1. Chapter VII Alternative certification January 20111 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments

2. Chapter VII RegulationProvision VII/1 Associated functions and levels of responsibility are extended with the addition of: section A-II/5: section A-II/5: ratings as able seafarer deck section A-III/5: section A-III/5: ratings as able seafarer engine January 20112 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments

3. Chapter VII RegulationProvision VII/2 List of functions or group of functions is extended with the addition of: Table A-II/5 Table A-II/5 - ratings as able seafarer deck Table A-III/5 Table A-III/5 - ratings as able seafarer engine January 20113 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments

4. Chapter VII RegulationProvision VII/2 ‘ appropriate certificate ’ has been replaced by Certificate of Competency ‘Certificate of Competency ’ (CoC); or Certificate of Profiency ‘ Certificate of Profiency ’ (CoP), as applicable, where: CoC applies to:A-II/2, A-II/3, A-III/1, A-III/2, A-III/3 and A-IV/2 CoP applies to:A-II/4, A-II/5, A-III/4 and A- III/5 January 20114 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments

5. Chapter VII New provisions Section New provisions A-VII/1New par. 4 Support level - Text of paragraph 4 has been replaced Every candidate for certification at the support level: Sub-paragraph 4.1 in navigation or marine engineering shall be required to complete relevant training and meet the standard of competence for the function prescribed in either table A ‑ II/4 or table A-III/4. Functions specified in table A-III/4 or A-II/4 respectively may be added provided the candidate completes, as appropriate, additional relevant training and meets the standard of competence prescribed in those tables for the function concerned January 20115 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments

6. Chapter VII New provisions Section New provisions New paragraph 4 (cont’d) Every candidate for certification at the support level: A-VII/1 Sub-paragraph 4.2 as able seafarer deck shall be required, in addition to comply with the standard of competence specified in table A-II/5, to complete relevant training and meet the standard of competence for all of the functions prescribed in table A- II/5. Functions specified in table A-III/4 or A-III/5 may be added provided the candidate completes, as appropriate, additional relevant training and meets the standard of competence prescribed in the table(s) for the function(s) concerned; and January 20116 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments

7. Chapter VII New provisions Section New provision New paragraph 4 (cont’d) Every candidate for certification at the support level: Sub paragraph 4.3 as able seafarer engine shall be required, in addition to comply with the standard of competence specified in table A-III/5, to complete relevant training and meet the standard of competence for all of the functions prescribed in table A ‑ III/5. Functions specified in table A-II/4 or A-II/5 may be added provided the candidate completes, as appropriate, additional relevant training and meets the standard of competence prescribed in the table(s) for the function(s) concerned. A-VII/1 January 20117 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments

8. Chapter VII New provisions SectionNew provisions A-VII/2 Support level - Text of A-VII/2 has been extended by: New paragraph 3 Every candidate for certification under the provisions of chapter VII at support level in functions specified in tables A-II/4 and A-III/4 shall have completed: Sub paragraph 1 approved seagoing service including not less than 12 months’ experience, made up of:.1.1 not less than 6 months associated with navigational watchkeeping duties, and.1.2 not less than 6 months associated with engine room watchkeeping duties; or January 20118 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments

9. Chapter VII New provisions SectionNew provisions A-VII/2 Support level - Text of A-VII/2 has been extended by: New paragraph 3 (cont’d) Every candidate for certification under the provisions of chapter VII at support level in functions specified in tables A-II/4 and A-III/4 shall have completed: Sub paragraph 2 special training, either pre-sea or on board ship, including an approved period of seagoing service which shall not be less than 4 months, made up of:.2.1 not less than 2 months associated with navigational watchkeeping duties, and.2.2 not less than 2 months associated with engine room watchkeeping duties; January 20119 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments

10. Chapter VII New provisions SectionNew provisions A-VII/2 Support level - Text of A-VII/2 has been extended by: New paragraph 3 (cont’d) Every candidate for certification under the provisions of chapter VII at support level in functions specified in tables A-II/4 and A-III/4 shall have completed: Sub paragraph 3 the seagoing service, training and experience required by paragraph 3.1 or 3.2 shall be carried out under the direct supervision of an appropriately qualified officer or rating. January 201110 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments

11. Chapter VII New provisions Section New provisions A-VII/2 Support level - Text of A-VII/2 has been extended by: ew paragraph 4 New paragraph 4 Every candidate for certification under the provisions of chapter VII at support level in functions specified in tables A-II/5 and A-III/5 shall have completed: Sub paragraph 1 approved seagoing service including not less than 30 months made up of:.1.1 not less than 18 months associated with able seafarer deck duties, and.1.2 not less than 12 months associated with able seafarer engine duties; or January 201111 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments

12. Chapter VII New provisions SectionNew provisions A-VII/2 Support level - Text of A-VII/2 has been extended by: New paragraph 4 (cont’d) Every candidate for certification under the provisions of chapter VII at support level in functions specified in tables A-II/5 and A-III/5 shall have completed: Sub paragraph 2 An approved training programme and not less than 18 of approved seagoing service, made up of:.2.1 not less than 12 months associated with able seafarer deck duties, and.2.2 not less than 6 months associated with able seafarer engine duties; or January 201112 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments

13. Chapter VII New provisions Section New provisions A-VII/2 Support level - Text of A-VII/2 has been extended by: New paragraph 4 (cont’d) Every candidate for certification under the provisions of chapter VII at support level in functions specified in tables A-II/5 and A-III/5 shall have completed: Sub paragraph 3 An approved special integrated deck and engine training programme, including not less than 12 months’ approved seagoing service in an integrated deck and engine department, made up of:.3.1 not less than 6 months associated with able seafarer deck duties, and.3.2 not less than 6 months associated with able seafarer engine duties; or January 201113 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments

14. Chapter VII New provisions Section New provisions B-VII/2 Support level - Text of B-VII/2 has been filled in by: New title Guidance regarding special integrated deck and engine training programmes Paragraph 1 Each Party should ensure that any special integrated deck and engine-room training programme:.1 is provided by means of an approved training programme;.2 takes place ashore within maritime training institutions and/or on board approved training ships; and.3 is documented in an approved training record book. January 201114 Maritime Training & Human Element Section IMO Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments