Posted:
September 23, 2008
In a final rulemaking published in the Federal Register, the U.S. Coast Guard announced it is changing regulations relating to mariner training and service, effective Oct. 14, 2008. These changes include: (1) removing the radar-observer endorsement from the merchant mariner license to eliminate conflicts between the expiration date of the endorsement and the expiration date of the license; (2) allow for an apprentice mate of towing vessels to reduce required minimum sea-service time for mate (pilot) of towing vessels by completing additional approved training; (3) provide an alternate path to mate (pilot) of towing vessels for a master of steam or motor vessels of any tonnage that is 200 gross registered tons (GRT) or less.
For more information, call Cmdr. Kelly Post or Gerald Miante at (202) 372–1401. The notice published in the Federal Register is available online.
Coast Guard amends regulations relating to mariner training and service
In a final rulemaking published in the Federal Register, the U.S. Coast Guard announced it is changing regulations relating to mariner training and service, effective Oct. 14, 2008. These changes include: (1) removing the radar-observer endorsement from the merchant mariner license to eliminate conflicts between the expiration date of the endorsement and the expiration date of the license; (2) allow for an apprentice mate of towing vessels to reduce required minimum sea-service time for mate (pilot) of towing vessels by completing additional approved training; (3) provide an alternate path to mate (pilot) of towing vessels for a master of steam or motor vessels of any tonnage that is 200 gross registered tons (GRT) or less.
For more information, call Cmdr. Kelly Post or Gerald Miante at (202) 372–1401. The notice published in the Federal Register is available online.