§12.703. General requirements for entry-level ratings.
46 C.F.R. § 12.703
Rating endorsements will be issued without professional examination to applicants in capacities other than Able Seafarer, Lifeboat Operator, Lifeboat Operator-Limited, tank vessel endorsement, or QMED, including—
Ordinary Seafarer;
Wiper;
Steward's Department; and
Steward's Department (F.H.).
Holders of MMCs or MMDs endorsed as Ordinary Seafarer may serve in any unqualified rating in the deck or steward's department, except as a Food Handler (F.H.).
Holders of MMCs or MMDs endorsed as Wiper may serve in any unqualified rating in the engine or steward's department, except as a Food Handler.
Only MMCs or MMDs endorsed as Steward's Department (F.H.) will authorize the holder's service in any capacity in the steward's department, including Food Handler.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93105, Nov. 25, 2024]
Authority
Authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701; 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, 2110, 7301, 7302, 7503, 7505, 7701, and 70105; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.
Source
Source: USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77975, Dec. 24, 2013, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93105, Nov. 25, 2024]