[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 46, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 46CFR13.301] [Page 242] TITLE 46--SHIPPING CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PART 13_CERTIFICATION OF TANKERMEN--Table of Contents Subpart C_Requirements for ``Tankerman-PIC (Barge)'' Endorsement Sec. 13.301 Original application for ``Tankerman-PIC (Barge)'' endorsement. Each applicant for a ``Tankerman-PIC (Barge)'' endorsement shall-- (a) Be at least 18 years old; (b) Apply on a Coast Guard form; (c) Present evidence of passing a physical examination in accordance with Sec. 13.125; (d) Present evidence of service on tank vessels in accordance with Sec. 13.303; (e) Meet the requirement of a firefighting course in Sec. 13.307; (f) Meet the requirement of a course in DL or LG appropriate for the endorsement applied for in Sec. 13.309; and (g) Be capable of speaking, and understanding, in English, all instructions needed to commence, conduct, and complete a transfer of cargo, and be capable of reading the English found in the Declaration of Inspection, vessel response plans, and Cargo Information Cards.