STCW – Final Rule Lower Level Eng Officers Implementation of STCW Regulations

Lower Level National Engineer Officers  46 CFR Chief Engineer (Limited) of Steam, Motor and/or Gas Turbine-Propelled Vessels (previously Chief Engineer-Limited Oceans)  46 CFR Assistant Engineer (Limited) of Steam, Motor and/or Gas Turbine Propelled Vessels(previously Assistant Engineer-Limited-Oceans)  46 CFR Designated Duty Engineer(DDE) of Steam, Motor, and/or Gas Turbine Propelled Vessels

Effective 3/24/14 CE(LO) CE(LTD-NC) Mariners holding an endorsement as Chief Engineer (Limted Oceans) OR Chief Engineer (Limited Near Coastal) will be issued CHIEF ENGINEER (LIMITED). They may serve on both OC or NC waters. Also, 5 years of sea service is required for Chief Engineer(Limited). (46 CFR ) CHANGES Note: If service or training is before 3/24/14, mariner may apply under the previous regulations until 3/24/19. Those who qualify will be issued Chief Engineer(Limited). Renewals- a mariner who renews a CE(L-O) or CE(LTD-NC) will be issued CE(LTD) without additional requirements if they are qualified to renew their MMC. Mariners holding an endorsement as Assistant Engineer (Limited-Oceans) will be issued Assistant Engineer(Limited). (46 CFR ) They may serve on both OC or NC waters. Effective 3/24/14 AE(LTD-OC)

GAS TURBINE PROPULSION [46 CFR ]. The new regulations add requirements for a national endorsement valid for gas turbine propulsion. Under the new regulations, mariners must complete an examination that includes subjects related to gas turbine propulsion, and either complete approved training for gas turbine propulsion or serve a portion of their qualifying service on gas turbine vessels. Mariners who began service or training before March 24, 2014, may qualify for an engineer officer endorsement valid for gas turbine propulsion based on the previous method of service or training until March 24, Mariners who began service or training before March 24, 2014, may also elect to qualify under the new regulations, requiring an examination and service on gas turbine vessels. After March 24,2019, all mariners must qualify under the new regulations. (NVIC 02-14). CHANGES NEW

SEA SERVICE REQUIREMENTS NO CHANGES Designated Duty Engineer of Steam, Motor or Gas Turbine

STCW Engineer Officers  46 CFR Chief Engineer on Vessels of 4,000 HP or More/3,000KW (Management Level)  46 CFR Second Engineer on Vessels of 4,000 HP or More/3,000 KW (Management Level)  46 CFR OICEW-Designated Duty Engineer/Chief Engineer on Vessels of 1,000 HP or More/750 KW (Operational Level)  46 CFR Chief Engineer on Vessels of 1,000 HP or More/750 KW and Less Than 4,000 HP/3,000 KW (Management Level)  46 CFR Second Engineer on Vessels of 1,000 HP or More 750 KW and Less Than 4,000 HP/3,000 KW (Management Level)

 Chief Engineer on Vessels of 4,000 HP or More/3,000 KW  (Management Level)  46 CFR  Second Engineer on Vessels of 4,000 HP or More/3,000 KW  (Management Level)  46 CFR  OICEW –Designated Duty Engineer/Chief Engineer on Vessels of 1,000 HP or More/750 KW (Operational Level)  46 CFR  Chief Engineer on Vessels of 4,000 HP or More/750 KW  (Management Level)  46 CFR  Second Engineer on Vessels of 1,000 HP or More/750 KW and Less Than 4,000 HP/3,000 KW (Management Level)  46 CFR REFERENCES STCW ENGINEER OFFICERS

Example of STCW Checklist for Engineers Checklists have been created for STCW Officer listing requirements. Checklists have been created for STCW Officer listing requirements. STCW-Second Engineer Officer of 1,000 HP or More/750 KW and Less than 4,000 HP/3,000 KW (Mgt. Level)

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KEY POINTS Mariners holding an endorsement as Chief Engineer (Limted Oceans) OR Chief Engineer (Limited Near Coastal) will be issued CHIEF ENGINEER (LIMITED). Mariners holding an endorsement as Assistant Engineer (Limited-Oceans) will be issued Assistant Engineer(Limited). The new regulations add requirements for a national endorsement valid for gas turbine propulsion.