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STCW10 (Manila Convention) comes into force Jan 1 2017

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There are significant and costly new requirements expected from Canadian Seafarers with the coming into force of the Manila Amendments to the STCW code (STCW2010). Transport Canada has released this bulletin, some of it is is represented here below, to inform us of the changes and the action you need to do in order to keep your CoC valid.
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This bulletin explains the steps Owners, Masters, Officers and Seafarers must take before January 1, 2017, to comply with the new requirements of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, as amended by the 2010 Manila conference (STCW Manila 2010).
Scope

This bulletin applies to Canadian seafarers and to holders of a Canadian STCW Certificate of Competency (CoC) or endorsement that expire before December 31st, 2016, who:

work on vessels making Unlimited voyages or Near Coastal, Class 1 (outside of the Great Lakes) voyages, and who must hold qualification documents that comply with STCW Manila 2010 by January 1, 2017.
work on vessels making Near Coastal, Class 1 (on the Great Lakes), Near Coastal, Class 2, or Sheltered Waters voyages who choose to comply with the STCW Manila 2010, although not required.

* We strongly encourage seafarers to apply now, to avoid a last minute rush that may occur at the end of 2016
Background

The STCW Manila 2010 came into force on January 1, 2012. A 5-year transition period is nearly over, which means Canada, as a party to the Convention, must fully comply with its requirements by January 1st, 2017. Major changes include:

Proof of Competency. A testimonial of participation in emergency drills onboard an STCW vessel will no longer be proof someone has the required level of competency. Seafarers must now complete an approved refresher training course at a Recognized Institution ashore every 5 years.

This applies in particular to competencies in Marine Emergency Duties (MED) as described below. If you are:

Listed on the safe manning document of an STCW vessel, you must demonstrate competence in STCW Basic Safety Training.
Assigned to launch a survival craft, you must demonstrate competence in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats.
In charge of a fire team, you must demonstrate competence in Advanced Fire Fighting.
Designated to provide first aid or medical care onboard an STCW vessel, you must demonstrate competence in First Aid or Medical Care.
The new Certificates of Proficiency (CoP) serve as proof a person has specific competencies that meet STCW Manila 2010 standards. For example, on January 1, 2017, all persons on STCW vessels who perform MED, must hold a CoP.

To obtain a CoP, you must apply at any Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security (TCMSS) Examination Center (http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/regions.htm) and provide a Training Certificate you earned from a Recognized Institution (see list in TP 10655) in the past 5 years, that relates to that CoP.

If you completed the Approved Training Courses more than 5 years ago, you must have completed an Approved Refresher Training Courses within the past 5 years. Other requirements may apply, as indicated elsewhere in this bulletin.
Certificates of Proficiency (CoP) in MED, First Aid and Medical Care

Annex A of this bulletin gives details about the trainings you must take at a Recognized Institution and any other requirements that may apply, to be able to apply for a CoP at a TCMSS Examination Center.
Certificates of Proficiency (CoP) for Tankers

After January 1, 2017, all documents issued to masters, deck officers, engineers and ratings working on a tanker making an Unlimited voyage or a Near Coastal, Class 1 (outside of the Great Lakes) voyage, that attest to their proficiency for tanker cargo operations, must comply with STCW Manila 2010. In Canada, seafarers must replace their current CoC or endorsements with a corresponding CoP.
Ratings (Tankers)

Before January 1, 2017, Ratings working on STCW vessels must exchange their current CoC or endorsement at any TCMSS examination center. Ratings will receive a corresponding new CoP, issued with no expiry date, either:

Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, or
Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations.

Masters and Officers (Deck and Engine room - Tankers)

Masters, engineers and deck officers holding a familiarization or specialized CoC or endorsement for any type of tanker making an STCW voyage, must exchange their CoC or endorsement, before January 1, 2017, for one of the following Certificates of Proficiency (CoP) that complies with STCW Manila 2010:

Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations,
Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations,
Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations,
Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, or
Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations.

Passenger vessels training and qualifications

While there is no immediate change to the qualifications required for personnel on passenger vessels and ro-ro passenger vessels, the MPR are being amended to reflect STCW Manila 2010 requirements. These amendments should apply starting January 1, 2017.

The main changes will be that the MPR:

will no longer require personnel to hold the Passenger Safety Management and Specialized Passenger Safety Management (Ro-Ro Vessels) CoC and endorsement TCMSS currently issues.
will require personnel earn a training certificate issued by the recognized institution as proof they are qualified in the topic indicated for service on a passenger vessel. Certain topics will require refresher training every 5 years.

Notes:

The Passenger Safety Management and Specialized Passenger Safety Management (Ro-Ro Vessels) CoC and endorsements seafarers currently hold, remain valid until their expiry date, and can be renewed in compliance with the MPR until December, 31st 2016.
Starting January 1, 2017, TCMSS will not issue or renew these CoC or endorsements, but will require personnel on passenger vessels and Ro-Ro passenger vessels to hold training certificates as indicated in Annex B.
Annex B details required training or refresher training starting January 1, 2017.
Recognized institutions giving the Passenger Safety Management or the Specialized Passenger Safety Management (Ro-Ro Vessels) training remain approved to issue training certificates indicated in Annex B, as long as they comply with approval conditions.

Availability of refresher training courses

Recognized Institutions and TCMSS are working on establishing and approving refresher training courses. In fact, many are already available. Seafarers who must take refresher training should contact a Recognized Institution to register. We strongly encourage seafarers to apply now, to avoid a last minute rush that may occur at the end of 2016.
Certificates of Competency (CoC) or endorsements expiring on December 31, 2016

Most STCW CoCs or endorsements TCMSS issued in the past months expire on December 31, 2016.

If you hold an STCW CoC or endorsement expiring on December 31, 2016, you may exchange it for an STCW Manila 2010 CoC or CoP, as applicable, valid for the remaining time of the initial 5 years period, at any TCMSS Examination Center – at no cost.
If you want to renew an officer’s CoC for a full 5 year period, you must comply with the renewal requirements of MPR sections 106 or 107 and pay the renewal fee, to receive an STCW Manila 2010 CoC valid for 5 years.
If you want to renew a tanker endorsement for a full 5 year period, you must comply with the renewal requirements of MPR sections 159, 160 or 165 to 167 as applicable and pay the renewal fee, to receive an STCW Manila 2010 CoP valid for 5 years.

Certificates of competency issued to ratings without an expiry date

Ratings who hold CoC issued without an expiry date, such as Bridge Watch Rating and Engine Room Rating, do not have references that meet STCW Manila 2010 standards, and may apply at any TCMSS Examination Center to get a replacement at no cost.
TCMSS Policy

While waiting for the MPR amendments to come into force, TCMSS has begun to issue CoPs to seafarers who want to comply with the new STCW Manila 2010 requirements.

While there is no legal requirement to take a refresher training course until these amendments do come into force, we encourage Canadian seafarers to obtain the STCW Manila 2010 compliant documents well before January 1, 2017 to avoid problems at foreign ports for not holding the necessary documents.
Sheltered Waters, Near Coastal, Class 2 and Near Coastal, Class 1(on the Great-Lakes) Voyages

There is no immediate change for personnel working on domestic vessels making voyages in Sheltered Waters, in Near Coastal, Class 2 or in Near Coastal, Class 1 (on the Great Lakes). This means that Officers holding:

Domestic certificates of competency do not have to take any particular steps.
STCW certificates, will receive an STCW Manila 2010 certificate when they meet the MPR renewal requirements.

Certificates of Proficiency in MED will not be required on domestic vessels making voyages in Sheltered Waters, in Near Coastal, Class 2 or in Near Coastal, Class 1 (on the Great Lakes). For these vessels, the current training and certification requirements of MPR sections 205 to 210 remain. Holding one of the MPR accepted training certificates issued by a recognized institution is valid for personnel who:

form part of the safe manning of the vessel
are assigned to a survival craft team or a fire team.
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Isn't life exciting? You get to play silly buggers for a week, at the cost of about $1000.
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You know I have a tough time believing that the training requirements in Canada and the associated cost will be similar to those of the majority of the third world sailors will face. Over complicating things and making it harder to feed my family seems to be a Transport Canada objective.
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The STCW 10 requirements will not be enforced until the Marine Personnel Regulations are published in Gazzette 11 and that won't happen this year.
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It should be noted, too, that TC recognises training certificates from other STCW compliant countries with flag approved courses. Might be worthwhile taking a wee vacation in one of these STCW compliant countries, just make sure the course is approved by that flag. I know that a lot of chancers, fan dancers, cowboys and comic singers set up a "Marine College" and hand out certificates for courses which are not approved. These certificates are usually printed on paper too hard to wipe your arse, so are totally useless.
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New TCMS SSB for Deck side on STCW10 (Manila Convention)

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New Ship Safety Bulletin from Transport Canada Marine Safety, issued yesterday, on their requirements for compliance to STCW2010, coming into force shortly. Engineer requirements are to follow shortly, in a separate SSB.

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Thanks Mentatblur
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It should be noted that STCW only applies 25 miles off the east coast on NC1 or unlimited voyages. It does not apply in the Lakes or on the west coast, unless the voyage is unlimited.
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oh that's interesting. sets up a totally different certification requirement on the coasts and the pay issues
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It just creates a zone restricted license system aligning engineers licenses with similar zone restrictions as are currently in force and have been for many years on the deck licenses.
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TC just issued another Ship Safety Bulletin on TCW2010 compliance, specifically for Marine Engineers.
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The text is here, below.

Purpose

This bulletin adds information to the Ship Safety Bulletin #09/2015. It explains how officers and seafarers of the engine department can comply with the new requirements of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, as amended by the 2010 Manila Conference (STCW 2010 Manila) after December 31, 2016.

Guidance for Master, Deck Officers and Deck Ratings is published in bulletin #12/2016.

Scope

This bulletin details guidelines on the:

status on the validity of Certificates of Competency (CoC) issued under the current MPR (2007);
conditions to obtain a CoC that meets the STCW Manila 2010 (CoC-STCW 2010) requirements;
requirements to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) for service onboard vessels using Steam for propulsion or with High Voltage (1000v) systems;
current status of the Passenger and RoRo Passenger vessels’ personnel certification; and
requirements for Marine Emergency Duties (MED) refresher training.

Application

The STCW 2010 Manila does not apply to fishing vessels. Officers and seafarers of the engine department working onboard fishing vessels are not required, at this time, to complete MED refresher training, unless they do not have enough sea service to meet the renewal requirements for their CoC, as set in section 107 of the Marine Personnel Regulations (MPR).
Background

The STCW 2010 Manila came into force on January 1, 2012. The Convention’s transition period is scheduled to end on December 31, 2016. This means Canada, as a party to the STCW 2010 Manila, must fully comply with its requirements by January 1, 2017.

Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security (TCMSS) has submitted a number of amendments to modernize the current MPR. Until these amendments come into force, TCMSS has developed interim measures to achieve STCW 2010 Manila compliance.

Details of these interim measures are listed in the Annexes of this bulletin.
Status of Certificates of Competency issued under the current MPR (2007)

TCMSS considers the current holders of Canadian CoC as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Class Engineer or ERR, who have maintained their competency as set out in section 107 of the current MPR, as meeting the requirements of the STCW 2010 requirements.

Such CoCs shall be renewed, before their expiry date, as set out in section 107 of the MPR, and taking into consideration the information published in Ship Safety Bulletin #09/2015.
Conditions to obtain a Certificate of Competency that meets the requirements of the STCW 2010

After December 31, 2016:

A seafarer who wishes to obtain a CoC that meets STCW 2010 (“CoC-STCW 2010”) requirements must meet the respective conditions set out in Annexes 1 to 4 of this bulletin.
Holders of a training certificate, for an approved engineering education and training program issued for a program that started before 2008, who have not yet obtained a CoC, must fully comply with all STCW 2010 Manila requirements.

Requirements to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency for service on board vessels equipped with steam propulsion machinery or a high voltage system.

After December 31, 2016:

A seafarer who wishes to obtain a CoP for service on board vessels equipped with Steam propulsion machinery or vessels equipped with High Voltage (1000v) system must meet the respective conditions set out in Annex 4 of this bulletin.

Requirements to obtain a Passenger Vessel Management (PSM) or a Specialized Passenger Safety Management – RoRo Vessels (PSM-RoRo)

Contrary to information in Ship Safety Bulletin #09/2015, the current MPR regime for the certification of seafarers on passenger vessels will continue to apply after December 31, 2016, and until further notice.

TCMSS will continue to:

require the Passenger Vessel Management (PSM) and Specialized Passenger Safety Management – RoRo Vessels (PSM-RoRo) CoC and endorsement, under sections 229 and 230 of the current MPR; and
issue them under sections 109, 157 and 158 of the current MPR.

MED Refresher Training Requirements

At this time, officers and seafarers of the engine department are not required, even after December 31, 2016, to take Marine Emergency Duties (MED) refresher training, or to obtain a CoP for this training, when sailing on a vessel making a:

Voyage in Sheltered waters;
Near Coastal, Class 2 voyage;
Near Coastal, Class 1 voyage on the Great Lakes;
Voyage in the waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Cabot Strait, up to 25 nm seaward of a straight line joining Cape Canso at 45° 18.36’N, 60° 56.28’W and Cape Pine at 46° 36.81’N, 53° 32.5’W (see Annex 5) or
Voyage in the areas of Queen Charlotte Sound and Hecate Strait, up to 25 nm seaward of a straight line joining Winifred Island at 50° 39’ 40” N, 128° 22’ 00” W, and Kunghit Island at 51° 56’ 37” N, 131° 01’ 52” W. (see Annex 6)

Within these waters, the current MPR regime remains in force.

After December 31, 2016, the STCW 2010 Manila requires seafarers assigned on the muster list to MED duties and all officers on board a vessel making a voyage outside of the limits listed above, to take refresher trainings every 5 years and to hold a CoP in the related MED duties.

As outlined in SSB #09/2015, a seafarer wishing to obtain a CoC-STCW 2010 after December 31, 2016, must hold the required MED CoPs.

The renewal of a CoC is independent of the validity of the CoP for MED, unless a person does not have the required sea service, as section 107 of the MPR.
Service Standards

Officers and seafarers of the engine department wishing to obtain a CoC-STCW 2010 should expect a service standard of up to 120 business days before receiving a plasticised “STCW 2010 CoC”.

Transport Canada encourages officers and seafarers of the engine department to inform the examiner, at the time of their application, of any urgency related to an eventual engagement on board a vessel making a voyage outside the limits of Near Coastal Class 1 voyage.
Annex 1
Requirements to obtain a CoC that meets the STCW 2010 (CoC-STCW 2010) (Engine Department)

1.1 A person who chooses to comply with the STCW 2010 and wishes to obtain a CoC as “Chief Engineer Officer (STCW)” must meet the following:
1.1.1 In order to obtain a CoC as “Chief Engineer Officer (STCW)” a person must:
hold a certificate issued under the MPR attesting to their medical fitness to perform the duties and undertake the voyages to which the certificate of competency applies;
hold a CoC as Second or Third or “Fourth Class Engineer (that meets the STCW Reg. III/1)”, or those of “Second Engineer Officer (STCW)” or “Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch” (STCW); (see note 1 of Annex 2)
hold the following Certificates of Proficiency: (see RDIMS 10622741)
STCW Basic Safety;
Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats;
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting; and
Marine Advanced First Aid;
provide proof of competency in:
Leadership and Managerial Skills; (see note 2 of Annex 2)
Maritime Law and Ship’s Business; (see note 3 of Annex 2)
English Language Skills; (see note 4 of Annex 2) and
Ship Management Practices taught using Propulsion Plant Simulator, Level 2 (see note 6 of Annex 2)
demonstrate they have the competences listed in column 1 of Table A-III/2 of the STCW Code, using the methods for demonstrating those competences set out in Section 3.1 of Annex 3; and
while holding one of the CoCs enumerated in paragraph 2, and serving in the function of an officer in charge of an engineering watch, a second engineer officer or a chief engineer officer, the person has acquired at least 36 months of sea service, on board vessels, other than a stationary MOU, that have a propulsion power of at least 750 kW, out of which a minimum of 9 months were served on board vessels that have a propulsion power of at least 3000 kW. (See note 8 of Annex 2)
Rights and Privileges

1.1.2 A CoC as “Chief Engineer Officer (STCW)” grants the holder the same rights and privileges as those granted to a person holding a “First Class Engineer” (that meets the STCW Reg. III/2) issued under the current MPR.
1.2 A person who chooses to comply with the STCW 2010 and wishes to obtain a CoC as “Chief Engineer Officer less than 6000 kW Power, Near Coastal Voyage” must meet the following:
1.2.1 In order to obtain a CoC as “Chief Engineer Officer less than 6000 kW Power, Near Coastal Voyage” a person must:
hold a certificate issued under the MPR attesting to their medical fitness to perform the duties and undertake the voyages to which the certificate of competency applies;
hold a CoC as “Second Class Engineer” or “Second Engineer Officer (STCW)” certificate; (see note 1 of Annex 2)
hold the following Certificates of Proficiency: (see RDIMS 10622741)
STCW Basic Safety;
Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats;
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting; and
Marine Advanced First Aid;
provide proof of competency in:
Ship Management Practices taught using Propulsion Plant Simulator, Level 2 (see note 6 of Annex 2)
demonstrate they have the competences listed in column 1 of Table A-III/2 of the STCW Code, using the methods for demonstrating those competences set out in Section 3.1, of Annex 3; and
while holding one of the CoCs enumerated in paragraph 2, and serving in the function of a second engineer officer or a chief engineer officer the person has acquired at least 3 months of sea service, on board vessels, other than a stationary MOU, that have a propulsion power of at least 3000 kW. (see note 9 of Annex 2)
Rights and Privileges

1.2.2 A CoC as “Chief Engineer Officer less than 6000 kW Power, Near Coastal Voyage” grants the holder the same rights and privileges as those granted to a person holding a “Second Class Engineer” (that meets the STCW Reg. III/2) with an endorsement for Chief Engineer Officer on vessels of less than 6000 kW propulsion power, Near Coastal Voyage, issued under the current MPR.
1.3 A person who chooses to comply with the STCW 2010 and wishes to obtain a CoC as “Chief Engineer Officer less than 3000 kW Power” must meet the following:
1.3.1 In order to obtain a CoC as “Chief Engineer Officer less than 3000 kW Power” a person must:
hold a certificate issued under the MPR attesting to their medical fitness to perform the duties and undertake the voyages to which the certificate of competency applies;
hold CoC as Third or “Fourth Class Engineer (that meets the STCW Reg. III/1)” or “Second Engineer Officer less than 3000 kW Power (STCW)” (see note 1 of Annex 2)
hold the following Certificates of Proficiency: (see RDIMS 10622741)
STCW Basic Safety;
Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats;
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting; and
Marine Advanced First Aid;
provide proof of competency in:
Leadership and Managerial Skills; (see note 2 of Annex 2)
Maritime Law and Ship’s Business; (see note 3 of Annex 2)
English Language Skills; (see note 4 of Annex 2) and
Ship Management Practices taught using Propulsion Plant Simulator, Level 2 (see note 6 of Annex 2)
demonstrate they have the competences listed in column 1 of Table A-III/2 of the STCW Code, using the methods for demonstrating those competences set out in Section 3.1 of Annex 3; and
while holding one of the CoCs enumerated in paragraph 2, the person has acquired at least 12 months of sea service on board vessels, other than a stationary MOU, that have a propulsion power of at least 750 kW, while serving in the function of a second engineer officer or a chief engineer officer. (see note 10 of Annex 2)
Rights and Privileges

1.3.2 A CoC as “Chief Engineer Officer less than 3000 kW Power” grants the holder the same rights and privileges as those granted to a person holding a “Third Class Engineer” (that meets the STCW Reg. III/3) issued under the current MPR.
1.4 A person who chooses to comply with the STCW 2010 and wishes to obtain a CoC as “Second Engineer Officer (STCW)” must meet the following:
1.4.1 In order to obtain a CoC as Second Engineer Officer (STCW) a person must:
hold a certificate issued under the MPR attesting to their medical fitness to perform the duties and undertake the voyages to which the certificate of competency applies;
hold a CoC as Second, or Third, or “Fourth Class Engineer (that meets the STCW Reg. III/1)”, or “Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch” (STCW) certificate of competency; (see note 1 of Annex 2)
hold the following Certificates of Proficiency: (see RDIMS 10622741)
STCW Basic Safety;
Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats;
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting; and
Marine Advanced First Aid;
provide proof of competency in:
Leadership and Managerial Skills; (see note 2 of Annex 2)
Maritime Law and Ship’s Business; (see note 3 of Annex 2)
English Language Skills; (see note 4 Annex 2) and
Ship Management Practices taught using Propulsion Plant Simulator, Level 2; (see note 6 of Annex 2)
demonstrate they have the competences listed in column 1 of Table A-III/2 of the STCW Code, using the methods for demonstrating those competences set out in Section 3.1 of Annex 3; and
while holding one of the CoCs enumerated in paragraph 2, the person has acquired at least 12 months of sea service on board vessels, other than stationary MOUs, that have a propulsion power of at least 750 kW, while serving in the function of an officer in charge of an engineering watch, a second engineer or a chief engineer, out of which at least 3 months were served on vessels that have a propulsion power of at least 3000 kW. (see note 8 of Annex 2)
Rights and Privileges

1.4.2 A CoC as “Second Engineer Officer (STCW)” grants the holder the same rights and privileges as those granted to a person holding a “Second-class Engineer” (that meets the STCW Reg. III/2) issued under the current MPR.
1.5 A person who chooses to comply with the STCW 2010 and wishes to obtain a CoC as “Second Engineer Officer less than 3000 kW Power” must meet the following:
1.5.1 In order to obtain a CoC as “Second Engineer Officer less than 3000 kW Power” a person must:
hold a certificate issued under the MPR attesting to their medical fitness to perform the duties and undertake the voyages to which the certificate of competency applies;
hold the following Certificates of Proficiency: (see RDIMS 10622741)
STCW Basic Safety;
Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats;
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting; and
Marine Advanced First Aid;
provide proof of competency in:
Leadership and Managerial Skills; (see note 2 of Annex 2)
Maritime Law and Ship’s Business; (see note 3 of Annex 2)
English Language Skills; (see note 4 of Annex 2) and
Ship Management Practices taught using Propulsion Plant Simulator Level 2 (see note 6 of Annex 2)
demonstrate they have the competences listed in column 1 of Table A-III/2 of the STCW Code, using the methods for demonstrating those competences set out in Section 3.2 of Annex 3; and
have acquired the following sea service on board a vessel, other than a stationary MOU, that has a propulsion power of at least 750 kW: (see notes 11 of Annex 2)
While holding an engineer CoC that meets Reg. III/1 of STCW Convention, at least 6 months while serving in the function of an engineer in charge of the engineering watch, a second engineer officer or a chief engineer officer; or
At least 12 months while serving as an assistant engineer officer.
Rights and Privileges

1.5.2 A CoC as “Second Engineer Officer less than 3000 kW Propulsion Power” grants the holder the same rights and privileges as those granted to a person holding a “Fourth Class Engineer,” with a Second Engineer Endorsement (that meets the STCW Reg. III/3) issued under the current MPR.
1.6 A person who chooses to comply with the STCW 2010 and wishes to obtain a CoC as “Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (STCW)” must meet the following:
1.6.1 In order to obtain a CoC as “Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (STCW)” a person must:
Be at least 18 years of age;
hold a certificate issued under the MPR attesting to their medical fitness to perform the duties and undertake the voyages to which the certificate of competency applies;
hold the following Certificates of Proficiency (see RDIMS 10622741):
STCW Basic Safety;
Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats;
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting; and
Marine Advanced First Aid;
provide proof of competency in:
Leadership and Teamworking Skills; (see note 2 of Annex 2)
Maritime Law and Ship’s Business; (see note 3 of Annex 2)
English Language Skills; (see note 4 Annex 2)
Practical Skills for Marine Engineer (see note 5 Annex 2) and
Ship watchkeeping practices using a Propulsion Plant Simulator, Level 1; (see note 7 of Annex 2)
demonstrate they have the competences listed in column 1 of Table A-III/1 of the STCW Code, using the methods for demonstrating those competences set out in Section 3.3 of Annex 3; and
have acquired one of the following sea service on board vessels, other than a stationary MOU, that have a propulsion power of at least 750 kW; (see note 12 of Annex 2)
at least 6 months carrying out the functions of an assistant engineer officer as part of an engineering watch, under the supervision of an engineer officer, if the person has completed an Engineer Officer Education and Training (EOET) Program approved by the Minister as conforming to TP 8911, or
at least 30 months carrying out functions related to marine engineering at the support level, as described in column 1 of Table A-III/5 of the STCW Code, if the person has completed a Practical Skills for Marine Engineers (PSME-S) program, approved by the Minister as conforming to TP 13720, out of which at least 6 months must be served while forming part of an engineering watch under the supervision of an engineer officer.
Rights and Privileges

1.6.2 A CoC as “Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (STCW)” grants the holder the same rights and privileges as those granted to a person holding a “Fourth Class Engineer” (that meets the STCW Reg. III/1) issued under the current MPR.
1.7 A person who chooses to comply with the STCW 2010 and wishes to obtain a CoC as “Electro-Technical Officer” must meet the following:
1.7.1 In order to obtain a CoC as “Electro-Technical Officer (STCW)” a person must:
be at least 18 years of age;
hold a certificate issued under the MPR attesting to their medical fitness to perform the duties and undertake the voyages to which the certificate of competency relates;
hold the following Certificates of Proficiency: (see RDIMS 10622741)
STCW Basic Safety;
Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats;
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting; and
Marine Advanced First Aid;
provide proof of competency in:
Leadership and Teamworking Skills; (see note 2 of Annex 2)
Maritime Law and Ship’s Business; (see note 3 of Annex 2) and
English Language Skills; (see note 4 of Annex 2)
demonstrate the competences listed in column 1 of Table A-III/6 of the STCW Code, using the methods for demonstrating those competences set out in Section 3.4 of Annex 3; and
have acquired 12 months relevant sea service in the 60 months preceding January 1, 2017, on board vessels, other than a stationary MOU, that have a propulsion power of at least 750 kW carrying out functions, at the support level as described in column 1 of table A-III/7 of the STCW Code (see note 13 of Annex 2).
Rights and Privileges

1.7.2 A CoC as “Electro-Technical Officer” grants the holder the privileges to occupy a position of an “Electro-Technical Officer” on board vessels that require such position.
1.8 A person who chooses to comply with the STCW 2010 and wishes to obtain a CoC as “Able Seafarer Engine” must meet the following:
1.8.1 In order to obtain a CoC as “Able Seafarer Engine (STCW)” a person must:
hold a certificate issued under the MPR attesting to their medical fitness to perform the duties and undertake the voyages to which the certificate of competency applies;
hold CoC as “Engine Room Rating” (that meets STCW Reg. III/4); (see note 1 of Annex 2)
hold an STCW Basic Safety Certificates of Proficiency; (see RDIMS 10622741)
demonstrate they have the competences listed in column 1 of Table A-III/5 of the STCW Code, using the methods for demonstrating those competences set out in Section 3.5 of Annex 3; and
have acquired either of the following sea service on board vessels, other than a stationary MOU, that have a propulsion power of at least 750 kW:
at least 6 months, carrying out functions related to engine department operations, under the supervision of an engineer officer, if the person has completed a training program that the Minister has accept; or
at least 12 months carrying out functions related to marine engineering at the support level, under the supervision of an engineer officer, as described in column 1 of Table A-III/4 of the STCW Code.
Rights and Privileges

1.8.2 A CoC as “Able Seafarer Engine” grants the holder the privileges to occupy a position of “Able Seafarer Engine” onboard vessels that require such position.
1.9 A person who chooses to comply with the STCW 2010 and wishes to obtain a CoC as “Electro-Technical Rating” must meet the following:
1.9.1 In order to obtain a CoC as “Electro-technical Rating (STCW)” a person must:
hold a certificate issued under the MPR attesting to their medical fitness to perform the duties and undertake the voyages to which the certificate of competency applies;
hold an STCW Basic Safety Certificates of Proficiency (see RDIMS 10622741);
demonstrate they have the competences listed in column 1 of Table A-III/7 of the STCW Code, using the methods for demonstrating those competences set out in Section 3.6 of Annex 3; and
have acquired one of the following sea service on board vessels, other than a stationary MOU, that have a propulsion power of at least 750 kW; (see note 12 of Annex 2)
at least 3 months, carrying out functions, at the support level, under the supervision of an officer, as described in column 1 of table A-III/7 of the STCW Code if the person holds qualifications that meet the technical competences in that table;
at least 6 months, carrying out functions, at the support level, under the supervision of an officer, as described in column 1 of table A-III/7 of the STCW Code, if the person has completed an approved Electro-Technical Rating training program recognized by the Minister; or
at least 12 months, within the last 60 months, carrying out functions, under the supervision of an officer, in a relevant capacity as described in column 1 of table A-III/7 of the STCW Code.
Rights and Privileges

1.9.2 A CoC as “Electro-Technical Rating” grants the holder the privileges to occupy a position of an “Electro-Technical Rating” onboard vessels that require such position.

Annex 2
Notes to Requirements to obtain a STCW 2010 (CoC-STCW 2010) (Engine Department)

Note 1. CoC
The CoC presented must have been issued under the MPR.
It should be understood that the current policy addresses a transition period to implement the STCW 2010, within the limit of the regulatory requirements of the MPR. If this transition period is to be extended, consideration will be given to allow holders of CoCs, issued in compliance with the STCW 2010, to upgrade their CoCs.
Note 2. Leadership and Managerial Skills or Leadership and Teamworking Skills
Acceptable proofs of competency are:
a training certificate issued by one of the Recognized Institutions for completing an Engineer Officer Education and Training (EOET) Program approved by the Minister as conforming to TP 8911 or an approved Leadership course at the level sought, within the 5 years of the application date; or
while holding an engineer officer CoC, acquire the service set out in subsection 107(3) of the MPR, in the function of the certificate level sought, within the 5 years preceding the application date.
Note 3. Maritime Law and Ship’s Business
Acceptable proofs of competency are:
a training certificate issued by one of the Recognized Institutions for completing an Engineer Officer Education and Training (EOET) Program approved by the Minister as conforming to TP 8911 or an approved course in Maritime Law and Ship’s Business; or
while holding an engineer officer CoC, having acquired the service set out in subsection 107(3) of the MPR, within the 5 years preceding the application date.
Note 4. English Language Skills
Acceptable proofs of competency:
successful completion of a provincially approved Grade XI English Language course, or acceptable equivalent; or
acquired, while holding an engineer officer CoC, the service set out in subsection 107(3) of the MPR, within the 5 years preceding the application date.
Note 5. Practical Skills for Marine Engineers
Acceptable proofs of competency are:
a training certificate issued by one of the Recognized Institutions for completing an approved PSME course within the 5 years preceding the application date; or
acquired, while holding an engineer officer CoC, the service set out in subsection 107(3) of the MPR, in the function of an engineer officer, within the 5 years preceding the application date.
Note 6. Propulsion Plant Simulator - PPS 2 course
Acceptable proofs of competency are:
a training certificate issued by one of the Recognized Institutions for completing an approved PPS2 course within the 5 years preceding the application date; or
while holding an engineer CoC, and serving in a managerial function (second or a chief engineer officer), acquire the service set out in subsection 107(3) of the MPR within the 5 years preceding the application date.
Note 7. Propulsion Plant Simulator - PPS 1 course
Acceptable proofs of competency:
a training certificate issued by one of the Recognized Institutions for completing an approved PPS1 course within the 5 years preceding the application date; or
acquired, while holding an engineer officer CoC, the service set out in subsection 107(3) of the MPR, in the function of an engineer officer, within the 5 years preceding the application date.
Note 8. Sea Service Calculation - Chief Engineer Officer (STCW), Second Engineer Officer (STCW)
Sea service must be acquired while holding, at least, a STCW Reg. III/1 CoC in the function of:
officer in charge of an engineering watch,
second engineer, or
chief engineer.
Note 9. Sea Service Calculation - Chief Engineer Officer less than 6000 kW Power, Near Coastal Voyage
Sea service must be acquired while holding at least, a STCW Reg. III/2 CoC in the function of:
second engineer, or
chief engineer.
Note 10. Sea Service Calculation - Chief Engineer Officer less than 3000 kW Power
Sea service must be acquired while holding at least, a STCW Reg. III/3 CoC in the function of:
second engineer, or
chief engineer.
Note 11. Sea Service Calculation - Second Engineer Officer less than 3000 kW Propulsion Power and Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch
Sea service must be acquired while performing duties equivalent to those described in column 1 of Table A-III/5 of Function “Marine engineering at the support level” of the STCW Code;
At least 6 of the 30 months of sea service shall be acquired while performing engine room watchkeeping duties, as describe in the in column 1 of Table A-III/5 of Function “Marine engineering at the support level” of the STCW Code.
“Assistant engineer officer” means a person, registered in an approved Engineering Officer Education and Training Program (EOET), under training to become an engineer officer.
Note 12. Relevant sea service as Electrician
Service in a position, Electrical Officer, or service related to monitoring, operation or repair of electrical power systems ;
Sea service acquired while performing duties equivalent to those described in column 1 of Table A-III/7 of the STCW Code;
This experience must be documented in a letter from an employer attesting to the length and type of service, and the applicant’s duties and responsibilities.

Annex 3
Methods to Demonstrate Competency for STCW 2010 CoC (Engine)

3.1 Chief Engineer Officer (STCW), Chief Engineer Officer less than 6000 kW Power, Near Coastal Voyage, Chief Engineer Officer less than 3000 kW Power and Second Engineer Officer (STCW)
3.1.1 The person demonstrates competency by:
holding a valid CoC, issued under the MPR, that meets the STCW Reg. III/2 of the STCW Convention;
providing a training certificate issued for a program that started after 2008, by one of the RI for completing an approved Engineering Officer Education and Training Program (EOET), in accordance with EOET Program “Chief and Second Engineer” of TP 8911; or
providing documentary evidence for passing approved examinations in the following subject areas at the management level:
Engineering Knowledge;
Ship Construction, Stability and Propulsion;
Electro-technology and Automation;
Applied Mechanics;
Applied Thermodynamics; and
Examinations may address individual or multiple subject areas.
3.2 Second Engineer Officer less than 3000 kW Power
3.2.1 The person demonstrates competency by:
holding at the a valid CoC, issued under the MPR, that meets the STCW Reg. III/3 of the STCW Convention;
providing a training certificate issued for a program that started after 2008, by one of the RI for completing an approved Engineering Officer Education and Training Program (EOET), in accordance with EOET Program “Chief and Second Engineer” of TP 8911; or
providing documentary evidence for passing approved examinations in the following subject areas at the management level:
Engineering Knowledge;
Ship Construction, Stability and Propulsion;
Electro-Technology and Automation;
Applied Mechanics;
Applied Thermodynamics; and
Examinations may address individual or multiple subject areas.
3.3 Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (STCW)
3.3.1 The person demonstrates competency by:
holding a valid CoC, issued under the MPR, that meets the STCW Reg. III/1 of the STCW Convention;
providing a training certificate issued for a program that started after 2008, by one of the RI for completing an approved Engineering Officer Education and Training Program (EOET), in accordance with EOET Program “Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch” of TP 8911; or
providing documentary evidence for passing approved examinations in the following subject areas at the operational level:
Engineering Knowledge including Chemistry;
Ship Construction and Stability;
Electro-Technology and Automation;
Applied Mechanics and Mathematics;
Applied Thermodynamics; and
Ship Operation, watchkeeping and practical skill.
Examinations may address individual or multiple subject areas.
3.4 Electro-Technical Officer
3.4.1 The person demonstrates competency by:
Providing documentary evidence such as:
Holding a valid CoC, issue by a maritime administration, recognized as meeting the requirement of Reg. III/6 of the STCW Convention;
a training certificate, or a diploma, from a regulated institution, that demonstrates an equivalent achievement of the competences listed in column 1 of Table A-III/6 of the STCW Code;
a training certificate, or a diploma, from a provincially approved electrical apprenticeship or trade qualification, equivalent to the competences requirement, listed in column 1 of Table A-III/6 of the STCW Code; or
a diploma or degree in electrical engineering technology, marine electrician, or instrumentation and controls technology, from a regulated institution, that is equivalent to the requirements of Reg. III/6 of the STCW Code; or
Providing documentary evidence for passing approved examinations in the following subject areas:
Safe use, operation monitoring, maintenance and repair of electrical electronic and control equipment, including control systems of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery, cargo-handling, deck machinery and hotel equipment;
Safety requirements for working on shipboard electrical system, including operation of generators and distribution system, detection of electrical malfunction and measures to prevent damage;
Operation of shipboard computers and computer networks;
Knowledge of the principles and maintenance procedures of navigation equipment, including internal communication system;
Practical knowledge of testing, maintenance, faults finding and repair operations; and
Occupational health and safety procedures.
Examinations may address individual or multiple subject areas.
3.5 Able Seafarer Engine
The person demonstrate competency by providing documentary evidence such as;
a valid CoC, issue by a maritime administration and recognized as meeting the requirement of Reg. III/5;
a training certificate or a diploma from a regulated institution that address the competences listed in column 1 of Table A-III/5 of the STCW Code; or
a document evidencing achievement of each knowledge, understanding and proficiency listed in column 2 of Table A-III/5 of the STCW Code, and the methods used to demonstrate these competences.
3.6 “Electro-Technical Rating”
The person must demonstrate the competences by providing documentary evidence such as;
a valid CoC, issue by a maritime administration and recognized as meeting the requirement of Reg. III/7;
a training certificate or a diploma from a regulated institution that address the competences listed in column 1 of Table A-III/7 of the STCW Code; or
a document evidencing achievement of each knowledge, understanding and proficiency listed in column 2 of Table A-III/7 of the STCW Code, and the methods used to demonstrate these competences.

Annex 4
Requirements to obtain a CoP for Service on board specific types of vessels

4.1 Service as engineer officer on board a vessel using steam to operate the main propulsion machinery – Operational or Management Level
4.1.1 In order to obtain a CoP as Service as engineer officer on board a vessel using steam to operate the main propulsion machinery – Operational or Management Level a person must:
hold a valid engineer CoC, of the steamship category, issued under the MPR or the TCMSS Policy; or
either, provide a training certificate issued by one of the Recognised Institutions for completing an approved Engineering Officer Education and Training Program (EOET), that addresses steam propulsion knowledge:
For endorsement at the management level, an Engineering Officer Education and Training Program (EOET) in accordance with EOET Program “Chief and Second Engineer Officer” of TP 8911; or
For endorsement at the operational level, an Engineering Officer Education and Training Program (EOET) in accordance with EOET Program “Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch” of TP 8911; or
Provide documentary evidence for passing approved examinations in the following subject areas:
Design features and safety mechanisms of high pressure steam boilers, marine steam turbines, steam engines, construction of high pressure steam boilers, and other components of steam machinery;
Propulsive characteristics of steam turbines, and other steam propulsion engines, including speed, output and fuel consumption, preparation, operation, fault detection and necessary measures to prevent damage to high pressure steam boilers and other components of steam machinery;
Heat cycle thermal efficiency and heat balance of high pressure steam boilers, steam turbines and other steam propulsion engines;
Functions and mechanism of automatic control for auxiliary machinery related to high pressure steam boilers;
Design features and system configurations of automatic control equipment and safety devices for high pressure steam boilers; and
Operation, safety and emergency procedures related to high pressure steam boilers, and other components of steam machinery.
Examinations may address individual or multiple subject areas.
4.2 Service as engineer officer on board a vessel using High Voltage systems in excess of 1000 volt
4.2.1 In order to obtain a CoP as Service as engineer officer on board a vessel using High Voltage systems in excess of 1000 volt a person must:
hold a CoC or CoP, issue by a maritime administration, recognized as meeting the High Voltage requirements of Reg. A-III/1 and A-III/2 of the STCW Code;
provide training certificate or a diploma from a regulated institution that addresses the competences related to “High Voltage” listed in column 1 of Tables A-III/1 and A- III/2 of the STCW Code;
provide a document from a provincially approved electrical apprenticeship or trade qualification that addresses the competences related to “High Voltage” listed in column 1 of Tables A-III/1 and A-III/2 of the STCW Code; or
provide a diploma or degree in electrical engineering technology, marine electrician qualification or instrumentation and controls technology that addresses the competences related to “High Voltage” listed in column 1 of Tables A-III/1 and A-III/2 of the STCW Code.
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Re: STCW10 (Manila Convention) comes into force Jan 1 2017

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Has anyone actually read this yet?!

Update on how to meet STCW 2010 Manila Convention Requirements for Officers and Ratings of the Engine Department - SSB No.: 05/2017
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/bu ... 05-eng.htm

-I'm not sure if I'm interpreting it correctly, but it appears that 1st and 2nd class tickets are now pretty much the same.

-There will be no more TC exams.

-If you graduate from a 3 year program you can have a "Chief's Ticket" with 36 months sea time and no further exams.

-Basically anyone who does a 3 year cadet program

You can be Chief Engineer on any ship that's near coastal or inland, three months after graduating school!

I can't believe a wasted so much time and effort writing my fucking 1st Class. It was all for nothing.
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Re: STCW10 (Manila Convention) comes into force Jan 1 2017

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What's depressing is...you very well may be right Sea Rover...
If it's going to be a breeze to sail as chief...will you get paid accordingly? Will they hire and pay a proper Chief, or will they hire a chief cadet and pay them accordingly?
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Re: STCW10 (Manila Convention) comes into force Jan 1 2017

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You still have to pass Management Level exams, (1st Class standard) These will be done by the colleges after a suitable block credit course, if any given college gets enough candidates together for the time needed to justify the expense of putting the course on. In NS anyway, Block Credit courses are on a "cost recovery" basis. Unless enough people sign up for and pay for it to cover the total cost of putting it on, the course will be cancelled.
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