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MERCHANT NAVY DECK OFFICER

INFORMATION PACK

Thank you for your interest in Merchant Navy Deck Officer training and certification. Thisinformation pack provides all the information required to determine the training, certificationand experience requirements you will need to apply for a United Kingdom Certificate ofCompetency a Deck Officer in the Merchant Navy.

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CONTENTS

Training and Certification Guidance Notes - List of MGNs 3

Schedule of fees applicable to Deck Officer certification 4

General Information 5

Section 1 – General Requirements for Certification and Medical Fitness 6

Section 2 – Certificates of Competency – Deck Department 23

Section 3 – Special Training Requirements for Personnel on 36Certain Types of Ships

Section 4 - Emergency, Occupational Safety, Medical Care and 43Survival Functions

Section 5 - Education and Training Schemes 47

Annex 1 MCA Marine Offices 59

Annex 2 UK Nautical Colleges 61

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TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION GUIDANCE - INDEX TO PARTS

Part No. Subject Latest MGN Number Issue Date

1 General requirements for certification and medical fitness MGN 91 (M) April 2000

2 Certificates of competency – deck department MGN 92 (M) April 2000

3 Certificates of competency – engine department MGN 93 (M) April 2000

4 Certificates of competency – radio personnel MGN 94 (M) July 1999

5 Special training requirements for personnel MGN 95 (M) April 2000on certain types of ship

6 Emergency, occupational safety, medical MGN 96 (M) April 2000care and survival functions

7 Alternative certification – dual certification MGN 7 (M) April 2000

8 Education and training schemes MGN 8 (M) April 2000

9 Procedure for the issue and revalidation MGN 9 (M) April 2000of certificates of competency, marine engine operator licences and tanker endorsements

10 Ratings MGN 97 (M) April 2000

11 Conduct of MCA oral examinations MGN 69 (M) April 2000

12 Safety training for concessionaires MGN 120 (M) April 2000working on passenger ships

13 Use of fishing vessel certificates of competency MGN 121 (M) April 2000in standby, seismic survey and oceanographic research vessels – revised arrangements

14 STCW 95 application to certificates of service MGN 116 (M) Expired

15 Certification of inshore tug personnel MGN 209 (M) April 2002

16 Certification of inshore craft personnel MGN 126 (M) Expired(other than tugs)

Copies of MGNs are on the MCA website at:

http://www.mcagency.org.uk/publications/mnotpubs.htm

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SCHEDULE OF FEES APPLICABLE TO DECK OFFICER APPLICATIONS

STCW 95 Certificates from 03/12/01

Reg Capacity Fee Re-sit Fee

II/2 Master Unlimited £ 180 £ 160

II/2 Master less than 3000gt £ 20 -----

II/3 Master less than 500gt near coastal £ 180 £ 160

II/2 Chief Mate Unlimited £ 180 £ 160

II/2 Chief Mate less than 3000gt £ 180 £ 160

II/1 OOW £ 165 £ 145

II/3 OOW less than 500gt near coastal £ 165 £ 145

STCW 78 Certificates from 03/12/01

Category Fee Re-sit FeeFishing Vessel Class 1 £ 180 £ 160Fishing Vessel Class 2 £ 180 £ 160Fishing Vessel Class 3 £ 165 £ 145Statement of qualification for use on Standby VesselsEndorsement only, valid until 31 January 2001 only

£ 20 ------------

Note 1. The above fees include £20 for the issue of the Certificate of Competency. Ifyou fail your oral examination and decide to take a re-sit then the “Re-sit Fee” applies.

Note 2. If you require your documents to be returned to an address outside the UnitedKingdom then you should add an EXTRA £10 to cover postage costs.

Note 3. If you require your documents to be returned by courier you should add anEXTEA £30 to cover the costs.

Fees

Fees should be paid in Pounds Stirling (£GB) by cheque, postal order or bankers draft, made payable to“Maritime and Coastguard Agency”.

Cancellation of Application

The following deductions are made from the refund of fees when an application is cancelled

Before the Notice of Eligibility is issued £15After the Notice of Eligibility is issued £40

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Application

Merchant Navy applications should be made on form MSF 4274. Applications for Fishing or YachtCertificates on form EXN 2 (Rev 5/98) available from Seafarer Standards Branch or local Marine Offices.

Applications should be sent to:

Training & Certification BranchMaritime and Coastguard AgencyBay 2/11, Spring Place105 Commercial RoadSouthampton SO15 1EG

Pre Assessment of Applications

Unfortunately, we are unable to pre-assess applications for eligibility. Please take the time to read theguidance thoroughly and apply thorough the normal channels once you are eligible.

Application Processing Time

Please allow 28 days for your application to be processed. We will endeavour to process all applicationsas quickly as possible, but at busy periods we may require the full 28 days. Please note that we can onlyprocess applications once we have received the full information, failure to provide ALL the necessaryinformation at the outset may result in your application being delayed.

Return of Documents

Documents will normally be returned by recorded delivery. Please allow time for postage – documentssent overseas may take some time to arrive.

Enquiries

Enquiries regarding training and certification issues should be sent to

Training & certification BranchMaritime and Coastguard AgencyBay 2/11 Spring Place105 Commercial RoadSouthampton SO15 1EG

We will endeavour to answer all enquiries as quickly as possible, but please allow up to 21 days.Enquiries of a specific nature may require further investigation on our part and may take a little to reply.Please bear with us, we will try to answer your specific enquiry as soon as possible.

Tel: (44) (0) 2380 329231Fax: (44) (0) 2380 329252e-mail: [email protected]

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SECTION 1

Certificates of Competency – General Requirements for Certification and MedicalFitness

This Section is based on the information contained in Training and Certification Guidance – Part 1,currently MGN 91(M). It gives an introduction to the requirements of STCW 95 and general guidance onthe requirements for the certification of officers and ratings in both deck and engine departments; it alsodescribes the sight testing and the medical standards which apply to candidates for certification.

All references to “Parts” in this document are to other Parts of this series of Training and CertificationGuidance Notes

1.0 Introduction

1.1 The Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations 1997 (the Regulations) implementin the United Kingdom some of the requirements of the International Convention on Standards ofTraining, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978 as amended in 1995 (STCW 952) and itsassociated Code (STCW Code). The Regulations specify the conditions to be satisfied for the issueof certificates of competency and endorsements to those certificates, for service in the MerchantNavy. The remaining amendments to the Convention are implemented by The Merchant Shipping(Safe Manning, Hours of Work and Watchkeeping) Regulations 19973

1.2 STCW 95 prescribes mandatory minimum requirements for certification of deck and engineerofficers and watch ratings including requirements relating to age, medical fitness, seagoing serviceand standards of competence. To satisfy these, candidates for UK certificates of competency haveto meet certain medical standards (including eyesight); satisfactorily complete the minimum periodof seagoing service; reach the required vocational and academic standard; undertake ancillarytechnical training, and in the case of officer candidates, on completion of programmes ofeducation and training approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), pass an oralexamination conducted by an MCA examiner. Further information on the various requirements isdetailed in other parts of this series of Guidance Notes.

1.3 STCW 95 requires Administrations to establish its own near-coastal voyage limits and for the UKthis is within 150 miles from a safe haven in the UK and 30 miles from a safe haven in Eire.

1.4 For the purposes of this MGN, “sea-going” means any voyage beyond Category C and D waters (asset out in Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1569 (M)).

2.0 Certificates of Competency

2.1 Deck Department – The Regulations provide for the following certification for masters and deckdepartment personnel involved in bridge watchkeeping and navigational duties as shown below inTable 1. Additional flexibility is however provided by further limitations and restrictions oncertification for specific ship types or trades, as appropriate.

2 Available from the Publications Department, The International Maritime Organization, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR.

3 SI 1997/1320 as amended by SI 2000/484.

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Table 1 Deck Department Certificates of Competency

Capacity Area Limitation Tonnage Limitation STCW 95Regulation

OOW Near-coastalnone

less than 500 gtnone

II/3II/1

Chief mate Near-coastalnear-coastalnonenone

less than 3,000 gtnoneless than 3,000 gtnone

II/2II/2II/2II/2

Master Near-coastalnear-coastal

near-coastalnonenone

less than 500 gtless than 3,000 gtlocal domestic domesticpassenger vesselsnoneless than 3,000 gtnone

II/3II/3

II/2II/2II/2

Navigationalwatch rating

None none II/4

2.2 Engine Department - The Regulations also provide for the following certification for chiefengineers and engine department personnel involved in watchkeeping and associated engine-room duties. Additional flexibility is however provided by further limitations and restrictions oncertification for specific ship types, propulsion systems, or trade as appropriate. Engineer officersserving on ships of less than 750 kW are not required to hold certificates of competency.

Table 2 Engine Department Certificates of Competency

Capacity Propulsive Power Limitation STCW 95 Regulation

OOW Unlimited III/1

Second engineer less than 3,000kWunlimited

III/3 *III/2

Chief engineer less than 3,000kWunlimited

III/3 **III/2

Engine-room watch rating Unlimited III/4

* This certificate will be endorsed for service in vessels up to 6,000kW in the near-coastal area

** This certificate may be endorsed, if required, for service in vessels up to 6,000kW in the near-coastal area for those with not less than 36 months sea-service

2.3 Dual Certification - Combined deck and engineer officer certificates of competency may beobtained under STCW 95 Regulation VII (the Dual or Alternative Certification System), whichwhilst requiring all the competencies specified for both disciplines, permits a reduction in the totalsea service requirements. However, the UK, whilst approving training schemes for officers whowish to combine deck and engineering training, has decided at this time not to issue certificates ofcompetency under Regulation VII. Officers successfully completing combined deck and engineer

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programmes will be issued with separate deck and engineer certificates in accordance withRegulations II and III. Further details of requirements are set out in Parts 2 and 3.

2.4 Under transitional arrangements, additional categories of deck and engineer officer certificatesmay be issued to ease the transition between the existing standards and those of STCW 95 (seeMerchant Shipping Notice MSN 1692(M) or subsequent amendments).

2.5 All certificates, for both the deck and engine departments, may also be limited for service onspecific ship types, engine types, or trades as appropriate.

2.6 Every certificate will be issued in the form required by Regulation I/2 of STCW 95.

3.0 Procedure for Obtaining a Certificate

3.1 There are two routes to gaining the necessary skills and underpinning knowledge required for theissue of a certificate of competency: the vocational qualification (VQ) route and a route based ontraditional examinations. Where appropriate, both routes can lead to other nationally recognisedqualifications, such as a Higher National Diploma (HND) issued by Edexcel (previously BTEC) orthe Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)3.

3.2 The issue of a certificate of competency, particularly a first certificate, is generally the final stage inthe following procedure:

.1 demonstration of the required standard of physical fitness (by passing a medicalexamination/sight test);

.2 completion of the initial training requirements;

.3 completion of the appropriate watchkeeping and/or sea-service;

.4 successful completion of the approved training programmes and assessments;

.5 successful completion of all ancillary training as set out in Part 2 (deck) and 3 (engineer)

.6 success in the MCA oral examination (not required for ratings certification underRegulations II/4 and III/4).

4.0 Extra Master and Extra First Class Engineer Certificates

4.1 The Extra Master and Extra First Class Engineer certificates were created for the benefit of thosecandidates who wished to demonstrate that they had professional qualifications superior to thestandard certificates of competency required for service at sea as master and chief engineerrespectively. These certificates are outside any internationally recognised certification structure. Asthe number of candidates for examination leading to the issue of these certificates has droppedvery substantially over recent years, the MCA have withdrawn these examinations and ceasedissuing the certificates from 1 August 1998.

5.0 Competency and Training

5.1 Certificates of competency are obtainable only by assessment and examination consisting ofpractical, written and oral components. Details of examination arrangements for these componentsare given in Parts 8, 9 and 11.

5.2 Candidates will be assessed to ensure they meet the standards of competence required by STCW95. The STCW Code details the levels of knowledge, understanding and proficiency and themethods which may be used to determine candidates’ competence to undertake differentfunctions associated with different levels of responsibility.

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5.3 STCW 95 defines seven functions as follows:

.1 navigation;

.2 cargo handling and stowage;

.3 control and operation of the ship and care for persons on board;

.4 marine engineering;

.5 electrical, electronic and control engineering;

.6 maintenance and repair;

.7 radiocommunications;

at the following levels of responsibility:

.1 management - (master, chief mate, chief engineer, second engineer);

.2 operational - (watchkeeping officers);

.3 support - (watch ratings and other ratings with safety and pollution preventionresponsibilities).

6.0 Sea Service

6.1 General Provisions

6.1.1 A candidate’s eligibility for certification will depend (among other things) upon the amount andtype of sea-service performed and the type and area of operation of vessel(s) in which employed.The minimum amount of service acceptable for each grade of certificate of competency is given inPart 2 for deck officers and Part 3 for engineer officers.

6.1.2 Unless candidates can prove the full amount of sea-service claimed, they will not normally beconsidered for assessment or examination. In a case where a candidate completes assessment orpasses an examination prior to having completed the required sea-service, he or she will not beissued with a certificate until the required sea-service has been completed. At least 6 months of thequalifying sea-service must have been performed within the 5 years preceding the application.

6.1.3 Applicants for certificates other than first certificates (i.e. Reg. II/1, II/3, or III/1) are required toproduce certificates of watchkeeping service signed by the Master or Chief Engineer of the ships inwhich the service has been performed. In the case of service as Master or Chief Engineer, thecertificate must be signed by a responsible official of the company concerned. The certificates ofwatchkeeping service may incorporate the testimonials referred to in paragraph 6.4 below. Thespecimen forms at Appendix 1B and 1D may be used as a guide for this purpose.

6.1.4 Any applicant for a certificate of competency who has followed an approved Vocational Training(VQ) programme of on-board training must produce a Training Record Book or Training Portfoliocompleted in accordance with the recommendations of the Merchant Navy Training Board.

6.1.5 Applicants for a first certificate of competency as deck officer not undertaking approved VQtraining, must produce as a minimum, evidence of participation in shipboard drills, exercises andtraining. This may be documented in appropriate testimonials or in a Personal Training andService Record Book published by the International Shipping Federation (ISF).

6.1.6 Applicants for a first certificate of competency as engineer officer not undertaking approved VQtraining, must obtain an approved Personal Training and Service Record Book published by the

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ISF, and record as fully as possible the work they have done on board ships. All entries must beverified by the Chief Engineer and/or other appropriate officers wherever possible.

6.2 Verification of Service

6.2.1 Entries in a Discharge Book or Certificates of Discharge supported by testimonials will be treatedas evidence of sea service. Where there are doubts about the sea service claimed or it cannot beverified as above, it will only be accepted upon written confirmation by some responsible personhaving personal knowledge of the facts to be established.

6.3 Calculation of Service

6.3.1 Sea service entered in official documents as in paragraph 6.2 above, will be reckoned by thecalendar month, that is the time included between any given day in any month and the precedingday of the following month, both inclusive. The number of complete months from the start of theperiod, ascertained in this way, should be worked at first, after which the number of odd daysshould be counted. The day on which the crew agreement began, as well as that on which itended, should both be included, all leave of absence excluded and all odd days added togetherand reckoned at thirty days to the month.

6.4 Testimonials Required

6.4.1 All applicants for first and subsequent certificates of competency must produce testimonialscovering character, standards of behaviour including sobriety, experience and ability on boardship and good conduct at sea, for at least the last twelve months of sea service preceding the dateof application.

6.4.2 For applicants for certificates other than the first watchkeeping certificate, testimonials may beincorporated in the watchkeeping service certificates referred to in paragraph 6.1.3 above.

6.4.3 For applicants for a first watchkeeping certificate of competency, the testimonials may beincorporated in a loose-leaf format into the Record Book or Training Portfolio for those followingMNTB approved training programmes. In other cases, the specimen forms at Appendix 1A and 1Cmay be used as a guide.

6.4.4 Unless there are exceptional circumstances, the required testimonials must be signed by theMaster or Chief Engineer of the ships in which qualifying sea service has been performed. In thecase of service as Master or Chief Engineer, the testimonials must be signed by a responsibleofficial of the company concerned.

6.5 Unsatisfactory Conduct

6.5.1 Candidates or potential candidates who, after having signed crew agreements have neglected tojoin their vessels, or who, after having joined have left their ships other than upon discharge, orwho have committed misconduct on board, will be required when applying for a Notice ofEligibility to produce satisfactory proof of two years subsequent service with good conduct at sea,unless the MCA, after investigation, should see fit to reduce this period.

7.0 Medical Fitness Certificates - General Provisions

7.1 All candidates for and holders of STCW 95 certificates of competency issued in the UK must alsohold a valid medical fitness certificate, irrespective of the size of ship on which they are workingor on which they intend to work. The standards of medical fitness are currently set out in MSN1746(M).

7.2 Any seafarer, whose certificate expires whilst in a location where a medical examination inaccordance with the Regulations cannot be arranged, may continue to be employed without avalid medical fitness certificate for not more than three months from the date on which thecertificate expired.

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7.3 Medical Certificates acceptable for a Certificate of Competency

7.3.1 These are:

.1 a certificate (commonly and currently known as ENG 1) issued by an approved medicalpractitioner in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Regulations19834 (the Regulations).

.2 an appropriate medical fitness certificate issued by any of the countries listed in Appendix2.

In each case the certificate is only valid if it is within the period of validity stated on it, (seeparagraph 7.4.2 below).

7.4 Application Procedure for a UK Medical Fitness Certificate

7.4.1 Applications should be made directly to an approved medical practitioner who is entitled torequire payment of a prescribed maximum fee: a list of those currently approved is published inMerchant Shipping Notice MSN 1760 (M).

7.4.2 If the approved medical practitioner considers that the seafarer meets the medical standards, amedical fitness certificate (ENG1, now replaced by MSF4104) will be issued. This may berestricted to such capacity of sea service (eg catering department) or geographical area (egexcluding service in tropical areas) as the medical practitioner thinks appropriate. The medicalfitness certificate will be valid for a period of 2 years.

7.4.3 If the seafarer’s health (or type of work) demands it, an approved medical practitioner can issue acertificate valid for a shorter period. The medical fitness certificate should be retained by theseafarer.

7.4.4 If the approved medical practitioner refuses to issue a certificate or issues a certificate containing arestriction on sea service or geographical area, he must also give the seafarer a notice of failure tomeet the medical standards and right of appeal form (currently numbered ENG 3) (see paragraph7.6 below).

7.5 Review of Valid Certificate

7.5.1 If an approved medical practitioner has reasonable grounds for believing that the decision toaward a medical fitness certificate should be reviewed or that the certificate should be withdrawn,he will notify the seafarer concerned and exercise his right under the Regulations to demand thereturn of the certificate so that he can:

.1 suspend its validity until the seafarer has undergone a further medical examination; or

.2 suspend its validity for such period as he considers the seafarer will remain unfit to go tosea; or

.3 cancel the certificate if he considers that the seafarer is likely to remain permanently unfit togo to sea.

7.6 Appeal Procedure

7.6.1 The appeal procedure is only available to an existing seafarer and for suspension of a certificate for3 months or more. For this purpose, an existing seafarer is one who has served at sea or who hasheld a valid medical fitness certificate at any time during the two years immediately preceding therefusal, imposition of a restriction, suspension or cancellation of the certificate.

7.6.2 If a seafarer wishes to appeal, it is recommended that independent medical advice should besought from the seafarer’s family doctor or perhaps from the seafarer’s trade union or employer. If

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the seafarer decides to proceed with an appeal, the application form (ENG 3), which is part of thenotice of appeal and which includes an authority for the approved medical practitioner’s report tobe released to the medical referee, must be completed and sent to the Seafarer Health & SafetyBranch of the MCA at the address at the front of this Guidance Note. The application must bemade within one month of the date on which the seafarer is given notice by the approved medicalpractitioner of refusal, restriction or suspension of a certificate. The MCA will then arrange for theappeal to be considered by a medical referee and arrange an appointment for the seafarer to seethe medical referee.

7.6.3 Any medical evidence in support of an application should be sent to the medical referee beforethe appointment date.

7.6.4 Further details of appeal procedure are given in MSN 1750 (M).

7.7 Eyesight Standards

7.7.1 An ENG 1 includes confirmation that eyesight standards are met. However for deck candidates, ifthe ENG 1 is more than 2 years old, a separate sight test (a seafarer vision test) will be required forthe issue of a first certificate of competency. Details of the required standards and testarrangements for the seafarer vision test are given in Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1745 (M+F).

7.7.2 To arrange a seafarer vision test, an application form should be obtained from any MCA MarineOffice (listed at Appendix 3) and taken to any registered optometrist – available at most opticians –who will conduct the test and complete the required report. This report should be submitted withany application for a first certificate of competency.

8.0 Further Advice

8.1 Further information if required may be obtained from the MCA at any Marine Office or at theaddress given at the beginning of this MGN.

3 With effect from 1 April 1997, the SQA took on the role and responsibilities of the Scottish Vocational and EducationalCouncil (SCOTVEC).

4 SI 1983/808 as amended by SI 1985/512 and SI 1990/1985.

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Appendix 1A

EXAMPLE OF SEA SERVICE TESTIMONIAL

This form should be used when a deck cadet or rating leaves a ship and should be submitted with anyapplication for an MCA certificate of competency

Company Name

SEA SERVICE TESTIMONIAL - deck cadet/RATING

Company Address / Contact Details:

Tel:

Fax:

PART 1 - WATCHKEEPING SERVICE

This is to certify that:

Full Name of Cadet/RatingDate of BirthDischarge Book Number:

has served on:

Name of Vessel: Official Number:

Type of Vessel: Gross Tonnage:

from: to:

During this period the above-named cadet/rating accrued the following bridge watchkeeping service(under the supervision of a certificated navigation officer) for not less than 8 hours out of every 24 hourswhilst the vessel was engaged on unlimited*/near-coastal* voyages:

Weeks: Days

In addition the above-named cadet/rating:

a) regularly carried out other duties in connection with the routine and maintenance of the ship*

b) was granted no leave of absence*

c) was granted leave of absence a follows*

* Delete as appropriate

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PART 2 - TESTIMONIAL

My report on the service of the above-named deck cadet/rating, during the period stated, is as follows:

Conduct:

Experience/ability:

Behaviour/sobriety:

PART 3 – official endorsement

Name (block letters) of Master:

Signature of Master:

Ship’s/Company stamp and date:

In exceptional circumstances this testimonial may be signed by a responsible official of the Company.

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Appendix 1B


This form should be used when a deck officer or the master leaves a ship and should be submitted withany application for an MCA certificate of competency

Company name

SEA SERVICE TESTIMONIAL - deck officer

Company Address / Contact Details

Tel:

Fax:



Full Name of Officer:Date of Birth:Discharge Book no. or other National I.D.:

has served on:


Type of Vessel: Gross Tonnage:

Area of Operation:

from: to:

in the capacity of watchkeeping officer under my command. During this period the above-named officerwas in full charge of a navigation watch for not less than.................. hours out of every 24 hours whilstthe vessel was engaged on unlimited*/near coastal* voyages.

In addition, the above-named officer :

(a) regularly carried out other duties in connection with the routine and maintenance of the ship;*

(b) served as the senior*/junior* of two watchkeeping officers during the following periods whenbridge watches were doubled and at no other times;*

(c) was granted no leave of absence*

(d) was granted leave of absence as follows*

(e) served on board the vessel from.......................to......................whilst under refit or in the finalstages of construction. (Such testimonials to be backed up by a detailed description of the workundertaken.)


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My report on the service of the above-named officer, during the period stated, is as follows:

Conduct:

Experience/ability:

Behaviour/sobriety:


Name (in block letters) of Master:

Signature of Master:


In exceptional circumstances this testimonial may be signed by a responsible Official of the Company.

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Appendix 1C


This form should be used when an engineer cadet/rating leaves a ship and should be submitted withany application for an MCA certificate of competency

Company name

SEA SERVICE TESTIMONIAL - engineer cadet/RATING

Company Address / Contact Details:

Tel:

Fax:


This is to certify that

Full Name of Cadet/RatingDate of Birth:Discharge Book number:

has served on:


Type/Make of main propelling machinery:

Power (kW):

Shaft Power (kW):

Type/Make of Auxiliary Machinery:

Type of Boilers:

from: to:

During this period the above-named cadet/rating accrued the following engine-room watchkeeping/dutyengineer, UMS vessel service (under the supervision of a certificated engineer officer) for not less than 8hours out of every 24 hours whilst the vessel was engaged on sea-going voyages:

.........................................Weeks................................................Days

In addition the above-named cadet/rating:

a) regularly carried out other duties in connection with the routine and maintenance of the ship*

b) was granted no leave of absence*

c) was granted leave of absence as follows*...................................................................................


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My report on the service of the above-named engineer cadet/rating, during the period, is as follows:

Conduct:

Experience/ability:

Behaviour/sobriety:


Name (in block letters) of Chief Engineer Officer:

Signature of Chief Engineer Officer:



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This form should be used when the engineer officer, or the Chief Engineer leaves a ship and should besubmitted with any application for an MCA certificate of competency

Company Name

SEA SERVICE TESTIMONIAL - engineer officer

Company Address / Contact Details

Tel:

Fax:



Full Name of OfficerDate of BirthDischarge Book No. or other National I.D.

has served on

Name of vessel: Official Number:

Type/Make of main propelling machinery

Power (kW):

Shaft Power (kW):

Type/Make of Auxiliary Machinery:

Type of Boilers:

from: to:

During this period the above-named officer accrued the following engine-room watchkeeping/dutyengineer, UMS vessel service for not less than 8 hours out of every 24 hours whilst the vessel wasengaged on sea-going voyages:

.................................................Weeks .......................................................Days

NATURE OF OTHER DUTIES (Please tick appropriate boxes)

1. Day Work

2. Regular watch on auxiliary machinery:

3. Regular watch on main propulsion machinery:

(a) in full charge

(b) in subsidiary capacity

Appendix 1D

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4. Regular work in ships possessing:

(a) centralised control room

(b) full or partial automation

(c) facility to operate machinery in the unmannedmode for a significant proportion of each 24 hour period

5. Service on board the vessel whilst it was under refit or in thefinal stages of construction. (Such testimonials to be backedup by a detailed descriptionof the work undertaken).

During the whole period stated above, the above named-officer

(a) was granted no leave of absence*

(b) was granted……………………days leave of absence whilst still on crew agreement*.

* delete as appropriate

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Conduct:

Experience/ability:

Behaviour/sobriety:



Signature of Chief Engineer Officer:





Conduct:

Experience/ability:

Behaviour/sobriety:



Signature of Chief Engineer Officer



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Appendix 2

COUNTRIES WHOSE MEDICAL CERTIFICATES ARE ACCEPTED AS EQUIVALENT TO THEUK MEDICAL CERTIFICATE

Australia Italy*Austria* JamaicaBelgium* Luxembourg*Bulgaria Netherlands*Canada New ZealandDenmark* Norway**Finland* PakistanFrance* PolandGermany* Portugal*Greece* RomaniaHong Kong Spain*Iceland** Sweden*India South AfricaRepublic of Ireland*

* EU Member States** EEA (European Economic Area) States

This list is effective from 1 September 2002. Medical certificates issued by countriespreviously recognised as equivalent (listed in MSN 1745(M+F)) will be acceptable until thedate of expiry.

Further countries will be added to this list as and when the medical standards and systemshave been assessed for equivalency. A “live” list , which is regularly updated may be viewedon the MCA’s web page at:

www.mcga.gov.uk/publications/statutory information

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SECTION 2

Certificates of Competency – Deck Department

This Section is based on the information contained in Training and Certification guidance – Part 2,currently MGN 92 (M). It gives information and guidance regarding the certification structure andrequirements for deck officers and navigation watch ratings. It is additional to the general guidance givenin Section 1 and is particular to the deck department.


1.0 Introduction

1.1 The Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations 1997 (the Regulations)implement in the United Kingdom some of the requirements of the International Convention onStandards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978 as amended in 1995, and itsassociated Code (STCW Code)2, and prescribe mandatory minimum requirements for thecertification of deck officers and navigational watch ratings.

1.2 Candidates for UK certificates of competency have to meet certain medical standards (includingeyesight); satisfactorily complete the minimum period of seagoing service; reach the requiredvocational and academic standard; undertake ancillary technical training, and in the case ofofficer candidates, on completion of programmes of education and training approved by theMaritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), pass an oral examination conducted by an MCAexaminer.

1.3 A pass in each part of every examination i.e. written MCA oral and, where appropriate, signals,will remain valid for a period of 3 years. Passes in Higher NationalDiplomas (HND), OrdinaryNationalDiploma examinations and Certificates of Achievement will remain valid forcertification purposes for 7 years.

2.0 Certificate Structure

2.1 The Regulations provide for the certification of masters and deck department personnelinvolved in bridge watchkeeping and navigational duties as shown below in Table 1. However,additional flexibility is provided by further limitations and restrictions on certification forspecific ship types or trades, as appropriate.

Table 1

Capacity Area Limitation Tonnage Limitation STCW 95Regulation

OOW near-coastalnone

less than 500gtnone

II/3

II/1Chief Mate near coastal

near coastalnonenone

less than 3000gtnoneless than 3000gtnone

II/2II/2II/2II/2

Master near coastalnear coastal

near coastalnonenone

less than 500gtless than 3000gtlocal domestic passenger vesselsnoneless than 3000gtnone

II/3II/3

II/2II/2II/2

Navigational watchrating

none None II/4

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2.2 There are three routes to gaining the necessary skills and underpinning knowledge required forthe issue of a certificate of competency: the Vocational Qualification (VQ) route, a route basedon traditional examinations and a route combining the two. Where appropriate, any route canlead to other nationally recognised qualifications, such as a Higher National Diploma (HND)issued by Edexcel (previously BTEC) or the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)3, or adegree.

2.3 Under transitional arrangements, additional categories of deck officer certificates may be issuedto ease the transition between the existing standards and those of STCW 95 (see MerchantShipping Notice MSN 1692(M) or subsequent amendments).

2.4 Further information on the various requirements for progression to each level of certification isillustrated in Table 2 below.

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Table 2 Deck Officer Certificate Structure

II/3OOW less than 500gt near-coastal

E&T ‘A’ plus Oral E

II/1OOW unlimited

E&T ‘A’ + ‘B’ plus Oral C

II/3Master

less than 500gtnear-coastal

Oral D

E&T‘B’

II/2Chief Mate

less than 3,000gtnear-coastal

Oral D

II/2Chief Mate

more than 3,000gtnear-coastal

E&T ‘C’ plus Oral F

II/2Master

more than 500gtnear-coastal

Oral G

II/2Chief Mate

less than 3,000gtunlimited

Oral D

E&T ‘C’

II/2Chief Mateunlimited

E&T ‘D’ plus Oral B

II/2Master

less than 3,000gt unlimitedmore than 3,000gt near-coastal

II/2Master

unlimitedOral A

VQ 12 monthsExam 18 months


Nil 6 months


12 months

12 months

6 months

VQ 6monthsExam 12

12 months Ch Mateor

24 months OOW

ENTRY POINT

* Note The total watchkeeping sea service required between an OOW (unlimited) and Master (unlimited)certificate of competency being awarded is 36 months. For VQ candidates this may be reduced to 24 months ifthe candidate completes 12 months watchkeeping sea service as Chief Mate after qualifying for the Chief Mate(unlimited) II/2 certificate of competency. Candidates not following the VQ route must complete 18 monthswatch keeping sea service after qualifying for the Chief Mate (unlimited) II/2 certificate of competency.

VQ see note*Exam 18 monthsII/3 Master

less than 3,000gtDomestic vessels only within a

specified area.Oral H

12 months sea service in operatingarea required before issue of this

certificate

6 months

II/1OOW

unlimited

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

II/3 Masterless than 500gt

near-coastal

6 months

Key: E&T = Education and TrainingOral = MCA oral examination

12 months


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3.0 Approved Sea Service

3.1 STCW 95 defines seagoing service as time spent on board a ship, relevant to the issue of a certificateor other qualification. The period of sea service required for certification varies with the level ofcertification and the training programme followed. The minimum requirements for the issue of adeck officer certificate of competency are shown in Table 3 below.

Table 3 Summary of Sea Service Requirements for Certificates of Competency

Unlimited trading area; unlimited ship sizeSea Service RequiredCapacity VQ Level in Marine

Vessel OperationsMin Age

VQ route Examination route

OOW unlimited

(II/1)

VQ Level 3 18 36 months*(reduced to 12months* if following anMNTB approved of VQtraining

36 months *

Chief Mate unlimited(II/2)

VQ Level 4 - 12 months watchkeepingservice whilst holding a II/1certificate,

18 months watchkeepingservice whilst holding a II/2certificate

Master unlimitedVQ Level 4Plus additional units

- 36 months watchkeepingservice whilst holding a II/1certificate, including at least12 months whilst holding aChief Mate unlimited II/2certificate

or

24 months watchkeepingservice whilst holding a II/1certificate, including at least12 months whilst holding aChief Mate unlimited II/2certificate and sailing asChief Mate

36 months watchkeepingservice whilst holding a II/1certificate, including at least18 months whilst holding aChief Mate unlimited II/2certificate

Unlimited trading area; ships less than 3,000gt.

Sea Service RequiredCapacity VQ Level in MarineVessel Operations

Min Age

VQ route Examination route

OOW unlimited(II/2)

VQ Level 3 18 36 months* (reduced to 12months* if following anMNTB approved course ofVQ training)

36 months*

Chief Mate (II/2) - - 6 months watchkeeping service whilst holding a II/1certificate

Master (II/2) VQ Level 4

- 36 months watchkeeping service whilst holding aII/1 certificate, including at least 12 months whilstholding a Chief Mate unlimited II/2 certificate,or

24 months watchkeeping service whilst holding a II/1certificate, including at least 12 months whilst holding aChief Mate unlimited II/2 certificate and sailing as Chief Mate

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Near-coastal trading area; ships less than 500gt


Min AgeVQ Route Examination Route

OOW (II/3) VQ Level 3Near coastal units

18 36 months* (reduced to12 months if followingan MNTB approvedcourse of VQ training

36 months*

Master (II/3) - 20 12 months as OOW holding a II/3 or II/1 ceretificate

Near-coastal trading area; ships less than 3,000gt



OOWUnlimited(II/1)

VQ Level 3 18 36 months* (reduced to12 months* if followingan MNTB approvedcourse of training)

36 months*

Chief Mate (II2) - - Nil

Near-coastal trading area; unlimited ship size



OOW unlimited(II/1)

VQ Level 3 18 36 months* (reduced to12 months if followingan MNTB approvedcourse of VQ training)

36 months*

Chief Mate (II/2) VQ Level 4Near coastal units

- 12 months watchkeepingservice whilst holding aII/1 certificate

18 months watchkeepingservice whilst holding aII/1 certificate

Master (II/2) - - 24 months watchkeepingservice including at least12 months warchkeepingservice whilst holding aChief Mate (more than3000gt near coastalcertificate or Chief MateunlimitedII/2 certificate

36 months watchkeepingservice including at least18 months watchkeepingservice whilst holding aChief Mate (more than3000gt near coastal) II/2certificate or Chief Mateunlimited II/2 certificate

Domestic passenger vessels operating in the near-coastal area within a nominated area


MinAge VQ Route Examination Route

OOW (II/3) VQ Level 3 18 36 months* (reduced to12 months* if followingan MNTB approvedcourse of VQ training

36 months*

Master (II/3) - 20 12 months watchkeeping service in the operating areawhilst holding an OOW II/3 certificate is requiredbefore this certificate will be issued

* 6 months of the last 12 months sea service must have been whilst engaged in bridge watchkeepingduties

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3.2 General Requirements for Qualifying Sea Service

3.2.1 The qualifying service specified for any particular deck officer certificate of competency must beperformed in the deck department and is reckoned from the date of engagement to the date ofdischarge. At least 6 months of the qualifying service must have been performed within the 5years preceding the application. Sea service should normally be performed on merchant shipsof at least 24 metres in length or not less than 80gt proceeding to sea. Other sea service may beaccepted in lieu of a limited amount of service in specialised ships (see paragraph 3.7) or alimitation may be imposed on the certificate of competency.

3.2.2 Candidates for certification as officer of the navigational watch (OOW) are required to producea statement from their employers, or the master(s) under whom they have served, that at least 6of the last 12 months of their sea service have been spent on navigational watchkeeping dutiesunder the supervision of a certificated officer. These duties may include keeping a look-out onthe bridge or acting as helmsman but should not generally exceed 2 months out of therequired 6 months. Where watchkeeping service is required for other certificates, candidatesmust provide proof of having served as watchkeeping officer for not less than 8 hours out ofevery 24 hours service claimed.

3.2.3 Trainee deck officers must produce evidence that an approved training programme (details inPart 8) has been followed, and that all service while on board ship was performed in asatisfactory manner. Not more than 2 months of that service may have been spent standing-by anew vessel during the final stages of construction, in dry dock, or undergoing engine repairs.Candidates who fail to produce satisfactory evidence that they have followed a trainingprogramme approved by the MCA may be required to complete an additional period of seaservice before being considered eligible for a certificate of competency. Other candidates mayclaim sea service reduction for attendance on approved training programmes or in recognitionof higher academic achievements (see paragraph 3.6.3 below).

3.3 Verification of Service

3.3.1 Entries in a Discharge Book or Certificates of Discharge supported by testimonials will betreated as evidence of sea service. Where there are doubts about the sea service claimed or itcannot be verified as above, it will only be accepted upon written confirmation by someresponsible person having personal knowledge of the facts to be established.

3.4 Calculation of Service

3.4.1 Sea service entered in official documents as in paragraph 3.3.1 above, will be reckoned by thecalendar month, that is the time included between any given day in any month and thepreceding day of the following month, both inclusive. The number of complete months fromthe commencement of the period, ascertained in this way, should be computed, after which thenumber of odd days should be counted. The day on which the crew agreement commenced, aswell as that on which it terminated, should both be included, all leave of absence excluded andall odd days added together and reckoned at thirty days to the month.

3.5 Testimonials Required

3.5.1 All applicants for first and subsequent certificates of competency must produce testimonialscovering character, standards of behaviour including sobriety, experience and ability on boardship and good conduct at sea, for at least the last twelve months of sea service preceding thedate of application.

3.5.2 For applicants for certificates other than the first watchkeeping certificate, testimonials may beincorporated in the watchkeeping service certificates referred to in Part 1.

3.5.3 For applicants for a first watchkeeping certificate of competency, the testimonials may beincorporated in a loose-leaf format into the Record Book or Training Portfolio for those

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following MNTB (Merchant Navy Training Board) approved training programmes. In othercases, the specimen forms at Appendix 1A and 1C of Part 1 may be used as a guide.

3.5.4 Unless there are exceptional circumstances, the required testimonials must be signed by theMaster or Chief Engineer of the ships in which qualifying sea service has been performed. In thecase of service as Master or Chief Engineer, the testimonials must be signed by a responsibleofficial of the company concerned.

3.6 Sea Service Requirements for Candidates not Following an MNTB Approved/VQ TrainingProgramme

3.6.1 The sea service requirements for candidates for deck officer II/1 certificates of competency as OOWwho are not following approved cadet training programmes, may be varied as follows:

.1 Cadets not following MNTB approved training programmes and ratings with 36 months sea-service in the deck department (48 months if service was as a General Purpose rating), musthave spent at least 6 of the last 12 months sea service on duties associated with bridgewatchkeeping, under the supervision of a certificated deck officer.

.2 Certificated Radio Officers with at least 36 months service on merchant vessels will be requiredto complete either:

.1 a further 18 months undertaking duties in both deck and radio departments; or

.2 a further 12 months as a deck rating or trainee deck officer

whilst maintaining a record of training in an approved Training Record Bookobtainable from the MNTB. In both cases at least 6 months must be spent on dutiesassociated with bridge watchkeeping under the supervision of a certificated deckofficer;

.3 Royal Navy Officers (Warfare Branch) with more than 36 months RN sea service will berequired to complete a minimum of 3 months sea service on merchant vessels.

.4 Holders of Deck Officer (Fishing Vessel) Class 1 or Skipper (Full) certificates of competency willnot be required to undertake sea service on merchant ships prior to undertaking an STCW 95Reg II/1 certificate of competency.

.5 Holders of Deck Officer (Fishing Vessel) certificates of competency, other than those described above,will be required to complete 3 months sea service on merchant vessels.

.6 Persons who have served on fishing vessels or RN ships in the deck department (other thanthose described above) with more than 36 months sea service, will be required to complete aminimum of 6 months sea service in the deck department on merchant ships, which must bespent on duties associated with bridge watchkeeping under the supervision of a certificateddeck officer.

.7 Certificated engineer officers will be required to complete 12 months sea service as a traineedeck officer. At least 6 months must be spent on duties associated with bridge watchkeepingunder the supervision of a certificated deck officer.

3.6.2 Holders of Extended European or Middle Trade Command Endorsements who have served atleast 36 months as master in vessels trading outside the Limited European area, will not berequired to complete further sea service between being awarded a Chief Mate (unlimited) RegII/2 certificate and being allowed to apply for a Master (unlimited) certificate. Certificates forChief Mate (unlimited) under Reg II/2 will also be endorsed for Master, less than 3,000gt.

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3.6.3 For those following the traditional route based on written examinations, for progression to adeck officer II/2 certificate of competency for service in the capacity of Chief Mate (unlimited),the officer will be required to have performed at least 18 months watchkeeping sea servicewhile holding a OOW II/1 certificate. In order to obtain a deck officer II/2 certificate for thecapacity of master, the officer will be required to have performed at least 18 monthswatchkeeping sea service whilst holding a II/2 certificate for the capacity of Chief Mate(unlimited).

3.6.4 Candidates for a deck officer II/2 certificate of competency for service as Chief Mate (near-coastal) on ships more than 3,000gt, may count watchkeeping sea service performed at seabefore obtaining a merchant navy certificate of competency towards the total required, providedthat no such service is counted twice, i.e. towards both a first and subsequent certificate ofcompetency. Not less than 6 months watchkeeping service holding a deck officer II/1 certificateof competency as OOW (unlimited) must be completed in all cases.

3.6.5 Holders of fishing vessel certificates of competency who qualify for the issue of a deck officerII/1 certificate of competency as OOW (unlimited) who then wish to obtain a deck officer II/2certificate of competency for service as Chief Mate (near-coastal) on ships more than 3,000gt,will be given remission from the required watchkeeping service at the discretion of theMCAExaminer. Holders of Fishing VesselClass 1 or Skipper (Full) certificates of competency,may also qualify for remission of sea service between deck officer II/2 certificate of competencyfor service as Chief Mate (near-coastal) on ships more than 3,000gt and that of deck officer II/2certificate of competency for service as Master (near-coastal) on ships more than 500gt. Suchremission shall be at the discretion of the MCA Examiner.

3.6.6 In certain exceptional circumstances, the MCA’s Chief Examiner may allow a reduction in thesea service requirement or exemption from any part of the examinations to candidates whohave achieved relevant academic achievement or technical training considered to beequivalent. Each case will be considered on a case by case basis.

3.7 Service in Specialised Ships

3.7.1 Service in the specialised ships listed in Tables 4 and 5 below will be counted towards thequalifying sea service required for a certificate of competency, subject to the conditions stated.

3.7.2 Candidates taking advantage of the sea service reductions in Table 5, will have their certificatesof competency restricted to service in tugs until the full sea service requirements have beenmet.

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Table 4 Sea Service Allowances for Service in Specialised Ships

Type of service or vessel Rate Applicable ConditionsMinistry of Defence vessels at seaEg RN, RMAS, RAF, Range vessels

1 At least 3 months service onmerchant ships also required

Cable shipsSail training shipsFishery protection vesselsResearch and survey vesselsSalvage vesselsNavaid tendersStand-by vesselsCruising pilot vesselsSeagoing ferriesMOUs on passage

1

OR

1.5 (of actual steaming time)

Sea service counted in fulltowards unlimited certificateprovided at least 2/3 of time onboard spent at sea

OR

If less than 2/3 of time on boardis spent at sea

Standing by new construction in finalstages; or vessels in dry dock orundergoing engine repairs

1 Maximum of 2 months fortrainee deck officers and amaximum of 3 months for otherpersonnel

Service in fishing vessels more than16.5m outside near coastal area 1 At least 6 months service on

merchant ships also requiredFPSOsMOUs on station

0.5Counted at half rate towards amaximum of 50% total sea orwatchkeeping service required.NOT applicable for approvedcadet training programmes.

Key:RN – Royal NavyRMAS – Royal Maritime Auxillary ServiceRAF – Royal Air ForceMOU – Mobile Offshore UnitFPSO – Floating Production & Storage Offtakew/k – Watchkeeping

Table 5 Sea-Service Allowances for Service in TugsType of Service Rate Applicable ConditionsSeagoing

Service in Category D waters

Service in Category C waters

1

¾

½

Counted at full rate towards100% sea or watchkeepingservice required

Counted at ¾ rate towards amaximum of 75% of total sea orwatchkeeping service required

Counted at half rate towards amaximum of 50% sea orwatchkeeping service

* as defined in Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1719 (M)

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3.7.3 Where candidates have other types or combinations of sea service not included in the above tables,details of service together with documentary evidence should be submitted for consideration to theMCA’s Chief Examiner at the address at the beginning of this MGN.

4.0 Navigational Watch Ratings

4.1 The STCW 95 requirements for navigational watch ratings are laid down in STCW RegulationII/4 and details of the training standard required are given in section A-II/4 of the STCW Code.Details of procedures relating to the certification of ratings are given in Part 10.

4.2 Owners of ships registered in the United Kingdom may apply to the MCA for authorisation toissue UK watch rating certificates on behalf of MCA.

5.0 Conversion Training

5.1 Details of requirements for holders of Deck Officer Class 5 and Deck Officer Class 1 (FV)certificates of competency who wish to convert to STCW 95 Regulation II/1 OOW certificatesare set out in Part 8.

6.0 Ancillary Training6.1 Ancillary training in safety and technical subjects is also required for the issue of a certificate of

competency and is summarised below in Table 6. Although under the VQ system, this training may besubsumed in VQ units, a certificate for each ancillary course unit must be obtained by the candidate fromthe training provider.

6.2 Ancillary training certificates issued by overseas administrations in accordance with STCW/ILO,as listed at Appendix A, will be accepted by the MCAtowards UK certificates of competency.

7.0 MCA Oral Examinations

7.1 Candidates for deck officer certificates of competency are required to take an oral examinationconducted by an MCA examiner at an MCA Marine Office. The examination is to verify thecandidate's ability to undertake the duties of OOW, chief mate, or master as appropriate.Details of procedures and syllabuses relating to examination and assessment leading to a UKcertificate of competency are given in Parts 8, 9 and 11.

8.0 Medical Fitness Standards

8.1 It is a UK and International requirement that all certificated officers meet certain medical fitnessand eyesight standards. Seafaring is a potentially hazardous occupation which calls for a highstandard of health and fitness in those entering or re-entering the industry. Certificated officersmust meet certain medical and eyesight standards, and hold a valid medical certificate issuedunder Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) Regulations 1983 3 or an acceptableequivalent.

8.2 Seafarers between the ages of 18 and 40 must be examined for medical fitness at intervals notexceeding five years, and seafarers aged 40 or over at intervals not exceeding two years. Furtherdetails of medical fitness requirements are set out in Part 1 and in MSN 1750 (M).

9.0 Further Advice

9.1 Further information if required is available from the MCA at any Marine Office or at the addressgiven at the beginning of this MGN.

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Table 6 Ancillary Training and Other Requirements

Additional Training Requirement STCW 95 Regulation STCW Code Ref

II/1 II/2 II/3 II/4

Personal Survival Techniques

Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting

Elementary First Aid

Personal Safety and Social Responsibility

Proficiency in Survival Craft and RescueBoats

Advanced Fire Fighting

Medical First Aid

Medical Care

Radar and ARPA Simulator TrainingOperational Level

Radar and ARPA Simulator TrainingManagement Level

Efficient Deck Hand (EDH)

GMDSS (GOC)

Restricted Operator Certificate (ROC)

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

A-VI/1-1

A-VI/1-2

A-VI/1-3

A-VI/1-4

A-VI/2*

A-VI/3

A-VI/4-1

A-VI/4-2*

A-II/1

A-II/2

A-IV/2

A-VI/2

Other RequirementsMedical Fitness (including sight) 4 4 4 4

* required for all seafarers in charge of lifesaving equipment** required before taking up position as master or chief mate and by any other person on boarddesignated as being in charge of medical care. In order to serve on a UK flag ship as master and/orperson in charge of medical care, it will be necessary to have undertaken the approved medical caretraining within the previous five years or, if such training was taken earlier, to have at least undertaken anapproved refresher course within the previous five years.

3 SI 1983/808 as amended by SI 1985/512 and SI 1990/1995

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Appendix A

ACCEPTANCE OF OVERSEAS SHORT TRAINING PROGRAMMESFOR ISSUE OF UK CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY

TRAINING ANY STCWSIGNATORY

Basic Training: Personal Survival Techniques 4

Basic Training: Fire Precautions & Fire-Fighting 4

Basic Training: Elementary First-Aid (not equivalent to First Aid at Sea) 4

Basic Training: Personal Safety & Social Responsibility 4

Navigational or Engine-Room Watchrating certificate 4

Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) (ILO) 4

AB Certificate (ILO) 4

Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (CPSC & RB)(replaces existing CPSC, which itself replaced the Lifeboatman Certificate)

41

CPSC & RB for Fast Rescue Boats

Advanced Fire-Fighting 42

Medical First-Aid (replaces existing First Aid at Sea) 43

Proficiency in Medical Care (replaces existing Ship Captain’s Medical Training)

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) – General Operators Certificate 44

Radar-ARPA Simulator Training (operational level) 43

Radar-ARPA Simulator Training (management level)

Tanker Familiarisation Training 45

Specialised Tanker Training (oil/chemical/gas) (for Tanker Endorsements)

Medical Fitness Certificate 46

1 Not when a requirement for the issue of a UK certificate of competency, butacceptable for

engineer revalidation under STCW 95 if from a UK recognised administration as listedat

paragraph 1 below

2 Not when a requirement for the issue of a UK certificate of competency

3 Only when higher UK training in the same field is being undertaken

4 Only CEPT countries (and others with whom UKhas bilaterial agreements as listed atparagraph 2 below)

5 Ratings only (and officers when training for higher certificates of competency is being

6 Only those countries specified in the relevant Merchant Shipping Notice (currently MSN 1750(M))

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1. UK-Recognised Administrations (see note 1 in Table above)

Australia Hong Kong PortugalBelgium India SingaporeCanada Italy SpainDenmark Malta South AfricaEire Netherlands SwedenFaroe Islands New Zealand UkraineFinland Norway USAFrance PakistanGermany Poland

The following countries are likely to be recognised in the near future

Croatia GreeceIceland Philippines

2. GMDSS accepted from the Following Countries Only

AustraliaCanadaGreeceNew ZealandSouth AfricaHong Kong (if issued under UK sovereignty)

CEPT countries: Croatia NorwayCzech Republic PolandDenmark PortugalEire RomaniaFinland SwedenGermany SwitzerlandHungary TurkeyIceland United KingdomLiechtensteinNetherlandsPhilippines*

*Philippines’ GMDSSaccepted with certificates issued by the nationalauthorities and with diplomas from:Norwegian Training Centre, ManilaConsolidated Training Systems Inc, Manila, (former Consolidated MaritimeResources Foundation Inc)Philippine Transmarine Carriers Inc, Manila

A GMDSSGeneral Operators Certificate which is not from one of the UK-recognised administrationslisted in this section, will be acceptable as equivalent to a GMDSSRestricted Operators Certificate for thepurpose of revalidation only, even though the UK does not otherwise recognise these GMDSScertificates.

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SECTION 3

Special Training Requirements for Personnel on Certain Types of Ship

This Section is based on the information contained in Training and Certification Guidance – Part 5,currently MGN 95(M). It gives information and guidance regarding the mandatory minimumrequirements for the training and qualification of officers and ratings on tankers, ro-ro passenger ships,other passenger ships and high speed craft.


1.0 Introduction

1.1 The Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations 1997 (the Regulations) implement inthe United Kingdom some of the requirements of the International Convention on Standards of Training,Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended in 1995 (STCW 95)2, and its associatedCode (STCW Code). The Regulations apply the STCW 95 requirements regarding the training ofpersonnel on tankers, ro-ro passenger ships and other passenger ships registered in the United Kingdom.The High Speed Craft Code2 specifies requirements for training and type rating certification for personnelon High Speed Craft.

TANKERS

2.0 Tanker Familiarisation Training

2.1 Ratings assigned specific duties and responsibilities related to cargo or cargo equipment (egpumpman) and all officers on tankers are required to have completed:

.1 at least 3 months of seagoing service on tankers in order to acquire adequate knowledge of safeoperational practices; or

.2 a tanker familiarisation training programme approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)covering the syllabus given in paragraphs 2 to 7 of section A-V/1 of the STCW Code; or

.3 at least 30 days service under the supervision of qualified officers on a tanker of less than 3000 gtengaged on voyages not exceeding 72 hours.

2.2 In addition to the above, ratings are required to undertake the advanced fire fighting trainingprogramme specified in section A-VI/3 of the STCW Code.

3.0 Specialised Tanker Training

3.1 Oil Tankers

3.1.1 In addition to the requirements in paragraph 2.1 above, masters, chief engineer officers, chiefmates, second engineer officers and any person, such as a cargo officer or cargo engineer officer, withimmediate responsibility for loading, discharging and care in transit or handling of cargo in an oil tanker,are required to have completed:

.1 an MCA-approved specialised oil tanker training programme covering the syllabus in paragraphs 8 to14 of section A-V/1 of the STCW Code; and

.2 at least 3 months sea service on an oil tanker.

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3.2 Chemical Tankers

3.2.1 In addition to the requirements in paragraph 2.1 above, masters, chief engineer officers,chief mates,second engineer officers and any person, such as a cargo officer or cargo engineer officer, withimmediate responsibility for loading, discharging and care in transit or handling of cargo in a chemicaltanker are required to have completed:

.1 an MCA-approved specialised chemical tanker training programme covering the syllabus inparagraphs 15 to 21 of section A-V/1 of the STCW Code; and

.2 at least 3 months sea service on a chemical tanker.

3.3 Liquefied Gas Tankers

3.3.1 In addition to the requirements in paragraph 2.1 above, masters, chief engineer officers, chiefmates, second engineer officers and any person, such as a cargo officer or cargo engineer officer, withimmediate responsibility for loading, discharging and care in transit or handling of cargo in a liquefiedgas tanker (LPG & LNG) are required to have completed:

.1 an MCA-approved specialised liquefied (gas tanker training programme covering the syllabus inparagraphs 22 to 34 of section A-V/1 of the STCW Code; and

.2 at least 3 months sea service on a liquefied gas tanker.

3.4 Multiple Endorsements

3.4.1 Where endorsements for service on a second or third type of tanker are sought, the requirementfor 3 months sea service on the specific type of tanker may be substituted by successful completion of 28days approved shipboard training, involving at least one loading and one discharging operation.

3.5 Tankers of less than 3000 gt engaged on voyages not exeeding 72 hours

3.5.1 Candidates for a first tanker endorsement serving on tankers of less than 3000 gt engaged onvoyages not exceeding 72 hours may, as an alternative to the Familiarisation and Specialised Training inparagraphs 2 and 3 above, complete:-

.1 an approved specialised tanker training programme appropriate to the type of tanker, i.e. oil ,chemical or liquefied gas; and

.2 a period of 28 days approved shipboard training on that type of tanker, involving at least 4 loadingand 4 discharging operations

4.0 Certificates and Endorsements

4.1 Officers meeting the requirements of paragraph 3 above should have their certificates ofcompetency, certificates of equivalent competency or certificates of service (until 31.1.2002) endorsedby the MCA for service on the appropriate type of tanker(s) (see paragraph 13 for application procedure).

4.2 Officers who hold non-UK certificates of competency may obtain tanker endorsements (as separatedocuments) if they undertake a UK approved relevant tanker training programme and produce evidenceof required sea service on tankers. Applications should be made in accordance with the procedure atparagraph 8 below. The issue of such endorsements will not imply recognition by the UK of theseofficers’ certificates of competency.

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4.3 Ratings and officers meeting the requirements of Tanker Familiarisation Training only, should submitthe evidence to an MCA Marine Office where their discharge books will be appropriately endorsed.Those not in possession of a UK discharge book may be issued with a Tanker Familiarisation certificate asper the attached specimen at Annex 1.

4.4 The requirements of paragraphs 2.1 and 3 above must be completed within the five year period priorto the date of application for an endorsement or Tanker Familiarisation certificate.

4.5 Revalidation

4.5.1 In addition to the general requirements for revalidation of a certificate of competency, (detailed inPart 9), a tanker endorsement will be revalidated provided the holder can provide evidence of thefollowing service in the preceding 5 years:

.1 at least 3 months, which need not be continuous, on any type of tanker; or

.2 at least 6 months on a storage tanker, barge or terminal engaged in operations involving loading ordischarging of tankers.

4.5.2 If this evidence cannot be provided, the tanker (or dangerous cargo) endorsement will bewithdrawn. Before it can be re-issued, the applicant will be required to complete:

.1 the relevant specialised tanker training programme as described in paragraph 3 above; or

.2 14 days supervised ship-board training in a supernumerary capacity in the relevant type of tanker.

RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS

5.0 Introduction

5.1 Whilst STCW 95 requirements regarding the training of personnel on seagoing ro-ro passenger shipsand other passenger ships apply to personnel on those ships which are engaged only on internationalvoyages, the Regulations apply the STCW 95 requirements to all United Kingdom seagoing ro-ropassenger ships irrespective of the type and area of voyage undertaken.

5.2 STCW 95, which came into force on 1 February 1997, introduced special training requirements forseafarers on seagoing ro-ro passenger ships. In addition, recent amendments to Regulation V/2 of STCW95 relating to approved crisis management and human behaviour training were adopted by theInternational Maritime Organisation, and entered into force on 1 January 1999. All these trainingrequirements are described below.

6.0 General Training Requirements

6.1 Prior to being assigned shipboard duties, masters, officers, ratings and other personnel withresponsibility for guidance of passengers in an emergency on a ro-ro passenger ship, are required toundertake appropriate training (which does not require MCA approval), as follows:

.1 all personnel providing a direct service to passengers, including those working in shops, bars andrestaurants, are required to be able to communicate effectively between themselves and with passengersduring an emergency, as detailed in paragraph 3 of section A-V/2 of the STCW Code, and be able todemonstrate the correct donning of lifejackets;

.2 all personnel designated on muster lists to assist passengers in an emergency, are required tocomplete crowd management training as described in paragraph 1 of section A-V/2 of the STCW Code.This essentially practical training can readily be provided on board ship and can be kept up to datethrough regular drills. This will enable the STCW 95 requirement for refresher training at 5 yearlyintervals to be met;

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.3 all personnel with responsibilities related to loading ro-ro cargo and securing for sea are required tobe sufficiently familiar with the design and operational limitations affecting ro-ro passenger ships and thetasks detailed in paragraph 2 of section A-V/2 of the STCW Code. The practical elements of trainingrequired could be undertaken on board under supervision. An element of formal instruction is alsoconsidered appropriate to ensure attainment of the abilities necessary to meet all of the requirementsspecified in the paragraph.

6.2 In line with the responsibilities of companies required by STCW 95, and provisions in theInternational Safety Management Code (ISM)2 , records should be maintained and documentaryevidence provided to any person meeting the appropriate standard, indicating the date the standardswere met.

7.0 Approved Training Requirements

7.1 Prior to being assigned shipboard duties, masters, chief engineer officers, chief mates, secondengineer officers and persons having immediate responsibility on ro-ro passenger ships for:

.1 embarking and disembarking passengers;

.2 loading, discharging or securing of cargo; and

.3 closing hull openings,

are required to successfully complete MCA-approved training in passenger safety, cargo safety and hullintegrity specified in paragraph 4 of section A-V/2 of the STCW Code, which extends the knowledgerequired for those with responsibilities under paragraph 6.1.3 above and includes more detailed trainingin the specialist requirements applying to ro-ro passenger ships.

7.2 Masters, chief mates, chief engineer officers, second engineers officers and any person havingresponsibility for the safety of passengers in emergency situations on board ro-ro passenger ships shallhave completed MCA-approved training in crisis management and human behaviour as specified inparagraph 5 of section A-V/2 of the STCW Code, which extends the crowd management training andsafety training required in paragraphs 1 and 3 of section A-V/2. This training requirement came into forceon 1 January 1999.

7.3 The training in paragraphs 7.1 and 7.2 above may be carried out in-house or in conjunction withexternal training providers. Training elements referred to in paragraph 6.1.2, 7.1 and 7.2 above must beundertaken once every 5 years or evidence produced of having achieved the required standard by way ofinitial training followed by at least 3 months service in every five years in the relevant type of ships.

7.4 Part 12 of this series of guidance notes gives detailed guidance on the safety training requirementsfor concessionaires working on passenger ships.

PASSENGER SHIPS OTHER THAN RO-RO SHIPS

8.0 Introduction

8.1 The introduction of a new Regulation V/3 in STCW 95 relating to the minimum requirements for thetraining and qualifications of personnel on passenger ships other than ro-ro passenger ships engaged oninternational voyages, was recently adopted by the International Maritime Organisation and entered intoforce on 1 January 1999. The requirements of Regulation V/3 are described below.

9.0 General Training Requirements

9.1 Prior to being assigned shipboard duties, masters, officers, ratings and other personnel withresponsibility for guidance of passengers in an emergency on passenger ships other than ro-ro passenger

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ships engaged on international voyages are required to undertake appropriate training (which does notrequire MCA approval), as follows:

.1 all personnel providing a direct service to passengers, including those working in shops, bars andrestaurants, are required to be able to communicate effectively between themselves and with passengersduring an emergency, as detailed in paragraph 3 of section A-V/3 of the STCW Code, and be able todemonstrate the correct donning of lifejackets;

.2 all personnel designated on muster lists to assist passengers in an emergency, are required tocomplete crowd management training as described in paragraph 1 of section A-V/3 of the STCW Code.This essentially practical training can readily be provided on board ship and can be kept up to datethrough regular duties. This will enable the STCW 95 requirement for refresher training at 5 yearlyintervals to be met;

.3 all personnel assigned specific duties and responsibilities on board (such as those related to designand operational limitations of the ship) are required to be sufficiently familiar with the special nature ofpassenger ships and the tasks detailed in paragraph 2 of section A-V/3 of the STCW Code. The practicalelements of training required could be undertaken on board under supervision.

9.2. In line with the responsibilities of companies required by STCW 95 and provisions in the ISM Code,documentary evidence should be provided to any person meeting the appropriate standard, indicatingthe date that the standards were met. Records should be maintained and be made available on request toany authorised person.

10.0 Approved Training Requirements

10.1 Masters, chief mates and all persons assigned immediate responsibility for embarking anddisembarking passengers are required to complete MCA-approved training in passenger safety asspecified in paragraph 4 of section A-V/3 of the STCW Code, which extends the knowledge requiredunder paragraph 9.1.3.

10.2 Masters, chief mates, chief engineer officers, second engineer officers and all persons havingresponsibility for the safety of passengers in emergency situations on board passenger ships are requiredto complete MCA-approved training in crisis management and human behaviour as specified inparagraph 5 of A-V/3 of the STCW Code, which extends the crowd management and safety trainingrequired under paragraphs 9.1.1 and 9.1.2 above.

10.3 The training in paragraphs 10.1 and 10.2 above may be carried out in-house or in conjunction withexternal training providers. Training elements referred to in paragraphs 9.1.2, 10.1 and 10.2 above mustbe undertaken once every 5 years or evidence produced of having achieved the required standard byway of initial training followed by at least 3 months service in every 5 years in the relevant type of ships.

11.0 Use of Common Certificates

11.1 The training requirements for ro-ro passenger ships, being more comprehensive than for non ro-ropassenger ships, will be acceptable for service on non ro-ro passenger ships (subject to completion ofship specific training).

HIGH SPEED CRAFT

12.0 Training Requirements

12.1 These are set out in detail in MSN 1740(M) and MGN 26(M) (or any subsequent amendments) butare summarised below.

12.2 Type Rating Certificates

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12.2.1 In addition to a valid certificate of competency, and as applicable, the requirements of paragraphs5 - 11 above, the master and all officers having an operational role serving on High Speed Craft (HSC)are required to hold a valid Type Rating Certificate (TRC) complying with the requirements of Chapter18.3 of the International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft (HSC Code2). HSC operators areresponsible for ensuring that appropriate approved training is given to personnel so that they may qualifyfor the issue of a TRC.

12.2.2 Type Rating Certificates are issued by the approved organisations providing the training, but mustbe endorsed by the MCA and require revalidation at intervals of not more that 2 years. The approvedtraining required by the HSC Code includes knowledge of the craft’s propulsion and control systems,handling characteristics, communication and navigation procedures, intact stability, and survivability ofthe craft.

12.2.3 Engineer officers serving on HSC with gas turbine propulsion may hold either motor, steam orcombined certificates of competency. In addition, senior engineer officers specified in the vessel’s SafeManning Document are required to hold a certificate attesting to the completion of an approved gasturbine training programme for the machinery on their vessel.

12.2.4 Ratings serving on HSC are required to be trained to meet the requirements of paragraphs 6 to 12of Chapter 18.3.3 of the HSC Code. These include knowledge of the location and use of all items listedin the training manual e.g. escape routes, life-saving appliances, fire protection and fire-extinguishingappliances and cargo securing systems. This training can be included in training meeting therequirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 above.

13.0 Application Procedure

13.1 Approval of Training Programmes - All requests for MCA approval of training programmes requiredunder this Note by companies or training organisations should be addressed to the Surveyor in Charge ofthe local MCA Marine Office.

13.2 Applications for:

.1 Tanker Endorsements (using form MSF 4210 which gives details of the documentation to be includedwith the application) and

.2 endorsement of Type Rating Certificates

should be sent to the MCA at the address given in the introduction to this guidance Note.

Forms are available from that address or from any MCA Marine Office.

14.0 Further Advice

14.1 Further information if required may be obtained from the MCA at any Marine Office or the addressgiven at the beginning of this MGN.

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ANNEX 1

SPECIMEN TANKER FAMILIARISATION CERTIFICATE

TANKER FAMILIARISATION TRAINING

issued to seafarers who do not hold UK Discharge Books

THIS TO CERTIFY THAT

Name in Full

Date of Birth

Discharge Book or national ID number

has succesfully met the requirements of Regulation V/1.1 of the International Convention on Standards ofTraining, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978, as amended in 1995 (STCW 95) byundertaking Advanced Fire-Fighting training and an approved Tanker Familiarisation course orcompleting at least three months of approved sea-going service on tankers.

Signature of Seafarer

Signature of Issuing Officer

Name of Issuing Officer

Date of Issue

Certificate Number

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SECTION 4

Emergency, Occupational Safety, Medical Care and Survival Functions

This Section is based on the information contained in Training and Certification Guidance – Part 6,currently MGN 96(M). It gives information and guidance on training and certification requirementsregarding emergency, occupational safety, medical care and survival functions.


1.0 Introduction

1.1 The Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations 1997 (the Regulations), implementin the United Kingdom some of the requirements of the International Convention on Standards ofTraining, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended in 1995 (STCW 95)2, andits associated Code (STCW Code).

1.2 This Part gives guidance on the mandatory basic and further safety training required under STCW 95by masters, officers, ratings and other persons employed on ships.

1.3 Detailed information on training standards is given in Chapter VI (Regulation VI) of STCW 95 andthe STCW Code.

1.4 Candidates successfully completing any of the MCA-approved training programmes describedbelow, should be issued by the organisation providing the training (training provider) with acertificate in the format given in Annex 1. Records relating to the issue of these certificates shouldbe maintained by the training provider.

2.0 Familiarisation Training

2.1 Before being assigned to shipboard duties, all persons employed or engaged on a seagoing shipother than passengers, including stewards, shop staff, hairdressers and entertainers, are required toundertake approved familiarisation training in personal survival techniques or be given sufficientinformation and instruction to ensure that they can carry out the tasks listed in section A-VI/1,paragraphs 1.1-1.7 of the STCW Code. A record should be retained on board to show that thisinstruction has been given.

3.0 Basic Training

3.1 All seafarers having less than 6 months sea-service prior to 1 August 1998 or who have beenassigned designated safety or pollution prevention duties in the operation of the ship mustsuccessfully complete those elements of approved basic training appropriate to their duties andfunctions.

3.2 The four elements of basic training are:

.1 personal survival techniques (STCW Code - Table A-VI/1-1);

.2 fire prevention and fire fighting (STCW Code - Table A-VI/ 1-2);

.3 elementary first aid (STCW Code - Table A-VI/1-3);

.4 personal safety and social responsibilities (STCW Code - Table A-VI/1-4).

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4.0 Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSC & RB)

(other than Fast Rescue Boats)

4.1 All candidates for certificates of competency, AB certificates and any other persons required to takecharge of survival craft are required to prove proficiency in survival craft and rescue boat operations.Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have received approved or recognised training in PersonalSurvival Techniques within the preceding 5 years, have performed at least 6 months sea-service andhave successfully completed an MCA-approved or recognised training programme meeting thestandards laid down in STCW Code A-VI/2-1. In certain circumstances the MCA may permitcompanies to place persons practised in the handling and operation of liferafts in charge of liferaftsin lieu of persons qualified as above. Applications should be made to the MCA’s Chief Examiner atthe address at the beginning of this MGN.

5.0 Fast Rescue boats

5.1 Persons involved in the operation of fast rescue boats must, in addition to the (PSC & RB) trainingabove, have successfully completed an MCA-approved training programme meeting the standardslaid down in STCW Code A-VI/2-2.

6.0 Advanced Fire Fighting

6.1 All candidates for certificates of competency, any other seafarer designated to control fire fightingoperations and any ratings on tankers, assigned specific duties and responsibilities related to cargoor cargo equipment, must receive specialist training in advanced fire fighting techniques. Candidatesmust have performed at least 6 months sea service and have successfully completed an MCA-approved training programme meeting the standards laid down in STCW Code A-VI/3.

7.0 Medical training

7.1 Proficiency in Medical First Aid - all candidates for certificates of competency and all seafarersdesignated to provide medical first aid must have successfully completed an MCA-approved trainingprogramme meeting the standards laid down in STCW Code A-VI/4-1.

7.2 Proficiency in Medical Care - all candidates for master and chief mate certification under STCWReg II/2, and any person designated to take charge of medical care on board ship, must in additionto the above medical first aid training, have successfully completed an MCA-approved medical caretraining programme meeting the standards laid down in STCW Code A-VI/4-2 within the preceding5 years.

7.3 Validity and Refresher Training - The master and any other person in charge of medical care on aUK flag vessel will be required to undertake refresher training in Proficiency in Medical Care every5 years.

7.4 Suitability qualified health care professionals (ie doctor, nurse or paramedic) will be exempted fromthe requirements at paragraphs 7.1–7.3 above.

8.0 Marine Evacuation System Training

8.1 Masters, officers and ratings with designated duties on the deployment of marine evacuation systems(MES) are required to be trained in accordance with the requirements of Regulation III/19.3.3.8 ofthe revised Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention 1994, which came into force on 1 July 1998.Documentary evidence to this effect should be issued by the training provider.

9.0 Approval of Training Programmes

9.1 The MCA has agreed with the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB), specifications which willsatisfy the requirements for approved training undertaken in the UK. These are available from theMNTB at Carthusian Court, 12 Carthusian Street, London EC1M 6EB. Organisations seeking

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approval for training which meets these specifications should apply to the Surveyor in Charge oftheir local MCA Marine Office. Part 8 gives further details.

10.0 Transitional Arrangements

10.1 The following table sets out the existing MCA-approved training which will be considered asmeeting the STCW 95 requirements during the transitional period until 31 January 2002.

Para ref in thisSection

MCA-approved training required forSTCW 95 certification

Training undertaken prior to 31.1.2002acceptable for STCW 95 certification*

3.1.1 Personal Survival Techniques Basic Sea Survival

3.1.2 Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting Basic or Advanced Fire Fighting

3.1.3 Elementary First Aid First Aid At Sea

4.1 Proficiency in Survival Craft & RescueBoats (PSCRB)

Proficiency in Survival Craft (or equivalent)

6.1 Training in Advanced Fire Fighting Advanced Fire Fighting (4 day)

7.1 Proficiency in Medical First Aid First Aid at Sea

7.2 Proficiency in Medical Care Ship Captain’s Medical

* other training may be acceptable at the discretion of the MCA.

11.0 Further Advice

11.1 Further information, if required may be obtained from the MCA at any MCA Marine Office or at theaddress given at the beginning of this MGN.

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Annex 1

[SPECIMEN] CERTIFICATE FOR SPECIALISED MARINE TRAINING

(to be produced and registered locally by the Issuing Authority)

No. [Issuing Authority to allocate]

Issuing Authority Address and Contact Details

Tel:

Fax:

TITLE OF CERTIFICATE [to relate exactly to STCW 95]

This is to certify that [full name of candidate]

Date of Birth [ ]

Discharge Book No. [ ]

or other national ID

has successfully completed a programme of training approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency,meeting the requirements laid down in:

STCW 95 [Regulation] [Code Ref] [paragraph]

and has also met the additional criteria specified in the STCW Convention, applicable to the issue of thecertificate.

This Certificate is issued under the authority of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency of the

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, an executive agency of the

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Signature of Seafarer

Signature of Principal or Issuing Authority

Authorised Representative Stamp and Date

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SECTION 5

Education and Training Schemes

This Section is based on the information contained in Training and Certification Guidance – Part 8,currently MGN 8(M). It gives information and guidance on the education and training schemes availableto seafarers wishing to obtain merchant navy certificates of competency by either the VocationalQualification (VQ) or traditional written examination routes.

All references to ”Parts” in this document are to other Parts of this series of Training and CertificationGuidance Notes

1.0 Introduction

1.1 The Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations 1997 (the Regulations) implementin the United Kingdom some of the requirements of the International Convention on Standards ofTraining, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978, as amended in 1995 (STCW 95)2,and its associated Code (STCW Code).

1.2 Under the Regulations, every candidate for an STCW 95 certificate of competency as deck orengineer officer must complete MCA-approved education and training and meet standards ofcompetence laid down in the STCW Code.

1.3 Since September 1997, all new entrant deck and engineer officer cadets have been enrolled onapproved training programmes which achieve these standards of competence by the attainment ofa Vocational Qualification (VQ) based on continuous assessment of knowledge and performance.

1.4 Existing seafarers and others not enrolled on such approved cadet training programmes will beable to meet the required standards for all levels of certification by following either a VQ routedescribed in paragraphs 4–7 below, or a traditional non-VQ route based on written examinationsand assessment described in paragraphs 8–11 below.

1.5 Both routes involve an oral examination conducted by an MCA examiner, details of which aregiven in Part 11.

2.0 Certificates of Competency

2.1 The following STCW 95 certificates of competency are available:

Deck department – unlimited

• Officer in charge of a navigational watch-OOW (STCW Reg II/1)

• Chief Mate (STCW Reg II/2)

• Master (STCW Reg II/2)

Deck department – ships of less than 3,000 gt

• Chief Mate (STCW Reg II/2)

• Master (STCW Reg II/2)

Deck department – ships on near-coastal3 voyages

• Officer in charge of a navigational watch (OOW) on ships of less than 500 gt (STCW RegII/3)

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• Master on ships of less than 500 gt (STCW Reg II/3)

• Chief Mate on ships of less than 3,000 gt (STCW Reg II/2)

• Chief Mate on ships of over 3,000 gt (STCW Reg II/2)

• Master on domestic passenger ships of less than 3,000gt operating within 30 miles of a nominated safe haven (STCW Reg II/3)

• Master on ships of over 500 gt (STCW Reg II/2)

Engine department – unlimited

• Officer in charge of an engineering watch (OOW) or designated duty engineer in aperiodically unmanned engine-room (STCW Reg III/1)

• Second Engineer officer (STCW Reg III/2)

• Chief Engineer officer (STCW Reg III/2)

Engine department – ships of less than 3,000 kW registered power on near-coastal voyages

• Second Engineer officer (STCW Reg III/3)

• Chief Engineer officer (STCW Reg III/3)

Engine department – ships of less than 6,000 kW propulsion power on near-coastal voyages

• Second Engineer officer (STCW Reg III/2)(also Second Engineer on ships of less than 3,000 kW on unlimited voyages)

• Chief Engineer officer (STCW Reg III/2)(also Chief Engineer on ships of less than 3,000 kW on unlimited voyages)

2Available from the Publications Department, the International Maritime Organization, 4, Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR

3Defined in the UK as within 150 miles from a safe haven in the UK and 30 miles from a safe haven in Eire

2.2 Engineer officers on ships of below 750 kW are not required to hold certificates of competency.However, Marine Engine Operator Licences (MEOL) and Senior Marine Engine Operator Licences(SMEOL) for personnel serving on ships of between 350 and 750 kW will be available, althoughthese will not carry an STCW 95 endorsement.

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3.0 Transitional Arrangements for Pre-STCW 95 Certificates

3.1 Until 31 July 1999 (except as indicated below), candidates who commenced sea service orapproved education and training programmes prior to 1 August 1998 under either the examinationor VQ route were awarded the following STCW 78 certificates of competency, endorsements orlicences, which were provided for in the Merchant Shipping (Certification of Deck Officer)Regulations 1985 and the Merchant Shipping (Certification of Marine Engineer Officers andLicensing of Marine Engine Operators) Regulations 1986:

Deck Officer Engineer Officer

Class 5 Class 4 (available until 31 December 1999)

Class 4 Class 3

Class 3 Class 2

Class 2 Chief Engineer Service Endorsements

Command Endorsements Class 1

Class 1Licences

Marine Engine Operator

Senior Marine Engine Operator

3.2 Any candidate who was not successful at obtaining an STCW 78 certificate of competency before31 July 1999 will be allowed a further period for second or subsequent attempts, until December2000.

3.3 Candidates who obtain certificates of competency under this transitional arrangement will beissued with a certificate that complies with STCW 78. For continued use beyond 31 January 2002,such certificates will require revalidation to comply with STCW 95 in accordance with thearrangements set out in Part 9 and MSN 1692 (M).

THE VQ ROUTE TO STCW 95 CERTIFICATES

4.0 General

4.1 Merchant Shipping Notice No. M1634 introduced the concept of Vocational Qualifications (VQs)for merchant navy certificates. Essentially, a candidate for a certificate of competency who:

.1 obtains an appropriate National Vocational Qualification (NVQ), Scottish VocationalQualification (SVQ) or a specified group of units;

.2 completes the required sea service;

.3 is medically fit; and

.4 pays the appropriate fee;

will be granted entry to the MCA oral examination, success in which will result in the issue of thecertificate of competency.

4.2 Candidates for an unrestricted certificate of competency as Navigating Officer of the Watch orEngineer Officer of the Watch must achieve a VQ at level 3 in Marine Vessel Operations orMarine Vessel Engineering, respectively.

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4.3 Candidates for an unrestricted certificate of competency as Chief Mate or Second Engineer Officermust achieve a VQ at level 4 in Marine Vessel Operations or Marine Vessel Engineering,respectively.

4.4 Candidates for an unrestricted certificate of competency as Master or Chief Engineer Officer mustachieve additional units at level 4. The additional units may be credited towards a level 5 VQ,which is currently under development.

4.5 Candidates for an unrestricted certificate of competency as Chief Mate or Second Engineer Officerwho complete the underpinning knowledge required by VQ level 4 in Marine Vessel Operationsor Marine Vessel Engineering respectively, may opt to complete specified units at this level. Suchcandidates would also be required to sit the MCA/SQA papers from the examination routespecified below in paragraph 9.2.3.2 (deck) or 10.2.4.3 (engineer). Candidates will be eligible forthe reduced sea service detailed in Part 2, Table 3.

4.6 Candidates for an unrestricted certificate of competency as Master or Chief Engineer Officer whohave completed all requirements in paragraph 4.5 above will be required to complete theunderpinning knowledge for the VQ level 4 units specified in paragrah 4.4 above. In addition,candidates for Chief Engineer officer certification will be required to take the MCA/SQA papersfrom the written examination specified in paragraph 10.3.3.3 below.

4.7 Also under development are alternative combinations of units at VQ levels 3 and 4, catering forother, restricted certificates of competency.

4.8 All the requirements relating to approved education and training and ancillary training in safetyand technical subjects are subsumed within the VQ units, although separate certificates will beissued for the mandatory short training programmes.

5.0 How it Works

5.1 The key features of the VQ system are:

.1 the accumulation of evidence that a candidate possesses relevant knowledge and skills tothe standards laid down in the VQ and can apply them in practice;

.2 the provision of a mechanism known as Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) wherebyprior learning and experience can be taken into account, thus avoiding unnecessaryrepetition of previous training.

5.2 Achievement of the VQ involves:

.1 approved education and training which includes the knowledge, understanding andproficiencies listed in the STCW Code;

.2 tuition in basic principles and underpinning knowledge;

.3 completion of mandatory short training programmes;

.4 on-board training, closely monitored and supervised by certificated officers anddocumented in a Record Book or Portfolio, whilst completing the necessary sea service;

.5 assessment of evidence by specially trained and appointed staff at an approved assessmentcentre; currently, approved assessment centres are located at nautical and marineengineering colleges in the United Kingdom.

5.3 Award of the qualification is entirely dependent on the assessor being satisfied that the standardshave been achieved.

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5.4 The assessment process is verified as part of the quality standards systems operated by the bodieswhich award the qualification. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland the awarding body isEdExcel (formerly BTEC); in Scotland it is the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)(formerlySCOTVEC).

5.5 As well as classroom teaching, some assessment centres may be able to offer other means of study,including distance learning and guided self study.

6.0 Structure

6.1 The structure of the system will typically involve the following stages:

Stage 1 Pre-entry: prospective candidates contact an assessment centre and are provided withinformation and guidance. If they already hold a certificate of competency or haveexperience which could be credited towards the qualification being sought, they may beinvited to complete a questionnaire to help the centre prepare for initial assessment andthus speed up the administration process;

Stage 2 Assessment centre: completion of mandatory pre-sea training (new entrants only) andinitial education and training. Preparation for further development through the VQsystem, including the development of an individual training plan agreed between thecandidate and the assessment centre;

Stage 3 Ship-board training and experience: applying principles in practice and gathering andrecording evidence in a structured manner in a Record Book or Portfolio;

Stage 4 Assessment centre: assessment of knowledge, skills and ship-board performanceevidence against the standards in the VQ units; further education and training asrequired; award of any VQ units where standards have been achieved; if appropriate,award of VQ and preparation for the MCA oral examination. Otherwise;

Stage 5 Further ship-board training and experience: consolidation and application of educationand training; gathering and recording evidence for further units as required to achieveVQ;

Stage 6 Assessment centre: final assessment of knowledge, skills and ship-board performanceevidence against the standards in the VQ units; award of additional VQ units wherestandards have been achieved; if appropriate, award of VQ and preparation for the MCAoral examination;

Stage 7 MCA Oral examination: award of a certificate of competency to successful candidates.

6.2 The above is for guidance only. The precise structure of the shore-based and sea-going stages mayvary from centre to centre, and some of the stages may be combined, depending on thecandidate’s previous qualifications and prior experience. However, most centres will offerprogrammes of education and training which, together with training aboard ship, will cover all therequirements for a certificate of competency.

6.3 It is expected that the majority of candidates will undertake VQ based training within a stucturedframework of standard blocks of training and study, under the auspices of an employing companyor other sponsoring organisation.

7.0 Watchkeeping and Sea Service

7.1 Sea service requirements are summarised below under each certifcate. Further details are set out inPart 1(general),Part 2 (deck) and Part 3 (engineer) .

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NON-VQ ROUTE TO STCW 95 CERTIFICATES

8.0 Revised Arrangements for Written Examinations

8.1 The traditional system of service at sea, mandatory short training programmes and approvededucation leading to written examinations will be maintained for some time for the certificatesreferred to below, as an alternative to the VQ route. Arrangements for other certificates may bedeveloped if there is sufficient demand.

8.2 A pass in each part of every examination ie written, MCA oral and, where appropriate, signals, willremain valid for a period of 3 years. Passes in examinations for Higher National Diplomas (HND)and Ordinary National Diplomas (OND) and Certificates of Achievement will remain valid forcertification purposes for 7 years.

8.3 Other requirements concerning eligibility for the issue of a certificate of competency are set out inParts 2, 3 and 9.

9.0 DECK OFFICER CERTIFICATES

9.1 Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch – OOW (STCW Reg II/I)

9.1.1 Deck officer candidates who are not following approved cadet training programmes will berequired to comply with one of the following:

.1 Cadets not following MNTB approved programmes, and ratings with 36 months seaservice in the deck department (48 months if service was as a General Purpose rating) musthave spent at least 6 of the last 12 months sea service on duties associated with bridgewatchkeeping under the supervision of a certificated deck officer.

.2 Certificated radio officers with at least 36 months service on merchant vessels will berequired to complete either:

.1 a further 18 months undertaking duties in both deck and radio departments or

.2 a further 12 months as a deck rating or trainee deck officer

whilst maintaining a record of training in an approved Training Record Book obtainablefrom the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB). In both cases at least 6 months must bespent on duties associated with bridge watchkeeping under the supervision of a certificateddeck officer.

.3 Royal Navy officers (Warfare Branch) with more than 36 months RN sea service will berequired to complete a minimum of 3 months sea service on merchant vessels.

.4 Holders of Deck Officer (Fishing Vessel) Class 1 or Skipper (Full) certificates ofcompetency will be not required to undertake sea service on merchant ships prior toundertaking an STCW 95 Reg II/1 certificate of competency.

.5 Holders of Deck Officer (Fishing Vessel) certificates of competency, other than thosedescribed above, will be required to complete 3 months sea service on merchant vessels.

.6 Persons who have served on fishing vessels or RN ships in the deck department (otherthan those described above) with more than 36 months sea service will be required tocomplete a minimum of 6 months sea service in the deck department on merchant ships,which must be spent on duties associated with bridge watchkeeping under the supervisionof a certificated deck officer.

.7 Certificated engineer officers will be required to complete 12 months sea service as atrainee deck officer whilst maintaining a record of training in an approved Training Record

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Book obtainable from the MNTB. At least 6 months must be spent on duties associated withbridge watchkeeping under the supervision of a certificated deck officer.

9.1.2 Sea service must be recorded/endorsed in the seafarer’s discharge book and/or certificate(s) ofdischarge and be supported by testimonials signed by the Master.

9.1.3 Candidates will also be required to:

.1 follow an approved programme of education and training which includes:

.1 knowledge, understanding and proficiencies listed in the STCW Code;

.2 ancillary training and other requirements listed in Part 2 of this series of guidance notes;

.3 the award of a Signals Certificate (valid for 3 years);

.4 the award of Part 1 of a Higher National Diploma in Nautical Science (or Certificates ofAchievement in individual units), awarded by EdExcel (BTEC) or the ScottishQualifications Authority (SQA); then

.2 pass external written examinations administered by the SQA in the following subjects:

.1 coastal navigation

.2 operational safety; and

.3 pass the MCA oral examination.

9.1.4 Ex-RN officers and holders of fishing vessel deck officer certificates of competency may qualify forexemption from some of the HND and SQA examinations (see Part 9).

9.1.5 Holders of a Deck Class 5 certificate of competency may obtain an Officer of the Watch(unlimited) STCW 95 Reg II/1 certificate by gaining an HND Certificate of Achievement in “Oceanand Offshore Navigation” from HND Part 1 (currently part of the Deck Class 4 writtenexaminations) or the relevant unit from VQ level 3 in Marine Vessel Operations. The Chief Matecapacity of the Deck Class 5 certificate will be carried forward as valid for ships less than 3,000 gtin the Limited European Area.

9.1.6 Holders of Deck Class 1 (Fishing Vessel) certificates of competency may obtain an Officer of theWatch (unlimited) STCW 95 Reg II/1 certificate of competency by producing evidence of havingcompleted one of the following:

.1 MCA/SQA Cargo Operations and Stability paper from the OOW written examinations ;

.2 the appropriate unit on Marine Vessel Operations in VQ level 3 (currently Unit C2);

.3 the Cargo Handling modules from the Standby Ship Operators Association and theendorsement.

9.1.7 All candidates will also have to meet ancillary course requirements including GMDSS, EDH,PSC&RB, Advanced Fire Fighting, Medical First Aid and Signals. Navigation, Radar and ARPAsimulator (NARAS) certificates at the operational level will not be required for those who alreadyhold ENS and NCC (Fishing) certificates.

9.2 Chief Mate – Unlimited (STCW Reg II/2)

9.2.1 Candidates will be required to complete 18 months sea service whilst holding either a certificateof competency as watchkeeping officer issued in accordance with Regulation II/1 of STCW 95, aClass 3 or Class 4 deck officer certificate of competency issued under the 1985 Merchant Shipping

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regulations or an equivalent certificate of competency issued under the 1894 Merchant ShippingAct.





.2 ancillary training and other requirements listed in Part 2;

.3 the award of a Signals Certificate (valid for 3 years – only required when that awardedfor the II/1 certificate of competency has expired);

.4 the award of Part 2 of a Higher National Diploma in Nautical Science (or Certificates ofAchievement in individual units), awarded by EdExcel (BTEC) or the ScottishQualifications Authority (SQA); then

.2 pass external written examinations administered by the SQA in the following subjects:

.1 navigation

.2 stability; and


9.2.4 Ex-RN officers may qualify for exemption from certain of the SQA examinations (see Part 9).

9.3 Master – Unlimited (STCW Reg II/2)

9.3.1 Candidates will be required to complete 36 months sea service as a watchkeeping officer,including 18 months whilst holding a Chief Mate (unlimited) or Deck Officer Class 2 certificate ofcompetency.


9.3.3 Candidates who possess:

• a Chief Mate certificate issued in accordance with Regulation II/2 of STCW 95, obtained byfollowing the route described at 9.2 above, or

• a Chief Mate certificate issued in accordance with Regulation II/2 of STCW 95, obtained byrevalidating a Class 2 Deck Officer certificate of competency issued after 1 January1988under the 1985 Merchant Shipping regulations, or

• a Class 2 Deck Officer certificate of competency issued after 1 January 1988 under the1985Merchant Shipping regulations will be required to pass the MCA oral examination.

9.3.4 Candidates who possess:

• a Chief Mate certificate issued in accordance with Regulation II/2 of STCW 95, obtained byrevalidating either a Class 2 Deck Officer certificate of competency issued priorto1 January1988 under the 1985 Merchant Shipping regulations or an equivalent certificateof competency issued under the 1894 Merchant Shipping Act, or

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• a Class 2 Deck Officer certificate of competency issued prior to 1 January 1988 under the1985 Merchant Shipping regulations or an equivalent certificate of competency issued underthe 1894 Merchant Shipping Act will be required to:

.1 follow an approved programme of education and training and obtain a Certificate ofAchievement in the following subjects:

.1 navigation instrumentation

.2 engineering and control systems

.3 business and law

.4 ship construction and stability

.5 navigation– passage planning; or

.2 hold a UK Higher National Diploma in Nautical Science awarded by EdExcel (BTEC) or theScottish Qualifications Authority (SQA); or

.3 hold a UK degree in Nautical Science or Maritime Technology which is deemed at leastequivalent to an HND in Nautical Science; and

.4 follow an approved programme of education and training and pass external writtenexaminations administered by the SQA in:

.1 ship stability

.2 navigation; and


9.3.5 All candidates must submit a valid Proficiency in Medical Care certificate and a GMDSS (GOC)certificate

10.0 ENGINEER OFFICER CERTIFICATES

10.1 Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch – OOW (STCW Reg III/1)

10.1.1 Engineer officer candidates who are not following approved cadet training programmes or theapproved engine-room rating to engineer officer scheme (details of which are available from theMNTB) are required to have completed one of the following forms of initial training in the UK:

.1 shore-based training in engineering craft practice, following a recognised ModernApprenticeship in engineering or other scheme involving three years craft training, tothe satisfaction of the MCA; or

.2 engineer graduate, having satisfactorily completed a full time course of study to at leastthe standard of the EdExcel (BTEC) or SQA Higher National Diploma in engineering,together with training in engineering workshop skills and practice to the satisfaction ofthe MCA in accordance with MNTB standards and recommendations. For candidateswith no relevant engineering training or experience, achievement of the desiredstandard will typically involve around 6 months approved workshop training; or

.3 Royal Navy; commissioned officers who have specialised in marine engineering, MarineEngineering Artificers, Marine Engineering Mechanicians and certain MarineEngineering Mechanics, on active service or retired.

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10.1.2 Prior to commencing merchant navy employment, the above candidates must apply to theExaminer of Engineers in the Seafarer Standards Branch of the MCA, at the address given at thebeginning of this MGN, for an assessment of the suitability of their initial training. The reply willbe in the form of a Letter of Initial Assessment which must be produced by candidates whenapplying for a first certificate of competency. Those whose initial training is not consideredsuitable must follow the VQ route to certification.

10.1.3 Candidates will be required to complete the following qualifying sea service on ships of not lessthan 350 kW registered power:

.1 motor certificate: 6 months, of which at least 4 months must have been spent inwatchkeeping or duties associated with the Unmanned Machinery Space (UMS) on the mainpropelling machinery of motor ships;.2 steam certificate: 6 months, of which at least 4 months must have been spent inwatchkeeping or UMS duties on the boilers and main propelling machinery of steam ships;

.3 combined certificate: 8 months, of which at least 4 months must have been spent inwatchkeeping or UMS duties on the main propelling machinery of motor ships and at least 4months must have been spent in watchkeeping or UMS duties on the boilers and mainpropelling machinery of steam ships.

10.1.4 Sea service must be recorded/endorsed in the seafarer’s discharge book and/or certificate(s) ofdischarge and be supported by testimonials signed by the Chief Engineer.

10.1.5 Sea service performed in ships of the Royal Navy will be assessed as if it had been performed inmerchant ships.


.1 follow an approved programme of education and training on board ship and ashorewhich includes:


.2 ancillary training and other requirements listed in Part 3; then

.2 pass a single external written examination paper administered by the InternationalAssociation of Maritime Institutions (IAMI), divided into the following professionalsubjects:

.1 General Engineering Knowledge;

.2 Motor and/or Steam Engineering Knowledge; and


10.1.7 On-board training will be documented in an approved Training Record Book, obtainable from theMNTB or one of the MCA-approved training providers.

10.2 Second Engineer Officer – Unlimited (STCW Reg III/2)

10.2.1 Candidates will be required to complete the following qualifying sea service on ships of not lessthan 750 kW registered power whilst holding a certificate of competency as watchkeeping officerissued in accordance with Regulation III/1 of STCW 95, a Class 3 or Class 4 engineer officercertificate of competency issued under the 1986 Merchant Shipping regulations or, for Royal Navycandidates with suitable initial training, a Royal Navy Marine Engineer Officer of the WatchCertificate

4:

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.1 motor certificate: 18 months, of which at least 9 months must have been spent inwatchkeeping or UMS duties on the main propelling machinery of motor ships;

.2 steam certificate: 18 months, of which at least 9 months must have been spent inwatchkeeping or UMS duties on the boilers and main propelling machinery of steam ships;

.3 combined certificate: 18 months, of which at least 9 months must have been spent inwatchkeeping or UMS duties on the main propelling machinery of motor ships and at least 9months must have been spent in watchkeeping or UMS duties on the boilers and main propellingmachinery of steam ships.


10.2.3 Sea service performed in ships of the Royal Navy will be assessed as if it had been performed inmerchant ships; however, RN candidates must perform at least 3 months merchant vesselfamiliarisation sea service in the engine-room department.




.2 ancillary training and other requirements for certification under Regulation III/1 listed inPart 3 (unless completed previously); then

.2 pass external written examinations administered by the SQA in the following academic subjects: (itmay be possible to gain exemption from these on the basis of past achievements in nationalexaminations as described in Part 9)

.1 applied mechanics;

.2 applied heat;

.3 mathematics;

.4 engineering drawing;

.5 marine electrotechnology;

.6 naval architecture; and

.3 pass external written examinations administered by the SQA in the following professionalsubjects:

.1 general engineering knowledge;

.2 motor and/or steam engineering knowledge; and


10.3 Chief Engineer Officer – Unlimited (STCW Reg III/2)

10.3.1 Candidates will be required to complete the following qualifying sea service on ships of not lessthan 1,500 kW registered power whilst holding a certificate of competency as Second Engineerofficer issued in accordance with Regulation III/2 of STCW 95, a Class 2 Engineer Officercertificate of competency issued under the 1986 Merchant Shipping Regulations or a Second ClassEngineer certificate of competency issued under the 1894 Merchant Shipping Act:

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.1 motor certificate: 18 months, of which 9 months must have been spent in charge of a watchor UMS duties on motor ships of 3,000 kW or more;

.2 steam certificate: 18 months, of which 9 months must have been spent in charge of a watchor UMS duties on steam ships of 3,000 kW or more;

.3 combined certificate: 18 months, of which 9 months must have been spent in charge of awatch or UMS duties on motor ships of 3,000 kW or more and 9 months must have been spent incharge of a watch or UMS duties on steam ships of 3,000 kW or more.


10.3.3 Candidates will be required to:



.2 ancillary training and other requirements for certification under Regulation III/1 listed inPart 3 (unless completed previously); then

.2 pass external written examinations administered by the SQA in the following academicsubjects: (it may be possible to gain exemption from these on the basis of past achievementsin national examinations as described in Part 9):

.1 applied mechanics;

.2 applied heat;

.3 marine electrotechnology;

.4 naval architecture; and

.3 pass external written examinations administered by the SQA in the following professionalsubjects:

.1 general engineering knowledge;

.2 motor and/or steam engineering knowledge; and


11.0 Training Providers

11.1 Candidates wishing to follow either the VQ or the non-VQ route to STCW 95 certification shouldcontact their nearest MCA Marine Office (listed at Annex 1) for details of local colleges and otherorganisations approved by the MCA to deliver education and training schemes and short trainingprogrammes to meet the requirements of STCW 95.

12.0 Further Information

12.1 Further information, if required, is available from the MCA at any MCA Marine Office or at theaddress given at the beginning of this MGN.

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ANNEX 1

MCA MARINE OFFICES

1. Aberdeen Marine Office Tel: 01224 597 900Blaikies Quay Fax: 01224 571 920

Aberdeen AB11 5EZ

2. Belfast Marine Office Tel: 02891 475 310Bregenz House Fax: 02891 475 321Quay StreetBangorBT20 5ED

3. Beverley Marine Office Tel: 01482 866 606Crosskill House Fax: 01482 869 989Mill Lane, BeverleyNorth Humberside HU17 9JB

4. Cardiff Marine Office Tel: 02920 448800Anchor Court Fax: 02920 448810Keen RoadCardiff CF24 5JW

5. Dover Marine Office Tel: 01304 227710Langdon Battery Fax: 01304 241124SwingateDover CT15 5NA

6. Falmouth Marine Office Tel: 01326 312761Pendennis Point Fax: 01326 314331Castle DriveFalmouthCornwall TR11 4WZ

7. Glasgow Marine Office Tel: 01475 5533550Navy BuildingsEldon StreetGlasgow PA16 7QY

8. Great Yarmouth Marine Office Tel: 01493 744 3004th Floor Fax: 01493 744 329Havenbridge HouseGreat YarmouthNorfolkNR30 2HZ

9. Leith Marine Office Tel: 0131 554 54881, John’s Place Fax: 0131 554 7689LeithEdinburgh EH6 7EL

10. Liverpool Marine Office Tel: 0151 931 6600Hall Road West Fax: 0151 931 6615CrosbyLiverpool L23 8SY

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11. London Marine Office Tel: 01689 890 400Central Court, Fax: 01689 890 4461B Knoll Rise, OrpingtonKent BR6 0JA

12. Milford Haven Marine Office Tel: 01646 693272Gorsewood Drive Fax: 01646 697852HakinMilford HavenPembrokeshire SA 73 3HB

13. Newcastle Marine Office Tel: 0191 496 9900Compass House Fax: 0191 496 9901 Tyne DockSouth ShieldsNE34 9PY

14. Plymouth Marine Office Tel: 01752 266 211New Fish Market Fax: 01752 225 826Baylys WharfFish QuayPlymouth PL4 0LH

15. Shetland Marine Office Tel: 01595 743514The KnabKnab RoadLerwickShetland ZE 1 0AX

16. Southampton Marine Office Tel: 02380 329 329Spring Place, Fax: 02380 329 351105 Commercial RoadSouthampton SO15 1EG

17. Stockton on Tees Marine Office Tel: 01642 6110403rd Floor Fax: 01642 614048Victoria House

Stockton on Tees TS17 6PT

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UK NAUTICAL COLLEGES Annex 2

Aberdeen CollegeGallowgate, AberdeenScotland AB25 1DN

Tel: 01224 – 612000Fax: 01224 – 612001

Banff & Buchan College of FurtherEducation, Henderson RoadFraserburgh,Scotland AB43 9GA

Tel: 01346 – 515777Fax: 01346 – 515370

Blackpool & Fylde CollegeFleetwood Nautical CollegeFleetwood Lancs FY7 8JZ

Tel: 01253 –352352Fax: 01253 – 773014

Eastdown Institute of Further Education14 Blackhall Street KircubbinCo DownNorthern Ireland BT22 2QU

Tel: 028 – 44615815Fax: 028 – 44615817

Glasgow College of Nautical Science21 Thistle StreetGlasgowG5 9XB

Tel: 0141 – 565 – 2500Fax: 0141 – 565 – 2599

Kilkeel Institute of Further EducationGreencastle StreetKilkeel Co Down Northern Ireland BT344BH

Tel: 028 41762582Fax: 028 41765975

Liverpool John Moore’s UniversitySchool of Management & TechnologyByron Street Liverpool L3 3AF

Tel: 0151 – 2312121Fax: 0151 – 2312529

Lowestoft CollegeMaritime StudiesSt Peters Street LowestoftSuffolk NR32 2NB

Tel: 01502 – 583521Fax 01502 – 500031

North Atlantic Fisheries CollegePort Arthur, ScallowayShetland ZE1 OUN

Tel: 01595 – 880328Fax: 01595 – 880549

South Tyneside CollegeFaculty of Nautical ScienceSt George’s AvenueSouth Shields Tyne & Wear

Tel: 0191 – 427 – 3500Fax: 0191 – 427 – 3646

Dept of Maritime Studies at OrkneyCollege Victoria Street Stromness OrkneyKW16 3BS

Tel: 01856 – 872839Fax: 01856 - 875323

The National Sea Training CentreNW Kent College, Gravesend CampusDering Way Gravesend Kent DA12 2JJ

Tel: 01322 – 629600Fax: 01322 – 629687

Warsash Maritime StudiesNewtown RoadWarsash SO31 9ZL

Tel: 01489 – 576161Fax: 01489 - 573988

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