“(b) ... The STCW—International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended (the STCW Convention, or the STCW)—and Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code (the STCW Code), approved for incorporation by reference in sections 10.103; 10.205; 10.304; 10.603; 10.901; 10.903; 10.1005; and 10.1105 of this part.”
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This slide spells out incorporation by reference only for Part 10. The same wording with different sections is placed in Parts 12 and 15. STCW, as amended, 1995, incorporated by reference in June 1997. This is when we began implementing STCW 95. Incorporates by reference the STCW Convention and Code requirement into the mariner credentialing program: Part 10 – Licensing of Maritime Personnel Part 12 - Certification of Seaman Part 15 - Manning Requirements Covers examinations, assessments, training record books, special training, Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS)
U.S. - Applicability
Seafarers serving on board seagoing ships except:warships/public vesselsfishing vessels and pleasure yachts not engaged in tradewooden ships of primitive build
does not apply to U.S. inland waters and Great Lakesapplies only to “maritime crew” on MODU
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“warships/public vessels, fishing vessels & pleasure yachts, wood ships of primitive build” is quoteded directly in the Code. vessels operating in U.S. inland waters and vessels operating exclusively on the Great Lakes are considered to be operating in domestic trade and therefore do not fall under STCW. 46 CFR 10.202 (l). Only the “maritime crew” of s self-propelled Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) need STCW. 46 CFR 10.202 (l) Neither any person serving on any of the following vessels, nor any owner or operator of any of these vessels, need hold STCW certificates or endorsements, because they are exempt from application of STCW: (1) Uninspected passenger vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(42). (2) Fishing vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(11)(a). (3) Fishing vessels used as fish-tender vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(11)(c). (4) Barges as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(2), including non-self-propelled mobile offshore-drilling units. (5) Vessels operating exclusively on the Great Lakes or the inland waters of the U.S. in the straits of Juan de Fuca inside passage. Exempt from STCW due to vessels operating in domestic trade and/or being less than 200 GRT However, once passenger vessels of less than 100 GRT or vessels of less than 200 GRT operate beyond the boundary line, they will be required to satisfy STCW up to the limitation on the license. Policy Letter 6-00 NVIC 7-00 STCW permits partial exemptions for small vessels and U.S. “partially exempted” the following from STCW: fish tenders small passenger vessels uninspected passenger vessels commercial vessels under 200 GRT, including fish processing vessels, towing vessels, freight vessels
1000 horse power (hp) = 750 kilo Watts (kW)4000 hp = 3000 kW
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Policy Letter 15-02 U.S. national licensing scheme:STCW Licensing Scheme Uninspected vessels Not more than (NMT) 100 GRT NMT 200 GRT> 500 GT NMT 500 GRT NMT 1600 GRT> 3000 GT Unlimited GRT is not a measurement of weight or displacement but the internal volume of a vessel with exceptions for no-productive spaces GRT and horsepower are the measurements for the national licensing scheme The U.S. is a signatory to the International Convention on Tonnage (ITC) Measurement of Ships, 1969, replaced 1994 The U.S. abides by ITC tonnages for the STCW certificate. The U.S. still uses GRT in national license scheme but also adds ITC tonnage on licenses for clarity for Port State Control, if needed.
U.S. License and STCW Certificate Structure
• US license• STCW documents
– Licensed Officers – endorsement to license– Ratings - certificate
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STCW certificate is considered an “endorsement” to a U.S. license. A mariner receives both a license and an STCW certificate. Some countries only give out STCW certificates. The U.S. is a signatory to STCW 95 but has not signed into law STCW 95. STCW can be found in the federal regulations. The authority to issue a license is found in the regulations. By issuing the license, the mariner has been found to satisfy national requirements and if STCW requirements are satisfied then the STCW certificate is endorsed to the license.
Deck OfficersOperational LevelOfficer in Charge of Navigational Watch (Third Mate and Second Mate)
–36 months sea service or 12 months in approved training program–Training and Assessment:
Navigation Electronic NavigationGMDSS CompassesMeteorology WatchkeepingRadar ARPASearch & Rescue Ship HandlingCargo Handling StabilityLifesaving Medical First AidAdvanced Firefighting Bridge Resource Mgt.Emergency ProceduresSteering Control Systems
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NVIC 05-02 NVIC 08-02 In order to qualify for a license and STCW, the mariner must satisfy: 1) sea time 2) practical assessments 3) examinations Where STCW supersedes national requirements, STCW takes precedence According to 10.910 (d), all the required licenses must meet STCW. (d) After July 31, 1998, any candidate for a license listed in paragraph (c) of this section, who meets the requirements of the appropriate regulations and standards of competence in STCW and part A of the STCW code (incorporated by reference in §10.102) as indicated in table 10.903–1, need not comply with §10.910, or, 10.950, of this part The different training classes were put together by the Coast Guard, Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC) and two maritime union schools based upon their interpretation of the STCW Code and IMO model courses. Course requirements and assessments were generated as the standard for training schools to emulate.
Deck Officers (cont’d)
Management Level
–Chief Mate: 24 months sea service as OICNW–Master: 36 months sea service
a) minimum 12 months as Chief Mate orb) 6 months as Chief Mate and 12 months as OICNW
while holding Chief Mate license–Training and Assessment:
Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (3rd Asst. Engineer and 2nd Asst. Engineer)
-36 months sea service- Assessments of Competency
Management Level- First Assistant: 24 months sea service as OICEW- Chief Engineer: 36 months sea service
a) minimum 12 months as First Assistant Engineer orb) 6 months as First Engineer and 12 months as OICEW
while holding First Engineer license
-Assessments of Competency
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NVIC 09-04 Assessments have been generated. No training courses developed. This was a non-conformity during our last audit by Transport Canada In order to qualify for a license and STCW, the mariner must satisfy: 1) sea time 2) practical assessments 3) examinations Where STCW supersedes national requirements, STCW takes precedence According to 10.910 (d), all the required licenses must meet STCW. (d) After July 31, 1998, any candidate for a license listed in paragraph (c) of this section, who meets the requirements of the appropriate regulations and standards of competence in STCW and part A of the STCW code (incorporated by reference in §10.102) as indicated in table 10.903–1, need not comply with §10.910, or, 10.950, of this part.
Support Level
Rating Forming Part of Navigational Watch & Engineering Watch
-6 months sea service w/ no special training or
2 months sea service w/ special training
-Assessments of Competency
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NVIC 02-02 NVIC 01-06 In order to qualify for a Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch or Engineering watch, the mariner must satisfy: 1) sea time 2) practical assessments Special training consists of 16 hour classroom instruction. 46 CFR 12-02.7: (d) After January 31, 1997, each person serving as a rating forming part of a navigational watch on a seagoing ship of 500 gross tons or more shall hold an STCW endorsement certifying him or her as qualified to perform the navigational function at the support level, in accordance with STCW (incorporated by reference in §12.01–3). (e) After January 31, 2002, each person serving as a rating forming part of a watch in a manned engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room, on a seagoing ship driven by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW [1,000 hp] of propulsion power or more, shall hold an STCW endorsement certifying him or her as qualified to perform the marine-engineering function at the support level, in accordance with STCW.
Merchant Marine Training Providers
1 – Federal Merchant Marine Academy6 – State Maritime Academies4 – Merchant Marine Union Schools162 – Private Training Schools
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U.S. States Merchant Marine Academy, one of five federal military academies – appointment. Under the care of the Maritime Administration State Maritime Academies run by the States of Maine, Mass., New York, Texas, Great Lakes (Michigan) and California – no appointment Masters, Mates, & Pilots, Marine Engineer Benevolent Association, American Maritime Officers, Seafarers International Union all hold classes for union members and public All academies, union schools and private schools have to have their programs, courses, equipment, instructors and facilities approved by the Coast Guard before any training can be conducted
U.S. Coast Guard’s Merchant Credentialing ProgramOrganizational
OutcomesPublic benefits
we aim to influence.
Mission ActivityWork performed by USCG
resources.
InputCapability needed to
perform mission activity.
Mission OutcomesDirect benefits
provided to USCG customers by
mission activity and outputs
Mission OutputsProducts resulting
from USCG mission activity.
Equipment
Infrastructure
Information
People
Training
Approving Mariner Training
Courses
Merchant Credentialing
Activity
Auditing Mariner Training Courses
Processing Mariner
Credential Applications
•Security vetting•Evaluating professional qualifications•Evaluating medical conditions
Examining Mariners
Completed Audits
Issued Merchant Mariner
Credential
Approved Courses
Completed Exams
Secure Maritime Operations
Environmentally Sound Maritime
Operations
Safe Maritime Operations
Economically Efficient Maritime
Operations
Competent Mariners
Satisfied Mariners
Future Electronic Process
Medical data from physicians
Course completion data
from schools
Security background data from Courts
Sea service data from owners, unions
NMC Credential Production Center
Personal data from mariner
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Future electronic processes for the benefit of the Coast Guard, merchant mariners and companies. Will speed up application time, reduce paper, improve service. The following will be downloaded electronically to National Maritime Center(NMC). Sea service Course approval certificates . Medical examinations and correspondence Security background checks and updates
Consolidation of Credentials
• Consolidation of four credentials into one credential– US License– STCW endorsement– Merchant mariner’s document– Certificate of registry
• Works with the Transportation Workers Identity Card (TWIC)
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The U.S. is in the final stages of having a combined Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) which combine four credentials into one. This was done for the ease of the mariner and Port State Control. Early 2009. Improved security of mariner documents. TWIC derived from the Marine Transportation Security Act of 2002. They are bio-metric, tamper resistant ID cards required of all merchant seaman, stevedores, longshoreman, truck drivers, facility workers… which will give them unescorted access to ports, vessels and outer continental shelf installations. Fully implemented by April 2009.
Marine Safety Improvement
• Improve the Coast Guard’s Marine Safety Capacity and Performance
• Enhance Service Delivery to Mariners and Industry Customers
• Expand Outreach and Advisory Mechanisms for Industry and Communities
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USCG committed to restore trust and improve professionalism and overall service to the public and marine industry We will accomplish this by: Clearly articulating expectations re: professionalism Providing additional field resources/improve responsiveness Working more closely with industry and soliciting feedback Improving training/establishing Centers of Expertise Improvement will be an ongoing process Even before the current marine safety improvement initiative, the Coast Guard was actively engaged in improving training and our inspector qualification system. In the spring of 2006, we overhauled the basic marine inspector training by developing and putting in place a new separate Port State Control Officer course. This three-week course, having replaced a week-long module in the Marine Inspector’s Course, provided the additional training and focus necessary for novice port state control officers. We have made continuous improvements to this course since 2006. In the spring of 2007, we overhauled the performance qualification standards, or PQS, and many of the inspector job aids. The job aid review/overhaul is continuing. The PQS outlines knowledge expectations the Coast Guard has for the various flavors of vessel inspectors. For example, we have 5 different PQS books for port state control officers (PSCOs), the Port State Control Examiner (basic PSC), FFVE (foreign freight vessel examiner), FTVE (foreign tank vessel examiner), FGCE (foreign gas carrier examiner), FCTE (foreign chemical tanker examiner, and the FPVE (foreign passenger vessel examiner). Other professional development initiatives underway include revitalization of the Industry Training Program and establishing Centers of Expertise, or COEs.
