§ 10.910 - Subjects for deck licenses.

Table 10.910-1 gives the codes used in table 10.910-2 for all deck licenses. Table 10.910-2 indicates the examination subjects for each license, by code number. Figures in the body of the table, in place of the letter “x”, refer to notes.

Table 10.910-2—License CodesExamination topics123456789101112131415161718192021222324Navigation and position determination:Ocean Track Plotting:Middle Latitude Sailing11 11Mercator SailingXX 11Great Circle Sailing11 1Parallel Sailing11 11ETAXX1XXPiloting:Distance Off XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX    XXXBearing Problems XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX    XXXFix or Running Fix XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX    XXXChart Navigation XXXXXXXXXX2XXXXX2222XXXDead Reckoning XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX    XXXCelestial Observations:Special Cases (hi/lo Alt., Backsight)1Latitude by Polaris1111Latitude by Meridian Transit1Lat. by Meridian Transit (Sun Only)XX1XX11  1           11Fix or Running Fix (Any Body)XX1X                 1Fix or Running Fix (Sun Only)    X11  1            1Star Identification1111Star Selection1X1X                  1Times of Celestial Phenomena:Time of Meridian Transit1Time of Meridian Transit (Sun Only)XX1XX11  1           11Second Estimate Meridian Transit1Zone Time Sun Rise/Set/TwilightXX11111  1            11Zone Time Moon Rise/SetXX 1Speed by RPMXX X        3Fuel ConservationXX          3Electronic NavigationXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX    XXXInstruments and AccessoriesXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXAids to NavigationXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXCharts, Navigation Publications, and Notices to MarinersXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXNaut. Astronomy & Nav. DefinitionsXX XXChart Sketch                       4Seamanship:Marlinspike Seamanship   XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXPurchases, Blocks and Tackle   XXXX  XXX X XXXXXXXXXSmall Boat Handling Under Oars or Sail   XX       XXWatchkeeping:COLREGSXXXXXXXX5X5 55555    XX5Inland Navigational RulesXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXBasic Principles, WatchkeepingXXXXXXX  XXXXXXXXXXXXNavigation Safety Regs. (33 CFR 164)XX XX       XX   X   666Radar Equipment:Radar Observer CertificateXXXXXX1  1  XX   X   XXXCompass-Magnetic and Gyro:Principles of Gyro CompassXXXXXX      XXXX     XXPrinciples of Magnetic CompassXXXXXX     XXXXXXXXXXXXXMagnetic Compass AdjustmentXX          XXGyro Compass Error/CorrectionXXXXXX7   XXXXXX7    XXXMagnetic Compass Error/CorrectionXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX    XXXDetermination of Compass Error:Azimuth (Any Body)XX 1Azimuth (Sun Only)  1 X11  1  3        11Amplitude (Any Body)XAmplitude (Sun Only) X1XX11  1  3        11Deviation Table ConstructionXX1XX       3Terrestrial Observation XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX    XXXGyro Controlled SystemsXXXX XOperation & Care of Main Gyro SystemsXXXX XMeteorology and Oceanography:Characteristics of Weather Systems XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXOcean Current Systems XXXX                XXWeather Charts and Reports XXXX X  X           XTides and Tidal Currents:Extensive Tidal EffectsXXXTerms and Definitions XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX    XXXPublications XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX    XXXCalculations XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX    XXXShip Maneuvering and Handling:Approaching Pilot Vessel or StationXXX  X                 XShiphandling in Rivers, EstuariesXXX  XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XManeuvering in Shallow WaterXXX  XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XInteraction with Bank/Passing ShipXXX  XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XBerthing and UnberthingXXX  XXXXX  XXX XXX XX XAnchoring and Mooring XXXXXXXXX  XXXXX    XXXDragging, Clearing Fouled Anchors XXXXXX     XXXXX    XDrydocking, with & without Prior Damage XXHeavy Weather Operations XX   XXX       X    XXManeuvering for Launching of Lifeboats and Liferafts in Heavy Weather XX   X  X  X X      XXReceiving Survivors From Lfbts/Lfrfts XX   X  XXGeneral: Turn Circle, Pivot Point, Advance and Transfer   XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXDetermine Maneuvering Characteristics of Major Vessel Types X XXWake Reduction XX   XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XIce Operations/Ice NavigationXXX  X   XXXX3X3Towing Operations XXXXXX  XXX X XXXXXXShip Stability, Construction, and Damage Control:Principles of Ship Construction XXXX X  X3X3XXXTrim and StabilityXXXXXXX  XXXX3X3XXX XXXDamage Trim and StabilityXXX  X7Stability, Trim, and Stress CalculationXXXX  7Vessel Structural Members XXXXX7      XX37IMO Ship Stability RecommendationsXXDamage ControlXXX  X 7       7Change in Draft Due to DensityXXShip Power Plants:Marine Power Plant Operating Principles XX   7     X X 7XXShips' Auxiliary Machinery XX        X  X  XXMarine Engineering Terms XX  7     X X 7XXSmall Engine Operations and Maintenance      XXX       X  XCargo Handling and Stowage:Cargo Stowage and Security, Including Cargo Gear XXXXX7     XXXX7XXXLoading and Discharging Operations XXXXX      XXXX XXXInternational Regulations for Cargoes, Especially IMDGXXXDangerous/Hazardous Cargo RegulationsXXXXXX      XXXX XXXTank Vessel Safety XXXXX      XXXX XXXCargo Piping and Pumping Systems XXXXX      XXXX XXXCargo Oil Terms and Definitions XXXXX      XXXX XXXBallasting, Tank Clean., & Gas Free Ops XXXXX     XXXX XXXLoad on Top Procedures XXXXX     XXXX XXXBarge Regulations (Operations)         XXXFire Prevention and Firefighting Appliances:Organization of Fire Drills XXXXXX  XXXXXXXXXXXXXXClasses and Chemistry of Fire XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXFirefighting Systems XXXXXX  XXXXXXXXXXXXXXFirefighting Equip. and Regulations XXXXX7  XXXXXXX7XXX7XXFirefighting Equip. & Regs. for T-Boats      X         X   XBasic Firefighting and Prevention XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXEmergency Procedures:Ship Beaching Precautions XX         X XActions Prior To/After Grounding XX         X X  XXRefloating a Grounded Ship XX         X X  XXCollision XX   XX XXXX X XXX XTemporary Repairs XXX  XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXPassenger/Crew Safety in Emergency XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXFire or Explosion XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXAbandon Ship Procedures XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXEmergency Steering XXX        X X  XX  XXRescuing Surv. From Ship/Airc. in Dist XXXXXX  X  XXXXXXXMan Overboard Procedures XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXEmergency TowingXXX   X  XMedical Care:Knowledge and use of:Int'l. Medical Guide for Ships XXShip Med. Chest and Med. Aid at Sea XXMedical Sec., Inter. Code of Signals XXXX1st Aid Guide: Accidents with Dangerous Goods XXFirst Aid XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXMaritime Law:International Maritime Law:Int'l. Convention on Load LinesXXXSOLASXXX   7MARPOL 73/78XXXXXInternational Health RegulationsXXXOther International Instruments for Ship/Pass./Crew/Cargo SafetyXXXNational Maritime Law:Load LinesXXX  XX  XX 33337Cert. and Documentation of VesselsXXX   XXXXXXX X XXX XXRules & Regs. for Inspected VesselsXXXXXX7     XXXX7XXX7Rules & Regs. for Inspected T-Boats      X         X   XRules and Regs for Uninsp. Vessels      XXXXXX    X   XXXPollution Prevention RegulationsXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXPilotageXXX                    XLicensing & Certification of SeamenXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXShipment and Discharge, ManningX X   X  X  X X  XXTitle 46 U.S. CodeXXX         X X  XXCaptain of the Port Regulations, Vessel Traffic Service Procedures for the Route Desired                       XShipboard Management and Training:Personnel ManagementXXX         X X  XXShipboard OrganizationXXX         X X  XXRequired Crew TrainingXXX         X X  XXShip SanitationXXX   XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXVessel Alteration/Repair—Hot WorkXXX   X     X X  XXSafetyXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXShip's Business:ChartersXXXLiens, SalvageXXXInsuranceXXXEntry, ClearanceXXXCertificates and Documents RequiredXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXCommunications:Flashing LightXX XXRadiotelephone Communications XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXRadiotelegraphy Emerg. Dist. Signals X XXSignals: Storm/Wreck/Dist./Special XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXInternational Code of Signals XXXXLifesaving:Survival at Sea XXXXXX  X           XXLifesaving Appliance Regulations XXXXX7     XXX 7XXX7Lifesaving Appliance Regs. for T-Boats      X         X   XLifesaving Appliance Operation XXXXX7XXXX XXXX7XXX7XXLifesaving Appliance Ops. for T-Boats      X         X   XSearch and Rescue:Search and Rescue ProceduresXXXAmverXXXSAIL/AUXILIARY SAIL VESSELS ADDENDUM (8):Any other subject considered necessary to establish the applicant's proficiencyXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX1—For ocean routes only.2—River chart navigation only.3—Topic covered only on Great Lakes specific module(s) taken for “Great Lakes and inland” routes.4—Including recommended courses, distances, prominent aids to navigation, depths of waters in channels and over hazardous shoals, other important features of the route, such as character of the bottom. The OCMI may accept chart sketching of only a portion or portions of the route for long or extended routes.5—Take COLREGS if license not limited to non-COLREG waters.6—For licenses over 1600 gross tons.7—For licenses over 100 gross tons.8—Sail vessel safety precautions, rules of the road, operations, heavy weather procedures, navigation, maneuvering, and sailing terminology. Applicants for sail/auxiliary sail endorsements to master, mate or operator of uninspected passenger vessels licenses are also tested in the subjects contained in this addendum.