Regulation & law · 01/07/2011Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Coast Guard Announces Update to STCW Endorsement Policy for Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch

Summary

The U.S. Coast Guard has released a new policy letter (CG-543 Policy Letter 11-07) that revises its requirements for obtaining a STCW endorsement as an Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW), effective immediately.

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