Sea time requirements for OUPV and Master

46 CFR §10.109

§ 10.109 § 10.109 Classification of endorsements. Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 93059, Nov. 25, 2024.(a)The following national officer endorsements are established in part 11 of this subchapter. The endorsements indicate that an individual holding a valid MMC with this endorsement is qualified to serve in that capacity and the endorsement has been issued under the requirements contained in part 11 of this subchapter: (1) Master. (2) Chief mate. (3) Second mate. (4) Third mate. (5) Mate. (6) Master of towing vessels. (7) Master of towing vessels, limited. (8) Mate (pilot) of towing vessels. (9) Apprentice mate (Steersman). (10) Apprentice mate (Steersman), limited. (11) Assistance towing. (12) Offshore installation manager (OIM). (13) Barge supervisor (BS). (14) Bal…

46 CFR §10.239

§ 10.239 § 10.239 Quick reference table for MMC requirements. Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 93063, Nov. 25, 2024.Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 102334, Dec. 17, 2024.Table 1 to § 10.239 provides a guide to the requirements for officer endorsements. Provisions in the reference section are controlling. Table 1 to § 10.239: Quick Reference Table for MMC Requirements [For tankerman endorsements, see table 1 to § 13.129.] EndorsementcategoryMinimum ageCitizenshipMedical andphysical examExperienceRecommendationsand character checkFirefightingProfessional examDemonstrationof professionalabilityRecency of serviceFirst aid and CPRMaster, mates§ 11.201(e)Note: exceptions.U.S., § 10.221(a)(1) § 11.201(d)§ 10.302(a)46 CFR Part 11—Subpart DN/A: Note exceptions in § 11.201(g) for …

46 CFR §11.311

§ 11.311 § 11.311 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as master of vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT (management level). Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 93072, Nov. 25, 2024.(a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as master, an applicant must— (1) Provide evidence of 36 months of service as OICNW on vessels operating in oceans, near-coastal waters, and/or Great Lakes. However, this period may be reduced to not less than 24 months if the applicant served as chief mate for not less than 12 months. Service on inland waters, bays, or sounds that are navigable waters of the United States may be substituted for up to 50 percent of the total required service. Experience gained in the engine department on vessels may be creditable for up to 3 months of the servi…

46 CFR §11.404

§ 11.404 § 11.404 Service requirements for master of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage. Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 93079, Nov. 25, 2024.Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 102334, Dec. 17, 2024.(a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an endorsement as master of ocean or near-coastal self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage is— (1) One year of service as chief mate on ocean self-propelled vessels; or (2) While holding a license or MMC endorsement as chief mate of ocean self-propelled vessels of unlimited tonnage, 12 months of service on deck as follows: (i) A minimum of 6 months of service as chief mate. (ii) Service as second mate, third mate, or officer in charge of a navigational watch accepted on a two-for-one…

46 CFR §11.424

§ 11.424 § 11.424 Requirements for master of ocean self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT. Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 93081, Nov. 25, 2024.Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 102335, Dec. 17, 2024.(a) The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for an officer endorsement as master of ocean self-propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT is— (1) Three years of total service on ocean or near-coastal waters. Service on Great Lakes and inland waters may substitute for up to 18 months of the required service. Two years of the required service must have been as master, mate, or equivalent position while holding a license or MMC endorsement as master, as mate, or as operator of uninspected passenger vessels; or (2) Two years of total service as a master or mate of oc…

46 CFR §11.467

§ 11.467 § 11.467 Requirements for a national endorsement as operator of uninspected passenger vessels of less than 100 GRT. Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 93089, Nov. 25, 2024.(a) This section applies to an applicant for the endorsement to operate an uninspected vessel of less than 100 GRT, equipped with propulsion machinery of any type, carrying six or fewer passengers. (b) An endorsement as OUPV for near-coastal waters limits the holder to service on domestic, near-coastal waters not more than 100 miles offshore, the Great Lakes, and all inland waters. Endorsements issued for inland waters include all inland waters except the Great Lakes. Endorsements may be issued for a particular local area under paragraph (f) or paragraph (g) of this section. (c) For an endorsement as OUP…