Regulations last checked for updates: May 03, 2025

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Mar 17, 2025
§ 12.705 - Endorsements for persons enrolled in a Maritime Administration-approved training program.

MMCs issued to individuals obtaining sea service as part of an approved training curriculum while enrolled at either the United States Merchant Marine Academy or a deck or engineering class of a Maritime Academy approved by and conducted under the rules prescribed by the Maritime Administrator and listed in 46 CFR part 310 will include an endorsement of Cadet-Deck or Cadet-Engine, as appropriate, and Lifeboat Operator. Individuals obtaining sea service as part of such an approved training curriculum must do so in the capacity of Cadet-Deck or Cadet-Engine, as appropriate, notwithstanding any other rating endorsements the individual may hold or any other capacity in which the individual may have previously served.

[USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93105, Nov. 25, 2024]
authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701; 46 U.S.C. 2101,2103,2110,7301,7302,7503,7505,7701,and; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4
source: USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77975, Dec. 24, 2013, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 12.705