1. STCW 2010 Amendments (Manila amendments) Captain Dwain Hutchinson Deputy Director BIMCATS 2011

2. Bahamas Maritime Authority: General Overview Active IMO and ILO member Satisfactory IMO STCW audit (2 nd cycle) Worldwide Offices with on-line certification for seafarers documentation (BOSS) 20,000+ STCW certificates processed annually STCW approvals for Bahamian managers

3. Flag state responsibility Adoption Timely Implementation National requirements Certification of seafarers and correct manning of our ships based on these training/certification requirements 01/01/2012, 01/07/2013, 01/01/2017

4. STCW Implementation process Drafting Bahamas regulations Developing national guidance: BMA Information Bulletins Enhancing Electronic database INFORMATION for all stakeholders with consultation with the relevant parties

5. Areas of concern Applicable persons Hours of rest: MLC harmonisation  X + Y = 24  7X + 7Y = 168 Medical fitness standards  IMO/ILO/WHO guidelines due late 2011

6. Areas of concern Evidence of compliance with training requirements:  Certificate of Competency  Certificate of Proficiency  Training certificate  Documentary evidence Maintaining level of competence/proficiency: Refresher training (STCW A-I/11 principles) Verification process

7. Areas of concern Specialized training  Tankers: “Immediate responsibility”  Passenger ships: “who requires training/certifications”  Offshore sector UNIFIED INTREPRETATION WILL BE REQUIRED TO AVOID UNDUE DELAY TO VESSELS

8. Crewing: Regulatory SOLAS: Chapter V/IX Resolution A. 890 (21) Resolution A. 891 (21) MLC 2006 STCW 2010 Amendments Entry in force: 2012