Comprehensive Revision of
STCW Convention
(STCW 2010)
Manila Amendments to STCW’78
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Presentation Structure
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Overview of comprehensive revision
• Need & Benefits of comprehensive review
• Terms of reference
• Calendar of Events
Salient changes in STCW Convention
Action Dates
Impact of revision on:
• Maritime Administrations
• Shipping Companies
• Training Institutes
• Seafarers
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Need for Comprehensive revision
During STW 37 (Jan. 2006), it was felt that
the Convention needs to be amended to
include:
Security training provisions;
Standards of competence for senior
ratings;
Competence standards for tankers, incl.
LNGs
Identification of refresher training areas
for demonstration of competence in Safety
Training
Review of Alternative Certification; and
Criteria for safe manning & Rest periods
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Benefits of the Comprehensive review
Administrations - Amend laws & Rules
relating to training & certification once Saving
legislative
time
&
reducing
administrative burden;
Shipping Companies - Planning training of
its crew in a Packaged manner, saving of
time and money; and
Training institutes - Revise their curriculum
once to meet requirements - More time
available for training;
 Seafarers - Additional Training during leave
period -Single phase rather than every time
they are on leave
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Terms of Reference – STW 38 (Jan.07)
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Retain the structure & goals of the 95
revision;
Not to down scale existing standards;
Not to amend the articles of the
Convention;
Address inconsistencies ..… Outdated
requirements & technological advances;
Address
requirements
for
effective
communication;
Provide for flexibility ….. innovation in
technology;
Address
the
special
character
and
circumstances of short sea shipping and
the offshore industry;
Address security-related issues.
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Calendar of Events
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April 2006 – Groundwork began for
Revision
January 2007 (STW 38) - Revision proposed
to Sub-committee and the Terms of
Reference approved
March 2008 (STW 39) - 52 proposals
Sept. 2008 (ISWG 1) - 62 new proposals
Feb. 2009 (STW 40) - 68 proposals
Sept. 2009 (ISWG 2) - 25 pending & 39 new
proposals
Jan. 2010 (STW 41) - Final set of 55
proposals
June 2010 (Conference) – 31 last minute
proposals
Salient Changes
in
STCW’95
Chapter I
General Provisions
Clarification on Certificates
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The term Appropriate Certificate –
deleted
Main Certificates of Masters, Officers
and GMDSS Radio Operators =
Certificate of Competency
Certificates for other Regulations
including Ratings and Modular Course
Certificates = Certificate of
Proficiency (Info prescribed)
Other Documents = Documentary
Evidence
Certificates & Endorsements
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COCs shall be issued only by
Administration after verification of
authenticity and validity of any
necessary documentary evidence
Tanker Endorsements to Officers shall
be issued only by administration
Recognition Endorsements shall be
issued by Flag States for COCs and
Tanker Endorsements of Officers only
after verification of authenticity and
validity – Isseing State to provide by
Electronic Means
Near Coastal Voyages
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If near-coastal voyages are performed
by ships include coast of other countries
– Undertaking with the countries
concerned
NCV Certificates issued by one country
may be accepted by another country for
their near-coastal voyages - Undertaking
with the countries concerned
Incorporate near-coastal limits in COCs
Not intended to cover world-wide
voyages
Compliance & Enforcement
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Port State Control - Assessment of the
ability of seafarers to maintain watchkeeping and security standards –
“Compromise to security” in the list
National Laws - Enforce appropriate
measures to Prevent fraud and
unlawful practices for Certificates &
Endorsements
May allow distance learning or elearning
White List & Quality Standards
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Compliance Document to be sent to
IMO for demonstration that full and
complete effect has been given to the
Convention
Review of White List
Five yearly independent evaluation to
be sent to IMO including further
amendments
QSS to include procedures for issue of
medical certificates
Medical Certificates and Standards
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List of approved Medical
Practitioners to be made available
Medical Certificates shall be valid for
2 years (1-year for <18 years age)
If the Medical Certificate expires
during voyage, it shall continue in
force till next port where recognized
medical practitioner is available, not
exceeding 3 months
Eye sight Standards revised &
Guidance reg. Physical Ability
Standards for Medical Examination
provided in B-Code
Recognition & Revalidation
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Evaluation of the Recognized country
No Endorsement attesting recognition of
Certificate without verification of
authenticity of Certificates
Administrations to provide Electronic
verification of authenticity of certificates
Revalidation of COC also permitted if
sailed for 3 months in last 6 months
before revalidation
If applied for revalidation upto 6 months
in advance, may revalidate upto 5th
Anniversary
Company Responsibilities &
Transitional Provisions
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Company to ensure:
• Seafarers have received refresher and
updating training as per the
Convention
• Effective oral communication on board
as per SOLAS
Transitional Provisions or Grace period
decided in the Diplomatic Conference at
Manila
Chapter II
Nautical Department
Operational Level
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Proposal from Norway to DELETE Celestial
Navigation from Competence standards X
Paper from USA – Can’t Guarantee GPS –
Malfunctioning or failure – Liability and
Compensation for incidents
Additional Guidance provided in B-Code
Blind pilotage techniques in Bridge watchkeeping
Use of ship reporting systems and VTS
procedures
Bridge Resource Management
Operational Level
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Electronic Charts & Display Information
System
MERSAR to IAMSAR
Proposal from Norway to Delete Visual
Signalling & Morse Code ? X Reduced to
Single letter
Proactive measures to protect the marine
environment
Leadership and Team-working Skills
Proposal from Norway to include Integrated
Bridge or Navigation Systems ? X
Management Level
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Ship reporting systems and VTS
procedures
Decca and Loran replaced by Terrestrial
Electronic Position Fixing System
Electronic Charts & Display Information
System – Management of ECDIS
MERSAR to IAMSAR
IMSBC Code
Leadership and Managerial Skills
Integrated Bridge or Navigation Systems X
Ratings - Able Seafarer (Deck)
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Watch-keeping Certificate
(Navigation)
+ 18 months service, OR
12 months service and approved
training
Training Record Book
Meet the standards
Issue of Certificate
Chapter III
Engineering Department
Operational Level
30 months Education & training replaced
by:
 Combined workshop skill training and
onboard training of 12 months,
OR
36 months of combined workshop skills
training and approved sea going service
which should be minimum 30 months in
the engine department
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6 months Engine Room Watch-keeping
service as part of approved seagoing
service
Education & training and meet the
standards of competence
Operational Level +
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Engine Room Resource Management
Internal Communication Systems
Electrical, Electronic and control systems
Automation and Control Systems
Proactive measures to protect mar.
environment
Environmental Awareness, particularly in
the use of Oil water separators
Leadership and Team-working Skills
Overhaul of the entire curriculum - Japan
Management Level
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Sea time requirements for 2nd
Engineer and Chief Engineer revised
in line with Chief Mates and Masters
(12 + 36/24)
Electrical, Electronic and control
systems - Enhanced
Maintenance and Repair – Enhanced
Leadership and Managerial Skills
Overhaul of the entire curriculum Japan
Ratings - Able Seafarer (Engine)
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Watch-keeping Certificate
(Engine Room)
12 months service OR 6 months
service and approved training
Training Record Book
Meet the standards
Issue of Certificate
New Competency Standards for:
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Electro Technical Ratings
Electro Technical Officers
Senior Electro Technical Officers ? X
Special training for Engineering
Personnel managing and operating
Electrical power plants > 1000 V
Electro Technical Rating
Completed approved sea going service
including 12 months training and
experience
Or
Completed approved training including
minimum 6 months sea going service
Or
Meet technical competencies and minimum
3 months sea going service
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Meet the standards as specified in Code
Electro Technical Officer
An approved training program of 12
months of combined workshop skills
training with minimum 6 months seagoing
service
or
36 months of combined workshop skills
training and approved sea going service
which should be minimum 30 months in
the engine department
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Completed approved education and
training to meet the standards as specified
in Code
Highlights of Other Proposals
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Carriage of Trainees to be mandatory on
ships (India) ? X
Master should not be counted as Watchkeeper (IFSMA) ? X
Ship-in-Campus Concept (India) ? X
kW limitations on NCV change to 6000 /
8000 (India, US, Singapore ) ? X
Chapter VII
Alternative Certification
Polyvalent Certification
Polyvalent Certification introduced
for:
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Nautical and Engineering Watch
Keeping ratings
Able Seafarer (Deck) and Able
Seafarer (Engine)
Integrated training as proposed by
EU permitted
Chapter IV
Radio Communications
GMDSS
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Refresher and updating Training
Course for GMDSS ? X
On board familiarization with the
equipment carried on ship
MERSAR to IAMSAR
Chapter V
Special Ship Types
Tanker Endorsements
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Tanker Fire Fighting included in
Tanker Familiarization Course
Tanker Fam. (Oil + Chemical) and
Tanker Fam. (LPG + LNG)
3-month experience mandatory for
each type of tanker endorsement, OR
1-month option with 3 loading and 3
discharging
Tanker Endorsements
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Revalidation of Tanker Endorsement:
3 months service or
Refresher and updating training
Higher Level Tanker Endorsement for
all Watch keeping Officers ?
(Persons with immediate responsibility =
Persons in a decision making capacity)
Special training for: - Guidance Code
Special character and circumstances
of offshore industry:
 Off-shore Supply Vessels (OSVs)
and Anchor Handling Tugs (AHTs)
 Masters & officers using Dynamical
positioning system (DPS)
 Ice Navigation and navigation in
polar areas
 Personnel manning commercially
operated yachts ? X
Chapter VI
Safety & Security Training
Refresher Training – Basic
In areas where training can’t be
conducted on board
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Personal Survival Techniques
Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
Personal Safety & Social
Responsibilities ? X
Elementary First Aid ? X
Every five years
PSSR Course Enhanced
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Basic knowledge of:
• impact of shipping on the marine
environment
• Complexity and diversity of marine
environment
Basic Team-working principles &
practice, including conflict resolution
Principles of and barriers to effective
communication on board
Understand reasons for and take
necessary action to control fatigue
Refresher Training – Advanced
In areas where training can’t be
conducted on board
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Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue
Boats
Advanced Fire Fighting
Medical First Aid ? X
Medical Care? X
Every five years
Security
Ship Security Officer’s Course – STCW
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Security Training for Designated persons Training Course for designated persons who
are assigned security related duties on board
ships
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Security Awareness Course - Mandatory
for all shipboard personnel “without”
Security related duties
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Security Related Familiarization - Onboard training to be conducted by Ship
Security Officer for all shipboard personnel
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Chapter VIII
Watch-keeping
Watch-keeping – Rest Periods
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Minimum 10 hours of rest every 24
hours
May be divided into two parts, one >6
hours (Continuous), provided the
interval < 14 hours
2 days in week, rest may be reduced
to 6 hours - DELETED
The total for the week is 70 [77]
hours
Exception: 70 hours rest in 7 days period
for two weeks, minimum 10 hours daily
(next 4 weeks – no reduction)
For 2 days in a week – This may be
divided in three parts >6 + >1 + >1
Rest Periods & Alchohol
Emergency, distress & overriding
operational conditions exempted
 Musters, Drills, - Don’t disturb the rest
• Call-outs to be Compensated
 Records maintained and Inspection - ISM
Audits
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Alchohol limits
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BAC limit reduced to 0.05% or 0.25 mg/l
in the breath
Conference
Resolutions
Resolutions
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Transitional Provisions and early
implementation
Verification of Certificates of Competency
and endorsements
STCW and Ships’ Manning Levels
Promotion of technical knowledge, skills and
professionalism of seafarers
Invites IMO, ILO & WHO to develop
guidelines to implement medical fitness
standards
Invites IMO, Governments & International
Organizations to assist in revising Model
Courses
Resolutions
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Promotion of technical co-operation
Measures to ensure the competency of
Masters and officers on ships operating in
polar waters
Attracting new entrants and retaining
seafarers for the maritime profession
Accommodation for Trainees on new and
existing ships
Promotion of the participation of women in
the maritime industry
Future amendments and review of the STCW
Convention and Code
Resolutions
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Contribution of ILO – Recognizing the
role, competences and expertise of
ILO in Occupational Safety and Health
of workers
Role of MWU and IMLA
Thanks to Philippines Government
Year of the Seafarer - 2010
Day of the Seafarer – 25th June
Action Dates
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12-21 May 2010 - MSC meeting
approved amendments
21- 25 June 2010 - International
Diplomatic Conference - Manila Adopted the Revision
1st July 2011 - Deemed Acceptance
unless objected by 1/3 members OR
Members with >50% GT
1st January 2012 - Enters into Force
Action Dates
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1st Jan 2013 - Compliance document
to be submitted to IMO for White
List
1st July 2013 - Revised Standards
apply to new entrants
1st January 2017 - Transitional
Provisions (Grace Period) for
Existing Seafarers Ends
Maritime Administrations
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Changes in National Laws and Rules,
META Manuals, etc.
NCV Certificates undertakings with
the other countries
Prepare compliance document for
white list
Independent quality evaluations to
submit
Procedures for medical fitness
certificates
Maritime Administrations
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Electronic verification of All
certificates to Flag Administrations
and Companies / Employers
Compare pre–2010 standards with
STCW 2010 and prescribe refresher
and updating training or assessment
Revise curriculum for courses and
examinations
Prescribe upgradation and refresher
training programmes
Maritime Administrations
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Issue Able Seafarer (Deck) and
(Engine) Certificates including
backlog (>30000)and polyvalent
certificates
Electro Technical Rating and Electro
Technical Officers
Tanker Endorsements for Watch
keeping Officers
Prescribe special training for OSV /
AHT, DPS and Ice navigation
Shipping Companies
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Ensure seafarers are able to
communicated orally in an effective
manner on board ships
Ensure seafarers undertake
appropriate refresher and updating
training including upgradation
training
Shipping Companies
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Ensure Able Seafarer (Deck) and
(Engine) certificates
Ensure ET Rating and ETO certificates,
whenever carried on ships
Ensure Tanker endorsement at
appropriate level for officers
Provide guidance to seafarers
Training Institutes
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Revise curriculum for various Courses
Upgrade Courses (PSSR, Tank Fam,
Competency Courses, etc.)
Prepare and conduct upgradation
courses for existing officers
Training Institutes
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Conduct Refresher training for basic
and advanced safety courses
Introduce training for Able Seafarer
(Deck) or (Engine)
Introduce training for ET Rating or ET
Officer
Seafarers
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Undertake upgradation training for
the Level of CoC including PSSR,
B/ERM, L&TW, L&M, IAMSAR, IMSBC
New or additional items – ECDIS, High
Voltage, Security duties
Undertake refresher training in basic
safety courses
Undertake refresher training in
advanced safety courses
Seafarers
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Revalidate certificates of competency
Obtain Able Seafarer (Deck) or
(Engine) Certificates
Obtain ET Rating or ET Officer
Certificates
Obtain Tankers or other ship type
endorsements
THANK YOU
FOR
YOUR PATIENCE