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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. APPEALS

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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)

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. Questions?