# Clarification of Certain Mariner Training Requirements

**Action Urgency Score:** 60/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard |
| Type | Proposed rule |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking. |
| Published | 2026-10-01 |
| Comments close | 2026-12-30 |
| Significant | Yes (EO 12866) |
| CFR parts | 46 CFR 11, 46 CFR 12 |
| Summary | The Coast Guard proposes removing six requirements related to endorsements for the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended, and the Seafarer's Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping Code. Changes would affect Masters and Officers in Charge of a Navigational Watch of less than 500 GT in near-coastal waters; Officers in Charge of an Engineering Watch, Designated Duty Engineers, and Electro-technical Ratings of 750 kW/1,000 HP or more. This proposed action includes technical revisions to remove duplicative or outdated l |
| Document number | 2026-20087 |

## Why this score
- Upcoming deadline.
- Significant rule under EO 12866.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/01/2026-20087/clarification-of-certain-mariner-training-requirements). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:17:43.641Z.
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