All the original of the HTW4 papers can be read at the IMO website.

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1 International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU) REPRESENTATIVE REPORT The fourth session of the Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW4), IMO 30 January-3 February, 2017 London, United Kingdom To: IAMU International Executive Board (IEB) Fm: Capt. Dmytro S. Zhukov, Representative of IAMU IMO Liaison Committee, NU OMA Subj:The fourth session of the Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW4), IMO Headquarters, London, UK The Report covers the sessions from Monday, 30 January to Friday, 3 February, 2017 Annex 1 List of documents of the HTW4 Annex 2 Report to the Maritime Safety Committee(DRAFT) Annex 3 HTW 4/J/5(Course developers and Review Group Coordinators) Annex 4 Proposals for possible IAMU Research Themes related to IMO HTW 4 Meeting All the original of the HTW4 papers can be read at the IMO website. The HTW4 was held at the IMO headquarters in London, UK from Monday, 30 January to Friday, 3 February, 2017 IAMU delegates list on the 97 th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee: Dr. Takeshi Nakazawa, Executive Director Mr. Yutaka Emi, Deputy Executive Director Ms. Shigemi Matsuzaki, Coordinator Ms. Akiko Yamada, Coordinator Prof. Dr. Vladimir A. Loginovsky, Representative of IAMU Liaison Committee, AMSU MIS Capt. Dmytro S. Zhukov, Representative of IAMU IMO Liaison Committee, NU OMA Date of the next session: The Sub-Committee noted that the HTW5 has been tentatively scheduled to take place from 16 to 20 July 2018.

2 Secretary-General's opening address The Secretary-General welcomed participants and delivered his opening address, the full text of which can be downloaded from the IMO website at the following link: Chair's remarks In responding, the Chair thanked the Secretary-General for his words of guidance and encouragement and assured the Secretary-General that his advice and requests would be given every consideration in the deliberations of the Sub-Committee. AGENDA Opening of the session 1. Adoption of the agenda 2. Decisions of other IMO bodies 3. Validated model training courses 4. Reports on unlawful practices associated with certificates of competency 5. Guidance for the implementation of the 2010 Manila Amendments 6. Comprehensive review of the 1995 STCW-F Convention 7. Role of the Human Element 8. Revision of the Guidelines on Fatigue 9. Draft Modernization Plan of the GMDSS 10. Amendments to the IGF Code and development of guidelines for low-flashpoint fuels 11. Revision of requirements for escape route signs and equipment location markings in SOLAS and related instruments 12. Revised SOLAS regulation II-1/3-8 and associated guidelines (MSC.1/Circ.1175) and new guidelines for safe mooring operations for all ships 13. Biennial status report and provisional agenda for HTW Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for Any other business 16. Report to the Maritime Safety Committee The following working/drafting groups would be established at this session: Working Group 1 on Human Element Issues Chair: Capt. Moises De GRACIA (Panama) Agenda item 8 Working Groups 2 on Training Matters Chair: Ms. Farrah Mohd. FADIL (Singapore) Agenda item 6 Working Groups 3 on Training Matters Chair: Mrs. Marina ANGSELL (Sweden) Agenda item 5 Drafting Groups 1 on Validation of Model Courses Chair: Capt. George Edenfield (United States) Agenda item 3 (part) Drafting Groups 2 on Validation of Model Courses Chair: Capt. Kersee DEBOO (India)

3 Agenda item 3 (part) PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE Date Item Working and Drafting Groups Monday, 30 January Tuesday, 31 January Wednesday, 1 February Thursday, 2 February Friday, 3 February Opening of the session 1. Adoption of the agenda 2. Decisions of other IMO bodies 3. Validated model training courses 7. Role of the Human Element 8. Revision of the Guidelines on Fatigue 15.Any other business (part) 6. Comprehensive review of the 1995 STCW-F Convention 5. Guidance for the implementation of the 2010 Manila Amendments 9. Draft Modernization Plan of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) 15.Any other business (remaining part) 11.Revision of requirements for escape route signs and equipment location markings in SOLAS and related instruments 10.Amendments to the IGF Code and development of guidelines for low-flashpoint fuels 4. Reports on unlawful practices associated with certificates of competency 12.Revised SOLAS regulation II-1/3-8 and associated guidelines (MSC.1/Circ.1175) and new guidelines for safe mooring operations for all ships No Plenary session will be held on this day 14.Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for Reports of working and drafting groups 13.Biennial status report and provisional agenda for HTW 5 16.Report to the Maritime Safety Committee Presentations during HTW 4: DG 1 and 2 WG 1 WG 1 WG 1 WG 2 WG 3 WG 3 WG 3 WGs and DGs JAPAN SECRETARIAT AUSTRALIA and UNITED KINGDOM ANGLO-EASTERN / GLOBALMET MALAYSIA Introduction of Training on Fisheries Training Vessel in Japan STCW GISIS Module MARTHA Project and Fatigue Competency Management System Seafarers' documentation management: An e-application for Certificate of Recognition under

4 CLIA CHINA INDIA MARINE INTERNATIONAL MARLINS UK VIDEOTEL SEAGULL UK regulation I/10 Utilizing Enhanced Seafarer Training Methods and Facilities to Meet Evolving Needs China's experience in using lessons learned from marine casualties in maritime training and education Competency Skills filled by technology tab based examination Display of training materials 2. Decisions of other IMO bodies HTW 4/2 Outcome of NCSR 3, SSE 3, MEPC 69, MSC 96 and III 3 This document references the decisions taken by NCSR 3, SSE 3, MEPC 69, MSC 96 and III 3 relevant to the work of the Sub-Committee HTW 4/2/1 Outcome of MSC 97 This document references the decisions taken by MSC 97 relevant to the work of the Sub Committee 3. Validated model training courses HTW 4/3 Report on the model courses programme under the Revised guidelines for the development, review and validation of model courses (MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.15) This document reports on the model courses that have been developed and submitted to HTW 4 for validation in accordance with the Revised guidelines for the development, review and validation of model courses (MSC- MEPC.2/Circ.15). The Secretariat also conducted a preliminary review of existing model courses which are older than five years which derive from requirements of the STCW Convention and Code, and other IMO instruments There are currently 72 existing IMO model courses, and 50 of these model courses are within the purview of the HTW Sub-Committee. Of the 72 model courses, 46 are older than 5 years, i.e. published in 2011 or earlier. Of the 46 model courses that are older than 5 years, 29 model courses derive from the STCW Convention, and thus within the purview of the HTW Sub-Committee. At this session of the Sub-Committee, five new model courses, in addition to four existing model courses that have been comprehensively revised, are expected to be validated.

5 HTW4/3/ 1 Report of the Review Group on the new draft model courses on Basic training and Advanced training for ships operating in polar waters This document provides, for the consideration of the Sub-Committee, the report of the Review Group relating to the IMO new draft model courses on Basic and Advanced training for ships operating in polar waters as set out in document HTW 4/3/1/Add.1 (Basic course) and HTW 4/3/1/Add.2 (Advanced course) HTW 4/3/1/Add.1 Draft new IMO model course on Basic training for ships operating in polar waters This document provides the draft new IMO model course on Basic training for ships operating in polar waters HTW 4/3/1/Add.2 Draft new IMO model course on Advanced training for ships operating in polar waters This document provides the draft new IMO model course on Advanced training for ships operating in polar waters HTW 4/3/2 Report of the Review Group on the draft new model course on Ratings as able seafarer engine in a manned engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room This document provides the report of the Review Group relating to the draft new model course on Ratings as able seafarer engine in a manned engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room, as set out in the document HTW 4/3/2/Add.1 HTW 4/3/2/Add.1 Draft new model course on Ratings as able seafarer engine in a manned engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room

6 This document provides the draft new model course on Ratings as able seafarer engine in a manned engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room HTW 4/3/3 Report of the Review Group on the draft new Model course on ratings forming part of a watch in a manned engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room This document provides the report of the Review Group relating to the draft new Model course on ratings forming part of a watch in a manned engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room, as set out in the document HTW 4/3/3/Add.1 HTW 4/3/3/Add.1 Draft new model course on Ratings forming part of a watch in a manned engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room This document provides the draft new model course on Ratings forming part of a watch in a manned engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room HTW 4/3/4 Report of the Review Group on the draft revised Model course 3.12 on assessment, examination and certification of seafarers This document provides the report of the Review Group relating to the IMO draft revised Model course 3.12 on assessment, examination and certification of seafarers Introduction The Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW), at its third session, noted with appreciation the offer by the International Association of MaritimeUniversities (IAMU) to revise Model course 3.12 on assessment, examination and certification of seafarers. HTW 4/3/4/Add.1 Revised draft model course 3.12 on Assessment, examination and certification of seafarers This document provides the draft revised IMO model course 3.12 on Assessment, examination and certification of seafarers HTW 4/3/5 Report of the Review Group on the draft revised Model course 6.09 on training course for instructors This document provides, for the consideration of the Sub-Committee, the report of the Review Group relating to the draft revised model course 6.09 on Training course for instructors, as set out in document HTW 4/3/5/Add.1 Introduction The Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW), at its third session, noted with appreciation the offer by the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU) to revise model course 6.09 on Training Course for Instructors.

7 HTW 4/3/5/Add.1 Draft revised model course 6.09 on Training course for instructors This document provides the draft revised model course 6.09 on Training course for instructors HTW 4/3/6 Report of the Review Group on the draft revised Model course 1.30 on on-board assessment This document provides, for the consideration of the Sub-Committee, the report of the Review Group relating to the draft revised model course 1.30 on On-board assessment, as set out in document HTW 4/3/6/Add.1 Introduction The Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW), at its third session, noted with appreciation the offer by the International Association of MaritimeUniversities (IAMU) to revise model course 1.30 on On-board Assessment. HTW 4/3/6/Add.1 Draft revised model course 1.30 on On-board assessment This document provides the draft revised model course 1.30 on On-board assessment HTW 4/3/7 Report of the Review Group on the draft new model course 2.07 on Use of engine room simulation for training and assessment of seafarers in the engine department This document provides the report of the Review Group on the draft new model course 2.07 on Use of engine room simulation for training and assessment of seafarers in the engine department, as set out in document HTW 4/3/7/Add.1 HTW 4/3/7/Add.1 Draft new model course 2.07 on Use of engine room simulation for training and assessment of seafarers in the engine department This document provides the draft new model course 2.07 on Use of engine room simulation for training and assessment of seafarers in the engine department HTW 4/3/8 Report of the Review Group on the draft new model course on Ratings as able seafarer deck This document provides the Report of the Review Group relating to the draft new model course on Ratings as able seafarer deck, as set out in document HTW 4/3/8/Add.1 HTW 4/3/8/Add.1 Draft new model course on Ratings as able seafarer deck This document provides the draft new model course on Ratings as able seafarer deck HTW 4/3/9 Revision of model course 1.08 on Radar navigation at management level

8 This document provides information on China's offer and confirmation of willingness to revise model course 1.08 on Radar navigation at management level HTW 4/WP.6 Report of Drafting Group 1 TERMS OF REFERENCE Taking into account decisions and comments in plenary, and the urgent need for the model courses by STCW Parties to implement the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code, the drafting group should consider documents HTW 4/3, HTW 4/3/1, HTW 4/3/1/Add.1 and Add.2; HTW 4/3/4 and HTW 4/3/4/Add.1; HTW 4/3/5 and HTW 4/3/5/Add.1; and HTW 4/3/6 and HTW 4/3/6/Add.1; and; Validation of model training courses compare the scope of the provisions in the STCW Code related to training in documents HTW 4/3/1, Add.1 and Add. 2 (draft new Basic training and Advanced training for ships operating in polar waters); HTW 4/3/4 and Add.1 (draft revised model course 3.12 on Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers), HTW 4/3/5 and Add.1 (draft revised model course 6.09 on Training Course for Instructors) and HTW 4/3/6 and Add.1 (draft revised model course 1.30 on Onboard Assessment) and the contents of the aforementioned draft model courses as presented, with a view to validation by the Sub-Committee; HTW 4/WP.6, ANNEX 1 DRAFT NEW IMO MODEL COURSE ON BASIC TRAINING FOR SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS HTW 4/WP.6, ANNEX 2 DRAFT NEW IMO MODEL COURSE ON ADVANCED TRAINING FOR SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS HTW 4/WP.6, ANNEX 3 DRAFT REVISED IMO MODEL COURSE 3.12 ON ASSESSMENT, EXAMINATION AND CERTIFICATION OF SEAFARERS HTW 4/WP.7 VALIDATION OF MODEL TRAINING COURSES Report of the Drafting Group 2 TERMS OF REFERENCE The Drafting Group, taking into account decisions and comments in plenary, and the urgent need for the model courses by STCW Parties to implement the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code, the Drafting Group should considerdocuments HTW 4/3, HTW 4/3/2 and HTW 4/3/2/Add.1, HTW 4/3/3 and HTW 4/3/3/Add.1, HTW 4/3/7 and HTW 4/3/7/Add.1, HTW 4/3/8 and HTW 4/3/8/Add.1, and: Validation of model training courses compare the scope of the provisions in the STCW Code related to training in documents HTW 4/3/2 and Add.1 (draft new model course on Ratings As Able Seafarer Engine in A Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in A Periodically Unmanned Engineroom), HTW 4/3/3 and Add.1 (draft new model course on Ratings Forming Part of A Watch in A Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in A Periodically Unmanned Engine-room), HTW 4/3/7 and Add.1 (draft revised model course 2.07 on Engine-room Simulation) and HTW 4/3/8 and Add.1 (draft new model

9 course on Ratings As Able Seafarer Deck) and the contents of the aforementioned draft model courses as presented, with a view to validation by the Sub-Committee; HTW 4/WP.7, Annex 1 DRAFT IMO MODEL COURSE ON RATINGS FORMING PART OF A WATCH IN A MANNED ENGINE-ROOM OR DESIGNATED TO PERFORM DUTIES IN A PERIODICALLY UNMANNED ENGINE-ROOM HTW 4/WP.7, Annex 2 DRAFT REVISED MODEL COURSE 2.07 ON ENGINE ROOM SIMULATOR HTW 4/WP.7, Annex 3 DRAFT NEW IMO MODEL COURSE ON RATINGS AS ABLE SEAFARER DECK 4. Reports on unlawful practices associated with certificates of competency HTW 4/4 REPORTS ON UNLAWFUL PRACTICES ASSOCIATED WITH CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY Reports of fraudulent certificates This document provides information on reports received by the Secretariat on fraudulent certificates detected 5. Guidance for the implementation of the 2010 Manila Amendments HTW 4/5 STCW-related information to be communicated through GISIS to reduce administrative burden This document reports on the Secretariat's considerations in relation to the proposed new STCW GISIS module, following the instruction from HTW 3 to the Secretariat to report to this session of the Sub-Committee on the benefits of this module HTW 4/5/1 Outcome of MSC 96 on the development of guidance relating to the provision of documentary evidence to port State control officers and other third-party inspection regimes This document provides the outcome of MSC 96 on the development of guidance relating to the provision of documentary evidence to port State control officers and other third-party inspection regimes HTW 4/5/2 Guidance on the certificates and documentary evidence required under the STCW Convention, as amended, and provision of the documentation for verification

10 To assist with consideration of document MSC 96/12/2, this document provides proposals for appropriate guidance on the certificates and documentary evidence required under the STCW Convention, as amended, and provision of the documentation for verification, as well as related possible inputs to the III Sub-Committee for consideration during the revision of the Procedures for Port State Control (resolution A.1052(27)) HTW 4/5/3 STCW-related information communicated through GISIS to reduce administrative burden This document provides a proposal on how to best utilize the GISIS module on STCW to best capture and promulgate information (specimen certificates) required under article IV(1)(c) of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended HTW 4/5/4 Clarification of the training requirement for ECDIS equipment This document outlines a training requirement under the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended, that appears to have been misinterpreted and proposes the development of a circular to better define the term Discussion The United States does not approve ECDIS training specific to a type of equipment. The approach of the United States to ECDIS training to date is to only require general instruction on the equipment. Type-specific training for each type of ECDIS equipment is not realistic in the merchant marine. There are numerous manufacturers and models of equipment, in addition to variances in the installation of each type of this equipment. As such, it would be impractical to develop courses for each type of system. Approved ECDIS training in the United States is not based on the physical attributes of the equipment at the training institution. Rather, the training relates to how the equipment works (theory) and how it can aid in the vessel's safe navigation (practical use). In this way, the instruction provides the seafarer with the baseline information on the proper operation of ECDIS equipment. It is then incumbent upon the seafarer to review the Operator's Manual or User Guide to familiarize themselves with the operation of the shipboard equipment. HTW 4/5/5 Issues identified during implementation of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code This document provides information and comments on experience gained during the implementation of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended, taking account also of concerns expressed at MSC 97 and the subsequent issuance of MSC.1/Circ.1560 HTW 4/5/6 Comments on the development of guidance relating to the provision of documentary

11 evidence to port State control officers and other third-party inspection regimes This document comments on the proposal in document HTW 4/5/1 regarding the development of guidance relating to the provision of documentary evidence to port State control officers and other third-party inspection regimes HTW 4/5/7 Comments on issues identified during implementation of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code This document provides comments on document HTW 4/5/5 (ICS and CLIA) relating to experience gained during the implementation of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended, taking account also of concerns expressed at MSC 97 and the subsequent issuance of MSC.1/Circ The Bahamas provides information on its experience in issuing certification to seafarers and differing interpretations of STCW requirements, supports the need to develop guidance to avoid unnecessary delays, administrative burden and cost to seafarers, ships, companies and STCW Parties. HTW 4/5/8 Comments on Issues identified during implementation of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code This document comments on document HTW 4/5/4 (United States) on clarification of the training requirement for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) equipment, and proposes editorial amendments to MSC.1/Circ.1503 (ECDIS Guidance for good practice) to address the potential for misinterpretation of training requirements under the STCW Convention HTW 4/WP.5 Report of Working Group 3 on Training matters TERMS OF REFERENCE The Working Group, taking into account comments and decisions made in plenary, was instructed to: STCW-related information to be communicated through GISIS to reduce administrative burden consider documents HTW 4/5 (Secretariat) and HTW 4/5/3 (United States) together with HTW 3/WP.4, annex 1, and finalize the development of the framework for the GISIS module relating to the STCW Convention and Code, for consideration by the Sub-Committee, with a view to approval by the Committee; Guidance relating to the provision of documentary evidence required under the STCW Convention by seafarers to port State control officers and other third-party inspection regimes consider documents HTW 4/5/1 (Secretariat) on the outcome of MSC 96 taking into account document MSC 96/12/2 (United States and ICS), HTW 4/5/2 (United States

12 and ICS) and HTW 4/5/6 (China), and prepare the draft STCW.7 circular on Guidance relating to the provision of documentary evidence under the STCW Convention by seafarers to PSCOs and other third-party inspection regimes, and draft amendments to the Procedures for port State control, 2011 (resolution A.1052(27)), for consideration by the Sub-Committee, with a view to providing relevant input to the III Sub-Committee for its consideration when reviewing resolution A.1052(27); Guidance on the training requirements for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) consider document HTW 4/5/4 (United States) and prepare the draft STCW.7 circular on Guidance on the training requirements for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) required under the STCW Convention in order to address the inconsistency in the interpretation of the Convention, for consideration by the Sub-Committee; consider document HTW 4/5/8 (ICS) and prepare the draft MSC circular on Amendments to MSC.1/Circ.1503 on ECDIS Guidance for good practice, section E on ECDIS training, for consideration by the Sub-Committee; Issues identified during implementation of the 2010 amendments to the STCW Convention and Code consider document HTW 4/5/7 (Bahamas) in detail, and taking into account existing related guidance in MSC/Circ.1030, MSC/Circ.1032 and STCW.7/Circ.16, and prepare preliminary draft text for proposed guidance, for consideration by the Sub-Committee, consider document HTW 4/5/5 (ICS and CLIA), and hold preliminary discussions on lessons learned that can be taken into account when deciding on implementation dates for future amendments, for further consideration at HTW 5 6. Comprehensive review of the 1995 STCW-F Convention HTW 4/6 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION Proposed amendments to the 1995 STCW-F Convention This document provides information on proposed amendments to the annex of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel, 1995 for consideration by the Sub-Committee under the comprehensive review of the Convention HTW 4/6/1 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION Proposed amendments to the 1995 STCW-F Convention Acknowledging that the review of the 1995 STCW-F Convention is at an embryonic stage, New Zealand proposes amendments to support the review HTW 4/6/2 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION Introduction of an alternative approach to classification of certificates of competency for fishing vessel officers This document proposes the introduction of tonnage as an alternative approach to classification of certificates of competence for fishing vessel officers

13 HTW 4/6/3 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION Proposed amendments to the mandatory minimum requirements for certification of kippers on fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over operating in unlimited waters This document proposes amendments to the mandatory minimum requirements for certification of skippers on fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over operating in unlimited waters in the appendix to STCW-F Convention, regulation 1 HTW 4/6/4 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE STCW-F CONVENTION Proposed amendments to the mandatory minimum requirements for certification of chief engineer officers of fishing vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kw propulsion power or more This document proposes that the mandatory minimum requirements for certification of chief engineer officers of fishing vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kw propulsion power or more should be included in regulation 5 of the appendix to the STCW-F Convention HTW 4/6/5 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION Iceland's comments on proposed amendments to the 1995 STCW-F Convention submitted by Japan This document comments on the amendments to the Annex of the 1995 STCW-F Convention as proposed by Japan in document HTW 4/6 HTW 4/6/6 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION Comments on proposed amendments to requirements for certification of skippers on fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over operating in unlimited waters, and chief engineer officers of fishing vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kw propulsion power or more This document comments on the proposed amendments to the mandatory minimum requirements for certification of skippers on fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over operating in unlimited waters and chief engineer officers of fishing vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750kW propulsion power or more in document HTW 4/6 (Japan) HTW 4/6/7 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION Comments on proposed amendments to the 1995 STCW-F Convention This document provides comments, and a list of proposed items to be taken into account, when considering the proposed amendments to the 1995 STCW-F Convention in the annex to document HTW 4/6 HTW 4/WP.4 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION Training matters Report of the Working Group 2 TERMS OF REFERENCE The Working Group, taking into account comments and decisions made in plenary, was instructed to:

14 consider documents HTW 4/6, HTW 4/6/1, HTW 4/6/2, HTW 4/6/3, HTW 4/6/4, HTW 4/6/5, HTW 4/6/6 and HTW 4/6/7, and prepare draft amendments to the Annex of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel, 1995, for consideration by the Sub-Committee; Bearing in mind the instructions of the Plenary, and using the annex to document HTW 4/6 as the base document for the discussion, the Group prepared preliminary revised draft text of chapter I of the STCW-F Convention, as set out in annex Role of the Human Element HTW 4/7 ROLE OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT Manning and Seafarer Fatigue This document takes into account the discussions at STW 44, HTW 2 and HTW 3 and provides information relating to a major area of concern to seafarers, in particular the Master/Chief Mate two-watch system HTW 4/7/1 ROLE OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT Proposal on facilitation of access to marine casualty investigation reports and use of lessons learned therefrom by maritime lecturers This document provides information on facilitation of access to marine casualty investigation reports and use of lessons learned therefrom by maritime lecturers intending to promote the application in seafarers' training and education of lessons learned from marine casualties HTW 4/7/2 ROLE OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT Proposal on use of lessons learned from marine casualties in teaching practice This document proposes the use of lessons learned from marine casualties in seafarers' training and education to effectively strengthen the human element and reduce or prevent marine accidents HTW 4/7/3 ROLE OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT Recommendation on the use of marine casualty cases in seafarers' training and education by Administrations This document provides information on the Seafarers-Administration-Company-Seafarers mode applied by the Administration of China for effective use of marine casualty cases HTW 4/INF.2 ROLE OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT Human Element Competencies Template This document provides information that aims to inform and define the required competencies for addressing human element issues by maritime stakeholder groups, in order to ensure that the human element is properly considered across the maritime industry and ultimately to provide the basis for a curriculum for human element awareness training HTW 4/INF.4 ROLE OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT Quality of On-board Training (OBT)

15 This document provides the Sub-Committee with information on the International Association of Maritime Universities' research project entitled "Comprehensive study on quality of on-board training", Part I: post-obt questionnaire feedback data The gaps in the OBT exposed by this survey are:.1 The involvement of CTO, STO, Master and Chief engineer in the training process is not as involved as it is done in the training academy;.2 Training of the prospective officer takes a back seat because of the pressing commercial, technical and regulatory demands to run the vessel;.3 Possessing the self-initiative to get trained and to acquire knowledge and skills during OBT is a responsibility vested with the trainee. Unfortunately, this responsibility gets eroded with the passage of time during OBT. Eventually, the trainee manages to develop only a focused skills set that is just enough to meet the immediate technical requirements of the job but fails to reflect the broader aspects needed to meet the full expectations of competent performance as a ship's officer;.4 There is a lapse in the administration efforts to give full and complete effect to the STCW code essentially with respect to OBT, which results in a shortage of on-board training berths and shortcomings in expected quality standards;.5 Furthermore, there is bottleneck in the current system, which creates severe stagnation of trainees waiting to find their berths on board. As the duration of the waiting period increases, the motivation to perform well during OBT wanes and trainees try to adopt quick fix methods to complete their training record book without even knowing the tasks they are supposed to do; and.6 Often the inability to retain and retrieve acquired knowledge is caused by the lack in quality of training. This shortcoming could be overcome by giving full and complete effect to the guidance given in section B-II/1 of the STCW Code regarding on-board training. 8. Revision of the Guidelines on Fatigue HTW 4/8 ROLE OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT Report of the Correspondence Group on the Revision of the Guidelines on Fatigue This document provides the report of the Correspondence Group on the revision of the Guidelines on Fatigue. Attached in the annex are the draft guidelines for review and appropriate action by the HTW Sub-Committee HTW 4/8/1 REVISION OF THE GUIDELINES ON FATIGUE Proposal for a new module to address "other stakeholders" in the revised Guidelines on Fatigue This document provides comments on the revision of the Guidelines on Fatigue (annex to MSC/Circ.1014), in particular on the provision of guidance for "other stakeholders". A proposal for a draft new module (Module 7) to address "other stakeholders" is set out in the annex HTW 4/INF.5 REVISION OF THE GUIDELINES ON FATIGUE Report on the seafarer's workload assessment This document provides information on the result of a research project on seafarer's workload, which may be expected to contribute to the discussions on the revision of the Guidelines on fatigue mitigations and management

16 HTW 4/WP.3 REVISION OF THE GUIDELINES ON FATIGUE Human Element Issues Report of Working Group 1 TERMS OF REFERENCE Taking into account the document submitted to this session and discussions and decisions made in Plenary, the Working Group was instructed to consider:.1 document HTW 4/8 (Australia) providing the Report of the Correspondence Group on the revision of the Guidelines on fatigue in the annex to MSC/Circ.1014 as the base document, taking into account the proposed principles set out in paragraphs 11 to 14 of document HTW 3/8/2 (ICS);.2 the relevant part of document HTW 4/8/1 (ICS, CLIA and ITF) proposing a new module to address other stakeholders, to be incorporated as appropriate, in the modules in the annex to document HTW 4/8, and finalize draft revised Guidelines on Fatigue for consideration by the Sub-Committee, with a view to approval by the Committees; and 9. Draft Modernization Plan of the GMDSS HTW 4/9 DRAFT MODERNIZATION PLAN OF THE GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) Interim report of the Correspondence Group This document contains a draft of the Modernization Plan for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) for comments and advice to NCSR 4, as appropriate HTW 4/9/1 DRAFT MODERNIZATION PLAN OF THE GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) Additional information provided by the correspondence group This document aims to provide additional information, as requested by MSC 97, in particular on the issues the Sub-Committee is invited to focus on 10. Amendments to the IGF Code and development of guidelines for lowflashpoint fuels The Sub-Committee recalled that MSC 97 had approved the draft amendments to the IGF Code and had requested the Secretary-General to circulate the draft amendments in accordance with SOLAS article VIII, with a view to adoption at MSC 98 (MSC 97/22, paragraph and annex 10). The Sub-Committee, noting that no documents had been submitted for consideration or referred to the Sub-Committee by CCC 3, deferred consideration to HTW 5, pending further input from CCC Revision of requirements for escape route signs and equipment location markings in SOLAS and related instruments HTW 4/11

17 REVISION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR ESCAPE ROUTE SIGNS AND EQUIPMENT LOCATION MARKINGS IN SOLAS AND RELATED INSTRUMENTS Proposal to add explanatory texts to the escape route signs and equipment location markings used on board ships This document proposes the addition of explanatory texts to escape route signs and equipment location markings used on board ships in order to facilitate the effective and correct identification and understanding of these signs and markings by personnel involved 12. Revised SOLAS regulation II-1/3-8 and associated guidelines (MSC.1/Circ.1175) and new guidelines for safe mooring operations for all ships The Sub-Committee recalled that MSC 95 (MSC 95/22, paragraph 19.2) had included in the biennial agenda of the SDC Sub-Committee and the provisional agenda of SDC 3 an output on "Revised SOLAS regulation II-1/3-8 and associated guidelines (MSC.1/Circ.1175) and new guidelines for safe mooring operations for all ships", with a target completion year of 2017, in association with the SSE and HTW Sub-Committees, as and when requested by the SDC Sub-Committee. The Sub-Committee also recalled that MSC 96 (MSC 96/25, paragraph 11.37) had noted the progress made by SDC 3 on matters related to the revised SOLAS regulation II-1/3-8 and associated uidelines (MSC.1/Circ.1175) and the new guidelines for safe mooring operations for all ships. The Sub-Committee, noting that no documents had been submitted for consideration or referred to it by SDC 3, deferred consideration to HTW 5, pending further input from SDC 13. Biennial status report and provisional agenda for HTW 5 HTW 4/WP.2 DRAFT BIENNIAL STATUS REPORT AND PROVISIONAL AGENDA FOR HTW 5 Taking into account the progress made at this session, the Chair, in consultation with the Secretariat, prepared the Sub-Committee's biennial status report, as set out in annex 1. Taking into account the progress made at this session and the relevant decisions of MSC 96 and MSC 97, the Chair, in consultation with the Secretariat, prepared the proposed agenda of the Sub-Committee for the biennium, as set out in annex 2, and the proposed provisional agenda for HTW 5, as set out in annex 3. Proposed arrangements for working, drafting and correspondence groups for HTW 5, correspondence groups and review groups established at HTW 4 are set out in annex 4, for the consideration of the Sub-Committee. 14. Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2018 In accordance with the Rules of Procedure of the Maritime Safety Committee, the Sub- Committee unanimously elected Ms. Mayte Medina (United States) as Chair and Ms. Farrah Fadil (Singapore) as Vice-Chair for the year Any other business

18 HTW 4/15 ANY OTHER BUSINESS Dispensations issued under article VIII of the STCW Convention This document provides information on submissions made by STCW Parties in accordance with article VIII of the STCW Convention on dispensations granted in 2015 and 2016 HTW 4/15/Add.1 ANY OTHER BUSINESS Dispensations issued under article VIII of the STCW Convention This document provides additional information on submissions made by STCW Parties in accordance with article VIII of the STCW Convention on dispensations granted in 2015 and 2016 HTW 4/15/1 ANY OTHER BUSINESS Revision of IMCA M 117 on Guidelines on the training and experience of key DP personnel This document provides information relating to the second revision of IMCA M 117 on Guidelines on the Training and Experience of Key Dynamic Positioning (DP) Personnel which has a bearing on the current provisions in MSC/Circ.738/Rev.1 which relates to the Guidelines for Dynamic Positioning System (DP) Operator Training prior to its second amendment HTW 4/15/2 ANY OTHER BUSINESS Unified interpretation of the Polar Code This document proposes a comparison table in order to facilitate the understanding of the training requirements for the master, chief mate and officers in charge of a navigational watch for ships operating in polar waters in case an Administration allows the use of a person(s) other than the aforementioned, as set out in paragraph of the Polar Code, and suggests the issuance of a STCW circular for unified interpretation of the Code 16. Report to the Maritime Safety Committee HTW 4/WP.1 REPORT TO THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE - Draft is only available for the moment of Representative report Respectfully submitted, Capt. Dmytro S. Zhukov, NU OMA d_zhukov@mail.ru