Section 11.304 - STCW deck officer endorsements(a) Specific requirements for all STCW deck officer endorsements are detailed in the applicable sections in this part.(1) Master on vessels of 3,000 GT or more (management level).(2) Chief mate on vessels of 3,000 GT or more (management level).(3) Officer in charge of a navigational watch (OICNW) of vessels of 500 GT or more (operational level).(4) Master of vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT (management level).(5) Chief mate of vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT (management level).(6) Master of vessels of less than 500 GT (management level).(7) Master of vessels of less than 500 GT limited to near-coastal waters (management level).(8) OICNW of vessels of less than 500 GT (operational level).(9) OICNW of vessels of less than 500 GT limited to near-coastal waters (operational level).