1. Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO IMO Regional Seminar on Familiarization with The 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code Mumbai 21 to 25 February 2011 January 20111

2. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments Introduction BACKGROUND Milestones 1978 - STCW Convention 1978 - STCW Convention 1995 - Amendments to the 1978 Convention – 1995 - Amendments to the 1978 Convention – 1978 STCW Convention and Code, as 1978 STCW Convention and Code, as amended (STCW ‘95) amended (STCW ‘95) 2006 - Proposal for the comprehensive review of the 2006 - Proposal for the comprehensive review of the STCW Convention and Code STCW Convention and Code 2010 - The Manila Amendments 2010 - The Manila Amendments 2011 - Acceptance of Manila Amendments 2011 - Acceptance of Manila Amendments 2012 - Entry into force of Manila amendments 2012 - Entry into force of Manila amendments January 20112 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

3. January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO3 The principle IMO instrument addressing the Human Element  The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW 78)  1995 amendments to STCW 78:  Inclusion of a two-part Code: Part A - Mandatory Part B – Guidance  Number of subsequent amendments and promulgation of additional guidance by means of Circulars Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments

4. Introduction Proposal by STW 37 (January 2006) to MSC 81 (May 2006) for a comprehensive review MSC 81 endorsed the STW 37 proposal MSC 81 instructed STW 38 to define issues to be reviewed and advise MSC accordingly definedprepared STW 38 defined issues and prepared the list of areas in the STCW Convention and Code identified for the comprehensive review approvedendorsed instructed MSC 83 (May 2007) approved the principles, endorsed the scope of the review and the list of areas identified and instructed STW 39 to commence the review January 20114 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

5. January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO5.1 Retain the structure and goals of the 1995 revision.2 Ensure that existing standards were not down-scaled.3 Not amend the articles of the Convention.4 Address inconsistencies, interpretations, outdated provisions, MSC instructions, clarifications already issued and technological advances The basic principles for the comprehensive review were to: Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments

6. January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO6.5 Address requirements for effective communication.6 Provide for flexibility in terms of compliance and for required levels of training, certification and watchkeeping arrangements, due to innovation in technology.7 Address the special character and circumstances of short-sea shipping and the offshore industry.8 Address security-related issues The basic principles for the comprehensive review were to: Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments

7. January 2011 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO7 Some of the key issues considered during the review  Tanker Familiarization and Training requirements  Responsibilities of Companies  Passenger and Ro-Ro Passenger Ship training  Fatigue management  Leadership training  Effective communication  Hours of work/rest  New alcohol limits  Use of simulation for assessment when launching and recovering rescue boats in rough seas  Environmental awareness training Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments

8. Comprehensive review of the STCW Convention and Code STW 39 (January 2008) commenced the review as instructed by MSC 83 To fast track the review, the Maritime Safety Committee authorized two STW Intersessional Working Group (ISWG) meetings. ISWG meetings held from: 1 to 5 September 2008; and 22 to 26 September 2009 STW 40 (January 2009) and STW 41 (January 2010) continued work on the comprehensive review of the STCW Convention and Code January 20118 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

9. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments Comprehensive Review MSC 86 (May 2009) authorized STW 41 (January 2010) to finalize and submit the draft amendments directly to the Diplomatic Conference to be held in June 2010 in Manila, the Philippines STW 41 finalized the draft amendments for consideration by the Diplomatic Conference in Manila 2010 January 20119 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO

10. Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments The Diplomatic Conference in Manila (21 to 25 June 2010) adopted amendments to the STCW Convention and Code - named the ‘2010 Manila Amendments’ Date of Acceptance of “2010 Manila amendments” - 1 July 2011 Entry into Force of “2010 Manila Amendments” - 1 January 2012 Details of the amendments will be provided in the presentations that follow January 201110 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO