Resolution
MSC.78(70)
Adoption of Amendments to the Seafarers' Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping (STCW) Code
(adopted
on 11 December 1998)
THE
MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE,
RECALLING
Article 28(b) of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization
concerning the functions of the Committee,
RECALLING
FURTHER article XII and regulation I/1.2.3 of the International Convention on
Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW),
1978, hereinafter referred to as "the Convention", concerning the
procedures for amending Part A of the Seafarers' Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping (STCW) Code,
BEING
DEEPLY CONCERNED at the continued loss of ships carrying solid bulk cargoes,
sometimes without a trace, and the heavy loss of life incurred,
RECOGNIZING
the urgent need to further improve minimum standards of competence of crews
sailing on ships carrying solid bulk cargoes, to avoid recurrence of such
casualties,
HAVING
CONSIDERED the report of the ad hoc Working Group on Bulk Carrier Safety
convened by the Committee during its sixty-seventh and sixty-eighth sessions,
HAVING
ALSO CONSIDERED, at its seventieth session, amendments to Part A of the STCW
Code proposed and circulated in accordance with article XII(1)(a)(i) of the
Convention,
1.
ADOPTS, in accordance with article XII(1)(a)(iv) of the Convention, amendments
to the STCW Code, the text of which is set out in the Annex to the present
resolution;
2.
DETERMINES, in accordance with article XII(1)(a)(vii)(2) of the Convention,
that the said amendments to the STCW Code shall be deemed to have been accepted
on 1 July 2002, unless, prior to that date more than one third of Parties or
Parties the combined merchant fleets of which constitute not less than 50% of
the gross tonnage of the world's merchant shipping of ships of 100 gross
tonnage or more, have notified their objections to the amendments;
3.
INVITES Parties to the. STCW Convention to note that, in accordance with
article XII(1)(a)(ix) of the Convention, the annexed amendments to the STCW
Code shall enter into force on 1 January 2003 upon their acceptance in
accordance with paragraph 2 above;
4.
REQUESTS the Secretary-General, in conformity with article XII(1)(a)(v) of the
Convention, to transmit certified copies of the present resolution and the text
of the amendments contained in the Annex to all Parties to the Convention;
5.
FURTHER REQUESTS the Secretary-General to transmit copies of this resolution
and its Annex to Members of the Organization, which are not Parties to the
Convention.
Annex.
AMENDMENTS TO THE SEAFARERS' TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING (STCW)
CODE
In
tables A-II/1 and A-II/2, under the respective functions: Cargo handling and
stowage at the operational and management levels, the existing text is to be
replaced by the following:
"Table A-II/1
Function: Cargo handling and stowage at the operational level
|
COMPETENCE |
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY |
METHODS FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPENENCE |
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING COMPETENCE |
|
Monitor the
loading, stowage, securing, care during the voyage and the unloading of
cargoes. |
Cargo
handling, stowage and securing. Knowledge of
the effect of cargo including heavy lifts on the seaworthiness and stability
of the ship. Knowledge of
the safe handling, stowage and securing of cargoes including solid bulk
cargoes and dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes and their effect on the
safety of life and of the ship. Ability to
establish and maintain effective communications during loading and discharging.
|
Examination
and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: .1 approved in-service
experience; .2 approved training ship
experience; .3 approved simulator
training, where appropriate. |
Cargo
operation are carried out in accordance with the cargo plan or other
documents and established safety rules/regulations, equipment operating
instructions and shipboard stowage limitations. The handling
of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes complies with international
regulations and recognized standards and codes of safe practice. Communications
are clear, understood and consistently successful. |
|
COMPETENCE |
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY |
METHODS FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPENENCE |
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING COMPETENCE |
|
Inspect and
report defects and damages to cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks. |
Knowledge*
and ability to explain where to look for damages and defects most commonly
encountered due to: .1 loading and discharging
operations; .2 corrosion; .3 severe weather conditions. Ability to
state which parts of the ship shall be inspected each time in order to cover
all parts within a given period of time. Identify
those elements of the ship structure which arc critical to the safety of the
ship. State the causes
of corrosion in cargo spaces and ballast tanks and how corrosion can be
identified and prevented. Knowledge of
procedures on how the inspections shall be carried out. Ability to
explain how to ensure reliable detection of defects and damages. Understanding
of the purpose of the "Enhanced Survey Programme*. ___________ * It should be
understood that deck officers need not be qualified in the survey of ships. |
Examination
and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: .1 approved in-service
experience; .2 approved training ship
experience; .3 approved simulator
training, where appropriate. |
The
inspections arc carried out in accordance with laid down procedures and
defects and damages are detected and properly reported. Where no
defects or damages arc detected, the evidence from testing and examination
clearly indicates adequate competence in adhering to procedures and ability
to distinguish between normal and defective or damaged parts of the ship. |
Table A-II/2
Function: Cargo handling and stowage at the management level
|
COMPETENCE |
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY |
METHODS FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPENENCE |
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING COMPETENCE |
|
Plan and
ensure safe loading, stowage, securing, care during the voyage and unloading
of cargoes. |
Knowledge of
and ability to apply relevant international regulations, codes and standards
concerning the safe handling, stowage, securing and transport of cargoes. Knowledge of
the effect on trim and stability of cargoes and cargo operations. Use of
stability and trim diagrams and stress-calculating equipment, including
automatic data-based (ADB) equipment, and knowledge of loading cargoes and
ballasting in order to keep hull stress within acceptable limits. Stowage and
securing of cargoes on board ships, including cargo-handling gear and
securing and lashing equipment. Loading and
unloading operations, with special regard to the transport of cargoes
identified in the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing. General knowledge
of tankers and tanker operations. Knowledge of
the operational and design limitations of bulk carriers. Ability to
use all available shipboard data related to loading, care and discharge of
bulk cargoes. Ability to
establish procedures for safe cargo handling in accordance with the
provisions of the relevant instruments such as BC Code, IMDG Code, MARPOL
73/78 Annexes III and V and other relevant information. Ability to
explain the basic principles for establishing effective communications and improving
working relationship between ship and terminal personnel. |
Examination
and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the folio- wing: .1 approved in-service
experience; .2 approved simulator
training, where appropriate using:
stability, trim and stress tables, diagrams and stress- calculating
equipment. |
The frequency
and extent of cargo conditions monitoring is appropriate to its nature and
prevailing conditions. Unacceptable
or unforeseen variations in the condition or specification of the cargo is
promptly recognized and remedial action is immediately taken and designed to
safeguard the safety of the ship and those on board. Cargo
operations are planned and executed in accordance with established procedures
and legislative requirements. Stowage and
securing of cargoes ensures that stability and stress conditions remain
within safe limits at all times during the voyage. |
|
COMPETENCE |
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY |
METHODS FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPENENCE |
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING COMPETENCE |