Training Policy in the Paris MoU 6th IMO PSC Workshop Training Policy in the Paris MoU The Secretariat of the Paris MoU on Port State Control Paris MOU on Port State Control

Training within the Paris MOU 6th IMO PSC Workshop 29 - 31 May 2006 Training within the Paris MOU Annex 6 Paris MOU Minimum criteria for PSCO’s Training / Development Procedures Harmonization & Standardization One year service as flag State surveyor Master certificate, 1600 tons gross tonnage Chief engineer Naval architect with 5 year working experieince in that field University degree or equivelant, and Trained and qualified as ship safety inspector, and 2 years as flag State inspector English Knowledge of instrument and procedures Exception: all psc officers employed as such before 01-07-1996 Paris MOU on Port State Control Paris MOU on Port State Control

Port State Control Officers 6th IMO PSC Workshop 29 - 31 May 2006 Port State Control Officers Employed by maritime Authority Qualifications: flag State surveyor licenced as captain, chief engineer, naval architect or equivalent Adequate knowledge of international conventions and PSC procedures In possession of PSC identity card Paris MOU on Port State Control Paris MOU on Port State Control

Training within the Paris MOU 6th IMO PSC Workshop 29 - 31 May 2006 Training within the Paris MOU Harmonization doing the same things Standardization doing things the same way Education Systematic instruction to acquire knowledge in a particular subject For the secretariat / the PSCC there are two main objectives: Harmonization doing the same things Standardization doing things the same way Paris MOU on Port State Control Paris MOU on Port State Control

Education International Level National Level 6th IMO PSC Workshop 29 - 31 May 2006 Education National Level Criteria PSCO’s (MOU, Annex 6) PSCO basic training and development Experience International Level Distance learning Paris MoU/EMSA new entrant seminar Expert training Specialized training International exchange programme Paris MoU/EMSA Refresher seminar We can look at the Training and Development efforts like this Primarily the the responsibility lies with the National Authorities: basic training Experience Within the co-operation of the Paris MOU we can doe more. Three levels of training are possible Distance learning Expert training Specialized training And two levels of Development on another level the exchange programme The use of the Internet as tool for learning, development and co-operation. Paris MOU on Port State Control Paris MOU on Port State Control

Training Policy Aimed at: 6th IMO PSC Workshop Training Policy Aimed at: new Entrant PSCOs, The Syllabus of Competence and Experienced PSCOs Professional Development Scheme Key words: Knowledge, Understanding, Proficiency, Application Training is a member State responsibility There is no “supranational” training entity Paris MOU on Port State Control Paris MOU on Port State Control

The Syllabus of Competence 6th IMO PSC Workshop The Syllabus of Competence For new Entrant PSCOs Guidance for training content Items to be included in the training Level of knowledge that is required, is indicated Content Paris MoU text, annexes and instructions Relevant instruments Required number of (supervised) inspections The Administration keeps records of all activities All New PSCOs complete the requirements Member states are responsible for the relevant training programme that is required Member States is responsible for the authorization of PSCOs to perform inspections. Paris MOU on Port State Control Paris MOU on Port State Control

The Professional Development Scheme 6th IMO PSC Workshop The Professional Development Scheme For experienced PSCOs Covers a period of 5 years Requires the PSC Officer to: Perform a minimum number of inspection per year (10, 25 or 40 (or more) each year) (10 points) Complete a selection of training programmes DLP on Paris MoU Procedures (obligatory) (5 points) Face to face training programme (National, Paris MoU or EMSA) (5-10 points) Gather a minimum of 30 points in 5 years The Administration keeps records of all activities 10 is minimum No averaging over the years DLP procedures is required, others can be freely chosen, in line with certain quality requirements Member States are responsible for the programme Paris MOU on Port State Control Paris MOU on Port State Control

30 points, PSC can be authorized 6th IMO PSC Workshop 21 - 23 July 2009 Example 1 PSCO 1 10, 20,12,15, 30 inspections DLP procedures DLP other EMSA Refresher Course National training on PSC 5 points 10 points 30 points, PSC can be authorized The lowest number in year 1 is leading here even though more inspections have been done in later years Paris MOU on Port State Control Paris MOU on Port State Control

Example 2 PSCO not to be authorized PSCO 2 6th IMO PSC Workshop Example 2 PSCO 2 10, 10,10, 8, 15 inspections DLP procedures DLP other EMSA Refresher Course National training on PSC 0 points 5 points 10 points PSCO not to be authorized In year 4 NON Compliance with the requirements PSC coordinator should have intervened and prevented this from happening in year 4. Paris MOU on Port State Control Paris MOU on Port State Control

Exemptions For both groups some exemptions are allowed: 6th IMO PSC Workshop Exemptions For both groups some exemptions are allowed: To a limited number of PSCOs Specific guidelines are to be adhered too Guidelines are detailed in specific documents Exemptions should always be judged on a case by case basis. Paris MOU on Port State Control Paris MOU on Port State Control

Relevant documents Syllabus of Competence 6th IMO PSC Workshop Relevant documents Syllabus of Competence For new entrant PSCO Special Circumstances (in case of non-compliance) Professional Development Scheme For experienced PSCOs Common Assessment of Competence (in case of non-compliance) Guidance for the application of both documents Paris MOU on Port State Control Paris MOU on Port State Control

Relevant training programmes 6th IMO PSC Workshop Relevant training programmes Paris MoU Expert Training Paris MoU Specialized Training PSC Seminars EMSA New Entrant Programme EMSA Refresher Programme Distance Learning Modules National Training on Port State Control These are the programmes that are included in the training policy Paris MOU on Port State Control Paris MOU on Port State Control

QUESTIONS? Secretariat of Paris MoU on Port State Control, 6th IMO PSC Workshop QUESTIONS? Secretariat of Paris MoU on Port State Control, P.O.Box 90653 2509 LR The Hague The Netherlands www.parismou.org Paris MOU on Port State Control