APPENDIX M-II/2A

REFERENCE: TABLE II/2

FIRST MATE (FG) (CHIEF MATE)
SUMMARY OF EXAMINATION (FUNCTION - WISE)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION AT MANAGEMENT LEVEL
PAPER SUBJECT COMPETENCIES MODE OF DURATION MAXIMUM PASS PHASE
NO. COVERED EXAMINATION OF EXAM MARKS MARKS
1 Terrestrial and Celestial Navigation 1 & 2.1 Written 3 Hours 200 140 I
2 Meteorology 7 Written 2 Hours 100 50 I
3 Navigational Aids including Compasses 2.2 & 3 Written 3 Hours 200 100 II
4 Bridge Watchkeeping, Ship Handling & Emergencies 4, 5, 8 & 9 Written 2 Hours 100 60 II
5 Engineering knowledge, instruments & control 10 Written 3 Hours 200 100 II
systems
6 Radar, ARPA & Navigation Simulator course 6 Modular 1 Week Course
7 Orals for navigation function after 1 to 6 above Oral II
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE AT MANAGEMENT LEVEL
PAPER SUBJECT COMPETENCIES MODE OF DURATION MAXIMUM PASS PHASE
NO. COVERED EXAMINATION OF EXAM MARKS MARKS
1 Cargo Handling and Stowage 11 & 12 Written 3 Hours 200 120 I
2 Orals for cargo function after 1 above Oral I
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE MANAGEMENT LEVEL
PAPER SUBJECT COMPETENCIES MODE OF DURATION OF MAXIMUM PASS PHASE
NO. COVERED EXAMINATION EXAM MARKS MARKS
1 Ship safety, damage control & management of 15, 16 & 17 Written 2 Hours 100 50 I
personnel
2 Naval architecture paper I 13.1.1 & 13.2.1 Written 3 Hours 200 100 I
3 Naval architecture paper II 13.1.2 & 13.2.2 Written 3 Hours 200 100 II
4 Maritime legislation 14 Written 3 Hours 200 100 II
5 Medical care 18 Modular 2 weeks course
6 Orals for ship operation function after 1 to 5 above II

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 CHAPTER - 8, SUMMARY OF COURSES, TRAINING PROGRAMMES, EXAMINATION & ASSESSMENT

Regulation: II/2 of STCW’95 & Section: A-II/2 of STCW Code

Department: Nautical Level: Management Level Capacity: Chief Officer

FUNCTION: Navigation at Management Level

NO. COMPETENCE ON-BOARD POST-SEA TRAINING TYPE OF

TRAINING Lectures Exercise
ASSESSMENT
Topics (Duration in Hours) and Phase No.
(18 Months) I + II I + II
1. Plan a voyage and conduct In-service Miscellaneous (4) – I Continued assessment
navigation experience Coastal Navigation (20) – I 13 + 0 26 + 0 and written examination
Ocean Voyage (15) – I
2. Determine position and the In-service Terrestrial Navigation (24) – I Continued assessment
accuracy of resultant position experience Celestial Navigation (24) – I 19 + 39 35 + and written examination
fix by any means Great and Composite Circle (106) – I 2615 05
Electronic Navaids (2620) – II
3. Determine and allow for In-service Magnetic Compass (255) – II Continued assessment
compass errors experience Gyro Compass (105) – II 0 + 238 0 + 122 and written examination

4. Co-ordinate search and rescue In-service Model Course (30) - M- II Refer to IMO Model
operations experience 0+30-- -- Course No. 2.02 for
guidance
5. Establish watchkeeping In-service Watchkeeping including COLREGS (35) – II Continued assessment
arrangements and procedures experience 0 + 35 -- and written examination

6. Maintain safe navigation In-service Model Course (3038) - M IMO Model Course No.
through the use of radar and experience 1.09
ARPA and modern navigation
information from navigation -- --
equipment and systems to
assist command decision
making.
7. Maintain the safety of In-service Model Course- 1.27- (40 )- M - - IMO Model Course No.

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NO. COMPETENCE ON-BOARD POST-SEA TRAINING TYPE OF
TRAINING Lectures Exercise
ASSESSMENT
Topics (Duration in Hours) and Phase No.
(18 Months) I + II I + II
navigation through the use of experience 1.27 revised
ECDIS and associated
navigation systems to assist
command decision making
7. Forecast weather and In-service Meteorology (16) – I Continued assessment
8 oceanographic conditions experience Oceanography (6) – I 30 27 + and written examination
--
Weather Routeing (2) – I 0
Tides (63) – I
8.9 Respond to navigational In-service Contingency Plans (6) – II Continued assessment
emergencies experience Protection in Emergency (9) – II 0 + 15 -- and written examination

9.10 Manoeuvre and handle a ship In-service Ship Handling and Manoeuvring (48) – II Continued assessment
0 + 48 --
in all conditions experience and written examination
10. Operate remote controls of In-service Engineering terms & Fuel consumption (6) – II Continued assessment
11 propulsion plant and experience Auxiliaries (12) – II and written examination
engineering systems and Mariner Power Plants (2512)– II
0 + 6036 --
services Auxiliaries (25) – II
Engineering terms & Fuel consumption (5) – II
Engine Room Watchkeeping (56) – II
62 59 + 65 61 +
207187 127

FUNCTION: Cargo handling and stowage at the management level

NO. COMPETENCE ON-BOARD POST-SEA TRAINING TYPE OF

TRAINING ASSESSMENT
(18 Months) Topics (Duration in Hours) and Phase No. Lectures Exercise
I + II I + II
11 Plan and ensure safe loading, In-service Dry Cargoes (13) – I Continued assessment
12.. stowage, securing, care during experience Cargo Handling Gear and Hatch Covers (9) – I and written examination
40 31 + 24 15 +
the voyage & unloading of Cargo Calculations (3618) – I
0 0
cargoes Fumigation of Holds (2) – I
Watchkeeping in Port (4) – I
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NO. COMPETENCE ON-BOARD POST-SEA TRAINING TYPE OF
TRAINING ASSESSMENT
13 Assess reported defects and (18 Months)
In-service Continued assessment
damage to cargo spaces, hatch experience and written examination
covers and ballast tanks and
4+0 0+0
take appropriate action
12. Carriage of dangerous cargoes In-service Tanker Operations (1624) – I 42 36 + Continued assessment
14 experience Dangerous Goods (2612) – I 0 and written examination
82 71 + 24 15 +
0 0
FUNCTION: Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the management level

NO. COMPETENCE ON-BOARD POST-SEA TRAINING TYPE OF

TRAINING ASSESSMENT
(18 Months) Topics (Duration in Hours) and Phase No. Lectures Exercise
I + II I + II
13. Control trim, stability and In-service Ship Construction (31) – I & II Continued assessment
15 stress experience Ship Stability and Stability in Damaged and written examination
53 + 21 19 + 22
Condition (84) – I & II

14. Monitor and control In-service Introduction (1) – II Continued assessment

16 compliance with legislative
requirements and measures to
ensure safety of life at sea and
the protection of the marine
environment
experience Law of the sea (3) – II and written examination
Safety (1612) – II
Pollution (8) – II
Passenger (64) – II
Tonnage (1) – II
MLC -2006Labour (126) – II
Arrival documents and procedures (4) – II 0 + 6654 --
Collision (2) – II
Assistance & Salvage (2) – II
Limitations of Liability (1) – II
Classification Societies (1) – II
Cargo (5) – II
General average and marine insurance (3) – II
Certificates (1) – II

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NO. COMPETENCE ON-BOARD POST-SEA TRAINING TYPE OF
TRAINING ASSESSMENT
(18 Months) Topics (Duration in Hours) and Phase No. Lectures Exercise
I + II I + II
15. Maintain safety and security In-service Covered in PSCRB Course IMO Model Course No.
17 of the ship's crew and experience Covered in AFF Course 1.23 and IMO Model
passengers and the Additionally Safety and Security (10) – I Course No. 2.03
10 + 0 --
operational condition of life-
saving, fire-fighting and other
safety systems
16. Develop emergency and In-service Emergency situations (1312) – I Already covered under
18. damage control plans and experience competence No. 8
13 12 + 0 --
handle emergency situations

17. Organise and manage the In-service Personnel Management (10) – I IMO Model Course No.
crew experience Organisation of Staff (9) – I 31 + 0 -- 1.15
Training on Board Ships (12) – I
19. Use of leadership and In-service Continued assessment
managerial skills experience 0+9 - and written and oral
examination
18. Organise and manage the Model Course (60) - M Continued assessment
20. provision of medical on board and written and oral
-- -- -- examination

107 75 +
19 + 22
8784

GRAND TOTAL 251 205+ 294 271 108 95 + 3429

PHASE I = 251 205+ 108 95 = 359 300 = 3 Months

NOTES :
1. Total Teaching hours for above mentioned course is 300 hours @ 30 hours per week = 10 weeks.

2. 1 week for Assessments (internal and final assessment).

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 3. 1 week to account for Public holidays and contingencies.

Grand Total: 12 weeks = 2 months and 3 weeks

PHASE II = 294 271 + 34 29 = 328 300 = 3 Months

NOTES :
1. Total Teaching hours for above mentioned course is 300 hours@ 30 hours per week = 10 weeks.

2. 1 week for Assessments (internal and final assessment).

3. 1 week to account for Public holidays and contingencies.

Grand Total: 12 weeks = 2 months and 3 weeks

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REFERENCE: TABLE II/2
FIRST MATE (FG) (CHIEF MATE)

FUNCTION: NAVIGATION AT THE MANAGEMENT LEVEL

Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency / Course Covered Methods of demonstrating Criteria for evaluating
competence competence
Competence No. 1: Plan a voyage and conduct navigation Examination and The equipment, charts and
assessment of evidence nautical publications required
1.1 Voyage Planning and Navigation for all Conditions obtained from one or more for the voyage are enumerated
of the following: and appropriate to the safe
1.1.1 Coastal Navigation: Position fixing by bearings and ranges, planning navigation and .1 approved in-service conduct of the voyage.
plotting courses taken into account restricted waters, meteorological conditions, ice, experience The reasons for the planned
restricted visibility, traffic separation schemes, vessel traffic service (VTS) areas,area of .2 approved simulator routes are supported by facts
extensive tidal effects, determine positions in all conditions. training, where and statistical data obtained
1.1.2 Ocean voyage: Ocean passages for the world, sailing directions, routeing charts, and appropriate from relevant sources and
routeing in accordance with general provisions of ship’s routeing, ability to choose best .3 approved laboratory publications.
routes. Reporting procedures in accordance with guidelines and criteriageneral equipment training Positions, courses, distances
forprinciples for ship reporting systems and with VTS procedures. Using: chart catalogues, and time calculations are
charts, nautical correct within accepted
publications and ship accuracy standards for
particulars. navigational equipment.
All potential navigational
hazards are accurately
identified.
Competence No. 2: Determine position and the accuracy of resultant position fix by any means Examination and The primary method chosen
assessment of evidence for fixing the ship’s position is
2.1 Position Determination obtained from one or more the most appropriate to the
2.1.1 Terrestrial navigation: Ability to use appropriate charts, Mercator, Mercator sailing, errors of the following: prevailing circumstances and
in position lines, notices to mariners and other publications. conditions
2.1.2 Great-circle sailing: Initial & final course, distance, position of vertex, composite sailing. .1 approved in-service The fix obtained by celestial
2.1.3 Celestial navigation: Kepler’s laws of motion, twilights, magnitude of stars, star experience observations is within
identification and selection, correction of altitudes., Ccalculation of position line and, .2 approved simulator accepted accuracy levels
position through which it passes by using sun, stars, moon, planet and using following training, where The fix obtained by terrestrial
methods- Meridian altitude, ex-meridian, long-by-chron, intercept and pole star. Position appropriate observations is within
determination by combination of two or more celestial observations. (No calculations .3 approved laboratory accepted accuracy levels
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 shall be based on ambiguity of time or date, incorrect application of chronometer error, equipment training The accuracy of the resulting
index error or dip,etc.) Using: fix is properly assessed.
.1 charts, nautical The fix obtained by the use of
2.2 Electronic Systems of Position Fixing almanac, plotting electronic navigational aids is
2.2.1 Terrestrial electronic position fixing systems: Decca Navigator system: Principle, sheets, chronometer, within the accuracy standards
operation & errors of Decca Navigator system.E-Loran (when functional) sextant and a calculator of the systems in use. The
2.2.2 Loran-C system: Principle, operation and errors of E- Loran-C system. .2 charts, navigational possible errors affecting the
2.2.3 2 Satellite electronic position fixing systems: Global Positioning System: Principle, nautical publications and accuracy of the resulting
operation and main sources of errors in GPS, Principle and accuracy of differential GPS. navigational instruments position are stated and
GLONASS, GNSS (Galileo) (azimuth mirror, sextant, methods of minimising the
2.2.3 Other navigational aids: AIS, VDR, SVDR, LRIT, BWNAS, log, sounding effects of system errors on the
2.2.4 Integrated navigation systems: Concept and system of partial and total integration equipment, compass) resulting position are properly
and manufacturers’ applied
2.2.5 4 Radial steering (ROTI), parallel indexing, and radar plotting materials
.3 radar, Decca, Loran,
2.2.6 Electronic chart display information systems (ECDIS) terrestrial electronic
position fixing
2.2.7 5 Echo sounders, speed logs : Sources of errors Satellitesystems,
2.2.8 6 Course recorder and auto pilot – operation and precautions Satellite Navigation
Systems and appropriate
navigational nautical
charts and publication

Competence No. 3: Determine and allow for compass errors Examination and The method and frequency of
assessment of evidence checks for errors of magnetic
obtained from one or more and gyro-compasses ensures
of the following: accuracy of information
3.1 Magnetic Compass Error and Correction: Ship’s permanent magnetic field components .1 approved in-service
P, Q, and R., approximate co-efficient A, B, C, and D, constants µ and λ , methods of experience
obtaining table of deviation, compass correction, Healing error of the compass, ability to .2 approved simulator
determine and allow the errors of the magnetic compass, knowledge of the principle of training, where
magnetic compass. appropriate
.3 approved laboratory
equipment training
3.2 Gyro-compass Errors and Corrections: Principle of gyro compass as north seeking Using: celestial
instrument, errors of gyro compass, understanding of systems under the control of the observations, terrestrial
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 master gyro, standards for gyro compasses, method of gyro error determination and bearings and comparison
allowing same, knowledge of the operation and care of main types of gyro compass. between magnetic and
gyro- compass
Competence No. 4: Co-ordinate search and rescue operations Examination and The plan for co-ordinating
assessment of evidence search and rescue operations is
4.1 Demonstrates A thorough knowledge of and ability to apply the procedures contained in the obtained from one or more in accordance with
IMO Merchant Ship Search and Rescue Manual (MERSAR) as replaced by the International of the following: international guidelines and
Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR) Manual .1 approved in-service standards
experience
See the Manual for details. .2 approved simulator Radio communications are
training, where established and correct
appropriate communication procedures are
.3 approved laboratory followed at all stages of the
equipment training search and rescue operations
Using: relevant publica-
tions, charts, meteorological
data, particulars of ships
involved, radio communi-
cation equipment and other
available facilities and one
or more of the following:
.1 approved SAR training
course
.2 approved simulator
training where
appropriate
.3 approved laboratory
equipment training

Competence No. 5: Establish watchkeeping arrangement and procedures Examination and
assessment of evidence
5.1 Watchkeeping Arrangements and Procedures obtained from one or more
5.1.1 The content, application and intent of COLREG 1972. of the following:
5.1.2 Ensuring the adequacy of a navigational watch: Factors deciding the composition of the .1 approved in-service
watch on the bridge, efficiency of the watch., effective bridge team work procedures. experience
5.1.3 Information which should be exchanged between the master and the pilot. .2 approved simulator
Watchkeeping arrangements
and procedures are established
and maintained in compliance
with international regulations
and guidelines so as to ensure
the safety of navigation,
protection of the marine
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5.1.4 Ensuring the adequacy of an engineering watch: Communication between chief engineer training, where environment and safety of the
and master, factors deciding the composition of watch. appropriate ship and persons on board
5.1.5 Vessel Traffic Management System, ShipVessel Reporting System.

Competence No. 6: Maintain safe navigation through the use of Radar and ARPA and Examination and Information obtained from
modern navigationinformation from navigation equipment and systems to assist command assessment of evidence radar and ARPA navigation
decision-making obtained from approved equipment and systems is
(Radar, ARPA and Navigation Simulator course) ARPA simulator training correctly interpreted and
and one or more of the analysed, taking into account
6.1 Familiarisation with the Simulator's "Own Ship" Characteristics, navigational following: the limitations of the
equipment and Controls. .1 approved in-service equipment and prevailing
experience circumstances and conditions.
6.2 Review of Basic Radar and Plotting: An application of system errors and through .2 approved simulator
understanding of the operation aspects of Radar and ARPA. training, where Action taken to avoid a close
appropriate encounter or collision with
6.3 Open Water Exercises in the Application of COLREG 1972. .3 approved laboratory another vessel is in accordance
equipment training with the International
6.4 Familiarisation with the modern navigational aids provided. Assessment of evidence Regulations for Preventing
obtained from approved collisions at sea.
6.5 Exercises in Navigation and Collision Avoidance in Confined and congested waters in radar simulator and ARPA
clear visibility. simulator training.

6.6 Exercises in and near Traffic Separation Schemes.

6.7 Blind pilotage planning and techniques in above situations.

6.8 Evaluation of navigational information derived from all sources including Radar and
ARPA in order to make and implement command decisions for collision avoidance and
for directing the safe navigation of the ship.

6.9 The inter-relationship and optimum use of all navigational data available for
conducting navigation: Feedback from navigational aids such as gyro and magnetic
compasses, speed log, course recorder, echo-sounder, GPS, Decca Navigator, e-Loran, and
their evaluation & interpretation.
Competency No. 7: Maintain the safety of navigation through the use of ECDIS and Assessment of evidence Operational procedures for
associated navigation systems to assist command decision making obtained from one of the using ECDIS are established,
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Note: Training and assessment in the use of ECDIS is not required for those who serve following: applied, and monitored
exclusively on ships not fitted with ECDIS. This limitation shall be reflected in the endorsement .1 approved in-service Actions taken to minimize risk
issued to the seafarer concerned experience to safety of navigation
.2 approved training ship
Electronic chart display information systems (ECDIS) experience
7.1 Management of operational procedures, system files and data, including .3 approved ECDIS
7.1.1 manage procurement, licensing and updating of chart data and system software to conform simulator training
to established procedures;
7.1.2 system and information updating, including the ability to update ECDIS system version in
accordance with vendor’s product development
7.1.3 create and maintain system configuration and backup files;
7.1.4 create and maintain log files in accordance with established procedures;
7.1.5 create and maintain route plan files in accordance with established procedures;
7.1.6 use ECDIS log-book and track history functions for inspection of system functions, alarm
settings and user responses;
7.2 Use ECDIS playback functionality for passage review, route planning and review of system
functions
Competence No. 87: Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions Examination and The likely weather conditions
assessment of evidence predicted for a determined
87.1 Meteorology obtained from one or more period are based on all
87.1.1 The atmosphere: Diurnal variation of temperature, relative humidity, lapse rate, adiabatic of the following: available information
changes, diurnal variation of pressure, geostrophic wind, gradient and cyclostrophic winds.
87.1.2 Climatology: General distribution of surface temperature, surface current, sea fog, pattern .1 approved in-service Actions taken to maintain
of clouds. experience safety of navigation and to
87.1.3 Tropical revolving storms: Knowledge of the characteristic of tropical revolving storms .2 approved laboratory minimise any risk to safety of
and various weather systems, avoidance of storm centres and the dangerous quadrants. equipment training the ship
87.1.4 Weather forecasting: Cold and warm front, occlusion on a synoptic chart, codes on
synoptic charts, isobars on the weather chart, analysis of synoptic chart, information Reasons for intended action
received by weather fax, structure of weather bulletin & use of International code. are backed by statistical data
and observations of the actual
87.2 Oceanography weather conditions
87.2.1 Ocean currents: Causes of ocean currents, characteristics of ocean currents, charting of
the current and main currents in the world oceans.
87.2.2 Waves: Speed, length, period, height & significance of waves, difference between waves
and swell.
87.2.3 Ice on the sea: Different types of ice, icebergs, limits of icebergs, accumulation of ice on
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 ships.

87.3 Weather Routeing: Information of current, wind and ice to select an optimum route, use of
wave charts to select the best route, weather routeing services available to shipping.

87.4 Calculation of tides for standard and secondary ports and use of harmonic constant
method of tidal prediction

87.5 Use of all appropriate navigational nautical publications on tides and currents:
Routeing charts, tide tables, current and tidal stream atlases.
Competence No. 98: Respond to navigational emergencies Examination and The type and scale of any
assessment of evidence problem is promptly identified
98.1 Contingency Plans for Response to Emergencies: Muster list, assignment of duties to obtained from practical and decisions and actions
personnel, composition of emergency team, drawing of plans to deal with heavy weather instruction, in-service minimise the effects of any
damage, excessive listing, bilging & flooding, fire in specific areas, stranding, abandoning experience and practical malfunction of the ship’s
ship, spillage of noxious substances, piracy & armed robbery and collision. drills in emergency systems
procedures
98.2 Measures which should be taken in emergencies for the protection and safety of the Communications are effective
ship, passengers and crew and comply with established
98.2.1 Precautions to be taken when beaching a vessel – Circumstances in which the vessel is to procedures
be beached, precautions to be taken and procedure to be obtained while beaching.
98.2.2 Actions to be taken on stranding: Actions to be taken if stranding is imminent and after Decisions and actions
stranding, distress or urgency signal, discharge of harmful substances, assessment of maximise safety of persons on
damage control, refloating by stranded ship with & without assistance. board
98.2.3 Actions to be taken following a collision: Duties of Master if collision is imminent and
following a collision or impairment of the water tight integrity of the hull, measures to
limit damage, salving own ship, log book entries.
98.2.4 Precautions for the protection and safety of passengers in emergency situations: Duties of
some crew members to assist and muster passengers, precautions for the protection and the
safety of passengers in emergency situations.
98.2.5 Means of limiting damage and salving the ship following a fire or explosion: Cooling of
compartment boundaries, inspection for damage, continuous watch on damaged area and
temporary repairs.
98.2.6 Procedure for abandoning ship: Distress call transmission until acknowledgement, use of
distress signal to attract attention, launching of boats and liferafts in heavy weather.
98.2.7 Use of auxiliary steering, emergency steering gear and the rigging and use of jury steering
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 arrangements - Change over bridge control to local control in the steering gear
compartment, standard emergency steering procedures, proper communication from the
bridge, method of securing the rudder in the event of a broken rudder stock, jury steering
arrangement.
98.2.8 Arrangements for towing and being taken in tow: Permission from owners for towing,
early communication with the vessel being towed, procedure for towing in good and rough
weather conditions, towing speed, Emergency Towing Arrangements.
98.2.9 Rescue of persons from a vessel in distress or from a wreck: Waiting for daylight,
selection of rescue boats, use of oil in rough weather.
98.2.10 Man-overboard procedures: Recovering a person from the sea in heavy weather, action
to take when a person is reported missing at sea.
98.2.11 Actions which can be taken when emergencies arise in port (at berth or at anchor).
9,2,12 Actions to be taken in case of ship threatened by pirates or armed robbers.
Competence No. 109: Manoeuvre and handle a ship in all conditions Examination and All decisions concerning
assessment of evidence berthing and anchoring are
910.1 Manoeuvring when Approaching a Pilot Vessel or Station, with due regard to obtained from one or more based on a proper assessment
Weather, Tide, Headreach and Stopping Distance: Preparation of passage plan, contact of the following: of the ship’s manoeuvring and
with the pilot, preparation for picking up the pilot, readiness of anchors for letting go, engine characteristics and the
making a lee for the pilot boat, understanding of headreach and stopping distance of the .1 approved in-service forces to be expected while
vessel while picking up pilot. experience berthed alongside or lying at
109.2 Handling a Ship in Rivers, Estuaries,., having regard to the Effects of Current, Wind .2 approved simulator anchor
and Restricted Water on the Response to the Helm and Stopping Distance: Shallow training, where
water effect, turning radius, increased directional stability, slow response by the steering at appropriate While under way, a full
reduced speeds, squatting, effect of current and wind on helm response. .3 approved manned scale assessment is made of possible
109.3 Berthing and Un-berthing under Various Conditions of Wind, Current and Tide, ship model, where effects of shallow and
with or without Tugs' assistance: Effect of wind, current on handling of the ship while appropriate restricted waters, ice, banks,
berthing and unberthing with or without tugs, ship-tug interaction. tidal conditions, passing ships
109.4 Anchoring Distance: Choice of anchorage, swinging circle, direction and strength of and own ship’s bow and stern
current, procedure of anchoring with one or two anchors in limited anchorages, factors wave so that the ship can be
involved in determining the length of anchor cable, dragging anchor, clearing foul safely manoeuvred under
hawse/anchor. various conditions of loading
109.5 Lighterage at Sea: Ship to ship transfer guide, Lighterage preparations for both vessels, and weather
method of separating on completion of transfer operations.
109.6 Dry-docking: Information required by dry dock authorities, ship plans, stern trim, critical
condition, use of bilge blocks, breast shores, precautions before flooding the dock.
109.7 Management and Handling of Ships in Heavy Weather and the use of Oil: Assisting a
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 ship or air craft in distress, pooping, broaching-to, precautions to be taken before onset of
heavy weather, towing operations, means of keeping an unmanageable ship out of trough of
the sea, lessening drift and use of oil.
109.8 Determining Manoeuvring and Propulsion Characteristics of Major Types of Ships,
with special reference to Stopping Distances and Turning Circles at Various Draughts
and Speeds: Sea-triail turning circle, Turning circle in shallow water at various speeds,
effect of wind on the behaviour of the ship, trials of steering ability, handling vessels with
inadequate stability..
109.9 Practical Measures to be Taken when Navigating in Ice or Conditions of Ice
Accumulation on Board: Sources of information on ice condition, ice sterns, measures to
be taken when navigating in or near ice, precautions in entering ice, ice accommodation on
board.
109.10 The Use of, and Manoeuvring in, and nearTraffic Separation Schemes and in vessel
traffic service (VTS) areas.

109.11 Importance of navigating at reduced speed to avoid damage to other

ships/structures in restricted waters caused by own ship’s bow wave and stern wave

109.12 Precautions in manoeuvring the ship to be able to launch rescue boats in bad
weather

Competence No. 110: Operate remote controls of propulsion plant and engineering systems Examination and Plant, auxiliary machinery and
and services assessment of evidence equipment is operated in
obtained from one or more accordance with technical
11.1 Marine Engineering Terms and Fuel Consumption: of the following: specifications and within safe
11.1.1 Marine engineering terms: Mass, force, work, power, energy, stress and strain, heat and operating limits at all times
their units, efficiency of a machine, indicated power, shaft power, propeller power and .1 approved in-service
thrust. experience
11.1.2 Fuel consumption: Admiralty coefficient, fuel coefficient, fuel consumption, .2 approved simulator
displacement and speed of a ship and relationship between them, fuel economy training, where
appropriate
11.2 Auxiliaries :
11.2.1 Auxiliary boilers: Water tube and fire tube boilers, exhaust-gas heat exchangers, priming.
11.2.2 Distillation and fresh-water systems: Operation of a flash evaporator, reverse osmosis,
domestic water system.
11.2.3 Pumps and pumping systems: Different types of pumps and its uses, typical bilge and
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 ballast system for a dry cargo ship.
11.2.4 Steering gears: Different types of steering gears, IMO requirements for steering gears,
IMO requirement for testing steering gears
11.2.5 Generators, alternators and electrical distribution: Operation of an alternator, A. C. and
D. C. distribution systems, use of circuit rackets & breakers.
11.2.6 Refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation: Properties of a refrigerant, vapour-
compression cycle refrigeration plant, air conditioning plant, ventilation system for
accommodation and ship holds.
11.2.7 Stabilisers: Construction and operation of fin and flume stabiliser.
11.2.8 Sewage treatment plants: Operation of chemical and biological sewage treatment plants
and regulations regarding discharge.
11.2.9 Oily-water Separators and oil filtering equipment: Proactive measures to prevent
pollution of marine environment.
11.2.10 Incinerators: functioning of a waste incinerator.
11.2.11 Deck machinery: Cargo winches, forward windlass, aft mooring winch.
11.2.12 Hydraulic systems: Ram & rotary-vane actuators, hydraulic accumulator, heating of oil.

110.1 3 Marine Power Plants :

110.13.1 Diesel engines: Types of diesel engines, operation procedures.
110.13.2 Steam turbine systems: Steam turbine and its gearing, working of an impulse turbine,
features of water tube boiler.
110.13.3 Propeller and propeller shaft: Sketch of a propeller, pitch, slip and efficiency of a
propeller, calculation of ship’s speed.
110.13.4 Bridge control: Bridge control system, bridge control of controllable pitch propeller,
indicators and alarms, lateral thrusters.

10.2 Auxiliaries :
10.2.1 Auxiliary boilers: Water tube and fire tube boilers, exhaust-gas heat exchangers, priming.
10.2.2 Distillation and fresh-water systems: Operation of a flash evaporator, reverse osmosis,
domestic water system.
10.2.3 Pumps and pumping systems: Different types of pumps and its uses, typical bilge and
ballast system for a dry cargo ship.
10.2.4 Steering gears: Different types of steering gears, IMO requirements for steering gears,
IMO requirement for testing steering gears
10.2.5 Generators, alternators and electrical distribution: Operation of an alternator, A. C. and
D. C. distribution systems, use of circuit rackets & breakers.
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10.2.6 Refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation: Properties of a refrigerant, vapour-
compression cycle refrigeration plant, air conditioning plant, ventilation system for
accommodation and ship holds.
10.2.7 Stabilisers: Construction and operation of fin and flume stabiliser.
10.2.8 Sewage treatment plants: Operation of chemical and biological sewage treatment plants
and relations regarding discharge.
10.2.9 Oily-water Separators and oil filtering equipment
10.2.10 Incinerators: functioning of a waste incinerator.
10.2.11 Deck machinery: Cargo winches, forward windlass, aft mooring winch.
10.2.12 Hydraulic systems: Ram & rotary-vane actuators, hydraulic accumulator, heating of oil.

10.3 Marine Engineering Terms and Fuel Consumption:

10.3.1 Marine engineering terms: Mass, force, work, power, energy, stress and strain, heat and
their units, efficiency of a machine, indicated power, shaft power, propeller power and
thrust.
10.3.2 Fuel consumption: Admiralty coefficient, fuel coefficient, fuel consumption,
displacement and speed of a ship and relationship between them, fuel economy.

110.4 Engine room watchkeeping

110.4.1 Arrangements necessary for appropriate and effective engineering watches to be
maintained for the purpose of safety under normal circumstances and UMS operations.
110.4.2 Arrangements necessary to ensure a safe engineering watch is maintained when carrying
dangerous cargo

FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE AT THE MANAGEMENT LEVEL

Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency / Course Covered Methods of demonstrating Criteria for evaluating
competence competence
Competence No. 121: Plan and ensure safe loading, stowage, securing, care during the Examination and The frequency and extent of
voyage and unloading of cargoes assessment of evidence cargo condition monitoring is
obtained from one or more appropriate to its nature and
121.1 Dry Cargoes: of the following: prevailing conditions
121.1.1 Timber deck cargoes: Code of safe practice for ships carrying timber deck cargoes, .1 approved in-service
action if cargo is lost overboard, requirements when loading timber, stability experience Unacceptable or unforeseen
information. .2 approved simulator variations in the condition or
1112.1.2 Loading, stowage and discharge of heavy weights: Load density, rigging of an heavy training, where specification of the cargo is
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 lift derrick, precautions while loading a heavy weight, rigging of a Stuelken derrick. appropriate promptly recognised and
1112.1.3 Procedures for receiving, tallying and delivering cargo: Special cargoes, tally sheets, remedial action is immediately
mate’s receipts, note of protest, parties to whom cargoes should be delivered. Using: stability, trim and taken and designed to
1112.1.4 Care of cargo during carriage: Crushing, chafing, ventilation of cargo, Code of safe stress tables, diagrams and safeguard the safety of the ship
practice for cargo stowage and securing, Cargo Securing Manual. stress-calculating and those on board
1112.1.5 Container Carriers: Construction, types and marking of containers, Bay plans and equipment
stack weight, anti-heeling tanks, torsional stresses, container lashing materials for Cargo operations are planned
securing containers, Container Code. and executed in accordance
1112.1.6 Car Carriers, Live Stock Carriers, Reefer ships and Ro-Ro Ships: General outline, with established procedures
precautions when working cargo with these typetypes of ships. and legislative requirements

1112.2 Cargo-handling Gear and Hatch Covers : Stowage and securing of

1112.2.1 Requirements applicable to cargo-handling gear: Competent person, authorised cargoes ensures that stability
person, loose gear, national laws for cargo operations, marking beams and portable and stress conditions remain
hatch covers, thorough examination of cargo gear. within safe limits at all times
The use of vector diagrams to calculate stresses on cargo gear: Stress of a single slewing during the voyage
derrick, union purchase rig.
1112.2.2 Maintenance of cargo gear: Inspection of cargo gear, maintenance of cargo gear,
annealing of loose gear.
1112.2.3 Maintenance of hatch covers: Side cleats and cross-joint wedge mechanism, tightness
and hose testing before loading.

1112.3 Keeping a Watch in Port

1112.3.1 Arrangements necessary for appropriate and effective deck watches to be maintained
for the purpose of safety under normal circumstances

Competence No. 13: Assess reported defects and damage to cargo spaces, hatch covers Examination and
and ballast tanks and take appropriate action: assessment of evidence
13.1 Knowledge of the limitations on strength of the vital constructional parts of a standard obtained from one or
bulk carrier and ability to interpret given figures for bending moments and shear forces. more of the following:
13.2 Ability to explain how to avoid the detrimental effects on bulk carriers of corrosion, .1 approved in-service
fatigue and inadequate cargo handling. experience
.2 approved simulator
training, where
appropriate
using stability, trim and
Evaluations are based on
accepted principles,
well-founded arguments and
correctly carried out. The
decisions taken are acceptable,
taking into consideration the
safety of the ship and the
prevailing conditions
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 stress tables, diagrams and
stress-calculating
equipment
Competence No. 1214: Carriage of dangerous cargoes Examination and Planned distribution of cargo
assessment of evidence based on reliable information
1214.1 Dangerous, Hazardous and Harmful Cargoes: obtained from one or more and is in accordance with
1214.1.1 Dangerous goods in packages: SOLAS Ch. VII, IMDG code, dangerous cargo of the following: established guidelines and
manifest, precautions when working with dangerous goods, port authority inspections .1 approved in-service legislative requirements
before loading dangerous goods. experience
1214.1.2 Solid bulk cargoes: IMSBC code IMO code of safe practice for solid bulk cargoes, .2 approved simulator Information on dangers,
main hazards with the shipment of bulk solids, precautions to be taken, Bulk carrier training, where hazards and special
loading and unloading (BLU) code,. appropriate requirements is recorded in a
1214.1.3 Grain Cargoes: SOLAS Ch. VI, IMO grain code, securing free grain surface in partly .3 approved specialist format suitable for easy
failed compartment, grain loading stability booklet. training reference in the event of an
1214.1.4 Arrangements necessary to ensure a safe deck watch is maintained when carrying incident
hazardous cargo
1214.2 Outline knowledge of Tanker Operations :
1214.2.1 Terms and definitions: General knowledge of tankers and tanker operation, crude oil,
refined products, spiked crude, sour crude, Reid vapour pressure, upper flammable and
lower flammable limit.
1214.2.2 Contents and application of the International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and
Terminals (ISGOTT)
1214.2.3 Oil tanker operations and related pollution-prevention regulations: Segregated ballast,
clean ballast, dirty ballast, slop tank, inert gas system, COW, cleaning and gas freeing
tanks, loading and discharging operations on a tanker.
1214.2.4 Chemical tankers: dedicated or parcel trades, rules regarding chemical tankers, IMO
conventions covering the carriage of chemicals in bulk, BCH and IBC codes.
1214.2.5 Tank cleaning and control of pollution in chemical tankers: Phases in tank cleaning
operations, use of fixed or portable tank washing machines, use of slop tanks, cycle of a
tank washing system. Annex II of MARPOL 73/78.
1214.2.6 Gas tankers: Ch. VII of SOLAS, LNG, LPG, LEG and chemical gases, IGC code,
certificate of fitness.
1214.2.7 Cargo operations in gas tankers: Information needed before loading, various cargo
operations, hazards with cargo operation with gas tankers.

1214.3 Methods and Safeguards when Fumigating Holds: Reasons for the control of pest,
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 International health regulations, precautionsand precautions when the vessel is fumigated.

1214.4 Cargo Calculations:

1214.4.1 Draft Survey and related Calculations.
1214.4.2 Cargo Calculations: Use of ASTM tables for calculating cargo in a tank, excluding
mixture/blend of cargoes.
14.5 Use of stability and trim diagrams and stress-calculating equipment, including automatic
data-based (ADB) equipment, and knowledge of loading cargoes and ballasting in order to
keep hull stress within acceptable limits

FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE MANAGEMENT LEVEL

Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency / Course Covered Methods of demonstrating Criteria for evaluating
competence competence
Competence No. 1315: Control trim, stability and stress Examination and Stability and stress conditions
assessment of evidence are maintained within safe
Ship Construction: obtained from one or more limits at all times
of the following:
1315.1.1
- Welding: Down hand vertical and overhead welding, butt, lap and fillet welds, chain .1 approved in-service
and intermittent welding, weld faults, tests of welds, electric arc welding, TIG and experience
MIG. .2 approved training ship
- Bulkheads: Transverse bulkheads and racking stresses, margin line, weather tight, experience
rule regarding penetration of collision bulkhead, testing of bulkheads for tightness. .3 approved simulator
- Watertight and weather-tight doors: Water tight and weather tight doors, categories training, where
of watertight doors, rules regarding water-tight doors. appropriate
- Corrosion and its prevention: meaning of corrosion, types of corrosion, galvanic
actions, cathodic protection, structure of paints, preparing a surface for painting.
- Surveys, certification & dry-docking: Frequency of classification society surveys,
items to examine in dry dock, cleaning preparation and painting of the hull in dry
dock. Surveys and certification including Harmonised Ship Surveys and Enhanced
Surveys, Condition Assessment Scheme and Condition Assessment Programme.

1315.1.2
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 - Ship building materials: Use of steel and aluminium in shipbuilding, properties of
steel, grades of steel.
- Ship yard practice: General layout of a ship yard and co-operation between
departments
- Understands brief outline of
.1 loadline convention
.2 tonnage convention
.3 passenger ships subdivision
.4 fire integrity of ships
- Midship section of ships and outline of constructional features of different types of
ships.

1315.2 Stability :

1315.2.1
- Approximate calculation of areas and volumes: Simpsons’s rule to calculate
areas, volumes and centroids.e of gravity,
- Effects of density: TPC, FWA, DWA calculations
- Calculation of free Surface effect
- Simplified stability data: Stability information supplied in simplified form, use
of diagrams of dead weight moment.
- Trim and list: LCG, LCB and relationship with trim, trimming moment, loading
a given mass to produce a required trim, loading a mass to keep the aft draught
constant, correction of draughts, forward aft and mid-ship.
- Dynamical stability: Definition of dynamical stability and calculation of same.
- Intact stability requirements for carriage of the grain
- Dry-docking and grounding: Virtual loss of GM due to dry docking and
grounding, calculation of residual GM and draft.

1315.2.2
- Moments of inertia calculations, liquid pressure and centre of pressure, theorem of
parallel axis, thrust due to liquid pressure.
- Stability at moderate and large angles of heel: GZ = GM sin θ for angles of heel
uptoup to 10°, GZ = (GM + ½ BM tan2 θ ) sin θ , BM = I/V, KM = KB + BM.
- Approximate GM by means of rolling period tests
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 - Inclining test: Procedure of carrying out inclining test and calculation of KG.
- Recommendation on intact stability for passenger and cargo ships: Precautions
against capsizing, recommended criteria for passenger and cargo ship, stability
information, IMO wind criteria.
- Rolling of ships: Effect of GM on rolling, effect of draught and displacement on
rolling, function of bilge keels, anti-rolling tanks and stabiliser fins to reduce the
amplitude of rolling.
- Shear force, bending moments and torsional stress: Meaning of shear force, bending
moments and torsional stresses, diagram of shear force and bending moments, draws
a diagram of shear force and bending moment.
- Flooding of compartments: Margin line, permeability of a space, floodable length,
permissible length of compartment, factor of sub division, type A, type B ships.
- Effect of flooding on transverse stability: Virtual loss of GM due to flooding,
permeability of cargo, effect of bilging due to flooding of mid-ship compartments.
- Effect of flooding on trim: Calculation of movement of centre of rotation,
calculation of the reduction of MCTC, given the dimension of bilged space,
calculates the draft in damaged condition.

Competence No. 14:16 Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements and Examination and Procedures for monitoring
measures to ensure safety of life at sea and protection of the marine environment. assessment of evidence operations and maintenance
obtained from one or more comply with legislative
1416.1 Introduction to Maritime Law of the following: requirements

1416.2 Law of the Sea: Conventions on the law of the sea, Territorial sea and the contiguous .1 approved in-service Potential non-compliance is
zone, International straits, Exclusive economic zone and continental shelf, High seas, experience promptly and fully identified
Protection and preservation of the marine environment. .2 approved training ship
experience Planned renewal and extension
1416.3 Safety: Outline knowledge of the following safety conventions: .3 approved simulator of certificates ensures
1416.3.1 International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 (LL 1966), as amended training, where continued validity of surveyed
1416.3.2 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 as amended (SOLAS) appropriate items and equipment
1416.3.3 International Convention on Standards of Training, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers,
1978 (STCW) as amended
1416.3.4 Convention for the suppression of unlawful act against the Safety of Maritime
Navigation 1988 as amended
1416.3.5 ITU Radio Regulations

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1416.4 Pollution: Outline knowledge of the following pollution conventions and their
amendments:
1416.4.1 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973.
1416.4.2 London Dumping Convention (LDC).
1416.4.3 Intervention convention.
1416.4.4 Civil Liability convention (CLC) and Fund Convention.
1416.4.5 Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response & Co-operation Convention (OPRC)
1416.4.6 Precautions, which should be taken by the master to prevent operational pollution:
Use of oil record book, IOPP certificate.
1416.4.7 Precautions which should be taken by the master to prevent accidental pollution:
Routine checking and maintenance of equipment, proper communication during oil
operations.
1416.4.8 Reporting of incidents: need for prompt reporting, meaning of probability of discharge

1416.5 Passengers
1416.5.1 Special Trade Passenger Ships Agreement.
1416.5.2 Protocol and Rules on Space Requirements for Special Trade Passenger Ships, 1973
1416.5.3 Athens Convention relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea

1416.6 Tonnage
1416.6.1 International Convention On Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969 as amended.

1416.7 ILO Maritime Labour Conventions (MLC)-2006 and Recommendations (ILO):

Outline knowledge of the following labour conventions as amended:
a) Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on ships: minimum age, medical certificates,
training and qualification, recruitment and placement.
b) Conditions of Employment: Seafarers Employment Agreements, Wages, Hours of Work and
Hours of Rest, Entitlement to Leave, Repatriation, Seafarer compensation for the ship’s Loss
or Foundering, Manning Levels, Career and Skill Development and Opportunities for
Seafarers’ Employment
c) Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food and Catering
d) Health Protection, Medical Care, Welfare & Social Security Protection: Medical Care on-
board ship and Ashore, Ship-owners’ Liability, Health & Safety Protection and Accident
Prevention, Access to Shore-based Welfare Facilities, Social Security
e) Compliance and Enforcement
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i) Flag State Responsibilities: General Principles, Authorization of Recognised Organizations,
Maritime Labour Certificate and Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance, Inspection
and Enforcement, On-board Complaint Procedures, Marine Casualties
ii) Port State Responsibilities: Inspections in Port, Detailed Inspection, Detentions, On-shore
Seafarer Complaint Handling Procedures
iii) Labour-supplying Responsibilities: Recruitment and Placement services, Social security
provisions

14.7.1 Minimum Standards for Merchant Ships, 1976 (No. 147). Seamen's Articles of
Agreement, 1926. Minimum Age for the Admission of Employment at Sea and of young
persons as Trimmers or Stokers. Minimum Requirements of Professional Capacity for
Masters and Officers on board Merchant Ships. Certification of ship’s' Cooks and Able
Seamen. Vocational Training of Seafarers.
14.7.2 Wages, Hours of Work on board Ship and Manning. Vacation Holidays with pay for
Seafarers. Annual Leave with Pay for Seafarers. Repatriation of Seafarers.
14.7.3 Food and Catering for Crews on Board Ship
14.7.4 Crew Accommodation on Board Ship
14.7.5 Contents of Medicine Chests on Board Ship & Medical Advice by Radio to Ships at Sea
14.7.6 Prevention of Occupational Accidents to Seafarers
14.7.7 Medical Examination of Seafarers
14.7.8 Health Protection and Medical Care for Seafarers
14.7.9 Liability of the shipowner in Case of Sickness, Injury or Death of Seamen
14.7.10 Sickness Insurance for Seamen
14.7.11 Social Security for Seafarers
14.7.12 Seafarers' Welfare at Sea and in Port
14.7.13 Application of the Principles of the Right to Organise and to Bargain Collectively

1416.8 Arrival Documents and Procedures as amended:

1416.8.1 International Health Regulations (IHR)
1416.8.2 Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic, (FAL 1965)
1416.8.3 Noting protests

1416.9 Collision
1416.9.1 International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law with respect to
Collision between Vessels, and Relating to Penal Jurisdiction in Matters of Collision or
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 other Incidents of Navigation

16.10 14.10 Assistance and Salvage

16.10.1 14.10.1 International Salvage Convention
16.10.2 14.10.2 Lloyd's Standard Form of Salvage Agreement (LOF)

16.11 14.11 Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims

16.12 Classification Societies

1416.12.1 Overview of all classification society rules

14.16.13 Cargo
1416.13.1 International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law relating to Bills
of Lading (Hague-Visby Rules)
1416.13.2 Charter-parties

14.16.14 General Average and Marine Insurance

1416.14.1 The York-Antwerp Rules
1416.14.2 Marine insurance

1416.15 Certificates and Documents required to be Carried by International Conventions

and Agreements

1416.16 National Maritime Legislation:

1416.16.1 General provisions of Merchant Shipping Act and brief outline of Rules made
thereunder
Competence No. 1517: Maintain safety and security of the ships crew and passengers and Examination and Procedures for monitoring fire-
the operational condition of life-saving, fire fighting and other safety systems assessment of evidence detection and safety systems
obtained from practical ensure that all alarms are
1517.1 A thorough knowledge of life-saving appliance regulations (International Convention instruction and approved detected promptly and acted
for the Safety of Life at Sea) - LSA Code in-service training and upon in accordance with
1517.2 Organisation of fire and abandon ship drills experience established emergency
1517.3 Maintenance of operational condition of life-saving, fire-fighting and other safety procedures
systems
1517.4 Actions to be taken to protect and safeguard all persons on board in emergencies
1517.5 Actions to limit damage and salve the ship following a fire, explosion, collision or
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 grounding

1517. 6 Safety and Security of the ships crew and passengers: Safety committee,
maintenance of safety equipment, care and maintenance of rope wires, code of safe
working practises, dock safety regulation. Reporting of accidents.

1517.7 Ship maintenance and repairs: Corrosion prevention, structure of paints and painting
areas, Planned maintenance, maintenance of cargo handling equipment.

Competence No. 1618: Develop emergency & damage control plans & handle emergency Examination and Emergency procedures are in
situations assessment of evidence accordance with the
obtained from approved established plans for
1618.1 Emergency situations in-service training and emergency situations
1618.1.1 Demonstrates the knowledge of preparation of contingency plans for response to experience
emergencies: Drawing plans to deal with emergencies, legal aspects and seamanship
practises.
1618.1.2 Understands ship construction with regards to damage control
1618.1.3 Explains methods and aids for fire prevention, detection and extinction: Fire
prevention procedures, different types of fires and fire fighting equipment to be used,
fighting fire on different types of ship.
1618.1.4 Understands functions and use of life saving appliances: Different types of
emergencies, actions taken, life saving appliances and instructions to use it.

Competence No. 19: Use of leadership and managerial skills Assessment of evidence The crew are allocated duties
obtained from one or and informed of expected
19.1 Knowledge of shipboard personnel management and training more of the following: standards of work and
19.2 A knowledge of related international maritime conventions and recommendations, and .1 approved training behaviour in a manner
national legislation .2 approved in-service appropriate to the individuals
19.3 Ability to apply task and workload management, including experience concerned
19.3.1 planning and co-ordination .3 approved simulator Training objectives and
19.3.2 personnel assignment training activities are based on
19.3.4 time and resource constraints assessment of current
19.3.5 prioritization competence and capabilities
19.4 Knowledge and ability to apply effective resource management and operational requirements
19.4.1 allocation, assignment, and prioritization of resources, Operations are demonstrated to
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19.4.2 effective communication on board and ashore, be in accordance with
19.4.3 decisions reflect consideration of team experiences, applicable rules
19.4.4 assertiveness and leadership, including motivation, Operations are planned and
19.4.5 obtaining and maintaining situation awareness resources are allocated as
19.5 Knowledge and ability to apply decision-making techniques needed in correct priority to
19.5.1 situation and risk assessment, perform necessary tasks
19.5.2 identify and generate options, Communication is clearly and
19.5.3 selecting course of action, unambiguously given and
19.5.4 evaluation of outcome effectiveness received
19.6 Development, implementation, and oversight of standard operating procedures Effective leadership behaviours
are demonstrated
Necessary team member(s)
share accurate understanding
of
current and predicted vessel
and operational status and
external environment
Decisions are most effective
for
the situation
Operations are demonstrated to
be effective and in accordance
with applicable rules
Competence No. 17: Organise and manage the crew Examination and The crew are allocated duties
assessment of evidence and informed of expected
17.1 Personnel Management : obtained from approved in- standards of work and
17.1.1 Principles of controlling subordinates and maintaining good relationships: General service training and behaviour in a manner
principles to be followed for maintaining good relationship staff welfare. experience appropriate to the individuals
17.1.2 Staff attitudes: Reasons why people work. concerned
17.1.3 Exercise of authority: Why a person must make his own authority, factors to prove
fitness for the rank. Training objectives and
17.1.4 Group behaviour: Factors affecting group behaviour, discipline. activities are based on an
17.1.5 Conditions of employment: Conditions for service & items detailed in the service assessment of current
contract competence and capabilities
and operational requirements

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17.2 Organisation of Staff :
17.2.1 Manning arrangements: Manning requirements of the ship and factors affecting manning
arrangement.
17.2.2 Analysis of work: Various factors affecting the analysis of work.
17.2.3 Allocation of staff: Master’s responsibility for allocation of staff duties.
17.2.4 Organising for safety and emergencies: Appointment of safety officer and fire officer,
preparation and display of muster list.
17.2.5 Organising for staff duties: Watchkeeping and security duties while at sea and in port.
17.2.6 Organising for maintenance: Preparation of checklist and work schedules including
safety deck, radio room, engine room, catering.
17.2.7 Ship's records: Records and certificates to kept on board and maintained in good order.
17.2.8 Organising communications on the ship: Holding regular meetings and keeping staff
informed, safety meetings.
17.2.9 Meeting techniques: Different ways of performing meetings, steps to produce a
successful meeting.

17.3 Training on Board Ships :

17.3.1 Training methods: Purpose of on board training.
17.3.2 Training in safety: Use of life saving appliances, best methods of survival, donning of
lifejackets and immersion suits, demonstration of all life saving and fire fighting
appliances
17.3.3 Emergency drills: Testing of emergency fire pump, emergency bilge pump, remote shut-
off valves and remote stop switches, fire flaps.
17.3.4 Training in ship operations: Management meetings to train officers and crew in the deck
department, engine department and catering department ship operations.
17.3.5 Training in maintenance
17.3.6 Training in ISM Code, STCW Convention and Port State Control

Competence No. : 18 20 Organise and manage the provision of medical care on board Examination and Action taken and procedures
Medical care course assessment of evidence followed correctly apply and
obtained from approved make full use of advice
training course. available.

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 RADAR, ARPA & NAVIGATION SIMULATOR COURSE
COURSE OUTLINE
Subject Area Lecture Simulator
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Hours Hours
1. Operate ARPA and Navigation Controls
1.0 1.0
1.1 Demonstrate familiarity with own-ship
characteristics and operate ARPA and navigation
controls 1.0 1.0

2. Perform Radar Plotting

2.1 Factors affecting radar plotting are identified correctly 2.0 -
2.2 Carry out radar plotting - 4.0
2.0 4.0
3. Use ARPA and Navigation Information to Control
Safe Navigation and Collision Avoidance
3.1 Apply COLREGS in open waters in restricted - 6.0
visibility 2.0 8.0
3.2 Plan and control navigation in confined waters, and
blind pilotage planning and techniques
1.0 5.0
3.3 Control navigation in/near traffic separation schemes,
and VTS areas -
3.4 Manage a bridge team 2.0
5.0 19.0
4. Plan and Co-ordinate Search and Rescue
4.1 Respond to a distress message 1.0 -
4.2 Co-ordinate search and rescue operation 1.0 -
4.3 Execute a search and rescue operation - 4.0
2.0 4.0
Total 10.0 28.0
Subject Total 38.0

RADAR, ARPA & NAVIGATION SIMULATOR COURSE

COURSE OUTLINE

Subject Area Hours

Lecture Simulator

1. Briefing 2

2. Familiarisation with the bridge equipment 3

3. Open sea exercises using COLREG 72 6

4. Exercises in navigation & collision avoidance in 6

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 confined & congested waters

5. Exercises in and near Traffic separation schemes 6

6. Blind pilotage techniques in above situations 6

7. De-briefing & feedback 1

SUBTOTALS 3 27

TOTAL 30

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 FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (Chief Mate on ships of 3000 GT or more)

SYLLABUS FOR ORAL EXAMINATION (To be replaced)

1) The handling of heavy weights with special reference to type and strength of gear used.
2) The use and care of all deck and above deck appliances and fittings including winches, capstans,
windlasses, davits, fairleads, emergency steering gear and fittings used between anchor and cable
locker.
3) Anchors: Different types of anchors and their advantages and disadvantages. Operation of
anchoring with a single anchor and hawse. Anchoring in a tideway and in a confined space.
Mooring. Hanging of an anchor. Breaking and slipping cables. Getting under way. To carry out
an anchor with boats.
4) Effect of current, wind, shallows and draughts on manoeuvring, manoeuvring in rivers and
harbours. Berthing alongside and leaving quays and oil terminals with or without use of tugs
under various conditions of wind and tide.
5) Management of ships in heavy weather. Means to employ to keep a ship disabled or
unmanageable, out of the trough of the sea and to lessen the lee drift. Handling of disabled ship.
Extra precautions to be taken before the onset of heavy weather.
6) Precautions in manoeuvring for launching of boats or Liferafts in bad weather. Methods of taking
on board survivors from life boats and Liferafts.
7) Detail knowledge of the articles of agreement and the regulations concerning life-saving and fire-
fighting appliances.
8) Knowledge of the effects on trim and stability of the ship due to accidental damage. Measures to
be taken following accidental damage, accident to hatches and leaks.
9) Organisation of fire drills, classes and chemistry of fire, fire fighting systems, elementary
precautions to be followed to prevent shipboard fires.
10) A practical knowledge of citing and screening of ship's navigational lights.
11) Preparation for dry-docking and unlocking. Use of sores, bilge blocks and bilge shores.
12) Measures to be taken to prevent the spillage of oil during cargo work, bunkering or oil transfer.
The keeping of records under MARPOL.
13) International regulations for preventing collision at sea.
14) The examiner may ask the candidate questions based on the written examination syllabus.

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