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Credentials, Licensing and the Modern Tall Ship Sailor Jonathan Kabak & Sea Education Association Marine Department

Credentials, Licensing and the Modern Tall Ship Sailor World Divided Domestic International Inland, Near Coastal, Domestic Ocean Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) Unlimited (AGT) (Upper

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Page 1: Credentials, Licensing and the Modern Tall Ship Sailor World Divided Domestic International Inland, Near Coastal, Domestic Ocean Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) Unlimited (AGT) (Upper

Credentials, Licensing and the Modern Tall Ship Sailor

Jonathan Kabak&

Sea Education Association Marine Department

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Times Have ChangedOld School New School RECs Coast Guard Regulations Paper License and MMDs Hawse pipe Training Lower Level Ocean Licenses Sailing International on a Near 

Coastal License

NMC USCG Regulations, STCW 

Conventions  MMC/TWIC Structured Training Programs 

and Courses Larger Licenses for 

International Voyages

Images from USCG

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The World DividedDomestic  International

Inland, Near Coastal, Domestic Ocean

Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT)

Unlimited (AGT) (Upper level) 1600GRT (lower level) Master Mate AB, OS, etc Governed by 46cfr 

Part 10,11‐Licensed Personnel Part 12‐Deck Ratings

International, Ocean, Near Coastal Int.

Gross Tonnage (GT) or (ITC) 200GRT/500GT, 1600GRT/3000ITC

Management Level (Master, Chief Mate II/2)

Operational Level (OICNW II/1) Support Level (RFPNW II/4) Governed by STCW95 as 

incorporated in 46cfr 11

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So you want to have an Ocean License?Life in the world of the STCW95 Convention Section A: Tables outlining required training and assessment Section B: Guidance 

Understanding the Code: Command StructureA. Management Level: Master, Chief Mate 

I. Training and assessment required are in Table II/2 of STCW CodeII. Incorporates OICNW & RFPNWIII. Issued to 500/1600GRT Ocean Master

B. Operational Level: Officer In Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW)I. Training and assessments required are in Table II/1 of STCW CodeII. Incorporates RFPNW III. Issued to 500/1600GRT Ocean Mate (also 2nd &3rd Mate AGT)

C. Support Level: Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW)I. Training and Assessment required are in Table II/4 of STCW CodeII. Issued to ABs (NOT A Prerequisite) but needed to go international

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Challenges for the US Mariner in the International System

International voyages require 500GRT license Master/Mate even ifvessel is <100GRT

ABs for international voyages on vessel must have RFPNW which requires service aboard vessel over 200GRT

Assessments for Management, OICNW and RFPNW must be conducted on vessels >100GRT

Required training courses and programs offered by private sectorcompanies require significant financial outlay

US vessel design encourages lowest possible tonnage making required sea service difficult

Service must be Ocean or Near Coastal  Current changes to Coast Guard licensing policy due to consolidation at NMC and implementation of STCW Convention

There are large gaps in policy and regulation pertaining to licenses >200GRT and <1600GRT (no NVICs)

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Meeting the Challenge Seek employment or volunteer opportunities aboard a vessel over 100GRT 

Operators can create their own STCW compliant training programs and courses through NMC

Stay current on changes made regarding licensing  Check NMC website Sign up for Navigating the Regulatory Seas updates

Become familiar with the CFR’s, NVICs, Policy Letters, STCW Tables, etc

Mariners can utilize Third Party Authorization 

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Be in the Know: Reference Texts 46 Code of Federal Regulations (ex. 46cfr 10.201)

Part 10‐ Credentialing 

Part 11‐ Endorsements for Officers(Service Requirements, STCW)

Part 12‐ Endorsements for Ratings (ABs)

Marine Safety Manual vol. 3 (ex MSM 3 16.C.9)

Provides details of requirements laid out in 46cfr mentioned above

Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (ex. NVIC  04‐02)

“provides detailed guidance about the enforcement or compliance with a certain Federal marine safety regulations and Coast Guard marine safety programs”‐USCG NMC 

Policy and Guidance (ex. PL 09‐99)

“provided for the purpose of informing the general public of the US Coast Guard's standing or views on various subject areas”‐USCG NMC 

STCW95 (ex. Section A‐II/4)

Details the specific basic competencies that Mariners must meet, implementation is left to the respective Flag State and/or Port States 

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What does this mean for you? 

Visit the USCG NMC web site www.uscg.mil/nmcDownload ChecklistDownload Medical Form (719K)Bookmark relevant CFRs, NVICs, Policy Letters, etc

Apply for an MMC ASAP

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What does this mean for you? Sea Time and Drug Testing  Sea service letters should clearly state

• Tonnage• Route (Ocean, Near Coastal, Inland)• Total Days of Service (not just dates)

Proof of enrollment in Drug Testing Program

“A letter on company or consortium stationary signed by the authorized official that administers the drug testing program statingthat you have been subject to random drug testing required by 46 CFR 16.230 for at least 60 days during the previous 185 days and did not fail or refuse to participate in any required chemical test. “

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What does this mean for you?Start taking training classesBasic Safety TrainingRadar ObserverProficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboatman) *Advanced FirefightingBridge Resource ManagementMedical First Aid *Flashing Light

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What does this mean for you?

Get a physical

Bring the USCG Medical form (719K/719KE) to your regular physical General Health Hearing Vision/color blind test

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Helpful Links:

Electronic  version of 46cfr http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text‐

idx?&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title46/46tab_02.tpl

United States Coast Guard NMC Web Site ( www.uscg.mil/nmc

USCG Marine Safety Manual vol. 3 http://www.uscg.mil/directives/cim/16000‐16999/CIM_16000_8B.pdf

STCW95  http://www.imo.org/includes/blastDataOnly.asp/data_id%3D7864/STC

WCode.pdf