Date: 2012-01-31Category: DGS CircularState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Refresher and Updating Training Course (Upgradation Course from STCW 1995 to STCW 2010) for Masters and deck officers in accordance with the requirements of STCW Convention as amended in 2010 (STCW 2010). [In lieu of revalidation course]
**Executive Summary**
This Directorate General of Shipping notice outlines the requirements for refresher and updating training courses (Upgradation Courses) for Masters and deck officers, transitioning from STCW 1995 to STCW 2010 standards. It details the structure, duration, and applicability of these courses for various grades of Certificates of Competency (CoC). The courses are required for revalidation of CoCs or obtaining a higher grade of certificate after the issuance of this notice, with certificates re-validated or issued under STCW 1995 only valid until December 31, 2016.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Purpose:** To define the refresher and updating training course (Upgradation Course) requirements for Masters and deck officers upgrading from STCW 1995 to STCW 2010.
* **Regulatory Basis:** Based on STCW 2010, Regulation I/11, Paragraphs 4 and 5.
* **Course Structure:**
* The Directorate General of Shipping has formulated the structure of refresher and updating training courses (Upgradation Courses) for the various grades of Certificates of Competency in the deck department.
* The refresher and updating training course (Upgradation Course) modules and the course outlines are attached as Annexure I.
* **Operational Level Course (Part A):**
* Duration: 5 working days with 35 contact hours.
* Applicable to:
* Holders of Second Mates FG CoC under STCW 1995 upgrading to STCW 2010.
* Candidates appearing for Second Mates FG CoC following the existing certification scheme under STCW 1995.
* Nautical stream graduate candidates appearing for Second Mates FG CoC following the existing certification scheme under STCW 1995.
* Exemption: Candidates who have undergone Second Mates function course after 15th Dec 2010 under the revised syllabus are exempted from attending this course.
* **Management Level Courses:**
* **Phase I:** Theoretical Training – Operational level + Phase I- Theoretical Training- Management level. Duration of this training course is 8 working days with 56 contact hours. Applicable to candidates who have done Chief Mates Phase I syllabus under the STCW 1995 curriculum and are undertaking the revised Chief Mates Phase II syllabus as per STCW 2010.
* **Phase II:** Theoretical Training- Operational level + Phase I- Theoretical Training- Management level + Phase II- Theoretical Training- Management level. Duration of this training course is 11 working days with 77 contact hours
* Applicable to:
* Candidates holding Master FG CoC under STCW 1995 for Upgradation to STCW 2010.
* Candidates holding Chief Mates FG CoC under STCW 1995 for Upgradation to STCW 2010.
* Candidates holding Chief Mates FG CoC under STCW 1995 whether undergone ASM course under the old or new syllabus.
* Candidates who have done Chief Mates Phase II under STCW 1995.
* **Additional Requirements:**
* Candidates also need refresher training modules for PST, PSCRB, FPFF, and AFF (Part C).
* Officers without SSO training must undergo approved training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties (Regulation VI/6-2).
* ECDIS course required unless serving exclusively on ships not fitted with ECDIS.
* **Sea Service:** Sea service requirements remain as per MS STCW Rules and META manual Volume I.
* **Flowchart:** A flowchart outlining personnel categories is attached as Annexure II. Text of the notice takes precedence over the flowchart in case of inconsistency.
* **Revalidation:** The existing revalidation course for Masters and Deck Officers is replaced by the Upgradation courses (Annexure I), partially superseding MS Notice No. 13 of 2003.
* **Issuance of Certificates:** Approved Training institutes shall issue certificates in the format attached as Annexure III, as well as a certificate for "Implementation of MLC 2006" (Annexure IV).
* **Compliance Deadline:** Requirements must be met at re-validation or for obtaining a higher certificate, after the date of issuance of this notice, otherwise, certificates will be re-validated/issued under STCW 1995 valid until December 31, 2016.
* **Applicability to NCV:** The notice applies to NCV grade Masters and deck officers during revalidation or when obtaining a higher-grade certificate.
**Impact Analysis**
**Masters and Deck Officers**
* **Impact:** Required to undergo refresher and updating training courses (Upgradation Courses) to meet STCW 2010 standards for certificate revalidation or advancement.
* **Action Required:** Determine applicable course requirements based on current certification and planned career path, and complete necessary training before the revalidation or upgrade application, prior to 31st December 2016.
**Approved Training Institutes**
* **Impact:** Required to offer approved Upgradation Courses that meet the standards of this notice.
* **Action Required:** Ensure course curricula align with Annexure I, issue certificates in the formats specified in Annexure III and IV, and comply with all requirements outlined in the notice.
Key Entities Referenced
STCW Convention: International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. Dictates the standard of competence that is required of candidates for certificates.
Directorate General of Shipping: Formulates the structure of refresher and updating training courses (Upgradation Courses) for the various grades of Certificates of Competency in the deck department.
STCW 2010: Refers to the amended version of the STCW Convention in 2010. This document outlines the refresher and updating training course (Upgradation Course) from STCW 1995 to STCW 2010.
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF SHIPPING
QMS Reference Examination, Assessment & Certification IS / ISO Clause
no.: EACQP-08-6 (EAC Br.) No. 7.1
Subject- Refresher and Updating Training
Course (Upgradation Course from STCW
1995 to STCW 2010) for Masters and deck
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officers in accordance with the
NT(7)/2010
requirements of STCW Convention as
amended in 2010 (STCW 2010). [In lieu of
revalidation course]
Authorized by:
Chief Examiner
STCW 2010 circular No: 12 of 2012 31.01.2012
of Master &
Mates / DG
1. As per the requirements of STCW 2010, Regulation I/11, Paragraph 4 and 5, each Party to
STCW Convention is required to compare the standards of competence which is required of
candidates for certificates under STCW 1995 with those specified for the appropriate certificate in
Part A of the STCW Code, as amended in 2010 and shall determine the need for requiring the
holders of such certificates to undergo appropriate refresher and updating training or assessment.
2. Further, the Party to the STCW Convention shall, in consultation with those concerned, formulate
or promote the formulation of a structure of refresher and updating courses as provided for in
Section A-I/11 of the STCW Code.
3. The refresher and updating training course (Upgradation Course) required by regulation I/11 shall
be approved and include changes in relevant national and international regulations concerningthe safety of life at sea (SOLAS), security and the protection of marine environment and take
account of any updating of the standard of competence concerned.
4. In accordance with the above provisions, the Directorate General of Shipping has formulated the
structure of refresher and updating training courses (Upgradation Courses) for the various grades
of Certificates of Competency in the deck department.
5. The refresher and updating training course (Upgradation Course) modules and the course
outlines are attached as Annexure I.
6. The refresher and updating training course (Upgradation Course) for operational level is shown
as Part A- Theoretical Training. Duration of this training is 5 working days with 35 contact hours.
This training is applicable to
a) Holders of Second Mates FG CoC under STCW 1995 for Upgradation to STCW 2010.
b) Candidates appearing for Second Mates FG CoC following the existing certification
scheme under STCW 1995.
c) Nautical stream graduate candidates appearing for Second Mates FG CoC following
the existing certification scheme under STCW 1995.
Candidates who have undergone Second Mates function course after 15th Dec 2010 under the
revised syllabus are exempted from attending this course.
2. The refresher and updating training course (Upgradation Course) for management level (Phase I)
is shown as Part A- Theoretical Training- Operational level + Part B- Phase I- Theoretical
Training- Management level. Duration of this training course is 8 working days with 56 contact
hours which includes the curriculum for Upgradation course for operational level (35 contact
hours) and Upgradation course for Management level Phase I (21 hours). This training is
applicable to candidates who have done Chief Mates Phase I syllabus under the STCW 1995
curriculum and are undertaking the revised Chief Mates Phase II syllabus as per STCW 2010.
The course may be done before or after Chief Mates (F.G) Phase II Competency course.
3. The refresher and updating training course (Upgradation Course) for management level (Phase
II) is shown as Part A- Theoretical Training- Operational level + Part B- Phase I- Theoretical
Training- Management level + Part B- Phase II- Theoretical Training- Management level. Duration
of this training course is 11 working days with 77 contact hours which includes the curriculum for
Upgradation course for operational level (35 contact hours) as well as Upgradation course for
management level- Phase I (21 contact hours) and Upgradation course for Management levelPhase II (21 hours). This training is applicable to
a) Candidates holding Master FG CoC under STCW 1995 for Upgradation to STCW
2010.
b) Candidates holding Chief Mates FG CoC under STCW 1995 for Upgradation to STCW
2010.
c) Candidates holding Chief Mates FG CoC under STCW 1995 whether undergone ASM
course under the old or new syllabus,
d) Candidates who have done Chief Mates Phase II under STCW 1995,
The course may be done before or after Chief Mates (F.G) Phase II Competency course, or
before or after the ASM course as applicable.
4. In addition to the Upgradation course, candidates are required to undergo modules on refresher
training for PST, PSCRB, FPFF and AFF (attached as Part C- Practical Training).
2. Officers who have not undergone Ship Security Officer (SSO) training are required to undergo
approved training course for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties in accordance with
Regulation VI/6-2.
3. Candidates are also required to undergo ECDIS course as applicable. Training and assessment
in the use of ECDIS is not required for those who serve exclusively on ships not fitted with
ECDIS. This limitation shall be reflected in the certificate of competency.
4. The sea service requirements continue to be as per MS STCW Rules and META manual Volume
I.
5. A representative flowchart highlighting various categories of personnel required to undertake the
refresher and updating training course (Upgradation Course) is attached as Annexure II. In case
of any inconsistency between the flowchart and this notice, the text of this notice shall take
precedence over the flowchart.
6. The existing revalidation course for Masters and Deck Officers shall be replaced by the modules
for Upgradation courses as specified in Annexure I, in partial supersession of MS Notice No. 13
of 2003, dated: 5th June, 2003 on the subject of Revalidation Course for Masters & Deck Officers.
The requirements for Upgradation from STCW 78 to STCW 95 shall continue to be as per MS
Notice No. 13 of 2003.
7. On successful completion of the respective course the approved Training institutes shall issue thecertificate to the participants in the format attached as Annexure III. In addition, the institutes are
required to issue a certificate to the participants who have undergone training in "Implementation
of MLC 2006" during this Course in the format attached as Annexure IV.
8. The requirements of this notice are to be complied with at the time of re-validation of CoC or for
obtaining higher grade of certificate after the date of issuance of this notice failing which the
certificates shall be re-validated or issued under STCW 1995 valid till 31st December 2016 only.
9. The requirements of this notice are also applicable for NCV grade Masters and deck officers at
the time of revalidation of CoC or for obtaining higher grade of certificate.
10. This issues with the approval of the Director General of Shipping and ex- officio Additional
Secretary to the Government of India.