§ 12.623 — Requirements To Qualify For An Stcw Endorsement As Global Maritime Distress And Safety System At-sea Maintainer

To qualify for an STCW endorsement as Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) At-sea Maintainer, an applicant must—

(a) Be not less than 18 years of age;

(b) Provide evidence of—

(1) Successful completion of a training program that covers at least the scope and content of the training outlined in Section B-IV/2 of the STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see § 12.103 of this part); or

(2) Passing an approved GMDSS At-sea Maintainer course; and

(c) Hold a valid Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certificate as GMDSS At-sea Maintainer.