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SUB-COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING 44th session Agenda item 19

STW 44/19

20 May 2013 Original: ENGLISH

REPORT TO THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE

Table of contents

Section Page No. 1 GENERAL

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2 DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES

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3 VALIDATION OF MODEL TRAINING COURSES

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4 UNLAWFUL PRACTICES ASSOCIATED WITH CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY

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5 CASUALTY ANALYSIS

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6 DEVELOPMENT OF AN E-NAVIGATION STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

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7 DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDANCE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2010 MANILA AMENDMENTS

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8 PROMOTION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION

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9 DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES FOR WING-IN-GROUND CRAFT

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10 ROLE OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT

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11 DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDANCE FOR PERSONNEL INVOLVED WITH TUG-BARGE OPERATIONS

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REVISION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS ON TRAINING OF PERSONNEL ON MOBILE OFFSHORE UNITS (MOUs)

DEVELOPMENT OF A MANDATORY CODE FOR SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS

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Section

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14 REVIEW AND MODERNIZATION OF THE GLOBAL MARITIME

DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS)

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15 REVIEW OF GENERAL CARGO SHIP SAFETY

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16 BIENNIAL AGENDA AND PROVISIONAL AGENDA FOR STW 45

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17 ANY OTHER BUSINESS

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18 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE STCW CODE'S VISION REQUIREMENTS

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19 ACTION REQUESTED OF THE COMMITTEES

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LIST OF ANNEXES

ANNEX 1 DRAFT MSC-MEPC CIRCULAR – GUIDELINES FOR THE REACTIVATION

OF THE SAFETY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE FOLLOWING AN OPERATIONAL INTERRUPTION OF THE SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DUE TO LAY-UP OVER A CERTAIN PERIOD

ANNEX 2 DRAFT MSC-MEPC CIRCULAR – GUIDANCE ON SAFETY WHEN TRANSFERRING PERSONS AT SEA

ANNEX 3 DRAFT ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL ON MOBILE OFFSHORE UNITS (MOUs)

ANNEX 4

PROPOSED BIENNIAL AGENDA

ANNEX 5 DRAFT PROVISIONAL AGENDA FOR STW 45

ANNEX 6 REPORT ON THE STATUS OF PLANNED OUTPUTS FOR THE STW SUB-COMMITTEE

ANNEX 7 DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS, 1978 RELATED TO THE III CODE

ANNEX 8

DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO PART A OF THE SEAFARERS TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING (STCW) CODE – RELATED TO THE III CODE

ANNEX 9 DRAFT STCW.7/CIRCULAR – INTERIM GUIDANCE ON COLOUR VISION TESTING

ANNEX 10 DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO PART A OF THE SEAFARERS TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING (STCW) CODE RELATED TO MINIMUM IN-SERVICE EYESIGHT STANDARDS FOR SEAFARERS

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1 GENERAL 1.1 The Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping (STW) held its forty-fourth session from 29 April to 3 May 2013 under the Chairmanship of Mr. Bradley Groves (Australia). The Vice-Chairman, Ms. Mayte Medina (United States), was also present. 1.2 The session was attended by delegations and observers from Member Governments, international organizations and non-governmental organizations in consultative status as listed in document STW 44/INF.1. Secretary-General's opening address 1.3 The Secretary-General welcomed participants and delivered his opening address, the full audio file can be downloaded from the IMO website at the following link: http://www.docs.imo.org/Meetings/Media.aspx. Chairman's remarks 1.4 In responding, the Chairman thanked the Secretary-General for his words of guidance and encouragement and assured the Secretary-General that his advice and requests would be given every consideration in the deliberations of the Sub-Committee and its working group. Adoption of the agenda and related matters 1.5 The Sub-Committee adopted the agenda (STW 44/1/Rev.2), and agreed, in general, that the work of the Sub-Committee should be guided by the annotations to the provisional agenda and timetable (STW 44/1/1), as amended. The agenda, as adopted, with the list of documents considered under each agenda item, is set out in document STW 44/INF.10. 2 DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES 2.1 The Sub-Committee noted the decisions and comments pertaining to its work made by MSC 90, MSC 91, C 108, C 109, NAV 58, MEPC 64, BLG 16, BLG 17, DSC 17 and DE 57 (STW 44/2 and Add.1, and STW 44/2/1) and took them into account in its deliberations under the relevant agenda items. 3 VALIDATION OF MODEL TRAINING COURSES Report on the model course programme 3.1 The Sub-Committee noted the updated information provided by the Secretariat (STW 44/3) on the status of production of model courses and the progress made with their

translation into French and Spanish. 3.2 The delegation of Argentina requested clarification regarding the ambiguity in reporting, in the previous sessions of the Sub-Committee, on the status of the SAR model courses. In this context, they requested that the reporting format be restructured to better inform Parties of the status of model courses. The Secretariat, clarifying the reasons for the ambiguities identified by Argentina, advised that the concerns raised had been noted and would be taken into account in future reports of the Sub-Committee.

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3.3 The Sub-Committee noted with appreciation the offer by the delegation of Peru to translate into Spanish model courses on Skipper on a Fishing Vessel (model course 7.05), Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on a Fishing Vessel (model course 7.06) and Chief Engineer Officer and Second Engineer Officer on a Fishing Vessel (model course 7.07) and requested the delegation to submit the translated model courses to the Secretariat at an early date. VALIDATION OF MODEL COURSES

3.4 During the general discussion on validation of model courses, the views were expressed that:

.1 model courses were of significant importance to Parties for the development of national seafarers' training programmes;

.2 the introduction to the model courses should indicate that the model

courses were for guidance only and therefore of a recommendatory nature; .3 overlapping requirements between operational and management level

training programmes should be avoided; .4 in order to provide flexibility, prescriptive requirements for duration of

courses should be avoided; and .5 in view of the resource management competences in chapters II and III,

caution should be exercised when considering the model course on leadership and teamwork.

New model course for Electro-Technical Officer 3.5 The Sub-Committee gave preliminary consideration to the draft model course on Electro-Technical Officer (STW 44/3/1), along with comments and proposed amendments by GlobalMET (STW 44/3/10). 3.6 In the ensuing discussion, the views were expressed that:

.1 the contents of the model course as presented did not fully align with the knowledge, understanding and proficiency in the tables of competency in the STCW Code;

.2 the scope of the provisions in the STCW Code related to training of

Electro-Technical Officer and the contents of the draft model course as presented should be compared for consistency;

.3 it should reflect closely the requirements of the 2010 Manila Amendments,

prior to being validated by the Sub-Committee; .4 there should be no overlapping requirements when developing a model

course for electro-technical rating; .5 the concept of full-time education in electrical and/or electronic engineering

up to the commencement of training in the required entry standards could not be supported;

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.6 the entry requirements should be flexible; and .7 no reference to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) should be

included.

3.7 After some discussion, the Sub-Committee referred documents STW 44/3/1 and STW 44/3/10 to Drafting Group 1 established on validation of model courses, taking into account the urgent need for the model courses by STCW Parties to implement the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code, for detailed consideration and to compare the scope of the provisions in the STCW Code related to training of Electro-Technical Officer and the content of the draft model course as presented, with a view to validation of the model courses by the Sub-Committee. 3.8 The Sub-Committee noted with appreciation the information in document STW 44/INF.2 (Poland) relating to the Training Record Book for Electro-Technical Officer. New model course on Leadership and Teamwork 3.9 The Sub-Committee gave preliminary consideration to the draft model course on Leadership and Teamwork (document STW 44/3/2). 3.10 In the ensuing discussion, the views were expressed that:

.1 the contents of the model course as presented did not fully align with the knowledge, understanding and proficiency in the tables of competency in the STCW Code; and

.2 the scope of the training provisions in the STCW Code related to training of

Electro-Technical Officer and the contents of the draft model course as presented should be compared for consistency and alignment with the STCW Code.

3.11 After some discussion, the Sub-Committee referred document STW 44/3/2 to Drafting Group 1 to be established on validation of model courses, taking into account the urgent need for the model courses by STCW Parties to implement the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code, for detailed consideration and to compare the scope of the provisions in the STCW Code related to training in Leadership and Teamwork and the content of the draft model course as presented, with a view to validation of the model course by the Sub-Committee. Revised model courses on Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations and Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations 3.12 The Sub-Committee gave preliminary consideration to the draft revised model courses on Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations and Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations (documents STW 44/3/7, STW 44/3/8 and STW 44/3/9, respectively). 3.13 In the ensuing discussion, the following views were expressed that:

.1 the contents of the model courses as presented did not fully align with the knowledge, understanding and proficiency in the tables of competency in the STCW Code;

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.2 the scope of the training provisions in the STCW Code related to Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations and Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations and the contents of the draft model courses as presented should be compared for consistency; and

.3 the requirements for basic and advanced training should be carefully

aligned with the competences in the STCW Code and avoid, as far as possible, any overlapping requirements.

3.14 After some discussion, the Sub-Committee referred documents STW 44/3/7, STW 44/3/8 and STW 44/3/9 to Drafting Group 1 for finalization of the model courses, taking into account the urgent need for the model courses by STCW Parties to implement the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code, for detailed consideration and to compare the scope of the provisions in the STCW Code related to Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations and Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations and the contents of the draft model courses as presented, with a view to validation of the model courses by the Sub-Committee. Establishment of Drafting Group 1 3.15 The Sub-Committee established Drafting Group 1, under the chairmanship of Captain Kersee Deboo (India), and instructed it, taking into account decisions and comments in plenary, to consider documents STW 44/3/1, STW 44/3/2, STW 44/3/7, STW 44/3/8, STW 44/3/9, STW 44/3/10 and STW 43/WP.7, and:

.1 taking into account the urgent need for the model courses by STCW Parties to implement the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code, compare the scope of the provisions in the STCW Code related to training of Electro-Technical Officer, Leadership and Teamwork, Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations and Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations and the contents of the aforementioned draft model courses as presented, with a view to validation of the model courses by the Sub-Committee; and

.2 submit its report on Thursday, 2 May 2013.

Revised model courses for Master and Chief Officer, Chief Engineer Officer and Second Engineer Officer, Officer in charge of a Navigational watch and Officer in charge of an Engineering watch 3.16 The Sub-Committee gave preliminary consideration to the draft revised model courses for Master and Chief Officer, Chief Engineer Officer and Second Engineer Officer, Officer in charge of a Navigational watch and Officer in charge of an Engineering watch (STW 44/3/3, STW 44/3/4, STW 44/3/5 and STW 44/3/6) which had been revised/updated consequent to the adoption of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code. 3.17 The Sub-Committee recalled that STW 43 had referred these draft revised model courses submitted for validation back to the course coordinators for further revision, to reflect closely the requirements of the 2010 Manila Amendments, prior to submission to this session for validation.

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3.18 In the ensuing discussion, the views were expressed that:

.1 the contents of the revised model courses as presented reflect the knowledge, understanding and proficiency in the tables of competency in the STCW Code;

.2 the scope of the provisions in the STCW Code related to training of Master

and Chief Officer, Chief Engineer Officer and Second Engineer Officer, Officer in charge of a Navigational watch and Officer in charge of an Engineering watch and the contents of the draft model courses as presented, should be compared for consistency;

.3 in light of the development of specialized training for tankers, the content of

tanker training in these courses should be reviewed; .4 the relationship between tanker training requirements in chapter II and

chapter V should be reviewed with a view to retaining only basic tanker requirements in the revised model courses 7.01 and 7.03; and

.5 the draft model courses should be subject to review and modification,

in accordance with the principles agreed at STW 43 (STW 43/WP.7).

3.19 After an in-depth discussion, and taking into account the urgent need for the model courses by STCW Parties to implement the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code, the Sub-Committee referred documents STW 44/3/3, STW 44/3/4, STW 44/3/5 and STW 44/3/6, together with document STW 43/WP.7, to Drafting Group 2 established for finalization of the model courses, with a view to validation of the above-mentioned model courses by the Sub-Committee. Establishment of Drafting Group 2 3.20 The Sub-Committee established Drafting Group 2 under the chairmanship of Captain George Edenfield (United States), and instructed it, taking into account decisions and comments in plenary, to consider documents STW 44/3/3, STW 44/3/4, STW 44/3/5, STW 44/3/6 and STW 43/WP.7, and:

.1 taking into account the urgent need for the model courses by STCW Parties to implement the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code, to review the scope of the provisions in the STCW Code related to training of Master and Chief Officer, Chief Engineer Officer and Second Engineer Officer, Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch and Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch and the contents of the aforementioned draft model courses as presented, with a view to validation of the model courses by the Sub-Committee; and

.2 submit its report on Thursday, 2 May 2013.

Other matters 3.21 The Sub-Committee recalled also that MSC 91, having considered a proposal by the United States (MSC 91/19/2) to revise the guidance for model course development, updating and validation processes, had included in the post-biennial agenda of the Committee an output on "Revision of the guidance for model course development, updating and validation processes", which has been included in the agenda for STW 45.

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3.22 In this context, the Sub-Committee invited Member Governments and international organizations to submit relevant proposals under this agenda item for consideration at STW 45. 3.23 The Sub-Committee noted with appreciation the information in document STW 44/INF.9 (ISF) relating to the availability of an ISF On Board Training Record Book for Officers in Charge of a Navigational Watch (Deck Cadets) and an On Board Training Record Book for Officers in Charge of an Engineering Watch (Engine Cadets) which have been amended to reflect the 2010 Manila Amendments, and thanked the International Shipping Federation for it. Reports of the drafting groups 3.24 On receipt of the reports of Drafting Group 1 (STW 43/WP.5) and Drafting Group 2 (STW 43/WP.6), the Sub-Committee approved the reports in general, and took action as summarized in the ensuing paragraphs. 3.25 Due to paucity of time and the extensive revisions required, it was not possible to complete the revision of the model courses on: Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (STW 44/3/7, annex), Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations (STW 44/3/8, annex), and Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (STW 44/3/9, annex). 3.26 Accordingly, the Sub-Committee referred the aforementioned model courses back to the coordinators for further revision, prior to submission to STW 45 for validation, based on the following principles:

.1 maintain consistency between all the Tanker Cargo Operation model courses;

.2 ensure the course syllabi meet the knowledge, understanding and proficiency

in the tables of competency in the STCW Code, section A-V/1; and

.3 align the basic and advanced level courses to provide a structured progression of knowledge, skills and proficiency required at the support/operational level and the management level.

3.27 In light of the foregoing, the Sub-Committee instructed the Secretariat to forward the model courses referred to in paragraph 3.25 above, to the course coordinators for further revision based on the principles in paragraph 3.26 above, and submit them to STW 45 for validation. 3.28 In addition, the Sub-Committee validated the model courses, as amended, on: .1 Leadership and Teamwork;

.2 Electro-Technical Officer;

.3 Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch;

.4 Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch;

.5 Master and Chief Officer; and

.6 Chief Engineer Officer and Second Engineer Officer, and instructed the Secretariat to finalize and publish them as soon as possible.

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3.29 The Sub-Committee recalled that validation of model courses by the Sub-Committee in this context meant that it found no grounds to object to their contents. In doing so, the Sub-Committee did not approve the documents and they could, therefore, not be regarded as official interpretations of the Convention. 3.30 Following the validation of six model courses, and the referral of the three model courses related to tanker training back to the course coordinators for further revision, the delegation of the United States expressed the following views that:

.1 the non-availability of all revised model courses pursuant to the 2010 Manila Amendments, particularly for new entrants commencing their training on or after 1 July 2013 was a cause for concern;

.2 the model courses were intended to support the implementation of the

Convention, and hence the contents should reflect the requirements of the Convention and Code;

.3 Administrations need to ensure a common and clear interpretation of the

status of model courses vis-à-vis the STCW Convention and Code; and

.4 Administrations should be aware of their responsibilities under regulation I/10 with regard to endorsements,

and advised the Sub-Committee that these concerns be addressed during the revision of Guidance for model course development, updating and validation processes due to commence at the next session. 4 UNLAWFUL PRACTICES ASSOCIATED WITH CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY Reports on fraudulent certificates as reported to the Secretariat 4.1 The Sub-Committee noted the information provided by the Secretariat (STW 44/4 and addenda), detailing fraudulent certificates found on board ships during inspections or reportedly being used, as reported to the Secretariat for the years 2011 and 2012, and urged Member Governments to report details of fraudulent certificates detected in the revised reporting format (STW 38/17, annex 1). 4.2 The Sub-Committee recalled that STW 43 had invited Member Governments and international organizations to submit proposals on a strategy to address the problems associated with fraudulent certificates of competency. 4.3 The Philippines (STW 44/4/1) proposed measures to check the proliferation of fraudulent certificates that are being discovered during inspection on board ship or during application for issuance of Endorsement Certificates under regulation I/10. 4.4 The delegation of the Bahamas sought clarification regarding any follow-up action regarding information provided by Parties relating to fraudulent certificates and whether such information was analysed by the Organization and, if so, did their results provide any information that facilitated any appropriate action being taken by the Organization. In this context, the Secretariat confirmed that so far no such analysis had been carried out.

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4.5 In the ensuing discussion, the views were expressed that:

.1 it was difficult to obtain information for verification in time; .2 it was difficult to contact relevant personnel, as the information for focal

points for verification of certificates were not up to date; and .3 it would be helpful if Administrations could provide online certificate

verification facilities at an early date.

4.6 After a brief discussion, the Sub-Committee urged Member Governments to provide the Secretariat updated information to facilitate verification of certificates and to respond in a timely manner to requests for verification of certificates. 4.7 In addition, the Sub-Committee reiterated its invitation at STW 43 to Member Governments and international organizations to submit proposals on a strategy to address the problems associated with fraudulent certificates of competency to the next session. Certification verification facility 4.8 The Sub-Committee also noted the oral information provided by the Secretariat that the certification verification facility through the IMO website had been used 11,371 times during the year 2012. 5 CASUALTY ANALYSIS 5.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that MSC 77 (MSC 77/26, paragraph 18.10) agreed to retain the item on "Casualty Analysis" in the work programme of the Sub-Committee and that this decision was reaffirmed by MSC 78 (MSC 78/26, paragraph 24.8). 5.2 The Sub-Committee noted that, at this session, no documents have either been submitted for consideration or referred to the Sub-Committee by either the FSI Sub-Committee or any other technical body of the Organization for review, and consequently agreed to defer further consideration of the item to STW 45. 6 DEVELOPMENT OF AN E-NAVIGATION STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 6.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that STW 43 had:

.1 noted the proposed Methodology of the Human Element Analysing Process (HEAP) for potential e-navigation solutions prepared by the Correspondence Group on e-navigation; and

.2 endorsed the final draft list of gaps relevant to training (STW 43/WP.3/Rev.1,

annex), which was forwarded to NAV 58, for final consideration.

6.2 The Sub-Committee was informed that MSC 91 had noted that:

.1 NAV 58, after reviewing the progress made within the framework established by the e-navigation strategy, had, inter alia:

.1 noted the completion of the gap analysis and approved the final list

of gaps of e-navigation (NAV 58/14, annex 7);

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.2 endorsed the preliminary list of potential e-navigation solutions as work in progress and agreed that the above list should be used as the basis for further identification of Risk Control Options, as preparation for the Formal Safety Assessment (NAV 58/WP.6/Rev.1, annex 2);

.3 endorsed the HEAP in e-navigation (NAV 58/6, annex 3); and .4 re-established the Correspondence Group on e-navigation, under

the coordination of Norway, with the terms of reference, as set out in paragraph 6.44 of the NAV 58 report.

6.3 The Sub-Committee was advised that COMSAR 17 had already considered the potential e-navigation solutions related to radiocommunications and search and rescue, and provided relevant comments and observations to the Correspondence Group (CG), as set out in paragraphs 4 to 11 of document COMSAR 17/WP.5, to be taken into account for the preparation of the final list of potential e-navigation solutions, as well as during the cost-benefit and risk analysis process, to be submitted by the CG to NAV 59. 6.4 The Sub-Committee was further informed that the CG was, inter alia, progressing:

.1 the cost-benefit and risk analysis, including the list of potential e-navigation solutions, with a view to finalization at NAV 59; and

.2 the work on the development of the Strategy implementation plan,

with a view to finalization at NAV 60, in 2014, and final adoption by MSC 94.

REPORT OF THE CORRESPONDENCE GROUP ON E-NAVIGATION 6.5 Norway (STW 44/6) presented the report of the CG on e-navigation to the Sub-Committee, which contained information related to the progress made with the cost-benefit and risk analysis, the review of the HEAP and the development of draft Guidelines for a usability framework for navigational equipment and its harmonization with the HEAP. The CG on e-navigation had also prioritized five potential main e-navigation solutions, which would be the basis for the risk and cost/benefit analyses to be presented to NAV 59. 6.6 Australia (STW 44/6/1) commented on issues identified in the report of the CG on e-navigation related to the application of the HEAP to e-navigation. They noted that the report of the correspondence group mentioned that limitations were identified when HEAP was applied to e-navigation, and documents COMSAR 16/11, annex 3, and NAV 58/INF.10 suggested that HEAP, in its current format, presented a number of significant limitations in terms of applicability to the development of e-navigation. Accordingly, Australia proposed a possible way forward to revise HEAP, to better meet future IMO requirements in ensuring that the human element was appropriately considered. 6.7 The Sub-Committee considered in detail the actions requested of it (STW 44/6, paragraph 17), along with the information provided in document STW 44/6/1. 6.8 In the ensuing discussion, the views were expressed that:

.1 HEAP was a well-established tool;

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.2 it was timely to revise HEAP;

.3 any review of HEAP should be considered not only from an e-navigation perspective but also from a wider and holistic perspective; and

.4 it would be necessary to submit a proposal for an output to the MSC.

6.9 In light of the foregoing and bearing in mind that e-navigation strategy implementation plan was still under development, the Sub-Committee noted the ongoing processes of Risk and Cost/Benefit Analyses for e-navigation and agreed that HEAP would benefit from a general review to ensure that it is fit for wider use. Accordingly, the Sub-Committee invited interested Member Governments to submit a proposal for reviewing HEAP as an unplanned output to MSC 93. 7 DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDANCE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF

THE 2010 MANILA AMENDMENTS 7.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that MSC 89 agreed to include, in the 2012-2013 biennial agenda of the STW Sub-Committee and in the provisional agenda for STW 43, a planned output on "Development of guidance for the implementation of the 2010 Manila Amendments", with a target completion year of 2014. 7.2 The Sub-Committee noted that no substantive proposals had been submitted under this agenda item. 7.3 The BIMCO observer informed the Sub-Committee that Denmark and BIMCO had carried out an ECDIS survey, part of which also addressed ECDIS training, wherein a number of questions about ECDIS anomalies were raised. A majority of the ships had responded that they still used paper charts together with ECDIS. On the question of ECDIS training ashore, 75 per cent had responded that they had received training for five days or more, while only a few indicated that they had not received any ECDIS training ashore. In this regard, they informed the Sub-Committee that a full report on the ECDIS survey will be submitted to NAV 59. 7.4 In this context, a number of delegations informed the Sub-Committee of difficulties faced by seafarers and shipowners during port State control inspections, particularly with regard to the inability by seafarers to provide evidence of completion of the ECDIS model course, while being holders of valid certificates of competency. 7.5 The Sub-Committee noted that, despite the guidance promulgated by the Organization related to ECDIS training (STCW.7/Circ.18), seafarers and shipowners continue to face difficulties during port State control inspections, and agreed that this matter should be brought to the attention of the FSI Sub-Committee for appropriate action. 7.6 In light of the foregoing, the Sub-Committee instructed Working Group 1 to consider this matter in detail and to advise the Sub-Committee on the way forward. 7.7 The Sub-Committee noted with appreciation the information provided by IMLA (STW 44/INF.7) on the International Maritime Lecturers Association (IMLA) MET Teaching Resources ePlatform.

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Instructions to the working group 7.8 The Sub-Committee instructed the Working Group on Training Matters, taking into account decisions and comments in the plenary, to:

.1 consider issues related to ECDIS training and the difficulties faced by seafarers and shipowners during port State control inspections, and advise the Sub-Committee on the way forward; and

.2 submit its report on Friday, 3 May 2013.

Report of the working group 7.9 Having considered the report of the working group (STW 44/WP.3), the Sub-Committee agreed that no further guidance to port State control officers on ECDIS training was necessary, and instructed the Secretariat to inform FSI 22 accordingly. 8 PROMOTION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION 8.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that:

.1 STW 34, in view of the need for the Sub-Committee to provide clarifications on the STCW-F Convention provisions to ensure its uniform implementation, invited the Committee to include a new work programme item, with a low priority, on "Clarification of STCW-F Convention provisions and follow-up action to the associated Conference resolutions"; and

.2 the 1995 STCW-F Convention entered into force on 29 September 2012.

8.2 The Sub-Committee noted that no documents have been submitted for consideration at this session and agreed to defer further consideration to STW 45. 8.3 The delegation of Greece stated that due to the long time-lag between the adoption and entry into force of the STCW-F Convention, the requirements did not reflect the current needs of the industry. Accordingly, it would be appropriate for the provisions to be reviewed and revised. 8.4 In this context, the Sub-Committee noting the above statement invited Greece to submit a proposal for an unplanned output to MSC 93 for consideration. 9 DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES FOR WING-IN-GROUND CRAFT 9.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that MSC 90 had considered document MSC 90/25/10 (Republic of Korea), proposing to revise the Interim Guidelines for Wing-In-Ground (WIG) craft (MSC/Circ.1162) and instructed the STW Sub-Committee to consider the issue, taking into account document MSC 90/25/10, under its existing output "Development of guidelines for wing-in-ground craft". 9.2 The Sub-Committee noted that no documents had been submitted under this agenda item. 9.3 Furthermore, the Republic of Korea informed the Sub-Committee that it had made efforts to amend the Interim Guidelines of Wing-In-Ground (WIG) craft through trials, tests and commercialization; however, production of WIG craft had been delayed, consequently

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affecting the trial-run schedules．Therefore，it had not been possible for the Republic of

Korea to submit a proposal for training requirements for officers on WIG craft in time for consideration by the Sub-Committee at this session. The Republic of Korea hoped that when the trial run of WIG craft was successfully completed in the near future, the Sub-Committee could resume discussion on the revision of training requirements for officers on WIG craft. 9.4 In light of the foregoing, the Sub-Committee agreed to defer further consideration to STW 45, and invited Member States and interested international organizations to submit relevant proposals for consideration. 10 ROLE OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT Outcome of MSC 90, MSC 91 and MEPC 64 10.1 The Sub-Committee noted the information on the outcome of MSC 90, MSC 91 and MEPC 64, in particular that MSC 91 and MEPC 64 had approved:

.1 draft Assembly resolution on the revised Guidelines on implementation of the ISM Code by Administrations;

.2 draft Assembly resolution on the revised Guidelines for the structure of an

integrated system of contingency planning for safety emergencies; and .3 revised MSC-MEPC circular on Guidelines for the operational

implementation of the ISM Code by Companies.

Guidelines for the reactivation of the Safety Management Certificate following an operational interruption of the Safety Management System due to lay-up over a certain period 10.2 The Sub-Committee recalled that at STW 43, due to time constraints, the Working Group on the Role of the Human Element was unable to undertake a detailed consideration of the proposal by Austria, et al. (STW 43/10/4) on draft Guidelines for the reactivation of the Safety Management Certificate following an operational interruption of the SMS due to lay-up over a certain period, and agreed that this should be considered at this session. 10.3 Furthermore, STW 43 had also agreed that consideration of health and safety aspects relating to those individuals remaining on board during any out-of-service period should be addressed at STW 44. Accordingly, the Sub-Committee invited Member Governments and international organizations to submit comments and proposals for consideration at STW 44. 10.4 The Sub-Committee noted that no further comments or proposals had been submitted for consideration at this session. 10.5 Taking into account the decision of STW 43, the Sub-Committee referred this document to the Working Group on the Role of the Human Element, for detailed consideration and preparation of draft Guidelines for the reactivation of the Safety Management Certificate following an operational interruption of the SMS due to lay-up over a certain period, with a view to approval by the Committees.

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Control of safety when transferring persons at sea 10.6 The Sub-Committee noted MSC 91 had agreed that guidelines on safety when transferring persons at sea should be developed, and instructed the Human Element Working Group at STW 44 to develop Guidelines on safety when transferring persons at sea, taking into account the information contained in document MSC 89/24/1 (Denmark), resolution A.1045(27) and SOLAS regulation V/23. 10.7 As instructed by MSC 91, the Sub-Committee considered document MSC 89/24/1 (Denmark), which:

.1 provided information related to several incidents that occurred during transfer of persons from small transport tenders to larger ships lying at anchor in Danish coastal waters, resulting in fatalities; and

.2 proposed recommendations that might be used by Administrations and the

industry during the transfer of personnel at sea, together with resolution A.1045(27) and SOLAS regulation V/23 with a view to developing Guidelines on safety when transferring persons at sea.

10.8 As instructed by MSC 91, the Sub-Committee referred these documents to the Working Group on the Role of the Human Element, for detailed consideration and preparation of Guidelines on safety when transferring persons at sea, with a view to approval by the Committee.

Enhancing the efficiency and user-friendliness of the ISM Code Revision of ISM Code to include transfer of ship maintenance and failure records 10.9 Canada and the Republic of Korea (STW 44/10/1) proposed amendments to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code to include the transfer of the ship's maintenance and failure records for safety critical equipment at the change of company, with a view to enhancing the efficiency and user-friendliness of the ISM Code. 10.10 In the ensuing discussion, the views were expressed that:

.1 this matter deserved further consideration, in particular the fundamental issue of enforcement and should be considered in-depth;

.2 the practical measures that might be taken in the absence of records

needed to be determined; .3 the ISM Code already provides the general framework for management

procedures to deal with this issue and that the Code does not need any further amendments;

.4 the concerns related to operational, commercial and legal implications

discussed at FSI 18 should be taken into consideration when discussing this issue;

.5 identification of critical equipment should be part of the risk analysis of each

Company within its safety management system;

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.6 there were concerns regarding the requirement to retain records for a period of 10 years which was beyond the normal record-keeping practices;

.7 this matter could result in disputes between Companies; and .8 while yachts engaged in trade have to comply with the requirements of the

ISM Code, pleasure yachts not engaged in trade were not required to do so. However, yachts alternate between trading and non-trading operations and, hence, may not be able to maintain an unbroken record of technical maintenance. Accordingly, this should be taken into account, when developing amendments to the ISM Code.

10.11 After some discussion, the Sub-Committee referred this document to Working Group on Role of the Human Element, for detailed consideration and advise the Sub-Committee accordingly. Evaluation of fatigue and fatigue mitigation practices 10.12 The United Kingdom (STW 44/10) provided a summary of Project HORIZON, which was the first study on seafarer fatigue to use empirical evidence and seek to replicate, to the extent practicable, safety conditions. It provided a scientifically robust understanding of the effect of different watchkeeping patterns on seafarer cognitive performance, and has enabled the development of a mathematically robust Fatigue Management Toolkit (FMT) and also provides data for consideration of alternative approaches to conventional watchkeeping patterns. 10.13 In the ensuing discussion, the views were expressed that:

.1 the results of Project Horizon provided a scientific analysis based on objective research that could assist in preventing maritime accidents and deserved further consideration;

.2 seafarer fatigue is an issue of serious concern and needed to be addressed

urgently; .3 the fatigue study has provided valuable information concerning tiredness

which affects the cognitive performance of watchkeepers; .4 the Human Element Working Group needed to address fatigue in the

context of hours of work, hours of rest and minimum safe manning; and .5 existing guidelines promulgated by the Organization related to fatigue

needed to be revised.

10.14 In light of the foregoing, the Sub-Committee invited interested Member Governments to submit to MSC 93 proposals for an unplanned output for a holistic review of issues related to fatigue, for consideration.

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Establishment of working group 10.15 The Sub-Committee established the Working Group 2 on Role of the Human Element under the chairmanship of Captain Moises De Gracia (Panama), and instructed it, taking into account decisions and comments made in plenary, to:

.1 consider document STW 43/10/4 (Austria, et al.) and develop Guidelines for the reactivation of the Safety Management Certificate following an operational interruption of the SMS due to lay-up over a certain period;

.2 consider document MSC 89/24/1 (Denmark) and taking into account the

information contained in resolution A.1045(27) and SOLAS regulation V/23 and develop Guidelines on safety when transferring persons at sea;

.3 consider document STW 44/10/1 (Republic of Korea and Canada) and

prepare draft amendments to the ISM Code; and .4 submit its report on Thursday, 2 May 2013.

Report of the working group

10.16 Having considered the report of the working group (STW 44/WP.4), the Sub-Committee approved it, in general, and took action as summarized in the ensuing paragraphs. Guidelines for the reactivation of the Safety Management Certificate following an operational interruption of the SMS due to lay-up over a certain period 10.17 The Sub-Committee endorsed the draft MSC-MEPC circular on Guidelines for the reactivation of the Safety Management Certificate following an operational interruption of the SMS due to lay-up over a certain period, as set out in annex 1, and invited the Committees to approve it. Control of safety when transferring persons at sea 10.18 The Sub-Committee endorsed the draft MSC-MEPC circular on Guidance on safety when transferring persons at sea, as set out in annex 2, and invited the Committees to approve it. 10.19 In this context, the IACS observer informed the Sub-Committee that IACS was currently in the process of finalizing an IACS Procedural Requirement (PR) on this issue of boat transfers. He stated that the surveyor had the authority to abort the boat transfer that the surveyor had been requested to undertake, in case of adverse weather conditions, or non-adherence to other provisions in the Procedural Requirement, that were similar to those provided in section 4 of the above-mentioned guidance. Consideration of the issue of transfer of ship maintenance and failure records 10.20 The Sub-Committee concurred with the view that transfer of ship maintenance and failure records could pose a number of significant practical difficulties, in particular, related to implementation and agreed not to develop amendments to the ISM Code for the transfer of ship maintenance and failure records, and invited the Committees to endorse this decision.

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11 DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDANCE FOR PERSONNEL INVOLVED WITH TUG-BARGE OPERATIONS

11.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that MSC 90 had included in the 2012-2013 biennial agenda of the STW Sub-Committee and in the provisional agenda for STW 44, an unplanned output on "Development of guidance for personnel involved with tug-barge operations", with a target completion year of 2014, in association with the DE Sub-Committee. 11.2 The Republic of Korea and Malaysia (STW 44/11) proposed guidance regarding the training of personnel in charge of, or involved in, tug-barge operations for the consideration of the Sub-Committee. 11.3 In the ensuing discussion, the views were expressed that:

.1 the proposal provided a good basis for tug operators to fulfil their obligations under regulation I/14 of the STCW Convention and section 6 of the ISM Code;

.2 guidance should provide that there was a common working language on board; .3 seafarers should be able to clearly understand their responsibilities; and .4 in providing guidance, there should be no duplication of requirements within

the STCW Code.

11.4 After some discussion, the Sub-Committee referred the document to the Working Group 1 on Training Matters, for detailed consideration with a view to developing guidance regarding the training of personnel in charge of, or involved in, tug-barge operations. Report of the working group 11.5 Having considered the report of the working group (STW 44/WP.3), the Sub-Committee approved it, in general, and took action as summarized in the ensuing paragraphs. 11.6 The Sub-Committee, noting that the working group, due to wide-ranging opinions was unable to develop the appropriate guidance, invited interested Member Governments and international organizations to submit more detailed and comprehensive proposals for consideration at the next session. 12 REVISION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS ON TRAINING OF PERSONNEL ON

MOBILE OFFSHORE UNITS (MOUs) 12.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that MSC 90 included in the 2012-2013 biennial agenda of the STW Sub-Committee and in the provisional agenda for STW 44 an unplanned output on Revision of the Recommendations on training of personnel on mobile offshore units (MOUs) (resolution A.891(21)), with a target completion year of 2013. 12.2 Liberia, IADC and IMCA (STW 44/12) having noted changes in industry practices, taking into account the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code, proposed the revision of resolution A.891(21).

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12.3 In the ensuing discussion, the following views were expressed that:

.1 it was a positive initiative to closely align with the requirements for the STCW Convention, as amended;

.2 definitions proposed needed to be reviewed; .3 some proposed amendments extended above the scope of the STCW

Convention; and .4 there was a need to finalize the amendments at this session with a view to

approval by MSC 92 and adoption by A 28.

12.4 After some discussion, the Sub-Committee referred document STW 44/12 to Working Group 1 on Training Matters, for detailed consideration and revision of resolution A.891(21), as appropriate, with a view to approval by MSC 92 and adoption by A 28. Report of the working group

12.5 Having considered the report of the working group (STW 44/WP.4), the Sub-Committee endorsed the draft Assembly resolution on Recommendations for the training and certification of personnel on mobile offshore units (MOUs), as set out in annex 3, and invited MSC 92 to approve it with a view to adoption by A 28. 13 DEVELOPMENT OF A MANDATORY CODE FOR SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR

WATERS 13.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that MSC 90 had concurred with DE 56's referral of the appropriate chapters of the draft Polar Code to COMSAR 16, FP 56, NAV 58, SLF 55 and STW 43, together with relevant explanatory comments (DE 56/WP.4, annex 2), for consideration and advice to DE 57, as appropriate. 13.2 The Sub-Committee also recalled that due to the short time period between DE 56 and STW 43, it had not been possible for Member Governments and international organizations to submit comments and proposals within the deadline for submission of documents. Accordingly, STW 43 had invited Member Governments and international organizations to submit comments and proposals to STW 44, and deferred its consideration to STW 44 accordingly. 13.3 Canada (STW 44/13) provided information on proposed training requirements for officers and crew on board ships operating in polar waters, with a view to the inclusion of a new regulation on Special training requirements in chapter V of the annex to the STCW Convention, and a new section on Special training requirements in chapter V of part A of the STCW Code. 13.4 Canada, et al. (STW 44/13/1) recognizing that the STCW Convention and Code contains "all" of the global standards for seafarer training, certification and watchkeeping, including specialized training, drew the Sub-Committee's attention to the work already conducted on this issue during the comprehensive review of the STCW Convention and Code, and proposed that the information in document STW/ISWG 2/5/3 – Report of the correspondence group on "Training of personnel operating in ice-covered waters" – could form a good basis for discussions on this matter. Furthermore, they were of the opinion that the training requirements should be developed for the entire polar waters, but not restricted to the ice-covered part of polar waters.

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13.5 Argentina (STW 44/13/2) provided comments on manning, training and certification related to the proposed training requirements for officers and crew on board ships operating in polar waters. 13.6 In the ensuing discussion, the following views were expressed that:

.1 all masters and officers in charge of the navigational watch must have a mandatory basic training on board ships operating in "Polar Waters" irrespective of the ships category;

.2 all training, certification and watchkeeping requirements for seafarers,

including specialized training, should be included in the STCW Convention and Code;

.3 requirements for specialized training for masters and officers operating in

Polar waters should be included in chapter V; .4 the scope of the advice requested by the DE Sub-Committee related to the

training requirements in chapter 13 of the Polar Code should be clarified by the Sub-Committee;

.5 it was necessary to evaluate the application of guidance in section B-V/g to

ensure that all training requirements for personnel operating in Polar waters under development should be practical;

.6 priority should be given to the advice requested by the DE Sub-Committee

on the training requirements as presently contained in chapter 13, paragraphs 13.3 and 13.4 of the draft Polar Code;

.7 the inclusion of training requirements in part A of the STCW Code would

render the functional requirements in paragraph 13.2.1.3 of the Polar Code redundant;

.8 training requirements should be included in chapter V of the STCW Code

and that alternative training using simulators should also be acceptable; .9 basic training should be developed for all officers on ships operating in

ice-covered waters, and specialized training for those officers operating in Polar waters, taking into account the basic training requirements included in chapters II and III;

.10 the STCW Convention provided the infrastructure for training and

certification of seafarers; and .11 difficulties encountered during the development of training requirements

related to the ISPS Code should be avoided.

13.7 After an in-depth discussion, and noting DE 56's referral of the appropriate chapters of the draft Polar Code to STW 43, together with relevant explanatory comments (DE 56/WP.4, annex 2), the Sub-Committee referred the above documents to Working Group 1 on Training matters, for detailed consideration and to undertake an analysis of the advantages and disadvantages in terms of providing training requirements in chapter 13 of the draft Polar Code or alternatively, in chapter V of the STCW Convention and Code and advise the Sub-Committee, as appropriate.

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Instructions to the working group 13.8 The Sub-Committee instructed the Working Group on Training Matters, taking into account decisions and comments in the plenary, to:

.1 consider the information contained in documents STW 44/13, STW 44/13/1 and STW 44/13/2 and advise the Sub-Committee, as appropriate; and

.2 submit its report on Thursday, 2 May 2013.

Report of the working group 13.9 Having considered the report of the working group (STW 44/WP.3), the Sub-Committee approved the report in general and took action as summarized in the ensuing paragraphs. 13.10 The Sub-Committee noted the advantages and disadvantages identified for including the training and certification provisions for the Polar Code in chapter 13 of the draft Polar Code or, alternatively, in chapter V of the STCW Convention and Code. 13.11 The Sub-Committee agreed to make reference to the appropriate provisions of STCW Convention and Code in chapter 13 of the Polar Code, and instructed the Secretariat to inform the DE Sub-Committee accordingly. 13.12 The Sub-Committee also agreed that the appropriate instrument to include the training and certification provisions for the Polar Code was chapter V of the STCW Convention and Code, and invited MSC 92 to endorse the Sub-Committee's view, and instruct the Secretariat to inform DE 58 accordingly. 13.13 The Sub-Committee agreed that the recommendation that STCW Code, section B-V/g on Guidance regarding training of masters and officers for ships operating in polar waters, might be used as interim provisions. 13.14 The Sub-Committee noted the opinion that the process of developing training and certification requirements in the STCW Convention and Code for ships operating in polar waters could start immediately once the draft Polar Code was mature or finalized. 14 REVIEW AND MODERNIZATION OF THE GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND

SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 14.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that MSC 90 had included in the 2012-2013 biennial agenda of the COMSAR, NAV and STW Sub-Committees and provisional agendas for COMSAR 17 and STW 44 an unplanned output on "Review and modernization of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)", with a target completion year of 2017, assigning the COMSAR Sub-Committee as the coordinating organ and in association with the NAV and STW Sub-Committees. 14.2 The Sub-Committee noting that no documents had been submitted for consideration or referred to the Sub-Committee by COMSAR 17 for review, deferred further consideration of the Review and modernization of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) to STW 45, pending further input from COMSAR 18.

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15 REVIEW OF GENERAL CARGO SHIP SAFETY 15.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that MSC 90 had included in the 2012-2013 biennial agenda of the STW Sub-Committee and in the provisional agenda for STW 44 an item on "Review of general cargo ship safety" with a target completion year of 2013, instructing the Sub-Committee to consider the relevant risk control options listed in annex 4 to document MSC 90/WP.7. 15.2 The Sub-Committee was informed (STW 44/15) that MSC 90 had instructed the Sub-Committee to consider the following Risk Control Options (MSC 90/WP.7, annex 4) relating to training of crew and/or pilots and further examine their feasibility and how to realize them:

.1 RCO 26 (operational/training): ECDIS training of all officers of watch; .2 RCO 23 (operational/training): Simulator training for increasing situational

awareness; and .3 RCO 8 (operational/training): Improving preparation and handling of ship for

manoeuvring in restricted waters (crew and pilot).

15.3 In the ensuing discussion, the views were expressed that, with respect to:

.1 RCO 26, the Organization has promulgated guidance on ECDIS training (STCW.7/Circ.18) and published model course 1.27 on Operational use of electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS);

.2 with respect to RCO 23, training requirements in chapter II of the STCW

Convention and Code included provisions on Simulator training to address increasing situational awareness; and

.3 with respect to RCO 8, the proposal was vague; however, chapter VIII of

the STCW Code included provisions for the exchange of information between the master and pilot.

15.4 After some discussion, the Sub-Committee agreed that the STCW Convention and Code adequately covered training requirements relating to the aforementioned RCOs, and recommended to the Committee that no further action is required. 16 BIENNIAL AGENDA AND PROVISIONAL AGENDA FOR STW 45 General 16.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that the Assembly, at its twenty-seventh session, had approved the Strategic Plan for the Organization (for the six-year period 2012 to 2017) (resolution A.1037(27)) and the High-level Action Plan of the Organization and priorities for the 2012-2013 biennium (resolution A.1038(27)). 16.2 In considering matters related to the biennial agenda, provisional agenda and arrangements for its next session, the Sub-Committee recalled that:

.1 MSC 91 requested all sub-committees to prepare their respective proposals for the High-level Action Plan for the coming biennium, for consideration

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by MSC 92, for inclusion in the Committee's proposals to C 110 for the High-level Action Plan for 2014-2015; and

.2 with regard to the proposed Sub-Committee restructuring, the Sub-Committee

should still prepare its biennial and provisional agendas accordingly, bearing in mind that they are subject to change pending the decisions of MEPC 65, MSC 92 and C 110.

Biennial agenda, post-biennial agenda and provisional agenda for STW 45 16.3 Taking into account the progress made during this session, the Sub-Committee prepared its draft revised biennial agenda for the 2014-2015 biennium, including outputs on the Committee's post-biennial agenda that fall under the purview of the Sub-Committee, as appropriate (STW 44/WP.2, annex 1) and the provisional agenda for STW 45 (STW 44/WP.2, annex 2), as set out in annexes 4 and 5 respectively, for consideration and approval by MSC 92. Arrangements for the next session 16.4 The Sub-Committee agreed to establish, at its next session, the following groups:

Working Groups:

.1 Training matters; .2 Role of the Human Element; and .3 [To be decided]. Drafting Groups:

.1 Validation of model training courses; .2 [To be decided].

Correspondence Group:

.1 Development of training requirements related to the IGF Code.

Status of planned outputs in the High-level Action Plan 16.5 The Sub-Committee, noting that the status of planned outputs would no longer be produced as part of a working paper during the session in order to avoid a duplication of work, invited MSC 92 to note the status of planned outputs, set out in annex 6. Date of the next session 16.6 The Sub-Committee noted the information provided by the Secretariat that the date of the next session would be announced in due course, pending the decisions by MEPC 65, MSC 92 and C 110 on the proposed Sub-Committee restructuring.

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17 ANY OTHER BUSINESS Code for the implementation of mandatory IMO instruments 17.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that STW 43 had:

.1 prepared the draft amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping, 1978, as amended and the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code to include the mandatory Member State Audit Scheme; and

.2 noted that FSI 20 had recommended to MEPC 64 and MSC 91 that

amendments to the relevant instruments should be adopted after the III Code has been adopted by A 28, and the preferred method of referencing proposed by FSI 20 would be to incorporate the symbol of the Assembly resolution adopting the III Code into the text of the amendments to the mandatory instruments.

17.2 In this context, the Sub-Committee noted that MSC 91 having considered the proposal submitted by the United States (MSC 91/11/5) and noting its substantive nature, taking into account that the amendments to the Convention related to the Audit Scheme would only be adopted by the Committee in 2014, referred the proposal to the Sub-Committee for consideration along with the draft amendments to the STCW Convention and Code prepared by STW 43, with a view to approval by MSC 92 and adoption by MSC 93 in 2014. 17.3 The United States (STW 44/17/1), taking into account the comments and issues raised during MSC 91, had revised its original submission (MSC 91/11/5), and proposed revisions to the proposed amendments to part A of the STCW Code, prepared by STW 43 to make the Code for the implementation of mandatory IMO instruments and auditing mandatory. 17.4 In the ensuing discussion, the majority of delegations supported the proposal in document STW 44/17/1 (United States); however, some concerns were raised regarding auditing of fitness for duty, port State control legislation under control procedures and consistency of references in the proposed amendments. 17.5 After some discussion, the Sub-Committee referred the document to Working Group 1 to finalize the draft amendments to the STCW Convention and Code, with a view to approval by MSC 92. Instructions to the working group 17.6 The Sub-Committee instructed the Working group on Training Matters, taking into account decisions and comments in the plenary, to:

.1 consider document STW 44/17/1 (United States), and finalize draft amendments to the STCW Convention and Code; and

.2 submit its report on Thursday, 2 May 2013.

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Report of the working group 17.7 Having considered the report of the working group (STW 44/WP.3), the Sub-Committee approved the draft amendments to the STCW Convention and Code, as set out in annexes 7 and 8, to make the III Code and IMO Member States Audit Scheme mandatory, and invited MSC 92 to approve them with a view to adoption at MSC 93. International Code of safety for ships using gas or other low-flashpoint fuels with properties similar to liquefied natural gas (IGF Code) 17.8 The Sub-Committee recalled that BLG 16 had agreed that it was premature to include any training requirements in chapter 18 of the draft International Code of safety for ships using gas or other low-flashpoint fuels (IGF Code), even as interim provisions, before these could be considered by the STW Sub-Committee. BLG 16, in considering whether specific training requirements for gas and chemical tankers already in place are suitable for officers and crew serving on ships fuelled by gas or low-flashpoint fuels, had requested STW 43 to consider chapter 18 of the draft IGF Code (BLG 17/8) submitted to BLG 17 and provide guidance on any training requirements for inclusion in the draft Code being developed. 17.9 In this context, the Sub-Committee noted that, due to the short time period between BLG 16 and STW 43, it had not been possible for Member Governments to submit comments and proposals within the deadline for submission of documents for STW 43. Accordingly, STW 43 had invited Member Governments to consider the matter in detail and submit comments and proposals to STW 44 and deferred its consideration to STW 44. 17.10 The Sub-Committee (STW 44/2/Add.1 (part)) was informed that BLG 17 had requested the Sub-Committee's advice on sections 18.4 to 18.6 of document BLG 17/8/1, annex, part D. 17.11 The United States (STW 44/17/2) proposed that there was a need to develop mandatory training requirements for the officers and crew serving on ships fuelled by gas or low-flashpoint fuels, and that this standard should be included in the STCW Convention and Code. In this context, the view was also expressed that, while the existing mandatory training required for seafarers sailing aboard liquefied gas tankers exceeds the requirements for seafarers sailing aboard ships using gas and other low-flashpoint fuels, it could effectively be used to develop the appropriate training requirement for personnel on ships using gas and other low-flashpoint fuels. 17.12 Norway (STW 44/17/3) provided information related to training requirements for officers and crew on board ships using low-flashpoint fuels, and proposed that such training requirements should be included in the STCW Convention and Code, so that all training requirements were contained in one instrument. 17.13 Denmark (STW 44/17/4) provided information on the recommendations from the North European LNG Infrastructure Project and proposed to include the relevant parts of these recommendations while developing new training requirements to be included in the proposed International Code of safety for ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels. 17.14 France (STW 44/17/5) proposed to revise sections 11.4 to 11.6 (training requirements) of the draft International Code of safety for ships using gas or other low-flashpoint fuels developed by the BLG Sub-Committee.

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17.15 ITF (STW 44/17/6) commented on documents STW 44/17/2 (United States), STW 44/17/3 (Norway) and STW 44/17/4 (Denmark) relating to training requirements for officers and crew on board ships using low-flashpoint fuels, and proposed to amend the STCW Convention and Code accordingly. 17.16 In the ensuing discussion, the views were expressed that:

.1 all training, certification and watchkeeping requirements for seafarers, including specialized training, should be in the STCW Convention and Code;

.2 requirements for specialized training for masters and officers on ships using

gas or other low-flashpoint fuels should be included in chapter V; .3 document STW 44/17/5 (France) provided a useful framework and basis for

further consideration of this matter; .4 requirements in section 15A were already addressed in the STCW Code,

and that requirements in section 15B for shore-based personnel was outside the scope of work of the Sub-Committee;

.5 existing training requirements should not be downscaled; .6 the existing competences in chapter V are not suitable for the IGF Code; .7 in view of the small number of LNG-fuelled ships and seafarers operating

them and in the absence of mandatory IGF Code at present, it was premature to develop detailed training requirements;

.8 training requirements on LNG ships may not be suitable for ships fuelled by gas or other low-flashpoint fuels;

.9 greater priority should be placed on mitigating the risks to seafarers and passengers on board ships fuelled by gas or other low-flashpoint fuels; and

.10 taking into account the strict timetable for the BLG Sub-Committee to complete this work, there was an urgent need to develop the training requirements at an early date.

17.17 After an in-depth discussion, the Sub-Committee referred the above documents to Working Group 1 for detailed consideration and to undertake an analysis of the advantages and disadvantages in terms of providing training requirements in chapter 18 of the draft IGF Code or, alternatively, in chapter V of the STCW Convention and Code, and advice, as appropriate. 17.18 The Sub-Committee noted with appreciation the information contained in documents STW 44/INF.4 (Norway), STW 44/INF.5 (Denmark) and STW 44/INF.6 (France). Instructions to the working group 17.19 The Sub-Committee instructed the Working Group on Training Matters, taking into account decisions and comments in the plenary, to:

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.1 consider documents STW 44/17/2 (United States), STW 44/17/3 (Norway), STW 44/17/4 (Denmark), STW 44/17/5 (France) and STW 44/17/6 (ITF), and undertake an analysis of the advantages and disadvantages in terms of providing training requirements in chapter 18 of the draft IGF Code or, alternatively, in chapter V of the STCW Convention and Code, and advise the Sub-Committee, as appropriate; and

.2 submit its report on Thursday, 2 May 2013.

Report of the working group 17.20 Having considered the report of the working group (STW 44/WP.3), the Sub-Committee took action as summarized in the ensuing paragraphs. 17.21 The Sub-Committee noted the advantages and disadvantages identified for introducing the training and certification provisions for the IGF Code in chapter 18 of the draft IGF Code or, alternatively, in chapter V of the STCW Convention and Code. 17.22 The Sub-Committee agreed to make reference to the appropriate provisions of the STCW Convention and Code in chapter 18 of the IGF Code, and instructed the Secretariat to inform BLG 18 accordingly. 17.23 The Sub-Committee also agreed that the appropriate instrument to include the training and certification provisions for the IGF Code was chapter V of the STCW Convention and Code, and invited MSC 92 to endorse the Sub-Committee's view and instruct the Secretariat to inform BLG 18 accordingly. 17.24 The Sub-Committee approved, subject to MSC 92's endorsement referred to in paragraph 17.23 above, the establishment of a correspondence group1, coordinated by the United States, for training and certification requirements for seafarers for ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels, with the following terms of reference:

.1 The correspondence group, taking into account documents STW 44/17/2 (United States), STW 44/17/3 (Norway), STW 44/17/4 (Denmark), STW 44/17/5 (France) and STW 44/17/6 (ITF), and taking into account the relevant decisions and comments made at STW 44, should:

.1 prepare the draft text of chapter V of the STCW Convention and

Code on training and certification requirements for seafarers for ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels;

1 Coordinator:

Mr. Davis J. Breyer Marine Transportation Specialist Commandant (CG-5221) U.S. Coast Guard 2100, 2nd St. S.W. Stop 7126 Washington, DC. 20593-7126 Tel: (202) 372 1445; Fax: (202) 372-1926 E-mail: Davis.J.Breyer@uscg.mil

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.2 prepare final draft interim guidance on training for seafarers on ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels, based on document STW 44/17/5 (France); and

.3 submit a report to STW 45.

17.25 The Sub-Committee noted that the current title of chapter V of the STCW Convention and Code might need to be amended in future to reflect the possible training and certification requirements related to the Polar and IGF Codes. Requirements for periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats and rescue boats 17.26 The Sub-Committee (STW 44/2/Add.1 (part)) was informed that DE 57, in its consideration of the draft MSC resolution on Requirements for periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear (DE 57/6, annex 1), had agreed to retain paragraph 8.2.1.7 concerning education and training for initial certification of personnel and requested the STW Sub-Committee to consider the matter. 17.27 In the ensuing discussion, the views were expressed that:

.1 this was a requirement for shore-based personnel and outside the scope of the STCW Convention and Code; and

.2 shore-based personnel working on board for periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear should be covered by the ship's safety management system under the ISM Code.

17.28 After some discussion, the Sub-Committee agreed to refer paragraph 8.2.1.7 of document DE 57/6, annex 1 to WG 1 for detailed consideration and to advise the Sub-Committee, as appropriate. Instructions to the working group 17.29 The Sub-Committee instructed the Working Group on Training Matters, taking into account decisions and comments in the plenary, to:

.1 consider in detail document DE 57/6, annex 1, paragraph 8.2.1.7 (Japan), and advise the Sub-Committee, as appropriate; and

.2 submit its report on Thursday, 2 May 2013.

Report of the working group 17.30 Having considered the report of the working group (STW 44/WP.3), the Sub-Committee agreed that training and qualification of shore-based personnel that perform services on board was not within the scope of the STCW Convention and instructed the Secretariat to inform DE 58 accordingly. Mandatory carriage of appropriate atmosphere testing instruments on board ships 17.31 The Sub-Committee (STW 44/2/Add.1 (part)) was informed that DSC 17, subject to approval of the unplanned output, had invited the Committee to instruct the BLG, FP and STW Sub-Committees to consider draft amendments to SOLAS (DSC 17/17, annex 8, paragraph 17) at their forthcoming sessions and forward any comments and proposals,

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as appropriate, to DSC 18. In this context, MSC 91 had approved the unplanned output, taking into account document MSC 91/13/3, with a target completion year of 2013, in association with the FP, BLG and STW Sub-Committees. 17.32 In this connection, the Sub-Committee noted that DSC 17 had prepared a justification for the aforementioned unplanned output, which included a draft amendment to SOLAS chapter XI-1, adding a new regulation 7 (DSC 17/17, annex 8, appendix 1) recommending that highest priority be given to developing relevant SOLAS carriage requirements for oxygen meters, and that, at MSC 91, document MSC 91/13/3 (Australia, P&I Clubs and IACS) had proposed that the development of mandatory requirements for instruments which test the atmosphere of enclosed spaces should also consider the possible duplication of equipment, since the testing of the atmosphere of cargo spaces is already addressed in SOLAS regulations VI/3.1 and II-2/4.5.7.1 and IBC Code, section 13.2. 17.33 In the ensuing discussion, the views were expressed that:

.1 testing only for oxygen in an enclosed space was not necessarily sufficient and could give a potential fatal assurance that the space was safe to enter;

.2 the testing of the atmosphere of cargo spaces was already addressed in

a number of IMO mandatory instruments – such as SOLAS chapters II-2 and VI and the IBC Code;

.3 testing instruments for non-cargo enclosed spaces, such as oil bunker

tanks and sewage tanks was needed; .4 multi-meters were widely available and in use, and that IACS Members

already provide such meters to their surveyors; .5 resolution A.1050(27), paragraph 6.3.3 provides requirements ensuring that

the atmosphere had been tested with properly calibrated instruments to ascertain that the levels of oxygen and flammable or toxic vapours in the enclosed space was safe for man-entry;

.6 appropriate training for personnel to use the instrument properly after

ensuring that it was properly calibrated; and .7 there was a need to review current training standards in the STCW

Convention and other IMO instruments for adequacy.

17.34 In light of the foregoing, the Sub-Committee agreed that multi-meters were required to be carried on board, and that ship crews should be properly trained in the use of calibrated meters to ensure the safe atmosphere within enclosed spaces, and requested the Secretariat to forward these comments to DSC 18. Training requirements for fire-fighting when water-reactive materials are involved 17.35 The Sub-Committee (STW 44/2/Add.1 (part)) was informed that DSC 17, while noting a view that the proposed amendment to the IMDG Code on training requirements for fire-fighting when water-reactive materials were involved was too restrictive, had agreed to forward the aforementioned document to E&T 19 for further consideration, pending the outcome of MSC 91, and requested the Secretariat to forward document DSC 17/11/2, together with its consideration, to the STW Sub-Committee for consideration and action, as appropriate.

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17.36 The Sub-Committee was further informed that Germany (DSC 17/11/2) proposed to DSC 17 that the Sub-Committee should be invited to consider training requirements related to fire-fighting involving water-reactive materials. 17.37 After a brief discussion, the Sub-Committee agreed that the scope of the competence to fight and extinguish fires could be extended to address problems concerning water-reactive materials which in most cases could be extinguished with water. In this context the Sub-Committee, noting that the contents of model courses were based on the

competences identified in the tables in the STCW Code, would require amendments to the STCW Code. 17.38 Accordingly, the Sub-Committee invited Germany and other interested Member Governments and international organizations to submit a proposal to MSC 93 for a new unplanned output to amend the STCW Code to extend the scope of the competence "fight and extinguish fires" to address fire-fighting involving water-reactive materials. Review and reform of the Organizations – restructuring of the Sub-Committees 17.39 The Sub-Committee, having noted the information provided by the Secretariat regarding the discussion at Council 109 and MSC 91 on matters related to the review and reform of the Organization (C 109/D and MSC 91/22), invited Member Governments to provide any comments on the renaming of the Sub-Committee during consideration of Review and Reform of the Organization at MSC 92. Dispensations issued under article VIII of the STCW Convention 17.40 The Sub-Committee noted the information provided by the Secretariat (STW 44/17/Rev.1) on the submissions made by the Parties in accordance with article VIII of the STCW Convention on dispensations granted by them in the years 2011 and 2012. The Sub-Committee also requested Member Governments to submit the information related to dispensations issued in the format, as set out in the annex to document STW 44/17/Rev.1. Information on simulators available for use in maritime training 17.41 The Sub-Committee noted that MSC 81 had approved MSC.1/Circ.1209 requesting Member Governments to provide information on simulators available for use in maritime training. The Secretariat has received information from several Member Governments and added it to the GISIS database which can be viewed by the public on a "read-only" basis. The Secretariat requested those Member Governments who have not provided information to do so, at an early date, to enable the Secretariat to update the information on the GISIS database. Reports of independent evaluation pursuant to regulation I/8 of the STCW Convention and section A-I/8 of the STCW Code 17.42 The Sub-Committee reminded Member Governments of the requirement for the submission of the reports of independent evaluation pursuant to regulation I/8 of the STCW Convention and section A-I/8 of the STCW Code, which requires a periodical independent evaluation of a Party's quality standards system to be conducted at intervals of not more than five years and for the report of this evaluation to be communicated to the Secretary-General. In this context, the Sub-Committee urged STCW Parties to refer to MSC.1/Circ.1164/Rev.11, with a view to ensuring that reports of independent evaluation pursuant to regulation I/8 of the STCW Convention and section A-I/8 of the STCW Code are submitted to the Secretary-General in a timely manner.

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17.43 The ISF observer expressed the view that, for the STCW Convention to be effective, Parties should have in place necessary procedures and administrative support to ensure compliance and reporting, and urged flag States to provide the Secretary-General with timely reports pursuant to regulations I/7, I/8 and I/10.

18 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE STCW CODE'S VISION REQUIREMENTS 18.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that MSC 91 included, in the 2012-2013 biennial agenda of the STW Sub-Committee and provisional agenda for STW 44, an unplanned output on "Preparation of amendments to the colour vision requirements in the STCW Code", with a target completion year of 2013. 18.2 Canada and the United States (STW 44/18) proposed amendments to the STCW Code's colour vision requirements in order to address practical implementation issues as required by the 2010 Manila Amendments, with a view to facilitating an Administration's ability to develop an alternative standard for colour vision testing that is both cost-effective and widely available. 18.3 ISF (STW 44/18/1), commenting on document STW 44/18, drew the attention of the Sub-Committee to the concerns of the International Shipping Federation with regard to the proposed revision of the STCW colour vision requirements. 18.4 In the ensuing discussion, the views were expressed that:

.1 further amendments to the STCW Code should be avoided as the 2010 Manila Amendments had only entered into force on 1 January 2012;

.2 this was a matter of serious concern as the requirement in section A-I/9

was mandatory; .3 the proposed amendments were vague; .4 although the CIE standard was outdated, it would be preferable to maintain

the current standards until an alternative screen-based test was available; .5 expert advice of experienced medical practitioners must be taken into

account when developing alternative methods of testing;

.6 alternative methods accepted by issuing Administrations could undermine future mutual recognition of medical certificates by Parties; and

.7 human element is the cornerstone of this Sub-Committee, and therefore

alternative methods should be explored and not be restricted to dependency on a single test with a specific characteristic.

18.5 After some discussion, the Sub-Committee, noting that this was a serious issue that needed to be addressed, referred the above documents to the working group to be established on Training Matters (Working Group 1) for detailed consideration and to develop guidance or to prepare amendments to the STCW Code related to colour vision requirements, with a view to approval by MSC 92.

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Establishment of the working group 18.6 The Sub-Committee established Working Group 1 on Training Matters under the chairmanship of Captain Sibrand Hassing (Netherlands) and instructed it, taking into account decisions and comments in the plenary, to:

.1 consider information contained in documents STW 44/18 and STW 44/18/1 and develop guidance and prepare amendments to part A of the STCW Code; and

.2 submit its report on Thursday, 2 May 2013.

Report of the working group 18.7 Having considered the report of the working group (STW 44/WP.3), the Sub-Committee approved the report in general and took action as summarized in the ensuing paragraphs.

18.8 The Sub-Committee endorsed the STCW.7 circular on Interim Guidance on colour vision testing, as set out in annex 9, and invited MSC 92 to approve it.

18.9 The Sub-Committee endorsed draft amendments to part A of the STCW Code related to Minimum in-service eyesight standards for seafarers, as set out in annex 10, and invited MSC 92 to approve it, with a view to adoption at MSC 93. 19 ACTION REQUESTED OF THE COMMITTEES 19.1 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its ninety-second session, is invited to:

.1 approve the draft Assembly resolution on Recommendations for the training,

competency and fitness for duty of personnel on mobile offshore units (MOUs), with a view to adoption by A 28 (paragraph 12.5 and annex 3);

.2 concur with the Sub-Committee's view to make reference to the appropriate

provisions of STCW Convention and Code in chapter 13 of the Polar Code, and instruct the Secretariat to inform the DE Sub-Committee accordingly (paragraph 13.11);

.3 approve draft amendments to the International Convention on Standards of

Training, Certification and Watchkeeping, 1978, as amended and the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code, to make the Code for the implementation of mandatory IMO instruments (III Code) mandatory (paragraph 17.7 and annexes 7 and 8);

.4 concur with the view of the Sub-Committee that the appropriate instrument

to include training and certification provisions for personnel on ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels is chapter V of the STCW Convention and Code and, accordingly, to make reference in chapter 18 of the IGF Code to the appropriate provisions of STCW Convention and Code, and instruct the Secretariat to inform BLG 18 accordingly (paragraphs 17.22 and 23);

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.5 approve the STCW.7 circular on Interim Guidance on colour vision testing (paragraph 18.9 and annex 9); and

.6 approve the draft amendments to part A of the STCW Code related to

Minimum in-service eyesight standards for seafarers, of (paragraph 18.10 and annex 10).

19.2 The Marine Environment Protection Committee, at its sixty-sixth session, is invited to:

.1 approve the draft MSC-MEPC circular on Guidelines for the reactivation of the Safety Management Certificate following an operational interruption of the SMS due to lay-up over a certain period, subject to concurrent approval by MSC 93 (paragraph 10.17 and annex 1);

.2 approve the draft MSC-MEPC circular on Guidance on safety when

transferring persons at sea (paragraph 10.18 and annex 2); and .3 endorse the decision of the Sub-Committee not to develop amendments to

the ISM Code for the transfer of ship maintenance and failure records (paragraph 10.20).

19.3 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its ninety-third session, is invited to:

.1 approve the draft MSC-MEPC circular on Guidelines for the reactivation of the Safety Management Certificate following an operational interruption of the SMS due to lay-up over a certain period (paragraph 10.17 and annex 1);

.2 approve the draft MSC-MEPC circular on Guidance on safety when

transferring persons at sea (paragraph 10.18 and annex 2); .3 endorse the decision of the Sub-Committee not to develop amendments to

the ISM Code for the transfer of ship maintenance and failure records (paragraph 10.20);

.4 concur with Sub-Committee's view that the STCW Convention and Code

adequately covered training requirements relating to the RCOs for General Cargo Ship Safety, and that no further action was required (paragraph 15.4);

.5 approve the revised biennial agenda for the 2014-2015 biennium, including

items on the Committee's post-biennial agenda under the purview of the Sub-Committee and the provisional agenda for STW 45 (paragraph 16.3 and annexes 4 and 5);

.6 note the report on the status of planned outputs for the 2012-2013 biennium

relevant to the Sub-Committee (paragraph 16.5 and annex 6); and .7 approve the report in general.

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ANNEX 1

DRAFT MSC-MEPC CIRCULAR

[MSC-MEPC/Circ.[…] […]

GUIDELINES FOR THE REACTIVATION OF THE SAFETY MANAGEMENT

CERTIFICATE FOLLOWING AN OPERATIONAL INTERRUPTION OF THE SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DUE TO

LAY-UP OVER A CERTAIN PERIOD 1 The Maritime Safety Committee at its […] session ([…])] and the Marine Environment Protection Committee at its […] session ([…]) approved the Guidelines for the reactivation of the Safety Management Certificate following an operational interruption of the SMS due to lay-up over a certain period, as set out in the annex. 2 Member Governments and international organizations concerned are invited to bring this circular to the attention of all parties concerned.

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GUIDELINES FOR THE REACTIVATION OF THE SAFETY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE FOLLOWING AN OPERATIONAL INTERRUPTION OF

THE SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DUE TO LAY-UP OVER A CERTAIN PERIOD

1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 This document provides guidelines to Companies and Administrations on the actions to be taken following a lay-up, in order to ensure that the Safety Management System (SMS) on board vessels is functional once the ship is taken back into service. 2 SCOPE AND APPLICATION 2.1 Definitions 2.1.1 The terms used in these Guidelines have the same meaning as those given in the ISM Code. 2.2 Scope and application 2.2.1 These Guidelines establish basic principles relating to the verification that the safety management system of the ship is reactivated and complies with the ISM Code. 2.2.2 These Guidelines do not reduce or replace the Company's responsibilities outlined in the ISM Code. 2.2.3 Where a Company manages a ship, which only operates seasonally, the Company should establish specific procedures for the lay-up period and reactivation, based on their commercial activities. 3 REACTIVATION REQUIREMENTS 3.1 The Company should, after interruption of the SMS on board a ship, review the SMS. 3.2 The Company should notify the Administration and port State or coastal State (if applicable) about the reactivation of the ship. This should include information about the time needed for reactivation of the vessel, any change of ownership or change of Company and the next intended destination after reactivation, e.g. normal trade, repair yard or scrap yard. 3.3 If the interruption period of the SMS on board the ship is more than three months but less than six months, then the Administration may require an additional verification. Upon satisfactory completion of the additional verification, the existing Safety Management Certificate (SMC) should be endorsed. 3.4 If the interruption period of the SMS on board the ship is more than six months, then the Company should request an interim verification.

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ANNEX 2

DRAFT MSC-MEPC CIRCULAR

[MSC-MEPC/Circ.[…] […]

GUIDANCE ON SAFETY WHEN TRANSFERRING PERSONS AT SEA

1 The Maritime Safety Committee at its […] session ([…])] and the Marine Environment Protection Committee at its […] session ([…]) approved the Guidance on safety when transferring persons at sea, as set out in the annex. 2 Member Governments and international organizations concerned are invited to bring this circular to the attention of all parties concerned.

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GUIDANCE ON SAFETY WHEN TRANSFERRING PERSONS AT SEA General 1 This document provides Guidance on safety when transferring persons at sea. Scope of application 2 This guidance is intended to apply to the transfer of all persons at sea by means of transport vessels with the exception of the transfer of pilots to all ships and passengers to passenger ships for which other guidelines have been issued by the Organization*. 3 When performing transfer of personnel at sea there are a number of considerations that should be taken into account and safety measures to be addressed to ensure that the transfer is carried out in a safe manner. 4 As a minimum the following list of conditions should be assessed every time a person is to be transferred at sea. Preparation:

.1 Is it necessary to carry out the operation at sea?

.2 Is all necessary equipment to be used during the transfer in proper order and available for immediate use?

.3 Is the person being transferred capable of performing the tasks involved?

.4 Are the conditions of weather and wind suitable for a safe transfer or is it

possible to position the ship so that it provides shelter during the transfer?

.5 Is the operation and the way it is carried out agreed and understood by those involved?

.6 Is the transport vessel suitable for the task and compliant with the relevant

local regulations?

.7 Is the crew of the transport vessel trained to handle a man overboard situation and alert local authorities?

.8 Is the transport vessel equipped to respond to a man overboard situation?

Practical considerations during the transfer:

.9 Are all outdoor surfaces being used for the transfer non-slip, free of ice, snow, etc.?

.10 Does the conning position of the transport vessel provide a sufficient view

of the area from where the transfer is to be made?

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.11 Are all the areas involved in the transfer sufficiently lit?

.12 Does the ship use a pilot ladder, accommodation ladder, etc., suitable for the purpose and has it been fitted correctly?

.13 Have arrangements been made to use an accommodation ladder in

conjunction with the pilot ladder (i.e. a combination arrangement) where the distance from sea level to the point of access to, or egress from, the ship exceeds 9 metres?

.14 Are lifebuoys located in an easily accessible position at the place of transfer

in both the transport vessel and the ship?

.15 Are sufficient crew members ready to provide assistance, both on board the transport vessel and the ship?

.16 Are the crew members on board the transport vessel who provide assistance

during the transfer fitted with a suitable lifejacket, and has it been considered whether they should also be fitted with a suitable immersion suit or protective suit, in consideration of the season and other conditions?

.17 Has it been considered whether assisting crew members should be secured

by means of a safety line, in consideration of the arrangement of the working vessel, the conditions of the transfer and the conditions of weather and wind, etc.?

.18 Is the person transferred fitted with a lifejacket, and has it been considered

– especially in connection with low water temperatures – whether he/she should also be wearing an immersion suit or protective suit?

.19 Has it been agreed that luggage is transferred separately?

.20 Are the radio and/or visual communications between the personnel involved

established and maintained during transfer operations?

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ANNEX 3

DRAFT ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL ON MOBILE OFFSHORE UNITS (MOUs)

THE ASSEMBLY, RECALLING Article 15(j) of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization concerning the functions of the Assembly in relation to regulations and guidelines concerning maritime safety and the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships,

CONSIDERING that personnel on mobile offshore units (MOUs) are often required to work under potentially hazardous conditions, and will be in a better position to protect themselves and others in the event of an emergency with adequate training,

RECOGNIZING the need for maritime safety, security awareness, environmental protection and emergency preparedness training, competency and fitness for all personnel working on MOUs,

RECOGNIZING ALSO the recommendations provide an international standard for training for all personnel on mobile offshore units complimentary to that required by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended and the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code,

HAVING CONSIDERED the recommendation made by the Maritime Safety Committee at its ninety-second session,

1. ADOPTS the Recommendations for the Training and Certification of personnel on mobile offshore units, set out in the annex to the present resolution; 2. URGES Governments concerned to implement the defined competencies in these recommendations as soon as practicable and to issue certificates and all other appropriate documents to personnel who are qualified and have successfully completed the training recommended in this resolution;

3. URGES ALSO Governments to consider acceptance of relevant certificates and documents based on this resolution;

4. AUTHORIZES the Maritime Safety Committee to keep the annexed recommendations under review and amend them as necessary;

5. REVOKES resolution A.891(21).

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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL ON MOBILE OFFSHORE UNITS (MOUs)

1 SCOPE 1.1 These recommendations provide an international standard for training for all personnel on mobile offshore units aimed at ensuring adequate levels of safety of life and property at sea, security awareness, and protection of the marine environment complimentary to that required by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended and the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code. 1.2 The provisions of these recommendations are without prejudice to the rights of coastal States, under international law, to impose their own requirements relating to training, qualifications and certification of personnel on board MOUs. This includes any MOU engaged, or intending to engage, in exploring, exploiting, producing, conserving or managing the natural resources of those parts of the seabed, including its subsoil, and waters superjacent to the seabed which are subject to the jurisdiction of those coastal States. 2 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 2.1 For the purpose of these recommendations the terms used have the meanings defined hereunder:

- Administration means the Government of the State whose flag the MOU is entitled to fly.

- Ballast Control Operator (BCO) means the person assigned responsibility for

the normal day-to-day control of trim, draught and stability. - Barge Supervisor (BS) means a person who may provide support to the

offshore installation manager (OIM) in certain essential marine matters. The barge supervisor on some MOUs may be referred to as the stability section leader, barge engineer or barge master.

- Certificate of competency (CoC) means a certificate issued and/or endorsed by

the Administration for offshore personnel in accordance with the provisions of these recommendations and entitling the lawful holder thereof to serve in the capacity and perform the functions involved at the level of responsibility specified therein.

- Certificate of proficiency (CoP) means a certificate, other than a certificate of

competency, issued to offshore personnel stating that the relevant requirements of training, competencies or seagoing service in these recommendations have been met.

- Coastal State Administration means the Government of the coastal State

concerned in cases where a MOU is engaged in exploration for, or exploitation of, the seabed and subsoil thereof, adjacent to the coast over which the coastal State exercises sovereign rights for the purposes of exploration and exploitation of their natural resources.

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- Company means the owner of the Mobile Offshore Unit (MOU) or any other organization or person such as the manager, or the bareboat charterer, who has assumed the responsibility for Operation of the MOU from the owner and who, on assuming such responsibility, has agreed to take over all the duties and responsibilities imposed on the company by these recommendations.

- Documentary evidence means documentation, other than a certificate of

competency or certificate of proficiency, used to establish that the relevant requirements of these recommendations have been met.

- Dynamic Positioning System means a system whereby a self-propelled MOU's

position and heading is automatically controlled by using its own propulsion units.

- Emergency preparedness training means training which prepares individuals to respond adequately and safely to anticipate emergency situations.

- ISPS Code means the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code adopted on 12 December 2002, by resolution 2 of the Conference of Contracting Governments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as may be amended by the Organization.

- Maintenance supervisor (MS) means the person assigned responsibility for the

inspection, operation and testing, as required, of all machinery and equipment as specified by the owner of the MOU. The maintenance supervisor on some MOUs may also be referred to as the chief engineer, technical section leader or rig mechanic.

- Maritime crew comprises the OIM, barge supervisor, ballast control operator and maintenance supervisor as well as other deck and engineer officers, radio operators and ratings as defined in regulation I/1 of the STCW Convention, as amended.

- Maritime safety training means training with respect to safety of life at sea, including personal and group survival.

- Mobile offshore accommodation unit is a unit the primary purpose of which is to accommodate personnel working offshore.

- Mobile offshore drilling unit is a unit capable of engaging in drilling operations for the exploration for, or exploitation of, resources beneath the seabed such as liquid or gaseous hydrocarbons, sulphur or salt.

- Mobile offshore units (MOUs) means vessels which can be readily relocated

and which can perform an industrial function involving offshore operations other than those traditionally provided by vessels covered by chapter I of the 1974 SOLAS Convention. Such MOUs include at least the following:

.1 column-stabilized unit is a MOU with the main deck connected to the

underwater hull or footings by columns or caissons; .2 non-self-propelled unit is a MOU not fitted with mechanical means of

propulsion to navigate independently;

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.3 self-elevating unit is a MOU with movable legs capable of raising its hull above the surface of the sea;

.4 self-propelled unit is a MOU fitted with a mechanical means of

propulsion to navigate independently; .5 submersible unit is a MOU with a ship shape, barge-type or novel hull

design (other than a self-elevating unit) intended for operation while bottom bearing; and

.6 surface unit is a MOU with a ship- or barge-type displacement hull of

single- or multiple-hull configuration intended for operation in the floating condition.

- Mode of operation means the condition or manner in which a MOU may operate

or function while on location or in transit. The modes of operation of a MOU include the following:

.1 Operating conditions: conditions wherein a MOU is on location for the purpose of conducting operations, including drilling and production activities, and wherein combined environmental and operational loadings are within the appropriate design limits established for such operations. The MOU may be either afloat or supported on the seabed, as applicable.

.2 Survival conditions: conditions wherein a MOU may be subjected to environmental loadings in excess of those established by the MOU's operating manual. It is assumed that routine operations will have been discontinued due to the severity of the environmental loading. The MOU may be either afloat or supported on the seabed, as applicable.

.3 Transit conditions: conditions wherein a MOU is moving from one geographical location to another.

.4 Combined operations: operations in association with, or in close proximity to, another mobile offshore MOU or offshore installation, where conditions on the other MOU or installation may have an immediate impact on the safety of the MOU; for example, a mobile offshore drilling MOU attached to a fixed platform.

- Muster list means the list prescribed by an international convention or recommendation which applies to the MOU. If no convention or recommendation applies, it means a similar list which indicates essential information on actions to be taken in the event of an emergency, in particular the station to which each person should go and the duties which that person should perform including the designation of individual responsibilities for the safety of others.

- Offshore installation manager (OIM) means a competent person, certified in accordance with these recommendations, who has been appointed in writing by the company to manage the offshore activities of the MOU.

- Offshore Personnel means personnel on board the MOU as indicated in section 5.1.

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- Other mobile offshore unit is a MOU which may be involved in any single offshore activity or combination of offshore activities such as:

- construction;

- maintenance (including the maintenance of wells);

- lifting operations;

- pipe-laying and related operations;

- emergency/contingency preparedness, including fire-fighting;

- production systems;

- accommodations;

- storage systems; and

- diving. MOUs do not include vessels, such as:

- supply vessels;

- standby vessels;

- anchor-handling vessels;

- seismic vessels;

- ship-shape mono hull diving support vessels; and

- special purpose ships.

- Person in charge (PIC) means the person on each MOU to whom all personnel are responsible in an emergency. This person should be designated in writing (with title) by the owner or operator of the MOU. This PIC may be the Master or OIM.

- Security duties include all security tasks and duties as defined by chapter XI-2

of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS 1974, as amended) and the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

- Ship security officer (SSO) means the person on board, accountable to the PIC,

designated by the Company as responsible for the security of the MOU, including implementation and maintenance of the ship security plan and liaison with the Company security officer and port facility security officers.

- Special personnel means all persons carried on board a MOU in connection

with the special purpose of the MOU or with special work being carried out on the MOU, and who are neither seafarers nor directly or indirectly paying passengers.

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3 RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMPANIES AND PERSONNEL 3.1 Every Company employing personnel assigned to duty on MOUs has responsibility for ensuring that the standards set out in these recommendations are given full and complete effect. In addition, other measures as may be necessary should be taken to ensure that personnel can make knowledgeable and informed contributions to the safe operation of the MOU. 3.2 The Company should provide written instructions to the PIC setting forth the procedures to be followed in order to:

.1 provide appropriate documentation of training for all personnel working on MOUs which indicates that training in accordance with this standard and, as applicable, with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended, has been accomplished; and

.2 maintain training records on the MOU.

3.3 The PIC should designate a knowledgeable individual who will be responsible for ensuring that an opportunity is provided to each newly-assigned individual to receive essential information in a language that he or she understands. 3.4 The Company should ensure that those responsible for the training and assessment of competence of all trained personnel on the MOU are appropriately qualified for the type and level of training and assessment involved. 4 MARITIME CREW ON SELF-PROPELLED MOBILE OFFSHORE UNITS AND,

WHERE REQUIRED, ON OTHER UNITS 4.1 All maritime crew members on self-propelled MOUs and, where required, on other units should meet the requirements of the STCW Convention, as amended. 4.2 In addition to meeting the requirements referred to in paragraph 4.1 above, all maritime crew members should be given onboard training and instruction in types of emergencies which might occur on the particular type of MOU on which they serve. 5 STANDARDS OF TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION 5.1 Categories of offshore personnel Offshore personnel are, for practical reasons, divided into four categories:

Category A: Visitors and special personnel not regularly assigned who are on board for a limited period of time, in general not exceeding three days, and have no tasks in relation to the normal operations of the MOU.

Category B: Other special personnel without designated responsibility for the safety, security and survival of others.

Category C: Regularly assigned special personnel with designated responsibility for the safety, security and survival of others.

Category D: Maritime crew members.

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5.1bis Safety Induction Training and Instruction 5.1.1bis Personnel (Category A) should receive safety induction training or instruction in accordance with established company policies on their first attendance on board a MOU, and repeated within the frequency requirements established by the company. The Company should maintain documentary evidence of this training or instruction. 5.1.2bis Such Safety Induction training or instruction should ensure, as a minimum that personnel are able to:

.1 Understand elementary safety matters, safety information symbols, signs and alarm signals; especially with regard to knowing what to do if:

.1 a person falls overboard;

.2 fire, smoke, or hydrogen sulphide is detected; or

.3 the fire, abandon ship, toxic gas, or other general alarm is sounded (including recognition of each alarm type on board);

.2 Locate and don lifejackets and, if provided, immersion suits and emergency

escape breathing devices;

.3 Identify muster and embarkation stations and emergency escape routes; and

.4 Understand section 7 (Fitness for Duty) of these recommendations. 5.2 Familiarization training and instruction 5.2.1 Before being assigned to duties related to the regular operations of the MOU, all offshore personnel (categories B, C and D) should receive offshore orientation, familiarization training or sufficient information and instruction in personal survival techniques, security and workplace safety. Such safety familiarization training, information or instruction should ensure that personnel are able to:

.1 communicate with other persons on board on elementary safety matters and understand safety information symbols, signs and alarm signals, especially with regard to knowing what to do if:

.1 a person falls overboard,

.2 fire, smoke, or hydrogen sulphide is detected; or

.3 the fire, abandon ship, toxic gas, or other general alarm is sounded (including recognition of each alarm type on board);

.2 locate and don lifejackets and, if provided, immersion suits and emergency

escape breathing devices;

.3 identify muster and embarkation stations and emergency escape routes;

.4 raise the alarm and have a basic knowledge of the use of portable fire-extinguishers;

.5 take immediate action upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency before seeking further medical assistance on board;

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.6 close and open the fire, weathertight and watertight doors fitted on the MOU, other than those for hull openings;

.7 follow the unit's basic safe work practices and permit-to-work system; and .8 understand the unit's basic organizational structure and chain of command.

5.2.2 A generalized course of offshore safety training or instruction obtained onshore may satisfy this requirement provided it is supplemented with the training, information or instruction specified in 5.2.1.3 and 5.2.1.8 above. 5.2.3 Safety Familiarization training should be provided at intervals not greater than five years. 5.2.4 Individuals should hold a CoP or provide documentary evidence of having received safety familiarization training within the previous five years, as required. 5.2bis Security Awareness Training or Instruction 5.2.1bis All offshore personnel (categories B, C and D) should receive security awareness training or instruction so as to acquire the knowledge and understanding as it relates to their MOU and their assigned duties in order that they may contribute to the enhancement of maritime security. The Company should maintain documentary evidence of this training or instruction. 5.2.2bis All offshore personnel (categories B, C and D) without designated security duties should receive security awareness training or instruction at intervals not greater than five years. Revalidation of this training or instruction may be satisfied if the person has met the security-related familiarization requirements of STCW Regulation VI/6 and participated in the drills and exercises required by the ISPS Code. These personnel should hold a CoP or provide documentary evidence of having received security awareness training or instruction within the previous five years, as required. 5.3 Training for all regularly assigned personnel, maritime crew and other special

personnel 5.3.1 Before being assigned to duties related to the regular operations of the MOU, all regularly assigned personnel, maritime crew and other special personnel without designated responsibility for the safety and survival of others (i.e. categories B, C and D) should receive training in personal survival, fire prevention and fire-fighting, elementary first aid, personal safety and social responsibilities, and security awareness training and instruction as set out in tables 5.3.1 to 5.3.6. Every effort should be made to provide such training prior to proceeding offshore. 5.3.2 The following training should be provided either on shore and/or on the MOU, as appropriate, by qualified and experienced persons:

.1 Familiarization and orientation on general arrangements of the MOU, central processes, operating systems, equipment and procedures, organization, safety philosophy and contingency plans, as well as preventive safety systems such as permit-to-work procedures, company health and medical services, and other matters related to safety.

.2 Practical familiarity with emergency duties.

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.3 Understanding the critical need to bring any abnormal situation to the attention of a responsible person.

.4 Knowledge of available evacuation methods and procedures. .5 Knowledge of alarm procedures for emergency situations. .6 Knowledge of safety procedures. .7 Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) training, where applicable. .8 Operations and emergencies involving divers, where applicable.

5.3.3 A regular programme of drills and exercises should be established in order to provide and/or supplement training and provide for evaluation and assessment. Guidance regarding drills and exercises is provided in appendix 1. 5.3.4 Individuals should hold a CoP or provide documentary evidence of having achieved the required standard of competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of tables 5.3.1 to 5.3.6 within the previous five years as required through demonstration of competence or examination or continuous assessment as part of an approved training programme, in accordance with flag State and/or coastal State requirements, however in the absence of these, a recognized industry standard. Guidance regarding the use of drills for assessment of competence is provided in appendix 1. 5.4 Specialized training 5.4.1 Specialized training, as appropriate to the individual duties assigned on the muster list, should be provided to personnel in categories C and D. 5.4.2 Depending on their assigned duties, personnel should receive instruction and training as specified in, or equivalent to, the following:

.1 for those in charge of survival craft, proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats as specified in table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Code;

.2 for those assigned to operate fast rescue boats, proficiency in fast rescue

boats as specified in table A-VI/2-2 of the STCW Code; .3 for those in charge of the MOU, and those designated to control fire-fighting

operations, proficiency in advanced fire-fighting as specified in table A-VI/3 of the STCW Code;

.4 for those designated to provide immediate first aid, proficiency in medical first aid as specified in table A-VI/4-1 of the STCW Code;

.5 for a person designated to take charge of medical care on board the MOU,

proficiency in taking charge of medical care as specified in table A-VI/4-2 of the STCW Code;

.6 for a person designated security duties on board the MOU, proficiency in

security duties as specified in section A-VI/6-2 of the STCW Code;

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.7 for MOUs with helidecks, the designated helicopter landing officer (HLO) should have completed an accredited HLO course, which should include basic meteorological observer training; and

.8 for MOUs with dynamic positioning systems, the dynamic positioning

operator(s) (DPO) should gain the appropriate training and experience in accordance with the guidance provided by industry and recognized by the Organization.1

5.4.3 Since specialized training may not be provided on the MOU, care should be taken to ensure that newly-assigned personnel with designated responsibility for the survival of others have sufficient experience, instruction, information or training on the equipment they are to use.

5.4.4 Individuals should hold a CoP or provide documentary evidence of having received specialized training or instruction within the previous five years, as required.

1 MSC.1/Circ.738/Rev.1 and STCW B-V/f.

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Table 5.3.1

SPECIFICATION OF MINIMUM STANDARD OF PROFICIENCY IN PERSONAL SURVIVAL

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Emergency signals Personnel should receive an initial orientation on the types and identification of emergency signals Personnel should be acquainted with the posting of the muster list as a source for defining emergency signals In the case of combined operations personnel should receive supplemental information on additional alarms and procedures

Assessment of evidence obtained during satisfactory participation in drills and exercises

Actions taken during drills and in emergencies are appropriate to the emergency signal

Mustering of personnel During onboard orientation all personnel will be shown their primary safe muster areas Personnel should be acquainted with the posted muster list

Assessment of evidence obtained during satisfactory participation in drills and exercises

Actions taken during drills and in emergencies are appropriate to the emergency signal

Use of lifejacket Personnel will receive instruction on location, types, inspection and donning lifejackets

Don lifejacket Lifejacket is donned correctly

Use of immersion suits Personnel will be given instruction on location, type, inspection and donning of immersion suits, if required

Don immersion suit Immersion suits are donned correctly

Lifeboat procedures Personnel will be instructed on proper entry into lifeboats and the use of seat belts

Board lifeboat during drills and strap in Lifeboat is boarded correctly

Modes of evacuation Personnel will be instructed on the selection and use of available modes of evacuation. This may include:

- helicopter - catwalks or bridges - standby vessel - lifeboat - liferaft - adders/escape devices - jumping from height (undesirable)

Assessment of evidence obtained during satisfactory participation in drills and exercises

Demonstration of correct actions during drills and exercises

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Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Boarding liferafts or buoyant apparatus

Personnel will be instructed on boarding a liferaft or buoyant apparatus both at deck level and from the sea

Assessment of evidence obtained during satisfactory participation in drills and exercises

Demonstration of correct actions during drills and exercises

Water survival techniques

Personnel will be instructed on the following, as applicable:

- use of lights and whistles and other signalling devices

- proper body positions to conserve body heat and prevent hypothermia

- how to right an inverted liferaft - boarding a rescue craft from the water

Assessment of evidence obtained during satisfactory participation in drills and exercises

Demonstration of correct actions during drills and exercises

Deployment of life rings and associated equipment

Personnel will be instructed in the procedures for deploying life rings and associated equipment Personnel will be instructed in the procedures for raising the alarm

Assessment of evidence obtained during satisfactory participation in drills and exercises

Demonstration of correct actions during drills and exercises

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Table 5.3.2

SPECIFICATION OF MINIMUM STANDARD OF FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE-FIGHTING

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Minimize the risk of fire and maintain a state of readiness to respond to emergency situations involving fire

Personnel should receive instruction that would include, but not be limited to, the following:

.1 elements of fire and explosion (the fire triangle)

.2 types and sources of ignition

.3 flammable materials, fire hazards and spread of fire

.4 requirement for constant vigilance

.5 classification of fire and applicable extinguishing agents

Personnel should receive an initial orientation and familiarization instruction that would include, but not be limited to, the following:

.1 onboard fire-fighting organization and muster list

.2 location of fire-fighting equipment and emergency escape routes

.3 onboard fire and smoke detection and automatic alarm systems

.4 actions to be taken on discovery of smoke or fire

.5 in the case of combined operations, supplemental instruction on additional alarms and procedures

Personnel should receive instruction on actions to be taken, given the individual's status on board

Assessment of evidence obtained during satisfactory participation in drills and exercises

Initial actions during drills or in response to emergencies conform to established procedures

Fight and extinguish fires

Personnel should receive familiarization instruction that includes the following:

.1 selection and use of fire-fighting equipment and its location on board

.2 selection and use of personal protective equipment

.3 fire-fighting and containment methods

.4 fire-fighting agents.

Assessment of evidence obtained during satisfactory participation in drills and exercises or from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course

Action during drills in response to emergencies conform to established procedures

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Table 5.3.3

SPECIFICATION OF MINIMUM STANDARD OF PROFICIENCY IN ELEMENTARY FIRST AID

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Take immediate and appropriate action upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency

Assessment of needs of casualties and of threats to own safety

Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course

The manner and timing of raising the alarm is appropriate to the circumstances of the accident or medical emergency

Appreciation of body structure and functions

Understanding of immediate measures to be taken in case of emergency, including the ability to: .1 position casualty .2 apply resuscitation techniques .3 control bleeding .4 apply appropriate measures of basic shock

management .5 apply appropriate measures in event of burns and

scalds, including accidents caused by electric current .6 rescue and transport a casualty .7 improvise bandages and use materials in emergency

kit

Takes prompt action to evaluate the nature and extent of injuries and to prioritize treatment proportional to any threat to life Applies appropriate first aid measures to identified injuries in accordance with training provided Risk of further harm to self and casualty is minimized at all times

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Table 5.3.4

SPECIFICATION OF MINIMUM STANDARD OF COMPETENCE IN PERSONAL SAFETY

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Comply with emergency procedures

Types of emergency which may occur, such as collision, fire, foundering General knowledge of contingency plans for response to emergencies and individual responsibility thereunder Emergency signals; and specific duties allocated to crew members in the muster list; muster stations; and correct use of personal safety equipment Action to take on discovering potential emergency including: fire, collision, foundering and ingress of water Action to take on hearing emergency alarm signals Value of training and drills Knowledge of escape routes and internal communication and alarm systems

Assessment of evidence obtained during satisfactory participation in drills and exercises or from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course

Action during drills or in response to emergencies conform to established procedures Information given on raising alarm is prompt, accurate, complete and clear

Take precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment

Basic knowledge of the impact of shipping on the marine environment and the effects of operational or accidental pollution on it Basic environmental protection procedures Basic knowledge of complexity and diversity of the marine environment

Assessment of evidence obtained during satisfactory participation in drills and exercises from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course

Organization procedures designed to safeguard the marine environment are observed at all times

Observe safe working practices

Importance of adhering to safe working practices at all times Safety and protective devices available to protect against potential hazards Precautions to be taken prior to entering enclosed spaces (see resolution A.1050(27))

Assessment of evidence obtained during satisfactory participation in safety meetings or from approved instruction or attendance at an approved course

Safe working practices are observed and appropriate safety and protective equipment is correctly used at all times

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Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Contribute to effective communications on board MOU

Understand principles of, and barriers to, effective communication between individuals and teams within the MOU Ability to establish and maintain effective communications

Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course

Communications are clear and effective at all times

Understand and take necessary action to control fatigue

Importance of obtaining the necessary rest Effects of sleep, schedules, and the circadian rhythm on fatigue Effects of physical stressors on personnel Effects of environmental stressors in and outside the MOU and their impact on personnel Effects of schedule changes on personnel fatigue

Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course

Fatigue management practices are observed and appropriate actions are used at all times

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Table 5.3.5

SPECIFICATION OF MINIMUM STANDARD OF COMPETENCE IN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Contribute to effective human relationships on board MOU

Personnel should receive familiarization instruction that would include, but not be limited to, the following: .1 importance of maintaining good human and working

relationships .1bis basic teamworking principles and practice, including

conflict resolution .2 special emphasis should be given to the following:

.1 social responsibilities, individual rights and responsibilities and practice of respect for co-workers:

.1 no ethnic, racial, religious or sexual jokes or harassment

.2 no horseplay or practical jokes

.3 no profanity

.4 control noise levels

.5 dress appropriately

.6 attend to personal hygiene

.7 maintain neatness in living and working spaces

.8 respect for privacy of others

.9 respect for property of others .10 comply with company policies regarding

prohibited items .2 dangers of drug and alcohol abuse:

.1 company policy

.2 operator policy (if different)

.3 legal sanctions .3 factors affecting human relationships in the

offshore environment: .1 harsh weather and working environments .2 physically demanding

.3 long hours and isolation from shore .4 be prepared for unexpected extended stays .5 prohibited items

Documentation from orientations given to personnel should reflect this topic is adequately covered This can be demonstrated by video, computer-based training, training syllabus or personnel receiving this information verbally through lectures Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:

.1 instruction or training given prior to going offshore,

.2 instruction or training given on board the MOU, or

.3 direct observation of actions or conduct during training or instruction, while en route to or while on board the MOU

Demonstration of correct knowledge

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Table 5.3.6

SPECIFICATION OF MINIMUM STANDARD OF COMPETENCE IN SECURITY AWARENESS

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Contribute to the enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness

Basic working knowledge of maritime security terms and definitions, including elements that may relate to piracy and armed robbery Basic knowledge of international maritime security policy and responsibilities of Governments, companies and persons Basic knowledge of international maritime security levels and their impact on security measures and procedures aboard ship and in port facilities Basic knowledge of security reporting procedures Basic knowledge of security-related contingency plans

Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course

Requirements relating to enhanced maritime security are correctly identified

Recognition of security threats

Basic knowledge of techniques used to circumvent security measures Basic knowledge enabling recognition of potential security threats, including elements that may relate to piracy and armed robbery Basic knowledge enabling recognition of weapons, dangerous substances and devices and awareness of damage they can cause Basic knowledge in handling security-related information and security-related communications

Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course

Maritime security threats are correctly identified

Understanding the need for and methods of maintaining security awareness and vigilance

Basic knowledge of training, drill and exercise requirements under relevant conventions, codes and IMO circulars, including those relevant for anti-piracy and anti-armed robbery

Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course

Requirements relating to enhanced maritime security are correctly identified

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6 SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY PERSONNEL

6.1 General

6.1.1 Every MOU should have sufficient key persons on board possessing the knowledge, qualifications, skills and experience necessary to ensure the safe operation of the MOU. It is recognized that the nature of MOUs and their operations necessitate the consideration of specialized training and qualifications. The Administration should determine the adequacy of the knowledge, qualifications, skills and experience of the personnel assigned the responsibility for essential safety and pollution prevention functions on the basis of the design, type, size, and operating parameters of each MOU. Administrations are invited to consider the essential functions listed below in determining the necessary knowledge, qualifications, skills and experience for key personnel.

6.1.1bis For personnel with STCW certificates, additional guidance on meeting the training requirements that are specified in this section is provided in appendix 2. The recommendations provided in appendix 2 are subject to the approval of the Administration.

6.2 Offshore installation manager (OIM)

6.2.1 The essential safety and pollution prevention functions for which the OIM is responsible and the related knowledge, competencies and qualifications required will depend on the type of MOU and its mode of operation:

.1 The person in charge should be well acquainted with the characteristics, capabilities and limitations of the MOU and should have a full knowledge of the organization and actions to take in an emergency and the need to conduct and keep records of emergency drills and training; and

.2 Persons delegated by him should possess the capability to maintain and operate all fire-fighting equipment and life-saving appliances on board the MOU and be able to train others in these activities.

6.2.2 Subject to the more precise indications given in table 6.1, which relates to the training, knowledge, skill and competency requirements for particular types of MOUs, it is considered necessary for the proper discharge of the essential safety and pollution prevention functions assigned to the OIM for the OIM to have knowledge, experience and have demonstrated competence in each of the following matters:

.1 stability and construction:

.1 the general principles of construction;

.2 the static and dynamic stability of floating MOUs; theory and factors affecting trim and stability; measures to preserve safe trim and stability, including sufficient knowledge of stability calculations and the use of stability booklets; also the relationship with the regulatory requirements in respect of the stability curves for operating and survival conditions, taking into account the effect of the environmental conditions prevailing;

.3 the effect on the trim and stability of a floating MOU in the event of damage to, and consequence flooding of, any compartment; counter-measures to be taken; knowledge of the principle and importance of maintaining the watertight integrity of the MOU; procedures for maintaining watertight integrity;

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.4 loading supplies and ballasting in order to keep the unit's stresses within acceptable limits;

.5 principal structural members and required periodical inspections.

Basic knowledge of the effects of welding. Effects of corrosion on the structure;

.6 the effect of the mooring system on stability; and .7 preloading and leg reaction stresses on self-elevating MOUs;

.2 station-keeping, mooring and dynamic positioning:

.1 seabed composition and characteristics; .2 behaviour of mooring systems and force distribution, including the

effect of environmental conditions; .3 consequences of failure of the mooring system; .4 anchor placement and recovery, and working with anchor-handling

vessels; and .5 the principles of the dynamic positioning system, including capabilities

and limitations of thrusters, power systems and maximum allowable position offsets;

.3 transit operations:

.1 the 1972 Collision Regulations, as amended; .2 navigation and electronic navigational aids appropriate to the type

of MOU; and .3 towing procedures, including recovery of tow;

.4 emergency procedures and safety equipment:

.1 life-saving and fire-fighting procedures, including drills; .2 maintenance and inspection of life-saving and fire-fighting

appliances in accordance with the regulatory requirements; .3 communication procedures in emergencies; .4 precautions to be taken before the onset of heavy weather; .5 evacuation procedures; and

.6 crisis management and crowd control;

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.5 personnel transfers:

.1 precautions to be taken during transfer of personnel;

.2 use of the personnel basket;

.3 helicopter transfers; and

.4 vessel transfers;

.6 handling and stowage of supplies, including dangerous goods:

.1 safe handling, stowage and care of equipment, supplies and dangerous goods;

.2 cranes and lifting equipment and inspections; and

.3 procedures for loading and discharge of helicopters and supply vessels;

.7 pollution prevention and control:

.1 pollution prevention systems and equipment; and

.2 pollution control procedures;

.8 meteorology:

.1 the characteristics of various weather systems;

.2 ability to apply available meteorological information to ensure safety of the MOU and, upon request, supply other vessels or aircraft with information;

.3 sources of meteorological information; and

.4 the effects of weather on the environmental limits of the MOU;

.9 safe working practices:

.1 occupational safety, health and hygiene;

.2 hazardous areas;

.3 permits to work;

.4 work over water;

.5 work in enclosed spaces (see resolution A.1050(27));

.6 personnel training;

.7 understanding of organization and communication; and

.8 understanding and inspection of safety equipment;

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.10 regulatory and certification requirements, including an appreciation of international and national regulations and recommendations affecting operations; and

.11 industrial operations as they relate to maritime safety, including appreciation of the interrelationship between marine operations and specific industrial activities, including, where appropriate, the following:

.1 drilling and maintenance, where appropriate, of wells;

.2 construction and offshore maintenance and repair;

.3 production;

.4 accommodation support;

.5 lifting operations;

.6 pipe-laying;

.7 diving; and

.8 fire-fighting support. 6.2.3 Methods for demonstrating competence and criteria for evaluating competence for OIMs are set forth in table 6.2. 6.2.4 Every OIM serving on board a MOU should hold a CoC. 6.3 Barge supervisor (BS) 6.3.1 Knowledge, experience and competence in each of the following matters is considered necessary for the proper discharge of the essential safety and pollution prevention functions assigned to the barge supervisor:

.1 stability and construction:

the stability concepts specified for the ballast control operator plus a period of service in that capacity;

.2 construction:

principles of construction, structural members, watertight integrity and damage control;

.3 emergency duties:

responsibilities set forth in the emergency plan or operating manual relating to the safety of the MOU;

.4 communications:

communication procedures for normal operations and in an emergency;

.5 safe working practices: .1 occupational safety, health and hygiene;

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.2 hazardous areas;

.3 permits to work;

.4 work over water;

.5 work in enclosed spaces (see resolution A.1050(27));

.6 personnel training; and

.7 understanding and inspection of safety equipment;

.6 regulatory requirements:

international and national regulations and recommendations affecting operations;

.7 emergency first aid:

provision of first aid to a casualty pending transfer to a medical facility;

.8 transit operations:

.1 the 1972 Collision Regulations, as amended;

.2 navigation and electronic navigational aids appropriate to the type of MOU; and

.3 towing procedures, including recovery of tow;

.9 seamanship

.1 heavy weather;

.2 store and bulk liquid transfer;

.3 manoeuvring and positioning;

.4 anchor handling; and

.5 dynamic positioning, if applicable. 6.3.2 Methods for demonstrating competence and criteria for evaluating competence for BS are set forth in table 6.3. 6.3.3 Every BS serving on board a MOU should hold a CoC. 6.4 Ballast control operator (BCO) 6.4.1 Knowledge, experience and competence in each of the following matters is considered necessary for the proper discharge of the essential safety and pollution prevention functions assigned to the ballast control operator on column-stabilized MOUs:

.1 basic stability:

.1 understanding of general terms, i.e. displacement, draught, trim, heel, freeboard, buoyancy, reserve buoyancy, etc.;

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.2 understanding of centre of gravity, centre of buoyancy, position of metacentre, righting lever and its effect on transverse stability;

.3 stable, unstable and neutral equilibrium;

.4 theory of moments applied to stability including the effects of heavy lifts and movement of same;

.5 effect of adding, removing and shifting weight. Calculation of vertical, transverse and longitudinal shift of centre of gravity;

.6 understanding of the inclining experiment report and its use;

.7 effect of free surface on stability and factors affecting same;

.8 general understanding of change of trim, trimming moments, longitudinal metacentre and longitudinal stability;

.9 use of hydrostatic curves, deadweight scale and hydrostatic tables;

.10 use of cross curves to produce a curve of statical stability and information from curve;

.11 dynamical stability; synchronous rolling and angle of loll; stability criteria for MOUs;

.12 effect of mooring system on stability; and

.13 daily loading calculations;

.2 application of stability knowledge, where the following should include the relevant theory and calculations:

.1 deck loads and effect on stability; change in lightweight;

.2 examination of ballasting systems and procedures;

.3 response to systems failures including station-keeping systems, damage to structures and subsequent action;

.4 damage control procedure, watertight compartments counter-flooding, use of pumping systems and cross-connections;

.5 environmental conditions and their effect on stability;

.6 unit and environmental limitations and criteria for changing to survival condition;

.7 zones of reduced stability, precautions to take, unsymmetrical ballasting/de-ballasting and importance of sequence with regard to stress;

.8 theory of calculations carried out on daily loading sheet, variations in chain deployed and effect on vertical moment; and

.9 emergency procedures;

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.3 supplementary training: having successfully completed the formal training, as indicated above, no

individual should work in a ballast control room without the supervision of a competent person for a period of time to enable him to become fully conversant with the ballasting systems of that MOU. Before being left in sole charge and being required to react alone in the event of an emergency, the individual should receive experience of simulated emergency situations.

6.4.2 Methods for demonstrating competence and criteria for evaluating competence for BCO are set forth in table 6.4. 6.4.3 Every BCO serving on board a MOU should hold a CoC. 6.5 Maintenance supervisor (MS) 6.5.1 On self-propelled MOUs, the person assigned responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the main propulsion and auxiliary machinery should meet the appropriate knowledge requirements of chapter III of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended (see section 4.1 on self-propelled MOUs). 6.5.2 On non-self-propelled MOUs, the person assigned responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the power plant and auxiliary machinery should have knowledge, experience and competence in each of the following:

.1 operation and maintenance of engines. .2 operation and maintenance of auxiliary machinery including pumping and

piping systems, associated control systems and, if appropriate, jacking systems;

.3 detection of machinery malfunction, location of faults to prevent or minimize

damage; .4 maintenance and repair problems; .5 operation and maintenance of systems for fire prevention, detection and

extinction; .6 safe working practices; .7 maintenance of survival craft and launching appliances; and .8 pollution prevention procedures.

6.5.3 Methods for demonstrating competence and criteria for evaluating competence for MS on non-self-propelled MOUs are set forth in table 6.5.

6.5.4 Every MS serving on board a MOU should hold a CoC.

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Table 6.1

KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR AN OIM FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF MOU Knowledge/ experience listed in section 6.2.2

Type of MOU

Self-Propelled Non-Self-Propelled

Surface MOU Column-

stabilized MOU Other

Column- stabilized MOU

Other Bottom Bearing

Submersible MOU

Bottom Bearing Self-elevated

MOU

.1.1 X X X X X X X

.1.2 X X X X 3 2 2

.1.3 X X X X X 2 2

.1.4 X X X X X X X

. 1.5 X X X X X X X

.1.6 X1 X

1 X

1 X X

.1.7 X

.2.1 X X X X X X X

.2.2 X1 X

1 X

1 X X

.2.3 X1 X

1 X

1 X X

. 2.4 X X X X X X X

.2.5 X X X

.3.1 X X X X3

3 2,3 2.3

.3.2 X X X X3

3 2.3 2.3

.3.3 X X X X X3

2 2

.4 to.11 X X X X X X X

1 Except for MOUs in dynamic positioning mode.

2 Bottom-bearing MOUs whilst afloat.

3 Depends on MOU type and circumstances of operation (to be determined by the Administration).

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Table 6.2

SPECIFICATION OF MINIMUM STANDARD OF COMPETENCE FOR OFFSHORE INSTALLATION MANAGER

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Plan and ensure safe ballasting and deballasting operations and accounting of changes in deck loads

Knowledge of, and ability to apply, relevant international and national standards concerning stability Use of loading stability information which may be contained in or derived from stability and trim diagrams, operation manual, and/or computer-based loading and stability programs

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, direct observation, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

Ballasting and deballasting are planned and executed in accordance with established procedures Changes in deck loads are accounted for in accordance with established procedures

Operational control of trim, stability and stress

Understanding of fundamental principles of MOU construction, including principal structural members and required periodic inspections Basic knowledge of effects of welding, and effects of corrosion on the structure Understanding of fundamental principles and the theories and factors affecting trim and stability and measures necessary to preserve trim and stability (afloat mode) Stability criteria for MOUs (static and dynamic), environmental limits and criteria for survival conditions Understanding of inclining experiment, deadweight survey, and their use Use of daily loading calculations Knowledge of the effect:

.1 on trim and stability of MOU in event of damage to and consequent flooding of a compartment, and countermeasures to be taken (afloat mode)

.2 of loading supplies and ballasting in order to keep the MOU's stresses within acceptable limits

.3 of mooring systems and mooring line failure

.4 of pre-loading and leg stresses on self-elevating MOUs

.5 of loss of buoyancy

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, direct observation, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

MOU structure, stability and stress conditions are maintained within safe limits at all times

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Competence

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency

Methods for demonstrating competence

Criteria for evaluating competence

Maintain safety and security of MOU personnel and the operational condition of life-saving, fire-fighting and other safety systems

Knowledge of life-saving appliance regulations (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea) as applicable to MOUs Organization of fire and abandon ship drills Maintenance of operational condition of life-saving, fire-fighting and other safety systems Actions to be taken to protect and safeguard all persons on board in emergencies, including evacuation Actions to limit damage following a fire, explosion, collision, or grounding Precautions to be taken before onset of heavy weather

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, direct observation, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

Procedures for monitoring fire-detection and safety systems ensure that all alarms are detected promptly and acted upon in accordance with established emergency procedures Life-saving appliances and fire-fighting equipment are maintained in accordance with prescribed standards

Develop emergency and damage control plans and handle emergency situations

Preparation of contingency plans for response to emergencies MOU construction, including damage control Methods and aids for fire prevention, detection and extinction Functions and use of life-saving appliances Evacuation from MOU Precautions to be taken before onset of heavy weather

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, direct observation, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

Emergency procedures are in accordance with the established plans for emergency situations

Respond to emergencies

Knowledge of :

.1 emergency procedures

.2 the effect of trim and stability of flooding due to damage, fire-fighting , loss of buoyancy or other reasons and countermeasures to be taken

Effectively communicate stability-related information

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, direct observation, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

Established procedures are followed during drills and emergencies Communications are clear and effective

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Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Maintain MOU safe for transit, station keeping, mooring and dynamic positioning conditions

Knowledge of:

.1 the 1972 Collision Regulations, as amended

.2 navigation and electronic navigational aids appropriate to the type of MOU

.3 towing procedures, including recovery of tow

.4 seabed composition and characteristics

.5 behaviour of mooring systems and force distributions, including the effect of environmental conditions

.6 consequences of mooring system failure

.7 anchor placement and recovery, and working with anchor handling vessels

.8 principles of dynamic positioning system, including capabilities and limitations of thrusters, power systems and maximum allowable position offsets (For Dynamic Position equipped vessels only)*

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, direct observation, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

Transit, station keeping, mooring and dynamic positioning operations are within safe limits at all times Communications are effective and comply with established procedures

Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions

Knowledge of:

.1 characteristics of weather systems

.2 ability to apply available meteorological information to ensure safety of MOU and , upon request, supply other vessels or aircraft with information

.3 sources of weather information

.4 the effects of weather on the MOU environmental limits

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, direct observation, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

The likely weather conditions for a determined period are based on all available information Actions taken to maintain safety of navigation and operations minimize risk to safety of MOU

Plan and ensure safe transfer of personnel

Knowledge of:

.1 precautions to be taken during transfer of personnel

.2 use of the personnel basket

.3 helicopter transfers

.4 vessel transfers

.5 effect of environmental conditions on method of personnel transfer

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, direct observation, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

Personnel transfers are conducted safely

* Resolution MSC.38(63), annex 2.

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Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Plan and ensure safe loading, stowage, securing and handling of supplies, including dangerous goods

Knowledge of:

.1 the effect on trim and stability of cargoes and cargo operations

.2 safe handling, stowage and care of equipment, supplies and dangerous goods

.3 crane and lifting equipment, and their inspections

.4 procedures for loading and discharge of helicopters and supply vessels

.5 precautions during loading, and unloading, and use of dangerous, hazardous, or harmful goods

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, direct observation, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

The likely weather conditions for a determined period are based on all available information Stowage and securing of cargoes and supplies ensures that stability and stress conditions remain within safe limits, and are in accordance with established guidelines and legislative requirements Information on dangers, hazards and special requirements is recorded in a suitable format for easy reference in the event of an incident

Prevention of pollution

Methods and aid to prevent pollution of the environment Knowledge of:

.1 pollution prevention systems and controls

.2 pollution control procedures, including the MOU's MARPOL I/26 and article 3 of OPRC Convention Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan, MARPOL Annex V Waste Management Plan, and any plan dealing with dangerous/hazardous goods

.3 importance of proactive measures to protect the marine environment

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, direct observation, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

Operations are conducted without hazarding the environment through spills of oil or dangerous/hazardous goods, or garbage Actions to ensure that a positive environmental reputation is maintained

Monitor and control safe working practices

Knowledge of safe working practices, such as:

.1 occupational safety, health and hygiene

.2 hazardous areas

.3 permits to work

.4 work over water

.5 work in confined spaces Knowledge of personnel training, organization and communication Understanding and inspection of safety equipment Identify, evaluate, control new hazards through engineering controls or safe working practices

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, direct observation, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

Operations minimize hazards to personnel

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Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements and measures to ensure safety of life at sea and the protection of the marine environment

Knowledge of international maritime law embodied in international agreements and conventions Regard should be paid to the following subjects:

.1 certificates and other documents required to be carried on board MOUs by international conventions and/or agreements

.2 responsibilities under the relevant requirements of the: - International Convention on Load Lines; - International Convention for the Safety of Life

at Sea; - International Convention for the Prevention of

Pollution from Ships; .3 maritime declarations of health and the

requirements of the International Health Regulations

.4 responsibilities under international instruments affecting the safety of the MOU, visitors, crew and cargo

.5 methods and aids to prevent pollution of the marine environment by MOUs

.6 national legislation for implementing international agreements and conventions

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, direct observation, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

Procedures for monitoring operations and maintenance comply with legislative requirements Potential non-compliance is promptly and fully identified Planned renewal and extension of certificates ensures continued validity of surveyed items and equipment

Monitor and control industrial operations impacting maritime safety

Knowledge and appreciation of the interrelationship between marine operations and specific industrial activities including, where appropriate, the following:

.1 drilling and maintenance, where appropriate, of wells

.2 construction and offshore maintenance and repair

.3 production

.4 accommodation support

.5 lifting operations

.6. pipe-laying

.7 diving

.8 fire-fighting support

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, direct observation, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

Industrial operations are carried out safely

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Table 6.3

SPECIFICATION OF MINIMUM STANDARD OF COMPETENCE FOR BARGE SUPERVISOR

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Plan and ensure safe ballasting and deballasting operations and accounting of changes in deck loads

Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant international and national standards concerning stability Use of loading stability information as may be contained in or derived from stability and trim diagrams, operation manual, and/or computer-based loading and stability programs

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, direct observation, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

Ballasting and deballasting are planned and executed in accordance with established procedures Changes in deck loads are accounted for in accordance with established procedures

Operational control of trim, stability and stress

Understanding of fundamental principles of MOU construction, including principal structural members and required periodic inspections, watertight integrity and damage control Basic knowledge of effects of welding, and effects of corrosion on the structure Understanding of fundamental principles and the theories and factors affecting trim and stability and measures necessary to preserve trim and stability Stability criteria for MOU (static and dynamic), environmental limits and criteria for survival conditions Understanding of inclining experiment, deadweight survey, and their use Use of daily loading calculations Knowledge of the effect of mooring systems and mooring line failure

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, direct observation, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

MOU structure, stability and stress conditions are maintained within safe limits at all times

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Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Respond to emergencies

Knowledge of :

.1 emergency procedures

.2 the effect of trim and stability of flooding due to damage, fire-fighting, loss of buoyancy or other reasons and countermeasures to be taken

Effectively communicate stability related and damage control information

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, direct observation, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

Established procedures are followed during drills and emergencies Communications are clear and effective

Seamanship

Knowledge of :

.1 the 1972 Collision Regulations, as amended

.2 navigation and electronic navigational aids appropriate to the type of MOU

.3 towing procedures, including recovery of tow Proficiency in the following:

.1 heavy weather

.2 store and bulk liquid transfer

.3 manoeuvring and positioning

.4 anchor handling

.5 dynamic positioning, if applicable Effectively communicate navigational and cargo handling information

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, direct observation, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

Transit, station keeping, mooring and dynamic positioning operations are within safe limits at all times Communications are effective and comply with established procedures

Plan and ensure safe loading, stowage, securing and handling of supplies, including dangerous goods

Knowledge of:

.1 the effect on trim and stability of cargoes and cargo operations

.2 safe handling, stowage and care of equipment, supplies and dangerous goods

.3 crane and lifting equipment, and their inspections

.4 procedures for loading and discharge of helicopters and supply vessels

.5 precautions during loading, and unloading, and use of dangerous, hazardous, or harmful goods

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, direct observation, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

The likely weather conditions for a determined period are based on all available information Stowage and securing of cargoes and supplies ensures that stability and stress conditions remain within safe limits, and are in accordance with established guidelines and legislative requirements Information on dangers, hazards and special requirements is recorded in a suitable format for easy reference in the event of an incident

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Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Monitor and control safe working practices

Knowledge of safe working practices, such as:

.1 occupational safety, health and hygiene

.2 hazardous areas

.3 permits to work

.4 work over water

.5 work in confined spaces Knowledge of personnel training, organization and communication Understanding and inspection of safety equipment

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, direct observation, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

Operations minimize hazards to personnel

Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements and measures to ensure safety of life at sea and the protection of the marine environment

Knowledge of international maritime law embodied in international agreements and conventions Regard should be paid to the following subjects:

.1 certificates and other documents required to be carried on board MOUs by international conventions and/or agreements

.2 responsibilities under the relevant requirements of the: - International Convention on Load Lines; - International Convention for the Safety of Life at

Sea; - International Convention for the Prevention of

Pollution from Ships; .3 responsibilities under international instruments

affecting the safety of the MOU, visitors, crew and cargo

.4 methods and aids to prevent pollution of the marine environment by MOUs

.5 national legislation for implementing international agreements and conventions

.6 importance of proactive measures to protect the marine environment

Examination and a Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, direct observation, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

Procedures for monitoring operations and maintenance comply with legislative requirements Potential non-compliance is promptly and fully identified Planned renewal and extension of certificates ensures continued validity of surveyed items and equipment Actions to ensure that a positive environmental reputation is maintained

Provide first aid to a casualty prior to transfer to medical facility

See table A-VI/4-1 of STCW Code

See table A-VI/4-1 of STCW Code

See table A-VI/4-1 of STCW Code

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Table 6.4

SPECIFICATION OF MINIMUM STANDARD OF COMPETENCE FOR BALLAST CONTROL OPERATORS

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Plan and ensure safe ballasting and deballasting operations and accounting of changes in deck loads

Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant international and national standards concerning stability Use of loading stability information as may be contained in or derived from stability and trim diagrams, operations manuals, and/or computer-based loading and stability programs

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, direct observation, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

Ballasting and deballasting operations are planned and executed in accordance with established procedures Changes in deck loads are accounted for in accordance with established procedures

Operational control trim, stability and stress

Understanding of fundamental principles of ship construction and the theories and factors affecting trim and stability and the measures necessary to preserve trim and stability Stability criteria for MOUs, environmental limits and criteria for survival conditions Understanding the inclining experiment report and its use Use of daily loading calculations Dynamical stability Effect of mooring systems and mooring line failure

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, direct observation, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

Stability and stress conditions are maintained within established limits at all times

Respond to emergencies

Knowledge of emergency procedures Knowledge of the effect on trim and stability of flooding due to damage, fire-fighting , loss of buoyancy or other reasons and countermeasures to be taken Effectively communicate stability-related information

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, direct observation during drills and exercises, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

Established procedures are followed during drills and emergencies Communications are clear and effective

Prevention of pollution

Methods and aids to prevent pollution of the environment Knowledge of relevant international and national requirements, regard should be paid especially to: .1 certificates and other documents required by

international conventions or national law, how they may be obtained, and their period of validity

.2 responsibilities under relevant international agreements

.3 importance of proactive measures to protect the marine environment

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, formal instruction, or examination

Follows pollution prevention procedures established by international convention, national requirements and company policy Actions to ensure that a positive environmental reputation is maintained

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Table 6.5

SPECIFICATION OF MINIMUM STANDARD OF COMPETENCE FOR MAINTENANCE SUPERVISORS ON NON-SELF-PROPELLED MOUs

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Use appropriate tools for fabrication and repair operations typically performed on MOUs

Characteristics and limitations of materials used in construction and repair Characteristics and limitations of processes used for fabrication and repair Properties and parameters considered in the fabrication and repair of systems and components Application of safe working practices in the workshop environment

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: workshop skills training, in-service experience, or examination

Identification of important parameters for fabrication of typical MOU-related components is appropriate Selection of material is appropriate Fabrication is to designated tolerances Use of equipment and machine tools is appropriate and safe

Use hand tools and measuring equipment for dismantling, maintenance, repair and re-assembly of onboard plant and equipment

Design characteristics and selection of materials in construction of equipment Interpretation of machinery drawings and hand tools Operational characteristics of equipment and systems

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: workshop skills training, in-service experience, or examination

Safety procedures followed are appropriate Selection of tools and spare gear is appropriate Dismantling, inspecting, repairing and reassembling equipment is in accordance with manuals and good practice Re-commissioning and performance testing in accordance with manuals and good practice

Use hand tools, electrical and electronic measuring and test equipment for fault-finding, maintenance and repair operations

Safety requirements for working on electrical systems Construction and operational characteristics of onboard AC and DC electrical systems and equipment Construction and operation of electrical test and measuring equipment

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: workshop skills training, in-service experience, or examination

Implementation of safety procedures is satisfactory Selection and use of test equipment is appropriate and interpretation of results is accurate Selection of procedures for the conduct of repair and maintenance is in accordance with manuals and good practice Commissioning and performance testing of equipment and systems brought back into service after repair is in accordance with manuals and good practice

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Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Operate alternators, generators and control systems

Generating plant Appropriate basic electrical knowledge and skills Preparing, starting, coupling and charging over alternators or generators Location of common faults and action to prevent damage Control systems Location of common faults and action to prevent damage

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in service experience, simulator training, laboratory equipment training, or examination

Operations are planned and carried out in accordance with established rules and procedures to ensure safety of operations

Maintain engineering systems, including control systems

Appropriate basic mechanical knowledge and skills Safe isolation of electrical and other types of plant and equipment required before personnel are permitted to work on such plant or equipment Undertake maintenance and repair to plant and equipment

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in service experience, simulator training, laboratory equipment training, or examination

Isolation, dismantling and reassembly of plant and equipment is in accordance with accepted practices and procedures. Action taken leads to the restoration of plant by the method most suitable and appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions

Operate, monitor and evaluate engine and machinery performance and capacity

Operation and maintenance of: engines auxiliary machinery including pumping and piping systems, associated control systems and, if appropriate, jacking systems

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

Action during drills or in response to emergencies conform to established procedures

Detect and identify the cause of machinery malfunctions and correct faults

Detection of machinery malfunction and location of faults to prevent or minimize damage

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

Methods of comparing actual operating conditions are in accordance with recommended practices and procedures Actions and decisions are in accordance with recommended operating specifications and limitations

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Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Organize safe maintenance and repair procedures

Marine engineering practice Organizing and carrying out safe maintenance and repair procedures

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

Maintenance activities are correctly planned and carried out in accordance with technical, legislative, safety and procedural specifications Appropriate plans, specifications materials and equipment are available and used for maintenance and repair Actions taken lead to the restoration of the plant by the most suitable method

Operate and maintain survival craft and launching systems and systems for fire prevention, detection and extinction

Maintenance of operational condition of survival craft and launching systems and systems for fire prevention, detection and extinction Actions taken to protect the MOU and its personnel and limit damage following fire, explosion, collision or grounding

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

Procedures for maintaining equipment ensure that equipment remains operational Actions taken in response to drills or emergencies follow established procedures

Prevention of pollution

Methods and aids to prevent pollution of the environment Knowledge of relevant international and national requirements, regard should be paid especially to:

.1 certificates and other documents required by international conventions or national law, how they may be obtained, and their period of validity

.2 responsibilities under relevant international agreements

.3 importance of proactive measures to protect the marine environment

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

Follows pollution prevention procedures established by international conventions, national requirements and company policy Actions to ensure that a positive environmental reputation is maintained

Ensure safe working practices

Safe working practices

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: in-service experience, formal instruction, simulator training, or examination

Working practices are in accordance with legislative requirements, codes of practice, environmental concerns, and company policies Safe working practices are observed and appropriate safety and protective equipment is correctly used at all times

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7 FITNESS FOR DUTY 7.1 General Each Administration should direct the attention of Companies to familiarize all their offshore personnel (Categories A, B, C & D) with the requirements, principles and guidance as set out in these recommendations. Offshore personnel should:

.1 make proper assignments to ensure that a safe watch and work schedule, appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions, is maintained on board the MOU;

.2 take into account any limitations in qualifications or fitness of an individual

on watch or working prior to allowing or assigning them the watch or task; .3 understand their individual roles and responsibilities and those of other

personnel on watch or workers on duty with them; .4 make effective use of all resources available (e.g. information, equipment

and other personnel); .5 understand the functions and operation of equipment under their purview; .6 understand information provided to them by their equipment (i.e. readings)

and by other personnel on watch or working with them prior to acting on it; .7 maintain an exchange of appropriate communication in any situation; and .8 notify their immediate supervisor and/or the OIM without hesitation when in

any doubt as to what action to take in the interest of safety or security.

7.2 Each Administration should direct the attention of Companies that adequate measures are established for the purpose of preventing drug and alcohol abuse. 7.3 Each Administration should direct the attention of Companies to establish and enforce rest periods for all personnel, especially personnel on watch and those whose duties involve safety, security or pollution prevention. 7.4 Arrangements regarding rest and fatigue:

1 Administrations should take into account the danger posed by fatigue of personnel, especially those whose duties involve the safety and security of the MOU;

.2 All personnel whose duties involve designated safety, security or pollution

prevention should be provided with a minimum rest period of not less than 10 hours in any 24-hour period, and 77 hours in any 7-day period, except in emergency situations and as determined by the Administration;

.3 Musters, fire-fighting, lifeboat drills and other drills prescribed by national

laws and regulations or by international instruments, should be conducted in a manner that minimizes the disturbance of rest periods and does not induce fatigue; and

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.4 Nothing in these recommendations should be deemed to impair the right of the Master, OIM, or Person-in-Charge of the MOU to require any personnel to perform any hours of work necessary for the immediate safety or security of the MOU, the personnel on board, to effect crew-changes, or for the purpose of aiding another MOU in distress. Accordingly, the Master, OIM, or Person-in-Charge may suspend the schedule of rest to perform any necessary work until the normal situation of the MOU has been restored.

8. MEDICAL STANDARDS 8.1 Administrations should establish standards of medical fitness for offshore personnel (Categories C & D) serving on board MOUs and those personnel should hold a valid medical certificate issued in accordance with the requirements of the Administration or recognized industry standards. Flag States are encouraged to recognize the coastal State medical regime when they are in place.

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Appendix 1

GUIDANCE ON DRILLS AND EXERCISES 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 This guidance is offered to aid in the development of an effective programme of drills and exercises for training and assessment of basic offshore emergency response. Drills and exercises are a primary means of testing and maintaining the emergency response arrangements of a mobile offshore MOU. They also are an integral part of the system of providing basic safety training and other emergency response training to individuals and evaluating individual skills and knowledge in these areas. 1.2 Definitions 1.2.1 Exercise means a test of the emergency response arrangements under as near realistic conditions as possible on the MOU and involves all MOU personnel. 1.2.2 Drill means a form of exercise which provides the opportunity to practice elements of the system. Drills are carried out under realistic conditions while allowing for instruction and training, e.g. breathing apparatus drills for the fire team, casualty handling for first-aid and stretcher teams, etc. 1.3 Drill and exercise programme 1.3.1 The drill and exercise programme should be an integral part of the MOU's training programme. For drills and exercises that are intended to develop to maintain and asses competencies which are too risky or too complex to perform on board the MOU, e.g. lifeboat launching in rough seas, the use of approved simulators in accordance with flag State and/or coastal State requirements, however in the absence of these, a recognized industry standard to enhance the realism of the drill and the exercise should be considered. The design of a programme of drills and exercises can be considered on four levels. Offshore/onshore exercises 1.3.2 Since many MOUs rely on shore-based support during response to major emergencies, these exercises are intended to test and develop communications and relationships between the MOU and onshore emergency support teams. To maximize the benefits of such exercises, considerable coordination and planning may be required. 1.3.3 Arrangements should be made for independent observers, i.e. persons not involved in the actual exercise, to monitor both the offshore and onshore elements of the exercise and provide objective assessment and feedback. 1.3.4 Offshore/onshore exercises should be held at such intervals as to allow each OIM to participate in at least one such exercise every 3 years, i.e. the nominal frequency should be approximately 18-month interval.

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Offshore exercises 1.3.5 These exercises are intended to test and develop communications and relationships for those on board the MOU and for the MOU's emergency support teams. They are also used to test and develop integrated emergency response arrangements for MOUs engaged in combined operations. 1.3.6 When possible, arrangements should be made for independent observers, i.e. persons not involved in the actual exercise, to monitor the exercise and provide objective assessment and feedback. Routine drills 1.3.7 A programme of routine drills is established to provide systematic practical training and experience in the elements of basic offshore emergency response. The programme should ensure that all the elements of required individual and team competence in basic offshore emergency preparedness training are regularly tested. Various elements can be tested during a drill. 1.3.8 Consideration should also be given to carrying out drills in order to provide training and heighten awareness prior to conducting non-routine or hazardous operations. Assessment drills 1.3.9 A programme of assessment drills should be specifically established to provide for periodic and systematic demonstration of individual competence in the elements of basic safety training. Other elements of emergency response as may be determined to be appropriate for the MOU may also be assessed. 1.4 Evaluation and assessment 1.4.1 Assessors should be assigned for each exercise and drill. If practicable, assessors should not be active participants in the drill or exercise, so that they can dedicate their time and attention to training and assessment. 1.4.2 All assessors should:

.1 have an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding of the competence to be assessed;

.2 be qualified in the tasks for which the assessment is being made; and .3 have received appropriate guidance in assessment methods and practice

and have gained practical assessment experience. 1.4.3 Arrangements should be made periodically which permit the OIM, PIC or other supervisors, to be released from their normal emergency response role to monitor the key aspects of the MOU's drills. 1.4.4 As a matter of routine, personnel with key emergency response roles should monitor the performance in their areas and ensure that appropriate action is taken to resolve any problems which are identified. 1.4.5 Drills should be structured so as to also demonstrate that associated emergency appliances and equipment are complete, in good working order and ready for immediate use.

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1.4.6 A debriefing should be held after each drill exercise for training purposes and to assist in the overall assessment and evaluation. 1.5 Records and follow-up 1.5.1 Records, similar to the samples provided in attachment 1, should be maintained describing the scope of all drills which are conducted. More detailed reports may be appropriate for exercises. 1.5.2 Records should include any recommendations for improvements or modification which were identified with respect to emergency procedures, drill or exercise procedures, or equipment. 1.5.3 A record, similar to the sample provided in attachment 2, should be maintained of all assessment drills. When assessment drills are completed, suitable endorsements should also be made in individuals' training record books, training passports or other appropriate records. 1.5.4 A system should be established to ensure that all recommendations are properly considered and appropriate action taken. 1.6 Special precautions 1.6.1 For MOUs that may be working with open wells, the status of the well and the safety of well operations should be given special consideration. 1.6.2 For MOUs involved in combined operations, the effect of the drill or exercise on the other MOU or facility should be considered. Nevertheless, the development of drill and exercise scenarios addressing combined operations is encouraged. 2 OFFSHORE EXERCISES 2.1 Exercise scenarios Offshore exercises should be varied and challenging. Scenario details should be adequate to allow for a realistic exercise but not so prescriptive as to prevent variations and an injection of the unexpected into the exercise. An example of an exercise scenario is contained in attachment 3. 2.2 Planning of exercises 2.2.1 Exercises should be carried out at a time which minimizes disruption to operations without detriment to the exercise objectives. 2.2.2 There should be elements of surprise in the timing of the exercise. However, this needs to be balanced with safety and other operational requirements. 2.2.3 Where possible, offshore exercises should be held when there are onshore management or other suitably qualified personnel available to assist in monitoring the exercise and to input realistic variations to the scenarios at random and unexpectedly. If there are no persons with the necessary knowledge or experience of an emergency exercise available then the OIM, or other supervisors, should fulfil this function. 2.2.4 Offshore exercises should be held at approximately 3-month intervals.

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3 ROUTINE DRILLS

3.1 Drill scenarios 3.1.1 Routine drills are a means of practising emergency response, building teamwork, and providing training in basic safety and other elements of emergency response.

3.1.2 It is essential that routine drills do not become repetitive. Drills should be developed from a selection of the elements relevant to current or planned operations so as to provide variety and a challenge to the personnel of the MOU.

3.1.3 All the required elements of basic safety training should be covered by the drill programme within any 3-month period. Additional emergency response elements may be added to address unit-specific concerns such as combined operations (assistance to others), helideck fire fighting, etc. Possible elements for developing routine drills are provided in attachment 4.

3.1.4 Unless a drill is designed to meet a specific training purpose, e.g. breathing apparatus procedures for fire team members, then each drill should include the mustering of all personnel to both their normal and alternative muster points.

3.1.5 For MOUs operating (or scheduled to operate) in areas where hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is a concern, the H2S mustering procedures should be included.

3.2 Frequency

3.2.1 One abandon MOU and one fire drill should be held every week. Drills should be so arranged that all regularly assigned personnel participate in one abandon MOU and one fire drill at least once a month. A drill should take place within 24 hours, if possible, after a personnel change if more than 25 per cent of the personnel have not participated in abandon MOU and fire drills on board that particular MOU in the previous month.

3.2.2 Other drills should be held as frequently as required to ensure that the required levels of competence in basic safety and emergency response preparedness are achieved.

4 ASSESSMENT DRILLS

4.1 Assessment drills are designed for the specific purpose of providing a means for an individual to demonstrate that he or she has achieved the required standard of competence in basic safety (i.e. personal survival, fire fighting, elementary first aid, and personal safety) and other emergency response elements determined to be appropriate for the MOU.

4.2 Personnel not regularly assigned to a MOU may experience difficulty in documenting that they have achieved the required standard of competence in basic safety under realistic conditions (i.e. they may have only been assessed during shore-based training). Accordingly, installation managers should be encouraged to include such personnel in assessment drills when they are conducted.

4.3 Because of the importance attached to proficiency in basic safety, individuals failing to demonstrate the required level of proficiency should be immediately provided with remedial training.

4.4 Guidance on assessment drills is provided in attachment 5.

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Attachment 1

SAMPLE DRILL/EXERCISE RECORD MOU: Date: Brief description of drill/exercise scenario: (e.g. fire in pantry, muster, etc.) Emergency response elements exercised: 1 Emergency control centre • Command • Communications • Information availability • Establishing alternate location

2 Mustering • Accounting for

personnel • Moving and controlling personnel • Communications 3 Evacuation/escape • Survival craft boarding • Survival craft launching • Escape systems • Protective equipment • Communications

4 Fire teams • Leadership • Communications • Fire containment and extinction • Dewatering • Breathing apparatus procedures Search and rescue • Casualty handling 5 First aid • Casualty management • Casualty handling • Casualty evacuation

6 Well control (if applicable) • Trip drills • Kick drills • Well control • Well kill • Shallow gas

7 Helideck (if installed) • Leadership • Fire monitor and rescue equipment • Casualty handling 8 Collision/flooding • Manual operation of valves • Preserving watertight integrity • Emergency dewatering 9 Man overboard • Rescue boat launching • Standby vessel communication

10 Severe storm • Securing equipment on deck • Preserving watertight integrity 11 Hydrogen sulphide 12 Diving operations (if applicable) • Onboard emergency while divers

submerged • Emergencies involving divers 13 Assistance to others 14 Enclosed Space Entry and Rescue (See resolution A.1050(27) 15 Rescue at heights 16 Security Awareness 17 Environmental Awareness

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Comments on performance: Recommendations for improvements: Signed:______________________ Position:_____________________ Date: _____________________

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Attachment 2

ASSESSMENT DRILL RECORD SHEET (A separate record sheet should be completed for each drill)

MOU name: Location: Date of drill: Drill No: Drill title: Candidates assessed:

Name:

Employer:

Training passport

or record No:

Performance:

Assessor: Name: Position: I confirm that I have assessed the performance of the above candidates against the drill objectives and found it to be satisfactory. I have endorsed their individual records accordingly. Signature: Date: OIM: I confirm that the above drill and assessment was carried out. Signature: Date:

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Attachment 3

SAMPLE OFFSHORE EMERGENCY RESPONSE EXERCISE SCENARIO Objective: To demonstrate the MOU's ability to respond to a major incident which escalates to the point that evacuation is appropriate. Outline scenario:

Exercise commences with a manually initiated alarm and a report of fire, collision, loss of well control or other escalating event.

Emergency response procedures are put into action.

Person or persons are identified as missing.

The event escalates until the response teams conclude containment is no longer possible.

Abandon MOU procedures are initiated.

Personnel proceed to controlled evacuation or escape points, as directed. Expected response:

Personnel make job sites safe and proceed to assigned muster areas.

On MOUs engaged in well operations, the drill crew closes the well and makes it safe.

The OIM proceeds to designated emergency control point and takes control.

Standby vessel, emergency response organizations, and onshore base(s) are notified of exercise, as appropriate.

Mustering, identify missing person or persons and where last seen.

Fire teams, appropriately clothed, run hoses and commence search of area.

Where safe and appropriate to do so, fixed fire-fighting systems are activated and performance verified.

Casualties are located and are moved to a safe area by first aid responders and/or the stretcher-bearers.

Fire escalates and personnel ordered to preferred evacuation points.

Fire teams are withdrawn and abandon MOU alarm is initiated. Possible scenario variables: (Not all will be used in a single exercise)

Communications failure between fire team leader, muster checkers and/or OIM.

OIM incapacitated at any stage during the exercise.

Other key personal incapacitated.

Routes to muster areas and/or evacuation points are blocked.

Critical equipment fails, e.g. loss of a fire pump.

Search teams are trapped.

Casualties in other areas require immediate medical attention.

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Attachment 4

POSSIBLE ELEMENTS OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOR DEVELOPING ROUTINE DRILLS

1 Emergency control centre • Command • Communications • Information availability • Establishing alternate location 2 Mustering • Accounting for personnel • Moving and controlling personnel • Communications 3 Evacuation/Escape • Survival craft boarding • Survival craft launching • Escape systems • Protective equipment • Communications

4 Fire teams • Leadership • Communications • Fire containment and extinction • Dewatering • Breathing apparatus procedures • Search and rescue • Casualty handling 5 First aid • Casualty management • Casualty handling • Casualty evacuation 6 Well control (where applicable) • Trip drills • Kick drills • Well control • Well kill • Shallow gas

7 Helideck (if installed) • Leadership • Fire monitor and rescue equipment • Casualty handling 8 Collision/Flooding • Manual operation of valves • Preserving watertight integrity • Emergency dewatering 9 Man overboard • Rescue boat launching • Standby vessel communication 10 Severe storm • Securing equipment on deck • Preserving watertight integrity 11 Hydrogen sulphide 12 Diving operations (if applicable) • Onboard emergency while divers are

underwater • Emergencies involving divers 13 Assistance to others (particularly

for combined operations) 14 Enclosed Space Entry and Rescue

(see resolution A.1050(27)) 15 Rescue at heights 16 Security Awareness 17 Environmental Awareness

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Attachment 5

STANDARD ASSESSMENT DRILLS

Mustering Drill objectives: Candidates are to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the assessor that on hearing/observing alarms they:

- correctly identify the alarm, appropriately make safe their work area, and proceed to their assigned muster area;

- arrive at the muster area suitably clothed, with the required personal protective equipment, and with such other equipment as may be assigned on the muster list or station bill;

- follow the instructions and directions of the muster checker or other person in control; and

- can don the personal protective equipment.2 Drill conditions: This drill can form part of the MOU's routine drill programme provided that:

- the assessor is in a position to observe the candidates at their muster area; - the drill includes transferring the group from the muster area to the point of

evacuation, or escape, if different from the muster area; and - persons being assessed demonstrate the ability to don all appropriate personal

protective equipment.3 Assessment frequency: Personnel should be assessed performing this drill at 21 to 27-month (nominal 24-month) intervals. Assessment process: Prior to the commencement of the drill the candidates for assessment should be identified so as to be recognizable by the assessor. The assessor will evaluate each candidate in achieving the drill objectives. In the event that the assessor is not satisfied with a candidate's performance, the candidate's supervisor or employer should be informed.

Survival craft boarding procedures CAUTION – PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO PROTECT AGAINST INADVERTENT

ACTIVATION OF THE SURVIVAL CRAFT'S RELEASING GEAR DURING THIS DRILL

Drill objectives: By the end of the drill candidates will demonstrate to the satisfaction of the drill assessor that they can:

- board a survival craft in accordance with appropriate procedures; - secure themselves in the survival craft; and - assist others in the survival craft.

2 Including both lifejackets and immersion suits if operating in an area where immersion suits are provided.

If sealed immersion suits are provided, individuals may demonstrate donning procedures on suits provided for demonstration and drill purposes.

3 For assessment purposes, this part of the drill may take place at the end of the routine drill when other

personnel have stood down.

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Drill conditions: This drill can form part of the MOU's routine drill programme provided that the assessor is in a position to observe candidates throughout the drill. Assessment frequency: Personnel should be assessed performing this drill at 21 to 27-month (nominal 24-month) intervals for each type of survival craft installed. Assessment process: Prior to the commencement of the drill the candidates for assessment should be identified so as to be recognizable by the assessor. The assessor will ensure that each candidate has achieved the drill objectives. In the event that the assessor is not satisfied with a candidate's performance, the candidate's supervisor or employer should be informed.

Survival craft start and launching procedures CAUTION – PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO PROTECT AGAINST INADVERTENT

ACTIVATION OF THE SURVIVAL CRAFT'S RELEASING GEAR DURING THIS DRILL

Drill objectives: By the end of the drill, candidates will demonstrate to the satisfaction of the drill assessor that they:

- can secure the survival craft for launch; - can start the survival craft using both primary and back-up systems; - are familiar with the procedures for launching and releasing the survival craft; - know which way to steer the survival craft; and - are familiar with the essential equipment within the survival craft.4

Drill conditions: This drill will not normally form part of the MOU's routine drill programme. This drill should be carried out at the end of a routine drill or as a separate event. The number of personnel involved in the drill should be restricted, nominally to a maximum of six. Assessment frequency: Personnel should be assessed performing this drill at 21 to 27-month (nominal 24-month) intervals. Assessment process: The assessor should ask the candidate to secure the survival craft ready for launching and then ask them to talk through the start-up launch and steering procedures to achieve the drill objectives. In the event that the assessor is not satisfied with a candidate's performance, the candidate's supervisor or employer should be informed. Escape drill Drill objectives: By the end of the drill candidates will demonstrate to the satisfaction of the drill assessor that they know:

- the locations of the MOU's escape and emergency communications equipment; e.g. liferafts, knotted ropes, scramble nets, other personnel escape systems and EPIRBs;

4 Care should be exercised to prevent the inadvertent broadcast of distress calls when handling radios,

EPIRBs, etc.

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- how to deploy the equipment; - the techniques for using the equipment; and - the precautions for jumping into the water from a height.

Drill conditions: This drill will not normally form part of the MOU's routine drill programme. This drill should be carried out at the end of a routine drill or as a separate event. When used for assessment purposes the number of participants on the drill should be restricted to a maximum of six. Assessment frequency: Personnel should be assessed performing this drill at 21 to 27-month (nominal 24-month) intervals. Assessor: The assessment will be carried out by a supervisor who has the necessary knowledge and skills. Assessment Process: The assessor should ask candidates to take them to where the escape systems are located. The candidate should then be asked to talk through the procedures for deploying the equipment, outline how the equipment should be used and, when appropriate, demonstrate its use. In the event that the assessor is not satisfied with a candidate's performance, the candidate's supervisor or employer should be informed.

First aid drill Drill objectives: By the end of the drill candidates will demonstrate to the satisfaction of the drill assessor that they:

- can take the basic precautions to maintain an airway; - understand and can apply basic cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR); - can take necessary precautions to control bleeding; and - know the actions to take to assist a hypothermia victim.

Drill conditions: This drill should be carried out with a maximum of six candidates in controlled conditions. If available, suitable aids should be used to assist candidates to demonstrate their skills to the satisfaction of the assessor. Assessment frequency: Personnel should be assessed performing this drill at 21 to 27-month (nominal 24-month) intervals. Assessment Process: The assessor should take the candidates through the basic requirements of first aid, ask questions of the group, and ask for demonstrations of the various techniques. A first aid mannequin should be available for these demonstrations. In the event that the assessor is not satisfied with a candidate's performance, the candidate's supervisor or employer should be informed.

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Fire drill Drill objectives: By the end of the drill candidates will demonstrate to the satisfaction of the drill assessor that they:

- understand the elements of fire and explosion, types and sources of ignition and classification of fire and appropriate extinguishing agents;

- know the onboard fire-fighting organization and their individual responsibilities; - can locate fire-alarms, fire-fighting equipment and emergency escape routes; - can take the necessary actions upon discovery of smoke or fire; - know the appropriate actions to take to exit a smoke-filled space; - can properly use escape breathing apparatus, if provided; and - can properly use equipment commonly used to extinguish small fires.

Drill conditions: This drill should be carried out with a maximum of six candidates in controlled conditions. Actual use of equipment is encouraged if it can be done safely. Assessment frequency: Personnel should be assessed performing this drill at 21 to 27-month (nominal 24-month) intervals. Assessment process: The assessor should examine the candidates in their basic knowledge of fire theory, onboard fire-fighting organization and individual responsibilities. Candidates should be asked to individually demonstrate and walk through the actions they would take upon discovery of smoke or fire.

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Appendix 2

GUIDANCE FOR PERSONNEL WITH STCW CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY TO MEET THE SPECIALIZED TRAINING SPECIFIED IN SECTION 6

OF THESE RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Introduction

1.1 This guidance is offered to assist in the identification of additional training requirements for STCW certificated mariners serving on board Mobile Offshore MOUs (MOUs), to be equivalent to the specialized training specified for the various positions listed in section 6 of these recommendations. These recommendations are subject to the approval of the Administration.

2. Definitions

2.1 Convention – in this appendix refers to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) for Seafarers 1978, as amended.

2.2 Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch in this appendix refers to personnel certified in accordance with the Convention regulation II/1.

2.3 Masters or Chief Mates – in this appendix refers to personnel certified in accordance with the Convention regulation II/2.

2.4 Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch in this appendix refers to personnel certified in accordance with the Convention regulation III/1.

2.5 Chief Engineer and Second Engineer – in this appendix refer to personnel certified in accordance with the Convention regulation III/2.

3. Additional recommended training for personnel certificated under the Convention

3.1 Offshore Installation Manager – to fulfil the role of OIM, as specified in Paragraph 6.2 of these recommendations, personnel holding a valid STCW certificate of competency as Master or Chief Mate should in addition successfully complete a training course in Well Control and MOU Stability (MOU-type specific).

3.2 Barge Supervisor – to fulfil the role of BS, as specified in Paragraph 6.3 of these recommendations, personnel holding a valid STCW certificate of competency as Master, Chief Mate, or Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch should in addition successfully complete a training course in MOU Stability (MOU-type specific).

3.3 Ballast Control Operator – to fulfil the role of BCO, as specified in paragraph 6.4 of these recommendations, personnel holding a valid STCW certificate of competency as Master, Chief Mate, Chief Engineer, Second Engineer, Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch or Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch should in addition successfully complete a training course in MOU Stability (MOU-type specific).

3.4 Maintenance Supervisor – to fulfil the role of MS, as specified in paragraph 6.5 of these recommendations, personnel holding a valid STCW certificate of competency as Chief Engineer, Second Engineer, or Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch, require no additional training.

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ANNEX 4

PROPOSED BIENNIAL AGENDA FOR THE 2014-2015 BIENNIUM AND ITEMS ON THE COMMITTEE'S POST-BIENNIAL AGENDA THAT FALL UNDER THE PURVIEW OF THE SUB-COMMITTEE

PROPOSED BIENNIAL AGENDA FOR THE 2014-2015 BIENNIUM

STANDARDS ON TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING (STW)

PLANNED OUTPUTS 2014-2015 Parent

organ(s) Coordinating

organ(s) Associated

organ(s)

Target completion

year Number Description

2.01.1.5 Development of provisions to ensure the integrity and uniform implementation of the 1969 TM Convention

MSC SLF DE/STW 2014

5.1.2.22 Promotion of the implementation of the 1995 STCW-F Convention MSC STW Continuous

Notes: This output has been revised by the Council Working Group as: Clarification of the 1995 STCW-F Convention provisions and follow-up action to the associated Conference resolutions with a target completion date of 2015.

5.2.1.3 Development of international code of safety for ships using gases or other low flashpoint fuels

MSC BLG STW 2014

5.2.1.7 Review of general cargo ship safety MSC

DE/DSC/FSI/ NAV/STW

2014

Notes: The work on this output is completed.

5.2.1.17 Development of a mandatory Code of ships operating in polar waters MSC/MEPC DE

COMSAR/FP/NAV /SLF/STW

2014

5.2.1.25 Development of guidelines for wing-in-ground craft MSC DE

FP/COMSAR/NAV /SLF/STW

2013

Notes: Target completion year extended to 2015 by DE 57.

5.2.2.1 Development of guidance for the implementation of the 2010 Manila Amendments

MSC STW 2014

5.2.2.3 Validation of model training courses MSC STW Continuous

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STANDARDS ON TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING (STW)

PLANNED OUTPUTS 2014-2015 Parent

organ(s) Coordinating

organ(s) Associated

organ(s)

Target completion

year Number Description

5.2.2.4 Reports on Uunlawful practices associated with certificates of competency

MSC STW Annual

5.2.2.9 Development of guidance for personnel involved with tug-barge operations

MSC STW DE 2014

5.2.2.11 Proposed amendment to the STCW Code's colour vision requirement

MSC STW 2013

Notes: The work on this output has been completed.

5.2.2.[..]1 Revision of the guidance for model course development, updating

and validation processes MSC STW 2015

Notes: Accepted output taken from Committee's post-biennial agenda.

5.2.2.[..]1 Review of STCW passenger ship specific safety training MSC STW 2015

Notes: Accepted output taken from Committee's post-biennial agenda.

5.2.2.[..]1 Training in hot work procedures on crude oil tankers MSC STW FP 2014

Notes: Accepted output taken from Committee's post-biennial agenda.

5.2.3.12 Development of amendments to SOLAS and the relevant codes concerning mandatory carriage of appropriate atmosphere testing instruments on board ships

MSC DSC BLG/FP/STW 2013

Notes: The work on this output is completed.

5.2.5.7 Draft High-level review completed and first outline of the detailed review of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

MSC COMSAR NAV/STW 2015

Notes: The first phase of the work on this output has been completed, and the description of the output is going to change for 2014-2015 biennium.

1 Subject to approval by MSC 92 and endorsement by C 110.

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STANDARDS ON TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING (STW)

PLANNED OUTPUTS 2014-2015 Parent

organ(s) Coordinating

organ(s) Associated

organ(s)

Target completion

year Number Description

5.2.5.71 Review and modernization of the Global Maritime Distress and

Safety System (GMDSS) MSC COMSAR NAV/STW 2015

Notes: Accepted output taken from Committee's post-biennial agenda.

5.2.6.1 Development of an e-navigation strategy implementation plan MSC NAV COMSAR/STW 2013

Notes: Anticipated to completed pending the outcome of NAV 59.

5.4.1.1 Guidelines on how to present relevant information to seafarers MSC/MEPC STW 2014

12.1.2.1 Casualty analysis MSC FSI BLG/DE/FP/ NAV/STW

Continuous

12.2.1.3

Enhancing the efficiency and user -friendliness of ISM Code MSC/MEPC STW 2014

Notes: The work on this output has been completed.

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ANNEX 5

DRAFT PROVISIONAL AGENDA FOR STW 45 Opening of the session and election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2014 1 Adoption of the agenda 2 Decisions of other IMO bodies 3 Validation of model training courses 4 Unlawful practices associated with certificates of competency 5 Casualty analysis 6 Development of guidance for the implementation of the 2010 Manila Amendments 7 Clarification of the 1995 STCW-F Convention provisions and follow-up action to the

associated Conference resolutions 8 Development of guidelines for wing-in-ground craft 9 Role of the human element 10 Development of guidance for personnel involved with tug-barge operations 11 Revision of guidance for model course development, updating and validation

processes 12 Development of a mandatory Code for ships operating in polar waters 13 Review and modernization of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System

(GMDSS) 14 Proposed review of STCW passenger ship-specific safety training 15 Training in hot work procedures on crude oil tankers 16 Development of international code of safety for ships using gases or other

low-flashpoint fuels 17 Biennial agenda and provisional agenda for STW 46 18 Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2015 19 Any other business 20 Report to the Maritime Safety Committee

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ANNEX 6

REPORT ON THE STATUS OF PLANNED OUTPUTS IN THE HIGH-LEVEL ACTION PLAN

SUB-COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING

Planned output

number in the HLAP for

2012-2013

Description Target completion

year

Parent organ(s)

Coordinating organ(s)

Associated organ(s) Status of

output for Year 1

Status of output for

Year 2

References

5.2.2.3 Validation of model training courses

Ongoing MSC STW Ongoing STW 44/19, section 3

5.2.2.4 Unlawful practices associated with certificates of competency

Ongoing MSC STW Ongoing STW 44/19, section 4

12.1.2.1 Casualty analysis

Ongoing MSC FSI STW Ongoing STW 44/19, section 5

5.2.6.1 Development of an e-navigation strategy implementation plan

2012 MSC NAV STW and COMSAR In progress STW 44/19, section 6

5.2.2.1 Development of guidance for the implementation of the 2010 Manila Amendments

2014 MSC STW In progress STW 44/19, section 7

5.1.2.22 Promotion of the implementation of the 1995 STCW-F Convention

2015 MSC STW Ongoing STW 44/19, section 8

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SUB-COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING

Planned output

number in the HLAP for

2012-2013

Description Target completion

year

Parent organ(s)

Coordinating organ(s)

Associated organ(s) Status of

output for Year 1

Status of output for

Year 2

References

5.2.1.25 Development of guidelines for wing-in-ground craft

2013 MSC DE FP/COMSAR/NAV/SLF/STW Postponed STW 44/19, section 9

12.2.1.3 Enhancing the efficiency and user friendliness of ISM Code

2014 MSC/MEPC Completed STW 44/19, section 10

5.2.2.9 Development of guidance for personnel involved with tug-barge operations

2014 MSC STW DE In progress STW 44/19, section 11

5.2.2.10 Revision of Recommendations on training of personnel on mobile offshore units (MOUs)

2013 MSC STW Completed STW 44/19, section 12

5.2.1.17 Development of a mandatory Code of ships operating in polar waters

2014 MSC/ MEPC DE COMSAR/FP/NAV/SLF/STW In progress STW 44/19, section 13

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SUB-COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING

Planned output

number in the HLAP for

2012-2013

Description Target completion

year

Parent organ(s)

Coordinating organ(s)

Associated organ(s) Status of

output for Year 1

Status of output for

Year 2

References

5.2.5.7 Draft High-level review completed and first outline of the detailed review of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

2015 MSC COMSAR NAV/STW Postponed STW 44/19, section 14

5.2.1.7 Review of general cargo ship safety

2014 MSC DE DSC/FSI/NAV/STW Completed STW 44/19, section 15

5.2.1.3 Mandatory instruments: development of international code of safety for ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels

2014 MSC BLG STW In progress STW 44/19, section 17

5.2.2.11 Proposed amendment to the STCW Code's vision requirements

2013 MSC STW Completed STW 44/19, section 18

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ANNEX 7

DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING

FOR SEAFARERS, 1978 – RELATED TO THE III CODE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS 1 The following new definitions are added at the end of regulation I/1.36:

"37 Audit means a systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining audit evidence and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which audit criteria are fulfilled.

38 Audit Scheme means the IMO Member State Audit Scheme established by

the Organization and taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization.*

39 Code for Implementation means the IMO Instruments Implementation Code

(III Code) adopted by the Organization by resolution A.[...](28).

40 Audit Standard means the Code for Implementation. __________________ *Note: Refer to the Framework and Procedures for the [IMO] Member State Audit Scheme, adopted

by the Organization by resolution [A...(28)]." 2 A new regulation I/16 is added after the existing regulation I/15:

"Regulation I/16 Verification of compliance 1 Each Party shall apply the provisions of the Code for Implementation in the execution of their obligations and responsibilities contained in the present Convention. For the purpose of this regulation, the requirements of the Code shall be treated as mandatory and its recommendations shall be treated as non-mandatory. 2 Every Party shall be subject to periodic audits by the Organization of its compliance with the audit standard and the [applicable] requirements of the present Convention. 3 The Secretary-General of the Organization shall have responsibility for the implementation of the Audit Scheme, based on the guidelines developed by the Organization.* 4 Every Party shall have responsibility for facilitating the conduct of the audit and implementation of a programme of actions to address the findings, based on the guidelines developed by the Organization.*

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5 Audit of all Parties shall be:

.1 based on an overall schedule developed by the Secretary-General of the Organization, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization; and

.2 conducted at periodic intervals, taking into account the guidelines

developed by the Organization.* _________________

*Note: Refer to the Framework and Procedures for the [IMO] Member State Audit Scheme, adopted

by the Organization by resolution [A....(28)]."

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ANNEX 8

DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO PART A OF THE SEAFARERS TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING (STCW) CODE – RELATED TO III CODE

CHAPTER I – GENERAL PROVISIONS A new section A-I/16 is added after the existing section A-I/15 that reads as follows:

"Section A-I/16 Verification of compliance 1 For the purpose of regulation I/16 the applicable requirements of the present Convention and Code that shall be subjected to audit are indicated in the table below:

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OBLIGATIONS

REFERENCE AREA REMARKS AND SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION

INITIAL COMMUNICATION OF INFORMATION

Article IV, regulation I/7, and section A-I/7, paragraph 2

Initial communication of information

Has the Party communicated information pursuant to article IV and regulation I/7? If yes, is the Party confirmed by the Maritime Safety Committee as found to be giving "full and complete effect" to the provisions of the STCW Convention?

SUBSEQUENT REPORTS

Article IX and section A-I/7, paragraph 3.1

Equivalents Has the Administration retained/adopted any equivalent educational and training arrangements since communicating information pursuant to regulation I/7? If yes, have the details of such arrangements been reported to the Secretary-General?

Regulation I/10 and section A-I/7, paragraph 3.2

Recognition of certificates Does the Administration recognize certificates issued by other Party in accordance with regulation I/10? If yes, has the Party submitted reports on the measures taken to ensure compliance with regulation I/10?

Regulation VII/1, section A-I/7, paragraph 3.3

Alternative certification Does the Party authorize employment of seafarers holding alternative certificates issued under regulation VII/1 on ships entitled to fly its flag? If yes, has a Copy of the type of minimum safe manning document issued to such ships been provided to the Secretary-General?

Regulation I/8.3 and section A-I/7, paragraph 4

Communication of information concerning the periodic independent evaluation

Has the Party communicated its report of independent evaluation pursuant to regulation I/8?

Regulation I/7.4, and section A-I/7 paragraphs 5 and 6

Communication of information concerning STCW amendments

Has the Party communicated a report concerning implementation of subsequent mandatory amendments to the STCW Convention and Code?

Regulation I/13, paragraphs 4 and 5

Conduct of trials Has the Administration authorized ships entitle to fly its flag to participate in trials? If yes, have the details of such trials been reported to the Secretary-General (paragraph 4)?, and Has the details of results of the trials been reported to the Secretary-General (paragraph 5)?

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OBLIGATIONS

REFERENCE AREA REMARKS AND SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION

Article VIII

Dispensations Has the Administration issued any dispensation? If yes, are reports related to dispensations issued during each year sent to the Secretary-General?

CONTROL

Article X and regulation I/4

Port State control Has the Party exercised its right to perform port State control? If yes, have control measures as required under article X been established?

FITNESS FOR DUTY AND WATCHKEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

Regulation VIII/1, paragraph 1 and section A-VIII/1

Fatigue prevention Has the Administration established measures to enforce the STCW Convention and Code requirements in respect of fatigue prevention?

Regulation VIII/ 1, paragraph 2 and section A-VIII/1, paragraph 10

Prevention of drug and alcohol abuse

Has the Administration established measures to enforce STCW Convention and Code requirements for the purpose of preventing drug and alcohol abuse?

Regulation VIII/2 Watchkeeping arrangements and principles to be observed

Has the Administration established measures to direct the attention of companies, masters, chief engineer officers and all watchkeeping personnel to the requirements, principles and guidance set out in the STCW Code to ensure that safe continuous watches appropriate to prevailing circumstances and conditions are maintained in all seagoing ships at all times?

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ANNEX 9

DRAFT STCW.7/CIRCULAR

STCW.7/Circ.[..] [..June 2013]

INTERIM GUIDANCE ON COLOUR VISION TESTING

1 The Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping, at its forty-fourth session (29 April to 3 May 2013), considered the need for interim guidance on colour vision testing to fill the gap until the new medical certificates are required according to the 2010 Manila Amendments in 1 January 2017 (see paragraph 4 of the annex of STCW.7/Circ.16). 2 The information presented below aims to assist Member Governments, Parties to the STCW Convention, Companies and seafarers in ensuring common understanding on the confirmatory colour vision testing in case of impairment cases: .1 Table A-I/9 makes mandatory provision for using CIE 143-2001 as the

basis for colour vision testing. .2 The first stage assessments, using Ishihara or equivalent plate tests, given

in CIE 143-2001, are readily applicable to decision taking on seafarer eyesight.

.3 Those tested as described in paragraph 2 who are categorized as having

colour vision impairments, may have sufficient colour discrimination to fulfil the minimum in-service eyesight standards, as set out in table A-I/9 of the STCW Code, and will require confirmatory test.

.4 Some of the tests recommended by CIE 143-2001 for confirmatory test of

those who are identified as colour impaired are no longer manufactured and others are not widely available because of the specialist skills needed to perform them.

.5 There are a number of new screen-based tests that are under

development. Some of these may be practicable alternatives when recognized by an Administration for the confirmatory test proposed in CIE 143-2001.

.6 Until amendments to table A-I/9 are agreed, it is recommended that

Administrations continue to use their existing methods as far as feasible for confirmatory colour vision testing but not introduce new ones on a permanent basis.

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ANNEX 10

DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO PART A OF THE SEAFARERS TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING (STCW) CODE RELATED TO

MINIMUM IN-SERVICE EYESIGHT STANDARDS FOR SEAFARERS CHAPTER I – GENERAL PROVISIONS Amendments to notes 6 and 7 to table A-I/9, Minimum in-service eyesight standards for seafarers, of existing section A-I/9, that reads as follows: .1 In note 6, the following new text is inserted at the end of the existing note,

to read as follows:

"Other equivalent confirmatory test methods currently recognized by the Administration may continue to be used."

.2 In note 7, the following new text is inserted at the end of the existing note,

to read as follows:

"Other equivalent confirmatory test methods currently recognized by the Administration may continue to be used."

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