Mariner Credentialing Program Policy Division CG-CVC-4 Mr. Luke Harden

Functions of CG-CVC-4 Con’t Prepare final action on appeals STCW implementation Public outreach Administer Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee CG-01 memo 5400 dtd 20 APR 2007.

Current MCP Initiatives/Projects Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee (MMMAC) Implementing Section 809 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 – TWIC 2010 Manila Amendments to STCW 37 NVIC Projects, including new and revision Appeals

MMMAC Committee’s current tasks: Revision of NVIC 04-08, Medical and Physical Guidelines for Merchant Mariner Credentials; Top medical conditions leading to denial of mariner credentials; Revising the CG-719K Medical Evaluation Report Form; Creating medical expert panels for the top medical conditions; and Developing Designated Medical Examiner Program. Next meeting, March 14th– 15th in Houston

Section 809 of the 2010 USCG Authorization Act – TWIC Evaluate the implementation of changes to the TWIC requirements as mandated by the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010, Section 809

2010 Manila Amendments to STCW Update standards of competence required for emerging technology; Introduce new training and certification requirements and methodologies; Improve mechanisms for enforcement of the Convention’s provisions; and, Detail requirements on hours of work/rest, prevention of drug/alcohol abuse, and medical fitness

NVIC/Policy Projects Ensure alignment with STCW revisions (i.e. Company roles & responsibilities, RFPNW, RFPEW, OICNW, OICEW, etc.) Grandfathering Tankerman Medical OSV Marine Safety Manual, Volume III Course approvals

APPEALS

New Policy Letters Hours of Rest – STCW. Policy Letter 12-05 Issuance and Training for security endorsements. Policy Letter 12-06 Issuance of STCW endorsements & approval of training to meet STCW. Policy Letter 12-07

Hours of Rest – STCW Applies to OICNW OICEW All personnel with designated Safety (SMS or watch/station bill) Prevention of pollution (PRP or SMS) Security duties (VSP) Watchstanding personnel in accordance with COI

Rest defined Rest means a period of time during which the person concerned is off duty and not performing work Work includes administrative tasks such as chart correction or preparation of port entry documents Allowed to sleep without being interrupted. Neutral time is not necessarily rest (See G-MOC policy Letter 4-00)

Designated Security Duties Security Awareness CG-CVC Policy Letter 12-06 Vessels subject to STCW 500 GT or more Operate beyond boundary line Unless exempt. Alternative—International Ship and Port Facility vice STCW VI/6 Until January 1, 2014 International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) Code vice. VI/6

Guidance on Issuance of Endorsements to Meet STCW Policy Letter 12-07 Able Seafarer-Deck (AS-D) Able Seafarer-Engine (AS-E) Tank Vessels ECDIS—Jan 1, 2017 Approval of courses Electronic Chart Display Information Systems

Approval of Courses Able Seafarer-Deck Able Seafarer-Engine Leadership and Teamworking Skills Leadership and Managerial Skills Basic Training Renewal Proficiency in Survival Craft Renewal Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats Renewal Advanced Fire Fighting Renewal Engine Room Resource Management ECDIS

Able Seafarer-Deck Holders of other AB endorsements Only assessments are those for RFPNW Domestic AB Endorsement Sea Service for AS-D A B-any waters, Unlimited None AB-Limited AB-Special 6 months/3 with app training AB-Special (OSV) 12 months/6 with app training AB-Sail AB-Fishing Industry

Able Seafarer-Engine Qualified if served as QMED or RFPEW for 12 months in the preceding 60 months; OR Hold endorsement as QMED-engineman or QMED-deck engine mechanic and also hold or qualify for RFPEW

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