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(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 (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 routes listed in column 7, without further endorsement.
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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 experience, including 30 days of observation and training on the intended route other than Western Rivers.
(d) 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.
(e) 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 the material (dependent upon route) required by §10.910–2 for apprentice mate (steersman), towing vessels on ocean and near coastal routes; apprentice mate (steersman), towing vessels on Great Lakes and inland routes; or, steersman, towing vessels on Western Rivers routes.
(f) If you began your service or training before May 21, 2001, you may receive a license as mate of towing vessels if before November 21, 2003, you complete the examination required by §10.903(a)(18)(i) and meet the requirements in either paragraph (f)(1)(i) or (f)(1)(ii) of this section:
(1) You must have served at least 18 months on deck, including 12 months on towing vessels. This service must have included—
(i) At least 3 months of training or duty in the wheelhouse of towing vessels, and 3 months of service in each particular geographic area for which you seek endorsement on the license; and
(ii) At least 6 months on towing vessels while holding a merchant mariner's document endorsed as able seaman unlimited, able seaman limited, or able seaman special, including 3 months in each particular geographic area for which you seek an endorsement; and either—
(A) Two months of training or duty in the wheelhouse; or
(B) One month of training or duty in the wheelhouse combined with completion of a course of training as towboat operator approved by the Commanding Officer, National Maritime Center, under subpart C of this part.
[USCG-1999–6224, 64 FR 63232, Nov. 19, 1999, as amended at 66 FR 20940, Apr. 26, 2001; 68 FR 35814, June 17, 2003]
§ 10.466 Requirements for licenses as apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels.
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(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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(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; 68 FR 35816, June 17, 2003]
§ 10.467 Licenses for operators of uninspected passenger vessels of less than 100 gross tons.
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(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 (g) 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; USCG–2005–22329, 70 FR 57183, Sept. 30, 2005]
§ 10.468 Licenses for mobile offshore drilling units.
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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 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.
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(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 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
(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; 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.
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(a) To qualify for a license or endorsement as barge supervisor (BS), an applicant must:
(1) Present evidence of the following experience:
(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.
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(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.
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(a) Prior to January 1, 1991, unlicensed individuals who served in positions on MODUs equivalent to OIM, 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.
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(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.
(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.
[CGD 94–041, 62 FR 11305, Mar. 11, 1997]
§ 10.482 Assistance towing.
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(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.
[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.
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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).
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(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.
(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 95–062, 62 FR 34532, June 26, 1997]
§ 10.495 Chief Mate (OSV).
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(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 95–062, 62 FR 34532, June 26, 1997]
§ 10.497 Mate (OSV).
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(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
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§ 10.501 Grade and type of engineer licenses issued.
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(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);
(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 for engineer licenses.
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(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.
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(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 multiples of 1000 horsepower, using the 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.
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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.
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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]
§ 10.510 Service requirements for chief engineer of steam and/or motor vessels.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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(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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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(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.
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(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.
(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.
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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).
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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 self-propelled 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).
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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 presentation of the 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; 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.
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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. (continued)