[QUOTE=jdcavo;180327]It’s not a “roll out.” The above has been true (with the exception of security training) since 2002.[/QUOTE]
It sounds like he’s referring to the gap closing courses but since he doesn’t have OICNW, or any other STCW officer endorsements, then those don’t apply to him.
To the OP, if you ever think you might want to upgrade your license you should try to do it ASAP. After 2016 it becomes much more expensive and time consuming (many more classes) to get OICNW.