This Circular provides policy guidance on the content of approved refresher211u001etraining programs used to qualify candidates for renewals of licenses under Title 211u001e46, Code of Regulations (CFR), 10.209(c)(iii) (license renewal requirements). 211u001eThis guidance also applies when the license holder is issued an endorsement under 211u001ethe International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and 211u001eWatchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978. as amended for service on or after 211u001eFebruary 1, 2002, on seagoing ships of 200 gross registered tons or more, but the 211u001eapplicant: (a) has not had at least a year of sea service within the previous 211u001efive years; (b) has not passed a comprehensive examination or exercise 211u001eadministered by the Coast Guard; or (c) cannot present evidence of employment in 211u001ea position closely related to the operation, construction or repair of vessels 211u001efor at least three years in the previous five years.
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