NVIC 07-14: Qualifying for STCW Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch

Commandant 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE United States Coast Guard Stop 7509 Washington, DC 20593-7509 Staff Symbol: CG-MMC-2 Phone: (202) 372-2357 Fax: (202) 372-4908 E-Mail: MMCPolicy@uscg.mil COMDTCHANGENOTE 16721 NVIC 07-14 September 16, 2026 NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 07-14, CH-8 Subj: CHANGE 8 TO GUIDELINES ON QUALIFICATION FOR STCW ENDORSEMENTS AS RATING FORMING PART OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 Ref: (a) Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721

CH-7 to Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 — PURPOSE. This Commandant Change Notice publishes CH-8 to NVIC 07-14.

PURPOSE. This Commandant Change Notice publishes CH-8 to NVIC 07-14.

CH-7 to Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 — ACTION. The Coast Guard will use NVIC 07-14 and 46 CFR Part 12 to establish whether

mariners are qualified to hold STCW endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch (RFPEW).

CH-7 to Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 — DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. With the release of this Commandant Change Notice, NVIC 07-

14 is updated.

CH-7 to Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 — DISCUSSION. In an effort to alleviate a shortage of qualified mariners, and to reduce the

burden to the maritime industry, the Coast Guard is revising the recommended qualifications for individuals who will assess the competence of mariners seeking an STCW endorsement as RFPEW. With this Commandant Change Notice, assessors for RFPEW will not need experience in the applicable propulsion mode. Assessors will still need at least one year of experience as the officer in charge of an engineering watch (OICEW) and/or as Able Seafarer-Engine with watchkeeping duties on seagoing vessels of at least 1,000 HP (750 kW). Assessments are still required to be performed as specified in Enclosure (2) of NVIC 07-14 on a vessel of the applicable propulsion mode or on a simulator that replicates the propulsion plant of a vessel of the applicable propulsion mode.

CH-7 to Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 — 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. This guidance represents the Coast Guard’s current thinking on this topic and may assist industry, mariners, the general public, and the Coast Guard, as well as Federal and State regulators, in applying statutory and regulatory requirements. Alternative approaches for fulfilling this policy may be acceptable if the approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. This and other Coast Guard Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars are available at https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/NVIC/ and by using this QR Code. Subj: CHANGE 8 TO GUIDELINES ON COMDTCHANGENOTE 16721 QUALIFICATION FOR STCW ENDORSEMENTS AS NVIC 07-14 RATING FORMING PART OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721

CH-7 to Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 — MAJOR CHANGES. This Commandant Change Notice revises the guidance on assessor

qualifications for RFPEW in NVIC 07-14.

CH-7 to Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 — 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-7 to Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 — DISTRIBUTION. An electronic version of NVIC 07-14 as revised by this Commandant

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

CH-7 to Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 — PROCEDURE. Remove and insert the following pages:

Remove Insert Enclosure (2) Page 1 CH-7 Enclosure (2) Page 1 CH-8 Enclosure (3) Page 6 CH-7 Enclosure (3) Page 6 CH-8

CH-7 to Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 — RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATONS. This Commandant Change Notice 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-7 to Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 — FORMS/REPORTS. None.

Commandant 2703 Martin Luther King Jr.

Ave SE United States Coast Guard Stop 7509 Washington, DC 20593-7509 Staff Symbol: CG-MMC-2 Phone: (202) 372-2357 Fax: (202) 372-4908 E-Mail: MMCPolicy@uscg.mil COMDTCHANGENOTE 16721 NVIC 07-14 October 29, 2024 NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 07-14, CH-7 Subj: CHANGE 7 TO GUIDELINES ON QUALIFICATION FOR STCW ENDORSEMENTS AS RATING FORMING PART OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 Ref: (a) Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 1.

PURPOSE.

This Commandant Change Notice publishes CH-7 to NVIC 07-14. 2.

ACTION.

The Coast Guard will use NVIC 07-14 and 46 CFR Part 12 to establish whether mariners are qualified to hold STCW endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch (RFPEW). 3.

DIRECTIVES AFFECTED.

With the release of this Commandant Change Notice, NVIC 07-14 is updated. 4.

DISCUSSION. a.

At the Spring 2023 meeting of the National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (NMERPAC), the Coast Guard tasked the committee with making recommendations on the policies contained in NVIC 03-14, including qualifications for instructors for Coast Guard approved courses. b.

This Commandant Change Notice changes the guidance for qualifications of assessors for RFPEW endorsements to be consistent with the recommendations of NMERPAC regarding the qualifications for instructors for related courses. 5.

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.

This guidance represents the Coast Guard’s current thinking on this topic and may DISTRIBUTION – SDL No. 170 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 D E X X F G H X X NON-STANDARD DISTRIBUTION: Subj: CHANGE 7 TO GUIDELINES ON COMDTCHANGENOTE 16721 QUALIFICATION FOR STCW ENDORSEMENTS AS NVIC 07-14 RATING FORMING PART OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 assist industry, mariners, the general public, and the Coast Guard, as well as Federal and State regulators, in applying statutory and regulatory requirements.

Alternative approaches for fulfilling this policy may be acceptable if the approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. 6.

MAJOR CHANGES.

This Commandant Change Notice revises the guidance on assessor qualifications for RFPEW in NVIC 07-14. 7.

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. 8.

DISTRIBUTION.

An electronic version of NVIC 07-14 as revised by this Commandant Change Notice will be located at https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/NVIC/. 9.

PROCEDURE.

Remove and insert the following pages: Remove Insert Enclosure (2) Page 1 CH-6 Enclosure (2) Page 1 CH-7 Enclosure (3) Page 6 CH-6 Enclosure (3) Page 6 CH-7 10.

RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATONS.

This Commandant Change Notice 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.

Commandant US Coast Guard Stop 7509 United States Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr.

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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 07-14 November 22, 2023 NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 07-14, CH-6 Subj: CHANGE 6 TO GUIDELINES ON QUALIFICATION FOR STCW ENDORSEMENTS AS RATING FORMING PART OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 Ref: (a) Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 1.

PURPOSE.

This Commandant Change Notice publishes CH-6 to NVIC 07-14. 2.

ACTION.

The Coast Guard will use NVIC 07-14 and 46 CFR Part 12 to establish whether mariners are qualified to hold STCW endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch (RFPEW).

The National Maritime Center should bring this notice to the attention of the maritime industry. 3.

DIRECTIVES AFFECTED.

With the release of this Commandant Change Notice, NVIC 07- 14 is updated. 4.

DISCUSSION.

The Coast Guard is aware that as a result of the limited number of approved QAs, there may be a hardship on mariners trying to complete STCW assessments after December 31, 2023.

In consideration of this, the Coast Guard will continue to allow STCW assessments to be signed by an assessor who meets the requirements specified on page 1 of Enclosure (2) to this NVIC and NVIC 19-14 until December 31, 2028.

These assessments must be submitted to the Coast Guard as part of a complete application no later than June 30, 2029.

Qualified military personnel need not be approved QAs and may continue to sign assessments after December 31, 2028.

This Commandant Change Notice revises NVIC 07-14 to reflect this extension. 5.

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.

This guidance represents the Coast Guard’s current thinking on this topic and may assist industry, mariners, the general public, and the Coast Guard, as well as Federal and State regulators, in applying statutory and regulatory requirements.

Alternative approaches for DISTRIBUTION – SDL No. 170 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: Subj: CHANGE 6 TO GUIDELINES ON COMDTCHANGENOTE 16721 QUALIFICATION FOR STCW ENDORSEMENTS AS NVIC 07-14 RATING FORMING PART OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 fulfilling this policy may be acceptable if the approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. 6.

MAJOR CHANGES.

This Commandant Change Notice revises NVIC 07-14 to extend the date for acceptance of assessments that were not signed by a Coast Guard approved Qualified Assessor. 7.

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. 8.

DISTRIBUTION.

An electronic version of NVIC 07-14 as revised by this Commandant Change Notice will be located at https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/NVIC/. 9.

PROCEDURE.

Remove and insert the following pages of NVIC 07-14: Remove Insert Enclosure (2), Page 1 CH-5 Enclosure (2), Page 1 CH-6 Enclosure (3), Page 6 CH-5 Enclosure (3), Page 6 CH-6 10.

RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS.

This Commandant Change Notice 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. 11.

FORMS/REPORTS.

None.

Commandant US Coast Guard Stop 7509 United States Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr.

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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 07-14 December 15, 2021 NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 07-14, CH-5 Subj: CHANGE 5 TO GUIDELINES ON QUALIFICATION FOR STCW ENDORSEMENTS AS RATING FORMING PART OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 Ref: (a) Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 1.

PURPOSE.

This Commandant Change Notice publishes CH-5 to NVIC 07-14. 2.

ACTION.

The Coast Guard will use NVIC 07-14 and 46 CFR Part 12 to establish whether mariners are qualified to hold STCW endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch

(RFPEW). 3.

DIRECTIVES AFFECTED.

With the release of this Commandant Change Notice, NVIC 07-14 is updated. 4.

DISCUSSION.

The Coast Guard has extended the date for acceptance of assessments of mariner competence that are not signed by a Coast Guard approved Qualified Assessor.

This Commandant Change Notice revises NVIC 07-14 to reflect this extension. 5.

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. 6.

MAJOR CHANGES.

This Commandant Change Notice revises NVIC 07-14 to extend the date for acceptance of assessments that were not signed by a Coast Guard approved Qualified Assessor.

DISTRIBUTION – SDL No. 170 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 NVIC 07-14 7.

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. 8.

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/. 9.

PROCEDURE.

Remove and insert the following pages of NVIC 07-14: Remove Insert Enclosure (2), Page 1 CH-4 Enclosure (2), Page 1 CH-5 Enclosure (3), Page 6 CH-4 Enclosure (3), Page 6 CH-5 10.

RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS.

This Commandant Change Notice 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. 11.

FORMS/REPORTS.

None.

CH-7 to Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 — REQUEST FOR CHANGES. All requests for changes or questions regarding implementation of

NVIC 07-14 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. W. MAUGER Rear Admiral, U. S. Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy 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 07-14 March 25, 2020 NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 07-14, CH-4 Subj: CHANGE 4 TO GUIDELINES ON QUALIFICATION FOR STCW ENDORSEMENTS AS RATING FORMING PART OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 Ref: (a) Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 1. PURPOSE. This Commandant Change Notice publishes CH-4 to NVIC 07-14. 2. ACTION. The Coast Guard will use NVIC 07-14 and 46 CFR Part 12 to establish whether mariners are qualified to hold STCW endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch

(RFPEW).

The National Maritime Center should bring this notice to the attention of the maritime industry. 3.

DIRECTIVES AFFECTED.

With the release of this Commandant Change Notice, NVIC 07-14 is updated. 4.

DISCUSSION.

The Coast Guard has extended the date for acceptance of assessments of mariner competence that are not signed by a Coast Guard approved Qualified Assessor.

This Commandant Change Notice revises NVIC 07-14 to reflect this extension. 5.

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. 6.

MAJOR CHANGES.

This Commandant Change Notice revises NVIC 07-14 to extend the date for acceptance of assessments that were not signed by a Coast Guard approved Qualified Assessor.

DISTRIBUTION – SDL No. 170 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 7.

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. 8.

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/. 9.

PROCEDURE.

Remove and insert the following pages of NVIC 07-14: Remove Insert Enclosure (2), Page 1 CH-3 Enclosure (2), Page 1 CH-4 Enclosure (3), Page 6 CH-3 Enclosure (3), Page 6 CH-4 10.

RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS.

This Commandant Change Notice 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. 11.

FORMS/REPORTS.

None. 12.

REQUEST FOR CHANGES.

All requests for changes or questions regarding implementation of Reference (a) 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/ R.

V.

TIMME Rear Admiral, U.

S.

Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy Commandant US Coast Guard Stop 7509 United States Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr.

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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 07-14 April 18, 2019 NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 07-14, CH 3 Subj: CHANGE 3 TO GUIDELINES ON QUALIFICATION FOR STCW ENDORSEMENTS AS RATING FORMING PART OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 Ref: (a) Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsement as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 1.

PURPOSE.

This Commandant Change Notice publishes CH-3 to reference (a). 2.

ACTION.

The Coast Guard will use reference (a) and 46 CFR Part 12 to establish whether mariners are qualified to hold STCW endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch

(RFPEW).

Officers in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMIs) should also bring this notice to the attention of the maritime industry within their zones of responsibility. 3.

DIRECTIVES AFFECTED.

With the release of this Commandant Change Notice, reference (a) is updated. 4.

DISCUSSION. a.

Reference (a) included grandfathering provisions that expired on January 1, 2017.

As that date has passed, this Commandant Change Notice removes those expired provisions. b.

After publication of Reference (a), the Coast Guard extended the date for acceptance of assessments of mariner competence that are not signed by a Coast Guard approved Qualified Assessor.

This Commandant Change Notice revises Reference (a) to reflect this extension. 5.

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 DISTRIBUTION – SDL No. 168 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 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. 6.

MAJOR CHANGES.

This Commandant Change Notice changes the guidance found in reference (a) concerning endorsements as RFPEW as follows: a.

Enclosure (1) is revised to remove grandfathering provisions for an STCW endorsement that expired on January 1, 2017. b.

Enclosures (2), and (3) are revised to reflect previously published policy extending the date for acceptance of assessments that were not signed by a Coast Guard approved Qualified Assessor, and to add additional information concerning assessments that are performed on military vessels. c.

Enclosure (4) provided a transition scheme for use of assessments from former policy that expired on January 1, 2017.

This CH-3 removes that enclosure. 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 CE #A3 from further environmental analysis, in accordance with Section 2.B and Appendix A, DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Revision 01, Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

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 #A3 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.

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/.

Commandant US Coast Guard Stop 7509 United States Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr.

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SE Washington, DC 20593-7509 Staff Symbol: CG-MMC-2 Phone: (202) 372-2357 Fax: (202) 372-1246 E-Mail: MMCPolicy@uscg.mil COMDTCHANGENOTE 16721 NVIC 07-14 October 30, 2017 NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 07-14, CH 2 Subj: CH-2 TO GUIDELINES ON QUALIFICATION FOR STCW ENDORSEMENTS AS RATING FORMING PART OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 Ref: (a) Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 1.

PURPOSE.

This Commandant Change Notice publishes CH-2 to reference (a). 2.

ACTION.

Officers in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMIs) should also bring this notice to the attention of the maritime industry within their zones of responsibility. 3.

DIRECTIVES AFFECTED.

With the release of this Commandant Change Notice, reference (a) is updated. 4.

DISCUSSION.

After publication of reference (a), the Coast Guard became aware of an error in the numbering of the assessment tasks in Enclosures (2) and (3).

The original NVIC contained two separate assessments with the number “3.1.D.” This CH-2 corrects that error by re-numbering the second of these assessment tasks as number 3.1.D1. 5.

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. 6.

MAJOR CHANGES.

This CH-2 to NVIC 07-14 revises Enclosures (2) and (3) to correct a duplication of assessment task numbers.

Enclosure (3) is also revised to correct an error that misidentified the NVIC number in the header of each page of the enclosure.

DISTRIBUTION – SDL No. 168 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 D E X X F G H X X NON-STANDARD DISTRIBUTION: COMDTCHANGENOTE 16721 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.

DISTRIBUTION.

No paper distribution will be made of this Commandant Change Notice.

An electronic version will be located at http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/nvic. 9.

PROCEDURE.

Remove and insert the following pages: Remove Insert Enclosure (2), Page 35 Enclosure (2), Page 35 CH-2 Enclosure (3) Enclosure (3) CH-2 10.

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. 11.

FORMS/REPORTS.

None.

Commandant 2703 Martin Luther King Jr.

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SE United States Coast Guard Washington, DC 20593-7501 Staff Symbol: CG-CVC-4 Phone: (202) 372-2357 E-Mail: MMCPolicy@uscg.mil COMDTCHANGENOTE 16721 NVIC 07-14 04 MAY 2016 NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 07-14, CH 1 Subj: CH 1 TO GUIDELINES FOR QUALIFICATION FOR STCW ENDORSEMENTS AS RATING FORMING PART OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 Ref: (a) Guidelines for Qualification For STCW Endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch, NVIC 07-14, COMDTPUB 16721 1.

PURPOSE.

This Commandant Change Notice publishes change one to Reference (a). 2.

ACTION.

Officers in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMIs) should also bring this notice to the attention of the maritime industry within their zones of responsibility. 3.

DIRECTIVES AFFECTED.

With the release of this Commandant Change Notice, Reference (a) is updated. 4.

DISCUSSION.

After publication of NVIC 07-14, the Coast Guard realized the potential for confusion over the scope and limitation of RFPEW endorsements for mariners who serve on motor or gas turbine vessels who were unable to complete demonstrations of knowledge, understanding, and proficiency that are applicable to equipment that is not found on all motor and/or gas turbine vessels. 5.

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.

DISTRIBUTION – SDL No. 167 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 D E X X F G H NON-STANDARD DISTRIBUTION: Commandant 2703 Martin Luther King Jr.

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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 07-14 25 JAN 2014 NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 07-14 Subj: GUIDELINES FOR QUALIFICATION FOR STCW ENDORSEMENTS AS RATING FORMING PART OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH Ref: (a) International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended (STCW), Regulation III/4 and Section A-III/4 of STCW Code, incorporated into regulations at 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 12.103 1.

PURPOSE.

This Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) provides guidance on qualification for and revalidation of STCW endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch (RFPEW). 2.

ACTION.

The Coast Guard will use this NVIC and 46 CFR 12.609 when establishing whether mariners are entitled to hold STCW endorsements as RFPEW.

Officers in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMIs) should also 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 NVIC 01-06, Guidelines for Assessment of Merchant Mariners’ Proficiency for Certification as Ratings Forming Part of an Engineering Watch through Demonstrations of Skills, and and those portions of National Maritime Center (NMC) Policy Letter 14-02, Qualifications for Deck and Engineering Ratings that are only applicable to RFPEW.

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BACKGROUND. a.

The STCW Convention and STCW Code, sets forth standards for training and certification for merchant mariners, including mariners serving as RFPEW. b.

In order to implement the 1995 amendments to STCW, the Coast Guard published NVIC 01-06 and NMC Policy Letter 14-02 providing guidance on how mariners may qualify for endorsement as RFPEW. 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 initiate 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 the applicable domestic laws in 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 NVIC 01-06 and relevant portions of NMC Policy Letter 14-02. 5.

DISCUSSION. a.

Policy regarding the endorsement as RFPEW is located in this NVIC, including forms to facilitate compliance with the regulations.

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

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

Enclosure (3) may be used to record completion of assessments.

Enclosure (4) provides a transition scheme for mariners who have begun qualifying for RFPEW using the assessments in the now cancelled NVIC 01- 06.

Enclosure (5) provides relevant excerpts from the STCW Convention and STCW Code. b.

Many U.S.-flag vessels use automated engine rooms where non-licensed engine- department personnel are non-watchstanding.

Service, training, and experience gained by engine-department day-workers or dual-department workers on U.S-flag vessels with automated engine-rooms will be acceptable towards meeting the minimum service required for certification as RFPEW when the applicant has demonstrated his or her ability to perform the individual functions associated with watchstanding duties. c.

Qualified Assessors (QAs) are encouraged to use either the guidelines in Enclosure (2) or an alternative as discussed in paragraph 5.d.

NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 07-14 d.

QAs may refine these published guidelines and/or develop alternatives since the standards used on board any given vessel may need to be modified to be compatible with the vessel’s equipment and operations manuals.

A training institution submitting a course or program that leads to an endorsement as RFPEW should state either that the guidelines in Enclosure (2) will apply, or provide the guidelines it proposes to use.

However, under 46 CFR 10.402(e), a training institution must submit any deviations from these guidelines to the Coast Guard for approval before use. e.

When applying for an RFPEW endorsement, the applicant need only submit the completed Enclosure (3), Record of Assessment (or equivalent evidence of demonstration of competency), to the Coast Guard.

The Coast Guard recommends that the applicant retain a copy of enclosure (3) (or equivalent evidence of demonstration of competency), 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. NAVIGATION AND VESSELINSPECTION CIRCULARNO. 07-14 9. FORMS/REPORTS. None. 10. QUESTIONS. All questions regardingimplementationofthis Circularshouldbedirected to the MarinerCredentialingProgramPolicyDivision(CG-CVC-4), at(202) 372-2357 or MMCPolicy@uscg.mil. To obtain approval for analternativeto theassessmentsdescribedin Enclosure(2), contacttheNMC at(888) 427-5662 orIAskNMC@uscg.mil. Encl: (1) DiscussionofQualificationRequirements for Rating FonningPartofan Engineering Wmd .

(2) AssessmentGuidelines for Rating FormingPartofanEngineeringWatch

(3) RecordofAssessmentfor RatingFormingPartofan EngineeringWatch

(4) Transitionfrom FormerAssessment Schemefor Ratings FormingPartofan EngineeringWatch

(5) Excerpts from STCWConvention and STCWCode