46 C.F.R. Subpart C—Manning Requirements; All Vessels
Title 46 - Shipping
A person may not employ or engage an individual, and an individual may not serve, in a position in which an individual is required by law or regulation to hold a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document, unless the individual holds a valid license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document, as appropriate, authorizing service in the capacity in which the individual is engaged or employed and the individual serves within any restrictions placed on the license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document. [CGD 81–059, 54 FR 149, Jan. 4, 1989] Each licensed, registered, or certificated individual must become familiar with the relevant characteristics of the vessel on which engaged prior to assuming his or her duties. As appropriate, these include but are not limited to: general arrangement of the vessel; maneuvering characteristics; proper operation of the installed navigation equipment; firefighting and lifesaving equipment; stability and loading characteristics; emergency duties; and main propulsion and auxiliary machinery, including steering gear systems and controls. Every assistance towing vessel must be under the direction and control of a licensed individual authorized to engage in assistance towing under the provisions of 46 CFR 10.482. [CGD 87–017, 53 FR 18562, May 24, 1988]
Title 46: Shipping
PART 15—MANNING REQUIREMENTS
Subpart C—Manning Requirements; All Vessels
§ 15.401 Employment and service within restrictions of license or document.
§ 15.405 Familiarity with vessel characteristics.
§ 15.410 Licensed individuals for assistance towing vessels.
