[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: 46CFR13.501] [Page 244] TITLE 46--SHIPPING CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PART 13_CERTIFICATION OF TANKERMEN--Table of Contents Subpart E_Requirements for ``Tankerman-Engineer'' Endorsement Sec. 13.501 Original application for ``Tankerman-Engineer'' endorsement. Each applicant for a ``Tankerman-Engineer'' 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 tankships and self-propelled tank vessels in accordance with Sec. 13.503; (e) Meet the requirement of a firefighting course in Sec. 13.507; (f) Meet the requirement of a course in DL or LG appropriate for the endorsement applied for in Sec. 13.509; and (g) Be capable of speaking and understanding, in English, all instructions needed to commence, conduct, and complete a transfer of cargo. [CGD 79-116, 60 FR 17142, Apr. 4, 1995, as amended by CGD 79-116, 62 FR 25134, May 8, 1997]