for RATINGS FORMING PART OF THE NAVIGATIONAL WATCH & ABLE SEAFARER (DECK) Onboard Fishing Vessels

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1 Document No. GOP Version No, Date Ver /06/2018 Effective Date 02/07/2018 Compiled by Fishing Industry Members through the NFF Approved by Chief Examiner Approval date 29/06/2018 ON BOARD TRAINING RECORD BOOK for RATINGS FORMING PART OF THE NAVIGATIONAL WATCH & ABLE SEAFARER (DECK) Onboard Fishing Vessels

2 Document Compiled by Name Position Signature Date Fishing Industry Members through the National Fishing Forum Approval Name Position Signature Date Azwimmbavhi Nelwamondo Chief Examiner Signed Electronically 29 June 2018 Distribution Name All Title SAMSA Personnel, Fishers, Fishing Companies and Training Institutions Revision History Version Effective Date Summary of Changes /07/2018 First issue after approval by the Syllabus Committee on 23 May 2018 Document Review

3 GENERAL Introduction This record book complies with the IMO STCW-F Convention specifically as it is referred in the South African Merchant Shipping (Safe Manning, Training and Certification) Regulations, Candidates will be issued SAMSA Able Seafarer Fishing Certificate of Competence. Interested seafarers will be able to go on to obtain the STCW Able Seafarer Certificate of Competence. In 1995, the IMO Convention of Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW) was effectively rewritten, and again updated in 2010 with the Manilla Amendments. In 2013 STCW-F was incorporated into South African Maritime legislation. This Training Record Book takes full account of these new requirements, including those for shipboard familiarisation. The South African Maritime Safety Authority amended the examination and competency legislation by incorporating the principles of STCW and STCW-F into the following South African legislation: 1. Merchant Shipping (Safe Manning, Training and Certification) Regulations, 2013, hereafter referred to as the Training and Certification Regulations 2. The Able Seafarer Code of South African Maritime Qualifications, hereafter referred to as the SAMSA Code. The Training and Certification Regulations place much more emphasis on assessment of the outcome of training, i.e. the ability of seafarers to perform their duties competently. In particular, the revised regulations require that a trainee s seagoing service must be recorded in a training record book approved by the maritime administration responsible for the issue of certificates of competence (viz. SAMSA). The SAMSA Code, which contains the detailed requirements of the revised STCW Convention, sets out new uniform standards for the attainment of competencies in the various maritime skills required to qualify as a deck rating. The Code also stipulates criteria by which a trainee s attainment of these competencies should be assessed by official and duly qualified examiners recognised by SAMSA. The tasks in this Record Book have been designed to help ensure trainees meet the requirements for certification stipulated by the competencies and that as far as possible the officers supervising their training use evaluation based on the SAMSA Code. However, the tasks have been arranged with on board training in mind. The purpose of this Training Record Book is to assist trainees in their training, and to help officers supervising trainees to make a more objective evaluation of whether the trainee is indeed competent. Completion of this book will not itself constitute an official assessment of competence. This is the task of government-appointed examiners. However, completion of the Training Record Book should provide sufficient documentary evidence that a trainee has completed a properly structured on board training programme and demonstrated competence in the skills required by the SAMSA Code. Page 1 of 61

4 Instructions for completion of this Training Record Book Object of the Training Record Book Seagoing service is a requirement for certification as an Ordinary Seafarer and Able Seafarer. The minimum length of seagoing service will depend upon the requirements of the administration for recognised training schemes but will not be less than: 1. Six months for Ordinary Seamen (Two months on accelerated training); 2. Eighteen months while holding an OS certificate for Able Seamen (Twelve months on accelerated training) under the supervision of a qualified and certificated Deck Officer. The purpose of this Record Book is to help ensure that trainees follow a structured programme of practical training and make the best use of their time at sea. In so doing, they will gain the practical training and experience necessary to become competent deck officers in accordance with the training and certification regulations. It is therefore important that the following guidance is carefully followed. Given that this Training Record Book will be submitted to government-appointed examiners and also be made available to instructors at maritime institutions, proper use and completion of this Record Book is essential. It should be closely scrutinised by the Masters and/or Chief Engineers of the ships on which the trainee serves, by the trainee s on board training officer, by the shipping company/employer, and by training institutions. This book is also the trainee s assessment at level one. Important note: 1. The Training and Certification Regulations require that any person conducting on board training shall do so only when it will not adversely affect the normal operation of the ship, and when time can be dedicated to training and any evaluation of competence. 2. Only qualified and certificated officers may sign a trainee s Record Book. Important notes 1. The trainee is responsible for the safe keeping of this Record Book throughout the training programme. 2. Mandatory safety familiarisation, and mandatory shipboard familiarisation, should be completed immediately after the trainee joins each vessel. An officer should sign to signify that mandatory familiarisation, as required by the SAMSA Code, has been undertaken. 3. The book should be submitted to the designated on board training officer on joining each vessel and then, as far as the voyage pattern allows, every week thereafter. A plan should be made to tackle the competencies that still need to be demonstrated. Page 2 of 61

5 4. This book should be submitted to the Master for inspection every month, and prior to either party signing off the vessel. 5. Comments should only relate to the trainee s competence and practical progress. 6. Parts 1 and 2 contain details of the training tasks that the trainee should follow to make the best use of his time at sea. Each page lists specific tasks or duties the trainee should undertake. Completion of these tasks or duties will lead to meeting the competencies. The competencies are directly relevant to the competencies required by the STCW 95 Convention. 7. By the end of the period of seagoing service competence demonstrated should be recorded as being considered competent in as many of these competencies as possible. 8. The primary tasks are listed at the top of each page and then subdivided into training tasks or duties in the left column. The trainee should complete as many training tasks as possible. 9. However, in view of the likely equipment, cargo or voyage pattern of the vessel, it is not expected that all these tasks will be completed before the trainee is considered competent in the primary tasks. 10. The officer supervising the trainee does not necessarily have to be the designated training officer. 11. As competence in the primary tasks is demonstrated, the appropriate competence should be signed off and dated (day, month, year) by the Master or on board training officer on board the ship to attest that the trainee is considered competent. 12. A trainee s attainment of the competencies should only be recorded as being considered competent when the Master or training officer is indeed satisfied that the trainee can perform the duty without supervision. 13. When recording a trainee as considered competent account should be taken of the criteria for evaluation as well as the Ordinary Practices of Seafarer and Safe Working Practices. Page 3 of 61

6 The officer s guide General 1) Page 11: Each officer who signs off a section in the book should complete his/her details on this form 2) Page 13: The designated officer on board should inspect and comment on progress made and trainee s competence (Weekly) 3) Page 15: The Master should inspect and comment on progress made and trainee s competence (Monthly) 4) Page 17: The Designated person ashore should inspect and comment on progress made and trainee s competence (Monthly) 5) Pages 20 23: Each new joiner, on joining, should be taken through the safety familiarisation as detailed 6) Pages 20 23: The designated officer should sign and date the appropriate column to indicate that familiarisation has been completed 7) Pages 24 29: Officers should assess the trainee s competence for each individual section a) If found Not yet Competent the officer should sign and date the column Not Competent and note specific areas to be addressed to ensure competence b) If found Competent the officer should sign and date the column Competent Part 1 Ordinary Seafarer 1. Page 39: Master should complete the steering certificate once the required hours on page 40 have been completed. 2. Pages 40 44: Instructing or assessing officers should sign each entry in the steering log a) Calculation of required steering time should only be based on hours assessed and NOT hours instructed. 3. Pages 45 56: Officers should assess the trainee s competence for each individual section a) If found Not yet Competent the officer should sign and date the column Not Competent and note specific areas to be addressed to ensure competence b) If found Competent the officer should sign and date the column Competent 4. The Master should request an Ordinary Seafarer Certificate from the company on completion of Part 1. Page 4 of 61

7 5. The Ordinary Seafarer Certificate should be completed and signed by the Master of the vessel. Part 2 Able Seafarer Calculation for the required sea-time towards Able Seafarer Certification starts after an Ordinary Seafarer Certificate has been issued 1. Pages 68 88: Officers should assess the trainee s competence for each individual section a) If found Not yet Competent the officer should sign and date the column Not Competent and note specific areas to be addressed to ensure competence b) If found Competent the officer should sign and date the column Competent 2. Some sections and competencies may not be practicable on board your vessel. These will be addressed during shore based training. Page 5 of 61

8 The trainee s guide General 1. Page 7: Complete personal information required 2. Page 8: Complete details of training received 3. Page 9 Complete details of seagoing service 4. Page 11: Ensure each officer who signs your book also completes their details on this form 5. Page 13: Submit your Record Book to the designated officer on board for inspection and comment (Weekly) 6. Page 15: Submit your Record Book to the Master for inspection and comment (Monthly) 7. Page 17: Submit your Record Book to the designated person ashore for inspection and comment (Monthly) 8. Page 19: Fill in details of videos and / or other publications you have used during training 9. Pages 20 23: Ensure you are taken through the safety familiarisation as detailed 10. Pages 20 23: Ensure that the officer signs and dates the appropriate column 11. Pages 31 35: Fill in your vessel s name at the top of each page. Complete the technical details of the vessel. Part 1 Ordinary Seafarer 1) Page 39: The Master should complete the steering certificate once the required hours on page 40 have been completed. 2) Pages 40 44: Fill in the steering logs and have the instructing or assessing officer sign each entry. a) Calculation of required steering time should only be based on hours assessed and NOT hours instructed. 3) Pages 45 56: Gather information on the competencies to be completed a) Study and practice the competencies b) Ask an officer to assess your competence c) If found Not yet Competent the officer should sign and date the column Not Competent and note specific areas to be addressed to ensure competence Page 6 of 61

9 d) If found Competent the officer should sign and date the column Competent 4) The Master should request an Ordinary Seafarer Certificate from the company on completion of Part 1. 5) The Ordinary Seafarer Certificate should be completed and signed by the Master of the vessel Part 2 Able Seafarer Calculation for the required sea-time towards Able Seafarer Certification starts after an Ordinary Seafarer Certificate has been issued. 6) Pages 68 88: Gather information on the competencies to be completed a) Study and practice the competencies b) Ask an officer to assess your competence c) If found Not yet Competent the officer should sign and date the column Not Competent and note specific areas to be addressed to ensure competence d) If found Competent the officer should sign and date the column Competent e) Some sections and competencies may not be practicable on board your vessel. These will be addressed during shore based training. Page 7 of 61

10 Personal particulars of trainee SURNAME: FULL NAMES: ID NUMBER: SEAFARER S RECORD BOOK NUMBER: PAY NUMBER: PHONE NUMBER: CHANGE OF PHONE NUMBER: HOME ADDRESS: ID PHOTO CHANGE OF ADDRESS: SPONSORING COMPANY: SPONSORING COMPANY ADDRESS: DATE STARTED DATE TERMINATED CHANGE OF SPONSORING COMPANY SPONSORING COMPANY ADDRESS DATE STARTED MEDICAL CERTIFICATE DATE OF LAST EXAMINATION DATE TERMINATED 1) 2) 3) 1) EYESIGHT TEST 2) 3) Page 8 of 61

11 Record of other training As part of your basic training you should have completed training or instruction as listed below. Enter details of this training or instruction below. Training or instruction: Date: Name of Institution Document No. (if any) Page 9 of 61

12 Shipboard Service Record (sustained by Seafarer s Record Book) Ship Vessel s IMO number Dates Voyage total seagoing service Signed on Signed off Months Days Page 10 of 61

13 Ship Vessel s IMO number Dates Voyage total seagoing service Signed on Signed off Months Days Page 11 of 61

14 Onboard Assessing Officers Details Name Rank Certificate Number Assessor Number Company Vessel Signature Page 12 of 61

15 Name Rank Certificate Number Assessor Number Company Vessel Signature Page 13 of 61

16 Training Officer s Inspection of Training Record Book Comments should relate only to the deck trainee s practical progress and competence, and should refer to character. Ship Comments Officer s Name In Block Capitals Officer s Initials Assessor Number Date Page 14 of 61

17 Ship Comments Officer s Name In Block Capitals Officer s Initials Assessor Number Date Page 15 of 61

18 Master s Inspection of Training Record Book Comments should relate only to the deck trainee s practical progress and competence, and should refer to character. Ship Comments Master s Name In Block Capitals Master s Initials Assessor Number Date Page 16 of 61

19 Ship Comments Master s Name In Block Capitals Master s Initials Assessor Number Date Page 17 of 61

20 Company s Inspection of Training Record Book Comments should relate only to the deck trainee s practical progress and competence, and should refer to character. Comments Name in Block Capitals Initials Assessor Number Date Page 18 of 61

21 Comments Name in Block Capitals Initials Assessor Number Date Page 19 of 61

22 List of publications, video or computer-based programmes studied/used. Study Material Date Subject/title Officer s initials Page 20 of 61

23 Safety familiarisation as required by the SAMSA Code Mandatory Safety and Shipboard Familiarisation Before being assigned to shipboard duties you must receive safety familiarisation to know what to do in an emergency. The Master or a responsible officer on each ship should sign below to signify that you have received training or instruction. Ship s name... Task / Duty Be able to: Officer s Initials/Date Officer s Initials/Date Officer s Initials/Date Officer s Initials/Date Officer s Initials/Date a) Communicate with other persons on board on elementary safety matters. b) Understand safety information symbols, signs and alarm signals. Knows what to do if: a) A person falls overboard. b) Fire or smoke is detected. c) The fire or abandon ship alarm is sounded. * * In practice, it is the general emergency signal that is sounded, Abandon ship is a verbal command Be able to: a) Identify muster and embarkation stations and emergency escape routes. b) Locate and don life jackets. c) Raise the alarm and have a basic knowledge of the use of portable fire extinguishers. d) Take immediate action upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency, before seeking further medical assistance on board. e) Close and open fire, weather-tight and watertight doors fitted in the particular ship, other than those for hull openings. Page 21 of 61

24 Shipboard familiarisation as required by the Manning Regulations You will be given a period of time during which you will have an opportunity to become acquainted with equipment you will be using, and specific watchkeeping, safety, environmental and emergency procedures and arrangements required to perform your duties. The location of safety and emergency equipment varies from ship to ship. To be sure that you are familiar with your duties and all ship arrangements, installations, equipment, procedures and ship characteristics that are relevant to your routine or emergency duties, you must complete the following tasks or duties as soon as possible on joining the ship. Ship s name... Task / Duty Watchkeeping procedures and arrangements: Officer s Initials/Date Officer s Initials/Date Officer s Initials/Date Officer s Initials/Date Officer s Initials/Date a) Visit the bridge, lookout post, forecastle, poop deck, main deck and other work areas. b) Get acquainted with steering controls, telephones, telegraphs and other bridge equipment and displays. c) Activate, under supervision, equipment to be used in routine duties. Safety and emergency procedures: a) Read and understand your Company s Fire and Safety Regulations. b) Demonstrate recognition of the alarm signals for: c) Emergency d) Abandon ship e) Locate medical and first aid equipment. f) Locate fire-fighting equipment: alarm-activating points, alarm bells, extinguishers, hydrants, fire axes and hoses. g) Locate rocket line throwing apparatus. h) Locate distress rockets, flares and other pyrotechnics. i) Locate breathing apparatus and fire fighter s outfit, etc. j) Locate and understand operation of emergency deck stop mechanism for main engines including other emergency stop valves. Page 22 of 61

25 Fishing Safety as required by the SAMSA Qualifications Code (Fishing Safety) Competence: Module 1: Prepare ship and equipment for the fishing operations Criteria for evaluation: a) All relevant fishing gear is properly maintained, repaired, replaced and positioned as required for safe operation. b) Reports timeously any defects, damage or irregularities to supervisor. c) Instructions from supervisor are carried out. d) Protective/safety gear is correctly worn during fishing operations. Not yet competent Competence demonstrated Knows the accepted practice for repairing, replacing, maintaining and positioning of the relevant fishing gear. Can recognise irregularities, damage or defects as appropriate to the relevant fishing gear. Knows how to report clearly and in good time, to his/her supervisor, any irregularities, damage or defects. Be aware of safety rules applicable especially with regard to dangers caused by vessel's motion, slippery surfaces, fire prevention and fire hazards, and personal protection equipment. Understand the instructions given by his/her supervisor regarding the operation and be familiar with common terms used in the fishing industry. Knows that irregularities are likely to occur and understands the action to take to protect life and property. Officer s signature Date Comment / Advice on areas for improvement Officer s signature Date Page 23 of 61

26 Competence: Module 1: Prepare ship and equipment for the fishing operations Criteria for evaluation: a) All relevant fishing gear is properly maintained, repaired, replaced and positioned as required for safe operation. b) Reports timeously any defects, damage or irregularities to supervisor. c) Instructions from supervisor are carried out. d) Protective/safety gear is correctly worn during fishing operations. Not yet competent Competence demonstrated Understands the importance of the current safety rules. Understands the importance of his/her supervisor's instructions. Knows that proper catch stowage and fishing gear is important for vessel/crew safety. Understands the operation of ship's valves and offal chutes and can seal spaces from water ingress. Understands the operation of dill/bilge/factory decks pumps for removal of water from areas. Knows that loading/discharging operations can affect the stability of the vessel especially with regard to heeling moments from gear and catch. Officer s signature Date Comment / Advice on areas for improvement Officer s signature Date Page 24 of 61

27 Competence: Module 2: The process of handing fishing gear/catch stowage Understands the importance that sufficient and fit personnel are available to ensure safe and efficient fishing operations. Knows that equipment checks must be made prior to the beginning of fishing operations and to ensure that operations are carried out in accordance with safety rules. Understands that reports of any irregularities, damage or defects are evaluated and rectified. Knows that instructions are to be given to ratings involved in stowing of catch (when appropriate) to ensure that the operation is carried on in time and according to safety rules. Familiar with construction, application and purpose of deck equipment that includes, but is not limited to, trawl gallows, gantries, power blocks, pursing blocks, winches and booms, derricks, net drums and side rollers and line and trap haulers. Be familiar with the dangers associated with fishing operations such as shooting all types of fishing gear into the water, hauling fishing gear and landing the catch on board Criteria for evaluation: a) Plans and implements the process of gear handling in accordance with the relevant safety rules. Officer s signature Date Not yet competent Comment / Advice on areas for improvement Competence demonstrated Officer s signature Date Page 25 of 61

28 Muster Stations and Emergency Muster Duties Insert your boat and emergency muster duties in the appropriate space and have the Master/Skipper sign in the space provided. Ship s Name Boat/Liferaft Muster Station (as applicable) Boat Muster Duty Emergency Muster Station Emergency Muster Duty Master s Name (BLOCK CAPITALS) Master s Signature Date Page 26 of 61

29 Particulars of Ships It is essential to obtain a thorough knowledge of the ships on which you serve. Fill in following particulars during the time spent on each ship. First Ship MFV/MV/SS TYPE IMO Number Official Number Call Sign Dimensions and capacities Lifesaving equipment (as applicable) Fishing Gear (specify type and size) Length OA m Lifeboats (No.) & Capacity Breadth m Life-rafts (No.) & Capacity Depth m Lifeboat dimensions m Gross tonnage Lifebuoys (No.) Mooring Ropes (Number/diameter) Firefighting equipment Natural fibre mm Fire extinguishers (Number and capacity) Synthetic fibre Types: Water Log Wires mm litres Magnetic compass Insurance wire mm Dry powder Gyro GPS Anchors (weight) CO2 litres Navtex Port t Fire Hoses (No. and size) mm VHF/RT Starboard t Breathing apparatus (make) Echo sounder Navigational & communications equipment (make & model) Page 27 of 61

30 Second Ship MFV/MV/SS TYPE IMO Number Official Number Call Sign Dimensions and capacities Lifesaving equipment (as applicable) Fishing Gear (specify type and size) Length OA m Lifeboats (No.) & Capacity Breadth m Life-rafts (No.) & Capacity Depth m Lifeboat dimensions m Gross tonnage Lifebuoys (No.) Mooring Ropes (Number/diameter) Firefighting equipment Natural fibre mm Fire extinguishers (Number and capacity) Synthetic fibre Types: Water Log Wires mm litres Magnetic compass Insurance wire mm Dry powder Gyro GPS Anchors (weight) CO2 litres Navtex Port t Fire Hoses (No. and size) mm VHF/RT Starboard t Breathing apparatus (make) Echo sounder Navigational & communications equipment (make & model) Page 28 of 61

31 Third Ship MFV/MV/SS TYPE IMO Number Official Number Call Sign Dimensions and capacities Lifesaving equipment (as applicable) Fishing Gear (specify type and size) Length OA m Lifeboats (No.) & Capacity Breadth m Life-rafts (No.) & Capacity Depth m Lifeboat dimensions m Gross tonnage Lifebuoys (No.) Mooring Ropes (Number/diameter) Firefighting equipment Natural fibre mm Fire extinguishers (Number and capacity) Synthetic fibre Types: Water Log Wires mm litres Magnetic compass Insurance wire mm Dry powder Gyro GPS Anchors (weight) CO2 litres Navtex Port t Fire Hoses (No. and size) mm VHF/RT Starboard t Breathing apparatus (make) Echo sounder Navigational & communications equipment (make & model) Page 29 of 61

32 Fourth Ship MFV/MV/SS TYPE IMO Number Official Number Call Sign Dimensions and capacities Lifesaving equipment (as applicable) Fishing Gear (specify type and size) Length OA m Lifeboats (No.) & Capacity Breadth m Life-rafts (No.) & Capacity Depth m Lifeboat dimensions m Gross tonnage Lifebuoys (No.) Mooring Ropes (Number/diameter) Firefighting equipment Natural fibre mm Fire extinguishers (Number and capacity) Synthetic fibre Types: Water Log Wires mm litres Magnetic compass Insurance wire mm Dry powder Gyro GPS Anchors (weight) CO2 litres Navtex Port t Fire Hoses (No. and size) mm VHF/RT Starboard t Breathing apparatus (make) Echo sounder Navigational & communications equipment (make & model) Page 30 of 61

33 Fifth Ship MFV/MV/SS TYPE IMO Number Official Number Call Sign Dimensions and capacities Lifesaving equipment (as applicable) Fishing Gear (specify type and size) Length OA m Lifeboats (No.) & Capacity Breadth m Life-rafts (No.) & Capacity Depth m Lifeboat dimensions m Gross tonnage Lifebuoys (No.) Mooring Ropes (Number/diameter) Firefighting equipment Natural fibre mm Fire extinguishers (Number and capacity) Synthetic fibre Types: Water Log Wires mm litres Magnetic compass Insurance wire mm Dry powder Gyro GPS Anchors (weight) CO2 litres Navtex Port t Fire Hoses (No. and size) mm VHF/RT Starboard t Breathing apparatus (make) Echo sounder Navigational & communications equipment (make & model) Page 31 of 61

34 PART 1: ORDINARY SEAFARER RATING S STEERING CERTIFICATE Surname:.. First names:.. Seafarer s Record Book No: Signature of Rating: This is to certify that the above-named rating has been under training on Mfv:.. From:.. To: During this period the Rating took turns at the steering wheel. From the records and during training on this ship it is confirmed that the rating has The Rating has been found to be a proficient hand for steering the ship. Master: taken turns at the wheel in steering the ship (apart from periods of instruction) for the duration as detailed below: Signed:.. Date:.. a. Steering by compass by day hrs b. Steering by compass by night hrs Mfv: c. Steering by sight hrs d. Steering while entering or leaving port hrs Ship s Official Stamp NB: The steering log on the following pages should be completed as and when the Rating receives instruction and assessment. Page 32 of 61

35 Steering Certificate Tasks It is important that you learn to steer the ship at sea and understand how to execute helm orders correctly. You should take turns at the wheel by day, by night and when entering and leaving port. Ensure that you keep a proper record of your steering experience by asking the officer in charge to complete the steering record on the pages supplied. When you have completed the turns at the wheel for at least the times stated below, ask the Master to complete and sign the Rating s Steering Certificate. It is recommended that you should take turns at the wheel for at least the following minimum periods: a. Steering by compass by day : 3 hrs b. Steering by compass by night : 3 hrs c. Steering by sight (without the aid of compass) : 2 hrs d. Steering while entering and leaving port : 2 hrs These minimum hours should not include time steered under instruction. Keep a copy of your steering log with your steering certificate. Page 33 of 61

36 INSTRUCTION: Steering by compass by day Date From To Hours Signed INSTRUCTION: Steering by compass by day Date From To Hours Signed Total time for instruction Page 34 of 61

37 INSTRUCTION: Steering by compass by night Date From To Hours Signed INSTRUCTION: Steering by compass by night Date From To Hours Signed Total time for instruction Page 35 of 61

38 INSTRUCTION: Steering by sight Date From To Hours Signed INSTRUCTION: Steering by sight Date From To Hours Signed Total time for instruction Page 36 of 61

39 INSTRUCTION: Steering while entering or leaving port Date From To Hours Signed INSTRUCTION: Steering while entering or leaving port Date From To Hours Signed Total time for instruction Page 37 of 61

40 Task checklists 1. Competence: Steers the ship and complies with helm orders, also in the English language. Not Competent Criteria: Efficiently steers in narrow and coastal waters and under pilotage. All orders are acknowledged and complied with in a seamanlike manner. Executes changeover to manual steering and vice-versa unaided. Competent Task Initials Date Advice on areas for improvement Initials Date 1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of various types of compass cards. 1.2 Execute helm orders correctly. 1.3 Demonstrate procedure for handing over the wheel. 1.4 Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of the main steering system and auto helm. 1.5 Demonstrate correct procedure for changing over from manual steering to auto helm and vice-versa. 1.6 Steer by magnetic compass. 1.7 Steer by gyro compass. 1.8 Take turns at the wheel in steering the ship for periods as specified (excluding periods of instruction) 1.9 Take the wheel: entering and leaving port Take the wheel: in canal / river transits. Page 38 of 61

41 2. Competence: Keeps a proper lookout by sight and hearing. Criteria: Sound signals, lights and other objects are promptly detected and their appropriate bearing in degrees or points is reported to the officer of the watch. Task Not Competent Competent Advice on areas for improvement Initials Date Initials Date 2.1 Explains the importance of a good watch. 2.2 Read and understand the principles of safe watch-keeping as detailed in Annex 1 of the Manning Regulations. 2.3 States duties of a lookout. 2.4 Reports approximate bearings of sound signals, lights or other objects in points. 2.5 Reports approximate bearings of sound signals, lights or other objects in degrees. Page 39 of 61

42 3. Competence: Has a basic knowledge of International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea. Criteria: The risk of collision with another vessel can be assessed and likely actions of other ships can be appreciated. Not Competent Competent Task Initials Date Advice on areas for improvement Initials Date Demonstrate a general knowledge and understanding of the rules of the road, including a basic knowledge of the following. 3.1 Rule Rule Rule Rule Rule Rule Rule Lights carried by power driven vessels 3.9 Lights carried by sailing vessels 3.10 Lights carried by fishing vessels 3.11 Lights, shapes and signals 3.12 Be able to differentiate between various types of vessels by day or night Is able to ascertain the aspect of a vessel from its lights Demonstrate a general knowledge of responsibilities and actions to take in various situations. Page 40 of 61

43 4. Competence: Contributes to the monitoring and controlling a safe watch. Criteria: Communications are clear and concise and advice / clarification is sought from the officer on watch where watch information or instructions are not clearly understood. Maintenance, hand over and relief of the watch is in conformity with accepted practices and procedures. Not Competent Competent Advice on areas for improvement Task Initials Date Initials Date 4.1 Explains Shipboard terms and definitions including: - Starboard / port - Forward / aft - Ahead / astern - Abeam - Bow / stern 4.2 Practice the use of appropriate internal communication and alarm systems. 4.3 Read and understand reasons for the night order book. 4.4 Explain and demonstrate the procedure for handing over a watch. 4.5 Explain what information should be passed on to the relieving watch keeper. 4.6 Is able to determine if there is a risk of collision. 4.7 Explain which navigation lights should be displayed and when. 4.8 States the procedure for man overboard. Page 41 of 61

44 5. Competence: Understands basic Environmental Protection Procedures Criteria: Actions taken on encountering an oil spill are immediate and in compliance with oil spill contingency plans. The disposal of garbage is in accordance with correct procedures. Not Competent Advice on areas for improvement Competent Task Initials Date Initials Date 5.1 Read and understand shipboard oil spill contingency plan. 5.2 Demonstrate an understanding of the ship s bunkering procedures. 5.3 Participate in bunkering operations. 5.4 Demonstrate the emergency shutdown procedure. 5.5 States the procedure on encountering an oil spill on board. 5.6 States the procedure on encountering an oil spill over board. 5.7 Participate in an emergency response exercise for controlling an oil spill on board. 5.8 Read and understand regulations regarding garbage disposal at sea. (MARPOL and Annexes) 5.9 Can determine classes of garbage and their correct disposal Participate in garbage disposal activities on board. Page 42 of 61

45 6. Competence: Operate Emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures. Criteria: Initial actions on becoming aware of an emergency or abnormal situation is in conformity with established practices and procedures. Communications are clear and concise at all times and orders are acknowledged in a seamanlike manner. Not Competent Competent Advice on areas for improvement Task Initials Date Initials Date 6.1 Prepare a list of shore side emergency organisations: Port control, fire, police, ambulance and tugs By telephone or other methods of contact. 6.2 Read and understand shipboard contingency plans for emergency situations. 6.3 Can identify and understand alarm signals. 6.4 Can locate and understand muster lists. 6.5 Understand and explain duties as assigned by the ship s station bill. 6.6 Participate in a fire drill at sea. Participate in an emergency response exercise for: 6.7 Heavy weather damage 6.8 Collision 6.9 Grounding 6.10 Rescue of survivors 6.11 Emergency steering 6.12 Read and demonstrate an understanding of the launching instructions of survival craft Read and demonstrate an understanding of the markings on survival craft Participate in an abandon ship drill at sea Locate and operate fire extinguishers Explain different classes of fires and selects appropriate medium for extinguishing Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of fixed fire fighting systems including CO2 and high expansion foam systems including precautions for their use. Page 43 of 61

46 7. Competence: Has knowledge of operation of Emergency Position Indicating equipment. Not Competent Criteria: The integrity of emergency and distress alerting systems is maintained at all times. Pyrotechnics are used in a safe and effective manner. Advice on areas for improvement Task Initials Date Initials Date 7.1 Locate radio devices and demonstrate knowledge of operation: including satellite EPIRBs and SARTs. 7.2 Locate pyrotechnic distress signals. 7.3 States the safety precautions for operating pyrotechnics. 7.4 State precautions for disposal of faulty and out of date pyrotechnics. 7.5 Locate and demonstrate an understanding of the operation of line throwing apparatus. 7.6 Understand and explain the need to avoid false alarms and actions to be taken in case of accidental activation. Competent Page 44 of 61

47 Able Seafarer (Deck) PART 2: ABLE SEAFARER (DECK) Competence: Contribute to a safe navigational watch Criteria for evaluation: Communications are clear and concise. Maintenance, handover and relief of the watch is in conformity with acceptable practices and procedures Not yet competent Competence demonstrated Task Initials Date Comment / Advice on areas for improvement Initials Date Understands and uses correct maritime terminology Understand procedure for relieving watch Understand procedure for handing over a watch. Assists with watch-keeping duties Can identify all bridge equipment Can locate all lifesaving equipment on bridge Identifies situations or information which must be reported to the Master immediately Page 45 of 61

48 Competence: Contribute to berthing, anchoring and other mooring operations Able Seafarer (Deck) Criteria for evaluation: Operations are carried out in accordance with established safety practices and equipment operating instructions Competence Not yet competent demonstrated Initials Date Comment / Advice on areas for improvement Initials Date Explain and demonstrate how to: Prepare an anchor for letting go Drop an anchor and report on the angle of lead of the cable identify the marks on an anchor cable walk out an anchor in deep water Is able to carry out the following operations letting go and recovery signals securing anchors recovering anchors Describes the safety precautions to be taken during anchoring operations Explains precautions to be taken in chain lockers Explain and demonstrate how to: Run out moors and open moors Handle mooring ropes and wires Make fast a tug Make fast topes and wires on bits Make fast a vessel Page 46 of 61

49 Competence: Contribute to berthing, anchoring and other mooring operations Able Seafarer (Deck) Criteria for evaluation: Operations are carried out in accordance with established safety practices and equipment operating instructions Competence Not yet competent demonstrated Initials Date Comment / Advice on areas for improvement Initials Date Let go a vessel Able to identify: headlines back springs forward springs breast ropes Page 47 of 61

50 Competence: Corrosion control, painting and general maintenance Able Seafarer (Deck) Criteria for evaluation: Preparation and application of paint is appreciated. Maintenance and repair activities are carried out in accordance with technical, safety and procedural specifications Communications within the operator s area of responsibility are consistently successful Equipment operation is safely carried out in accordance with established procedures Not yet competent Competence demonstrated Comment / Advice on areas for improvement Initials Date Initials Date Explains the basic theory of corrosion. Demonstrates how to prepare surfaces for painting. Explains the use of primers, undercoats and various paint systems. Understands and can explain manufacturer s safety guidelines for paint, painting tools and general maintenance tools. Understands shipboard instructions for corrosion control, painting and general maintenance. Explains safety precautions for disposal of waste materials. Uses, stores and maintains hand tools correctly and safely. Uses, stores and maintains power tools correctly and safely. Page 48 of 61

51 Competence: Contribute to the safe operation of deck equipment and machinery Able Seafarer (Deck) Criteria for evaluation: Operations are carried out in accordance with established safety practices and equipment operating instructions Communications within the operator s area of responsibility are consistently successful Equipment operation is safely carried out in accordance with established procedures demonstrate the proper methods for rigging and unrigging in accordance with safe industry practice demonstrate the proper creation and use of knots, splices, stoppers, whippings, servings as well as proper canvas handling Not yet competent Competence demonstrated Comment / Advice on areas for improvement Takes Initials Date Initials Date Explain function and safe operating practices when using valves, pumps, hoists, cranes and related equipment Explain function and safe operating practices when using winches, windlasses, capstans and related equipment Explain function and safe operating practices when using of hatches, watertight doors, ports and related equipment Explain construction and use of fibre and wire ropes, cables and chains Demonstrate maintenance and proper stowage of fibre and wire ropes, cables and chains Correctly use basic signals for operation of deck equipment e.g. Winches, windlasses, cranes and hoists Demonstrate safe and proper operation of anchoring equipment under various conditions, such as anchoring, weighing anchor, securing for sea Explain proper and safe operation of anchoring equipment in emergencies Demonstrate proper and safe rigging and unrigging of bosun s chairs Demonstrate proper and safe rigging and unrigging of staging Demonstrate proper and safe rigging and unrigging of pilot ladders Page 49 of 61

52 Competence: Contribute to the safe operation of deck equipment and machinery Able Seafarer (Deck) Criteria for evaluation: Operations are carried out in accordance with established safety practices and equipment operating instructions Communications within the operator s area of responsibility are consistently successful Equipment operation is safely carried out in accordance with established procedures demonstrate the proper methods for rigging and unrigging in accordance with safe industry practice demonstrate the proper creation and use of knots, splices, stoppers, whippings, servings as well as proper canvas handling Not yet competent Competence demonstrated Comment / Advice on areas for improvement Takes Initials Date Initials Date Demonstrate proper and safe rigging and unrigging of hoists Demonstrate proper and safe rigging and unrigging of rat-guards Demonstrate proper and safe rigging and unrigging of gangways Demonstrate proper and safe use of access arrangements Demonstrate proper and safe use of hatches and hatch covers Demonstrate proper and safe use of bilge and ballast systems and wells Demonstrate proper and safe use of cranes Demonstrate proper hoisting and dipping of flags Demonstrate single flag signals (A, B, G, H, O, P, Q) Page 50 of 61

53 Competence: Rope work and knots, bends and hitches and care of ropes Criteria for evaluation: Knots, hitches and bends are securely made in seamanlike manner. The appropriate knot, bend or hitch is used for the task in hand. Able Seafarer (Deck) Not yet competent Competence demonstrated Comment / Advice on areas for improvement Task Initials Date Initials Date Demonstrates knowledge of natural and man-made fibre ropes Identifies and describes different types of construction and lay of fibre and steel wire ropes Explains advantages and disadvantages of different types of ropes and wires Explains the importance of greasing steel wire ropes Describes the proper stowage of ropes (dry, well-ventilated space) Explains the dangers of chemical spills on ropes Demonstrates how to make a reef knot and explains its purpose/use Demonstrates how to make a rolling hitch and explains its purpose/use Demonstrates how to make a timber hitch and explains its purpose/use Demonstrates how to make a figure of eight and explains its purpose/use Demonstrates how to make a clove hitch and explains its purpose/use Demonstrates how to make a wall and crown and explains its purpose/use Demonstrates how to make a bowline and explains its purpose/use Demonstrates how to make a bowline on the bight and explains its purpose/use Demonstrates how to make a single sheet bend and explains its purpose/use Page 51 of 61

54 Competence: Rope work and knots, bends and hitches and care of ropes Criteria for evaluation: Knots, hitches and bends are securely made in seamanlike manner. The appropriate knot, bend or hitch is used for the task in hand. Able Seafarer (Deck) Not yet competent Competence demonstrated Comment / Advice on areas for improvement Task Initials Date Initials Date Demonstrates how to make a double sheet bend and explains its purpose/use Demonstrates how to make a round turn and explains its purpose/use Demonstrates how to make two half hitches and explains its purpose/use Page 52 of 61

55 Able Seafarer (Deck) Criteria for evaluation: Splices are put in a neat and secure manner. Competence: Splicing of ropes and wires The rope or wire s strength is maintained within normal losses for a splice. The splice is protected. Not yet competent Competence demonstrated Comment / Advice on areas for improvement Task Initials Date Initials Date Demonstrate plain whipping Demonstrate palm and needle whipping Demonstrate how to seize a rope or wire end, or two ropes or wires together Demonstrate how to put a stopper on a rope or wire hawser and a derrick topping lift Demonstrate how to break out new coils of rope Demonstrate how to check for wear and defects in wires and ropes Demonstrate how to make an eye splice in natural fibre rope Demonstrate how to make a short splice in natural fibre rope Demonstrate how to make a back splice in natural fibre rope Demonstrate how to make an eye splice in synthetic rope Demonstrate how to make a short splice in synthetic rope Demonstrate how to make a back splice in synthetic rope Demonstrate how to make an eye splice in wire rope Demonstrate how to make locking splice in wire rope Demonstrate how to protect an eye splice Page 53 of 61

56 Able Seafarer (Deck) Criteria for evaluation: Competence: Working aloft Work aloft is carried out in a safe and seamanlike manner Not yet competent Competence demonstrated Comment / Advice on areas for improvement Task Initials Date Initials Date Explain and demonstrate how to use a safety harness Explain and demonstrate how to use safety lines Describe the precautions to take before ascending a mast Describe and demonstrate how to use and rig a pilot ladder, with manropes, life-buoy and lighting Describe and demonstrate how to use and rig a gangway and ladder if ascent or descent is greater than 9m Page 54 of 61

57 Able Seafarer (Deck) Criteria for evaluation: Knowledge of different types of cargo gear, advantages and disadvantages of different types The critical factors in operation of each type are understood Competence: Derricks and cranes Working aloft The general operation of cranes is understood The importance of the correct operation of limit switches is understood Not yet competent Competence demonstrated Comment / Advice on areas for improvement Task Initials Date Initials Date Explains the advantages and disadvantages of, and the critical factors in operation of, doubling up Explains the general operation of cranes Explains how to use the Gemini mode for double cranes Explains the importance of limit switches and their correct operation Page 55 of 61

58 Able Seafarer (Deck) Criteria for evaluation: Towing wires and towing hooks are properly and safely rigged Competence: Towing operations Not yet competent Competence demonstrated Comment / Advice on areas for improvement Task Initials Date Initials Date Demonstrates the proper and safe rigging of a towing wire for harbour use Demonstrates the proper and safe rigging of a towing wire for use at sea Demonstrates an understanding of the Snotter Demonstrates the proper and safe rigging of a towing hook Page 56 of 61

59 Competence: Apply occupational health and safety precautions Able Seafarer (Deck) Criteria for evaluation: Procedures designed to safeguard personnel and the ship are observed at all times Safe working practices are observed and appropriate safety and protective equipment is correctly used at all times Not yet competent Competence demonstrated Comment / Advice on areas for improvement Task Initials Date Initials Date Explain and demonstrate safe working practices, including the use of safety and protective equipment, while working aloft Explain and demonstrate safe working practices, including the use of safety and protective equipment, while working over the side Explain and demonstrate safe working practices, including the use of safety and protective equipment, while working in enclosed spaces Explain and adhere to the permit to work systems Explain and demonstrate safe working practices, including the use of safety and protective equipment, while handling lines Explain and demonstrate lifting techniques and methods of preventing back injury Explain and demonstrate safe working practices, including the use of safety and protective equipment, while working with electricity Explain and demonstrate safe working practices, including the use of safety and protective equipment, while working with mechanical equipment Explain and demonstrate safe working practices, including the use of safety and protective equipment, while working with chemicals and biohazardous substances Identify and demonstrate use of correct personal safety equipment for on board duties Page 57 of 61

60 Competence: Apply precautions and contribute to the prevention of pollution of the marine environment Criteria for evaluation: Procedures designed to safeguard the marine environment are observed at all times Able Seafarer (Deck) Not yet competent Competence demonstrated Comment / Advice on areas for improvement Task Initials Date Initials Date Understand and explain the importance of preventing pollution of the marine environment Explain precautions to take to prevent pollution of marine environment e.g. how to deal with an oil spill on deck Explain and demonstrate the use of anti-pollution equipment Explain how to dispose of marine pollutants plastic, oil, garbage, etc. Page 58 of 61

61 References Reference to Legislation pertaining to the training and certification of seafarers 1. STCW 95 Convention as amended. 2. South African Merchant Shipping (Safe Manning) Regulations, South African Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations, Code of South African Maritime Qualifications 5. ISF Guide to the Revised STCW Convention REFERENCES CONSULTED TO COMPILE THIS TRAINING RECORD BOOK Note: These references may be used as alternative study resources, but SAMSA will still require a Training Record Book to be completed. 1. Chart 5011 Symbols and Abbreviations used on Admiralty Charts 2. Fuscher, B Able Seaman Course. Cape Town, Irvin & Johnson Trawling Division 3. International Chamber of Shipping. May Bridge Procedures Guide. Second Edition. London, Witherby and Co. Ltd. 4. SAN-HO 06 Symbols and Abbreviations 5. SAN-HO 15 International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972, as amended. 6. Snyders, E.D Coastal Navigation: Techniques and Exercises for Fisherpersons. Cape Town, Education Consultancy Services (ECSTM). 7. Snyders, E.D Collision Avoidance: Exercises for Fisherpersons. Cape Town, Education Consultancy Services (ECSTM). 8. Snyders, E.D Electronic Navigation Systems for Fisherpersons. Cape Town, Education Consultancy Services (ECSTM). 9. Snyders, E.D Meteorology for Fisherpersons. Cape Town, Education Consultancy Services (ECSTM). 10. The Nautical Institute, 1994, Bridge Watchkeeping, a Practical Guide, London, The Nautical Institute 11. For further references see: 12. Snyders, E.D Model Course: Fisherman Watchkeeper. Cape Town, Education Consultancy Services (ECSTM). Page Page 59 of 61