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Code: MI06 Revision: 01 Date: 16.05.2018 : ق ش ب / الرمز د ت س / ت ع/ 06 صدار: ا01 : لتاريخ ا16 مايو2018 عليمات تMaritime instruction REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY, OTHER THAN RATINGS’ CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY Page 1 of 17 ع الموانئ قطا و ا لشؤون ا لبحريةNotice to all Owners, Masters, Officers, Ratings and Maritime training providers Summary Pursuant to the Ministerial directives on organization of education, training and certification of seafarers working on seagoing ships, 127/2016 and provisions of the STCW Convention, especially chapters I, V and VI, this Maritime instruction sets out and explains the requirements for issuance of certificates of proficiency, other than ratingscertificates of proficiency, for seafarers working on the Omani seagoing merchant ships. This instruction covers; 1 introduction; 2 qualification’s requirements; 3 minimum requirements for issuance of certificates; 4 training courses; 5 seagoing service requirements; 6 issuance of certificates of proficiency; and 7 contraventions and disciplinary measures. Please note that the Revalidation of certificates and endorsements is covered in MI08. 1- INTRODUCTION 1.1 This instruction is applicable to masters, officers and ratings that are serving or intend to serve on the seagoing merchant ships and training providers conducting or intend to conduct maritime courses. 1.2 Seagoing ship means a ship other than those which navigate exclusively in inland waters or in waters within, or closely adjacent to, sheltered waters or areas where port regulations apply. 1.3 STCW Convention means the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certifications and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended. 1.4 STCW Code means the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code as adopted by the 1995 Conference resolution 2, as it may be amended. 1.5 Approved means approved by the Directorate General of Maritime Affairs (DGMA) in accordance with this instruction.

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Code: MI06

Revision: 01 Date: 16.05.2018

06 / ت عد ت س / الرمز : ق ش ب /

01اإلصدار:

2018 مايو 16التاريخ :

تعليماتMaritime instruction

REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF

PROFICIENCY, OTHER THAN RATINGS’ CERTIFICATES

OF PROFICIENCY

Page 1 of 17

لبحريةلشؤون او ا قطاع الموانئ

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Officers, Ratings and Maritime training providers

Summary

Pursuant to the Ministerial directives on organization of education, training and certification of

seafarers working on seagoing ships, 127/2016 and provisions of the STCW Convention, especially

chapters I, V and VI, this Maritime instruction sets out and explains the requirements for issuance

of certificates of proficiency, other than ratings’ certificates of proficiency, for seafarers working on

the Omani seagoing merchant ships.

This instruction covers;

1 introduction;

2 qualification’s requirements;

3 minimum requirements for issuance of certificates;

4 training courses;

5 seagoing service requirements;

6 issuance of certificates of proficiency; and

7 contraventions and disciplinary measures.

Please note that the Revalidation of certificates and endorsements is covered in MI08.

1- INTRODUCTION

1.1 This instruction is applicable to masters, officers and ratings that are serving or intend to

serve on the seagoing merchant ships and training providers conducting or intend to conduct

maritime courses.

1.2 Seagoing ship means a ship other than those which navigate exclusively in inland waters or

in waters within, or closely adjacent to, sheltered waters or areas where port regulations apply.

1.3 STCW Convention means the International Convention on Standards of Training,

Certifications and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended.

1.4 STCW Code means the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code

as adopted by the 1995 Conference resolution 2, as it may be amended.

1.5 Approved means approved by the Directorate General of Maritime Affairs (DGMA) in

accordance with this instruction.

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Code: MI06

Revision: 01 Date: 16.05.2018

06 / ت عد ت س / الرمز : ق ش ب /

01اإلصدار:

2018 مايو 16التاريخ :

تعليماتMaritime instruction

REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF

PROFICIENCY, OTHER THAN RATINGS’ CERTIFICATES

OF PROFICIENCY

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1.6 The term certificate of proficiency (CoP) used in this instruction means the certificate of

proficiency issued by, or under the authority of, the Directorate General of Maritime Affairs, except

where otherwise specified.

1.7 The requirements for issuance of the following certificates of proficiency have been

specified in this instruction;

No. Title STCW

Regulation No. Title STCW

Regulation

1 Basic training for oil and chemical

tanker cargo operations

V/1-1 2 Basic training for liquefied gas

tanker cargo operations

V/1-2

3 Advanced training for oil tanker

cargo operations

V/1-1 4 Advanced training for chemical

tanker cargo operations

V/1-1

5 Advanced training for liquefied

gas tanker cargo operations

V/1-2 6 Passenger ship crowd management V/2.7

7 Passenger ship safety training V/2.6 8 Crisis management and human

behaviour

V/2.8

9 Passenger safety, cargo safety and

hull integrity

V/2.9 10 Basic training for service on ships

subject to the IGF Code

V/3.5

11 Advanced training for service on

ships subject to the IGF Code

V/3.8 12 Basic training for ships operating in

polar waters

V/4.2

13 Advanced training for ships

operating in polar waters

V/4.4 14 Basic training VI/1

15 Survival craft and rescue boats VI/2.1 16 Fast rescue boats VI/2.2

17 Advanced fire fighting VI/3 18 Medical first aid VI/4.1

19 Medical care VI/4.2 20 Ship security officer VI/5

21 Security awareness VI/6.1 22 Designated security duties VI/6.4

23 Type Rating certificate HSC,

18.3.3

2- QUALIFICATIONS’ REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Officers, deck ratings and engine room ratings for service on oil, chemical or liquefied gas

tankers shall hold a valid certificate of proficiency in basic training for tanker cargo operations,

relevant to the type of the tanker they are serving on.

2.2 Masters, deck officers, chief engineer officers, 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 oil, chemical or liquefied gas tankers shall hold a certificate of

proficiency in advanced training for tanker cargo operations, relevant to the type of the tanker they

are serving on.

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Code: MI06

Revision: 01 Date: 16.05.2018

06 / ت عد ت س / الرمز : ق ش ب /

01اإلصدار:

2018 مايو 16التاريخ :

تعليماتMaritime instruction

REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF

PROFICIENCY, OTHER THAN RATINGS’ CERTIFICATES

OF PROFICIENCY

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2.3 Seafarers responsible for designated safety duties associated with the care, use or in

emergency response to the fuel on board ships subject to the IGF Code shall hold a certificate of

proficiency in basic training for service on ships subject to the IGF Code.

2.4 Masters, engineer officers and all personnel with immediate responsibility for the care and

use of fuels and fuel systems on ships subject to the IGF Code shall hold a certificate of proficiency

in advanced training for service on ships subject to the IGF Code.

2.5 From 1 July 2018, Officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships operating in polar

waters shall hold a certificate in basic training for ships operating in polar waters.

2.6 From 1 July 2018, Masters and chief mates on ships operating in polar waters, shall hold a

certificate in advanced training for ships operating in polar waters.

2.7 Masters, officers and other personnel designated on muster lists to assist passengers in

emergency situations on board passenger ships shall hold certificate of proficiency in ‘passenger

ship crowd management’. * * Certificates of proficiencies in ‘crowd management’ are also acceptable until their expiry date.

2.8 Personnel providing direct service to passengers in passenger spaces on board passenger

ships shall hold certificate of proficiency in ‘passenger ship safety training’.

2.9 Masters, chief engineer officers, chief mates, second engineer officers and any person

designated on muster list of having responsibility for the safety of passengers in emergency

situations on board passenger ships shall hold certificate of proficiency in ‘crisis management and

human behaviour’.

2.10 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 hold

certificate of proficiency in ‘passenger safety, cargo safety and hull integrity’.

2.11 Masters and officers serving onboard high speed crafts shall, in addition to the certificate of

competency, hold a valid Type Rating Certificate.

2.12 Every seafarer who is designated to undertake one or more of the following

tasks/responsibilities onboard ship shall hold valid relevant certificate(s) of proficiency:

.1 to be in charge of survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats;

.2 to be in charge of fast rescue boats;

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REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF

PROFICIENCY, OTHER THAN RATINGS’ CERTIFICATES

OF PROFICIENCY

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.3 to control fire-fighting operations;

.4 to provide medical first aid;

.5 to be in charge of medical care;

.6 to perform as the ship security officer; or

.7 to perform security duties, including anti-piracy and anti-armed-robbery-related

activities.

3- MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES

3.1 A certificate of proficiency in Basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations to

be issued to the candidate who;

.1 holds the certificates of proficiency in basic training;

.2 holds a valid medical fitness certificate; and

.3.1 has successfully completed an approved basic training for oil and chemical tanker

cargo operations; or

.3.2 .1 has at least three months of approved seagoing service on oil or chemical

tankers; and

.2 is successful in the DGMA oral competency assessment.

3.2 A certificate of proficiency in Basic training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations to be

issued to the candidate who;

.1 holds the certificates of proficiency in basic training;

.2 holds a valid medical fitness certificate; and

.3.1 has successfully completed an approved basic training for liquefied gas tanker cargo

operations; or

.3.2 .1 has at least three months of approved seagoing service on liquefied gas

tankers; and

.2 is successful in the DGMA oral competency assessment.

3.3 A certificate of proficiency in Advanced training for oil tanker cargo operations to be issued

to the candidate who;

.1 holds the certificates of proficiency in Basic training for oil and chemical tanker

cargo operations;

.2 while holding certificates of proficiency in Basic training for oil and chemical tanker

cargo operations has;

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

.2.2 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 documented in an approved training

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record book taking into account guidance in section B-V/1 of the

STCW Code;

.3 holds a valid medical fitness certificate; and

.4 has successfully completed an approved advanced training for oil tanker cargo

operations.

* Seagoing service in any capacity is accepted.

3.4 A certificate of proficiency in Advanced training for chemical tanker cargo operations to be

issued to the candidate who;

.1 holds the certificates of proficiency in Basic training for oil and chemical tanker

cargo operations;

.2 while holding certificates of proficiency in Basic training for oil and chemical tanker

cargo operations has;

.2.1 at least three months of approved seagoing service* on chemical

tankers, or

.2.2 at least one month of approved onboard training on chemical tankers

in a supernumerary capacity, which includes at least three loading and

three unloading operations and documented in an approved training

record book taking into account guidance in section B-V/1 of the

STCW Code;

.3 holds a valid medical fitness certificate; and

.4 has successfully completed an approved advanced training for chemical tanker cargo

operations.

* Seagoing service in any capacity is accepted.

3.5 A certificate of proficiency in Advanced training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations to

be issued to the candidate who;

.1 holds the certificates of proficiency in Basic training for liquefied gas tanker cargo

operations;

.2 while holding certificates of proficiency in Basic training for liquefied gas tanker

cargo operations has;

.2.1 at least three months of approved seagoing service* on liquefied gas

tankers, or

.2.2 at least one month of approved onboard training on liquefied gas

tankers in a supernumerary capacity, which includes at least three

loading and three unloading operations and documented in an

approved training record book taking into account guidance in section

B-V/1 of the STCW Code;

.3 holds a valid medical fitness certificate; and

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Revision: 01 Date: 16.05.2018

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01اإلصدار:

2018 مايو 16التاريخ :

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REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF

PROFICIENCY, OTHER THAN RATINGS’ CERTIFICATES

OF PROFICIENCY

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.4 has successfully completed an approved advanced training for liquefied gas tanker

cargo operations.

* Seagoing service in any capacity is accepted.

3.6 A certificate of proficiency in basic training for service on ships subject to the IGF Code to

be issued to the candidate who;

.1 holds a valid medical fitness certificate; and

.2.1 has successfully completed an approved basic training for service on ships subject to

the IGF Code; or

.2.2 holds valid certificate of proficiency in basic/advanced training for liquefied gas

tanker cargo operations.

3.7 A certificate of proficiency in advanced training for service on ships subject to the IGF Code

to be issued to the candidate who;

.1 holds a valid medical fitness certificate;

.2 holds the certificates of proficiency in basic training for service on ships subject to

the IGF Code;

.3 while holding certificates of proficiency in basic training for service on ships subject

to the IGF Code has;

.3.1 successfully completed an approved advanced training for service on ships

subject to the IGF Code; and

.3.2 completed at least one month of approved seagoing service that includes a

minimum of three bunkering operations on board ships subject to the IGF

Code. Two of the three bunkering operations may be replaced by approved

simulator training on bunkering operations as part of the training in paragraph

.3.1 above.

3.8 Holder of valid certificate of proficiency in advanced training for liquefied gas tanker cargo

operations who also meets the following criteria would be eligible to receive a certificate of

proficiency in advanced training for service on ships subject to the IGF Code;

.1.1 have completed at least one month of approved seagoing service that includes a

minimum of three bunkering operations on board ships subject to the IGF Code; or

.1.2 have participated in conducting three cargo operations on board the liquefied gas

tanker; and

.2 have completed sea going service of three months in the previous five years on

board:

.1 ships subject to the IGF Code;

.2 tankers carrying as cargo, fuels covered by the IGF Code; or

.3 ships using gases or low flashpoint fuel as fuel.

3.9 A certificate of proficiency in ‘passenger ship crowd management’ to be issued to the

candidate who;

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.1 holds a valid medical fitness certificate; and

.2 has successfully completed an approved crowd management training course.

3.10 A certificate of proficiency in ‘passenger ship safety training’ to be issued to the candidate

who;

.1 holds a valid medical fitness certificate; and

.2 has successfully completed approved passenger ship safety training.

3.11 A certificate of proficiency in ‘crisis management and human behaviour’ to be issued to the

candidate who;

.1 holds a valid medical fitness certificate; and

.2 has successfully completed an approved crisis management and human behaviour

training course.

3.12 A certificate of proficiency in ‘passenger safety, cargo safety and hull integrity’ to be issued

to the candidate who;

.1 holds a valid medical fitness certificate; and

.2 has successfully completed an approved passenger safety, cargo safety and hull

integrity training course.

3.13 A certificate of proficiency in ‘Basic training’ to be issued to the candidate who;

.1 holds a valid medical fitness certificate; and

.2 has successfully completed an approved basic training course.

3.14 A certificate of proficiency in ‘survival craft and rescue boats’ to be issued to the candidate

who;

.1 is not less than 18 years of age;

.2 holds a valid medical fitness certificate; and

.3.1 has approved seagoing service of not less than six months and has successfully

completed an approved survival craft and rescue boats training course; or

.3.2 has approved seagoing service of not less than 12 months and is successful in the

DGMA oral competency assessment.

3.15 A certificate of proficiency in ‘fast rescue boats’ to be issued to the candidate who;

.1 holds a certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats;

.2 holds a valid medical fitness certificate; and

.3 has successfully completed an approved fast rescue boats training course.

3.16 A certificate of proficiency in ‘advanced fire fighting’ to be issued to the candidate who;

.1 holds a certificate of proficiency in basic training;

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2018 مايو 16التاريخ :

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PROFICIENCY, OTHER THAN RATINGS’ CERTIFICATES

OF PROFICIENCY

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.2 holds a valid medical fitness certificate; and

.3 has successfully completed an approved advanced fire fighting training course.

3.17 A certificate of proficiency in ‘medical first aid’ to be issued to the candidate who;

.1 holds a certificate of proficiency in basic training;

.2 holds a valid medical fitness certificate; and

.3 has successfully completed an approved medical first aid training course.

3.18 A certificate of proficiency in ‘medical care’ to be issued to the candidate who;

.1 holds a certificate of proficiency in medical first aid;

.2 holds a valid medical fitness certificate; and

.3 has successfully completed an approved medical care training course.

3.19 A certificate of proficiency in ‘ship security officer’ to be issued to the candidate who;

.1 has approved seagoing service of not less than 12 months;

.2 holds a valid medical fitness certificate; and

.3 has successfully completed an approved ship security officer training course.

3.20 A certificate of proficiency in ‘security awareness’ to be issued to the candidate who;

.1 holds a valid medical fitness certificate; and

.2 has successfully completed an approved security awareness training course.

3.21 A certificate of proficiency in ‘designated security duties’ to be issued to the candidate who;

.1 holds a valid medical fitness certificate; and

.2 has successfully completed an approved designated security duties training course.

3.22 A Type Rating certificate to be issued to the candidate who;

.1 holds a valid medical fitness certificate; and

.2 has successfully completed an approved training course in the operation of a high

speed craft relevant to the type of high speed craft upon which the candidate is

intended to serve, which fulfils the requirements of regulation 18.3.3 of the High

Speed Craft Code.

3.23 A certificate of proficiency in ‘basic training for ships operating in polar waters’ to be issued

to the candidate who;

.1 holds a valid medical fitness certificate; and

.2 has successfully completed an approved basic training for ships operating in polar

waters.

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2018 مايو 16التاريخ :

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PROFICIENCY, OTHER THAN RATINGS’ CERTIFICATES

OF PROFICIENCY

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3.24 Until 1 July 2020, seafarers who commenced approved seagoing service in polar waters

prior to 1 July 2018 and meet one of the following requirements would be eligible to receive a

certificate of proficiency in ‘basic training for ships operating in polar waters’:

.1 having completed approved seagoing service on board a ship operating in polar

waters or equivalent approved seagoing service, performing duties in the deck

department at the operational or management level, for a period of at least three

months in total between 01.07.2013 and 01.07.2018; or

.2 having successfully completed an approved training course covering paragraphs 2 to

11, section B-V/g of the STCW Code.

3.25 A certificate of proficiency in ‘advanced training for ships operating in polar waters’ to be

issued to the candidate who;

.1 holds a valid medical fitness certificate;

.2 holds the certificates of proficiency in basic training for ships operating in polar

waters;

.3 while holding certificates of proficiency in basic training for ships operating in polar

waters has;

.3.1 successfully completed an approved advanced training for ships operating in

polar waters; and

.3.2 have at least two months of approved seagoing service in the deck

department, while performing watchkeeping duties or as deck cadet.

3.26 Until 1 July 2020, seafarers who commenced approved seagoing service in polar waters

prior to 1 July 2018 and meet one of the following requirements would be eligible to receive

certificate of proficiency in ‘advanced training for ships operating in polar waters’:

.1 having completed approved seagoing service on board a ship operating in polar

waters or equivalent approved seagoing service, performing duties in the deck

department at management level, for a period of at least three months in total

between 01.07.2013 and 01.07.2018; or

.2 having successfully completed an approved training course covering paragraphs 2 to

11, section B-V/g of the STCW Code and having completed approved seagoing

service on board a ship operating in polar waters or equivalent approved seagoing

service, performing duties in the deck department at the management level, for a

period of at least two months in total between 01.07.2013 and 01.07.2018.

4- TRAINING COURSES

Approval of training courses

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4.1 The training courses required for the issuance of certificates should be approved by the

DGMA in accordance with the provisions specified hereunder.

4.2 The criteria set out in this section for the approval of training courses are in addition to the

general educational standards/requirements of the relevant ministry (Ministry of Higher Education

or Ministry of Manpower) which has approved the establishment of the training provider (centre,

institute, college).

4.3 Training courses to be approved should be structured in accordance with written

programmes, including such methods and media of delivery, procedures, course material, and

examination criteria as are necessary to achieve the defined objectives and prescribed standard of

competence. The Criteria for evaluating competence specified in the STCW Code, relevant table of

standards of competence, column 4, should be used by the training provider for conducting

examination, where applicable.

4.4 Training courses to be approved should be conducted, monitored and evaluated by persons

who;

.1 have an appreciation of the training programme and an understanding of the specific

training objectives for the particular type of training being conducted;

.2 are qualified as set out in the Appendix 1 to this instruction;

.3 have received appropriate training in instructional techniques and assessment

methods and practices; and

.4 if conducting training using a simulator:

.4.1 have received appropriate guidance in instructional techniques involving the

use of simulators, and

.4.2 have gained practical operational experience on the particular type of

simulator being used.

4.5 To ensure learning outcomes can be successfully delivered a classroom attendance rate of at

least 80% is required. Training providers may set a higher rate of attendance.

4.6 When conducting mandatory simulator-based training, simulators used should comply with

the performance standards and other provisions specified in section A-I/12 of the STCW Code.

4.7 The maritime training providers shall have implemented a Quality Standards System in

accordance with provisions of regulation I/8.1 and section A-I/8 of the STCW Convention and

Code which at least covers the following activities;

.1 designing and conducting training courses/programmes, including training

equipment/facilities;

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.2 monitoring and reviewing training courses/programmes;

.3 employing instructors;

.4 enrolling trainees;

.5 conducting examination/assessment; and

.6 issuance of certificates.

4.8 Blended method of training (class-room attendance and distance learning or e-learning) to

be approved provided that;

.1 the distance learning/e-learning programme complies with the provisions of STCW

Code, section B-I/6, paragraphs 7 to 11;

.2 at least 25% of the training course/programme conducted as class-room attendance;

and

.3 the final examination/assessment is conducted in the training provider's premises.

4.9 The training provider requesting approval of training course(s) set out in paragraphs 4.10 to

4.30 shall complete the form 65 on ″Application for approval of training courses″ and along with

required supporting documents submit them to the DGMA for consideration.

Training courses/programmes

4.10 The Basic training for oil and chemical tankers cargo operations training course should at

least cover the provisions of Section A-V/1-1, paragraph 1 of the STCW Code.

4.11 The Basic training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations training course should at least

cover the provisions of Section A-V/1-2, paragraph 1 of the STCW Code.

4.12 The Advanced training for oil tanker cargo operations training course should at least cover

the provisions of Section A-V/1-1, paragraph 2 of the STCW Code.

4.13 The Advanced training for chemical tanker cargo operations training course should at least

cover the provisions of Section A-V/1-1, paragraph 3 of the STCW Code.

4.14 The Advanced training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations training course should at

least cover the provisions of Section A-V/1-2, paragraph 2 of the STCW Code.

4.15 The Basic training for service on ships subject to the IGF Code training course should at

least cover the provisions of section A-V/3, paragraph 1 of the STCW Code.

4.16 The Advanced training for service on ships subject to the IGF Code training course should at

least cover the provisions of section A-V/3, paragraph 2 of the STCW Code.

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4.17 The Passenger ship safety training course should at least cover the provisions of Section A-

V/2, paragraph 2 of the STCW Code.

4.18 The Passenger ship crowed management training course should at least cover the provisions

of Section A-V/2, paragraph 3 of the STCW Code.

4.19 The Crisis management and human behaviour training course should at least cover the

provisions of Section A-V/2, paragraph 4 of the STCW Code.

4.20 The Passenger safety, cargo safety and hull integrity training course should at least cover the

provisions of Section A-V/2, paragraph 5 of the STCW Code.

4.21 The Basic training should at least cover the provisions of Section A-VI/1, paragraph 2 of the

STCW Code.

4.22 The Survival craft and rescue boats training course should at least cover the provisions of

Section A-VI/2, paragraphs 1 to 4 of the STCW Code.

4.23 The Fast rescue boat training course should at least cover the provisions of Section A-VI/2,

paragraphs 7 to 10 of the STCW Code.

4.24 The Advanced fire fighting training course should at least cover the provisions of Section A-

VI/3, paragraphs 1 to 4 of the STCW Code.

4.25 The Medical first aid training course should at least cover the provisions of Section A-VI/4,

paragraphs 1 to 3 of the STCW Code.

4.26 The Medical care training course should at least cover the provisions of Section A-VI/4,

paragraphs 4 to 6 of the STCW Code.

4.27 The Ship security officer training course should at least cover the provisions of Section A-

VI/5, paragraphs 1 to 4 of the STCW Code.

4.28 The Security awareness training course should at least cover the provisions of Section A-

VI/6, paragraph 4 of the STCW Code.

4.29 The designated security duties raining course should at least cover the provisions of Section

A-VI/6, paragraphs 6 to 8 of the STCW Code.

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4.30 The Type rating training course should at least cover the provisions of section 18.3.3 of the

High Speed Craft Code.

4.31 The Basic training for service on ships operating in polar waters training course should at

least cover the provisions of Section A-V/4, paragraph 1 of the STCW Code.

4.32 The Advanced training for service on ships operating in polar waters training course should

at least cover the provisions of Section A-V/4, paragraph 2 of the STCW Code.

5- SEAGOING SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Seagoing service is defined as time spent onboard a ship, relevant to the issue of the

certificate being applied for or revalidation of an existing certificate.

5.2 At least 6 months of the qualifying seagoing service must have been performed within the 5

years preceding the date that application is received by the DGMA.

5.3 Seagoing service may be performed on vessels of any flag.

5.4 Seagoing service will be reckoned from the date of engagement to the date of discharge

from a ship. A month is defined as a calendar month or 30 days if made up of periods of less than

one month.

5.5 Seagoing service must be performed on merchant ships of not less than 200 GT proceeding

to sea. Proceeding to sea means voyages in waters beyond the port limits.

5.6 Documentary evidence of seagoing service for each Certificate applied for should be

submitted. Proof of seagoing service must be documented by both Seamen′s passport or SID′s

entries and shipping company testimonials. The testimonials must include details of seagoing and

watchkeeping service as applicable.

5.7 Service in the specialized ships listed in the table on next page will be counted towards the

qualifying seagoing service required for a CoC subject to the conditions stated in above paragraphs

5.2 to 5.6, as applicable. Type of vessel (GT>100) Applicable

rate

Conditions of acceptance

FPSOs, FSUs, moored

Construction and Support

vessels, MOUs on station in DP

mode or anchored,

Semi-submersible, Jack ups with

propulsion device

0.5 Service can be counted up to a maximum of 50% of the total

required seagoing service.

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MOU= Mobile Offshore Unit FPSO = Floating Production Storage Off-take

FSU = Floating Storage Units DP = Dynamically Positioned

An applicant for certification with other types or combinations of seagoing service not included above shall submit the

details of such service together with documentary evidence for consideration by the DGMA.

6- ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY

6.1 The certificates of proficiency will be issued by the DGMA, or under its authority, to the

eligible candidates, following verification of the authenticity and validity of any necessary

documentary evidence, with a maximum validity period of 5 years from the date of issue, except

followings;

.1 certificates specified in paragraphs 3.17 to 3.21 which would have unlimited validity;

and

.2 type rating certificate specified in paragraph 3.22 which would have 2 years validity.

6.2 The certificates of proficiency specified in the paragraphs 3.1 to 3.8 and 3.23 to 3.26 will

only be issued by the DGMA. The applicant shall complete the form 62 on ″Application for

issuance of certificates″ and along with required supporting documents submit them to the DGMA

for consideration.

7- CONTRAVENTIONS AND DISCIPLINARY MEASURES

7.1 The DGMA would impart 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 of proficiency issued by the DGMA in

connection with their performance of duties related to their certificates.

7.2 In cases where the DGMA discovers that a person has obtained a certificate by fraud or,

obtained by forged certificates an engagement to perform any function or serve in any capacity to

be performed or filled by a person holding a certificate or endorsement, the DGMA would direct the

case to the public prosecutor so that the persecution and punishment can be carried as per the

Omani criminal law. Additionally, the relevant certificate would be cancelled or withdrawn by the

DGMA.

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Further information on the contents of this instruction can be obtained from the bellow address;

Seafarers Affairs Section

Directorate General of Maritime Affairs

Ministry of Transport and Communications

Al Wazarat Street, PC:100, P.O.Box: 684

Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

Fax: +968 2468-5916

Email: [email protected]

Note:

Forms 62 and 65 can be downloaded from the Ministry of Transport and Communications’ website (www.motc.gov.om > Port &

Maritime Affairs >Maritime Affairs> Forms and other documents).

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APPENDIX 1

Minimum qualifications for the lecturers and instructors of maritime training

courses/programmes

No Course titles

Minimum qualifications of the lecturers and instructors

Certificate

Seagoing service Certificate(s) of

proficiency Ship type Months Capacity

1 Basic and

Advanced trainings

for tankers cargo

operations

Chief mate

or Master

(unlimited)

Relevant

tanker

12 Chief mate Relevant advanced

training for

oil/chemical/ liquefied

gas tanker cargo

operations

2 Passenger ship

crowd

management;

passenger ship

safety training;

Crisis management

and human

behaviour

Master Passenger

ships

12 Chief mate Crowd management;

Safety training; Crisis

management and

human behaviour

3 Passenger safety,

cargo safety and

hull integrity

Master Ro-Ro

passenger

ships

12 Chief mate Passenger safety,

cargo safety and hull

integrity

4 Basic training;

Advanced fire

fighting;

Chief mate

or Second

engineer

officer

(unlimited)

GT≥500 or

kW≥750

12 Chief mate

or Second

engineer

officer

None

5 Survival crafts and

rescue boats

Chief mate GT≥500 12 Chief mate None

6 Fast rescue boat Chief mate GT≥500 12 Chief mate Fast rescue boat

7 Medical first aid;

Medical care

General

medical

practitioner

None None None None

8 Ship security

officer

Chief mate GT≥500 12 Chief mate Ship security officer

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No Course titles

Minimum qualifications of the lecturers and instructors

Certificate

Seagoing service Certificate(s) of

proficiency Ship type Months Capacity

9 Security

awareness;

designated

security duties

Chief mate or

Second

engineer

officer

(unlimited)

GT≥500 or

kW≥750

12 Chief mate

or Second

engineer

officer

Ship security officer

10 Type rating Master High speed

crafts

12 Chief mate Type rating

11 Basic and

advanced

trainings for

service on ships

subject to the IGF

Code

Master or

Chief engineer

officer

ships

subject to

the IGF

Code

6 Master or

Chief

engineer

officer

Advanced training for

service on ships

subject to the IGF

Code

12 Basic and

advanced

trainings for ships

operating in polar

waters

Master ships

operating

in polar

waters

6 Master or

Chief mate

Advanced training for

service on ships

operating in polar

waters