STCW Manila 2010 Amendments DVidan

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STCW Manila 2010 Amendments

Split, 16. i 17.05.2012

Capt. Davor Vidan dipl.ing.


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Presentation Structure:

Amendments needs and goals

Important dates

Important changes the 2010 STCWamendments

Obligations

Port State Control

Conclusion


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Retain the structure & goals of the 95 revision;

Not to amend the articles of the Convention;

Remove outdated requirements & introducetechnological advances;

Provide for flexibility and innovation intechnology;

Save legislative time & reduce administrativeburden;

Process started in Jan. 2006 (STW 37);


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Examples: Security training provisions; Environment training provisions; Standards of competence for senior ratings; Competence standards for tankers, incl. LNGs; Competence standards for Passenger and RO-RO

passenger ships;

Identification of refresher training areas fordemonstration of competence in Safety Training; Review of Alternative Certification; Criteria for safe manning & Rest periods ..


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Important dates

01.01.2012. - STCW Manila 2010 amendments in force; 01.07.2013.- All new training must be in accordance with

new requirements;

01.01.2014.- All seafarers must have Security Educationand Certificates in accordance with the newrequirements;

01.01.2017.- All sefarers certificates must be issued inaccordance with the new amended STCW Convention

Full implementation;

Certificates issued in accordance with earlier STCW Conventionmay be issued vith the validity limited to 31.12.2016.


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Important changes

Improved measures to prevent fraudulent practices(monitoring of Parties' compliance with the Convention);

Revised requirements on hours of work and rest and

new requirements for the prevention of drug and alcoholabuse, as well as updated standards relating to medicalfitness standards for seafarers;

New certification requirements for able seafarers; New requirements relating to training in modern

technology such as electronic charts and informationsystems (ECDIS); New requirements for marine environment awareness

training and training in leadership and teamwork;


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Important changes

New training and certification requirements for electro-technicalofficers;

Updating of competence requirements for personnel serving onboard all types of tankers, including new requirements for personnel

serving on liquefied gas tankers; New requirements for security training, including training to cope if

their ship comes under attack by pirates; Introduction of modern training methodology including distance

learning and web-based learning; New training guidance for personnel serving on board ships

operating in polar waters; and New training guidance for personnel operating Dynamic Positioning

Systems.


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Important changes

New Certificates: 1. "certificate of competency" Officers,

Masters and GMDSS operators; 2. "certificate of proficiency" for additional

training such as security, basic safety, firefighting, medical aid tec.;

3. "documentary evidence" All otherscertificates that are not "certificate ofcompetency" nor "certificate of proficiency;


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Obligations

Maritime Administrations: Changes in National Laws and Rules;

Prepare compliance document for white list;

Independent quality evaluations to submit; Procedures for medical fitness certificates;

Electronic verification of All certificates to Flag Administrationsand Companies / Employers;

Compare pre2010 standards with STCW 2010 and prescribe

refresher and updating training or assessment; Revise curriculum for courses and examinations;

Prescribe upgradation and refresher training programmes .


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Obligations

Shipping Companies:

Ensure seafarers undertake appropriate

refresher and updating training includingupgradation training

Ensure seafarers are able to communicatedorally in an effective manner on board ships

Provide guidance to seafarers


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Obligations

Training Institutes: Revise curriculum for various Courses; Upgrade Courses (PSSR, Tanker Fam., Competency

Courses, etc.); Prepare and conduct upgradation courses for existing

officers; 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


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