USCG-STCW-DECK-L1.4

The yacht trap: a national licence without STCW

USCG-STCW-DECK-M1 · The STCW Deck Framework · USCG-STCW-DECK-M1-A National and STCW endorsements, when STCW attaches, GT against GRT, and the yacht trap.

The commonest credential failure in US yachting is a competent officer holding a good national Master or Mate endorsement and **no matching STCW endorsement** when the yacht leaves US waters.

AI-drafted catalogue content pending SME review. STCW deck endorsements depend on vessel GT, route and equipment and on an individual NMC evaluation of sea service and assessments, so no pathway here is a guarantee of issue; verify with the National Maritime Center and the current NMC checklists before applying.