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International Maritime OrganizationRegional Presence for Technical Cooperation in East Asia
THE STCW 1978 AND ITS AMENDMENTS
WHAT IS THE STCW CONVENTION?
Establishes basic requirements on training,certification and watchkeeping for seafarers onan international
Basic requirements in the convention compriseminimum standards which States are requiredto meet or exceed
THE FIRST DOCUMENT ON THE COMPETENCY OF SEAFARERS
1960 Conference of Parties which adopted the SOLAS 1960
Adopted a resolution calling upon Governments to take practicable steps to ensure that the education and training of seafarers in the use
of aids to navigation, ship’s equipment and devices was
sufficiently comprehensive and was satisfactorily kept up to date
Recommended that IMO and ILO should cooperate with each other and with interested Governments
in achieving these ends
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THE FIRST DOCUMENT ON THE COMPETENCY OF SEAFARERS
IMO
ILO
Joint Committee on
Training
Document for Guidance 1964
THE FIRST DOCUMENT ON THE COMPETENCY OF SEAFARERS
Document for Guidance 1964
Guidance on the education and training of
masters, officers and seamen in the use and
operation of aids to navigation, life-saving
appliances, devices for the prevention, detection and extinction of fires and other
ship’s equipment
THE HISTORICAL MILIEU OF THE 1970’S
1973 Oil Crisis
The need to bring down operating costs
The prevalence of use of convenient flags
The shift to third nationality seafarers
The spate of accidents most notable of which was the Torrey Canyon
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MEASURES TO ENSURE SHIP SAFETY IN THE EARLY 1970’S
SOLAS 1960
OILPOL 1954
LOAD LINE 1966CLC 1969
FUND 1971No convention was in
place to govern the competency,
knowledge and training of seafarers
NEW MEASURES
During the next few years following the Torrey Canyon accident, IMOintroduced a series of measures designed to address safety of ships,prevent tanker accidents and minimize consequences of accidents.
SOLAS 1974 MARPOL 73/78 STCW 1978
THE STCW CONVENTION 1978
Adopted in 1978 as the first attempt to establish global minimum professional standards for seafarers
Entered into force on April 28, 1984
Composed of two parts: the Convention and the technical Annex
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OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE STCW CONVENTION 1978
Give full force and effect to the convention
Apply requirements to all ships except naval ships, fishing vessels, pleasure yachts and
wooden ships
Provide IMO with full text of all legal
instruments, full details of courses, national
exams & requirements for certificates issued
Issue certificates only those who meet
requirements for age, medical fitness,
training, qualification & examination
Exercise control over seafarers of other flag ships while in their ports
Ensure that no “more favorable treatment” is
accorded to ships of non-Party States
AMENDMENTS TO THE STCW CONVENTION 1978
Classic amendment procedure
Tacit acceptance procedure
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AMENDMENTS TO THE STCW CONVENTION 1978: CLASSIC AMENDMENT PROCEDURE
Classic Amendment Procedure
Applies to the Convention and the technical annexes
Amendments adopted by at least 2/3 of those
present provided at least 1/3 of all Parties
are present
Amendments enter into force on the date it is accepted by 2/3 of all Parties to the
Convention
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AMENDMENTS TO THE STCW CONVENTION 1978: TACIT ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURE
Tacit Acceptance Procedure
Applies only to the technical annexes
Amendments adopted by at least 2/3 of those
present provided at least 1/3 of all Parties
are present
Amendments deemed accepted at the end of two years from the
date it is communicated to the Parties unless a shorter period is agreed upon
AMENDMENTS TO THE STCW CONVENTION 1978
Lack of precision in the requirements
Vagueness in many phrases like “to the satisfaction of the Administration”
Standards and procedures varied widely from State to State
Failure of parties to effectively administer and enforce Convention standards
The Convention started to lose its credibility
1995 AMENDMENTS TO THE TECHNICAL ANNEXES
Technical Annex was divided into the Regulations and the Code
The Code was divided into: Part A, Mandatory; and Part B, Recommendatory
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1995 AMENDMENTS TO THE TECHNICAL ANNEXES
Parties were required to provide detailed information to IMO concerning:
Administrative measures taken
to ensure compliance
Details on education and training courses
Details on certification procedures
Other factors relevant to
implementation
IMO was given policing mandate regarding the implementation of the Convention
1995 AMENDMENTS TO THE TECHNICAL ANNEXES
Structure of the Convention
Annex: Contains basic
requirements and standards
Code Part A:Expands the basic requirements and
standards in the Annex
Code Part B:Provides guidance to
Parties on how to implement the
mandatory requirements in Part A
2010 MANILA AMENDMENTS TO THE TECHNICAL ANNEXES
Improved measures to prevent fraudulent practices associated with certificates
of competency and strengthen the evaluation
process
Revised requirements on hours of work and rest; new
requirements for the prevention of drug and
alcohol abuse; and updated standards relating to
medical fitness standards
New certification requirements for able
seafarers
New requirements relating to training in modern
technology such as electronic charts and
information systems (ECDIS)
New requirements for marine environment awareness training and training in
leadership and teamwork
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2010 MANILA AMENDMENTS TO THE TECHNICAL ANNEXES
New training and certification requirements for
electro-technical officers
Updating of competence requirements for personnel
serving on board all types of tankers, including new
requirements for personnel serving on liquefied gas
tankers
New requirements for security training, as well as provisions to ensure that seafarers are properly
trained to cope if their ship comes under attack by
pirates
Introduction of modern training methodology
including distance learning and web-based learning
New training guidance for personnel serving on board
ships operating in polar waters
New training guidance for personnel operating
Dynamic Positioning Systems
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UGRADING & RECURRENT TRAINING & CAREER PROGRESSION
TRAINING
Refrigeration GMDSS
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TRAINING
Tanker Tanker
TRAINING
ECDIS & Bridge Teamwork ECDIS & Bridge Teamwork
TRAINING
Emergency First Aid Emergency First Aid
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TRAINING
Fire Fighting Fire Fighting
TRAINING
Personal Survival Techniques Personal Survival Techniques
TRAINING
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TRAINING
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Officer Training Officer Training
THE IMO MODEL COURSES: PURPOSES
Assist States in implementing the STCW Convention
Facilitate access to the knowledge and skills demanded by increasingly sophisticated maritime technology
Assist maritime institutes and their teaching staff in organizing and introducing new courses or in enhancing, updating or supplementing existing training material
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THE IMO MODEL COURSES: STRUCTURE
Course framework – detailing the scope, objective, entry standards, and other information about the course
Course outline – timetable
Detailed teaching syllabus – Including the learning objectives that should have been achieved when the course has been completed by students
Guidance notes for the instructor and a summary of how students should be evaluated
THE IMO MODEL COURSES: COURSES AVAILABLE
Specialized Training For Oil
Tankers
Basic Training for Oil and Chemical
Tanker Cargo Operations (2014)
Basic Training For Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo
Operations (2014)
Specialized Training For
Liquefied Gas Tankers
Radar, ARPA, Bridge Teamwork and Search and
Rescue
Dangerous, Hazardous and
Harmful Cargoes (2014)
Radar Navigation, Radar Plotting and
use of ARPA
Radar, ARPA, Bridge Teamwork and Search and
Rescue
THE IMO MODEL COURSES: COURSES AVAILABLE
Dangerous, Hazardous and
Harmful Cargoes (2014)
Elementary First Aid Medical First Aid Medical Care
Personal Survival Techniques
Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
Personal Safety and Social
ResponsibilitiesShip Simulator and Bridge Teamwork
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THE IMO MODEL COURSES: COURSES AVAILABLE
Proficiency in Survival Craft and
Rescue Boats (other than Fast Rescue Boats)
Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats
General Operator’s
Certificate for GMDSS
Restricted Operator’s
Certificate for GMDSS
Operational Use of Electronic Chart
Display and Information
Systems (ECDIS)
Crowd Management, Passenger Safety and
Safety Training for Personnel Providing
Direct Services to Passengers In Passenger
Spaces
Etc.
http://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/HumanElement/TrainingCertification/Documents/list%20of%20IMO%20Model%20Courses.pdf