Table 1 to Sec. 11.920 gives the codes used in Table 2 to Sec. 11.920 for MODU endorsements. Table 2 to Sec. 11.920 indicates the examination subjects for each endorsement by the code number.
Table 1 to Sec. 11.920--Codes for MODU Endorsements------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------1. OIM/Unrestricted.2. OIM/Surface Units Underway.3. OIM/Surface Units on Location.4. OIM/Bottom Bearing Units Underway.5. OIM/Bottom Bearing Units on Location.6. Barge Supervisor.7. Ballast Control Operator.------------------------------------------------------------------------
Table 2 to Sec. 11.920--Subjects for MODU Licenses----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Examination topics 1 2 3 4 5 6 7----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Watchkeeping:
COLREGS...................................... X X ....... X ....... X
``Basic Principles for Navigational Watch''.. X X X X X X
MODU obstruction lights...................... X ....... X ....... X XMeteorology and oceanography:
Synoptic chart weather forecasting........... X X X X X X
Characteristics of weather systems........... X X X X X X X
Ocean current systems........................ X X X X X X
Tide and tidal current publications.......... X X X X X XStability, ballasting, construction and damage
control:
Principles of ship construction, structural X X X X X X X
members.....................................
Trim and stability........................... X X X X X X X
Damaged trim and stability countermeasures... X X X X ....... X X
Stability and trim calculations.............. X X X X ....... X X
Load line requirements....................... X X X X X X XOperating manual:
Rig characteristics and limitations.......... X X X X X X X
Hydrostatics data............................ X X X X ....... X X
Tank tables.................................. X X X X X X X
KG limitations............................... X X X X ....... X X
Severe storm instructions.................... X X X X X X X
Transit instructions......................... X X ....... X ....... X X
On-station instructions...................... X ....... X ....... X X X
Unexpected list or trim...................... X X X X ....... X X
Ballasting procedures........................ X X X ....... ....... X X
Operation of bilge system.................... X X X X ....... X X
Leg loading calculations..................... X ....... ....... X X .......
Completion of variable load form............. X X X X X X X
Evaluation of variable load form............. X X X X X X X
Emergency procedures......................... X X X X X X XManeuvering and handling:
Anchoring and anchor handling................ X X X ....... ....... X
Heavy weather operations..................... X X X X X X X
Mooring, positioning......................... X X X X ....... X X
Moving, positioning.......................... X X ....... X ....... XFire prevention and firefighting appliances:
Organization of fire drills.................. X X X X X X X
Classes and chemistry of fire................ X X X X X X X
Firefighting systems......................... X X X X X X X
Firefighting equipment and regulations....... X X X X X X X
Basic firefighting and prevention of fires... X X X X X X XEmergency procedures and contingency plans:
Temporary repairs............................ X X X X ....... X
Fire or explosion............................ X X X X X X X
Abandon unit................................. X X X X X X X
Man overboard................................ X X X X X X X
Heavy weather................................ X X X X X X X
Collision.................................... X X X X X X X
Failure of ballast control system............ X X X ....... ....... X X
Mooring emergencies.......................... X ....... X ....... ....... X X
Blowouts..................................... X ....... X ....... X X X
H2S safety................................... X ....... X ....... X X XGeneral Engineering--Power plants and auxiliary
systems:
Marine engineering terminology............... X X X X X X X
Engineering equipment, operations and X X X X X X
failures....................................
Offshore drilling operations................. ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... XDeck seamanship--general:
Transfer of personnel........................ X X X X X X
Support boats/helicopters.................... X X X X X X
Cargo stowage and securing................... X X X X X X
Hazardous materials/dangerous goods X X X X X X
precautions.................................
Mooring equipment............................ X X X X X X
Crane use procedures and inspections......... X X X X X XMedical care:
Knowledge and use of:
First aid................................ X X X X X X X
First response medical action............ X X X X X X XMaritime law and regulation:
National maritime law:
Certification and documentation of X X X X X .......
vessels.................................
Ship sanitation.......................... X X X X X .......
Regulations for vessel inspection........ X X X X X .......
Pollution prevention regulations......... X X X X X X X
Credentialing regulations................ X X X X X .......
Rules and regulations for MODUs.......... X X X X X X
International Maritime law:
International Maritime Organization...... X X X X X .......
International Convention on Load Lines....... X X X X ....... ....... X
MARPOL 73/78................................. X X X X X .......Personnel Management and Training:
Ship's business including:
Required logs and recordkeeping.......... X X X X X X
Casualty reports and records............. X X X X X .......Communications:
Radio communications and FCC permit.......... X X X X X X
Radiotelephone procedures.................... X X X X X X
Lifesaving/Survival:......................... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... .......
Lifesaving appliance operation (launching, X X X X X X X
boat handling)..............................
Procedures/rules for lifeboats, survival X X X X X X X
suits, personal flotation devices (PFDs),
life rafts and emergency signals............
Emergency radio transmissions................ X X X X X X X
Survival at sea.............................. X X X X X X X----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------