AMO Currents - U.S. Coast Guard: Guidelines for obtaining Tankerman Person-in-Charge Endorsement Restricted to Fuel Transfers on Towing Vessels

AMO Currents - Posted: March 24, 2017

U.S. Coast Guard: Guidelines for obtaining Tankerman Person-in-Charge Endorsement Restricted to Fuel Transfers on Towing Vessels

The U.S. Coast Guard has published a policy letter containing guidelines pertaining to a new requirement for mariners supervising fuel oil transfers aboard U.S.-flagged towing vessels under the 'Subchapter M' final rule.

The policy letter details the requirement for certain towing vessel personnel to obtain a Tankerman Person-in-Charge Restricted to Fuel Transfers on Towing Vessels Endorsement on their Merchant Mariner Credential, and the procedures to follow to obtain the endorsement.

The guidelines fall under the 'Subchapter M' final rule, which took effect July 20, 2016, and requires certain towing vessels designated in the final rule to have a valid U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection by July 19, 2022.

The complete policy letter is available online.