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Mariner Credentialing Program Policy Division CG-CVC-4

This program focuses on the policy and division CG-CVC-4 of the Mariner Credentialing Program. It includes functions such as preparing final action on appeals, STCW implementation, and public outreach. It also administers the Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee and implements various initiatives and projects.

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Mariner Credentialing Program Policy Division CG-CVC-4

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  1. Mariner Credentialing Program Policy DivisionCG-CVC-4 Mr. Luke Harden

  2. Functions of CG-CVC-4 Con’t • Prepare final action on appeals • STCW implementation • Public outreach • Administer Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee

  3. Current MCP Initiatives/Projects • Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee (MMMAC) • Implementing Section 809 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 – TWIC • 2010 Manila Amendments to STCW • 37 NVIC Projects, including new and revision • Appeals

  4. MMMAC • Committee’s current tasks: • Revision of NVIC 04-08, Medical and Physical Guidelines for Merchant Mariner Credentials; • Top medical conditions leading to denial of mariner credentials; • Revising the CG-719K Medical Evaluation Report Form; • Creating medical expert panels for the top medical conditions; and • Developing Designated Medical Examiner Program. • Next meeting, March 14th– 15th in Houston

  5. Section 809 of the 2010 USCG Authorization Act – TWIC • Evaluate the implementation of changes to the TWIC requirements as mandated by the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010, Section 809

  6. 2010 Manila Amendments to STCW • Update standards of competence required for emerging technology; • Introduce new training and certification requirements and methodologies; • Improve mechanisms for enforcement of the Convention’s provisions; and, • Detail requirements on hours of work/rest, prevention of drug/alcohol abuse, and medical fitness

  7. NVIC/Policy Projects • Ensure alignment with STCW revisions (i.e. Company roles & responsibilities, RFPNW, RFPEW, OICNW, OICEW, etc.) • Grandfathering • Tankerman • Medical • OSV • Marine Safety Manual, Volume III • Course approvals

  8. APPEALS

  9. New Policy Letters • Hours of Rest – STCW. Policy Letter 12-05 • Issuance and Training for security endorsements. Policy Letter 12-06 • Issuance of STCW endorsements & approval of training to meet STCW. Policy Letter 12-07

  10. Hours of Rest – STCW Applies to • OICNW • OICEW • All personnel with designated • Safety (SMS or watch/station bill) • Prevention of pollution (PRP or SMS) • Security duties (VSP) • Watchstanding personnel in accordance with COI

  11. Rest defined • Rest means a period of time during which the person concerned is off duty and not performing work • Work includes administrative tasks such as chart correction or preparation of port entry documents • Allowed to sleep without being interrupted. • Neutral time is not necessarily rest • (See G-MOC policy Letter 4-00)

  12. Designated Security DutiesSecurity AwarenessCG-CVCPolicy Letter 12-06 • Vessels subject to STCW • 500 GT or more • Operate beyond boundary line • Unless exempt. • Alternative—International Ship and Port Facility vice STCW VI/6 • Until January 1, 2014

  13. Guidance on Issuance of Endorsements to Meet STCWPolicy Letter 12-07 • Able Seafarer-Deck (AS-D) • Able Seafarer-Engine (AS-E) • Tank Vessels • ECDIS—Jan 1, 2017 • Approval of courses

  14. Approval of Courses • Able Seafarer-Deck • Able Seafarer-Engine • Leadership and Teamworking Skills • Leadership and Managerial Skills • Basic Training Renewal • Proficiency in Survival Craft Renewal • Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats Renewal • Advanced Fire Fighting Renewal • Engine Room Resource Management • ECDIS

  15. Able Seafarer-Deck • Holders of other AB endorsements • Only assessments are those for RFPNW

  16. Able Seafarer-Engine • Qualified if served as QMED or RFPEW for 12 months in the preceding 60 months; OR • Hold endorsement as QMED-engineman or QMED-deck engine mechanic and also hold or qualify for RFPEW

  17. Questions?

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