OAR 856-015-0005: Trainee & Apprentice - General Application Requirements

(1) An applicant for selection as an apprentice pursuant to OAR 856-015-0025, or an applicant for a trainee license pursuant to 856-015-0020, 856-015-0023, or 856-015-0030, shall provide all the following when making application to the Board: (a) A photocopy of the applicant's current and valid federal mariner's license meeting the applicable requirements of the pilotage ground. (A) Apprentice applications for the Columbia & Willamette River Pilotage Ground require the license provided in OAR 856-015-0025. (B) Trainee applications for the Columbia River Bar Pilotage Ground require the license provided in OAR 856-015-0020(1)(d) and the Columbia & Willamette River Pilotage Ground require the license provided in OAR 856-015-0023(1)(b)(B). (b) A photocopy of the "Summary to be Completed by Medical Practitioner" page of the applicant’s most recent U.S. Coast Guard physical examination report form, completed and signed by a physician licensed in the United States, verifying that the applicant meets the physical, medical and mental criteria required to qualify for the federal mariner’s license held by the applicant. (c) A copy of the current "Medical Certificate" issued by the U.S. Coast Guard. (d) One of the following: (A) employer's documentation that the applicant has been a participant in maritime employer’s random drug testing program during the 90 days preceding the date of application. If the employer's documentation indicates a positive result on any of the random drug tests taken by the applicant, the Board may disqualify the applicant and deny the application for trainee licensure; or (B) Results of a test performed within the preceding 30 days for the presence in the applicant of cocaine, opiates, marijuana (THC or its metabolites), amphetamines and PCP (phencyclidine). Testing must be in accordance with the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security guidelines outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations. If the test results indicate the presence of any of the substances listed in this paragraph, the Board may disqualify the applicant and deny the application for trainee licensure. (e) A report prepared by the applicant that identifies the following: (A) Any positive results within the preceding 60 months of any tests for the presence in the applicant of cocaine, opiates, marijuana (THC or its metabolites), amphetamines or PCP (phencyclidine); and (B) Any conviction within the preceding 60 months for any alcohol-related motor vehicle infraction; and (C) A description of any maritime incidents occurring while the applicant was master, operator or otherwise directing the movement of a vessel, that resulted in either a disciplinary proceeding against the applicant’s federal license or a civil penalty proceeding by the U.S. Coast Guard, and the final disposition of any such proceedings. (D) A description of any of the following maritime incidents that occurred while the applicant was master, operator or otherwise directing the movement of a vessel, but that did not result or have not yet resulted in a disciplinary proceeding against the applicant's federal license or a civil penalty proceeding by the U.S. Coast Guard: (i) An accidental grounding; (ii) An intentional grounding which creates a hazard to navigation, the environment or to the safety of the vessel; (iii) An unintended collision or allision with any object; (iv) Loss of life related to the operation of the vessel; (v) Serious physical injury related to the operation of the vessel; or (vi) Any occurrence resulting in damage to the vessel or other property which may reasonably be expected to be in excess of $75,000, excluding the cost of salvage, cleaning, gas-freeing, drydocking or demurrage. (2) The following may result in the Board disqualifying an applicant and denying the application for trainee licensure: A positive result under paragraph (A) of subsection (1)(e) of the rule; a conviction described in paragraph (B) of subsection (1)(e) of this rule; or a maritime incident described in paragraph (C) or (D) of subsection (1)(e) of this rule. (3) A failure to provide a complete and truthful report under subsection (1)(e) of this rule shall result in the Board disqualifying an applicant and denying the application for trainee licensure. (4) After being notified of proposed issuance of apprenticeship certification or trainee licensure, but before issuance of apprenticeship certification or trainee licensure and assignment to a training organization, applicants must again submit those items described in subsection (1)(a) to (d) of this section.” (5) Each pilot grounds may allow optional references. If submitted, these references shall be provided in the format and on forms prescribed by the Board and must be submitted directly to the Board by the reference, not by the applicant.