Guide to Basic Licenses and
Endorsements in the US Maritimes
Use this guide to pursue careers in:
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The Merchant Marines
Towing/tug boats
Oil Rigs
Engine Rooms
 Charter Boats
 Tankers
 Other inland and
offshore vessels
Compiled by the Coastal Vitality Project
of Greater New Orleans, Inc.
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)
TWIC Application Form 2212 – English ................................................................................... 52
2)
TWIC Application Form 2212 – Vietnamese............................................................................ 52
3)
TWIC Application Form 2212 – Spanish .................................................................................. 52
4)
Application for Merchant Marine Credential (CG-719B) ........................................................ 52
5)
Merchant Mariner Evaluation of Fitness for Entry Level Ratings (CG – 719KE) ...................... 52
6)
Merchant Mariner Medical Evaluation Report (CG – 719K) ................................................... 52
7)
DOT/USCG Periodic Drug Testing Form (CG – 719P)............................................................... 52
8)
Small Vessel Sea Service Form (CG - 719S).............................................................................. 52
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Overview: Coastal Vitality Project
Following the Deepwater Horizon oil drilling explosion, Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) partnered
with Chevron to develop the GNO, Inc.-Chevron Coastal Vitality Project, a new initiative designed to
identify long-term impacts and needs among businesses impacted by the oil spill. The Coastal Vitality
Project (CVP) seeks to accomplish the following goals:
1. Market the Sustainability and Vitality of the Southeast Louisiana Coast Brand.
2. Support Regional Workforce Development
3. Catalyze Small Business Capacity Building and Entrepreneurship
In the spirit of this initiative, the “Guide to Basic Licenses and Endorsements in the US Maritimes” has
been developed to provide fishermen and other displaced workers with information for pursuing
careers in maritime industries. This guide is not meant to be exhaustive, but it does detail the
requirements necessary for operating or working on most types of vessels. Whether your interest is in
becoming a tugboat captain, operating a charter boat, or travelling the world as an Able Seaman, this
guide will help you on your way.
Background: Licensing of the US Merchant Marine
The US Merchant Marine is composed of all the individuals who operate and staff vessels in the marine
transportation industry of the United States. This industry encompasses a national and global network
of navigable ocean, lake, river, and inland waterway routes, including over 3,500 bulk oil transfer
facilities, 10,000 marinas, a network of locks and dams, commercial vessels making over 70,000 port
calls annually, 110,000 fishing vessels, and 20 million recreational vessels. As of December 2004, there
were over 250,000 mariners with merchant mariner documentation.
The first federal licensing of mariners was required by the Steamboat Act of 1852, which authorized the
Steamboat Inspection Service to issue licenses to engineers and pilots of steamers carrying passengers.
A decade later, private licensing through the “American Shipmasters’ Association” began with the
issuance of certificates for seamen who met rigorous requirements for sea experience and nautical
science. Eventually, all the various forms of licenses and certifications were centralized under the United
States Coast Guard which regulates the commercial maritime fleet along with the US Maritime
Administration.
Within the US Coast Guard is the National Maritime Center (NMC), which is the official licensing
authority for all waterborne transportation. The NMC issues all credentials for merchant mariners, and
promotes the education of mariners seeking credentials. Previously, many mariners could climb their
way up “through the hawsepipe” and be able to qualify for credentials without formal schooling.
Although this is still theoretically possible, most mariners now take coursework for their licenses
through approved academies or training institutions.
Credentialing: The TWIC and the MMC
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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.
Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
TWIC is an identification card for all personnel requiring unescorted access to secure areas of regulated
facilities and vessels, and for all others mariners holding Coast Guard-issued credentials. Individuals who
meet TWIC eligibility requirements are issued a tamper-resistant credential containing the worker's
biometrics (fingerprint template) to allow for a positive link between the card and the individual. TWIC is
required for ALL US-credentialed mariners.
The process to obtain a TWIC is simple:
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 driver’s license issued by a State or outlying possession of the United States (this
includes an Enhanced Driver’s 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
• Voter’s registration card
• U. S. military ID card or U. S. retired military ID
• U. S. military dependent’s 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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paid.
Enrollment
centers
can
be
found
http://twicinformation.tsa.dhs.gov/twicinfo/schedule.jsp.
at
the
following
web
site:
Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
Once a TWIC has been applied for, mariners may then apply for a Merchant
Mariner Credential. An MMC is similar to a US passport, and includes all the ratings
and endorsements the mariner may have acquired through their career. All
mariners employed aboard U.S. merchant vessels greater than 100 Gross Register
Tons (Domestic Tonnage), except operators of uninspected passenger vessels, are
required to have a valid U.S. Merchant Mariner’s Credential (MMC). Other
mariners operating small craft or entry level mariners may acquire an MMC as they
apply for certain licenses and endorsements, but an MMC is not always required.
Each endorsement or rating requires different amounts of sea service and/or
education, and evidence of these must be provided at the time of the application.
Also, different levels have different minimum age requirements. In general though,
the following are the basic requirements for all Merchant Mariner Credential Applications:
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Copy of Transportation Worker Identity Card (TWIC) or a copy of the TWIC enrollment
application;
A completed application form CG-719B (see Appendix Dfor a copy of this application);
National Driver Registry (NDR) consent and check (to prove no recent DUI convictions);
Safety and Security Evaluation Branch (SSEB) screening complete;
Proof of US citizenship or immigration status;
Social Security Number (Original MMC);
Certification of Physical Fitness (within 1 year) either by proof of a full physical for Qualified
Ratings, or a statement of minimum physical requirements for Entry Level Ratings (both of these
forms - CG-719K and CG-719K/E, respectively, are included in Appendix D);
DOT/USCG Drug Test (within 6 months) or enrollment in Drug Testing Program (See Appendix
D);
Three letters of recommendation;
User Fees;
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.
Merchant Mariner Licenses and Endorsements
Over the years a complex system of licenses and endorsements have emerged to properly credential the
vast number of occupations in the maritime industries. Additionally, waterways and vessel types have
been segmented to properly account for the different levels of experience necessary for each area of
expertise.
In additon to the general requirements for applying for a merchant mariner credential, there are
additonal sea service and educational requirements that are typically required for each license or
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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.
General Steam and Motor Vessels – Deck Department Overview
Although there are still sailing vessels on the sea, the majority of commerce in the modern era is on
vessels with internal engines, and fall into the general category of Steam and Motor Vessels. These are
the tankers, ocean liners, and other large vessels of America’s rivers, lakes, and oceans. Steam and
Motor Vessels are divided into three departments – Deck, Engine, and Steward. In this guide, we will
discuss the vital components of the Deck and Engine departments on large vessels, and what is required
for each rating therein.
Members of any department are broken into categories of “licensed” and “unlicensed”. Licensed
members of the deck are usually officers with significant responsibilities that include a “navigational
watch”. Unlicensed members are usually seaman with general responsibilities, though they will
sometimes carry an endorsement for navigational watch as well.
A common deck crew for a ship includes the following roles (in order of most experience):
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Master Mariner – A licensed member of the deck department who serves as Captain. The
captain is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel, including cargo
operations, navigation, crew management and ensuring that the vessel complies with local and
international laws, as well as company and flag state policies. The Master Mariner commands
and manages all ship's personnel, and typically in charge of the ship's accounting, payrolls, and
inventories. The Master Mariner is responsible for responding to and reporting in case of
accidents and incidents, and in case of injuries and illness among the ship's crew and
passengers.
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Chief Mate – A licensed member of the deck department who is almost always a watchstander
and in charge of the ship’s cargo and deck crew. Traditionally, the chief mate stands a "4-8"
watch: from 4 AM until 8 AM and 4 PM until 8 PM. The chief mate is responsible to the captain
for the safety and security of the ship. Responsibilities include the crew's welfare and training in
areas such as safety, firefighting, search and rescue. The Chief Mate is second in command on
merchant ships that do not carry a staff captain. In terms of managing cargo, a ship is balanced
precariously under the best of conditions upon the water and is subject to a number of forces,
such as wind, swells, and storms which could capsize it. The Chief Mate uses tools like ballasting
and load balancing to optimize the ship's performance for the type of environment expected to
be encountered.
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Second Mate – A licensed member of the deck department who is primarily focused on
watchkeeping and navigation. The Second Mate may also serve as the ship’s Medical Officer.
Traditionally, the second mate stands a "12-4" watch: from midnight until 4am and noon until
4pm. 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 ship’s
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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.
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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 ship’s construction and physics in order to manage emergencies at sea, and
to load cargo in the most precise and balanced manner.
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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.
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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.
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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 ship’s 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 Guard’s 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:
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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.
General Steam and Motor Vessels – Deck Department Rating Requirements
In addition to general MMC requirements, each specific deck rating may include particular sea-service
and education requirements. In order to verify sea service, several documentation options are available:
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Original Certificates of Discharge
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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)
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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
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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
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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
Unlimited
Tonnage
1600 GRT
500 GRT
200 GRT
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.
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1600 GRT
500 GRT
200 GRT
1600 GRT
500 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.
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
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General MMC requirements must be met;
Applicant must be aged 19 or older;
Relevant Exams (See Appendix B)
Sea Service is as follows:
Unlimited
Tonnage
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
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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
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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
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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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Unlimited
Tonnage
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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
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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:
Unlimited
Tonnage
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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
STCW Management Level Requirements:
− Management Level – Training:
− Advanced Navigation
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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
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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:
Unlimited
Tonnage
1600 GRT
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.
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500 GRT
200 GRT
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.
Master Upon Oceans OR Near Coastal Waters
Unlimited
Tonnage
360 days of service as Chief Mate on Ocean/NC steam or motor vessels, OR
360 days of service, while holding an endorsement as Chief Mate Ocean or Near
Coastal, OF WHICH
180 days of service as Chief Mate on Ocean or Near Coastal waters, AND
Service as OICNW accepted on a 2 for 1 basis for a maximum of 180 days; OR
Master of GL & INL of AGT may obtain Master N/C by completing the prescribed
examination, and
1. Approved firefighting course (above),
2. Approved radar observer course, and
3. 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).
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.
1600 GRT
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
200 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
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 doesn’t qualify for Master N/C.)
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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)
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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)
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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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General Steam and Motor Vessels – Engineer Department
A ship's engineering department consists of the members of a ship's crew that operate and maintain the
propulsion and other systems on board the vessel. Marine Engineering staff also deal with the sewage,
lighting, air conditioning and water systems. They deal with bulk fuel transfers, and require training in
firefighting and first aid, as well as in dealing with the ship's boats and other nautical tasks – especially
with cargo loading/discharging gear and safety systems.
Members of any department are broken into categories of “licensed” and “unlicensed”. Licensed
members of the deck are usually officers with significant responsibilities that include an “engineering
watch”. A common engineer crew for a ship includes the following roles (in order of most experience):
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Chief Engineer – A licensed member of the Engine Department who is qualified to oversee the entire
department. The Chief Engineer is responsible for all operations and maintenance that have to do
with engineering equipment throughout the ship. The Chief Engineer also determines the fuel, lube
oil, and other consumables required for a voyage, required inventory for spare parts, oversees fuel,
lube, and slop oil transfers, prepares the engine room for inspection by local marine/safety
authorities (e.g. U.S. Coast Guard), oversees all major maintenance, is required to be in the engine
room during maneuvering operations, and is in charge of the engine room during emergency
situations
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First Assistant Engineer – The First Assistant Engineer is the officer responsible for supervising the
daily maintenance and operation of the engine department. He or she reports directly to the Chief
Engineer. The person holding this position is typically the busiest engineer aboard the ship, due to
the supervisory role this engineer plays and the operations duties performed. Operational duties
include responsibility for the refrigeration systems, main engines, and any other equipment not
assigned to the Second Assistant Engineer or the Third Assistant Engineer.
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Second Assistant Engineer – The Second Assistant Engineer is junior to the Second Engineer/First
Assistant Engineer in the engine department and is usually in charge of boilers, fuel, auxiliary
engines, condensate, and feed systems. This engineer is the third highest marine engineer in rank.
The Second Assistant Engineer is also typically in charge of fueling or bunkering, if the officer holds a
valid Person In Charge (PIC) endorsement for fuel transfer operations.
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Third Assistant Engineer – The Third Assistant Engineer is junior to the Second Assistant Engineer in
the engine department and usually stands a watch. The most junior marine engineer of the ship, he
or she is usually responsible for electrical, sewage treatment, lube oil, bilge, and oily water
separation systems. Moreover, the Third Assistant Engineer may assist the 3rd Deck Mate in
maintaining proper operation of the lifeboats.
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Designated Duty Engineer – A qualified engineer who may be the sole engineer on vessels with a
periodically unattended engine room. DDEs are typically on smaller vessels of 500 GRT or less. This is
the basic licensed engineer class similar to the generic “Mate” rating in the Deck Department.
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Qualified Member of the Engine Department - also known as an Unlicensed Junior Engineer or
QMED, is a senior unlicensed crewmember in the engine room of a ship. There are different ratings
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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.
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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.
The progression of ratings for engineering officers on a ship is shown below.
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.
General Steam and Motor Vessels – Engineer Department Rating Requirements
In addition to general MMC requirements, each specific engineer rating may include particular seaservice and education requirements. In order to verify sea service, several documentation options are
available:
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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)
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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)
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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
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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.)
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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)
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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)
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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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Sea Service
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
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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)
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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)
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General MMC requirements must be met;
Applicant must be aged 21 or older;
Relevant Exams (See Appendix C)
Sea Service is as follows:
Sea Service
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.
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
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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)
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General MMC requirements must be met;
Applicant must be aged 21 or older;
Relevant Exams (See Appendix C)
Sea Service is as follows:
Sea Service
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.
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
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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)
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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
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General MMC requirements must be met;
Applicant must be aged 19 or older;
Relevant Exams (See Appendix C)
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Sea Service is as follows:
Sea Service
3rd Assistant Engineer of Steam/Motor/Gas Turbine
1080 days of service in the engine room, WITH 720 days as QMED, 90 days of deck service on
vessels over 100 GRT may be creditable, OR
1080 days of service as an apprentice to the machinist trade WITH 360 days service in engine
room as Oiler, Watertender, or Jr. Engineer, OR
Graduate of an USMMA (engineering), USNS/USCGA w/EOW qual, or approved Maritime
Academy engineering class per 46 CFR 310, OR
Graduate of an ABET accredited school in marine engineering course WITH 90 days of service
in the engine room, OR
Graduate of mechanical or electrical engineering course of an ABET accredited school of
technology, WITH 180 days service in the engine room, OR
Completion of an approved three year apprentice engineer training program, approved by
NMC, OR
360 days service as Chief Engineer (Limited-Near Coastal) 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.)
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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Sea Service
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:
Sea Service
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.
Propulsion
•
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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Charter Boats and Other Small Vessels
A United States Coast Guard Charter Boat Captain's Credential is the lowest level of deck officer
qualifications for leisure mariners in the United States operating a vessel as a captain or skipper. It may
contain sailing endorsements for sailing vessels and/or a commercial towing endorsement for vessels
engaged in assistance towing.
There are four main categories of licenses, some of which have subcategories:
•
•
•
•
Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) commonly referred to as a “6-Pack” License
OUPV Limited Credential
Limited Master Credentials
Master Credentials
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:
Sea Service
•
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.
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.
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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
Sea Service
•
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.
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:
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•
•
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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:
Sea Service
•
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.
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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Marine Training Centers in Louisiana
The following is a short list of marine training centers serving Louisiana. Call or visit their web sites for
further details on exams, training, and credentialing.
Name of Institution
Adams Marine Seminars
Associated Branch Pilots, Port of New Orleans
Cenac Towing Company, Inc.
Consulting & Safety Specialists, Inc.
Delgado Community College
Fryoux Barge Consultants
Galliano Training Center, LLC
Global Industries Offshore, LLC
Hornbeck Offshore Services, LLC
Houston Marine Training Services A member of the
Falck Alford Group Formerly Alford Safety Services
L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College
LaFourche Merchant Marine Training Services
Louisiana State Board of River Port Pilots
Commissioners
Louisiana State University Fire and Emergency
Training Institute
M & O Americas, Inc.
Mariners School
Maritime Pilots Institute
Maritime Service Group of Louisiana, LLC
Marsec Corporation
Martin International
Moxie Media, Inc.
Offshore Marine Service Association
On-Site Training & Instruction, Inc.
Otto Candies, LLC
Rhema Training Center, Inc.
Safety & Training Consultants, LLC
Safety Management Systems Training Academy
SEACOR Marine, Inc.
South Central Louisiana Technical College, Young
Memorial Campus
Technical Resource Services
The Captain School
The Safety Training Center
Tidewater Marine, LLC
Training Resources LLC
Trico Marine Operators, Inc.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Workplace Nurses LLC
Phone
(877) 447-1950
(504) 831-6615
(985) 872-2413
(985) 447-1700
(504) 483-4038
(985) 764-6979
(985) 601-4371
(337) 585-5000
(985) 727-2000
Web Address
http://www.adamsmarine.com/
http://www.barpilot.com/
http://www.safetytrainingacademy.com/
http://www.safetytrainingacademy.com/
http://www.dcc.edu/
http://www.eco.chouest.com/
(800) 947-7737 http://houstonmarine.com/
(985) 857-3658 http://www.lefletcher.edu/programs/marine.html
(985) 537-1222
(225) 334-6020
(985) 447-1700 http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/www.mandoamericas.com
(609) 987-0555 http://www.marinersschool.com/
(985) 629-2082
(225) 295-5648 http://www.marseccorp.com/
(504) 652-3087 http://www.martinint.com/
(800) 346-6943
(504) 734-7622
(504) 876-9955
(504) 469-7700
(985) 384-3055
(337) 521-3430 http://www.safetyms.com/
(504) 385-3475
(504) 380-2436
(337) 837-4519
(877) 435-3187
(337) 583-7044
(985) 631-5820
(985) 882-7019
(504) 465-3800
(337) 262-5929
(504) 367-5355
http://www.ltc.edu/
http://www.captainschool.com/
http://thesafetytrainingcenter.com/
http://www.louisiana.edu/InfoTech/MSTC/
http://www.workplacenurses.com/
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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
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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.
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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 37.8°C
(100°F).
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.
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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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Appendix B: Required Exam Subjects for Common Deck Licenses
The following are required exam subjects for common deck licenses. Generally, comprehension of these
subjects must either be proven through exams and/or the completion of designated courses.
The letters in each common refer to the following:
Mate GL/Inland, 200 GRT
OUPV Near Coastal.
OUPV Great Lakes/inland.
Master, NC, 100 GRT
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Bearing Problems
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Fix or Running Fix
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Chart Navigation
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Dead Reckoning
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1
1
X
X
X
1
1
1
X
X
X
1
1
1
1
1
1
X
1
1
1
1
Master, In, 100 GRT
Mate, NC, 200 GRT
X
3rd Mate, O/NC, Unl
X
2nd Mate, O/NC, Unl
X
Chief Mate, O/NC, Unl
X
GL/I, 200 GRT
X
GL/I, 1600/500 GRT
X
GL/I, Unlimited
X
O/NC, 200 GRT
X
O/NC, 1600/500 GRT
Distance Off
O/NC, Unlimited
Mate, GL/I, 500/1,600 GRT
Charter Boats
Mate, GL/I, Unlimited
Mate
Mate, O/NC, 500/1,600 GRT
Master
Navigation and position determination:
Ocean Track Plotting:
Middle Latitude Sailing
1
Mercator Sailing
X
Great Circle Sailing
1
Parallel Sailing
1
1
1
1
ETA
X
X
X
X
1
Piloting:
Celestial Observations:
Special Cases (hi/lo Alt., Backsight)
1
Latitude by Polaris
1
Latitude by Meridian Transit
1
Lat. by Meridian Transit (Sun Only)
X
1
Fix or Running Fix (Any Body)
X
1
Star Identification
1
1
1
X
Star Selection
1
1
X
X
1
Fix or Running Fix (Sun Only)
1
1
Times of Celestial Phenomena:
Time of Meridian Transit
1
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Time of Meridian Transit (Sun
Only)
Second Estimate Meridian Transit
X
1
1
X
X
X
1
1
1
1
1
X
1
1
1
1
1
X
1
X
1
Zone Time Sun Rise/Set/Twilight
X
Zone Time Moon Rise/Set
X
Speed by RPM
X
3
X
Fuel Conservation
X
3
X
Electronic Navigation
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Instruments and Accessories
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Aids To Navigation
Charts, Navigation Publications,
and Notices to Mariners
Naut. Astronomy & Nav.
Definitions
Chart Sketch
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Seamanship:
Marlinspike Seamanship
Purchases, Blocks and Tackle
Small Boat Handling Under Oars or
Sail
Watchkeeping:
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
COLREGS
X
X
X
5
5
5
X
X
X
X
5
5
X
5
X
5
X
Inland Navigational Rules
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Basic Principles, Watchkeeping
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Navigation Safety Regs. (33 CFR 164)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Radar Equipment:
Radar Observer Certificate
X
X
1
1
1
Principles of Gyro Compass
X
X
Principles of Magnetic Compass
X
X
Magnetic Compass Adjustment
X
Gyro Compass Error/Correction
X
X
7
X
X
7
X
X
X
X
X
X
7
7
Magnetic Compass Error/Correction
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1
X
1
1
1
1
1
1
Compass-Magnetic and Gyro:
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
7
X
X
X
Determination of Compass Error:
Azimuth (Any Body)
X
Azimuth (Sun Only)
Amplitude (Any Body)
X
Terrestrial Observation
Gyro Controlled Systems
Operation & Care of Main Gyro
Systems
1
3
1
1
3
X
X
X
3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Amplitude (Sun Only)
Deviation Table Construction
1
1
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
X
X
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Meteorology and Oceanography:
Characteristics of Weather Systems
X
Ocean Current Systems
X
Weather Charts and Reports
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Tides and Tidal Currents:
Extensive Tidal Effects
X
X
X
Terms and Definitions
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Publications
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Calculations
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Ship Maneuvering and Handling:
Approaching Pilot Vessel or
Station
Shiphandling in Rivers, Estuaries
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Maneuvering in Shallow Water
X
X
X
X
Interaction with Bank/Passing Ship
X
X
X
Berthing and Unberthing
X
X
Anchoring and Mooring
Dragging, Clearing Fouled Anchors
Drydocking, with & without Prior
Damage
Heavy Weather Operations
Maneuvering for Launching of
Lifeboats and Liferafts in Heavy
Weather
Receiving Survivors From Lfbts/Lfrfts
General: Turn Circle, Pivot Point,
Advance and Transfer
Determine Maneuvering
Characteristics of Major Vessel Types
Wake Reduction
Ice Operations/Ice Navigation
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Towing Operations
Ship Stability, Construction, and
Damage Control:
Principles of Ship Construction
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Damage Trim and Stability
X
X
7
X
Stability, Trim, and Stress Calculation
X
X
7
X
X
7
Damage Control
Change in Draft Due to Density
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
IMO Ship Stability Recommendations
X
X
7
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
3
3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
3
3
X
X
X
3
3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Trim and Stability
Vessel Structural Members
X
X
X
3
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
X
X
X
X
7
7
X
Ship Power Plants:
Marine Power Plant Operating
X
7
X
X
7
X
7
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X
Principles
Ships' Auxiliary Machinery
Marine Engineering Terms
Small Engine Operations and
Maintenance
Cargo Handling and Stowage:
Cargo Stowage and Security,
Including Cargo Gear
Loading and Discharging Operations
International Regulations for
Cargoes, Especially IMDG
Dangerous/Hazardous Cargo
Regulations
Tank Vessel Safety
X
X
X
7
X
X
X
X
7
X
X
X
7
X
X
X
X
X
X
7
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
7
7
X
X
7
7
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Cargo Piping and Pumping Systems
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Cargo Oil Terms and Definitions
Ballasting, Tank Clean., & Gas Free
Ops
Load on Top Procedures
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Barge Regulations (Operations)
Fire Prevention and Firefighting
Appliances:
Organization of Fire Drills
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Classes and Chemistry of Fire
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Firefighting Systems
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
7
X
X
7
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
7
X
X
Firefighting Equip. and Regulations
Firefighting Equip. & Regs. for TBoats
Basic Firefighting and Prevention
7
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
7
7
7
7
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Emergency Procedures:
Ship Beaching Precautions
X
X
X
X
Actions Prior To/After Grounding
X
X
X
X
Refloating a Grounded Ship
X
X
X
X
Collision
X
X
X
X
X
X
Temporary Repairs
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Passenger/Crew Safety in Emergency
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Fire or Explosion
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Abandon Ship Procedures
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Emergency Steering
X
X
X
X
X
Rescuing Surv. From Ship/Airc. in Dist
X
X
X
X
X
X
Man Overboard Procedures
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Emergency Towing
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Medical Care:
Knowledge and use of:
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X
Int'l. Medical Guide for Ships
Ship Med. Chest and Med. Aid at
Sea
Medical Sec., Inter. Code of Signals
1st Aid Guide: Accidents with
Dangerous Goods
First Aid
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Maritime Law:
International Maritime Law:
Int'l. Convention on Load Lines
X
X
SOLAS
X
X
MARPOL 73/78
X
X
X
International Health Regulations
Other International Instruments
for Ship/Pass. Crew/Cargo Safety
National Maritime Law:
X
X
X
X
X
X
Load Lines
Cert. and Documentation of
Vessels
Rules & Regs. for Inspected Vessels
Rules & Regs. for Inspected TBoats
Rules and Regs for Uninsp. Vessels
X
X
X
3
3
7
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
7
X
X
7
X
Pollution Prevention Regulations
X
7
X
7
X
X
X
X
7
X
X
3
X
3
X
X
7
X
X
7
X
X
X
X
X
7
7
7
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Pilotage
Licensing & Certification of
Seamen
Shipment and Discharge, Manning
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Title 46 U.S. Code
Captain of the Port Regulations,
Vessel Traffic Service Procedures for
the Route Desired
Shipboard Management and Training:
X
X
X
X
X
Personnel Management
X
X
X
X
X
Shipboard Organization
X
X
X
X
X
Required Crew Training
X
X
X
X
X
Ship Sanitation
X
X
X
X
X
Vessel Alteration/Repair--Hot Work
X
X
X
X
X
Safety
X
X
X
X
X
Charters
X
X
X
Liens, Salvage
X
X
X
Insurance
X
X
X
Entry, Clearance
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Communications:
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Radiotelephone Communications
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Signals: Storm/Wreck/Dist./Special
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International Code of Signals
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Radiotelegraphy Emerg. Dist. Signals
Lifesaving:
Survival at Sea
Lifesaving Appliance Regulations
Lifesaving Appliance Regs. for TBoats
Lifesaving Appliance Operation
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Lifesaving Appliance Ops. for T-Boats
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Search and Rescue:
Search and Rescue Procedures
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X
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Amver
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X
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Appendix C: Required Exam Subjects for Common Engineer Licenses
The following are required exam subjects for common engineer licenses. Generally, comprehension of
these subjects must either be proven through exams and/or the completion of designated courses.
The letters in each common refer to the following:
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
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
T
P-T
P-T
P-T
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P-T
P-T
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T
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P-T
T
P-T
P-T
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P-T
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P-T
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P-T
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P-T
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P-T
P-T
T
P-T
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P
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T
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P-T
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
P
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P
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P-T
T
P-T
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P-T
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P
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P-T
N/A
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P-T
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P
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P
P
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MODU Chief Eng.
Fish. vsl. A/E
Unin. ind. C/E
DDE LTD HP
Asst. Eng. & DDE
N/A = Not Applicable
Chief Eng. LTD
3rd Eng. Unl.
2nd Eng. Unl.
1st Eng. Unl.
T = Theoretical Knowledge.
Chief Eng. Unl.
P = Practical Knowledge.
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N/A
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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning:
Theory
Air Conditioning Systems
Refrigeration Systems
Control Systems
Safety
Casualty Control
Electricity:
Theory
General Maintenance
Generators
Motors
Motor Controllers
Propulsion Systems
Distribution Systems
Electronic Systems
Batteries
Communications
Safety
Casualty Control
Steam Generators:
Steam
Main Boilers
Auxiliary Boilers
Feedwater Systems
Condensate Systems
Recovery Systems
Fuel
Fuel Systems
Boiler Water
Control Systems
Automation Systems
Safety
N/A
P-T
N/A
P-T
MODU Asst. Eng
MODU Chief Eng.
N/A
P
Fish. vsl. A/E
N/A
P-T
Unin. ind. C/E
N/A
P
DDE LTD HP
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P-T
Asst. Eng. & DDE
N/A
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Chief Eng. LTD
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3rd Eng. Unl.
T
P-T
2nd Eng. Unl.
T
P-T
1st Eng. Unl.
T
P-T
Chief Eng. Unl.
Thermodynamics
Watch Duties
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P-T
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T
P-T
P-T
P-T
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T
P-T
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T
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P-T
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P
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T
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P-T
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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P-T
N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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P
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N/A
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P
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N/A
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P-T
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N/A
P-T
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N/A
N/A
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P
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P-T
P-T
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N/A
N/A
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P-T
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P-T
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P-T
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P-T
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P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
N/A
P-T
P-T
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
N/A
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P
P-T
P
P
P-T
P-T
N/A
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P
P
P
N/A
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P-T
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P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
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P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
MODU Asst. Eng
MODU Chief Eng.
Main Turbine
Auxiliary Turbine
Reciprocating Machines
Governor Systems
Control Systems
Automation Systems
Lubrication Systems
Drive Systems
Safety
Casualty Control
Motor:
Main Engines
Auxiliary Engines
Starting Systems
Lubrication Systems
Fuel
Fuel Systems
Combustion Systems
Intake Systems
Exhaust Systems
Cooling Systems
Supercharging Systems
Drive Systems
Control Systems
Automation Systems
Governors
Turbines
Safety
Casualty Control
Safety:
Fire
Fire Prevention
Fire Fighting
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Fish. vsl. A/E
P
Unin. ind. C/E
P
DDE LTD HP
P
Asst. Eng. & DDE
P-T
Chief Eng. LTD
P-T
3rd Eng. Unl.
P-T
2nd Eng. Unl.
P-T
1st Eng. Unl.
P-T
Chief Eng. Unl.
Casualty Control
Steam Engines:
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P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
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P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
P-T
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P
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P-T
MODU Asst. Eng
MODU Chief Eng.
P
P
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P-T
P-T
Rules
P-T
P-T
Unin. ind. C/E
P-T
P-T
International
and Regulations
P
P
DDE LTD HP
P-T
P-T
General Safety
First Aid
Dangerous Materials
Pollution
Inspections and Surveys
U.S. Rules and Regulations
P-T
P-T
Asst. Eng. & DDE
P-T
P-T
Lifesaving
P-T
P-T
Chief Eng. LTD
P-T
P-T
and
P-T
P-T
3rd Eng. Unl.
P-T
P-T
Equip.
P-T
P-T
2nd Eng. Unl.
Stability and Trim
Damage Control
Emerg.
Appliances
P-T
P-T
1st Eng. Unl.
P-T
P-T
Chief Eng. Unl.
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Appendix D: Common Applications and Forms
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
TWIC Application Form 2212 – English
TWIC Application Form 2212 – Vietnamese
TWIC Application Form 2212 – Spanish
Application for Merchant Marine Credential (CG-719B)
Merchant Mariner Evaluation of Fitness for Entry Level Ratings (CG – 719KE)
Merchant Mariner Medical Evaluation Report (CG – 719K)
DOT/USCG Periodic Drug Testing Form (CG – 719P)
Small Vessel Sea Service Form (CG - 719S)
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TWIC Disclosure and Certification
INSTRUCTIONS: If you must obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), you are required to undergo a security threat
assessment. To undergo this assessment, all applicants must provide information requested below and the appropriate documentation to verify their
identity and immigration status (if applicable) as part of the enrollment process. Completed forms must be submitted in person at the beginning of
the enrollment process. If you are initially disqualified, you may be eligible for a TWIC and should apply for a waiver, which gives you the opportunity
to provide additional information and documentation to support your eligibility. You must wait for an Initial Determination of Threat Assessment
(IDTA) letter before applying for a waiver.
SECTION I – DISCLOSURE
Part A. Acknowledgments – Review each statement and respond by checking Yes or No, as appropriate.
1. As part of my employment duties, I am:
• or will most likely be required to have unescorted access to secure areas of maritime facilities or vessels in
which a TWIC is required;
• currently or am applying to be a credentialed merchant mariner; or
• a commercial driver licensed in Canada or Mexico to transport hazardous materials and/or conduct business
in the U.S.
2. I understand that if I plan on applying for or renewing a CG-issued mariner credential, but do not provide my
Social Security Number and proof of citizenship during enrollment, I will be required to visit a CG Regional
Exam Center to provide this information before my application for the CG-issued credential will be considered
complete.
Yes
No
Yes
No
3. I acknowledge that if TSA or other law enforcement agencies determine that I pose an imminent threat to
national security or transportation security, my employer may be notified. TSA may provide limited information
to the facility or vessel. Note: FBI rap sheets will not be shared with employers.
Yes
No
4. I understand that since the TWIC will serve as a visual identification badge, items or attire should not obscure
any part of my face when my photograph is taken. As a result, I acknowledge that:
• I will remove a hat or headgear unless worn daily for religious reasons.
• I will remove dark or non-prescription glasses with tinted lenses, unless they are required to be worn at all
times for medical reasons. If so, a medical certificate may be required.
Yes
No
• a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
Yes
No
• not a U.S. citizen or U.S. national, but fall into a category listed on page 3 that permits me to hold a TWIC.
Yes
No
5. I am:
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
more information)
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
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
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.
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:
Previous editions of this form are obsolete.
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TSA Form 2212, July 2008
OMB 1652-0047, which expires 07/31/2011
• 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.
4. Within the last 5 years, I was released from prison following conviction for a felony listed in Part B3.
Yes
No
5. I am wanted or under indictment in a civilian or military court for a felony listed in Parts B1 through B3.
Yes
No
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?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
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
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.
Printed Name of TWIC Applicant
Signature of TWIC Applicant
Printed Name of Helper/Translator
Date
Signature of Helper/Translator
Date
Daytime Telephone
Address
Apt. #
City, State, Zip
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT: Authority: The authority for collecting this information is 49 U.S.C.114, 40113, and 5103a. Principal Purpose(s): This information is needed to verify
your identity and to conduct a security threat assessment to evaluate your suitability for a TWIC. Furnishing this information, including your SSN or alien registration number, is
voluntary; however, failure to provide it will delay and may prevent completion of your security threat assessment. For individuals who are mariners or applying to be one, the SSN is
mandatory or they will be required to visit a Coast Guard Regional Exam Center to this information before an application is complete. Routine Use(s): Routine uses of this information
include disclosure to the FBI to retrieve your criminal history record; to TSA contractors or other agents who are providing services relating to the security threat assessments; to
appropriate governmental agencies for licensing, law enforcement, or security purposes; or in the interests of national security; and to foreign and international governmental authorities
in accordance with law and international agreement.
PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT STATEMENT: Statement of Public Burden: TSA is collecting this information to determine your eligibility for a TWIC. This is a voluntary collection of
information but failure to provide the information may result in an inability to approve your eligibility for a TWIC. TSA estimates that the total average burden per response associated
with this collection for enrollment is approximately 90 minutes. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it
displays a valid OMB control number. The control number assigned to this collection is OMB 1652-0047, which expires 07/31/2011.
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TSA Form 2212, July 2008
OMB 1652-0047, which expires 07/31/2011
I am not a U.S. citizen or national, but fall into a category listed below which permits me to hold a TWIC
1.
Lawful permanent resident of the U.S.
2.
Refugee admitted under 8 U.S.C. 1157.
3.
Alien granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158.
4.
Alien in valid M-1 nonimmigrant status enrolled at the U.S.
Merchant Marine Academy or a comparable State maritime
academy.
5.
Citizen of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, or Palau.
6.
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).
7.
Alien with unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.
holding one of the following visas:
ƒ A-1: Immediate family members of an Ambassador,
Public Minister, Career Diplomat, Consular Officer, Head
of State, with a bilateral agreement in place;
ƒ 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;
ƒ A-13: Family unity;
ƒ E-1: Spouse and dependent children of an treaty trader;
ƒ E-2: Spouse of a treaty investor or employee of a treaty
investor spouse;
ƒ 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;
ƒ 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;
ƒ G-4: Immediate family member of an International
organization officer or employee with a bilateral
agreement;
ƒ J-2: Spouse or minor child of exchange visitor;
ƒ K-3: Spouse of U.S. Citizen (under LIFE Act provisions);
ƒ K-4: Child of K-3;
L-2: Spouse or child of L-1;
ƒ N-8: Parent of alien classified SK-3 “special immigrant”;
ƒ N-9: Child of N-8, SK-1, SK-2, or SK-4 “special
immigrant”;
ƒ 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
ƒ S-7: Spouse, unmarried sons and daughters, and parents
of witness or informant;
ƒ T-1: Victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons;
ƒ T-2: Spouse of victim of a severe form of trafficking in
persons;
ƒ T-3: Child of victim of a severe form of trafficking in
persons;
ƒ T-4: Parent of victim of a severe form of trafficking in
persons (if T-1 is under 21 years of age);
ƒ T-5: Unmarried sibling under age of 18 of a T-1 under age
of 21;
ƒ U-1: Victim of certain criminal activity;
ƒ U-2: Spouse of U-1;
ƒ U-3: Child of U-1;
ƒ U-4: Parent of U-1 (if U-1 is under 21 years of age);
ƒ U-5: Unmarried sibling under age 18 of a U-1 under age
21;
ƒ 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;
ƒ 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;
ƒ V-3: The derivative child of a V-1 or V-2; OR
ƒ TPS: Temporary protected status (TPS).
8.
Alien with restricted authorization to work in the U.S. holding
one of the following visas:
ƒ B1-OCS: Business visitor/outer continental shelf (OCS);
ƒ C-1/D: Combined transit and crewman visa;
ƒ E-1 (Principal): Treaty trader or employee of treaty trader;
ƒ E-2 (Principal): Treaty investor, or employee of treaty
investor;
ƒ E-3: Australian nationals working in specialty occupations,
including spouse;
ƒ H-1B: Specialty occupations;
ƒ L-1A: Executive, managerial (intracompany transferee);
ƒ L-1B: Specialized knowledge professionals;
ƒ M-3: Canadian or Mexican national commuter student;
ƒ O-1A: Extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education,
business, or athletics;
ƒ O-1B: Extraordinary achievement in motion picture and/or
television productions; OR
ƒ TN: Trade visas for Canadian and Mexican business
persons seeking to engage in professional activities under
the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
NOTE: The following visa types with unrestricted work
authorization are not permitted to obtain a TWIC:
ƒ
ƒ
ƒ
ƒ
S-5: Informant of criminal organization information;
S-6: Informant of terrorism information;
K-1: Fiancé or fiancée of U.S. citizen; OR
K-2: Minor child of K-1.
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Disqualifying criminal offenses (49 C.F.R. 1572.103)
COLUMN A
COLUMN B
Conviction for one of the following felonies is disqualifying
regardless of when it occurred, and the applicant is not
eligible for a waiver.
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. Espionage or conspiracy to commit espionage.
2. Sedition, or conspiracy to commit sedition.
3. Treason, or conspiracy to commit treason.
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.
2.
Extortion.
3.
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.
4.
Bribery.
5.
Smuggling.
6.
Immigration violations.
7.
Distribution of, possession with intent to distribute, or
importation of a controlled substance.
8.
Arson.
8. Murder.
9.
Kidnapping or hostage taking.
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. Rape or aggravated sexual abuse.
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.
13. Fraudulent entry into a seaport as described in 18 U.S.C.
1036, or a comparable State law.
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).
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.
11. Assault with intent to kill.
12. Robbery.
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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TSA Form 2212, July 2008
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Declaración y Certificación para la TWIC
INSTRUCCIONES: Si usted debe tramitar la Credencial de Identificación para Trabajadores del Transporte (TWIC, según su
sigla en inglés), debe aprobar una evaluación sobre amenazas para la seguridad. A fin de completar esta evaluación, todos
los solicitantes deben proporcionar la información que se requiere más abajo y la documentación pertinente para verificar su
identidad y situación migratoria (si corresponde) como parte del proceso de inscripción. Los formularios completos deben
presentarse personalmente al comienzo del proceso de inscripción. Si usted no califica en primera instancia, aun así puede
ser elegible para obtener la TWIC y debe solicitar una exención, que le dará la oportunidad de proporcionar la información y
documentación adicionales que sirvan de apoyo a su elegibilidad. Debe aguardar la carta sobre Determinación Inicial de
Evaluación de Amenaza (IDTA, según su sigla en inglés) antes de solicitar la exención.
SECCIÓN I - DECLARACIÓN
Parte A. Reconocimientos: Lea cada declaración y responda con Sí o No, según corresponda.
1. Como parte de mis responsabilidades laborales:
• debo o muy probablemente deberé tener acceso no acompañado a áreas de seguridad en instalaciones
marítimas 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 Canadá o México para el transporte de materiales
peligrosos y/o la realización 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 Número de Seguridad Social (NSS) y prueba de
ciudadanía durante la inscripción, deberé concurrir a un Centro de Examen Regional de la CG para
brindar esta información antes de que mi solicitud de credencial emitida por la CG pueda considerarse
completa.
3. Reconozco que si la TSA (la Administración de Seguridad en el Transporte, según su sigla en inglés) u
otras agencias de aplicación de la ley entienden que represento una amenaza inminente para la seguridad
nacional o la seguridad del transporte, podrá notificarse a mi empleador. La TSA puede brindar
información limitada a la instalación o el buque. Nota: Las fichas de antecedentes penales del FBI no
serán compartidas con los empleadores.
4. Entiendo que dado que la TWIC servirá como credencial de identificación visual, no debo utilizar
elementos o atuendos que oculten una parte de mi rostro al tomar la fotografía. En consecuencia, acepto
que:
• me quitaré el sombrero o la prenda que lleve en mi cabeza a menos que la vista en forma diaria por
motivos religiosos;
• me quitaré los anteojos oscuros o no recetados con vidrios tonalizados, a menos que deba utilizarlos en
todo momento por motivos médicos. En tal caso, podrá ser necesario que presente un certificado
médico.
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 categorías
enumeradas en la página 3, que me permite ser titular de una TWIC.
6. En la actualidad no soy titular de una TWIC.
Sí
No
Sí
No
Sí
No
Sí
No
Sí
Sí
No
No
Sí
No
Parte B. Antecedentes penales: Lea cada declaración y responda con Sí o No, según corresponda. (Por favor, consulte la
página 4 para obtener más información).
1. En algún momento de mi vida (sin incluir las causas de menores, a menos que haya sido condenado en
calidad de adulto) fui condenado o me declaré culpable (incluso por falta de oposición ante las
imputaciones) o fui declarado no culpable con motivo de insania por un tribunal civil o militar por uno o
más de los siguientes delitos:
• Espionaje o conspiración para cometer espionaje; • Traición o conspiración para cometer traición; o
• Sedición o conspiración para cometer sedición;
• Un delito federal de terrorismo, según la definición
del 18 U.S.C. 2332(g) o una ley estadual similar.
Nota: Si usted responde "Sí", no es elegible para obtener una TWIC ni una exención.
Sí
2. En algún momento de mi vida (sin incluir las causas de menores, a menos que haya sido condenado en
calidad de adulto) fui condenado, me declaré culpable (inclusive por falta de oposición ante las
imputaciones) o declarado no culpable con motivo de insania por un tribunal civil o militar por uno o más
de los siguientes delitos:
Sí
No
No
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• Un delito que comprende un incidente de
seguridad en el transporte;
• El transporte inadecuado de material peligroso;
• La posesión, el uso, la venta, la distribución, la
fabricación, la compra … o la manipulación
ilegítimas de un explosivo o un dispositivo
explosivo;
• Asesinato;
o la detonación de un explosivo o de otro
dispositivo mortal en una instalación pública, del
gobierno, de transporte público o de
infraestructura;
• Infracciones a la Ley RICO en las que una
infracción previa constituye un delito enumerado
en las Partes B1 y B2;
• La tentativa de cometer un delito enumerado en
las Partes B1 y B2; o
• Amenazas o la transmisión maliciosa de
información falsa a sabiendas de su falsedad
• La conspiración o la tentativa de cometer un delito
relativa a la entrega, la ubicación
enumerado en la Parte B2.
3. En los últimos 7 años, fui condenado, me declaré culpable (inclusive por falta de oposición ante las
Sí
No
imputaciones) o fui declarado no culpable con motivo de insania por un tribunal civil o militar por cualquiera
de los siguientes delitos:
• La posesión, el uso, la venta, la fabricación, la
• Distribución, posesión con intención de distribución o importación
compra, la distribución … o la manipulación
de una sustancia controlada;
• Incendio intencional;
ilegítimas de un arma de fuego u otra arma;
• Extorsión;
• Secuestro o toma de rehenes;
• Deshonestidad, dolo o declaraciones falsas,
• Violación o abuso sexual agravado;
incluso la identidad falsa y el lavado de dinero (a
• Violencia física con la intención de matar;
excepción del fraude de previsión social y la
• Robo;
emisión de cheques sin fondos);
• Ingreso fraudulento a un puerto marítimo;
• Soborno;
• RICO; o
• Contrabando;
• Conspiración o tentativa de cometer los delitos enumerados en la
• Infracciones de inmigración;
Parte B3.
4. En los últimos 5 años, fue liberado de prisión luego de una condena por uno de los delitos enumerados en Sí
No
la Parte B3.
5. Soy buscado o me encuentro procesado por un tribunal civil o militar por un delito enumerado en las
Sí
No
Partes B1 a B3.
6. Un tribunal civil o militar ha declarado mi falta de capacidad mental o se me ha recluido involuntariamente
Sí
No
en una institución de salud mental.
Nota: Si usted respondió "Sí" en cualquiera de los delitos/delitos graves enumerados en las Partes B2 a
Sí
No
B6, es elegible para obtener una exención y podría emitirse una TWIC a su nombre. Si se le denegara
inicialmente la TWIC, ¿tiene la intención de solicitar una exención?
7. Entiendo que debo devolver mi TWIC a la dirección que figura en la credencial si:
• soy buscado, procesado, condenado o declarado no culpable por insania de un delito enumerado en las
Partes B1 a B3;
Sí No
• se declara mi falta de capacidad mental o se me recluye involuntariamente en una institución de salud
mental; o
• si dejo de cumplir con las normas de inmigración a las que respondí con "Sí" en la Parte A5.
SECCIÓN II - CERTIFICACIÓN
Por favor lea y certifique las respuestas proporcionadas en este formulario escribiendo su nombre y estampando su firma
junto con la fecha. Si se proporciona ayuda o asistencia con la traducción, es necesario registrar la información de contacto
del ayudante/traductor en caso de que sea necesario un seguimiento. Para los solicitantes y ayudantes/traductores, la
declaración falsa a sabiendas y voluntaria o la omisión de un hecho relevante en este formulario se castigan con
multa o prisión, o ambas penas (ver 18 U.S.C. 1001) y pueden ser motivo de denegación de la TWIC.
Solicitantes: La información que he proporcionado en este
Ayudantes/Traductores: Certifico que he proporcionado
formulario es verdadera, completa y correcta según mi leal
asistencia para completar este formulario a pedido del
saber y entender y la he proporcionado de buena fe.
solicitante indicado; las respuestas proporcionadas se basan
en la información de la que tengo conocimiento o que me fue
comunicada por el solicitante; he leído el formulario completo
al solicitante en el idioma que él/ella habla con fluidez para
su vertificación antes de que él/ella haya firmado dicha
solicitud en mi presencia.
______________________________________________
Nombre del solicitante de la TWIC en letra de imprenta
_____________________________________________
Nombre del ayudante/traductor en letra de imprenta
______________________________________________
Firma del solicitante de la TWIC
Fecha
_____________________________________________
Firma del ayudante/traductor
Fecha
_______________________________________________
Teléfono durante el día.
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_______________________________________________
Dirección
Dpto. #
_______________________________________________
Ciudad, Estado, Código Postal
DECLARACIÓN SOBRE LA LEY DE PRIVACIDAD: Fundamento legal: El fundamento legal para recabar esta información reside en las disposiciones del 49 U.S.C.114,
40113, y 5103a. Objetivo(s) Principal(es): Esta información es necesaria para verificar su identidad y para realizar una evaluación de amenazas para la seguridad a fin de
analizar su elegibilidad para obtener una TWIC. El hecho de proporcionar la información, incluso su NSS o su número de registro de extranjero, es voluntario; sin embargo,
su omisión demorará y podría impedir la realización de su evaluación de amenazas para la seguridad. En el caso de las personas que son marinos o solicitan serlo, el NSS
es obligatorio o se les requerirá que se presenten ante un Centro de Examen Regional del Servicio de Guardacostas antes de considerar completa la solicitud. Uso(s) de
rutina: Entre los usos de rutina de esta información se encuentran la comunicación al FBI para recuperar sus antecedentes penales; a los contratistas de TSA u otros
agentes que proporcionan servicios relativos a las evaluaciones de amenazas para la seguridad; a las agencias gubernamentales pertinentes para fines de licenciamiento,
aplicación de la ley o seguridad; o en interés de la seguridad nacional; y a las autoridades gubernamentales extranjeras e internacionales de acuerdo con el derecho y los
acuerdos internacionales.
DECLARACIÓN SOBRE LA LEY DE SIMPLIFICACIÓN DE TRÁMITES ADMINISTRATIVOS: Declaración de carga pública: La TSA recopila esta información para
establecer su situación de elegibilidad para obtener una TWIC. Es una recolección voluntaria de información pero la omisión de proporcionar la información puede ocasionar
la imposibilidad de aprobar su elegibilidad para obtener una TWIC. La TSA estima que la carga promedio total por respuesta relacionada con esa recolección para
inscripción es de aproximadamente 90 minutos. Las agencias pueden no realizar ni patrocinar, y una persona no está obligada a responder una recolección de información,
a menos que exhiba un número de control OMB válido. El número de control asignado a esta recolección es OMB 1652-0047, con vencimiento el 31/07/2011.
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No soy ciudadano ni nacional de los EE.UU., pero estoy comprendido en una de las categorías enumeradas a continuación que
me permite ser titular de una TWIC.
1.
Residente permanente legal de los EE.UU.
2.
Refugiado admitido en virtud de las disposiciones del 8
U.S.C. 1157.
3. Extranjero con asilo concedido en virtud de las
disposiciones del 8 U.S.C. 1158.
4.
Extranjero con situación válida M-1 de no inmigrante
inscripto en la Academia de Marina Mercante de los EE.UU.
o una academia maritima estadual similar.
5.
Ciudadano de Micronesia, las Islas Marshall o Palau.
6.
Conductor comercial con licencia otorgada por
Canadá o México para el transporte de materiales
peligrosos o admitido en los EE.UU. para realizar
negocios en virtud de las disposiciones del 8 CFR
214.2(b)(4)(i)(E).
7.
Extranjero con autorización irrestricta para trabajar en
los EE.UU. con una de las siguientes visas:
• A-1: parientes inmediatos de un Embajador, Ministro
Público, Diplomático de Carrera, Funcionario Consular,
Jefe de Estado, con tratado bilateral vigente;
• A-2: parientes inmediatos de otros funcionarios o
empleados de gobiernos extranjeros o empleados que
viajan a los EE.UU., incluso personal técnico y de apoyo
de A-1, con tratado bilateral vigente;
• A-13: reunificación familiar;
• E-1: cónyuge e hijos dependientes de un comerciante de
un país con tratado;
• E-2: cónyugue de un inversor de un país con tratado o
empleado de un cónyuge de un inversor de un país con
tratado;
• G-1: pariente inmediato de un residente principal
representante de un gobierno extranjero reconocido que es
miembro de una organización internacional y su personal,
con tratado bilateral vigente;
• G-3: pariente inmediato de un representante de un gobierno
extranjero no reconocido o que no es miembro de una
organización internacional, con tratado bilateral vigente;
• G-4: pariente inmediato de un funcionario o empleado de
una organización internacional, con tratado bilateral;
• J-2: cónyuge o hijo/a menor de un visitante de un
programa de intercambio;
• K-3: cónyuge de un ciudadano de los EE.UU. (según las
disposiciones de la Ley LIFE);
• K-4: hijo/a de titular de visa K-3;
L-2: cónyuge o hijo/a de titular de visa L-1;
• N-8: padre o madre de extranjero clasificado como SK-3
"inmigrante especial";
• N-9: hijo/a de titular de visa N-8, SK-1, SK-2 o SK-4
"inmigrante especial";
• Parientes inmediatos de funcionarios y representantes de
la Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte (OTAN)
con tratado bilateral vigente para las siguientes clases de
visas:
NATO-1
NATO-2
NATO-3
NATO-4
NATO-5
NATO-6
• S-7: cónyuge, hijos e hijas solteros/as y padres de un
testigo o informante;
• T-1: víctima de una forma grave de tráfico de personas;
• T-2: cónyuge de una víctima de una forma grave de tráfico
de personas;
• T-3: hijo/a de una víctima de una forma grave de tráfico de
personas;
• T-4: padre/madre de una víctima de una forma grave de
tráfico de personas (si el/la titular de T-1 es menor de 21
años);
• T-5: hermana soltera menor de 18 años de titular de visa T1 menor de 21 años;
• U-1: víctima de una actividad criminal;
• U-2: cónyuge de titular de visa U-1;
• U-3: hijo/a de titular de visa U-1;
• U-4: padre/madre de titular de visa U-1 (si el titular de U-1
es menor de 21 años);
• U-5: hermana soltera menor de 18 años de titular de visa
U-1 menor de 21 años;
• V-1: cónyuge de un residente permanente legal que es
beneficiario principal de una solicitud por parentesco radicada
antes del 21 de diciembre de 2000, la cual ha estado
pendiente por tres años como mínimo;
• V-2: hijo/a de un residente permanente legal que es
beneficiario principal de una solicitud por parentesco
radicada antes del 21 de diciembre de 2000, la cual ha
estado pendiente por tres años como mínimo;
• V-3: hijo/a de titular de V-1 ó V-2; O
• TPS: Situación de Protección Temporal (TPS).
8. Extranjero con autorización restringida para trabajar en los
EE.UU. con una de las siguientes visas:
• B1-OCS: Visitante en viaje de negocios/fuera de la
plataforma continental (OCS);
• C-1/D: visa combinada de tránsito y tripulación;
• E-1 (Principal): comerciante de país con tratado o
empleado de un comerciante de país con tratado;
• E-2 (Principal): inversor de país con tratado o empleado de
un inversor de país con tratado;
• E-3: ciudadanos australianos que son trabajadores
calificados, incluido el cónyuge;
• H-1B: Ocupaciones especializadas;
• L-1A: ejecutivos o gerentes (transferencias de empresas
multinacionales);
• L-1B: profesionales con conocimientos especializados;
• M-3: estudiante fronterizo canadiense o mexicano;
• O-1A: talento excepcional en las ciencias, las artes, la
enseñanza, los negocios o el atletismo;
• O-1B: logro extraordinario en cinematografía y/o
producciones televisivas; O
• TN: visas de comercio para comerciantes canadienses y
mexicanos para el desarrollo de sus actividades
profesionales en virtud del Acuerdo de Libre Comercio de
América del Norte (ALCA).
NOTA: Los titulares de las siguientes clases de visas
con autorización de trabajo irrestricta no pueden
obtener una TWIC:
• S-5: informante que posea información sobre una
organización criminal;
• S-6: informante que posea información sobre terrorismo;
• K-1: prometido/a de un ciudadano estadounidense; O
• K-2: hijo/a menor de titular de visa K-1.
Las versiones anteriores de este formulario carecen de validez.
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Formulario TSA 2212, julio de 2008
OMB 1652-0047, que vence el 31/ 07/2011
Delitos inhabilitantes (49 C.F.R. 1572.103)
COLUMNA A
COLUMNA B
La condena por uno de los siguientes delitos es inhabilitante
independientemente de cuándo haya sucedido; el solicitante
no califica para obtener una exención.
La condena por uno de los siguientes delitos es inhabilitante
si el solicitante fue condenado, se declaró culpable (incluso
por falta de oposición ante las imputaciones) o fue declarado no
culpable con motivo de insania dentro de los 7 años anteriores a
la fecha de la solicitud de la TWIC, O si el solicitante fue liberado
de prisión después de una condena dentro de los 5 años
anteriores a la fecha de la solicitud. El solicitante puede
1.
El espionaje o la conspiración para cometer espionaje.
2.
La sedición o la conspiración para cometer sedición.
3.
La traición o la conspiración para cometer traicion.
requerir una exención.
Un delito federal de terrorismo, según la definición del 18
U.S.C. 2332(g) o una ley estadual similar, o conspiración
para cometer tal delito.
1.
La posesión, el uso, la venta, la fabricación, la compra, la
distribución, la recepción, la transferencia, el embarque, el
transporte, la entrega, la importación, la exportación o la
manipulación ilegítimas de un arma de fuego o de otra
arma. Arma de fuego u otra arma incluye, en forma no
taxativa, las armas de fuego definidas en 18 U.S.C.
921(a)(3) o 26 U.S.C. 5 845(a) o los items contenidos en la
Lista de Importación de Municiones de los EE.UU. en 27
CFR 447.21.
2.
La extorsión.
3.
La deshonestidad, el dolo o la declaración falsa, incluso la
identidad falsa y el lavado de dinero cuando éste se
encuentre relacionado con un delito descripto en las
Columnas A o B. El fraude de previsión social y la emisión
de cheques sin fondos no constituyen deshonestidad, dolo
ni declaración falsa para los fines del presente párrafo.
4.
El soborno.
5.
El contrabando.
6.
Las infracciones de inmigración.
7.
La distribución, la posesión con intención de
distribución o la importación de una sustancia
controlada.
8.
El incendio intencional.
9.
El secuestro o la toma de rehenes.
10.
La violación o el abuso sexual agravado.
4.
La condena por uno de los siguientes delitos es inhabilitante
independientemente de cuándo haya sucedido; el solicitante
puede solicitar una exención.
5.
6.
7.
8
9.
Un delito que comprende un incidente de seguridad en el
transporte. Incidente de seguridad en el transporte es un
incidente de seguridad que provoca importantes pérdidas de
vida, daños ambientales, trastornos en el sistema de
transporte o trastornos económicos en un área en particular,
según se define en el 46 U.S.C. 70101.El término "trastorno
económico" no incluye el paro laboral u otra acción
relacionada con los empleados que no esté asociada al
terrorismo y que sea consecuencia de una controversia
entre empleadores y empleados.
El transporte inadecuado de material peligroso de
acuerdo con las disposiciones del 49 U.S.C. 5124 o una
ley estadual similar.
La posesión, el uso, la venta, la distribución, la fabricación,
la compra, la recepción, la transferencia, el embarque, el
transporte, la importación, la exportación, el
almacenamiento o la manipulación ilegítimas de un
explosivo o un dispositivo explosivo. Explosivo o dispositivo
explosivo incluye un explosivo o material explosivo según
la definición del 18 U.S.C. 232(5), 841(c) through 841(f) y
844(j); un dispositivo destructivo, según la definición del 18
U.S.C. 921(a)(4) y 26 U.S.C. 5845(f).
El asesinato.
11.
La violencia física con la intención de matar.
La emisión de amenazas o la transmisión maliciosa de
información falsa a sabiendas de su falsedad con relación a
la entrega, la ubicación o la detonación de un explosivo u
otro dispositivo mortal en o contra un lugar de uso público,
un edificio del estado o del gobierno, un sistema de
transporte público o una instalación de infraestructura.
12.
El robo.
13.
El ingreso fraudulento a un puerto marítimo según se
describe en 18 U.S.C.1036 o una ley estadual similar.
14.
Las infracciones a la Ley RICO contra el Crimen
Organizado, 18 U.S.C. 1961, et seq. o una ley
estadual similar, que no sean las infracciones
enumeradas en la Columna A, item 10.
15.
La conspiración o la tentativa de cometer los
delitos enumerados en la Columna B.
10. Las infracciones a la Ley RICO contra el Crimen
Organizado, 18 U.S.C. 1961, et seq. o una ley estadual
similar, cuando uno de los actos preliminares establecidos
por el jurado o admitidos por el acusado sea uno de los
delitos enumerados en la Columna A.
11. La tentativa de cometer los delitos enumerados en la
Columna A, items 1-4.
12. La conspiración o la tentativa de cometer los delitos
enumerados en la Columna A, items 5–10.
Las versiones anteriores de este formulario carecen de validez.
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Formulario TSA 2212, julio de 2008
OMB 1652-0047, que vence el 31/ 07/2011
Thủ Tục Chứng Nhận và Công Bố Thông Tin TWIC
HƯỚNG DẪN: Nếu quý vị buộc phải có Tín Chỉ Nhận Dạng Nhân Viên Vận Tải (TWIC), quý vị sẽ phải tiến hành thủ tục đánh giá mức đe
dọa an ninh. Trong khi tiến hành thủ tục đánh giá này, tất cả những người đứng đơn phải cung cấp thông tin theo yêu cầu bên dưới và
những giấy tờ có liên quan để xác minh danh tánh và tình trạng nhập cư của mình (nếu cần) trong quá trình đăng ký gia nhập. Mỗi người
phải tự điền đầy đủ và đến nộp mẫu đơn này vào đầu giai đoạn đăng ký gia nhập. Nếu ban đầu quý vị không đạt yêu cầu, quý vị có khả
năng đủ điều kiện để xin TWIC và nên nộp đơn xin miễn thủ tục này, qua đó có thêm cơ hội để bổ sung thông tin và giấy tờ nhằm chứng
minh tư cách của quý vị. Quý vị phải đợi nhận được thư Nhận Định Sơ Khởi về Kết Quả Đánh Giá Mức Độ Đe Dọa (IDTA) trước khi nộp
đơn xin miễn.
MỤC I – THỦ TỤC KÊ KHAI
Phần A. Phần công nhận đọc hiểu – Hãy xem từng câu và trả lời bằng cách đánh dấu vào ô Có hoặc Không tương ứng.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Là một phần trong bổn phận công việc của mình, tôi:
• đang hoặc sẽ rất có khả năng phải tự mình ra vào những khu vực an ninh của tàu thủy hoặc nơi chứa trang
thiết bị hải cảng đòi hỏi phải có TWIC;
• đang hoặc sắp nộp đơn xin làm thủy thủ tàu buôn có tín chỉ; hoặc
• là tài xế kinh doanh vận tải có giấy phép được cấp tại Canada hoặc Mexico để vận chuyển chất độc hại
và/hoặc kinh doanh tại Hoa Kỳ.
Tôi hiểu rằng nếu tôi dự định nộp đơn xin hoặc gia hạn chứng chỉ thủy thủ do CG cấp, nhưng tôi không cấp giấy
tờ chứng minh tình trạng công dân và Mã Số An Sinh Xã Hội của tôi trong quá trình nhập học, tôi sẽ buộc phải
đến Trung Tâm Khảo Thí Địa Phương của CG (CG Regional Exam Center) để cung cấp những thông tin này
nhằm mục đích hoàn tất thủ tục cấp chứng chỉ của CG.
Tôi công nhận rằng nếu TSA hoặc các cơ quan công lực khác thấy tôi có ý gây đe dọa đối với an ninh giao
thông hoặc an ninh quốc gia, người thuê tôi sẽ được thông báo về điều này. TSA có thể cung cấp các thông tin
hạn chế cho cơ quan hoặc tàu tôi ra vào. Lưu ý: Hồ sơ tội phạm của FBI sẽ không được cấp cho chủ lao động.
Tôi hiểu rằng, vì TWIC sẽ được dùng như thẻ căn cước có hình ảnh, tôi không nên để các vật dụng hoặc đeo
trang sức làm che khuất bất kỳ phần nào trên gương mặt tôi. Do đó, tôi nhìn nhận rằng:
• Tôi sẽ tháo bỏ nón hoặc khăn trùm đầu, trừ trường hợp tôi phải đội chúng hằng ngày vì lý do tôn giáo.
• Tôi sẽ tháo mắt kiếng đen hoặc mắt kiếng chống chỉ định có tròng kiếng nhiều màu, trừ trường hợp tôi buộc
phải luôn đeo chúng vì lý do y khoa. Trong trường hợp đó, tôi buộc phải xuất trình giấy tờ chứng nhận y khoa.
Hiện nay tôi:
• là công dân Hoa Kỳ hoặc kiều bào Hoa Kỳ.
• không phải là công dân hoặc kiều bào Hoa Kỳ, nhưng ở nhóm liệt kê ở trang 3 và được phép sở hữu TWIC.
Có Không
Có Không
Có Không
Có Không
Có Không
Có Không
Có Không
6. Tôi hiện không có TWIC.
Phần B. Tiền Án – Hãy xem từng câu và trả lời bằng cách đánh dấu vào ô Có hoặc Không tương ứng. (Vui lòng tham khảo trang 4 để biết
thêm chi tiết)
1. Trong đời tôi (ngoại trừ các vụ án vị thành niên không bị cáo buộc với tư cách người trưởng thành), tôi đã bị cáo
2.
3.
buộc hoặc thú nhận (bao gồm trường hợp “không bào chữa”), hoặc được phán quyết vô tội vì lý do tâm thần
trong tòa án dân sự hoặc quân sự về một hoặc các trọng tội sau đây:
• Gián điệp hoặc có âm mưu làm gián điệp;
• Phản quốc hoặc có âm mưu phản quốc; hoặc
• Nổi loạn hoặc có âm mưu gây nổi loạn;
• Tội khủng bố liên bang theo quy định ở mục 18 U.S.C.
2332(g) hoặc luật định tương đương của Tiểu Bang.
Lưu ý: Nếu quý vị trả lời "Có", quý vị sẽ không đủ điều kiện nhận TWIC và/hoặc xin miễn.
Trong đời tôi (ngoại trừ các vụ án vị thành niên không bị cáo buộc với tư cách người trưởng thành), tôi đã bị cáo
buộc hoặc thú nhận (bao gồm trường hợp “không bào chữa”), hoặc được phán quyết vô tội vì lý do tâm thần
trong tòa án dân sự hoặc quân sự về bất kỳ trọng tội nào sau đây:
kích nổ chất nổ hoặc thiết bị chết người khác ở
• Tội liên quan đến sự kiện an ninh giao thông;
những cơ quan hạ tầng, phương tiện vận chuyển
• Vận chuyển trái phép loại chất độc hại;
công cộng, cơ quan chính phủ, hoặc nơi công cộng;
• Phân phát, thu mua, sản xuất, bán, sử dụng, sở
• Vi phạm Đạo Luật RICO trong trường hợp hành vi có
hữu bất hợp pháp...hoặc tham gia các phi vụ mua
tính chất phạm tội được liệt kê trong Phần B1 và B2;
bán thiết bị gây nổ hoặc chất nổ;
• Cố tình phạm tội được liệt kê trong Phần B1 và B2;
• Sát nhân;
hoặc
• Có hành vi đe dọa hoặc rắc tâm tuyên truyền
• Âm mưu hoặc cố tình phạm tội được liệt kê trong
thông tin sai lệch khi đã biết trước đó là thông tin
Phần B2.
sai lệch, về vấn đề vận chuyển, sắp đặt, hoặc
Trong thời gian 7 năm qua, tôi đã bị cáo buộc, thú nhận (bao gồm trường hợp “không bào chữa”), hoặc được
phán quyết vô tội vì lý do tâm thần trong tòa án dân sự hoặc quân sự về bất kỳ trọng tội nào sau đây:
• Phân phát, thu mua, sản xuất, bán, sử dụng, sở
• Phân phối, vô tình/cố ý sở hữu nhằm mục đích phân
hữu bất hợp pháp...hoặc tham gia các phi vụ mua
phát, hoặc nhập khẩu dược chất cần được kiểm soát;
bán súng cầm tay hoặc loại vũ khí khác;
Có Không
Có Không
Có Không
Các ấn bản trước của mẫu đơn này đều không còn hiệu lực.
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• Đốt phá;
• Bắt cóc hoặc bắt giữ người làm con tin;
• Cưỡng hiếp hoặc có hành vi bạo lực tình dục;
• Tấn công có chủ đích giết người;
• Cướp giật;
• Xâm nhập hải cảng trái phép;
• RICO; hoặc
• Âm mưu hoặc cố tình phạm các tội trong Phần B3.
4. Trong thời gian 5 năm rồi, tôi đã được ra tù do bị tuyên án phạm trọng tội nêu trong Phần B3.
Có Không
5. Tôi đang bị truy nã hoặc bị tòa quân sự hoặc hình sự khởi tố về trọng tội liệt kê trong các Phần từ B1 đến B3.
Có Không
6. Tòa án quân sự hoặc dân sự đã tuyên bố tôi không đủ năng lực tâm thần hoặc tôi đã bị cưỡng chế vào điều trị
Có Không
tại trung tâm điều trị sức khỏe tâm thần.
Lưu ý: Nếu quý vị trả lời "Có" đối với bất kỳ tội/trọng tội nào được liệt kê trong các Phần từ B2 đến B6, bạn đủ
điều kiện để xin miễn và vẫn cần phải xin TWIC. Nếu ban đầu bị từ chối cấp TWIC, quý vị có ý định nộp đơn xin
Có Không
miễn hay không?
7. Tôi hiểu rằng tôi phải gửi trả lại giấy TWIC của mình về địa chỉ nêu trên giấy chứng nhận nếu tôi:
• bị truy nã, bị khởi tố, bị kết án, hoặc được tuyên án vô tội vì lý do tâm thần, về trọng tội liệt kê trong các Phần
từ B1 đến B3;
Có Không
• được tuyên án không đủ năng lực tâm thần hoặc đã bị cưỡng chế vào điều trị tại trung tâm điều trị sức khỏe
tâm thần; hoặc
• không còn đáp ứng các tiêu chuẩn nhập cư do trả lời "Có" trong Phần A5.
MỤC II – THỦ TỤC CHỨNG NHẬN
Vui lòng xem lại và xác nhận những câu trả lời đã nêu trong mẫu đơn này bằng cách ghi tên và ký tên kèm theo ngày tháng. Nếu quý vị
được trợ giúp/biên dịch, quý vị phải cung cấp các thông tin liên hệ người trợ giúp/biên dịch để phòng trường hợp cần sử dụng sau này.
Đối với người đứng đơn và người trợ giúp/biên dịch, việc cố tình công bố những điều sai sự thật hoặc loại bỏ thông tin quan
trọng trong mẫu đơn này sẽ bị phạt tiền hoặc phạt tù, hoặc cả hai dạng hình phạt (xem mục 18 U.S.C. 1001), và sẽ được dùng
làm cơ sở để bác đơn xin TWIC.
• Đe dọa tống tiền;
• Xuyên tạc, lừa đảo, hoặc dối trá, bao gồm giả
dạng danh tính và rửa tiền (ngoại trừ việc lừa đảo
phúc lợi xã hội và ghi chi phiếu sai bị trả lại);
• Hối lộ;
• Buôn lậu;
• Vi phạm luật nhập cư;
Người đứng đơn: Những thông tin tôi nêu trong mẫu đơn này là thật,
hoàn chỉnh, và đúng theo sự hiểu biết và lòng tin của tôi và những
thông tin được cung cấp với thiện ý.
Người Trợ Giúp/Biên Dịch: Tôi xác nhận rằng tôi đã trợ giúp việc
điền hoàn chỉnh mẫu đơn này theo yêu cầu của người đứng đơn có
tên nêu trên; phần trả lời được đưa ra dựa trên những thông tin mà tôi
biết hoặc được người đứng đơn cung cấp cho tôi; và tôi đã đọc đơn đã
điền đầy đủ cho người đứng đơn nghe bằng ngôn ngữ mà bà ấy/ông
ấy thông thạo để kiểm chứng lại trước khi bà ấy/ông ấy ký xác nhận
đơn này trước sự chứng kiến của tôi.
Tên Viết Hoa của Người Trợ Giúp/Biên Dịch
Tên Viết Hoa của Đương Đơn TWIC
Chữ Ký của Người Đứng Đơn xin TWIC
Ngày
Chữ Ký của của Người Trợ Giúp/Biên Dịch
Ngày
Số Điện Thoại Liên Hệ Ban Ngày
Địa chỉ
Căn hộ #
Thành Phố, Tiểu Bang, Zip
THÔNG BÁO VỀ LUẬT BẢO VỆ QUYỀN RIÊNG TƯ: Quyền Hạn: Quyền thu thập các thông tin này được quy định ở mục 49 U.S.C.114, 40113, and 5103a. (Các) Mục Đích
Chính: Những thông tin này cần dùng để xác minh danh tính của quý vị và tiến hành thủ tục đánh giá mức đe dọa an ninh nhằm thẩm định điều kiện xin giấy TWIC của quý vị. Việc
cung cấp những thông tin này, bao gồm cả mã số đăng ký tình trạng ngoại kiều hoặc mã SSN (Mã Số An Sinh Xã Hội) của quý vị, có tính chất hoàn toàn tự nguyện; tuy nhiên, việc
không cung cấp những thông tin này sẽ làm chậm trễ và có khả năng gây cản trở đối với việc hoàn tất thủ tục đánh giá mức đe dọa an ninh của quý vị. Đối với những cá nhân hiện
đang là thủy thủ hoặc đang nộp đơn xin chứng nhận thủy thủ, mã SSN (Mã Số An Sinh Xã Hội) là thông tin bắt buộc, nếu không họ buộc phải đến Trung Tâm Khảo Thí Địa Phương
của Lực Lượng Tuần Duyên (Coast Guard Regional Exam Center) để cung cấp những thông tin này trước khi hoàn tất đơn xin. (Các) Mục Đích Sử Dụng Thông Thường: Những
thông tin thường được sử dụng nhằm cung cấp cho sở FBI để truy lục hồ sơ tiền án của quý vị; cho nhà thầu TSA hoặc các đại lý dịch vụ khác đang cung cấp dịch vụ liên quan đến
thủ tục đánh giá mức đe dọa an ninh; đến các cơ quan chính phủ có liên quan nhằm những mục đích về an ninh, thủ tục cấp giấy phép, hoặc thi hành luật pháp; hoặc nhằm phục vụ
việc bảo vệ an ninh quốc gia; và cho các cơ quan thẩm quyền của chính phủ quốc tế hoặc ngoại quốc theo luật pháp hoặc thỏa ước quốc tế.
THÔNG BÁO VỀ LUẬT MIỄN GIẢM THỦ TỤC GIẤY TỜ: Thông Báo Về Thời Gian Cần Dùng: TSA thu thập những thông tin nhằm xác định tư cách xin cấp TWIC của quý vị. Đây là
hoạt động thu thập thông tin tự nguyện, nhưng việc không cung cấp những thông tin có thể dẫn đến việc không thể phê duyệt tư cách xin TWIC của quý vị. TSA ước tính rằng tổng
thời gian trung bình dùng cho từng câu trả lời liên quan đến việc lấy thông tin dùng để đăng ký này là vào khoảng 90 phút. Cơ quan không được tiến hành hoặc tài trợ, và người đứng
đơn không bắt buộc phải hồi đáp lại yêu cầu thu thập thông tin, trừ trường hợp họ xuất trình số kiểm soát OMB hợp lệ. Mã số kiểm soát được gán cho yêu cầu thu thập thông tin này là
OMB 1652-0047, và sẽ hết hiệu lực vào ngày 07/31/2011.
Các ấn bản trước của mẫu đơn này đều không còn hiệu lực.
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TSA Form 2212, tháng Bảy 2008
OMB 1652-0047, hết hạn vào ngày 07/31/2011
Tôi không phải là công dân Hoa Kỳ hoặc kiều bào Hoa Kỳ, nhưng thuộc nhóm liệt kê bên dưới và được phép sở hữu giấy TWIC.
1.
Thường trú nhân hợp pháp của Hoa Kỳ.
2.
Người tị nạn nhập cảnh theo quy định ở mục 8 U.S.C. 1157.
3.
Ngoại kiều được hưởng quy chế tị nạn theo quy định ở mục 8
U.S.C. 1158.
4.
Ngoại kiều có tình trạng phi định cư M-1 hợp lệ đã đăng ký
nhập học tại Học Viện Hải Thương Hoa Kỳ (U.S. Merchant
Marine Academy) hoặc trường hàng hải tương đương cấp
Tiểu Bang.
5.
Công dân của Micronesia, Đảo Quốc Marshall, hoặc Palau.
6.
Tài xế kinh doanh vận tải có giấy phép được cấp tại Canada
hoặc Mexico để vận chuyển chất độc hại hoặc được phép
nhập cảnh vào Hoa Kỳ để kinh doanh theo quy định ở mục 8
CFR 214.2(b)(4)(i)(E).
7.
Ngoại kiều được cấp phép làm việc không hạn chế tại Hoa Kỳ
và có một trong những loại thị thực sau:
ƒ A-1: Người thân trực hệ trong gia đình của Đại Sứ, Công
Sứ, Tùy Viên Tòa Lãnh Sự, Viên Chức Cố Vấn, Nguyên
Thủ Quốc Gia, và có ký thỏa ước song phương;
ƒ A-2: Người thân trực hệ trong gia đình của nhân công hoặc
tùy viên của chính phủ ngoại quốc đến Hoa Kỳ, bao gồm
nhân viên trợ giúp và hỗ trợ kỹ thuật thuộc diện A-1, và có
ký thỏa ước song phương;
ƒ A-13: Diện đoàn tụ gia đình;
ƒ E-1: Người phối ngẫu hoặc con cái phụ thuộc của thương
nhân định cư theo diện hiệp định;
ƒ E-2: Người phối ngẫu của nhà đầu tư định cư theo hiệp
định, hoặc nhân công của người phối ngẫu của họ;
ƒ G-1: Người thân trực hệ trong gia đình của viên chức
thường trú làm đại diện chính của chính phủ thành viên
nước ngoài được nhân viên và tổ chức quốc tế công nhận,
và có ký thỏa ước song phương;
ƒ G-3: Người thân trực hệ trong gia đình của người đại diện
chính phủ nước ngoài không thuộc nước thành viên hoặc
không được được nhân viên và tổ chức quốc tế công nhận,
và có ký thỏa ước song phương;
ƒ G-4: Người thân trực hệ trong gia đình của nhân viên hoặc
công chức của tổ chức Quốc Tế có thỏa ước song phương;
ƒ J-2: Người phối ngẫu hoặc con cái còn nhỏ của du học sinh
thuộc chương trình trao đổi học viên;
ƒ K-3: Người phối ngẫu của Công Dân Hoa Kỳ (theo quy định
của Luật LIFE);
ƒ K-4: Con ruột của người thuộc diện K-3;
ƒ L-2: Người phối ngẫu hoặc con ruột của người thuộc diện
L-1;
ƒ N-8: Cha mẹ ruột của ngoại kiều thuộc diện "nhập cư đặc
biệt" SK-3;
ƒ N-9: Con ruột của người thuộc diện N-8, SK-1, SK-2, hoặc
"nhập cư đặc biệt" SK-4;
ƒ Người thân trực hệ trong gia đình của người đại diện hoặc
viên chức của Khối Hiệp Ước Bắc Đại Tây Dương (NATO)
có ký thỏa ước song phương về các loại thị thực sau:
- NATO-1
- NATO-2
- NATO-3
- NATO-4
- NATO-5
- NATO-6
ƒ S-7: Người phối ngẫu, con gái và con trai chưa lập gia đình,
và cha mẹ ruột của nhân chứng hoặc người cấp tin;
ƒ T-1: Nạn nhân của hoạt động buôn người nghiêm trọng;
ƒ T-2: Người phối ngẫu của nạn nhân của hoạt động buôn
người nghiêm trọng;
ƒ T-3: Con ruột của nạn nhân của hoạt động buôn người
nghiêm trọng;
ƒ T-4: Cha mẹ ruột của nạn nhân của hoạt động buôn người
nghiêm trọng (nếu T-1 dưới 21 tuổi);
ƒ T-5: Anh em ruột dưới 18 tuổi và chưa lập gia đình của
người thuộc diện T-1 dưới 21 tuổi;
ƒ U-1: Nạn nhân của hành vi tội ác cụ thể;
ƒ U-2: Người phối ngẫu của người thuộc diện U-1;
ƒ U-3: Con ruột của người thuộc diện U-1;
ƒ U-4: Cha mẹ ruột của người thuộc diện U-1 (nếu người
thuộc diện U-1 dưới 21 tuổi);
ƒ U-5: Anh em ruột dưới 18 tuổi và chưa lập gia đình của
người thuộc diện U-1 dưới 21 tuổi;
ƒ V-1: Người phối ngẫu của LPR - người hiện là người thụ
hưởng chính của kiến nghị xin đoàn tụ gia đình đã được đệ
trình trước ngày 21 tháng Mười Hai năm 2000, và đã chờ
xét duyệt được tối thiểu 3 năm;
ƒ V-2: Con ruột của LPR - người hiện là thụ hưởng chính của
kiến nghị xin thị thực đoàn tụ gia đình đã được đệ trình
trước ngày 21 tháng Mười Hai năm 2000, và đã chờ xét
duyệt được tối thiểu 3 năm;
ƒ V-3: Con ruột mới sinh của người thuộc diện V-1 hoặc V-2;
HOẶC
ƒ TPS: Tình trạng tạm thời được bảo vệ (TPS).
8.
Ngoại kiều được cấp phép làm việc hạn chế tại Hoa Kỳ và có
một trong những loại thị thực sau:
ƒ B1-OCS: Du khách đến kinh doanh/khu vực thềm lục địa
(OCS);
ƒ C-1/D: Thị thực kết hợp dạng thủy thủ đoàn và quá cảnh;
ƒ E-1 (Chính Thức): Thương nhân định cư theo diện hiệp
định hoặc nhân công của thương nhân định cư theo diện
hiệp định;
ƒ E-2 (Chính Thức): Nhà đầu tư theo diện hiệp ước thương
mại, hoặc nhân công của nhà đầu tư theo diện hiệp ước
thương mại;
ƒ E-3: Công dân quốc tịch Úc hiện làm việc trong lĩnh vực
chuyên môn đòi hỏi bằng cấp cao, bao gồm cả người phối
ngẫu;
ƒ H-1B: Lĩnh vực chuyên môn đòi hỏi bằng cấp cao;
ƒ L-1A: Nhân viên điều hành, quản lý (nhân viên thuyên
chuyển trong nội bộ công ty);
ƒ L-1B: Chuyên gia có hiểu biết chuyên sâu về các lĩnh vực;
ƒ M-3: Sinh viên quốc tịch Mexico hoặc Canada học ở các
trường không có nơi lưu trú;
ƒ O-1A: Người có năng khiếu về khoa học, nghệ thuật, giáo
dục, kinh doanh, hoặc thể thao;
ƒ O-1B: Người có thành tựu đặc biệt trong lĩnh vực chế phẩm
truyền hình và/hoặc điện ảnh; HOẶC
ƒ TN: Thị thực thương mại dành cho các doanh nhân người
Canada hoặc Mexico đang theo đuổi các hoạt động chuyên
ngành theo Thỏa Ước Mậu Dịch Tự Do Bắc Mỹ (NAFTA).
LƯU Ý: Các loại thị thực cấp phép làm việc không hạn chế sau
đây không cho phép xin lấy TWIC:
ƒ
ƒ
ƒ
ƒ
S-5: Người cấp tin về tổ chức tội phạm;
S-6: Người cấp tin có liên quan đến khủng bố;
K-1: Chồng hoặc vợ sắp cưới của công dân Hoa Kỳ; HOẶC
K-2: Con ruột còn nhỏ của người thuộc diện K-1.
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TSA Form 2212, tháng Bảy 2008
OMB 1652-0047, hết hạn vào ngày 07/31/2011
Tội phạm hình sự bị loại (49 C.F.R. 1572.103)
CỘT A
CỘT B
Việc bị tuyên án một trong những trọng tội sau đây sẽ khiến
người đứng đơn bị loại dù phạm tội vào thời điểm nào, và
không đủ tư cách nộp đơn xin miễn.
1.
Gián điệp hoặc có âm mưu làm gián điệp.
2.
Nổi loạn, hoặc có âm mưu gây nổi loạn.
Việc bị tuyên án một trong những trọng tội sau đây sẽ khiến
người đứng đơn bị loại, nếu người này bị cáo buộc, thú nhận
(bao gồm trường hợp “không bào chữa”), hoặc được phán
quyết vô tội vì lý do tâm thần trong thời gian 7 năm tính từ
ngày đệ đơn xin TWIC về trước; HOẶC nếu người đứng đơn
được ra tù sau khị thụ án trong vòng 5 năm tính từ ngày đệ
đơn về trước. Người đứng đơn có thể nộp đơn xin miễn.
3.
Phản quốc, hoặc có âm mưu phản quốc.
1.
4.
Tội khủng bố liên bang theo quy định tại mục 18 U.S.C.
2332b(g), hoặc luật định tương đương của Tiểu Bang, hoặc
âm mưu phạm loại tội này.
Tham gia các phi vụ mua bán, xuất khẩu, nhập khẩu, giao
nhận, chuyên chở, gửi đi, vận chuyển, thu nhận, phân phát,
thu mua, sản xuất, bán lại, sử dụng, sở hữu bất hợp pháp
súng cầm tay hoặc loại vũ khí khác. Súng cầm tay hoặc loại
vũ khí khác bao gồm, nhưng không giới hạn trong phạm vi,
các loại súng cầm tay được quy định ở mục 18 U.S.C.
921(a)(3) hoặc 26 U.S.C. 5 845(a), hoặc những loại kê khai
trong Danh Mục Đạn Dược Được Phép Nhập Khẩu của Hoa
Kỳ (U.S. Munitions Import List) tại mục 27 CFR 447.21.
2.
Đe dọa tống tiền.
3.
Xuyên tạc, lừa đảo, hoặc dối trá, bao gồm giả dạng danh tính
và rửa tiền đối với trường hợp hành vi rửa tiền có liên can đến
tội được mô tả trong Cột A hoặc B. Hành vi lừa đảo phúc lợi
xã hội và ghi chi phiếu sai bị trả lại không bị xem là yếu tố cấu
thành tội xuyên tạc, lừa đảo, hoặc dối trá trong ngữ đoạn này.
4.
Hối lộ.
5.
Buôn lậu.
6.
Vi phạm luật nhập cư.
7.
Phân phối, cố ý sở hữu nhằm mục đích phân phát, hoặc nhập
khẩu dược chất cần được kiểm soát.
8.
Đốt phá
9.
Bắt cóc hoặc bắt giữ người làm con tin.
Việc bị tuyên án một trong những trọng tội sau đây sẽ khiến
người đứng đơn bị loại dù phạm tội vào thời điểm nào, và
người đứng đơn có thể nộp đơn xin miễn.
5.
Tội liên quan đến sự kiện an ninh giao thông. Sự kiện an ninh
giao thông là loại sự kiện an ninh dẫn đến sự thiệt hại đáng kể
về nhân mạng, thiệt hại về môi trường, sự sụp đổ của hệ
thống vận chuyển, hoặc sự đổ vỡ về kinh tế ở phạm vi nhất
định, theo như quy định ở mục 46 U.S.C. 70101. Từ "sự đổ vỡ
về kinh tế" không bao gồm việc tạm dừng hoạt động hoặc
những động thái khác có liên quan đến nhân công và không
liên can đến khủng bố và bắt nguồn từ tranh chấp giữa chủ và
nhân công.
6.
Vận chuyển trái phép loại chất độc hại được theo quy định ở
49 U.S.C. 5124, hoặc luật định tương đương của Tiểu Bang.
7.
Tham gia các phi vụ mua bán, tàng trữ, xuất khẩu, nhập khẩu,
chuyên chở, gửi đi, vận chuyển, thu nhận, thu mua, sản xuất,
phân phát, bán lại, sử dụng, sở hữu bất hợp pháp thiết bị gây
nổ hoặc chất nổ. Chất nổ hoặc thiết bị gây nổ bao gồm chất
nổ hoặc vật liệu dùng làm chất nổ được quy định ở mục 18
U.S.C. 232(5), từ mục 841(c) đến 841(f), và 844(j); và thiết bị
phá hoại, theo quy định ở mục 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(4) và 26
U.S.C. 5845(f).
10. Cưỡng hiếp hoặc có hành vi bạo lực tình dục.
8.
Sát nhân.
9.
Có hành vi đe dọa hoặc rắc tâm tuyên truyền thông tin sai lệch
khi đã biết trước đó đều thông tin sai lệch, về vấn đề vận
chuyển, sắp đặt, hoặc kích nổ chất nổ hoặc thiết bị chết người
khác ở những cơ sở hạ tầng, hệ thống vận chuyển công cộng,
cơ quan chính phủ hoặc tiểu bang, hoặc nơi sinh hoạt công
cộng.
11. Tấn công có chủ đích giết người.
10. Vi phạm Luật Chống Tham Nhũng và Tội Phạm Có Tổ Chức,
18 U.S.C. 1961, và các mục theo sau, hoặc luật định tương
đương của Tiểu Bang, trong trường hợp một trong những tội
phạm được xác nhận do bồi thẩm đoàn tuyên án hoặc do bị
đơn thú nhật, gồm một trong những tội được liệt kê trong Cột
A.
11. Hành vi cố ý phạm những tội nêu trong Cột A, các mục 1 - 4.
12. Cướp giật.
13. Xâm nhập hải cảng trái phép theo quy định ở mục 18 U.S.C.
1036, hoặc luật định tương đương của Tiểu Bang.
14. Vi phạm Luật Chống Tham Nhũng và Tội Phạm Có Tổ Chức,
18 U.S.C. 1961, và các mục theo sau , hoặc luật định tương
đương của Tiểu Bang, ngoài những điều vi phạm được liệt kê
trong Cột A, mục 10.
15. Âm mưu hoặc cố tình phạm các trọng tội liệt kê trong Cột B.
12. Âm mưu hoặc cố ý phạm những tội nêu trong Cột A, các mục
5 - 10.
Các ấn bản trước của mẫu đơn này đều không còn hiệu lực.
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