46 CFR 11.1001: Purpose of STCW recognition rules

Last reviewed: October 14, 2026

This section states the purpose of the rules in this subpart. They implement Regulation I/10 of STCW by setting requirements and procedures for recognizing and endorsing officer certificates of competence issued by other Parties to STCW. It also points to another section for rules on using non-U.S. credentialed officers.

Applies toThe section applies to the rules in this subpart on recognition and endorsement of officer certificates of competence issued by other Parties to STCW.

What it says

  1. The rules in this subpart implement Regulation I/10 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 as amended (STCW).

    46 CFR 11.1001(a)“The rules in this subpart implement Regulation I/10 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 as amended (STCW)”

  2. The rules in this subpart establish requirements and procedures for recognizing and endorsing officer certificates of competence issued by other Parties to STCW.

    46 CFR 11.1001(a)“by establishing requirements and procedures for the recognition and endorsement of officer certificates of competence issued by other Parties to STCW.”

  3. STCW is incorporated by reference, and the text directs the reader to § 11.102 of this part for that.

    46 CFR 11.1001(a)“(incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 of this part)”

  4. Specific regulations on using non-U.S. credentialed officers and mariners with officer endorsements, except those of Master, are found in § 15.720 of this subchapter.

    46 CFR 11.1001(b)“Specific regulations on the use of non-U.S. credentialed officers and mariners with officer endorsements (except those of Master) are found in § 15.720 of this subchapter.”

Common questions

What is the purpose of the rules in 46 CFR 11.1001?

The rules in this subpart implement STCW Regulation I/10. They set requirements and procedures for recognizing and endorsing officer certificates issued by other Parties to STCW.

“by establishing requirements and procedures for the recognition and endorsement of officer certificates of competence issued by other Parties to STCW.”

Where are the rules on using non-U.S. credentialed officers found?

They are found in § 15.720 of this subchapter. This covers officer endorsements except those of Master.

“Specific regulations on the use of non-U.S. credentialed officers and mariners with officer endorsements (except those of Master) are found in § 15.720 of this subchapter.”

Where is STCW incorporated by reference?

The text says to see § 11.102 of this part for the incorporation by reference of STCW.

“(incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 of this part)”

The text of 46 CFR 11.1001

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Purpose of rules

Link to an amendment published at 91 FR 60883, Sept. 25, 2026.

(a) The rules in this subpart implement Regulation I/10 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 as amended (STCW) (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 of this part) by establishing requirements and procedures for the recognition and endorsement of officer certificates of competence issued by other Parties to STCW.

(b) Specific regulations on the use of non-U.S. credentialed officers and mariners with officer endorsements (except those of Master) are found in § 15.720 of this subchapter.

Sections it refers to

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