Strategic management at MHEI - TRACECA · Manila 2010 – Resolutions Resolutions 15 – Future amendments and review of the STCW Convention and Code – every 10 years Resolution

STCW

Chisinau 2016

Content

Day 1

0900 – 0930 Registration

0930 – 1000 Introduction

1000 – 1100 Session I (Introduction to the STCW Convention)

1100 – 1130 Coffee break

1130 – 1230 Session II (Education and training)

1230 – 1400 Lunch break

1400 – 1500 Session III (Communication of information)

1500 – 1530 Tea break

1530 – 1730 Session IV (Recognition of certificates, Directive)

Content

Day 2

0900 – 1030 Session V (Deck, engine and radio certificates)

1030 – 1100 Coffee break

1100 – 1200 Session VI (Other CoPs, Directive)

1200 – 1230 Session VII (Alternatives and watch-keeping)

1230 – 1400 Lunch break

1400 – 1530 National implementation (Case study)

1530 – 1600 Tea break

1600 – 1700 Discussion and final remarks

Maritime Labour Market

Types by coverage:

national labour market

regional labour market

global labour market

Types by degree

ratings

officers

shore personnel


A global maritime labour market – characteristics:

Seafarers of any nationality are potential employees

Efficient transnational linkages between crew managers, manning agents and national labour markets

No formal barriers to entry beyond certification compliance

Widespread multinational crewing

Stability depends upon the extent and timing of fluctuations in world trade

Low and diminishing correspondence between flag of ship and crew nationality

Absence of system-wide regulation

…


A global maritime labour submarkets

Industrialised country flags

International flags

Developing country flags

Area Officers % Ratings %

OECD Countries 184 29.4 143 19.2

Eastern Europe 127 20.3 109 14.6

Africa / Latin America 50 8.0 112 15.0

Far East 184 29.5 275 36.7

Indian Sub-Continent 80 12.8 108 14.5

All National Groups 624 100.0 747 100.0


OECD Officer Development Source: BIMCO/ISF, 2010

Deck Deck Engine Engine Remaining

Management Operational Management Operational Personnel

1995 54.4 32.4 51.4 33.0 35.6

2000 48.8 26.9 44.2 26.0 30.3

2005 27.5 15.3 25.6 15.2 35.3

2010 12.2 7.7 10.1 7.4 6.6




MLC 2006

I. Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship

II. Conditions of employment

Ill. Accommodation, recreational facilities, food and catering

IV. Health protection, medical care, welfare and social security protection

V. Compliance and enforcement

MLC imposes flag states to abide to the rules of the convention, albeit with a certain degree of flexibility as flag states are allowed to provide alternate renderings equivalent to the principles set forth in the MLC.

Treaties

Vienna Convention on the law of treaties, 1969

Codifies rules and practice on treaties

States are bound by signature, ratification, approval or

accession to:

Perform agreed actions in good faith

Take all action necessary to give full and complete effect

Ensure total compliance, not just 'Best Efforts!'

Implement (become Parties) on its entry into force for them

Treaties

Application of Treaties:

Should not be retroactive

Should not impose obligations or rights for Third Parties

Should applies to Party's entire territory

Authentication

Texts authenticated in two or more languages equally

authoritative

Differences usually reconciled by using meaning that best

reconciles all texts

Treaties

General Rule of Interpretation

Interpreted in good faith, giving ordinary meaning to terms in

their context

Context includes preamble and annexes and any subsequent

agreement of Parties regarding interpretation or application

Any subsequent practice in application which becomes accepted

Supplementary means of interpretation – ambiguous or obscure

meanings of the text may be clarified from:

preparatory work

circumstances of Treaty conclusion

STCW Milestones

Standards established by governments

STCW Convention – International standards

Amendments to the 1978 Convention - STCW ’95

Proposal for the comprehensive review

The Manila Amendments

1978.

2010.

2006.

1995.

STCW developing path

Adopted 1978 came into force 1984

1991 amendment: GMDSS

1994 amendment: Tanker courses

1995 amendment: STCW codes

1997 amendment: Passenger Ship training

1998 amendment: Bulk cargo handling & Stowage

2004 amendment: on load-off load devices of L/boat

2006 amendment: Ship security

2006 - Proposal for comprehensive review

2010 amendment: Revise STCW regulations & codes

2011 - acceptance of Manila Amendments

2012 - entry into force of Manila amendments

STCW 1978

Minimum standards on training, certification and

watchkeeping

No precise standards

Not related to shipboard functions

Competences determined

“to the satisfaction of the state administration”

STCW 1978

Restricted reliability

No international uniform level of competence

Loss of confidence in certificates

No sanctions for non-compliance

Port-State control limited in scope

No reports on implementation

Restricted adaptability

Based upon traditional divisions between deck and engine

Failed to accommodate changes

1995 Amendments

Inclusion of a two-part Code

New Standards

Responsibilities of Shipping Companies

Implications for Governments

Implications for Trainers & Assessors

1995 Amendments

Convention

No amendments to the Articles

Annex

Technical amendments to the Regulations

Code

Technical amendments to Part A (mandatory)

Technical amendments to Part B (guidance)

1995 Amendments

Chapter I : General Provisions

Chapter II: Master and Deck Department

Chapter III: Engine department

Chapter IV: Radiocommunication and radio operator

Chapter V: Special training requirements for personnel on certain

type of ships

Chapter VI: Emergency, occupational safety, security, medical care

and survival functions

Chapter VII: Alternative certificate

Chapter VIII: Watchkeeping

STCW intro

Manila 2010

Casualties – Human Factor

Lack of competence

Change in crew supply

Varying education and training systems

Insufficient backing for implementation

Not up to date

Manila 2010

….making the STCW Convention relevant for today’s

requirements while anticipating future needs of shipping …

Manila 2010 – Goals

In general:

Structured, more precise and up to date

Strong control measures

Focus on ”new” training methods

(simulator training and e-Learning)

Manila 2010 – Principles of review

To address requirements dealing with :

effective communication

special character and circumstances of

short-sea shipping and the offshore industry

security-related issues

inconsistencies, interpretations, outdated

provisions, MSC instructions, clarifications

already issued and technical advances

Manila 2010 – Principles of review

To:

retain the structure and goals of the 1995 revision

ensure that existing standards were not diminished

provide for flexibility in terms of compliance and for required

levels of:

training,

certification ,and

watchkeeping arrangements,

due to innovation in technology

Manila 2010 - Calendar

April 2006 – Groundwork began for Revision

January 2007 (STW 38) - Revision proposed to Sub-

committee and the Terms of Reference approved

March 2008 (STW 39) - 52 proposals

Sept. 2008 (ISWG 1) - 62 new proposals

Feb. 2009 (STW 40) - 68 proposals

Sept. 2009 (ISWG 2) - 25 pending & 39 new proposals

Jan. 2010 (STW 41) - Final set of 55 proposals

June 2010 (Conference) – 31 last minute proposals

Manila 2010 – Most significant changes

Revised rest period hours requirements

Updated standards relating to medical fitness

Prevention of unsafe alcohol use

New certificates:

Able seafarer – deck,

Able seafarer – engine,

Electro-technical officer,

Electro-technical rating.


New training requirements:

Security training – personnel with security related tasks

Marine environment awareness training

Training in leadership, teamwork and managerial skills

ECDIS training

Training for electro-technical officers

New training guidelines developed on: Navigation in polar areas

Offshore Supply Vessels (OSV) (Anchor handling)

Dynamic Positioning (DP)

Damage control


Tanker training requirements updated

Passenger ships training rearranged

Refresher training:

Basic safety

Advanced fire fighting

Survival crafts, rescue boats other than FRB

Fast rescue boats

Manila 2010 – Resolutions

Resolution 1 – The Manila Amendments to the annex to the

International Convention on Standards of Training,

Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978

Resolutions 2 – The Manila Amendments to the Seafarers’

Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code


Resolution 3 – Expression of appreciation to the host

Government

Resolutions 4 – Transitional provisions and early

implementation

Urges for early implementation

Keep informed MSC on progress in implementation

Encouraging transition in order for effective implementation


Resolutions 5 – Verification of certificates of competency

and endorsements

Administration need to take appropriate steps to:

Establish electronic database for certificates and endorsement.

Timely respond to request from other Administration.

Resolution 6 – Standards of training and certification and

ships’ manning levels


Resolutions 7 – Promotion of technical knowledge, skills

and professionalism of seafarers

Administrations make arrangements to ensure that shipping

companies:

Establish criteria and processes for selection of seafarers

Monitor seafarers standards

Encourage officers to participate in training actively

Monitor junior personnel

Provide refresher and updating training

Encourage the creation of a safety culture


Resolutions 8 – Development of guidelines to implement

international standards of medical fitness for seafarers

Resolution 9 – Revision of existing model courses

published by the IMO and development of new model

courses

Resolution 10 – Promotion of technical co-operation


Resolutions 11 – Measures to ensure the competency of masters and officers of ships operating in polar waters – appropriate training and experience for masters and officers

Resolution 12 – Attracting new entrants to, and retaining seafarers in, the maritime profession

Resolution 13 – Accommodation for trainees

Resolution 14 – Promotion of the participation of women in the maritime industry


Resolutions 15 – Future amendments and review of the

STCW Convention and Code – every 10 years

Resolution 16 – Contribution of the International Labour

Organization

Resolution 17 – Role of the WMU, the IMO IMLI and IMSSEA

in promoting enhanced maritime standards

Resolution 18 – Year of the Seafarer (2010)

Resolution 19 – Day of the Seafarer (25th June)

Manila 2010 – Timeline

STCW Milestones

1 January 2012 Amended STCW Convention came into force.

Requirements for the new minimum rest hours and a record of hours of work must be complied with.

During five year transitional period, a party may continue to issue certificates of competency in accordance with previous regulations.

1 July 2013 New seafarers training and competence should comply with amended

Convention.

1 January 2014 Seafarers have to be trained in security in compliance with the new

provisions.

1 January 2017 All seafarers on active service must comply with all STCW

requirements

Convention layout

Articles

Outline the legal responsibilities a party has to meet.

Annex

Technical details on the legal responsibilities referred to in the and their implementation.

The STCW Code Part A:

Mandatory standards of training, certification and watch-keeping.

Part B:

Recommended guidelines (not mandatory)

Regulation I/1

Definitions and clarifications

Function means a group of tasks, duties and responsibilities, as

specified in the STCW Code, necessary for ship operation, safety

of life at sea or protection of the marine environment

Navigation

Cargo handling and stowage

Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board

Marine engineering

Electrical, electronic and control engineering

Maintenance and repair

Radiocommunications

Regulation I/1


Management level means the level of responsibility

associated with:

serving as master, chief mate, chief engineer officer or second

engineer officer on board a seagoing ship, and

ensuring that all functions within the designated area of

responsibility are properly performed.

Regulation I/1


Operational level means the level of responsibility

associated with:

serving as officer in charge of a navigational or engineering

watch or as designated duty engineer for periodically unmanned

machinery spaces or as radio operator on board a seagoing ship,

and

maintaining direct control over the performance of all functions

within the designated area of responsibility in accordance with

proper procedures and under the direction of an individual

serving in the management level for that area of responsibility.

Regulation I/1


Support level means the level of responsibility associated

with performing assigned tasks, duties or responsibilities

on board a seagoing ship under the direction of an

individual serving in the operational or management level;

Regulation I/1


Management Operational Support

Deck Navigation Θ Θ Θ

Cargo handling and stowage Θ

Deck &

Engine

Controlling the operation of a

ship and care for persons on

board Θ Θ

Engine

Marine engineering Θ Θ Θ

Maintenance and repair Θ Θ

Electrical, electronics and

control engineering Θ Θ

Radio communication Θ

Regulation I/2

Certificates and endorsements

New definitions reflect:

new requirements,

a need to ensure consistency of

interpretation.

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Regulation I/2


Certificate of Competence A certificate issued and endorsed by the administration, for masters, officer

and GMDSS radio operators in accordance with the provisions of Chapters II, III, IV or VII and entitles the lawful holder thereof to serve in the capacity and perform the functions involved at the level of responsibility specified.

Certificate of Proficiency A certificate, other than a certificate of competency issued to a seafarer,

stating that the relevant requirements of training, competencies or seagoing service in the Convention have been met.

Documentary evidence Documentation, other than a certification of competency or of proficiency

attesting that the relevant requirements of the Convention have been met.

Regulation I/2


Endorsement:

A document issued to masters and officers, either as part of the

certificate or as a separate document attesting that the national

certificate has been issued in accordance with all STCW

requirements.

Endorsements may be issued after the administration verifies the

authenticity of any certificates and documentary evidence, and

the candidate has fulfilled all requirements and has the standard

of competence for the capacity identified in the endorsement.

Regulation I/2


Regulations Type of certificate and brief description

Endorsement attesting

recognition of a certificate

Registration

required Revalidation of certificate

II/1, II/2, II/3, III/1,

III/2, III/3, III/6, IV/2, VII/2

Certificate of Competency – For masters, officers and GMDSS radio operators

Yes Yes Yes

II/4, III/4, VII/2 Certificate of Proficiency – For ratings duly certified to be a part of a navigational or engine-room watch

No Yes No

II/5, III/5, III/7, VII/2 Certificate of Proficiency – For ratings duly certified as able

seafarer deck, able seafarer engine or electro-technical rating No Yes No

V/1-1, V/1-2 Certificate of Proficiency or endorsement to a Certificate of

Competency – For masters and officers on oil, chemical or liquefied gas tankers

Yes Yes Yes

V/1-1, V/1-2 Certificate of Proficiency – For ratings on oil, chemical or liquefied gas tankers

No Yes No

V/2 Documentary evidence – Training for masters, officers, ratings and

other personnel serving on passenger ships No No No

VI/1 Certificate of Proficiency – Basic training No Yes Yes

VI/2 Certificate of Proficiency – Survival craft, rescue boats and fast rescue boats No Yes Yes

VI/3 Certificate of Proficiency – Advanced fire fighting No Yes Yes

VI/4 Certificate of Proficiency – Medical first aid and medical care No Yes No

VI/5 Certificate of Proficiency – Ship security officer No Yes No

VI/6 Certificate of Proficiency – Security awareness training or security training for seafarers with designated security duties No Yes No

Regulation I/2


Each Party shall maintain a register of all certificates and endorsements for masters, officers, and, as applicable, ratings which are issued, have expired or have been revalidated, suspended, cancelled or reported lost or destroyed and of dispensations issued.

Each Party shall make available information on the status of certificates of competency, endorsements and dispensations to other Parties and companies which request verification of the authenticity and validity of certificates produced to them by seafarers seeking recognition or employment on board ship.

As of 1 January 2017, the information on the status of information required to be available shall be made available, in the English language, through electronic means.

Regulation I/3

Principles governing near-coastal voyages

Near-coastal voyages means voyages in the vicinity of a

Party as defined by that Party.

Near-coastal voyages:

may include coasts of other countries, if agreed;

NCV Certificates may be accepted by another country for their

near-coastal voyages;

limits to be incorporated in COCs;

should not cover world-wide voyages.

Regulation I/3

Principles governing near-coastal voyages

Account shall be taken of the following factors: type of ship and the trade in which it is engaged;

gross tonnage of the ship and the propulsion power in kilowatts of the main machinery;

nature and length of the voyages;

maximum distance from a port of refuge;

adequacy of the coverage and accuracy of navigational position-fixing devices;

weather conditions normally prevailing in the near-coastal voyages area;

provision of shipboard and coastal communication facilities for search and rescue; and

the availability of shore-based support, regarding especially technical maintenance on board.

Regulation I/4

Control procedures

Control exercised by a PSO shall be limited to the following:

verification that all seafarers required so and serving on board

hold an appropriate certificate;

verification that the numbers and certificates of the seafarers

serving on board are in conformity with the safe manning

requirements; and

Regulation I/4

Control procedures

Control exercised by a PSO shall be limited to the following:

assessment whether the seafarers are able to maintain

watchkeeping and security standards if there are clear grounds

for believing that such standards are not being maintained

because:

the ship has been involved in a collision, grounding or stranding, or

there has been illegal discharge of substances from the ship, or

the ship has been manoeuvred in an erratic or unsafe manner whereby

routeing measures have not been followed, or

the ship is otherwise being operated in such a manner as to pose a

danger to persons, property, the environment, or a compromise to

security.

Regulation I/4

Control procedures

Deficiencies which may be deemed to pose a danger to persons, property or the environment include the following:

failure of seafarers to hold a certificate, to have an appropriate certificate, …;

failure to comply with the applicable safe manning requirements;

failure of navigational or engineering watch arrangements;

absence in a watch of a person qualified to operate equipment essential to safe navigation, safety radiocommunications or the prevention of marine pollution; and

inability to provide, for the first watch at the commencement of a voyage and for subsequent relieving watches, persons sufficiently rested and otherwise fit for duty.

Regulation I/5

National provisions

Each Party shall:

establish processes and procedures for the impartial

investigation of any reported incompetency, act, omission or

compromise to security that may pose a direct threat to safety of

life or property at sea or to the marine environment by the

holders of certificates or endorsements and for the withdrawal,

suspension and cancellation of certificates and for the prevention

of fraud,

enforce appropriate measures to prevent fraud and other

unlawful practices,

Regulation I/5

National provisions

Verification

Dubious entries

demand originals and certified copies

watch for signs and tampering

search for inconsistent dates and places

ask candidates to show proofs

Check

own records

company records (training, sea service)

document issuer

If found:

If in doubt throw it out!

Retain falsified documents if possible

Regulation I/5

National provisions

Each Party shall:

prescribe penalties or disciplinary measures regarding :

a company or a master engaging a person not holding a certificate;

a master allowing any function or service in any capacity to be

performed by a person not holding the certificate; or

a person who obtained by fraud or forged documents an engagement to

perform any function or serve in any capacity.

co-operate with any Party which advises it on its intention to

initiate proceedings under its jurisdiction.

Regulation I/5

National provisions

Regulation I/6

Training and assessment

Each Party shall ensure that:

the training and assessment of seafarers are administered,

supervised and monitored; and

those responsible for the training and assessment of competence

of seafarers are appropriately qualified for the type and level of

training or assessment involved.

Regulation I/6


Each Party shall ensure that training and assessment of

seafarers for certification is:

structured in accordance with written programmes, including

such methods and media of delivery, procedures, and course

material as are necessary to achieve the prescribed standard of

competence; and

conducted, monitored, evaluated and supported by qualified

persons.

Regulation I/6


Each Party shall ensure that instructors, supervisors and

assessors are appropriately qualified for the particular

types and levels of training or assessment of competence

of seafarers either on board or ashore, in respect of:

In-service training

Assessment of competence

Training and assessment within an institution

Regulation I/6


IMO Model courses:

provides general examples/guidelines for

MET programs development

offer a “Framework” for developing MET

curricula

supports the STCW Convention and Code

requirements and standards

Regulation I/6


Principles

Convention defines three levels of competency and lists the

corresponding competencies.

Each level of skills implies the set of learning objectives.

Identification of learning objectives (outcomes) is the key point in

the organisation of the maritime education.

The more complex skills include the simpler ones.

The education process (simulation training in particular) has to

be designed to achieve specific competencies, which have been

built upon previous training and knowledge.

Regulation I/6


Regulation I/6


Regulation I/6


Knowledge

the sum of what is known; the body of truth, information, and principles

acquired by a person (or mankind)

Understanding

the capacity to apprehend general relations of particulars; the power to

make experience intelligible by applying concepts and categories

Skill

the ability to use one's knowledge effectively and readily in execution

or performance

Regulation I/6


Skills

Task skills

the capacity to perform tasks to the required standard

Task management skills the ability to plan and integrate a number of different tasks and achieve a work

outcome

Contingency management skills the ability to respond to irregularities, breakdowns and other unanticipated

occurrences

Job/role environment skills the capacity to deal with the responsibilities and expectations of the work

environment, including working with others

Regulation I/6


Learning resources

Information resources

Journal articles, monographs, indexes, databases, …

Information, learning and teaching resources

Textbooks, hand-outs, video resources, …

Learning and teaching resources

Experimental equipment, laboratories, simulators, tests, …

Training resources

Simulators, tools, machinery, ships, …

Regulation I/6


Learning methods

Classroom presentation (front-end lecturing)

Group work

Pair work

Individual work

Role plays

Brainstorming

Discussions - debates

Training

practical or

using simulators

Regulation I/6


Prerequisites

Facilities

general-purpose facilities

dedicated facilities

Human resources

academic staff

supporting staff

Information resources

static resources

dynamic resources

Learning objects

experimental equipment,

laboratories, simulators, tools,

machinery, ships, …

Learning methods

delivery methods

assessment methods

working procedures

internal relations

Regulation I/6


Approval of curricula

Methods and media of delivery:

Instructional methods: breakup of lecture hours, tutorials, practical

work, field studies, training vessel, simulator time.

Teaching programs: qualified and experienced teaching staff in

units/subjects, available supporting resources

Assessment schedule: measures to achieve the course objectives

through evaluation of students levels of knowledge, understanding and

proficiency and demonstrations of ability to perform tasks as per Code A

Tables of Competence

Regulation I/6


Approval of curricula

Procedures

Checks on teaching programs against written course objectives and syllabus

Appraisal of examination papers and practical tests for reliability & validity

Check on practical demonstrations of skill and assessment criteria for relevance to the required tables of competencies

Checks on qualifications and experiences of lecturers and instructors

Checks on the training, qualifications and experiences of assessors

Monitor effective use of simulators against required performance standards

Regulation I/6


Assessment

•Conducted by trained

assessors

Quality and quantity of

evidence must:

be sufficient, reliable and

verifiable,

cover variety of contexts and

circumstances,

assure consistency,

be fair,

be practical and economic.

Subject to verification as part

of a quality standards system.

Regulation I/6


Assessment Methods

Direct Observation

in-service experience

laboratory equipment training

simulation

Skills/proficiency/competency tests

Projects/assignments

Evidence from prior experience

Questioning

written,

oral

by computer

Evidence of

knowledge and

understanding

Evidence of

performance

Regulation I/6


On-board training and experience

Carried out to develop and demonstrate competence

Planned and structured as part of an overall training plan

Documented in Training Record Book

Closely supervised and monitored

Managed and co-ordinated by the company

Training Record Book

Comprehensive record of practical training and experience at sea

Unique evidence of completion of on-board training

Progress can be monitored and reviewed

Regulation I/6


Guidance on distance learning and e-learning

Guidance for training and assessing using e-

learning and distance-learning Approved by the Administration

Applicable to maritime education and training

establishments

Can be applied to shipping companies and/or other

training providers

Guidance on registers of approved training

providers, courses and programs.

Regulation I/6


When considering CBT applications the programs should be reviewed in the context of:

The training objectives

Legal requirements

Safe working practices

A method for verifying the learning objectives

The relevance of the storyboard/script

The reliability and compatibility of the software

The clarity of the instructions on how to use the program

The integrity of the assessment process

The way results of tests are held and communicated to the individual and the training or examination centre.

Regulation I/7

Communication of information

Information on steps taken by the Party to give the Convention full and complete effect shell be submitted to the Secretary General.

The Secretary-General has to submit a report to this effect to the Maritime Safety Committee.

The Maritime Safety Committee shall: identify the Parties so concerned,

shall review the list of Parties which communicated information.

Other Parties may accept, in principle, certificates issued by or on behalf of the Parties identified.

Regulation I/7


Section A-I/7 addresses processes, roles and

responsibilities:

Part 1 - Initial Communication of information

Part 2 - Subsequent reports

Part 3 - Panel of Competent Persons

Part 4 - Report to the Maritime Safety Committee

Regulation I/7


Part 1 - Initial Communication of information (within 1 year)

Report on the steps taken to give the Convention full and

complete effect:

contact details and organization chart of the ministry, department or

governmental agency responsible for administering the Convention;

a concise explanation of the legal and administrative measures provided

and taken to ensure compliance;

a clear statement of the education, training, examination, competency

assessment and certification policies adopted;

Regulation I/7


Report on the steps taken to give the Convention full and complete effect (also in case of amendments):

a concise summary of the courses, training programmes, examinations and assessments provided for each certificate issued;

a concise outline of the procedures followed to authorize, accredit or approve training and examinations, medical fitness and competency assessments, and a list of the authorizations, accreditations and approvals granted;

a concise summary of the procedures followed in granting any dispensation; and

the results of the comparison carried out pursuant to regulation I/11 (Revalidation) and a concise outline of the refresher and upgrading training mandated.

Regulation I/7


Part 2 - Subsequent reports (1/3)

Party shall within 6 months of:

retaining or adopting any equivalent education or training arrangements,

provide a full description of such arrangements;

recognizing certificates issued by another Party, provide a report

summarizing the measures taken to ensure compliance with regulation

I/10 (Recognition of Certificates); and

authorizing the employment of seafarers holding alternative certificates

issued under regulation VII/1 on ships entitled to fly its flag, provide the

Secretary-General with a specimen copy of the type of safe manning

documents issued to such ships.

Regulation I/7



Party shall report the results of each evaluation carried out

pursuant to regulation I/8 (Quality standards), within six months

of its completion including:

the qualifications and experience of those who conducted the

evaluation;

the terms of reference for the independent evaluation and those of the

evaluators;

a list of training institutions/centres covered by the independent

evaluation; and

Regulation I/7



Party shall report the results of each evaluation carried out pursuant to

regulation I/8, within six months of its completion including the results of

the independent evaluation, including verification that:

all applicable provisions are covered by the Party’s quality standards system,

and all internal management control and monitoring measures and follow-up

actions comply with planned arrangements and documented procedures and are

effective in ensuring achievement of defined objectives;

a brief description of the non-conformities found, the corrective measures

recommended to address the identified non-conformities, and the corrective

measures carried out to address the identified non-conformities.

Regulation I/7


Part 3 - Panel of competent persons (1/3)

Competent persons are invited to consider the report and provide

their views on whether the report is complete and demonstrates

that the Party has carried out an independent evaluation of the

knowledge, understanding, skills and competence acquisition

and assessment activities, and of the administration of the

certification system (including endorsement and revalidation).

Regulation I/7




their views on whether the report is sufficient to demonstrate

that:

the evaluators were qualified,

the terms of reference were clear enough to ensure that:

all applicable provisions of the Convention and STCW Code, including their

amendments, are covered by the Party’s quality standards system; and

the implementation of clearly defined objectives could be verified over the

full range of relevant activities,

Regulation I/7




their views on whether the report is sufficient to demonstrate

that:

the procedures followed during the independent evaluation were

appropriate to identify any significant non-conformities in the Party’s

system of training, assessment of competence, and certification of

seafarers, and

the actions being taken to correct any noted non-conformities are timely

and appropriate.

Regulation I/7


Part 4 - Report to the Maritime Safety Committee

The Secretary-General shall:

solicit and take into account the views expressed by competent persons;

seek clarification, when necessary, from the Party; and

identify any area in which the Party may have requested assistance to implement the Convention.

The Party concerned shall be informed of the arrangements for the meetings of competent persons, and its representatives shall be entitled to be present to clarify any matter.

Regulation I/7


Index of Materials submitted in accordance with article IV and

regulation I/7 of the STCW Convention Article IV of the STCW

Convention:

1 Text of laws, decrees, orders, regulations and instruments (article

IV(1)(a))

2 Details on study courses (article IV(1) (b))

3 National examination and other requirements (article IV(1) (b))

4 Specimen certificates (article IV(1) (c))

Regulation I/7


Index of Materials submitted in accordance with article IV and regulation I/7 of the STCW Convention Article IV of the STCW Convention:

Section A-I/7 of the STCW Code 5 Information on Governmental organization (section A-I/7, paragraph 2.1)

6 Explanation of legal and administrative measures (section A-I/7, paragraph 2.2)

7 Statement of the education, training, examination, assessment and certification policies (section A-I/7, paragraph 2.3)

8 Summary of the courses, training programmes, examinations, assessments by certificate (section A-I/7, paragraph 2.4)

9 Outline of the procedures and conditions for authorizations, accreditations and approvals (section A-I/7, paragraph 2.5)

10 List of authorizations, accreditations and approvals granted (section A-I/7, paragraph 2.5)

11 Summary of procedures for dispensations (section A-I/7, paragraph 2.6)

Regulation I/7


Index of Materials submitted in accordance with article IV and regulation I/7 of the STCW Convention Article IV of the STCW Convention:

Section A-I/7 of the STCW Code 12 Comparison carried out pursuant to regulation I/11 (section A-I/7, paragraph 2.7)

13 Outline of refresher and upgrading training mandated (section A-I/7, paragraph 2.7)

14 Description of equivalency arrangements adopted pursuant to article IX (section A-I/7, paragraph 3.1)

15 Summary of measures taken to ensure compliance with regulation I/10 (section A-I/7, paragraph 3.2)

16 Specimen copy of safe manning documents issued to ships employing seafarers holding alternative certificates under regulation VII/1 (section A-I/7, paragraph 3.3)

17 Report of results of evaluation(s) carried out pursuant to regulation I/8, and other information relating to such evaluations (section A-I/7, paragraph 4)

Regulation I/8

Quality standards

Each Party shall ensure that:

all training, assessment of competence, certification, including medical certification, endorsement and revalidation activities carried out by non-governmental agencies or entities under its authority are continuously monitored through a quality standards system to ensure achievement of defined objectives, including those concerning the qualifications and experience of instructors and assessors; and

where governmental agencies or entities perform such activities, there shall be a quality standards system.

An evaluation has to be periodically undertaken by qualified persons who are not themselves involved in the activities concerned.

The results of the evaluation shall be communicated to the Secretary-General.

Regulation I/8

Quality standards

Each Party has to decide :

on quality system to be implemented:

a national scheme for education and training accreditation or quality

standards; or

an alternative quality-standards model acceptable to the Organization.

on self-assessment as a part of the evaluation process,

on external evaluation model,

on final reporting procedure,

on follow-up actions.

Regulation I/8

Quality standards

Independent evaluation means an evaluation by suitably

qualified persons, independent of, or external to, the unit or

activity being evaluated, to verify that the administrative

and operational procedures at all levels are managed,

organized, undertaken and monitored internally in order to

ensure their fitness for purpose and achievement of stated

objective

MET

Institution(s) training

programs

[Documentation]

[Procedures]

[Self-evaluation]

Examination

system

Company

on-board

training

programs

[Record Book]

National

administration

Quality standards

system

Independent

external

evaluation

Quality Standards:

Links & interactions

Regulation I/8

Quality standards

Each Party shall ensure that the education and training

objectives and related standards of competence are clearly

defined and that the levels of knowledge, understanding

and skills appropriate to the examinations and assessments

required are identified.

The objectives and related quality standards may be

specified separately for different courses and training

programmes and shall cover the administration of the

certification system.

Regulation I/8

Quality standards

The field of application of the quality standards shall cover:

the administration of the certification system,

all training courses and programmes,

examinations and assessments carried out by or under the

authority of a Party and

the qualifications and experience required of instructors and

assessors,

having regard to the policies, systems, controls and internal

quality assurance reviews established to ensure achievement of

the defined objectives.

Regulation I/9

Medical standards

Establishes issuance of a medical

certificate

Establishes minimum information to be

included in the medical certificate

Prescribes mandatory eye-sight

standards

Includes criteria for physical and

medical fitness

Regulation I/9

Medical standards

Establishes issuance of a medical certificate

Establishes minimum information to be included in the medical certificate

Prescribes mandatory eye-sight standards

Includes criteria for physical and medical fitness

Validity period

2 year – medical certificate; 1 year – for persons under 18 years of age

Provides for a list of approved medical practitioners

Allows certificates expired during voyage to remain in force till next port where recognized medical practitioner is available, not exceeding 3 months

Regulation I/9

Medical standards

Regulation I/9

Medical standards

The standards of physical and medical fitness:

the physical capability to fulfil the requirements of the basic training;

demonstrate adequate hearing and speech to communicate effectively

and detect any audible alarms;

no medical condition, disorder or impairment that will prevent the

effective and safe conduct of routine and emergency duties;

not suffering from any medical condition likely to be aggravated by

service at sea or to render the seafarer unfit for such service or to

endanger the health and safety of other persons on board;

not taking any medication that has side effects that will impair

judgment, balance, or any other requirements for effective and safe

performance of routine and emergency duties on board.

Regulation I/10

Recognition of certificates

Certificate issued by or under the authority of another Party to a master, officer or radio operator may be recognized by endorsement and that:

the Administration has confirmed, through an evaluation of that Party that the requirements of the Convention are fully complied with; and

an undertaking is agreed with the Party concerned that prompt notification will be given of any significant change in the arrangements for training and certification provided in compliance with the Convention.

Seafarers with certificates at the management level have to have an appropriate knowledge of the maritime legislation of the Administration.

Regulation I/10


Information on recognition shall be communicated to the Secretary-General.

Certificates issued by or under the authority of a non-Party shall not be recognized.

A seafarer may serve no more than three months with certificate not yet recognized. Documentary proof of application for an endorsement shall be readily available.

Further recognition by another Administration is not permitted.

Regulation I/10


Authenticity of Certificates

Original of certificates to be on board

Photocopies not acceptable

Copies certified as authentic under applicable law presumed

acceptable

Regulation I/10


DIRECTIVE 2008/106/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

AND OF THE COUNCIL of 19 November 2008 on the

minimum level of training of seafarers

Actions at Community level

Minimum level of training should be in line with internationally agreed

rules and standards.

A consistent level of training for the award of vocational competency

certificates to seafarers should be ensured.

The mutual recognition of diplomas and certificates should ensure a

standardised level of training for all seafarers.

States should recognise qualifications only where these are issued by or

on behalf of Parties to the STCW Convention.

Regulation I/10


DIRECTIVE 2008/106/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 19 November 2008 on the minimum level of training of seafarers

Maritime institutes, training programmes and courses should be inspected.

The EMSA should assist the Commission in verifying that Member States comply with the requirements laid down in this Directive.

Procedures and common criteria for the recognition by the Member States of certificates issued by third countries, based on the training and certification requirements as agreed in the framework of the STCW Convention.

Regulation I/10


DIRECTIVE 2008/106/EC Article 1 Definitions

Article 2 Scope

Article 3 Training and certification

Article 5 Certificates of competency, certificates of proficiency and

endorsements

Article 5a Information to the Commission

Article 6 Training requirements

Article 7 Principles governing near-coastal voyages

Article 8 Prevention of fraud and other unlawful practices

Article 9 Penalties or disciplinary measures

Article 10 Quality standards

Regulation I/10


DIRECTIVE 2008/106/EC Article 11 Medical standards

Article 12 Revalidation of certificates of competency and certificates of

proficiency

Article 13 Use of simulators

Article 14 Responsibilities of companies

Article 15 Fitness for duty

Article 16 Dispensation

Article 17 Responsibilities of Member States with regard to training and

assessment

Article 25a Information for statistical purposes

Regulation I/10


DIRECTIVE 2008/106/EC Article 26 Reports

Article 27 Amendment

Article 27a Exercise of the delegation

Article 28 Committee procedure

Article 29 Penalties

Article 30 Transitional provisions

Article 31 Communication

Article 32 Repeal

Article 34 Addressees

Regulation I/10


DIRECTIVE 2008/106/EC

ANNEX I TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OF THE STCW

CONVENTION, REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3

ANNEX II CRITERIA FOR THE RECOGNITION OF THIRD

COUNTRIES THAT HAVE ISSUED A CERTIFICATE OR UNDER

THE AUTHORITY OF WHICH WAS ISSUED A CERTIFICATE,

REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 19(2)

ANNEX V TYPE OF INFORMATION TO BE COMMUNICATED TO

THE COMMISSION FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES

Regulation I/10


DIRECTIVE 2008/106/EC – ANNEX II

The third country must be a Party to the STCW Convention.

The third country must be on a ”White list”

The Commission and EMSA has confirmed that the requirements of the

STCW Convention are fully complied with.

The third country will promptly notify on any significant change in the

arrangements for training and certification.

The MS has introduced measures to ensure that seafarers at

management level have an appropriate knowledge of the national

maritime legislation.

If MS wishes to supplement assessment of compliance by evaluating

maritime training institutes, it shall proceed according to the A-I/6 .

Regulation I/10



Regulation I/10



Regulation I/11

Revalidation of certificates

Every master, officer and radio operator shall be required at

intervals not exceeding five years, to:

meet the standards of medical fitness; and

establish continued professional competence.

Every master, officer and radio operator shall, for

continuing seagoing service on board ships for which

special training requirements have been internationally

agreed upon, successfully complete approved relevant

training.

Regulation I/11


Every master and officer shall, for continuing seagoing service on board tankers shell be required, at intervals not exceeding five years, to establish continued professional competence for tankers.

The Party shall, in consultation with those concerned, formulate or promote the formulation of a structure of refresher and updating courses.

For the purpose of updating the knowledge of masters, officers and radio operators, each Administration shall ensure that recent changes in national and international regulations are available to their ships.

Regulation I/11


Continued professional competence shall be established by:

approved seagoing service, performing functions appropriate to the certificate held, for a period of at least:

twelve months in total during the preceding five years, or

three months in total during the preceding six months immediately prior to revalidating; or

having performed functions considered to be equivalent to the seagoing service; or

passing an approved test; or

successfully completing an approved training course or courses; or

having completed approved seagoing service, performing functions appropriate to the certificate held, for a period of not less than three months in a supernumerary capacity, or in a lower officer rank than that for which the certificate held is valid immediately prior to taking up the rank for which it is valid.

Regulation I/11


The refresher and updating courses shall be approved and include changes in relevant national and international regulations concerning the safety of life at sea, security and the protection of the marine environment and take account of any updating of the standard of competence concerned.

Continued professional competence for tankers shall be established by:

approved seagoing service, performing duties appropriate to the tanker certificate or endorsement held, for a period of at least 3 months in total during the preceding 5 years; or

successfully completing an approved relevant training course or courses.

Regulation I/11


Seafarers holding certain CoPs are required every five years to provide evidence of having maintained the required standards of competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in respective columns:

Basic training

Survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats

Fast rescue boats

Advanced fire fighting

Parties may accept onboard training and experience for maintaining the required standard of competence of respective tables for enlisted KUPs.

Regulation I/11


Administrations to provide electronic verification of

authenticity of certificates.

Revalidation of CoC also permitted if sailed for 3 months in

last 6 months before revalidation.

If applied for revalidation up to 6 months in advance, may

revalidate up to 5th anniversary.

Regulation I/12

Use of simulators

The performance standards and other provisions for any

certificate concerned shall be complied with in respect of:

all mandatory simulator-based training;

any assessment of competency required by part A of the STCW

Code which is carried out by means of a simulator; and

any demonstration, by means of a simulator, of continued

proficiency required by part A of the STCW Code.

Regulation I/12

Use of simulators

Definition

‘A realistic imitation, in real time, of any ship handling, radar and

navigation, propulsion, cargo/ballast or other ship-system

incorporating an interface suitable for interactive use by the

trainee or candidate either within or outside of the operating

environment, and complying with the performance standards

prescribed in the relevant parts of this section of the STCW

Code.’ IMO Intersessional Working Group (ISWG)

Regulation I/12

Use of simulators

Positive aspects: Ability to simulate real life

scenarios

May be integrated into the curriculum

Allow repeating and enhancing scenarios to improve skill levels

Allow practice, with instantaneous feedback

Allow adjusting the level of difficulty and complexity

Allow exposure to uncommon, and high risk events

Negative aspects: Costs associated with realistic

scenarios

Work and time consuming

Restricted capacities

Game-like environment

Regulation I/12

Use of simulators

Use for regular education and assessment

Different approaches:

Regulation I/12

Use of simulators

Regulation I/12 and Code (Use of simulators)

Regulation I/6 + Code (Training & assessment)

Regulation I/8 + Code ( Quality standards)

Chapters II, III, IV (Deck, Engineer, Radio)

Chapter V ( Special training)

Chapter VII + Code (Alternative certification)

Chapter VIII + Code (Watchkeeping)

Regulation I/12

Use of simulators

Standards apply to all :

mandatory simulator-based training

assessments of STCW competency

demonstrations of continued proficiency

Simulator training aims and objectives are:

to be defined within an overall training programme

to relate as closely as possible to shipboard tasks and practices

Regulation I/12

Use of simulators

General performance standards for simulators used in

training:

Be suitable for selected training objectives and tasks

Ensure physical and behavioural realism

Provide controlled operating environment

Ensure interactive interface between trainee, equipment,

environment and instructor

Permit the control, monitoring and recording of exercises for

debriefing

Regulation I/12

Use of simulators

If used for assessment, be capable of:

Objective assessment

Realistic simulation of equipment and its capabilities, limitations

and errors

Behavioural realism

Controlled operating environment

Interactive interface between candidate, equipment and simulated

environment

Exercise control, monitoring, record for assessment of

performance

Regulation I/12

Use of simulators

Instructors and Assessors

To be qualified and experienced in accordance with I/6 and have:

received appropriate guidance in instructional techniques involving the

use of simulators, and

gained practical operational experience on the particular type of

simulator being used.

Regulation I/12

Use of simulators


Each party which recognizes a course of training ... shall ensure

that the qualifications and experience of instructors and

assessors are covered in the application of quality standard

provisions of section A-I/8.

Such qualification ... shall incorporate appropriate training in

instructional techniques and training and assessment methods

and practice ... (A-I/6 sect.7)

Regulation I/12

Use of simulators

Training the trainers

Manufacturers' training programs

Learning on the job

Understudying at another institution

Using IMO model courses

1.09 Radar simulator

1.22 Ship simulator and Bridge Teamwork

2.06 Cargo and ballast handling simulator

2.07 Engine room simulator

6.09 Training course for instructors

Regulation I/14

Responsibilities of companies

Company means the owner of the ship or any other

organization or person such as the manager, or the

bareboat charterer, who has assumed the responsibility for

operation of the ship from the shipowner and who, on

assuming such responsibility, has agreed to take over all

the duties and responsibilities imposed on the company by

these regulations.

Regulation I/14

Responsibilities of companies

Companies responsible for seafarers have to ensure that: each seafarer holds an appropriate certificate;

ships are manned in compliance with the applicable safe manning requirements;

seafarers have received refresher and updating training;

documentation and data (at least on experience, training, medical fitness and competency of seafarers) are maintained and readily accessible;

seafarers are familiarized with duties and relevant ship arrangements, installations, equipment, procedures and ship characteristics;

the ship’s complement can effectively coordinate activities in an emergency situation and vital to safety, security, prevention or mitigation of pollution;

there is be effective oral communication.

CHAPTER II

Master and deck department

Regulation II/1

Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of officers in charge of a

navigational watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more

Regulation II/2

Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of masters and chief

mates on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more

Master and chief mate on ships of 3,000 gross tonnage or more

Master and chief mate on ships of between 500 and 3,000 gross tonnage

CHAPTER II


Regulation II/1

Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of officers in

charge of a navigational watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or

more

have approved seagoing service of not less than 12 months as part of an

approved training programme which includes onboard training that

meets the requirements of section A-II/1 of the STCW Code and is

documented in an approved training record book, or otherwise have

approved seagoing service of not less than 36 months;

have performed, during the required seagoing service, bridge

watchkeeping duties under the supervision of the master or a qualified

officer for a period of not less than six months;

CHAPTER II


Regulation II/3 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of officers in charge of a

navigational watch and of masters on ships of less than 500 gross tonnage Ships not engaged on near-coastal voyages

Ships engaged on near-coastal voyages Officer in charge of a navigational watch

Master

Regulation II/4 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of ratings forming part

of a navigational watch

Regulation II/5 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of ratings as able

seafarer deck

CHAPTER II


Regulation II/5

Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of ratings as

able seafarer deck

while qualified to serve as a rating forming part of a navigational watch,

have approved seagoing service in the deck department of:

not less than 18 months, or

not less than 12 months and have completed approved training;

CHAPTER III

Engine department

Regulation III/1

Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of officers in charge

of an engineering watch in a manned engine-room or designated duty

engineers in a periodically unmanned engine-room

have completed combined workshop skills training and an approved seagoing

service of not less than 12 months as part of an approved training programme

which includes onboard training that meets the requirements of section A-III/1 of

the STCW Code and is documented in an approved training record book, or

otherwise have completed combined workshop skills training and an approved

seagoing service of not less than 36 months of which not less than 30 months

shall be seagoing service in the engine department;

have performed, during the required seagoing service, engine-room watchkeeping

duties under the supervision of the chief engineer officer or a qualified engineer

officer for a period of not less than six months;

CHAPTER III

Engine department

Regulation III/1 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of officers in

charge of an engineering watch in a manned engine-room or designated duty engineers in a periodically unmanned engine-room

Regulation III/2 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of chief

engineer officers and second engineer officers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion power or more

Regulation III/3 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of chief

engineer officers and second engineer officers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power

CHAPTER III

Engine department

Regulation III/4 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of ratings forming part of a

watch in a manned engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room

Regulation III/5 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of ratings as able seafarer

engine in a manned engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room

Regulation III/6 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of electro-technical officers

Regulation III/7 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of electro-technical ratings

CHAPTER III

Engine department

Regulation III/5

Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of ratings as

able seafarer engine in a manned engine-room or designated to

perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room

while qualified to serve as a rating forming part of an engineering watch,

have approved seagoing service in the engine department of:


not less than 6 months and have completed approved training

CHAPTER III

Engine department

Regulation III/6 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of electro-technical officers

while qualified to serve as a rating forming part of an engineering watch, have approved seagoing service in the engine department of:


not less than 6 months and have completed approved training;

Regulation III/7 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of electro-technical ratings

completed approved seagoing service including not less than 12 months training and experience, or

completed approved training, including an approved period of seagoing service which shall not be less than 6 months, or

qualifications that meet the technical competences in table A-III/7 and an approved period of seagoing service, which shall not be less than 3 months;

CHAPTER IV

Radiocommunication and radio operators

Regulation IV/2

Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of GMDSS

radio operators

In line with the ITU Radio Regulations

First-class radioelectronic certificate

Second-class radioelectronic certificate

General operator’s certificate

Restricted operator’s certificate

CHAPTER V - Special training requirements for

personnel on certain types of ships

Regulation V/1-1

Mandatory minimum requirements for the training and qualifications of

masters, officers and ratings on oil and chemical tankers

Regulation V/1-2


masters, officers and ratings on liquefied gas tankers

Regulation V/2


masters, officers, ratings and other personnel on passenger ships



Regulation V/1-1

Mandatory minimum requirements for the training and

qualifications of masters, officers and ratings on oil and chemical

tankers

Basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations:

at least three months of approved seagoing service; or

an approved basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations.



Regulation V/1-1

Mandatory minimum requirements for the training and qualifications of masters, officers and ratings on oil and chemical tankers

Advanced training for oil tanker cargo operations:

meet the requirements for certification in basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations; and

while qualified for certification in basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations, have:

at least three months of approved seagoing service on oil tankers, or

at least one month of approved onboard training on oil tankers, in a supernumerary capacity, which includes at least three loading and three unloading operations and is documented in an approved training record book taking into account guidance in section B-V/1; and

have completed approved advanced training for oil tanker cargo operations.



Regulation V/1-1


qualifications of masters, officers and ratings on oil and chemical

tankers

Clarification in Section B-V/1, paragraph 1

The term “person with immediate responsibility” as used in regulation V/1-1,

paragraphs 3 and 5 and regulation V/1-2, paragraph 3 means ‘a person being

in a decision-making capacity with respect to loading, discharging, care in

transit, handling of cargo, tank cleaning or other cargo-related operations’



Regulation V/1-2

Certificate in basic training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations

Officers and ratings assigned specific duties and responsibilities related to cargo or cargo equipment on liquefied gas tankers

Certificate in advanced training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations

Masters, chief engineer officers, chief mates, second engineer officers and any person with immediate responsibility for loading, discharging, care in transit, handling of cargo, tank cleaning or other cargo-related operations on liquefied gas tankers



Regulation V/2


qualifications of masters, officers, ratings and other personnel on

passenger ships

Masters, officers and other personnel designated on muster lists to

assist passengers in emergency situations on board passenger ships

shall have completed training in crowd management (A-V/2/1).

Personnel providing direct service to passengers in passenger spaces

on board passenger ships shall have completed the safety training (A-

V/2-2).



Regulation V/2

Mandatory minimum requirements for the training and qualifications of masters, officers, ratings and other personnel on passenger ships

Masters, chief engineer officers, chief mates, second engineer officers and any person designated on muster lists of having responsibility for the safety of passengers in emergency situations on board passenger ships shall have completed approved training in crisis management and human behaviour (A-V/2-3).

Masters, chief engineer officers, chief mates, second engineer officers and every person assigned immediate responsibility for embarking and disembarking passengers, loading, discharging or securing cargo, or closing hull openings on board ro-ro passenger ships shall have completed approved training in passenger safety, cargo safety and hull integrity (A-V/2-4).



B-V/1

Guidance regarding approved onboard training (on tankers) (transferred from previous A-V/1 and amended)

B-V/2

Guidance regarding training of seafarers on passenger ships



Section B-V/a Guidance regarding additional training for masters and chief mates of

large ships and ships with unusual manoeuvring characteristics

Section B-V/b Guidance regarding training of officers and ratings responsible for

cargo handling on ships carrying dangerous and hazardous substances in solid form in bulk

Section B-V/c Guidance regarding training of officers and ratings responsible for

cargo handling on ships carrying dangerous and hazardous substances in packaged form



Section B-V/e

Guidance regarding training and qualifications of masters and officers in charge of a navigational watch on board offshore supply vessels including those performing anchor-handling operations

Section B-V/f

Guidance on the training and experience for personnel operating dynamic positioning systems

Section B-V/g

Guidance regarding training of masters and officers for ships operating in polar waters



Polar waters – Antarctic waters



Polar waters – Antarctic waters

CHAPTER VI - Emergency, occupational safety,

security, medical care and survival functions

Regulation VI/1

Mandatory minimum requirements for safety familiarization, basic

training and instruction for all seafarers

Personal survival techniques – A-VI/1-1,

Fire prevention and fire fighting – A-VI/1-2,

Elementary first aid – A-VI/1-3,

Personal safety and social responsibilities – A-VI/1-4



Regulation VI/2

Mandatory minimum requirements for the issue of certificates of

proficiency in survival craft, rescue boats and fast rescue boats

Regulation VI/3

Mandatory minimum requirements for training in advanced fire

fighting



Regulation VI/4

Mandatory minimum requirements relating to medical first aid and medical care

Regulation VI/5

Mandatory minimum requirements for the issue of certificates of proficiency for ship security officers

Regulation VI/6

Mandatory minimum requirements for security-related training and instruction for all seafarers

Seafarers with designated security duties



Regulation VI/6

Security-related familiarization training

by the ship security officer or an equally qualified person

Training or instruction in security awareness

Seafarers with designated security duties

seafarers having specific security duties and responsibilities in accordance with the ship security plan

Seafarers and shipboard personnel are not security experts and it is not the aim of the provisions in the Convention or Code to convert seafarers into security specialists

There is no need for refresher training or revalidation

CHAPTER VII

Alternative certification

Regulation VII/2

Certification of seafarers

Regulation VII/3

Principles governing the issue of alternative certificates

CHAPTER VII


Principles: no alternative certificates unless equivalent degree of safety at sea and

pollution prevention is ensured;

alternative certification should be interchangeable: seafarers able to serve on either traditional or other forms of shipboard organization;

seafarers should not be trained for specific shipboard arrangements.

Alternative certificates shall not be used in itself: to reduce the number of crew on board, to lower the integrity of the

profession or “de-skill” seafarers, or

to justify the assignment of the combined duties of the engine and deck watchkeeping officers to a single certificate holder during any particular watch; and

The person in command shall be designated as the master.

CHAPTER VII


Every candidate for certification under the provisions of chapter VII at support level in functions specified in tables A-II/4 and A-III/4 shall have completed:

special training, either pre-sea or on board ship, including

an approved period of seagoing service which shall not be less than 4 months, made up of:

not less than 2 months associated with navigational watchkeeping duties, and

not less than 2 months associated with engine room watchkeeping duties;

The seagoing service, training and experience shall be carried out under the direct supervision of an appropriately qualified officer or rating.

CHAPTER VII


Every candidate for certification under the provisions of

chapter VII at support level in functions specified in tables

A-II/5 and A-III/5 shall have completed:

approved seagoing service including not less than 30 months

made up of:

not less than 18 months associated with able seafarer deck duties, and

not less than 12 months associated with able seafarer engine duties; or

approved training programme and not less than 18 months of

approved seagoing service, made up of:



CHAPTER VII


Every candidate for certification under the provisions of

chapter VII at support level in functions specified in tables

A-II/5 and A-III/5 shall have completed:

approved special integrated deck and engine training

programme, including not less than 12 months’ approved

seagoing service in an integrated deck and engine department,

made up of:



CHAPTER VIII

Watchkeeping

Regulation VIII/1

Fitness for duty

Regulation VIII/2

Watchkeeping arrangements and principles to be observed

CHAPTER VIII

Watchkeeping

Watchkeeping arrangements should maintain a safe watch or watches, taking into account:

officers in charge of the navigational watch are responsible for navigating the ship safely during their periods of duty, when they shall be physically present on the navigating bridge or in a directly associated location at all times;

radio operators are responsible for maintaining a continuous radio watch;

officers in charge of an engineering watch under the direction of the chief engineer officer, shall be immediately available and on call to attend the machinery spaces and, when required, shall be physically present in the machinery space;

an appropriate and effective watch or watches are maintained while the ship is at anchor or moored, taking into account the nature, quantity, packing and stowage of the hazardous cargo and of any special conditions prevailing on board; and

an appropriate and effective watch or watches are maintained for the purposes of security.

CHAPTER VIII

Watchkeeping

Fitness for duty

Officer in charge of a watch or rating forming part of a watch or those responsible for safety, prevention of pollution and security duties shall be provided with a rest period of not less than: a minimum of 10 hours of rest in any 24-hour period; and

77 hours in any 7-day period.

The hours of rest may be divided into no more than two periods, one of which shall be at least 6 hours in length, and the intervals between consecutive periods of rest shall not exceed 14 hours.

Rest periods need not be maintained in the case of an emergency.

Musters, fire-fighting and lifeboat drills, and drills shall not disturb rest periods/induce fatigue.

Watch schedules shall be posted where they are easily accessible.

CHAPTER VIII

Watchkeeping

Fitness for duty

Seafarers on call shall be compensated if rest is disturbed by call-outs.

The seafarers shall receive an endorsed copy of the records pertaining to them,.

Exceptions are allowed providing that the rest period is not less than 70 hours in any 7-day period.

Exceptions shall not be allowed for more than two consecutive weeks. The intervals between two periods of exceptions on board shall not be less than twice the duration of the exception.

The hours of rest may be divided into no more than three periods, one of which shall be at least 6 hours in length and neither of the other two periods shall be less than one hour in length. The intervals between consecutive periods of rest shall not exceed 14 hours.

Exceptions shall not extend beyond two 24-hour periods in any 7-day period.

CHAPTER VIII

Watchkeeping

Fitness for duty

Administrations shall establish, for preventing alcohol abuse, a

limit of:

not > 0.05% blood alcohol level (BAC), or

0.25 mg/l alcohol in the breath, or

a quantity of alcohol leading to such alcohol concentration for

masters, officers and other seafarers while performing

designated safety, security & marine environmental duties

CHAPTER VIII

Watchkeeping

Watchkeeping arrangements and principles to be observed

PART 1 – Certification

PART 2 – Voyage Planning

PART 3 – Watchkeeping principles in general

PART 4 – Watchkeeping at sea

PART 5 – Watchkeeping in port

Recent developments

RECOMMENDS that significant and extensive amendments

to the STCW Convention and Code should, as far as

possible, be developed and adopted on a five-yearly cycle

basis;

RECOMMENDS FURTHER that a comprehensive review of

the STCW Convention and Code should, as far as possible,

be carried out every ten years to address any

inconsistencies identified in the interim; and to ensure that

they are up to date with emerging technologies.

Recent developments

Guidance on security certification for seafarers – Advice for

PSCO - 01st June 2015

Continuous validation of new and updated model courses -

Guidelines for the development, review and validation of

model courses (HTW 2/5)

Recent developments

Training and certification requirements for officers and crew serving on board ships operating in polar waters (draft amendments (TBC by MSC 96 in May 2016, to enters into force by 1st January 2018)

Mandatory minimum requirements for the training and qualifications of masters and deck officers on ships operating in polar waters.

Passenger ship specific training development (TBC by HTW in February 2016 (HTW 3/1):

Passenger ship emergency familiarization,

Safety training for personnel providing direct service to passengers in passenger spaces.

Recent developments

Training and certification requirements for officers and crew

serving on board ships subject to the IGF Code The International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or Other Low

Flashpoint Fuels, as defined in SOLAS Regulation II-1/2.29 (Resolution

MSC.396(95) - adopted on 11th June 2015 - Enter into force on 1st

January 2017)


qualifications of masters, officers, ratings and other personnel on

ships subject to the IGF Code

9 February 2016 IMSSEA

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STCW – Challenges

STCW

ECDIS

Polar Code

III Code

IGF Code e-Nav

Passenger ships

BWM Convention

STCW – Challenges

Thank you!

Documents

Strategic management at MHEI - TRACECA · Manila 2010 – Resolutions Resolutions 15 – Future amendments and review of the STCW Convention and Code – every 10 years Resolution