46 CFR §11.920

§ 11.920 § 11.920 Subjects for MODU endorsements. Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 102336, Dec. 17, 2024.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 topics1234567Watchkeeping:COLREGSXXXX“Basic Principles for Navigational Watch”XXXXXXMODU obstruction lightsXXXXMeteorology and oceanography:Synoptic chart weather forecastingXXXXXXCharacteristics of weather systemsXXXXXXXOcean current systemsXXXXXXTide and tidal current publicationsXXXXXXStability, ballasting, construction and damage control:Principles of ship construction, structural membersXXXXXXXTrim and stabilityXXXXXXXDamaged trim and stability countermeasuresXXXXXXStability and trim calculationsXXXXXXLoad line requirementsXXXXXXXOperating manual:Rig characteristics and limitationsXXXXXXXHydrostatics dataXXXXXXTank tablesXXXXXXXKG limitationsXXXXXXSevere storm instructionsXXXXXXXTransit instructionsXXXXXOn-station instructionsXXXXXUnexpected list or trimXXXXXXBallasting proceduresXXXXXOperation of bilge systemXXXXXXLeg loading calculationsXXXCompletion of variable load formXXXXXXXEvaluation of variable load formXXXXXXXEmergency proceduresXXXXXXXManeuvering and handling:Anchoring and anchor handlingXXXXHeavy weather operationsXXXXXXXMooring, positioningXXXXXXMoving, positioningXXXXFire prevention and firefighting appliances:Organization of fire drillsXXXXXXXClasses and chemistry of fireXXXXXXXFirefighting systemsXXXXXXXFirefighting equipment and regulationsXXXXXXXBasic firefighting and prevention of firesXXXXXXXEmergency procedures and contingency plans:Temporary repairsXXXXXFire or explosionXXXXXXXAbandon unitXXXXXXXMan overboardXXXXXXXHeavy weatherXXXXXXXCollisionXXXXXXXFailure of ballast control systemXXXXXMooring emergenciesXXXXBlowoutsXXXXXHS safetyXXXXXGeneral Engineering—Power plants and auxiliary systems:Marine engineering terminologyXXXXXXXEngineering equipment, operations and failuresXXXXXXOffshore drilling operationsXDeck seamanship—general:Transfer of personnelXXXXXXSupport boats/helicoptersXXXXXXCargo stowage and securingXXXXXXHazardous materials/dangerous goods precautionsXXXXXXMooring equipmentXXXXXXCrane use procedures and inspectionsXXXXXXMedical care:Knowledge and use of:First aidXXXXXXXFirst response medical actionXXXXXXXMaritime law and regulation:National maritime law:Certification and documentation of vesselsXXXXXShip sanitationXXXXXRegulations for vessel inspectionXXXXXPollution prevention regulationsXXXXXXXCredentialing regulationsXXXXXRules and regulations for MODUsXXXXXXInternational Maritime law:International Maritime OrganizationXXXXXInternational Convention on Load LinesXXXXXMARPOL 73/78XXXXXPersonnel Management and Training:Ship's business including:Required logs and recordkeepingXXXXXXCasualty reports and recordsXXXXXCommunications:Radio communications and FCC permitXXXXXXRadiotelephone proceduresXXXXXXLifesaving/Survival:Lifesaving appliance operation (launching, boat handling)XXXXXXXProcedures/rules for lifeboats, survival suits, personal flotation devices (PFDs), life rafts and emergency signalsXXXXXXXEmergency radio transmissionsXXXXXXXSurvival at seaXXXXXXX