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Use this guide to pursue careers in: The Merchant Marines Towing/tug boats Oil Rigs Engine Rooms Charter Boats Tankers Other inland and offshore vessels
Contents Overview: Coastal Vitality Project................................................................................................................. 3 Background: Licensing of the US Merchant Marine ..................................................................................... 3 Credentialing: The TWIC and the MMC ........................................................................................................ 3 Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)............................................................................. 4 Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) ................................................................................................. 6 Merchant Mariner Licenses and Endorsements ........................................................................................... 6 General Steam and Motor Vessels Deck Department Overview ..................................................... 7 General Steam and Motor Vessels Deck Department Rating Requirements................................... 9 Ordinary Seaman (Entry Level) ................................................................................................ 10 Able Seaman ............................................................................................................................ 10 Mate ........................................................................................................................................ 11 3rd Mate ................................................................................................................................... 14 2rd Mate ................................................................................................................................... 15 Chief Mate ............................................................................................................................... 16 Master ..................................................................................................................................... 17 General Steam and Motor Vessels Engineer Department ............................................................. 20 General Steam and Motor Vessels Engineer Department Rating Requirements .......................... 21 Wiper (Entry Level) .................................................................................................................. 22 Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED) .................................................. 22 Designated Duty Engineer ....................................................................................................... 23 Assistant Engineer Limited (Oceans) .................................................................................... 23 Chief Engineer Limited (Near Coastal).................................................................................. 24 Chief Engineer Limited (Oceans) .......................................................................................... 25 Third (3rd) Assistant Engineer .................................................................................................. 25 Second (2nd) Assistant Engineer .............................................................................................. 26 First (1st) Assistant Engineer .................................................................................................... 27 Chief Engineer ......................................................................................................................... 28 Charter Boats and Other Small Vessels ............................................................................................. 29 Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) License ................................................. 29 OUPV License - Limited ........................................................................................................... 30 Master, 100 GRT - Limited ....................................................................................................... 31 Master, 100 GRT ...................................................................................................................... 31 Marine Training Centers in Louisiana ......................................................................................................... 33
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Appendix A: Official Definitions of Terms From the Code of Federal Regulations Title 46 (Shipping) . 34 Appendix B: Required Exam Subjects for Common Deck Licenses ............................................................. 42 Appendix C: Required Exam Subjects for Common Engineer Licenses ...................................................... 48 Appendix D: Common Applications and Forms .......................................................................................... 52 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) TWIC Application Form 2212 English ................................................................................... 52 TWIC Application Form 2212 Vietnamese............................................................................ 52 TWIC Application Form 2212 Spanish .................................................................................. 52 Application for Merchant Marine Credential (CG-719B) ........................................................ 52 Merchant Mariner Evaluation of Fitness for Entry Level Ratings (CG 719KE) ...................... 52 Merchant Mariner Medical Evaluation Report (CG 719K) ................................................... 52 DOT/USCG Periodic Drug Testing Form (CG 719P)............................................................... 52 Small Vessel Sea Service Form (CG - 719S).............................................................................. 52
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Over the years, there have been many different documents that mariners had to procure in order to demonstrate their legitimacy. Recently, however, these have all been combined into two primary documents: the Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC), and the Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). The TWIC serves as the identifying component which is used to safeguard vessel and port security, while the MMC has become the professional certification component showing what level of ratings and endorsements the mariner has achieved.
To pre-enroll, mariners should go to the TWIC website at https://twicprogram.tsa.dhs.gov/, or call 1866-DHS-TWIC (1-866-347-8942) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. EST, and submit their information for a background check. This will allow the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) to do a thorough threat assessment for the applicant. Qualified mariners must prove two things: their citizenship and the absence of disqualifying items on their criminal record. In order to prove their citizenship, mariners born in the US or its outlying possessions must provide either one (1) document from List A in the following chart, or two (2) documents from List B (with one of those two being a government-issued photo ID). US Mariners not born in the US or recent immigrant to the US, who hold or intend to apply for U.S. Coast Guard issued-credentials may be required to provide the Coast Guard with copies of additional proof of nationality and/or citizenship. More information can be found at: http://www.tsa.gov/assets/pdf/twic_ref_guide_for_immigration_catags.pdf
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Identifying Documents for U. S. Citizens (or U.S. Nationals) born in the United States List A one document Unexpired U. S. passport book or passport card Unexpired Merchant Mariner Document (MMD) Unexpired Free and Secure Trade (FAST) Card Unexpired NEXUS Card Unexpired Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) Card List B two documents (with one of the two being a government-issued photo ID) Unexpired drivers license issued by a State or outlying possession of the United States (this includes an Enhanced Drivers License) Unexpired ID card issued by a State or outlying possession of the United States. Must include a State or State agency seal or logo (such as state port authority ID or State University ID) Original or certified copy of birth certificate issued by a State, county, municipal authority, or outlying possession of the United States bearing an official seal Voters registration card U. S. military ID card or U. S. retired military ID U. S. military dependents card Expired U. S. passport (within 12 months of expiration) Native American tribal document U. S. Social Security card U. S. Military discharge papers DD-214 Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card U.S. Civil marriage certificate Unexpired Merchant Mariner License (MML) bearing an official raised seal, or a certified copy Unexpired Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card Unexpired Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
Additionally, evidence of certain crimes will bar the mariner from receiving a TWIC, or may require a waiver. These crimes include, but are not limited to, the following: Espionage, sedition, treason, terrorism, transportation security crime, unlawful activities with firearms, improper transportation of hazardous materials, murder, malicious threats, racketeering, extortion, fraud, bribery, smuggling, immigration violations, distribution of a controlled substance, arson, kidnapping, rape, assault with intent to kill, robbery, and fraudulent entry into a seaport. Once the mariner has secured all of the necessary documents and submitted his/her information for a background check, an official TWIC application must be filled out. Current applications for TWIC in English, Vietnamese, and Spanish are found in Appendix D of this document. The application and all supporting materials must then be taken to a TWIC enrollment center where a $132.50 fee must be
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Although it is not listed here, a requirement for most deck ratings is English-language proficiency. Exams that must be submitted for Able Seaman upward are all performed in English. As such, mariners must have the basic language-proficiency to pass these exams. In higher-level ratings, fluency is required.
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endorsement, as well as specialized experience requirement on a case-by-case basis. The rest of the document explores common divisions in the licensing environment, and the requirements for each license or endorsement within them. It is important to keep one point in mind moving up through the ranks of the merchant marine can take many different routes. As such, the following sections only describe the most-likely scenarios.
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construction and physics in order to manage emergencies at sea, and to load cargo in the most precise and balanced manner. Third Mate A licensed member of the deck department who is generally focuses on watchstanding and safety. Traditionally, the third mate stands an "8-12" watch: from 8am until 12 noon and 8pm until midnight. The Third Mate must be fluent in English in order to read charts and nautical publications, understand weather and safety messages, communicate with other ships and coast stations, and to successfully interact with a multi-lingual crew. S/he must also understand the ships construction and physics in order to manage emergencies at sea, and to load cargo in the most precise and balanced manner. Mate A licensed member of the deck department, typically performing qualified duties not performed by the Captain. The term Mate in this hierarchy is a bit generic on larger vessels Mates are divided into different classes (3rd, 2nd, Chief) while on medium-sized and smaller vessels, the Mate performs all the licensed duties not performed by the Captain. Able Seaman An unlicensed member of the deck department who stands watch as a helmsman and a lookout. ABs also operate deck machinery and lifesaving equipment, as well as maintenance duties associated with Ordinary Seamen. Ordinary Seaman An unlicensed member of the deck department who serves as an apprentice to become an Able Seaman. An OS does not usually stand watch, but is primarily focused on the routine jobs of cleaning, perform basic maintenance, swabbing the decks, fixing ropes, etc. In anticipation of watchstanding exams, the OS will also work on the ships bridge to learn necessary skills at helmsmanship.
The makeup of the crew will differ on the size of the vessel the distance the vessel will travel from inland shores. Within the Coast Guards system of licensing, an individual might start as a seaman on a particular size vessel in a specific type of water, and then work upward towards increasing sets of responsibility, increasing vessel sizes, and increasingly distant waters. Vessel sizes are differentiated by Gross Registered Tonnage. Common dividing lines for GRT are 200 GRT, 500 GRT, 1600 GRT, and Unlimited. Vessels below 200 GRT are broken up into designations between 25 GRT and 100 GRT, and are discussed more thoroughly in the section on Charter Boats and Other Small Vessels. Navigable waters are differentiated in the following manner: Great Lakes and Inland Waters Waters within the official Boundary lines of the United States, as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 46, Part 7. The Great Lakes also form a separate designation for specific route endorsements. Near Coastal Waters Ocean waters not more than 200 miles offshore. Oceans Waters seaward of the Boundary lines of the United States, as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 46, Part 7.
An example of how all these fit together is that a sailor may start her career as an Ordinary Seaman on a 200 GRT vessel plying the Mississippi River. Eventually she moves up to Able Seaman, and then gains
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enough sea service time to apply for a Mate Inland, 200 GRT. After some time, she starts getting hours on a larger vessel in near coastal waters, and applies for Mate Near Coastal, 500 GRT. With enough sea service and passing the appropriate exams, this leads her to pick up her Master Near Coastal, 500 GRT. Eventually, she gets work as a mate on a much larger international oil tanker, and then starts applying for her 3rd, 2nd, and Chief Mate Unlimited licenses on all ocean-going vessels. Ultimately, at the height of her career, she secures her Master Unlimited license, with which she can work in any deck position, on any sized vessel, in any inland or offshore waters. The progression of ratings for deck officers on a ship is shown below.
As one can tell from the example above as well as the chart, the progression does not have to be linear. Individuals can always move sideways between different sized vessels and different waters. However, they need to accumulate the amount of sea service necessary on that type of vessel or in that type of water in order to apply for the next level of license.
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Sea Service Forms (The Small Vessel Sea Service Form (See Appendix D) will only be accepted for vessels under 200 GRT.) If the operator/master is not the owner, the vessel's owner must sign the form and the owner's signature must be notarized. Copies of official military records (if using military sea service) Official documents from marine companies on original company letterhead signed by appropriate officials or licensed masters. At a minimum, the contents of the letter must include: Name and official number of each vessel on which the service was obtained; Vessel's gross tonnage, shaft horsepower, and type of propulsion; Number of days underway on each vessel including the dates of service; Number of underway days spent on each route (i.e., Ocean-Near Coastal, Inland, Great Lakes, or Western Rivers); Number of hours worked per day; A brief description of duties or work performed.
Additionally, the applicant for any original license, endorsement, or raise-of-grade of license must have at least 90 days of qualifying service on vessels of appropriate tonnage or horsepower within the three years immediately preceding the date of application. The following are breakdowns for required service and education related to different deck ratings. Ordinary Seaman (Entry Level) General MMC requirements must be met; Applicant must be aged 16 or older; No physical is required for entry level ratings who will only be serving on Inland waters or on seagoing vessels of 200GRT or less; No sea service or other experience is required.
Able Seaman General MMC requirements must be met; Applicant must be aged 18 or older; All AB ratings MUST qualify as Lifeboatman or Lifeboatman-Limited according to the following chart:
A. Completion of Coast Guard-approved Lifeboatman course plus 180 days service on ocean or near coastal vessels; OR B. 360 days deck service; OR 720 days service in other departments; AND complete the specific requirements for the applicable endorsement listed below. 1) LIFEBOATMAN/PSC: 3) LIFEBOATMAN LIMITED*/PSC: 4) LIFEBOATMAN LIMITED* 2) LIFEBOATMAN INLAND: INLAND: a) Lifeboatman written exam a) Lifeboatman written exam a) Survival craft written exam a) Survival craft written exam b) Lifeboat demonstrations b) Lifeboat demonstrations b) Lifeboat demonstrations b) Lifeboat demonstrations c) Rescue craft demonstrations c) Rescue craft demonstration c) Rescue craft demonstration c) Rescue craft demonstration d) Basic Safety Training (only d) Basic Safety Training d) Basic Safety Training (only d) Basic Safety Training First Aid and Personal Survival First Aid and Personal Survival Techniques elements are Techniques elements are required) required) * Limited is defined as limited to service on vessels not equipped with lifeboats
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Able Seaman Course Completion Certificate may be submitted in lieu of Coast Guard exam Optional STCW endorsement Rating Forming Part of Navigational Watch Sea Service is as follows:
AB Unlimited 1080 days of service on Oceans or Great Lakes. 540 days of service on vessels 100 GRT or over, not exclusive to rivers & smaller inland lakes AB Limited of the U.S. AB Special 360 days of service on any navigable waters of the U.S. AB OSV 180 days of service on any navigable waters of the U.S. 180 days of deck service on any navigable waters of the U.S. (Valid only on fish processing AB Fishing vessels.) 180 days of deck service on sailing school or equivalent sail vessels on any navigable waters AB Sail of the U.S. (Valid only on sailing school vessels.) AB MODU 360 days of service on vessels 65 feet or over on any navigable waters of the U.S.
Mate General MMC requirements must be met; Applicant must be aged 18 or older (for 200 GRT), 19 or older (for 500-100GRT), and 21 or older (for Unlimited GRT); Relevant Exams (See Appendix B)(Course Completion Certificate may be submitted in lieu of Coast Guard exam) Sea Service is as follows:
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Mate Upon Great Lakes and/or Inland Waters 1080 days of deck service on steam or motor vessels, OF WHICH 90 days of service on vessels on Inland waters, AND 180 days of service as AB, INL Mate, Boatswain, Wheelsman, Quartermaster of equivalent position; OR Graduation from the deck class of the Great Lakes Maritime Academy, OR 360 days of service as master on vessels over 200 GRT while holding an Officer rating as Master 1600 GRT GL & INL. Tonnage limitation: All required service is on vessels over 200 GRT, AND 50% of the required service on vessels over 1600 GRT. OTHERWISE, Limited to max tonnage on which 25% of experience is obtained, OR Limited to 150% tonnage which 50% of service spent WHICHEVER IS GREATER. 720 days of deck service on steam, motor, or sail vessels; OF WHICH 360 days of service on vessels over 100 GRT, AND 180 days of service as AB, Boatswain, Quartermaster, or equivalent position on vessels over 100 GRT while holding a certificate or endorsement as AB, OR 360 days of licensed service as Master or OUPV on vessels over 50 GRT, OR 180 days of licensed service as Mate (Pilot) of Towing of over 100 GRT. 720 days of deck service on steam, motor, or sail vessels; OF WHICH 360 days of service on vessels over 50 GRT, AND 90 days of service as AB, Boatswain, Quartermaster, or equivalent position on vessels over 50 GRT while holding a certificate or endorsement as AB.
Great Lakes - 180 days of service in the deck department, OF WHICH 90 days must have been on Great Lakes. Inland 180 days of service in the deck department. Note Service gained in the engine room on vessels not more than 200 GRT, may be creditable for up to 25% of the deck service requirements for Mate.
Unlimited Tonnage
1600 GRT
500 GRT
200 GRT
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Mate Upon Near Coastal Waters 720 days of service on Ocean or Near Coastal waters, OF WHICH: 360 days must be on Ocean or N/C waters, AND 360 days of service on vessels over 100 GRT, AND 180 days of service as AB, Boatswain, Quartermaster, or equivalent position on vessels over 100 GRT while holding certification as AB. Engine department experience on vessels of appropriate tonnage may be creditable for up to 25% of these service requirements. 720 days of service on Ocean or Near Coastal waters, OF WHICH: 360 days must be on Ocean or N/C waters, AND 360 days of service on vessels over 50 GRT, AND 90 days of service as AB, Boatswain, Quartermaster, or equivalent position on vessels over 50 GRT while holding certification as AB. Engine department experience on vessels of appropriate tonnage may be creditable for up to 25% of these service requirements.
360 days of deck service on Ocean or Near Coastal waters, OF WHICH: Service on Great Lakes & Inland waters MAY substitute for up to 180 days of the required service, OR 90 days of deck service while holding an endorsement as Master of Inland not more than 200 GRT, OR An OUPV N/C may obtain this endorsement by completing an examination; however applicant must still submit service to meet tonnage calculation. Service gained in the engine room on vessels not more than 200 GRT may be creditable for up to 25% of the deck service requirements.
200 GRT
1600 GRT
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Mate Upon Oceans 1080 days of service on Ocean or Near Coastal waters, OF WHICH: 540 days must be on Ocean or N/C waters, AND 360 days of service on vessels over 100 GRT, AND 360 days of service as Master, Mate, or equivalent supervisory position while holding an Officer endorsement as Master, Mate, or Master/Mate Towing vessels, AND 180 days of the service as Master, Mate, or equivalent supervisory position, must have been on vessels over 100 GRT; OR 1080 days of service on Ocean or Near Coastal vessels over 200 GRT, AND 180 days of service as AB. 720 days of service on Ocean or Near Coastal waters, OF WHICH: 360 days must be on Ocean or N/C waters, AND 360 days must be on Ocean or N/C waters, AND 180 days as Master, Mate, or equivalent supervisory position, on vessels over 50 GRT.
In addition to the sea service requirements for Mate Upon Oceans and Mate Near Coastal, 500 GRT/1600 GRT, these additonal requirements are necessary: First Aid (completed within 1 year) (unless previously met) CPR (must be valid) (unless previously met) Approved firefighting courses, (Basic & Advanced) Valid, approved radar observer course
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Qualification as AB Unlimited or Limited (AB Special or AB-OSV satisfy the AB requirement for Officer endorsements permitting service on vessels of 1600 gross tons and less). (see AB checklist); Flashing Light course (unless previously met) Basic Safety Training; or Continued Competency in BST Automatic Radar-Plotting Aids (ARPA) (Optional) Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) & FCC lic. (Optional) Medical Care Provider / Medical 1st Aid Provider (unless previously met) Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch (OICNW) Training: Celestial Nav (not required for NC), Coastal Navigation Compass Magnetic & Gyro, Meteorology, Emergency Procedures, Basic Ship Maneuvering & Handling, Basic Ship Stability, Terrestrial Navigation, Electronic Navigation, Steering Control, Systems Watchkeeping (includes BRM), Search & Rescue, Cargo Handling, Stowage & Securing, Ship Construction OICNW Assessments - (unless previously completed) Must complete & attach checklist from PL 01-02 & PL 16-02; Celestial Navigation (not required for NC)
In addition to the sea service requirements for Mate Upon Oceans and Mate Near Coastal, 200 GRT, these additonal requirements are necessary: First Aid (completed within 1 year) (original only) CPR (must be valid) (original only) STCW Optional - Basic Safety Training; or Continued Competency in BST
3rd Mate General MMC requirements must be met; Applicant must be aged 19 or older; Relevant Exams (See Appendix B) Sea Service is as follows:
3rd Mate 1080 days of deck service on Ocean/NC steam or motor vessels, OF WHICH 180 days as AB, Boatswain, or Quartermaster, (while holding AB) 90 days of engine department service may be creditable, OR Graduation from a maritime academy: USMAA, (deck curriculum), USCGA / USNA (with qualification as DWO or OOD), Deck class of: California Maritime Academy, Maine Maritime Academy, State University of NY Maritime College, Texas Maritime College of Texas A&M University of Galveston, or GLMA w/ocean option program (GLMA w/o ocean service will be allowed to test for NC); OR
Unlimited Tonnage
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Satisfactory completion of a three year apprentice mate training program approved by the Commandant, OR 360 days as master on vessels over 200 GRT upon Ocean/NC waters while holding an Officer endorsement as Master S/M 1600 Ocean/NC, OR Mate of GL &/or INL of AGT, may obtain 3rd Mate N/C by completing the prescribed examination & Other Requirements listed below. (Note: To have a NC-Unl endorsed for Oceans, mariner must obtain 360 days as DWO on Oceans on vsls 1600 GRT or over and complete prescribed exams.) Tonnage Limitation: All required service is on vessels over 200 GRT, AND 50% of the required service is on vessels over 1600 GRT. OTHERWISE, A Tonnage Limitation may be issued if 50% of the required service is not on vessels over 1600 GRT; however, ALL required service MUST still be on vessels over 200 GRT. Limited to max tonnage on which 25% of experience is obtained, OR Limited to max tonnage on which 25% of experience is obtained, OR
In addition to the sea service requirements for Mate Upon Oceans and Mate Near Coastal, 500 GRT/1600 GRT, these additonal requirements are necessary: First Aid (completed within 1 year) (unless previously met) CPR (must be valid) (unless previously met) Approved firefighting courses, (Basic & Advanced) Valid, approved radar observer course Qualification as AB Unlimited or Limited (AB Special or AB-OSV satisfy the AB requirement for Officer endorsements permitting service on vessels of 1600 gross tons and less). (see AB checklist); Flashing Light course (unless previously met) Basic Safety Training; or Continued Competency in BST Automatic Radar-Plotting Aids (ARPA) (Optional) Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) & FCC lic. (Optional) Medical Care Provider / Medical 1st Aid Provider (unless previously met) Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch (OICNW) Training: Celestial Nav (not required for NC), Coastal Navigation Compass Magnetic & Gyro, Meteorology, Emergency Procedures, Basic Ship Maneuvering & Handling, Basic Ship Stability, Terrestrial Navigation, Electronic Navigation, Steering Control, Systems Watchkeeping (includes BRM), Search & Rescue, Cargo Handling, Stowage & Securing, Ship Construction OICNW Assessments - (unless previously completed) Must complete & attach checklist from PL 01-02 & PL 16-02; Celestial Navigation (not required for NC)
2rd Mate General MMC requirements must be met; Applicant must be aged 21 or older; Relevant Exams (See Appendix B) (Applicants for 2nd Mate, who were issued their 3rd Mate endorsement AFTER February 1, 2002; NO further exams required.) Sea Service is as follows:
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2nd Mate 360 days of service as OICNW on Ocean/NC steam or motor vessels while holding a MMC as 3rd Mate, OR 360 days of service while holding a MMC as 3rd Mate, OF WHICH 180 days of service as OINCDW on Ocean steam or motor vessels, AND Service as AB, Boatswain, or Quartermaster while holding an AB accepted on a 2 for 1 basis for a maximum of 180 days, OR A Master if GL &/or Inland of AGT, may obtain this endorsement by completing the prescribed examination. Tonnage Limitation: All required service is on vessels over 200 GRT, AND 50% of the required service is on vessels over 1600 GRT. OTHERWISE, A Tonnage Limitation may be issued if 50% of the required service is not on vessels over 1600 GRT; however, ALL required service MUST still be on vessels over 200 GRT. Limited to max tonnage on which 25% of experience is obtained, OR Limited to max tonnage on which 25% of experience is obtained, OR
Other Requirements: Basic Safety Training; or Continued Competency in BST Flashing Light course Valid, approved radar observer course Master GL &/or INL of AGT, may obtain 2nd Mate Oceans or N/C by completing the prescribed examination & meeting above Other Requirements.
Chief Mate General MMC requirements must be met; Applicant must be aged 21 or older; Relevant Exams (See Appendix B) (Applicants for 2nd Mate, who were issued their 3rd Mate endorsement AFTER February 1, 2002; NO further exams required.) Sea Service is as follows:
Chief Mate 360 days of service as OICNW on Ocean/NC steam or motor vessels while holding an endorsement as 2nd Mate. Tonnage Limitation: All required service is on vessels over 200 GRT, AND 50% of the required service is on vessels over 1600 GRT. OTHERWISE, A Tonnage Limitation may be issued if 50% of the required service is not on vessels over 1600 GRT; however, ALL required service MUST still be on vessels over 200 GRT. Limited to max tonnage on which 25% of experience is obtained, OR Limited to max tonnage on which 25% of experience is obtained, OR
Unlimited Tonnage
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Advanced Meteorology Cargo Handling Marine Propulsion Plants Ship Management, incl: Emergency Response Advanced COLREGS Advanced Stability SAR Advanced Ship Handling Management Level Assessments: Must complete & attach checklist from PL 04-02; Other Requirements Basic Safety Training; or Continued Competency in BST Flashing Light course Valid, approved radar observer course
Master General MMC requirements must be met; Applicant must be aged 19 or older (for 200 GRT), 21 or older (for 500-100GRT), and 21 or older (for Unlimited GRT); Relevant Exams (See See Appendix B) (Applicants for Master Unlimited Oceans, who were issued their Chief Mate endorsement AFTER February 1, 2002, NO further exams required.) (Applicants for Master 1600, who were issued their Master 500 Officer endorsement AFTER February 1, 2002; NO further exams required.) Sea Service is as follows:
Master Upon Great Lakes and/or Inland Waters Great Lakes: 360 days of service as Mate or FCP while acting in the capacity of 1st Mate of GL vessels over 1600 GRT, OR 720 days of service as Master INL vessels over 1600 GRT, OR 360 days of service upon GL while holding an Officer endorsement as Mate or FCP of GL & INL of vessels over 1600 GRT, OF WHICH: 180 days of service as 1st Mate, AND Service as 2nd Mate accepted: 2 for 1; for a maximum of 180 days. Inland: 360 days service as FCP (other than canal & small lakes routes) or Mate of GL or INL steam/motor vessels over 1600 GRT, OR 720 days of service as Wheelsman or QM while holding a Mate or FCP endorsement. Both - Tonnage Restriction: All required service is on vessels over 200 GRT, AND 50% of the required service on vessels over 1600 GRT. Limited to max tonnage on which 25% of experience is obtained, OR Limited to 150% tonnage which 50% of service spent WHICHEVER IS GREATER. 1080 days of service on vessels, OF WHICH 540 days of service on vessels over 100 GRT, AND 360 days of service as Master, Mate, or equivalent supervisory position on vessels over 100 GRT while holding an Officer Endorsement as Master, Mate, or Master Towing, OR 180 days of licensed service as Master of Towing of over 100 GRT.
Unlimited Tonnage
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1080 days of deck service on vessels, OF WHICH 360 days of service as Master, Mate, or equivalent supervisory position on vessels over 50 GRT while holding an Officer endorsement as Master, Mate, OUPV, OR 1260 days serving on vessels, OF WHICH 180 days of licensed service as Master of Towing vessels (and completion of a limited exam), AND 720 days of licensed service as Mate; or as Master/Mate (Pilot) of Towing vessels. Great Lakes - 360 days of service, OF WHICH: 180 days must have been as a Master, Mate, OUPV or Master/Mate of Towing Vessels while holding a MMC endorsed as: Master, Mate, OUPV or Master/Mate of Towing Vessels, AND 90 days of service on Great Lakes. Inland 360 days of service, OF WHICH: 180 days must have been as a Master, Mate, OUPV or Master/Mate of Towing Vessels while holding a MMC endorsed as: Master, Mate, OUPV or Master/Mate of Towing Vessels.
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Tonnage Limitation: All required service is on vessels over 200 GRT, AND 50% of the required service is on vessels over 1600 GRT. OTHERWISE, A Tonnage Limitation may be issued if 50% of the required service is not on vessels over 1600 GRT; however, ALL required service MUST still be on vessels over 200 GRT. Limited to max tonnage on which 25% of experience is obtained, OR Limited to 150% tonnage which 50% of service spent WHICHEVER GREATER.
1440 days of service on Ocean or Near Coastal waters, OF WHICH: Service on Great Lakes & Inland waters MAY substitute for up to 720 days of the required service, AND 720 days of service on vessels over 100 GRT, AND 720 days of service MUST have been as a master, mate; master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels, or equivalent supervisory position while holding an endorsement as master, mate, master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels, AND 360 days of the service as Master, Mate, or equivalent supervisory position, must have been on vessels over 100 GRT; OR A Chief Mate or 2nd Mate Oceans/NC of 1600 GRT or more, is eligible for this endorsement upon completion of a limited examination.
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500 GRT
1080 days of service on Ocean or Near Coastal waters, OF WHICH: Service on Great Lakes & Inland waters MAY substitute for up to 540 days of the required service, AND 720 days of service MUST have been as a master, mate; master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels, or equivalent supervisory position while holding an endorsement as master, mate, master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels, AND 360 days of the service as Master, Mate, or equivalent supervisory position, must have been on vessels over 50 GRT; OR 360 days as a Master or Mate of Ocean or N/C Towing Vessel and completion of a limited examination
200 GRT
720 days of service on Ocean or N/C waters, OF WHICH 360 days of service must be in Ocean or N/C waters, AND 360 days of service must have been as a licensed Master, Mate, or OUPV, OR 360 days as a licensed master or mate of Ocean or N/C towing vessels and completion of a limited examination.
Consider OUPV N/C which only requires 360 days of service with 90 days being on N/C waters IF mariner doesnt qualify for Master N/C.)
In addition to the sea service requirements for Master Upon Oceans and Master Near Coastal, Unlimited Tonnage, these additonal requirements are necessary: Approved Basic & Advanced firefighting courses; (unless previously met) Valid, approved radar observer course (unless previously met) Flashing Light course (unless previously met) In addition to the sea service requirements for Master Upon Oceans and Master Near Coastal, 500 GRT/1600 GRT, these additonal requirements are necessary: First Aid (completed within 1 year) (unless previously met) CPR (must be valid) (unless previously met) Approved Basic & Advanced firefighting courses; (unless previously met) Valid, approved radar observer course (unless previously met) Qualification as AB Unlimited or Limited (AB Special or AB-OSV satisfy the AB requirement for Officer endorsements permitting service on vessels of 1600 gross tons and less). (see AB checklist); (Exams required) PSC / Lifeboatman See Lifeboatman/PSC checklist Basic Safety Training; or Continued Competency in BST Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch Assessments ONLY (unless previously met) Bridge Team Work / Bridge Resource Management (BRM) (unless previously met) Medical Care Provider / Medical 1st Aid Provider (unless previously met) Flashing Light course (unless previously met) Automatic Radar-Plotting Aids (ARPA) (Optional) Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) & FCC lic. (Optional) In addition to the sea service requirements for Master Upon Oceans and Master Near Coastal, 200 GRT, these additonal requirements are necessary: Assistance Towing Must pass endorsement exam or approved course.
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of QMED, each with different roles, including Fireman, Oiler, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Refrigeration Engineer, Electrician, Pumpman. In general, the QMED performs a variety of tasks connected with the maintenance and repair of engine room, fireroom, machine shop, ice-machine room, and steering-engine room equipment. The QMED inspects equipment such as pumps, turbines, distilling plants, and condensers, and prepares record of condition. The QMED lubricates and maintains machinery and equipment such as generators, steering systems, lifeboats, and sewage disposal systems, and also cleans and restores tools and equipment. Wiper - A wiper is the most junior crewmember in the engine room of a ship. Their role consists of cleaning the engine spaces and machinery, and assisting the engineers as directed.
As one can tell from the chart, the progression does not have to be linear. Individuals can move between different levels based on education and experience.
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Original Certificates of Discharge Sea Service Forms (The Small Vessel Sea Service Form (See Appendix D) will only be accepted for vessels under 200 GRT.) If the operator/master is not the owner, the vessel's owner must sign the form and the owner's signature must be notarized. Copies of official military records (if using military sea service) Official documents from marine companies on original company letterhead signed by appropriate officials or licensed masters. At a minimum, the contents of the letter must include: Name and official number of each vessel on which the service was obtained; Vessel's gross tonnage, shaft horsepower, and type of propulsion; Number of days underway on each vessel including the dates of service; Number of underway days spent on each route (i.e., Ocean-Near Coastal, Inland, Great Lakes, or Western Rivers); Number of hours worked per day; A brief description of duties or work performed.
Additionally, the applicant for any original license, endorsement, or raise-of-grade of license must have at least 90 days of qualifying service on vessels of appropriate tonnage or horsepower within the three years immediately preceding the date of application. The following are breakdowns for required service and education related to different engineer ratings. Wiper (Entry Level) General MMC requirements must be met; Applicant must be aged 16 or older; No physical is required for entry level ratings who will only be serving on Inland waters or on seagoing vessels of 200GRT or less; No sea service or other experience is required.
Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED) General MMC requirements must be met; Applicant must be aged 18 or older; Relevant Exams (See USCG Exam Guide at www.uscg.mikl/nmc) Sea Service is as follows:
Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED) 180 days of service in a rating at least equal to wiper or coal passer. (Ref Eng, Oiler, Deck Eng, Fireman/Watertender, Jr. Eng, Electrician, Machinist, Pumpman, Deck Eng Mechanic, General Engineman) Holds rating as a Jr. Engineer, AND Deck Engine 180 days of service as a Jr. Engineer on steam vessels of 4000 HP or more, OR Mechanic Completion of 4 weeks of training on steam vessels of 4000 HP, OR Completion of a CG Approved Deck Engine Mechanic Course. Holds rating as Oiler, Fireman/Watertender, Jr. Engineer AND 180 days of service on steam vessels of 4000 HP or more, OR Engineman Has 2 weeks training on partially automated steam vessels of 4000 HP, OR Completion of a CG Approved Engineman Course.
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Additional rating exam for one of the following: Fireman/Watertender, Oiler, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Refrigeration Engineer, Electrician, Pumpman STCW Optional: Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch
Designated Duty Engineer General MMC requirements must be met; Applicant must be aged 21 or older for Unlimited HP, aged 19 for 4000 HP, age 18 for 1000 HP; Relevant Exams (See Appendix C); Sea Service is as follows:
Designated Duty Engineer 1080 days of service in the engine room, WITH Unlimited 540 days as a QMED or equivalent supervisory position. Horsepower DDE AHP (may also qualify for Assistant Engineer Limited - Oceans) 4000 720 days of service in the engine room, WITH 360 days as a QMED or equivalent supervisory position. Horsepower 360 days of service in the engine room, WITH 180 days as a QMED or equivalent supervisory position. 1000 Horsepower Service gained in the deck department on vessels of appropriate tonnage may substitute for up to 25% or 180 days (whichever is less) of the required service. At least 1/3 of the minimum service requirements must have been on the particular mode of Propulsion propulsion for which applied. (For Gas Turbine Propulsion Mode refer to NVIC 2-01.)
In addition to the sea service requirements for Designated Duty Engineer, these additonal requirements are necessary: First Aid (completed within 1 year) (original only) CPR (must be valid) (original only) Firefighting Course Basic & Advanced (original) STCW Requirements (STCW is limited to 1600 GRT) Basic Safety Training or Continued Competency in BST PSC / Lifeboatman (See Lifeboatman/PSC checklist) Medical Care Provider / Medical 1st Aid Provider
Assistant Engineer Limited (Oceans) General MMC requirements must be met; Applicant must be aged 19 or older; Relevant Exams (See Appendix C) Sea Service is as follows:
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Assistant Engineer - Limited (Oceans) 1080 days of service in the engine room, WITH 540 days as a QMED or equivalent supervisory position. Service gained in the deck department on vessels of appropriate tonnage may substitute for up to 25% or 180 days (whichever is less) of the required service.
At least 1/3 of the minimum service requirements must have been on the particular mode of propulsion for which applied. (For Gas Turbine Propulsion Mode refer to NVIC 2-01.) Horsepower: Unlimited Horsepower: At least 50% of the required service on vessels over 4000 HP, OR Horsepower Limited Horsepower: Max HP that 25% of the required service was obtained or 150% HP on which at least 50% of the required service was obtained, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. Propulsion
In addition to the sea service requirements for Assistant Engineer Limited (Oceans), these additonal requirements are necessary: First Aid (completed within 1 year) (original only) CPR (must be valid) (original only) Firefighting Course Basic & Advanced (original) STCW Requirements (STCW is limited to 1600 GRT) Basic Safety Training or Continued Competency in BST PSC / Lifeboatman (See Lifeboatman/PSC checklist) Medical Care Provider / Medical 1st Aid Provider
Chief Engineer Limited (Near Coastal) General MMC requirements must be met; Applicant must be aged 21 or older; Relevant Exams (See Appendix C) Sea Service is as follows:
Chief Engineer - Limited (Near Coastal) 1440 days of service in the engine room, OF WHICH 360 days as an engineer officer, AND 720 days as a QMED or equivalent supervisory position. Service gained in the deck department on vessels of appropriate tonnage may substitute for up to 25% or 180 days (whichever is less) of the required service.
Sea Service
At least 1/3 of the minimum service requirements must have been on the particular mode of propulsion for which applied. (For Gas Turbine Propulsion Mode refer to NVIC 2-01.) Unlimited Horsepower: At least 50% of the required service on vessels over 4000 HP, OR Horsepower Limited Horsepower: Max HP that 25% of the required service was obtained or 150% HP on which at least 50% of the required service was obtained, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. Propulsion
In addition to the sea service requirements for Chief Engineer Limited (Near Coastal), these additonal requirements are necessary:
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First Aid (completed within 1 year) (original only) CPR (must be valid) (original only) Firefighting Course Basic & Advanced (original)
STCW Requirements (STCW is limited to 1600 GRT) Basic Safety Training or Continued Competency in BST PSC / Lifeboatman (See Lifeboatman/PSC checklist) Medical Care Provider / Medical 1st Aid Provider
Chief Engineer Limited (Oceans) General MMC requirements must be met; Applicant must be aged 21 or older; Relevant Exams (See Appendix C) Sea Service is as follows:
Chief Engineer - Limited (Oceans) 1800 days of service in the engine room, OF WHICH 720 days as an engineer officer, AND 900 days as a QMED or equivalent supervisory position. Service gained in the deck department on vessels of appropriate tonnage may substitute for up to 25% or 180 days (whichever is less) of the required service.
Sea Service
At least 1/3 of the minimum service requirements must have been on the particular mode of propulsion for which applied. (For Gas Turbine Propulsion Mode refer to NVIC 2-01.) Unlimited Horsepower: At least 50% of the required service on vessels over 4000 HP, OR Horsepower Limited Horsepower: Max HP that 25% of the required service was obtained or 150% HP on which at least 50% of the required service was obtained, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. Propulsion
In addition to the sea service requirements for Chief Engineer Limited (Oceans), these additonal requirements are necessary: First Aid (completed within 1 year) (original only) CPR (must be valid) (original only) Firefighting Course Basic & Advanced (original) STCW Requirements (STCW is limited to 1600 GRT) Basic Safety Training or Continued Competency in BST PSC / Lifeboatman (See Lifeboatman/PSC checklist) Medical Care Provider / Medical 1st Aid Provider
Third (3rd) Assistant Engineer General MMC requirements must be met; Applicant must be aged 19 or older; Relevant Exams (See Appendix C)
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At least 1/3 of the minimum service requirements must have been on the particular mode of propulsion for which applied. (For Gas Turbine Propulsion Mode refer to NVIC 2-01.) Horsepower: Unlimited Horsepower: At least 50% of the required service on vessels over 4000 HP, OR Horsepower Limited Horsepower: Max HP that 25% of the required service was obtained or 150% HP on which at least 50% of the required service was obtained, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. Propulsion
In addition to the sea service requirements for Third Assistant Engineer these additonal requirements are necessary: First Aid (completed within 1 year) (original only) CPR (must be valid) (original only) Firefighting Course Basic & Advanced (original) STCW Optional Basic Safety Training or Continued Competency in BST PSC / Lifeboatman (See Lifeboatman/PSC checklist) Medical Care Provider / Medical 1st Aid Provider
Second (2nd) Assistant Engineer General MMC requirements must be met; Applicant must be aged 21 or older; Relevant Exams (See Appendix C) (Applicants for 2nd A/E, who were issued their 3rd A/E endorsement AFTER February 1, 2002; NO further exams required.) Sea Service is as follows:
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2nd Assistant Engineer of Steam/Motor/Gas Turbine 360 days of service as an assistant engineer, while holding a MMC as 3rd A/E, OR 360 days of service while holding a MMC as 3rd A/E, OF WHICH 180 days of service as 3RD A/E, AND QMED service (calculated on a 2 for 1 basis) for remainder of 360 days, OR 360 days of service as Chief Engineer (Limited-Oceans) with appropriate examination.
At least 1/3 of the minimum service requirements must have been on the particular mode of propulsion for which applied. (For Gas Turbine Propulsion Mode refer to NVIC 2-01.) Unlimited Horsepower: At least 50% of the required service on vessels over 4000 HP, OR Horsepower Limited Horsepower: Max HP that 25% of the required service was obtained or 150% HP on which at least 50% of the required service was obtained, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. Propulsion
In addition to the sea service requirements for Second Assistant Engineer these additonal requirements are necessary: First Aid (completed within 1 year) (original only) CPR (must be valid) (original only) Firefighting Course Basic & Advanced (original) STCW Optional Basic Safety Training or Continued Competency in BST PSC / Lifeboatman (See Lifeboatman/PSC checklist) Medical Care Provider / Medical 1st Aid Provider
First (1st) Assistant Engineer General MMC requirements must be met; Applicant must be aged 21 or older; Relevant Exams (See Appendix C) Sea Service is as follows:
1st Assistant Engineer of Steam/Motor/Gas Turbine 360 days of service as an assistant engineer, while holding a MMC as 2nd A/E.
At least 1/3 of the minimum service requirements must have been on the particular mode of propulsion for which applied. (For Gas Turbine Propulsion Mode refer to NVIC 2-01.) Unlimited Horsepower: At least 50% of the required service on vessels over 4000 HP, OR Limited Horsepower: Max HP that 25% of the required service was obtained or 150% HP on Horsepower which at least 50% of the required service was obtained, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
In addition to the sea service requirements for First Assistant Engineer these additonal requirements are necessary: First Aid (completed within 1 year) (original only) CPR (must be valid) (original only) Firefighting Course Basic & Advanced (original) STCW Optional
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Basic Safety Training or Continued Competency in BST PSC / Lifeboatman (See Lifeboatman/PSC checklist) Medical Care Provider / Medical 1st Aid Provider
Chief Engineer General MMC requirements must be met; Applicant must be aged 21 or older; Relevant Exams (See Appendix C) (Applicants for C/E, who were issued their 1st A/E endorsement AFTER February 1, 2002; NO further exams required.) Sea Service is as follows:
Chief Engineer of Steam/Motor/Gas Turbine 360 days of service as an 1st A/E, OR 360 days of service while holding a MMC as 1st A/E, OF WHICH Sea Service 180 days of service as 1st A/E, AND Service as an assistant engineer is accepted on a 2 for 1 basis up to 180 days. At least 1/3 of the minimum service requirements must have been on the particular mode of Propulsion propulsion for which applied. (For Gas Turbine Propulsion Mode refer to NVIC 2-01.) Unlimited Horsepower: At least 50% of the required service on vessels over 4000 HP, OR Limited Horsepower: Max HP that 25% of the required service was obtained or 150% HP on Horsepower which at least 50% of the required service was obtained, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
In addition to the sea service requirements for Chief Engineer these additonal requirements are necessary: First Aid (completed within 1 year) (original only) CPR (must be valid) (original only) Firefighting Course Basic & Advanced (original) STCW Optional Basic Safety Training or Continued Competency in BST PSC / Lifeboatman (See Lifeboatman/PSC checklist) Medical Care Provider / Medical 1st Aid Provider
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In addition to general MMC requirements, each license category includes particular sea-service and education requirements. In order to verify sea service, several documentation options are available: Original Certificates of Discharge Sea Service Forms (The Small Vessel Sea Service Form (See Appendix D) will only be accepted for vessels under 200 GRT.) If the operator/master is not the owner, the vessel's owner must sign the form and the owner's signature must be notarized. Copies of official military records (if using military sea service) Official documents from marine companies on original company letterhead signed by appropriate officials or licensed masters. At a minimum, the contents of the letter must include: Name and official number of each vessel on which the service was obtained; Vessel's gross tonnage, shaft horsepower, and type of propulsion; Number of days underway on each vessel including the dates of service; Number of underway days spent on each route (i.e., Ocean-Near Coastal, Inland, Great Lakes, or Western Rivers); Number of hours worked per day; A brief description of duties or work performed.
Additionally, the applicant for any original license, endorsement, or raise-of-grade of license must have at least 90 days of qualifying service on vessels of appropriate tonnage or horsepower within the three years immediately preceding the date of application. The following are descriptions and breakdowns for required service and education related to different charter boat licenses. Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) License The Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) or 6-Pack License is used for uninspected passenger vessels which by law are limited to six or less passengers for hire. These are usually smaller vessels and normally engage in charter fishing, whale watching, SCUBA diving, and tour cruises. The total number of passengers is limited to six or less. Non U.S. citizens may be restricted to undocumented vessels with a 5 net ton limit.
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Requirements for the OUPV License are as follows: General MMC requirements must be met; Applicant must be aged 18 or older; Relevant Exams (See Appendix B) Sea Service is as follows:
Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vehicles OUPV (aka "6-Pack") Near Coastal 360 days of service, OF WHICH 90 days of service on Ocean or Near Coastal waters. Great Lakes - 360 days of service, OF WHICH: 90 days of service on Great Lakes. Inland 360 days of service.
Sea Service
In addition to the sea service requirements for OUPV these additonal requirements are necessary: First Aid (completed within 1 year) (original only) CPR (must be valid) (original only) Commercial Assistance Towing Complete CG exams or Approved course.
OUPV License - Limited The OUPV Limited License is a very specific license granted for the purpose of operating uninspected vessels in a limited area for a specific purpose or set of purposes. It is commonly referred to as a "launchtenders license," as one of its most popular uses is to ferry boaters to and from their yacht club dock to their own boat on a mooring. Requirements for the OUPV - Limited license are as follows: General MMC requirements must be met; Applicant must be aged 18 or older; Relevant Exams (See Appendix B) Sea Service is as follows:
Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vehicles OUPV - LIMITED Sea Service 90 days service in the operation of the type of vessel specified on the application including: Safe Boating course completed within 5 years of application, AND Pass a Limited exam.
In addition to the sea service requirements for OUPV Limited, these additonal requirements are necessary: First Aid & CPR - Only required when, in the opinion of the OCMI, the geographic area over which service is authorized precludes obtaining medical services within a reasonable time. Commercial Assistance Towing - Complete CG exams or Approved course. 30
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Master, 100 GRT - Limited The Limited Master Credential is the equivalent of the OUPV Limited License, with the important distinction that the operator is licensed for boats that have passed a Coast Guard Inspection and have an inspection sticker on display. This license caps at 100 Gross Tons. Requirements for the Master 100 GRT Limited license are as follows: General MMC requirements must be met; Applicant must be aged 18 or older; Relevant Exams (See Appendix B) Sea Service is as follows:
Master 100 GRT or Less - Limited 120 days service in the operation of the type of vessel specified on the application including: Safe Boating course completed within 5 years of application, AND Pass a Limited exam. Tonnage Calculations: 100 GRT 30 days of service on vessels of 51 GRT or above, OR 60 days of service on vessels over 33.4 GRT 50 GRT 1 day of service on vessels over 5.01 GRT 25 GRT All service is on vessels of 5 GRT or less.
Sea Service
In addition to the sea service requirements for Master 100 GRT Limited, these additonal requirements are necessary: First Aid & CPR - Only required when, in the opinion of the OCMI, the geographic area over which service is authorized precludes obtaining medical services within a reasonable time. Commercial Assistance Towing - Complete CG exams or Approved course.
Master, 100 GRT The Master, 100 Ton License allows the licensee to operate Coast Guard inspected vessels of up to 100GT. This is a version of the 6-Pack license for operating small passenger vessels carrying more than six passengers, and that are inspected for and carry a USCG Certificate of Inspection. Typical vessels include charter boats (head boats), small ferries, dinner boats, and whale watch vessels. Distance offshore is one of five possibilities with only four available for Charter Boat level credentials: Rivers - No special requirements beyond the standard 360 days. Inland - No special requirements beyond the standard 360 days. Great Lakes and Inland - For this sublicense, 90 of the 360 days declared must be on Great Lakes waters. Near Coastal - For this sublicense, one must demonstrate the standard 360 days, but also at least 360 additional days in near-coastal or ocean waters.
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Oceans - This endorsement is not available for Charter Boat level Credentials. Mariners wishing to operate vessels beyond the restrictions of a near coastal license must meet the requirements for the 200 ton license.
Requirements for the Master 100 GRT license are as follows: General MMC requirements must be met; Applicant must be aged 19 or older; Relevant Exams (See Appendix B) Sea Service is as follows:
Master - 100 GRT or Less 720 days of service on Ocean or N/C waters, OF WHICH 360 days of service must be in Ocean or N/C waters.
Sea Service
In addition to the sea service requirements for Master 100 GRT Limited, these additonal requirements are necessary: First Aid & CPR (completed within 1 year) (original only) Commercial Assistance Towing - Complete CG exams or Approved course.
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Appendix A: Official Definitions of Terms From the Code of Federal Regulations Title 46 (Shipping)
Apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels means a mariner qualified to perform watchkeeping on the bridge, while in training onboard a towing vessel under the direct supervision and in the presence of a master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels. Approved means approved by the Coast Guard according to 11.302 of this chapter. Approved training means training that is approved by the Coast Guard or meets the requirements of 11.309 of this chapter. Assistance towing means towing a disabled vessel for consideration. Assistant engineer means a qualified officer in the engine department. Authorized official includes, but is not limited to, a Federal, State or local law enforcement officer. Ballast control operator or BCO means an officer restricted to service on mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs) whose duties involve the operation of the complex ballast system found on many MODUs. When assigned to a MODU, a ballast control operator is equivalent to a mate on a conventional vessel. Barge supervisor or BS means an officer restricted to service on MODUs whose duties involve support to the offshore installation manager (OIM) in marine-related matters including, but not limited to, maintaining watertight integrity, inspecting and maintaining mooring and towing components, and maintaining emergency and other marine-related equipment. A barge supervisor, when assigned to a MODU, is equivalent to a mate on a conventional vessel. Boatswain means the leading seaman and immediate supervisor of deck crew who supervises the maintenance of deck gear. Cargo engineer means a person holding an officer endorsement on a dangerous-liquid tankship or a liquefied-gas tankship whose primary responsibility is maintaining the cargo system and cargo-handling equipment. Chief engineer means any person responsible for the mechanical propulsion of a vessel and who is the holder of a valid officer endorsement as chief engineer. Chief mate means the deck officer next in seniority to the master and upon whom the command of the vessel will fall in the event of incapacity of the master. Coast Guard-accepted means that the Coast Guard has officially acknowledged in writing that the material or process at issue meets the applicable requirements; that the Coast Guard has issued an official policy statement listing or describing the material or process as meeting the applicable requirements; or that an entity acting on behalf of the Coast Guard under a Memorandum of Agreement has determined that the material or process meets the applicable requirements. Coastwise seagoing vessel means a vessel that is authorized by its Certificate of Inspection to proceed beyond the Boundary Line established in part 7 of this chapter. Competent person as used in part 13 only, means a person designated as such under 29 CFR 1915.7. Conviction means that the applicant for a merchant mariner credential has been found guilty, by judgment or plea by a court of record of the United States, the District of Columbia, any State, territory,
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or possession of the United States, a foreign country, or any military court, of a criminal felony or misdemeanor or of an offense described in section 205 of the National Driver Register Act of 1982, as amended (49 U.S.C. 30304). If an applicant pleads guilty or no contest, is granted deferred adjudication, or is required by the court to attend classes, make contributions of time or money, receive treatment, submit to any manner of probation or supervision, or forgo appeal of a trial court's conviction, then the Coast Guard will consider the applicant to have received a conviction. A later expungement of the conviction will not negate a conviction unless the Coast Guard is satisfied that the expungement is based upon a showing that the court's earlier conviction was in error. Credential means any or all of the following: (1) Merchant mariner's document. (2) Merchant mariner's license. (3) STCW endorsement. (4) Certificate of registry. (5) Merchant mariner credential. Criminal record review means the process or action taken by the Coast Guard to determine whether an applicant for, or holder of, a credential is a safe and suitable person to be issued such a credential or to be employed on a vessel under the authority of such a credential. Dangerous drug means a narcotic drug, a controlled substance, or a controlled-substance analogue (as defined in section 102 of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse and Control Act of 1970 (21 U.S.C. 802)). Dangerous liquid or DL means a liquid listed in 46 CFR 153.40 of this chapter that is not a liquefied gas as defined in this part. Liquid cargoes in bulk listed in 46 CFR part 153, table 2, of this chapter are not dangerous-liquid cargoes when carried by non-oceangoing barges. Day means, for the purpose of complying with the service requirements of this subchapter, eight hours of watchstanding or day-working not to include overtime. On vessels where a 12-hour working day is authorized and practiced, each work day may be creditable as one and one-half days of service. On vessels of less than 100 gross register tons, a day is considered as eight hours unless the Coast Guard determines that the vessel's operating schedule makes this criteria inappropriate, in no case will this period be less than four hours. When computing service required for MODU endorsements, a day is a minimum of four hours, and no additional credit is received for periods served over eight hours. Deck crew (excluding individuals serving under their officer endorsement) means, as used in 46 U.S.C. 8702, only the following members of the deck department: able seamen, boatswains, and ordinary seamen. Designated areas means those areas within pilotage waters for which first class pilot's endorsements are issued under part 11, subpart G, of this chapter, by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI). The areas for which first class pilot's endorsements are issued within a particular Marine Inspection Zone and the specific requirements to obtain them may be obtained from the OCMI concerned. Designated duty engineer or DDE means a qualified engineer, who may be the sole engineer on vessels with a periodically unattended engine room. Designated examiner means a person who has been trained or instructed in techniques of training or assessment and is otherwise qualified to evaluate whether an applicant has achieved the level of competence required to hold a merchant mariner credential (MMC) endorsement. This person may be designated by the Coast Guard or by a Coast Guard-approved or accepted program of training or Coastal Vitality Project Guide to Basic Licenses and Endorsements in the US Maritimes 35
assessment. A faculty member employed or instructing in a navigation or engineering course at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy or at a State maritime academy operated under 46 CFR part 310 is qualified to serve as a designated examiner in his or her area(s) of specialization without individual evaluation by the Coast Guard. Directly supervised, only when referring to issues related to tankermen, means being in the direct line of sight of the person-in-charge or maintaining direct, two-way communications by a convenient, reliable means, such as a predetermined working frequency over a handheld radio. Disabled vessel means a vessel that needs assistance, whether docked, moored, anchored, aground, adrift, or underway, but does not mean a barge or any other vessel not regularly operated under its own power. Drug test means a chemical test of an individual's urine for evidence of dangerous drug use. Employment assigned to is the total period a person is assigned to work on MODUs, including time spent ashore as part of normal crew rotation. Endorsement is a statement of a mariner's qualifications, which may include the categories of officer, staff officer, ratings, and/or STCW appearing on a merchant mariner credential. Entry-level mariner means those mariners holding no rating other than ordinary seaman, wiper, or steward's department (F.H.) Evaluation means processing an application, from the point of receipt to approval or rejection of the application, including review of all documents and records submitted with an application as well as those obtained from public records and databases. Fails a chemical test for dangerous drugs means that the result of a chemical test conducted under 49 CFR part 40 was reported as positive by a Medical Review Officer because the chemical test indicated the presence of a dangerous drug at a level equal to or exceeding the levels established in 49 CFR part 40. First assistant engineer means the engineer officer next in seniority to the chief engineer and upon whom the responsibility for the mechanical propulsion of the vessel will fall in the event of the incapacity of the chief engineer. Great Lakes for the purpose of calculating service requirements for an officer endorsement, means the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters including the Calumet River as far as the Thomas J. O'Brien Lock and Controlling Works (between mile 326 and 327), the Chicago River as far as the east side of the Ashland Avenue Bridge (between mile 321 and 322), and the Saint Lawrence River as far east as the lower exit of Saint Lambert Lock. For purposes of requiring merchant mariner credentials with rating endorsements, the connecting and tributary waters are not part of the Great Lakes. Harbor assist means the use of a towing vessel during maneuvers to dock, undock, moor, or unmoor a vessel, or to escort a vessel with limited maneuverability. Horsepower means, for the purpose of this subchapter, the total maximum continuous shaft horsepower of all the vessel's main propulsion machinery. IMO means the International Maritime Organization. Inland waters means the navigable waters of the United States shoreward of the Boundary Lines as described in part 7 of this chapter, excluding the Great Lakes, and, for towing vessels, excluding the Western Rivers. For establishing credit for sea service, the waters of the Inside Passage between Puget Sound and Cape Spencer, Alaska, are inland waters. Coastal Vitality Project Guide to Basic Licenses and Endorsements in the US Maritimes 36
Invalid credential means a merchant mariner credential, merchant mariner's document, merchant mariner's license, STCW endorsement, or certificate of registry that has been suspended or revoked, or has expired. Large passenger vessel means a vessel of more than 70,000 gross tons, as measured under 46 U.S.C. 14302 and documented under the laws of the United States, with capacity for at least 2,000 passengers and a coastwise endorsement under 46 U.S.C. chapter 121. Liquefied gas or LG means a cargo that has a vapor pressure of 172 kPa (25 psia) or more at 37.8C (100F). Liquid cargo in bulk means a liquid or liquefied gas listed in 153.40 of this chapter and carried as a liquid cargo or liquid-cargo residue in integral, fixed, or portable tanks, except a liquid cargo carried in a portable tank actually loaded and discharged from a vessel with the contents intact. Lower level is used as a category of deck and engineer officer endorsements established for assessment of fees. Lower-level officer endorsements are other than those defined as upper level, for which the requirements are listed in subparts D, E, and G of part 11. Marine chemist means a person certificated by the National Fire Protection Association. Master means the officer having command of a vessel. Mate means a qualified officer in the deck department other than the master. Merchant mariner credential or MMC means the credential issued by the Coast Guard under 46 CFR part 10. It combines the individual merchant mariner's document, license, and certificate of registry enumerated in 46 U.S.C. subtitle II part E as well as the STCW endorsement into a single credential that serves as the mariner's qualification document, certificate of identification, and certificate of service. MMC application means the application for the MMC, as well as the application for any endorsement on an MMC. Mobile offshore drilling unit or MODU means a vessel capable of engaging in drilling operations for the exploration for or exploitation of subsea resources. MODU designs include the following: (1) Bottom bearing units, which include: (i) Self-elevating (or jack-up) units with moveable, bottom bearing legs capable of raising the hull above the surface of the sea; and (ii) Submersible units of ship-shape, barge-type, or novel hull design, other than a self-elevating unit, intended for operating while bottom bearing. (2) Surface units with a ship-shape or barge-type displacement hull of single or multiple hull construction intended for operating in a floating condition, including semi-submersibles and drill ships. Month means 30 days, for the purpose of complying with the service requirements of this subchapter. National Driver Register or NDR means the nationwide repository of information on drivers maintained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under 49 U.S.C. chapter 303. NDR-listed convictions means a conviction of any of the following motor vehicle-related offenses or comparable offenses: (1) Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of, or impaired by, alcohol or a controlled substance; or
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(2) A traffic violation arising in connection with a fatal traffic accident, reckless driving, or racing on the highways. Near coastal means ocean waters not more than 200 miles offshore. Non-resident alien means an alien, as defined under Section 101(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. ) (the Act), who is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence, as defined by Section 101(a)(20) of the Act, but who is employable in the United States under the Act and its implementing regulations, including an alien crewman described in section 101(a)(15)(D)(i) of the Act who meets the requirements of 46 U.S.C. 8103(k)(3)(A). Oceans means the waters seaward of the Boundary Lines as described in 46 CFR part 7. For the purposes of establishing sea service credit, the waters of the Inside Passage between Puget Sound and Cape Spencer, Alaska, are not considered oceans. Officer endorsement means an annotation on a merchant mariner credential that allows a mariner to serve in the capacities in 10.109(a). The officer endorsement serves as the license and/or certificate of registry pursuant to 46 U.S.C. subtitle II part E. Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection or OCMI means, for the purposes of this subchapter, the individual so designated at one of the Regional Examination Centers, or any person designated as such by the Commandant. Offshore installation manager or OIM means an officer restricted to service on MODUs. An assigned offshore installation manager is equivalent to a master on a conventional vessel and is the person designated by the owner or operator to be in complete and ultimate command of the unit. On location means that a mobile offshore drilling unit is bottom bearing or moored with anchors placed in the drilling configuration. Operate, operating, or operation, as applied to the manning requirements of vessels carrying passengers, refers to a vessel any time passengers are embarked whether the vessel is underway, at anchor, made fast to shore, or aground. Operator means an individual qualified to operate certain uninspected vessels. Orally assisted examination means an examination as described in part 11, subpart I of this chapter verbally administered and documented by an examiner. Participation, when used with regard to the service on transfers required for tankerman by 13.120, 13.203, or 13.303 of this chapter, means either actual participation in the transfers or close observation of how the transfers are conducted and supervised. Passes a chemical test for dangerous drugs means that the result of a chemical test conducted according to 49 CFR part 40 is reported as negative by a Medical Review Officer according to that part. PIC means a person in charge. Pilot of towing vessels means a qualified officer of a towing vessel operated only on inland routes. Pilotage waters means the navigable waters of the United States, including all inland waters and offshore waters to a distance of three nautical miles from the baseline from which the Territorial Sea is measured. Practical demonstration means the performance of an activity under the direct observation of a designated examiner for the purpose of establishing that the performer is sufficiently proficient in a practical skill to meet a specified standard of competence or other objective criterion. Coastal Vitality Project Guide to Basic Licenses and Endorsements in the US Maritimes 38
Qualified instructor means a person who has been trained or instructed in instructional techniques and is otherwise qualified to provide required training to candidates for a merchant mariner credential endorsement. A faculty member employed at a State maritime academy or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy operated under 46 CFR part 310 and instructing in a navigation or engineering course is qualified to serve as a qualified instructor in his or her area of specialization without individual evaluation by the Coast Guard. Qualified rating means various categories of able seaman, qualified member of the engine department, lifeboatman, or tankerman endorsements formerly issued on merchant mariner's documents. Raise of grade means an increase in the level of authority and responsibility associated with an officer or rating endorsement. Rating endorsement is an annotation on a merchant mariner credential that allows a mariner to serve in those capacities set out in 10.109(b) and (c). The rating endorsement serves as the merchant mariner's document pursuant to 46 U.S.C. subtitle II part E. Regional examination center or REC means a Coast Guard office that issues merchant mariners' credentials and endorsements. Restricted tankerman endorsement means a valid tankerman endorsement on a merchant mariner credential restricting its holder as the Coast Guard deems appropriate. For instance, the endorsement may restrict the holder to one or a combination of the following: A specific cargo or cargoes; a specific vessel or vessels; a specific facility or facilities; a specific employer or employers; a specific activity or activities (such as loading or unloading in a cargo transfer); or a particular area of water. Rivers means a river, canal, or other similar body of water designated as such by the Coast Guard. Safe and suitable person means a person whose prior record, including but not limited to criminal record and/or NDR record, provides no information indicating that his or her character and habits of life would support the belief that permitting such a person to serve under the MMC and/or endorsement sought would clearly be a threat to the safety of life or property, detrimental to good discipline, or adverse to the interests of the United States. See 46 CFR 10.211 and 10.213 for the regulations associated with this definition. Self propelled has the same meaning as the terms propelled by machinery and mechanically propelled. This term includes vessels fitted with both sails and mechanical propulsion. Self-propelled tank vessel means a self-propelled tank vessel, other than a tankship. Senior company official means the president, vice president, vice president for personnel, personnel director, or similarly titled or responsible individual, or a lower-level employee designated in writing by one of these individuals for the purpose of certifying employment and whose signature is on file at the REC at which application is made. Service as, used when computing the required service for MODU endorsements, means the time period, in days, a person is assigned to work on MODUs, excluding time spent ashore as part of crew rotation. A day is a minimum of four hours, and no additional credit is received for periods served over eight hours. Simulated transfer means a transfer practiced in a course meeting the requirements of 13.121 of this chapter that uses simulation supplying part of the service on transfers required for tankerman by 13.203 or 13.303 of this chapter. Staff officer means a person who holds an MMC with an officer endorsement listed in 10.109(a)(31).
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Standard of competence means the level of proficiency to be achieved for the proper performance of duties onboard vessels according to national and international criteria. Steward's department means the department that includes entertainment personnel and all service personnel, including wait staff, housekeeping staff, and galley workers, as defined in the vessel security plan approved by the Secretary under 46 U.S.C. 70103(c). These personnel may also be referred to as members of the hotel department on a large passenger vessel. STCW means the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended 1995 (incorporated by reference in 10.103). STCW Code means the Seafarer's Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code, as amended 1995 (incorporated by reference in 10.103). STCW endorsement means an annotation on a merchant mariner credential that allows a mariner to serve in those capacities under 10.109(d). The STCW endorsement serves as evidence that a mariner has met the requirements of STCW. Tank barge means a non-self-propelled tank vessel. Tank vessel means a vessel that is constructed or adapted to carry, or that carries, oil or hazardous material in bulk as cargo or cargo residue, and that: (1) Is a vessel of the United States; (2) Operates on the navigable waters of the United States; or (3) Transfers oil or hazardous material in a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Tankerman assistant means a person holding a valid Tankerman-Assistant endorsement to his or her merchant mariner credential. Tankerman engineer means a person holding a valid Tankerman-Engineer endorsement to his or her merchant mariner credential. Tankerman PIC means a person holding a valid Tankerman-PIC endorsement on his or her merchant mariner credential. Tankerman PIC (Barge) means a person holding a valid Tankerman-PIC (Barge) endorsement to his or her merchant mariner credential. Tankship means any tank vessel constructed or adapted primarily to carry oil or hazardous material in bulk as cargo or as cargo residue and propelled by power or sail. Transfer means any movement of dangerous liquid or liquefied gas as cargo in bulk or as cargo residue to, from, or within a vessel by means of pumping, gravitation, or displacement. Section 13.127 of this chapter describes what qualifies as participation in a creditable transfer. Transportation Worker Identification Credential or TWIC means an identification credential issued by the Transportation Security Administration under 49 CFR part 1572. Underway means that a vessel is not at anchor, made fast to the shore, or aground. When referring to a mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU), underway means that the MODU is not in an on-location or laidup status and includes that period of time when the MODU is deploying or recovering its mooring system. Undocumented vessel means a vessel not required to have a certificate of documentation issued under the laws of the United States.
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Upper level is used as a category of deck and engineer officer endorsements established for assessment of fees. Upper-level endorsements are those for which the requirements are listed in 11.404 to 11.407 of this subchapter and 11.510, 11.512, 11.514, and 11.516 of this subchapter. Vessel Security Officer (VSO) means a person onboard the vessel accountable to the Master, designated by the Company as responsible for security of the vessel, including implementation and maintenance of the Vessels Security Plan, and for liaison with the Facility Security Officer and the vessel's Company Security Officer. Western rivers means the Mississippi River, its tributaries, South Pass, and Southwest Pass, to the navigational demarcation lines dividing the high seas from harbors, rivers, and other inland waters of the United States, and the Port Allen-Morgan City Alternate Route, and that part of the Atchafalaya River above its junction with the Port Allen-Morgan City Alternate Route including the Old River and the Red River, and those waters specified in 33 CFR 89.25. Year means 360 days for the purpose of complying with the service requirements of this subchapter.
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General Subjects: Prints and Tables Pipes, Fittings, Valves Hydraulics Bilge Systems Sanitary/Sewerage Systems Freshwater Systems Lubricants Lubrication Systems Automation Systems Control Systems Propellers/Shafting Systems Machine Shop Distilling Systems Pumps Compressors Administration Governors Cooling Systems Bearings Instruments Ship Construction and Repair Theory Steering Systems Deck Machinery Ventilation Systems
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Yes No 6. I am currently not a TWIC holder. Part B. Criminal History Review each statement and respond by checking Yes or No, as appropriate. (Please refer to page 4 for
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1. At any time in my life (excluding juvenile cases unless convicted as an adult), I was convicted or pled guilty (including no contest) or found not guilty by reason of insanity in a civilian or military court of one or more of the following felonies: Espionage or conspiracy to commit espionage; Treason or conspiracy to commit treason; or Sedition or conspiracy to commit sedition; A federal crime of terrorism as defined in 18 U.S.C. 2332(g) or a comparable State law. Note: If you answer Yes, you are not eligible to receive a TWIC and/or a waiver. 2. At any time in my life (excluding juvenile cases unless convicted as an adult), I was convicted, pled guilty (including no contest), or found not guilty by reason of insanity in a civilian or military court of any of the following felonies: A crime involving a transportation security incident; Improper transportation of a hazardous material; Unlawful possession, use, sale, distribution, manufacture, purchase...or dealing in an explosive or explosive device; Murder; Making a threat or maliciously conveying false information known to be false, concerning delivery, placement, or detonation of an explosive or other lethal device in a public, government, public transportation, or infrastructure facility; RICO Act violations where a predicate act is a crime listed in Parts B1 and B2; Attempt to commit a crime listed in Parts B1 and B2; or Conspiracy or attempt to commit a crime listed in Part B2.
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3. Within the last 7 years, I was convicted, pled guilty (including no contest), or found not guilty by reason of insanity in a civilian or military court of any of the following felonies:
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Unlawful possession, use, sale, manufacture, purchase, distribution...or dealing in a firearm or other weapon; Extortion; Dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation, including identity fraud and money laundering (except welfare fraud and passing bad checks); Bribery; Smuggling; Immigration violations;
Distribution of, possession w/intent to distribute, or importation of a controlled substance; Arson; Kidnapping or hostage taking; Rape or aggravated sexual abuse; Assault with intent to kill; Robbery; Fraudulent entry into a seaport; RICO; or Conspiracy or attempt to commit the crimes listed in Part B3. Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No
4. Within the last 5 years, I was released from prison following conviction for a felony listed in Part B3. 5. I am wanted or under indictment in a civilian or military court for a felony listed in Parts B1 through B3. 6. A civilian or military court has found me to lack mental capacity or I have been involuntarily committed to a mental health facility. Note: If you answered Yes to any of the crimes/felonies listed in Parts B2 through B6, you are eligible for a waiver and may still be issued a TWIC. If initially denied for a TWIC, do you plan to apply for a waiver? 7. I understand that I must return my TWIC to the address provided on the credential if I: am wanted, under indictment for, convicted, or found not guilty by reason of insanity, of a felony listed in Parts B1 through B3; am found to be lacking mental capacity or involuntarily committed to a mental health facility; or no longer meet the immigration standards indicated by a Yes response in Part A5. SECTION II CERTIFICATION
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Please review and certify the responses provided in this form by printing and signing your name with a date. If help/translation assistance is provided, contact information for the helper/translator is required should follow up be necessary. For applicants and helpers/translators, knowing and willful false statement or an omission of a material fact in this form is punishable by fine or imprisonment or both (see 18 U.S.C. 1001), and may be grounds for denial of a TWIC. Helpers/Translators: I certify that I provided assistance in the Applicants: The information I have provided on this form is true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and completion of this form at the request of the named applicant; belief and is provided in good faith. the responses provided are based on information of which I have knowledge or which was provided to me by the applicant; and I have read the completed form to the applicant in the language he/she speaks fluently for verification before he/she signed the application in my presence.
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I am not a U.S. citizen or national, but fall into a category listed below which permits me to hold a TWIC 1. 2. 3. 4. Lawful permanent resident of the U.S. Refugee admitted under 8 U.S.C. 1157. Alien granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158. Alien in valid M-1 nonimmigrant status enrolled at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy or a comparable State maritime academy. Citizen of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, or Palau. Commercial driver licensed in Canada or Mexico to transport hazardous materials or admitted to U.S. to conduct business under 8 CFR 214.2(b)(4)(i)(E). Alien with unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. holding one of the following visas: A-1: Immediate family members of an Ambassador, Public Minister, Career Diplomat, Consular Officer, Head of State, with a bilateral agreement in place; A-2: Immediate family members of other foreign government officials or employees coming to the United States, including technical and support staff of A-1, with a bilateral agreement in place; A-13: Family unity; E-1: Spouse and dependent children of an treaty trader; E-2: Spouse of a treaty investor or employee of a treaty investor spouse; G-1: Immediate family member of a principal resident representative of recognized foreign member government to international organization and staff, with a bilateral agreement in place; G-3: Immediate family member of a representative of a non-recognized or nonmember foreign government to international organization, with a bilateral agreement in place; G-4: Immediate family member of an International organization officer or employee with a bilateral agreement; J-2: Spouse or minor child of exchange visitor; K-3: Spouse of U.S. Citizen (under LIFE Act provisions); K-4: Child of K-3; L-2: Spouse or child of L-1; N-8: Parent of alien classified SK-3 special immigrant; N-9: Child of N-8, SK-1, SK-2, or SK-4 special immigrant; Immediate family members of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) officials and representatives with a bilateral agreement in place for the following visa types: - NATO-1 - NATO-2 - NATO-3 - NATO-4 - NATO-5 - NATO-6 S-7: Spouse, unmarried sons and daughters, and parents of witness or informant; T-1: Victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons; T-2: Spouse of victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons; T-3: Child of victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons; T-4: Parent of victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons (if T-1 is under 21 years of age); T-5: Unmarried sibling under age of 18 of a T-1 under age of 21; U-1: Victim of certain criminal activity; U-2: Spouse of U-1; U-3: Child of U-1; U-4: Parent of U-1 (if U-1 is under 21 years of age); U-5: Unmarried sibling under age 18 of a U-1 under age 21; V-1: Spouse of an LPR who is the principal beneficiary of a family-based petition which was filed prior to December 21, 2000, and has been pending for at least 3 years; V-2: Child of an LPR who is the principal beneficiary of a family-based visa petition that was filed prior to December 21, 2000, and has been pending for at least 3 years; V-3: The derivative child of a V-1 or V-2; OR TPS: Temporary protected status (TPS). 8. Alien with restricted authorization to work in the U.S. holding one of the following visas: B1-OCS: Business visitor/outer continental shelf (OCS); C-1/D: Combined transit and crewman visa; E-1 (Principal): Treaty trader or employee of treaty trader; E-2 (Principal): Treaty investor, or employee of treaty investor; E-3: Australian nationals working in specialty occupations, including spouse; H-1B: Specialty occupations; L-1A: Executive, managerial (intracompany transferee); L-1B: Specialized knowledge professionals; M-3: Canadian or Mexican national commuter student; O-1A: Extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics; O-1B: Extraordinary achievement in motion picture and/or television productions; OR TN: Trade visas for Canadian and Mexican business persons seeking to engage in professional activities under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
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NOTE: The following visa types with unrestricted work authorization are not permitted to obtain a TWIC: S-5: Informant of criminal organization information; S-6: Informant of terrorism information; K-1: Fianc or fiance of U.S. citizen; OR K-2: Minor child of K-1.
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COLUMN A
Conviction for one of the following felonies is disqualifying regardless of when it occurred, and the applicant is not eligible for a waiver. 1. Espionage or conspiracy to commit espionage. 2. Sedition, or conspiracy to commit sedition. 3. Treason, or conspiracy to commit treason. 4. A federal crime of terrorism as defined in 18 U.S.C. 2332b(g), or comparable State law, or conspiracy to commit such crime. Conviction for one of the following felonies is disqualifying regardless of when it occurred, and the applicant may apply for a waiver. 5. A crime involving a transportation security incident. A transportation security incident is a security incident resulting in a significant loss of life, environmental damage, transportation system disruption, or economic disruption in a particular area, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 70101. The term economic disruption does not include a work stoppage or other employee-related action not related to terrorism and resulting from an employer-employee dispute. 6. Improper transportation of a hazardous material under 49 U.S.C. 5124, or a State law that is comparable. 7. Unlawful possession, use, sale, distribution, manufacture, purchase, receipt, transfer, shipping, transporting, import, export, storage of, or dealing in an explosive or explosive device. An explosive or explosive device includes an explosive or explosive material as defined in 18 U.S.C. 232(5), 841(c) through 841(f), and 844(j); and a destructive device, as defined in 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(4) and 26 U.S.C. 5845(f). 8. Murder. 9. Making any threat, or maliciously conveying false information knowing the same to be false, concerning the deliverance, placement, or detonation of an explosive or other lethal device in or against a place of public use, a state or government facility, a public transportations system, or an infrastructure facility. 10. Violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, 18 U.S.C. 1961, et seq., or a comparable State law, where one of the predicate acts found by a jury or admitted by the defendant, consists of one of the crimes listed in Column A. 11. Attempt to commit the crimes in Column A, items 1 - 4. 12. Conspiracy or attempt to commit the crimes in Column A, items 5 10. 2. 3.
COLUMN B
Conviction for one of the following felonies is disqualifying if the applicant was convicted, pled guilty (including no contest), or found not guilty by reason of insanity within 7 years of the date of the TWIC application; OR if the applicant was released from prison after conviction within 5 years of the date of the application. The applicant may apply for a waiver. 1. Unlawful possession, use, sale, manufacture, purchase, distribution, receipt, transfer, shipping, transporting, delivery, import, export of, or dealing in a firearm or other weapon. A firearm or other weapon includes, but is not limited to, firearms as defined in 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(3) or 26 U.S.C. 5 845(a), or items contained on the U.S. Munitions Import List at 27 CFR 447.21. Extortion. Dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation, including identity fraud and money laundering where the money laundering is related to a crime described in Columns A or B. Welfare fraud and passing bad checks do not constitute dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation for purposes of this paragraph. Bribery. Smuggling. Immigration violations. Distribution of, possession with intent to distribute, or importation of a controlled substance. Arson. Kidnapping or hostage taking.
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10. Rape or aggravated sexual abuse. 11. Assault with intent to kill. 12. Robbery. 13. Fraudulent entry into a seaport as described in 18 U.S.C. 1036, or a comparable State law. 14. Violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, 18 U.S.C. 1961, et seq. , or a comparable State law, other than the violations listed in Column A, item 10. 15. Conspiracy or attempt to commit felonies listed in Column B.
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SECCIN I - DECLARACIN
Parte A. Reconocimientos: Lea cada declaracin y responda con S o No, segn corresponda. 1. Como parte de mis responsabilidades laborales: debo o muy probablemente deber tener acceso no acompaado a reas de seguridad en instalaciones martimas o en buques donde se exige una TWIC; en la actualidad soy marino mercante acreditado, o estoy solicitando serlo; o soy conductor comercial con licencia otorgada por Canad o Mxico para el transporte de materiales peligrosos y/o la realizacin de negocios en los EE.UU. 2. Entiendo que si planifico solicitar o renovar una credencial de marino emitida por la CG (la Guardia Costera de los EE.UU.) pero no proporciono mi Nmero de Seguridad Social (NSS) y prueba de ciudadana durante la inscripcin, deber concurrir a un Centro de Examen Regional de la CG para brindar esta informacin antes de que mi solicitud de credencial emitida por la CG pueda considerarse completa. 3. Reconozco que si la TSA (la Administracin de Seguridad en el Transporte, segn su sigla en ingls) u otras agencias de aplicacin de la ley entienden que represento una amenaza inminente para la seguridad nacional o la seguridad del transporte, podr notificarse a mi empleador. La TSA puede brindar informacin limitada a la instalacin o el buque. Nota: Las fichas de antecedentes penales del FBI no sern compartidas con los empleadores. 4. Entiendo que dado que la TWIC servir como credencial de identificacin visual, no debo utilizar elementos o atuendos que oculten una parte de mi rostro al tomar la fotografa. En consecuencia, acepto que: me quitar el sombrero o la prenda que lleve en mi cabeza a menos que la vista en forma diaria por motivos religiosos; me quitar los anteojos oscuros o no recetados con vidrios tonalizados, a menos que deba utilizarlos en todo momento por motivos mdicos. En tal caso, podr ser necesario que presente un certificado mdico. 5. Yo: soy ciudadano o nacional de los EE.UU. no soy ciudadano ni nacional de los EE.UU., pero estoy comprendido en una de las categoras enumeradas en la pgina 3, que me permite ser titular de una TWIC. 6. En la actualidad no soy titular de una TWIC.
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