1. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
General provisions
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

2. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/1
Summary of New Provisions
Includes new definitions for new requirements and those also to ensure consistency of interpretation among Administrations
Stratification of the documents/certificates that can be issued in accordance with the requirements of the Convention:
Certificate of Competency - (CoC)
Certificate of Proficiency (CoP)
Documentary Evidence (DE)
(see Table B-I/2 - identification of all CoC, CoP & DE)
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

3. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/1
Requirement
New Provisions
Paragraph
I/1.30
Certificate of Competency (CoC)
Replaces “appropriate certificate” -certificate issued and endorsed for masters, officers, and GMDSS radio operators in accordance with the provisions of chapters II, III, IV or VII
I/1.31
Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) -
Certificate other than a CoC issued to seafarers in accordance with the Convention
January 2011
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4. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/1
Requirement
New Provisions
Paragraph
I/1.32
Documentary evidence (DE) -
Documentation other than a CoC or CoP issued to seafarers in accordance with the Convention
I/1.12
GMDSS radio operator
Person qualified in accordance with the provisions of chapter IV
January 2011
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5. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/1
Requirement
New Provisions
Paragraph
I/1.20
Passenger ship
Ship as defined in the SOLAS Convention
I/1.29
Security duties
Security tasks and duties on board ship as defined by the SOLAS Convention and the ISPS Code
January 2011
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6. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/1
Requirement
New Provisions
Paragraph
I/1.34
Able seafarer deck
Person qualified in accordance with the provisions of regulation II/5
I/ 1.35
Able seafarer engine
Person qualified in accordance with the provisions of regulation III/5
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

7. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/1
Requirement
New Provisions
Paragraph
I/1.33
Electro-technical officer
Person qualified in accordance with the provisions of regulation III/6
I/1.36
Electro-technical rating
Person qualified in accordance with the provisions of regulation III/7
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

8. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/2
Reminder
Article II(c) – Definition of ‘Certificate’
Document issued by or under the authority of the Administration* or recognized by the Administration authorizing the holder ….
Certificates and Documentary evidence may be issued by an organization on behalf of the Administration
* See definition ’Administration’: Article II(b)
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

9. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/2
Summary of New Provisions
Establishes “who” can issue a Certificate of Competency (CoC)
Establishes “when” a CoC or an endorsement attesting recognition (regulation I/10) can be issued
New provisions on issue and registration of certificates transferred from existing regulation I/9 and the Code
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

10. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/2
New Provisions
CoC can only be issued by the Administration following verification of the authenticity and validity of the documentary evidence submitted
CoP meeting the requirements of regulations V/1-1 and V/1-2 (tanker provisions) for masters and officers can only be issued by the Administration
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

11. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/2
New Provisions
Administrations recognizing another Administration’s certificates (Regulation I/10) shall ensure the authenticity and validity of such certificates prior to endorsing them
The certificates include:
All CoCs
CoPs issued to masters and officers meeting the requirements
of regulations V/1-1 and V/1-2 (tanker provisions)
General requirements for the issuance of certificates
Requirements transferred from previous regulation I/9
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

12. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/2
New Provisions
Requirements for the registration of certificates and to make information available on the status of certificates (requirements transferred from previous regulation I/9)
Requirement to make available information on the status of certificates in English and through electronic means by
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

13. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Section A-I/2
New Provision
Provisions on Issue and Registration of certificates transferred from previous section B-I/9
-Approval of seagoing service;
-Approval of training courses;
-Electronic access to registers; and
-Development of a database for certificate registration
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

14. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Section B-I/2
New Provisions
Guidance to facilitate acceptance of applications for the revalidation of endorsement six months before the expiration date of the endorsement
Content of the CoP
New Table B-I/2 - Previously Table B-I/9-3
Summary of the certification requirements in the Convention
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

15. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/3
Summary of New Provisions
Amendments that establish mandatory “undertakings” between governments
Transferring principles/factors governing near coastal voyages from Part B to Part A
Incorporation of near coastal voyages limits in the endorsements issued
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

16. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/3
New Provisions
Establishes mandatory undertakings (informal agreements) between governments for ships operating off the Coasts of other Parties
Establishes mandatory undertakings (informal agreements) between governments when accepting NCV certificates issued by other parties for service in their defined NCV limits
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

17. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Section A-I/3
New Provisions
Establishes factors that must be considered when defining near-coastal voyages limits
Establishes that near coastal voyages are not to be extended worldwide - Transferred from existing Section B-I/3
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

18. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Section B-I/3
New Provisions
Establishes adoption of “bilateral” or “multilateral” agreements between countries when defining near-coastal voyage limits
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

19. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/4
Summary of New Provisions
Amendments to include security-related provisions into the requirements
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

20. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Section A-I/4
New Provisions
Control procedures related to security (regulations VI/5
and VI/6)
Verification of certificates for personnel with or without
designated security duties
Assessment of competency for personnel with
designated security duties, in case of clear grounds, as
provided by chapter XI/2 of the SOLAS Convention
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

21. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/5
Summary of New Provisions
Amendments to include security-related provisions into the requirements
Amendment to prevent the issuance and proliferation of fraudulent certificates
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

22. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/5
New Provisions
Administrations must develop and enforce measures to prevent fraud and other unlawful practices associated with documents issued to meet the Convention requirements
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

23. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/6
Summary of New Provisions
Amendments to include guidance on distance learning and e-learning
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

24. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Section B-I/6
New Provisions
1- Guidance for training and assessing using e-learning and distance-learning
Approved by the Administration
Applicable to maritime education and training
establishments
Can be applied to shipping companies and/or other
training providers
2- Guidance on registers of approved training providers, courses and programmes
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

25. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/7
Summary of New Provisions
Amendments to ensure revision of the so called “White List”
Communication of information related to: mandatory amendments to the Convention, the results of the independent evaluation
Terms of reference for the Panel of Competent Persons when reviewing reports of independent evaluation in accordance with regulation I/8
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

26. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/7
Reminder
Existing requirements of regulation I/7 - focused on the initial communication of information to document the steps taken to implement the 1995 amendments
Regulation I/7 – Initial communication of information
To “give full and complete effect” to the Convention provisions – “White list”
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

27. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/7
Reminder
Regulation I/8 – Independent evaluation to be carried out every five years and to be reported back to the IMO
The terms of reference for the panel of competent persons and the content of the report of the independent evaluation were issued as STCW circulars (guidance)
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

28. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/7
New Provisions
Requires the Maritime Safety Committee to review the so-called “White List” - to ensure that it contains “only” the countries that are giving full and complete effect to the Convention
Amendments to the Convention are not subject to the “extensive” reporting procedures of the initial communication of information – section A-I/7, paragraphs 1 and 2
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

29. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Section A-I/7
New Provisions
This section is subdivided into 4 parts to address processes, roles and responsibilities:
Part 1 - Initial Communication of information
Part 2 - Subsequent reports
Part 3 - Panel of competent persons
Part 4 - Report to the Maritime Safety Committee
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

30. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Section A-I/7
New Provisions
Part 2 – Subsequent Reports
Establishes content of the report of the independent evaluation pursuant to Regulation I/8
Establishes a “one-time” reporting of the steps taken to implement mandatory amendments to the Convention and the timeline for submitting the report
Establishes the content of the report on the steps taken to implement mandatory amendments to the Convention
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

31. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Section A-I/7
New Provisions
Part 3 - Panel of competent persons
Establishes the panel to review all reports and the conduct of such reviews
Establishes the panel of competent persons to review the report of the independent evaluation under regulation I/8
Establishes the terms of reference for the panel of competent persons when reviewing a report
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

32. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Section B-I/7
New Provisions
Guidance on the material to be submitted when reporting the results of the independent evaluation carried out pursuant to regulation I/8
Guidance on the material to be submitted when reporting steps taken to implement mandatory amendments to the Convention
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

33. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/8
Summary of New Provisions
Clarification that the Quality Standards System must cover the issuance of medical certificates
Independent evaluations must include all changes made to implement amendments
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

34. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/8
New Provisions
The independent evaluation must cover all applicable provisions of the Convention, including any processes implementing new amendments that have entered into force
Explicitly requires that the quality standard system must cover the issuance of medical certificates under Regulation I/9
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

35. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/9
Summary of New Provisions
Establishes issuance of a medical certificate
Establishes general principles governing issuance of medical certificates
Establishes the minimum information that must be included in a medical certificate
Establishes mandatory minimum eyesight standard
Establish criteria for physical and medical fitness
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

36. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/9
Existing provisions
- Existing regulation I/9 - general and does not prescribe the issuance of medical certificates or the period of validity of such certificate
- Existing section B-I/9 - contains guidance on the conduct of eyesight and assessment of physical abilities
- ILO and WHO established guidelines on the conduct of medical evaluations for seafarers
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

37. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/9
New Provisions
Parties must establish medical fitness standards
Shall adhere to the minimum in-service eyesight standards
set out in table A-I/9
Shall take into account criteria for physical and medical fitness set
out in paragraph 2
Shall take into account the guidance in Section B-I/9
May differentiate between new seafarers and existing
seafarers bearing in mind the different duties of the seafarer
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

38. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/9
New Provisions
Parties must establish processes for the issuance of medical certificates
Application of the requirements
Transitional measures in case medical certificates expire
during a voyage
Transitional measures to allow a seafarer to work without
a valid medical certificate until the next port of call
Period of validity for medical certificates
Maximum of one year for seafarers under the age of 18
Maximum of two years for all other seafarers
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

39. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/10
Summary of New Provisions
Mandatory evaluation of a Party’s processes meeting the requirements of the Convention prior to recognizing their certificates
Guidance on the content of the documentary proof that an Administration must issue when temporarily waiving the requirement for a recognition endorsement
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

40. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/10
Existing Provision (Para. 1)
New Provision (Para. 1)
Administration has confirmed, through “all necessary measures,” which may include inspection of facilities and procedures that the requirements “concerning” standards of competence, “the issue and endorsements of certificates and recordkeeping” are fully complied with
Administration has confirmed, through “an evaluation of that Party,” which may include inspection of facilities and procedures that the requirements “of the Convention regarding” standards of competence, “training and certification and quality standards” are fully complied with
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

41. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/10
Existing Provision (Para. 5)
New Provision (Para. 5)
Administrations may, if circumstances require, allow a seafarer to serve in a capacity, “other than radio officer or radio operator, except as provided by the Radio Regulations,” for a period not exceeding three months on board a ship…
Administrations may, if circumstances require, subject to the provisions of paragraph 1, allow a seafarer to serve in a capacity, for a period not exceeding three months on board a ship…
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

42. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/10 and sections B-I/10
Existing Provision – (Para. 5)
New Provision – Part B
Administrations temporarily waiving (3 months) the requirement for a recognition endorsement must ensure that documentary proof is readily available that an application for an endorsement has been submitted to the Administration
Guidance on the information that should be included in the documentary proof that an application for an endorsement has been submitted to the Administration
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

43. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/11
Reminder
As per provisions of regulation I/11, paragraph 1 every master, officer and radio operator holding a certificate issued or recognized under any chapter of the Convention other than chapter VI, who is serving at sea or intends to return to sea after a period ashore, shall, in order to continue to qualify for seagoing service, be required, at intervals not exceeding five years, to:
1- meet the standards of medical fitness prescribed by regulation
I/9; and
2- establish continued professional competence in accordance
with section A-I/11 of the STCW Code
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

44. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/11
Summary of New Provisions
Revalidation requirements for master and officers on board tankers
Amendments to the sea service requirement to establish continued professional competence
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

45. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/11
New Provisions
Masters and officers shall, for continuing seagoing service on board tankers, meet the general revalidation requirements of regulation I/11, paragraph 1, and establish professional competence for tankers, as follows:
Approved seagoing service, performing duties appropriate to the
tanker certificate or endorsement held, for a period of at least 3
months in total during the preceding 5 years; or
Successfully completing an approve relevant training course or
courses
January 2011
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46. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Section A-I/11
New Provisions
Continued professional competence as required under
regulation I/11 shall be established by:
approved seagoing service, performing functions appropriate
to the certificate held, for a period of at least:
.1 twelve months in total during the preceding five years, or
.2 three months in total during the preceding six months
immediately prior to revalidating; or…
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

47. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Section B-I/11
New Provisions
Three new clarifications:
1. “Test” – may be oral or written
“Approved seagoing service” – may be served in an appropriate
lower officer rank than the certificate held
3. If an application for revalidation of a certificate is made within six months before expiry of the certificate, the certificate may be revalidated until the fifth anniversary of the date of validity, or extension of the validity, of the certificate
January 2011
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48. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/12 and Section B-I/12
New Provisions
Regulation I/12: Deletion of the obsolete provision (paragraph 2) exempting simulators installed or brought into use prior to 1 February 2002 from meeting the performance standards in the Convention
Part B: Guidance for training and assessment in the operational use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) (chapter II training requirements)
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

49. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/13
Summary of New Provisions
Scope of application extended to include requirements for security-related training (paragraphs 2, 3 and 8)
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

50. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/14
Summary of New Provisions
Companies’ responsibility to ensure seafarers have received required refresher and updating training
Companies’ responsibility to ensure effective oral communications on board ships
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

51. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/14
New Provisions
Companies’ responsibility to ensure :
Seafarers assigned to its ships have received refresher and updating training as required by the Convention
That at all times on board its ships, there shall be effective oral communication in accordance with chapter V, regulation 14, paragraph 3 and 4 of the SOLAS Convention
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

52. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Section A-I/14 and B-I/14
New Provisions
Masters, officers and other personnel assigned duties and responsibilities receive ro-ro passenger ship familiarization training, as appropriate, in accordance with section B-I/14. (Text from old Section A-V/2, paragraph 2)
Requirement for GMDSS familiarization training included as guidance in part B
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

53. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Chapter I
Regulation I/15
New Provisions
1 January Date of Entry into force of Manila amendments
Transitional provisions will vary depending on the date the person entered the training institution or started seagoing service
1 January – Transitional date for existing seafarers who
commenced training/sea service prior to
1 July 2013
1 January Revalidate/renew certificates for existing
seafarers
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

54. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments
Implementation timeline
(see Regulation I/15 & Resolution 4)
Security training A-VI/6– seagoing service
Mandatory security training
in acc. with Manila Amdts
MANILA Amendments
Training/seagoing service in accordance with STCW 1995
STCW 1995 Certificates
Training may be in accordance with Manila Amdts
Training shall be in accordance with Manila Amdts
Commencement of issuance of Certificates that meet Manila Amdts training standards
January 2011
Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO