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STCW 2010The Manila Amendments
ITS IMPLICATIONS TO MARITIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING
By – Dr. Christopher P. MaambongChief Engineer, PhD
STCW 2010The Manila Amendments Conference resolution on expression of
appreciation to the host GovernmentSubmitted by Italy:
Italy wishes to express appreciation to the host Government for offering to hold theConference in Manila, The Philippines, for its hospitality, for the generous financial and in-kindcontribution and for their efforts towards the preparation and excellent arrangements. Italytherefore proposes a draft Conference resolution expressing appreciation to the host Government.
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DECIDES, in grateful recognition of this contribution, to designate the amendments adopted by the Conference as the:
“MANILA AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON
STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR
SEAFARERS, 1978”
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Quote: From Marino World Magazine
“ This big event of the Parties of the Convention gathered in Manila for the STCW Conference in the Year of the Seafarer is the most fitting tribute to Filipino Seafarers”
Ms. Merle Jimenez – San Pedro
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Major Revisions were adopted during this diplomatic conference thereby ensuring that the necessary global standard should be in placed to enter into force by January 1, 2012 and full compliance by January 1, 2017.
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Summary of the Adopted amendments with number of important changes to each chapter of the Convention and Code:
• Improved measures to prevent fraudulent practices associated with the certificate of competency• Revised requirements on hours of work and rest; new requirements for the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse, and updated standards relating to medical fitness for seafarers
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• New certification requirements for Able Seafarers Deck and Engine• New requirements relating to training in modern technology such as ECDIS• New requirements for marine environmental
awareness training and leadership and teamwork training• New training and certification requirements for Electro-technical Officers and ratings• New requirements for security training, and provisions to ensure that seafarers are properly trained to cope up piracy
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• Update of competence requirements for personnel serving all types of tankers , including new requirements for liquefied gas tankers• Introduction of modern training methodology
such as distance learning and web-base learning• New training guidance for personnel serving
ship’s operating in polar waters• New training guidance for personnel operating Dynamic Positioning System
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Conference Resolutions Adopted:• Expression of appreciation to the host govt.• Transitional provision and early implementation• Verifications of certificates of competency and
endorsements• Promotion of technical knowledge, skills and
professionalism of seafarers•Development of guidelines to implement international standards on medical fitness• Revisions of existing model courses published by
the IMO and development of new model course•Promotion of technical cooperation
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• Attracting new entrants to, and retaining seafarers in the maritime profession•Accommodation of trainees•Promotion of the participation of women in the maritime industry• Future amendments and review of the STCW
Convention and Code• Contribution of the ILO• Role of WMU and IMO International Maritime
Law Institute and International maritime Safety, Security and Environment
Academy (IMSSEA) in promoting enhance maritime standards•Year of Seafarer; and• Day of Seafarer
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• Refresher Training on Basic Safety• Re-assessment of competence on BSC, PSCRB,
Fast Rescue Boat and Advance Firefighting
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• What are the Implications
• Urgent actions needed by MTC through its various agencies with specific
concerns• New training courses to be developed:
• Able Seafarer Deck (Reg. II/5)• Able Seafarer Engine (Reg. III/5)• Electro Technical Officer (Reg. III/6)• Electro Technical Rating ( Reg. III/7)• Basic Training for Oil & Chemical Tankers• Advance Training for Chemical Tankers• Advance training for Oil tankers• Basic training for Liquified gas tanker
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MTC• Security training awareness • Training for seafarers with designated
security duties• “White List” update every five years –
recent complianceCHED • Revisions of CHED Memorandum Orders
(CMO), Policy Guidelines or supplemental curriculum for both BSMT and BSMarE programs from the revised Table of Competence Section A-II/1 and Section A- III/1
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CHED – • New curriculum in place at least by 2013 to produce graduates on 2017- ( to be able to take Board Exam and issue certificate for OIC)• New equipment requirements for maritime school• Re-calibrations / orientation of Instructors and
Assessors•
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PRC• Revalidation of certificates every
five years• Requirements of refresher or new
courses for holders of ‘95 certificates• The Philippines or any Party can’t
afford any delay
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• TESDA• New Regulation II/5 – Mandatory minimum
requirements for certification of ratings as able seafarers deck
• New Regulation III/5 - Mandatory minimum requirements for able seafarer –
engine• New Regulation III/7 – Mandatory minimum
requirements for certification of electro- technical ratings.
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With all these new and amended regulations we need to act together. All Govt. Agencies, both public and private schools and training institutions, the maritime industry as a whole, for smooth transitions of the Manila amendments and attend full compliance by 2017.
Thank you and Good day