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Effective maritime education and

trainingOur contribution

Opatija, 28 September 2011

Dr. Jaime VeigaSector Leader B.1.3, Training of Seafarers

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What ships need?

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Competent crew

Well managed crew

Motivated crew

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Assist European Commission EU Member States

Ensure

Proper implementation of STCW

Qualified seafarers on board EU ships

Added value

On behalf of the 27 MS Common methodology Sharing of results Reduced costs

Our Task

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Inspection visits

Preparation• In cooperation with the competent authority

Visit

• Maritime Administration• Maritime Education andTraining institutions

Report• Assessed by the EC• Decision taken by COSS (Recognition/Refusal/Withdraw)

Cycle• Every five years

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STCW Convention

EU Directive 2008/106

Inspection by EMSA: EU Member States

Assistance to the Commission to verify on a regular basis (at least every five years) that Member States comply with the minimum requirements laid down by (this) Directive

(article 25, Dir 2008/106)

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STCW Convention

EU Directive 2008/106

Inspection by EMSA: non-EU countries

Assistance to the Commission and the Member States to verify whether the country concerned meets all the requirements of the

STCW Convention and the appropriate measures have been taken to prevent fraud

involving certificates(article 19, Dir 2008/106)

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Non-EU countriesRecognition of

certificatesArticle 19

1. Request for recognition by the MS to the EC

2. Assessment carried out by the EC assisted by EMSA

3. Decision on recognition of the country taken by EC through COSS

4. MS’ decision to endorse the certificates issued by that country (undertaking)

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Non-EU countriesWithdrawal of certificates

Article 19

1. MS’ notification to the EC

2. Re-assessment by the EC assisted by EMSA

3. EC’s notification to the country of the withdrawal (within 2 months’ unless measures are taken to ensure compliance with the STCW requirements)

4. Decision on the withdrawal by the EC through COSS

5. MS informed to implement adequate measures

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Non-EU countriesRe-assessment of recognition

Article 19

1. On a regular basis, at least every 5 years

2. Reassessment by the EC assisted by EMSA

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EMSA task: How do we do it?

1. Planning2. Performingo Initial request to

Third countries throughdiplomatic channels

o Initial request to authorities

3. Inspecting4. Reporting

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Based upon the ISO 19011:2002 standards and on a process approach

Maritime administration: 11 processes

Maritime education and training institution: 8 processes

Each process is related to one or more STCW requirements

EMSA task: Methodology

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1. Quality Management: Art. I and Reg. I/82. Programme and Course approval: Art. I and IX and Reg. I/6, I/8,

I/11 and I/123. Monitoring and Evaluation of Training and Assessment: Art. I

and IX and Reg. I/6 and I/84. Qualification and Training of Assessors, Instructors and

Supervisors: Art. I and Reg. I/6 and I/85. Assessment of Competence: Art. I and Reg. I/6, I/8 and I/126. On-board Training: Art. I and Reg. I/6, I/8 and I/127. Certification and Endorsement: Art. I and VI and Reg. I/2, I/3, I/8

and I/9 8. Registration: Art. I and Reg. I/8 and I/99. Revalidation: Art. I and Reg. I/2, I/8, I/9 and I/1110.Medical Standards: Art. I and Reg. I/911.Incompetence and Fraud Prevention: Art. I and Reg. I/5 and I/8

Inspection methodology processesMaritime Administrations

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1. Quality Management: Art. I and Reg. I/8

2. Course Design, Review and Approval: Art. I and Reg. I/6, I/8 and I/12

3. Staff Qualification and Training: Art. I and Reg. I/6 and I/8

4. Training Facilities: Art. I and Reg. I/6 and I/8

5. Monitoring and Supervision of Training: Art. I and Reg. I/6 and I/8

6. Use of Simulators: Art. I and Reg. I/8 and I/12

7. Examination: Art. I and Reg. I/6, I/8 and I/12

8. Admission of Students and Issue of Documentary Evidence: Art. I and Reg. I/8 and I/9

Inspection methodology processesMET Institutions

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Inspection process

Desk study

On site visit

Final desk study

Reportwriting

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On site visit

• Plan and schedule inspection visit

• Inform the management of entities to be inspected

• Keep the inspection on track

• Review identified deficiencies with staff to understand failures and gather valid evidence

• Wrap-up inspection visit with staff and management informing of the main issues

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Evidence of compliance or non-compliance

Documents and records

Interviews with staff (Management, Operational and Support Levels)

Review of equipment and facilities

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Inspected Countries (as of July 2011)• 22 Member States

• 32 non-EU countries

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Assist the EC• Verify on a regular

basis and at least every five years that MS comply with the provisions of the Directive (article 25, Directive 2008/106/EC)

• Inspection criteria:

EC Directive

EMSA Inspection

Factual Report

ECAssessment

EC Assessment

Report

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Compliance

Non-ComplianceNo

Infringement Procedure

Follow up – Member States

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Assist EC and MS for the purpose of recognition of CoCs

• to verify whether the country concerned meets all the requirements of the STCW Convention (5 years cycle) (article 19, Directive 2008/106/EC)

• Inspection criteria: STCW Convention & STCW Code

EMSA Inspection

Factual Report

EC Assessment

assisted by COSS

EC Assessment

Report

CAP from Inspected Country

ECDecision on

Follow-up visitYes

EMSA Follow-upFactual Report

No

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Decision on Recognition

published in OJ

Decision on Non-RecognitionNo

Follow up – Non EU countries

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• Individual EU Member States were conducting by themselves the assessment of compliance

• Inspected countries had to deal with different evaluations (inspections)

STCW Inspection Before the EC Directive

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STCW Inspections After Directive 2008/106/EC

• The system became centralised

• A common methodology is used

• The costs are reduced

• The findings are dissemminated

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STCW-IS: Supporting tool

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STCW-ISObjectives in Phase 2

Whatis?

The total number of CoCs issued by country?

The total number of EU certified seafarers?

The number of seafarers from third countries serving on board ships flying the flag of an EU Member State?

The Age profile of EU seafarers?

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STCW-ISObjectives in Phase 2

The number of cadets from MET institutions versus the age profileof existing seafarers?

The real shortage of EU seafarers? The impact will face the EU shipping

industry if EC will decide to withdraw the recognition of CoCs issued by a third country?

The trends on seafarers supply in EU?

Whatis?

STCW-IS

MS 1EDR

MS 2EDR

MS nEDR

NorwayEDR

IcelandEDR

Human Interactions

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Implementation

Different institutions have a role to playIMLA has also a role to play

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