46 CFR 11.920: Subjects for MODU endorsements.

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 Endorsements

Examination topics 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Watchkeeping:

COLREGS X X X X

“Basic Principles for Navigational Watch” X X X X X X

MODU obstruction lights X X X X

Meteorology and oceanography:

Synoptic chart weather forecasting X X X X X X

Characteristics of weather systems X X X X X X X

Ocean current systems X X X X X X

Tide and tidal current publications X X X X X X

Stability, ballasting, construction and damage control:

Principles of ship construction, structural members X X X X X X X

Trim and stability X X X X X X X

Damaged trim and stability countermeasures X X X X X X

Stability and trim calculations X X X X X X

Load line requirements X X X X X X X

Operating manual:

Rig characteristics and limitations X X X X X X X

Hydrostatics data X X X X X X

Tank tables X X X X X X X

KG limitations X X X X X X

Severe storm instructions X X X X X X X

Transit instructions X X X X X

On-station instructions X X X X X

Unexpected list or trim X X X X X X

Ballasting procedures X X X X X

Operation of bilge system X X X X X X

Leg loading calculations X X X

Completion of variable load form X X X X X X X

Evaluation of variable load form X X X X X X X

Emergency procedures X X X X X X X

Maneuvering and handling:

Anchoring and anchor handling X X X X

Heavy weather operations X X X X X X X

Mooring, positioning X X X X X X

Moving, positioning X X X X

Fire prevention and firefighting appliances:

Organization of fire drills X X X X X X X

Classes and chemistry of fire X X X X X X X

Firefighting systems X X X X X X X

Firefighting equipment and regulations X X X X X X X

Basic firefighting and prevention of fires X X X X X X X

Emergency procedures and contingency plans:

Temporary repairs X X X X X

Fire or explosion X X X X X X X

Abandon unit X X X X X X X

Man overboard X X X X X X X

Heavy weather X X X X X X X

Collision X X X X X X X

Failure of ballast control system X X X X X

Mooring emergencies X X X X

Blowouts X X X X X

H2 S safety X X X X X

General Engineering—Power plants and auxiliary systems:

Marine engineering terminology X X X X X X X

Engineering equipment, operations and failures X X X X X X

Offshore drilling operations X

Deck seamanship—general:

Transfer of personnel X X X X X X

Support boats/helicopters X X X X X X

Cargo stowage and securing X X X X X X

Hazardous materials/dangerous goods precautions X X X X X X

Mooring equipment X X X X X X

Crane use procedures and inspections X X X X X X

Medical care:

Knowledge and use of:

First aid X X X X X X X

First response medical action X X X X X X X

Maritime law and regulation:

National maritime law:

Certification and documentation of vessels X X X X X

Ship sanitation X X X X X

Regulations for vessel inspection X X X X X

Pollution prevention regulations X X X X X X X

Credentialing regulations X X X X X

Rules and regulations for MODUs X X X X X X

International Maritime law:

International Maritime Organization X X X X X

International Convention on Load Lines X X X X X

MARPOL 73/78 X X X X X

Personnel Management and Training:

Ship's business including:

Required logs and recordkeeping X X X X X X

Casualty reports and records X X X X X

Communications:

Radio communications and FCC permit X X X X X X

Radiotelephone procedures X X X X X X

Lifesaving/Survival:

Lifesaving appliance operation (launching, boat handling) X X X X X X X

Procedures/rules for lifeboats, survival suits, personal flotation devices (PFDs), life rafts and emergency signals X X X X X X X

Emergency radio transmissions X X X X X X X

Survival at sea X X X X X X X