STCW 2010 Revision Presentation - LSM
STCW 2010 Revision Presentation - LSM
STCW 2010 Revision Presentation - LSM
of
STCW Convention
(STCW 2010)
Capt. M. C. Yadav, Director (ME&T), FOSMA
1
Presentation Structure
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
2
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
3
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
4
Terms of Reference – STW 38 (Jan.07)
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Address inconsistencies ..… Outdated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
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
Salient changes in STCW
Clarifications on Certificates – Competency,
Proficiency and Documentary Evidence
COCs and Tanker Endorsement to be issued
only by administration – Verification
NCV Certificates may be accepted on the coast
of other countries – Undertaking
Compromise to security – Port state assessment
Prevent fraudulent certificates - National Laws
Compliance Document for White List and five
yearly evaluation made more Elaborate
Salient changes in STCW
Medical Fitness Certificates to be under QSS
Physical Ability Standards for Medical Examination
prescribed ?
No Endorsement attesting recognition of Certificate
without verification of authenticity
Electronic verification of authenticity of certificates
Revalidation of COC also permitted if sailed for 3
months in last 6 months before revalidation
Company Responsibilities
• Ensure refresher and updating training
• Ensure effective communication on board
Transitional Provisions will be decided in
Conference
Nautical Discipline - Operational
DELETE Celestial Navigation ? X Guidance
Blind pilotage techniques
Use of ship reporting systems and VTS procedures
Bridge Resource Management
Electronic Charts & Display Information System
MERSAR to IAMSAR
Delete Visual Signalling & Morse Code ? X Single
letter
Proactive measures to protect the marine
environment
Leadership and Team-working Skills
Integrated Bridge or Navigation Systems ? X
Nautical Discipline -
Management
Ship reporting systems and VTS procedures
Decca and Loran replaced by Terrestrial
Electronic Position Fixing System
Electronic Charts & Display Information
System
MERSAR to IAMSAR
IMSBC Code
Leadership and Managerial Skills
Integrated Bridge or Navigation Systems ? X
Ratings - Able Seafarer (Deck)
Watch-keeping Certificate (Navigation)
+ 18 months service, OR
12 months service and approved training
Training Record Book
Meet the standards
Issue of Certificate
Engineering Discipline –
Operational
30 months Education & training replaced by
Combined workshop skill training and onboard
training of 12 months and education and training
Engine Room Resource Management
Electrical, Electronic and control systems -
Enhanced
Proactive measures to protect the marine
environment
Environmental Awareness, particularly in the use
of Oil water separators
Leadership and Team-working Skills
Overhaul of the entire curriculum - Japan
Engineering Discipline –
Management
Sea time requirements for 2nd Engineer and
Chief Engineer revised
Electrical, Electronic and control systems -
Enhanced
Maintenance and Repair – Enhanced
Leadership and Managerial Skills
Overhaul of the entire curriculum - Japan
New Competency Standards for:
Electro Technical Ratings
Electro Technical Officers
Senior Electro Technical Officers ? X
Special training for Engineering Personnel
managing and operating Electrical power
plants > 1000 V
Ratings - Able Seafarer (Engine)
Watch-keeping Certificate (Engine)
+ 12 months service, OR
6 months service and approved training
Training Record Book
Meet the standards
Issue of Certificate
Polyvalent Certification
Polyvalent Certification introduced for:
Nautical and Engineering Watch Keeping
ratings
Able Seafarer (Deck) and Able Seafarer
(Engine)
Integrated training permitted
Highlights of Other Proposals
Carriage of Trainees to be mandatory on
ships (India) ? X
Master should not be counted as Watch-
keeper (IFSMA) ? X
Ship-in-Campus Concept (India) ? X
kW limitations on NCV change to 6000 /
8000 (India, US, Singapore ) ? X
GMDSS
Refresher Training Course for GMDSS ? X
areas
Personnel manning commercially operated
yachts ? X
Refresher Training – Basic Safety Courses
Personal Survival Techniques
Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities ? X
Elementary First Aid ? X