# 46 CFR § 11.304: STCW deck officer endorsements

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-11.304

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 11.304
- **Heading:** STCW deck officer endorsements
- **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) Specific requirements for all STCW deck officer endorsements are detailed in the applicable sections in this part.
(1) Master on vessels of 3,000 GT or more (management level).
(2) Chief Mate on vessels of 3,000 GT or more (management level).
(3) Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) of vessels of 500 GT or more (operational level).
(4) Master of vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT (management level).
(5) Chief Mate of vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT (management level).
(6) Master of vessels of less than 500 GT (management level).
(7) Master of vessels of less than 500 GT limited to near-coastal waters (management level).
(8) OICNW of vessels of less than 500 GT (operational level).
(9) OICNW of vessels of less than 500 GT limited to near-coastal waters (operational level).
(b) [Reserved]
[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)

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