§ 11.920 - Subjects for MODU endorsements.  


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  • § 11.920 Subjects for MODU endorsements.

    Table 1 to § 11.920 gives the codes used in Table 2 to § 11.920 for MODU endorsements. Table 2 to § 11.920 indicates the examination subjects for each endorsement by the code number.

    Table 1 to § 11.920 - Codes for MODU Endorsements

    1. OIM/Unrestricted.
    2. OIM/Surface Units Underway.
    3. OIM/Surface Units on Location.
    4. OIM/Bottom Bearing Units Underway.
    5. OIM/Bottom Bearing Units on Location.
    6. Barge Supervisor.
    7. Ballast Control Operator.

    Table 2 to § 11.920 - Subjects for MODU Licenses

    Examination topics 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Watchkeeping:
    COLREGS X X X X
    “Basic Principles for Navigational Watch” X X X X X X
    MODU obstruction lights X X X X
    Meteorology and oceanography:
    Synoptic chart weather forecasting X X X X X X
    Characteristics of weather systems X X X X X X X
    Ocean current systems X X X X X X
    Tide and tidal current publications X X X X X X
    Stability, ballasting, construction and damage control:
    Principles of ship construction, structural members X X X X X X X
    Trim and stability X X X X X X X
    Damaged trim and stability countermeasures X X X X X X
    Stability and trim calculations X X X X X X
    Load line requirements X X X X X X X
    Operating manual:
    Rig characteristics and limitations X X X X X X X
    Hydrostatics data X X X X X X
    Tank tables X X X X X X X
    KG limitations X X X X X X
    Severe storm instructions X X X X X X X
    Transit instructions X X X X X
    On-station instructions X X X X X
    Unexpected list or trim X X X X X X
    Ballasting procedures X X X X X
    Operation of bilge system X X X X X X
    Leg loading calculations X X X
    Completion of variable load form X X X X X X X
    Evaluation of variable load form X X X X X X X
    Emergency procedures X X X X X X X
    Maneuvering and handling:
    Anchoring and anchor handling X X X X
    Heavy weather operations X X X X X X X
    Mooring, positioning X X X X X X
    Moving, positioning X X X X
    Fire prevention and firefighting appliances:
    Organization of fire drills X X X X X X X
    Classes and chemistry of fire X X X X X X X
    Firefighting systems X X X X X X X
    Firefighting equipment and regulations X X X X X X X
    Basic firefighting and prevention of fires X X X X X X X
    Emergency procedures and contingency plans:
    Temporary repairs X X X X X
    Fire or explosion X X X X X X X
    Abandon unit X X X X X X X
    Man overboard X X X X X X X
    Heavy weather X X X X X X X
    Collision X X X X X X X
    Failure of ballast control system X X X X X
    Mooring emergencies X X X X
    Blowouts X X X X X
    H2S safety X X X X X
    General Engineering - Power plants and auxiliary systems:
    Marine engineering terminology X X X X X X X
    Engineering equipment, operations and failures X X X X X X
    Offshore drilling operations X
    Deck seamanship - general:
    Transfer of personnel X X X X X X
    Support boats/helicopters X X X X X X
    Cargo stowage and securing X X X X X X
    Hazardous materials/dangerous goods precautions X X X X X X
    Mooring equipment X X X X X X
    Crane use procedures and inspections X X X X X X
    Medical care:
    Knowledge and use of:
    First aid X X X X X X X
    First response medical action X X X X X X X
    Maritime law and regulation:
    National maritime law:
    Certification and documentation of vessels X X X X X
    Ship sanitation X X X X X
    Regulations for vessel inspection X X X X X
    Pollution prevention regulations X X X X X X X
    Credentialing regulations X X X X X
    Rules and regulations for MODUs X X X X X X
    International Maritime law:
    International Maritime Organization X X X X X
    International Convention on Load Lines X X X X X
    MARPOL 73/78 X X X X X
    Personnel Management and Training:
    Ship's business including:
    Required logs and recordkeeping X X X X X X
    Casualty reports and records X X X X X
    Communications:
    Radio communications and FCC permit X X X X X X
    Radiotelephone procedures X X X X X X
    Lifesaving/Survival:
    Lifesaving appliance operation (launching, boat handling) X X X X X X X
    Procedures/rules for lifeboats, survival suits, personal flotation devices (PFDs), life rafts and emergency signals X X X X X X X
    Emergency radio transmissions X X X X X X X
    Survival at sea X X X X X X X