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AMO members encouraged to complete STCW 2010 gap closing training as soon as possible
Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMCs) can be renewed between now and the implementation date with no new requirements. However, MMCs that are renewed without the gap closing training requirements having being met will have an STCW endorsement expiration date of Dec. 31, 2016.
The expiration date limitation can be avoided by submitting a renewal application with documentation showing gap closing training has been completed. The STCW expiration limitation can also be lifted at a later date by submitting a separate application with documentation showing gap closing training has been completed.
Planning to complete required training well ahead of the deadline, and if possible, ahead of the renewal of a current MMC will help prevent the need for submitting additional documentation to the U.S. Coast Guard.
STAR Center has posted presentations online describing the gap closing requirements for different ratings. The presentations are available in a variety of formats on the STAR Center website. STAR Center has also prepared a guidance sheet, which lists STCW 2010 gap closing requirements and compliance dates for existing mariners who already hold the required credentials to sail.
The U.S. Coast Guard has so far released 19 of the 26 NVICs related to the final rule, and STAR Center has been able to use the information to plan and schedule the necessary courses to accommodate AMO members. STAR Center has released the set schedule for all 'gap closing' courses for STCW through 2015. AMO members are encouraged to enroll in the courses they will individually need as soon as possible. AMO members can register online for courses.
STAR Center will be releasing additional information as it becomes available on gap closing and upgrading programs.
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