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