46 CFR 11.920: Examination subjects for MODU endorsements

Table 1 to § 11.920 gives the codes used in Table 2 to § 11.920 for MODU endorsements. Table 2 to § 11.920 indicates the examination subjects for each endorsement by the code number.

Table 1 to § 11.920—Codes for MODU Endorsements 1. OIM/Unrestricted. 2. OIM/Surface Units Underway. 3. OIM/Surface Units on Location. 4. OIM/Bottom Bearing Units Underway. 5. OIM/Bottom Bearing Units on Location. 6. Barge Supervisor. 7. Ballast Control Operator.

Table 2 to § 11.920—Subjects for MODU Endorsements Examination topics 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Watchkeeping: COLREGS X X X X “Basic Principles for Navigational Watch” X X X X X X MODU obstruction lights X X X X Meteorology and oceanography: Synoptic chart weather forecasting X X X X X X Characteristics of weather systems X X X X X X X Ocean current systems X X X X X X Tide and tidal current publications X X X X X X Stability, ballasting, construction and damage control: Principles of ship construction, structural members X X X X X X X Trim and stability X X X X X X X Damaged trim and stability countermeasures X X X X X X Stability and trim calculations X X X X X X Load line requirements X X X X X X X Operating manual: Rig characteristics and limitations X X X X X X X Hydrostatics data X X X X X X Tank tables X X X X X X X KG limitations X X X X X X Severe storm instructions X X X X X X X Transit instructions X X X X X On-station instructions X X X X X Unexpected list or trim X X X X X X Ballasting procedures X X X X X Operation of bilge system X X X X X X Leg loading calculations X X X Completion of variable load form X X X X X X X Evaluation of variable load form X X X X X X X Emergency procedures

X X X X X X X Maneuvering and handling: Anchoring and anchor handling X X X X Heavy weather operations X X X X X X X Mooring, positioning X X X X X X Moving, positioning X X X X Fire prevention and firefighting appliances: Organization of fire drills X X X X X X X Classes and chemistry of fire X X X X X X X Firefighting systems X X X X X X X Firefighting equipment and regulations X X X X X X X Basic firefighting and prevention of fires X X X X X X X Emergency procedures and contingency plans: Temporary repairs X X X X X Fire or explosion X X X X X X X Abandon unit X X X X X X X Man overboard X X X X X X X Heavy weather X X X X X X X Collision X X X X X X X Failure of ballast control system X X X X X Mooring emergencies X X X X Blowouts X X X X X H2 S safety X X X X X General Engineering—Power plants and auxiliary systems: Marine engineering terminology X X X X X X X Engineering equipment, operations and failures X X X X X X Offshore drilling operations X Deck seamanship—general: Transfer of personnel X X X X X X Support boats/helicopters X X X X X X Cargo stowage and securing X X X X X X Hazardous materials/dangerous goods precautions X X X X X X Mooring equipment X

X X X X X Crane use procedures and inspections X X X X X X Medical care: Knowledge and use of: First aid X X X X X X X First response medical action X X X X X X X Maritime law and regulation: National maritime law: Certification and documentation of vessels X X X X X Ship sanitation X X X X X Regulations for vessel inspection X X X X X Pollution prevention regulations X X X X X X X Credentialing regulations X X X X X Rules and regulations for MODUs X X X X X X International Maritime law: International Maritime Organization X X X X X International Convention on Load Lines X X X X X MARPOL 73/78 X X X X X Personnel Management and Training: Ship's business including: Required logs and recordkeeping X X X X X X Casualty reports and records X X X X X Communications: Radio communications and FCC permit X X X X X X Radiotelephone procedures X X X X X X Lifesaving/Survival: Lifesaving appliance operation (launching, boat handling) X X X X X X X Procedures/rules for lifeboats, survival suits, personal flotation devices (PFDs), life rafts and emergency signals X X X X X X X Emergency radio transmissions X X X X X X X Survival at sea X X X X X X X