Chapter II Master and Deck Department January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Regulation Provision II/1 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more 1 New paragraph 2.6 Now refers to “certificate of competency” Every candidate for certification shall meet the standard of competence specified in: section A-VI/1, paragraph 2 section A-VI/2, paragraphs 1 to 4 section A-VI/3, paragraphs 1 to 4 and section A-VI/4, paragraphs 1 to 3 1 Now refers to “certificate of competency” (refer back to definitions) and carried throughout where appropriate 2.6 This provision was provided in attempt to clarify that a holder of a certificate of competency under II/1 has already met the necessary requirements under Chapter 6 and therefore would not necessarily have to produce these supporting documents for Port State Control purposes. A-VI/2 Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats A-VI/3 Mandatory minimum training in advanced firefighting A-VI/4 Mandatory minimum requirements related to medical first aid and medical care nb. Years also changed to months for consistency and continued throughout. January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

Navigation at the operational level Section Provision A-II/1 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more Table A-II/1 The term “navigational” now changed to “nautical” vis-à-vis charts and publications Navigation at the operational level 1- Use of information from navigation equipment to maintain a safe navigational watch 2- Knowledge of blind pilotage techniques 3- Reporting in accordance with Ship Reporting Systems and VTS procedures 4- Bridge resource management 5- ECDIS nb. Change of reference to IMO model courses. The note related to ECDIS removed and ECDIS captured in table – ECDIS becoming mandatory under phased implementation. Use of nav equipment – ARPA/ECDIS/AIS etc Blind pilotage – SRS and VTS – IALA guidance etc BRM – moved from Part B of the Code to Part A i.e. training mandatory ECDIS – training not required if on a ship without ECDIS fitted – in practice this will be difficult (add ECDIS regs and implementation here) January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

Section Provision Table A-II/1 Competence for officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more Navigation -operational level 6- Updated reference to IAMSAR Manual 7- IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP) and, in addition, ability to communicate with VTS 8- Communicate by Morse light: amended – SOS and single letter signals Cargo handling and stowage -operational level No changes ECDIS – training not required if on a ship not fitted with ECDIS – in practice this will be difficult (add ECDIS regulations and implementation here) IAMSAR – International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Provision Table A-II/1 Competence for officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board -operational level Proactive measures to protect the marine environment Application of leadership and teamworking skills Contribute to the safety of personnel and ship Environmental awareness Leadership Safety of personnel – reflects requirements of A-VI/1 January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Provision B-II/1 Guidance regarding the certification of officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more Minor amendments as mentioned previously related to “nautical” publications and ECDIS New paragraph 19 – Training in celestial navigation Refer 11.1.1.3 11.1.3 January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Regulation Provision II/2 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of masters and chief mates on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more Master and chief mate on ships of 3,000 gross tonnage or more; and Master and chief mate on ships between 500 and 3,000 gross tonnage Apart from reference to “certificate of competency”, no change January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

Navigation -management level Section Provision Table A-II/2 Competence for masters and chief mates on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more Navigation -management level 1- Voyage planning taking into account VTS 2- Reporting in accordance with Ship Reporting Systems and VTS procedures 3- “navigational” now “nautical” vis-à-vis charts and publications 4- “Decca & Loran” replaced by “terrestrial electronic position fixing systems” January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

Navigation -management level Section Provision Table A-II/2 Competence for masters and chief mates on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more Navigation -management level 5-Updated reference to IAMSAR 6-Use of information from Navigation Equipment (NE) to assist decision making 7-NE replaces the terms ARPA and Radar etc 8-Provisions for the use of ECDIS for decision making ‘Navigation equipment’ – now more generic - to replace ARPA and radar, also captures blind pilotage planning IMSBC – mandatory from 1st January 2011 January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

Cargo handling and stowage -management level Section Provision Table A-II/2 Competence for masters and chief mates on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more Cargo handling and stowage -management level Includes reference to the new International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code Controlling operation of ship and care for persons on board -management level Use of leadership and management skills ‘Navigation equipment’ – now more generic - to replace ARPA and radar, also captures blind pilotage planning IMSBC – mandatory from 1st January 2011 January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Provision B-II/2 Guidance regarding the certification of masters and chief mates on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more No changes January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Regulation Provision II/3 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of officers in charge of a navigational watch and of masters on ships of less than 500 gross tonnage 3 Officer in charge of a navigational watch on Near coastal voyages 4 Every candidate for certification (CoC) shall meet the standard of competence specified in: section A-VI/1, paragraph 2; section A-VI/2, paragraphs 1 to 4; section A-VI/3, paragraphs 1 to 4 ; and section A-VI/4, paragraphs 1 to 3 January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Regulation Provision II/3 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of officers in charge of a navigational watch and of masters on ships of less than 500 gross tonnage 5 Master on Near coastal voyages 6 Every candidate for certification (CoC) shall meet the standard of competence specified in: section A-VI/1, paragraph 2; section A-VI/2, paragraphs 1 to 4; section A-VI/3, paragraphs 1 to 4 ; and section A-VI/4, paragraphs 1 to 3 January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

Navigation at the operational level Section Provision Table A-II/3 Competence for officers in charge of a navigational watch and for masters on ships of less than 500 gross tonnage engaged on near-coastal voyages Navigation at the operational level 1-ECDIS 2-“navigational” now “nautical” vis-à-vis charts and publications 3-Reporting in accordance with Ship Reporting Systems and VTS procedures 4-Voyage planning and navigation for all conditions 5-Updated reference to IAMSAR Manual January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Provision Table A-II/3 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of officers in charge of navigational watch and of masters on ships of less than 500 gross tonnage, engaged on near-coastal voyages Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board -operational level Contribute to the safety of personnel and ship January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Provision B-II/3 Guidance regarding the certification of officers in charge of a navigational watch and of masters on ships of less than 500 gross tonnage No changes January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Regulation Provision II/4 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of ratings forming part of a navigational watch 4 Paragraph 4 is deleted – the obsolete reference to the 1995 amendments January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Provision A-II/4 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of ratings forming part of a navigational watch No changes to Section A-II/4 including Table A-II/4 January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Provision B-II/4 Guidance regarding the training and certification of ratings forming part of a navigational watch No changes January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Regulation Provision II/5 New Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of ratings as able seafarer deck 1 Every able seafarer deck serving on a ship of 500 gross tonnage or more shall be duly certificated 2 .1 .2 .3 .3.1 .3. 2 .4 Every candidate for certification shall: be not less than 18 years of age meet the requirements of regulation II/4 whilst qualified under II/4 have approved seagoing service in the deck department of: Not less than 18 months, or Not less than 12 months and have completed approved training meet the competence of section A-II/5 New Regulation As a result of ILO working toward the Consolidated Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), IMO was tasked with replacing the provisions of the ILO Able Seafarer Convention. January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Regulation Provision II/5 New Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of ratings as able seafarer deck 3 4 Each Party shall compare the standards for Able Seaman certificates to those of section A-II/5 and determine if personnel are required to update their qualifications Until 1 January 2012, a Party may continue to issue Able Seaman certificates in accordance with ILO Convention No.74 5 6 Until 1 January 2017, a Party may continue to renew and revalidate certificates and endorsements 12 months seagoing service in a relevant capacity in preceding 60 months may meet requirements New Regulation As a result of ILO working toward the Consolidated Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), IMO was tasked with replacing the ILO Able Seafarer Convention. Not required as part of manning under SOLAS Regulation V/14 but if provided, must be qualified accordingly ILO Convention = ILO Certification of Able Seaman Convention, 1946 (no.74) January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Provision Table A-II/5 Competence of ratings as able seafarer deck 1 2 3 Require the competence set out in Table A-II/5 The minimum knowledge, understanding and proficiency set out in column 2 of Table II/5 Evidence of having achieved standard of competence set out in columns 3 and 4 of Table II/5 January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

Navigation - support level Cargo handling and stowage -support level Section Provision Table A-II/5 Navigation - support level Competence of ratings as able seafarer deck Contribute to a safe navigational watch Contribute to berthing, anchoring and other mooring operations Cargo handling and stowage -support level Contribute to the handling of cargo and stores Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board - support level Contribute to the safe operation of deck equipment and machinery Apply occupational health and safety precautions January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

Maintenance and repair at the support level Function Provision Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the support level Apply precautions and contribute to prevent pollution of the Marine Environment Operate survival craft and rescue boats Maintenance and repair at the support level Contribute to shipboard maintenance and repair January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Provision B-II/5 Guidance regarding the certification of ratings as able seafarer deck Onboard training should be documented in an approved training record book January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO