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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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
11.1.3
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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