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1997 Torremolinos Convention and its 1993 Protocol
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This Convention deals with construction standards and safety-related equipment for fishing vessels in the same way as that of the SOLAS Convention for cargo and passenger vessels.
Complemented by…….
1995 STCW-F Convention
“sister” Convention to the 1978 STCW Convention, as amended
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International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for
Fishing Personnel (1995).
Will enter into force 29 th September 2012, after the required 15 ratifications by member states on 29 th September 2011

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STCW-F Convention addresses training and certification standards for skippers and watch keepers on fishing vessels of more than 24m, for engineers on vessels of more than 750 kW and for crew in charge of radio communication.
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National administrations encouraged by IMO to address the training and certification standards for crew of smaller vessels through relevant domestic laws.
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In June 2012, the IMO adopted the 2010 amendments to the STCW Convention in
Manilla.
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The 2 pieces of Legislation ;
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Merchant Shipping(Training and Certification) (Fishing and Marine Motormen
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Qualifications ) Regulations 2012 and,
Merchant Shipping ( Training and Certification) Regulations 1999,
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Will be combined in 1 document, included will be the:
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Amendments to the Merchant Shipping(Safe Manning)Regulations 1999

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National Status: Completed
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Decide on principles to be adopted for the drafting of the Regulations,
Produce flow diagrams,
Convert diagrams and principles into appropriate regulatory format.
Qualifications committee to meet over draft regulations and decide if ready for public scrutiny,
Consultative road shows in all major ports
National Status : Future
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Draft regulations presented to DOT for National publication (30 days comment)
Draft regulations published and presented to IMO’s STW Committee.

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CHANGE -
• New certification (Skipper <24m and Deck Officer Fishing <24m)
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Current certificates to re-validated (REG 3)
• Ratings required for <24m Fishing vessels
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Requirements for qualifications under STCW-F
PE/STF REGION :
CHANGES TO
CERTIFICATION AND
SAFE MANNING •
UNCHANGED -
• MM2 unchanged, Chief of <350kw (REG 101)
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FMGR4(SK) equivalent to Skipper Fishing <24m Ltd(REG 114)
• FMGR4(WK) equivalent to Deck Officer Fishing <24m Ltd (REG 114)
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PE/STF REGION :
CHANGES TO
CERTIFICATION AND
SAFE MANNING
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Introduces 6 new fishing certificates that are largely aligned to the current COC’s;
Reduced sea time and vessel size requirements;
Improved standards of training;
Migration opportunities and clear career paths across sectors; and
Introduction of revised entry levels .
Radio Surveyors

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STCW-F FUTURE IN SA
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Short courses as contained in revised
Code;
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Accreditation of training institutions;
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Current Certificates will be changed to revised versions;
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12 months after coming into force of these Regulations;
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0r, 5 years from date of issue/examination
Radio Surveyors

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Certificates of competency to be revalidated
A certificate of competency and proficiency issued in terms of these regulations, and any equivalent certification, is not valid for seagoing service unless revalidated at intervals not exceeding five years to establish continued professional competence in accordance with sub regulation (2).
(i)completing, during the preceding five years, at least 12 months seagoing service appropriate to the certification held; or
(ii) having completed three months approved sea service in the rank specified in the certificate held during the preceding six months; or
(iii) performing functions considered by the Authority to be equivalent to the seagoing service mentioned in subparagraph (i) as detailed in a Marine Notice issued from time to time ; ; or
(iv) completing—
(aa) in a supernumerary capacity, at least three months seagoing service appropriate to the certification held; and
(bb) assessment at level 3 to meet the standard of competence specified in the Code.
(b) by completing applicable approved (refresher) training and meeting the standard of competence specified in the Code.

CERTIFICATE RE-
VALIDATION
Fisherman Grade 4 (WK) to Deck Officer Fishing <24m
Current certificate
Identity Document
Health Certificate
Valid Sight Test
Service record (as per Qualifying Service )
Practical First Aid
2 Day Fire Fighting
PISC (Local)
RT

Merchant Shipping ( Training and Certification) ( Fishing and Marine Motorman Qualification) Regulations ,2012
CAPACITY
INTRODUCTION TO NEW CERTIFICATION Deck
NEW CERTIFICATE
Officer in charge of a navigational watch on FV of < 24m, any water
Certificate of Competency Deck Officer (
Fishing < 24m)
Master of FV < 24m , limited water Skipper (Fishing <24m)
Master of FV <24m , unlimited waters
Master of FV >24m, limited waters
Skipper (Fishing <24m) with Unlimited command endorsement
Skipper (Fishing >24m)
Master of FV > 24m, unlimited waters
Officer in charge of a navigational watch on FV of > 24m, any water
Skipper (Fishing >24m) with Unlimited
Command Endorsement
Certificate of Competency Deck Officer (
Fishing > 24m)

Merchant Shipping ( Training and Certification) ( Fishing and Marine Motorman Qualification) Regulations ,2012
INTRODUCTION TO NEW CERTIFICATION Engine
NEW CERTIFICATION CAPACITY
Chief Engineer Limited waters <350 kW
Officer in charge of watch Limited<1000 kW MM2
Chief Engineer Limited waters<1000kW
Officer in charge of watch Limited <2000 kW
Chief Engineer <750Port Ops
2 nd Engineer <1500 Kw Port Ops
Officer <750 unlimited (but <500GT) MM1

Merchant Shipping ( Training and Certification) ( Fishing and Marine Motorman Qualification) Regulations ,2012
INTRODUCTION TO NEW CERTIFICATION Engine
NEW CERTIFICATION CAPACITY
Chief Engineer <2000kW
2 nd Engineer any kW
Chief Engineer <750 kW near Coastal or Port
MM (Higher Grade)
Chief Engineer any kW Chief Engineer Officer (Fishing

Merchant Shipping ( Training and Certification) ( Fishing and Marine Motorman Qualification) Regulations ,2012
Equivalence in terms of amended Safe Manning Regulations
CAPACITY
Fisherman Grade 2
NEW CERTIFICATE
Skipper (Fishing > 24m)
Fisherman Grade 3 with High seas
Command
Fisherman Grade 3
Deck Officer (Fishing >24m)
Endorsed Master of <30m in unlimited waters
Deck Officer (Fishing >24m)
Endorsed Master of <30m in limited waters
Fisherman Grade 4 (Skipper)
With High seas Command
Fisherman Grade 4 SK
Fisherman Grade 4 WK
Deck Officer (Fishing <24m)
Endorsed Master of <24m in limited waters
Above in unlimited waters
Skipper (Fishing <24m)
Deck Officer (Fishing <24m)

Merchant Shipping ( Training and Certification) ( Fishing and Marine Motorman Qualification) Regulations ,2012
Equivalence in terms of amended Safe Manning Regulations
1. CAPACITY
Marine Motorman HG
NEW CERTIFICATE
Marine Motorman HG
Marine Motorman 1
Marine Motorman 2
Marine Motorman 1
Marine Motorman 2

Entry level
Alternative A (no accelerated training )
At least 18
Entry Level
Alternative B (accelerated training)
At least 18
24 Months on fishing vessel > 12m 12 Months on fishing vessel > 12m
Approved onboard training record Approved onboard training record as part of accelerated training program
6 months bridge watch keeping duties
Approved training and found competent in terms of the Code
6 months bridge watch keeping duties
Approved training and found competent in terms of the Code

Holding Skipper Offshore > 9m
Alternative C
Holding Coastal Skipper >9m
Alternative D
15 months sea service as officer in charge of navigational watch on
>12m fishing vessels
18 months sea service as officer in charge of navigational watch on
>12m fishing vessels
Completed approved training and found competent in terms of the
Code
Completed approved training and found competent in terms of the
Code

PE/STF REGION :
SURVEY STATE
SAMSA NOTES A MARKED IMPROVEMENT IN THE SAFETY
CULTURE WITHIN THIS REGION,
C0-OPERATION BETWEEN SAMSA AND VESSEL OPERATORS,
K ARNOLD “ I HAVE NEVER SEEN SO MANY NIL DEFECTS IN
TERMS OF RADIO SURVEYS, AS I DO NOW”.
CHALLENGES NOTED BY SURVEYORS
CHECKLISTS COMPLETED –OPERATOR NOT CHECKING
DRYDOCK AVAILABILITY
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