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License Description:
A Barge Supervisor is required to pass an exam, have 3 years of related work experience or an approved degree in engineering or engineering technology, plus at least 168 days of related experience. Specialized training is also required in stability of the mobile offshore drilling unit (ODU), survival at sea, and firefighting. Federal regulations can be found at the web site http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/index.htm, and the Federal Code of Regulations (46CFR10) at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/46cfr10_02.html.

License Agency:
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
2100 2nd St., SW
Washington DC 20593-0001
202-267-0218
https://www.uscg.mil/stcw/

License Description:
To obtain a United States Coast Guard license as a Chief Mate - Upper Level requires 360 days service as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OIC) on Any Gross Tons oceangoing steam or motor vessels while licensed as a Second Mate. Other requirements include passing a written exam, a physical exam, and completion of a first aid course and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course within the past 12 months. More information can be found at the USCG web site http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/index.htm and the Federal Code of Regulations (46CFR10) at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/46cfr10_02.html.

License Agency:
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
2100 2nd St., SW
Washington DC 20593-0001
202-267-0218
https://www.uscg.mil/stcw/

License Description:
The navigation of a vessel and management of the deck department is the responsibility of the Deck Officers. Deck officers' licenses are issued by grade (e.g., Master, Chief Mate, Second Mate, Third Mate, Mate and Operator), any vessel type restrictions (e.g. Uninspected Fishing Industry or Uninspected Passenger vessels), means of propulsion (Steam, Motor, Sail or Auxiliary Sail), vessel tonnage (from not more than 5 to any gross register tons), and route (e.g., Inland, Great Lakes, Near Coastal or Oceans). Further information can be found at the United States Coast Guard website http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/index.htm and the Federal Code of Regulations (46CFR10) at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/46cfr10_02.html.

License Agency:
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
2100 2nd St., SW
Washington DC 20593-0001
202-267-0218
https://www.uscg.mil/stcw/

License Description:
Obtaining a United States Coast Guard license as a Master - Lower Level requires a specified amount of qualifying service based on details such as vessel size and area of operation (ocean, near coastal, Great Lakes, or inland). Other requirements include passing a written exam, a physical exam, and completion of a first aid course and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course within the past 12 months. This license is valid for 5 years and may be renewed through various options involving recent work experience, passing an open-book exercise, or completing a refresher training course. Detailed information can be found at the USCG web site http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/index.htm and the Federal Code of Regulations (46CFR10) at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/46cfr10_02.html.

License Agency:
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
2100 2nd St., SW
Washington DC 20593-0001
202-267-0218
https://www.uscg.mil/stcw/

License Description:
To obtain a United States Coast Guard license as a Master - Upper Level requires 360 days service as Chief Mate on ocean Any Gross Tons steam or motor vessels; or 180 days as Chief Mate plus 360 days as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OIC). Other requirements include passing a written exam, a physical exam, and completion of a first aid course and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course within the past 12 months. Detailed information can be found at the United States Coast Guard web site http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/index.htm and the Federal Code of Regulations (46CFR10) at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/46cfr10_02.html.

License Agency:
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
2100 2nd St., SW
Washington DC 20593-0001
202-267-0218
https://www.uscg.mil/stcw/

License Description:
An Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) requires passing an exam and four years of related work experience or an approved degree in engineering or engineering technology and at least 168 days of related work experience. Specialized training in rig stability, oil well control or operation, firefighting and survival at sea are required. OIMs apply for an OIM Unrestricted License or one of four specialized licenses: OIM Surface Units on Location, OIM Surface Units Underway, OIM Bottom Bearing Units Underway, and OIM Bottom-Bearing Units on Location. Federal regulations can be found at the United States Coast Guard web site http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/index.htm, http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/get-cfr.cgi?TITLE=46&PART=10&SECTION=470&YEAR=1999&TYPE=TEXT, and the Federal Code of Regulations (46CFR10) at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/46cfr10_02.html.

License Agency:
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
2100 2nd St., SW
Washington DC 20593-0001
202-267-0218
https://www.uscg.mil/stcw/

License Description:
A license or endorsement as a Pilot is route-specific and requires experience navigating the body of water specified. A written exam and physical exam are also required.
Further information on Pilot requirements can be found on the Federal Code of Regulations (46CFR10) at
https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CFR-2002-title46-vol1/CFR-2002-title46-vol1-part10.

License Agency:
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
2100 2nd St., SW
Washington DC 20593-0001
202-267-0218
https://www.uscg.mil/stcw/

License Description:
The Radar Observer certificate is issued by the United States Coast Guard to licensed deck officers. It requires specialized training and examination in radar navigation and is issued for 5 years. Further information can be found in the Federal Code of Regulations (46CFR10.305) at web site http://frwebgate4.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/waisgate.cgi?WAISdocID=50176913269+4+2+0&WAISaction=retrieve and the Federal Code of Regulations (46CFR10) at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/46cfr10_02.html.

License Agency:
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
2100 2nd St., SW
Washington DC 20593-0001
202-267-0218
https://www.uscg.mil/stcw/

License Description:
To obtain a United States Coast Guard license as a Third Mate - Upper Level requires 1080 days service in the deck department of ocean steam or motor vessels with 6 months as Able Seaman (AB); or graduate from an approved marine academy; or completion of an approved 3 year apprentice mate training program; or 360 days as Master on ocean steam or motor vessels greater than 200 GT while licensed as a Master 1600 Gross Tons. Other requirements include passing a written exam, a physical exam, and completion of a first aid course and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course within the past 12 months. More information can be found at the USCG web site http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/index.htm and the Federal Code of Regulations (46CFR10) at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/46cfr10_02.html.

License Agency:
United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
2100 2nd St., SW
Washington DC 20593-0001
202-267-0218
https://www.uscg.mil/stcw/

Source: CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL).
Note: Information on licensed occupations is gathered in each state by Labor Market Information units under a grant from USDOL. States are required to submit updated license information once every two years.