Implementation of STCW Regulations STCW – Final Rule Deck Ratings Implementation of STCW Regulations http://www.themaritimecenter.com/

REFERENCES 46 CFR Part 12 - Subpart B (General Requirements) 12.201—12.203—12.205 Subpart D (National Requirements: AB/LB) 12.401—12.403—12.405—12.407—12.409 Subpart F (STCW Requirements: AS-D, RFPNW, PSC, PSC-Limited, Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats, Medical First-Aid Provider, Person in Charge of Medical Care, Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD), & Security Awareness (SA) 12.603—12.605—12.613—12.615—12.617—12.619—12.621—12.625—12.627 NVIC’s http://www.themaritimecenter.com/ 2

National Deck Ratings: STCW-Final Rule National Deck Ratings: Able Seaman (A/B) Lifeboatman Lifeboatman - Limited STCW Deck Ratings: Able Seafarer Deck (AS-D) Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) Proficiency in Survival Craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats (PSC) Proficiency in Survival Craft and rescue boats other than lifeboats and fast rescue boats-limited (PSC-limited) Proficiency in fast rescue boats Medical First-Aid Provider Person in Charge of Medical Care Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) Security Awareness (SA) http://www.themaritimecenter.com/ 3

National Able Seaman (A/B) 46 CFR 12.401—12.405 NO CHANGES NOTE: Able Seaman-Sail and Able Seaman- Fishing Industry are now reflected in the regulations. Previously they were not listed. NOTE: Able Seaman-MODU- Continue to renew as is, if applied for; however, DO NOT process any ORIGINAL requests. Regulations do not support. http://www.themaritimecenter.com/ 4

Lifeboatman and Lifeboatman -Limited 46 CFR 12.407—12.409 National Lifeboatman and Lifeboatman -Limited 46 CFR 12.407—12.409 Policy Letter 08-01, due to be cancelled (superseded by new policy). New Rule reduces the amount of service required and the options for qualification offered under old regulation 46 CFR 12.10-3. (i.e. 2 yrs sea service in other departments, Graduation from a school ship, completion of basic training by a Cadet etc. Mariners who began their service before 03/24/14 still may qualify under the old regulations. Mariners must complete a CG approved course to show the practical demonstrations. http://www.themaritimecenter.com/ 5

STCW (Support Level) PSC/PSC-Limited Able Seafarer-Deck (AS-D) 46 CFR 12.603 NVIC XX-XX Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch 46 CFR 12.605 NVIC 06-14 PSC/PSC-Limited 46 CFR 12.613/12/615 NVIC 04-14 Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats 46 CFR 12.617 NVIC 05-14 Medical First Aid Provider/Person in Charge of Medical Care 46 CFR 12.619/12.621 NVIC XX-XX Security Endorsements 46 CFR 12.627 http://www.themaritimecenter.com/ 6

Able Seafarer (AS-D) 46 CFR 12.603 Requirements under the new regulations. The interim policy letter is cancelled by the FR. NEW NEW 7

RFPNW - 46 CFR 12.605 NO CHANGES Effective 03/24/14, all mariners. NO CHANGES, may use former assessments. Beginning 03/24/14, Endorsements issued prior to this date will remain valid until their specified expiration dates. http://www.themaritimecenter.com/ 8

PSC/PSC-Limited 46 CFR 12.613/15 Mariners who hold an endorsement as Lifeboatman or Lifeboatman-Limited issued before January 1, 2017 will be issued PSC or PSC-Limited upon showing evidence of at least 12 months of sea service within the last 5 years, provided the sea service is completed before January 1, 2017. http://www.themaritimecenter.com/ 9

NO CHANGES Vessel Security Officer (VSO) VPDSD SA Medical First Aid Provider Person In Charge of Medical Care Proficiency In Survival Craft Proficiency In Survival Craft-Limited Proficiency In Fast Rescue Boats http://www.themaritimecenter.com/ 10

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