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- 90 days of service as a deck or engineering officer on TANK SHIP or self-propelled tank vessel certified to carry DL or LG, OR
- 90 days rating or cadet service on deck or engine department on TANK SHIP or self-propelled tank vessel certified to carry DL or LG, OR
- Combination of service listed above.
** Cargo Transfer Requirements **
- 60 days of service (shore or vessel based) on tank vessels certified to carry DL and LG, OR
- 180 days of closely related service directly involved with tank barges.
** Cargo Transfer Requirements **
- 90 days of deck service on tankship or self-propelled tank vessel certified to carry DL or LG, OR
- An approved Tankerman Course
- 90 days of service as an engineering office in the engine department on tankship or self-propelled vessel certified to carry DL or LG, OR
- 90 days rating or cadet service in the engine department on tankship or self-propelled vessel certified to carry DL or LG, OR
- Combination of service listed above
Recency: 25% of qualifying service must be in 5 years of application.
- 10 transfers of cargo (2 within five years of application), under supervision of a Tankerman-PIC or Tankerman- PIC (Barge) including,
- 5 loads and 5 discharges, with
- 2 commencements and 2 completions of loadings, and
- 2 commencements and 2 completions or discharge.
- Completed USCG Application including sea service documentation
- USCG Physical Examination
- USCG Drug Test
- Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
***This information is from the U.S. Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center please visit their site to check for the most up to date forms and checklists https://www.dco.uscg.mil/national_maritime_center/. The licensing and career information published here is provided as a courtesy, convenience and without cost. We do not claim to represent the U.S. Coast Guard or other licensing Administrations. NMI does not provide formal advice regarding USCG license eligibility and cannot guarantee an individual’s eligibility for any specific license or credential. NMI accepts no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or validity of general information provided. Individuals seeking confirmation of eligibility for any specific USCG license or credential must contact the USCG directly for an evaluation.***