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RFPNW: the STCW II/4 watch rating

USCG-DECK-RATINGS-M3 · STCW deck ratings · USCG-DECK-RATINGS-M3-A RFPNW (II/4), Able Seafarer-Deck (II/5), Basic Training, PSC and five-yearly continued competence. 3 lessons.

The first STCW deck rating and the one that matters on any seagoing ship of **500 GT or more**. It is earned on the wheel and on look-out, signed off by a **Qualified Assessor**.

AI-drafted catalogue content pending SME review. Able Seafarer sea service figures changed by statute on 18 December 2025 and the CFR and NMC checklists had not been conformed at drafting, so confirm current day counts, exam modules and assessment rules; verify with the National Maritime Center before applying.