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Manning Policy ManualCommercially Operated Yachts

24m and over, and less than 3,000 GT

Copyright 2009 Cayman Islands Shipping Registry

A division of MACI. All Rights Reserved.

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T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s

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1. Table of Contents

2. Revision history ....................................................................................................................................... 7

3. Introduction, purpose and application ............................................................................................. 9

4. Applicable rules and regulations ...................................................................................................... 11

5. Definitions .............................................................................................................................................. 12

6. English language ................................................................................................................................... 13

7. Recognition by endorsement of STCW certificates of competency ......................................... 13

8. Recognition of non-STCW Certificates of Competency ............................................................. 14

9. Ships cooks............................................................................................................................................ 15

10. Dispensations ......................................................................................................................................... 16

11.

Seamans Discharge Book................................................................................................................... 16

12. Crew agreements .................................................................................................................................. 16

13. Medical fitness certificates .................................................................................................................. 17

14. STCW familiarisation and basic safety training and instruction ............................................. 18

14.1 Familiarisation training (Reg. VI/1.1 refers) ....................................................................... 18

14.2 Basic training (Reg. VI/1.2 refers) .......................................................................................... 18

15. LAP (Legislative & Administrative Procedures) .......................................................................... 19

16. Proficiency in medical care ................................................................................................................ 19

17. Proficiency as ship security officer (Y. over 500 GT) ................................................................... 19

18. Minimum Safe Manning ..................................................................................................................... 19

18.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 19

18.2 Yachts subject to ISPS Code .................................................................................................... 20

18.3 Responsibilities of owners and operators: General principles ...................................... 20

18.4 Establishing minimum safe manning requirements ........................................................ 20

18.5 Guidance on appropriate manning levels .......................................................................... 22

18.6 Pleasure Yachts > 24m < 3000 GT .......................................................................................... 22

18.7 Commercially operated yachts carrying more than 12 passengers ............................. 22

18.8 Privately operated yachts over 3000 GT .............................................................................. 22

18.9 Changes in vessel parameters ................................................................................................ 23

18.10Withdrawal of MSMD .............................................................................................................. 23

18.11Gas turbine powered yachts ................................................................................................... 23

19. Minimum safe manning scales.......................................................................................................... 23

19.1 General notes .............................................................................................................................. 23

19.2 Minimum Safe Manning Scale for Motor Yachts .............................................................. 25

19.2.1 >24 m < 200 GT < 1500 kW (and < 3000 kW) ................................................ 25

19.2.2 > 24 m and 200 > GT < 500 and < 3000 kW .................................................... 25

19.2.3 > 24 m and 200 > GT < 500 and < 6000 kW .................................................... 27

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19.2.4 500 > GT < 3000 and < 3000 kW ....................................................................... 27

19.2.5 500 > GT < 3000 and < 6000 kW ....................................................................... 28

19.2.6 500 > GT < 3000 and < 9000 kW ....................................................................... 28

19.3 Minimum Safe Manning Scale for Sailing Yachts ............................................................ 29

19.3.1 >24 m < 200 GT and < 750 kW .......................................................................... 29

19.3.2 200 > GT < 500 and < 1500 kW ......................................................................... 29

19.3.3 500 > GT < 1000 and < 1500 kW ....................................................................... 30

19.3.4 1000 > GT < 3000 and < 3000 kW ..................................................................... 30

19.3.5 1000 > GT < 3000 and > 3000 kW ..................................................................... 31

20. Deck certificates of competency ....................................................................................................... 33

21. Eligibility criteria for MCA yacht deck qualifications ................................................................ 34

21.1 Master (Code vessels less than 200 GT not more than 150 M from safe haven) -Officer of the watch (Yachts less than 500 GT) .................................................................. 34

21.2 Master (Code vessels less than 200 GT unlimited area) - Officer of the watch

(Yachts less than 500 GT) ......................................................................................................... 34

21.3 Officer of the watch (Yachts less than 3000 GT) ................................................................ 35

21.4 Chief Mate (Yachts less than 3000 GT) ................................................................................ 36

21.5 Master (Yachts less than 500 GT) .......................................................................................... 36

21.6 Master (Yachts less than 3000 GT) ........................................................................................ 36

22. Engineering certificates of competency .......................................................................................... 3723. Eligibility criteria for MCA yacht engineerqualifications ........................................................ 37

23.1 Approved Engine Course Certificate (AEC) ...................................................................... 37

23.2 Marine Engine Operator Licence (Yacht) (MEOL(Y)) ..................................................... 38

23.3 Chief Engineer Certificate of Competence - (YACHT 4) ................................................ 38

23.4 Chief Engineer Certificate of Competence - (Yacht 3) (Chief Engineer Service

Endorsement)........................................................................................................................... 39

23.5 Chief Engineer Certificate of Competence- (Yacht 2) .................................................... 39

23.6 Chief Engineer Reg III/2 Certificate of Competence- (Yacht 1) (Large Yacht

Endorsement)........................................................................................................................... 40

24. Eligibility criteria for MCA yacht ratingqualification ............................................................... 41

Annex I Application Procedures ........................................................................................................... 43

A. Endorsement to STCW Certificates ...................................................................................... 43

B. Application for Cayman Islands Seamans Discharge Book......................................... 44

C. Application for an STCW Dispensation .............................................................................. 45

D. Application for a Minimum Safe Manning Document (MSMD) ................................. 45

E. Application checklist ................................................................................................................ 47

Annex II Crew Compliance and Safe Manning Fees ........................................................................ 49

1) Minimum Safe Manning Document (MSMD) ............................................ 49

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2) Endorsement or Licence recognising a CoC ................................................ 49

3) Seamans Discharge Book................................................................................. 49

4) Verification and certification of sea service (upon request) ..................... 49

5) Payment methods ............................................................................................... 49

Annex III Cayman Islands Shipping Legislation ................................................................................. 51

Annex IVCrew Agreement (Sample) ..................................................................................................... 53

Annex V High powered yachts of less than 500 GT .......................................................................... 65

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2. Revision history

REVISION HISTORY

Date Section Revision

September 2007 All Initial issue (Rev. 05)

January 2008 All sections revised, includingAnnexes;

Annexes V and VI added

Rev. 06

April 2008 Redesign of a title page anderrata corrected Rev. 07

June 2009 All sections renumbered,

Minor typos correctedClarification in respect of applicability of this

document added

Section 17 (old 15) updated, as procedure for

converting of certificates issued prior to 01 Jan

2008 become obsolete

Manning scales for sailing yachts updated

Annex IV format of CI MSMD PY replaced

Annex V CI draft Crew Agreement amended

Annex V High powered yachts of less than

500 GT added

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3. Introduction, purpose and application

The Cayman Islands are a United Kingdom Overseas Territory and the Cayman Islands

ShippingRegistry has Category 1 status and as such is able to register vessels of any size, age

and type,from small yachts to super tankers, provided quality standards are met. However, as a

matter ofpolicy, fishing vessels are not currently being registered except those owned locally and

operating inCayman waters.

Every master and officer should hold an appropriate certificate for the capacity in which he

serves.

This manual is intended as a guide for shipowners, ship managers and seafarers as to the

Manning Policy of the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry and its application to Pleasure Yachts1

of less than 3,000 GT in commercial use for sport and pleasure which are 24 metres in load line

length and over.

The Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands does however strongly recommend that

pleasure vessels operating in the pleasure vessel mode are manned to the same standards

applicable to a similar commercially operated pleasure vessel.

Whilst Cayman Islands law and guidance take precedence, reference is frequently made to

international and UK instruments and guidance where deemed applicable to vessels registered

in the Cayman Islands.

1Please see definition in Section 5

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4. Applicable rules and regulations

The list of current Cayman Islands Merchant Shipping legislation is at Annex III, however,

for the purposes of manning, only the following Cayman Islands Law and Regulations

are considered directly relevant:-

Merchant Shipping Law (2008 Revision)

Merchant Shipping (Certification, Safe Manning, Hours of Work and Watchkeeping)

Regulations (2004 Revision)

Merchant Shipping (Certification of Ships' Cooks) Regulations, 2004

Note: A Pleasure Yacht of more than 1000 gt is required to carry a qualified Ships Cook or a Cook who has

been granted an exemption.

Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Regulations, 2002

Merchant Shipping (Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure) Regulations, 2002

Merchant Shipping (Crew Agreements, List of Crew and Discharge of Seamen)

Regulations 1992

MACI Shipping Notice Notice of Fees and Charges

Also relevant:

International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Conventions, Resolutions and Circulars,

principally:-

STCW Convention (The International Convention on Standards of Training,

Certification and Watchkeeping, 1978 as amended)

SOLAS (The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 as

amended)

Res. A.890(21), as amended by Res. A.955(23)

International Labour Organisation (ILO) Conventions and Protocols relating to

seafarer health and welfare.

Certain United Kingdom Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) Merchant Shipping

Notices and Marine Guidance Notes, principally:-

MSN 1765 Seafarer Medical Examination System and Medical and Eyesight

Standards

MSN 1792The Large Commercial Yacht Code (LY2)

MSN 1802 - Yacht Deck Officers training and certification guidance.

MGN 156 Yacht Engineer Officers training and certification guidance.

MGN 221 Certificates of Equivalent Competency

MGN 270 Yacht Rating training and certification guidance.

MSN 1767- Hours of Work, Safe Manning and Watchkeeping guidance.

MGN 96 Basic Safety Training guidance.

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5. Definitions

Whilst the full definitions are contained within the regulations listed in Section 4, certainrelevant definitions are reproduced in this section for ease of use.1appropriate certificate means:-

a) in relation to Cayman Islands vessels, a certificate issued and endorsed by or under

the authority of an STCW country and recognised in accordance with the Merchant

Shipping (Certification, Safe Manning, Hours of Work and Watchkeeping)

Regulations (2004 Revision) entitling the lawful holder to serve in the capacity and

perform the functions involved at the level of responsibility specified therein on a ship

of the type, tonnage or power and means of propulsion indicated by the Endorsement

while engaged on the particular voyage concerned; and

b) in relation to other vessels, an appropriate certificate as defined in the STCW

Convention.

certified copy means a document that has been signed and witnessed as a true copy of the

original document by a Solicitor, Notary Public, Justice of the Peace, Official of the Cayman

Islands Government, Official of the national administration that issued the original or by

anyother person authorised to take a statutory declaration.

Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) means the Maritime & Coastguard Agency, an

executive agency of the United Kingdom Department for Transport;2nearcoastal voyage means a voyage during which the ship is never more than 40 miles

from any of the Cayman Islands;

3pleasure yacht includes a pleasure vessel and any vessel to which regulations made in

respect of vessels in commercial use for sport or pleasure are stated to apply4passenger means any person carried in a ship except:

a) a person employed or engaged in any capacity on board the ship on the business of

the ship;

b) a person on board the ship either in pursuance of the obligation laid upon the master

to carry shipwrecked, distressed or other persons, or by reason of any circumstances

that neither the master nor the owner nor the charterer (if any) could have prevented;

and

c) a child under one year of age;Note:

The above definition of passenger is also contained in the SOLAS Convention where part of its function isin

the determination of passenger numbers (Passenger ship means a ship carrying more than 12 passengers)

thus anyone considered as a passenger is counted towards the maximum number of 12 permitted under the

Large Yacht Code.

1Merchant Shipping (Certification, Safe Manning, Hours of Work and Watchkeeping) Regulations (2004

Revision)2Merchant Shipping Law (2005 Revision)

3Merchant Shipping Law (2005 Revision)

4Section 2 MCA MSN 1792 - Large Commercial Yacht Code

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5propulsion power means the total maximum continuous rated output power i n

kilowatts of all the ships main propulsion power which appears on the ships certificate of

registry or other official document;6safe haven means a harbour or shelter of any kind which affords entry, subject to

prudence

in the weather conditions prevailing, and protection from the force of the

weather.7"Short Range Yacht"means an existing vessel under 500GT or a new vessel under 300GT,

a) restricted to operating in forecast or actual wind of a maximum Beaufort Force 4,and

b) within 60 nautical miles of a safe haven. (The Administration may permit operation on

specified routes up to 90 nautical miles from a safe haven as appropriate).

6. English language

English is the official language on board Cayman Islands-registered yachts and whilst theMaster and Crew members may be of any nationality, it is a vital safety feature that the

Master and officers are able to communicate effectively in English.

This requirement may be satisfied by any of the following:-

a) The applicants original Certificate of Competency satisfactorily tested oral and

written English language skills;

b) Confirmation of proficiency by an official of the Cayman Islands Government;

c) Satisfying the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry that English is the candidates

mother tongue (first language);

d) Holding an advanced English language certificate issued by the British Council or an

International Language Testing System (IELTS) Test Report showing Overall Band of

at least 6; or

e) Holding a certificate of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) as applicable

for admission into US universities.

7. Recognition by endorsement of STCW certificates of competency

a) The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry does not issue STCW Certificates of

Competency but recognises STCW Certificates of Competency issued by the countries

listed below in Table 7-1 and, subject to the fulfilling of certain criteria, issuesEndorsements attesting the recognition of such certificates for service on Cayman-

registered vessels. Such certificates are known as underlying certificates

b) An Endorsement carries identical rights, obligations and limitations as a Certificate of

Competency and holders are subject to statutory procedures relating to their conduct.

An Endorsement remains valid only as long as its underlying certificate remains valid

and it requires renewal each time its underlying certificate is revalidated. At all times,

the original underlying certificate must be carried with the Endorsement and be made

available for inspection by duly authorised persons.

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c) The renewal procedure is identical to that for a first application for an Endorsement

and is detailed in Section 18. There is no provision for the extension of an

Endorsement beyond the validity of its underlying certificate.

d) Certificates of Equivalent Competency or Endorsements issued by an Administration

attesting the recognition of a certificate issued by another Party shall not be accepted

for the purpose of further recognition by the Cayman Islands.

European Countries

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Czech

Republic

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Lithuania

Malta

Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovenia

Serbia

Montenegro

Spain

Sweden

United

Kingdom

Non EU/EEA Countries

Australia

Canada

China (Hong

Kong SAR)

India

Iran

Jamaica

Malaysia

Myanmar

New Zealand

Pakistan

Philippines

Republic of

Korea

Russian

Federation

Singapore

South Africa

Ukraine

USA

Case-by-case8

Cuba* Sri Lanka* Uruguay* Venezuela*

Table 7-1 Countries recognised by the Cayman Islands for the purpose of issue of a CI Endorsement

attesting the recognition in accordance with Regulation 10 of the STCW 1978 Convention, as amended

8. Recognition of non-STCW Certificates of Competency

a) The following certificates are recognised for service on certain Cayman Islands

vessels:-

Deck:

Coastal SkipperYachtmaster Offshore

Yachtmaster Ocean

Engine Dept.

Approved Engine Course (AEC)

Marine Engine Operator Licence (MEOL)

8In order to avoid fraudulent licences our present procedure requires that every CoC which has beenissued by a Country marked with an asterisk in the table above and submitted in respect to the

issue of a Cayman Islands endorsement will require an independent verification by the

CISR inconsultation with the issuing Administration.

To expedite this process applications are encouraged via the managing company or the manningagent or

master of a vessel in which the officer intends to serve, or in person at one of the CISRsatellite offices.

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Marine Engine Operator Licence Yacht (MEOL(Y))

b) Endorsements arenotissued as these are not STCW certificates.

c) For any of these certificates to be recognised for service, the seafarer must apply for

and hold a Seamans Discharge Book, issued by the Cayman Islands.

d) Other non-STCW certificates of competency issued by recognised countries may be

recognised on a case-by-case basis.

9. Ships cooks

a) Regulation 3 of the of the Merchant Shipping (Certification of Ships Cooks)

Regulations, 2004 requires all Cayman Islands Pleasure Yachts engaged in

commercial activities of1,000 GT or more to carry a certificated ships cook .

b) Regulation 5 of the above Regulations stipulates requirements in respect of the Ships

Cooks qualifications and experience as follows:- a person shall have attained the age of twenty years and have passed an

approved examination for the ships cook at an approved school of cookery or

other approved like institution, and

- have attended an approved course of training for shipscooks at an approved

school of cookery or other approved institution and have served for not less

than one year at the sea in the rating of second cook or cook assistant; or

- have served for not less than five years at sea, of which at least four yearshave

been in the rating of second cook or cook assistant; or

- have served for not less than five years at sea in the catering department in the

rating of steward or stewardess or in higher rating and have completed an

approved course of training for shipscooks.

c) This Administration has recognised that the standard of catering and food preparation

aboard yachts is considerably higher than the merchant shipping norm with the

majority of chefs having training, skills and experience which surpass the

requirements for ShipsCooks. An exemption may be specially considered in respect

of a certificate of competency pursuant to paragraph (2) of regulation 2 of the Ships

Cooks Regulation on a case by case basis upon application.

d) Owners and operators of Cayman Islands registered yachts are accordingly advised

thatthe person serving as a ships cook, may be exempted of the requirement to

hold the appropriate certificate. The requirement to carry a certified ships cookwill be accepted as being met provided that person engaged as a ships cook can

provide sufficient documented evidence of having appropriate training &

experience. The onus is therefore on Owners & Management Companies to ensure

that the person serving aboard a Cayman Islands Registered Yacht as a Ships

Cook holds, in addition to appropriate training and experience, the following:-

- valid medical certificate, as detailed in Section 13;

- STCW basic training, as detailed in Section 14;

- Crew agreement, as detailed in Section 12.

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10. Dispensations

a) Article VIII of the STCW Convention regulates the issue of a dispensation by a Flag

State, in circumstances of exceptional necessity provided that the issue of such

dispensation does not cause danger to person, property or the

environment. Under such circumstances, a dispensation may be issued to permit

a specified seafarer to serve on a specified ship for a specified period (not exceeding 6

months) in a capacity that is one grade higher than that for which the individual

holds t he appropriate Certificate of Competency.

b) However, the Convention stresses in circumstances of exceptional necessity and

therefore a continuing difficulty to crew a vessel with fully-qualified personnel does

not qualify for dispensation.

c) All candidates for a dispensation may be required to undertake an oral assessment of

competence in order to support a request for such dispensation.

d) Any dispensation granted for a post shall be granted only to a person

properly certificated or qualified to fill the post immediately below. Where

certification of the post below is not required, a dispensation may be issued to a person

whose qualification and experience are, in the opinion of the Cayman Islands

Shipping Register, of a clear equivalence to the requirements for the post to be filled,

provided that, if such a person holds no appropriate certificate, he shall be required to

pass an oral assessment and the vessels owner must ensure that the post in

question is filled by the holder of an appropriate certificate as soon as possible.

e) A dispensation to a master or chief engineer officer will not be taken into

consideration except in circumstances of force majeure and then only for the shortest

possible period. Special cases may be considered on their merit.

11. Seamans Discharge Book

Every bona-fide seafarer, regardless of nationality, on Cayman-registered yachts, is eligible

to be issued (upon request and submission of the required supporting documentation) with

a Cayman Islands Seamans Discharge Book (SDB). However, this is not mandatory as a

SDB from another Flag is acceptable, except in cases when recognition of non-STCW

CoC is required (see 8(c) or 8(d)).

For application and required documents please refer to Annex I(b).

12. Crew agreements

Every seafarer, (including the Master) employed on commercially operated yachts must be

employed under a crew agreement based on either the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry

draft document (see Annex IV) or MCA MGN 149 (M).

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13. Medical fitness certificates

Every seafarer employed or engaged in any capacity on board commercially operated

yacht on the business of that yacht as part of the yachts complement and included on a

Crew List shall hold a valid Medical Fitness Certificate.

A medical certificate shall be valid for a maximum of two years unless the seafarer is under

the age of 18, in which case the maximum period of validity shall be one year.

However, when the seafarer is in a location where a medical examination is not possible

when seafarerscertificates expires he/she may continue to be employed for a period of up

to three (3) months after the expiry date of a medical certificate.

To be accepted by the CISR the medical fitness certificate must specify the date of

examination and the period of validity.

The list of countries whose Medical Fitness Certificates are acceptable is given in the

Schedule of the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Regulations 2002, and is

reproduced in Table 13-1.

Algeria Djibouti Lebanon Russian

Federation

Angola Egypt Liberia Serbia

Argentina Finland Lithuania Singapore

Australia France Luxembourg Slovenia

Azerbaijan Germany Macedonia South Africa

Bangladesh Greece Malta Spain

Barbados Guinea-Bissau Montenegro Sweden

Belgium Hong Kong Morocco Tajikistan

Bosnia &

Herzegovina

India Netherlands Tunisia

Brazil Iraq New Zealand Ukraine

Bulgaria Ireland Norway United Kingdom

Canada Italy Pakistan United States

Costa Rica Japan Panama Uruguay

Croatia Korea (Republic) Peru

Cyprus Kyrgyzstan Poland

Denmark Portugal

Table 13-1 List of countries whose Medical Fitness Certificate is accepted by CISR. Please note that the

above list is not exhaustive as other countries Medical Fitness Certificate may be accepted.

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15. LAP (Legislative & Administrative Procedures)

The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry must ensure that applicants for Endorsements

are properly qualified in accordance with the STCW Convention. To do this it will consider

the standards of education and training represented by the applicant's STCW

Certificate of Competency and where there is no significant difference it will issue an

Endorsement. However, it is a statutory requirement under the Regulations that

officers serving at management level (master, chief officer, chief engineer officer and

second engineer officer) as may apply on commercially operated vessels of any size

engaged on international voyages have an appropriate knowledge of the legislative and

administrative procedures provided under the Cayman Islands merchant shipping

legislation relevant to the functions they are permitted to perform. This requirement

applies both to merchant shipping and to commercially operated yachts.

16. Proficiency in medical care

The master of every Cayman-registered Pleasure Yacht engaged in commercial activities

shall designate a person whose responsibility is to provide medical care to persons on

board that yacht. Such designated person is required to hold a Proficiency in Medical Care

certificate issued in accordance with Reg. VI/4 of the STCW.

In addition, it is the Cayman Islands policy to strongly recommend Masters to hold a

Proficiency in Medical Care certificate which, if held, should be submitted together with

other supporting documents when applying for a CI Endorsement attesting the recognitionof a Certificate of Competence (see also Annex I(a)).

17. Proficiency as ship security officer (Y. over 500 GT)

From 01 January 2008 all persons with designated duties and responsibilities as Ship

Security Officer are required to hold a Certificates of Proficiency for Ship Security Officers

issued in accordance with regulation VI/5 of the STCW Convention and STCW Code

Section A-VI/5.

All such certificates must be issued by, or on behalf of, a government which is a party to the

STCW Convention *IMO White List countries+.

18. Minimum Safe Manning

18.1Introduction

To ensure that all commercial vessels are sufficiently, efficiently and safely manned with

properly trained and certificated personnel, the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry issues a

Minimum Safe Manning Document (MSMD) under provisions of Chapter V (Safety of

Navigation) of SOLAS 1974 as amended, to all vessels to which Chapter I of SOLAS applies.

For Pleasure Yachts engaged in trade, the MSMD is issued in accordance with theLarge Commercial Yacht Codes, as an internationally acceptable equivalence. Whilst the

issue of a MSMD is mandatory for all Pleasure Yachts engaged in trade over 500 GT, it is the

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Cayman Islands policy to provide a MSMD in accordance to section 19 of this Manual for all

pleasure yachts of 24 m and over certified in accordance with the LY2 Code. There is a duty

placed on the owner or operator to provide the master of a vessel with the necessary

resources to comply with the manning requirements.

Any person operating in any capacity must be appropriately qualified.

18.2Yachts subject to ISPS Code

The assessment of Minimum Safe Manning must also take into account any additional

workload which may result from the implementation of the ships security plan (for

commercial yachts of 500 GT and over).

18.3Responsibilities of owners and operators: General principles

The owner/operators or managing agent must ensure that personnel required for the safe

operation of the vessel have recent and relevant experience of the type and size of vessel,

and the type of operation in which it is engaged.In fulfilling their responsibility to ensure that vessels are safely and sufficiently manned

owners and operators should:

i. make an assessment of the tasks, duties and responsibilities of the vessels

complement required for its safe operation, for the protection of the marine

environment and dealing with emergency situations;

ii. assess the numbers and grades/capacities in the vessels complement required

for the safe operation and for the protection of passengers where applicable;

iii. ensure that the manning level is adequate at all times and in all respects, including

meeting peak workloads;

iv. in case of changes in the nature of the operation, operational area, construction,

machinery, equipment or maintenance of the vessel, which may affect the manning

level, review the manning level.

In conjunction with these factors the owner or operator should: -

i. identify all the functions to be undertaken on board during a representative

voyage or operational period, including determination of the number of crew

required to undertake the relevant tasks and duties under both peak and routine

work load conditions;

ii. identify those functions that constitute a normal operation and determine the

numbers of crew required to undertake the concurrent tasks and duties safely;iii. identify the skills and experience required to perform those functions;

iv. establish working arrangements to ensure that the master and crew are capable

of undertaking concurrent and continuing operations at the appropriate level(s)

of responsibility, as specified, with respect to their skills and training; and

v. ensure that the working arrangements allow for sufficient rest periods to avoid

fatigue, as laid down in the STCW Code (Section A-VIII/1 Fitness for duty).

18.4Establishing minimum safe manning requirements

Specific factors to be taken into account in determining the minimum safe manning level

may include:i. frequency of port calls, length and nature of the voyage;

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ii. operating area(s), waters and type of operations in which the vessel or vessel is

involved and any special requirements of the operation;

iii. number, size (kW) and type of main propulsion units and auxiliaries;

iv. size, type of vessel, equipment and layout;

v. construction and technical equipment of vessel;

vi. method of maintenance;

vii. how the proposed complement will deal with various emergency situations that

may arise;

viii. navigational duties and responsibilities as required by STCW 95 including the

following, to:-

- plan and conduct safe navigation;

- maintain a safe navigational watch;

- maneuver and handle the vessel in all conditions and during all operations;

- safely moor and unmoor the vessel; and

- maintain safety whilst in port.

ix. vessel specific operations - the nature and duration of the operation(s) the vessel

undertakes and local environmental conditions;

x. vessel operations and care for persons onboard, and maintaining life-saving, fire-

fighting and other safety systems in operational condition

- maintain the safety and security of all persons on board and keep life saving, fire

fighting and other safety systems in operational condition, including the ability

to muster and disembark passengers and non-essential personnel;

- operate and maintain watertight closing arrangements;

- perform operations necessary to protect the marine environment;

- provide medical care on board;

- undertake administrative tasks required for the safe operation of the vessel; and

- ensure participation in mandatory safety drills and exercises.

xi. Marine engineering tasks and duties:

- operate and monitor the vessels main propulsion and auxiliary machinery;

- maintain a safe engineering watch;

- manage and perform fuel and ballast operations; and

- maintain vessels engine equipment, system and services.

xii. Electrical, electronic and control engineering duties:

- operate vessels electrical and electronic equipment; and

- maintain vessels electric and electronic systems.

xiii. Radio communications:

- transmit and receive information using vessel communication equipment;

- maintain a safe radio watch;

- provide communications in emergencies.

xiv. Maintenance and repair:

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- carry out maintenance and repair work to the vessel and its machinery,

equipment and systems, as appropriate to the method of maintenance and the

repair system used.

xv. Fulfill obligations and requirements of the ISPS Code as applicable.

18.5Guidance on appropriate manning levels

a) In determining what constitutes a minimum safe manning level, useful guidance may

also be obtained by use of risk and hazard management tools such as formal safety

assessment. The minimum safe manning levels should be those required for all

reasonably foreseeable circumstances and working conditions to permit the safe operation

of the vessel under normal operational conditions.

b) The tables in Section 19 provide guidance on the numbers of certificated deck and

engineer officers, and ratings that may be considered appropriate to different sizes of

vessels and tonnages. In addition to these tables, specific submissions may be

considered from owners and operators of vessels, including those less than 500 GT,seeking a varied minimum safe manning document based on a range and risk

approach to minimum safe manning with the flexibility to reduce the manning level

taking into account, for example a limiting operating area(s) or parameters, and levels

of automation.

18.6Pleasure Yachts > 24m < 3000 GT

Yachts of over 500 GT and less than 3000 GT that operate commercially in accordance with

the LY2 Code, an internationally acceptable equivalence to Chapter V (Safety of

Navigation) of SOLAS 1974 as amended, must be issued with a MSMD under the

provisions of the LY2 Code.However, it is the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry policy for all vessels to which LY2

Code has been applied, and in respect of which appropriate certificates have been

issued in accordance with the Code to issue with MSMD irrespective of the mode of

operation.

Notwithstanding to issued MSMD, when a pleasure yacht is not engaged in

commercial activities then provisions of relevant Merchant Shipping Regulations in respect

of manning that would otherwise apply to a yacht shall not apply.

18.7Commercially operated yachts carrying more than 12 passengers

Vessels, regardless of GT, carrying more than 12 passengers are considered as passenger ships and therefore are subject to the full requirements of the STCW and the SOLAS

Conventions so are required to apply for and to carry on board MSMD.

18.8Privately operated yachts over 3000 GT

Even though requirements for these yachts are not discussed in this Document it is worth to

mention that with respect to the manning levels for pleasure yachts over 3000 GT operating

commercially, the Cayman Islands applies mandatory standards which reflect the

provisions of the Convention on the Standards of Training for Certification and

Watchkeeping, 1978, as amended (STCW78) but at present there are no parallel mandatory

requirements for pleasure vessels. The Cayman Islands Maritime Administration does

however strongly recommend that pleasure vessels operating in the pleasure vessel mode

are manned to the same standards applicable to a similar commercially operated pleasure

vessel.

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On this basis the Maritime Authority encourages owners and operators of pleasure vessels,

and in particular the larger ones, to apply manning levels equal to those for a similar

commercially operated pleasure vessel. To that aim CISR has prepared and on request may

issue a Statement Regarding the Manning Levels for a Pleasure Yacht.

18.9Changes in vessel parameters

In the event of any change in equipment, construction or use of the vessel, which may affect

the minimum safe manning level, the owner or operator should take due cognisance of

this section and if appropriate, make a new application for the issue of a new Minimum

Safe Manning Document.

18.10Withdrawal of MSMD

A Minimum Safe Manning Document of a vessel may be withdrawn if an owner or

operator fails to submit a new proposal where a vessel changes trading area(s),

construction, machinery or equipment, or operation and/or method of maintenancehave changed, or a vessel persistently fails to comply with the rest hours requirements.

18.11Gas turbine powered yachts

On ALL yachts with gas turbine propulsion, or gas turbine propulsion in addition to diesel

engine propulsion, the Chief Engineer is required to have attended an approved gas turbine

manufacturers course. The manning scale for yachts with gas turbine propulsion, or

gas turbine propulsion in addition to diesel engine propulsion, is identical to that for

motor yachts.

19. Minimum safe manning scales

19.1 General notes

The following notes should be read in conjunction with the following minimum safe

manning scales.

a) Dual Certification

Where appropriate dual deck and assistant engineer roles may be considered

provided that the officer is suitably qualified in both disciplines and that the person

taking the dual role is a person other than the master. In such cases additional rating(s)

may require to be carried. Dual purpose (deck/engineer) will be considered provided

that a yacht has been assigned a classification society UMS notation for unmannedmachinery space operation or fulfils the following criteria:-

it has full bridge control of main engine maneuvering;

it is fitted with high level bilge alarms in the machinery space; and

the engine room alarm system, including the fire alarm if fitted, is relayed to

the accommodation and/or the bridge.

b) Total propulsion power of over 1500 kW but less than 3000 kW

Over 1,500 kW and less than 3,000 kW propulsion power: certificate holder is required to

have attended an approved engine manufacturers course appropriate to the engine

type and power range.c) Total propulsion power of over 3,000 kW and less than 6,000

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Over 3,000 kW and less than 6,000 kW propulsion power: certificate holder is required to

have attended an approved engine manufacturers course appropriate to the engine type

and power range.

d) United Kingdom Merchant Navy Second Engineer III/2 certificates holders

Holders of United Kingdom Merchant Navy Second Engineer III/2 certificates of

competency are required to have these certificates endorsed with the additional Chief

Engineer III/2 (Yacht 1) (< 3,000 GT; < 9,000 kW) capacity and limitation (Yacht

Endorsement).

e) Gas turbine powered yachts over 24 m

On ALL yachts with gas turbine propulsion, or gas turbine propulsion in addition to

diesel engine propulsion, the Chief Engineer is required to have attended an approved

gas turbine manufacturers course.

The manning scale for yachts with gas turbine propulsion, or gas turbine propulsion in

addition to diesel engine propulsion, is identical to the following tables for the manningscale on motor yachts.

f) The Master (Code vessels less than 200 GT)

The Master (Code vessels less than 200 GT limited to 150 miles from a safe haven)

certificate may be used instead of the Yachtmaster Offshore certificate and the Master

(Code vessels less than 200 GT unlimited area) instead of the Yachtmaster Ocean

certificate.

g) Grade of certificates and their explanation

CERTIFICATE EXPLANATION OF GRADE

(Full 1978 STCW, as amended, Certificates)

R.II/1 Reg. II/1, Officer in charge of a navigational watch of vessels over 500 GT

R.II/2 Reg. II/2, Master and Chief Mate of vessels from 500 to 3000 GT & over 3000 GT

R.II/3 Reg. II/3, Master & Officers of vessels less than 500 Gross Tonnage

R.II/4 Reg. II/4, Ratings forming part of a navigational watch

R.III/1 Reg.III/1, Officer in charge of an engineering watch of vessels over 750 kW

R.III/2 Reg.III/2, Chief Engineer and Second Engineer of vessels over 3000 kW

R.III/3 Reg.III/3, Chief Engineer and Second Engineer of vessels less than 3000 kW

R.III/4 Reg.III/4, Ratings forming part of an engineering watch

(Yacht certificate system introduced by the MCA)

R.II/2 (Y) Officer of the Watch (Yacht) of vessels less than 3000 GT (MSN 1802 (M))

R.II/2 (Y) Chief Mate (Yacht) of vessels less than 3000 GT (MSN 1802 (M))

R.II/2 (Y) Master (Yacht) of vessels less than 500 GT (MSN 1802 (M))

R.II/2 (Y) Master (Yacht) of vessels less than 3000 GT (MSN 1802 (M))

R.II/2 (Y) Master Code vessels less than 200 GT, 150 M from a safe haven (MSN 1802 (M))

R.II/2 (Y) Master Code vessels less than 200 GT, unlimited (MSN 1802 (M))

R.III/3 (Y4) Chief Engineer (Yacht 4) (MGN 156 (M))

R.III/2 (Y3) Chief Engineer (Yacht 3) (Chief Engineer Service Endorsement) (MGN 156(M))

R.III/2 (Y2) Chief Engineer (Yacht 2) (MGN 156 (M))

R.III/2 (Y1) Chief Engineer (Yacht 1) (Large Yacht Endorsement) (MGN 156 (M))Yacht Rating Navigational or Engineering Watch Rating (MGN 270 (M))

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(Non-STCW yacht certificates of competence)

YM Offshore Yachtmaster Offshore (with Commercial Endorsement, where appropriate)

YM Ocean Yachtmaster Ocean (with Commercial Endorsement, where appropriate)

AEC Approved Engine Course

MEOL(Y) Marine Engine Operator Licence

SMEOL Senior Marine Engine Operator Licence

19.2Minimum Safe Manning Scale for Motor Yachts

19.2.1 >24 m < 200 GT < 1500 kW (and < 3000 kW)

Miles from a

SafehavenPersonnel No. Minimum Qualifications

Up to 60 Master 1 Yachtmaster Offshore

Chief Engineer 1 AECa) b)

Yacht Rating 1 Yacht Rating Certificate


Chief Mate 1 Coastal Skipper

Chief Engineer 1 MEOL (MN)a)b)or MEOL (Y)a)b)


Unlimited Master 1 Yachtmaster Ocean

Chief Mate 1 Yachtmaster Offshore

Chief Engineer 1 R.III/1 (OOEW MN) or R. III/3(Y4)b)

Assistant Engineer 1 MEOL (MN)a) b)or MEOL (Y)a) b)


19.2.2 > 24 m and 200 > GT < 500 and < 3000 kW

Miles from a


Up to 60 Master 1 R.II/2 or R.II/2(Y)


Chief Engineer 1 R. III/1 or R. III/3(Y4)b)

Assistant Eng. Off. 1 AECa) b)


Up to 150 Master 1 R. II/2 or R. II/2(Y)


Chief Engineer 1 2/E (MN) III/3 or R. III/3(Y3)

Assistant Eng. Off. 1 AECa) b)


Unlimited Master 1 R. II/2 or R. II/2(Y)

Chief Mate 1 R. II/1 or OOW(Y)

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Chief Engineer 1 C/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/3(Y3)b)

Second Eng. 1 R.III/1 or R.III/3(Y4)b)


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19.2.3 > 24 m and 200 > GT < 500 and < 6000 kW

Miles from a




Chief Engineer 1 C/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/2(Y3)c)

Assistant Eng. Off. 1 MEOL (MN)c)or MEOL (Y)c)





Second Eng. 1 R.III/1 or R.III/3(Y4)c)

Yacht Rating 2 Yacht Rating CertificateUnlimited Master 1 R. II/2 or R. II/2(Y)


OOW (Nav) 1 Yachtmaster Offshore




19.2.4 500 > GT < 3000 and < 3000 kW

Miles from a




Chief Engineer 1 C/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/2(Y3)

Assistant Eng. Off. 1 MEOLa) b)



Chief Mate 1 R. II/2 or Chief Mate (Y)


Second Eng. 1 R.III/1 or R.III/3(Y3)




OOW (Nav) 1 R. II/1 or OOW(Y)




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19.2.5 500 > GT < 3000 and < 6000 kW

Miles from a











Yacht Rating 2 Yacht Rating CertificateUnlimited Master 1 R. II/2 or R. II/2(Y)






19.2.6 500 > GT < 3000 and < 9000 kW

Miles from a




Chief Engineer 1 2/E (MN) R. III/2d)or R. III/2(Y1)

Second Eng. 1 2/E (MN) R. III/2d)or R.III/2(Y3)c)





Second Eng. 1 2/E (MN) R. III/2d)or R.III/2(Y2)c)






Second Eng. 1 2/E (MN) R. III/2 or R. III/2(Y1)


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19.3Minimum Safe Manning Scale for Sailing Yachts

19.3.1 >24 m < 200 GT and < 750 kW

Miles from a




Chief Engineer 1 AECa)




Chief Engineer 1 MEOL(Y)

Yacht Rating 1 Yacht Rating CertificateUnlimited Master 1 Yachtmaster Ocean


Chief Engineer 1 MEOL(Y)

Second Eng. 1 AECa)


19.3.2 200 > GT < 500 and < 1500 kW

Miles from a

Safehaven Personnel No. Minimum Qualifications



Chief Engineer 1 R.III/1 or R.III/3(Y4)

Assistant Eng. Off. 1 AECa)




Chief Engineer 1 2/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/2(Y3)





OOW (Nav) 1 Yachtmaster Offshore


Second Eng. 1 MEOL(Y)a)


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19.3.3 500 > GT < 1000 and < 1500 kW

Miles from a



Chief Mate 1 R.II/1 or OOW(Y)





Chief Mate 1 R.II/2 or Chief Mate (Y)


Assistant Eng. Off. 1 MEOL(Y)a)




OOW (Nav) 1 R.II/1 or OOW(Y)


Second Eng. 1 MEOL(Y)a)


19.3.4 1000 > GT < 3000 and < 3000 kW

Miles from a





Assistant Eng. Off. 1 MEOL(Y)a)





Assistant Eng. Off. 1 R.III/1 or R.III/2(Y3)








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19.3.5 1000 > GT < 3000 and > 3000 kW

Miles from a




Chief Engineer 1 2/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/2(Y2)c)

Assistant Eng. Off. 1 MEOL(Y)a) c)




Chief Engineer 1 2/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/2(Y2)c)

Assistant Eng. Off. 1 R.III/1 or R.III/2(Y3)c)








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20. Deck certificates of competency

All certificates, other than the Coastal Skipper, Yachtmaster Offshore and Yachtmaster

Ocean certificates specify the capacities in which the holder may serve on Cayman Islands-

registered commercially operated large yachts.

The STCW Regulation quoted for a certificate only refers to the regulation under which that

certificate is issued; it does not indicate the full extent or limitations of the certificate.

For instance, a certificate issued under Reg. II/2 can be without limitation; however, those

issued specifically for service on commercially operated yachts have the limitations

specified within the certificate.

STCW Reg. II/1 relates to the mandatory minimum requirements for certification

of officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more.


of masters and chief mates on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more.


of officers in charge of a navigational watch and of masters on ships of less than 500

gross tonnage, engaged on near-coastal voyages

STCW Reg.II/4 relates to the mandatory minimum requirements for ratings forming

part of a navigational watch.

RYA Coastal Skipper, Yachtmaster Offshore and Yachtmaster Ocean certificates are

issued by theRoyal Yachting Association (RYA)and must beCommercially Endorsed.

IYT Yachtmaster Offshore (Master of Yachts Offshore - 200 GT) and Yachtmaster

Ocean (Master of Yachts Ocean - 200 GT) are issued by International YachtmasterTraining (IYT)and are not required to be Commercially Endorsed as they already have

the 4 elements of the STCW Reg. VI/1 Basic Training as part of the qualification (see

Section 14).

The UK Board of Trade/Department of Transport issued Yachtmaster certificates of

competency up until the 1970s, after which, the RYA took over the qualification, with

the approval of the Department of Transport. Whilst these qualifications were of a

high standard, being roughly equivalent to Master (Home Trade), in view of the time

since they were issued, any being presented for recognition will be considered on a

case by case basis.

Australian State Issued Class 4 certificates are accepted as equivalent to YachtmasterOffshore

New Zealand Offshore Watchkeeper (NZOW) Certificate as equivalent to Yachtmaster

Offshore

(Note: According to NZ MR, Part 32, Section 4, not all seafarers holding NZOW CoCs are

required to hold basic safety training certification. Therefore evidence that the candidate fulfils this

requirement will be verified at the time of application.)

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The UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) issues the following STCW Certificates

of Competency with limitations applicable to yachts:-

Capacity STCW

Reg.

Vessel Limitations Area Limitations

OOW* II/2 Yachts less than 500 GT Unlimited

OOW* II/2 Yachts less than 3000GT Unlimited

Chief Mate* II/2 Yachts less than 3000 GT Unlimited

Master

and

Chief Mate

II/2 Yachts less than 500 GTYachts less than 3000 GT

Unlimited

Unlimited

Master II/2 Yachts less than 3000 GT Unlimited

*Note: These certificates are also applicable for service as Master of Code Vessels less than

200 GTwith certain limitations. (This is why the OOW certificates are not issued under Reg.

II/1).

The Master (Code vessels less than 200 GT limited to 150 miles from a safe haven) may be

usedinstead of the Yachtmaster Offshore certificate and the Master (Code vessels less than

200 GTunlimited area) instead of the Yachtmaster Ocean certificate.

21. Eligibility criteria for MCA yacht deck qualifications

Full details can be found in MCAMSN 1802

21.1Master (Code vessels less than 200 GT not more than 150 M from safehaven) - Officer of the watch (Yachts less than 500 GT)

a) Certificate of successful completion of a shore-based Yachtmaster Offshore course

unless Yachtmaster Offshore certificate issued before 31 July 2003

b) Yachtmaster Offshore certificate

c) Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-V1/1-1);

d) Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2);e) Elementary First Aid (STCW Code A-V1/1-3); and

f) Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (STCW Code A-V1/1-4).

g) GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC) or Restricted Operators Certificate (ROC)

h) MCA Oral Examination

The 150 miles from safe haven limitation may be lifted with a certificate of successful completion of a

shore-based Yachtmaster Ocean course and Yachtmaster Ocean certificate.

21.2Master (Code vessels less than 200 GT unlimited area) - Officer of thewatch (Yachts less than 500 GT)

a) Certificate of successful completion of a shore-based Yachtmaster Ocean course unless

Yachtmaster Ocean certificate issued before 31 July 2003

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b) Yachtmaster Ocean certificate

c) Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-V1/1-1);

d) Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2);

e) Elementary First Aid (STCW Code A-V1/1-3); andf) Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (STCW Code A-V1/1-4).

g) GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC) or Restricted Operators Certificate (ROC)

h) MCA Oral Examination

21.3Officer of the watch (Yachts less than 3000 GT)

a) Be at least 19 years old

b) Since the age of 16 years; 36 months Onboard Yacht Service, in vessels of any size,

including 365 days Sea Service in vessels of 15 metres or over in loadline length,

with 250 days of Actual Sea Service and for the balance of 115 days, any combination

of the following:

- Further Actual Sea Service

- Stand-by Service to a maximum of 14 consecutive days in one period

regardless of any further time spent standing-by. Further periods may be counted

only when the vessel returns after proceeding to sea on passage

- Yard Service to a maximum of 90 days continuously or in separate periods

c) Completed MCA approved Training Record Book unless 36 months Sea Service in

vessels of at least 24m loadline length.

d) Certificate of successful completion of a shore-based Yachtmaster Offshore course

unless Yachtmaster Offshore certificate issued before 31 July 2003)e) Yachtmaster Offshore certificate

f) 4 Element Basic Training

- Personal Survival Techniques;

- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting;

- Elementary First Aid; and

- Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities)

g) Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSC&RB)(STCW A-

VI/2-1) or Advanced Sea Survival for Yachtsmen certificate

Note: Where a yacht is fitted with davit launched lifeboats, any person in charge of the launching andoperation of the lifeboat must hold a PSC&RB certificate

h) GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC)

i) Navigation and Radar (OOW Yachts) training module plus an examination pass

certificate from a Nominated College

Note: To be eligible to take this course candidates must hold a Yachtmaster

Offshore certificate, together

with the corresponding shore-based certificateunless the Yachtmaster Offshore certificate was issued before 31

July 2003

j) General Ship Knowledge (OOW Yachts) training module plus an examination pass

certificate from a Nominated College

k) MCA Oral Examination

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21.4 Chief Mate (Yachts less than 3000 GT)

a) MCA OOW STCW Reg. II/1 (Yachts less than 3000 GT) Certificate of

Competency

b) Certificate of Training in Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW A-VI/3)c) Certificate of Proficiency in Medical First Aid (STCW A-VI/4-1)

d) Certificate of successful completion of a shore-based Yachtmaster Ocean course unless

Yachtmaster Ocean certificate issued before 31 July 2003)

e) Yachtmaster Ocean certificate

f) No MCA Oral examination

21.5Master (Yachts less than 500 GT)

a) 12 months Onboard Yacht Service as a Deck Officer, including not less than 120 days

Watchkeeping Service, in vessels of 15 metres or over in loadline length whilst

holding an accepted OOW STCW Reg. II/1 (Yachts less than 3000 GT) Certificate ofCompetency (CoC)

Note: Yacht OOW CoCs accepted are those issued by UK (MCA), France, Italy, New Zealand and

Netherlands

b) Have fully met the education and training requirements for issue of the MCA Chief

Mate STCW Reg. II/2 (Yachts less than 3000 GT) CoC

c) Certificate of Proficiency for Person in Charge of Medical Care on Board Ship (STCW

A-VI/4-2)

d) Training modules plus an examination pass certificate from a Nominated College

in:-

- Seamanship and Meteorology (Master Yachts)

- Stability (Master Yachts)

- Business and Law (Master Yachts)

- Navigation, Radar and ARPA Simulator (Master Yachts)

e) MCA Oral Examination

21.6Master (Yachts less than 3000 GT)

a) 24 months Onboard Yacht Service as a Deck Officer, including not less than 240 days

Watchkeeping Service whilst holding an accepted OOW STCW Reg. II/1 (Yachts less

than 3000 GT) CoC. All of this service must be completed in vessels of 15 metres or overin loadline length and include 12 months in vessels of 24 metres or over in loadline

length, or six months in vessels of 500 GT or more

Note: Yacht OOW CoCs accepted are those issued by UK (MCA), France, Italy, New Zealand and

Netherlands

b) Certificate of Proficiency for Person in Charge of Medical Care on Board Ship (STCW A-

VI/4-2)

c) Either a MCA Master STCW Reg. II/2 (Yachts less than 500 GT) CoC or proof of having

passed all written examinations and short courses required for issue of that certificate

Note: As training module pass certificates are valid for three years, candidates are advised to obtain the

MCA Master (Yachts less than500 GT) CoC where circumstances may preclude them from attemptingthe Master (Yachts less than 3000 GT) oral examination before the modules expire

d) MCA Oral Examination

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22. Engineering certificates of competency

There is no requirement for an Engineer Officer to be carried on a yacht of less than 350 kW

propulsive power, although owners/ managers are advised to take due cognisance of

the auxiliary equipment aboard and the possible need for skilled personnel.

All certificates, other than the Approved Engine Course (AEC) certificate, specify the

capacities in which the holder may serve on Cayman Islands -registered commercially

operated large yachts.

The STCW Regulation quoted for a certificate only refers to the regulation under which that

certificate is issued; it does not indicate the full extent or limitations of the certificate.

For instance, a certificate issued under Reg. III/2 can be without limitation; however, those

issued specifically for service on commercially operated yachts have the limitations

specified within the certificate.

STCW Reg. III/1 relates to the mandatory minimum requirements for

certification of officers in charge of an engineering watch in a manned engine-room

or designated dutyengineers in a periodically unmanned engine room

STCW Reg. III/2 relates to the mandatory minimum requirements for certification of

chief engineer officers and second engineer officers on ships powered by main

propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion power or more.

STCW Reg. III/3 relates to the mandatory minimum requirements for certification of

the engineer officers and second engineer officers on ships powered by main

propulsion machinery of between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power.

STCW Reg. III/4 relates to the mandatory minimum requirements for

certification of

ratings forming part of a watch in a manned engine-room ordesignated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room.

Marine Engine Operator Licence (MEOL) and Senior Engine Operator Licence

(SMEOL) are issued by the MCA and may be obtained by both deck and engine -

room personnel who qualify by oral examination.MCA MGN 93

The Approved Engine Course is a course of at least thirty hours duration which is

approved or recognised by the MCA. A Certificate of Attendance will be given

by the course organisers to persons satisfactorily completing the course. Persons

who are able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the MCA that they have the

appropriate engineering experience and competency may be granted exemption

from the requirement to attend an Approved Engine Course.

23. Eligibility criteria for MCA yacht engineerqualifications

Full details can be found in MCA MGN 156

23.1Approved Engine Course Certificate (AEC)

a) >18 years of age

b) (i)for candidates with no formal engineering craft training, not less than 1 months

service as a yacht engineer; or

(ii) for candidates with MN MEOL basic engineering craft skills training or MCAapproved formal engineering craft training, no yacht engineer service is required.

c) Approved Engine Course (AEC) of not less than 30 hours duration;

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d) Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-V1/1-1);

e) Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2);

f) Elementary First Aid (STCW Code A-V1/1-3); and

g) Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (STCW Code A-V1/1-4).h) No written or MCA Oral examination.

23.2Marine Engine Operator Licence (Yacht) (MEOL(Y))

a) >18 years of age

b) Valid ENG 1 medical fitness certificate;

c) Either

d) - 36 months service as a dual purpose deck/engineer officer responsible for the

maintenance and servicing of the vessel, whilst holding an AEC certificate; or

e) - 24 months service as a yacht engineer responsible for system maintenance whilst

holding an AEC certificate; or

f) - an MN MEOL basic engineering craft skills training or MCA-approved formal

engineering craft training plus 18 months service as a yacht engineer responsible for

system maintenance and repair;

g) At least 6 months yacht service since gaining the Basic 4 Elements (Personal Survival

Techniques, Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid and Personal Safety

& Social Responsibilities) prior to gaining Advanced Ancillary Training in:-

- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSC & RB)(STCW Code

- A-V1/2-1), or Sea Survival for Yachtsmen (as described in MGN 14 (M));

- Training in Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-V1/3);- Proficiency in Medical First Aid (STCW Code A-V1/4-1).

h) MCA oral examination.

23.3Chief Engineer Certificate of Competence - (YACHT 4)

a) >19 years of age

b) Valid ENG 1 medical fitness certificate;

c) Either

- 42 months service as a yacht engineer which must include at least 6 months

accumulated actual sea service; or- an MN MEOL basic engineering craft skills training or MCA approved formal

engineering craft training plus 36 months service as a yacht engineer which

must include at least 6 months accumulated actual sea service; or

- a UK engineering craft apprenticeship acceptable to the MCA plus 12

months service as a yacht engineer which must include at least 6 months

accumulated actual sea service; or


accumulated actual sea service; whilst holding a MEOL(Y); or

- 2 months service as a yacht engineer whilst holding a MEOL( MN); or

- 6 months service as a yacht engineer whilst holding a MN Senior MarineEngine Operator licence;

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d) Advanced Ancillary Training (Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSC &

RB), or Sea Survival for Yachtsmen (MGN 14 (M)); Training in Advanced Fire Fighting;

and Proficiency in Medical First Aid);

e) Yacht engineer officer training modules:-

- Skills test unless exempted;

- Marine Diesel Engineering;

- Auxiliary Equipment and Basic Ship Construction;

- Operational Procedures and Basic Hotel Services.

f) MCA oral examination.

23.4Chief Engineer Certificate of Competence - (Yacht 3) (Chief EngineerServiceEndorsement)

a) Valid ENG 1 medical fitness certificate;

b) 9 months service as a yacht engineer which must include at least 3 months accumulatedactual sea service whilst holding a Chief Engineer certificate of competency (Yacht 4);

c) Yacht Module Chief Engineer Statutory and Operational Requirements;

d) MCA oral examination.

Note: The holder of Chief Engineer certificate of competency (Yacht 3) is not required to retake this

module to obtain a Chief Engineer certificate of competency (Yacht 2).

23.5Chief Engineer Certificate of Competence-(Yacht 2)


b) At l eas t


accumulated actual sea service whilst holding a Chief Engineer certificate of

competency (Yacht 4); or


accumulated actual sea service whilst holding a Chief Engineer certificate of

competency (Yacht 3) (Chief Engineer Service Endorsement); or


accumulated actual sea service whilst holding a UK Merchant Navy STCW 95

Engineer Officer of the Watch, Reg III/1 certificate of competency or UK recognised

equivalent; or

- 6 months service as a yacht engineer whilst holding a UK Merchant Navy STCW

95 Second Engineer, Reg III/3 (less than 3,000 kW) certificate of competency or

UK recognised equivalent;

c) Advanced Ancillary Training (Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSC &

RB), or Sea Survival for Yachtsmen (MGN 14 (M));

d) Training in Advanced Fire Fighting; and Proficiency in Medical First Aid);

- Yacht engineer training modules

- General Engineering Science I

- General Engineering Science II;

- Applied Marine Engineering;

- Advanced Hotel Services;

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- Chief Engineer Statutory and Operational Requirements.

e) MCA oral examination.

23.6Chief Engineer Reg III/2 Certificate of Competence - (Yacht 1) (Large

Yacht Endorsement)


b) At l eas t

- 12 months service as a yacht engineer on a motor yacht of between 500 to 3,000

GT and not less than 3,000 kW propulsion power, whilst in possession of the Chief

Engineer certificate of competency (Yacht 2); or

- 12 months service as a yacht engineer on a sailing yacht of between 1,000 to 3,000

GT and not less than 1,500 kW propulsion power, whilst in possession of the Chief

Engineer certificate of competency (Yacht 2); or

- 6 months service as yacht engineer on a yacht of between 500 to 3,000 GT andnot less than 3,000 kW propulsion power, whilst in possession of a UK Merchant

Navy STCW 95 Second Engineer, Reg III/2 (unlimited) certificate of competency.

c) M CA ora l examin at ion .

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24. Eligibility criteria for MCA yacht rating qualification

Full details can be found in MCA MGN 270, single qualification for both deck and engine

room ratings

a) >16 years of age;

b) Valid ENG 1 medical fitness certificate. For those who work on a vessel operating under

MCA Codes of Practice and no more than 60 miles to sea, the ML5 certificate is also

acceptable. (See MCA MGN 264(M)).

c) 6 months yacht service including 2 months sea service, all of which must be on vessels

15 metres and over in loadline length;

d) Four elements of STCW basic training: -

- Personal Survival Techniques, or RYA Basic Sea Survival;

- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting;

- Elementary First Aid;

- Personal Safety & Social Responsibility;

e) Yacht Rating Training Record Book. Holders of the following certificates need not

complete the Yacht Rating Training Record Book and the 6 months yacht service

requirement may be reduced to 2 months:-

- Watchleader Certificate together with a Competent Crew Certificate; or

- - Day Skipper Certificate together with a Competent Crew Certificate; or

- - Yacht Rating Course Completion Certificate

f) No written or MCA Oral examination.

Note: The following are acceptable as meeting the standards required for Yacht Rating: AB

Certificate issued under the ILO AB Convention; or

UK Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) Certificate; or

Navigational or Engine Room Watch Rating Certificate issued under STCW.

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Annex I Application Procedures

Applications may be addressed to our Cayman office or the UK office, as follows:

Cayman Islands Shipping Registry

2ndFloor, Strathvale House90 North Church Street

P.O. Box 2256

Grand Cayman KY1-1107

CAYMAN ISLANDS

Cayman Islands Shipping Registry

European Regional Office United Kingdom1st Floor, Vanbrugh House

Grange Drive, Hedge End

Southampton, SO30 2AF

England, UK

Or by e-mail [email protected]

A. Endorsement to STCW Certificates

(1)Application forms

E n d o r s e m e n t A p p l i c a t i o n f o r m s m a y b e o b t a i n e d f r o m t h e w e b

s i t e www.cishipping.com. Although the forms relate to STCW certification,

applicants for recognition of non-STCW certificates should also follow this

procedure where applicable. However, instead of Endorsement, which is issued

under the provision of Reg. I/10 of the STCW Convention, a Cayman Islands

Seamans Discharge Book will beissued.

(2)Supporting Documentation

(i) Application pages 1 through 3 (pages must be original and cannot be

photocopies);

(ii) Two Specimen Signatures preferably in blue ink (on page one);(iii) Certified copy of a national Certificate of Competency followed by (if not

included in the underlying certificate) the STCW Endorsement;

(iv) Current Medical Fitness Certificate issued within the last 2 years and

which must be valid for at least three months from the time the application

is received by the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry;

(v) Record of Sea Service within last 2 years (Copied from Seamans Discharge

Book; or

(vi) other Official document (Not a CV or rsum);

(vii) Certified copy of Passport consisting of photograph and particulars of

holder (include signature page). The passport must be valid for at least

three months from the time the application is received by the Cayman

Islands Shipping Register;

(viii) Two passport-sized colour photos (With applicants name on reverse side).

If application is also being made for a Seamans Discharge Book, a total of

three passport-sized colour photos is required;

(ix) Advanced Fire Fighting Certificate not required if incorporated into the

underlying certificate;

(x) Certified copy of GMDSS Certificate and Endorsement for Masters and

Deck Officers;(xi) Other certificates that are applicable, e.g. Tanker training and

endorsement;
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(xii) Passenger Ship training, Medical first aid and medical care; and

(xiii) Payment (See Annex II).

Important:

You must include your contact details preferably an e-mail address.

(3)Temporary Permission to Serve

Upon receipt of a properly completed application supported with all the required

documents, a Confirmation of Receipt of Application (CRA) letter, if appropriate,

may be issued (ref. Reg I/10.5 of the STCW) valid for a period not exceeding 3 months

toallow an officer to serve on a yacht while the application for an endorsement is

being processed. No CRA letter will be issued if the documentation is

incomplete or if statutory fees including courier fees have not been received.

Upon revalidation of an underlying certificate, a new application must be made for

an endorsement, using this procedure.

B. Application for Cayman Islands Seamans Discharge Book

(1)Application forms

A Seaman's Discharge Book Application Form may be obtained from the website

www.cishipping.com.

(2) Supporting Documentation

(i) Application Form pages 1 and 2 (pages must be original and cannot be

photocopies) including rank or capacity requested.

(ii) If held, a Certified copy of:-- national Certificate of Comp

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