46 CFR 13.607: Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations endorsement

Last reviewed: October 14, 2026

This section sets out what an applicant must show to get an STCW endorsement in Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations. The main requirements are a national endorsement, the STCW standards of competence, and 90 days of service on liquefied gas tankers. It also gives limited endorsements and a training route for some tanker endorsement holders.

Applies toApplicants for an STCW endorsement in Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations.

What it says

  1. An applicant for the endorsement must qualify for a national endorsement as Tank Vessel-PIC LG.

    46 CFR 13.607(a)(1)“Qualify for a national endorsement as Tank Vessel-PIC LG;”

  2. An applicant must meet the standards of competence identified in Tables A-V/1-2-2 of the STCW Code, which is incorporated by reference as § 13.103 describes.

    46 CFR 13.607(a)(2)“Meet the standards of competence identified in Tables A-V/1-2-2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 13.103); and”

  3. An applicant must provide evidence of 90 days of service on liquefied gas tankers. The Coast Guard will accept service submitted for the national endorsement under § 13.203 if it was on liquefied gas tankers.

    46 CFR 13.607(a)(3)“Provide evidence of 90 days of service on liquefied gas tankers.”

  4. An applicant may qualify for an endorsement limited to non-self-propelled vessels by qualifying for a national endorsement as Tank Barge-PIC LG, showing the standards of competence in Table A-V/1-2-2, and showing at least 90 days of shore-based or vessel-based service on liquefied gas tankers.

    46 CFR 13.607(b)(1)“Qualify for a national endorsement as Tank Barge-PIC LG;”

  5. An applicant may qualify for an endorsement limited to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment by qualifying for a national endorsement as Tank Vessel-Engineer. The applicant must also provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence in Table A-V/1-2-2 of the STCW Code that apply to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment.

    46 CFR 13.607(c)(2)“Provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence identified in Table A-V/1-2-2 of the STCW Code applicable to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment; and”

  6. For the maintenance and repair limitation, an applicant must also provide evidence of at least 90 days as an engineering officer, at least 90 days of rating or cadet service, or a combination of both, all on liquefied gas tankers.

    46 CFR 13.607(c)(3)(iii)“A combination of the service in paragraphs (c)(3)(i) and (c)(3)(ii) of this section.”

  7. Holders of an Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations or Advanced Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations endorsement may qualify by completing an approved training program onboard liquefied gas tankers in a supernumerary capacity. The program must be at least 1 month and include at least three loading and three discharge operations.

    46 CFR 13.607(d)“The program must be at least 1 month and include at least three loading and three discharge operations.”

Common questions

How much service do I need for an Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations endorsement?

An applicant must provide evidence of 90 days of service on liquefied gas tankers. The Coast Guard will accept service submitted for the national endorsement if it was on liquefied gas tankers.

“Provide evidence of 90 days of service on liquefied gas tankers.”

Can I get a limited endorsement for non-self-propelled vessels?

Yes. Applicants may qualify with a limitation to non-self-propelled vessels if they meet the requirements in paragraph (b).

“Applicants may qualify for an endorsement in Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations with a limitation to non-self-propelled vessels.”

Is there a training route for oil or chemical tanker endorsement holders?

Yes. Holders of an Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations or Advanced Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations endorsement may complete an approved training program onboard liquefied gas tankers in a supernumerary capacity.

“by completing, in a supernumerary capacity, an approved training program onboard liquefied gas tankers.”

The text of 46 CFR 13.607

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Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations

(a) Every applicant for an endorsement in Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations must:

(1) Qualify for a national endorsement as Tank Vessel-PIC LG;

(2) Meet the standards of competence identified in Tables A-V/1-2-2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 13.103); and

(3) Provide evidence of 90 days of service on liquefied gas tankers. The Coast Guard will accept service submitted to qualify for a national endorsement as required in § 13.203, provided that the service was on liquefied gas tankers.

(b) Applicants may qualify for an endorsement in Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations with a limitation to non-self-propelled vessels. To qualify for this endorsement, an applicant must:

(1) Qualify for a national endorsement as Tank Barge-PIC LG;

(2) Provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence identified in Table A-V/1-2-2 of the STCW Code; and

(3) Provide evidence of at least 90 days of service, whether shore-based or vessel-based, on liquefied gas tankers. The Coast Guard will accept service submitted to qualify for a national endorsement as required in § 13.303, provided that the service was on liquefied gas tankers.

(c) Applicants may qualify for an endorsement in Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations with a limitation to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment. To qualify for this endorsement, an applicant must:

(1) Qualify for a national endorsement as Tank Vessel-Engineer;

(2) Provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence identified in Table A-V/1-2-2 of the STCW Code applicable to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment; and

(3) Provide evidence of—

(i) At least 90 days of service as an engineering officer on liquefied gas tankers;

(ii) At least 90 days of rating or cadet service on deck or in the engine department on liquefied gas tankers; or

(iii) A combination of the service in paragraphs (c)(3)(i) and (c)(3)(ii) of this section.

(d) Applicants holding an endorsement in Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations or Advanced Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations may qualify for an endorsement in Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations by completing, in a supernumerary capacity, an approved training program onboard liquefied gas tankers. The program must be at least 1 month and include at least three loading and three discharge operations.

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