Current through September 30, 2024
Section 12.621 - Requirements to qualify for an STCW endorsement as person in charge of medical care(a) To qualify for an STCW endorsement as person in charge of medical care, an applicant must-(1) Provide evidence of successful completion of an approved course that leads to an endorsement for seafarers designated to take charge of medical care onboard a ship; and(2) Provide evidence of meeting the standard of competence specified in Table A-VI/4-2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 12.103 of this part).(b) An applicant holding any of the following credentials is qualified for an endorsement as person in charge of medical care:(1) A valid professional license listed in § 11.807(a)(5) or (a)(6) of this subchapter, without restriction or limitation placed upon it by the issuing State.(2) A rating listed in § 11.807(a)(7) or (a)(8) of this subchapter.