Title 46, Part 10 — Merchant Mariner Credential

Purpose.

Incorporation by reference.

Paperwork approval. [Reserved]

Definitions in subchapter B.

Classification of endorsements.

General characteristics of the Merchant Mariner Credential.

Requirement to hold a TWIC and a Merchant Mariner Credential.

Validity of a Merchant Mariner Credential.

Identification number.

General application procedures.

Criminal record review.

National Driver Register.

Security Check.

Merchant Mariner Credential application and examination locations.

Fees.

Citizenship.

Modification or removal of limitations or scope.

Requirements for original Merchant Mariner Credentials.

Requirements for renewal.

Replacement of lost Merchant Mariner Credentials.

Requirements for raises of grade or new endorsements.

Sea service.

Obligations of the holder of a Merchant Mariner Credential.

Suspension or revocation of Merchant Mariner Credentials.

Right of appeal.

Quick reference table for MMC requirements.

General requirements.

Medical and physical requirements.

Medical waivers, limitations, and restrictions.

General medical exam.

Vision requirements.

Hearing requirements.

Applicability.

Approval of training courses.

General standards.

Substitution of training for required service, use of training-record books (TRBs), and use of towing officer assessment records (TOARs).

Qualification as Qualified Assessor and Designated Examiner.

Approved courses.

Approval of training programs.

Coast Guard-accepted training other than approved courses and programs.

Coast Guard-accepted Quality Standard System (QSS) organizations.

Quality Standard System (QSS) requirements.

Simulator performance standards.

Distance and e-learning.