GOP-533.05 - SAMSA Code - Fishing Ratings Onboard Training Record Book 0...

Document No. GOP-533.
05
Version No, Date Ver.1.0 – 29/06/2018
Effective Date 02/07/2018
Compiled by Fishing Industry Members through the NFF

Approved by Chief Examiner
Approval date 29/06/2018
ON BOARD TRAINING RECORD BOOK
for
RATINGS FORMING PART OF THE

NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
&
ABLE SEAFARER (DECK)
Onboard Fishing Vessels

Document Compiled by
Name Position Signature Date
Fishing Industry Members through the National Fishing Forum
Approval
Name Position Signature Date
Azwimmbavhi Nelwamondo Chief Examiner Signed Electronically 29 June 2018
Distribution
Name Title
All SAMSA Personnel, Fishers, Fishing Companies and Training Institutions
Revision History
Version Effective Date Summary of Changes
First issue after approval by the Syllabus Committee on 23
1.0 01/07/2018
May 2018
Document Review
GENERAL
Introduction
This record book complies with the IMO STCW-F Convention specifically as it is referred in the South
African Merchant Shipping (Safe Manning, Training and Certification) Regulations, 2013. Candidates
will be issued SAMSA Able Seafarer Fishing Certificate of Competence. Interested seafarers will be
able to go on to obtain the STCW Able Seafarer Certificate of Competence.
In 1995, the IMO Convention of Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for seafarers
(STCW) was effectively rewritten, and again updated in 2010 with the Manilla Amendments. In 2013
STCW-F was incorporated into South African Maritime legislation. This Training Record Book takes full
account of these new requirements, including those for shipboard familiarisation.
The South African Maritime Safety Authority amended the examination and competency legislation
by incorporating the principles of STCW and STCW-F into the following South African legislation:
1. Merchant Shipping (Safe Manning, Training and Certification) Regulations, 2013, hereafter
referred to as the Training and Certification Regulations
2. The Able Seafarer Code of South African Maritime Qualifications, hereafter referred to as the
SAMSA Code.
The Training and Certification Regulations place much more emphasis on assessment of the outcome
of training, i.e. the ability of seafarers to perform their duties competently. In particular, the revised
regulations require that a trainee’s seagoing service must be recorded in a training record book
approved by the maritime administration responsible for the issue of certificates of competence (viz.
SAMSA).
The SAMSA Code, which contains the detailed requirements of the revised STCW Convention, sets out
new uniform standards for the attainment of competencies in the various maritime skills required to
qualify as a deck rating. The Code also stipulates criteria by which a trainee’s attainment of these
competencies should be assessed by official and duly qualified examiners recognised by SAMSA.
The tasks in this Record Book have been designed to help ensure trainees meet the requirements for
certification stipulated by the ‘competencies’ and that as far as possible the officers supervising their
training use evaluation based on the SAMSA Code. However, the tasks have been arranged with on
board training in mind.
The purpose of this Training Record Book is to assist trainees in their training, and to help officers
supervising trainees to make a more objective evaluation of whether the trainee is indeed competent.
Completion of this book will not itself constitute an official assessment of competence. This is the task
of government-appointed examiners. However, completion of the Training Record Book should
provide sufficient documentary evidence that a trainee has completed a properly structured on board
training programme and demonstrated competence in the skills required by the SAMSA Code.
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Ver. 1.1 – 29/06/2018 Fishing Rating Onboard Training Record Book GOP-533.05
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Instructions for completion of this Training Record Book
Object of the Training Record Book

Seagoing service is a requirement for certification as an Ordinary Seafarer and Able Seafarer. The
minimum length of seagoing service will depend upon the requirements of the administration for
recognised training schemes but will not be less than:
1. Six months for Ordinary Seamen (Two months on accelerated training);
2. Eighteen months while holding an OS certificate for Able Seamen (Twelve months on
accelerated training)
under the supervision of a qualified and certificated Deck Officer.
The purpose of this Record Book is to help ensure that trainees follow a structured programme of
practical training and make the best use of their time at sea. In so doing, they will gain the practical
training and experience necessary to become competent deck officers in accordance with the training
and certification regulations. It is therefore important that the following guidance is carefully followed.
Given that this Training Record Book will be submitted to government-appointed examiners and also
be made available to instructors at maritime institutions, proper use and completion of this Record
Book is essential. It should be closely scrutinised by the Masters and/or Chief Engineers of the ships
on which the trainee serves, by the trainee’s on board training officer, by the shipping
company/employer, and by training institutions.
This book is also the trainee’s assessment at level one.
Important note:
1. The Training and Certification Regulations require that any person conducting on board
training shall do so only when it will not adversely affect the normal operation of the ship, and when
time can be dedicated to training and any evaluation of competence.
2. Only qualified and certificated officers may sign a trainee’s Record Book.
Important notes
1. The trainee is responsible for the safe keeping of this Record Book throughout the training
programme.
2. Mandatory safety familiarisation, and mandatory shipboard familiarisation, should be

completed immediately after the trainee joins each vessel. An officer should sign to signify that
mandatory familiarisation, as required by the SAMSA Code, has been undertaken.
3. The book should be submitted to the designated on board training officer on joining each
vessel and then, as far as the voyage pattern allows, every week thereafter. A plan should be made to
tackle the competencies that still need to be demonstrated.
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4. This book should be submitted to the Master for inspection every month, and prior to either
party signing off the vessel.
5. Comments should only relate to the trainee’s competence and practical progress.
6. Parts 1 and 2 contain details of the training tasks that the trainee should follow to make the
best use of his time at sea. Each page lists specific tasks or duties the trainee should undertake.
Completion of these tasks or duties will lead to meeting the competencies. The competencies are
directly relevant to the competencies required by the STCW ’95 Convention.
7. By the end of the period of seagoing service “competence demonstrated” should be recorded
as being “considered competent” in as many of these competencies as possible.
8. The primary tasks are listed at the top of each page and then subdivided into training tasks or
duties in the left column. The trainee should complete as many training tasks as possible.
9. However, in view of the likely equipment, cargo or voyage pattern of the vessel, it is not
expected that all these tasks will be completed before the trainee is considered competent in the
primary tasks.
10. The officer supervising the trainee does not necessarily have to be the designated training
officer.
11. As competence in the primary tasks is demonstrated, the appropriate competence should be
signed off and dated (day, month, year) by the Master or on board training officer on board the ship
to attest that the trainee is “considered competent”.
12. A trainee’s attainment of the competencies should only be recorded as being “considered
competent” when the Master or training officer is indeed satisfied that the trainee can perform the
duty without supervision.
13. When recording a trainee as “considered competent” account should be taken of the criteria
for evaluation as well as the Ordinary Practices of Seafarer and Safe Working Practices.

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The officer’s guide
General
1) Page 11: Each officer who signs off a section in the book should complete his/her details on
this form
2) Page 13: The designated officer on board should inspect and comment on progress made and
trainee’s competence (Weekly)
3) Page 15: The Master should inspect and comment on progress made and trainee’s
competence (Monthly)
4) Page 17: The Designated person ashore should inspect and comment on progress made and
trainee’s competence (Monthly)
5) Pages 20–23: Each new joiner, on joining, should be taken through the safety familiarisation
as detailed
6) Pages 20–23: The designated officer should sign and date the appropriate column to indicate
that familiarisation has been completed
7) Pages 24–29: Officers should assess the trainee’s competence for each individual section
a) If found “Not yet Competent” the officer should sign and date the column “Not
Competent” and note specific areas to be addressed to ensure competence
b) If found “Competent” the officer should sign and date the column “Competent”
Part 1 – Ordinary Seafarer
1. Page 39: Master should complete the steering certificate once the required hours on page 40
have been completed.
2. Pages 40–44: Instructing or assessing officers should sign each entry in the steering log
a) Calculation of required steering time should only be based on hours assessed and NOT
hours instructed.
3. Pages 45–56: Officers should assess the trainee’s competence for each individual section
4. The Master should request an Ordinary Seafarer Certificate from the company on completion
of Part 1.

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5. The Ordinary Seafarer Certificate should be completed and signed by the Master of the vessel.
Part 2 – Able Seafarer
Calculation for the required sea-time towards Able Seafarer Certification starts after an
Ordinary Seafarer Certificate has been issued
1. Pages 68–88: Officers should assess the trainee’s competence for each individual section
2. Some sections and competencies may not be practicable on board your vessel. These will be
addressed during shore based training.

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The trainee’s guide
General
1. Page 7: Complete personal information required
2. Page 8: Complete details of training received
3. Page 9 Complete details of seagoing service
4. Page 11: Ensure each officer who signs your book also completes their details on this form
5. Page 13: Submit your Record Book to the designated officer on board for inspection and
comment (Weekly)
6. Page 15: Submit your Record Book to the Master for inspection and comment (Monthly)
7. Page 17: Submit your Record Book to the designated person ashore for inspection and
comment (Monthly)
8. Page 19: Fill in details of videos and / or other publications you have used during training
9. Pages 20–23: Ensure you are taken through the safety familiarisation as detailed
10. Pages 20–23: Ensure that the officer signs and dates the appropriate column
11. Pages 31–35: Fill in your vessel’s name at the top of each page. Complete the technical details
of the vessel.
Part 1 – Ordinary Seafarer
1) Page 39: The Master should complete the steering certificate once the required hours on page
40 have been completed.
2) Pages 40–44: Fill in the steering logs and have the instructing or assessing officer sign each
entry.
a) Calculation of required steering time should only be based on hours assessed and NOT
hours instructed.
3) Pages 45–56: Gather information on the competencies to be completed
a) Study and practice the competencies
b) Ask an officer to assess your competence
c) If found “Not yet Competent” the officer should sign and date the column “Not

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d) If found “Competent” the officer should sign and date the column “Competent”
4) The Master should request an Ordinary Seafarer Certificate from the company on completion
of Part 1.
5) The Ordinary Seafarer Certificate should be completed and signed by the Master of the vessel
Part 2 – Able Seafarer
Calculation for the required sea-time towards Able Seafarer Certification starts after an
Ordinary Seafarer Certificate has been issued.
6) Pages 68–88: Gather information on the competencies to be completed
a) Study and practice the competencies
b) Ask an officer to assess your competence
c) If found “Not yet Competent” the officer should sign and date the column “Not
d) If found “Competent” the officer should sign and date the column “Competent”
e) Some sections and competencies may not be practicable on board your vessel. These
will be addressed during shore based training.

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Personal particulars of trainee
SURNAME:
FULL NAMES:
ID NUMBER:
SEAFARER’S RECORD BOOK NUMBER:
PAY NUMBER:
PHONE NUMBER:
CHANGE OF PHONE NUMBER:
HOME ADDRESS: ID PHOTO
CHANGE OF ADDRESS:
SPONSORING COMPANY:
SPONSORING COMPANY ADDRESS:
DATE STARTED DATE TERMINATED

CHANGE OF SPONSORING COMPANY
SPONSORING COMPANY ADDRESS
DATE STARTED DATE TERMINATED

1)
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE – DATE OF LAST
2)
EXAMINATION
3)
1)
EYESIGHT TEST 2)
3)

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Record of other training
As part of your basic training you should have completed training or instruction as listed below. Enter details of this training or instruction below.
Training or instruction: Date: Name of Institution Document No. (if any)

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Shipboard Service Record (sustained by Seafarer’s Record Book)
Dates Voyage total seagoing service
Ship Vessel’s IMO number
Signed on Signed off Months Days

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Dates Voyage total seagoing service
Ship Vessel’s IMO number
Signed on Signed off Months Days

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Onboard Assessing Officers’ Details
Name Rank Certificate Number Assessor Number Company Vessel Signature

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Name Rank Certificate Number Assessor Number Company Vessel Signature

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Training Officer’s Inspection of Training Record Book
Comments should relate only to the deck trainee’s practical progress and competence, and should refer to character.
Officer’s Name – In Block Assessor
Ship Comments Officer’s Initials Date
Capitals Number

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Officer’s Name – In Block Assessor
Ship Comments Officer’s Initials Date
Capitals Number

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Master’s Inspection of Training Record Book
Master’s Name – In Block Assessor
Ship Comments Master’s Initials Date
Capitals Number

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Master’s Name – In Block Assessor
Ship Comments Master’s Initials Date
Capitals Number

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Company’s Inspection of Training Record Book
Comments Name in Block Capitals Initials Assessor Number Date

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Comments Name in Block Capitals Initials Assessor Number Date

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Study Material
List of publications, video or computer-based programmes studied/used.
Date Subject/title Officer’s initials

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Mandatory Safety and Shipboard Familiarisation
Safety familiarisation as required by the SAMSA Code
Before being assigned to shipboard duties you must receive safety familiarisation to know what to do in an emergency. The Master or a responsible officer on
each ship should sign below to signify that you have received training or instruction.
Ship’s name....................................................................................
Task / Duty Officer’s Officer’s Officer’s Officer’s Officer’s
Initials/Date Initials/Date Initials/Date Initials/Date Initials/Date
Be able to:
a) Communicate with other persons on board on elementary safety matters.
b) Understand safety information symbols, signs and alarm signals.
Knows what to do if:
a) A person falls overboard.
b) Fire or smoke is detected.
c) The fire or abandon ship alarm is sounded. *
* In practice, it is the general emergency signal that is sounded, “Abandon ship” is a
verbal command
Be able to:
a) Identify muster and embarkation stations and emergency escape routes.
b) Locate and don life jackets.
c) Raise the alarm and have a basic knowledge of the use of portable fire
extinguishers.
d) Take immediate action upon encountering an accident or other medical
emergency, before seeking further medical assistance on board.
e) Close and open fire, weather-tight and watertight doors fitted in the particular
ship, other than those for hull openings.

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Shipboard familiarisation as required by the Manning Regulations
You will be given a period of time during which you will have an opportunity to become acquainted with equipment you will be using, and specific watch-
keeping, safety, environmental and emergency procedures and arrangements required to perform your duties. The location of safety and emergency equipment
varies from ship to ship. To be sure that you are familiar with your duties and all ship arrangements, installations, equipment, procedures and ship characteristics
that are relevant to your routine or emergency duties, you must complete the following tasks or duties as soon as possible on joining the ship.
Ship’s name....................................................................................
Task / Duty Officer’s Officer’s Officer’s Officer’s Officer’s
Initials/Date Initials/Date Initials/Date Initials/Date Initials/Date
Watchkeeping procedures and arrangements:
a) Visit the bridge, lookout post, forecastle, poop deck, main deck and other work
areas.
b) Get acquainted with steering controls, telephones, telegraphs and other bridge
equipment and displays.
c) Activate, under supervision, equipment to be used in routine duties.
Safety and emergency procedures:
a) Read and understand your Company’s Fire and Safety Regulations.
b) Demonstrate recognition of the alarm signals for:
c) Emergency
d) Abandon ship
e) Locate medical and first aid equipment.
f) Locate fire-fighting equipment: alarm-activating points, alarm bells, extinguishers,
hydrants, fire axes and hoses.
g) Locate rocket line throwing apparatus.
h) Locate distress rockets, flares and other pyrotechnics.
i) Locate breathing apparatus and fire fighter’s outfit, etc.
j) Locate and understand operation of emergency deck stop mechanism for main
engines including other emergency stop valves.

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Fishing Safety as required by the SAMSA Qualifications Code (Fishing Safety)
Competence: Criteria for evaluation:
Module 1: a) All relevant fishing gear is properly maintained, repaired, replaced and positioned as required for safe
Prepare ship and equipment for the fishing
operation.
operations
b) Reports timeously any defects, damage or irregularities to supervisor.
c) Instructions from supervisor are carried out.
d) Protective/safety gear is correctly worn during fishing operations.
Not yet competent Competence demonstrated
Officer’s Date Comment / Advice on areas for Officer’s Date
signature improvement signature
Knows the accepted practice for repairing,
replacing, maintaining and positioning of the
relevant fishing gear.
Can recognise irregularities, damage or defects
as appropriate to the relevant fishing gear.
Knows how to report clearly and in good time,
to his/her supervisor, any irregularities,
damage or defects.
Be aware of safety rules applicable especially
with regard to dangers caused by vessel's
motion, slippery surfaces, fire prevention and
fire hazards, and personal protection
equipment.
Understand the instructions given by his/her
supervisor regarding the operation and be
familiar with common terms used in the
fishing industry.
Knows that irregularities are likely to occur and
understands the action to take to protect life
and property.

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Module 1: a) All relevant fishing gear is properly maintained, repaired, replaced and positioned as required for safe
Prepare ship and equipment for the fishing
operation.
operations
b) Reports timeously any defects, damage or irregularities to supervisor.
c) Instructions from supervisor are carried out.
d) Protective/safety gear is correctly worn during fishing operations.
Understands the importance of the current
safety rules.
Understands the importance of his/her
supervisor's instructions.
Knows that proper catch stowage and fishing
gear is important for vessel/crew safety.
Understands the operation of ship's valves and
offal chutes and can seal spaces from water
ingress.
Understands the operation of dill/bilge/factory
decks pumps for removal of water from areas.
Knows that loading/discharging operations can
affect the stability of the vessel especially with
regard to heeling moments from gear and
catch.

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Module 2: a) Plans and implements the process of gear handling in accordance with the relevant safety rules.
The process of handing fishing gear/catch
stowage Not yet competent Competence demonstrated
Understands the importance that sufficient and
fit personnel are available to ensure safe and
efficient fishing operations.
Knows that equipment checks must be made
prior to the beginning of fishing operations and
to ensure that operations are carried out in
accordance with safety rules.
Understands that reports of any irregularities,
damage or defects are evaluated and rectified.
Knows that instructions are to be given to
ratings involved in stowing of catch (when
appropriate) to ensure that the operation is
carried on in time and according to safety rules.
Familiar with construction, application and
purpose of deck equipment that includes, but
is not limited to, trawl gallows, gantries, power
blocks, pursing blocks, winches and booms,
derricks, net drums and side rollers and line
and trap haulers.
Be familiar with the dangers associated with
fishing operations such as shooting all types of
fishing gear into the water, hauling fishing gear
and landing the catch on board

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Muster Stations and Emergency Muster Duties
Insert your boat and emergency muster duties in the appropriate space and have the Master/Skipper sign in the space provided.
Ship’s Name
Boat/Liferaft Muster Station (as

applicable)
Boat Muster Duty
Emergency Muster Station
Emergency Muster Duty
Master’s Name (BLOCK CAPITALS)
Master’s Signature
Date

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Particulars of Ships
It is essential to obtain a thorough knowledge of the ships on which you serve. Fill in following particulars during the time spent on each ship.
First Ship
MFV/MV/SS TYPE
IMO Number Official Number Call Sign
Dimensions and capacities Lifesaving equipment (as applicable) Fishing Gear (specify type and size)
Length OA m Lifeboats (No.) & Capacity
Breadth m Life-rafts (No.) & Capacity
Depth m Lifeboat dimensions m
Gross tonnage Lifebuoys (No.)
Mooring Ropes (Number/diameter) Firefighting equipment

Navigational & communications equipment (make &
Natural fibre mm Fire extinguishers (Number and capacity)
model)
Synthetic fibre Types: Water Log
Wires mm litres Magnetic compass
Insurance wire mm Dry powder Gyro GPS
Anchors (weight) CO2 litres Navtex
Port t Fire Hoses (No. and size) mm VHF/RT
Starboard t Breathing apparatus (make) Echo sounder

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Second Ship
MFV/MV/SS TYPE

model)

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Third Ship
MFV/MV/SS TYPE

model)

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Fourth Ship
MFV/MV/SS TYPE

model)

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Fifth Ship
MFV/MV/SS TYPE

model)

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PART 1: ORDINARY SEAFARER
RATING’S STEERING CERTIFICATE
Surname:……………………………………………….. First names:………………………………………………………..
Seafarer’s Record Book No:…………………………… Signature of Rating:………………………………………………
This is to certify that the above-named rating has been under training on
Mfv:…………………………………………………….. From:……………………….. To:………………………
During this period the Rating took turns at the steering wheel. From the The Rating has been found to be a proficient hand for steering the ship.
records and during training on this ship it is confirmed that the rating has Master:…………………………………………………
taken turns at the wheel in steering the ship (apart from periods of
instruction) for the duration as detailed below: Signed:…………………………….. Date:………………………..
a. Steering by compass by day ………hrs
b. Steering by compass by night ………hrs Mfv:…………………………
c. Steering by sight ………hrs
d. Steering while entering or leaving port ………hrs Ship’s Official Stamp
NB: The steering log on the following pages should be completed as and when the Rating receives instruction and assessment.

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Steering Certificate Tasks
It is important that you learn to steer the ship at sea and understand how to execute helm orders correctly. You should take turns at the wheel by day, by night
and when entering and leaving port. Ensure that you keep a proper record of your steering experience by asking the officer in charge to complete the steering
record on the pages supplied. When you have completed the turns at the wheel for at least the times stated below, ask the Master to complete and sign the
Rating’s Steering Certificate.
It is recommended that you should take turns at the wheel for at least the following minimum periods:
a. Steering by compass by day : 3 hrs

b. Steering by compass by night : 3 hrs
c. Steering by sight (without the aid of compass) : 2 hrs
d. Steering while entering and leaving port : 2 hrs
These minimum hours should not include time steered under instruction.
Keep a copy of your steering log with your steering certificate.

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INSTRUCTION: Steering by compass by day INSTRUCTION: Steering by compass by day
Date From To Hours Signed Date From To Hours Signed
Total time for instruction

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INSTRUCTION: Steering by compass by night INSTRUCTION: Steering by compass by night

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INSTRUCTION: Steering by sight INSTRUCTION: Steering by sight

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INSTRUCTION: Steering while entering or leaving port INSTRUCTION: Steering while entering or leaving port

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Task checklists
1. Competence: Steers the ship and complies with helm orders, also in the English Criteria: Efficiently steers in narrow and coastal waters and under pilotage. All orders are
language. acknowledged and complied with in a seamanlike manner. Executes changeover to manual
steering and vice-versa unaided.
Not Competent Competent
Task Initials Date Advice on areas for improvement Initials Date
1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of various types of compass cards.
1.2 Execute helm orders correctly.
1.3 Demonstrate procedure for handing over the wheel.
1.4 Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of the main

steering system and auto helm.
1.5 Demonstrate correct procedure for changing over from manual
steering to auto helm and vice-versa.
1.6 Steer by magnetic compass.
1.7 Steer by gyro compass.
1.8 Take turns at the wheel in steering the ship for periods as
specified (excluding periods of instruction)
1.9 Take the wheel: entering and leaving port.
1.10 Take the wheel: in canal / river transits.

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2. Competence: Keeps a proper lookout by sight and hearing. Criteria: Sound signals, lights and other objects are promptly detected and their appropriate
bearing in degrees or points is reported to the officer of the watch.
Task Advice on areas for improvement
Initials Date Initials Date
2.1 Explains the importance of a good watch.
2.2 Read and understand the principles of safe watch-keeping as

detailed in Annex 1 of the Manning Regulations.
2.3 States duties of a lookout.
2.4 Reports approximate bearings of sound signals, lights or other

objects in points.
2.5 Reports approximate bearings of sound signals, lights or other
objects in degrees.

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3. Competence: Has a basic knowledge of International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Criteria: The risk of collision with another vessel can be assessed and likely actions
Sea. of other ships can be appreciated.
Advice on areas for improvement
Task Initials Date Initials Date
Demonstrate a general knowledge and understanding of the rules of the road,

including a basic knowledge of the following.
3.1 Rule 7
3.2 Rule 13
3.3 Rule 14
3.4 Rule 15
3.5 Rule 18
3.6 Rule 19
3.7 Rule 21
3.8 Lights carried by power driven vessels
3.9 Lights carried by sailing vessels
3.10 Lights carried by fishing vessels
3.11 Lights, shapes and signals
3.12 Be able to differentiate between various types of vessels by day or night.
3.13 Is able to ascertain the aspect of a vessel from its lights.
3.14 Demonstrate a general knowledge of responsibilities and actions to take

in various situations.

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4. Competence: Contributes to the monitoring and controlling a safe watch. Criteria: Communications are clear and concise and advice / clarification is sought from the
officer on watch where watch information or instructions are not clearly understood.
Maintenance, hand over and relief of the watch is in conformity with accepted practices and
procedures.
4.1 Explains Shipboard terms and definitions including:
- Starboard / port
- Forward / aft
- Ahead / astern
- Abeam
- Bow / stern
4.2 Practice the use of appropriate internal communication and alarm
systems.
4.3 Read and understand reasons for the night order book.
4.4 Explain and demonstrate the procedure for handing over a watch.
4.5 Explain what information should be passed on to the relieving

watch keeper.
4.6 Is able to determine if there is a risk of collision.
4.7 Explain which navigation lights should be displayed and when.
4.8 States the procedure for man overboard.

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5. Competence: Understands basic Environmental Protection Procedures Criteria: Actions taken on encountering an oil spill are immediate and in compliance with oil
spill contingency plans. The disposal of garbage is in accordance with correct procedures.
Not Competent Advice on areas for improvement Competent
5.1 Read and understand shipboard oil spill contingency plan.
5.2 Demonstrate an understanding of the ship’s bunkering

procedures.
5.3 Participate in bunkering operations.
5.4 Demonstrate the emergency shutdown procedure.
5.5 States the procedure on encountering an oil spill on board.
5.6 States the procedure on encountering an oil spill over board.
5.7 Participate in an emergency response exercise for controlling an

oil spill on board.
5.8 Read and understand regulations regarding garbage disposal at
sea. (MARPOL and Annexes)
5.9 Can determine classes of garbage and their correct disposal.
5.10 Participate in garbage disposal activities on board.

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6. Competence: Operate Emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures. Criteria: Initial actions on becoming aware of an emergency or abnormal situation is in
conformity with established practices and procedures. Communications are clear and
concise at all times and orders are acknowledged in a seamanlike manner.
6.1 Prepare a list of shore side emergency organisations:
Port control, fire, police, ambulance and tugs
By telephone or other methods of contact.
6.2 Read and understand shipboard contingency plans for emergency situations.
6.3 Can identify and understand alarm signals.
6.4 Can locate and understand muster lists.
6.5 Understand and explain duties as assigned by the ship’s station bill.
6.6 Participate in a fire drill at sea.
Participate in an emergency response exercise for:
6.7 Heavy weather damage
6.8 Collision
6.9 Grounding
6.10 Rescue of survivors
6.11 Emergency steering
6.12 Read and demonstrate an understanding of the launching instructions of
survival craft.
6.13 Read and demonstrate an understanding of the markings on survival craft.
6.14 Participate in an abandon ship drill at sea.
6.15 Locate and operate fire extinguishers.
6.16 Explain different classes of fires and selects appropriate medium for
extinguishing.
6.17 Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of fixed fire fighting systems
including CO2 and high expansion foam systems including precautions for
their use.

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Criteria: The integrity of emergency and distress alerting systems is maintained at all times.
7. Competence: Has knowledge of operation of Emergency Position Indicating equipment.
Pyrotechnics are used in a safe and effective manner.
7.1 Locate radio devices and demonstrate knowledge of operation:
including satellite EPIRBs and SARTs.
7.2 Locate pyrotechnic distress signals.
7.3 States the safety precautions for operating pyrotechnics.

7.4 State precautions for disposal of faulty and out of date
pyrotechnics.
7.5 Locate and demonstrate an understanding of the operation of
line throwing apparatus.
7.6 Understand and explain the need to avoid false alarms and
actions to be taken in case of accidental activation.

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Able Seafarer (Deck)
PART 2: ABLE SEAFARER (DECK)

Criteria for evaluation:
 Communications are clear and concise.
Competence: Contribute to a safe navigational watch  Maintenance, handover and relief of the watch is in conformity with acceptable practices and procedures
Task Initials Date Comment / Advice on areas for improvement Initials Date
Understands and uses correct maritime terminology
Understand procedure for relieving watch
Understand procedure for handing over a watch.
Assists with watch-keeping duties
Can identify all bridge equipment
Can locate all lifesaving equipment on bridge

Identifies situations or information which must be reported to the
Master immediately

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Competence: Contribute to berthing, anchoring and Operations are carried out in accordance with established safety practices and equipment operating instructions
other mooring operations Competence
Not yet competent
demonstrated
Initials Date Comment / Advice on areas for improvement Initials Date
Explain and demonstrate how to:
 Prepare an anchor for letting go

 Drop an anchor and report on the angle of lead of
the cable
 identify the marks on an anchor cable
 walk out an anchor in deep water
Is able to carry out the following operations
 letting go and recovery signals
 securing anchors
 recovering anchors
 Describes the safety precautions to be taken during
anchoring operations
 Explains precautions to be taken in chain lockers
Explain and demonstrate how to:
 Run out moors and open moors
 Handle mooring ropes and wires
 Make fast a tug
 Make fast topes and wires on bits
 Make fast a vessel

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Competence: Contribute to berthing, anchoring and Operations are carried out in accordance with established safety practices and equipment operating instructions
other mooring operations Competence
Not yet competent
demonstrated
Initials Date Comment / Advice on areas for improvement Initials Date
 Let go a vessel
Able to identify:
 headlines
 back springs
 forward springs
 breast ropes

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 Preparation and application of paint is appreciated.
 Maintenance and repair activities are carried out in accordance with technical, safety and procedural specifications
Competence: Corrosion control, painting and general
maintenance  Communications within the operator’s area of responsibility are consistently successful
 Equipment operation is safely carried out in accordance with established procedures
Comment / Advice on areas for improvement
Initials Date Initials Date
 Explains the basic theory of corrosion.
 Demonstrates how to prepare surfaces for painting.

 Explains the use of primers, undercoats and various
paint systems.
 Understands and can explain manufacturer’s safety
guidelines for paint, painting tools and general
maintenance tools.
 Understands shipboard instructions for corrosion
control, painting and general maintenance.
 Explains safety precautions for disposal of waste
materials.
 Uses, stores and maintains hand tools correctly and
safely.
 Uses, stores and maintains power tools correctly
and safely.

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 Operations are carried out in accordance with established safety practices and equipment operating instructions
 Communications within the operator’s area of responsibility are consistently successful
Competence: Contribute to the safe operation of deck  Equipment operation is safely carried out in accordance with established procedures
equipment and machinery  demonstrate the proper methods for rigging and unrigging in accordance with safe industry practice
 demonstrate the proper creation and use of knots, splices, stoppers, whippings, servings as well as proper canvas handling
Takes Initials Date Initials Date
 Explain function and safe operating practices when
using valves, pumps, hoists, cranes and related
equipment
using winches, windlasses, capstans and related
equipment
using of hatches, watertight doors, ports and
related equipment
 Explain construction and use of fibre and wire
ropes, cables and chains
 Demonstrate maintenance and proper stowage of
fibre and wire ropes, cables and chains
 Correctly use basic signals for operation of deck
equipment e.g. Winches, windlasses, cranes and
hoists
 Demonstrate safe and proper operation of
anchoring equipment under various conditions,
such as anchoring, weighing anchor, securing for
sea
 Explain proper and safe operation of anchoring
equipment in emergencies
 Demonstrate proper and safe rigging and unrigging
of bosun’s chairs
of staging
of pilot ladders

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 Operations are carried out in accordance with established safety practices and equipment operating instructions
 Communications within the operator’s area of responsibility are consistently successful
Competence: Contribute to the safe operation of deck  Equipment operation is safely carried out in accordance with established procedures
equipment and machinery  demonstrate the proper methods for rigging and unrigging in accordance with safe industry practice
 demonstrate the proper creation and use of knots, splices, stoppers, whippings, servings as well as proper canvas handling
Takes Initials Date Initials Date
of hoists
of rat-guards
of gangways
 Demonstrate proper and safe use of access
arrangements
 Demonstrate proper and safe use of hatches and
hatch covers
 Demonstrate proper and safe use of bilge and
ballast systems and wells
 Demonstrate proper and safe use of cranes
 Demonstrate proper hoisting and dipping of flags
 Demonstrate single flag signals (A, B, G, H, O, P, Q)

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 Knots, hitches and bends are securely made in seamanlike manner.
Competence: Rope work and knots, bends and hitches and care
of ropes  The appropriate knot, bend or hitch is used for the task in hand.
 Demonstrates knowledge of natural and man-made fibre
ropes
 Identifies and describes different types of construction and
lay of fibre and steel wire ropes
 Explains advantages and disadvantages of different types of
ropes and wires
 Explains the importance of greasing steel wire ropes
 Describes the proper stowage of ropes (dry, well-ventilated
space)
 Explains the dangers of chemical spills on ropes
 Demonstrates how to make a reef knot and explains its
purpose/use
 Demonstrates how to make a rolling hitch and explains its
purpose/use
 Demonstrates how to make a timber hitch and explains its
purpose/use
 Demonstrates how to make a figure of eight and explains its
purpose/use
 Demonstrates how to make a clove hitch and explains its
purpose/use
 Demonstrates how to make a wall and crown and explains
its purpose/use
 Demonstrates how to make a bowline and explains its
purpose/use
 Demonstrates how to make a bowline on the bight and
explains its purpose/use
 Demonstrates how to make a single sheet bend and explains
its purpose/use

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 Knots, hitches and bends are securely made in seamanlike manner.
Competence: Rope work and knots, bends and hitches and care
of ropes  The appropriate knot, bend or hitch is used for the task in hand.
 Demonstrates how to make a double sheet bend and
explains its purpose/use
 Demonstrates how to make a round turn and explains its
purpose/use
 Demonstrates how to make two half hitches and explains its
purpose/use

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 Splices are put in a neat and secure manner.
Competence: Splicing of ropes and wires  The rope or wire’s strength is maintained within normal losses for a splice.
 The splice is protected.
 Demonstrate plain whipping
 Demonstrate palm and needle whipping

 Demonstrate how to seize a rope or wire end, or two ropes
or wires together
 Demonstrate how to put a stopper on a rope or wire hawser
and a derrick topping lift
 Demonstrate how to break out new coils of rope
 Demonstrate how to check for wear and defects in wires
and ropes
 Demonstrate how to make an eye splice in natural fibre rope
 Demonstrate how to make a short splice in natural fibre
rope
 Demonstrate how to make a back splice in natural fibre rope
 Demonstrate how to make an eye splice in synthetic rope
 Demonstrate how to make a short splice in synthetic rope
 Demonstrate how to make a back splice in synthetic rope
 Demonstrate how to make an eye splice in wire rope
 Demonstrate how to make locking splice in wire rope
 Demonstrate how to protect an eye splice

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Competence: Working aloft  Work aloft is carried out in a safe and seamanlike manner
 Explain and demonstrate how to use a safety harness
 Explain and demonstrate how to use safety lines
 Describe the precautions to take before ascending a mast

 Describe and demonstrate how to use and rig a pilot ladder,
with manropes, life-buoy and lighting
 Describe and demonstrate how to use and rig a gangway
and ladder if ascent or descent is greater than 9m

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 Knowledge of different types of cargo gear, advantages and disadvantages of different types
 The critical factors in operation of each type are understood
Competence: Derricks and cranes Working aloft  The general operation of cranes is understood
 The importance of the correct operation of limit switches is understood
 Explains the advantages and disadvantages of, and the
critical factors in operation of, doubling up
 Explains the general operation of cranes
 Explains how to use the Gemini mode for double cranes
 Explains the importance of limit switches and their correct

operation

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 Towing wires and towing hooks are properly and safely rigged
Competence: Towing operations
 Demonstrates the proper and safe rigging of a towing wire
for harbour use
 Demonstrates the proper and safe rigging of a towing wire
for use at sea
 Demonstrates an understanding of the Snotter
 Demonstrates the proper and safe rigging of a towing hook

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 Procedures designed to safeguard personnel and the ship are observed at all times
Competence: Apply occupational health and safety precautions  Safe working practices are observed and appropriate safety and protective equipment is correctly used at all
times
 Explain and demonstrate safe working practices, including
the use of safety and protective equipment, while working
aloft
over the side
the use of safety and protective equipment, while working in
enclosed spaces
 Explain and adhere to the permit to work systems
the use of safety and protective equipment, while handling
lines
 Explain and demonstrate lifting techniques and methods of
preventing back injury
with electricity
with mechanical equipment
with chemicals and biohazardous substances
 Identify and demonstrate use of correct personal safety
equipment for on board duties

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Competence: Apply precautions and contribute to the  Procedures designed to safeguard the marine environment are observed at all times
prevention of pollution of the marine environment
 Understand and explain the importance of preventing
pollution of the marine environment
 Explain precautions to take to prevent pollution of marine
environment e.g. how to deal with an oil spill on deck
 Explain and demonstrate the use of anti-pollution
equipment
 Explain how to dispose of marine pollutants plastic, oil,
garbage, etc.

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References
Reference to Legislation pertaining to the training and certification of seafarers
1. STCW ’95 Convention as amended.
2. South African Merchant Shipping (Safe Manning) Regulations, 1999
3. South African Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations, 1999
4. Code of South African Maritime Qualifications
5. ISF Guide to the Revised STCW Convention
REFERENCES CONSULTED TO COMPILE THIS TRAINING RECORD BOOK
Note: These references may be used as alternative study resources, but SAMSA will still require a Training Record Book to
be completed.
1. Chart 5011 Symbols and Abbreviations used on Admiralty Charts
2. Fuscher, B. 2001. Able Seaman Course. Cape Town, Irvin & Johnson Trawling Division
3. International Chamber of Shipping. May 1990. Bridge Procedures Guide. Second Edition. London,
Witherby and Co. Ltd.
4. SAN-HO 06 Symbols and Abbreviations
5. SAN-HO 15 International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972, as amended.
6. Snyders, E.D. 2000. Coastal Navigation: Techniques and Exercises for Fisherpersons. Cape Town,
Education Consultancy Services (ECSTM).
7. Snyders, E.D. 2000. Collision Avoidance: Exercises for Fisherpersons. Cape Town, Education Consultancy
Services (ECSTM).
8. Snyders, E.D. 2000. Electronic Navigation Systems for Fisherpersons. Cape Town, Education
Consultancy Services (ECSTM).
9. Snyders, E.D. 2000. Meteorology for Fisherpersons. Cape Town, Education Consultancy Services
(ECSTM).
10. The Nautical Institute, 1994, Bridge Watchkeeping, a Practical Guide, London, The Nautical Institute
11. For further references see:
12. Snyders, E.D. 2000. Model Course: Fisherman Watchkeeper. Cape Town, Education Consultancy
Services (ECSTM). Page 66 – 72.

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ON BOARD TRAINING RECORD BOOK

RATINGS FORMING PART OF THE

Onboard Fishing Vessels

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1. Six months for Ordinary Seamen (Two months on accelerated training);

under the supervision of a qualified and certificated Deck Officer.

This book is also the trainee’s assessment at level one.

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3. Page 9 Complete details of seagoing service

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IMO Number Official Number Call Sign

Length OA m Lifeboats (No.) & Capacity

Breadth m Life-rafts (No.) & Capacity

Depth m Lifeboat dimensions m