Rule 494-1-1-.09. Apprentice Citizenship and Physical Requirements

1. (1) Every apprentice applicant must submit with the application evidence that he/she, as a condition to be interviewed by the Pilots and Commission, meets the requirements of the Coast Guard regulations for citizenship and general federal licensure as contained in 46 CFR 10.201- 10.223. The apprentice applicant who becomes the finalist in each applicant process must also establish that he/she meets the physical health requirements thereof as determined by a physician licensed and practicing in Georgia, who is conversant therewith. The costs of such physical examinations shall be borne by the applicants.
2. (2) All apprentice applicants must certify and be prepared to demonstrate that they can swim, unassisted, for a distance of not less than 100 meters, and can remain afloat, unassisted for a period of not less than fifteen minutes, immediately thereafter.
3. (3) The apprentice applicant who becomes the finalist in each applicant process must also establish that he/she meets the Entry Level Physical Examination Standards published in the Seafarers' Health Improvement Program (SHIP). The cost of such physical examination shall be borne by the applicant, and will be conducted by a physician, licensed and practicing in Georgia, who is conversant with SHIP.
4. (4) Every applicant for apprenticeship must comply with residency requirements upon acceptance into the apprenticeship program as contained in 494-1-1.14(5).

Authority: Authority O.C.G.A. Sec. 52-6-11.

History. Original Rule entitled "Apprentice Citizenship and Physical Requirements" adopted. F. May 31, 1994; eff. June 20, 1994.

Amended: F. Apr. 14, 2004; eff. May 4, 2004.

Amended: F. Sept. 16, 2010; eff. Oct. 6, 2010.