STCW-F Fishing Industry 2012 SASMIA

Slide STCW –F ( CONVENTIONS) 1997 Torremolinos Convention and its 1993 Protocol This Convention deals with construction standards and safety-related equipment for fishing vessels in the same way as that of the SOLAS Convention for cargo and passenger vessels. Complemented by……. 1995 STCW-F Convention “sister” Convention to the 1978 STCW Convention, as amended International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Fishing Personnel (1995). Will enter into force 29th September 2012, after the required 15 ratifications by member states on 29th September 2011 1.Discuss 2.Introductions

Slide STCW –F (BACKGROUND) STCW-F Convention addresses training and certification standards for skippers and watch keepers on fishing vessels of more than 24m, for engineers on vessels of more than 750 kW and for crew in charge of radio communication. National administrations encouraged by IMO to address the training and certification standards for crew of smaller vessels through relevant domestic laws. In June 2012, the IMO adopted the 2010 amendments to the STCW Convention in Manilla. The 2 pieces of Legislation ; Merchant Shipping(Training and Certification) (Fishing and Marine Motormen Qualifications ) Regulations 2012 and, Merchant Shipping ( Training and Certification) Regulations 1999, Will be combined in 1 document, included will be the: Amendments to the Merchant Shipping(Safe Manning)Regulations 1999 1.Discuss 2.Introductions

STCW –F ( SA ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT) CURRENT STATUS Slide STCW –F ( SA ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT) CURRENT STATUS National Status: Completed Decide on principles to be adopted for the drafting of the Regulations, Produce flow diagrams, Convert diagrams and principles into appropriate regulatory format. Qualifications committee to meet over draft regulations and decide if ready for public scrutiny, Consultative road shows in all major ports National Status : Future Draft regulations presented to DOT for National publication (30 days comment) Draft regulations published and presented to IMO’s STW Committee. Proposed coming into force, January 2013 1.Discuss 2.Introductions

IMPACT ON FISHING INDUSTRY: SE COAST CHANGES PE/STF REGION : CHANGES TO CERTIFICATION AND SAFE MANNING CHANGE - New certification (Skipper <24m and Deck Officer Fishing <24m) Current certificates to re-validated (REG 3) Ratings required for <24m Fishing vessels Requirements for qualifications under STCW-F UNCHANGED - MM2 unchanged, Chief of <350kw (REG 101) FMGR4(SK) equivalent to Skipper Fishing <24m Ltd(REG 114) FMGR4(WK) equivalent to Deck Officer Fishing <24m Ltd (REG 114) Slide

IMPACT ON FISHING INDUSTRY: SE COAST CHANGES PE/STF REGION : CHANGES TO CERTIFICATION AND SAFE MANNING Introduces 6 new fishing certificates that are largely aligned to the current COC’s; Reduced sea time and vessel size requirements; Improved standards of training; Migration opportunities and clear career paths across sectors; and Introduction of revised entry levels . Radio Surveyors

CODE AND RE-VALIDATION IMPACT ON FISHING INDUSTRY: SE COAST CODE AND RE-VALIDATION Slide STCW-F FUTURE IN SA Short courses as contained in revised Code; Accreditation of training institutions; Current Certificates will be changed to revised versions; 12 months after coming into force of these Regulations; 0r, 5 years from date of issue/examination Radio Surveyors

STCW –F ( VALIDATION /CONVERSION) Slide STCW –F ( VALIDATION /CONVERSION) Certificates of competency to be revalidated   A certificate of competency and proficiency issued in terms of these regulations, and any equivalent certification, is not valid for seagoing service unless revalidated at intervals not exceeding five years to establish continued professional competence in accordance with sub regulation (2). (i)completing, during the preceding five years, at least 12 months seagoing service appropriate to the certification held; or (ii) having completed three months approved sea service in the rank specified in the certificate held during the preceding six months; or (iii) performing functions considered by the Authority to be equivalent to the seagoing service mentioned in subparagraph (i) as detailed in a Marine Notice issued from time to time;; or (iv) completing— (aa) in a supernumerary capacity, at least three months seagoing service appropriate to the certification held; and (bb) assessment at level 3 to meet the standard of competence specified in the Code. (b) by completing applicable approved (refresher) training and meeting the standard of competence specified in the Code. 1.Discuss 2.Introductions

IMPACT ON FISHING INDUSTRY: SE COAST DECK OFFICER REVALIDATION CERTIFICATE RE-VALIDATION Fisherman Grade 4 (WK) to Deck Officer Fishing <24m Current certificate Identity Document Health Certificate Valid Sight Test Service record (as per Qualifying Service ) Practical First Aid 2 Day Fire Fighting PISC (Local) RT

INTRODUCTION TO NEW CERTIFICATION Deck Merchant Shipping ( Training and Certification) ( Fishing and Marine Motorman Qualification) Regulations ,2012 INTRODUCTION TO NEW CERTIFICATION Deck CAPACITY NEW CERTIFICATE Officer in charge of a navigational watch on FV of < 24m, any water Certificate of Competency Deck Officer ( Fishing < 24m) Master of FV < 24m , limited water Skipper (Fishing <24m) Master of FV <24m , unlimited waters Skipper (Fishing <24m) with Unlimited command endorsement Master of FV >24m, limited waters Skipper (Fishing >24m) Master of FV > 24m, unlimited waters Skipper (Fishing >24m) with Unlimited Command Endorsement Officer in charge of a navigational watch on FV of > 24m, any water Certificate of Competency Deck Officer ( Fishing > 24m)

INTRODUCTION TO NEW CERTIFICATION Engine Merchant Shipping ( Training and Certification) ( Fishing and Marine Motorman Qualification) Regulations ,2012 INTRODUCTION TO NEW CERTIFICATION Engine CAPACITY NEW CERTIFICATION Chief Engineer Limited waters <350 kW Officer in charge of watch Limited<1000 kW MM2 Chief Engineer Limited waters<1000kW Officer in charge of watch Limited <2000 kW Chief Engineer <750Port Ops 2nd Engineer <1500 Kw Port Ops Officer <750 unlimited (but <500GT) MM1

INTRODUCTION TO NEW CERTIFICATION Engine Merchant Shipping ( Training and Certification) ( Fishing and Marine Motorman Qualification) Regulations ,2012 INTRODUCTION TO NEW CERTIFICATION Engine CAPACITY NEW CERTIFICATION Chief Engineer <2000kW 2nd Engineer any kW Chief Engineer <750 kW near Coastal or Port MM (Higher Grade) Chief Engineer any kW Chief Engineer Officer (Fishing

Equivalence in terms of amended Safe Manning Regulations Merchant Shipping ( Training and Certification) ( Fishing and Marine Motorman Qualification) Regulations ,2012 Equivalence in terms of amended Safe Manning Regulations CAPACITY NEW CERTIFICATE Fisherman Grade 2 Skipper (Fishing > 24m) Fisherman Grade 3 with High seas Command Deck Officer (Fishing >24m) Endorsed Master of <30m in unlimited waters Fisherman Grade 3 Endorsed Master of <30m in limited waters Fisherman Grade 4 (Skipper) With High seas Command Deck Officer (Fishing <24m) Endorsed Master of <24m in limited waters Above in unlimited waters Fisherman Grade 4 SK Skipper (Fishing <24m) Fisherman Grade 4 WK

Equivalence in terms of amended Safe Manning Regulations Merchant Shipping ( Training and Certification) ( Fishing and Marine Motorman Qualification) Regulations ,2012 Equivalence in terms of amended Safe Manning Regulations CAPACITY NEW CERTIFICATE Marine Motorman HG Marine Motorman 1 Marine Motorman 2

Deck Officer Fishing (<24m) Entry level Alternative A (no accelerated training) Entry Level Alternative B (accelerated training) At least 18 24 Months on fishing vessel > 12m 12 Months on fishing vessel > 12m Approved onboard training record Approved onboard training record as part of accelerated training program 6 months bridge watch keeping duties 6 months bridge watch keeping duties Approved training and found competent in terms of the Code

Deck Officer Fishing (<24m) Who is SAMSA? Deck Officer Fishing (<24m) Holding Skipper Offshore > 9m Alternative C Holding Coastal Skipper >9m Alternative D 15 months sea service as officer in charge of navigational watch on >12m fishing vessels 18 months sea service as officer in charge of navigational watch on >12m fishing vessels Completed approved training and found competent in terms of the Code

STATE OF SURVEYS IN SE COAST PE/STF REGION : SURVEY STATE SAMSA NOTES A MARKED IMPROVEMENT IN THE SAFETY CULTURE WITHIN THIS REGION, C0-OPERATION BETWEEN SAMSA AND VESSEL OPERATORS, K ARNOLD “ I HAVE NEVER SEEN SO MANY NIL DEFECTS IN TERMS OF RADIO SURVEYS, AS I DO NOW”. CHALLENGES NOTED BY SURVEYORS CHECKLISTS COMPLETED –OPERATOR NOT CHECKING DRYDOCK AVAILABILITY Slide