).
(7) Apprentice mate (steersman), harbor assist.
(8) Apprentice mate (steersman), limited.

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(c) A license as master of towing vessels means a license to operate towing
vessels not restricted to harbor assist
and not restricted to local areas designated by OCMIs. This also applies to
a mate (pilot) of towing vessels.
(d) For this section, limited means a
license to operate a towing vessel of
less than 200 gross tons limited to a
local area within the Great Lakes, inland waters, or Western Rivers designated by the OCMI.
[USCG–1999–6224, 64 FR 63228, Nov. 19, 1999,
amended at 66 FR 20936, Apr. 26, 2001]

§ 10.464 Requirements for licenses as
master of towing vessels.
(a) If you would like to obtain a license as master of towing vessels endorsed with a route listed in column 1
of Table 10.464–1, then you must complete the service indicated in columns 2
through 5. If you hold a license as master of towing vessels (harbor assist),
then you must complete the service
listed in columns 6 through 9. A license
endorsed for a route listed in column 1
authorizes service on the subordinate
routes listed in column 10, without further endorsement.

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(b) If you would like to obtain a license as master of towing vessels (harbor assist), then you must complete
the service indicated in columns 2

through 6 of Table 10.464–2. If you
would like to upgrade your license as
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(c) If you would like to obtain a license as master of towing vessels (limited), then you must complete the serv-

ice requirements listed in Table 10.464–
3.

TABLE 10.464–3.—REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSE AS MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (LIMITED)
1
Route
endorsement

2
Total
service 1

3
TOS 2 on T/V
as limited
mate (pilot)

LIMITED LOCAL AREA (LLA) .................................................................

36

12 of 36 ..............

4
TOS 2 on
particular route
3 of 12.

1 Service

is in months.
2 TOS is time of service.

(d) If you hold a license as mate
(pilot) of towing vessels, you may have
master of towing vessels (limited)
added to your license for a limited
local area within the scope of your current route.
(e) Before you serve as master of towing vessels on the Western rivers, you
must possess 90 days of observation and
training and have your license endorsed for Western Rivers.
(f) Each company must maintain evidence that every vessel it operates is
under the direction and control of a licensed mariner with appropriate experience, including 30 days of observation
and training on the intended route
other than Western Rivers.
(g) If you hold a license as a master
of inspected, self-propelled vessels of
greater than 200 gross register tons,
you may operate towing vessels within
any restrictions on your license if
you—
(1) Have 30 days of training and observation on towing vessels for the
route being assessed, except as noted in
paragraph (e) of this section; and
(2) Either—
(i) Hold a completed Towing Officer’s
Assessment Record (TOAR) described
in § 10.304(h) that shows evidence of assessment of practical demonstration of
skills; or
(ii) Complete an approved training
course. Your license does not need a
towing endorsement if you hold a
TOAR.
(h) If you began your service or training in the towing industry before May
21, 2001, you may receive a license as
master of towing vessels if before May
21, 2004, you complete the examination
required by 46 CFR 10.903(a)(18)(i) and
meet either of the following two requirements:

(1) Three years of service, including—
(i) Two years on deck aboard a vessel
8 meters (26 feet) or more in length;
(ii) One year on deck aboard a towing
vessel, with at least 6 months of training or duty in the wheelhouse of the
towing vessel; and
(iii) Three months in each particular
geographic area for which you are
seeking authority; or
(2) Three years of service aboard towing vessels, including—
(i) One year on deck, with at least 6
months of training or duty in the
wheelhouse of the towing vessel; and
(ii) Three months in each particular
geographic area for which you are
seeking authority.
Your license does not need a towing
endorsement if you hold a TOAR or a
course completion certificate.
[USCG–1999–6224, 64 FR 63228, Nov. 19, 1999, as
amended at 66 FR 20937, Apr. 26, 2001]

§ 10.465 Requirements for licenses as
mate (pilot) of towing vessels.
(a) If you would like to obtain a license as mate (pilot) of towing vessels
endorsed with a route listed in column
1 of Table 10.465–1, then you must complete the service in columns 2 through
5. If you hold a license as master of
towing vessels (harbor assist or limited) and would like to upgrade it to
mate (pilot) of towing vessels, then you
must complete the service in columns 5
and 6. If you hold a license as mate
(pilot) of towing vessels (limited) and
would like to upgrade it to mate (pilot)
of towing vessels, then you must complete the service in columns 2 through
5 and pass a limited examination. A license with a route endorsed in column
1 authorizes service on the subordinate

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(b) Before you serve as mate (pilot) of
towing vessels on the Western Rivers,
you must possess 90 days of observation
and training and have your license endorsed for Western Rivers.
(c) Each company must maintain evidence that every vessel it operates is
under the direction and control of a licensed mariner with appropriate expe-

rience, including 30 days of observation
and training on the intended route
other than Western Rivers.
(d) If you would like to obtain a license as mate (pilot) of towing vessels
(limited), then you must complete the
service requirements listed in Table
10.465–2.

TABLE 10.465–2—REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSE AS MATE (PILOT) OF TOWING VESSELS (LIMITED)
1
Route
endorsement

2
Total
service 1

3
TOS 2 on T/V
as apprentice
mate (steerman)

LIMITED LOCAL AREA (LLA) ............................................

24

6 of 24 .......................

4
Certificate of course
completion—training
officers’ assessment
record
Either.

1 Service

is in months.
2 TOS is time of service.

(e) If you hold a license as a mate of
inspected, self-propelled vessels of
greater than 200 gross register tons or
one as first-class pilot, then you may
operate towing vessels within any restrictions on your license if you—
(1) Have 30 days of training and observation on towing vessels for the
route being assessed, except as noted in
paragraph (b) of this section; and
(2) Hold a completed Towing Officer’s
Assessment Record (TOAR) described
in § 10.304(h) that shows evidence of assessment of practical demonstration of
skills.
Your license does not need a towing
endorsement if you hold a TOAR or a
course completion certificate.
(f) An approved training course for
mate (pilot) of towing vessels must include formal instruction and practical
demonstration of proficiency either on
board a towing vessel or at a shoreside
training facility before a designated
examiner, and must cover—

(1) Shipboard management and training;
(2) Seamanship;
(3) Navigation;
(4) Watchkeeping;
(5) Radar;
(6) Meteorology;
(7) Maneuvering and handling of towing vessels;
(8) Engine-room basics; and
(9) Emergency procedures.
[USCG–1999–6224, 64 FR 63232, Nov. 19, 1999, as
amended at 66 FR 20940, Apr. 26, 2001]

§ 10.466 Requirements for licenses as
apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels.
(a) As Table 10.466–1 shows, if you
would like to obtain a license as apprentice mate (steersman) of towing
vessels listed in column 1, endorsed
with a route listed in column 2, then
you must complete the service requirements indicated in columns 3 through
6.

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License type

2
Route endorsed

(1) APPRENTICE MATE (STEERSMAN) .....................

OCEANS (O) ...............................................................
NEAR-COASTAL (NC) ................................................
GREAT LAKES-INLAND (GL–I) ..................................
RIVERS (R) .................................................................
WESTERN RIVERS (WR) ...........................................
NOT APPLICABLE ......................................................

18
18
18
18
18
18

12
12
12
12
12
12

NOT APPLICABLE ......................................................

18

12 of 18 ..............

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(2) APPRENTICE MATE (STEERSMAN) (HARBOR
ASSIST).
(3) APPRENTICE MATE (STEERSMAN) (LIMITED) 4

3
Total service 1

5
TOS 2 on particular route

4
TOS 2 on T/V
of
of
of
of
of
of

18
18
18
18
18
18

..............
..............
..............
..............
..............
..............

3
3
3
3
3
3

of
of
of
of
of
of

18
18
18
18
18
18

6
Pass examination 3

................
................
................
................
................
................

Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.

3 of 18 ................

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1 Service

is in months.
2 TOS is time of service.
3 The examination for apprentice mate is specified in subpart I of this part. The examination for apprentice mate (limited) is a limited examination.
4 For all inland routes, as well as Western Rivers, the license as steersman is equivalent to that as apprentice mate. All qualifications and equivalencies are the same.

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(b) If you hold a license as apprentice
mate (steersman) of towing vessels you
may obtain a restricted endorsement
as
limited
apprentice
mate
(steersman). This endorsement will go
on your license after you pass an examination for a route that is not included
in the current endorsements and on
which you have no operating experience. Upon completion of 3 months of
experience on that route, you may
have the restricted endorsement removed.
[USCG–1999–6224, 64 FR 63234, Nov. 19, 1999, as
amended at 66 FR 20942, Apr. 26, 2001]

§ 10.467 Licenses for operators of
uninspected passenger vessels of
less than 100 gross tons.
(a) This section applies to all applicants for the license to operate an
uninspected vessel of less than 100
gross tons, equipped with propulsion
machinery of any type, carrying six or
less passengers.
(b) Operator of uninspected passenger
vessels licenses issued for ocean waters
will be limited to near coastal waters
not more than 100 miles offshore. Licenses issued for inland waters will include all inland waters, except Great
Lakes. Licenses may be issued for a
particular local area under paragraph
(f) of this section.
(c) For a license as operator of an
uninspected passenger vessel with a
near coastal endorsement, an applicant
must have a minimum of 12 months experience in the operation of vessels, including at least three months service
on vessels operating on ocean or near
coastal waters.
(d) For a license as operator of an
uninspected passenger vessel with a
Great Lakes and inland waters endorsement, an applicant must have 12
months service on Great Lakes or inland waters, including at least three
months service operating vessels on
Great Lakes waters.
(e) For a license as operator of an
uninspected passenger vessel with an
inland endorsement, an applicant must
have a minimum of 12 months experience in the operation of vessels.
(f) An operator of uninspected passenger vessels license, limited on its
face to undocumented vessels, may be

issued to a person who is not a citizen
of the United States.
(g) Limited operator of uninspected
passenger vessel licenses may be issued
to applicants to be employed by organizations such as formal camps, yacht
clubs, educational institutions, and
marinas. A license issued under this
paragraph will be limited to the specific activity and the locality of the
camp, yacht club, or marina. In order
to obtain this restricted license, an applicant must:
(1) Have three months service in the
operation of the type of vessel for
which the license is requested; and,
(2) Satisfactorily complete a safe
boating course approved by the National Association of State Boating
Law Administrators, or those public
education courses conducted by the
U.S. Power Squadron or the American
National Red Cross or a Coast Guard
approved course; and,
(3) Pass a limited examination appropriate for the activity to be conducted
and the route authorized.
(4) The first aid and cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) course certificates
required by § 10.205(h) of this part will
only be required when, in the opinion
of the OCMI, the geographic area over
which service is authorized precludes
obtaining medical services within a
reasonable time.
(h) An applicant for a license as operator of uninspected passenger vessels
who intends to serve only in the vicinity of Puerto Rico, and who speaks
Spanish only, may be issued a license
restricted to the navigable waters of
the United States in the vicinity of
Puerto Rico.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 142, Jan. 4,
1989. Redesignated by USCG–1999–6224, 64 FR
63234, Nov. 19, 1999, as amended by USCG–
2000–7790, 65 FR 58458, Sept. 29, 2000. Redesignated by USCG–1999–6224, 64 FR 63234, Nov.
19, 1999, as amended by USCG–1999–6224, Oct.
27, 2000; USCG–1999–6224, 66 FR 20940, Apr. 26,
2001]

§ 10.468 Licenses for mobile offshore
drilling units.
Licenses for service on mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs) authorize
service on units of any gross tons upon
ocean waters while on location or while

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underway, as restricted on the license,
except when moving independently
under their own power.
[CGD 81–059a, 55 FR 14799, Apr. 18, 1990]

§ 10.470 Licenses for offshore installation manager.
(a) Licenses as offshore installation
manager (OIM) are endorsed as:
(1) OIM Unrestricted;
(2) OIM Surface Units on Location;
(3) OIM Surface Units Underway;
(4) OIM Bottom Bearing Units on Location; or
(5) OIM Bottom Bearing Units Underway.
(b) To qualify for a license or endorsement as OIM Unrestricted, an applicant must:
(1) Present evidence of the following
experience:
(i) Four years of employment assigned to MODUs including at least one
year of service as driller, assistant
driller,
toolpusher,
assistant
toolpusher, barge supervisor, mechanical supervisor, electrician, crane operator, ballast control operator or equivalent supervisory position on MODUs,
with a minimum of 14 days of that supervisory service on surface units; or
(ii) A degree from a program in engineering or engineering technology
which is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Commanding Officer,
National Maritime Center will give
consideration to accepting education
credentials from programs having
other than ABET accreditation. An applicant qualifying through a degree
program must also have at least 168
days of service as driller, assistant
driller,
toolpusher,
assistant
toolpusher, barge supervisor, mechanical supervisor, electrician, crane operator, ballast control operator, or equivalent supervisory position on MODUs,
with a minimum of 14 days of that supervisory service on surface units;
(2) Present evidence of training
course completion as follows:
(i) A certificate from a Coast Guard
approved stability course approved for
an OIM Unrestricted license or endorsement;
(ii) A certificate from a Coast Guard
approved survival suit and survival
craft training course;

(iii) A certificate from a U.S. Minerals Management Service approved
blowout prevention and well control
training program for the driller,
toolpusher, or operator representative
position;
(iv) A certificate from a firefighting
training
course
as
required
by
§ 10.205(g) of this part; and
(3) Provide a recommendation signed
by a senior company official which:
(i) Provides a description of the applicant’s experience and qualifications;
(ii) Certifies that the individual has
successfully directed, while under the
supervision of an experienced rig
mover, two rig moves each of surface
units and of bottom bearing units; and
(iii) Certifies that one of the rig
moves
required
under
paragraph
(b)(3)(ii) of this section was completed
within one year preceding date of application.
(c) An applicant for an endorsement
as OIM Unrestricted who holds an unlimited license as master or chief mate
must satisfy the requirements in paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this section
and have at least 84 days of service on
surface units and at least 28 days of
service on bottom bearing units.
(d) To qualify for a license or endorsement as OIM Surface Units on Location, and applicant must:
(1) Present evidence of the following
experience:
(i) Four years of employment assigned to MODUs including at least one
year of service as driller, assistant
driller,
toolpusher,
assistant
toolpusher, barge supervisor, mechanical supervisor, electrician, crane operator, ballast control operator or equivalent supervisory position on MODUs,
with a minimum of 14 days of that supervisory service on surface units; or
(ii) A degree from a program in engineering or engineering technology
which is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Commanding Officer,
National Maritime Center will give
consideration to accepting education
credentials from programs having
other than ABET accreditation. An applicant qualifying through a degree
program must also have at least 168
days of service as driller, assistant
driller,
toolpusher,
assistant

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toolpusher, barge supervisor, mechanical supervisor, electrician, crane operator, ballast control operator or equivalent supervisory position of MODUs,
with a minimum of 14 days of that supervisory service on surface units; and
(2) Present evidence of training
course completion as follows:
(i) A certificate from a Coast Guard
approved stability course approved for
an OIM Surface Units license or endorsement;
(ii) A certificate from a Coast Guard
approved survival suit and survival
craft training course;
(iii) A certificate from a U.S. Minerals Management Service approved
blowout prevention and well control
training program for the driller,
toolpusher, or operator representative
position; and
(iv) A certificate from a firefighting
training
course
as
required
by
§ 10.205(g) of this part.
(e) An applicant for an endorsement
as OIM Surface Units on Location who
holds an unlimited license as master or
chief mate must satisfy the requirements of paragraph (d)(2) of this section and have at least 84 days of service
on surface units.
(f) To qualify for a license as OIM
Surface Units Underway, an applicant
must:
(1) Provide the following:
(i) Evidence of the experience described in paragraph (d)(1) of this section and a recommendation signed by a
senior company official which:
(A) Provides a description of the applicant’s experience and qualifications;
(B) Certifies that the individual has
successfully directed, while under the
supervision of an experienced rig
mover, three rig moves of surface
units; and
(C) Certifies that one of the rig
moves
required
under
paragraph
(f)(1)(i)(B) of this section was completed within one year preceding date
of application; or
(ii) A recommendation signed by a
senior company official which:
(A) Provides a description of the applicant’s experience and company
qualifications program completed;
(B) Certifies that the applicant has
witnessed ten rig moves either as an

observer in training or as a rig mover
under supervision;
(C) Certifies that the individual has
successfully directed, while under the
supervision of an experienced rig
mover, five rig moves of surface units;
and
(D) Certifies that one of the rig
moves
required
under
paragraph
(f)(1)(ii)(C) of this section was completed within one year preceding date
of application; and
(2) Present evidence of training
course completion as follows:
(i) A certificate from a Coast Guard
approved stability course approved for
an OIM Surface Units license or endorsement;
(ii) A certificate from a Coast Guard
approved survival suit and survival
craft training course; and
(iii) A certificate from a firefighting
training
course
as
required
by
§ 10.205(g) of this part.
(g) An applicant for endorsement as
OIM Surface Units Underway who
holds an unlimited license as master or
chief mate must satisfy the requirements in paragraph (f)(2) of this section
and provide a company recommendation signed by a senior company official which:
(1) Provides a description of the applicant’s experience and qualifications;
(2) Certifies that the individual has
successfully directed, while under the
supervision of an experienced rig
mover, three rig moves on surface
units; and
(3) Certifies that one of the rig moves
required under paragraph (g)(2) of this
section was completed within one year
preceding date of application.
(h) To qualify for a license or endorsement as OIM Bottom Bearing
Units on Location, an applicant must:
(1) Present evidence of the following
experience:
(i) Four years of employment assigned to MODUs including at least one
year of service as driller, assistant
driller,
toolpusher,
assistant
toolpusher, barge supervisor, mechanical supervisor, electrician, crane operator, ballast control operator or equivalent supervisory position on MODUs;
or
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which is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Commanding Officer,
National Maritime Center will give
consideration to accepting education
credentials from programs having
other than ABET accreditation. An applicant qualifying through a degree
program must also have at least 168
days of service as driller, assistant
driller,
toolpusher,
assistant
toolpusher, barge supervisor, mechanical supervisor, electrician, crane operator, ballast control operator or equivalent supervisory position on MODUs;
and
(2) Present evidence of training
course completion as follows:
(i) A certificate from a Coast Guard
approved survival suit and survival
craft training course;
(ii) A certificate from a U.S. Minerals
Management Service approved blowout
prevention and well control training
program for the driller, toolpusher, or
operator representative position; and
(iii) A certificate from a firefighting
training
course
as
required
by
§ 10.205(g) of this part.
(i) An applicant for an endorsement
as OIM Bottom Bearing Units on Location who holds an unlimited license as
master or chief mate must satisfy
paragraph (h)(2) of this section and
have at least 28 days of service on bottom bearing units.
(j) To qualify for a license or endorsement as OIM Bottom Bearing Units
Underway, an applicant must:
(1) Provide the following:
(i) Evidence of the experience described in paragraph (h)(1) of this section with a recommendation signed by
a senior company official which:
(A) Provides a description of the applicant’s experience and qualifications;
(B) Certifies that the individual has
successfully directed, while under the
supervision of an experienced rig
mover, three rig moves of bottom bearing units; and
(C) Certifies that one of the rig
moves
required
under
paragraph
(j)(1)(i)(B) of this section was completed within one year preceding date
of application; or
(ii) A recommendation signed by a
senior company official which:

(A) Provides a description of the applicant’s experience and company
qualifications program completed;
(B) Certifies that the applicant has
witnessed ten rig moves either as an
observer in training or as a rig mover
under supervision;
(C) Certifies that the individual has
successfully directed, while under the
supervision of an experienced rig
mover, five rig moves of bottom bearing units; and
(D) Certifies that one of the rig
moves
required
under
paragraph
(j)(1)(ii)(C) of this section was completed within one year preceding date
of application; and
(2) Present evidence of training
course completion as follows:
(i) A certificate from a Coast Guard
approved stability course approved for
OIM Bottom Bearing Units license or
endorsement;
(ii) A certificate from a Coast Guard
approved survival suit and survival
craft training course; and
(iii) A certificate from a firefighting
training
course
as
required
by
§ 10.205(g) of this part;
(k) An applicant for endorsement as
OIM Bottom Bearing Units Underway
who holds an unlimited license as master or chief mate must satisfy the requirements in paragraph (j)(2) of this
section and provide a company recommendation signed by a senior company official which:
(1) Provides a description of the applicant’s experience and qualifications;
(2) Certifies that the individual has
successfully directed, while under the
supervision of an experienced rig
mover, three rig moves of bottom bearing units; and
(3) Certifies that one of the rig moves
required under paragraph (k)(2) of this
section was completed within one year
preceding date of application.
[CGD 81–059a, 55 FR 14799, Apr. 18, 1990, as
amended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50460, Sept. 29,
1995; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51195, Sept. 30, 1997;
USCG–1998–4442, 63 FR 52189, Sept. 30, 1998]

§ 10.472 License for barge supervisor.
(a) To qualify for a license or endorsement as barge supervisor (BS), an
applicant must:
(1) Present evidence of the following
experience:

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(i) Three years of employment assigned to MODUs including at least 168
days of service as driller, assistant
driller, toolpusher, assistant tool pusher, mechanic, electrician, crane operator, subsea specialist, ballast control
operator or equivalent supervisory position on MODUs. At least 84 days of
that service shall have been as a ballast control operator or barge supervisor trainee; or
(ii) A degree from a program in engineering or engineering technology
which is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Commanding Officer,
National Maritime Center will give
consideration to accepting education
credentials from programs having
other than ABET accreditation. An applicant qualifying through a degree
program must also have at least 168
days of service as driller, assistant
driller,
toolpusher,
assistant
toolpusher,
mechanic,
electrician,
crane operator, subsea specialist, ballast control operator or equivalent supervisory position on MODUs. At least
84 days of that service shall have been
as a ballast control operator or barge
supervisor trainee; and
(2) Present evidence of training
course completion as follows:
(i) A certificate from a Coast Guard
approved stability course approved for
a barge supervisor license or endorsement;
(ii) A certificate from a Coast Guard
approved survival suit and survival
craft training course; and
(iii) A certificate from a firefighting
training
course
as
required
by
§ 10.205(g) of this part.
(b) An applicant for an endorsement
as BS who holds an unlimited license
as master or mate must satisfy the requirements in paragraph (a)(2) of this
section and have at least 84 days of
service as ballast control operator or
barge supervisor trainee.
[CGD 81–059a, 55 FR 14801, Apr. 18, 1990, as
amended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50460, Sept. 29,
1995; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51195, Sept. 30, 1997;
USCG–1998–4442, 63 FR 52189, Sept. 30, 1998]

§ 10.474 License for ballast control operator.
(a) To qualify for a license or endorsement as ballast control operator
(BCO), an applicant must:
(1) Present evidence of the following
experience:
(i) One year of employment assigned
to MODUs including at least 28 days of
service as a trainee under the supervision of a licensed ballast control operator; or
(ii) A degree from a program in engineering or engineering technology
which is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Commanding Officer,
National Maritime Center will give
consideration to accepting education
credentials from programs having
other than ABET accreditation. An applicant qualifying through a degree
program must also have at least 28
days of service as a trainee under the
supervision of a licensed ballast control operator; and
(2) Present evidence of training
course completion as follows:
(i) A certificate from a Coast Guard
approved stability course approved for
a barge supervisor or ballast control
operator license or endorsement;
(ii) A certificate from a Coast Guard
approved survival suit and survival
craft training course; and
(iii) A certificate from a firefighting
training
course
as
required
by
§ 10.205(g) of this part.
(b) An applicant for an endorsement
as BCO who holds an unlimited license
as master, mate, chief engineer, or assistant engineer must satisfy the requirements in paragraph (a)(2) of this
section and have at least 28 days of
service as a trainee under the supervision of a licensed ballast control operator.
[CGD 81–059a, 55 FR 14801, Apr. 18, 1990, as
amended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50460, Sept. 29,
1995; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51196, Sept. 30, 1997;
USDA–1998–4442, 63 FR 52189, Sept. 30, 1998]

§ 10.476 Acknowledgments of service
and temporary licenses for mobile
offshore drilling units.
(a) Prior to January 1, 1991, unlicensed individuals who served in positions on MODUs equivalent to OIM,

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BS, or BCO may make application for a
Coast Guard acknowledgment of service or a temporary license, both of
which authorize a continuation of service in that position. To be eligible,
these individuals must have served in
that position between July 1, 1987 and
June 30, 1990, and meet the following
requirements:
(1) Coast Guard acknowledgment of
service.
(i) To obtain a Coast Guard acknowledgment of service, the applicant must
provide a letter from a senior company
official of the company worked for.
This letter must provide:
(A) Name of vessel(s) served on;
(B) MODU license which the individual’s position is equivalent to; and
(C) Period of service.
(ii) The Coast Guard acknowledgment of service is valid for one year
and is not renewable.
(2) Temporary license.
(i) To obtain a temporary license, the
applicant must:
(A) Provide a letter from a senior
company official of the company
worked for. This letter must provide:
(1) Name of vessel(s) served on;
(2) MODU license which the individual’s position is equivalent to; and
(3) Period of service; and
(B) Provide evidence of 120 days of
service in a position equivalent to the
license endorsement sought.
(ii) a temporary license is valid for
five years and is not renewable.
(b) Acknowledgments or temporary
licenses obtained using the provisions
of this section will restrict service authority to vessels operated by the company which has certified service.
[CGD 81–059a, 55 FR 14802, Apr. 18, 1990]

§ 10.480 Radar observer.
(a) This section contains the requirements that an applicant must meet to
qualify as a radar observer. (Part 15 of
this chapter specifies who must qualify
as a radar observer.)
(b) If an applicant meets the requirements of this section, one of the following Radar-Observer endorsements
will be added to his or her deck officer’s license:
(1) Radar Observer (Unlimited).
(2) Radar Observer (Inland Waters
and GIWW).

(3) Radar Observer (Rivers).
(c) Endorsement as Radar Observer
(Unlimited) is valid on all waters. Endorsement as Radar Observer (Inland
Waters and GIWW) is valid only for
those waters other than the Great
Lakes covered by the Inland Navigational Rules. Endorsement as Radar
Observer (Rivers) is valid only on any
river, canal, or similar body of water
designated by the OCMI, but not beyond the boundary line.
(d) Except as provided by paragraphs
(e) and (f) of this section, each applicant for a Radar-Observer endorsement
or for renewal of an endorsement must
complete the appropriate course approved by the Coast Guard, receive the
appropriate certificate of training, and
present the certificate to the OCMI.
(e) An applicant who possesses a
Radar-Observer endorsement, resides in
a remote geographic area, and can substantiate to the satisfaction of the
OCMI that the applicant’s absence will
disrupt normal movement of commerce, or that the applicant cannot attend an approved Radar-Observer renewal course, may have his or her endorsement renewed upon successful
completion of an examination administered by the Coast Guard, or by a third
party acceptable to the Coast Guard.
(f) Except as provided by paragraph
(k) of this section, a Radar-Observer
endorsement issued under this section
is valid for 5 years after the month of
issuance of the certificate of training
from a course approved by the Coast
Guard. It is not terminated by the
issuance of a new license during these
5 years.
(g) The month and year of the expiration of the Radar-Observer endorsement are printed on the license.
(h) A Radar-Observer endorsement
may be renewed at any time.
(i) An applicant for renewal of a license that does not need a Radar-Observer endorsement may renew the license without meeting the requirements for the endorsement.
(j) An applicant seeking to raise the
grade of a license or increase its scope,
where the increased grade or scope requires a Radar-Observer certificate,
may use an expired certificate to fulfill
that requirement.

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(k) The renewal date of a Radar-Observer endorsement may be extended
beyond the normal 5-year duration to
coincide with the renewal date of the
license to which it pertains. This extension may not exceed 2 years and
will be necessary only once, to synchronize the two renewal dates.

(b) The OCMI may exempt an applicant from meeting any requirement
under STCW Regulation II/2 that the
OCMI determines to be inappropriate
or unnecessary for service on an OSV,
or that the applicant meets under the
equivalency provisions of Article IX of
STCW.

[CGD 94–041, 62 FR 11305, Mar. 11, 1997]

[CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34532, June 26, 1997]

§ 10.482 Assistance towing.
(a) This section contains the requirements to qualify for an endorsement
authorizing an applicant to engage in
assistance towing. The endorsement
applies to all licenses except those for
master and mate (pilot) of towing vessels and those for master or mate authorizing service on inspected vessels
over 200 gross tons. Holders of any of
these licenses may engage in assistance
towing within the scope of the licenses
and without the endorsement.
(b) An applicant for an assistance
towing endorsement shall pass a written examination demonstrating his or
her knowledge of assistance towing
safety, equipment, and procedures.
(c) An assistance towing endorsement
on a license as master, mate, or operator authorizes the holder to engage in
assistance towing on any vessel within
the scope of the license.
(d) The period of validity of the endorsement is the same as the license on
which it is endorsed, and it may be renewed with the license.

§ 10.495 Chief Mate (OSV).
(a) Except as provided by paragraph
(b) of this section, to qualify for a license as Chief Mate (OSV), an applicant shall present evidence that he or
she meets the appropriate requirements of STCW Regulation II/2.
(b) The OCMI may exempt an applicant from meeting any requirement
under STCW Regulation II/2 that the
OCMI determines to be inappropriate
or unnecessary for service on an OSV,
or that the applicant meets under the
equivalency provisions of Article IX of
STCW.

[CGD 87–017, 53 FR 18562, May 24, 1988, as
amended by USCG–1999–6224, 64 FR 63235,
Nov. 19, 1999]

§ 10.491 Licenses for service on offshore supply vessels.
Each license for service on offshore
supply vessels (OSVs) authorizes service on OSVs as defined in 46 U.S.C.
2101(19) and as interpreted under 46
U.S.C. 14104(b), subject to any restrictions placed on the license.
[CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34532, June 26, 1997]

§ 10.493 Master (OSV).
(a) Except as provided by paragraph
(b) of this section, to qualify for a license as Master (OSV), an applicant
shall present evidence that he or she
meets the appropriate requirements of
STCW Regulation II/2.

[CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34532, June 26, 1997]

§ 10.497 Mate (OSV).
(a) Except as provided by paragraph
(b) of this section, to qualify for a license as Mate (OSV), an applicant shall
present evidence that he or she meets
the appropriate requirements of STCW
Regulation II/1.
(b) The OCMI may exempt an applicant from meeting any requirement
under STCW Regulation II/1 that the
OCMI determines to be inappropriate
or unnecessary for service on an OSV,
or that the applicant meets under the
equivalency provisions of Article IX of
STCW.
[CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34532, June 26, 1997]

Subpart E—Professional Requirements for Engineer Officers’ Licenses
§ 10.501 Grade and type of engineer licenses issued.
(a) Licenses are issued in the grades
of:
(1) Chief engineer;
(2) First assistant engineer;
(3) Second assistant engineer;
(4) Third assistant engineer;
(5) Chief engineer (limited);

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(6) Assistant engineer (limited);
(7) Designated duty engineer;
(8) Chief engineer uninspected fishing
industry vessels; and,
(9) Assistant engineer uninspected
fishing industry vessels.
(b) Engineer licenses issued in the
grades of chief engineer (limited) and
assistant engineer (limited) of steam
and/or motor vessels allow the holder
to serve within any horsepower limitations on vessels of any gross tons on inland waters and of not more than 1600
gross tons in ocean, near coastal or
Great Lakes service in the following
manner:
(1) Assistant engineer (limited—
oceans) may serve on ocean waters;
(2) Chief engineer (limited—near
coastal) may serve on near coastal waters; and,
(3) Chief engineer (limited-oceans)
may serve on ocean waters.
(c) Engineer licenses issued in the
grades of designated duty engineer of
steam and/or motor vessels allow the
holder to serve within stated horsepower limitations on vessels of not
more than 500 gross tons in the following manner:
(1) Designated duty engineers limited
to vessels of not more than 1000 horsepower or 4000 horsepower may serve
only on near coastal or inland waters;
(2) Designated duty engineers with no
horsepower limitations may serve on
any waters.
(d) Engineer licenses are endorsed to
authorize service on either steam or
motor vessels or may be endorsed for
both modes of propulsion.
(e) A person holding an engineer license which is restricted to near coastal waters may serve within the limitations of the license upon near coastal,
Great Lakes, and inland waters.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 142, Jan. 4,
1989]

§ 10.502 Additional requirements
engineer licenses.

for

(a) For all original and raise of grade
of engineer licenses, at least one-third
of the minimum service requirements
must have been obtained on the particular mode of propulsion for which
applied.

(b) If a licensed applicant desires to
obtain an endorsement on an engineer
license in the other propulsion mode
(steam or motor), the following alternative methods, while holding a license
in that grade, are acceptable:
(1) Four months of service as an observer in the same licensed capacity on
vessels of the other propulsion mode;
(2) Four months of service as a licensed officer at a lower license level
on vessels of the other propulsion
mode;
(3) Six months of service as oiler,
watertender, or junior engineer on vessels of the other propulsion mode; or,
(4) Completion of a Coast Guard approved training course for this endorsement.
(c) Applicants for an original, raise in
grade, or increase in the scope, of an
engineer license, other than an increase in horsepower limitation, who
have not previously done so must meet
the requirements of § 10.205(g) of this
part.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 142, Jan. 4,
1989]

§ 10.503

Horsepower limitations.

(a) Engineer licenses of all grades and
types may be subject to horsepower
limitations. Other than as provided in
§ 10.524 for the designated duty engineer
license, the horsepower limitation
placed on a license is based on the applicant’s qualifying experience considering the total shaft horsepower of
each vessel on which the applicant has
served.
(b) When an applicant for an original
or raise of grade of an engineer license,
other than a designated duty engineer
license, has not obtained at least 50
percent of the required qualifying experience on vessels of 4,000 or more horsepower, a horsepower limitation is
placed on the license based on the applicant’s qualifying experience. The license is limited to the maximum
horsepower on which at least 25 percent of the required experience was obtained, or 150 percent of the maximum
horsepower on which at least 50 percent of the service was obtained,
whichever is higher. Limitations are in
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next higher figure when an intermediate horsepower is calculated.
When the limitation as calculated
equals or exceeds 10,000 horsepower, an
unlimited horsepower license is issued.
(c) The following service on vessels of
4,000 horsepower or over will be considered qualifying for the raising or removing of horsepower limitations
placed on engineer licenses:
(1) Six months of service in the highest grade licensed: removal of all
horsepower limitations.
(2) Six months of service in any licensed capacity other than the highest
grade for which licensed: Removal of
all horsepower limitations for the
grade in which service is performed and
raise the next higher grade license to
the horsepower of the vessel on which
service was performed. The total cumulative service before and after issuance
of the limited license may be considered in removing all horsepower limitations.
(3) Twelve months of service as oiler
or junior engineer while holding a license as third assistant engineer or assistant engineer (limited-oceans): removal of all horsepower limitations on
third assistant engineer or assistant
engineer’s (limited-oceans) license.

(4) Six months of service as oiler or
junior engineer while holding a license
as second assistant engineer: removal
of all horsepower limitations on third
assistant engineer’s license.
(d) Raising or removing horsepower
limitations based on service required
by paragraph (c) of this section may be
granted without further written examination providing the Officer in Charge,
Marine Inspection who issued the applicant’s license, considers further examination unnecessary.
§ 10.504 Application of deck service for
limited engineer licenses.
Service gained in the deck department on vessels of appropriate tonnage
may substitute for up to 25 percent or
6 months, whichever is less, of the service requirement for a license as chief
engineer (limited), assistant engineer
(limited), or designated duty engineer.
[CGD 81–059, 54 FR 142, Jan. 4, 1989]

§ 10.505

Engineer license structure.

The following diagram illustrates the
engineering license structure including
cross over points. The section numbers
on the diagram refer to the specific requirements applicable.

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[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987. Redesignated and amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 142,
Jan. 4, 1989]

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§ 10.510 Service requirements for chief
engineer of steam and/or motor vessels.
The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for license as chief
engineer of steam and/or motor vessels
is:
(a) One year of service as first assistant engineer; or,
(b) One year of service while holding
a license as first assistant engineer. A
minimum of six months of this service
must have been as first assistant engineer. Service as an assistant engineer
is accepted on a two-for-one basis to a
maximum of six months (12 months of
service as a second or third assistant
engineer equals six months of creditable service).
§ 10.512 Service requirements for first
assistant engineer of steam and/or
motor vessels.
The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for license as first
assistant engineer of steam and/or
motor vessels is one year of service as
an assistant engineer, while holding a
license as second assistant engineer.
§ 10.514 Service requirements for second assistant engineer of steam
and/or motor vessels.
The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for license as second assistant engineer of steam and/or
motor vessels is:
(a) One year of service as an assistant
engineer, while holding a license as
third assistant engineer; or,
(b) One year of service while holding
a license as third assistant engineer
which includes:
(1) A minimum of six months of service as third assistant engineer; and,
(2) Additional service as a qualified
member of the engine department, calculated on a two-for-one basis; or,
(c) One year of service as chief engineer (limited-oceans) of steam or
motor vessels, and completing the appropriate examination described in
subpart I of this part.
§ 10.516 Service requirements for third
assistant engineer of steam and/or
motor vessels.
(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for license as third

assistant engineer of steam and/or
motor vessels is:
(1) Three years of service in the
engineroom of vessels, two years of
which must have been as a qualified
member of the engine department;
(2) Three years of service as an apprentice to the machinist trade engaged in the construction or repair of
marine, locomotive, or stationary engines, together with one year service in
the engineroom as oiler, watertender,
or junior engineer;
(3) Graduation from:
(i) The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (engineering curriculum);
(ii) The U.S. Coast Guard Academy
and completion of an on-board engineer
officer qualification program required
by the service;
(iii) The U.S. Naval Academy and
completion of an on-board engineer officer qualification program required by
the service;
(iv) The engineering class of a Maritime Academy approved by and conducted under the rules prescribed by
the Maritime Administrator and listed
in part 310 of this title;
(4) Graduation from the marine engineering course of a school of technology accredited by the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology,
together with three months of service
in the engine department of steam or
motor vessels;
(5) Graduation from the mechanical
or electrical engineering course of a
school of technology accredited by the
Accreditation Board for Engineering
and Technology, together with six
months of service in the engine department of steam or motor vessels;
(6) Satisfactory completion of a
three-year apprentice engineers training program approved by the Commanding Officer, National Maritime
Center; or,
(7) One year of service as chief engineer (limited-near coastal) of steam or
motor vessels and completing the appropriate examination described in
subpart I of this part.
(b) Experience gained in the deck department on vessels of 100 gross tons or
over can be credited for up to three

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months of the service requirements
under paragraph (a)(1) of this section.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987 and
CGD 81–059, 54 FR 132, Jan. 4, 1989, as amended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50460, Sept. 29, 1995;
USCG–1998–4442, 63 FR 52189, Sept. 30, 1998]

§ 10.518 Service requirements for chief
engineer (limited-oceans) of steam
and/or motor vessels.
The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for license as chief
engineer (limited-oceans) of steam and/
or motor vessels is five years total
service in the engineroom of vessels.
Two years of this service must have
been as a licensed engineer. Thirty
months of the service must have been
as a qualified member of the engine department or equivalent supervisory position.
§ 10.520 Service requirements for chief
engineer (limited-near coastal) of
steam and/or motor vessels.
The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for license as chief
engineer (limited-near coastal) of
steam and/or motor vessels is four
years total service in the engineroom
of vessels. One year of this service
must have been as a licensed engineer.
Two years of the service must have
been as a qualified member of the engine department or equivalent supervisory position.
§ 10.522 Service requirements for assistant engineer (limited-oceans) of
steam and/or motor vessels.
The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for license as assistant engineer (limited-oceans) of
steam and/or motor vessels is three
years of service in the engineroom of
vessels. Eighteen months of this service must have been as a qualified member of the engine department or equivalent supervisory position.
§ 10.524 Service requirements for designated duty engineer of steam and/
or motor vessels.
(a) Designated duty engineer licenses
are issued in three levels of horsepower
limitations dependent upon the total
service of the applicant and completion
of appropriate examination. These licenses are limited to vessels of not

more than 500 gross tons on certain waters as specified in § 10.501.
(b) The service requirements for licenses as designated duty engineer are:
(1) For designated duty engineer of
steam and/or motor vessels of any
horsepower, the applicant must have
three
years
of
service
in
the
engineroom. Eighteen months of this
service must have been as a qualified
member of the engine department or
equivalent supervisory position.
(2) For designated duty engineer of
steam and/or motor vessels of not more
than 4,000 horsepower, the applicant
must have two years of service in the
engineroom. One year of this service
must have been as a qualified member
of the engine department or equivalent
supervisory position.
(3) For designated duty engineer of
steam and/or motor vessels of not more
than 1,000 horsepower, the applicant
must have one year of service in the
engineroom. Six months of this service
must have been as a qualified member
of the engine department or equivalent
supervisory position.
§ 10.530 Licenses for engineers of
uninspected fishing industry vessels.
(a) This section applies to licenses
for chief and assistant engineers of all
vessels, however propelled, navigating
the high seas, which are documented to
engage in the fishing industry, with
the exception of:
(1) Wooden ships of primitive build;
(2) Unrigged vessels; and,
(3) Vessels of less than 200 gross tons.
(b) Licenses as chief engineer and assistant engineer of uninspected fishing
industry vessels are issued for ocean
waters and with horsepower limitations in accordance with the provisions
of § 10.503.
(c) For a license as chief engineer,
the applicant must have served four
years in the engineroom of vessels. One
year of this service must have been as
a licensed assistant engineer or equivalent supervisory position.
(d) For a license as assistant engineer, an applicant must have served
three years in the engineroom of vessels.

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(e) Two-thirds of the service required
under this section must have been on
motor vessels.
(f) Applicants may request an orally
assisted examination on the subjects
listed in subpart I of this part.
§ 10.540 Licenses for engineers of mobile offshore drilling units.
Licenses as chief engineer (MODU) or
assistant engineer (MODU) authorize
service on certain self-propelled or
non-self-propelled units of any horsepower where authorized by the vessel’s
certificate of inspection.
[CGD 81–059a, 55 FR 14802, Apr. 18, 1990]

§ 10.542 License for chief engineer
(MODU).
To qualify for a license as chief engineer (MODU) an applicant must:
(a) Present evidence of the following
experience:
(1) Six years of employment assigned
to MODUs including three years of employment as mechanic, motorman,
subsea engineer, electrician, barge engineer,
toolpusher,
unit
superintendent, crane operator or equivalent. Eighteen months of that employment must have been assigned to selfpropelled or propulsion assisted units;
or
(2) Two years of employment assigned to MODUs as an assistant engineer (MODU). Twelve months of that
employment must have been assigned
to self-propelled or propulsion assisted
units; and
(b) Present evidence of completion of
a firefighting training course as required by § 10.205(g) of this part.
(c) If an applicant successfully completes a modified examination and possesses the total required sea service for
a license as chief engineer (MODU), but
does not possess the required sea service on board self-propelled or propulsion assisted units, the OCMI may
issue the applicant a license limited to
non-self-propelled units. The OCMI
may remove the limitation upon presentation of satisfactory evidence of the
required self-propelled sea service and
completion of any additional required
examination.
[CGD 81–059a, 55 FR 14802, Apr. 18, 1990, as
amended by CGD 81–059a, 59 FR 10756, Mar. 8,
1994]

§ 10.544 License for assistant engineer
(MODU).
To qualify for a license as assistant
engineer (MODU) an applicant must:
(a) Present evidence of the following
experience:
(1) Three years of employment assigned to MODUs including 18 months
of employment as mechanic, motorman, subsea engineer, electrician,
barge engineer, toolpusher, unit superintendent, crane operator or equivalent. Nine months of that employment
must have been assigned to self-propelled or propulsion assisted units;
(2) Three years of employment in the
machinist trade engaged in the construction or repair of diesel engines
and one year of employment assigned
to MODUs in the capacity of mechanic,
motorman, oiler, or equivalent. Nine
months of that employment must have
been assigned to self-propelled or propulsion assisted units; or
(3) A degree from a program in marine, mechanical, or electrical engineering technology which is accredited
by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Commanding Officer, National Maritime
Center will give consideration to accepting education credentials from programs having other than ABET accreditation.
An
applicant
qualifying
through a degree program must also
have at least six months of employment in any of the capacities listed in
paragraph (a)(1) of this section aboard
self-propelled or propulsion assisted
units; and
(b) Present evidence of completion of
a firefighting training course as required by § 10.205(g) of this part.
(c) If an applicant successfully completes a modified examination and possesses the total required sea service for
a license as an assistant engineer
(MODU), but does not possess the required sea service on board self-propelled or propulsion assisted units, the
OCMI may issue the applicant a license
limited to non-self-propelled units. The
OCMI may remove the limitation upon
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service and completion of any additional required examination.
[CGD 81–059a, 55 FR 14802, Apr. 18, 1990, as
amended by CGD 81–059a, 59 FR 10756, Mar. 8,
1994; CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50460, Sept. 29, 1995;
USCG–1998–4442, 63 FR 52189, Sept. 30, 1998]

§ 10.551 Licenses for service on offshore supply vessels.
Each license for service on OSVs as
Chief Engineer (OSV) or Engineer
(OSV) authorizes service on OSVs as
defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(19) and as interpreted under 46 U.S.C. 14104(b), subject to any restrictions placed on the
license.
[CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34532, June 26, 1997; CGD
95–062, 62 FR 40140, July 25, 1997]

§ 10.553

Chief Engineer (OSV).

(a) Except as provided by paragraph
(b) of this section, to qualify for a license as Chief engineer (OSV), an applicant shall present evidence that he
or she meets the appropriate requirements of STCW Regulation III/2.
(b) The OCMI may exempt an applicant from meeting any requirement
under STCW Regulation III/2 that the
OCMI determines to be inappropriate
or unnecessary for service on an OSV,
or that the applicant meets under the
equivalency provisions of Article IX of
STCW.
[CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34532, June 26, 1997]

§ 10.555

Engineer (OSV).

(a) Except as provided by paragraph
(b) of this section, to qualify for a license as Engineer (OSV), an applicant
shall present evidence that he or she
meets the appropriate requirements of
STCW Regulation III/1.
(b) The OCMI may exempt an applicant from meeting any requirement
under STCW Regulation III/1 that the
OCMI determines to be inappropriate
or unnecessary for service on an OSV,
or that the applicant meets under the
equivalency provisions of Article IX of
STCW.
[CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34533, June 26, 1997]

Subpart F—Licensing of Radio
Officers
§ 10.601

Applicability.

This subpart provides for the licensing of radio officers for employment on
vessels, and for the issue of STCW certificates or endorsements for those
qualified to serve as radio operators on
vessels subject to the provisions on the
Global Maritime Distress and Safety
System (GMDSS) of Chapter IV of
SOLAS.
[CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34533, June 26, 1997]

§ 10.603 Requirements for radio officers’ licenses, and STCW certificates or endorsements for GMDSS
radio operators.
(a) Each applicant for an original license or renewal of license shall
present a current first or second class
radiotelegraph operator license issued
by the Federal Communications Commission. The applicant shall enter on
the license application form the number, class, and date of issuance of his or
her Federal Communications Commission license.
(b) An applicant for license as radio
officer shall apply for a merchant
mariner’s document under part 12. This
document will be endorsed See License
as Radio Officer.
(c) Each applicant who furnishes evidence that he or she meets the standard of competence set out in STCW
Regulation IV/2, including the competence to transmit and receive information using subsystems of GMDSS, to
fulfill the functional requirements of
GMDSS, and to provide radio services
in emergencies is entitled to hold an
STCW certificate suitably endorsed for
performing duties associated with
GMDSS.
(d) Evidence required by paragraph
(c) of this section must include a certificate—
(1) For operator of radio in the
GMDSS issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC); and
(2) Of completion from a Coast
Guard-approved course for operator of
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programs of training and assessment
covering the same areas of competence.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34533, June 26,
1997; USCG–1999–6216, 64 FR 53223, Oct. 1, 1999]

Subpart G—Professional
Requirements for Pilot Licenses
SOURCE: CGD 81–059b, 52 FR 38659, Oct. 16,
1987 unless otherwise noted.

§ 10.701 Scope of pilot licenses and endorsements.
(a) An applicant for a license as first
class pilot need not hold any other license issued under this part. An individual holding a license as master,
mate, or master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels may apply for an endorsement as first class pilot for a specific
route or routes in lieu of applying for a
first class pilot’s license.
(b) The issuance of a license or endorsement as first class pilot to an individual qualifies that individual to
serve as pilot over the route(s) specified on the license, subject to any limitations imposed under paragraph (c) of
this section.
(c) The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, issuing a license or endorsement as first class pilot, imposes appropriate limitations commensurate
with the experience of the applicant,
with respect to class or type of vessel,
tonnage, route, and waters.
(d) A license issued for service as a
master,
mate,
or
operator
of
uninspected towing vessels authorizes
service as a pilot under the provisions
of § 15.812 of this subchapter. Therefore,
first class pilot endorsements will not
be issued with tonnage limitations of
1600 gross tons or less.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 144, Jan. 4,
1989; USCG–1999–6224, 64 FR 63235, Nov. 19,
1999]

§ 10.703

Service requirements.

(a) The minimum service required to
qualify an applicant for a license as
first class pilot, or for an endorsement
as first class pilot on a license as master, mate, or master or mate (pilot) of
towing vessels, is predicated upon the

nature of the waters for which pilotage
is desired.
(1) General routes (routes not restricted
to rivers, canals and small lakes). The applicant must have at least 36 months
service in the deck department of
steam or motor vessels navigating on
oceans, coastwise, Great Lakes, or
bays, sounds, and lakes other than the
Great Lakes, as follows:
(i) 18 months of the 36 months service
must be as quartermaster, wheelsman,
able seaman, apprentice pilot, or in an
equivalent capacity, standing regular
watches at the wheel or in the pilothouse as part of routine duties.
(ii) At least 12 months of the 18
months service required in paragraph
(a)(1)(i) of this section must be on vessels operating on the class of waters for
which pilotage is desired.
(2) River routes. The applicant must
have at least 36 months service in the
deck department of any vessel including at least 12 months service on vessels operating on the waters of rivers
while the applicant is serving in the capacity of quartermaster, wheelsman,
apprentice pilot, or deckhand who
stands watches at the wheel as part of
routine duties.
(3) Canal and small lakes routes. The
applicant must have at least 24 months
service in the deck department of any
vessel including at least 8 months service on vessels operating on canals or
small lakes.
(b) A graduate of the Great Lakes
Maritime Academy in the deck class
meets the service requirements of this
section for a license as first class pilot
on the Great Lakes.
(c) Completion of a course of pilot
training approved by the Commanding
Officer, National Maritime Center,
under subpart C of this part may be
substituted for a portion of the service
requirements of this section in accordance with § 10.304. Additionally, round
trips made during this training may
apply toward the route familiarization
requirements of § 10.705. An individual
using substituted service must have at
least nine months of shipboard service.
(d) An individual holding a license as
master or mate of inspected steam or
motor vessels of over 1,600 gross tons
meets the service requirements of this

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§ 10.709

section for an endorsement as first
class pilot.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 144, Jan. 4,
1989; CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50460, Sept. 29, 1995;
USCG–1998–4442, 63 FR 52189, Sept. 30, 1998;
USCG–1999–6224, 64 FR 63235, Nov. 19, 1999]

§ 10.705 Route familiarization requirements.
(a) The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection having jurisdiction determines, within the range limitations
specified in this section, the number of
round trips required to qualify an applicant for a particular route, considering the following:
(1) The geographic configuration of
the waterway;
(2) The type and size of vessels using
the waterway;
(3) The abundance or absence of aids
to navigation;
(4) The background lighting effects;
(5) The known hazards involved, including waterway obstructions or constrictions such as bridges, narrow
channels, or sharp turns; and,
(6) Any other factors unique to the
route that the OCMI deems appropriate.
(b) An applicant for an original license as first class pilot shall furnish
evidence of having completed a minimum number of round trips, while
serving as quartermaster, wheelsman,
able seaman, apprentice pilot, or in an
equivalent capacity, standing regular
watches at the wheel or in the pilot
house as part of routine duties, over
the route sought. Evidence of having
completed a minimum number of round
trips while serving as an observer,
properly certified by the master and/or
pilot of the vessel, is also acceptable.
The range of round trips for an initial
license is a minimum of 12 round trips
and a maximum of 20 round trips. An
applicant may have additional routes
added to the first class pilot license by
meeting the requirements for obtaining
an endorsement.
(c) An applicant for an endorsement
as first class pilot for a particular
route shall furnish evidence of having
completed the number of round trips
over the route, specified by the Officer
In Charge, Marine Inspection, within
the range limitations of this para-

graph, for the particular grade of existing license held. The range of round
trips for an endorsement is a minimum
of 8 round trips and a maximum of 15
round trips.
(d) Unless determined impracticable
by the OCMI, 25% of the round trips required by the OCMI under this section
must be made during the hours of darkness.
(e) One of the round trips required by
the OCMI under this section must be
made over the route within the six
months immediately preceding the
date of application.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 144, Jan. 4,
1989]

§ 10.707

Examination requirements.

(a) An applicant for a license as first
class pilot is required to pass the examination described in subpart I of this
part.
(b) An applicant for an extension of
route, or a licensed master or mate authorized to serve on vessels of over
1,600 gross tons seeking an endorsement as first class pilot, is required to
pass those portions of the examination
described in subpart I of this part that
concern the specific route for which endorsement is sought.
§ 10.709 Annual physical examination
requirements.
(a) This section applies only to an individual who pilots a vessel of 1,600
gross tons and over.
(b) Every person holding a license or
endorsement as first class pilot shall
have a thorough physical examination
each year while holding the license or
endorsement.
(c) Each annual physical examination
must meet the requirements specified
in § 10.205(d) except that the record of
examination need not be submitted to
the Coast Guard except as provided for
in paragraph (e) of this section.
(d) An individual’s first class pilot license or endorsement becomes invalid
on the first day of the month following
the first anniversary of the individual’s
most recent physical examination satisfactorily completed; the individual
may not operate under the authority of
that license or endorsement until a

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physical examination has been satisfactorily completed.
(e) Upon request, a first class pilot
shall provide the Coast Guard with a
copy of his or her most recent physical
examination.
§ 10.711 Tonnage requirements.
(a) In order to obtain a first class
pilot license or endorsement authorizing service on vessels of any gross tons
over a particular route, the applicant
must have sufficient experience on vessels of over 1,600 gross tons.
(b) If an applicant does not have sufficient experience on vessels of over
1,600 gross tons, the license or endorsement will be for a limited tonnage
until the applicant completes a number
of additional round trips, as determined by the OCMI, within the range
contained in § 10.705 (b) or (c), as appropriate, on vessels of over 1,600 gross
tons.
(c) For purposes of this section, an
applicant is considered to have sufficient experience if the applicant has 18
months experience as master, mate,
quartermaster, wheelsman, able seaman, apprentice pilot, or in an equivalent capacity, standing regular watches
at the wheel or in the pilothouse as
part of routine duties, on vessels of
1,600 gross tons or over, and two-thirds
of the minimum number of round trips
required for the route have been on
vessels of 1,600 gross tons or over.
(d) For purposes of this section, for
experience with respect to tonnage on
towing vessels, the combined gross tonnage of the towing vessel and the vessel(s) towed will be considered. However, the OCMI may require that all or
a portion of the required number of
round trips be obtained on self-propelled vessels of 1,600 gross tons or
over, when the OCMI determines that
due to the nature of the waters and the
overall experience of the applicant,
self-propelled vessel experience is necessary to obtain a first class pilot license or endorsement that is not restricted to tug and barge combinations.
§ 10.713 Requirements for maintaining
current knowledge of waters to be
navigated.
(a) If a first class pilot has not served
over a particular route within the past

60 months, that person’s license or endorsement is invalid for that route, and
remains invalid until the individual
has made one re-familiarization round
trip over that route, except as provided
in paragraph (b) of this section. Whether this requirement is satisfied or not
has no effect on the renewal of a license or endorsement. Round trips
made within the 90 day period preceding renewal will be valid for the duration of the renewed license or endorsement.
(b) For certain long or extended
routes, the OCMI may, at his discretion, allow the re-familiarization requirement to be satisfied by reviewing
appropriate navigation charts, coast
pilots tide and current tables, local Notice to Mariners, and any other materials which would provide the pilot
with current knowledge of the route.
Persons using this method of re-familiarization shall certify, when applying
for renewal of their license or endorsement, the material they have reviewed
and the dates on which this was accomplished. Review within the 90 day period preceding renewal is valid for the
duration of the renewed license or endorsement.

Subpart H—Registration of Staff
Officers
§ 10.801 Applicability.
This subpart provides for the registration of staff officers for employment on vessels documented or numbered under the laws of the United
States. Staff officers must be registered if serving on most vessels in
ocean service or on the Great Lakes.
§ 10.803 Grades of certificates issued.
Staff officers are registered in the
following grades:
(a) Chief purser.
(b) Purser.
(c) Senior assistant purser.
(d) Junior assistant purser.
(e) Medical doctor.
(f) Professional nurse.
§ 10.805 General requirements.
(a) The applicant for a certificate of
registry as staff officer is not required
to take any examination; however, the
applicant shall present to the Officer in

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§ 10.809

Charge, Marine Inspection a letter justifying the need for the certificate of
registry.
(b) The applicant must hold or apply
for a merchant mariner s document.
(c) Endorsements for a higher grade
are not made on certificates of registry. An applicant for a higher grade
in the staff department shall apply in
the same manner as for an original certificate of registry and shall surrender
the certificate upon issuance of the
new certificate of registry. A person
holding a certificate of registry as staff
officer may serve in a lower grade of a
service for which he or she is registered.
(d) Title 46 U.S.C. 8302 addresses uniforms for staff officers who are members of the Naval Reserve.
(e) A duplicate certificate of registry
may be issued by the Officer in Charge,
Marine Inspection. (See § 10.219.)
(f) A certificate of registry is valid
for a term of 5 years from the date of
issuance. Procedures for renewing certificates of registry are found in
§ 10.209. The expiration date of a certificate of registry issued without an expiration date shall be determined in accordance with § 10.811.
(g) Each applicant for an original
certificate of registry or a higher grade
of certificate of registry, as described
by paragraph (c) of this section, shall
produce evidence of having passed a
chemical test for dangerous drugs or of
qualifying for an exception from testing in § 16.220 of this subchapter. An applicant who fails a chemical test for
dangerous drugs will not be issued a
certificate of registry.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 144, Jan. 4,
1989; CGD 91–211, 59 FR 49300, Sept. 27, 1994;
CGD 91–223, 60 FR 4525, Jan. 23, 1995]

§ 10.807 Experience requirements for
registry.
(a) The applicant for a certificate of
registry as staff officer shall submit
evidence of experience as follows:
(1) Chief purser. Two years of service
aboard vessels performing duties relating to work in the purser’s office.
(2) Purser. One year of service aboard
vessels performing duties relating to
work in the purser’s office.

(3) Senior assistant purser. Six months
of service aboard vessels performing
duties relating to work in purser’s office.
(4) Junior assistant purser. Previous
experience not required.
(5) Medical doctor. A valid license as
physician or surgeon issued under the
authority of a state or territory of the
United States, the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia.
(6) Professional nurse. A valid license
as a registered nurse issued under authority of a state or territory of the
United States, the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia.
(b) Employment on shore in connection with ship’s business may be accepted in lieu of service aboard vessels.
Related shore employment is accepted
in the ratio of two months of shore
service to count as one month of service aboard vessels.
(c) In computing the length of service
required of an applicant for a certificate of registry, service of one season
on vessels on the Great Lakes is counted as service of one year.
(d) In the event an applicant for a
certificate of registry, other than medical doctor or professional nurse, presents evidence of other qualifications
which, in the opinion of the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection, is equivalent to the experience requirements of
this section and is consistent with the
duties of a staff officer, the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection may issue
the certificate of registry.
§ 10.809 Experience requirements for
ratings endorsed on certificate of
registry.
An applicant for rating to be endorsed on a certificate of registry shall
submit evidence of experience as follows:
(a) Marine physician assistant. Successful completion of an accredited
course of instruction for a physician’s
assistant or nurse practitioner program.
(b) Hospital corpsman. A rating of at
least hospital corpsman or health services technician, first class in the U.S.
Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine
Corps, or an equivalent rating in the

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U.S. Army (not less than staff sergeant, Medical Department, U.S.A.), or
in the U.S. Air Force (not less than
technical sergeant, Medical Department, U.S.A.F.), and a period of satisfactory service of at least one month in
a military hospital or U.S. Public
Health Service Hospital.
§ 10.811 Expiration of existing certificates of registry.
The expiration year of a certificate
of registry issued without an expiration date is calculated by adding 5-year
increments to the issuance date of the
certificate of registry, up to first applicable year falling between 1995 and
1999, inclusive. The day and month of
expiration are the same as that of
issuance. Table 10.811 is provided as an
aid for calculating the expiration date
of a certificate of registry issued without an expiration date. A certificate of
registry is not valid for use after the
expiration date calculated under this
section, but may be renewed in accordance with the requirements of § 10.209.
TABLE 10.811.—EXPIRATION OF CERTIFICATES
OF REGISTRY ISSUED WITH NO EXPIRATION
DATE 1
Expiration year
1999

1998

1997

1996

1995

1991
1986
1981
1976
1971
1966
1961
1956
1951
1946
1941
.................

1990
1985
1980
1975
1970
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
.................

Issue Year
1994
1989
1984
1979
1974
1969
1964
1959
1954
1949
1944
1939

1993
1988
1983
1978
1973
1968
1963
1958
1953
1948
1943
1938

1992
1987
1982
1977
1972
1967
1962
1957
1952
1947
1942
1937

1 Find the year in which the certificate of registry was issued
(Issue Year), then move up the column to find the Expiration
Year. Month and day of expiration correspond to the month
and day of issue.

[CGD 91–211, 59 FR 49300, Sept. 27, 1994; CGD
91–211, 59 FR 50964, Oct. 6, 1994]

Subpart I—Subjects of License Examinations
and
Practical
Demonstrations
of
Competence
§ 10.901

General provisions.

(a) Each applicant for any license
listed in this part shall pass examinations on the appropriate subjects listed
in this subpart, except as noted in
§ 10.903(b).
(b) If the license is to be limited in a
manner which would render any of the
subject matter unnecessary or inappropriate, the examination may be amended accordingly by the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection. Limitations
which may affect the examination content are:
(1) Restricted routes for reduced service licenses (master or mate of vessels
of not more than 200 gross tons, operator of uninspected passenger vessels
or master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels); or,
(2) Engineer licenses with horsepower
restrictions.
(c) Except as provided in §§ 10.202 and
10.209, each applicant for an STCW certificate or endorsement, to be valid for
service on or after February 1, 2002, in
the following capacities on vessels that
operate beyond the Boundary Line
shall also furnish sufficient documentary evidence that he or she has made
a practical demonstration(s) of competence as set out under the appropriate STCW Regulations:
(1) Deck Department. (i) Officer in
charge of the navigational watch on a
seagoing vessel of 500 gross tons (GT)
or more.
(ii) Officer in charge of the navigational watch on a seagoing vessel of
less than 500 GT not engaged on a nearcoastal voyage.
(iii) Officer in charge of the navigational watch on a seagoing vessel of
less than 500 GT engaged on a nearcoastal voyage.
(iv) Master and chief mate on a seagoing vessel of 3,000 GT or more.

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(v) Master and chief mate on a seagoing vessel of between 500 and 3,000
GT.
(vi) Master on a seagoing vessel of
less than 500 GT not engaged on a nearcoastal voyage.
(vii) Master on a seagoing vessel of
less than 500 gross tons engaged on a
near-coastal voyage.
(2) Engine Department. (i) Officer in
charge of the engineering watch in a
manned engine-room on a seagoing vessel.
(ii) Designated duty engineer in a periodically unmanned engine-room on a
seagoing vessel.
(iii) Chief engineer officer of a seagoing vessel driven by main propulsion
machinery of 3,000 kW [4,000 hp] of propulsion power or more.
(iv) Second engineer officer of a seagoing vessel driven by main propulsion
machinery of 3,000 kW [4,000 hp] of propulsion power or more.
(v) Chief engineer officer of a seagoing vessel driven by main propulsion
machinery of between 750 kW [1,000 hp]
and 3,000 kW [4,000 hp] of propulsion
power.
(vi) Second engineer officer of a seagoing vessel driven by main propulsion
machinery of between 750 kW [1,000 hp]
and 3,000 kW [4,000 hp] of propulsion
power.
(d) Simulators used in assessment of
competence under paragraph (c) of this
section must meet the appropriate performance standards set out in Section
A–I/12 of the STCW Code. However,
simulators installed or brought into
use before February 1, 2002, need not
meet them so far as they fulfill the objectives of the assessment of competence or demonstration of proficiency.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 144, Jan. 4,
1989; CGD 94–029, 61 FR 47064, Sept. 6, 1996;
CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34533, June 26, 1997; USCG–
1998–4442, 63 FR 52188, Sept. 30, 1998; USCG–
1999–6224, 64 FR 63235, Nov. 19, 1999]

§ 10.903 Licenses requiring examinations.
(a) The following licenses require examinations for issuance:

(1) Master ocean/near coastal any
gross tons;1
(2) Chief mate ocean/near coastal any
gross tons;1
(3) Second mate ocean/near coastal
any gross tons;1
(4) Third mate ocean/near coastal any
gross tons;1
(5) Master ocean/near coastal not
more than 500 or 1600 gross tons;1
(6) Mate ocean/near coastal not more
than 500 or 1600 gross tons;1
(7) Mate near coastal not more than
200 gross tons;
(8) Master near coastal not more
than 100 gross tons;
(9) Master Great Lakes and inland
any gross tons;
(10) Mate Great Lakes and inland any
gross tons;
(11) Master inland any gross tons;
(12) Master river any gross tons;
(13) Master Great Lakes and inland/
river not more than 500 or 1600 gross
tons;1
(14) Mate Great Lakes and inland/
river not more than 500 or 1600 gross
tons;1
(15) Mate Great Lakes and inland/inland/river not more than 200 gross
tons;1
(16) Master Great Lakes and inland/
inland/river not more than 100 gross
tons;1
(17) First class pilot;
(18)(i) Apprentice mate (steersman)
of towing vessels;
(ii) Apprentice mate (steersman) of
towing vessels, harbor assist;
(iii) Apprentice mate (steersman) of
towing vessels, limited;
(19) Operator uninspected passenger
vessels;
(20) Master uninspected fishing industry vessels;
(21) Mate uninspected fishing industry vessels;
(22) Chief engineer steam/motor vessels;
(23) First assistant engineer steam/
motor vessels;
(24) Second assistant engineer steam/
motor vessels;
(25) Third assistant engineer steam/
motor vessels;
1 Examination will vary depending upon
route desired.

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(26) Chief engineer (limited) steam/
motor vessels;
(27) Assistant engineer (limited)
steam/motor vessels;
(28) Designated duty engineer steam/
motor vessels;
(29) Chief engineer uninspected fishing industry vessels;
(30) Assistant engineer uninspected
fishing industry vessels.
(b) The following licenses do not require examinations:
(1) Master ocean any gross tons when
adding an endorsement as Offshore Installation Manager.
(2) Master ocean or near coastal not
more than 200 gross tons, when raising
license grade from mate near coastal
not more than 200 gross tons. Master
ocean not more than 200 gross tons
would, however, require an examination in celestial navigation.
(3) Master Great Lakes and inland,
inland, and rivers not more than 200
gross tons when raising license grade
from mate of the same route not more
than 200 gross tons.
(4) Master or mate (pilot) of towing
vessels (endorsed for the same route).
(c) Each candidate for any of the following licenses, who commences Coast
Guard approved or accepted training or
approved seagoing service on or after
August 1, 1998, or who applies for the license on or after February 1, 2002, shall

meet the requirements of the appropriate regulations and standards of
competence in STCW and in part A of
the STCW Code, as indicated in table
903–1:
(1) Master, oceans and near coastal,
any gross tons.
(2) Chief mate, oceans and near coastal, any gross tons.
(3) Master, oceans and near coastal,
500 to 1600 gross tons.
(4) Second mate, oceans and near
coastal, any gross tons.
(5) Third mate, oceans and near
coastal, any gross tons.
(6) Mate, oceans and near coastal, 500
to 1600 gross tons.
(7) Master (OSV).
(8) Chief mate (OSV).
(9) Mate (OSV).
(10) Chief engineer, unlimited.
(11) 1st Assistant engineer, unlimited.
(12) 2nd Assistant engineer, unlimited.
(13) 3rd Assistant engineer, unlimited.
(14) Chief engineer, limited—oceans.
(15) Assistant engineer, limitedoceans.
(16) Chief engineer, limited-near
coastal.
(17) Chief engineer (OSV).
(18) Engineer (OSV).

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(d) After July 31, 1998, any candidate
for a license listed in paragraph (c) of
this section, who meets the requirements of the appropriate regulations
and standards of competence in STCW
and part A of the STCW code as indi-

cated in table 10.903–1, need not comply
with § 10.910, or, 10.950, of this part.
[CGD 81–059, 52 FR 38623, Oct. 16, 1987, as
amended by CGD 81–059, 54 FR 144, Jan. 4,
1989; CGD 81–059a, 59 FR 10756, Mar. 8, 1994;
CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34533, June 26, 1997; USCG–
1998–4442, 63 FR 52188, Sept. 30, 1998; USCG–
1999–6224, 64 FR 63235, Nov. 19, 1999; 66 FR
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§ 10.910
9. Operator, uninspected passenger
vessels, Great Lakes/inland.
10. Apprentice mate, towing vessels,
ocean (domestic trade) and near-coastal routes.
11. Apprentice mate (steersman),
towing vessels, Great Lakes and inland
routes.
12. Steersman, towing vessels, Western Rivers.
13. Master, Great Lakes/inland, or
master, inland, any gross tons.
14. Mate, Great Lakes/inland, any
gross tons.
15. Master, Great Lakes/inland, 500/
1,600 gross tons.
16. Mate, Great Lakes/inland, 500/1,600
gross tons.
17. Master or mate, Great Lakes/inland, 200 gross tons (includes master,
Great Lakes/inland, 100 gross tons).
18. Master, rivers, any gross tons.
19. Master, rivers, 500/1,600 gross tons.
20. Mate, rivers, 500/1,600 gross tons.
21. Master or mate, rivers, 200 gross
tons (includes master, rivers, 100 gross
tons).
22. Master, uninspected fishing industry vessels, oceans/near coastal.
23. Mate, uninspected fishing industry vessels, oceans/near coastal.
24. First class pilot.

Subjects for deck licenses.

Table 10.910–1 gives the codes used in
table 10.910–2 for all deck licenses.
Table 10.910–2 indicates the examination subjects for each license, by code
number. Figures in the body of the
table, in place of the letter ‘‘x’’, refer
to notes.
TABLE 10.910–1 CODES FOR DECK
LICENSES
Deck Licenses:
1. Master, Oceans/near coastal, any
gross tons.
2. Chief mate, oceans/near coastal,
any gross tons.
3. Master, oceans/near coastal, 500/
1,600 gross tons.
4. Second mate, oceans/near coastal,
any gross tons.
5. Third mate, oceans/near coastal,
any gross tons.
6. Mate, oceans/near coastal, 500/1,600
gross tons.
7. Master, oceans/near coastal, and
mate, near coastal, 200 gross tons (includes master, near coastal, 100 gross
tons).
8. Operator, uninspected passenger
vessels, near coastal.

TABLE 10.910–2—LICENSE CODES
Examination topics

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Navigation and position determination:
Ocean Track Plotting:
Middle Latitude Sailing ..................
Mercator Sailing .............................
Great Circle Sailing ........................
Parallel Sailing ...............................
ETA ................................................
Piloting:
Distance Off ...................................
Bearing Problems ..........................
Fix or Running Fix .........................
Chart Navigation ............................
Dead Reckoning ............................
Celestial Observations:
Special
Cases
(hi/lo
Alt.,
Backsight) ...................................
Latitude by Polaris .........................
Latitude by Meridian Transit ..........
Lat. by Meridian Transit (Sun Only)
Fix or Running Fix (Any Body) ......
Fix or Running Fix (Sun Only) .......
Star Identification ...........................
Star Selection ................................
Times of Celestial Phenomena:
Time of Meridian Transit ................
Time of Meridian Transit (Sun
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Examination topics

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Speed by RPM ..............................
Fuel Conservation ..........................
Electronic Navigation .....................
Instruments and Accessories ........
Aids To Navigation ........................
Charts, Navigation Publications,
and Notices to Mariners .............
Naut. Astronomy & Nav. Definitions ............................................
Chart Sketch ..................................
Seamanship:
Marlinspike Seamanship .......................
Purchases, Blocks and Tackle .............
Small Boat Handling Under Oars or
Sail .....................................................
Watchkeeping:
COLREGS .............................................
Inland Navigational Rules .....................
Basic Principles, Watchkeeping ............
Navigation Safety Regs. (33 CFR 164)
Radar Equipment:
Radar Observer Certificate ...................
Compass-Magnetic and Gyro:
Principles of Gyro Compass .................
Principles of Magnetic Compass ..........
Magnetic Compass Adjustment ............
Gyro Compass Error/Correction ...........
Magnetic Compass Error/Correction ....
Determination of Compass Error:
Azimuth (Any Body) ................
Azimuth (Sun Only) ................
Amplitude (Any Body) .............
Amplitude (Sun Only) .............
Deviation Table Construction
Terrestrial Observation ...........
Gyro Controlled Systems ...............
Operation & Care of Main Gyro
Systems ......................................
Meteorology and Oceanography:
Characteristics of Weather Systems ....
Ocean Current Systems .......................
Weather Charts and Reports ................
Tides and Tidal Currents:
Extensive Tidal Effects ...........
Terms and Definitions ............
Publications ............................
Calculations ............................
Ship Maneuvering and Handling:
Approaching Pilot Vessel or Station .....
Shiphandling in Rivers, Estuaries .........
Maneuvering in Shallow Water .............
Interaction with Bank/Passing Ship ......
Berthing and Unberthing .......................
Anchoring and Mooring .........................
Dragging, Clearing Fouled Anchors .....
Drydocking, with & without Prior Damage .....................................................
Heavy Weather Operations ..................
Maneuvering for Launching of Lifeboats and Liferafts in Heavy Weather
Receiving Survivors From Lfbts/Lfrfts ...
General: Turn Circle, Pivot Point, Advance and Transfer ...........................
Determine Maneuvering Characteristics
of Major Vessel Types ......................
Wake Reduction ....................................
Ice Operations/Ice Navigation ...............
Towing Operations ................................
Ship Stability, Construction, and Damage
Control:
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TABLE 10.910–2—LICENSE CODES—Continued

Examination topics

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Trim and Stability ..................................
Damage Trim and Stability ...................
Stability, Trim, and Stress Calculation ..
Vessel Structural Members ...................
IMO Ship Stability Recommendations ..
Damage Control ....................................
Change in Draft Due to Density ...........
Ship Power Plants:
Marine Power Plant Operating Principles .................................................
Ships’ Auxiliary Machinery ....................
Marine Engineering Terms ...................
Small Engine Operations and Maintenance .................................................
Cargo Handling and Stowage:
Cargo Stowage and Security, Including
Cargo Gear ........................................
Loading and Discharging Operations ...
International Regulations for Cargoes,
Especially IMDG ................................
Dangerous/Hazardous Cargo Regulations ...................................................
Tank Vessel Safety ...............................
Cargo Piping and Pumping Systems ....
Cargo Oil Terms and Definitions ..........
Ballasting, Tank Clean., & Gas Free
Ops ....................................................
Load on Top Procedures ......................
Barge Regulations (Operations) ...........
Fire Prevention and Firefighting Appliances:
Organization of Fire Drills .....................
Classes and Chemistry of Fire .............
Firefighting Systems .............................
Firefighting Equip. and Regulations ......
Firefighting Equip. & Regs. for T-Boats
Basic Firefighting and Prevention .........
Emergency Procedures:
Ship Beaching Precautions ...................
Actions Prior To/After Grounding ..........
Refloating a Grounded Ship .................
Collision .................................................
Temporary Repairs ...............................
Passenger/Crew Safety in Emergency
Fire or Explosion ...................................
Abandon Ship Procedures ....................
Emergency Steering .............................
Rescuing Surv. From Ship/Airc. in Dist
Man Overboard Procedures .................
Emergency Towing ...............................
Medical Care:
Knowledge and use of:
Int’l. Medical Guide for Ships ........
Ship Med. Chest and Med. Aid at
Sea .............................................
Medical Sec., Inter. Code of Signals .............................................
1st Aid Guide: Accidents with Dangerous Goods .............................
First Aid ..........................................
Maritime Law:
International Maritime Law:
Int’l. Convention on Load Lines .....
SOLAS ...........................................
MARPOL 73/78 ..............................
International Health Regulations ...
Other International Instruments for
Ship/Pass./Crew/Cargo Safety ...
National Maritime Law:
Load Lines .....................................
Cert. and Documentation of Vessels .............................................
Rules & Regs. for Inspected Vessels .............................................

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Rules & Regs. for Inspected TBoats ..........................................
Rules and Regs for Uninsp. Vessels .............................................
Pollution Prevention Regulations ...
Pilotage ..........................................
Licensing & Certification of Seamen ............................................
Shipment and Discharge, Manning
Title 46 U.S. Code .........................
Captain of the Port Regulations,
Vessel Traffic Service Procedures for the Route Desired ......
Shipboard Management and Training:
Personnel Management ........................
Shipboard Organization ........................
Required Crew Training ........................
Ship Sanitation ......................................
Vessel Alteration/Repair—Hot Work .....
Safety ....................................................
Ship’s Business:
Charters ................................................
Liens, Salvage ......................................
Insurance ..............................................
Entry, Clearance ...................................
Certificates and Documents Required ..
Communications:
Flashing Light ........................................
Radiotelephone Communications .........
Radiotelegraphy Emerg. Dist. Signals ..
Signals: Storm/Wreck/Dist./Special ......
International Code of Signals ...............
Lifesaving:
Survival at Sea ......................................
Lifesaving Appliance Regulations .........
Lifesaving Appliance Regs. for T-Boats
Lifesaving Appliance Operation ............
Lifesaving Appliance Ops. for T-Boats
Search and Rescue:
Search and Rescue Procedures ...........
Amver ....................................................
SAIL/AUXILIARY SAIL VESSELS ADDENDUM (8):
Any other subject considered necessary to establish the applicant’s
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1—For ocean routes only.
2—River chart navigation only.
3—Topic covered only on Great Lakes specific module(s) taken for ‘‘Great Lakes and inland’’ routes.
4—Including recommended courses, distances, prominent aids to navigation, depths of waters in channels and over hazardous
shoals, other important features of the route, such as character of the bottom. The OCMI may accept chart sketching of only a
portion or portions of the route for long or extended routes.
5—Take COLREGS if license not limited to non-COLREG waters.
6—For licenses over 1600 gross tons.
7—For licenses over 100 gross tons.
8—Sail vessel safety precautions, rules of the road, operations, heavy weather procedures, navigation, maneuvering, and sailing terminology. Applicants for sail/auxiliary sail endorsements to master, mate or operator of uninspected passenger vessels licenses are also tested in the subjects contained in this addendum.

[CGD 81–059a, 55 FR 14802, Apr. 18, 1990, as
amended by USCG–1999–6224, 64 FR 63235,
Nov. 19, 1999; USCG–2001–10224, 66 FR 48619,
Sept. 21, 2001]

jects for each license by the code number.

§ 10.920

1.
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Subjects for MODU licenses.

Table 10.920–1 gives the codes used in
Table 10.920–2 for MODU licenses. Table
10.920–2 indicates the examination sub-

Table 10.920–1 Codes for MODU Licenses
OIM/Unrestricted
OIM/Surface Units Underway
OIM/Surface Units on Location
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6. Barge Supervisor
7. Ballast Control Operator

TABLE 10.920–2.—SUBJECTS FOR MODU
LICENSES—Continued

TABLE 10.920–2.—SUBJECTS FOR MODU
LICENSES
Examination topics
Watchkeeping
COLREGS ...............
‘‘Basic Principles for
Navigational
Watch’’ .................
MODU obstruction
lights .....................
Meteorology and
oceanography:
Synoptic chart
weather forecasting ..................
Characteristics of
weather systems ..
Ocean current systems .....................
Tide and tidal current publications ...
Stability, ballasting,
construction and
damage control:
Principles of ship
construction, structural members ......
Trim and stability .....
Damaged trim and
stability countermeasures .............
Stability and trim calculations ...............
Load line requirements ...................
Operating manual:
Rig characteristics
and limitations ......
Hydrostatics data .....
Tank tables ..............
KG limitations ..........
Severe storm instructions ..............
Transit instructions ..
On-station instructions .....................
Unexpected list or
trim .......................
Ballasting procedures ....................
Operation of bilge
system ..................
Leg loading calculations .....................
Completion of variable load form ......
Evaluation of variable load form ......
Emergency procedures ....................
Maneuvering and handling:
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Heavy weather operations ...................
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prevention of fires
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Fire or explosion ...... X
Abandon unit ........... X
Man overboard ........ X
Heavy weather ........ X
Collision ................... X
Failure of ballast
control system ...... X
Mooring emergencies ................. X
Blowouts .................. X
H2 S safety .............. X
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auxiliary systems:
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terminology .......... X
Engineering equipment, operations
and failures .......... X
Offshore drilling operations ................ ......
Deck seamanship—
general:
Transfer of personnel .................. X
Support boats/helicopters ................. X
Cargo stowage and
securing ............... X
Hazardous materials/
dangerous goods
precautions .......... X
Mooring equipment .. X
Crane use procedures and inspections ..................... X
Medical care:
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First response
medical action .. X
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documentation
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Ship sanitation ..... X
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Radio communications and FCC
permit ...................
Radiotelephone procedures ........................
Lifesaving/Survival:
Lifesaving appliance
operation (launching, boat handling)
Procedures/rules for
lifeboats, survival
suits, PFDs, liferafts and emergency signals .......
Emergency radio
transmissions .......
Survival at sea .........

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Prints and Tables .........................
Pipes, Fittings, Valves ..................
Hydraulics .....................................
Bilge Systems ...............................
Sanitary/Sewerage Systems ........
Freshwater Systems .....................
Lubricants .....................................
Lubrication Systems .....................
Automation Systems .....................
Control Systems ...........................
Propellers/Shafting Systems ........
Machine Shop ...............................
Distilling Systems .........................
Pumps ...........................................
Compressors ................................
Administration ...............................
Governors .....................................
Cooling Systems ...........................
Bearings ........................................
Instruments ...................................
Ship Construction and Repair ......
Theory ...........................................
Steering Systems .........................
Deck Machinery ............................
Ventilation Systems ......................
Thermodynamics ..........................
Watch Duties ................................
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning:
Theory ...........................................
Air Conditioning Systems .............
Refrigeration Systems ..................
Control Systems ...........................
Safety ...........................................
Casualty Control ...........................
Electricity:
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Propulsion Systems ......................
Distribution Systems .....................
Electronic Systems .......................
Batteries ........................................
Communications ...........................
Safety ...........................................
Casualty Control ...........................
Steam Generators:
Steam ...........................................
Main Boilers ..................................
Auxiliary Boilers ............................
Feedwater Systems ......................
Condensate Systems ...................
Recovery Systems ........................
Fuel ...............................................
Fuel Systems ................................
Boiler Water ..................................
Control Systems ...........................
Automation Systems .....................
Safety ...........................................
Casualty Control ...........................
Steam Engines:
Main Turbine .................................
Auxiliary Turbine ...........................
Reciprocating Machines ...............
Governor Systems ........................
Control Systems ...........................
Automation Systems .....................
Lubrication Systems .....................
Drive Systems ..............................
Safety ...........................................
Casualty Control ...........................
Motor:
Main Engines ................................
Auxiliary Engines ..........................
Starting Systems ..........................
Lubrication Systems .....................
Fuel ...............................................
Fuel Systems ................................
Combustion Systems ....................
Intake Systems .............................
Exhaust Systems ..........................

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Supercharging Systems ...............
Drive Systems ..............................
Control Systems ...........................
Automation Systems .....................
Governors .....................................
Turbines ........................................
Safety ...........................................
Casualty Control ...........................
Safety:
Fire ................................................
Fire Prevention .............................
Fire Fighting .................................
Flooding ........................................
Dewatering ....................................
Stability and Trim ..........................
Damage Control ...........................
Emergency Equipment and Lifesaving Appliances.
General Safety .............................
First Aid ........................................
Dangerous Materials ....................
Pollution ........................................
Inspections and Surveys ..............
U.S. Rules and Regulations .........
International Rules and Regulations.

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46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–02 Edition)

Subpart J—Ro-Ro Passenger Ships
SOURCE: CGD 95–062, 62 FR 34534, June 26,
1997, unless otherwise noted.

§ 10.1001 Purpose of regulations.
The purpose of the regulations in this
subpart is to establish requirements for
officers serving on roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) passenger ships.
§ 10.1003 Definition.
Roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) passenger ship
means a passenger ship with Ro-Ro
cargo spaces or special-category spaces
as defined in the Convention for the
Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended
(SOLAS), to which a SOLAS certificate
is issued.
§ 10.1005 General requirement for license-holders.
To serve on a Ro-Ro passenger ship
after January 31, 1997, a person licensed
as master, chief mate, licensed mate,
chief engineer, or licensed engineer
shall meet the appropriate requirements of STCW Regulation V/2 and
Section A–V/2 of the STCW Code and
shall hold documentary evidence to
show his or her meeting these requirements.

12.02–17 Rules for the preparation and
issuance of documents.
12.02–18 Fees.
12.02–19 Suspension or revocation of documents.
12.02–21 Issuance of documents after revocation.
12.02–23 Issuance of duplicate documents.
12.02–24 Reporting loss or recovery of continuous discharge book, merchant mariners document, or certificate of discharge.
12.02–25 Right of appeal.
12.02–27 Requirements for renewal of a merchant mariner’s document.
12.02–29 Expiration of existing merchant
mariner’s documents.

Subpart 12.03—Approved and Accepted
Training
12.03–1 Coast Guard-accepted training other
than approved courses.

Subpart 12.05—Able Seamen
12.05–1 Certification required.
12.05–3 General requirements.
12.05–5 Physical requirements.
12.05–7 Service or training requirements.
12.05–9 Examination and demonstration of
ability.
12.05–11 General provisions respecting merchant mariner’s document endorsed for
service as able seamen.

Subpart 12.07 [Reserved]
Subpart 12.10—Lifeboatman

PART 12—CERTIFICATION OF
SEAMEN
Subpart 12.01—General
Sec.
12.01–1 Purposes of regulations.
12.01–3 Incorporation by reference.
12.01–6 Definitions of terms used in this
part.
12.01–7 Regional Examination Centers.
12.01–9 Paperwork approval.

Subpart 12.02—General Requirements for
Certification

12.10–1 Certification required.
12.10–3 General requirements.
12.10–5 Examination and demonstration of
ability.
12.10–7 General provisions respecting merchant mariner’s document endorsed as
lifeboatman.
12.10–9 Certificates of proficiency in fast
rescue boats.

Subpart 12.13—Persons Designated To
Provide Medical Care on Board Ship
12.13–1
12.13–3

12.02–3 Where documents are issued.
12.02–4 Basis for denial of documents.
12.02–5 Form in which documents are
issued.
12.02–7 When documents are required.
12.02–9 Application for documents.
12.02–10 Applications for documents from
aliens.
12.02–11 General provisions respecting merchant mariners’ documents.
12.02–13 Citizenship requirements.
12.02–14 Nationality of aliens.
12.02–15 Oath requirement.

Documentary evidence required.
Basis of documentary evidence.

Subpart 12.15—Qualified Member of the
Engine Department
12.15–1 Certification required.
12.15–3 General requirements.
12.15–5 Physical requirements.
12.15–7 Service or training requirements.
12.15–9 Examination requirements.
12.15–11 General provisions respecting merchant mariner’s documents endorsed as
qualified member of the engine department.

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