Data / Federal rules / 2026-20087
Clarification of Certain Mariner Training Requirements
The Coast Guard published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on October 1, 2026. Comments are due by December 30, 2026.
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What the agency says
The Coast Guard proposes removing six requirements related to endorsements for the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended, and the Seafarer's Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping Code. Changes would affect Masters and Officers in Charge of a Navigational Watch of less than 500 GT in near-coastal waters; Officers in Charge of an Engineering Watch, Designated Duty Engineers, and Electro-technical Ratings of 750 kW/1,000 HP or more. This proposed action includes technical revisions to remove duplicative or outdated language from the regulatory text, reduces regulatory burdens, and promotes equivalent compliance standards with international requirements.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-20087
- Type
- Proposed rule
- Action
- Notice of proposed rulemaking
- Agency
- Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Published
- October 1, 2026
- Comments due
- December 30, 2026
- Dates
- Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before December 30, 2026.
- Docket
- Docket No. USCG-2025-0392
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 1625-AC48
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 46 CFR 11; 46 CFR 12
- Topics
- Penalties; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Schools; Seamen
- Significant
- Yes, under Executive Order 12866
- Pages
- 27
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