2016-16113: Policy for Credentialing Officers of Towing Vessels
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The Coast Guard announces the availability of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 03-16, Guidelines for Credentialing Officers of Towing Vessels. This NVIC provides guidance to mariners concerning regulations governing endorsements to Merchant Mariner Credentials for service on towing vessels.
The agency’s own summary, as published.
What this changes
Amends 7 parts of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.
- 46 CFR 1 Organization, General Course and Methods Governing Marine Safety Functions
- 46 CFR 10 Merchant Mariner Credential
- 46 CFR 11 Requirements for Officer Endorsements
- 46 CFR 12 Requirements for Rating Endorsements
- 46 CFR 13 Certification of Tank Vessel Personnel
- 46 CFR 14 Shipment and Discharge of Merchant Mariners
- 46 CFR 15 Manning Requirements
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