(2) Meet prescribed physical and medical examination requirements in accordance with 46 CFR Part 10, Subpart C; If you obtain a competent seafarer`s certificate, you will be qualified to perform deck services on certain classes of vessels. Federal legislation regulates and enforces the requirements and application process for this confirmation. The U.S. Coast Guard provides certifications to applicants that meet all requirements of federal law. This classification is superior to the classification of a regular seafarer and requires proof of aptitude and knowledge to perform the duties assigned to personnel certified as capable seafarers. This certification also entitles you to a higher salary than regular seafarers. To be certified as a qualified seafarer by the United States Coast Guard (USCG), you must meet the following general requirements: The MMC national AB qualification the candidate receives depends on their qualifying experience. Progression from one AB qualification to another is based solely on qualifying experience in marine service, no additional testing or demonstration of skills is required. The occupational requirements for AB national qualifications are published in 46 CFR parts 12.401 to 12.409: Our regular seafarer training provides the skills to meet the above requirements for seafarers. (4) meet the marine service or training requirements set out in this Part; Each student who completes the U.S. Coast Guard approved seafarer course meets the following 2010 Seafarer Training Standards (STCW) and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) training requirements: If you`re thinking about going to marine school and getting your competent seafarer certification, you`re serious about being on the water. They love the adventure, freedom and dynamic lifestyle that comes with working at sea. Once you`ve gathered the right marine service requirements, you can enroll in a U.S.

Coast Guard approved navigation course and be on your way to a unique and exciting career. The Standards for Ship Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW 2010) are a certification required for work on ships over 200 gross registered tons, more than three miles offshore or on international voyages. STCW 2010 is commonly referred to as basic safety training and includes firefighting, personal safety, survival and first aid. The year 2010 refers to the year of the last major overhaul – the first took place in 1995 – which established new training and safety requirements. **The marine service requirements for competent seafarer qualifications are set out in 46 U.S.C. 7307 through 7311a. The source law, as recodified in 1983, was 46 U.S.C. 672. The Act originally provided for three types of seafarers` credentials.

The service required for today`s AB-Unlimited and AB-Limited was to be provided on vessels of 100 gross tonnage or more. In 1980, Congress amended the law to create, among other things, an orderly scale of progress based on experience level. It created the current AB ratings and specified the marine service required to be eligible for each. It eliminated the minimum vessel size requirement for qualified marine service to AB-Unlimited. It stipulated that service service must be on deck and defined « service on deck ». The MITAGS Eligible Seafarer Course meets all the exam requirements to receive your recognition, including STCW 2010 training and lifeboat qualification. You probably have questions about the requirements for competent seafarers. As with everything about the U.S. Coast Guard, the answers can be complicated. You may find that the information you are looking for is scattered and that a single source has not fully answered your questions. That`s why we`ve created this comprehensive guide to help you through the process. We answer frequently asked questions such as: All qualified seafarer certificate applicants must be at least 18 years old and speak English.

You must pass the necessary physical and medical examinations and a drug test. The Coast Guard has specific requirements for mandatory drug testing and medical examination. Before applying for certification of a qualified seafarer, you must apply for a Transportation Worker Identification document from a Transportation Security Administration office. The TWIC application is separate from the Coast Guard application for certification. TWIC requires that you provide proof of citizenship or permanent residency and allow the TSA to take your fingerprints. The TSA then conducts a background check and assesses your security risk based on the information you provide. For complete information on accreditation requirements, visit the USCG National Maritime Center website. There are several exam requirements for the Qualified Seaman course, including knotted knots, splices, elbows and couplings. To succeed, you need to prove your ability to complete a number of them in a few 15-minute increments. If you find that you need to meet the CFR requirements to get confirmation from your competent seafarer, worry not – this is the checklist above. The requirements of the written « Lifeboat » examination of 46 CFR 12,409 for each qualified ratings certification are limited to vessels without lifeboats; AND On inspected merchant ships over 100 GRT, a certain percentage of the deck crew must have merchant seaman credentials certified as a qualified rating.

A Qualified Seaman (BA) document is also required for you to upgrade your Master Licence, obtain your licence or the Ocean Route, or be approved for OICNW STCW certification. The level of qualified ratings for which you are eligible is determined by the sea time available to you, the size of the vessels, and the waters on which they have been operated. Our 6-day USCG approved program is approved to meet the test requirements for each qualified deckhand confirmation. Additional requirements depend on the type of AB desired, which may include: The MITAGS Navigation School covers the STCW requirements for your competent seafarer`s certificate, including the 2010 amendments. National Able Seaman is a national (water) qualification. If you plan to use your AB certificate in INTERNATIONAL waters, you will need additional endorsements and requirements that you will have to meet. the training requirements of the STCW Code, Section A-II/5, Table A-II/5, and the competency requirements of 46 CFR 12.603(a)(4); AND federal law establishes the minimum certification experience for capable seafarers. The full A/B Unlimited qualification requires three years of experience on seagoing vessels operating on the Great Lakes of the United States or on the ocean. The Coast Guard accepts documented qualification experience gained on military and merchant vessels.

Qualified Seaman candidates must also have or be eligible to receive confirmation for Lifeboatman or Lifeboatman-Limited. In some cases, graduates of recognized Coast Guard courses may substitute the required experience with valid courses. Again, the right work environment depends on you – assess your personality and strengths, then choose your best path. AB Special requires 360 days of qualifying marine service experience on vessels operating in U.S. federal navigable inland waters or ocean waters. The 2010 amendments to the STCW Convention in Manila introduced an STCW endorsement which corresponds to the MMC qualification of qualified rating. This confirmation is called the Qualified Seafarers` Deck. U.S. seafarers who hold an AB qualification should check whether they also qualify for this new STCW certification. (a) General.

An A/B is any person below the officer and above the ordinary seafarer who holds a Merchant Navy Rating (MMC) or a Merchant Seaman Document (MMD) certified A/B by the Coast Guard. Register now for our Fit Body navigation course or contact us for more information. Lifeholding qualifications are required for all qualified ratings assessments. To receive Lifeboatman confirmation, you must complete a USCG approved course. See the TRLMI Lifeboat/Lifeboat Competency Course. If your employer does not have a random drug testing program, you will need to register yourself. The DOT Drug Consortium has a program that costs $55 for the first test and $60 per year thereafter. (3) provide proof that you have passed a chemical test for dangerous drugs or that you are eligible for an exemption from such a test under section 16.220 of this subchapter; The United States.