Officer Subspecialty
CG-OAP11
Vessel Inspections
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Vessel Inspections Subspecialty Officers are certified Coast Guard Marine Inspectors and Port State Control Examiners. The knowledge and skills obtained by a Marine Inspector include the mastery of safety, security and environmental compliance requirements for U.S. domestic and internationally operating vessels, as well as for foreign commercial vessels operating in U.S. waters. A Marine Inspector evaluates and certifies U.S. commercial vessels for compliance with U.S. regulations and international treaties. The Port State Control Examiner evaluates foreign vessels conducting commerce to verify compliance with international requirements and unilateral U.S. regulations while transiting U.S.
Core Skills
- marine vessel inspection
- port state control
- regulatory interpretation
- maritime safety auditing
- environmental compliance
- ship security assessment
- technical document review
- deficiency tracking
- international maritime regulations
Common Certifications
- Certified Marine Surveyor
- International Safety Management (ISM) Code Auditor
- ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
- ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
Civilian Career Paths
- LAW ENFORCEMENT
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
Training & Development
Getting Started
- STCW Basic Training
- ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Certified Marine Surveyor training
Career Growth
- International Safety Management (ISM) Code Auditor
- ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
Data sourced from official Coast Guard publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.