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Proposed Rule2021-17945

Towing Vessel Firefighting Training

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Published
September 1, 2021

Issuing agencies

Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard

Abstract

The Coast Guard is proposing to revise the training requirements for national Merchant Mariner Credential endorsements as master of towing vessels (limited) or mate (pilot) of towing vessels on inland waters or Western Rivers routes. The proposal would provide mariners seeking these endorsements the option to take a modified basic firefighting course that eliminates training on equipment that is not required to be carried on towing vessels operating on inland waters or Western Rivers. Applicants who take the modified basic firefighting course would reduce their costs due to the courses being shorter and less expensive than the longer basic firefighting courses.

Indexed from Federal Register on September 1, 2021.

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