Notice: There are pending regulations for the implementation of the STCW 2010 amendments and the STCW Code 2011 Edition, that may affect STCW endorsements for the Master of 200GRT/500GT Near Coastal/Oceans and the Mate (Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch) (OICNW) 200GRT/500GT on Near Coastal routes. The new regulations should be published by the Coast Guard in the later part of 2012. It is expected that the new regulations will amend the following sections of 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) regarding STCW endorsements:
11.315 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Master of vessels less than 200GRT/500GT oceans (management level). Provide evidence of 36 months of seagoing service as OICNW on vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal waters and/or Great Lakes. Provide evidence of meeting Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code; and Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved training in the following subject areas: (i) Search & Rescue; (ii) Management of medical care; (iii) ARPA, if serving on vessels with this equipment; and (iv) GMDSS, if serving on vessels with this equipment. At renewal of an STCW endorsement as Master to be valid on or after January 1, 2017 provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence in the following: Leadership and managerial skills; and ECDIS, if serving on vessels with this equipment.
11.317 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Master of vessels less than 200GRT/500GT limited to near coastal waters (management level). Provide evidence of 12 months of service as OICNW on vessels of 200GRT/500GT or more, operating in oceans, near-coastal waters and/or Great Lakes. Provide evidence of meeting Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code; and Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved training in the following subject areas: (i) Medical first-aid provider; (ii) Basic and advanced fire fighting; (iii) Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats; (iv) Radar Observer, if required; and (v) ARPA, if serving on vessels with this equipment. At renewal of an STCW endorsement as Master to be valid on or after January 1, 2017 provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence in the following: Leadership and managerial skills; and ECDIS, if serving on vessels with this equipment.
11.319 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) of vessels less than 200GRT/500GT (operational level). Provide evidence of 36 months of service in the deck department on vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal waters and/or Great Lakes. Provide evidence of meeting Section A-II/3 of the STCW Code; and Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved training in the following subject areas: (i) Medical first-aid provider; (ii) Radar Observer; (iii) IMO Standard Marine Communications Phrases (SMCP); (iv) Basic and advanced fire fighting; (v) Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats; (vi) Visual Signaling (Flashing light-Morse code); (vii) Bridge Resource Management (BRM); (viii) ARPA, if serving on vessels with this equipment; (ix) GMDSS, if serving on vessels with this equipment; and ECDIS, if serving on vessels with this equipment. At renewal of an STCW endorsement as OICNW (mate) to be valid on or after January 1, 2017 provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence in the following: Leadership and teamworking skills; and ECDIS, if serving on vessels with this equipment.
11.321 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) of vessels less than 200GRT/500GT limited to near coastal waters (operational level).Provide evidence of 24 months of service in the deck department on vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal waters and/or Great Lakes. Provide evidence of meeting Section A-II/3 of the STCW Code; and Provide evidence of having satisfactorily completed approved training in the following subject areas: (i) Medical first-aid provider; (ii) Basic and advanced fire fighting; (iii) Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats; (iv) Bridge Resource Management (BRM); (vi) ARPA, if serving on vessels with this equipment. At renewal of an STCW endorsement as OICNW (mate) to be valid on or after January 1, 2017 provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence in the following: Leadership and teamworking skills; and ECDIS, if serving on vessels with this equipment.