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| U.S. Coast Guard and the STCW-95 requirements for original Mate (OICNW) 500GRT; 1600GRT/3000GT & 3rd Mate Unlimited Near Coastal or Oceans. |
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| Sea Service Requirements |
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1080 (8-hour) days of qualifying sea service:
180 days as Able Seaman while holding AB (for 500GRT) 360 days over 50Tons for 1600GRT/3000GT; with 360 days over 100Tons.
For 3rd Mate Unlimited all 1080 over 200GRT with 540 days of total over 1600GRT
Use the following links to view and print the
new and latest NMC license check lists for:
Mate
500/1600GRT Near Coastal Mate
500/1600 GRT Oceans 3rd
Mate AGT Near Coastal or Oceans |
| Prerequisite Training |
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Basic Safety Training
Proficiency in Survival Craft/Lifeboatman
RFPNW & Able Seaman |
| Practical Assessments |
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OICNW Assessments Checklist Relevant
Coast Guard approved training may be used to satisfy portions of the
required assessments ,i.e. Coastal/Terrestrial Navigation, Celestial
Navigation, Watchkeeping, Magnetic & Gyro Compasses, Meteorology, etc.
Download and print a Record of Assessment booklet of the OICNW
Assessments. |
| Required U.S. Coast Guard Examinations |
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Exam Modules: |
#Questions |
Passing |
| Rules of the Road |
50 |
90% |
| Deck General |
70 |
70% |
| Navigation General |
70 |
70% |
| Deck Safety & Environmental Protection |
70 |
70% |
| Navigation (Chart Plotting) |
15 |
87% |
| Navigation Problems: Near Coastal a.k.a. Terrestrial Navigation |
10 |
90% |
| Navigation Problems: Oceans (Ocean Only) |
15 |
80% |
| Current Approved Training & Education -
New CG-543 Policy Letter 11-07, Effective July 1, 2011: |
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Training Course |
Average Training Days |
| Radar Observer |
5 days |
| Advanced Fire Fighting |
4 days |
| Bridge Resource Management |
3 days |
| Visual Signaling (Flashing Light) |
1-2 days |
| ARPA (If this course is not completed the STCW
endorsement will limit service to vessels that are not equiiped with ARPA)
46 CFR 11.202(c) |
4 days |
| GMDSS (If this course is not completed the STCW
endorsement will limit service to vessels that are not equiiped with GMDSS)
46 CFR 11.202(d) |
9 days |
| OCEANS ONLY
Optional- Celestial Navigation, in lieu of CG Oceans exam, including
assessments OICNW-1-1A, OICNW1-1B, OICNW1-1C, OICNW1-1D, OICNW1-1E and
OICNW1-1F. |
13 days |
| Old NMC
Policy Letter 01-02 Approved Training & Education : |
| Training Course |
Average Training Days |
| Radar Observer |
5 days |
| Advanced Fire Fighting |
4
days |
| ARPA |
4 days |
| GMDSS |
9 days |
| Terrestrial & Coastal Navigation |
12 days |
| Celestial Navigation (Ocean
Only) |
13 days |
| Medical Care Provider |
3-days |
| Basic Meteorology |
5 days |
| Bridge Resource Management |
3 days |
| Visual Signaling |
1-3 days |
| Watchkeeping |
7 days |
| Emergency Procedures |
3 days |
| Search and Rescue |
2 days |
| Ship Construction & Basic Stability |
5 days |
| Cargo Handling & Stowage |
5 days |
| Magnetic & Gyro Compasses |
3 days |
| Electronic Navigation |
5 days |
| Ship Handling & Steering Control |
5 days |
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