MTVA Sea Time & Regulatory Flyers
The MTVA has published a series of flyers to make figuring out the Coast Guard’s sea time requirements simple and fast, whether you work an equal-time or 2-for-1 schedule. We’re working on other projects, like the recently updated Federal Pilotage & Route Requirements flyer, and are open to suggestion as to how to improve any and all of them. We also are looking for additional subjects that will help mariners and operating companies navigate the regulatory maze we live in. Please feel free to contact us.
- Towing License Sea Time
- Deck License Sea Time – updated as of 5/15/09.
- Able Seaman Sea Time
- Engineer & QMED Sea Time
- Tankerman-PIC (Barge) Sea Time & Training
- Federal Pilotage & Route Requirements – updated as of 5/15/09.
USCG National Maritime Center Announcements – ***Breaking News About Licensing, Training & Other Related Topics***
- Updated Merchant Mariner Medical Evaluation Report – October 9, 2009
- Merchant Mariner Third Party Authorization – October 8, 2009
- Current Merchant Mariner Medical Evaluation Forms Remain Valid – August 5, 2009
- Merchant Mariner Credential Verification – July 23, 2009
- Updated Merchant Mariner Medical Evaluation Forms – July 23, 2009
- New U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential Verification Tool – July 23, 2009
- Posting The New Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) On Board Vessels
- Actions to Reduce Mariner Credentialing Process Time – June 29, 2008
- Update – Mailing Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Applications To Regional Examination Centers – June 26, 2009
- Vessel Security Officer (VSO) Training & Certification – June 19, 2008
- Importance of Using the Mariner Reference Number – April 14, 2009
- Processing of Credential Application Submitted Prior to April 15, 2009 – April 7, 2009
- TWIC Status During MMC Application Process – April 3, 2009
- Clarifications To Merchant Mariner Credential Processing – April 2, 2009
- Mailing Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Applications to Regional Exam Centers – March 26, 2009
- New User Fees for Merchant Mariner Credential – March 26, 2009
- Merchant Mariner Credential Application Acceptance Checklist
- Administration of Merchant Mariner Oath Form
- Merchant Mariner Credential Terminology – March 20, 2009
- Consolidated Merchant Mariner Credential – What does it look like?
- Relationship Between MMC & TWIC – March 18, 2009
- Consolidated Mertchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Final Rule Released – March 16, 2009
- TWIC Information Bulletin – February 12, 2009
U.S. Licensing, Certification & Manning Regulations
- 46 CFR – Part 10: Licensing of Maritime Personnel – Oct. 2008
- 46 CFR – Part 10.113: Transportation Worker Identification Credential – Oct. 2008
- 46 CFR – Part 10.201: Eligibility for licenses and certificates of registry, general – Oct. 2008
- 46 CFR – Part 10.202: Issuance of licenses and STCW certificates & endorsements – Oct. 2008
- 46 CFR – Part 10.205: Requirements for original licenses and STCW certificates & endorsements – Oct. 2008
- 46 CFR – Part 10.207: Requirements for raises of grades of licenses – Oct. 2008
- 46 CFR – Part 10.209: Requirements for renewal of licenses and STCW certificates & endorsements – Oct. 2008
- 46 CFR – Part 10.211: Creditable service and equivalents for licensing purposes – Oct. 2008
- 46 CFR – Part 10.217: Examination procedures and denial of licenses – Oct. 2008
- 46 CFR – Part 10.401: Professional requirements for Ocean & Near Coastal deck licenses – Oct. 2008
- 46 CFR – Part 10.305: Radar-Observer certificates and qualifying courses – Oct. 2008
- 46 CFR – Part 10.466: Requirements for licenses as Apprentice Mate/Steersman of Towing Vessels – Oct. 2008
- 46 CFR – Part 10.465: Requirements for licenses as Mate/Pilot of Towing Vessels – Oct. 2008
- 46 CFR – Part 10.464: Requirements for licenses as Master of Towing Vessels – Oct. 2008
- 46 CFR – Part 10.418-421: Service requirements for licenses as Master & Mate of <500GRT – Oceans & Near Coastal – Oct. 2008
- 46 CFR – Part 10.416: Service requirements for licenses as Mate of <1,600GRT – Near Coastal – Oct. 2008
- 46 CFR – Part 10.412-414 : Service Requirements for licenses as Master of <1,600GRT – Oceans & Near Coastal and Mate of <1,600GRT – Oceans – Oct. 2008
- 46 CFR – Part 12: Certification of Seamen – Oct. 2008
- 46 CFR – Part 13: Certification of Tankermen – Oct. 2008
- 46 CFR – Part 14: Shipment and Discharge of Merchant Mariners – Oct. 2008
- 46 CFR – Part 15: Manning Requirements – Oct. 2008
U.S. Licensing, Certification, STCW & Manning Information
- U.S.C.G. Regional Examination Centers
- Marine Safety Manual – Volume III: Marine Industry Personnel - May 27, 1999. A 341-page reference used by the Coast Guard to administer the licensing, certification, manning, watchkeeping and work-hour regulations. Lots of good info, although it’s overdue for a revision.
- Guide for Administration of Merchant Marine Deck Examinations – May 2009.
- Transcripts of Sea Service (TOSS) for C.G. Personnel – U.S. Coast Guard Pay & Personnel Center
- Military Personnel Records – National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, MO
- STCW.org – a good source of information from “a consortium of maritime trainers.”
- Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping Convention: A History
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NVIC #4-08: Medical & Physical Evaluations Guidelines For Merchant Mariner Credentials + Enclosure #1 (Medical Certification Standards), Enclosure #2 (Physical Ability Guidelines), Enclosure #3 (Medical Conditions Subject To Further Review), Enclosure #3a (Index For Medical Conditions Subject To Further Review), Enclosure #3b (Abbreviations), Enclosure #4 (Medications), Enclosure #5 (Vision & Hearing Standards), Enclosure #6 (Medical Review Process)
U.S. Towing Vessel Licensing, Designated Examiners, Manning, Watches & Work-Hour Limitations
- NVIC #4-01: Manning & Licensing For Towing Vessel Officers
- Towing License FAQ
- NVIC #6-97: Designated Examiner Policy
- N.M.C. Policy Letter #4-03: Acceptance Of STCW Assessments Of Skills To Qualify For Near Coastal & Oceans Towing Vessel Licenses & Endorsements
- NVIC #7-00: Clarification Of The Application Of STCW To Vessels Less Than 200 GRT
- N.M.C. Policy Letter #6-00: Clarification Of NVIC #7-00 On The Application Of STCW On Vessels Less Than 200 GRT
- G-MOC Policy Letter #4-00: Watchkeeping And Work-Hour Limitations On Towing Vessels, Offshore Supply Vessels (OSV’s) & Crew Boats Utilizing A Two Watch System
- NVIC #1-86: Shipment and Discharge of Seamen
Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential Application, Medical and Drug Test Forms & Guidance
- Application for Merchant Mariner Credential or Certificate of Registry (CG-719B)
- Small Vessel Sea Service Form (CG-719S)
- Request Pertaining to Military Records (SF-180)
- Instruction Guide to the Merchant Mariner Physical Examination Report
- Merchant Mariner Credential Medical Evaluation Report (CG-719K) Rev. 01-09
- NVIC #4-08: Medical & Physical Evaluation Guidelines For Merchant Mariner Credential + Enclosure #1 (Medical Certification Standards), Enclosure #2 (Physical Ability Guidelines), Enclosure #3 (Medical Conditions Subject To Further Review), Enclosure #3a (Index For Medical Conditions Subject To Further Review), Enclosure #3b (Abbreviations), Enclosure #4 (Medications), Enclosure #5 (Vision & Hearing Standards), Enclosure #6 (Medical Review Process)
- A Mariner’s Guide to NVIC #04-2008
- Drug Test Requirements (MLD-FM-REC-101)
- DOT/Coast Guard Periodic Drug Testing Form (CG-719P)
