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STCW 2010 Amendments (Manila amendments) Captain Dwain Hutchinson Deputy Director BIMCATS 2011

STCW 2010 Amendments (Manila amendments) Captain Dwain Hutchinson Deputy Director BIMCATS 2011. Bahamas Maritime Authority: General Overview. Active IMO and ILO member Satisfactory IMO STCW audit (2 nd cycle) Worldwide Offices with on-line certification for seafarers documentation (BOSS)

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STCW 2010 Amendments (Manila amendments) Captain Dwain Hutchinson Deputy Director BIMCATS 2011

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  1. STCW 2010 Amendments(Manila amendments)Captain Dwain HutchinsonDeputy DirectorBIMCATS 2011

  2. Bahamas Maritime Authority: General Overview • Active IMO and ILO member • Satisfactory IMO STCW audit (2nd cycle) • Worldwide Offices with on-line certification for seafarers documentation (BOSS) • 20,000+ STCW certificates processed annually • STCW approvals for Bahamian managers

  3. Flag state responsibility • Adoption • Timely Implementation • National requirements • Certification of seafarers and correct manning of our ships based on these training/certification requirements • 01/01/2012, 01/07/2013, 01/01/2017

  4. STCW Implementation process • Drafting Bahamas regulations • Developing national guidance: BMA Information Bulletins • Enhancing Electronic database • INFORMATION for all stakeholders with consultation with the relevant parties

  5. Areas of concern • Applicable persons • Hours of rest: MLC harmonisation • X + Y = 24 • 7X + 7Y = 168 • Medical fitness standards • IMO/ILO/WHO guidelines due late 2011

  6. Areas of concern • Evidence of compliance with training requirements: • Certificate of Competency • Certificate of Proficiency • Training certificate • Documentary evidence • Maintaining level of competence/proficiency: Refresher training(STCW A-I/11 principles) • Verification process

  7. Areas of concern • Specialized training • Tankers: “Immediate responsibility” • Passenger ships: “who requires training/certifications” • Offshore sector • UNIFIED INTREPRETATION WILL BE REQUIRED TO AVOID UNDUE DELAY TO VESSELS

  8. Crewing: Regulatory Entry in force: 2012

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