1、 STCWINCLUDING 2010 MANILA AMENDMENTSSTCW Convention and STCW CodeInternationalConventiononStandards of Training, Certificationand Watchkeeping for Seafarers2011 EDITIONLondon, 2011IC938E.indb 1 5/9/2011 10:53:30 AMPublished by the INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1
2、7SR www.imo.orgThird consolidated edition 2011Printed in the United Kingdom by CPI Books Limited, Reading RG1 8EXISBN: 978-92-801-1528-4IMO PUBLICATIONSales number: IC938ECopyright International Maritime Organization 2011All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
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4、on has been prepared from official documents of IMO, and every effort has been made to eliminate errors and reproduce the original text(s) faithfully. Readers should be aware that, in case of inconsistency, the official IMO text will prevail.IC938E.indb 2 5/9/2011 10:53:30 AMiiiContentsForeword vSTC
5、W ConventionInternational Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 . 1STCW Code Seafarers Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code 63PageIC938E.indb 3 5/9/2011 10:53:30 AMForewordA comprehensive review of the 1978 STCW Convention commenced in Janua
6、ry 2006 and culminated in a Conference of Parties to the STCW Convention, held in Manila, Philippines, from 21 to 25 June 2010, that adopted a significant number of amendments to the STCW Convention and STCW Code. The amend-ments update standards of competence required, particularly in light of emer
7、ging technologies, introduce new training and certification requirements and methodologies, improve mechanisms for enforcement of its provisions, and detail requirements on hours of work and rest, prevention of drug and alcohol abuse, and medical fitness standards for seafarers. This publication con
8、tains the Final Act of the 2010 Conference of Parties to the 1978 STCW Convention, resolutions adopted by that Conference, and a complete, consolidated text of the STCW Convention, including its original articles, revised annex and supporting STCW Code.The Convention articles and annex provide the l
9、egal framework within which mandatory technical standards contained in part A of the STCW Code are applied. Part B of the Code provides guidance to assist those involved in educating, training or assessing the competence of seafarers or who are otherwise involved in applying STCW Convention provisio
10、ns. While not mandatory, the guidance given has been harmonized through discussions within IMO, involving, where appropriate, consultation with the International Labour Organization. Observance of this guidance will contribute to achieving a more uniform application of Conven-tion requirements.All p
11、arts of this publication must be studied to understand the intent of the Convention fully and to give complete effect to the minimum global standards of knowledge, understanding, experience and professional competence desired by the States that are Parties to it, the industry itself and the general
12、public.The Convention and part A of the Code form a binding treaty between States, the interpretation of which is governed by the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties. The revision aims to bring the Convention and Code up to date with developments since the last full revision and to enable them
13、to address issues that are anticipated to emerge in the foreseeable future in an effort to raise the standards of competence and profes-sionalism of seafarers, upon whom the safety of life, property and the environment depends.IC938E.indb 4 5/9/2011 10:53:30 AMvForewordA comprehensive review of the
14、1978 STCW Convention commenced in January 2006 and culminated in a Conference of Parties to the STCW Convention, held in Manila, Philippines, from 21 to 25 June 2010, that adopted a significant number of amendments to the STCW Convention and STCW Code. The amend-ments update standards of competence
15、required, particularly in light of emerging technologies, introduce new training and certification requirements and methodologies, improve mechanisms for enforcement of its provisions, and detail requirements on hours of work and rest, prevention of drug and alcohol abuse, and medical fitness standa
16、rds for seafarers. This publication contains the Final Act of the 2010 Conference of Parties to the 1978 STCW Convention, resolutions adopted by that Conference, and a complete, consolidated text of the STCW Convention, including its original articles, revised annex and supporting STCW Code.The Conv
17、ention articles and annex provide the legal framework within which mandatory technical standards contained in part A of the STCW Code are applied. Part B of the Code provides guidance to assist those involved in educating, training or assessing the competence of seafarers or who are otherwise involv
18、ed in applying STCW Convention provisions. While not mandatory, the guidance given has been harmonized through discussions within IMO, involving, where appropriate, consultation with the International Labour Organization. Observance of this guidance will contribute to achieving a more uniform applic
19、ation of Conven-tion requirements.All parts of this publication must be studied to understand the intent of the Convention fully and to give complete effect to the minimum global standards of knowledge, understanding, experience and professional competence desired by the States that are Parties to i
20、t, the industry itself and the general public.The Convention and part A of the Code form a binding treaty between States, the interpretation of which is governed by the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties. The revision aims to bring the Convention and Code up to date with developments since the
21、 last full revision and to enable them to address issues that are anticipated to emerge in the foreseeable future in an effort to raise the standards of competence and profes-sionalism of seafarers, upon whom the safety of life, property and the environment depends.IC938E.indb 5 5/9/2011 10:53:30 AM
22、IC938E.indb 6 5/9/2011 10:53:30 AMSTCW ConventionInternational Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amendedincluding the Final Act of the 2010 Conference of Parties to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watc
23、hkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, and resolutions 1 and 3 to 19 of the ConferenceIC938E.indb 1 5/9/2011 10:53:30 AMIC938E.indb 2 5/9/2011 10:53:30 AM3ContentsForeword 5Final Act of the Conference of Parties to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seaf
24、arers (STCW), 1978 7International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 13Attachment 1 to the Final Act of the 2010 STCW ConferenceResolution 1 The Manila Amendments to the annex to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification
25、 and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978 . 21Annex The Manila Amendments to the annex to the STCW Convention, 1978Chapter I General provisions . 22Chapter II Master and deck department . 34Chapter III Engine department . 38Chapter IV Radiocommunication and radio operators . 42Chapter V Special t
26、raining requirements for personnel on certain types of ships . 43Chapter VI Emergency, occupational safety, security, medical care and survival functions 46Chapter VII Alternative certification . 48Chapter VIII Watchkeeping 50Attachment 2 contains resolution 2: see STCW CodeAttachment 3 to the Final
27、 Act of the 2010 STCW ConferenceResolution 3 Expression of appreciation to the host Government . 51Resolution 4 Transitional provisions and early implementation 51Resolution 5 Verification of certificates of competency and endorsements . 52Resolution 6 Standards of training and certification and shi
28、ps manning levels . 53Resolution 7 Promotion of technical knowledge, skills and professionalism of seafarers 53Resolution 8 Development of guidelines to implement international standards of medical fitness for seafarers 54PageIC938E.indb 3 5/9/2011 10:53:30 AMStandards of training, certification and
29、 watchkeeping for seafarers4ForewordThe International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, was adopted by the International Conference on Training and Certification of Seafarers on 7 July 1978.The 1978 STCW Convention entered into force on 2
30、8 April 1984. Since then, amendments thereto have been adopted, in 1991, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2004, 2006 and 2010.The 1991 amendments, relating to the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) and conduct of trials, were adopted by resolution MSC.21(59) and entered into force on 1 Decemb
31、er 1992. The 1994 amendments on special training requirements for personnel on tankers were adopted by resolution MSC.33(63) and entered into force on 1 January 1996.The 1995 amendments were adopted by resolution 1 of a Conference of Parties to the International Conven-tion on Standards of Training,
32、 Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, which was convened by the International Maritime Organization and met at the Headquarters of the Organization from 26 June to 7 July 1995 (1995 STCW Conference). The 1995 STCW Conference adopted the Seafarers Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (ST
33、CW) Code.*The STCW Code contains, in: Part A, mandatory provisions to which specific reference is made in the annex to the STCW Convention and which give, in detail, the minimum standards required to be maintained by Parties in order to give full and complete effect to the provisions of the STCW Con
34、vention; and, in Part B, recommended guidance to assist Parties to the STCW Convention and those involved in implementing, applying or enforcing its measures to give the STCW Convention full and complete effect in a uniform manner.The 1997 amendments, to the Convention and to part A of the Code, rel
35、ating to training of personnel on passenger and roro passenger ships, were adopted by resolutions MSC.66(68) and MSC.67(68). These amendments entered into force on 1 January 1999.The 1998 amendments, to part A of the Code, relating to enhanced competence in cargo handling and stowage, particularly i
36、n respect of bulk cargoes, were adopted by resolution MSC.78(70). They entered into force on 1 January 2003.The May 2004 amendments, to part A of the Code, adjusting certificates and endorsements, were adopted by resolution MSC.156(78). The December 2004 amendments, to part A of the Code, taking int
37、o account on-load and off-load devices in the competence relating to survival crafts and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats, were adopted by resolution MSC.180(79). Both sets of amendments entered into force on 1 July 2006.The 2006 amendments, to part A of the Code, introducing, inter alia, n
38、ew measures pertaining to ship security officers, were adopted by resolution MSC.209(81) and entered into force on 1 January 2008.*The STCW Code was circulated under cover of STCW.6/Circ.1 and STCW.6/Circ.1/Corr.1; amendments to the STCW Code are also circulated as STCW.6 circulars.Resolution 9 Revi
39、sion of existing model courses published by the International Maritime Organization and development of new model courses 54Resolution 10 Promotion of technical co-operation . 55Resolution 11 Measures to ensure the competency of masters and officers of ships operating in polar waters 55Resolution 12
40、Attracting new entrants to, and retaining seafarers in, the maritime profession . 56Resolution 13 Accommodation for trainees 57Resolution 14 Promotion of the participation of women in the maritime industry . 58Resolution 15 Future amendments and review of the STCW Convention and Code 58Resolution 16
41、 Contribution of the International Labour Organization 59Resolution 17 Role of the World Maritime University, the IMO International Maritime Law Institute and the International Maritime Safety, Security and Environment Academy (IMSSEA) in promoting enhanced maritime standards . 59Resolution 18 Year
42、of the Seafarer 60Resolution 19 Day of the Seafarer . 62PageIC938E.indb 4 5/9/2011 10:53:31 AM5ForewordThe International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, was adopted by the International Conference on Training and Certification of Seafar
43、ers on 7 July 1978.The 1978 STCW Convention entered into force on 28 April 1984. Since then, amendments thereto have been adopted, in 1991, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2004, 2006 and 2010.The 1991 amendments, relating to the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) and conduct of trials, were
44、adopted by resolution MSC.21(59) and entered into force on 1 December 1992. The 1994 amendments on special training requirements for personnel on tankers were adopted by resolution MSC.33(63) and entered into force on 1 January 1996.The 1995 amendments were adopted by resolution 1 of a Conference of
45、 Parties to the International Conven-tion on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, which was convened by the International Maritime Organization and met at the Headquarters of the Organization from 26 June to 7 July 1995 (1995 STCW Conference). The 1995 STCW Conference
46、 adopted the Seafarers Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code.*The STCW Code contains, in: Part A, mandatory provisions to which specific reference is made in the annex to the STCW Convention and which give, in detail, the minimum standards required to be maintained by Parties in order
47、 to give full and complete effect to the provisions of the STCW Convention; and, in Part B, recommended guidance to assist Parties to the STCW Convention and those involved in implementing, applying or enforcing its measures to give the STCW Convention full and complete effect in a uniform manner.Th
48、e 1997 amendments, to the Convention and to part A of the Code, relating to training of personnel on passenger and roro passenger ships, were adopted by resolutions MSC.66(68) and MSC.67(68). These amendments entered into force on 1 January 1999.The 1998 amendments, to part A of the Code, relating t
49、o enhanced competence in cargo handling and stowage, particularly in respect of bulk cargoes, were adopted by resolution MSC.78(70). They entered into force on 1 January 2003.The May 2004 amendments, to part A of the Code, adjusting certificates and endorsements, were adopted by resolution MSC.156(78). The December 2004 amendments, to part A of the Code, taking into account on-load and off-load devices in the competence relating to survival crafts and rescue boats ot
