Mariner Credentialing Program Policy Division CG-CVC-4

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1 Mariner Credentialing Program Policy Division CG-CVC-4 Mr. David Van Nevel Office of Maritime and International Law

2 Office of Maritime and International Law CG-0941 Mariner Credentialing Program (MCP) Policy Division (CG-CVC4)

3 Current MCP Initiatives/Projects Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee Implementing Section 809 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 TWIC 2010 Manila Amendments to STCW 37 NVIC Projects, including new and revision Appeals

4 2010 Manila Amendments to STCW Update standards of competence required for emerging technology; Introduce new training and certification requirements and methodologies; Improve mechanisms for enforcement of the Convention s provisions; and, Detail requirements on hours of work/rest, prevention of drug/alcohol abuse, and medical fitness

5 2010 Amendments Hours of Rest Security Security Awareness Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties VSO Able Seafarer Deck Engine

6 Chapter II Emphasis on tech. advances in navigation Celestial navigation ECDIS training Tables A-II/1, A-II/2 and A- II/3 Visual signaling Reduced requirements - single letters/sos Environmental awareness Operational BRM training - Operational level Leadership and managerial skills management level New regulation II/5 Able Seafarer deck

7 CHAPTER III AMENDMENTS Competence-based training Removal of the 30 mos. of training Watchkeeping provisions Harmonization of sea service requirements Harmonization of near coastal provisions Retained existing kw propulsion power threshold Engine room resource management

8 AMENDMENTS CHAPTER III (cont.) Marine environment awareness operational level Leadership and managerial skills management level New regulation III/5 Able Seafarer engine Use of simulator training to assess boiler competence for ratings Training for electro-technical officers and ratings Two levels one at the support level and one at the operational level

9 CHAPTER V AMENDMENTS Requirements for tankers 3 sets of requirements oil, chemical and liquefied gas Basic training Advanced training Consolidation of requirements for passenger ships

10 CHAPTER V (cont.) AMENDMENTS Training guidance for offshore supply vessels Training guidance for dynamic positioning system Training guidance for ships operating in ice-covered waters

11 AMENDMENTS Chapter VI Proof of continued professional competence every five years Assessment of competence ASHORE for areas that cannot be trained on board Regulation VI/1 - Basic safety training Regulation VI/2 Survival craft, rescue boats, and fast rescue boats Regulation VI/3 Advanced fire-fighting In service experience, drills and onboard training for other areas

12 AMENDMENTS CHAPTER VI (cont.) Basic safety training social responsibility to include: Environmental pollution awareness training Fatigue awareness Security training Non-VSO personnel on board ships Personnel without security duties Personnel with security duties Training to include general anti-piracy related information

13 Chapter VII AMENDMENTS Able seafarer deck and engine Alternative certifications Combined deck and engine experience

14 Fitness for duty Chapter VIII Harmonization of STCW Convention with the ILO Maritime Labor Convention 2006 Extends applicability to watchstanding personnel, and persons with safety, security and environmental protection responsibilities Hours of rest requirements 10 hrs in a 24 hr period, 77 hrs per week Records of hours of rest Alcohol limits Flexibility for emergency or overriding operational conditions:

15 AMENDMENTS Chapter VIII (cont.) Watchkeeping arrangements and principles Mandatory use of Bridge and Engine Room Resource Management principles Use of ECDIS

16 Chapter I AMENDMENTS Regulation I/3 Near Coastal Voyages Mandatory agreements Regulation I/6 Training and Assessment Guidance on distance learning and e-learning Provided by a maritime Education and Training establishment Allows shipping companies and/or other companies to provide training

17 CHAPTER I (cont.) AMENDMENTS Regulation I/9 Medical standards Establishes issuance of a medical certificate Establishes minimum information to be included in the medical certificate Mandatory eye-sight standards Combined vision standards for engineers Criteria for physical and medical fitness Validity Period - 2 year - medical certificate; 1 year medical certificate for persons under 18 yrs of age

18 CHAPTER I (cont.) AMENDMENTS Regulation I/9 Medical standards (cont.) Transitional measures in case medical certificate expires during the voyage Flexibilities when establishing medical fitness standards in Part A, may differentiate between: those persons seeking to start a career at sea and those seafarers already serving at sea different functions on board, bearing in mind the different duties of seafarers Means for the recognition of medical practitioners

19 CHAPTER I (cont.) AMENDMENTS Regulation I/9 Medical standards (cont.) Qualifications of medical practitioners Register of medical practitioners Guidance on the conduct of medical fitness examinations Procedures for appeals Minimum entry level and in-service physical abilities for seafarer placed in Part B as guidance

20 CHAPTER I (cont.) AMENDMENTS Regulation I/11 Revalidation of Certificates Revalidation may be established with 3 mos. of service in the preceding 6 mos. Continued professional competence for tankers through service or by completing approved training Regulation I/14 Responsibilities of Companies Requirement to ensure that seafarers receive refresher and updating training Requirement for effective communication on board

21 CHAPTER I (cont.) AMENDMENTS Regulation I/15 Transitional provisions Entry into force January 1, 2012 Will vary depending on the date the person entered the training institution or started service 1 January 2017 Transitional date for existing mariners who commenced training/sea service prior to 1 July January 2017 Revalidate/renew certificates for existing mariners Grandfather provisions compare previous requirements with new requirements

22 New Policy Letters Hours of Rest STCW. Policy Letter Issuance and Training for security endorsements. Policy Letter Issuance of STCW endorsements & approval of training to meet STCW. Policy Letter 12-07

23 Hours of Rest STCW CG-CVC Policy Letter STCW not self-implementing Requires domestic regulations Subject to Port State Control Revises G-MOC Policy Letter 4-00, REV 1 All vessels subject to STCW Operate beyond boundary line Unless exempt.

24 Applies to OICNW OICEW All personnel with designated Safety (SMS or watch/station bill) Prevention of pollution (PRP or SMS) Security duties (VSP) Watchstanding personnel in accordance with COI

25 Rest defined Rest means a period of time during which the person concerned is off duty and not performing work Work includes administrative tasks such as chart correction or preparation of port entry documents Allowed to sleep without being interrupted. Neutral time is not necessarily rest (See G-MOC policy Letter 4-00)

26 STCW Required Rest Minimum of 10 hours in any 24 hour period May be divided into no more than two periods and one must be at least 6 hours. Interval between rest periods no more than 14 hrs 77 Hours of rest in any 7-day period. Master must post watch schedules where easily accessible.

27 Authorized Exceptions Emergency or drill or other overriding operational condition May reduce 10 hours to 6 hours May not extend more than 2 days May not result in less than 70 hours rest in 7-day period.

28 Model Format for Records

29 Model Format for Records

30 Designated Security Duties Security Awareness CG-CVC Policy Letter Vessels subject to STCW 500 GT or more Operate beyond boundary line Unless exempt. Alternative International Ship and Port Facility vice STCW VI/6 Until January 1, 2014

31 Tiered Approach Security Awareness 33 CFR meets STCW A-VI/6.1-4 Personnel with Designated Security Duties 33 CFR meets STCW A-VI/ Vessel Security Officer 46 CFR references 33 CFR CFR (d)(1)-(2) (typo in regulation).

32 Security Awareness Each person on board (except passengers) should be able to: Report a security incident, including piracy; Know procedures to follow when they recognize threat; and Take part in security-related emergency and contingency procedures Ideally VSO should give this training.

33 Security Awareness CG will issue endorsement if documentary evidence of meeting 33 CFR ; OR If sea service commenced prior to Jan 1, months seagoing service in previous 3 years; or Coast Guard accepted or approved training course

34 Security Awareness 33 CFR Relevant provisions of the Vessel Security Plan (VSP); Meaning and requirements of Maritime Security (MARSEC) Levels, Recognition and detection of dangerous substances and devices; Recognition of characteristics and behavioral patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security; and Techniques used to circumvent security measures. Relevant aspects of the TWIC program and how to carry them out.

35 VPDSD CG will issue endorsement if documentary evidence of meeting 33 CFR ; OR If sea service commenced prior to Jan 1, months seagoing service with seagoing security duties in previous 3 years (VSP duties and others); Security functions equivalent in scope to shipboard duties for 6 months in past 3 years; or Coast Guard accepted or approved training course

36 VPDSD 33 CFR Current threats Dangerous substances and devices Characteristics and behavioral patterns of persons likely a security threat Techniques to circumvent Crowd management/control Security Communications Emergency procedures and plans Operation of security equipment Vessel Security Plan Methods of physical screening MARSEC Levels TWIC

37 Vessel Security Officer May perform other duties For manned vessels, VSO must be Master or member of the crew. VSO may assign duties to other personnel; however, the VSO remains responsible. VSO must maintain a TWIC.

38 VSO General Knowledge 33 CFR (b)(1) and (b)(2) Vessel layout; The VSP and related procedures, including scenario-based response training; Crowd management and control techniques; Operations of security equipment and systems; TWIC

39 Company/ Vessel Operators Ensure all on board (except passengers) get Security Awareness STCW A-VI/ May sail on valid course completion certificate Ensure VPDSD have endorsement Ensure VSO designated in writing and has endorsement

40 Mariners should: Form 719B no fee Obtain a security-awareness endorsement if working under STCW Endorsment. Obtain VPDSD endorsement if assigned security duties. If you wish to extend expiration date must meet 46 CFR

41 Guidance on Issuance of Endorsements to Meet STCW Policy Letter Able Seafarer-Deck (AS-D) Able Seafarer-Engine (AS-E) Tank Vessels ECDIS Jan 1, 2017 Approval of courses

42 Approval of Courses Able Seafarer-Deck Able Seafarer-Engine Leadership and Teamworking Skills Leadership and Managerial Skills Basic Training Renewal Proficiency in Survival Craft Renewal Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats Renewal Advanced Fire Fighting Renewal Engine Room Resource Management ECDIS

43 Able Seafarer-Deck Qualified if served as AB or RFPNW for 12 months in the preceding 60 months; OR Hold endorsement as AB-any waters unlimited or AB-Limited and also hold or qualify for: RFPNW (without restriction to lookout) AND Proficiency in survival craft, PSC-limited and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats.

44 Able Seafarer-Deck Holders of other AB endorsements Domestic AB Endorsement Sea Service for AS-D A B-any waters, Unlimited None AB-Limited None AB-Special 6 months/3 with app training AB-Special (OSV) 12 months/6 with app training AB-Sail 12 months/6 with app training AB-Fishing Industry 12 months/6 with app training Only assessments are those for RFPNW

45 Able Seafarer-Engine Qualified if served as QMED or RFPEW for 12 months in the preceding 60 months; OR Hold endorsement as QMED-engineman or QMED-deck engine mechanic and also hold or qualify for RFPEW

46 Able Seafarer-Engine Engineman and Deck Engine Mechanic--no additional service 6 months service (3 as part of approved training program) Oiler Fireman/Watertender Junior Engineer Electrician Refrigerating Engineer Pumpman Machinist Only assessments are those for RFPEW

47 Contact Information Questions concerning particular individuals Contact NMC I-ASK-NMC Any Regional Examination Center Policy Questions CG-CVC-4 at MMCPolicy@uscg.mil