Measures for Implementing the Transitional Provisions of the 2010 Manila Amendments to STCW Convention and STCW Code--China Maritime Safety Administration

Measures for Implementing the Transitional Provisions of the 2010 Manila Amendments to STCW Convention and STCW Code

Article 1

The Measures are formulated in accordance with provisions of Regulation I/15 of the 2010 Manila Amendments, Regulations on the Competency Examination and Certification for Seafarers of the People’s Republic of China (Decree 12 of Ministry of Transport of the People’s Republic of China [2011], referred to as ‘Decree 2011-12’) and the Measures for the Issue of CoP to Seafarers of the People’s Republic of China by Maritime Safety Administration of the People’s Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as ‘MSA 2012-170’).

Article 2

The Measures are applicable to the following candidates applying for a Seafarer’s Certificate of Competency (new CoC) issued in accordance with The Decree 2011-12 and a Seafarer’s Certificate of Proficiency (new CoP) issued in accordance with The MSA 2012-170:

.1 whohavebeen serving as seafarers before 1^st March 2012;

.2 who have received maritime education and training before 1^st July 2013, which did not meet the requirements of the 2010 Manila Amendments to STCW Convention and STCW Code.

Article 3

The issue, endorsement and renewal of CoC pursuant to The Decree 2011-12 will start from 1^st July 2012. The renewal of CoC issued to masters and officers engaged on greater-coastal voyages willstart from 1^st July 2013. CoC(old CoC) shall cease to be issued, endorsed or renewed in accordance with the Regulations on the Competency Examination, Assessment and Certification for Seafarers of the People’s Republic of China promulgated by the Ministry of Transport (referred to as ‘The Decree 2004-6’) from 1^st July 2016. The CoC issued under The Decree 2004-6 shall not be valid until 31 December 2016.

The training, examination and certification for CoP in accordance with the MSA 2012-170will start from 1^st July 2012. Every candidate, who has YES training yet did not hold an old CoP, shall apply for a new CoP in accordance with the provisions of The Measures. Those who held an old CoP, while within its validity, may continue to use it until 31 December 2016.

Article 4
From 1^st January 2017, seafarers to serve on sea-going ships shall hold a new CoC and/or a new CoP.

Article 5
Until 1^st February 2013, examinations for the issue of old CoCcan be conducted under The Decree 2004-6. Until 1^st July 2013, makeup examinations under The Decree 2004-6 may continue to be conducted. Since the issue of The Measures, makeup examinations under The Decree 2004-6 will not be subject to the 60-day interval limitation. However, the number of makeup shall be no more than five times with the coming into effect of The Decree 2011-12.

Candidates, who have sit the competency examinations for seafarers conducted in accordance with The Decree 2004-6 before 1^st July 2013 and passed all the subjects except English, may apply for transferring the exam results, if still valid, into those for the issue of coastal CoC. Candidates, who have failed English and other subjects, are not allowed to transfer the exam results, and all their exam results will become invalid if overdue.

Article 6
Competency examinations for seafarers in accordance with The Decree 2011-12 will be carried out from 1^st July 2012.

Article 7
Students enrolled in vocational education or two-year maritime education before the entry into force of The Decree 2011-12, when YES the transitional competency training specified in Appendix 1 or the competency training prescribed by The Decree 2011-12, may, from 1^st July 2012, apply for examinations for third mate or fourth engineer engaged on unlimited voyages.

Article 8
Maritime education and training institutions accredited to conduct competency training for seafarers shall, before 1^st July 2013, meet the requirements laid down by the Notice on Preparing for Implementing the 2010 Manila Amendments (MSA 2011-923), or otherwise be disqualified from recruiting students for marine education thereafter.

Officers holding valid old CoC, after completion of the competency training required by The Decree 2011-12 offered by qualified maritime education and training institutions and passing the competency examination for seafarers conducted in accordance with The Decree 2011-12, will be deemed as having YES the transitional competency training specified in Appendix 1 of The Measures and passed the corresponding examinations.

Article 9
Masters and officers holding old CoC, when applying for new CoC in accordance with The Measures, shall complete the following trainings and examinations:

.1 Masters and officers holding valid old CoC may apply for new CoC after completion of the transitional competency training specified in Appendix 1 of The Measures and passing the corresponding examinations.

.2 Masters and officers holding invalid old CoC may apply for a new CoC after completion of the transitional competency training specified in Appendix 1 of The Measures and passing the corresponding examinations as well as additional examination(s) required by The Decree 2011-12.

.3 Masters and officers holding CoC before August 1 2004 may apply for new CoC after completion of competency training required by The Decree 2011-12 and passing the additional examination(s).

Every candidate for new CoC shall hold a new CoP.

Article 10
Masters and officers holding old valid CoC may apply for new CoC in terms of navigation areas and capacity as follows:

.1 Masters and officers holding old CoC engaged on unlimited or greater-coastal voyages in accordance with The Decree 2004-6 may apply for unlimited CoC in the same capacity.

.2 Masters and officers holding old CoC engaged on coastal voyages may apply for CoC valid for coastal voyages in the same capacity.

.3 Masters and officers holding old CoC engaged on near-coastal voyages may apply for a new CoC valid for coastal voyages on ships of less than 500 gross tonnage or powered by main propulsion machinery of less than 750 kW.

Article 11
When Masters and officers holding old CoC apply for new CoC in accordance with The Measures, if their seagoing service:

.1 satisfies the provisions of article XV (1) or XV (2) of The Decree 2011-12, MSAs may issue CoC valid for no more than five years.

.2 does not satisfy with the provisions of article XV (1) or XV (2) of Decree 2011-12, MSAs may issue CoC with the same period of validity as old ones, or CoC valid for no more than five years after they have YES simulator training and passed the examination.

Article 12
Seafarers who have passed the competency examinations conducted under The Decree 2004-6, after completion the transitional competency training specified in Appendix 1 of The Measures, passing the additional examinations and meeting the qualifications for the issue of new CoC, may apply new CoC in accordance with Article 9 of The Measures.

Article 13
Maritime education and training institutions which have commenced ECDIS, BRM and ERM training before 1 March 2012 shall submit their training programs, teaching plans, trainee rosters and related records to regional MSA for verification. Upon approval, the training of those institutions shall be recognized and the corresponding competency training of the trainees in the transitional period may be exempted.

Article 14
Third mate or fourth engineer holding old valid CoC, if meeting the qualifications for the issue of new CoC to second mate or third engineer, completing the competency training in the transitional period specified in Appendix 1 of The Measures and passing the corresponding examinations, may apply for new CoC for second mate or third engineer.

Article 15
Masters or deck officers holding old valid CoC engaged on near-coastal voyages, when applying for new CoC valid for coastal voyages on ships of less than 500 gross tonnage or powered by main propulsion machinery of less than 750 kW, may be exempted from providing the CoP in Radar Observation and Plotting and Radar Simulator as well as the CoP in Automatic Radar Plotting Aid.

Article 16
Ratings forming part of a navigational watch (RNW) holding old valid CoC on a seagoing ship of 500 gross tonnageormore, andratings forming part of an engineering watch (REW) holding old valid CoC on a seagoing ship poweredby main propulsion machineryof750kWormore, may apply for certification of ratings as able seafarer deck or able seafarer engine, provided they have seagoing service of not less than 18 months as ratings forming part of a navigational watch or an engineering watchwith good safety records, and have YES the competency training for their respective capacities prescribed in The Decree 2011-12 for able seafarer deck or able seafarer engine and passed the corresponding examinations.

Article 17
Every candidate for certification as an electro-technical officer serving in the corresponding navigation area, after completion of the competency training in the transitional period for electro-technical officers prescribed in Appendix 1 of The Measures and passing the examination(s), shall:

.1 hold a CoC issued to electrical engineer officers in accordance with Regulations on the Examination and Certification for Seafarers of the People’s Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as Regulation 87) promulgated in 1997 by the Ministry of Transport, or

.2 during the preceding ten years immediately prior to the entry into force of Decree 2011-12, have performed duties as an electrical engineer officer or electro-technical officer on board for 24 months as proved by documents provided by his/her company in case he/she has YES full-time vocational education or above.

Article 18

Holders of old CoP shall apply for the corresponding new CoP in accordance with the provisions of The Measures before 1 July 2016. A candidate may renew all of his/her old CoP through one application.

Article 19
Seafarers holding old valid CoP shall observe the following principles in terms of gap-bridging training, examination and applying for new certificates during the transitional period:

.1 Seafarers holding an old CoP of Familiarization andBasicSafety Training can apply for a new CoP of Basic Safety Training only after they have received the gap-bridging training during the transitional period as provided for in Appendix 2 of The Measures and passed the assessment.

.2 Seafarers holding an old CoP of Survival Craft and Rescue Boats, CoP of Fast Rescue Boats, CoP of Advanced Fire-Fighting, CoP of Medical First Aid, and CoP of Medical Care, can apply directly for replacement of corresponding new CoP.

.3 Seafarers holding an old CoP as a ship security officer can apply directly for replacement of new CoP of Security Awareness and CoP for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties, and after completion of the gap-bridging training as provided for in Appendix 2 of The Measures and passing the assessment, can apply for a new CoP as a ship security officer.

.4 Seafarers only holding an old CoP for Special Training of Seafarers on Oil Tankers (Safety Knowledge) or an old CoP for Special Training of Seafarers on Chemical Tankers (Safety Knowledge), can apply for certification in basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations only after completing the gap-bridging training as provided in Appendix 2 of The Measures and passing the assessment.

.5 Seafarers holding both an old CoP for Special Training of Seafarers on Oil Tankers (Safety Knowledge) and an old CoP for Special Training of Seafarers on Chemical Tankers (Safety Knowledge) can apply directly for replacement of new CoP for basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations.

.6 Seafarers only holding an old CoP for Special Training of Seafarers on Oil Tankers (Safe Operation) can apply for certification in advanced training for oil tanker cargo operations only after completing the gap-bridging training as provided in Appendix 2 of The Measures and passing the assessment.

.7 Seafarers holding both an old CoP for Special Training of Seafarers on Oil Tankers (Safe Operation) and an old CoP for Special Training of Seafarers on Chemical Tankers (Crude Oil Washing), can apply directly for replacement of a new CoP for advanced training for oil tanker cargo operations.

.8 Seafarers holding an old CoP for Special Training of Seafarers on Oil Tankers (Safe Operation) can apply directly for replacement of a new CoP for advanced training for chemical tanker cargo operations.

.9 Seafarers holding an old CoP for Special Training of Seafarers on Liquefied Gas Tankers (Safety Knowledge) can apply directly for replacement of a new CoP for basic training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations.

.10 Seafarers holding an old CoP for Special Training of Seafarers on Liquefied Gas Tankers (Safe Operation) can apply directly for replacement of a new CoP for advanced training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations.

.11 Seafarers only holding an old CoP for Special Training of Seafarers on Passenger Ships can apply for a new CoP for special training of seafarers on passenger ships only after completing the gap-bridging training as provided for in Appendix 2 of The Measures and passing the assessment.

.12 Seafarers holding an old CoP for Special Training of Seafarers on Passenger Ships and Ro-Ro Passenger Ships can apply directly for replacement a new CoP for Special Training of Seafarers on Passenger Ships.

.13 Seafarers holding an old CoP for Special Training of Large Ship Maneuvering and CoP for Special Training of Seafarers on High-Speed Craft can apply directly for corresponding new CoP as replacement.

Article 20
Having passed both examinations for the issue of CoP in Radar Observation and Plotting and Radar Simulator and CoP in Automatic Radar Plotting Aid is considered as equivalent to passing the assessment of radar operation and application required by The Decree 2011-12.

Article 21
Seafarers who have been serving on board before 1^st January 2012 may apply directly for replacement of CoP of Security Awareness and CoP for Seafarers with Designated Security Dutiesbefore 1^st January 2014, provided that, during the preceding three years immediately prior to the date of application, they have had seagoing service of not less than six months, or seagoing service of not less than three months and once performed security duties under security plan.

Seafarers who do not satisfy the above qualifications shall complete security awareness training and security training of seafarers with designated security duties before application for CoP of Security Awareness and CoP for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties.

From 1^st January 2014, all seafarers shall have a CoP of Security Awareness and a CoP for Seafarers with Designated Security Dutiesbefore serving on board.

Article 22
Transitional Competency training and gap-bridging training for masters and officers can be conducted simultaneously.

Article 23 (Omitted)

Article 24
Candidate holding old CoP shall submit an application for new CoP to MSAs and adhere to the following principles:

.1 candidates holding a CoC, in principle, submit the application to the MSA issuing the CoC.

.2 candidates may submit the application for new CoP to the issuing Administration when applying for the first CoC.

.3 candidates without CoC may submit the application through the training institution.

Article 25
Training during the transitional period conducted in accordance with The Measures shall not exceed eight hours per day.

Article 26
The Measures shall be effective from 1^st March 2012 to 31^st December 2016.
Appendix 1: Competency training requirements during the transitional period

[page]Table 1 Theoretical outline for the competency training of masters and deck officers during the transitional period

Theoretical outline	Applicable to
Theoretical outline	Masters and deck officers on ships of 500 GT and above	Masters and deck officers on ships of less than 500 GT
1 Electronic chart display and information system / electronic chart system
1.1Electronic charts and electronic chart system
1.1.1 Definition and category of electronic charts	√
1.1.2 Electronic chart system	√
1.1.3 related international provisions on Electronic chart system	√
1.1.4 Electronic chart display and information system
1.1.4.1 System componentsand hardware requirements	√
1.1.4.2 System charts and functions	√
1.1.4.3 Conditions for alternative paper charts	√
1.2 ECDIS data
1.2.1 Data types and structure	√
1.2.2Data display	√
1.2.3 Datacredibility and updating	√
1.3 ECDIS functions and application
1.3.1 Integration with other navigation aids systems and equipments	√
1.3.2 Use of other navigation information apart from charts	√
1.3.3 Navigationaids and Setting of monitoring parameters	√
1.3.4 Ship, route and track display	√
1.3.5 System warnings and alarms	√
1.3.6 Routeplanning and voyage planning	√
1.3.7 Navigation monitoring and control	√
1.3.8 Navigation records	√
1.4 Risks of usingECDIS
1.4.1 Chart data discrepancies	√
1.4.2 Accuracy of shippositions	√
1.4.3 Hardware malfunction and data discrepancies	√
1.4.4 System reliability	√
1.4.5 System operationaldiscrepancies	√
1.4.6 Back-up systems	√
2 Nautical instruments
2.1 Modern ship navigation radar
2.1.1 Basic configuration of modern ship navigation radar	√
2.1.2 Performances of modern ship navigation radar	√
2.2 Shipborne voyage data recorders
2.2.1 Composition and functions of shipborne voyage data recorders	√
2.2.2 Shipborne voyage data recorder operation, survey and management	√
2.3 Long range identification and tracking systems	√
3 Ship (bridge) resource management
3.1 Overview
3.1.1 Definition and connotation of resources	√
3.1.2 Definition, characteristics and connotation of management	√
3.1.3 Composition, characteristics, allocation and prioritization of resources	√
3.1.4 Roles and purpose of resource management	√
3.2 Organization
3.2.1 Organizational structure of ships and bridges	√
3.2.2 Principles and functions of the organization	√
3.2.3 Fundamental obligations of organization members	√
3.3 Fatigue and stress	√
3.4 Decision-making	√
3.5 Working attitude and leadership	√
3.6 Human error and prevention
3.6.1 Human error	√
3.6.2 Situational awareness	√
3.7 Team
3.7.1 The forming process of a mature team	√
3.7.2 Role of team members	√
3.7.3 Team functions	√
3.7.4 Functions of team members	√
3.7.5 Three cycles model of team work	√
3.7.6 Characteristics of an excellent team	√
3.7.7 Team work elements under different circumstances	√
3.8 Communications
3.8.1Definition, patterns and characteristics of communications	√
3.8.2 Principles for effective communication	√
3.8.3 Patterns and key points of internal communication, as well as key points in communication with pilots	√
3.8.4 Patterns and key points of external communication	√
3.8.5 Obstacles and improvement measures for communications	√
4 Conventions and regulations
4.1 Main content of the Manila amendments to the STCW Convention	√	√
4.2 Maritime Labor Convention, 2006
4.2.1 Main content and framework	√	√
4.2.2 Hours of rest and Hours of work	√	√
4.2.3 OSHprotection, medical care, welfare and social security	√	√
4.3 Newly-effective content of MARPOL
4.3.1 International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate	√	√
4.3.2 Operation records of ozone-depleting substances	√	√
4.4 Main content of Ballast Water Management Convention	√	√
4.5 Regulations on Competency Examination and Certification for Seafarers of the People’s Republic of China and related administrative documents	√	√
4.6 Regulations on Watchkeeping for Seafarers of the People’s Republic of China	√	√
4.7 Provisions on Ship’s Crew Service of the People’s Republic of China	√	√
4.8 Provisions on Manning Foreign-flagged Ships by Chinese Seafarers of the People’s Republic of China	√	√
4.9 Regulations on the Prevention and Control of Marine Environment Pollution by Ships
4.9.1 General provisions	√	√
4.9.2 Emergency response to ship pollution accidents	√	√
4.10 Provisions on the Prevention and Control of Marine Environment Pollution by Ships and related Operations
4.10.1 General provisions	√	√
4.10.2Discharge and reception of ship pollutants	√	√
4.10.3 Ships carrying pollutant and hazardous cargos and related operations	√	√

[page]Table 2 Practice outline for the competency training of masters and deck officers during the transitional period

Practice outline	Applicable to
Practice outline	Masters and deck officers on ships of 500 GT and above
1 Electronic chart display and information system (Electronic chart systems)
1.1 System composition check
1.1.1 Start up electronic chart systems and check sensor signal input	√
1.1.2 Start up ECDIS and check sensor signal input	√
1.1.3 Check electronic chart system hardware components for compliance with related requirements established by the Administration in China as well as for the correct interface configuration of each access system and correct signal input	√
1.1.4 Check ECDIS hardware components for compliance with requirements adopted by the International Maritime Organization, type approval, correct interface configuration, and correct signal input	√
1.2 System data and display
1.2.1 Electronic chart data
1.2.1.1 Electronic nautical chart data retrieval, publication, distribution，and inquiry of correction information	√
1.2.1.2 Raster nautical chart retrieval, publication, distribution，and inquiry of correction information	√
1.2.1.3 Other electronic chart data retrieval, publishing, distribution，and inquiry of correction information	√
1.2.1.4 Electronic chart scaling operations	√
1.2.1.5 Electronic chart data verification (various chart retrieval sequence, chart versions, data errors)	√
1.2.2 Use of the auxiliary data
1.2.2.1 Use of route guide, ocean passage, tide tables, and port data, etc	√
1.2.2.2 Auxiliary data verification (version information, whether updating needed)	√
1.2.3 Chart correction
1.2.3.1 Automatic and manual correction of charts and auxiliary data	√
1.2.3.2 plotting by Seafarer	√
1.2.3.3 Updated data verification	√
1.2.4 System display
1.2.4.1 The setting and use of cursor, electronic bearing line and range rings	√
1.2.4.2 Characteristics of the display of various electronic chart data, reading of electronic charts and limitations of raster chart display	√
1.2.4.3 Correct use of the three display modes of ECDIS	√
1.2.4.4 Understanding the display of data at different levels and of different categories, display control of symbols and altitude and longitude lines	√
1.2.4.5 Setting, display and error identification of various positioning system data	√
1.2.4.6 Display of information from radar, AIS, compass, echo-sounder, log and other instruments	√
1.2.4.7 The checking and modification of various data coordinates and reference systems	√
1.2.4.8 Setting and display of navigation vector concerning own ship and other ships	√
1.2.4.9 Display of different modes of vector stabilization	√
1.2.4.10 Identification and modification of differences between true north and gyro north (radar)	√
1.2.4.11 Use of various display backgrounds	√
1.2.4.12 Reading of highlighted display (water depth, safety contour, shallow water shadow)	√
1.2.4.13 Display, confirmation and treatment of alarms (data, navigation and equipment malfunction)	√
1.3 Setting up system safety parameters
1.3.1 Setting up own ship’s parameters
1.3.1.1 The dimension and draught of own ship	√
1.3.1.2 The locations of positioning system antenna, radar antenna, and echo-sounder connected to the system	√
1.3.2 Setting up safety control parameters
1.3.2.1 Setting up the own ship’s safety contour	√
1.3.2.2 Setting up safety depth (safe water) and safe distance	√
1.3.3 Verification of system safety parameters	√
1.4 Route and voyage planning
1.4.1 Route planning
1.4.1.1 The change over between route planning mode and navigation monitoring mode	√
1.4.1.2 Using geographic coordinates to select a certain sea area, and moving the cursor to change over sea areas and return to own ship position	√
1.4.1.3 Study Hydro-meteorological data and other route planning related data based on the system database or other paper publications	√
1.4.1.4 Setting parameters for safe yaw distance	√
1.4.1.5 Using cursor or if necessary retrieve the route schedule to enter, add, move and delete waypoints	√
1.4.1.6 Enter wheel-over points based on the own ship’s turning ability and when necessary retrieve the schedule for modification.	√
1.4.1.7 Merging several existing routes as a new route	√
1.4.1.8 The reverse application of route	√
1.4.1.9 Checking route for navigational safety	√
1.4.2 Voyage schedule
1.4.2.1 Adjusting, editing and storing of route parameters such as waypoints, the great circle sailing or rhumb line, safe yaw distances, heading, time of departure, dwell time, expected speed on voyage schedule	√
1.4.2.2 Using voyage schedule and charts for safety check and to verify the feasibility of route planning	√
1.5 Navigation monitoring
1.5.1 Basic monitoring
1.5.1.1 Retrieve ship navigation route	√
1.5.1.2 Verification on various warnings and safety monitoring parameters	√
1.5.1.3 Setting vector time	√
1.5.1.4 Verification of coordinates and reference system modifications and taking appropriate actions	√
1.5.1.5 Turning pursuant to warnings	√
1.5.1.6 Look into the relative state between main and auxiliary tracks, and check and address the ship's position error as appropriate	√
1.5.1.7 Enter data for the calculation of leeway and drift angle	√
1.5.1.8 measure coordinates,course,bearingsanddistances	√
1.5.1.9 Manually modify ship’s route, position, heading and speed when necessary	√
1.5.1.10 Proper use of radar (including the radar image superposition) positioning in combination with AIS data for collision avoidance decision and trial maneuvering in order to take collision avoidance actions	√
1.5.2 Countermeasures for unusual circumstances
1.5.2.1 Navigation alarms: crossing safe contour; yaw; deviation from planned route; approaching a dangerous point, an isolated navigation danger or danger area; crossing special areas, etc.	√
1.5.2.2 Ship position’s alarms: the loss of main ship position, the loss of auxiliary ship position, unusual ship position by dead-reckoning	√
1.5.2.3 System alarms: system testing and troubleshooting	√
1.6 Log
1.6.1 Records in ship’s log
1.6.1.1 Setting uptheautomaticrecordtimeintervals	√
1.6.1.2 Changing ship’stime	√
1.6.1.3 Instant recording as needed	√
1.6.1.4 Entering the additional data	√
1.6.2 Viewing records
1.6.2.1 Reconstruction of past track	√
1.6.2.2 Viewing records	√
1.6.3 Output of records
1.6.3.1 Compositionofvoyagedataandreporting	√
1.6.3.2 Printingthecontentofthe ship’slog	√
1.6.3.3 Check interface with a voyage data recorder	√
1.7 Risks of over-reliance on electronic charts
1.7.1 Identification of risks incurred by chart data discrepancies	√
1.7.2Identification of risks incurred by ship position discrepancies or errors	√
1.7.3Identification of risks incurred by hardware malfunction and data discrepancies	√
1.7.4 Identification of risks incurred by low system reliability	√
1.7.5Identification of risks incurred by system operational deviation	√
1.8 System testand back-up arrangement
1.8.1Methods of system failure testing, functional self-testing and troubleshooting	√
1.8.2Check on backup system arrangement and mode of alternating Watchkeeping	√
2 Bridge resource management (BRM)
2.1 planning
2.1.1 Formulation of plans crossing designated waters
2.1.1.1 Basic steps in planning	√
2.1.1.2 Acquisition and prioritization of related information	√
2.1.1.3Available resources and usage arrangement	√
2.1.1.4 Team organization, arrangement and communications	√
2.1.1.5 Team organization, arrangement and communications when a pilot is on board	√
2.1.2 Developing contingencies plan
2.1.2.1 Prediction of contingencies	√
2.1.2.2 Response actions in cases of an contingency	√
2.2 Practical operations when passing designated waters
2.2.1 Resources and management
2.2.2.1.1 Identification and management of working attitude of team members	√
2.2.1.2 Identification and arrangement of capabilities of team members	√
2.2.1.3 Prioritization, organization, coordination and employment of various resources	√
2.2.2 Team work in bridge
2.2.2.1 Team coordination and communications	√
2.2.2.2 Identification and cut off of error chains	√
2.2.2.3 Internal and external communications	√
2.2.3 Contingencies and emergency response
2.2.3.1 Judgment and decision-making	√
2.2.3.2 Dealing with emergencies	√
2.2.3.3 Dealing with contingencies	√

[page]Table 3 Minimum training hours for candidates majored in navigation during the transitional period

Subject Hour Applicable to	ECDIS		BRM		Navigational instruments	Laws and regulations	Exam	Total
Subject Hour Applicable to	Theory	Practice	Theory	Practice	Navigational instruments	Laws and regulations	Exam	Total
Masters and deck officers	4	12	12	20	2	6	8	64
Students	8	12	18	20	2	6	8	74

[page]Table 4 Theoretical outlines for competency training of chief engineer and engineers during the transitional period

Theoretical outline	Applicable to	Applicable to
Theoretical outline	Chief engineer and engineers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW propulsion power and above	Chief engineer and engineers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of less than 750 kW propulsion power
1 Marine engine new technology
1.1 Electronic control diesel engine
1.1.1 Basic concepts of electronic control diesel engine and its control system	√
1.1.2 Structural composition and functions of RT-flex diesel engine and its control system	√
1.1.3 Structural composition and functions of ME diesel engine and its control system	√
1.2 Computer controlled ship power station
1.2.1 Composition and functions of computer controlled ship power station system	√
1.2.2 Key operation and management points for computer controlled ship power station system	√
1.3 Network monitoring system for ship’s engine room
1.3.1 K-Chief500 monitoring and alarm system	√
1.3.2 AC-C20 main engine remote control system	√
2 Engine-room resource management
2.1 Overview
2.1.1 Definition and connotation of resources	√
2.1.2 Definition, characteristics and connotation of management	√
2.1.3 Basic functions of management
2.1.3.1 Planning and procedures	√
2.1.3.2 Organization and coordination	√
2.1.3.3 Leadership and decision-making	√
2.1.3.4 Control	√
2.1.4 Composition, characteristics, allocation and prioritization of ship resources	√
2.1.5 Roles and purpose of resource management	√
2.1.6 Concept of engine-room resource management	√
2.1.7 Composition, characteristics, allocation and prioritization of engine-room resources	√
2.1.8 Roles and purpose of engine-room resources management	√
2.2 Organization
2.2.1 Organizational structure of ship and engine department	√
2.2.2 Principles and functions of engine department structure	√
2.2.3 Fundamental duties of organization members	√
2.3 Team of engine department
2.3.1 Formation process of a mature team	√
2.3.2 Roles of team members	√
2.3.3 Team functions	√
2.3.4 Functions of team members	√
2.3.5 Three cycles model of team work	√
2.3.6 Characteristics of an excellent team	√
2.3.7 Priorities under different circumstances	√
2.3.8 Coordination and incentive measures for team members	√
2.4 Human error and prevention
2.4.1Human error
2.4.2 Situational awareness	√
2.4.3 Fatigue and stress	√
2.5 Communications
2.5.1 Definition, patterns and characteristics of communications	√
2.5.2 Principles for effective communications	√
2.5.3 Patterns and key points of internal communication	√
2.5.4 Patterns and key points of external communication	√
2.5.5 Obstacles and improvement measures for communications	√
2.6 Case study	√
3 Conventions and regulations
3.1 Main content of the Manila amendments to the STCW Convention	√	√
3.2 Maritime Labor Convention, 2006
3.2.1 Main content and framework	√	√
3.2.2 Hours of rest and Hours of work	√	√
3.3.3 OSH protection, medical care, welfare and social security	√	√
3.3 Newly-effective content of MARPOL
3.3.1 International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate	√	√
3.3.2 Operation records of ozone-depleting substances	√	√
3.4 Main content ofBallast Water ManagementConvention	√	√
3.5 Regulations on Competency Examination and Certification for Seafarers of the People’s Republic of China and related documents	√	√
3.6 Regulations on Watchkeeping for Seafarers of the People’s Republic of China	√	√
3.7 Provisions on Ship’s Crew Service of the People’s Republic of China	√	√
3.8 Provisions on Manning Foreign-flagged Ships by Chinese Seafarers of the People’s Republic of China	√	√
3.9 Regulations on the Prevention and Control of Marine Environment Pollution by Ships
3.9.1 General provisions	√	√
3.9.2 Emergency response to ship pollution accidents	√	√
3.10 Provisions on the Prevention and Control of Marine Environment Pollution by Ships and related Operations
3.10.1 General provisions	√	√
3.10.2Discharge and reception of ship pollutants	√	√
3.10.3 Ships carrying pollutant and hazardous cargo and related operations	√	√

[page]Table 5 Practice outlines of the competencytraining for chief engineer and engineers during the transitional period

Practice outline	Applicable to
Practice outline	Chief engineers and engineers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW propulsion power and above
1 Communications
1.1Communications among personnel performing engine-room Watchkeeping duties	√
1.2 Communications between engine room and bridge	√
1.3 Communications between engine department and relevant company department	√
1.4 Communications between engine department personnel and other staff (including personnel responsible for fuel and lubricants filling, personnel for spare parts and material supplies, PSC / FSC officers, surveyors, shipyards engineers, etc.)	√
2 Compilation and implementation of plans
2.1Compilation and implementation of the engine-department routine maintenance and repair plan	√
3 Coordination and cooperation within engine department
3.1Coordination and cooperation between the chief engineer and engineers when carrying out examination and repair workin engine room	√
3.2 Coordination and cooperation between the chief engineer and engineers under normal working conditions (including preparing and finishing with engine, motor sailing, normal navigation, mooring, port berthing operations, fog sailing,fuel and lubricants filling, etc)	√
3.3 Coordination and cooperation between the chief engineer and engineers in emergency cases (including main engine failure, steering gear failure, the whole ship blackout, engine room fire, engine room flooding, adverse sea conditions, stranding, collisions, pirate attacks, oil spills, etc)	√

[page]Table 6 The minimum training hours for candidates majored in engineering during the transitional period

Subject Hours Applicable to	Engine room resource management		Laws and regulations	New technologies	Exam	Total
Subject Hours Applicable to	Theory	Practice	Laws and regulations	New technologies	Exam	Total
Chief engineer and engineers	16	16	6	6	8	52
School students	24	16	6	12	8	66

[page]Table 7 Competency training courses and hours for Electro-technical officers during the transitional period

Types of application

Gap-bridging theoretical training Contents and hours

Practice Training Hours

electro-

technical officers for Unlimited navigation area

1. Marine communication and navigation systems (64)

2.Shipborne electrical system (high-voltage power system, electrical propulsion, frequency converter) (36)

3. Ship management (24)

4. PLC and computer network (56)

5.English (36)

(Total: 216)

1. Operation and maintenance of communication and navigation system (24)

2. Computer and automation (30)

Total: 54

Electro-

technical officers for coastal navigation areas

1. Marine communication and navigation systems (64)

2.Shipborne electrical system (high-voltage power system, electrical propulsion, frequency converter) (36)

3. Ship management (24)

4. PLC and computer network (56)

(Total: 180)

1. Operation and maintenance of communication and navigation system (24)

2. computer and automation (30)

Total: 54

[page]Appendix 2: Requirements on the gap-bridging training for the renewal of CoP during the transitional period

Table 1 Basic safety training outline and hours during the transitional period

Content	Hours
	Theory	Practice
1. Contribute to effective communications on board ship	1
1.1 Understand the principles of, and barriers to effective communication onboard between individuals and teams
1.2 Ability to establish and maintain effective communications
2. Contribute to effective human relationships onboard	1
2.1 Importance of maintaining good human and working relationships onboard
2.2 Basic principles and practice of team work, and conflict resolution
2.3 Social responsibilities, employment conditions; individual rights and obligations; dangers of drug and alcohol abuse
3. Understand and take necessary actions to control fatigue	2
3.1 Importance of obtaining the necessary rest
3.2 Effects of sleep, work/rest schedules and circadian rhythm on fatigue
3.3 Effects of physical stressors on seafarers
3.4 Effects of environmental stressors in and outside the ship and their impact on seafarers
3.5 Effects of work/rest schedule changes on seafarer fatigue
Total: 4	4

Table 2 Training outline and hours for ship security officers during the transitional period

Content	Hours
Content	Theory	Practice
4. Anti-piracy and armed robbery against ships	4
4.1Prevention and preparedness of anti-piracy
4.2Equipments and systems for anti-piracy and armed robbery
4.3 Countermeasures to be taken when the ship is under piracy attacks
4.4 Countermeasures to be taken after pirates embarkation
Total	4

[page]Table 3 Training outline and hours for basic training of oil and chemical tanker cargo operations during the transitional period (Chemical tanker cargo operations)

Content	Hours
Content	Theory	Practice
1.Basic knowledge of chemical tankers	2.0
1.1 Overview of chemical tankers
1.2 Introduction to international conventions and domestic provisions related to chemical tanker management
1.3 Types, structure and characteristics of chemical tankers
1.3.1Knowledge of the categorization of different types of chemical tankers
1.3.2 Knowledge ofthe arrangement and segregation requirements of individual compartment and neighboring areas
1.3.3 Knowledge of the arrangement and requirements of chemical tanker ventilation systems
1.4 Physical and chemical properties of liquid chemical cargos
2. Basic knowledge of chemical tanker cargo operations	3.0
2.1 Knowledge of the piping systems in tanks and other liquid tanks on chemical tankers
2.2 Knowledge of the category, characteristics and functions of cargo pumps on chemical tankers
2.3 General introduction of chemical tanker cargo operations
2.3.1 Familiarity with cargo loading and unloading, cargo temperature and pressure control, overflow control
2.3.2 Knowledge of cargo tank cleaning, tank inspection, as well as air and ocean pollution prevention measures
2.3.3 Knowledge of inert gas operations and cargo tank environmental control
3. Basic knowledge of hazards associated with chemical tanker operations and hazards control	3.0
3.1 Familiarity with hazards associated with chemical tanker operations
3.1.1 Healthy hazards
3.1.2 Environmental hazards
3.1.3 Reactivity hazards
3.1.4 Corrosion hazards
3.1.5 Burning and explosion hazards
3.1.6 Toxicity hazards
3.2 Hazards control
3.2.1 Operations associated with nitrogen
3.2.2 Anti-static measures
3.2.3 Ventilation
3.2.4 Segregation
3.2.5 Cargo inhibition
3.2.6 Cargo compatibility
3.2.7 Atmospheric control
3.2.8 Gas testing
3.2.9 Relevant provisions in MARPOL Annex II concerning requirements and measures for the control of chemical pollution
3.2.10 Information on a MSDS
3.3 Functions of safety and protective devices on chemical tankers
3.3.1 Breathing apparatuses and escape equipments
3.3.2 Chemical protective clothing
3.3.3 Resuscitator
3.3.4 Rescue and emergency escape equipments
3.3.4 Eye-washing and sprinkling equipments
4. Fire-fighting on chemical tanker	1.0
4.1 Familiarization with fire hazards associated with chemicals
4.1.1 Characteristics of chemical fire
4.1.2 Principles and precautions to prevent chemical fire
4.1.3 The basic requirements, fire extinguishing agents and equipments used to extinguish liquid chemical fire
4.2 Familiarization with fire-fighting equipments on chemical tankers
4.2.1 Large alcohol resistant foam extinguishing system
4.2.2Mobile alcohol resistant foam extinguishing system
4.2.3 Large carbondioxide(CO2) fire extinguishingsystem
4.2.4 Water spraying fire extinguishing system
5. Chemical tanker emergency response procedures	2.0
5.1 Organizational structure
5.1.1 Familiarization with the purpose and requirements of emergency response organization and the importance of developing ship contingency plan
5.1.2 Familiarization with the organizational composition and duties of individual component
5.3 Emergency response procedures
5.3.1 Action plan in the event of emergencies
5.3.2 Response actions to be taken when emergencies take place
5.3.3 Correct emergency response procedures listed in ICScargo data manual
5.3.4 Usage of pollution clear up equipments
5.3.5 Basic knowledge of ship emergency cut-off
5.4 First aid
5.4.1 Knowledge of the emergency response procedures listed in ICS cargo data manual
5.4.2 Knowledge of the medical equipments used for first aid practices and emergency treatment in the event of an accident
6.Knowledge of chemical tanker safety culture and safety management	1.0
6.1 ISM
6.2 Risk assessment
6.3 troubleshooting of near misses
6.4 Safety meeting and safety officer mechanism
6.5 Content of training (including shore-base training and onboard training)
7. Practical training		6.0
7.1 Visit chemical tankers, observe the models, pictures or watch relative videos associated with chemical tankers
7.2 Observe loading and unloading operations, tank cleaning and inert gas system on chemical tanker
7.3 Ability to rescue people from deep tanks or cargo tanks and perform first aid practices, proper use of protective clothing, breathing apparatuses and life lines
7.4 Proper use of toxicity monitoring equipments, gas detection devices, protective clothing, eye-washing and sprinkling equipments
7.5 Proper use of chemical tanker fire-fighting equipments
7.6 Proper use of chemical tanker medical equipments for first aid
Total:18 hours	12.0	6.0

[page]Table 4 Training outline and hours for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations during the transitional period (Oil tanker cargo operations)

Content	Training hours
Content	Theory	Practice
1.Basic knowledge of oil tankers	2.0
1.1 Overview
1.1.1 Development of oil tankers
1.1.2Types of oil tankers
1.2Arrangement and structure of an oil tanker
1.2.1 Knowledge ofthe principles applied by IEC and CCS in classifying hazard zones onboard tankers
1.2.2 Knowledge of the positional relationship between accommodation areas, bridge and cargo areas
1.2.3 Knowledge of necessary equipments to segregate accommodation areas from deck oil spills
1.2.4 Knowledge of the special requirements on oil tanker bulkhead and deck in terms of fire-proof properties
1.2.5 Knowledge of segregated ballast tanks (SBT)
1.3 Oil tanker cargo properties
1.3.1 Common types of cargo carried by oil tankers
1.3.2 Terminology and concepts related to petroleum(pressure and temperature, etc.)
1.3.3 Knowledge of static electricity related to cargo
2.Basic knowledge of hazards associated with oil tanker operations and hazards control	3.0
2.1 Effects of noxious substance on human health
2.2 Environmental hazards
2.3 Reactivity hazards
2.4Understand corrosion hazards
2.5 Familiarization with explosion and fire hazards
2.6 Sources of ignition, including electrostatic hazards
2.7 Hazards of vapor, oil gas, inert gas leaks and smoke upon human and environment
2.8 Basic knowledge of hazards control
2.8.1 Inerting, drying agents and monitoring techniques
2.8.2 Anti-static measures
2.8.3 Ventilation
2.8.4 Segregation
2.8.5 Cargo inhibition
2.8.6 Importance of cargo compatibility
2.8.7 Atmospheric control
2.8.8 Common hazardous gas testing and monitoring
2.8.9 Understanding of data on MSDS
2.8.9.1 Content of MSDS
2.8.9.2 Familiarization with properties listed in MSDS of cargo carried during the intended voyage and measures to be taken in cases of emergencies
2.8.10 Familiarization with functions associated with gas-measuring instruments
3.Emergency response	2.0
3.1 Familiarization with the basic knowledge of oil tanker emergency response procedures
3.2 Familiarization with actions to be taken in the event of spillage accidents
3.3 Proficiency in the organization and actions to be taken following fire
3.4 Familiarization with hazards brought up by cargo operations and transportation
3.5 Basic knowledge of ship pollution prevention procedures
4.Basic knowledge of cargo operations	3.0
4.1 Cargo operation system
4.1.1 Cargo oil piping system
4.1.2 Ventilation system
4.1.3 Cargo oil heating system
4.1.4 Ballast system
4.1.5 Inerting system
4.1.6 Valve
4.1.7 Cargo pumping system
4.2 Basic knowledge of tank cleaning
4.3 Basic knowledge of atmospheric replacement
5. Oil tanker safety culture and safety management	2.0
5.1 Knowledge ofISM
5.2Knowledge of risk assessment (TMSA)
5.3 Knowledge of troubleshooting of near misses
5.4 Knowledge of safety meeting and safety officer mechanism
5.5Knowledge of content of training (including shore-base training and onboard training)
5.5.1 Convention compliance
5.5.2 Safety responsibilities and awareness
5.5.3 Skills and capabilities
5.5.4 Crucial operations onboard
5.5.5 Emergency response onboard
6. Practical training		6
6.1 Visit oil tankers, observe the models, pictures or watch relative videos associated with oil tankers
6.2 Observe loading and unloading operations, tank cleaning and inert gas system operations on oil tankers
6.3 Ability to rescue persons from deep tanks or cargo tanks and perform first aid practices, proper use of protective clothing, breathing apparatuses and life lines
6.4 Proper use of toxicity monitoring equipments, liquid level measurement equipments, gas detection devices, emergency escape breathing apparatuses
6.5 Proper use of oil tanker fire-fighting equipments
6.6 Proper use of oil tanker medical equipments for first aid
Total: 18 hours	12	6

[page]Table 5 Training outline and hours for advanced training of oil tanker cargo operations during the transitional period (Crude oil washing gap-bridging training)

Content	Training courses
Content	Theory	Practice
1. Crude Oil Washing (COW)	8.0
1.1 Knowledge of the meaning, historical background and characteristics of COW
1.2 Knowledge of how COW protects the marine environment
1.3 Familiarization with the requirements concerning COW equipments and operators
1.4 Familiarization with the tank cleaning machine structure and its working principles
1.5 Understand tank cleaning arrangement principles and cleaning methods
1.6 Knowledge of PSC procedures
1.7 Understand the formulation of unloading and COW plans
1.8 Familiarization with the preparation work before tank cleaning
1.9 Familiarization with the precautions during tank cleaning
1.10 Familiarization with the check and review after tank cleaning
1.11 Familiarization with the overall procedures of COW operations
1.12 Familiarization with COW Operation and Equipments Manual
1.13 Familiarization with the guidance principles of checking COW procedures in port
2.Inert Gas System（IGS）	4.0
2.1 IGS overview
2.1.1 Understand the purpose of IGS
2.1.2 Understand the system process
2.1.3 Understand the inerting and gas-freeing process
2.2 Design characteristics of IGS composition
2.2.1 Knowledge of system design parameters
2.2.2 Knowledge of the design characteristics of individual equipment
2.2.3 Knowledge of the setting range of system alarm value
2.3 Understand the management and maintenance of individual IGS equipment
2.3.1 Purifier
2.3.2 Deck water seal
2.3.3 Pressure/Vacuum destroyer
2.3.4 Fixed oxygen analyzer
2.3.5 Air blower
2.4 Familiarization with IGS preparation procedures and operations
2.4.1 Preparation and operation of inert gas supply
2.4.2 Preparation and operation of fresh air supply
2.4.3 Maneuvering of air release valve pressure indication controller
2.4.4 Maneuvering of main air valve pressure recording controller
2.4.5 Work to be done after IGS shutdown
2.4.6 Operations of safety equipment
2.5 Familiarization with the application of IGS
2.5.1 Application during loading/unloading
2.5.2 Application in loaded voyages, ballast voyages and inerting empty tanks
2.5.3 Application in tank cleaning
2.5.4 Application in gas-freeing and entering into cargo tanks
3. Practical training		6.0
3.1 Ability to perform IGS operations on laboratory simulation devices
3.2 Observe the tank cleaning system
3.3 Ability to perform tank cleaning or COW onboard or by laboratory simulation devices
3.4 Ability to observe and perform oily sewage water discharge facilities onboard or by laboratory simulators
Total：18 hours	12.0	6.0

[page]Table 6 Training outline and hours for seafarers on passenger ships during the transitional period (Ro-ro passenger ships gap-bridging training)

Content	Hour
Content	Theory	Practice
1. Basic knowledge of ro-ro passenger ships	3.0
1.1 Overview
1.2 Design characteristics and its limitations
1.3 Maneuvering characteristics and its limitations
1.4 Typical cases
1.5 International and national laws and regulations related to ro-ro passenger ships
2. Passenger safety, cargo safety and hull integrity	6.0
2.1 Procedures for loading and unloading cargo unit
2.2 Procedures for arranging passengers, in particular those disabled and in need, on and off the ship
2.3 Stability, draught differences and strength of ro-ro passenger ships
2.4 Cargo unloading and stowage procedures, cargo securing equipments and materials and their limitations
2.5 Cargo hold atmospheric testing and correct ventilation procedures
2.6 Importance of preventing flooding and maintaining watertight boundaries, key factors in ensuring stability and watertight integrity
3. Crisis management	3.0
3.1 Emergency response plans and procedures
3.2 Limitations of emergency response resources
3.3 Characteristics of ro-ro passenger ship fire-fighting, cargo hold fire prevention and extinction procedures
3.4 Ship damage control plans and organization
4. Practical operations associated with ro-ro passenger ship		6.0
4.1 Fire-fighting drills, proper use of fire-fighting resources
4.2 Knowledge of ship damage control system and concrete measures to maintain watertight integrity in the event of cargo hold flooding, proper ways to manage(open, close, tighten)hull openings and inspect their water tightness
4.3 Simulate emergency scenarios, assist passengers’ smooth evacuation and swift move to muster stations and correctly manage the emergency evacuation system
Total：18 hours	12.0	6.0

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