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9 November, 2010
New IMO STCW Convention
Introduction
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WHY REVISION
WHY REVISION
Casualties / Human factor
Lack of competence
Changes in crew supply
Varying education and training systems
Insufficient backing for the authorities implementation
Not up to date
(The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, adopted in 1978)
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New STCW
New STCW
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what
what
has
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changed
changed
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Structured, more precise and up to date
Strong control measures
Focus on newtraining methods, i.e. simulator
training and eLearning
The amended Convention is expected to enter into force on 1 J anuary 2012.
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eLearningand simulator training
Demonstrating competence by approved simulator training nowincluded in more of
the competence areas
Introduction of modern training methodology including distance learning and
webbased learning
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Companies responsibility
Ensure appropriate certificates
Manned in accordance with safe manning requirements
Ensure refresher and updating training
Records and data of all seafarers on board (experience, training, medical fitness,
competency etc)
On board familiarization
Coordination of activities during emergency (safety, security, pollution prevention)
Effective communication on board
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Fitnessfor duty- hoursof rest
updated standards relating to medical fitness
standards for seafarers;
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 (see notes for
details)
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Medical fitness
minimum in-service eyesight standards
(table A-I/9)
criteria for physical and medical fitness
(paragraph 2):
- .demonstrate adequate hearing and speech to
communicate effectively.
- no medical condition, disorder. that will prevent the
effective and safe conduct of their routine and or
emergency duties
- . medication that has side effects that will impair
judgment..
- .Medical fitness examinations of seafarers..
- . medical practitioners.
- medical certificate information
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New training requirements:
For security= extended and nowinclude all
personnel with security related tasks. (Previously -
only training requirements for SSO);
For security training, as well as provisions to
ensure that seafarers are properly trained to cope
if their ship comes under attack by pirates;
For marine environment awareness training and
training in leadership and teamwork;
New training guidelines have been developed on:
Navigation in Polar areas
Offshore Supply Vessels (OSV) (Anchor handling)
Dynamic Positioning (DP)
Damage control.
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Navigation Management Level (Reg. II/2)
General Principles for Ship Reporting Systems and VTS procedures
ECDIS
- Procurement, licensing, updates of system and charts
- System configuration and backup files
- Create and maintain log-files
- Route planning
- Use of ECDIS log-book and playback
Leadership and managerial skills
- Shipboard personnel management and training
- International conventions and recommendations
- Task and workload management
- Effective resource management
- Decision-making techniques
- Development and implementation of standard operating procedures
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Navigation Operational Level (Reg. II/1)
Bridge Resource Management
- Allocation, assignments and prioritization of resources
- Effective communication
- Assertiveness and leadership
- Situational awareness
ECDIS
- Not applicable for officers serving exclusively on ships not equipped with ECDIS
- Knowledge of the capability and limitations of the system
- Danger of over-reliance
- Operation, interpretation and analyses of information from the system
New Watch-keeping elements
- Blind pilotage techniques
- General Principles for Ship Reporting Systems and VTS procedures
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Navigation Support Level (Reg. II/4)
Ratings forming part of a navigational watch
- Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe watch
- Shipboard terms and definitions
- Use of internal communication and alarm systems
- Understand orders and communication with the officer of the watch
- Handover a watch
- Information required to maintain a safe watch
- Environmental protection procedures
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Able seafarer deck (Reg. II/5)
Contribute to a safe navigational watch
Contribute to berthing, anchoring and mooring operations
Separate slide on Cargo Handling and Stowageand Controlling the operation
Maintenance and repair
- Use of painting, lubrication and cleaning materials and equipment
- Routine maintenance and repair procedures
- Surface preparations
- Manufacturers safety guidelines and shipboard instructions
- Safe disposal of waste
- Application, maintenance and use of hand and power tools
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Cargo Handling and Stowage (Reg. II)
No changes for Operational level
No changes for Management level
Support level (Reg. II/5)
- Safe handling, stowage and securing of cargo
- Knowledge of dangerous goods
- Identification of IMDG labeling
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Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board
(Reg. II)
Operational Level
- Proactive measures to protect the marine environment (added)
- Leadership and teamworking skills
- Knowledge of international conventions and recommendations
- Task and workload management
- Effective resource management
- Decision-making techniques
Support level (Reg. II/5)
- Contribute to safe operation of deck machinery and equipment
- Valves, pumps, cranes
- Winches, windlasses and capstans
- Hatches, watertight doors
- Ropes, wires, chains; construction, markings, maintenance and stowage
- Use of; bosun chair, staging, pilot ladder, gangway, splicing tools etc
- Apply occupational health and safety precautions
- Prevention of pollution of the marine environment
- Operate survival craft and rescue boat
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Radiocommunications(Reg. IV)
No changes
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Training for certain ship types (Reg. V)
Tanker training is split in two:
- Oil- and Chemical tankers
- Liquefied Gas tankers
Both groups have 2 certification levels:
- Basic: Every person assigned specific duties, incl. Management Level, related to cargo and
cargo equipment
- Advanced: Masters, Chief Engineers, Chief Mates, 2nd Engineers and any person with
immediate responsibility for loading, discharging, tank cleaning etc.
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Advanced Training Oil and Chemical Tankers (Reg. II)
Basic Oil and Chemical
Training Met
Oil Tanker Chemical Tanker
Advanced Training Course
Oil Tanker
3M Sea-time Oil Tanker
1M Onboard training Oil Tanker
Advanced Training Course
Chemical Tanker
3M Sea-time Chemical Tanker
1M Onboard training Chemical Tanker
OR OR
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Oil and Chemical Tankers (Reg. V/1-1)
Basic training:
- Common requirements for Oil tankers and Chemical tankers
- Approved basic training OR 3 months approved seagoing service
- For either option
- Demonstrate the competence to undertake tasks listed in A-V/1-1-1, column 1
- Provide evidence of having achieved the knowledge, understanding and proficiency listed in A-V/1-1-1,
column 2
- Demonstration of competence by one or more of: Approved in-service experience, Approved training
ship experience, Approved simulator trainingor Approved training programme.
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Oil and Chemical Tankers (Reg. V/1-1)
Advanced training Oil tankers:
- Meet the requirements for Basic training
- Approved advanced training for Oil tankers AND
- 3 months approved seagoing service on Oil tankers OR 1 month approved onboard training
in a supernumerary capacity on Oil tankers
- Demonstrate the competence to undertake tasks listed in A-V/1-1-2, column 1
- Provide evidence of having achieved the knowledge, understanding and proficiency listed in
A-V/1-1-2, column 2
- Demonstration of competence by one or more of: Approved in-service experience,
Approved training ship experience, Approved simulator trainingor Approved training
programme.
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Oil and Chemical Tankers (Reg. V/1-1)
Advanced training Chemical tankers:
- Meet the requirements for Basic training
- Approved advanced training for Chemical tankers AND
- 3 months approved seagoing service on Chemical tankers OR 1 month approved onboard
training in a supernumerary capacity on Chemical tankers
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Passenger ships (Reg. V/2)
Ro-Ro Passenger shipand Other than Ro-Ro Passenger shiptraining is now
combined in Reg. V/2.
Master, officers and personnel designated on muster list to assist passengers in
emergency situations shall be re-trained every 5 year OR provide evidence of
having achieved the competence within the previous 5 years period
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Engine Cert. Reqfor Officers in charge of an Eng. Watch (Reg. III/1)
Officer in charge of an engineering watch in a manned engine-room or designated
duty engineer officer in a periodically unmanned engine-room on a seagoing ship
powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW propulsion power or more shall:
- have completed combined workshop skill 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 skill training and an approved seagoing service of not less
than 36 months of which not less than 30 months will be seagoing service in the engine department;
- have performed, during the required seagoing service, engine-room watch keeping duties under the
supervision of the chief engineer officer or a qualified engineer officer for a period of not less than six
months;
- meet the standards of competence specified in section A-VI/1, paragraph 2, section A-VI/2, paragraphs 1
to 4, section A-VI/3, paragraphs 1 to 4 and section A-VI/4, paragraphs 1 to 3 of the STCW Code.
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Marine engineering at the operational level (Code A- III/1)
Maintain a safe engineering watch
- Engine-room resource management
- Knowledge of engine-room resource management principles,
including:
- allocation, assignment, and prioritization of resources
- effective communication
- assertiveness and leadership
- obtaining and maintaining situational awareness
- consideration of team experience
- Use internal communication systems
- Operate main and auxiliary machinery
and associated control systems
- More detailed described..
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Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the operational level (Code A- III/1)
Operate electrical, electronic and control
systems
- Basic configuration and operation principles of the
following electrical, electronic and control
equipment/systems:
- Maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic
equipment
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Maintenance and repair at the operational level (Code A- III/1)
Appropriate use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments for
fabrication and repair on board, including;
- Characteristics and limitations of materials, equipment and processes,
- Safety measures
- Use of tools, instruments & equipment
Maintenance and repair of shipboard machinery and equipment;
- Use of special tools,
- Safety measures,
- Basic mechanical knowledge and skills,
- Interpretation of drawings, diagrams and handbooks
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Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at
the operational level(CodeA- III/1)
Application of leadership and teamworking skills
- Working knowledge of shipboard personnel management and training
- Knowledge to related international maritime conventions and recommendations,
and national legislations
- Ability to apply task and workload management, including:
- planning and co-ordination
- personnel assignment
- time and resource constraints
- prioritization
- Knowledge and ability to apply effective resource management
- Knowledge and ability to apply decision-making techniques
- Contribute to the safety of personnel and ship, including;
- Knowledge of personal survival techniques, fire prevention and extinguish fires, elementary first aid and personal safety
and social responsibilities
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Engine Cert. Reqfor Ch. Eng. and 2
nd
Eng. (Reg. III/2)
Every Ch. Eng. and 2
nd
Eng. on a seagoing ship powered by main propulsion
machinery of 3 000 kW propulsion power or more shall:
- meet the requirements for certification as an officer in charge of an engineering watch on
seagoing ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW propulsion power or more
and have approved seagoing service in that capacity:
- for certification as second engineer officer, not less than 12 months as qualified engineer officer, and
- for certification as chief engineer officer, not less than 36 months: however, this period may be reduced to not less than
24 months if not less than 12 months of such seagoing service has been served as second engineer officer;
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Marine engineering at the management level (Code A- III/2)
Maintain a safe engineering watch
- Manage the operation of propulsion plant machinery; listed by type of machinery
- Plan and schedule operations; Theoretical knowledge
- Operation, surveillance, performance assessment and maintaining safety of propulsion plant and auxiliary
machinery; Practical knowledge
- Manage fuel, lubrication and ballast operations, including;
- Operation and maintenance of machinery, pumps and piping systems
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Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the management level (Code A- III/2)
Manage operation of electrical and electronic
control equipment; theoretical knowledge
Manage troubleshooting restoration of electrical
and electronic control equipment to operating
condition; practical knowledge
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Able seafarer Engine (Reg. III/5) - NEW
Every able seafarer engine serving on a seagoing ship powered by main propulsion
machinery of 750 kW propulsion power or more shall be duly certificated.
Every candidate for certification shall:
meet the requirements for certification as a rating forming part of a watch 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 12 months, or
- not less than 6 months and have completed approved training; and
meet the standard of competence specified in section A-III/5 of the STCW Code.
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Able seafarer Engine (Reg. III/5) NEW (Cont)
Every Party shall compare the standards of competence which it required of ratings in the
engine department for certificates issued before 1 J anuary 2012 with those specified for the
certificate in section A-III/5 of the STCW Code, and shall determine the need, if any, for
requiring these personnel to update their qualifications.
Seafarers may be considered by the Party to have met the requirements of this regulation if
they have served in a relevant capacity in the engine department for a period of not less than
12 months within the last 60 months preceding the entry into force of this regulation for that
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Marine engineering at the support level (Code A-III/5) - NEW
Contribute to a safe engineering watch
Contribute to the monitoring and controlling of an engine room watch
Contribute to fuelling and oil transfer operations
Contribute to bilge and ballast operations
Contribute to the operation of equipment and machinery
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Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the support level
(Code A-III/5) - NEW
Safe us of electrical equipment, including;
- safety precautions before commencing work or repair
- isolation procedures
- emergency procedures
- different voltages onboard
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Maintenance and repair at the support level (Code A-III/5) - NEW
Contribute to shipboard maintenance and repair;
- Use of painting, lubrication and cleaning materials and equipment
- Routine maintenance and repair procedures
- Surface preparations
- Manufacturers safety guidelines and shipboard instructions
- Safe disposal of waste
- Application, maintenance and use of hand and power tools
- Knowledge of metalwork
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Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the
support level (Code A-III/5) - NEW
Contribute to the handling of stores
Apply precautions and contribute to the prevention of pollution of the marine
environment
Apply occupational health and safety procedures
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Electro-Technical Officer (Reg. III/6) NEW
Every electro-technical officer serving on a seagoing ship powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW
propulsion power or more shall hold a certificate of competency.
Every candidate for certification shall:
be not less than 18 years of age;
have completed not less than 12 months of combined workshop skills training and approved seagoing
service of which not less than 6 months will be seagoing service as part of an approved training programme
which meets the requirements of section A-III/6 of the STCW Code and is documented in an approved
training record book, or otherwise not less than 36 months of combined workshop skills training and
approved seagoing service of which not less than 30 months will be seagoing service in the engine
department;
have completed approved education and training and meet the standards of competence specified in section
A-III/6 of the STCW Code; and
meet the standards of competence specified in section A-VI/1, paragraph 2,section A-VI/2, paragraphs 1 to
4, section A-VI/3, paragraphs 1 to 4 and section A-VI/4, paragraphs 1 to 3 of the STCW Code.
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Electro-Technical Officer (Reg. III/6) NEW (Cont)
Every Party shall compare the standards of competence which it required of electro-
technical officers for certificates issued before 1 J anuary 2012 with those specified
for the certificate in section A-III/6 of the STCW Code, and shall determine the need
for requiring those personnel to update their qualifications.
Seafarers may be considered by the Party to have met the requirements of this
regulation if they have served in a relevant capacity on board a ship for a period of
not less than 12 months within the last 60 months preceding the entry into force of
this regulation for that Party and meet the standards of competence specified in
section A-III/6 of the STCW Code.
Notwithstanding the above requirements of paragraph 1 to 4, a suitably qualified
person may be considered by a Party to be able to perform certain functions of
section A-III/6.
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Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the operational level(CodeA- III/6)
Monitor the operation of electrical, electronic and control systems
Monitor the operation of automatic control systems of propulsion and auxiliary machinery
Operate generators and distribution systems
Operate and maintain power systems in excess of 1,000 volts
Operate computers and computer networks on ships
Use English in written and oral form
Use internal communication systems
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Maintenance and repair at the operational level (Code A- III/6)
Maintenance and repair of;
- electrical and electronic equipment
- automation and control systems of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery
- bridge navigation equipment and ship communication systems
- electrical, electronic and control systems of deck machinery and cargo-handling
equipment
- control systems of hotel equipment
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Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at
operational level (Code A- III/6)
Ensure compliance with pollution-prevention requirements
Prevent, control and fight fire onboard
Operate life-saving appliances
Apply medical first aid onboard
Application of leadership and teamworking skills
Contribute to the safety of personnel and ship
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Electro-Technical Ratings (Reg. III/7) NEW
Every electro-technical rating serving on a seagoing ship powered by main
propulsion machinery of 750 kW propulsion power or more shall be duly certificated.
Every candidate for certification shall:
- be not less than 18 years of age;
- have completed approved seagoing service including not less than 12 months training and experience, or
- have completed approved training, including an approved period of seagoing service which shall not be less than 6 months;
or
- have 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; and
- meet the standard of competence specified in section A-III/7 of the STCW Code.
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Electro-Technical Ratings (Reg. III/7) NEW (Cont)
Every Party shall compare the standards of competence which it required of electro-
technical ratings for certificates issued before 1 J anuary 2012 with those specified
for the certificate in section A-III/7 of the STCW Code, and shall determine the need,
if any, for requiring these personnel to update their qualifications.
Seafarers may be considered by the Party to have met the requirements of this
regulation if they have served in a relevant capacity on board a ship for a period of
not less than 12 months within the last 60 months preceding the entry into force of
this regulation for that Party and meet the standards of competence specified in
section A-III/7 of the STCW Code.
Notwithstanding the above requirements of paragraphs 1 to 4, a suitably qualified
person may be considered by a Party to be able to perform certain functions of
section A-III/7.
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Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the support level (Code A- III/7)
Safe use of electrical equipment
Contribute to monitoring the operation of electrical systems and machinery
Use hand tools, electrical and electronic measurement equipment for fault finding,
maintenance and repair operations
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Maintenance and repair at the support level (Code A- III/7)
Contribute to shipboard maintenance and repair
Contribute to the maintenance and repair of electrical systems and machinery
onboard
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Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the
support level (CodeA- III/7)
Contribute to the handling of stores
Apply precautions and contribute to the prevention of pollution of the marine
environment
Apply occupational health and safety procedures
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