MGMT 2

STCW Code Table A-II/1 & Table A-II/2

Navigation at the operational level
Navigation at the management level
Integrated Management System

CAPT. EUTIQUIO G. MIRASOL

Instructor, College of Maritime Education

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 <<Week No. 7 & 8 >>
<< The implementation of the International Convention on Standards of
Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers 1978(STCW), > >

This module is intended for you 3rdyear BS Marine Transportation Students the Integrated Management
System , its introduction, history and importance.
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At the end of this module, you are expected to:
1. explain the implementation of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and
Watch keeping for Seafarers 1978(STCW), as amended, in relation to security training.

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International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for
Seafarers, 1978
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 was
adopted on 7 July 1978 and entered into force on 28 April 1984. The main purpose of the Convention is to
promote safety of life and property at sea and the protection of the marine environment by establishing in
common agreement international standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers.

Amendment Procedure
Amendments to the 1978 STCW Convention's technical Annex may be adopted by a Conference of STCW Parties or by
IMO's Maritime Safety Committee, expanded to include all Contracting Parties, some of whom may not be members of
the Organization.
Amendments to the STCW Annex will normally enter into force one and a half years after being communicated to all
Parties unless, in the meantime, they are rejected by one-third of the Parties or by Parties whose combined fleets represent
50 per cent of world tonnage.
The STCW Convention & Code 2010 Manila Amendments
The Manila amendments to the STCW Convention and Code were adopted on 25 June 2010, marking a major
revision of the STCW Convention and Code. The 2010 amendments are set to enter into force on 1 January
2012 under the tacit acceptance procedure and are aimed at bringing the Convention and Code up to date with
developments since they were initially adopted and to enable them to address issues that are anticipated to
emerge in the foreseeable future.

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 Amongst the amendments adopted, there are a number of important changes to each chapter of the Convention
and Code, including:
Improved measures to prevent fraudulent practices associated with certificates of competency and
strengthen the evaluation process (monitoring of Parties' compliance with the Convention);
Revised requirements on hours of work and rest and new requirements for the prevention of drug and
alcohol abuse, as well as updated standards relating to medical fitness standards for seafarers;
New certification requirements for able seafarers;
New requirements relating to training in modern technology such as electronic charts and information
systems (ECDIS);
New requirements for marine environment awareness training and training in leadership and teamwork;
New training and certification requirements for electro-technical officers;
Updating of competence requirements for personnel serving on board all types of tankers, including
new requirements for personnel serving on liquefied gas tankers;
New requirements for security training, as well as provisions to ensure that seafarers are properly
trained 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

The STCW Code

The regulations contained in the Convention are supported by sections in the STCW Code. Generally speaking,
the Convention contains basic requirements which are then enlarged upon and explained in the Code.
Part A of the Code is mandatory. The minimum standards of competence required for seagoing personnel are
given in detail in a series of tables. Chapter II of the Code, for example, deals with standards regarding the
master and deck department.
Part B of the Code contains recommended guidance which is intended to help Parties implement the
Convention. The measures suggested are not mandatory and the examples given are only intended to illustrate
how certain Convention requirements may be complied with. However, the recommendations in general
represent an approach that has been harmonized by discussions within IMO and consultation with other
international organizations.

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List of STCW Parties - Confirmed STCW Parties (regulation I/7)
International convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers(STCW), 1978,
as amended – Parties to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping
for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended, confirmed by the Maritime Safety Committee to have communicated
information which demonstrates that full and complete effect is given to the relevant provisions of the
Convention.
List of STCW Parties - Independent evaluation (regulation I/8)
International convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW), 1978,
as amended – Reports of Independent Evaluation.
Maritime training institutions approved by Member States
The STCW Convention requires that training leading to the issue of a certificate is 'approved'.
The International Maritime Organization does not approve any training courses or institutes. This is a privilege
and responsibility of Member Governments who are Parties to the STCW Convention.
Approval is normally given by the Maritime Administration of an STCW Party in accordance with the
Convention requirements.

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 Amongst other things, the Convention requires that training and assessment of seafarers are administered,
supervised and monitored in accordance with the provisions of the STCW Code; and those responsible for
training and assessment of competence of seafarers are appropriately qualified in accordance with the
provisions of the Code.
The initial approval of a maritime training programme by a Maritime Administration might include assessment
of items such as those listed below in order to ensure that the training institute or training programme meet the
appropriate STCW Convention standards:
Scope and objectives of the training - e.g. to meet the requirements of STCW regulation II/1.
Minimum entry standards - age, sea experience, other training, medical fitness etc.
Intake limitations, student/staff ratio etc.
Staff qualifications, experience in subject, teaching skills, assessment skills.
Facilities and equipment necessary to meet objectives.
The written programmes, syllabus, timetable and course material.
Method of training: lectures, practical, videos etc and percentage of time devoted to each.
Assessment: methods: examination, practical, continuous assessment etc.
Certification to be issued on completion to meet STCW requirements.
Maintenance of student and other records.
Security of information.
Quality standards system requirements to ensure standards are maintained.

International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and

Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)
Adoption: 7 July 1978; Entry into force: 28 April 1984; Major revisions in 1995 and 2010

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The 1978 STCW Convention was the first to establish basic requirements on training, certification and
watchkeeping for seafarers on an international level. Previously the standards of training, certification and
watchkeeping of officers and ratings were established by individual governments, usually without reference to
practices in other countries. As a result standards and procedures varied widely, even though shipping is the
most international of all industries.
The Convention prescribes minimum standards relating to training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers
which countries are obliged to meet or exceed.
The 1995 amendments, adopted by a Conference, represented a major revision of the Convention, in response
to a recognized need to bring the Convention up to date and to respond to critics who pointed out the many
vague phrases, such as "to the satisfaction of the Administration", which resulted in different interpretations
being made.
The 1995 amendments entered into force on 1 February 1997. One of the major features of the revision was the
division of the technical annex into regulations, divided into Chapters as before, and a new STCW Code, to
which many technical regulations were transferred. Part A of the Code is mandatory while Part B is
recommended.
Dividing the regulations up in this way makes administration easier and it also makes the task of revising and
updating them more simple: for procedural and legal reasons there is no need to call a full conference to make
changes to Codes.
Another major change was the requirement for Parties to the Convention are required to provide detailed
information to IMO concerning administrative measures taken to ensure compliance with the Convention. This
represented the first time that IMO had been called upon to act in relation to compliance and implementation -
generally, implementation is down to the flag States, while port State control also acts to ensure compliance.
Under Chapter I, regulation I/7 of the revised Convention, Parties are required to provide detailed information
to IMO concerning administrative measures taken to ensure compliance with the Convention, education and
training courses, certification procedures and other factors relevant to implementation.The information is
reviewed by panels of competent persons, nominated by Parties to the STCW Convention, who report on their
findings to the IMO Secretary-General, who, in turn, reports to the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) on the
Parties which fully comply. The MSC then produces a list of "confirmed Parties" in compliance with the
STCW Convention.
STCW Convention chapters
Chapter I: General provisions
Chapter II: Master and deck department
Chapter III: Engine department
Chapter IV: Radiocommunication and radio personnel
Chapter V: Special training requirements for personnel on certain types of ships
Chapter VI: Emergency, occupational safety, medical care and survival functions
Chapter VII: Alternative certification
Chapter VIII: Watchkeeping

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 The STCW Code
The regulations contained in the Convention are supported by sections in the STCW Code. Generally speaking,
the Convention contains basic requirements which are then enlarged upon and explained in the Code.Part A of
the Code is mandatory. The minimum standards of competence required for seagoing personnel are given in
detail in a series of tables. Part B of the Code contains recommended guidance which is intended to help Parties
implement the Convention. The measures suggested are not mandatory and the examples given are only intended
to illustrate how certain Convention requirements may be complied with. However, the recommendations in
general represent an approach that has been harmonized by discussions within IMO and consultation with other
international organizations.
The Manila amendments to the STCW Convention and Code were adopted on 25 June 2010, marking a
major revision of the STCW Convention and Code. The 2010 amendments entered into force on 1 January 2012
under the tacit acceptance procedure and are aimed at bringing the Convention and Code up to date with

developments since they were initially adopted and to enable them to address issues that are anticipated to
emerge in the foreseeable future.
Amongst the amendments adopted, there are a number of important changes to each chapter of the Convention
and Code, including:

Improved measures to prevent fraudulent practices associated with certificates of competency and
strengthen the evaluation process (monitoring of Parties' compliance with the Convention);
Revised requirements on hours of work and rest and new requirements for the prevention of drug and
alcohol abuse, as well as updated standards relating to medical fitness standards for seafarers;
New certification requirements for able seafarers;
New requirements relating to training in modern technology such as electronic charts and information
systems (ECDIS);
New requirements for marine environment awareness training and training in leadership and teamwork;
New training and certification requirements for electro-technical officers;
Updating of competence requirements for personnel serving on board all types of tankers, including new
requirements for personnel serving on liquefied gas tankers;
New requirements for security training, as well as provisions to ensure that seafarers are properly trained
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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Due of Submission: _____________________________
<< Week No. 8 & 9 >>
<< The implementation of the International Convention on Standards of
Trai Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers 1978(STCW), >>

1. What date the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for
Seafarers (STCW) was adopted?
2. What date the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for
Seafarers (STCW) was entry into force?
3. What date the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for
Seafarers (STCW) was in major revisions?
4. How many chapters the STCW Code of 2 Parts A – B?
5. What chapter contains the Master and deck department of STCW Code of 2 Parts A – B?
6. What chapter contains the Engine department of STCW Code of 2 Parts A – B?
7. What chapter contains the Special training requirements for personnel on certain types of ships of STCW
Code of 2 Parts A – B?

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REFERENCES:
Table A-II/1 Function 3: Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board
at the operational level
2. Table A-II/2 Function 3: Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board
at the management level
3. CMO No. 67, series of 2017. Revised PSG for BS Marine Transportation and BS Marine
Engineering Programs

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http://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/HumanElement/TrainingCertification/Pages/STCW-Convention.aspx

https://marinegyaan.com/list-of-all-chapters-of-stcwstandard-of-training-certification-and-watch-keeping-
for-seafarers/

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