# 46 CFR § 11.302: Basic Training > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-11.302 ## Section - **Citation:** 46 CFR § 11.302 - **Heading:** Basic Training - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** September 22, 2026 - **Source:** Publisher's official text - **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER B—MERCHANT MARINE OFFICERS AND SEAMEN > PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS > Subpart C—STCW Officer Endorsements ## Text (a) Applicants seeking an STCW officer endorsement must provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence for Basic Training (BT) as follows: (1) Personal survival techniques as set out in Table A-VI/1-1 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 11.102 of this part). (2) Fire prevention and firefighting as set out in Table A-VI/1-2 of the STCW Code. (3) Elementary first aid as set out in Table A-VI/1-3 of the STCW Code. (4) Personal safety and social responsibilities as set out in Table A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code. (b) Every 5 years seafarers qualified in accordance with § 11.301(c) and (d) of this subpart must provide evidence of maintaining the standard of competence for BT. (c) The Coast Guard will accept onboard training and experience, through evidence of 1 year of sea service within the last 5 years, for the following areas: (1) Personal survival techniques as set out in Table A-VI/1-1 of the STCW Code: (i) Donning a lifejacket. (ii) Boarding a survival craft from the ship, while wearing a lifejacket. (iii) Taking initial actions on boarding a lifeboat to enhance chance of survival. (iv) Streaming a lifeboat drogue or sea-anchor. (v) Operating survival craft equipment. (vi) Operating location devices, including radio equipment. (2) Fire prevention and firefighting as set out in Table A-VI/1-2 of the STCW Code: (i) Using self-contained breathing apparatus. (ii) Performing a rescue in a smoke-filled space, using an approved smoke-generating device aboard, while wearing a breathing apparatus. (3) Elementary first aid as set out in Table A-VI/1-3 of the STCW Code. (4) Personal safety and social responsibilities as set out in Table A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code. (d) The Coast Guard will only accept evidence of approved assessments conducted ashore for the following areas: (1) Personal survival techniques as set out in Table A-VI/1-1 of the STCW Code: (i) Donning and using an immersion suit. (ii) Safely jumping from a height into the water. (iii) Righting an inverted liferaft while wearing a lifejacket. (iv) Swimming while wearing a lifejacket. (v) Keeping afloat without a lifejacket. (2) Fire prevention and firefighting as set out in Table A-VI/1-2 of the STCW Code: (i) Using various types of portable fire extinguishers. (ii) Extinguishing smaller fires, e.g., electrical fires, oil fires, and propane fires. (iii) Extinguishing extensive fires with water, using jet and spray nozzles. (iv) Extinguishing fires with foam, powder, or any other suitable chemical agent. (v) Fighting fire in smoke-filled enclosed spaces wearing self-contained breathing apparatus. (vi) Extinguishing fire with water fog or any other suitable firefighting agent in an accommodation room or simulated engineroom with fire and heavy smoke. (vii) Extinguishing oil fire with fog applicator and spray nozzles, dry chemical powder, or foam applicators. (e) Applicants who cannot meet the requirement for 1 year of sea service within the last 5 years, as described in paragraph (c) of this section, will be required to meet the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section or complete approved or accepted refresher training. [USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77909, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0097, 89 FR 93070, Nov. 25, 2024] ## Nearby sections - [46 CFR § 11.101 § 11.101 Purpose of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-11.101.md) - [46 CFR § 11.102 § 11.102 Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-11.102.md) - [46 CFR § 11.107 § 11.107 Paperwork approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-11.107.md) - [46 CFR § 11.201 § 11.201 General requirements for national and STCW officer endorsements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-11.201.md) - [46 CFR § 11.211 § 11.211 Creditable service and equivalents for national and STCW officer endorsements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-11.211.md) - [46 CFR § 11.217 § 11.217 Examination procedures and denial of officer endorsements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-11.217.md) - [46 CFR § 11.301 § 11.301 Requirements for STCW officer endorsements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-11.301.md) - [46 CFR § 11.302 § 11.302 Basic Training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-11.302.md) - [46 CFR § 11.303 § 11.303 Advanced firefighting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-11.303.md) - [46 CFR § 11.304 § 11.304 STCW deck officer endorsements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-11.304.md) - [46 CFR § 11.305 § 11.305 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Master of vessels of 3,000 GT or more (management level).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-11.305.md) - [46 CFR § 11.307 § 11.307 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Chief Mate of vessels of 3,000 GT or more (management level).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-11.307.md) - [46 CFR § 11.309 § 11.309 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch of vessels of 500 GT or more (operational level).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-11.309.md) - [46 CFR § 11.311 § 11.311 Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as Master of vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT (management level).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-11.311.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-11.302. 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