1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I
  4. part 11
  5. subpart I
  6. § 11.920

View all text of Subpart I [§ 11.901 - § 11.950]

§ 11.920 - Subjects for MODU endorsements.

Table 1 to § 11.920 gives the codes used in Table 2 to § 11.920 for MODU endorsements. Table 2 to § 11.920 indicates the examination subjects for each endorsement by the code number.

Table 1 to § 11.920—Codes for MODU Endorsements

1. OIM/Unrestricted. 2. OIM/Surface Units Underway. 3. OIM/Surface Units on Location. 4. OIM/Bottom Bearing Units Underway. 5. OIM/Bottom Bearing Units on Location. 6. Barge Supervisor. 7. Ballast Control Operator.

Table 2 to § 11.920—Subjects for MODU Licenses

Examination topics 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Watchkeeping: COLREGSXXXX “Basic Principles for Navigational Watch”XXXXXX MODU obstruction lightsXXXX Meteorology and oceanography: Synoptic chart weather forecastingXXXXXX Characteristics of weather systemsXXXXXXX Ocean current systemsXXXXXX Tide and tidal current publicationsXXXXXX Stability, ballasting, construction and damage control: Principles of ship construction, structural membersXXXXXXX Trim and stabilityXXXXXXX Damaged trim and stability countermeasuresXXXXXX Stability and trim calculationsXXXXXX Load line requirementsXXXXXXX Operating manual: Rig characteristics and limitationsXXXXXXX Hydrostatics dataXXXXXX Tank tablesXXXXXXX KG limitationsXXXXXX Severe storm instructionsXXXXXXX Transit instructionsXXXXX On-station instructionsXXXXX Unexpected list or trimXXXXXX Ballasting proceduresXXXXX Operation of bilge systemXXXXXX Leg loading calculationsXXXCompletion of variable load formXXXXXXX Evaluation of variable load formXXXXXXX Emergency proceduresXXXXXXX Maneuvering and handling: Anchoring and anchor handlingXXXX Heavy weather operationsXXXXXXX Mooring, positioningXXXXXX Moving, positioningXXXX Fire prevention and firefighting appliances: Organization of fire drillsXXXXXXX Classes and chemistry of fireXXXXXXX Firefighting systemsXXXXXXX Firefighting equipment and regulationsXXXXXXX Basic firefighting and prevention of firesXXXXXXX Emergency procedures and contingency plans: Temporary repairsXXXXX Fire or explosionXXXXXXX Abandon unitXXXXXXX Man overboardXXXXXXX Heavy weatherXXXXXXX CollisionXXXXXXX Failure of ballast control systemXXXXX Mooring emergenciesXXXX BlowoutsXXXXX H2S safetyXXXXX General Engineering—Power plants and auxiliary systems: Marine engineering terminologyXXXXXXX Engineering equipment, operations and failuresXXXXXX Offshore drilling operationsX Deck seamanship—general: Transfer of personnelXXXXXX Support boats/helicoptersXXXXXX Cargo stowage and securingXXXXXX Hazardous materials/dangerous goods precautionsXXXXXX Mooring equipmentXXXXXX Crane use procedures and inspectionsXXXXXX Medical care: Knowledge and use of: First aidXXXXXXX First response medical actionXXXXXXX Maritime law and regulation: National maritime law: Certification and documentation of vesselsXXXXXShip sanitationXXXXXRegulations for vessel inspectionXXXXXPollution prevention regulationsXXXXXXX Credentialing regulationsXXXXXRules and regulations for MODUsXXXXXX International Maritime law: International Maritime OrganizationXXXXXInternational Convention on Load LinesXXXXX MARPOL 73/78XXXXXPersonnel Management and Training: Ship's business including: Required logs and recordkeepingXXXXXX Casualty reports and recordsXXXXXCommunications: Radio communications and FCC permitXXXXXX Radiotelephone proceduresXXXXXX Lifesaving/Survival:Lifesaving appliance operation (launching, boat handling)XXXXXXX Procedures/rules for lifeboats, survival suits, personal flotation devices (PFDs), life rafts and emergency signalsXXXXXXX Emergency radio transmissionsXXXXXXX Survival at seaXXXXXXX

AUTHORITY: 14 U.S.C. 503; 3

SOURCE: USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 11.920