The Search & Rescue training requirements of 46 CFR 11.305(a)(3)(v) and 11.307(a)(3)(v) for STCW endorsement as Master or Chief Mate on vessels of 3,000 GT (ITC) or more (Management Level); AND The Search & Rescue training requirements of 46 CFR 11.311(a)(3)(v) and 11.313(a)(3)(v) for STCW endorsement as Master or Chief Mate on vessels of 500 GT (ITC) or more and less than 3,000 GT (ITC) (Management Level); AND
The Search & Rescue training requirements of 46 CFR 11.315(a)(3)(i) for STCW endorsement as Master of vessels of less than 500 GT (ITC) (Management Level); AND
The Search & Rescue standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.305(a)(2), 11.307(a)(2), 11.311(a)(2), 11/313(a)(2), and 11.315(a)(2); STCW Code Section A-II/2 and Table A-II/2, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVICs 10-14(Ch-4), 11-14(Ch-4), and 03-18(Ch-2) Tasks 4.1, 16.4A and 16.4B. Tasks completed as part of this course may only be assessed by Qualified Instructors.
Applicants who have successfully completed our course need not present completed “Task Control Sheets” for these assessments in application for STCW certification.

Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Convention (1978) as amended in Table A-II/2, Specification of minimum standard of competence for masters and chief mates on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more and Section A-II/2, Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of masters and chief mates on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more.  A thorough knowledge of and ability to apply the procedures contained in the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR) VOL III