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Office of Marine & Aviation Operations (OMAO) parent organizations

Frequently Asked Question

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What must my major(s) be to apply for the NOAA Commissioned Officers Corps program?

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Applicants must receive a four-year degree. All majors are acceptable, however, engineering, the physical and life sciences, or mathematics are preferred. All candidates...

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Wage Mariner

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Regulations for discharging garbage per Annex V

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Regulations for discharging garbage per Annex V

Oil / Oily Waste Discharge Placard

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Oil / Oily Waste Discharge Placard

Example Stability Log

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Example Small Boat Stability Log

57-19-01 ASBE / SBEX (9-18)

September 1, 2018

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ASBE / SBEX Form for Motorized Class A, I and II Small Boats

NOAA Form 57-19-05 Non-Motor ASBE (9-18)

September 1, 2018

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ASBE For Non-Motor Class A and I. Rev 9-18

Small Boat Program Approved Equivalent Maritime Skills Courses

May 8, 2019

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Approved Equivalent Maritime Skills Courses

Life Raft Requirements and Considerations Class I and II Boats Only

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Life Raft Requirements and Considerations
Class I and II Boats Only

NOAA Form 57-19-04 (03-19) Small Boat Operator and Crewmember Authorization

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NOAA Form 57-19-04 (03-19) Small Boat Operator and Crewmember Authorization

NOAA Ship Pisces named Ship of the Year

December 4, 2018

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Congratulations to the crew of Pisces, one of the vessels in NOAA's fleet of 16 research and survey ships.

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