46 C.F.R. Subpart D—Requirements for “Tankerman-Assistant” Endorsement
Title 46 - Shipping
Each applicant for a “Tankerman-Assistant” endorsement shall— (a) Be at least 18 years old; (b) Apply on a Coast Guard form; (c) Present evidence of passing a physical examination in accordance with §13.125; (d) Meet the requirement of a firefighting course in §13.407; (e) (1) Meet the requirement of a course in DL or LG appropriate for the endorsement applied for in §13.409; or (2) Present evidence of service on tankships or self-propelled tank vessels in accordance with §13.403; and (f) Be capable of speaking and understanding, in English, all instructions needed to commence, conduct, and complete a transfer of cargo. [CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17142, Apr. 4, 1995, as amended by CGD 79–116, 62 FR 25134, May 8, 1997] (a) Each applicant for a “Tankerman-Assistant” endorsement shall present— (1) Evidence of at least 90 days of deck service on tankships or self-propelled tank vessels certified to carry DL or LG appropriate to the endorsement applied for; or (2) A certificate of completion from a course in DL or LG appropriate for the endorsement applied for as prescribed in §13.409. (b) Each applicant already holding an MMD endorsed “Tankerman-Assistant” for DL and seeking one for LG, or the converse, shall— (1) Provide evidence of at least half the service required in paragraph (a)(1) of this section; or (2) Meet the requirement of a course in DL or LG appropriate for the endorsement applied for as prescribed in §13.409. [CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17142, Apr. 4, 1995, as amended by CGD 79–116, 62 FR 25134, May 8, 1997] (a) Service must be proved by a letter on company letterhead from the owner, operator, or master of a tankship or self-propelled tank vessel. The letter must specify— (1) The classification of cargo (DL or LG) carried while the applicant accumulated the service; (2) The number of days of deck service the applicant accumulated on the tankship or self-propelled tank vessel; and (3) That the applicant has demonstrated an understanding of cargo transfer and a sense of responsibility that, in the opinion of the signer, will allow the applicant to safely carry out duties respecting cargo transfer and transfer equipment assigned by the PIC of the transfer without direct supervision by the PIC; or (b) Service must be proved by— (1) Certificates of Discharge from tankships with the appropriate classification of cargo (DL, LG, or both); and (2) A letter on company letterhead from the owner, operator, or master of one of the tankships or self-propelled tank vessel stating that he or she has demonstrated— (i) An understanding of cargo transfer; and (ii) A sense of responsibility that, in the opinion of the signer, will allow him or her to safely carry out duties respecting cargo and its equipment assigned by the PIC of the transfer without direct supervision by the PIC. [CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17142, Apr. 4, 1995, as amended by CGD 79–116, 62 FR 25134, May 8, 1997] Each applicant for a “Tankerman-Assistant” endorsement shall present a certificate of successful completion from a course in shipboard firefighting, approved by the Commandant and meeting the basic firefighting section of the IMO's Resolution A.437 (XI), “Training of Crews in Fire Fighting”, completed within five years of the date of application for the endorsement, unless he or she has previously submitted such a certificate from one of these courses for a license or endorsement. Each applicant for an original “Tankerman-Assistant” endorsement who has not presented the required service on tankships or self-propelled tank vessels shall present a certificate of completion from a course for Familiarization with DL or LG Tankships or from a tanker-familiarization course appropriate to the endorsement applied for, and approved by the Commandant. The date of the certificate may not be more than 5 years earlier than the date of application. [CGD 79–116, 62 FR 25134, May 8, 1997]
Title 46: Shipping
PART 13—CERTIFICATION OF TANKERMEN
Subpart D—Requirements for “Tankerman-Assistant” Endorsement
§ 13.401 Original application for “Tankerman-Assistant” endorsement.
§ 13.403 Eligibility: Experience.
§ 13.405 Proof of service for “Tankerman-Assistant” endorsement.
§ 13.407 Eligibility: Firefighting course.
§ 13.409 Eligibility: Cargo course.
