Part 12 — Requirements for Rating Endorsements
Current through Sep 25, 2026
Authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701; 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, 2110, 7301, 7302, 7503, 7505, 7701, and 70105; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4. Link to an amendment published at 91 FR 60884, Sept. 25, 2026.
Source: USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77975, Dec. 24, 2013, unless otherwise noted.
Sections
- § 12.101 Purpose.
- § 12.103 Incorporation by reference.
- § 12.105 Paperwork approval.
- § 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.
- § 12.401 General requirements for Able Seafarer endorsements.
- § 12.403 Service or training requirements for Able Seafarer endorsements.
- § 12.405 Examination and demonstration of ability for Able Seafarer endorsements.
- § 12.407 General requirements for Lifeboat Operator endorsements.
- § 12.409 General requirements for Lifeboat Operator-Limited endorsements.
- § 12.501 General requirements for a Qualified Member of the Engine Department.
- § 12.503 Service or training requirements.
- § 12.505 Examination requirements.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 12.611 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Electro-technical Rating 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.
- § 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 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.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 12.901 Purpose.
- § 12.903 Definitions.
- § 12.905 General requirements.