46 CFR 11.601: Applicability of radio officer endorsements
Last reviewed: October 14, 2026
This section states the scope of the subpart. It provides for endorsement as Radio Officer for employment on vessels. It also provides for STCW endorsements for those qualified to serve as Radio Operator on vessels subject to the GMDSS provisions of Chapter IV of SOLAS.
Applies toMariners seeking endorsement as Radio Officer, or STCW endorsements as Radio Operator, on vessels subject to the GMDSS provisions of Chapter IV of SOLAS.
What it says
This subpart provides for endorsement as Radio Officer for employment on vessels.
“This subpart provides for endorsement as Radio Officer for employment on vessels”
This subpart also provides for the issue of STCW endorsements to those qualified to serve as Radio Operator on vessels subject to the GMDSS provisions of Chapter IV of SOLAS.
“for the issue of STCW endorsements for those qualified to serve as Radio Operator on vessels subject to the provisions on the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) of Chapter IV of SOLAS”
Chapter IV of SOLAS is incorporated by reference, and the text sends the reader to § 11.102 for that incorporation.
“(incorporated by reference, see § 11.102)”
Common questions
What does 46 CFR 11.601 cover?
It covers endorsement as Radio Officer for employment on vessels. It also covers STCW endorsements for Radio Operators on vessels subject to the GMDSS provisions of Chapter IV of SOLAS.
“This subpart provides for endorsement as Radio Officer for employment on vessels, and for the issue of STCW endorsements”
Which vessels do the Radio Operator STCW endorsements relate to?
They relate to vessels subject to the GMDSS provisions of Chapter IV of SOLAS.
“vessels subject to the provisions on the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) of Chapter IV of SOLAS”
Where is the incorporation by reference of SOLAS explained?
The text says to see § 11.102 for the incorporation by reference of SOLAS.
“(incorporated by reference, see § 11.102)”
The text of 46 CFR 11.601
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Applicability
This subpart provides for endorsement as Radio Officer for employment on vessels, and for the issue of STCW endorsements for those qualified to serve as Radio Operator on vessels subject to the provisions on the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) of Chapter IV of SOLAS (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102).
Sections it refers to
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