Resources Home Resources Forms, fees, and the full path to your credential.Every form, every fee portal, and every checklist you’ll need alongside your USCG credential application. Direct links. No junk in the middle. 02 Coming SoonCourses on our manifest. Additional USCG-approved courses are in development. Want to be notified when they launch? Drop us a line. RFPEW Rating Forming Part of an Engineering WatchThe next step beyond QMED for those serving on STCW-compliant vessels. International endorsement. In Development VSO Vessel Security OfficerRequired certification for officers responsible for vessel security plans under the MTSA. In Development OUPV OUPV (6-Pack) OperatorFor operators of uninspected passenger vessels carrying up to 6 passengers. Includes near-coastal endorsement. In Development Get notified when these launch 03 Career Paths Article · 8 minFrom Wiper to Chief: The Engineering LadderThe full progression of credentials and sea time required to climb from unlicensed to Chief Engineer. Article · 6 minSea Time: What Counts and What Doesn’tThe rules for what kinds of vessel service count toward USCG credential requirements. Article · 5 minPay Bands by CredentialWhat each rung on the engineering ladder typically pays, by region and vessel type. Got the forms. Now get the course. DDE Course QMED Course