Mariner Credentialing Program Policy Division CGCVC4 Mr Luke

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

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-719 K Medical Evaluation Report Form; – Creating medical expert panels for the top medical conditions; and – Developing Designated Medical Examiner Program. • Next meeting, March 14 th– 15 th 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 Appeals Received Monthly- Yearly Comparison 70 65 60 # of Appeals Received 55 50 45 40 2011 35 30 2012 25 2013 20 15 10 5 0 y uar Jan ry rua b e F rch Ma ril Ap Ma y e Jun y Jul t gus Au ber S em ept ber to Oc er mb e v No ber D m ece

HQ Appeal Outcomes Based on Issue Presented 100% 90% 80% 70% Other Outcome 60% Denied 50% Partially Granted 40% 30% Granted New Info 20% Granted 10% 0% Safety & Suitability Medical Professional Other Issue

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

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

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

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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