NVIC 05-14: Fast rescue boat STCW endorsement guidance

Commandant US Coast Guard Stop 7509 United States Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE Washington, DC 20593-7509 Staff Symbol: CG-MMC Phone: (202) 372-2357 Fax: (202) 372-1246 E-Mail: MMCPolicy@uscg.mil COMDTCHANGENOTE 16721 NVIC 05-14 October 28, 2021 NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 05-14, CH 1 Subj: CHANGE 1 TO GUIDELINES FOR QUALIFICATION FOR STCW ENDORSEMENTS FOR PROFICIENCY IN FAST RESCUE BOATS, NVIC 05-14, COMDTPUB 16721 Ref: (a) Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements for Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats, NVIC 05-14, COMDTPUB 16721

CH-1 to Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats — PURPOSE. This Commandant Change Notice publishes CH-1 to NVIC 05-14.

PURPOSE. This Commandant Change Notice publishes CH-1 to NVIC 05-14.

CH-1 to Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats — ACTION. The Coast Guard will use NVIC 05-14 and 46 CFR 12.617 when establishing whether

mariners are qualified to hold STCW endorsements for Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (FRB).

CH-1 to Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats — DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. With the release of this Commandant Change Notice, NVIC 05-14 is

updated.

CH-1 to Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats — DISCUSSION. NVIC 05-14 included transition or “grandfathering” provisions by which mariners

could qualify for an FRB endorsement before January 1, 2017. This CH-1 removes the now expired transitional provisions.

CH-1 to Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats — DISCLAIMER. This guidance is not a substitute for applicable legal requirements, nor is it itself a

regulation. It is not intended to, nor does it impose legally-binding requirements on any party. It represents the Coast Guard’s current thinking on this topic and is issued for guidance purposes to outline methods of best practice for compliance with applicable law. You can use an alternative approach if the approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.

CH-1 to Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats — MAJOR CHANGES. This Commandant Change Notice revises Enclosure (2) of NVIC 05-14 to

remove expired grandfathering provisions for mariners to qualify for the AS-E endorsement before January 1, 2017. DISTRIBUTION – SDL No. 169 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z A B X X X X C X X X D E X X F G H NON-STANDARD DISTRIBUTION: COMDTCHANGENOTE 16721

CH-1 to Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats — ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT AND IMPACT CONSIDERATIONS.

a. The development of this Commandant Change Notice and the general policies contained within it have been thoroughly reviewed under Department of Homeland Security Directive 023-01 and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series) by the originating office, and are categorically excluded (CE) from further environmental analysis under paragraph #A3 in Table 3- 1 of U.S. Coast Guard Environmental Planning Implementing Procedures 5090.1. Because this Commandant Change Notice implements, without substantive change, the applicable Commandant Instruction or other federal agency regulations, procedures, manuals, and other guidance documents, Coast Guard categorical exclusion #A3 is appropriate. b. This Commandant Change Notice will not have any of the following: significant cumulative impacts on the human environment; substantial controversy or substantial change to existing environmental conditions; or inconsistencies with any Federal, State, or local laws or administrative determinations relating to the environment. All future specific actions resulting from the general policies in this Commandant Change Notice must be individually evaluated for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), DHS and Coast Guard NEPA policy, and compliance with all other environmental mandates.

CH-1 to Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats — DISTRIBUTION. No paper distribution will be made of this Commandant Change Notice. An

electronic version will be located at https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/NVIC/.

CH-1 to Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats — PROCEDURE. Remove and insert the following pages of NVIC 05-14:

Remove Insert Enclosure (1) Enclosure (1) CH-1

CH-1 to Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats — RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS. This NVIC has been thoroughly reviewed

during the directives clearance process, and it has been determined there are no further records scheduling requirements, in accordance with the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.), NARA requirements, and the Information and Life Cycle Management Manual, COMDTINST M5212.12 (series). This policy does not create significant or substantial change to existing records management requirements.

CH-1 to Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats — FORMS/REPORTS. None.

FORMS/REPORTS. None.

CH-1 to Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats — REQUEST FOR CHANGES. All requests for changes or questions regarding implementation of

NVIC 05-14 and this Commandant Change Notice should be directed to the Mariner Credentialing Program Policy Division (CG-MMC-2), at (202) 372-2357 or MMCPolicy@uscg.mil.

To obtain approval for a course or training program, contact the NMC at (888) 427-5662 or IAskNMC@uscg.mil. /s/ J.

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MAUGER Rear Admiral, U.

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Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy Commandant 2703 Martin Luther King Jr.

Ave.

SE United States Coast Guard Washington, DC 20593-7501 Staff Symbol: CG-CVC-4 Phone: (202) 372-2357 E-Mail: MMCPolicy@uscg.mil COMDTPUB P16721 NVIC 05-14 25 JAN 2014 NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 05-14 Subj: GUIDELINES FOR QUALIFICATION FOR STCW ENDORSEMENTS FOR PROFICIENCY IN FAST RESCUE BOATS Ref: (a) International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended (STCW), Regulation VI/2 and Section A-VI/2 of STCW Code, incorporated by reference into regulations at 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 12.103 1.

PURPOSE.

This Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) provides guidance for qualification towards or revalidation of STCW endorsements for Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats. 2.

ACTION.

The Coast Guard will use this NVIC and 46 CFR 12.617 when establishing whether mariners are qualified to hold STCW endorsements for Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats.

Officers in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMIs) should bring this NVIC to the attention of the maritime industry within their zones of responsibility.

This NVIC is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/nvic/.

The Coast Guard will distribute it by electronic means only. 3.

DIRECTIVES AFFECTED.

This NVIC cancels and replaces section 6(b) and Enclosure (1) of NVIC 03-00, Manning and Training Guidance for Fast Rescue Boats on United States Vessels.

All other parts of NVIC 03-00 remain valid. 4.

BACKGROUND. a.

The STCW Convention and STCW Code set forth standards for training and certification for merchant mariners, including mariners serving with assigned duties for the operation of fast rescue boats.

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In order to implement the 1995 amendments to STCW, the Coast Guard published NVIC 03-00 which included guidance on training requirements for Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats. c.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) amended the STCW Convention and STCW Code on June 25, 2010.

These amendments entered into force for all ratifying countries on January 1, 2012.. d.

The Convention is not self-implementing; therefore, the U.S., as a signatory to the STCW Convention, must effect regulatory changes to ensure full implementation of the amendments to the STCW Convention and STCW Code.

The U.S. implements these provisions under the Convention and under the authority of United States Code, Titles 33 and 46. e.

The Coast Guard published a final rule on December 24, 2013 (78 FR 77796) that implements the STCW, including the 2010 amendments.

The Coast Guard is publishing this NVIC to provide guidance on complying with the new regulations and is cancelling previous policy.

Accordingly, this NVIC cancels those portions of NVIC 03-00 that relate to Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats. 5.

DISCUSSION. a.

Policy regarding the endorsement of Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats is located in this NVIC.

Enclosure (1) describes specific requirements found in the regulations for this endorsement.

Enclosure (2) contains the national assessment guidelines for this endorsement.

Enclosure (3) provides relevant excerpts from the STCW Convention and STCW Code. b.

Under 46 CFR 12.617(a)(3), the completion of a course approved or accepted by the Coast Guard is the only way to qualify for an endorsement for Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats.

In January 2000, the IMO Subcommittee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping validated a model course entitled Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats.

This model course provides guidance for the development of training programs and is used by the Coast Guard during the course approval process under 46 CFR 10.402. c.

Training providers may use the guidelines in Enclosure (2) and/or develop alternatives.

Under 46 CFR 10.402, a training institution must submit any deviations from these guidelines to the Coast Guard for approval before use.

A training institution submitting a course should state that the guidelines in Enclosure (2) will apply or provide the alternative guidelines it proposes to use. d. 46 CFR 12.617(b) addresses the requirements for demonstration of continued proficiency for revalidation of Fast Rescue Boats endorsements.

As stated therein, mariners who have at least 1 year (360 days) of sea service within the previous 5 years are considered to have met a portion of this requirement; the remainder must be demonstrated ashore in Coast Guard approved or accepted training.

Mariners who do not have 1 year of service in the previous 5 years must either take the original course, or an approved or accepted NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 05-14 refresher course that includes assessments of continued proficiency in all competencies related to fast rescue boats. [46 CFR 11.303(b)] e.

To demonstrate continued Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats, the mariner need only submit the course completion certificate(s) to the Coast Guard.

The Coast Guard recommends that the mariner retain a copy of the course completion certificate(s) for his or her records. 6.

DISCLAIMER.

This guidance is not a substitute for applicable legal requirements, nor is it itself a regulation.

It is not intended to nor does it impose legally-binding requirements on any party.

It represents the Coast Guard’s current thinking on this topic and is issued for guidance purposes to outline methods of best practice for compliance to the applicable law.

You can use an alternative approach if the approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. 7.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT AND IMPACT CONSIDERATIONS. a.

The development of this NVIC and the general policies contained within it have been thoroughly reviewed by the originating office, and are categorically excluded (CE) under current USCG CE # 33 from further environmental analysis, in accordance with Section 2.B.2. and Figure 2-1 of the National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures and Policy for Considering Environmental Impacts, COMDTINST M16475.1

(series). Because this NVIC implements, without substantive change, the applicable Commandant Instruction or other federal agency regulations, procedures, manuals, and other guidance documents, Coast Guard categorical exclusion #33 is appropriate. b. This NVIC will not have any of the following: significant cumulative impacts on the human environment; substantial controversy or substantial change to existing environmental conditions; or inconsistencies with any Federal, State, or local laws or administrative determinations relating to the environment. All future specific actions resulting from the general policies in this NVIC must be individually evaluated for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), DHS and Coast Guard NEPA policy, and compliance with all other environmental mandates. 8. RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS. This NVIC has been thoroughly reviewed during the directives clearance process, and it has been determined there are no further records scheduling requirements, in accordance with Federal Records Act, 44 U.S.C. 3101 et seq., NARA requirements, and Information and Life Cycle Management Manual, COMDTINST M5212.12 (series). This policy does not create significant or substantial change to existing records management requirements. 9. FORMS/REPORTS. None. NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 05-14 10. QUESTIONS. All questions regarding implementation ofthis NVIC should be directed to the Mariner Credentialing Program Policy Division (CG-CYC-4) at (202) 372-2357 or MMCPolicy@uscg.mil. To obtain approval for fast rescue boat courses, contact the NMC at

(888) 427-5662 or IAskNMC usc .m' . J.. SER Re Admiral, U. S. Coast Guard As istant Commandant for Prevention Policy Encl: (1) Discussion ofQualification Requirements for Endorsement for Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats

(2) Assessment Guidelines for Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats

(3) Excerpts from STCW Convention and STCW Code