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PART B
RECOMMENDED GUIDANCE REGARDING PROVISIONS OF THE STCW CONVENTION AND ITS
ANNEX
STCW 95 has been amended, and the amended material is not contained within this document. Amendment 1 to STCW 95 entered into force January 1, 1999.
Major Change: The addition Regulation V/3, and Section A-V/3, on the training and qualifications of masters, officers, ratings and other personnel on passenger ships other than ro-ro passenger ships. As well as the addition of Table A-V/2, on the specifications of minimum standards of competence in crisis management and human behavior.
PART A: TOC | Intro | Ch 1 | Ch 2 | Ch 3 | Ch 4 | Ch 5 | Ch 6 | Ch 7 | Ch 8
PART B: TOC | Intro | Ch 1 | Ch 2 | Ch 3 | Ch 4 | Ch 5 | Ch 6 | Ch 7 | Ch 8
GUIDANCE REGARDING PROVISIONS OF THE ARTICLES
B-I Guidance regarding general obligations under the Convention
B-II Guidance regarding definitions and clarifications
B-III Guidance regarding the application of the Convention
B-IV Guidance regarding the communication of information
B-V Guidance regarding other treaties and interpretation
B-VI Guidance regarding certificates
B-VII Guidance regarding transitional provisions
B-VIII Guidance regarding dispensations
B-IX Guidance regarding equivalents
B-X Guidance regarding control
B-XI Guidance regarding the promotion of technical co-operation
- Examination database
- Availability of maritime training simulators
- Information on technical co-operation
B-XII to B-XVII No provisions
GUIDANCE REGARDING PROVISIONS OF THE ANNEX TO THE STCW CONVENTION,
CHAPTER I GUIDANCE REGARDING GENERAL PROVISIONS
B-I/1 Guidance regarding definitions and clarifications
B-I/2 Guidance regarding certificates and endorsements
- Endorsement attesting issue
- Endorsement attesting recognition
B-I/3 Guidance regarding near-coastal voyages
B-I/4 Guidance regarding control procedures
B-I/5 Guidance regarding national provisions
B-I/6 Guidance regarding training and assessment
- Qualifications of instructors and assessors
- In-service training and assessment
B-I/7 Guidance regarding communication of information
- Reports of difficulties encountered
B-I/8 Guidance regarding quality standards
- Quality standards model
- The independent evaluation
- The report
B-I/9 Guidance regarding medical standards - Issue and registration of certificates
- Medical examination and certification
- Approval of seagoing service
- Approval of training courses
- Electronic access to registers of certificates
- Minimum in-service eyesight standards - table B-I/9
B-I/10 Guidance regarding the recognition of certificates
B-I/11 Guidance regarding the revalidation of certificates
B-I/12 Guidance regarding the use of simulators
- Training and assessment in radar observation and plotting
- Training and assessment in the operational use of automatic radar plotting aids (ARPA)
- Recommended performance standards for non-mandatory types of simulation
B-I/13 Guidance regarding the conduct of trials
B-I/14 Guidance regarding the responsibilities of companies and recommended responsibilities of masters and crew members
B-I/15 Guidance regarding transitional provisions
CHAPTER II GUIDANCE REGARDING THE MASTER AND THE DECK DEPARTMENT
B-II/1 Guidance regarding the certification of officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more
- Training
- Roles and responsibilities re on-board training
- Induction
- Shipboard program of training
- Monitoring and reviewing
- Assessment of abilities and skills in navigational watchkeeping
- Evaluation of competence
B-II/2 Guidance regarding the certification of masters and chief mates of ships on 500 gross tonnage or more
B-II/3 Guidance regarding the certification of officers in charge of a navigational watch and of masters on ships of less than 500 gross tonnage
B-II/4 Guidance regarding the certification of ratings forming part of a navigational watch
CHAPTER III GUIDANCE REGARDING THE ENGINE DEPARTMENT
B-III/1 Guidance regarding the certification of officers in charge of an engineering watch in a manned engine-room or designated duty engineers in a periodically unmanned engine-room
B-III/2 Guidance regarding the certification of chief engineer officers and second engineer officers of ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion power or more
B-III/3 Guidance regarding the certification of chief engineer officers and second engineer officers of ships powered by main propulsion machinery between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power
B-III/4 Guidance regarding the training and certification of ratings forming part of a watch in a manned engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room
CHAPTERIV GUIDANCE REGARDING RADIOCOMMUNICATION AND RADIO PERSONNEL
B-IV/1 Guidance regarding the application
B-IV/2 Guidance regarding the training and certification of GMDSS radio personnel
- Training related to the First Class Radioelectronic Certificate
- Training related to the Second Class Radioelectronic Certificate
- Training related to the General Operator's Certificate
- Training related to the Restricted Operator's Certificate
- Training related to maintenance of GMDSS installations on board ships
CHAPTER V GUIDANCE REGARDING SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONNEL ON CERTAIN TYPES OF SHIPS
B-V/1 Guidance regarding the training and qualifications of tanker personnel
- Oil tanker training
- Chemical tanker training
- Liquefied gas tanker training
- On-board training for all tanker personnel
- On-board training for liquefied gas tanker personnel
- Proof of qualification
B-V/2 Guidance regarding mandatory minimum requirements for the training and qualification of masters, officers, ratings and other personnel on ro-ro passenger ships
B-V/3 Guidance regarding additional training for masters and chief mates of large ships and ships with unusual manoeuvring characteristics
B-V/4 Guidance regarding training of officers and ratings responsible for cargo handling on ships carrying dangerous and hazardous substances in solid form in bulk
B-V/5 Guidance regarding training of officers and ratings responsible for cargo handling on ships carrying dangerous and hazardous substances in packaged form
CHAPTER VI GUIDANCEREGARDING EMERGENCY, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, MEDICAL CARE AND SURVIVAL FUNCTIONS
B-VI/1 Guidance regarding familiarization and basic safety training and instruction for all seafarers
- Fire prevention and fire-fighting
- Elementary first aid
- Personal safety and social responsibilities
B-VI/2 Guidance regarding certification for proficiency in survival craft, rescue boats and fast rescue boats
B-VI/3 Guidance regarding training in advanced fire-fighting
B-VI/4 Guidance regarding requirements relating to medical first aid and medical care
CHAPTER VII GUIDANCE REGARDING ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION
B-VII/1 Guidance regarding the issue of alternative certificates
B-VII/2 Guidance regarding certification of seafarers
B-VII/3 Guidance regarding principles governing the issue of alternative certificates
CHAPTER VIII GUIDANCE REGARDING WATCHKEEPING
B-VIII/1 Guidance regarding fitness for duty
B-VIII/2 Guidance regarding watchkeeping arrangements and principles to be observed
- Part 1 - Guidance on certification
- Part 2 - Guidance on voyage planning
- Part 3 - Guidance on watchkeeping at sea
- Part 3-1 - Guidance on keeping a navigational watch
- Part 3-2 - Guidance on keeping an engineering watch
- Part 3-3 - Guidance on keeping a radio watch
- Part 4 - Guidance on watchkeeping in port
- Part 5 - Guidance on prevention of drug and alcohol abuse
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