Are the MARAD/DNV Approved Security Course Certificates sufficient evidence for the endorsement?
Yes. The course completion certificate from the MARAD approved training provider is sufficient evidence for obtaining the endorsement. See 104.215(d)(6). • Assuming that the unapproved course covered the requirements listed in 33 CFR 104.215(d)(2), will the unapproved security course certificates be acceptable to Coast Guard without an additional refresher certificate? No. The Coast Guard will only accept courses approved by a QSS organization on behalf of the Coast Guard, or courses approved by MARAD on behalf of the Coast Guard under section 109 of the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107–295 as meeting the requirements of STCW for purposes of fulfilling the regulatory requirements in 33 CFR 104.215(d)(1)(iv) and (d)(2), as referenced in 33 CFR 104.215(d)(6).
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