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SUB-COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING 44th session Agenda item 19

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3 May 2013 Original: ENGLISH

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DRAFT REPORT TO THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE

1 GENERAL 1.1 The Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping (STW) held its

forty-fourth session from 29 April to 3 May 2013 under the Chairmanship of Mr. Bradley

Groves (Australia). The Vice-Chairman, Ms. Mayte Medina (United States), was also

present.

1.2 The session was attended by delegations and observers from Member

Governments, international organizations and non-governmental organizations in

consultative status as listed in document STW 44/INF.1.

Secretary-General's opening address 1.3 The Secretary-General welcomed participants and delivered his opening address,

the full text of which can be downloaded from the IMO website at the following link:

http://www.imo.org/MediaCentre/SecretaryGeneral/SecretaryGeneralsSpeechesToMeetings.

Chairman's remarks 1.4 In responding, the Chairman thanked the Secretary-General for his words of

guidance and encouragement and assured the Secretary-General that his advice and

requests would be given every consideration in the deliberations of the Sub-Committee and

its working groups.

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Adoption of the agenda and related matters 1.5 The Sub-Committee adopted the agenda (STW 44/1/Rev.2), and agreed, in general,

that the work of the Sub-Committee should be guided by the annotations to the provisional

agenda and timetable (STW 44/1/1), as amended. The agenda, as adopted, with the list of

documents considered under each agenda item, is set out in document STW 44/INF.[…]

2 DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES 2.1 The Sub-Committee noted the decisions and comments pertaining to its work by

MSC 90, MSC 91, C 108, C 109, NAV 58, MEPC 64, BLG 16, BLG 17, DSC 17 and DE 57

(STW 44/2 and Add.1, and STW 44/2/1) and took them into account in its deliberations under

the relevant agenda items.

3 VALIDATION OF MODEL TRAINING COURSES Report on the model course programme 3.1 The Sub-Committee noted the updated information provided by the Secretariat

(STW 44/3) on the status of production of model courses and the progress made with their

translation into French and Spanish.

3.2 The delegation of Argentina requested clarification regarding the ambiguity in

reporting, in the previous sessions of the Sub-Committee, on the status of the SAR model

courses. In this context, they requested that the reporting format be restructured to better

inform Parties of the status of model courses. The Secretariat clarifying the reasons for the

ambiguity advised that the concerns raised have been noted and would be taken into

account in future reports to the Sub-Committee.

3.3 The Sub-Committee noted with appreciation the offer by Peru to translate model

courses on Skipper on a Fishing Vessel (model course 7.05), Officer in Charge of a

Navigational Watch on a Fishing Vessel (model course 7.06) and Chief Engineer Officer and

Second Engineer Officer on a Fishing Vessel (model course 7.07) into Spanish and

requested them to submit the translated model courses to the Secretariat at an early date.

VALIDATION OF MODEL COURSES

3.4 During the general discussion on validation of model courses, the views were

expressed that:

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.1 model courses were of significant importance to Parties for the

development of national seafarers' training programmes;

.2 the introduction to the model courses should indicate that the model

courses were for guidance only and therefore of a recommendatory nature;

.3 overlapping requirements between operational and management level

training programmes should be avoided;

.4 in order to provide flexibility prescriptive requirements for duration of

courses should be avoided; and

.5 in view of the resource management competences in chapters II and III,

caution should be exercised when considering the model course on

leadership and teamwork.

New model course for Electro-Technical Officer 3.5 The Sub-Committee gave preliminary consideration to the draft model course on

Electro-Technical Officer (STW 44/3/1), along with comments and proposed amendments by

GlobalMET (STW 44/3/10).

3.6 In the ensuing discussion, the views were expressed that:

.1 the contents of the model course as presented did not fully align with the

knowledge, understanding and proficiency in the tables of competency in

the STCW Code;

.2 the scope of the provisions in the STCW Code related to training of

Electro-Technical Officer and the contents of the draft model course as

presented should be compared for consistency;

.3 it should reflect closely the requirements of the 2010 Manila Amendments,

prior to being validated by the Sub-Committee;

.4 there should be no overlapping requirements when developing a model

course for electro-technical rating;

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.5 the concept of full-time education in electrical, electronic engineering up to

the commencement of training in the required entry standards could not be

supported;

.6 the entry requirements should be flexible; and

.7 no reference to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) should be

included.

3.7 After some discussion, the Sub-Committee referred documents STW 44/3/1 and

STW 44/3/10 to Drafting Group 1 to be established on validation of model courses, taking

into account the urgent need for the model courses by STCW Parties to implement

the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code, for detailed consideration

and compare the scope of the provisions in the STCW Code related to training of

Electro-Technical Officer and the content of the draft model course as presented, with a view

to validation of the model courses by the Sub-Committee.

3.8 The Sub-Committee noted with appreciation the information in document

STW 44/INF.2 (Poland) relating to the Training Record Book for Electro-Technical Officer.

New model course on Leadership and Teamwork 3.9 The Sub-Committee gave preliminary consideration to the draft model course on

Leadership and Teamwork (document STW 44/3/2).


.1 the contents of the model course as presented did not fully align with the


the STCW Code; and

.2 the scope of the provisions in the STCW Code related to training of

Electro-Technical Officer and the contents of the draft model course as

presented should be compared for consistency and alignment with the

STCW Code.

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3.11 After some discussion, the Sub-Committee referred document STW 44/3/2 to

Drafting Group 1 to be established on validation of model courses, taking into account the

urgent need for the model courses by STCW Parties to implement the 2010 Manila

Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code, for detailed consideration and compare

the scope of the provisions in the STCW Code related to training in Leadership and

Teamwork and the content of the draft model course as presented, with a view to validation

of the model course by the Sub-Committee.

Revised model courses on Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations and Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations 3.12 The Sub-Committee gave preliminary consideration to the draft revised model

courses on Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, Basic Training for

Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations and Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo

Operations (documents STW 44/3/7, STW 44/3/8 and STW 44/3/9 respectively).

3.13 In the ensuing discussion, the following views were expressed that:

.1 the contents of the model courses as presented did not fully align with the


the STCW Code;

.2 the scope of the provisions in the STCW Code related to training of Basic

Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, Basic Training for

Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations and Advanced Training for Oil

Tanker Cargo Operations and the contents of the draft model courses as

presented should be compared for consistency; and

.3 the requirements for basic and advanced training should be carefully

aligned with the competences in the STCW Code and avoid, as far as

possible, any overlapping requirements.

3.14 After some discussion, the Sub-Committee referred documents STW 44/3/7,

STW 44/3/8 and STW 44/3/9 to Drafting Group 1 to be established on validation of model

courses for finalization of the model courses, taking into account the urgent need for the

model courses by STCW Parties to implement the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW

Convention and Code, for detailed consideration and to compare the scope of the provisions

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in the STCW Code related to Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations,

Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations and Advanced Training for Oil

Tanker Cargo Operations and the contents of the draft model courses as presented,

with a view to validation of the model courses by the Sub-Committee.

Establishment of Drafting Group 1 3.15 The Sub-Committee established Drafting Group 1, under the chairmanship of

Capt. Kersee Deboo (India), and instructed it, taking into account decisions and comments in

plenary, to consider documents STW 44/3/1, STW 44/3/2, STW 44/3/7, STW 44/3/8,

STW 44/3/9, STW 44/3/10 and STW 43/WP.7, and:

.1 taking into account the urgent need for the model courses by STCW Parties

to implement the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and

Code, to carry out a gap analysis review to compare the scope of the

provisions in the STCW Code related to training of Electro-Technical

Officer, Leadership and Teamwork, Basic Training for Oil and Chemical

Tanker Cargo Operations, Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo

Operations and Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations and

the contents of the aforementioned draft model courses as presented, with

a view to provisional validation of the model courses by the

Sub-Committee, as an interim measure; and

.2 submit its report on Thursday, 2 May 2013.

Revised model courses for Master and Chief Officer, Chief Engineer Officer and Second Engineer Officer, Officer in charge of a Navigational watch and Officer in charge of an Engineering watch 3.16 The Sub-Committee gave preliminary consideration to the draft revised model

courses for Master and Chief Officer, Chief Engineer Officer and Second Engineer Officer,

Officer in charge of a Navigational watch and Officer in charge of an Engineering watch

(STW 44/3/3, STW 44/3/4, STW 44/3/5 and STW 44/3/6) which had been revised/updated

consequent to the adoption of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and

Code.

3.17 The Sub-Committee recalled that STW 43 had referred these draft revised model

courses submitted for validation, back to the course coordinators for further revision,

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to reflect closely the requirements of the 2010 Manila Amendments, prior to submission to

this session for validation.


[.1 the contents of the revised model courses as presented reflect the


the STCW Code;

.2 the scope of the provisions in the STCW Code related to training of Master

and Chief Officer, Chief Engineer Officer and Second Engineer Officer,

Officer in charge of a Navigational watch and Officer in charge of an

Engineering watch and the contents of the draft model courses as

presented, should be compared for consistency;

.3 in light of the development of specialized training for tankers, the content of

tanker training in these courses should be reviewed;

.4 the relationship between tanker training requirements in chapter II and

chapter V should be reviewed with a view to retaining only basic tanker

requirements in the revised model courses 7.01 and 7.03; and

.5 the draft model courses should be subject to review and modification, in

accordance with the principles agreed at STW 43 (STW 43/WP.7).]

3.19 After an in-depth discussion, and taking into account the urgent need for the model

courses by STCW Parties to implement the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW

Convention and Code, the Sub-Committee referred documents STW 44/3/3, STW 44/3/4,

STW 44/3/5 and STW 44/3/6, together with document STW 43/WP.7, to Drafting Group 2 to

be established for finalization of the model courses, with a view to validation of the

above-mentioned model courses by the Sub-Committee.

Establishment of Drafting Group 2 3.20 The Sub-Committee established Drafting Group 2 under the chairmanship of

Capt. George Edenfield (United States), and instructed it, taking into account decisions and

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comments in plenary, to consider documents STW 44/3/3, STW 44/3/4, STW 44/3/5,

STW 44/3/6 and STW 43/WP.7, and:

. 1 taking into account the urgent need for the model courses by STCW Parties

to implement the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and

Code, to review the scope of the provisions in the STCW Code related to

training of Master and Chief Officer, Chief Engineer Officer and Second

Engineer Officer, Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch and Officer in

Charge of an Engineering Watch and the contents of the aforementioned

draft model courses as presented with a view to validation of the model

courses by the Sub-Committee; and


Other matters 3.21 The Sub-Committee recalled also that MSC 91, having considered a proposal by the

United States (MSC 91/19/2) to revise the guidance for model course development, updating

and validation processes, had included in the post-biennial agenda of the Committee an

output on "Revision of the guidance for model course development, updating and validation

processes", which has been included in the agenda for STW 45.

3.22 In this context, the Sub-Committee invited Member Governments and international

organizations to submit relevant proposals under this agenda item for consideration at

STW 45.

3.23 The Sub-Committee noted with appreciation the information in document

STW 44/INF.9 (ISF) relating to the availability of ISF On Board Training Record Book for

Officers in Charge of a Navigational Watch (Deck Cadets) and On Board Training Record

Book for Officers in Charge of an Engineering Watch (Engine Cadets) which have been

amended to reflect the 2010 Manila Amendments, and thanked the International Shipping

Federation for it.

Reports of the drafting groups 3.24 On receipt of the report of Drafting Group 1 (STW 43/WP.5) and Drafting Group 2

(STW 43/WP.6), the Sub-Committee took action as summarized in the ensuing paragraphs.

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[to be prepared by the Secretariat in consultation with the Chairman after the session, based

on the group's report and the actions requested therein, taking into account the decisions

taken by the Sub-Committee during subsequent discussions]

3.25 The Sub-Committee recalled that validation of model courses by the Sub-Committee

in this context meant that it found no grounds to object to their contents. In doing so, the

Sub-Committee did not approve the documents and they could, therefore, not be regarded

as official interpretations of the Convention.

4 UNLAWFUL PRACTICES ASSOCIATED WITH CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY Reports on fraudulent certificates as reported to the Secretariat 4.1 The Sub-Committee noted the information provided by the Secretariat

(STW 44/4 and addenda), detailing fraudulent certificates found on board ships during

inspections or reportedly being used, as reported to the Secretariat for the years 2011 and 2012,

and urged Member Governments to report details of fraudulent certificates detected in the

revised reporting format (STW 38/17, annex 1).

4.2 The Sub-Committee recalled that STW 43 had invited Member Governments and

International Organizations to submit proposals on a strategy to address the problems

associated with fraudulent certificates of competency.

4.3 The Philippines (STW 44/4/1) proposed measures to check the proliferation of

fraudulent certificates that are being discovered during inspection on board ship or during

application for issuance of Endorsement Certificates under regulation I/10.

4.4 The delegation of the Bahamas sought clarification regarding any follow-up action

regarding information provided by Parties relating to fraudulent certificates, and whether such

information was analysed by the Organization and if so did their results provide any

information that facilitated any appropriate action being taken by the Organization. In this

context, the Secretariat confirmed that so far no such analysis had been carried out.


.1 it was difficult to obtain information for verification in time;

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.2 it was difficult to contact relevant personnel, as the information for focal

points for verification of certificates were not up to date; and

.3 it would be helpful if Administrations could provide online certificate

verification facilities at an early date.

4.6 After a brief discussion, the Sub-Committee urged Member Governments to provide

the Secretariat updated information to facilitate verification of certificates, and to respond

in a timely manner to requests for verification of certificates.

4.7 In addition, the Sub-Committee reiterated its invitation at STW 43 to Member

Governments and International Organizations to submit proposals on a strategy to address

the problems associated with fraudulent certificates of competency to the next session.

Certification verification facility 4.8 The Sub-Committee also noted the oral information provided by the Secretariat that

the certification verification facility through the IMO website had been used 11,371 times

during the year 2012.

5 CASUALTY ANALYSIS 5.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that MSC 77 (MSC 77/26, paragraph 18.10) agreed to

retain the item on "Casualty Analysis" in the work programme of the Sub-Committee and that

this decision was reaffirmed by MSC 78 (MSC 78/26, paragraph 24.8).

5.2 The Sub-Committee noted that, at this session, no documents have either

been submitted for consideration or referred to the Sub-Committee by either the

FSI Sub-Committee or any other technical body of the Organization for review, and

consequently agreed to defer further consideration of the item to STW 45.

6 DEVELOPMENT OF AN E-NAVIGATION STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 6.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that STW 43 had:

.1 noted the proposed Methodology of the Human Element Analysing Process

(HEAP) for potential e-navigation solutions prepared by the

Correspondence Group on e-navigation; and

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.2 endorsed the final draft list of gaps relevant to training

(STW 43/WP.3/Rev.1, annex), which was forwarded to NAV 58, for final

consideration.

6.2 The Sub-Committee was informed that MSC 91 had noted that:

.1 NAV 58, after reviewing the progress made within the framework

established by the e-navigation strategy, had, inter alia:

.1 noted the completion of the gap analysis and approved the final list

of gaps of e-navigation (NAV 58/14, annex 7);

.2 endorsed the preliminary list of potential e-navigation solutions, as

work in progress and agreed that the above list should be used as the

basis for the further identification of Risk Control Options, as

preparation for the Formal Safety Assessment (NAV 58/WP.6/Rev.1,

annex 2);

.3 endorsed the HEAP in e-navigation (NAV 58/6, annex 3); and

.4 re-established the Correspondence Group on e-navigation, under

the coordination of Norway, with the terms of reference, as set out

in paragraph 6.44 of the report of NAV 58.

6.3 The Sub-Committee was advised that COMSAR 17 had already considered the

potential e-navigation solutions related to radiocommunications and search and rescue, and

provided relevant comments and observations to the Correspondence Group (CG), as set

out in paragraphs 4 to 11 of document COMSAR 17/WP.5, to be taken into account for the

preparation of the final list of potential e-navigation solutions, as well as during the

cost-benefit and risk analysis process, to be submitted by the CG to NAV 59.

6.4 The Sub-Committee was further informed that the CG was, inter alia, progressing:

.1 the cost-benefit and risk analysis, including the list of potential e-navigation

solutions, with a view to finalization at NAV 59; and

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.2 the work on the development of the Strategy implementation plan,

with a view to finalization at NAV 60, in 2014, and final adoption by

MSC 94.

REPORT OF THE CORRESPONDENCE GROUP ON E-NAVIGATION 6.5 Norway (STW 44/6) provided the report of the CG on e-navigation to the

Sub-Committee, which contained information related to the progress made with the

cost-benefit and risk analysis, the review of the HEAP and the development of draft

Guidelines for a usability framework for navigational equipment and its harmonization with

the HEAP. The CG on e-navigation had also prioritized five potential main e-navigation

solutions, which would be the basis for the risk and cost/benefit analyses to be presented to

NAV 59.

6.6 Australia (STW 44/6/1) commented on issues identified in the report of the CG on

e-navigation related to the application of the HEAP to e-navigation. Noting that the report of

the correspondence group mentioned that limitations were identified when HEAP was

applied to e-navigation, and documents COMSAR 16/11, annex 3, and NAV 58/INF.10

suggested that HEAP, in its current format, presented a number of significant limitations in

terms of applicability to the development of e-navigation. Accordingly, Australia proposed

a possible way forward to revise HEAP, to better meet future IMO requirements in ensuring

that the human element was appropriately considered.

6.7 The Sub-Committee considered in detail the actions requested of it

(STW 44/6, paragraph 17) along with the information provided in document STW 44/6/1.


.1 HEAP was a well-established tool;

.2 it was timely to revise HEAP;

.3 any review of HEAP should be considered not only from an E-Navigation

perspective but also from a wider and holistic perspective; and

.4 it would be necessary to submit a proposal for an output to MSC.

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6.9 In light of the foregoing and bearing in mind that e-navigation strategy

implementation plan was still under development, the Sub-Committee noted the ongoing

processes of Risk and Cost/Benefit Analyses for e-navigation and agreed that HEAP would

benefit from a general review to ensure that it is fit for wider use. Accordingly, the

Sub-Committee invited interested Member Governments to submit a proposal for reviewing

HEAP as an unplanned output to MSC 93.

7 DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDANCE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2010 MANILA

AMENDMENTS 7.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that MSC 89 agreed to include, in the 2012-2013 biennial

agenda of the STW Sub-Committee and in the provisional agenda for STW 43, a planned output

on "Development of guidance for the implementation of the 2010 Manila Amendments",

with a target completion year of 2014.

7.2 The Sub-Committee noted that no substantive proposals had been submitted under

this agenda item.

7.3 The BIMCO observer informed the Sub-Committee that Denmark and BIMCO had

carried out an ECDIS survey, part of which also addressed ECDIS training, wherein a

number of questions about ECDIS anomalies were raised. A majority of the ships had

responded that they still used paper charts together with ECDIS. On the question of ECDIS

training ashore, 75 per cent had responded that they had received training for five days or

more, while only a few indicated that they had not received any ECDIS training ashore.

In this regard, they informed the Sub-Committee that a full report on the ECDIS survey will

be submitted to NAV 59.

7.4 In this context, a number of delegations informed the Sub-Committee of difficulties

faced by seafarers and shipowners during port State control inspections, particularly with

regard to the inability by seafarers to provide evidence of completion of the ECDIS model

course, while being holders of valid certificates of competency.

7.5 The Sub-Committee noted that, despite the guidance promulgated by the

Organization related to ECDIS training (STCW.7/Circ.18), seafarers and shipowners

continue to face difficulties during port State control inspections, and agreed that this matter

should be brought to the attention of the FSI Sub-Committee for appropriate action.

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7.6 In light of the foregoing, the Sub-Committee instructed Working Group 1 to consider

this matter in detail and to advise the Sub-Committee on the way forward.

7.7 The Sub-Committee noted with appreciation the information provided by IMLA

(STW 44/INF.7) on the International Maritime Lecturers Association (IMLA) MET Teaching

Resources ePlatform.

Instructions to the working group 7.8 The Sub-Committee instructed the Working Group on Training Matters, taking into

account decisions and comments in the plenary, to:

.1 consider issues related to ECDIS training and the difficulties faced by

seafarers and shipowners during port State control inspections, and advise

the Sub-Committee on the way forward; and

.2 submit its report on Friday, 3 May 2013.

REPORT OF THE WORKING GROUP 7.9 Having considered the report of the working group (STW 44/WP.3), the

Sub-Committee:




8 PROMOTION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION 8.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that:

.1 STW 34, in view of the need for the Sub-Committee to provide clarifications

on the STCW-F Convention provisions to ensure its uniform

implementation, invited the Committee to include a new work programme

item, with a low priority, on "Clarification of STCW-F Convention provisions

and follow-up action to the associated Conference resolutions"; and

.2 the 1995 STCW-F Convention entered into force on 29 September 2012.

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8.2 The Sub-Committee noted that no documents have been submitted for

consideration at this session and agreed to defer further consideration to STW 45.

8.3 The delegation of Greece stated that due to the long time-lag between the adoption

and entry into force of the STCW-F Convention, the requirements did not reflect the current

needs of the industry. Accordingly, it would be appropriate for the provisions to be reviewed

and revised.

8.4 In this context, the Sub-Committee noting the above statement invited Greece to

submit proposal for an unplanned output to MSC 93 for consideration.

9 DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES FOR WING-IN-GROUND CRAFT 9.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that MSC 90 had considered document MSC 90/25/10

(Republic of Korea), proposing to revise the Interim Guidelines for Wing-In-Ground (WIG)

craft (MSC/Circ.1162) and instructed the STW Sub-Committee to consider the issue, taking

into account document MSC 90/25/10, under its existing output "Development of guidelines

for wing-in-ground craft".

9.2 The Sub-Committee noted that no documents had been submitted under this

agenda item.

9.3 Furthermore, the Republic of Korea informed the Sub-Committee that it had made

efforts to amend the Interim Guidelines of Wing-In-Ground (WIG) craft through trials, tests

and commercialization; however, production of WIG craft had been delayed, consequently

affecting the trial run schedules．Therefore，it had not been possible for the Republic of

Korea to submit in time a proposal for training requirements for officers on WIG craft for

consideration by the Sub-Committee at this session. The Republic of Korea hoped that when

the trial run of WIG craft was successfuIIy completed in the near future, the Sub-Committee

could resume discussion on the revision of training requirements for officers on WIG craft.

9.4 In light of the foregoing, the Sub-Committee agreed to defer further consideration to

STW 45, and invited Member States and interested international organizations to submit

relevant proposals for consideration.

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10 ROLE OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT Outcome of MSC 90, MSC 91 and MEPC 64 10.1 The Sub-Committee noted the information on the outcome of MSC 90, MSC 91 and

MEPC 64, in particular that MSC 91 and MEPC 64 had approved:

.1 draft Assembly resolution on the revised Guidelines on implementation of

the ISM Code by Administrations;

.2 draft Assembly resolution on the revised Guidelines for the structure of an

integrated system of contingency planning for safety emergencies; and

.3 revised MEPC-MSC circular on Guidelines for the operational

implementation of the ISM Code by Companies.

Guidelines for the reactivation of the Safety Management Certificate following an operational interruption of the SMS due to lay-up over a certain period 10.2 The Sub-Committee recalled that at STW 43, due to time constraints, the Working

Group on the Role of the Human Element was unable to undertake a detailed consideration

of the proposal by Austria, et al. (STW 43/10/4) on draft Guidelines for the reactivation of the

Safety Management Certificate following an operational interruption of the SMS due to lay-up

over a certain period and agreed that this should be considered at this session.

10.3 Furthermore, STW 43 had also agreed that consideration of health and safety

aspects relating to those individuals remaining on board during any out-of-service period

should be addressed at STW 44. Accordingly, the Sub-Committee invited Member

Governments and international organizations to submit comments and proposals for

consideration at STW 44.

10.4 The Sub-Committee noted that no further comments or proposals had been

submitted for consideration at this session.

10.5 Taking into account the decision of STW 43, the Sub-Committee referred this

document to the Working Group on the Role of the Human Element, for detailed

consideration and preparation of draft Guidelines for the reactivation of the Safety

Management Certificate following an operational interruption of the SMS due to lay-up over

a certain period, with a view to approval by the Committees.

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Control of safety when transferring persons at sea 10.6 The Sub-Committee noted MSC 91 had agreed that guidelines on safety when

transferring persons at sea should be developed, and instructed the Human Element

Working Group at STW 44 to develop Guidelines on safety when transferring persons at sea,

taking into account the information contained in document MSC 89/24/1 (Denmark),

resolution A.1045(27) and SOLAS regulation V/23.

10.7 As instructed by MSC 91, the Sub-Committee considered document MSC 89/24/1

(Denmark), which:

.1 provided information related to several incidents that occurred during

transfer of persons from small transport tenders to larger ships lying at

anchor in Danish coastal waters, resulting in fatalities; and

.2 proposed recommendations that might be used by Administrations and the

industry during the transfer of personnel at sea,

together with resolution A.1045(27) and SOLAS regulation V/23 with a view to developing

Guidelines on safety when transferring persons at sea.

10.8 As instructed by MSC 91, the Sub-Committee referred these documents to the

Working Group on the Role of the Human Element, for detailed consideration and

preparation of guidelines on "Safety when transferring persons at sea", with a view to

approval by the Committee.

Enhancing the efficiency and user-friendliness of the ISM Code Revision of ISM Code to include transfer of ship maintenance and failure records 10.9 Canada and the Republic of Korea (STW 44/10/1) proposed amendments to the

International Safety Management (ISM) Code to include the transfer of the ship's

maintenance and failure records for safety critical equipment at the change of company with

a view to enhancing the efficiency and user-friendliness of the ISM Code.


.1 this matter deserved further consideration, in particular the fundamental

issue of enforcement and should be considered in-depth;

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.2 the practical measures that might be taken in the absence of records

needed to be determined;

.3 the ISM Code already provides the general framework for management

procedures to deal with this issue and that the Code does not need any

further amendments;

.4 the concerns related to operational, commercial and legal implications

discussed at FSI 18 should be taken into consideration when discussing

this issue;

.5 identification of critical equipment should be part of the risk analysis of each

Company within its safety management system;

.6 there were concerns regarding the requirement to retain records for

a period of 10 years was beyond the normal record-keeping practices; and

.7 this matter could result in disputes between Companies.

[more to come]

10.11 After some discussion, the Sub-Committee referred this document to Working Group

on Role of the Human Element, for detailed consideration and advise the Sub-Committee

accordingly.

Evaluation of fatigue and fatigue mitigation practices 10.12 The United Kingdom (STW 44/10) provided a summary of Project HORIZON, which

was the first study on seafarer fatigue to use empirical evidence and seek to replicate, to the

extent practicable, safety conditions. It provided a scientifically robust understanding of the

effect of different watchkeeping patterns on seafarer cognitive performance, and has enabled

the development of a mathematically robust Fatigue Management Toolkit (FMT) and also

provides data for consideration of alternative approaches to conventional watchkeeping

patterns.


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.1 the results of Project Horizon provided a scientific analysis based on

objective research that could assist in preventing maritime accidents and

deserved further consideration;

.2 seafarer fatigue is an issue of serious concern and needed to be addressed

urgently;

.3 the Human Element Working Group needed to address fatigue in the

context of hours of work, hours of rest and minimum safe manning; and

.4 existing guidelines promulgated by the Organization related to fatigue

needed to be revised.

10.14 In light of the foregoing, the Sub-Committee invited interested Member

Governments to submit to MSC 93 proposals for an unplanned output for a holistic review of

issues related to fatigue, for consideration.

Establishment of Working Group 10.15 The Sub-Committee established the Working Group 2 on Role of the Human

Element under the chairmanship of Capt. Moises De Gracia (Panama), and instructed it,

taking into account decisions and comments made in plenary, to:

.1 consider document STW 43/10/4 (Austria, et al.) and develop Guidelines

for the reactivation of the Safety Management Certificate following an

operational interruption of the SMS due to lay-up over a certain period;

.2 consider document MSC 89/24/1 (Denmark) and taking into account the

information contained in resolution A.1045(27) and SOLAS regulation V/23

and develop Guidelines on safety when transferring persons at sea;

.3 consider document STW 44/10/1 (Republic of Korea and Canada) and

prepare draft amendments to the ISM Code; and


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REPORT OF THE WORKING GROUP

10.16 Having considered the report of the working group (STW 44/WP.4), the

Sub-Committee approved it, in general, and took action as summarized in the ensuing

paragraphs.



taken by the Sub-Committee during the subsequent discussions]

11 DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDANCE FOR PERSONNEL INVOLVED WITH

TUG-BARGE OPERATIONS 11.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that MSC 90 had included in the 2012-2013 biennial

agenda of the STW Sub-Committee and in the provisional agenda for STW 44, an unplanned

output on "Development of guidance for personnel involved with tug-barge operations",

with a target completion year of 2014, in association with the DE Sub-Committee.

11.2 The Republic of Korea and Malaysia (STW 44/11) proposed guidance regarding the

training of personnel in charge of, or involved in, tug-barge operations for the consideration

of the Sub-Committee.


.1 the proposal provided a good basis for tug operators to fulfil their

obligations under regulation I/14 of the STCW Convention and section 6 of

the ISM Code;

.2 guidance should provide that there was a common working language on board;

.3 seafarers should be able to clearly understand their responsibilities; and

.4 in providing guidance, there should be no duplication of requirements within

the STCW Code.

11.4 After some discussion, the Sub-Committee referred the document to the Working

Group 1 on Training Matters, for detailed consideration with a view to developing guidance

regarding the training of personnel in charge of, or involved in, tug-barge operations.

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REPORT OF THE WORKING GROUP 11.5 Having considered the report of the working group (STW 44/WP.3), the

Sub-Committee:




12 REVISION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS ON TRAINING OF PERSONNEL ON

MOBILE OFFSHORE UNITS (MOUs) 12.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that MSC 90 included in the 2012-2013 biennial

agenda of the STW Sub-Committee and in the provisional agenda for STW 44 an unplanned

output on Revision of the Recommendations on training of personnel on mobile offshore

units (MOUs) (resolution A.891(21)), with a target completion year of 2013.

12.2 Liberia, IADC and IMCA (STW 44/12) having noted changes in industry practices,

taking into account the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code,

proposed the revision of resolution A.891(21).


.1 it was a positive initiative to closely align with the requirements for the

STCW Convention, as amended;

.2 definitions proposed needed to be reviewed;

.3 some proposed amendments extended above the scope of the STCW

Convention; and

.4 there was a need to finalize the amendments at this session with a view to

approval by MSC 92 and adoption by A 28.

12.4 After some discussion, the Sub-Committee referred document STW 44/12 to the

Working Group 1 on Training Matters, for detailed consideration and revision of resolution

A.891(21), as appropriate, with a view to approval by MSC 92 and adoption by A 28.

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REPORT OF THE WORKING GROUP

12.5 Having considered the report of the working group (STW 44/WP.4), the

Sub-Committee




13 DEVELOPMENT OF A MANDATORY CODE FOR SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR

WATERS 13.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that MSC 90 had concurred with DE 56's referral of the

appropriate chapters of the draft Polar Code to COMSAR 16, FP 56, NAV 58, SLF 55 and

STW 43, together with relevant explanatory comments (DE 56/WP.4, annex 2), for

consideration and advice to DE 57, as appropriate.

13.2 The Sub-Committee also recalled that due to the short time period between DE 56

and STW 43, it had not been possible for Member Governments and international

organizations to submit comments and proposals within the deadline for submission of

documents. Accordingly, STW 43 had invited Member Governments and international

organizations to submit comments and proposals to STW 44, and deferred its consideration

to STW 44.

13.3 Canada (STW 44/13) provided information on proposed training requirements for

officers and crew on board ships operating in polar waters, with a view to the inclusion

of a new regulation on Special training requirements in chapter V of the annex to the STCW

Convention, and a new section on Special training requirements in chapter V of part A of the

STCW Code.

13.4 Canada, et al. (STW 44/13/1) recognizing that the STCW Convention and Code

contains "all" of the global standards for seafarer training, certification and watchkeeping,

including specialized training, drew the Sub-Committee's attention to the work already

conducted on this issue during the comprehensive review of the STCW Convention and

Code, and proposed that the information in document STW/ISWG 2/5/3 – Report of the

correspondence group on "Training of personnel operating in ice-covered waters" – could

form a good basis for discussions on this matter. Furthermore, they were of the opinion that

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the training requirements should be developed for the entire polar waters, but not restricted

to the ice-covered part of polar waters.

13.5 Argentina (STW 44/13/2) provided comments on manning, training and certification

related to the proposed training requirements for officers and crew on board ships operating

in polar waters.


.1 all masters and officers in charge of the navigational watch must have a

mandatory basic training on board ships operating in "Polar Waters"

irrespective of the ships category;

.2 all training, certification and watchkeeping requirements for seafarers,

including specialized training, should be included in the STCW Convention

and Code;

.3 requirements for specialized training for masters and officers operating in

Polar waters should be included in chapter V;

4 the scope of the advice requested by the DE Sub-Committee related to the

training requirements in chapter 13 of the Polar Code should be clarified by

the Sub-Committee;

.5 it was necessary to evaluate the application of guidance in section B-V/g to

ensure that all training requirements for personnel operating in Polar waters

under development should be practical;

.6 priority should be given to the advice requested by the DE Sub-Committee

on the training requirements as presently contained in chapter 13,

paragraphs 13.3 and 13.4 of the draft Polar Code;

.7 the inclusion of training requirements in part A of the STCW Code would

render the functional requirements in paragraph 13.2.1.3 of the Polar Code

redundant;

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.8 training requirements should be included in chapter VIII of the STCW Code

and that alternative training using simulators should also be acceptable;

.9 basic training should be developed for all officers on ships operating in

ice-covered waters, and specialized training for those officers operating in

Polar waters, taking into account the basic training requirements included in

chapters II and III;

.10 the STCW Convention provided the infrastructure for training and

certification of seafarers; and

.11 difficulties encountered during the development of training requirements

related to the ISPS Code should be avoided.

13.7 After an in-depth discussion, and noting DE 56's referral of the appropriate chapters

of the draft Polar Code to STW 43, together with relevant explanatory comments (DE 56/WP.4,

annex 2), the Sub-Committee referred the above documents to Working Group 1 on Training

matters, for detailed consideration and to undertake an analysis of the advantages and

disadvantages in terms of providing training requirements in chapter 13 of the draft Polar Code

or alternatively, in chapter V of the STCW Convention and Code and advise the

Sub-Committee, as appropriate.

Instructions to the working group

13.8 The Sub-Committee instructed the Working Group on Training Matters, taking into


.1 consider the information contained in documents STW 44/13, STW 44/13/1

and STW 44/13/2 and advise the Sub-Committee, as appropriate; and


Report of the working group 13.9 Having considered the report of the working group (STW 44/WP.3), the

Sub-Committee:

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14 REVIEW AND MODERNIAZTION OF THE GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND

SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 14.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that MSC 90 had included in the 2012-2013 biennial

agenda of COMSAR, NAV and STW Sub-Committees and provisional agendas for

COMSAR 17 and STW 44 an unplanned output on "Review and modernization of the Global

Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)", with a target completion year of 2017,

assigning the COMSAR Sub-Committee as the coordinating organ and in association with

the NAV and STW Sub-Committees.

14.2 The Sub-Committee noting that no documents had been submitted for consideration

or referred to the Sub-Committee by COMSAR 17 for review, deferred further consideration

of the Review and modernization of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System

(GMDSS) to STW 45, pending further input from COMSAR 18.

15 REVIEW OF GENERAL CARGO SHIP SAFETY 15.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that MSC 90, had included in the 2012-2013 biennial

agenda of the STW Sub-Committee and in the provisional agenda for STW 44 on "Review of

general cargo ship safety" with a target completion year of 2013, instructing the

Sub-Committee to consider the relevant risk control options listed in annex 4 to document

MSC 90/WP.7.

15.2 The Sub-Committee was informed (STW 44/15) that MSC 90 had instructed the

Sub-Committee to consider the following Risk Control Options (MSC 90/WP.7, annex 4)

relating to training of crew and/or pilots and further examine their feasibility and how to

realize them:

.1 RCO 26 (operational/training): ECDIS training of all officers of watch;

.2 RCO 23 (operational/training): Simulator training for increasing situational

awareness; and

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.3 RCO 8 (operational/training): Improving preparation and handling of ship for

manoeuvring in restricted waters (crew and pilot).

15.3 In the ensuing discussion, the views were expressed that, with respect to:

.1 RCO 26, the Organization has promulgated guidance on ECDIS training

(STCW.7/Circ.18) and published model course 1.27 on Operational use of

electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS);

.2 with respect to RCO 23, training requirements in chapter II of the STCW

Convention and Code included provisions on Simulator training to address

increasing situational awareness; and

.3 with respect to RCO 8, the proposal was vague, however, chapter VIII of

the STCW Code included provisions for the exchange of information

between the master and pilot.

15.4 After some discussion, the Sub-Committee agreed that the STCW Convention and

Code adequately covered training requirements relating to the aforementioned RCOs, and

recommended to the Committee that no further action is required.

[16 BIENNIAL AGENDA AND PROVISIONAL AGENDA FOR STW 45 General 16.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that the Assembly, at its twenty-seventh session, had

approved the Strategic Plan for the Organization (for the six-year period 2012 to 2017)

(resolution A.1032(27)) and the High-level Action Plan of the Organization and Priorities for

the 2012-2013 Biennium (resolution A.1038(27)).

16.2 In considering matters related to the biennial agenda, provisional agenda and

arrangements for its next session, the Sub-Committee recalled that:

.1 MSC 91 requested all sub-committees to prepare their respective proposals

for the High-level Action Plan for the coming biennium, for consideration by

MSC 92, for inclusion in the Committee's proposals to C 110 for the

High-level Action Plan for 2014-2015; and

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.2 with regard to the proposed Sub-Committee restructuring, the Sub-Committee

should still prepare its biennial and provisional agendas accordingly, bearing in

mind that they are subject to change pending the decisions of MEPC 65,

MSC 92 and C 110.

Biennial agenda, post-biennial agenda and provisional agenda for STW 45 16.3 Taking into account the progress made during this session, the Sub-Committee

prepared its draft revised biennial agenda for the 2014-2015 biennium, including outputs on

the Committee's post-biennial agenda that fall under the purview of the Sub-Committee,

as appropriate (STW 44/WP.2, annex 1) and the provisional agenda for STW 45

(STW 44/WP.2), as set out in annexes […] and […], respectively, for consideration and

approval by MSC 92.

Arrangements for the next session 16.4 The Sub-Committee agreed to establish, at its next session, working and drafting

groups on the following subjects:

Working Groups

.1 Training matters;

.2. Role of the Human Element; and

.3 [To be decided].

Drafting Group(s)

.1 Validation of model training courses;

.2 [To be decided].

Status of planned outputs in the High-level Action Plan 16.5 The Sub-Committee, noting that the status of planned outputs would no longer be

produced as part of a working paper during the session in order to avoid a duplication of

work, invited MSC 92 to note the status of planned outputs, set out in annex [..].

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Date of the next session 16.6 The Sub-Committee noted the information provided by the Secretariat that the date

of the next session would be announced in due course, pending the decisions by MEPC 65,

MSC 92 and C 110 on the proposed Sub-Committee restructuring.]

17 ANY OTHER BUSINESS Code for the implementation of mandatory IMO instruments 17.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that STW 43 had:

.1 prepared the draft amendments to the International Convention on

Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping, 1978, as amended

and the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code

to include the mandatory Member State Audit Scheme; and

.2 noted that FSI 20 had recommended to MEPC 64 and MSC 91 that

amendments to the relevant instruments should be adopted after the III Code

has been adopted by A 28, and the preferred method of referencing

proposed by FSI 20 would be to incorporate the symbol of the Assembly

resolution adopting the III Code into the text of the amendments to the

mandatory instruments.

17.2 In this context, the Sub-Committee noted that MSC 91 having considered the

proposal submitted by the United States (MSC 91/11/5) and noting its substantive nature,

taking into account that the amendments to the Convention related to the Audit Scheme would

only be adopted by the Committee in 2014, referred the proposal to the Sub-Committee for

consideration along with the draft amendments to the STCW Convention and Code prepared

by STW 43, with a view to approval by MSC 92 and adoption by MSC 93 in 2014.

17.3 The United States (STW 44/17/1), taking into account the comments and issues

raised during MSC 91, had revised its original submission (MSC 91/11/5), and proposed

revisions to the proposed amendments to part A of the STCW Code, prepared by STW 43 to

make the Code for the implementation of mandatory IMO instruments and auditing

mandatory.

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17.4 In the ensuing discussion, the majority of delegations supported the proposal in

document STW 44/17/1 (United States); however, some concerns were raised regarding

auditing of fitness for duty, port State control legislation under control procedures and

consistency of references in the proposed amendments.

17.5 After some discussion, the Sub-Committee referred the document to

Working Group 1 to finalize the draft amendments to the STCW Convention and Code,

with a view to approval by MSC 92.

Instructions to the working group 17.6 The Sub-Committee instructed the Working group on Training Matters, taking into


.1 consider document STW 44/17/1 (United States), and finalize draft

amendments to the STCW Convention and Code; and



Sub-Committee:




International Code of safety for ships using gas or other low-flashpoint fuels with properties similar to liquefied natural gas (IGF Code) 17.8 The Sub-Committee recalled that BLG 16 had agreed that it was premature to include

any training requirements in chapter 18 of the draft International Code of safety for ships using

gas or other low-flashpoint-fuels (IGF Code), even as interim provisions, before these could be

considered by the STW Sub-Committee. BLG 16, in considering whether specific training

requirements for gas and chemical tankers already in place are suitable for officers and crew

serving on ships fuelled by gas or low-flashpoint fuels, had requested STW 43 to consider

chapter 18 of the draft IGF Code (BLG 17/8) submitted to BLG 17 and provide guidance on

any training requirements for inclusion in the draft Code being developed.

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17.9 In this context, the Sub-Committee noted that due to the short time period between

BLG 16 and STW 43, it had not been possible for Member Governments to submit

comments and proposals within the deadline for submission of documents for STW 43.

Accordingly, STW 43 had invited Member Governments to consider the matter in detail and

submit comments and proposals to STW 44 and deferred its consideration to STW 44.

17.10. The Sub-Committee (STW 44/2/Add.1 (part)) was informed that BLG 17 had

requested the Sub-Committee's advice on sections 18.4 to 18.6 of document BLG 17/8/1,

annex, part D.

17.11 The United States (STW 44/17/2) proposed that there was a need to develop

mandatory training requirements for the officers and crew serving on ships fuelled by gas or

low-flashpoint fuels, and that this standard should be included in the STCW Convention and

Code. In this context, they also expressed the view that while the existing mandatory training

required for seafarers sailing aboard liquefied gas tankers exceeds the requirements for

seafarers sailing aboard ships using gas and other low-flashpoint fuels, it could effectively be

used to develop the appropriate training requirement for personnel on ships using gas and

other low-flashpoint fuels.

17.12 Norway (STW 44/17/3) provided information related to training requirements for

officers and crew on board ships using low-flashpoint fuels, and proposed that such training

requirements should be included in the STCW Convention and Code, so that all training

requirements were contained in one instrument.

17.13 Denmark (STW 44/17/4) provided information on the recommendations from the

North European LNG Infrastructure Project and proposed to include the relevant parts of

these recommendations while developing new training requirements to be included in the

proposed International Code of safety for ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels.

17.14 France (STW 44/17/5) proposed to revise sections 11.4 to 11.6 (training

requirements) of the draft International Code of safety for ships using gas or other

low-flashpoint fuels developed by the BLG Sub-Committee.

17.15 ITF (STW 44/17/6) commented on documents STW 44/17/2 (United States),

STW 44/17/3 (Norway) and STW 44/17/4 (Denmark) relating to training requirements for

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officers and crew on board ships using low flash-point fuels, and proposed to amend the

STCW Convention and Code accordingly.


.1 all training, certification and watchkeeping requirements for seafarers,

including specialized training should be in the STCW Convention and

Code;

.2 requirements for specialized training for masters and officers on ships using

gas or other low-flashpoint fuels should be included in chapter V;

.3 document STW 44/17/5 (France) provided a useful framework and basis for

further consideration of this matter;

.4 requirements in section 15A were already addressed in the STCW Code,

and that requirements in section 15B for shore-based personnel was

outside the scope of work of the Sub-Committee;

.5 existing training requirements should not be downscaled;

.6 the existing competences in chapter V are not suitable for the IGF Code;

.7 in view of the small number of LNG-fuelled ships and seafarers operating

them and in the absence of mandatory IGF Code at present, it was

premature to develop detailed training requirements;

.8 training requirements on LNG ships may not be suitable for ships fuelled by

gas or other low-flashpoint fuels;

.9 greater priority should be placed on mitigating the risks to seafarers and

passengers on board ships fuelled by gas or other low-flashpoint fuels; and

.10 taking into account the strict timetable for the BLG Sub-Committee to

complete this work, there was an urgent need to develop the training

requirements at an early date.

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[more to come]

17.17 After an in-depth discussion, the Sub-Committee referred the above documents to

Working Group 1 for detailed consideration and to undertake an analysis of the advantages

and disadvantages in terms of providing training requirements in chapter 18 of the draft

IGF Code or alternatively, in chapter V of the STCW Convention and Code, and advice, as

appropriate.

17.18 The Sub-Committee noted with appreciation the information contained in documents

STW 44/INF.4 (Norway), STW 44/INF.5 (Denmark) and STW 44/INF.6 (France).



.1 consider documents STW 44/17/2 (United States), STW 44/17/3 (Norway),

STW 44/17/4 (Denmark), STW 44/17/5 (France) and STW 44/17/6 (ITF),

and undertake an analysis of the advantages and disadvantages in terms

of providing training requirements in chapter 18 of the draft IGF Code or,

alternatively, in chapter V of the STCW Convention and Code, and advise

the Sub-Committee, as appropriate; and



Sub-Committee:




Requirements for periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats and rescue boats 17.21 The Sub-Committee (STW 44/2/Add.1 (part)) was informed that DE 57, in its

consideration of the draft MSC resolution on Requirements for periodic servicing and

maintenance of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear (DE 57/6,

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annex 1), had agreed to retain paragraph 8.2.1.7 concerning education and training for initial

certification of personnel and requested the STW Sub-Committee to consider the matter.


.1 this was a requirement for shore-based personnel and outside the scope of

the STCW Convention and Code; and

.2 shore-based personnel working on board for periodic servicing and

maintenance of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and

release gear should be covered by the ship's safety management system

under the ISM Code.

17.23 After some discussion, the Sub-Committee agreed to refer paragraph 8.2.1.7 of

document DE 57/6, annex 1 to WG 1 for detailed consideration and to advise the

Sub-Committee, as appropriate.



.1 consider in detail document DE 57/6, annex 1, paragraph 8.2.1.7 (Japan),

and advise the Sub-Committee, as appropriate; and



Sub-Committee:



taken by the Sub Committee during subsequent discussions]

Mandatory carriage of appropriate atmosphere testing instruments on board ships 17.26 The Sub-Committee (STW 44/2/Add.1 (part)) was informed that DSC 17, subject to

approval of the unplanned output, had invited the Committee to instruct the BLG, FP and

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STW Sub-Committees to consider draft amendments to SOLAS (DSC 17/17, annex 8,

paragraph 17) at their forthcoming sessions and forward any comments and proposals, as

appropriate, to DSC 18. In this context, MSC 91 had approved the unplanned output, taking

into account document MSC 91/13/3, with a target completion year of 2013, in association

with the FP, BLG and STW Sub-Committees.

17.27 In this connection, the Sub-Committee noted that DSC 17 had prepared

a justification for the aforementioned unplanned output, which included a draft amendment to

SOLAS chapter XI-1, adding a new regulation 7 (DSC 17/17, annex 8, appendix 1)

recommending that highest priority be given to developing relevant SOLAS carriage

requirements for oxygen meters, and that, at MSC 91, document MSC 91/13/3 (Australia,

P&I Clubs and IACS) had proposed that the development of mandatory requirements for

instruments which test the atmosphere of enclosed spaces should also consider the possible

duplication of equipment, since the testing of the atmosphere of cargo spaces is already

addressed in SOLAS regulations VI/3.1 and II-2/4.5.7.1 and IBC Code, section 13.2.


.1 testing only for oxygen in an enclosed space was not necessarily sufficient

could give a potential fatal assurance that the space was safe to enter;

.2 the testing of the atmosphere of cargo spaces was already addressed in

a number of IMO mandatory instruments – such as SOLAS chapters II-2

and VI and the IBC Code;

.3 testing instruments for non-cargo enclosed spaces, such as oil bunker

tanks and sewage tanks was needed;

.4 multi-meters were widely available and in use, and that IACS Members

already provide such meters to their surveyors;

.5 resolution A.1050(27), paragraph 6.3.3 provides requirements ensuring that

the atmosphere had been tested with properly calibrated instruments to

ascertain that the levels of oxygen and flammable or toxic vapours in the

enclosed space was safe for man-entry;

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.6 appropriate training for personnel to use the instrument properly after

ensuring that it was properly calibrated; and

.7 there was a need to review current training standards in the STCW

Convention and other IMO instruments for adequacy.

17.29 In light of the foregoing, the Sub-Committee agreed that multi-meters were required

to be carried on board, and that ship crews should be properly trained in the use of calibrated

meters to ensure the safe atmosphere within enclosed spaces, and requested the Secretariat

to forward these comments to DSC 18.

Training requirements for fire-fighting when water-reactive materials are involved 17.30 The Sub-Committee (STW 44/2/Add.1 (part)) was informed that DSC 17, while

noting a view that the proposed amendment to the IMDG Code on training requirements for

fire-fighting when water-reactive materials were involved was too restrictive, had agreed to

forward the aforementioned document to E&T 19 for further consideration, pending the

outcome of MSC 91, and requested the Secretariat to forward document DSC 17/11/2,

together with its consideration, to the STW Sub-Committee for consideration and action, as

appropriate.

17.31 The Sub-Committee was further informed that Germany (DSC 17/11/2) proposed to

DSC 17 that the Sub-Committee should be invited to consider training requirements related

to fire-fighting involving water-reactive materials.

17.32 After a brief discussion, the Sub-Committee agreed that the scope of the

competence to fight and extinguish fires could be extended to address problems concerning

water-reactive materials which in most cases could be extinguished with water. In this

context, the Sub-Committee noting that the contents of model courses were based on the

competences identified in the tables in the STCW Code, would require amendments to the

STCW Code.

17.33 Accordingly, the Sub-Committee invited Germany and other interested Member

Governments and international organizations to submit a proposal to MSC 93 for a new

unplanned output to amend the STCW Code to extend the scope of the competence "fight

and extinguish fires" to address fire-fighting involving water-reactive materials.

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Review and reform of the Organizations – restructuring of the Sub-Committees 17.34 The Sub-Committee, having noted the information provided by the Secretariat

regarding the discussion at Council 109 and MSC 91 on matters related to the review and

reform of the Organization (C 109/D and MSC 91/22), invited Member Governments to

provide any comments on the renaming of the Sub-Committee during consideration of

Review and Reform of the Organization at MSC 92.

Dispensations issued under article VIII of the STCW Convention 17.35 The Sub-Committee noted the information provided by the Secretariat

(STW 44/17/Rev.1) on the submissions made by the Parties in accordance with article VIII of

the STCW Convention on dispensations granted by them in the years 2011 and 2012.

The Sub-Committee also requested Member Governments to submit the information related

to dispensations issued in the format, as set out in the annex to document STW 44/17/Rev.1.

Information on simulators available for use in maritime training 17.36 The Sub-Committee noted that MSC 81 had approved MSC.1/Circ.1209 requesting

Member Governments to provide information on simulators available for use in maritime

training. The Secretariat has received information from several Member Governments and

added it to the GISIS database which can be viewed by the public on a "read-only" basis.

The Secretariat requested those Member Governments who have not provided information to

do so, at an early date, to enable the Secretariat to update the information on the GISIS

database.

Reports of independent evaluation pursuant to regulation I/8 of the STCW Convention and section A-I/8 of the STCW Code 17.37 The Sub-Committee reminded Member Governments of the requirement for the

submission of the reports of independent evaluation pursuant to regulation I/8 of the STCW

Convention and section A-I/8 of the STCW Code, which requires a periodical independent

evaluation of a Party's quality standards system to be conducted at intervals of not more than

five years and for the report of this evaluation to be communicated to the Secretary-General.

In this context, the Sub-Committee urged STCW Parties to refer to MSC.1/Circ.1164/Rev.11,

with a view to ensuring that reports of independent evaluation pursuant to regulation I/8

of the STCW Convention and section A-I/8 of the STCW Code are submitted to the

Secretary-General in a timely manner.

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17.38 The ISF observer expressed the view that, for the STCW Convention to be effective,

Parties should have in place necessary procedures and administrative support to ensure

compliance and reporting, and urged flag States to provide the Secretary-General with timely

reports pursuant to regulations I/7, I/8 and I/10.

Expressions of appreciation 17.39 The Sub-Committee expressed appreciation to the following delegates and

observers, who had recently relinquished their duties, retired or were transferred to other

duties or were about to, for their invaluable contribution to its work and wished them a long

and happy retirement or, as the case might be, every success in their new duties.

[to be added later by the Secretariat]

18 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE STCW CODE'S VISION REQUIREMENTS 18.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that MSC 91 included, in the 2012-2013 biennial

agenda of the STW Sub-Committee and provisional agenda for STW 44, an unplanned

output on "Preparation of amendments to the colour vision requirements in the STCW Code",

with a target completion year of 2013.

18.2 Canada and the United States (STW 44/18) proposed amendments to the STCW

Code's colour vision requirements in order to address practical implementation issues as

required by the 2010 Manila Amendments with a view to facilitating an Administration's ability

to develop an alternative standard for colour vision testing that is both cost-effective and

widely available.

18.3 ISF (STW 44/18/1), commenting on document STW 44/18, drew the attention of the

Sub-Committee to the concerns of the International Shipping Federation with regard to the

proposed revision of the STCW colour vision requirements.


.1 further amendments to the STCW Code should be avoided as the 2010

Manila Amendments had only entered into force on 1 January 2012;

.2 this was a matter of serious concern as the requirement in section A-I/9

was mandatory;

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.3 the proposed amendments were vague;

.4 although the CIE standard was outdated, it would be preferable to maintain

the current standards until an alternative screen-based test was available;

.5 expert advice of experienced medical practitioners must be taken into

account when developing alternative methods of testing; and

.6 alternative methods accepted by issuing Administrations could undermine

future mutual recognition of medical certificates by Parties.

18.5 After some discussion, the Sub-Committee, noting that this was a serious issue that

needed to be addressed, referred the above documents to the working group to be

established on Training Matters (Working Group 1) for detailed consideration and to develop

guidance or to prepare amendments to the STCW Code related to colour vision

requirements, with a view to approval by MSC 92.

Establishment of the working group 18.6 The Sub-Committee established Working Group 1 on Training Matters under the

chairmanship of Capt. Sibrand Hassing (The Netherlands) and instructed it, taking into


.1 consider information contained in documents STW 44/18 and STW 44/18/1

and develop guidance and prepare amendments to part A of the STCW

Code; and


Report of the Working Group 18.7 Having considered the report of the working group (STW 44/WP.3), the

Sub-Committee:



taken by the Sub Committee during subsequent discussions]

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19 ACTION REQUESTED OF THE COMMITTEE 19.1 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its ninety-second session, is invited to approve:

[to be prepared by the Secretariat

19.2 The Marine Environment Protection Committee, at its sixty-sixth session, is invited

to:

[to be prepared by the Secretariat]

19.3 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its ninety-third session, is invited to:

[to be prepared by the Secretariat]

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