1. Implementation of STCW Regulations
STCW – Final Rule
New Rule Drafting Changes
Implementation of STCW Regulations

2. NEW RULE DRAFTING CHANGES
National Deck Officers: General Guidance
Conversions:
Not More Than = Less Than
Steam and Motor = Self-Propelled
Any Gross Tons = Unlimited Tonnage
NOTES:
Not Valid on Aux Sail or Sail vessels limitation must be placed on every Master / Mate inspected endorsement.
Radar Observer if qualified will now be a stand alone capacity, no longer endorsed to each officer endorsement.
Commercial Assistance Towing if qualified will also now be a stand alone endorsement on all officer endorsements less than 200 GRT. Do not endorse on MMC’s with officer endorsements of 200 GRT and above and/or Master / Mate Towing.
ITC / GT Tonnage will NO LONGER be listed on National side, with the exception of OSV tonnage limitations. 2

3. NEW RULE DRAFTING CHANGES
National Engineer Officers: General Guidance
Conversions:
Any Horsepower = no limitation. Only endorse HP if there is a limitation.
Not More Than = Less Than.
Steam and Motor = Steam Propelled, Motor Propelled OR Steam and Motor Propelled
NOTES:
Kilowatts will now be endorsed along with the Horsepower.
Chief Engineer (Limited Oceans) and Chief Engineer (Limited Near Coastal) will be converted to: Chief Engineer – Limited and Assistant Engineer (Limited – Oceans) will now be converted to: Assistant Engineer – Limited.
Tonnage that used to be only endorsed on STCW for Chief Engineer – Limited, Assistant Engineer- Limited, and DDE and will be now be reflected on the National side ONLY. (DDE=500 GRT, C/E and A/E = 1600 GRT) 3

4. NEW RULE DRAFTING CHANGES
National Deck / Engine Ratings: General Guidance
Able Seaman:
No longer issuing original AB- MOU. We will continue to renew as is.
QMED:
2 new combined ratings:
Pumpman/ Machinist
Electrician / Refrigerating Engineer
**Notes:
Entry Level Ratings will be endorsed to all Deck and Engineer officer endorsements.
Any Unlicensed Rating in Engine Dept. will convert to QMED – Any Rating 4

5. NEW RULE DRAFTING CHANGES
STCW : General Guidance
Conversions:
Not More Than = Less Than.
NOTES:
In most cases only GT will be used on STCW deck officer endorsements.
Kilowatts will now be endorsed along with HP. (Just like National)
OICNW, OICEW, Management Level Deck and Engineer officers will have negative endorsements up to December 31, 2016 if they have not completed certain courses . (Similar to how we endorse ECDIS) 5

6. DRAFTING Examples
CHANGE: If a mariner gives you BT applies for STCW and only holds an OS, Wiper SD (FH) then we will now begin issuing their credential as follows: NATIONAL STCW
Capacity Limitations OS
Wiper
SD(FH)
Regulation: VI/1
Capacity Limitations
Basic Training

7. Regulation (s): II/3, II/4, II/5, VI/1, VI/2
DRAFTING Examples
SNM applied & qualifies for a renewal national/STCW endorsement as Master 100 NC/Mate200 NC with AB Unlimited and RFPNW with no ECDIS course provided:
NATIONAL
STCW
Capacity Limitations
Master Of Self-Propelled vessels of less than 100 GRT
upon Near Coastal Waters.
Mate Of Self-Propelled vessels of less than 200 GRT upon Near Coastal waters.
Radar Observer (Unlimited)
Able Seaman Unlimited
Lifeboatman
Wiper
Stewards Department (F.H.)
Regulation (s): II/3, II/4, II/5, VI/1, VI/2
Capacity Limitations
Master Limited to vessels of less than Gross Tons.
Valid for near coastal voyages only. Not valid for service on ECDIS equipped vessels after 31 December 2016.
OICNW Limited to vessels of less than 500 Gross Tons.
Valid for near coastal voyages only. Not valid
for service on ECDIS equipped vessels after
31 December 2016.
Able Seafarer-Deck
Rating Forming Part of an navigational watch
Proficiency in use of Survival Craft
Basic Training
HQ-Guidance on Auxiliary sail Drafting Endorsements and STCW II/3.

8. The INTERNATIONAL portion should look like:
DRAFTING EXAMPLE
SNM is renewing Second Mate Unlimited Tonnage OC, Master 1600 OC, and Master Towing OC and has not provided an ECDIS course but holds VSO currently. The following is his NATIONAL draft:
The INTERNATIONAL portion should look like:
Capacity Limitations
Master of Self-Propelled vessels less than 1,600 GRT upon Oceans.
Master Of Oceans Towing Vessels.
Second Mate of Steam or Motor vessels of any gross tons upon Oceans.
Radar Observer (Unlimited)
Able Seaman (Unlimited)
Lifeboatman
Tankerman PIC (Barge) Limited to Dangerous Liquid (DL) Cargoes.
Tankerman Asst Limited to Dangerous Liquid (DL) Cargoes.
Wiper
SD (FH)
HQ Guidance on Auxiliary Sail Drafting Endorsements and STCW II/3.

9. Regulation: II/1; II/2; II/3; II/4; II/5; IV/2; V/1-1;VI/1;VI/2; VI/3: VI/4;VI/5; VI/6
Capacity Limitation Master Limited to service on vessels 500 GT or more and Less Than 3,000 GT. Not valid for service
on ECDIS equipped vessels after 31 December Valid for service on Uninspected Towing Vessels.
Officer in charge of Not valid for service on ECDIS equipped vessels after 31 December Valid for service on Uninspected Towing Vessels.
a navigational
watch
Able Seafarer-Deck
Rating Forming Part of a Navigational
Watch
Proficiency In use of Survival Craft
Advanced oil Limited to non-self- propelled vessels.
tanker cargo operations.
Advanced chemical Limited to non-self- propelled vessels.
Basic oil and chemical tanker cargo
operations.
Proficient in providing Medical First Aid
Advanced Firefighting
Basic Training
GMDSS Operator
Vessel Security Officer
Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties
Security Awareness
Corrected limitation order. TMD (12/17/2012)

10. Capacity Limitations____________ ___
DRAFTING EXAMPLE
SNM holds 3rd Mate 4,000 GRT NC and has provided an GMDSS and ECDIS course. The following is his NATIONAL draft:
The INTERNATIONAL portion should look like:
Capacity Limitations____________ ___
Third Mate of Self-Propelled vessels less than 4,000 GRT upon Near Coastal Waters. Radar Observer (Unlimited).
Able Seaman (Unlimited)
Lifeboatman Limited to non lifeboat equipped vessels.
Wiper
SD (FH)

11. Regulation: II/1; II/3; II/4; II/5; IV/2; VI/1;VI/2; VI/3: VI/4
Capacity Limitations
Officer in charge of Valid for near coastal voyages only.
a navigational watch
Able Seafarer-Deck
Rating Forming Part of a Navigational
Watch
Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats
other than fast rescue boats - limited (PSC - limited)
Proficient in providing Medical First Aid
Advanced Firefighting
Basic Training
GMDSS Operator

12. The INTERNATIONAL portion should look like:
DRAFTING EXAMPLE
SNM is renewing DDE 4,000. Previously held Any Unlicensed Rating In The Engine Dept. The following is his NATIONAL draft:
The INTERNATIONAL portion should look like:
Capacity Limitations
Designated Duty Engineer Of Motor Propelled Vessels of less than
4,000 HP/3,000 kW. Less than 500 GRT.
QMED-Any Rating
Lifeboatman OS
Stewards Department (F.H.)

13. Regulation (s): III/1, III/4, III/5, VI/1, VI/2, VI/3, VI/4,
Capacity Limitations
Officer In Charge of an Not valid on steam or gas-turbine propelled vessels.
Engineering Watch Valid on ships less than 4,000 HP/3,000 kW. Less than 500 GRT.
Able Seafarer-Engine
Rating Forming Part of an Engine-room
Watch
Proficiency in use of Survival Craft
Proficient in providing Medical First Aid
Advanced Firefighting
Basic Training

14. The INTERNATIONAL portion should look like:
DRAFTING EXAMPLE
SNM is renewing Engineer Officer Endorsements and AB. SNM qualifies for VPDSD. The following is his NATIONAL draft:
The INTERNATIONAL portion should look like:
Capacity Limitations
Chief Engineer Of Offshore Supply Vessels.
Second Assistant Engineer Of Motor Propelled Vessels of 4000 HP.
Third Assistant Engineer Of Steam Propelled Vessels.
Designated Duty Engineer Of Steam and Motor Propelled Vessels. Less than 500 GRT.
Able Seaman (Unlimited)
QMED-Any Rating
Lifeboatman
Tankerman-PIC Limited to Dangerous Liquid (DL) Cargoes.
Stewards Department (F.H.)
Mariner qualifies to renew all National and STCW endorsements.

15. Regulation (s): II/4; II/5; III/1, III/2, III/4, III/5, V/1-1, VI/1, VI/2, VI/3, VI/4, VI/6
Capacity Limitations
Chief Engineer Limited to service on motor propelled offshore supply vessels of not more than 3,000 Gross Tons (ITC Tonnage). Valid for near coastal voyages only.
Officer In Charge of an Not valid on gas turbine propelled vessels.
Engineering Watch
Able Seafarer-Deck
Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
Able Seafarer-Engine
Rating Forming Part of an Engine-room Watch
Proficiency in use of Survival Craft
Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations
Advanced Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations
Proficient in providing Medical First Aid
Advanced Firefighting
Basic Training
Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties
Security Awareness

16. TRADE RESTRICTIONS
Please continue to draft trade restricted officer endorsements as a separate capacity and limitation until we are directed otherwise. This would include OSV and UFIV officers. See examples in the next 4 slides.

17. Drafting with Trade Restriction (DECK)
SNM is renewing an inspected officer endorsement and an officer endorsement with a trade restriction (mariner has not submitted ECDIS). The NATIONAL portion should read:
The INTERNATIONAL portion should read:
Capacity Limitations
Mate Of Self-Propelled vessels less than 500 GRT upon Oceans.
Mate Of Offshore Supply Vessels.
Radar Observer (Unlimited)
Able Seaman (Unlimited)
Lifeboatman
Wiper
SD (FH)

18. Regulation: II/1; II/3; II/4; II/5; IV/2; VI/1; VI/2; VI/3: VI/4
Capacity Limitations
OICNW Limited to service on vessels 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT Not valid for service on ECDIS equipped vessels after 31 December 2016.
OICNW Limited to service on motor propelled offshore supply vessels of not more than ,000 ITC. Valid for near coastal voyages only. Not valid for service on ECDIS equipped vessels after 31 December 2016.
Able Seafarer - Deck
Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
Proficiency In use of Survival Craft
Proficient in providing Medical First Aid
Advanced Firefighting
Basic Training
GMDSS Operator

19. Drafting with Trade Restriction (ENGINE)
SNM qualifies for the following officer endorsements: The NATIONAL portion should read:
The INTERNATIONAL portion should read:
Capacity Limitations
Chief Engineer Of Steam Propelled Vessels.
Chief Engineer Of Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels.
3rd Assistant Engineer Of Gas Turbine Propelled Vessels.
QMED-Any Rating
Lifeboatman
Wiper
SD (FH)

20. Regulation: III/1; III/2; III/4; III/5; VI/1; VI/2; VI/3; VI/4
Capacity Limitations
Chief Engineer Not valid for motor or gas turbine propelled vessels.
OICEW Not valid on motor propelled vessels.
Able Seafarer - Engine
Rating Forming Part of a Engine-Room Watch
Proficiency In use of Survival Craft
Proficient in providing Medical First Aid
Advanced Firefighting
Basic Training

21. Drafting with SWBC (DECK)
The NATIONAL portion should read:
The INTERNATIONAL portion should read:
Capacity Limitations
Mate Of Self-Propelled Vessels of Unlimited Tonnage upon Inland Waters . Authorized for Near Costal service upon the Sheltered
Waters of British Columbia as defined in the treaty Between the U.S. and Canada signed on 11-AUG-1934.
Radar Observer (Unlimited)
Able Seaman-Unlimited
Lifeboatman
Wiper
Stewards Dept(FH)

22. Regulation: II/1; II/3; II/4; II/5; VI/1; VI/2; VI/3; VI/4
Capacity Limitations
Officer in charge of a Valid for service upon the Sheltered Waters of British Columbia as defined in the treaty between
Navigational Watch the U.S. and Canada signed on 11 August Not valid for service on ARPA equipped vessels.
(OICNW) Not valid for service on ECDIS equipped vessels after December 31, 2016.
Able Seafarer-Deck
Rating Forming Part of a Navigational
Watch (RFPNW)
Proficiency in survival
craft and rescue boats other
than fast rescue boats(PSC).
Proficient in providing
Medical First Aid.
Advanced Firefighting
Basic Training

23. Drafting with SWBC (ENGINE)
The NATIONAL portion should read:
The INTERNATIONAL portion should read:
Capacity Limitations
Chief Engineer (Limited) Of Motor or Gas Turbine Propelled Vessels.
Chief Engineer Of Uninspected Fishing Vessels .
Second Assistant Engineer Of Motor or Gas Turbine Propelled Vessels .
QMED-Any Rating
Lifeboatman
Stewards Dept(FH)

24. Regulation: III/1; III/2; III/4; III/5; VI/1; VI/2; VI/3; VI/4
Capacity Limitations
Chief Engineer Not valid on steam propelled vessels. Valid on Vessels of Unlimited Tonnage Upon the Sheltered
Waters of British Columbia as defined in the treaty between the U.S. and Canada signed on
11 August 1934.
Officer in Charge of Not valid on steam propelled vessels..
an Engineering Watch
(OICEW)
Able Seafarer-Engine
Rating Forming Part of an Engineering
Watch (RFPEW)
Proficiency in survival
craft and rescue boats other
than fast rescue boats(PSC).
Proficient in providing
Medical First Aid.
Advanced Firefighting
Basic Training

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