STCW

Introduction

This course is designed to build your knowledge of the certification requirements for each seafarer rank. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the competence–training–certificate requirements, supported by a highly practical crew certificate list.

Through this program, you will develop a solid understanding of certification and training requirements as per STCW 2010.

Course Objectives

By the end of this STCW 2010 training course, participants will:

• Gain up-to-date knowledge of STCW 2010 Certification & Training requirements for crew and officers.

• Understand certification and training requirements across all ranks.

• Identify the types of certificates and additional requirements for each rank.

• Review competence–training–certificate requirements such as company/vessel responsibilities, shipboard, safety, and security familiarization.

• Learn the main training requirements, including basic safety, in-service training, survival craft & rescue boat, advanced fire fighting, and medical first aid.

• Understand training requirements for tankers and passenger ships.

• Explore additional competence requirements under STCW 2010.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

• Crew Managers & Manning Agents

• Crew and Manning Department Assistants

• Operations Managers & Designated Persons Ashore (DPA)

• Personnel responsible for crew training and selection

• Officers and crew members seeking updated knowledge of STCW requirements

Course Outline

Certificates and General Requirements by Rank

• Master

• Chief Mate

• Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch

• Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch

• Able Seafarer Deck

• Radio Operators

• Chief Engineer

• Second Engineer

• Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch

• Electro-Technical Officer

• Ratings Forming Part of an Engineering Watch

• Able Seafarer Engine

• Electro-Technical Ratings

• Other crew members with designated safety or pollution prevention duties

• Other crew members not certified under STCW 2010 and without designated safety/pollution prevention duties

• Other certificates according to onboard function and vessel type

Additional Tips & Information

• Competence – Training – Certificates

• Company and Vessel Responsibilities

• Shipboard Familiarization (General, Safety, and Security)

• Crew Coordination and Communication

• Basic Safety Training

• In-Service Training

• Additional Certificates for Special Vessels

• Tanker Training Requirements

• Passenger Ship Training Requirements

• Familiarization, Initial, Refresher & Updating Training

• Additional competence requirements under STCW 2010

Crew Certificates Synopsis & Key Requirements

• Ranks and Limitations

• Key Points for Certificates

• Seafarer’s Promotion – New Requirements

• STCW vs ISM Comparison

• STCW vs MLC vs ISM Comparison

• Deadlines and the Latest STCW Updates