46 CFR 13.609: STCW endorsement for basic oil and chemical tanker operations

Last reviewed: October 14, 2026

This section lists the requirements for an endorsement in Basic Oil and Chemical Tanker Operations. An applicant must qualify for a national endorsement as Tank Vessel-Assistant DL. The applicant must also provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence in Table A-V/1-1-1 of the STCW Code.

Applies toEvery applicant for an endorsement in Basic Oil and Chemical Tanker Operations.

What it says

  1. Every applicant for an endorsement in Basic Oil and Chemical Tanker Operations must meet the requirements listed in paragraph (a).

    46 CFR 13.609(a)“Every applicant for an endorsement in Basic Oil and Chemical Tanker Operations must:”

  2. The applicant must qualify for a national endorsement as Tank Vessel-Assistant DL.

    46 CFR 13.609(a)(1)“Qualify for a national endorsement as Tank Vessel-Assistant DL; and”

  3. The applicant must provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence identified in Table A-V/1-1-1 of the STCW Code, which is incorporated by reference as described in § 13.103.

    46 CFR 13.609(a)(2)“Provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence identified in Table A-V/1-1-1 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 13.103).”

Common questions

What national endorsement do I need for a Basic Oil and Chemical Tanker Operations STCW endorsement?

You must qualify for a national endorsement as Tank Vessel-Assistant DL.

“Qualify for a national endorsement as Tank Vessel-Assistant DL; and”

What standards of competence apply to the Basic Oil and Chemical Tanker Operations endorsement?

You must provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence identified in Table A-V/1-1-1 of the STCW Code. The text refers to § 13.103 for its incorporation by reference.

“Provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence identified in Table A-V/1-1-1 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 13.103).”

The text of 46 CFR 13.609

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Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement for Basic Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations

(a) Every applicant for an endorsement in Basic Oil and Chemical Tanker Operations must:

(1) Qualify for a national endorsement as Tank Vessel-Assistant DL; and

(2) Provide evidence of meeting the standards of competence identified in Table A-V/1-1-1 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 13.103).

(b) [Reserved]

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