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COMDTPUB 16721
NVIC 02-14
17 JAN 2014
NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 02-14
Subj: GRANDFATHERING AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR MERCHANT
MARINER CREDENTIALS
1. PURPOSE. This Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) provides grandfathering
and transitional information for merchant mariner endorsements and training as specified in
46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Subchapter B.
2. ACTION. The Coast Guard will use this NVIC when establishing deadlines for Coast Guard
approved and accepted courses, examinations, onboard assessments, and any limitations,
restrictions and endorsements that may need to be placed upon a Merchant Mariner
Credential (MMC) during the transition to full compliance with the International Convention
on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW
Convention), as amended, including the 2010 amendments. This NVIC also describes the
grandfathering provisions found in 46 CFR Subchapter B associated with national
endorsements. Officers in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMIs) should bring this NVIC to
the attention of the maritime industry within their zones. This NVIC is available on the
World Wide Web at http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/nvic/. The Coast Guard will distribute it by
electronic means only.
3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. None.
4. BACKGROUND.
a. The STCW Convention and STCW Code set forth standards for training and certification
for merchant mariners. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) amended the
STCW Convention and STCW Code on June 25, 2010. These amendments entered into
force for all ratifying countries on January 1, 2012.

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b. The Convention is not self-implementing; therefore, the U.S., as a signatory to the STCW
Convention, must initiate regulatory changes to ensure full implementation of the
amendments to the STCW Convention and STCW Code. The U.S. implements these
provisions under the Convention and under the authority of Titles 33 and 46 of the United
States Code.
c. The Coast Guard published a final rule on December 24, 2013, (78 FR 77796) that
implements the STCW, including the 2010 amendments. The rule also makes changes to
other regulations for merchant mariner credentialing in 46 CFR Subchapter B. The rule
provides for a transition period to the new requirements, and this NVIC provides
guidance on this transition.
5. DISCUSSION.
a. In this NVIC, the Coast Guard is providing a transition process for implementation of the

2010 STCW Amendments. This document is intended to provide general information

regarding transition to compliance with the regulations and grandfathering provisions for
national and STCW endorsements. Under the new regulations, the term national
endorsement is used instead of domestic endorsement.
b. In addition to the regulatory changes implementing the 2010 Manila Amendments to the

STCW Convention, there have also been amendments to the regulations applicable to
mariners seeking national endorsements and to the titles and wording of the
endorsements.
c. Information on transitional provisions for national endorsements is provided in Enclosure

(1). Information on transitional provisions for STCW endorsements and Coast Guard
approved courses and training programs is provided in Enclosure (2). Information on
new wording placed on the MMC is provided in Enclosure (3).
6. DISCLAIMER. This guidance is not a substitute for applicable legal requirements, nor is it
itself a regulation. It is not intended to nor does it impose legally-binding requirements on
any party. It represents the Coast Guards current thinking on this topic and is issued for
guidance purposes to outline methods of best practice for compliance with applicable law.
You can use an alternative approach if the approach satisfies the requirements of the
applicable statutes and regulations.
7. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT AND IMPACT CONSIDERATIONS.
a. The development of this NVIC and the general policies contained within it have been

thoroughly reviewed by the originating office, and are categorically excluded (CE) under
current USCG CE # 33 from further environmental analysis, in accordance with Section
2.B.2. and Figure 2-1 of the National Environmental Policy Act Implementing
Procedures and Policy for Considering Environmental Impacts, COMDTINST M16475.1
(series). Because this NVIC implements, without substantive change, the applicable
Commandant Instruction or other federal agency regulations, procedures, manuals, and
other guidance documents, Coast Guard categorical exclusion #33 is appropriate.

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TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR NATIONAL ENDORSEMENTS AND
APPROVED TRAINING
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
a. This Enclosure includes information on transitional and grandfathering provisions
applicable to national endorsements.
b. Revisions to 46 CFR Subchapter B included amendments to the requirements for national
endorsements (78 FR 77796, December 24, 2013). Some changes added flexibilities to
facilitate compliance with the requirements, others clarified existing requirements, and
others added new requirements.
c. In general, to facilitate full implementation of the regulatory changes, the national
endorsement provisions in the rule will be phased in during the 5-year period after March
24, 2014, which is the effective date of the final rule. During this period, certain mariners
may qualify for endorsements under the regulations in place before March 24, 2014.
However, if a mariner chooses to use the new requirements, he or she will need to meet
all of the new requirements for the specific endorsement sought, unless otherwise stated
in this enclosure. If a mariner who is eligible to qualify under the old regulations does
not express a desire to qualify for an endorsement under the new regulations, they will be
evaluated under the regulations in effect before March 24, 2014. An exception is that the
Coast Guard intends to implement new sea service requirements for all mariners
beginning on March 24, 2014. As all of the changes to sea service requirements expand
the type of service that is acceptable, the Coast Guard will apply these new, more
favorable, service requirements to all mariners.
d. A mariner who started approved or accepted training or seagoing service before March
24, 2014, and is applying for his or her first raise of grade or original credential after
March 24, 2014, may qualify under the regulations in place before March 24, 2014,
provided that application is made before March 24, 2019. A mariner seeking a credential
based on approved or accepted training or seagoing service started on or after March 24,
2014, or who applies for an MMC endorsement on or after March 24, 2019, must meet
the requirements of these new regulations. A mariner will be considered to have started
service on the first day of their service that meets the requirements for the endorsement
for which they have applied. Training is considered to have started on the first day of a
period of training used to qualify for an endorsement.
e. Changes in terminology for national endorsements will be made at the first credential
transaction following March 24, 2014.
2.

DECK ENDORSEMENTS
a. The new regulations amended the service requirements for a series of national
endorsements to ensure consistency with other endorsements and to facilitate the
progression to STCW endorsements. The changes replace the ability to obtain an
endorsement by submitting proof of service as able seamen, boatswain, quartermaster, or
equivalent position, as appropriate, with proof of service while performing bridge

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watchkeeping duties under the supervision of the master or another qualified officer. The
following endorsements were amended accordingly:
1) Third Mate of Ocean or Near Coastal Self-Propelled Vessels of Unlimited Tonnage
[46 CFR 11.407]
2) Mate of Ocean Self-Propelled Vessels of Less Than 1,600 GRT [46 CFR
11.414(A)(2)]
3) Mate of Near Coastal Self-Propelled Vessels of Less Than 1600 GRT [ 46 CFR
11.416]
4) Mate of Near-Coastal Self-Propelled Vessels of Less Than 500 GRT [46 CFR
11.421]
5) Master of Inland Self-Propelled Vessels of Unlimited Tonnage [46 CFR 11.435]
6) Mate of Great Lakes and Inland Self-Propelled Vessels of Unlimited Tonnage [46
CFR 11.437]
7) Mate of Great Lakes and Inland Self-Propelled Vessels of Less Than 1,600 GRT [46
CFR 11.444]
8) Mate of Great Lakes and Inland Self-Propelled Vessels of Less Than 500 GRT [46
CFR 11.448]
b. Until March 24, 2019, mariners who began service or training before March 24, 2014,
may qualify for the endorsement by providing evidence of meeting the previous service
requirements.
c. After March 24, 2019, mariners must provide evidence of satisfying the sea service
requirements in the new regulations.
d. The new regulations amended the requirements for service creditable towards officer
endorsements for ocean or near-coastal unlimited tonnage vessels, by lowering the
minimum tonnage on which experience must be obtained. Under 46 CFR 11.402(a)(1),
beginning March 24, 2014, applicants for master or mate of unlimited tonnage may
obtain service on vessels of 100 GRT ormore instead of 200 GRT as required in the
rules in effect prior to March 24, 2014. Service earned prior to March 24, 2014, will be
credited if it was on vessels greater than 100 GRT.
e. Beginning March 24, 2014, service as master or mate (pilot) on towing vessels will be
credited using the aggregate tonnage of the tug and barges for up to 50 percent of the
total service on vessels of 1,600 GRT or more required in 46 CFR 11.402 for an
unlimited officer endorsement. This service will be credited on a two-for-one basis (2
days experience equals 1 day of creditable service). [46 CFR 11.211(e)] The remaining
required service on vessels of more than 1,600 GRT must be obtained on conventional
vessels.
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f. Beginning March 24, 2014, service on Great Lakes and inland waters will meet service
requirements for near coastal and oceans endorsements as provided in 46 CFR 10.232
and 11.401. The Coast Guard will apply this recognition of Great Lakes service for up to
100% of the total service required for all deck officer endorsements valid for near coastal
and/or oceans waters notwithstanding any limitations on the total of Great Lakes or
inland service contained in the service requirements for the specific endorsement. 46
CFR 11.211(b)(1).
3. TOWING VESSEL ENDORSEMENTS. The Coast Guard recognizes that there are
mariners who have towing experience but have not obtained an endorsement as mate or
master of towing vessels. The new regulations provide an opportunity for those mariners to
obtain these endorsements.
a. Under 46 CFR 11.463(d), mariners who met the training and service requirements for
towing vessels before May 21, 2001, and have maintained a valid Coast Guard-issued
credential may obtain the towing vessel endorsement if they:
1) Document at least 90 days of towing service before May 21, 2001;
2) Have successfully completed the Apprentice Mate (Steersman) exam, its predecessor
exam, or an exam for endorsements authorizing service on vessels greater than 200
GRT. A mariner who holds or has previously held an endorsement for Mate or
Master Not More Than 200 Gross Tons or higher, or as Operator of Uninspected
Towing Vessels (OUTV) will be considered to meet this requirement; and
3) Complete a practical demonstration of maneuvering and handling of a towing vessel
to the satisfaction of a Designated Examiner. This may be satisfied by completing the
maneuvering and handling section (Part D) of the applicable Towing Officer
Assessment Record (TOAR).
b. Mariners who operated towing vessels in the offshore oil and mineral industry prior to
October 15, 2010, may obtain a towing endorsement until March 24, 2019, as follows:
1) Under 46 CFR 11.463(e)(1), mariners who previously held Operator of Uninspected
Towing Vessels or Mate or Master of inspected self-propelled vessels may qualify for
a towing endorsement if they:
i)

Provide evidence of at least 90 days of service on towing vessels in the

offshore oil and mineral industry before October 15, 2010;

ii)

Provide evidence of successfully completing the apprentice mate (steersman)

exam, its predecessor exam, or an exam for endorsements authorizing service
on vessels greater than 200 GRT. A mariner who holds or has previously held
an endorsement for Mate or Master Not More Than 200 Gross Tons or higher
or OUTV will be considered to meet this requirement; and

iii)

Either complete a practical demonstration of maneuvering and handling of a

towing vessel to the satisfaction of a designated examiner, or document
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ongoing participation in training and drills. This may be satisfied by
completing the maneuvering and handling section (Part D) of the applicable
Towing Officer Assessment Record (TOAR).
2) Under 46 CFR 11.463(e)(2), mariners who have not previously held Operator of
Uninspected Towing Vessels or Mate or Master of inspected self-propelled vessels
may qualify for Master of Towing Vessels if they:
i)

Provide evidence of at least 48 months of service on towing vessels in the

offshore oil and mineral industry before October 15, 2010; and

ii)

Successfully complete the appropriate Apprentice Mate (Steersman) exam

3) Mariners who have not previously held Operator of Uninspected Towing Vessels or
Mate or Master of inspected self-propelled vessels may qualify for Mate of Towing
Vessels if they:
i)

Provide evidence of at least 36 months of service on towing vessels in the

offshore oil and mineral industry before October 15, 2010 as specified in 46
CFR 11.463(e)(3); and

ii)

Successfully complete the appropriate Apprentice Mate (Steersman) exam.

4. ENDORSEMENTS FOR SERVICE ON OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSELS (OSVs)

a. The new regulations amended the requirements for OSV endorsements for both deck and
engineer officers by separating the national and STCW credentials to ensure consistency
with requirements for other national endorsements. The changes provide additional
flexibilities and promote career progression to higher credentials.
b. The changes to national OSV endorsements include: revisions to sea service
requirements for OSV endorsements to make those requirements comparable to other
credentials; providing the option to complete an approved program for a Mate or
Assistant Engineer to meet sea service requirements; and adding a progression from
vessels less than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT to more than 1,600 GRT/3,000 GT for chief mate
and master. The following endorsements were amended accordingly:
1) Master (OSV) [46 CFR 11.493]
2) Chief Mate (OSV) [46 CFR 11.495]
3) Mate (OSV) [46 CFR 11.497]
4) Chief Engineer (OSV) [46 CFR 11.553]
5) Assistant Engineer (OSV) [46 CFR 11.555]
c. Until March 24, 2019, mariners who began service or training before March 24, 2014,
may qualify for the OSV endorsements listed in paragraph b above, by providing
evidence of meeting the previous requirements for the endorsements.
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d. After March 24, 2019, mariners must provide evidence of meeting the sea service
requirements in the new regulations.
e. The Coast Guard is changing the title of the national officer endorsement of Engineer
(OSV) to Assistant Engineer (OSV). Beginning March 24, 2014, a mariner who renews a
national endorsement as Engineer (OSV) will be issued the endorsement as Assistant
Engineer (OSV) if they are otherwise qualified to renew their MMC. This title change
does not change the vessels on which the holder of the endorsement may serve.
5. ENGINEER ENDORSEMENTS. The Coast has made changes to certain engineer ratings
and officer endorsements. These changes are summarized in the following table:
New National
Endorsement

Old National
Endorsement

Transitional Provisions
None. Mariners holding an endorsement as Chief
Engineer (Limited-Oceans) will be issued Chief
Engineer (Limited) at the first credential transaction
following March 24, 2014.

Chief Engineer
(Limited)

Chief Engineer
(Limited-Oceans)

Chief Engineer
(Limited)

None. Mariners holding an endorsement as Chief

Engineer (Limited-Near Coastal) will be issued Chief
Chief Engineer
(Limited-Near Coastal) Engineer (Limited) at the first credential transaction
following March 24, 2014.

Assistant Engineer
(Limited)

QMED-Pumpman /
Machinist

QMED-Pumpman /
Machinist

Assistant Engineer
(Limited-Oceans)

None. Mariners holding an endorsement as Assistant

Engineer (Limited-Oceans) will be issued Assistant
Engineer (Limited) at the first credential transaction
following March 24, 2014.

QMED-Pumpman

Beginning March 24, 2015, original endorsements as

QMED-Pumpman will no longer be issued. Mariners
holding this endorsement may continue to renew it in
accordance with 46 CFR 12.501(b)(2) or may obtain
the endorsement of Pumpman/Machinist by
completing an examination for the endorsement. See
paragraph 5.e of this enclosure for more detail.

QMED-Machinist

Beginning March 24, 2015, original endorsements as

QMED-Machinist will no longer be issued. Mariners
holding this endorsement may continue to renew it in
accordance with 46 CFR 12.501(b)(2) or may obtain
the endorsement of Pumpman/Machinist by
completing an examination for the endorsement. See
paragraph 5.e of this enclosure for more detail.

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New National
Endorsement

QMED-Electrician /
Refrigerating
Engineer

QMED-Electrician /
Refrigerating
Engineer

Old National
Endorsement

Transitional Provisions

QMED-Electrician

Beginning March 24, 2015, original endorsements as

QMED-Electrician will no longer be issued.
Mariners holding this endorsement may continue to
renew it in accordance with 46 CFR 12.501(b)(2) or
may obtain the endorsement of
Electrician/Refrigerating Engineer by completing an
examination for the endorsement. See paragraph 5.e
of this enclosure for more detail.

QMED-Refrigerating
Engineer

Beginning March 24, 2015, original endorsements as

QMED-Refrigerating Engineer will no longer be
issued. Mariners holding this endorsement may
continue to renew it in accordance with 46 CFR
12.501(b)(2)or ma y obtain the endorsement of
Electrician/Refrigerating Engineer by completing an
examination for the endorsement. See paragraph 5.e
of this enclosure for more detail.

a. SECOND ASSISTANT ENGINEER [46 CFR 11.514]

1) The new regulations deleted the option for mariners to qualify for this endorsement
by having service as a Chief Engineer (Limited).
2) Until March 24, 2019, mariners may continue to qualify for the endorsement by
providing evidence of meeting the previous service requirement of one year of service
as Chief Engineer (Limited) and completing the appropriate examination.
b. CHIEF ENGINEER (LIMITED) [46 CFR 11.518]
1) The Coast Guard has consolidated the Chief Engineer (Limited-Near Coastal) and
Chief Engineer (Limited-Oceans) endorsements into one Chief Engineer (Limited)
endorsement. The Coast Guard will no longer issue original national officer
endorsements as Chief Engineer (Limited-Near Coastal) and Chief Engineer
(Limited-Oceans). Mariners holding the new endorsement as Chief Engineer
(Limited) may serve on both oceans and near-coastal waters. [46 CFR 11.501]
2) Beginning March 24, 2014, a mariner who renews a national endorsement as Chief
Engineer (Limited-Oceans) or Chief Engineer (Limited-Near Coastal) will be issued
the endorsement of Chief Engineer (Limited) without additional requirements if they
are otherwise qualified to renew their MMC.
3) Mariners who began service or training before March 24, 2014, may apply for the
endorsement of Chief Engineer (Limited-Near Coastal) under the previous
regulations until March 24, 2019. Those who qualify for Chief Engineer (LimitedNear Coastal) will be issued Chief Engineer (Limited).

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c. ASSISTANT ENGINEER (LIMITED) [46 CFR 11.522]
1) The Coast Guard is changing the title of the national officer endorsement of Assistant
Engineer (Limited-Oceans) to Assistant Engineer (Limited). Beginning March 24,
2014, a mariner who renews a national endorsement as Assistant Engineer (LimitedOceans) will be issued the endorsement Assistant Engineer (Limited) if they are
otherwise qualified to renew their MMC. The wording change does not affect the
vessels on which the holder of the endorsement may serve.
2) Mariners holding an endorsement as Assistant Engineer (Limited) may serve on both
oceans and near-coastal waters. [46 CFR 11.501]
d. GAS TURBINE PROPULSION [46 CFR 11.502]. The new regulations add
requirements for a national endorsement valid for gas turbine propulsion. Under the new
regulations, mariners must complete an examination that includes subjects related to gas
turbine propulsion, and either complete approved training for gas turbine propulsion, or
serve a portion of their qualifying service on gas turbine vessels. Mariners who began
service or training before March 24, 2014, may qualify for an engineer officer
endorsement valid for gas turbine propulsion based on the previous method of service or
training until March 24, 2019. Mariners who began service or training before March 24,
2014, may also elect to qualify under the new regulations requiring an examination and
service on gas turbine vessels. After March 24, 2019, all mariners must qualify under the
new regulations.
e. QMED ENDORSEMENTS [46 CFR 12.501]
1) The Coast Guard is eliminating certain QMED endorsements, and consolidating
several others.
2) Beginning March 24, 2015, the Coast Guard will only issue original rating
endorsements as Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) for the
following:

Oiler

Fireman/Watertender

Junior Engineer

Pumpman/Machinist

Electrician/Refrigerating Engineer

3) Beginning March 24, 2015, mariners applying for the QMED endorsements for
machinist or pumpman must take the exam for the new endorsement for QMEDMachinist/Pumpman. Mariners applying for a QMED endorsement as electrician or
refrigerating engineer must take the exam for QMED-Electrician/Refrigerating
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4) Beginning March 24, 2015, the Coast Guard will no longer issue original rating
endorsements for Deck Engineer, Deck/Engine Mechanic, or Engineman,
Refrigerating Engineer, Machinist, Electrician, or Pumpman. A mariner who holds
any of these endorsements may continue to renew them as long as he or she is
otherwise qualified.
i) A mariner who holds an endorsement as Pumpman or Machinist, who seeks the
combined endorsement of Pumpman/Machinist, must pass the examination
described in reference (b), Table 12.505(c).
ii) A mariner who holds an endorsement as Electrician or Refrigerating Engineer,
who seeks the combined endorsement of Electrician/Refrigerating Engineer, must
pass the examination for the new endorsement described in reference (b), Table
12.505(c).
5) Beginning March 24, 2014, the Coast Guard will no longer issue the endorsement of
QMED Oiler-Limited. On or after this date, mariners applying for this endorsement
must take the exam for the new endorsement of QMED-Oiler. Mariners who hold the
endorsement of QMED Oiler-Limited will be issued the endorsement of QMED-Oiler
on the first credential transaction after March 24, 2014.
6. TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENTS.
a. The new regulations add an examination requirement for mariners who qualify for an
endorsement as Tankerman-Assistant by obtaining service on a tank vessel. [46 CFR
13.401(e)(2)] A mariner seeking a Tankerman-Assistant who started qualifying tank
vessel service before March 24, 2014, may qualify under the previous regulations that did
not require examination until March 24, 2019. The alternative method of qualifying for a
Tankerman-Assistant endorsement by completing an approved course is unchanged and
is available to all mariners. [46 CFR 13.401(e)(1)]
b. The new regulations amend the requirements for renewal of Tankerman endorsements, as
follows:
1) The requirements for renewal of an endorsement as Tankerman-PIC endorsement by
participation in cargo transfers have been modified to add a requirement for at least
90 days service on tank vessels in addition to cargo transfer participation. The
alternative method of renewing by completing an approved course is unchanged.
Until March 24, 2019, mariners holding endorsements as Tankerman-PIC before
March 24, 2014, may renew by showing either completion of an approved course
appropriate to the endorsement, or participation in at least 2 cargo transfers within the
previous 5 years.
2) The new regulations change the requirement for participation in cargo transfers for
renewal of Tankerman-Assistant and Tankerman-Engineer endorsements. The new
regulations specify service on tank vessels rather than participation in transfers. The
alternative method of completing an approved course is unchanged. Until March 24,
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Engineer before March 24, 2014, may renew by showing either completion of an
approved course appropriate to the endorsement, participation in at least 2 transfers
within the previous 5 years, or the tank vessel service described in 46 CFR
13.120(b)(1) for Tankerman-Assistant, or 46 CFR 13.120(d)(1) for TankermanEngineer.
3) The new regulations exclude tankerman endorsements from the requirement in 46
CFR 10.227(e) to have recent sea service, complete an open-book refresher exercise
or an approved course, or have served as an instructor in an approved course in order
to renew an MMC. Beginning on March 24, 2014, mariners may renew a tankerman
endorsement if they meet the requirements in 46 CFR 13.120 or as described in
paragraph 2) of this enclosure. These mariners are not required to complete a renewal
exercise. Mariners holding endorsements in addition to their tankerman endorsement
must meet the requirements of 46 CFR 10.227(e) in order to renew their MMC.
4) The requirements for renewal of an endorsement as Tankerman-PIC (Barge) are
unchanged except for the sea service requirement discussed in paragraph 3)
immediately above.
7. COAST GUARD EXAMINATIONS. There have been changes to the structure and
content of the examinations for certain national endorsements, as specified in 46 CFR
11.910, 11.920, and 11.950. To allow a reasonable opportunity for mariners to prepare for
the new examinations:
a. Until March 24, 2019, a mariner seeking an original national endorsement or raise of
grade based on training or service started before March 24, 2014, will be examined under
the regulations in effect before that date unless they have expressed a desire to be
examined for their endorsement under the new regulations; and
b. If the mariner started their training or service for an original endorsement or raise of
grade on or after March 24, 2014, they will be examined under the new regulations.
8. COAST GUARD APPROVED COURSES AND TRAINING PROGRAMS.
a. The Coast Guard made very limited changes to courses and training programs in support
of national endorsements. Training that was approved to meet the national endorsements
may continue to be offered without modification or revision until March 24, 2019.
Mariners completing such training may receive a limitation on their credential, should the
training not fully comply with the amendments to the regulations. After March 24, 2019,
the Coast Guard will not approve any training that is not in full compliance with the new
regulations.
b. The Coast Guard amended the regulations for the approval process for training courses
and the requirements for instructors of approved courses. The Coast Guard will publish
separate guidance to address the specifics of course and instructor approval. The
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1) As is specified in 46 CFR 10.402(b) and 10.407(c), the new regulations revise the
requirements for documentation of approved courses. The Coast Guard recognizes
that schools may be in the process of developing courses documented under the
previous requirements, and will allow a reasonable period to meet the new
requirements. Beginning June 24, 2014, courses submitted for Coast Guard approval
or for renewal of an approval must be documented in accordance with the new
requirements.
2) As specified in 46 CFR 10.402(b)(2)(iii)(A) and 46 CFR 10.407(c)(5)(i) , after March
24, 2014, instructors for all approved courses, must have experience, training, or
evidence of instruction in effective instructional techniques. Previously approved
instructors may continue to teach the same course(s) or program(s) at the same
school(s) they are currently approved for and do not need to complete training in
effective instructional techniques. The Coast Guard will allow a reasonable time for
training providers to meet this new requirement for new instructors and courses.
After June 30, 2014, to teach additional or new courses, at schools for which they
were previously approved, and/or at new schools, all instructors will need to complete
training in effective instructional techniques.
c. Coast Guard approved programs that began before March 24, 2014, will continue to be
subject to the regulations in place before that date until their next renewal, at which time
they must meet the requirements of 46 CFR Part 10.402 and 10.403, as appropriate. If a
program is approved to satisfy the professional examination requirements for an
endorsement, the program should be revised to reflect the examination requirements
under the new regulations, or its approval may be limited to mariners who are eligible to
be examined under the previous regulations.
d. Coast Guard approved programs that began on or after March 24, 2014, must meet
current rules and regulations. These programs must comply with the new regulations
prior to the students successful completion of the program and the Coast Guards
issuance of the appropriate endorsement, but in no case later than March 24, 2019.
Although approved programs will not need to be in compliance with the new regulations
until March 24, 2019, if the program is not revised to comply with the new regulations
the approval of the program may be revised to indicate that it is only acceptable for
mariners eligible to qualify under the previous regulations.

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TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR STCW ENDORSEMENTS
This Enclosure contains information on transitional and grandfathering provisions included in
the regulations in Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Subchapter B, that are applicable to
STCW endorsements.
1. General Provisions
a. These regulations were recently amended to include all STCW requirements for training,
assessment and service, including the 2010 amendments to the STCW Convention (see
paragraph 4(c) of this NVIC) (hereafter, the new regulations). To facilitate full
compliance with the requirements by January 1, 2017, the regulations include transitional
and grandfathering provisions, as appropriate.
b. Requirements for existing endorsements were amended to include training to comply
with the 2010 amendments to the STCW Convention. Mariners must provide proof of
completion of any required training by December 31, 2016.
c. New endorsements were created to comply with STCW. Grandfathering and transitional
provisions apply after the new regulations effective date of March 24, 2014, to existing
mariners who:
1) Hold certain STCW endorsements or certificates issued prior to March 24, 2014; or
2) Hold certain STCW endorsements or certificates issued before January 1, 2017.
d. The transitional and grandfathering provisions for STCW endorsements apply to the
following two categories of mariners:
1) Mariners who apply for an endorsement based on service or training that was started
before March 24, 2014. A mariner will be considered to have started service on the
first day of their service that meets the requirements for the endorsement they have
applied for. Training is considered to have started on the first day of a period of
training used to qualify for an endorsement; and
2) Mariners who apply for an endorsement based on service or training that was started
on or after March 24, 2014.
e. Table 1 provides a general overview of the transitional provisions applicable to the two
categories of mariners depending on whether the mariner is applying for a renewal, a
raise of grade of existing endorsement, or an original endorsement.

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Table 1 General Transition Provisions
Category of Mariners

STCW Requirements

Mariners who apply for

an endorsement based
on service or training
that was started before
March 24, 2014

For original endorsement, renewal, and raise of grade of an existing

endorsement

Mariners who apply for

an endorsement based
on service or training
that was started on or
after March 24, 2014

For renewal

Mariners may qualify for an endorsement under the previous regulations

until December 31, 2016.
Mariners qualifying under 46 CFR 11.301(g)(3) must meet the additional
training requirements specified in the regulations for the specific
endorsement sought by December 31, 2016.
Mariners who do not provide documents showing the completion of the
additional requirements will receive a limitation, as appropriate, on their
endorsement noting that it is not valid after December 31, 2016, or that it is
not valid for certain vessels and/or equipment after December 31, 2016.
Mariners may renew an endorsement under the previous regulations until
December 31, 2016.
Mariners qualifying under 46 CFR 11.301(g)(3) must meet the additional
training requirements specified in the regulations for the specific
endorsement sought by December 31, 2016
Mariners who do not provide documentation of the of the additional training
may receive a limitation, as appropriate, on their endorsement noting that it is
not valid after December 31, 2016, or that it is not valid for certain vessels
and/or equipment after December 31, 2016.
For original endorsement, or a raise of grade of an existing endorsement

Under 46 CFR 11.301(g)(1), mariners must meet the requirements of the

new regulations for training and assessments (a transitional period will be
provided to meet the requirements for assessments as discussed in section 2,
below).

Mariners who hold or have held an STCW operational-level endorsement

meeting the requirements of the previous regulations and are seeking to
upgrade to a management-level endorsement will not be required to
complete the practical assessments for the STCW operational-level
endorsement, unless the new regulations specifically require completion of
identified assessments.

f. This Enclosure provides quick reference tables applicable to the two categories of
mariners and is organized based on whether the mariner is applying for a renewal, a raise
of grade, or an original endorsement.
1) Mariners applying for an officer endorsement based on service or training that was
started before March 24, 2014, please refer to Column 3 of Table 2.
2) Mariners applying for an officer endorsement based on service or training that was
started after March 24, 2014, please refer to Column 4 of Table 2.

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2. Assessments
a. The new regulations retained the existing requirements for demonstrations of competence
or assessments for STCW endorsements, and also include requirements for assessments
for new endorsements. The Coast Guard will publish separate guidance and model
assessments for those endorsements requiring demonstrations of competence.
b. In those cases where assessments were required under previous regulations, but the Coast
Guard had not published assessment policy or guidance for a particular endorsement, the
Coast Guard will not be requiring mariners to submit assessments to qualify for the
endorsement. The Coast Guard will allow mariners to qualify for these endorsements
without submitting completed assessments until 6 months after guidance and model
assessments for the particular endorsement are published. This applies to the following
STCW endorsements:

Master 500 GT or More and Less Than 3,000 GT [46 CFR 11.311]
Master Less Than 500 GT [46 CFR 11.315]
Master Less Than 500 GT Limited to Near-Coastal Waters [46 CFR 11.317]
Chief Mate on vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT [46 CFR 11.313]
Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch Less Than 500 GT Limited to NearCoastal Waters [46 CFR 11.321]
Chief Engineer 3,000 kW/4,000 HP or More [46 CFR 11.325]
Second Engineer Officer 3,000 kW/4,000 HP or More [46 CFR 11.327]
Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch ) in a manned engineroom or designated
duty engineer in a periodically unmanned engineroom 750 kW/1,000 HP or More [46
CFR 11.329]
Chief Engineer 750 kW/1,000 HP or More and Less Than 3,000 kW/4,000 HP [46
CFR 11.331]
Second Engineer Officer 750 kW/1,000 HP or More and Less Than 3,000 kW/4,000
HP [46 CFR 11.333]

c. For those endorsements that required assessments under the previous regulations that had
existing published assessment policy or guidance for a particular endorsement, mariners
may continue to qualify using the model assessments published under previous
regulations until December 31, 2016. After this date, mariners must complete
assessments, which may be either the model assessments or an approved alternative, to
qualify for the following endorsements:

Master 3,000 GT or More [46 CFR 11.305]

Chief Mate 3,000 GT or More [46 CFR 11.307]
Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch of 500 GT or More [46 CFR 11.309]
Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch [46 CFR 12.605]
Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch [46 CFR 12.609]

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d. The new regulations implementing the 2010 STCW Amendments also established new
endorsements that did not exist in regulations prior to December 24, 2013. The new
regulations establish the following endorsements:

Able Seafarer-Deck [46 CFR 12.603]

Able Seafarer-Engine [46 CFR 12.607]
Electro-Technical Officer [46 CFR 11.335]
Electro Technical Rating [46 CFR 12.611]

1) Until December 31, 2016, mariners may qualify for endorsements as Able SeafarerDeck and Able Seafarer-Engine without assessments as described in paragraphs 4.b.
and 4.c. below.
2) The Coast Guard will be publishing separate guidance for mariners to qualify for the
new endorsements of Electro-Technical Officer and Electro-Technical Rating.
e. Mariners who hold or have held an STCW operational-level endorsement issued prior to
March 24, 2014, and are seeking to upgrade to an STCW management-level endorsement
will not be required to complete practical assessments or training for STCW operationallevel endorsements.
f. Mariners who hold or have held an STCW management-level endorsement issued prior to
March 24, 2014, and are seeking to upgrade their STCW endorsement to one with the
same scope and limitations (e.g. tonnage, propulsion power and/or mode, and route) will
not be required to complete assessments or training for the STCW management-level
endorsement, unless the new rule specifically requires certain training and/or assessment.
For example, a mariner who held an STCW endorsement for Chief Mate valid for vessels
of 3,000 GT or more who wishes to upgrade an STCW endorsement for Master 3,000 GT
or more will not be required to complete any additional assessments or training except the
Leadership and Managerial Skills training required by 46 CFR 11.305(b) and 11.307(b)
for the endorsement to be valid after December 31, 2016.
3. Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch. Beginning March 24, 2015, the Coast Guard
will no longer issue the interim, non-renewable endorsement of Rating Forming Part of a
Navigational Watch - Lookout Duties Only. Endorsements issued prior to this date, will
remain valid until their specified expiration dates.
4. Able Seafarer Endorsements [46 CFR 12.603 and 12.607].
a. The 2010 amendments to STCW establish new endorsements for Able Seafarer-Deck
(AS-D) and Able Seafarer-Engine (AS-E). The Coast Guard will publish separate
guidance concerning these endorsements.
b. Able Seafarer-Deck. Mariners may qualify for the AS-D endorsement if they:
1) Until January 1, 2017, serve as a watchstanding Able Seaman, or as a rating forming
part of a navigational watch for at least 12 months in the previous five years [46 CFR
12.603(b)]; or
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2) Until January 1, 2017, they hold any national endorsement as Able Seaman, and an
STCW endorsement as Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW), and
complete approved training for Proficiency in Survival Craft.[46 CFR 12.603(c)].
c. Able Seafarer-Engine. Mariners may qualify for the AS-E endorsement if they:
1) Until January 1, 2017, have served as a watchstanding (QMED) Junior Engineer,
Oiler, Fireman/Watertender, Deck-Engine Mechanic, or Engineman in the engine
department, or as a rating forming part of an engineering watch for at least 12 months
in the previous five years [46 CFR 12.607(b)]; or
2) Until January 1, 2017, hold a national endorsement as QMED Junior Engineer,
Electrician or electrician/Refrigerating Engineer, Pumpman or Pumpman/Machinist,
Refrigerating Engineer, or Machinist and an STCW endorsement as Rating Forming
Part of an Engineering Watch (RFPEW). [46 CFR 12.607(c)]
d. Under 46 CFR 12.603 and 12.607, on or after January 1, 2017, all mariners must meet the
training, service, and/or assessment requirements for Able Seafarer-Deck or Able
Seafarer-Engine, and must also qualify as a Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
(RFPNW) or Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch (RFPEW) in order to qualify
for AS-D or AS-E. It is not necessary to hold the RFPNW or RFPEW endorsement, but,
under these sections, mariners must demonstrate they are qualified for the
endorsement(s).
5. Electro-Technical Endorsements [46 CFR 11.335 and 12.611]. Consistent with the 2010
Amendments to the STCW Convention, the new regulations establish new endorsements for
Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) and Electro-Technical rating (ETR). The Coast Guard will
publish separate guidance concerning these endorsements. There are no transitional
provisions associated with these new endorsements. Mariners applying for this endorsement
must meet the requirements of 46 CFR 11.335 (for ETO) and 12.611 (for ETR).
6. Tanker Cargo Operations Endorsements.
a. As part of the implementation of the 2010 Amendments to the STCW Convention, the
Coast Guard has established separate STCW endorsements for mariners who will serve
on oil, chemical, and liquefied gas tankers that are subject to the requirements of STCW.
The regulations include requirements to obtain the STCW endorsements, and to allow
mariners holding national tankerman endorsements to qualify for the applicable STCW
tank vessel endorsements, subject to restrictions where and when appropriate.
b. Although mariners are not required to have current Basic Training to qualify for the
endorsement, in order to serve on a seagoing tank vessel of 500 GT or more, mariners
must hold the appropriate STCW tank vessel endorsement and have currently valid Basic
Training. [46 CFR 15.1105]

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c. Advanced Oil and/or Chemical Tanker Operations [46 CFR 13.603 and 13.605].
1) Mariners holding valid Tankerman-PIC Dangerous Liquids, Tankerman-PIC (Barge)
Dangerous Liquids, or Tankerman-Engineer endorsements issued prior to March 24,
2014, may be issued STCW endorsements for Advanced Oil or Chemical Tanker
Cargo Operations, as appropriate, without having to meet additional requirements.
Mariners holding a national endorsement as Tankerman-PIC (Barge) Dangerous
Liquids will be limited to non-self-propelled vessels. Mariners holding a national
endorsement as Tankerman-Engineer will be limited to maintenance and repair of
cargo equipment.
2) Mariners who began service or training for national endorsements as Tankerman-PIC
Dangerous Liquids, Tankerman-PIC (Barge) Dangerous Liquids, or TankermanEngineer before March 24, 2014, may be issued STCW endorsements for Advanced
Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations without having to meet additional
requirements until December 31, 2016. Mariners holding national endorsements as
Tankerman-PIC (Barge) Dangerous Liquids or Tankerman-Engineer will be limited
as described in (c)(1), above.
3) Under 46 CFR 13.603(e) and 13.605(e), mariners applying for an original
endorsement in Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations and/or Advanced Chemical
Tanker Cargo Operations who began service or training after March 24, 2014,, must
meet the full requirements of the new regulations for each endorsement, respectively.
d. Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Operations [46 CFR 13.607].
1) Mariners holding valid Tankerman-PIC Liquefied Gas, Tankerman-PIC (Barge)
Liquefied Gas, or Tankerman-Engineer endorsements issued prior to March 24, 2014,
may be issued an STCW endorsement for Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo
Operations without meeting additional requirements. Mariners holding a national
endorsement as Tankerman-PIC (Barge) Liquefied Gases will be limited to non-self
propelled vessels. Mariners holding an endorsement as Tankerman-Engineer will be
limited to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment.
2) Mariners who began service or training for national endorsements as Tankerman-PIC
Liquefied Gases, Tankerman-PIC (Barge) Liquefied Gases, or Tankerman-Engineer
before March 24, 2014, may be issued STCW endorsements for Advanced Liquefied
Gas Tanker Cargo Operations without having to meet additional requirements until
December 31, 2016. Mariners holding national endorsements as Tankerman-PIC
(Barge) Liquefied Gases or Tankerman-Engineer will be limited to as described in
paragraph (d)(1) above.
3) Under 46 CFR 13.607(e), mariners applying for an original endorsement in Advanced
Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations who began service or training after March
24, 2014, must meet the full requirements of the new regulations for the endorsement.

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e. Basic Oil and Chemical Tanker Operations [46 CFR 13.609].
1) Mariners holding a valid Tankerman-Assistant Dangerous Liquids or TankermanEngineer endorsement issued prior to March 24, 2014, may be issued an STCW
endorsement for Basic Oil or Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, as appropriate,
without meeting additional requirements.
2) Mariners who began service or training for national endorsements as TankermanAssistant Dangerous Liquids or Tankerman-Engineer before March 24, 2014, may be
issued STCW endorsements for Basic Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations
without having to meet additional requirements until December 31, 2016.
3) Under 46 CFR 13.609(b), mariners applying for an original endorsement in Basic Oil
and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations who began service or training after March
24, 2014, must meet the full requirements of the new regulations for the endorsement.
f. Basic Liquefied Gas Tanker Operations [46 CFR 13.611].
1) Mariners holding a valid Tankerman-Assistant Liquefied Gases or TankermanEngineer endorsement issued prior to March 24, 2014, may be issued an STCW
endorsement for Basic Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations without meeting
additional requirements.
2) Mariners who began service or training for national endorsements as TankermanAssistant Liquefied Gases or Tankerman-Engineer before March 24, 2014, may be
issued STCW endorsements for Basic Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations
without having to meet additional requirements until December 31, 2016.
3) Under 46 CFR 13.611(b), mariners applying for an original endorsement in Basic
Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations who began service or training after March
24, 2014, must meet the full requirements of the new regulations for the endorsement.
7. Security Endorsements [46 CFR 12.625 and 12.627].
a. As part of the implementation of the 2010 amendments to STCW, the Coast Guard has
established STCW endorsements as Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties
(VPDSD) and for Security Awareness (SA). There are no changes to requirements
concerning Vessel Security Officer (VSO). The Coast Guard will also publish separate
guidance for these endorsements.
b. Vessel Security Officer (VSO). An MMC with a VSO endorsement will also be
endorsed with both the VPDSD and SA endorsements at the next renewal or during the
application for the endorsement.

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c. Vessel Personnel with designated security duties (VPDSD) [46 CFR 12.625].
1) Until March 24, 2014, U.S. mariners are not required to hold a VPDSD endorsement
and will be considered to comply with requirements for VPDSD if they comply with
33 CFR 104.220.
2) Under 46 CFR 15.1113(c), after March 24, 2014, all mariners with designated
security duties must hold a VPDSD endorsement if they serve on a vessel subject to
STCW. Mariners can qualify for the endorsement by submitting documentary
evidence of meeting the requirements in 33 CFR 104.220.
3) Until March 24, 2014, mariners who commenced approved seagoing service prior to
January 1, 2012, may apply for an endorsement as VPDSD by showing one of the
following: 1) seagoing service with designated security duties, for a period of at least
6 months in total during the preceding 3 years; 2) having performed security
functions considered to be equivalent to the 6 months seagoing service; or 3)
successfully completing Coast Guard-accepted or Coast Guard-approved training.
4) An MMC with a VPDSD endorsement will also be endorsed with the SA
endorsement.
d. Security Awareness (SA) [46 CFR 12.627]
1) Until March 24, 2014, U.S. mariners are not required to hold an SA endorsement and
will be considered to comply with requirements for SA if they comply with 33 CFR
104.225.
2) Under 46 CFR 15.1113(e), after March 24, 2014, all mariners must hold an SA
endorsement if they serve on a vessel subject to STCW. Mariners can qualify for the
endorsement by submitting documentary evidence of meeting the requirements in 33
CFR 104.225.
3) Until March 24, 2014, mariners who commenced approved seagoing service prior to
January 1, 2012, may apply for an endorsement as SA by showing one of the
following: 1) seagoing service for a period of at least 6 months in total during the
preceding 3 years; 2) having performed security functions considered to be equivalent
to the 6 months seagoing service; or 3) successfully completing Coast Guardaccepted or Coast Guard-approved training.
e. An organization that offered courses before March 24, 2014, that met the requirements
for VPDSD and/or SA in 33 CFR 104.220 or 104.225 may request that its course(s) be
evaluated by the National Maritime Center to be evaluated for retroactive approval.

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8. Basic Training (BT) [46 CFR 11.302 for officer endorsements and 46 CFR 12.602 for rating
endorsements].
a. BT is a mandatory requirement for officer endorsements [46 CFR 11.302] and for ratings
endorsements [46 CFR 12.602]. However, the manning provisions in 46 CFR 15.1105,
include additional requirements related to BT that must be satisfied in order to serve on a
seagoing vessel to which STCW applies.
1) Prior to assuming shipboard duties, persons serving on board seagoing vessels, must
receive ship familiarization training or meet the training requirements for BT.
[46 CFR 15.1105(a) and (b)]
2) Persons serving as part of the crew complement must meet the training requirements
for BT. [46 CFR 15.1105(c)].
b. Until December 31, 2016, mariners may qualify for the BT endorsement by providing
evidence of meeting the previous requirements for Basic Safety Training by either
completing approved training or, if training was previously completed, one year of sea
service within the last five years.
c. After December 31, 2016, mariners must provide evidence of maintaining the standards
of competence in basic training as described in 46 CFR 11.302(b) or 46 CFR 12.602(b).
9. Advanced Firefighting [46 CFR 11.303 for officer endorsements].
a. Until December 31, 2016, mariners may apply for an original endorsement or renew an
existing endorsement by providing evidence of successfully completing approved training in
Advanced Firefighting, or by holding a national officer endorsement that required Advanced
Firefighting training. [46 CFR 11.301(g)(3)].
b. After December 31, 2016, mariners must provide evidence of maintaining the standards of
competence in advanced firefighting as described in 46 CFR 11.303(b).
10. Proficiency in Survival Craft [46 CFR 12.613].
a. Until December 31, 2016, mariners may apply for an original endorsement by providing
evidence of meeting the previous requirements for an endorsement in Proficiency in
Survival Craft and Rescue Boats, found in 46 CFR 12.10-5.
b. Mariners who hold an endorsement as Lifeboatman issued before January 1, 2017, will
be issued this endorsement upon showing evidence of at least 12 months of sea service
within the last 5 years, provided that the sea service is completed before January 1, 2017.
c. Until December 31, 2016, mariners may renew this endorsement without additional
requirements. [46 CFR 11.301(g)(3) and 12.601(c)(3)]

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11. Proficiency in Survival Craft-Limited [46 CFR 12.615].
a. Until December 31, 2016, mariners may apply for an original endorsement by providing
evidence of meeting the previous requirements for an endorsement in proficiency in
survival craft and rescue boats, found in 46 CFR 12.10-5
b. Mariners who hold an endorsement as Lifeboatman-Limited before January 1, 2017, will
be issued this endorsement upon showing evidence of at least 12 months of sea service
within the last 5 years, provided that the sea service is completed before January 1, 2017.
c. Until December 31, 2016, mariners may renew this endorsement without additional
requirements. [46 CFR 11.301(g)(3) and 12.601(c)(3)]
12. Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats [46 CFR 12.617]
a. Until December 31, 2016, mariners may apply for an original endorsement by providing
evidence of meeting the previous requirements for an endorsement in proficiency in
survival craft and rescue boats, found in 46 CFR 12.10-9.
b. Until December 31, 2016, mariners may renew this endorsement without additional
requirements. [46 CFR 11.301(g)(3) and 12.601(c)(3)]
13. Medical First-Aid Provider [46 CFR 12.619] and Person in Charge of Medical Care [46 CFR
12.621]
a. Until December 31, 2016, mariners may apply for an original endorsement or renew an
existing endorsement by providing evidence of meeting the previous requirements in 46
CFR 12.13 for an endorsement as Person in Charge of Medical Care, or Medical First
Aid Provider, as appropriate.
b. An applicant holding the following credentials will be issued an STCW endorsement as
Person in Charge of Medical Care without meeting any additional service training or
assessment requirement, provided the person meets the appropriate experience
requirements in 46 CFR 11.807: Medical Doctor, Professional Nurse, Marine Physician
Assistant and Hospital Corpsman. [46 CFR 12.621]
14. Qualified Assessors
a. Under 46 CFR 10.107 and 46 CFR 10.405, all persons who evaluate whether a mariner
has demonstrated the level of competence required for an STCW endorsement must be
approved by the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard will begin approving Qualified
Assessors on March 24, 2014. Detailed information on approval of QAs will be provided
in separate guidance.
b. In order to facilitate the transition to this new requirement, the Coast Guard will accept
STCW assessments that have been performed and signed by an assessor who has not
been Coast Guard approved until December 31, 2016, provided that the assessor meets
the professional requirements in 46 CFR 10.405(a)(3) to assess competence for the
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specific endorsement: assessors must be in possession of the level of endorsement, or
other professional credential, which provides proof that he or she has attained a level of
experience and qualification equal or superior to the relevant level of knowledge, skills,
and abilities to be assessed. [46 CFR 10.405(a)(3)] Assessors should include this
information in the signed assessment.
15. Coast Guard approved courses and training programs.
a. Training that does not comply with the new regulations and was approved to meet the
STCW Convention provisions existing before the 2010 amendments may continue to be
renewed and offered without modification or revision until December 31, 2016. These
courses will expire on December 31, 2016, unless they are revised to meet the new
regulations. Mariners completing such training may receive a limitation on their
credential, if the training does not fully comply with the Amendments to the regulations.
After December 31, 2016, the Coast Guard will not approve any STCW training that is
not in full compliance with the new regulations. See 46 CFR 10.410(f).
b. Previously approved training that is not affected by the new regulations and the 2010
STCW amendments will remain valid until it expires and will not need to be revised.
This training includes, but may not be limited to, the following:

Advanced Firefighting (original training)

ARPA
Basic Training (formerly Basic Safety Training)
Bridge Resource Management
Crisis Management and Human Behavior
Crowd Management
GMDSS
Medical Care Person in Charge
Medical First Aid (a.k.a. Medical Care Provider)
Proficiency in Survival Craft
Proficiency in Survival Craft (Limited)
Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats
Simulator Instructor Training

c. Coast Guard approved programs that began before March 24, 2014, will continue to be
subject to the regulations in place before that date until their next renewal, at which time
they must meet the requirements of 46 CFR Part 10.402 and 10.403, as appropriate.
However, credentials issued as a result of these programs may be limited to December
31, 2016 if the program does not meet the requirements of the new regulations.
d. Under 46 CFR 11.301(g)(1), students participating in Coast Guard approved programs
that began on or after March 24, 2014, must comply with the new regulations. These
programs must also comply with the new regulations prior to the students successful
completion of the program and the Coast Guards issuance of the appropriate STCW
endorsement. For example, a Coast Guard approved program for Officer in Charge of a
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Navigational Watch that began after March 24, 2014, must include the requirement for
Leadership and Teamwork Skills in the program before students complete the program.
e. Under 46 CFR 10.410(f), Coast Guard-approved courses, programs, and training
creditable towards an STCW endorsement must meet the requirements for a Quality
Standard System by January 1, 2017. Requirements for a quality standard system are
found in 46 CFR 10.410 and training providers are encouraged to review the
requirements to ensure they are able to comply by the effective date.
16. Transitional Provisions for Specific Endorsements.
a. Table 2 summarizes the transitional provisions applicable to all STCW officer and rating
endorsements. The information in columns 3 and 4 does not include general
requirements such as sea service, medical certification, or drug testing found in 46 CFR
10.209.
b. Table 3 summarizes the transitional provisions applicable to STCW Tanker Cargo
Operations endorsements. The information in columns 3 and 4 does not include general
requirements such as sea service, medical certification, or drug testing found in
46 CFR 10.209.
c. Table 4 summarizes the transitional provisions applicable to other STCW endorsements.
The information in columns 3 and 4 do not include general requirements such as sea
service, medical certification, drug testing found in 46 CFR 10.209.

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Table 2 Transitional Provisions for Officer and Rating Endorsements
New STCW
Endorsement

Previous STCW
Endorsement

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started before March 24, 2014
Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT, RENEWAL, AND
RAISE OF GRADE
Training:
1.

Until December 31, 2016, training specified in 46 CFR

11.305(a)(3) is not required other than ARPA, ECDIS or
GMDSS which is required to be valid for vessels with this
equipment.

Same as Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE
1.
2.

2.

Master 3,000 GT
or More
[46 CFR 11.305]

For endorsement to be valid on or after January 1, 2017

mariners must meet the following:
a. Leadership and Managerial Skills [46 CFR
11.305(b)(1)]
b. ECDIS to be valid for vessels with ECDIS [46 CFR
11.305(b)(2)]
Assessment:

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started on or after March 24, 2014
Column 4
FOR RENEWAL

--

1. Assessment is not required for renewal of endorsement.

2. For raise of grade:
a. Mariners may continue to qualify using the previous
model assessments until December 31, 2016.
b. Mariners holding a Chief Mate 3,000 GT or More
STCW endorsement will not be required to submit
assessments.
c. Operational-level assessments are not required if the
mariner holds or has previously held an STCW
endorsement as OICNW or Master valid on vessels of
500 GT or more issued after 1997.
Other requirements: Must provide evidence of meeting the
previous standard of competence for:
1. Basic Training
2. Advanced Firefighting

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3.

Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 11.305.

Operational-level training and assessments are not
required if the mariner holds or has previously held an
STCW endorsement as OICNW or Master valid on
vessels other than offshore supply vessels of 500 GT or
more issued after 1997. Mariners who have not held an
STCW endorsement as OICNW for 500 GT or More
issued after 1997 must also meet the requirements of 46
CFR 11.309 for qualification as OICNW.
Mariners holding an STCW endorsement as Chief Mate
valid on vessels other than offshore supply vessels of
3,000 GT or more will not be required to submit
management level assessments, and will not need
additional training other than:
a. Leadership and Managerial Skills [46 CFR 11.305
(a)(3)(iv)]
b. ARPA to be valid for vessels with this equipment
[46 CFR 11.305(a)(3)(vi)]
c. ECDIS to be valid for vessels with this equipment
[46 CFR 11.305(a)(3)(vii)]

4.

d. GMDSS to be valid for vessels with this equipment

[46 CFR 11.305(a)(3)(viii)]
Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of
competence for:
a.

Basic Training [46 CFR 11.302]

b.

Advanced Firefighting [46 CFR 11.303]

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Table 2 Transitional Provisions for Officer and Rating Endorsements
New STCW
Endorsement

Previous STCW
Endorsement

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started before March 24, 2014
Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT, RENEWAL, AND
RAISE OF GRADE
Training:
1. Until December 31, 2016, training specified in 46 CFR
11.307(a)(3) is not required other than ARPA, ECDIS or
GMDSS which is required to be valid for vessels with this
equipment.
2. For endorsement to be valid on or after January 1, 2017
mariners must meet the following:
a. Leadership and Managerial Skills [46 CFR
11.307(b)(1)]

Chief Mate 3,000

GT or More
[46 CFR 11.307]

b. ECDIS to be valid for vessels with ECDIS [46 CFR

11.307(b)(2)]
--

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started on or after March 24, 2014
Column 4
FOR RENEWAL
Same as Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE
1. Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 11.307
2. Operational-level training and assessments are not
required if the mariner holds or has previously held an
STCW endorsement as OICNW or Master valid on
vessels other than offshore supply vessels of 500 GT or
more issued after 1997. Mariners who have not held an
STCW endorsement as OICNW for 500 GT or More
issued after 1997 must also meet the requirements of 46
CFR 11.309 for qualification as OICNW.
3. Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of
competence for:

Assessment:
1.

Assessment is not required for renewal of endorsement.

2.

For raise of grade, mariners may continue to qualify using

the previous model assessments until December 31, 2016.

3. Operational-level assessments are not required if the

mariner holds or has previously held an STCW
endorsement as OICNW or Master valid on vessels of 500
GT or more issued after 1997.
Other requirements:
Must provide evidence of meeting the previous standard of
competence for:
1. Basic Training
2. Advanced Firefighting

14

a. Basic Training [46 CFR 11.302]

b. Advanced Firefighting [46 CFR 11.303]

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Table 2 Transitional Provisions for Officer and Rating Endorsements
New STCW
Endorsement

Previous STCW
Endorsement

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started before March 24, 2014
Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT, RENEWAL, AND
RAISE OF GRADE
Training:
1. Until December 31, 2016, training specified in 46 CFR
11.309(a)(3) is not required other than Bridge Resource
Management, In addition, ARPA, ECDIS or GMDSS
training is required to be valid for vessels with this
equipment.
2. For endorsement to be valid on or after January 1, 2017
mariners must meet the following:

OICNW 500 GT
or More
[46 CFR 11.309]

--

a.

Leadership and Teamwork Skills [46 CFR

11.309(c)(1)]

b.

ECDIS to be valid for vessels with ECDIS [46 CFR

11.309(c)(2)]

Assessment:
1. Assessment is not required for renewal of endorsement.
2. For raise of grade, mariners may continue to qualify using
the previous model assessments until December 31, 2016.
3. Operational-level assessments are not required if the
mariner holds or has previously held an STCW
endorsement as Master (STCW II/2) valid on vessels of
500 GT or more issued after 1997.
Other requirements:
Must provide evidence of meeting the previous standard of
competence for:
1. Basic Training
2. Advanced Firefighting

15

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started on or after March 24, 2014
Column 4
FOR RENEWAL
Same as Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE
1. Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 11.309
2. Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of
competence for:
a.

Basic Training [46 CFR 11.302]

b.

Advanced Firefighting [46 CFR 11.303]

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Table 2 Transitional Provisions for Officer and Rating Endorsements
New STCW
Endorsement

Master 500 GT
or More and Less
Than 3,000 GT
[46 CFR 11.311]

Previous STCW
Endorsement

Master 500 GRT

Master 1,600
GRT

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started before March 24, 2014
Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT, RENEWAL, AND
RAISE OF GRADE
Training:
1. Until December 31, 2016, training specified in 46 CFR
11.311(a)(3) is not required other than Bridge Resource
Management, and also ARPA, ECDIS or GMDSS for the
endorsement to be valid for vessels with this equipment.
2. For endorsement to be valid on or after January 1, 2017
mariners must meet the following:
a. Leadership and Managerial Skills [46 CFR
11.311(b)(1)]
b. ECDIS to be valid for vessels with ECDIS [46 CFR
11.311(b)(2)]
Assessment:
1. Assessment is not required for renewal of endorsement.
2. For raise of grade
a. Mariners can qualify for endorsements without
assessments until 6 months after guidance and model
assessments are published
b. Mariners holding an STCW endorsement as Chief Mate
500 GT or More and Less Than 3,000 GT will not be
required to submit assessments.
c. Operational-level assessments are not required if the
mariner holds or has previously held an STCW
endorsement as OICNW valid on vessels other than
offshore supply vessels of 500 GT or more issued after
1997.
Other requirements:
Must provide evidence of meeting the previous standard of
competence for:
1. Basic Training
2. Advanced Firefighting

16

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started on or after March 24, 2014
Column 4
FOR RENEWAL
Same as Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE
1. Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 11.311.
2. Operational-level training and assessments are not
required if the mariner holds or has previously held an
STCW 95 endorsement as OICNW valid on vessels
other than offshore supply vessels of 500 GT or more.
Mariners who have not held an STCW endorsement as
OICNW for 500 GT or More issued after 1997 must
also meet the requirements of 46 CFR 11.309 for
qualification as OICNW.
3. Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of
competence for:
a. Basic Training [46 CFR 11.302]
b. Advanced Firefighting [46 CFR 11.303]

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Table 2 Transitional Provisions for Officer and Rating Endorsements
New STCW
Endorsement

Previous STCW
Endorsement

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started before March 24, 2014
Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT, RENEWAL, AND
RAISE OF GRADE
Training:
1. Until December 31, 2016, training specified in 46 CFR
11.313(a)(3) is not required other than Bridge Resource
Management, and also ARPA, ECDIS or GMDSS for the
endorsement to be valid for vessels with this equipment.
2. For endorsement to be valid on or after January 1, 2017
mariners must meet the following:
a.

Chief Mate 500

GT or More and
Less Than 3,000
GT
[46 CFR 11.313]

Leadership and Managerial Skills [46 CFR

11.313(b)(1)]

b. ECDIS to be valid or vessels with ECDIS [46 CFR

11.313(b)(2)]

Same as Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE
1. Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 11.313.
2. Applicants who hold or have held an STCW operationallevel endorsement meeting the requirements of the
previous regulations will not be required to complete the
practical assessments for STCW operational-level.
Mariners who have not held an STCW endorsement as
OICNW for 500 GT or More issued after 1997 must
also meet the requirements of 46 CFR 11.309 for
qualification as OICNW.
3. Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of
competence for:

Assessment:
--

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started on or after March 24, 2014
Column 4
FOR RENEWAL

1. Assessment is not required for renewal of endorsement.

2. For raise of grade:
a. Mariners can qualify for endorsements without
assessments until 6 months after guidance and model
assessments are published.
b. Operational-level assessments are not required if the
mariner holds or has previously held an STCW
endorsement as OICNW (STCW II/1) valid on vessels
of 500 GT or more issued after 1997.
Other requirements:
Must provide evidence of meeting the previous standard of
competence for:
1. Basic Training
2. Advanced Firefighting

17

a.

Basic Training [46 CFR 11.302]

b.

Advanced Firefighting [46 CFR 11.303]

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Table 2 Transitional Provisions for Officer and Rating Endorsements
New STCW
Endorsement

Previous STCW
Endorsement

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started before March 24, 2014
Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT, RENEWAL, AND
RAISE OF GRADE
Training:
1. Until December 31, 2016, training specified in 46 CFR
11.315(a)(3) is not required other than ARPA, ECDIS or
GMDSS which is required for the endorsement to be valid
for vessels with this equipment.
2. For endorsement to be valid on or after January 1, 2017
mariners must meet the following:

Master Less
Than 500 GT
[46 CFR 11.315]

--

a.

Leadership and Managerial Skills [46 CFR

11.315(b)(1)]

b.

ECDIS to be valid for vessels with ECDIS [46 CFR

11.315(b)(2)]

Assessment:
1. Assessment is not required for renewal of endorsement.
2. For raise of grade, mariners can qualify for endorsements
without assessments until 6 months after guidance and
model assessments are published.
Other endorsements:
Must provide evidence of meeting the previous standard of
competence for:
1. Basic Training
2. Advanced Firefighting

18

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started on or after March 24, 2014
Column 4
FOR RENEWAL
Same as Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE
1. Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 11.315.
2. Applicants who hold or have held an STCW operationallevel endorsement meeting the requirements of the
previous regulations will not be required to complete the
training and practical assessments for STCW
operational-level
3. Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of
competence for:
a.

Basic Training [46 CFR 11.302]

b.

Advanced Firefighting [46 CFR 11.303]

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Table 2 Transitional Provisions for Officer and Rating Endorsements
New STCW
Endorsement

Previous STCW
Endorsement

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started before March 24, 2014
Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT, RENEWAL, AND
RAISE OF GRADE
Training:
1.

2.

Master Less
Than 500 GT
Limited to Near
Coastal Waters
[46 CFR 11.317]

--

Until December 31, 2016, training specified in 46 CFR

11.317(a)(3) is not required other than ARPA, ECDIS,
Radar Observer, or GMDSS which is required for the
endorsement to be valid for vessels with this equipment.
For endorsement to be valid on or after January 1, 2017
mariners must meet the requirements below.
a.

Leadership and Managerial Skills [46 CFR

11.317(b)(1)]

b.

ECDIS to be valid for vessels with ECDIS [46 CFR

11.317(b)(2)]

Assessment:
1.

Assessment is not required for renewal of endorsement.

2.

For raise of grade, mariners can qualify for endorsements

without assessments until 6 months after guidance and
model assessments are published.

Other requirements:
Must provide evidence of meeting the previous standard of
competence for:
1. Basic Training
2. Advanced Firefighting

19

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started on or after March 24, 2014
Column 4
FOR RENEWAL
Same as Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE
1. Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 11.317.
2.

Applicants who hold or have held an STCW operationallevel endorsement meeting the requirements of the
previous regulations will not be required to complete
training or practical assessments for STCW operationallevel.

3. Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of

competence for:
a.

Basic Training [46 CFR 11.302]

b.

Advanced Firefighting [46 CFR 11.303]

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Table 2 Transitional Provisions for Officer and Rating Endorsements
New STCW
Endorsement

Previous STCW
Endorsement

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started before March 24, 2014
Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT, RENEWAL, AND
RAISE OF GRADE
Training:
1. Until December 31, 2016, training specified in 46 CFR
11.319(a)(3) is not required other than ARPA, ECDIS,
Radar Observer, or GMDSS which is required for the
endorsement to be valid for vessels with this equipment.
2. For endorsement to be valid on or after January 1, 2017
mariners must meet the following:

OICNW Less
Than 500 GT
[46 CFR 11.319]

--

a.

Meet the standard of competence for Leadership and

Teamwork Skills [46 CFR 11.319(b)(1]

b.

ECDIS to be valid for vessels with ECDIS [46 CFR

11.319(b)(2)]

Assessment:
1. Assessment is not required for renewal of endorsement.
2. For raise of grade, mariners can qualify for endorsements
without assessments until 6 months after guidance and
model assessments are published.
Other requirements:
Must provide evidence of meeting the previous standard of
competence for:
1. Basic Training
2. Advanced Firefighting

20

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started on or after March 24, 2014
Column 4
FOR RENEWAL
Same as Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE
1.

Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 11.319.

2.

Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of

competence for:
a.

Basic Training [46 CFR 11.302]

b.

Advanced Firefighting [46 CFR 11.303]

Enclosure (2) to NVIC 02-14

Table 2 Transitional Provisions for Officer and Rating Endorsements
New STCW
Endorsement

Previous STCW
Endorsement

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started before March 24, 2014
Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT, RENEWAL, AND
RAISE OF GRADE
Training:
1. Until December 31, 2016, training specified in 46 CFR
11.321(a)(3) is not required other than ARPA, ECDIS,
Radar Observer, or GMDSS which is required for the
endorsement to be valid for vessels with this equipment.
2. For endorsement to be valid on or after January 1, 2017
mariners must meet the following:

OICNW Less
Than 500 GT
Limited to Near
Coastal Waters
[46 CFR 11.321]

--

a.

Meet the standard of competence for Leadership and

Teamwork Skills [46 CFR 11.321(b)(1)]

b.

ECDIS to be valid for vessels with ECDIS [46 CFR

11.321(b)(2)]

Assessment:
1. Assessment is not required for renewal of endorsement.
2. For raise of grade, mariners can qualify for endorsements
without assessments until 6 months after guidance and
model assessments are published
Other endorsements:
Must provide evidence of meeting the previous standard of
competence for:
1. Basic Training
2. Advanced Firefighting

21

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started on or after March 24, 2014
Column 4
FOR RENEWAL
Same as Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE
1.

Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 11.321

2.

Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of

competence for:
a.

Basic Training [46 CFR 11.302]

b.

Advanced Firefighting [46 CFR 11.303]

Enclosure (2) to NVIC 02-14

Table 2 Transitional Provisions for Officer and Rating Endorsements
New STCW
Endorsement

Previous STCW
Endorsement

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started before March 24, 2014
Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT, RENEWAL, AND
RAISE OF GRADE
Training:
For endorsement to be valid on or after January 1, 2017
mariners must meet the following:
1. ERM [46 CFR 11.325(b)(1)];
2. Leadership and Managerial Skills [46 CFR 11.325(b)(2)];
and
3. Management of Electrical and Electronic Control
Equipment [46 CFR 11.325(b)(3)]
Assessment:
1. Assessment is not required for renewal of endorsement.

Chief Engineer
3,000 kW/4,000
HP or More
[46 CFR 11.325]

2. For raise of grade

--

a. Mariners can qualify for endorsements without

assessments until 6 months after guidance and model
assessments are published.
b. Mariners holding an STCW endorsement as Second
Engineer Officer 3,000 kW/4,000 HP or More issued
after 1997 will not be required to submit assessments.
c. Operational-level assessments are not required if the
mariner holds or has previously held an STCW
endorsement as OICEW for 1,000 HP or more, or for
Chief Engineer or Second Engineer Officer (STCW
III/2) valid on vessels of 1,000 HP or more issued after
1997.
Other requirements:
Must provide evidence of meeting the previous standard of
competence for:
1. Basic Training
2. Advanced Firefighting

22

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started on or after March 24, 2014
Column 4
FOR RENEWAL
Same as Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE
1. Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 11.325.
2. Mariners who hold or have held an STCW operationallevel endorsement meeting the requirements of the
previous regulations will not be required to complete the
training and practical assessments for the STCW
operational-level.
3. Mariners who have not held an STCW endorsement as
Chief Engineer or Second Engineer Officer (STCW
III/2) for 750 kW/1,000 HP or more or OICEW (STCW
III/1) for 750 kW/1,000 HP or more issued after 1997,
must also meet the requirements of 46 CFR 11.329 for
qualification as OICEW.
4. Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of
competence for:
a.

Basic Training [46 CFR 11.302]

b.

Advanced Firefighting [46 CFR 11.303]

Enclosure (2) to NVIC 02-14

Table 2 Transitional Provisions for Officer and Rating Endorsements
New STCW
Endorsement

Previous STCW
Endorsement

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started before March 24, 2014
Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT, RENEWAL, AND
RAISE OF GRADE
Training:
For endorsement to be valid on or after January 1, 2017
mariners must meet the following:

Second Engineer
Officer 3,000 kW
/4,000 HP or
More
[46 CFR 11.327]

1.

ERM [46 CFR 11.327(b)(1)];

2.

Leadership and Managerial Skills [46 CFR 11.327(b)(2)];

and

3.

Management of Electrical and Electronic Control

Equipment [46 CFR 11.327(b)(3)]

Same as Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE
1. Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 11.327.
2.

Assessment:
1. Assessment is not required for renewal of endorsement.
--

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started on or after March 24, 2014
Column 4
FOR RENEWAL

2. For raise of grade,

a. Mariners can qualify for endorsements without
assessments until 6 months after guidance and model
assessments are published.
b. Operational-level assessments not required if the
mariner holds or has previously held an STCW
endorsement as OICEW (STCW III/1) for 1,000 HP or
more, or for Chief Engineer (STCW III/2) valid on
vessels of 1,000 HP or more issued after 1997.
Other requirements:
Must provide evidence of meeting the previous standard of
competence for:
1. Basic Training
2. Advanced Firefighting

23

Mariners who hold or have held an STCW operationallevel endorsement meeting the requirements of the
previous regulations will not be required to complete the
training and practical assessments for STCW
operational-level. Mariners who have not held an
STCW endorsement as OICEW (STCW III/1) for 1,000
HP or more, or for Chief Engineer (STCW III/2) valid
on vessels of 1,000 HP or more issued after 1997 must
also meet the requirements of 46 CFR 11.329 for
qualification as OICEW.

3. Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of

competence for:
a.

Basic Training [46 CFR 11.302]

b.

Advanced Firefighting [46 CFR 11.303]

Enclosure (2) to NVIC 02-14

Table 2 Transitional Provisions for Officer and Rating Endorsements
New STCW
Endorsement

Previous STCW
Endorsement

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started before March 24, 2014
Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT, RENEWAL, AND
RAISE OF GRADE
Training:

OICEW 750 kW/

1,000 HP or
More in a
Manned
Engineroom or
Designated Duty
Engineer in a
Periodically
Unmanned
Engineroom
[46 CFR 11.329]

1.

Until December 31, 2016, training specified in 46 CFR

11.329(a)(3) is not required.

2.

For the endorsement to be valid on or after January 1, 2017

mariners must meet the requirements for ERM and
Leadership and Teamwork Skills [46 CFR 11.329(c)]

Assessment:
--

1. Assessment is not required for renewal of endorsement.

2. For raise of grade, mariners can qualify for endorsements
without assessments until 6 months after guidance and
model assessments are published.
Other requirements:
Must provide evidence of meeting the previous standard of
competence for:
1. Basic Training
2. Advanced Firefighting

24

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started on or after March 24, 2014
Column 4
FOR RENEWAL
Same as Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE
1. Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 11.329.
2. Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of
competence for:
a.

Basic Training [46 CFR 11.302]

b.

Advanced Firefighting [46 CFR 11.303]

Enclosure (2) to NVIC 02-14

Table 2 Transitional Provisions for Officer and Rating Endorsements
New STCW
Endorsement

Previous STCW
Endorsement

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started before March 24, 2014
Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT, RENEWAL, AND
RAISE OF GRADE
Training:

Chief Engineer
750 kW/1,000 HP
or More and Less
Than 3,000 kW/
4,000 HP
[46 CFR 11.331]

--

For endorsement to be valid on or after January 1, 2017

mariners must meet the following:
1. ERM [46 CFR 11.331 (b)(1)];
2. Leadership and Managerial skills [46 CFR 11.331 (b)(2)];
and
3. Management of Electrical and Electronic Control
Equipment [46 CFR 11.331 (b)(3)]
Assessment:
1. Assessment is not required for renewal of endorsement.
2. For raise of grade
a. Mariners can qualify for endorsements without
assessments until 6 months after guidance and model
assessments are published.
b. Mariners holding an endorsement as Second Engineer
Officer 750 kW/1,000 HP or More and Less Than 3,000
kW/4,000 HP will not be required to submit
assessments.
c. Operational-level assessments are not required if the
mariner holds or has previously held an STCW
endorsement as OICEW (STCW III/1) for 1,000 HP or
more, or for Chief Engineer or Second Engineer Officer
(STCW III/2) valid on vessels of 1,000 HP or more
issued after 1997.
Other requirements:
Must provide evidence of meeting the previous standard of
competence for:
1. Basic Training
2. Advanced Firefighting

25

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started on or after March 24, 2014
Column 4
FOR RENEWAL
Same as Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE
1. Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 11.331
2. Mariners who hold or have held an STCW operationallevel endorsement meeting the requirements of the
previous regulations will not be required to complete the
practical assessments for STCW operational-level.
Mariners who have not held an STCW endorsement as
OICEW (STCW III/1) for 1,000 HP or more issued after
1997 must also meet the requirements of 46 CFR 11.329
for qualification as OICEW.
3. Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of
competence for:
a.

Basic Training [46 CFR 11.302]

b.

Advanced Firefighting [46 CFR 11.303]

Enclosure (2) to NVIC 02-14

Table 2 Transitional Provisions for Officer and Rating Endorsements
New STCW
Endorsement

Previous STCW
Endorsement

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started before March 24, 2014
Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT, RENEWAL, AND
RAISE OF GRADE
Training:
For endorsement to be valid on or after January 1, 2017
mariners must meet the following:
1. ERM [46 CFR 11.333 (b)(1)];
2. Leadership and Managerial skills[46 CFR 11.333 (b)(2)];
and

Second Engineer
Officer 750 kW/
1,000 HP or
More and Less
Than 3,000 kW/
4,000 HP
[46 CFR 11.333]

3. Management of Electrical and Electronic Control

Equipment [46 CFR 11.333 (b)(3)]
Assessment:
--

1. Assessment is not required for renewal of endorsement.

2. For raise of grade, mariners can qualify for endorsements
without assessments until 6 months after guidance and
model assessments are published
3. Operational-level assessments are not required if the
mariner holds or has previously held an STCW
endorsement as OICEW (STCW III/1) for 1,000 HP or
more issued after 1997.
Other requirements:
Must provide evidence of meeting the previous standard of
competence for:
1. Basic Training
2. Advanced Firefighting

26

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started on or after March 24, 2014
Column 4
FOR RENEWAL
Same as Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE
1. Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 11.333
2. Mariners who hold or have held an STCW operationallevel endorsement meeting the requirements of the
previous regulations will not be required to complete the
practical assessments for STCW operational-level.
Mariners who have not held an STCW endorsement as
OICEW (STCW III/1) for 1,000 HP or more issued after
1997 must also meet the requirements of 46 CFR 11.329
for qualification as OICEW.
3. Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of
competence for:
a.

Basic Training [46 CFR 11.302]

b.

Advanced Firefighting [46 CFR 11.303]

Enclosure (2) to NVIC 02-14

Table 2 Transitional Provisions for Officer and Rating Endorsements
New STCW
Endorsement

Previous STCW
Endorsement

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started before March 24, 2014
Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE
Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 11.335.

ElectroTechnical Officer

--

[46 CFR 11.335]

Other requirements:
Must provide evidence of meeting the previous standard of
competence for:
1. Basic Training
2. Advanced Firefighting

ElectroTechnical Rating

--

[46 CFR 12.611]

1. Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 11.335

2. Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of
competence for:
a.

Basic Training [46 CFR 11.302]

b.

Advanced Firefighting [46 CFR 11.303]

FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT, RENEWAL, AND

RAISE OF GRADE

Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 12.611.

1. Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 12.611

Other requirements:

2. Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of

competence for Basic Training [46 CFR 12.602]

FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

Until December 31, 2016, mariners may qualify for the AS-D
endorsement as follows:

[46 CFR 12.603]

FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT, RENEWAL, AND

RAISE OF GRADE

FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF

GRADE

Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence

for Basic Training [46 CFR 12.602]

Able SeafarerDeck

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started on or after March 24, 2014
Column 4

1.

Holding any national endorsement as Able Seaman and an

STCW endorsements as Rating Forming Part of a
Navigational Watch (RFPNW) and have completed
approved training for Proficiency in Survival Craft; or

2.

Have served as watchstanding Able Seaman, or as a rating

forming part of a navigational watch for at least 12 months
in the previous five years.

--

Other requirements:
Must provide evidence of meeting the previous standard of
competence for Basic Training

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FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF

GRADE
1. Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 12.603
2. Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of
competence for Basic Training [46 CFR 12.602]

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Table 2 Transitional Provisions for Officer and Rating Endorsements
New STCW
Endorsement

Ratings Forming
Part of a
Navigational
Watch (RFPNW)

Previous STCW
Endorsement

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started before March 24, 2014
Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT, RENEWAL, AND
RAISE OF GRADE

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

service or training started on or after March 24, 2014
Column 4
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT, RENEWAL, AND
RAISE OF GRADE

Until December 31, 2016, mariners may qualify for the

RFPNW endorsement as follows

1. Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 12.605.

Training
No additional training is required for renewal
--

[46 CFR 12.605]

Assessment:
1. Assessment is not required for renewal of endorsement.
2. For raise of grade, mariners may continue to qualify using
the previous model assessments until December 31, 2016.
Other requirements:
Must provide evidence of meeting the previous standard of
competence for Basic Training

RFPNW Restricted
to Lookout Duties
Only

Endorsement will not be issued after March 24, 2015.

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2. Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of

competence for Basic Training [46 CFR 12.602]

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Table 2 Transitional Provisions for Officer and Rating Endorsements
New STCW
Endorsement

Previous STCW
Endorsement

Able SeafarerEngine

--

[46 CFR 12.607]

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on
service or training started before March 24, 2014
service or training started on or after March 24, 2014
Column 3
Column 4
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE
Until December 31, 2016, mariners may qualify for the ASE endorsement as follows:
1. Holding any national endorsement as QMED, Junior
Engineer, Electrician Or Electrician/Refrigerating
Engineer, Pumpman Or Pumpman/Machinist,
Refrigerating Engineer, or Machinist and an STCW
endorsement as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering
Watch (RFPEW); or
2. Have served as a watchstanding QMED, Junior
Engineer, Oiler, Fireman/Watertender, Deck-Engine
Mechanic, or Engineman in the engine department, or as
a rating forming part of an engineering watch for at least
12 months in the previous five years.

1. Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 12.607

2. Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of
competence for Basic Training [46 CFR 12.602]

Other requirements:
Must provide evidence of meeting the previous standard of
competence for Basic Training

Ratings Forming
Part of an
Engineering
Watch in a
Manned
Engineroom or
Designated to
Perform Duties
in a periodically
Unmanned
Engineroom
(RFPEW)
[46 CFR 12.609]

FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT, RENEWAL, AND

RAISE OF GRADE

FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT, RENEWAL, AND

RAISE OF GRADE

Until January 1, 2017, mariners may qualify for the RFPNW

endorsement as follows

1. Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 12.609

Training
No additional training is required
RFPEW

Assessment:
1.
2.

Assessment is not required for renewal of endorsement.

For raise of grade, mariners may continue to qualify
using the previous model assessments until December
31, 2016.

Other requirements:
Must provide evidence of meeting the previous standard of
competence for Basic Training

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2. Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of

competence for Basic Training [46 CFR 12.602]

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Table 3 - Transitional Provisions for STCW Tanker Cargo Operations Endorsements
STCW
Endorsement

Advanced Oil
Tanker Cargo
Operations

Associated
National and/or
Previous STCW
Endorsement

[46 CFR 13.605]

Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

Column 4
FOR RENEWAL

Mariners who hold or began service or training for a national

endorsement as Tankerman-PIC DL before March 24, 2014,
may be issued the STCW endorsement without meeting
additional requirements [46 CFR 13.603(e)]
Tankerman-PIC
DL

[46 CFR 13.603]

Advanced
Chemical
Tanker Cargo
Operations

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on
service or training that was started before March 24, 2014 service or training that was started on or after March 24, 2014

Tankerman-PIC
DL

Other requirements:
In order to serve on tanker, must provide evidence of meeting
the previous standard of competence for Basic Training
approved training or 1 year of sea service in the last 5 years.
[46 CFR 15.1105(c)(2)]]

Must meet the applicable requirements in 46 CFR 13.120.

In order to serve on a tanker, must provide evidence of meeting
the standard of competence for Basic Training [46 CFR
15.1105]
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE
Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 13.603
In order to serve on a tanker, must provide evidence of meeting
the standard of competence for Basic Training [46 CFR
15.1105]

FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

FOR RENEWAL

Mariners who hold or began service or training for a national

endorsement as Tankerman-PIC DL before March 24, 2014
may be issued the STCW endorsement without meeting
additional requirements [46 CFR 13.605(e)]

Must meet the applicable requirements in 46 CFR 13.120.

Other requirements:
In order to serve on a tanker, must provide evidence of meeting
the previous standard of competence for Basic Training [46
CFR 15.1105(c)(2)]

In order to serve on a tanker, must provide evidence of meeting

the standard of competence for Basic Training [46 CFR
15.1105]
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE
Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 13.605
In order to serve on a tanker, must provide evidence of meeting
the standard of competence for Basic Training [46 CFR
15.1105]

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Table 3 - Transitional Provisions for STCW Tanker Cargo Operations Endorsements
STCW
Endorsement

Advanced
Liquefied Gas
Tanker Cargo
Operations

Associated
National and/or
Previous STCW
Endorsement

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on
service or training that was started before March 24, 2014 service or training that was started on or after March 24, 2014
Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

Column 4
FOR RENEWAL

Mariners who hold or began service or training for a national

endorsement as Tankerman-PIC LG before March 24, 2014,
may be issued the STCW endorsement without meeting
additional requirements [46 CFR 13.607(e)]
Tankerman-PIC
LG

[46 CFR 13.607]

Other requirements:
In order to serve on a tanker, must provide evidence of meeting
the previous standard of competence for Basic Training [46
CFR 15.1105(c)(2)]

Must meet the applicable requirements in 46 CFR 13.120.

In order to serve on a tanker, must provide evidence of meeting
the standard of competence for Basic Training [46 CFR
15.1105]
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE
Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 13.607.
In order to serve on a barge, must provide evidence of meeting
the standard of competence for Basic Training [46 CFR
15.1105]

Advanced Oil
Tanker Cargo
Operations
Limited to NonSelf Propelled
Vessels [46 CFR
13.603]

Tankerman-PIC
(Barge) DL

FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

FOR RENEWAL

Mariners who hold or began service or training for a national

endorsement as Tankerman-PIC (Barge) DL before March 24,
2014, may be issued the STCW endorsement with a limitation
to non-self-propelled vessels without meeting additional
requirements [46 CFR 13.603(e)]

Must meet the applicable requirements in 46 CFR 13.120.

In order to serve on a tanker, must provide evidence of meeting
the standard of competence for Basic Training [46 CFR
15.1105]
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE

Other requirements:
In order to serve on a barge, must provide evidence of meeting
the previous standard of competence for Basic Training [46
CFR 15.1105(c)(2)]

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Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 13.603.

In order to serve on a barge, must provide evidence of meeting
the standard of competence for Basic Training [46 CFR
15.1105]

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Table 3 - Transitional Provisions for STCW Tanker Cargo Operations Endorsements
STCW
Endorsement

Advanced
Chemical
Tanker Cargo
Operations
Limited to NonSelf Propelled
Vessels

Associated
National and/or
Previous STCW
Endorsement

Tankerman-PIC
(Barge) DL

[46 CFR 13.607]

Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

Column 4
FOR RENEWAL

Mariners who hold or began service or training for a national

endorsement as Tankerman-PIC (Barge) DL before March 24,
2014, may be issued the STCW endorsement with a limitation
to non-self propelled vessels without meeting additional
requirements [46 CFR 13.605(e)]

Tankerman-PIC
(Barge) LG

Must meet the applicable requirements in 46 CFR 13.120.

In order to serve on a barge, must provide evidence of meeting
the standard of competence for Basic Training [46 CFR
15.1105]
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE

Other requirements:
In order to serve on a barge, must provide evidence of meeting
the previous standard of competence for Basic Training [46
CFR 15.1105(c)(2)]

[46 CFR 13.605]

Advanced
Liquefied Gas
Tanker Cargo
Operations
Limited to NonSelf Propelled
Vessels

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on
service or training that was started before March 24, 2014 service or training that was started on or after March 24, 2014

Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 13.605.

In order to serve on a barge, must provide evidence of meeting
the standard of competence for Basic Training [46 CFR
15.1105]

FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

FOR RENEWAL

Mariners who hold or began service or training for a national

endorsement as Tankerman-PIC (Barge) LG before March 24,
2014, may be issued the STCW endorsement with a limitation
to non-self propelled vessels without meeting additional
requirements [46 CFR 13.607(e)]

Must meet the applicable requirements in 46 CFR 13.120.

In order to serve on a barge, must provide evidence of meeting
the standard of competence for Basic Training [46 CFR
15.1105]
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE

Other requirements:
In order to serve on a barge, must provide evidence of meeting
the previous standard of competence for Basic Training [46
CFR 15.1105(c)(2)]

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Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 13.607.

In order to serve on a barge, must provide evidence of meeting
the standard of competence for Basic Training [46 CFR
15.1105]

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Table 3 - Transitional Provisions for STCW Tanker Cargo Operations Endorsements
STCW
Endorsement

Advanced Oil
Tanker Cargo
Operations
Limited to
Maintenance
and Repair of
Cargo
Equipment

Associated
National and/or
Previous STCW
Endorsement

TankermanEngineer

[46 CFR 13.605]

Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

Column 4
FOR RENEWAL

Mariners who hold or began service or training for a national

endorsement as Tankerman-Engineer before March 24, 2014,
may be issued the STCW endorsement with a limitation to
maintenance and repair of cargo equipment without meeting
additional requirements [46 CFR 13.603(e)]

TankermanEngineer

Must meet the applicable requirements in 46 CFR 13.120.

In order to serve on a tanker, must provide evidence of meeting
the standard of competence for Basic Training [46 CFR
15.1105]
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE

Other requirements:
In order to serve on a tanker, must provide evidence of meeting
the previous standard of competence for Basic Training [46
CFR 15.1105(c)(2)]

[46 CFR 13.603]

Advanced
Chemical
Tanker Cargo
Operations
Limited to
Maintenance
and Repair of
Cargo
Equipment

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on
service or training that was started before March 24, 2014 service or training that was started on or after March 24, 2014

Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 13.603.

In order to serve on a tanker, must provide evidence of meeting
the standard of competence for Basic Training [46 CFR
15.1105]

FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

FOR RENEWAL

Mariners who hold or began service or training for a national

endorsement as Tankerman-Engineer before March 24, 2014,
may be issued the STCW endorsement with a limitation to
maintenance and repair of cargo equipment without meeting
additional requirements [46 CFR 13.605(e)]

Must meet the applicable requirements in 46 CFR 13.120.

In order to serve on a tanker, must provide evidence of meeting
the standard of competence for Basic Training [46 CFR
15.1105]
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE

Other requirements:
In order to serve on a tanker, must provide evidence of meeting
the previous standard of competence for Basic Training [46
CFR 15.1105(c)(2)]

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Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 13.605.

In order to serve on a tanker, must provide evidence of meeting
the standard of competence for Basic Training [46 CFR
15.1105]

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Table 3 - Transitional Provisions for STCW Tanker Cargo Operations Endorsements
STCW
Endorsement

Advanced
Liquefied Gas
Tanker Cargo
Operations
Limited to
Maintenance
and Repair of
Cargo
Equipment

Associated
National and/or
Previous STCW
Endorsement

TankermanEngineer

[46 CFR 13.609]

Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

Column 4
FOR RENEWAL

Mariners who hold or began service or training for a national

endorsement as Tankerman-Engineer before March 24, 2014,
may be issued the STCW endorsement with a limitation to
maintenance and repair of cargo equipment without meeting
additional requirements [46 CFR 13.607(e)]

TankermanAssistant (DL)
TankermanEngineer

Must meet the applicable requirements in 46 CFR 13.120.

In order to serve on a tanker, must provide evidence of meeting
the standard of competence for Basic Training [46 CFR
15.1105]
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE

Other requirements:
In order to serve on a tanker, must provide evidence of meeting
the previous standard of competence for Basic Training [46
CFR 15.1105(c)(2)]

[46 CFR 13.607]

Basic Oil and

Chemical
Tanker Cargo
Operations

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on
service or training that was started before March 24, 2014 service or training that was started on or after March 24, 2014

Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 13.607.

In order to serve on a tanker, must provide evidence of meeting
the standard of competence for Basic Training [46 CFR
15.1105]

FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

FOR RENEWAL

Mariners who hold or began service or training for a national

endorsement as Tankerman Assistant (DL) or TankermanEngineer before March 24, 2014, may be issued the STCW
endorsement without meeting additional requirements [46 CFR
13.609(b)]

Must meet the applicable requirements in 46 CFR 13.120.

In order to serve on a tanker, must provide evidence of meeting
the standard of competence for Basic Training [46 CFR
15.1105]
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE

Other requirements:
In order to serve on a tanker, must provide evidence of meeting
the previous standard of competence for Basic Training [46
CFR 15.1105(c)(2)]

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Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 13.609.

In order to serve on a tanker, must provide evidence of meeting
the standard of competence for Basic Training [46 CFR
15.1105]

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Table 3 - Transitional Provisions for STCW Tanker Cargo Operations Endorsements
STCW
Endorsement
Basic Oil and
Chemical
Tanker Cargo
Operations
[46 CFR 13.611]

Associated
National and/or
Previous STCW
Endorsement
TankermanAssistant (LG)
TankermanEngineer

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on

Mariners who apply for an STCW endorsement based on
service or training that was started before March 24, 2014 service or training that was started on or after March 24, 2014
Column 3
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

Column 4
FOR RENEWAL

Mariners who hold or began service or training for a national

endorsement as Tankerman Assistant (LG) or TankermanEngineer before March 24, 2014, may be issued the STCW
endorsement without meeting additional requirements [46 CFR
13.611(b)]

Must meet the applicable requirements in 46 CFR 13.120.

In order to serve on a tanker, must provide evidence of meeting
the standard of competence for Basic Training [46 CFR
15.1105]
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT AND RAISE OF
GRADE

Other requirements:
In order to serve on a tanker, must provide evidence of meeting
the previous standard of competence for Basic Training [46
CFR 15.1105(c)(2)]

35

Must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 13.611.

In order to serve on a tanker, must provide evidence of meeting
the standard of competence for Basic Training [46 CFR
15.1105]

Enclosure (2) to NVIC 02-14

Table 4 - Transitional Provisions for Other STCW Endorsements
STCW
Endorsement
Vessel Security
Officer

Vessel Personnel
with Designated
Security Duties
[46 CFR 12.625]

Associated
National and/or
Previous STCW
Endorsement
Vessel Security
Officer

--

Before January 1, 2017

On or after January 1, 2017

No changes. Mariners qualifying for this endorsement will

also receive the Vessel Personnel with Designated Security
Duties (VPDSD) and Security Awareness (SA) endorsements.

Same as Column 3.

Until March 24, 2014, U.S. mariners are not required to hold a
VPDSD endorsement and will be considered to comply with
requirements for VPDSD if they comply with 33 CFR
104.220.
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT
After March 24, 2014, all mariners with designated security
duties must hold a VPDSD endorsement [46 CFR
15.1113(c)]
1. Mariners can qualify for the endorsements by submitting
documentary evidence of meeting the requirements in 33
CFR 104.220
2. Until March 24, 2014, mariners who commenced
approved seagoing service prior to January 1, 2012, will
be able to apply for an endorsement as VPDSD by
documenting:
a. At least 6 months of seagoing service with
designated security duties during the preceding 3
years; or
b. Having performed security functions considered to
be equivalent to the 6 months seagoing service; or
c. Successfully completing Coast Guard approved or
accepted training.
Mariners qualifying for this endorsement will also receive an
endorsement for SA.

FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

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Mariners can qualify for the endorsements by submitting

documentary evidence of meeting the requirements in 33 CFR
104.220 (for VPDSD).
Mariners qualifying for this endorsement will also receive an
endorsement for SA.

Enclosure (2) to NVIC 02-14

Table 4 - Transitional Provisions for Other STCW Endorsements
STCW
Endorsement

Associated
National and/or
Previous STCW
Endorsement

Before January 1, 2017

Until March 24, 2014, U.S. mariners are not required to hold
an SA endorsement and will be considered to comply with
requirements for SA if they comply with 33 CFR 104.225.
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT
After March 24, 2014, all mariners must hold an SA
endorsement. [46 CFR 15.1113(e)]

Security
Awareness
[46 CFR 12.627]

--

1.

Mariners can qualify for this endorsement by submitting

documentary evidence of meeting the requirements in 33
CFR 104.225 (for SA).

2.

Until March 24, 2014, mariners who commenced

approved seagoing service prior to January 1, 2012, will
receive endorsement if they can provide evidence of
a.

At least 6 months of seagoing service, during the

preceding 3 years; or

b.

Having performed security functions considered to

be equivalent to the 6 months seagoing service; or

c.

Successfully completing Coast Guard-approved or

accepted training.

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On or after January 1, 2017

FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT
Mariners can qualify for the endorsements by submitting
documentary evidence of meeting the requirements in 33 CFR
104.225 for SA.

Enclosure (2) to NVIC 02-14

Table 4 - Transitional Provisions for Other STCW Endorsements
STCW
Endorsement

Basic Training
[46 CFR 11.302
and 12.602]

Associated
National and/or
Previous STCW
Endorsement

Before January 1, 2017

On or after January 1, 2017

FOR RENEWAL AND ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

FOR RENEWAL

Mariners may qualify for the endorsement by providing

evidence of meeting the previous requirements for Basic
Safety Training.

Mariners must:
1) Meet the requirements for competence in 46 CFR 11.302(a)
or 12.602(a); or
2) Meet the requirements for continued professional
competence 46 CFR 11.302(b) or 12.602(b):

Basic Safety
Training

a.

Present evidence of sea service; AND assessments

conducted ashore; or

b.

Complete refresher training.

ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT
Must meet the requirements for competence in 46 CFR 11.302(a)
or 12.602(a).

Advanced Fire
Fighting

FOR RENEWAL AND ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

FOR RENEWAL

Mariners may qualify for the endorsement by providing

evidence successfully completing approved training in
Advanced Fire Fighting, or by holding a national officer
endorsement that required Advanced Fire Fighting training.
[46 CFR 11.301(g)(3) and 12.601(c)(3)]

Mariners must:

--

[46 CFR 11.303]

1) Meet the requirements for competence in 46 CFR 11.303(a);

or
2) Meet the requirements for continued professional
competence 46 CFR 11.303(b):
a.

Present evidence of sea service; AND assessments

conducted ashore; or

b.

Complete refresher training.

FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

Must meet the requirements for competence in 46 CFR
11.303(a).

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Table 4 - Transitional Provisions for Other STCW Endorsements
STCW
Endorsement

Proficiency in
Survival Craft
[46 CFR 12.613]

Associated
National and/or
Previous STCW
Endorsement

Lifeboatman
Proficiency in
survival craft and
rescue boats

Before January 1, 2017

On or after January 1, 2017

FOR RENEWAL AND ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

FOR RENEWAL

1. Mariners may qualify for the endorsement by providing

evidence of meeting the previous requirements for an
endorsement on Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue
Boats. [46 CFR 11.301(g)(3) and 12.601(c)(3)]

Mariners must:

2. Mariners holding an MMD or MMC endorsement as

Lifeboatman before January 1, 2017 will be issued the
endorsement upon showing evidence of sea service of not
less than 12 months within the last 60 months, provided
the sea service is completed prior to January 1, 2017. [46
CFR 12.613(c)]

1. Meet the requirements for competence in 46 CFR 12.613(a);

or
2. Meet the requirements for continued professional
competence 46 CFR 12.613(b):
a.
b.

Present evidence of sea service; AND assessments

conducted ashore; or
Complete refresher training.

FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

Other requirements:
Must provide evidence of meeting the previous standard of
competence for Basic Training

1. Must meet the requirements for competence in 46 CFR

12.613(a).
2. Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence
for Basic Training [46 CFR 12.602]

Proficiency in
Survival CraftLimited
[46 CFR 12.615]

LifeboatmanLimited
Proficiency in
Survival Craft and
Rescue BoatsLimited

FOR RENEWAL AND ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

FOR RENEWAL

Mariners may qualify for the endorsement as follows:

Mariners must:

1.

By providing evidence of meeting the previous

requirements for an Endorsement on proficiency in
survival craft and rescue boats. [46 CFR 11.301(g)(3)
and 12.601(c)(3)]

2.

Mariners holding an MMD or MMC endorsement as

lifeboatman-limited before January 1, 2017 will be issued
the endorsement upon showing evidence of sea service of
not less than 12 months within the last 60 months,
provided the sea service is completed prior to January 1,
2017. [46 CFR 12.615(c)].

1. Meet the requirements for competence in 46 CFR 12.615(a);

or
2. Meet the requirements for continued professional
competence 46 CFR 12.615(b) by:
a. Presenting evidence of sea service; AND assessments
conducted ashore; or
b. Completing refresher training.
FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT
1. Must meet the requirements for competence in 46 CFR
12.615(a).

Other requirements:
Must provide evidence of meeting the previous standard of
competence for Basic Training

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2. Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of

competence for Basic Training [46 CFR 12.602]

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Table 4 - Transitional Provisions for Other STCW Endorsements
STCW
Endorsement

Proficiency in
Fast Rescue
Boats

Associated
National and/or
Previous STCW
Endorsement

Proficiency in Fast
Rescue Boats

[46 CFR 12.617]

Before January 1, 2017

On or after January 1, 2017

FOR RENEWAL AND ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

FOR RENEWAL

1.

Mariners must:

Mariners may qualify for the endorsement by providing

evidence of meeting the previous requirements for an
endorsement in proficiency in fast rescue boats. [46 CFR
11.301(g)(3) and 12.601(c)(3)]

1. Meet requirements for competence in 46 CFR 12.617(a); or

2. Meet the requirements for continued professional
competence 46 CFR 12.617(b) by:

Other requirements:

a.

Must provide evidence of meeting the previous standard of

competence for Basic Training.

Presenting evidence of sea service; AND assessments

conducted ashore; or

b.

Completing refresher training.

FOR ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

1. Must provide evidence of meeting the requirements for
competence in 46 CFR 12.617(a).
2. Must provide of meeting the standard of competence for
Basic Training [46 CFR 12.602]

Medical First Aid

Provider
[46 CFR 12.619]

Medical First-Aid
Provider

FOR RENEWAL AND ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

FOR RENEWAL AND ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

Mariners may qualify for the endorsement as follows:

Mariners may qualify for the endorsement as follows:

2.

1. Meet the requirements for competence in 46 CFR 12.619(a).

3.

By providing evidence of meeting the previous

requirements for an endorsement as Person in Charge of
Medical Care, or Medical First Aid Provider, as
appropriate , found in 46 CFR 12.13. [46 CFR
12.601(c)(3)]
An applicant holding the following credentials will be
issued the endorsement, without meeting any additional
service training or assessment requirement, provided the
person meets the appropriate experience requirements in
46 CFR 11.807: Medical Doctor, Professional Nurse,
Marine Physician Assistant and Hospital Corpsman. [46
CFR 12.619(b)]

Other requirements:
Must provide evidence of meeting the previous standard of
competence for Basic Training

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2. An applicant holding the following credentials will be issued

the endorsement, without meeting any additional service
training or assessment requirement, provided the person
meets the appropriate experience requirements in 46 CFR
11.807: Medical Doctor, Professional Nurse, Marine
Physician Assistant and Hospital Corpsman. [46 CFR
12.619(b)]
3. 3.Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of
competence for Basic Training [46 CFR 12.602]

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Table 4 - Transitional Provisions for Other STCW Endorsements
STCW
Endorsement

Person In Charge
of Medical Care
[46 CFR 12.621]

Associated
National and/or
Previous STCW
Endorsement

Person In Charge
of Medical Care

Before January 1, 2017

On or after January 1, 2017

FOR RENEWAL AND ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

FOR RENEWAL AND ORIGINAL ENDORSEMENT

Mariners may qualify for the endorsement as follows:

Mariners may qualify for the endorsement as follows:

1.

1.

Meet the requirements for competence in 46 CFR 12.621(a).

2.

An applicant holding the following credentials will be

issued the endorsement, without meeting any additional
service training or assessment requirement, provided the
person meets the appropriate experience requirements in 46
CFR 11.807: medical doctor, professional nurse, Marine
physician assistant and hospital corpsman. [46 CFR
12.621(b)]

3.

Must provide evidence of meeting the standard of

competence for Basic Training [46 CFR 12.602]

2.

By providing evidence of meeting the previous

requirements for an endorsement as Person in charge of
medical care, or Medical first aid provider, as
appropriate, found in 46 CFR 12.13 of the rules in place
before March 24, 2014. [46 CFR 12.601(c)(3)]
An applicant holding the following credentials will be
issued the endorsement, without meeting any additional
service training or assessment requirement, provided the
person meets the appropriate experience requirements in
46 CFR 11.807: medical doctor, professional nurse,
Marine physician assistant and hospital corpsman. [46
CFR 12.621(b)]

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EXPLANATION OF WORDING ON MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIALS
The following table identifies and describes certain terms that were used in the past for
national and STCW endorsements, and terms that will be used in the future for such
endorsements; italicized text indicates the verbiage on the MMC.
Condition and/or
Endorsement

Before
January 1, 2012

MMC Endorsement Wording

On or after
On or after
March 24, 2014
January 1, 2017

NATIONAL DECK ENDORSEMENTS

Unlimited
Endorsement
Endorsement
national deck
for vessels of
for vessels of
officer
Any Gross Tons Unlimited
endorsements
tonnage

Comment

Endorsement
for vessels of
Unlimited
tonnage

Wording change

National deck
officer
endorsements for
1,600 GRT
and/or 3,000 GT

Endorsement is
for Not More
Than
1,600 GRT/
3,000 GT

Endorsement is
for Less Than
1,600 GRT

Endorsement is
for Less Than
1,600 GRT

Beginning on March
24, 2014 only GRT
will be used on
national officer
endorsements other
than Master (OSV);
Chief Mate (OSV),
and Mate (OSV)

National deck
officer
endorsements for
500 GRT

Endorsement is
for Not More
Than 500 GRT

Endorsement is
for Less Than
500 GRT

Endorsement is
for Less Than
500 GRT

Change from Not

More Than to Less
Than

National deck
officer
endorsements for
200 GRT and/or
500 GT

Endorsement is
for Not More
Than 200 GRT/
500 GT

Endorsement is
for Less Than
200 GRT

Endorsement is
for Less Than
200 GRT

Beginning on March
24, 2014 only GRT
will be used

National deck
officer
endorsements

Endorsement is
for Not More
Than XXX GRT

Endorsement is
for Less Than
XXX GRT

Endorsement is
for Less Than
XXX GRT

Change from Not

More Than to Less
Than

National deck
officer
endorsements

Endorsement
for steam or
motor vessels

Endorsement is
for selfpropelled
vessels

Endorsement is
for selfpropelled
vessels

Wording change

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Condition and/or
Endorsement

Before
January 1, 2012

MMC Endorsement Wording

On or after
On or after
March 24, 2014
January 1, 2017

NATIONAL ENGINE ENDORSEMENTS

Unlimited
Endorsement is Endorsement
national engine
for vessels of
does not have
officer
horsepower
Any
endorsement
limit, e.g. Chief
Horsepower
Engineer of
Motor
Propelled
Vessels or Third
Assistant
Engineer of
Steam
Propelled
Vessels
National engine
officer
endorsements for
Chief Engineer
(Limited)
National engine
officer
endorsements for
Assistant
Engineer
(Limited)

National engine
officer
endorsements
for Designted
Duty Engineer

Comment

Endorsement
does not have
horsepower
limit, e.g. Chief
Engineer of
Motor
Propelled
Vessels or Third
Assistant
Engineer of
Steam
Propelled
Vessels

Wording change.
Credential will be
endorsed with the
appropriate modes of
propulsion and no
listed horsepower
limitation.

Endorsement is
for Not More
Than XXX HP,
and Not More
Than
1,600 GRT

Endorsement is
for Less Than
XXX HP/XXX
kW, and Less
Than
1,600 GRT

Endorsement is
for Less Than
XXX HP/XXX
kW, and Less
Than
1,600 GRT

Adds limitation in
kilowatts (kW) and
changes from Not
More Than to Less
Than.

Endorsement is
for Not More
Than XXX HP,
andNot More
Than
1,600 GRT

Endorsement is
for Less Than
XXX HP/XXX
kW, and Less
Than
1,600 GRT

Endorsement is
for Less Than
XXX HP/XXX
kW, and Less
Than
1,600 GRT

Deletes Oceans
from title of
endorsement without
changing the
authority of the
endorsement. Adds
limitation in
kilowatts (kW) and
changes from Not
More Than to Less
Than.

Endorsement is
for either Not
More Than
1,000 HP; Not
More Than
4,000 HP; or
for Any
Horsepower,
and is also for
Not More Than
500 GRT

Endorsement is
for either Less
Than 1,000
HP/750 kW;
Less Than 4,000
HP/3,000 kW;
or for Unlimited
Propulsion
Power, and is
also for Less
Than 500 GRT

Endorsement is
for either Less
Than 1,000
HP/750 kW,
Less Than
4,000 HP/
3,000 kW; or for
Unlimited
Propulsion
Power, and is
also for Less
Than 500 GRT

Adds propulsion
power limitation in
kilowatts (kW) and
changes from Not
More Than to Less
Than

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MMC Endorsement Wording
On or after
On or after
March 24, 2014
January 1, 2017

Condition and/or
Endorsement

Before
January 1, 2012

National engine
officer
endorsements

Endorsement is
for Not More
Than XXX HP

Endorsement is
for Less Than
XXX HP / XXX
kW

Endorsement is
for Less Than
XXX HP / XXX
kW

Adds limitation in
kilowatts (kW) and
changes from Not
More Than to Less
Than

National engine
officer
endorsements

Endorsement
identifies the
propulsion
modes the
endorsement is
valid for, e.g.
Second
Assistant
Engineer of
Steam or Motor
Vessels

Endorsement
identifies the
propulsion
modes the
endorsement is
valid for

Endorsement
identifies the
propulsion
modes the
endorsement is
valid for

No change.

No tonnage
limitation on
endorsement

No tonnage
limitation on
endorsement

No change

STCW DECK ENDORSEMENTS

No tonnage
Unlimited
limitation on
STCW deck
endorsement
officer
endorsements

Comment

STCW deck
officer
endorsements for
1,600 GRT
and/or 3,000 GT

Endorsement
has limitation
Not More Than
1,600 GRT/
3,000 GT

Endorsement
has limitation
for vessels
500 GT or More
and Less Than
3,000 GT

Endorsement
has limitation
for vessels
500 GT or More
and Less Than
3,000 GT

Beginning on March
24, 2014, only GT
will be used on
STCW deck officer
endorsements

STCW deck
officer
endorsements for
500 GRT

Endorsement
has limitation
Not More Than
500 GRT

Endorsement
has limitation
for vessels of
500 GT or More
and Less Than
3,000 GT

Endorsement
has limitation
for vessels of
500 GT or More
and Less Than
3,000 GT

Beginning on March
24, 2014, only GT
will be used on
STCW deck officer
endorsements

STCW deck
officer
endorsements for
200 GRT and/or
500 GT

Endorsement
has limitation
Not More Than
200 GRT/
500 GT

Endorsement
has limitation
for vessels Less
Than 500 GT

Endorsement
has limitation
for vessels Less
Than 500 GT

Beginning on March
24, 2014, only GT
will be used on
STCW deck officer
endorsements

STCW deck
officer
endorsements

Endorsement
for Not More
Than XXX GT

Endorsement is
for Less Than
XXX GT

Endorsement is
for Less Than
XXX GT

Change from Not

More Than to Less
Than

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Condition and/or
Endorsement

Before
January 1, 2012

STCW ENGINE ENDORSEMENTS

Unlimited
No propulsion
STCW engine
power
officer
limitation on
endorsements
endorsement

MMC Endorsement Wording

On or after
On or after
March 24, 2014
January 1, 2017

Comment

No propulsion
power
limitation on
endorsement

No propulsion
power
limitation on
endorsement

No change

STCW engine
officer
endorsements for
4,000 HP

Endorsement is
for Not More
Than 4,000 HP

Endorsement is
for Less Than
4,000 HP/
3,000 kW

Endorsement is
for Less Than
4,000 HP/
3,000 kW

Adds propulsion
power limitation in
kilowatts (kW) and
changes from Not
More Than to Less
Than

STCW engine
officer
endorsements for
1,000 HP

Endorsement is
for Not More
Than 1,000 HP

Endorsement is
for Less Than
1,000 HP/
750 kW

Endorsement is
for Less Than
1,000 HP/
750 kW

Adds propulsion
power limitation in
kilowatts (kW) and
changes from Not
More Than to Less
Than

Endorsement
Endorsement
has a limitation has a limitation
noting the
noting the
propulsion
propulsion
modes the
modes the
endorsement is
endorsement is
not valid for
not valid for
GENERAL ENDORSEMENT PROVISIONS
Mariner applies
Endorsement
to renew
will have the
OICNW or
limitation Not
OICEW and does
valid after
not demonstrate
December 31,
meeting standard
2016
of competence
for Leadership
and Teamwork
Skills

Endorsement
has a limitation
noting the
propulsion
modes the
endorsement is
not valid for

No change.

STCW engine
officer
endorsements

Endorsement may
not be renewed after
December 31, 2016,
without meeting this
requirement.

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Condition and/or
Endorsement

Before
January 1, 2012

MMC Endorsement Wording

On or after
On or after
March 24, 2014
January 1, 2017

Comment

Mariner applies
to renew an
STCW
endorsement as
Chief Mate or
Master and has
not completed
training in
Leadership and
Managerial
Skills

Endorsement
will have the
limitation Not
valid after
December 31,
2016

Endorsement may
not be renewed after
December 31, 2016,
without meeting this
requirement.

Mariner applies
to renew STCW
endorsement as
Chief Engineer
or Second
Engineer Officer
and has not
completed
training in
Leadership and
Managerial
Skills; ERM;
and/or
Management of
Electrical and
Electronic
Control
Equipment

Endorsement
will have the
limitation Not
valid after
December 31,
2016

Endorsement may
not be renewed after
December 31, 2016,
without meeting this
requirement.

Mariner applies
for original issue
or renewal of an
STCW deck
officer
endorsement and
has completed
ARPA training

No limitation to
OICNW, Chief
Mate, and/or
Master STCW
endorsement(s)
concerning
ARPA

No limitation to
OICNW, Chief
Mate, and/or
Master STCW
endorsement(s)
concerning
ARPA

No limitation to
OICNW, Chief
Mate, and/or
Master STCW
endorsement(s)
concerning
ARPA

No change. ARPA
is only referenced as
a limitation to a deck
officer STCW
endorsement if the
mariner is not
qualified for ARPA.

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MMC Endorsement Wording
On or after
On or after
March 24, 2014
January 1, 2017

Condition and/or
Endorsement

Before
January 1, 2012

Mariner applies
for original issue
or renewal of an
STCW deck
officer
endorsement and
has not
completed
ARPA training

Endorsement(s)
had the
limitation Not
valid on vessels
equipped with
ARPA

Endorsement(s)
will have the
limitation Not
valid on vessels
equipped with
ARPA

Endorsement(s)
will have the
limitation Not
valid on vessels
equipped with
ARPA

No change.

Mariner applies
for original issue
or renewal of an
STCW deck
officer
endorsement and
has completed
ECDIS training

No limitation to
OICNW, Chief
Mate, and/or
Master STCW
endorsement(s)
concerning
ECDIS

No limitation to
OICNW, Chief
Mate, and/or
Master STCW
endorsement(s)
concerning
ECDIS

No limitation to
OICNW, Chief
Mate, and/or
Master STCW
endorsement(s)
concerning
ECDIS

ECDIS is only
referenced as a
limitation to a deck
officer STCW
endorsement if the
mariner is not
qualified for ECDIS.

Mariner applies
for original issue
or renewal of an
STCW deck
officer
endorsement and
has not
completed
ECDIS training

Endorsement(s)
will have the
limitation Not
valid on vessels
equipped with
ECDIS after
December 31,
2016

Endorsement(s)
will have the
limitation Not
valid on vessels
equipped with
ECDIS after
December 31,
2016

Endorsement(s)
will have the
limitation Not
valid on vessels
equipped with
ECDIS

ECDIS training is
not required for
mariners serving on
vessels with this
equipment until
January 1, 2017.
The limitation will
remain on the
endorsement if not
completed.

Mariner holds
STCW deck
officer
endorsement(s)
and has
completed
training for
GMDSS

STCW deck
officer
endorsement
notes Valid for
vessels
operating in the
GMDSS in the
limitation
column for the
STCW
endorsement.

Separate STCW
endorsement for
GMDSS
Operator

Separate STCW
endorsement for
GMDSS
Operator

GMDSS will be
noted as a separate
endorsement and not
as a limitation to
another endorsement

Comment

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MMC Endorsement Wording
On or after
On or after
March 24, 2014
January 1, 2017

Condition and/or
Endorsement

Before
January 1, 2012

Mariner holds
STCW deck
officer
endorsement(s)
and has not
completed
training for
GMDSS

No endorsement No endorsement No endorsement No change.

for GMDSS in
for GMDSS in
for GMDSS in
MMC
MMC
MMC

Comment