1. Comprehensive Revision of STCW Convention (STCW 2010)
Manila Amendments to STCW’78

2. Presentation Structure
Overview of comprehensive revision
Need & Benefits of comprehensive review
Terms of reference
Calendar of Events
Salient changes in STCW Convention
Action Dates
Impact of revision on:
Maritime Administrations
Shipping Companies
Training Institutes
Seafarers 2

3. Need for Comprehensive revision
During STW 37 (Jan. 2006), it was felt that the Convention needs to be amended to include:
Security training provisions;
Standards of competence for senior ratings;
Competence standards for tankers, incl. LNGs
Identification of refresher training areas for demonstration of competence in Safety Training
Review of Alternative Certification; and
Criteria for safe manning & Rest periods 3

4. Benefits of the Comprehensive review
Administrations - Amend laws & Rules relating to training & certification once - Saving legislative time & reducing administrative burden;
Shipping Companies - Planning training of its crew in a Packaged manner, saving of time and money; and
Training institutes - Revise their curriculum once to meet requirements - More time available for training;
Seafarers - Additional Training during leave period -Single phase rather than every time they are on leave 4

5. Terms of Reference – STW 38 (Jan.07)
Retain the structure & goals of the 95 revision;
Not to down scale existing standards;
Not to amend the articles of the Convention;
Address inconsistencies ..… Outdated requirements & technological advances;
Address requirements for effective communication;
Provide for flexibility ….. innovation in technology;
Address the special character and circumstances of short sea shipping and the offshore industry;
Address security-related issues. 5

6. Calendar of Events April 2006 – Groundwork began for Revision
January 2007 (STW 38) - Revision proposed to Sub-committee and the Terms of Reference approved
March 2008 (STW 39) - 52 proposals
Sept (ISWG 1) - 62 new proposals
Feb (STW 40) - 68 proposals
Sept (ISWG 2) - 25 pending & 39 new proposals
Jan (STW 41) - Final set of 55 proposals
June 2010 (Conference) – 31 last minute proposals

7. Salient Changes in STCW’95

8. Chapter I
General Provisions

9. Clarification on Certificates
The term Appropriate Certificate – deleted
Main Certificates of Masters, Officers and GMDSS Radio Operators = Certificate of Competency
Certificates for other Regulations including Ratings and Modular Course Certificates = Certificate of Proficiency (Info prescribed)
Other Documents = Documentary Evidence

10. Certificates & Endorsements
COCs shall be issued only by Administration after verification of authenticity and validity of any necessary documentary evidence
Tanker Endorsements to Officers shall be issued only by administration
Recognition Endorsements shall be issued by Flag States for COCs and Tanker Endorsements of Officers only after verification of authenticity and validity – Isseing State to provide by Electronic Means

11. Near Coastal Voyages
If near-coastal voyages are performed by ships include coast of other countries – Undertaking with the countries concerned
NCV Certificates issued by one country may be accepted by another country for their near-coastal voyages - Undertaking with the countries concerned
Incorporate near-coastal limits in COCs
Not intended to cover world-wide voyages

12. Compliance & Enforcement
Port State Control - Assessment of the ability of seafarers to maintain watch-keeping and security standards – “Compromise to security” in the list
National Laws - Enforce appropriate measures to Prevent fraud and unlawful practices for Certificates & Endorsements
May allow distance learning or e-learning

13. White List & Quality Standards
Compliance Document to be sent to IMO for demonstration that full and complete effect has been given to the Convention
Review of White List
Five yearly independent evaluation to be sent to IMO including further amendments
QSS to include procedures for issue of medical certificates

14. Medical Certificates and Standards
List of approved Medical Practitioners to be made available
Medical Certificates shall be valid for 2 years (1-year for <18 years age)
If the Medical Certificate expires during voyage, it shall continue in force till next port where recognized medical practitioner is available, not exceeding 3 months
Eye sight Standards revised & Guidance reg. Physical Ability Standards for Medical Examination provided in B-Code

15. Recognition & Revalidation
Evaluation of the Recognized country
No Endorsement attesting recognition of Certificate without verification of authenticity of Certificates
Administrations to provide Electronic verification of authenticity of certificates
Revalidation of COC also permitted if sailed for 3 months in last 6 months before revalidation
If applied for revalidation upto 6 months in advance, may revalidate upto 5th Anniversary

16. Company Responsibilities & Transitional Provisions
Company to ensure:
Seafarers have received refresher and updating training as per the Convention
Effective oral communication on board as per SOLAS
Transitional Provisions or Grace period decided in the Diplomatic Conference at Manila

17. Chapter II
Nautical Department

18. Operational Level
Proposal from Norway to DELETE Celestial Navigation from Competence standards X
Paper from USA – Can’t Guarantee GPS – Malfunctioning or failure – Liability and Compensation for incidents
Additional Guidance provided in B-Code
Blind pilotage techniques in Bridge watch-keeping
Use of ship reporting systems and VTS procedures
Bridge Resource Management

19. Operational Level Electronic Charts & Display Information System
MERSAR to IAMSAR
Proposal from Norway to Delete Visual Signalling & Morse Code ? X Reduced to Single letter
Proactive measures to protect the marine environment
Leadership and Team-working Skills
Proposal from Norway to include Integrated Bridge or Navigation Systems ? X

20. Management Level Ship reporting systems and VTS procedures
Decca and Loran replaced by Terrestrial Electronic Position Fixing System
Electronic Charts & Display Information System – Management of ECDIS
MERSAR to IAMSAR
IMSBC Code
Leadership and Managerial Skills
Integrated Bridge or Navigation Systems X

21. Ratings - Able Seafarer (Deck)
Watch-keeping Certificate (Navigation)
+ 18 months service, OR
12 months service and approved training
Training Record Book
Meet the standards
Issue of Certificate 21

22. Engineering Department
Chapter III
Engineering Department

23. Operational Level 30 months Education & training replaced by:
Combined workshop skill training and onboard training of 12 months, OR
36 months of combined workshop skills training and approved sea going service which should be minimum 30 months in the engine department
6 months Engine Room Watch-keeping service as part of approved seagoing service
Education & training and meet the standards of competence

24. Operational Level + Engine Room Resource Management
Internal Communication Systems
Electrical, Electronic and control systems
Automation and Control Systems
Proactive measures to protect mar. environment
Environmental Awareness, particularly in the use of Oil water separators
Leadership and Team-working Skills
Overhaul of the entire curriculum - Japan

25. Management Level
Sea time requirements for 2nd Engineer and Chief Engineer revised in line with Chief Mates and Masters ( /24)
Electrical, Electronic and control systems - Enhanced
Maintenance and Repair – Enhanced
Leadership and Managerial Skills
Overhaul of the entire curriculum - Japan

26. Ratings - Able Seafarer (Engine)
Watch-keeping Certificate
(Engine Room)
12 months service OR 6 months service and approved training
Training Record Book
Meet the standards
Issue of Certificate 26

27. New Competency Standards for:
Electro Technical Ratings
Electro Technical Officers
Senior Electro Technical Officers ? X
Special training for Engineering Personnel managing and operating Electrical power plants > 1000 V

28. Electro Technical Rating
Completed approved sea going service including 12 months training and experience Or
Completed approved training including minimum 6 months sea going service
Meet technical competencies and minimum 3 months sea going service
Meet the standards as specified in Code

29. Electro Technical Officer
An approved training program of 12 months of combined workshop skills training with minimum 6 months seagoing service or
36 months of combined workshop skills training and approved sea going service which should be minimum 30 months in the engine department
Completed approved education and training to meet the standards as specified in Code

30. Highlights of Other Proposals
Carriage of Trainees to be mandatory on ships (India) ? X
Master should not be counted as Watch-keeper (IFSMA) ? X
Ship-in-Campus Concept (India) ? X
kW limitations on NCV change to 6000 / (India, US, Singapore ) ? X

31. Alternative Certification
Chapter VII
Alternative Certification

32. Polyvalent Certification
Polyvalent Certification introduced for:
Nautical and Engineering Watch Keeping ratings
Able Seafarer (Deck) and Able Seafarer (Engine)
Integrated training as proposed by EU permitted

33. Chapter IV
Radio Communications

34. GMDSS Refresher and updating Training Course for GMDSS ? X
On board familiarization with the equipment carried on ship
MERSAR to IAMSAR

35. Chapter V
Special Ship Types

36. Tanker Endorsements
Tanker Fire Fighting included in Tanker Familiarization Course
Tanker Fam. (Oil + Chemical) and Tanker Fam. (LPG + LNG)
3-month experience mandatory for each type of tanker endorsement, OR
1-month option with 3 loading and 3 discharging

37. Tanker Endorsements Revalidation of Tanker Endorsement:
3 months service or
Refresher and updating training
Higher Level Tanker Endorsement for all Watch keeping Officers ?
(Persons with immediate responsibility = Persons in a decision making capacity)

38. Special training for: - Guidance Code
Special character and circumstances of offshore industry:
Off-shore Supply Vessels (OSVs) and Anchor Handling Tugs (AHTs)
Masters & officers using Dynamical positioning system (DPS)
Ice Navigation and navigation in polar areas
Personnel manning commercially operated yachts ? X

39. Safety & Security Training
Chapter VI
Safety & Security Training

40. Refresher Training – Basic
In areas where training can’t be conducted on board
Personal Survival Techniques
Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities ? X
Elementary First Aid ? X
Every five years 40

41. PSSR Course Enhanced Basic knowledge of:
impact of shipping on the marine environment
Complexity and diversity of marine environment
Basic Team-working principles & practice, including conflict resolution
Principles of and barriers to effective communication on board
Understand reasons for and take necessary action to control fatigue

42. Refresher Training – Advanced
In areas where training can’t be conducted on board
Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats
Advanced Fire Fighting
Medical First Aid ? X
Medical Care? X
Every five years

43. Security Ship Security Officer’s Course – STCW
Security Training for Designated persons - Training Course for designated persons who are assigned security related duties on board ships
Security Awareness Course - Mandatory for all shipboard personnel “without” Security related duties
Security Related Familiarization - On-board training to be conducted by Ship Security Officer for all shipboard personnel

44. Chapter VIII
Watch-keeping

45. Watch-keeping – Rest Periods
Minimum 10 hours of rest every 24 hours
May be divided into two parts, one >6 hours (Continuous), provided the interval < 14 hours
2 days in week, rest may be reduced to 6 hours - DELETED
The total for the week is 70 [77] hours
Exception: 70 hours rest in 7 days period for two weeks, minimum 10 hours daily (next 4 weeks – no reduction)
For 2 days in a week – This may be divided in three parts >6 + >1 + >1

46. Rest Periods & Alchohol
Emergency, distress & overriding operational conditions exempted
Musters, Drills, - Don’t disturb the rest
Call-outs to be Compensated
Records maintained and Inspection - ISM Audits
Alchohol limits
BAC limit reduced to 0.05% or 0.25 mg/l in the breath

47. Conference
Resolutions

48. Resolutions Transitional Provisions and early implementation
Verification of Certificates of Competency and endorsements
STCW and Ships’ Manning Levels
Promotion of technical knowledge, skills and professionalism of seafarers
Invites IMO, ILO & WHO to develop guidelines to implement medical fitness standards
Invites IMO, Governments & International Organizations to assist in revising Model Courses

49. Resolutions Promotion of technical co-operation
Measures to ensure the competency of Masters and officers on ships operating in polar waters
Attracting new entrants and retaining seafarers for the maritime profession
Accommodation for Trainees on new and existing ships
Promotion of the participation of women in the maritime industry
Future amendments and review of the STCW Convention and Code

50. Resolutions
Contribution of ILO – Recognizing the role, competences and expertise of ILO in Occupational Safety and Health of workers
Role of MWU and IMLA
Thanks to Philippines Government
Year of the Seafarer
Day of the Seafarer – 25th June

51. Action Dates 12-21 May 2010 - MSC meeting approved amendments
June International Diplomatic Conference - Manila - Adopted the Revision
1st July Deemed Acceptance unless objected by 1/3 members OR Members with >50% GT
1st January Enters into Force

52. Action Dates
1st Jan Compliance document to be submitted to IMO for White List
1st July Revised Standards apply to new entrants
1st January Transitional Provisions (Grace Period) for Existing Seafarers Ends

53. Maritime Administrations
Changes in National Laws and Rules, META Manuals, etc.
NCV Certificates undertakings with the other countries
Prepare compliance document for white list
Independent quality evaluations to submit
Procedures for medical fitness certificates

54. Maritime Administrations
Electronic verification of All certificates to Flag Administrations and Companies / Employers
Compare pre–2010 standards with STCW 2010 and prescribe refresher and updating training or assessment
Revise curriculum for courses and examinations
Prescribe upgradation and refresher training programmes

55. Maritime Administrations
Issue Able Seafarer (Deck) and (Engine) Certificates including backlog (>30000)and polyvalent certificates
Electro Technical Rating and Electro Technical Officers
Tanker Endorsements for Watch keeping Officers
Prescribe special training for OSV / AHT, DPS and Ice navigation

56. Shipping Companies
Ensure seafarers are able to communicated orally in an effective manner on board ships
Ensure seafarers undertake appropriate refresher and updating training including upgradation training

57. Shipping Companies
Ensure Able Seafarer (Deck) and (Engine) certificates
Ensure ET Rating and ETO certificates, whenever carried on ships
Ensure Tanker endorsement at appropriate level for officers
Provide guidance to seafarers

58. Training Institutes Revise curriculum for various Courses
Upgrade Courses (PSSR, Tank Fam, Competency Courses, etc.)
Prepare and conduct upgradation courses for existing officers

59. Training Institutes
Conduct Refresher training for basic and advanced safety courses
Introduce training for Able Seafarer (Deck) or (Engine)
Introduce training for ET Rating or ET Officer

60. Seafarers
Undertake upgradation training for the Level of CoC including PSSR, B/ERM, L&TW, L&M, IAMSAR, IMSBC
New or additional items – ECDIS, High Voltage, Security duties
Undertake refresher training in basic safety courses
Undertake refresher training in advanced safety courses

61. Seafarers Revalidate certificates of competency
Obtain Able Seafarer (Deck) or (Engine) Certificates
Obtain ET Rating or ET Officer Certificates
Obtain Tankers or other ship type endorsements

62. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE