What is the Coast Guard’s position on re-issuing training certificates to allow training providers approved under the MARAD program to place STCW language on the certificate?
There is no need to re-issue the certificates, since the Coast Guard will also accept courses approved by MARAD 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).
