USCG Tankerman-PIC

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Person In Charge tanker endorsement on a USCG MMC; required for transferring liquid cargo on US tank vessels and barges.

Prerequisites: bst, tanker-cargo-ops
Duration: 40 hours
Validity: 5 years
Refresher: every 5 years
Typical cost: ~$1200 USD

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USCG Tankerman-PIC: FAQ

What is the USCG Tankerman-PIC (USCG-TANKERMAN-PIC) certification?: Person In Charge tanker endorsement on a USCG MMC; required for transferring liquid cargo on US tank vessels and barges. Category: National.
Who needs USCG-TANKERMAN-PIC?: USCG-TANKERMAN-PIC applies to seafarers in roles defined under STCW. Recommended prerequisites: bst, tanker-cargo-ops. Without USCG-TANKERMAN-PIC, operators may decline to roster you for the relevant duties.
How long does USCG-TANKERMAN-PIC take?: Typical course duration is 40 hours (5 working days at 8h/day). This is face-to-face or blended-learning time at an approved training centre; revalidation refresher courses are usually shorter. Plan against your sea leave window before booking.
How much does USCG-TANKERMAN-PIC cost?: Typical cost is around US$1200 at an approved provider. Cost varies widely by country and training centre quality; many shipping companies cover the course fee as part of the contract. Check with your manning agent or fleet department before paying out of pocket.
Where can I get USCG-TANKERMAN-PIC?: USCG-TANKERMAN-PIC is delivered by approved training centres in most major maritime training countries. Use our /training-centres directory and the certifications-by-country filters to find an approved provider near you. The flag administration of your seaman's book may also publish a list of accepted providers.
How long is USCG-TANKERMAN-PIC valid?: 5 years from issue, with a refresher required every 5 years. Plan your revalidation course before the expiry date; lapsed certificates may require re-sitting the full course rather than a refresher, and operators may refuse to extend a contract while a critical certificate is expired.

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USCG Tankerman-PIC: FAQ

What is the USCG Tankerman-PIC (USCG-TANKERMAN-PIC) certification?

Person In Charge tanker endorsement on a USCG MMC; required for transferring liquid cargo on US tank vessels and barges. Category: National.

Who needs USCG-TANKERMAN-PIC?

USCG-TANKERMAN-PIC applies to seafarers in roles defined under STCW. Recommended prerequisites: bst, tanker-cargo-ops. Without USCG-TANKERMAN-PIC, operators may decline to roster you for the relevant duties.

How long does USCG-TANKERMAN-PIC take?

Typical course duration is 40 hours (5 working days at 8h/day). This is face-to-face or blended-learning time at an approved training centre; revalidation refresher courses are usually shorter. Plan against your sea leave window before booking.

How much does USCG-TANKERMAN-PIC cost?

Typical cost is around US$1200 at an approved provider. Cost varies widely by country and training centre quality; many shipping companies cover the course fee as part of the contract. Check with your manning agent or fleet department before paying out of pocket.

Where can I get USCG-TANKERMAN-PIC?

USCG-TANKERMAN-PIC is delivered by approved training centres in most major maritime training countries. Use our /training-centres directory and the certifications-by-country filters to find an approved provider near you. The flag administration of your seaman's book may also publish a list of accepted providers.

How long is USCG-TANKERMAN-PIC valid?

5 years from issue, with a refresher required every 5 years. Plan your revalidation course before the expiry date; lapsed certificates may require re-sitting the full course rather than a refresher, and operators may refuse to extend a contract while a critical certificate is expired.