Latest on STCW - Comprehensive Review of STCW Convention (STCW 2010)

Capt. M.C. YadavDirector (Training)FOSMA

COMMI Seminar04/11/23 1

Review of the principles for establishing the Safe Manning

Levels of ships

Prescriptive Manning Scales depending on size, type, trading pattern or specialized operations

Goal based manning principles Additionally to take into account

security related duties

Prevention of fraudulent CertificatesPrompt verification of authenticity of

certificates No Endorsement attesting recognition of

Certificate without verification of authenticity

Concerns – Seafarers and Companies would suffer

In case of detection of fraudulent Certificate, issuing administration must be informed

Training for seafarer safety representatives ITF Video Await the outcome of MSC – MEPC joint

working group on human element

Certification for Offshore IndustrySpecial character and circumstances of

offshore industry Amendments to Chapter II/III or inclusion in

Chapter V?Proposal to include Tugs, Dredgers,

Workboats, etc

New Competency standards for: Electrical OfficersElectronic Officers Electro Technical OfficersSenior Electro Technical Officers (Chapter IV or Chapter III?)

Dangerous Cargo Endorsement No Advance Fire Fighting Course for support

level personnel Three months experience should be

mandatory for each type of tanker endorsement

Familiarization courses – Oil + Chemical + LPG + LNG

75% of Familiarization training is common to all types of tanker and therefore, there should be one familiarization course

Special training for:Engineering Personnel managing and

operating Electrical power plants > 1000 voltsPersonnel manning commercially operated

yachts Marine Engineers operating steam propulsion

plants on LNG TankersMasters and officers using Dynamical

positioning systemCargo OfficersCargo Engineers

Near Coastal VoyagesLimits to be modified Proposal to declare EEZ as near coastal limit Proposal to be able to operate in near coastal

limits of other countries Mutual agreement / no agreement

Highlights of Other ProposalsCarriage of Trainees to be mandatory

on ships

Master should not be counted as Watch-keeper (IFSMA)

Ship-in-Campus Concept

Master & Deck DepartmentBridge Resource ManagementBridge Team ManagementLeadership and ManagementElectronic Charts & Display Information

SystemIntegrated Bridge or Navigation SystemsDelete Visual Signalling, Morse & Delete Visual Signalling, Morse &

Celestial NavigationCelestial Navigation

Ratings - Able Seafarer (Deck) Watch-keeping Certificate+ 18 months service, OR12 months service and approved

trainingTraining Record BookMeet the standardsIssue of Certificate

Engine DepartmentEngine Room Resource ManagementLeadership & managementEngine Fuel and Lubrication System Environmental Awareness, particularly

in the use of Oil water separators30 months Education & training for

Watch-keeping Engineer – Reduce to 12 months

Competency Standards for Electrical & Electro-technical Officers

Ratings - Able Seafarer (Engine)Watch-keeping Certificate+ 12 months service, OR6 months service and approved

trainingTraining Record BookMeet the standardsIssue of Certificate

GMDSS

Refresher Training Course for GMDSS

Model Training Courses

LNG Familiarization CourseSpecialized Training Programme for LNG TankersChemical Tanker Cargo and Ballast Handling

Simulator CourseLiquefied Petroleum Gas Tanker (LPG) Cargo and

Ballast Handling Simulator CourseLiquefied Natural Gas Tanker (LNG) Cargo and

Ballast Handling Simulator Course

More new Model Training Courses

Control and Management of Ship’s Ballast Water and Sediments

Communication & Leadership SkillsFatigue Prevention, Mitigation and Management

Guide to Ship SanitationMarine Environmental Awareness

SecuritySecurity Related Familiarization - On-

board training to be conducted by Ship Security Officer for all shipboard personnel

Security Awareness Course - Mandatory for all shipboard personnel “without” Security related duties

Security Training for Designated persons - Training Course for designated persons who are assigned security related duties on board ships

1st January 2008 – Ship Security Officer’s Course – included in STCW

Latest by 1st July 2009 - Must have STCW Compliant Certificate

Refresher Training – Basic Safety CoursesPersonal Survival TechniquesFire Prevention & Fire FightingPersonal Safety & Social

ResponsibilitiesElementary First AidSecurity Awareness

Every five years

Refresher Training – Advanced Safety CoursesProficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue

BoatsAdvanced Fire FightingMedical First Aid ?Medical Care ?Ship Security Officer ????????

Every five years

Watch-keeping – Rest PeriodsMinimum 10 hours of rest every 24 hoursMay be divided into two parts, one >6 hours

(Continuous), provided the interval < 14 hours2 days in week, rest may reduce to 6 hours, but2 days in week, rest may reduce to 6 hours, butThe total for the week is 7070 [77] hoursEmergency, drills & overriding operations exemptEmergency, drills & overriding operations exemptMusters, Drills, Call-outs - Don’t disturb the rest Musters, Drills, Call-outs - Don’t disturb the rest Records maintained and Inspection - ISM AuditsRecords maintained and Inspection - ISM Audits

Future CourseSTCW Meeting 3rd to 7th March 2008Inter-sessional Meeting 8th to 12th Sept.

2008Next STCW Meeting Feb. 2009Inter-sessional Meeting Sept. 2009Next STCW Meeting Jan. 2010International Conference July 2010,

Manila1st February 2012 – Enters into Force

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