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[CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17142, Apr. 4, 1995, as amended by CGD 79–116, 62 FR 25133, May 8, 1997]

Subpart B—Requirements for “Tankerman-PIC” Endorsement
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§ 13.201 Original application for “Tankerman-PIC” endorsement.
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Each applicant for an original “Tankerman-PIC” endorsement shall—

(a) Be at least 18 years old;

(b) Apply on a Coast Guard form;

(c) Present evidence of passing a physical examination in accordance with §13.125;

(d) Present evidence of service on tankships in accordance with §13.203;

(e) Meet the requirement of a course on firefighting in §13.207;

(f) Meet the requirement of a course in DL or LG appropriate for the endorsement applied for in §13.209; and

(g) Be capable of speaking and understanding, in English, all instructions needed to commence, conduct, and complete a transfer of cargo, and be capable of reading the English found in the Declaration of Inspection, vessel response plans, and Cargo Information Cards.

§ 13.203 Eligibility: Experience.
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Each applicant for a “Tankerman-PIC” endorsement for DL or LG shall meet the requirements of either paragraphs (a) and (b) or paragraph (c) of this section.

(a) Each applicant shall present evidence of—

(1) At least 90 days of service as a licensed deck officer or a licensed engineering officer on one or more tankships or self-propelled tank vessels certified to carry DL or LG appropriate to the endorsement applied for;

(2) At least 90 days of unlicensed or cadet service on deck or in the engine department on one or more tankships or self-propelled tank vessels certified to carry DL or LG appropriate to the endorsement applied for; or

(3) A combination of the service in paragraphs (a) (1) and (2) of this section.

(b) Each applicant shall present evidence of participation, under the supervision of a “Tankerman-PIC,” in at least 10 transfers of liquid cargo in bulk of the classification desired on tankships or self-propelled tank vessels, including at least—

(1) Five loadings and five discharges;

(2) Two commencements of loading and two completions of loading; and

(3) Two commencements of discharge and two completions of discharge.

(c) Each applicant already holding an MMD endorsed “Tankerman-PIC” for DL and seeking an endorsement for LG, or the converse, shall—

(1) Provide evidence of at least half the service required by paragraph (a) of this section; and

(2) Comply with paragraph (b) of this section, except that he or she need provide evidence of only three loadings and three discharges along with evidence of compliance with paragraphs (b)(2) and (3) of this section.

[CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17142, Apr. 4, 1995, as amended by CGD 79–116, 62 FR 25134, May 8, 1997]

§ 13.205 Proof of service for “Tankerman-PIC” endorsement.
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Service must be proved by a letter on company letterhead from the owner, operator, or master of the vessel on which the applicant obtained the service. The letter must contain the information described in §13.127(a).

§ 13.207 Eligibility: Firefighting course.
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Each applicant for an original “Tankerman-PIC” endorsement shall present a certificate of successful completion from a course in shipboard firefighting, approved by the Commandant and meeting the basic firefighting section of the IMO's Resolution A.437 (XI), “Training of Crews in Fire Fighting”, completed within five years of the date of application for the endorsement, unless he or she has previously submitted such a certificate for a license or a tankerman endorsement.

§ 13.209 Eligibility: Cargo course.
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Each applicant for an original “Tankerman-PIC” endorsement shall present a certificate of completion from a course in DL or LG appropriate for tankships and for the endorsement applied for, and approved by the Commandant. The date of the certificate may not be more than 5 years earlier than the date of application.

[CGD 79–116, 62 FR 25134, May 8, 1997]

Subpart C—Requirements for “Tankerman-PIC (Barge)” Endorsement
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§ 13.301 Original application for “Tankerman-PIC (Barge)” endorsement.
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Each applicant for a “Tankerman-PIC (Barge)” endorsement shall—

(a) Be at least 18 years old;

(b) Apply on a Coast Guard form;

(c) Present evidence of passing a physical examination in accordance with §13.125;

(d) Present evidence of service on tank vessels in accordance with §13.303;

(e) Meet the requirement of a firefighting course in §13.307;

(f) Meet the requirement of a course in DL or LG appropriate for the endorsement applied for in §13.309; and

(g) Be capable of speaking, and understanding, in English, all instructions needed to commence, conduct, and complete a transfer of cargo, and be capable of reading the English found in the Declaration of Inspection, vessel response plans, and Cargo Information Cards.

§ 13.303 Eligibility: Experience.
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Each applicant for a “Tankerman-PIC (Barge)” endorsement for DL or LG shall meet the requirements of either paragraphs (a) and (b) or paragraph (c) of this section.

(a) Each applicant shall present evidence of—

(1) At least 60 days of service, whether by shore-based or by vessel-based personnel, on one or more tank vessels certified to carry DL or LG appropriate to the endorsement applied for; or

(2) At least 6 months of closely related service directly involved with tank barges appropriate to the endorsement applied for; and

(b) Participation, under the supervision of a “Tankerman-PIC” or “Tankerman-PIC (Barge),” in at least 10 transfers of liquid cargo in bulk of the classification desired on any tank vessel, including at least—

(1) Five loadings and five discharges;

(2) Two commencements of loading and two completions of loading; and

(3) Two commencements of discharge and two completions of discharge.

(c) Each applicant already holding an MMD endorsed “Tankerman-PIC (Barge)” for DL and seeking an endorsement for LG, or the converse, shall—

(1) Provide evidence of at least half the service required by paragraph (a) of this section; and

(2) Comply with paragraph (b) of this section, except that he or she need provide evidence of only three loadings and three discharges along with evidence of compliance with paragraphs (b)(2) and (3) of this section.

[CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17142, Apr. 4, 1995, as amended by CGD 79–116, 62 FR 25134, May 8, 1997]

§ 13.305 Proof of service for “Tankerman-PIC (Barge)” endorsement.
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Service must be proved by a letter on company letterhead from the owner or operator of a terminal; the owner or operator of a tank barge; the owner, operator, or master of a tank vessel; or the employer of shore-based tankermen. The letter must contain the information required by §13.127(a), excluding paragraph (a)(3)(vii).

[CGD 79–116, 62 FR 25134, May 8, 1997]

§ 13.307 Eligibility: Firefighting course.
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Each applicant for a “Tankerman-PIC (Barge)” endorsement shall present a certificate of successful completion from—

(a) A course in shipboard firefighting, approved by the Commandant and meeting the basic firefighting section of the IMO's Resolution A.437(XI), “Training of Crews in Firefighting,” completed 5 years or less before the date of application for the endorsement, unless he or she has previously submitted such a certificate for a license or a tankerman endorsement; or

(b) A course in tank-barge firefighting, approved by the Commandant and meeting §13.121, completed within five years of the date of application for the endorsement.

[CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17142, Apr. 4, 1995, as amended by CGD 79–116, 62 FR 25134, May 8, 1997]

§ 13.309 Eligibility: Cargo course.
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Each applicant for an original “Tankerman-PIC (Barge)” endorsement shall present a certificate of completion from a course in DL or LG appropriate for tank barges and for Tankerman-PIC or Tankerman-PIC (Barge), and approved by the Commandant. The date of the certificate may not be more than 5 years earlier than the date of application.

[CGD 79–116, 62 FR 25134, May 8, 1997]

Subpart D—Requirements for “Tankerman-Assistant” Endorsement
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§ 13.401 Original application for “Tankerman-Assistant” endorsement.
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Each applicant for a “Tankerman-Assistant” endorsement shall—

(a) Be at least 18 years old;

(b) Apply on a Coast Guard form;

(c) Present evidence of passing a physical examination in accordance with §13.125;

(d) Meet the requirement of a firefighting course in §13.407;

(e) (1) Meet the requirement of a course in DL or LG appropriate for the endorsement applied for in §13.409; or

(2) Present evidence of service on tankships or self-propelled tank vessels in accordance with §13.403; and

(f) Be capable of speaking and understanding, in English, all instructions needed to commence, conduct, and complete a transfer of cargo.

[CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17142, Apr. 4, 1995, as amended by CGD 79–116, 62 FR 25134, May 8, 1997]

§ 13.403 Eligibility: Experience.
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(a) Each applicant for a “Tankerman-Assistant” endorsement shall present—

(1) Evidence of at least 90 days of deck service on tankships or self-propelled tank vessels certified to carry DL or LG appropriate to the endorsement applied for; or

(2) A certificate of completion from a course in DL or LG appropriate for the endorsement applied for as prescribed in §13.409.

(b) Each applicant already holding an MMD endorsed “Tankerman-Assistant” for DL and seeking one for LG, or the converse, shall—

(1) Provide evidence of at least half the service required in paragraph (a)(1) of this section; or

(2) Meet the requirement of a course in DL or LG appropriate for the endorsement applied for as prescribed in §13.409.

[CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17142, Apr. 4, 1995, as amended by CGD 79–116, 62 FR 25134, May 8, 1997]

§ 13.405 Proof of service for “Tankerman-Assistant” endorsement.
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(a) Service must be proved by a letter on company letterhead from the owner, operator, or master of a tankship or self-propelled tank vessel. The letter must specify—

(1) The classification of cargo (DL or LG) carried while the applicant accumulated the service;

(2) The number of days of deck service the applicant accumulated on the tankship or self-propelled tank vessel; and

(3) That the applicant has demonstrated an understanding of cargo transfer and a sense of responsibility that, in the opinion of the signer, will allow the applicant to safely carry out duties respecting cargo transfer and transfer equipment assigned by the PIC of the transfer without direct supervision by the PIC; or

(b) Service must be proved by—

(1) Certificates of Discharge from tankships with the appropriate classification of cargo (DL, LG, or both); and

(2) A letter on company letterhead from the owner, operator, or master of one of the tankships or self-propelled tank vessel stating that he or she has demonstrated—

(i) An understanding of cargo transfer; and

(ii) A sense of responsibility that, in the opinion of the signer, will allow him or her to safely carry out duties respecting cargo and its equipment assigned by the PIC of the transfer without direct supervision by the PIC.

[CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17142, Apr. 4, 1995, as amended by CGD 79–116, 62 FR 25134, May 8, 1997]

§ 13.407 Eligibility: Firefighting course.
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Each applicant for a “Tankerman-Assistant” endorsement shall present a certificate of successful completion from a course in shipboard firefighting, approved by the Commandant and meeting the basic firefighting section of the IMO's Resolution A.437 (XI), “Training of Crews in Fire Fighting”, completed within five years of the date of application for the endorsement, unless he or she has previously submitted such a certificate from one of these courses for a license or endorsement.

§ 13.409 Eligibility: Cargo course.
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Each applicant for an original “Tankerman-Assistant” endorsement who has not presented the required service on tankships or self-propelled tank vessels shall present a certificate of completion from a course for Familiarization with DL or LG Tankships or from a tanker-familiarization course appropriate to the endorsement applied for, and approved by the Commandant. The date of the certificate may not be more than 5 years earlier than the date of application.

[CGD 79–116, 62 FR 25134, May 8, 1997]

Subpart E—Requirements for “Tankerman-Engineer” Endorsement
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§ 13.501 Original application for “Tankerman-Engineer” endorsement.
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Each applicant for a “Tankerman-Engineer” endorsement shall—

(a) Be at least 18 years old;

(b) Apply on a Coast Guard form;

(c) Present evidence of passing a physical examination in accordance with §13.125;

(d) Present evidence of service on tankships and self-propelled tank vessels in accordance with §13.503;

(e) Meet the requirement of a firefighting course in §13.507;

(f) Meet the requirement of a course in DL or LG appropriate for the endorsement applied for in §13.509; and

(g) Be capable of speaking and understanding, in English, all instructions needed to commence, conduct, and complete a transfer of cargo.

[CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17142, Apr. 4, 1995, as amended by CGD 79–116, 62 FR 25134, May 8, 1997]

§ 13.503 Eligibility: Experience.
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(a) Each applicant for a “Tankerman-Engineer” endorsement shall present evidence of at least—

(1) 90 days of service as a licensed engineering officer of tankships or self-propelled tank vessels certified to carry DL or LG appropriate to the endorsement applied for;

(2) 90 days of unlicensed or cadet service in the engine department on tankships or self-propelled tank vessels certified to carry DL or LG appropriate to the endorsement applied for; or

(3) A combination of the service in paragraphs (a) (1) and (2) of this section.

(b) Each applicant already holding an MMD endorsed as Tankerman-Engineer for DL and seeking one for LG, or the converse, shall prove at least half the service required by paragraph (a) of this section.

[CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17142, Apr. 4, 1995, as amended by CGD 79–116, 62 FR 25134, May 8, 1997]

§ 13.505 Proof of service for “Tankerman-Engineer” endorsement.
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(a) Service must be proved by a letter on company letterhead from the owner, operator, master, or chief engineer of a tankship or self-propelled tank vessel. The letter must specify—

(1) The classification of cargo (DL, LG, or both) carried while the applicant accumulated the service; and

(2) The number of days of licensed and unlicensed service in the engine department on tankships or self-propelled tank vessels; or

(b) Service must be proved by certificates of discharge from tankships or self-propelled tank vessels with the appropriate classification of cargo (DL, LG, or both).

[CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17142, Apr. 4, 1995, as amended by CGD 79–116, 62 FR 25135, May 8, 1997]

§ 13.507 Eligibility: Firefighting course.
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Each applicant for a “Tankerman-Engineer” endorsement shall present a certificate of successful completion from a course in shipboard firefighting, approved by the Commandant and meeting the basic firefighting section of the IMO's Resolution A.437 (XI), “Training of Crews in Fire Fighting”, completed within five years of the date of application for the endorsement, unless he or she has previously submitted such a certificate for a license or tankerman endorsement.

§ 13.509 Eligibility: Cargo course.
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Each applicant for an original “Tankerman-Engineer” endorsement shall present a certificate of completion from a course in DL or LG, appropriate for tankships and the endorsement applied for, approved by the Commandant. The date of the certificate may not be more than 5 years earlier than the date of application.

[CGD 79–116, 62 FR 25135, May 8, 1997]