Section 13.401 - [Effective 1/17/2025] Original application for Tank Vessel-Assistant endorsementEach applicant for a Tank Vessel-Assistant endorsement must-
(a) Be at least 18 years old;(b) Apply on a form provided by the Coast Guard;(c) Present evidence of passing a physical and medical examination according to § 13.125 ;(d) Present evidence of completion of an approved firefighting course providing training in the subjects identified in table 3 to § 13.121(e) completed within 5 years of the date of application for the endorsement, unless they have previously submitted such a certificate for a tank vessel endorsement or officer endorsement on an MMC;(e) Present evidence of either-(1) Completion of an approved Tankship Familiarization course providing training in the subjects identified in table 1 to § 13.121(e) within the previous 5 years. A course certificate used for original issuance or renewal of an endorsement cannot be used for a subsequent renewal of the same endorsement; or(2) At least 90 days of deck service on tankships or self-propelled tank vessels certified to carry DL or LG appropriate to the endorsement applied for and successfully complete a professional examination for the topics identified in table 1 to § 13.121(e) ; and(f) Be capable of speaking and understanding, in English, all instructions needed to commence, conduct, and complete a transfer of cargo.As amended by USCG-2021-0348, 87 FR 3223 , 1/21/2022; 89 FR 93106 , 1/17/2025