46 CFR 13.301: Requirements for Tank Barge-PIC endorsement applicants

Last reviewed: October 14, 2026

This section sets the requirements for each applicant for a Tank Barge-PIC endorsement. An applicant must be at least 18 years old, apply on a Coast Guard form, and provide evidence of a medical exam, service, and approved courses. The applicant must also be able to speak, understand and read the English needed for cargo transfers.

Applies toEach applicant for a Tank Barge-PIC endorsement.

What it says

  1. An applicant must be at least 18 years old.

    46 CFR 13.301(a)“Be at least 18 years old;”

  2. An applicant must apply on a form provided by the Coast Guard.

    46 CFR 13.301(b)“Apply on a form provided by the Coast Guard;”

  3. An applicant must provide evidence of passing a physical and medical examination according to § 13.125.

    46 CFR 13.301(c)(1)“Passing a physical and medical examination according to § 13.125;”

  4. An applicant must provide evidence of service on tank vessels in accordance with § 13.303.

    46 CFR 13.301(c)(2)“Service on tank vessels in accordance with § 13.303;”

  5. An applicant must provide evidence of completing an approved Tank Barge: Firefighting course covering the subjects in table 3 to § 13.121(e), completed within 5 years of the date of application. This does not apply if the applicant previously submitted such a certificate for a tank vessel endorsement or officer endorsement on an MMC.

    46 CFR 13.301(c)(3)“completed within 5 years of the date of application for the endorsement, unless they have previously submitted such a certificate for a tank vessel endorsement or officer endorsement on an MMC; and”

  6. An applicant must provide evidence of completing an approved Tank Barge: Dangerous Liquids or Tank Barge: Liquefied Gases course appropriate for the endorsement applied for within the previous 5 years.

    46 CFR 13.301(c)(4)“Completion of an approved Tank Barge: Dangerous Liquids or Tank Barge: Liquefied Gases course appropriate for the endorsement applied for within the previous 5 years.”

  7. A course certificate used for original issuance or renewal of an endorsement cannot be used for a subsequent renewal of the same endorsement.

    46 CFR 13.301(c)(4)“A course certificate used for original issuance or renewal of an endorsement cannot be used for a subsequent renewal of the same endorsement; and”

  8. An applicant must be capable of speaking and understanding in English all instructions needed to commence, conduct, and complete a transfer of cargo.

    46 CFR 13.301(d)“Be capable of speaking, and understanding, in English, all instructions needed to commence, conduct, and complete a transfer of cargo”

Common questions

How old must I be to apply for a Tank Barge-PIC endorsement?

An applicant must be at least 18 years old.

“Be at least 18 years old;”

How recent must my Tank Barge firefighting course be for a Tank Barge-PIC endorsement?

The course must be completed within 5 years of the date of application. The exception is for an applicant who previously submitted such a certificate for a tank vessel endorsement or officer endorsement on an MMC.

“completed within 5 years of the date of application for the endorsement, unless they have previously submitted such a certificate for a tank vessel endorsement or officer endorsement on an MMC; and”

Can I reuse a Tank Barge course certificate when I renew my endorsement?

No. A course certificate used for original issuance or renewal cannot be used for a subsequent renewal of the same endorsement.

“A course certificate used for original issuance or renewal of an endorsement cannot be used for a subsequent renewal of the same endorsement; and”

The text of 46 CFR 13.301

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Original application for Tank Barge-PIC endorsement

Each applicant for a Tank Barge-PIC endorsement must—

(a) Be at least 18 years old;

(b) Apply on a form provided by the Coast Guard;

(c) Provide evidence of—

(1) Passing a physical and medical examination according to § 13.125;

(2) Service on tank vessels in accordance with § 13.303;

(3) Completion of an approved Tank Barge: Firefighting course providing training in the subjects identified in table 3 to § 13.121(e) completed within 5 years of the date of application for the endorsement, unless they have previously submitted such a certificate for a tank vessel endorsement or officer endorsement on an MMC; and

(4) Completion of an approved Tank Barge: Dangerous Liquids or Tank Barge: Liquefied Gases course appropriate for the endorsement applied for within the previous 5 years. A course certificate used for original issuance or renewal of an endorsement cannot be used for a subsequent renewal of the same endorsement; and

(d) Be capable of speaking, and understanding, in English, all instructions needed to commence, conduct, and complete a transfer of cargo, and be capable of reading and understanding the English language found in the Declaration of Inspection, vessel response plans, and Material Safety Data Sheet.

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