NVIC 22-14: STCW tank vessel endorsement guidance, CH-2

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 22-14 September 9, 2020 NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 22-14, CH-2 Subj: CH-2 TO GUIDELINES FOR QUALIFICATION FOR STCW ENDORSEMENTS FOR OFFICERS AND RATINGS ON OIL, CHEMICAL, AND LIQUEFIED GAS TANK VESSELS, NVIC 22-14, COMDTPUB 16721 Ref: (a) Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements for Officers and Ratings on Oil, Chemical, and Liquefied Gas Tank Vessels, NVIC 22-14, COMDTPUB 16721

CH-2 to Guidelines for Qualifications for STCW Endorsements for Officers and Ratings on Oil, Chemical, and Liquefied Gas Tank Vessels — PURPOSE. This Commandant Change Notice publishes CH-2 to NVIC 22-14.

PURPOSE. This Commandant Change Notice publishes CH-2 to NVIC 22-14.

CH-2 to Guidelines for Qualifications for STCW Endorsements for Officers and Ratings on Oil, Chemical, and Liquefied Gas Tank Vessels — ACTION. The Coast Guard will use NVIC 22-14 and 46 CFR Part 13 to determine if mariners are

qualified for an STCW endorsements for Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations (46 CFR 13.603); Advanced Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (46 CFR 13.605); Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (46 CFR 13.607); Basic Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (46 CFR 13.609); or Basic Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (46 CFR 13.611).

CH-2 to Guidelines for Qualifications for STCW Endorsements for Officers and Ratings on Oil, Chemical, and Liquefied Gas Tank Vessels — DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. With the release of this Commandant Change Notice, NVIC 22-14 is

updated.

CH-2 to Guidelines for Qualifications for STCW Endorsements for Officers and Ratings on Oil, Chemical, and Liquefied Gas Tank Vessels — DISCUSSION. The Coast Guard is clarifying the scope and content of the courses used for the

renewal of national and STCW endorsements. This Commandant Change Notice revises NVIC 22- 14 to indicate that a shorter “refresher” course is acceptable to renew national and STCW tank vessel endorsements.

CH-2 to Guidelines for Qualifications for STCW Endorsements for Officers and Ratings on Oil, Chemical, and Liquefied Gas Tank Vessels — 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-2 to Guidelines for Qualifications for STCW Endorsements for Officers and Ratings on Oil, Chemical, and Liquefied Gas Tank Vessels — MAJOR CHANGES. This Change Notice revises the guidance found in NVIC 22-14 to provide

additional guidance concerning courses for renewal of endorsements.

CH-2 to Guidelines for Qualifications for STCW Endorsements for Officers and Ratings on Oil, Chemical, and Liquefied Gas Tank Vessels — ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT AND IMPACT CONSIDERATIONS.

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: COMDTCHANGENOTE 16721 NVIC 22-14 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-2 to Guidelines for Qualifications for STCW Endorsements for Officers and Ratings on Oil, Chemical, and Liquefied Gas Tank Vessels — 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-2 to Guidelines for Qualifications for STCW Endorsements for Officers and Ratings on Oil, Chemical, and Liquefied Gas Tank Vessels — PROCEDURE. Remove and insert the following pages:

Remove Insert Enclosure (1) Pages 10 and 11 CH-1 Enclosure (1) Pages 10 and 11 CH-2

CH-2 to Guidelines for Qualifications for STCW Endorsements for Officers and Ratings on Oil, Chemical, and Liquefied Gas Tank Vessels — 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.

CH-2 to Guidelines for Qualifications for STCW Endorsements for Officers and Ratings on Oil, Chemical, and Liquefied Gas Tank Vessels — FORMS/REPORTS. None.

FORMS/REPORTS. None.

CH-2 to Guidelines for Qualifications for STCW Endorsements for Officers and Ratings on Oil, Chemical, and Liquefied Gas Tank Vessels — 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. /s/ R.

V.

TIMME Rear Admiral, U.

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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 22-14 DEC 17 2019 NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 22-14, CH-1 Subj: CH-1 TO GUIDELINES FOR QUALIFICATION FOR STCW ENDORSEMENTS FOR OFFICERS AND RATINGS ON OIL, CHEMICAL, AND LIQUEFIED GAS TANK VESSELS, NVIC 22-14, COMDTPUB 16721 Ref: (a) Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements for Officers and Ratings on Oil, Chemical, and Liquefied Gas Tank Vessels, NVIC 22-14, COMDTPUB 16721 1.

PURPOSE.

This Commandant Change Notice publishes CH-1 to NVIC 22-14. 2.

ACTION.

The Coast Guard will use NVIC 22-14 and 46 CFR Part 13 to determine if mariners are qualified for STCW endorsements for Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations (46 CFR 13.603); Advanced Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (46 CFR 13.605); Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (46 CFR 13.607); Basic Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (46 CFR 13.609); and Basic Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (46 CFR 13.611).

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, NVIC 22-14 is updated. 4.

DISCUSSION. a.

As is specified in 46 CFR 13.120(a)(1), the requirements to renew STCW endorsements for Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations and Advanced Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations include at least 90 days of service during the preceding 5 years onboard a tank vessel for which the endorsement is valid, performing duties appropriate to the tankerman endorsement held and participation in at least two transfers of liquid cargo in bulk of the type for which the endorsement is valid within the preceding 5 years. b.

National endorsements for service as the person in charge (PIC) of cargo transfers aboard tank vessels do not distinguish between oil and chemical cargos, both are considered to be “dangerous liquids” cargo.

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: COMDTCHANGENOTE 16721 c.

The Coast Guard has become aware of confusion over the type of tank vessels mariners may serve upon and the cargoes that will meet the requirements for renewal of STCW endorsements for Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations and Advanced Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations. 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 Change Notice revises the guidance found in NVIC 22-14 to: a.

Provide additional guidance concerning the service and cargo transfers that can be used for renewal of STCW endorsements for tank vessel cargo operations. b.

Remove grandfathering provisions that have expired. 7.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT AND IMPACT CONSIDERATIONS. a.

The development of this NVIC 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 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 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 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/. 9.

PROCEDURE.

Remove and insert the following pages: Remove Insert Enclosure (1) Enclosure (1) CH-1 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, i DEC 7 20t9 COMDTCHANGENOTE 1672T COMDTINST M5212.12 (series).

This policy does not create significant or substantial change to existing records management requirements.

I1.

FORM RTS.

None. 12.

REOUEST 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.

R.

V.

TIMME Rear Admiral, U.

S.

Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy J 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 22-14 August 25, 2014 NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 22-14 Subj: GUIDELINES FOR QUALIFICATION FOR STCW ENDORSEMENTS FOR OFFICERS AND RATINGS ON OIL, CHEMICAL, AND LIQUEFIED GAS TANK VESSELS Ref: (a) 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 13

(b) International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended (STCW), Regulations V/1-1, V/1-2 and Sections A-V/1-1-1, A-V/1-1-2, A-V/1-1-3, A-V/1-2-1, A-V/1-2-2 of STCW Code, incorporated into regulations at 46 CFR 13.103 1. PURPOSE. This Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) provides guidance for qualification for STCW endorsements for officers and ratings serving on oil, chemical, and liquefied gas tank vessels. 2. ACTION. The Coast Guard will use this NVIC and 46 CFR Part 13 to determine if mariners are qualified for STCW endorsements for Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations (46 CFR 13.603); Advanced Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (46 CFR 13.605); Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (46 CFR 13.607); Basic Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (46 CFR 13.609); and Basic Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations

(46 CFR 13.611).

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/g-m/nvic/.

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

DIRECTIVES AFFECTED.

CG-CVC Policy Letter 12-07, Guidance on Issuance of Endorsements and Approval of Training to Meet the 2010 Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as Amended (STCW), is cancelled.

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BACKGROUND. a.

Regulation V/1 of the STCW sets forth minimum requirements for mariners serving on oil, chemical, and liquefied gas tank vessels. b.

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, including the United States, on January 1, 2012.

Specifically, the 2010 amendments to the STCW Convention and Code added competency standards for mariners serving on oil, chemical and liquefied gas tank vessels. c.

The Convention is not self-implementing; therefore, the U.S., as a signatory to the STCW Convention, initiated 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 domestic laws in United States Code, Titles 33 and 46.

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

This rule became effective on March 24, 2014.

The Coast Guard is publishing this NVIC to provide guidance on complying with the new regulations. 5.

DISCUSSION. a.

As specified in 46 CFR 15.860 and Regulations V/1-1 and V/1-2 of the STCW Convention, mariners with immediate responsibility for cargo related operations must hold an STCW endorsement for Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations, Advanced Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, and/or Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations, as appropriate. b.

Regulation V/1-2 of the STCW Convention and 46 CFR 15.860 also specifies that mariners with assigned specific duties and responsibilities for cargo related operations must hold an STCW endorsement for Basic Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations and/or Basic Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations, as appropriate. c.

Policy regarding STCW endorsements for mariners serving on tank vessels is contained in this NVIC.

Enclosure (1) provides specific guidance for each endorsement, Enclosures

(2) and (3) are sample letters that can be used to document demonstration of competence. Enclosure (4) contains relevant excerpts from the STCW Convention and STCW Code, these are provided for information only. 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.