STANDARD OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION, AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARER

STANDARD REGARDING THE SHIPS CREW ON BOARD

Comparison of the seafarer certification related to the STCW and IMO Model Course

A. OFFICER IN CHARGE OF NAVIGATIONAL WATCH

Specification of minimum standard of competence For officers in charge of a
navigational watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more

NO. FUNCTION COMPETENCE BASED ON STCW BASED ON IMO MC

1 Navigation at - Plan and conduct a Table A-II/I. In STCW IMO Model Course 7.03
the operational passage and determine they show us the with total of 60 hours
level position general kinds of courses. In IMO Model
- Maintain a safe knowledge, Course, each proficiency
navigational watch understanding and are being specified with
- Use of radar and proficiency. For required performance.
ARPA to maintain example in plan and For example, required
safety of navigation conduct a passage and performance for
- Use of ECDIS to determine position it Terrestrial and coastal
maintain the safety of explained the consist of navigation are consist of;
navigation celestial navigation, Definitions – Earth,
- Respond to Terrestrial and coastal charts, electronic charts,
emergencies navigation datums, distances,
- Respond to a distress , electronic system of Position lines and
signal at sea position fixing and positions, sailings,
- Use the IMO SMPC navigation, echo- chartwork exercises, i
and use English in sounder, compass- nformation from charts,
written and oral form magnetic and gyro, lists of lights and other
- Transmit and receive steering control system, publications, IALA
information by visual meteorology) Maritime Buoyage
signalling System, Tides, and
- Manouvre the ship keeping a log.

2. Cargo - Monitor the loading, Table A-II/I. In STCW IMO Model Course 7.03
Handling and stowage, securing, care they show us the with total of 77 hours
Stowage at the during the voyage and general kinds of courses. In IMO Model
operational the unloading of knowledge, Course, each proficiency
 level cargoes understanding and are being specified with
- Inspect and report proficiency. For required performance.
defects and damage to example in Monitor the For example, required
cargo spaces, hatch loading, stowage, performance for safe
covers and ballast tank securing, care during handling, stowage and
the voyage and the securing of cargoes are
unloading of cargoes it consist of; cargo care,
explained cargo cargo handling
handling, stowage and equipment and safety, oil
securing. tanker piping and
pumping arrangements,
Precautions before
entering enclosed or
contaminated spaces,
Cargo calculations and
cargo plans.

3. Controlling the - Ensure compliance Table A-II/I. In STCW IMO Model Course 7.03
operation of with with pollution- they show us the with total of 167 hours
the ship and prevention general kinds of courses. In IMO Model
care for requirements knowledge, Course, each proficiency
persons on - Maintain understanding and are being specified with
board at the seaworthiness of the proficiency. For required performance.
operational ship example in Maintain For example, required
level - Prevent, control and seaworthiness of the performance for ship
fight fires on board ship it explained ship stability, trim and stress
- Operate life-saving stability and ship tables are consist of;
appliances construction. displacement, buoyancy,
- Apply medical first aid fresh water allowance,
on board ship statical stability, initial
- Monitor compliance stability, angle of lol,
with legislative curves of statical
requirements stability, movement of
- Application of the center gravity, list
leadership and and its correction, effect
teamworking skills of slack tanks, trim and
 - Application of draught calculations
leadership and using trim tables,
teamworking skills Actions to be taken in
- Contribute the safety the event of partial loss
of personnel and ship of intact buoyancy, and
Stress tables and stress
calculating equipment
(loadicator).

B. MASTER AND CHIEF MATE ON SHIPS OF 500 GROSS TONNAGE OR MORE

Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of masters and chief mates on
ships of 500 gross tonnage or more

NO. FUNCTION COMPETENCE BASED ON STCW BASED ON IMO MC

1 Navigation at - Plan a voyage and Table A-II/2. In STCW IMO Model Course 7.01
the conduct navigation they show us the general with total of 451 hours
management - Determine position kinds of knowledge, courses. For example,
level and the accuracy of understanding and required performance
resultant position fix by proficiency. For example for plan a voyage and
any means in plan a voyage and conduct navigation are
- Determine and allow conduct navigation it consist of; voyage
for compass errors explained voyage planning for all
- Coordinate search planning and navigation conditions by
and rescue operations for all conditions, acceptable methods of
- Establish routeing in accordance plotting ocean tracks,
watchkeeping with the general navigation and
arrangements and provisions on ship’s monitoring of the
procedures routeing, reporting in voyage, and logbooks
- Maintain safe accordance with the and voyage records.
navigation through the general principles for
use of information from ship reporting system
navigation equipment and with VTS
and systems to assist procedures.
command decision
making
 - Maintain safety of
navigation through the
use of ECDIS and
associated navigation
systems to assist
command decision
making
- Forecast weather and
oceanographic
condition
- Respond to
navigational
emergencies

2. Cargo - Plan and ensure safe Table A-II/2. In STCW IMO Model Course 7.01
Handling and loading, stowage, they show us the general with the total 139
Stowage at the securing, care during kinds of knowledge, hours courses. For
management the voyage and understanding and example, required
level unloading of cargoes proficiency. For example performance for
in Plan and ensure safe application of
- Assess reported loading, stowage, international
defects and damage to securing, care during the regulations, codes and
cargo spaces, hatch voyage and unloading of standard concerning
covers and ballast cargoes the safe handling,
tanks and take it explained application stowage, securing and
appropriate action of international transport of cargoes
- Carriage of dangerous regulations, codes and consists of plan and
cargo standard concerning the actions conform with
safe handling, stowage, international
securing and transport of regulations.
cargoes, effect on trim
and stability of cargoes
and cargo operation,
stability and trim
diagram and stress-
calculating equipment,
 stowage and securing of
cargoes on board ship,
cargo handling gear and
securing and lashing
equipment, loading and
unloading certificates
operations, with special
regard to the transport of
cargo identified in the
code of safe practice for
cargo stowage and
securing, general
knowledge of tankers
and tanker operations,
knowledge of the
operational and design
limitation of bulk
carriers, loading, care
and unloading of bulk
cargoes, safe cargo
handling in accordance
with the provisions of the
relevant instruments,
effective communications
and improving working
relationship.

3. Controlling the - Control trim, stability, Table A-II/2. In STCW IMO Model Course 7.03
operation of and stress they show us the general with the total of 244
the ship and - Monitor and control kinds of knowledge, hours courses. For
care for compliance with understanding and example, required
persons on legislative requirements proficiency. For example performance for
board at the and measures to in Control trim, stability, fundamental principles
operational ensure safety of life at and stress it explained of ship construction are
level sea, security and the fundamental principles consist of shipbuilding
protection of the marine of ship construction, materials, welding,
 environment trim and stability, effect bulkheads, watertight
- Maintain safety and on trim and stability on and watertight doors,
security of the ship’s the event of damage and corrosion and its
crew and passengers stability, knowledge of prevention, surveys and
and the operational IMO recommendations dry docking and
condition of life-saving, concerning ship stability, stability.
fire-fighting and other and effect on trim and
safety system stability in the event of
- Develop emergency damage and stability.
and damage control
plans and handle
emergency situations
- Use of leadership and
managerial skill
- Organize and manage
the provision of medical
care on board

C. RATINGS FORMING PART OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH

Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of ratings forming part of a
navigational watch

NO. FUNCTION COMPETENCE BASED ON STCW BASED ON IMO

MC

1 Navigation at the support - Steer the ship and Table A-II/4. In It is not being
level also comply with helm STCW they show us ruled on IMO
orders in the English the general kinds of Model Course.
language knowledge,
- Keep a proper look- understanding and
out by sight and proficiency. For
hearing example in Steer
- Contribute to the ship and also
monitoring and comply with helm
controlling safe watch orders in the
 - Operate emergency English language it
equipment and apply explained the use of
emergency procedures magnetic and gyro-
compasses, helm
orders, change-over
from automatic
pilot to hand
steering and vice
versa.

D. RATINGS AS ABLE SEAFARER DECK

Specification of minimum standards of competence of ratings as able seafarer
deck.
NO. FUNCTION COMPETENCE BASED ON STCW BASED ON IMO
MC

1 Navigation at the support - Contribute to a safe Table A-II/5. In It is not being

level navigational watch STCW they show us ruled on IMO
- Contribute to the general kinds of Model Course.
berthing, anchoring knowledge,
and other mooring understanding and
operations proficiency. For
- Contribute to the example in
handling of cargo and Contribute to a safe
stores navigational watch
it explained ability
to understand
orders and to
cummunicate with
the officer of the
watch on matters
relevant to
watchkeeping
duties, procedures
for the relief,
maintenance and
handover of a
watch, information
required to
maintain a safe
watch.