Part 12 - Requirements for Rating Endorsements  


Subpart 12.01 - General
§ 12.01-1 - Purpose of rules in this part.
§ 12.01-3 - Incorporation by reference.
§ 12.01-6 - Definitions of terms used in this part.
§ 12.01-7 - Where to apply.
§ 12.01-9 - Paperwork approval.
§ 12.01-11 - [Reserved]
§§ 12.01-6--12.01-7 - [Reserved]
Subpart 12.02 - General Requirements for Certification
§ 12.02-3 - Where documents are issued.
§ 12.02-4 - Basis for denial of a merchant mariner's document.
§ 12.02-5 - Form in which documents are issued.
§ 12.02-7 - When documents are required.
§ 12.02-9 - Application for documents.
§ 12.02-10 - Applications for documents from aliens.
§ 12.02-11 - General provisions respecting rating endorsements.
§ 12.02-12 - Identity.
§ 12.02-13 - Citizenship requirements.
§ 12.02-14 - Nationality of aliens.
§§ 12.02-12--12.02-15 - [Reserved]
§ 12.02-15 - Oath requirement.
§ 12.02-17 - Examination procedures and denial of rating endorsements.
§ 12.02-18 - Fees.
§ 12.02-19 - Suspension or revocation of documents.
§ 12.02-21 - Issuance of documents after revocation.
§ 12.02-23 - Issuance of duplicate documents.
§ 12.02-24 - Reporting loss of continuous discharge book, merchant mariner's document, or certificate of discharge.
§ 12.02-25 - Right of appeal.
§ 12.02-27 - Requirements for renewal of a merchant mariner's document.
§ 12.02-29 - [Reserved]
§§ 12.02-3--12.02-5 - [Reserved]
§§ 12.02-18--12.02-29 - [Reserved]
§§ 12.02-9--12.02-10 - [Reserved]
Subpart 12.03 - Approved and Accepted Training
§ 12.03-1 - Coast Guard-accepted training other than approved courses.
Subpart 12.05 - Able Seamen
§ 12.05-1 - Certification required.
§ 12.05-3 - General requirements.
§ 12.05-5 - [Reserved]
§ 12.05-7 - Service or training requirements.
§ 12.05-9 - Examination and demonstration of ability.
§ 12.05-11 - General provisions respecting merchant mariner's document endorsed for service as able seamen.
Subpart 12.10 - Lifeboatman
§ 12.10-1 - Credentials required.
§ 12.10-3 - General requirements.
§ 12.10-5 - Examination and demonstration of ability.
§ 12.10-7 - General provisions respecting an MMC or MMD endorsed as lifeboatman.
§ 12.10-9 - Endorsement for proficiency in fast rescue boats.
Subpart 12.13 - Persons Designated To Provide Medical Care on Board Ship
§ 12.13-1 - Documentary evidence required.
§ 12.13-3 - Basis of documentary evidence.
Subpart 12.15 - Qualified Member of the Engine Department
§ 12.15-1 - Credentials required.
§ 12.15-3 - General requirements.
§ 12.15-5 - Physical and medical requirements.
§ 12.15-7 - Service or training requirements.
§ 12.15-9 - Examination requirements.
§ 12.15-11 - General provisions respecting an endorsement as qualified member of the engine department.
§ 12.15-13 - Deck engine mechanic.
§ 12.15-15 - Engineman.
Subpart 12.25 - Certificates of Service for Ratings Other Than Able Seaman or Qualified Member of the Engine Department
§ 12.25-1 - Credentials required.
§ 12.25-10 - General requirements.
§ 12.25-20 - Physical and medical requirements.
§ 12.25-25 - Members of Merchant Marine Cadet Corps.
§ 12.25-30 - Student observers.
§ 12.25-35 - Apprentice engineers.
§ 12.25-40 - Apprentice mate.
§ 12.25-45 - GMDSS At-sea Maintainer.
Subpart 12.30 - Ro-Ro Passenger Ships
§ 12.30-1 - Purpose of regulations.
§ 12.30-3 - [Reserved]
§ 12.30-5 - General requirements.
Subpart 12.35 - Crewmembers on a Passenger Ship, Other Than a Ro-Ro Passenger Ship, When on an International Voyage
§ 12.35-1 - Purpose of rules.
§ 12.35-3 - [Reserved]
§ 12.35-5 - General requirements.
Subpart 12.40 - Non-resident Alien Unlicensed Members of the Steward's Department on U.S. Flag Large Passenger Vessels
§ 12.40-1 - Purpose of rules.
§ 12.40-3 - [Reserved]
§ 12.40-5 - General application requirements.
§ 12.40-7 - Employer requirements.
§ 12.40-9 - Basis for denial.
§ 12.40-11 - Citizenship and identity.
§ 12.40-13 - Restrictions.
§ 12.40-15 - Alternative means of compliance.
Subpart A - General
§ 12.101 - Purpose.
§ 12.103 - Incorporation by reference.
§ 12.105 - Paperwork approval.
Subpart B - General Requirements for Rating Endorsements
§ 12.201 - General requirements for national and STCW rating endorsements.
§ 12.203 - Creditable service and equivalents for national and STCW ratings endorsements.
§ 12.205 - Examination procedures and denial of rating and STCW endorsements.
Subpart C - XXX
Subpart D - Requirements for National Deck Rating Endorsements
§ 12.401 - General requirements for able seaman (A/B) endorsements.
§ 12.403 - Service or training requirements for able seaman (A/B) endorsements.
§ 12.405 - Examination and demonstration of ability for able seaman (A/B) endorsements.
§ 12.407 - General requirements for lifeboatman endorsements.
§ 12.409 - General requirements for lifeboatman-limited endorsements.
Subpart E - Requirements for National Engineer Rating Endorsements
§ 12.501 - General requirements for a qualified member of the engine department (QMED).
§ 12.503 - Service or training requirements.
§ 12.505 - Examination requirements.
Subpart F - Requirements for STCW Rating Endorsements
§ 12.601 - General requirements for STCW rating endorsements.
§ 12.602 - Basic training.
§ 12.603 - Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as able seafarer-deck.
§ 12.605 - Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as ratings forming part of a navigational watch (RFPNW).
§ 12.607 - Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as rating as able seafarer-engine.
§ 12.609 - Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as rating forming part of an engineering watch (RFPEW).
§ 12.611 - Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as electro-technical rating (ETR) on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP or more.
§ 12.613 - Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement in proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats (PSC).
§ 12.615 - Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement in proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than lifeboats and fast rescue boats-limited (PSC-limited).
§ 12.617 - Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement in proficiency in fast rescue boats.
§ 12.619 - Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as medical first-aid provider.
§ 12.621 - Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as person in charge of medical care.
§ 12.623 - Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) at-sea maintainer.
§ 12.625 - Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as vessel personnel with designated security duties.
§ 12.627 - Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for security awareness.
Subpart G - Entry-Level National Ratings and Miscellaneous Ratings
§ 12.701 - Credentials required for entry-level and miscellaneous ratings.
§ 12.703 - General requirements for entry-level ratings.
§ 12.705 - Endorsements for persons enrolled in a Maritime Administration-approved training program.
§ 12.707 - Student observers.
§ 12.709 - Apprentice engineers.
§ 12.711 - Apprentice mate.
Subpart H - Non-Resident Alien Members of the Steward's Department on U.S. Flag Large Passenger Vessels
§ 12.801 - Purpose.
§ 12.803 - General requirements.
§ 12.805 - Employer requirements.
§ 12.807 - Basis for denial.
§ 12.809 - Citizenship and identity.
§ 12.811 - Restrictions.
§ 12.813 - Alternative means of compliance.
Subpart I - Crewmembers on a Passenger Ship on an International Voyage
§ 12.901 - Purpose.
§ 12.903 - Definitions.
§ 12.905 - General requirements.