Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 9-01. Guidance on STCW QualityStandards Systems (QSS) for Merchant Mariner Courses or Training Programs

摘要

This NVIC provides information for organizations that wish to serve as a QSS onbehalf of the U.S. Coast Guard. Training and assessment activities required by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) must be monitored as part of a QSS. The U.S. Coast Guard's course-approval process described in Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (46 CFR), section 10.302 and the oversight program described in Commandant Instruction 16721.1, 'Standards for Oversight of Licensing and Seaman's Certification Activities,' comprise the U.S. Coast Guard's QSS for training courses or programs required by the STCW.