STCW Code Table A-II/3 Specification of minimum standard of for officers in charge of a navigational watch and for masters on ships of less than 500 gross tonnage engaged on near-coastal voyages Ref: https://www.edumaritime.net/stcw-code Source: http://www.imo.org Function: Navigation at the operational level Plan and conduct a Navigation Examination and Information obtained from coastal passage and assessment of evidence nautical charts and determine position Ability to determine the obtained from one or publications is relevant, ship s position by the use of: more of the following: interpreted correctly and Note: Training and properly applied assessment in the use.1 landmarks.1 approved in-service of ECDIS is not experience The primary method of fixing required for those who serve exclusively.2 aids to navigation, the ship s position is the most including lighthouses,.2 approved training appropriate to the prevailing on ships not fitted with ECDIS. These beacons and buoys ship experience circumstances and conditions limitations shall be reflected in the.3 dead reckoning, taking.3 approved simulator The position is determined endorsement issued to into account winds, training, where within the limits of acceptable the seafarer tides, currents and appropriate instrument/system errors concerned estimated speed.4 approved laboratory The reliability of the equipment training information obtained from the primary method of position using: chart catalogues, fixing is checked at charts, nautical appropriate intervals publications, radio navigational warnings, Calculations and sextant, azimuth mirror, measurements of navigational electronic navigation information are accurate Thorough knowledge of and equipment, Charts and publications ability to use nautical charts echo-sounding selected are the largest scale and publications, such as equipment, compass on board suitable for the area sailing directions, tide tables, of navigation and charts are notices to mariners, radio corrected in accordance with navigational warnings and the latest information ships routeing information available Reporting in accordance with General Principles for Ship Reporting Systems and with VTS procedures Note: This item is only required for certification as master
- 2 - Table A-II/3 Plan and conduct a Voyage planning and coastal passage and navigation for all conditions determine position by acceptable methods of (continued) plotting coastal tracks, taking into account, e.g.:.1 restricted waters.2 meteorological conditions.3 ice.4 restricted visibility.5 traffic separation schemes.6 vessel traffic service (VTS) areas.7 areas of extensive tidal effects Note: This item is only required for certification as master Thorough knowledge of and Examination and ability to use ECDIS assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:.1 approved training ship experience.2 approved ECDIS simulator training
Table A-II/3-3 - Plan and conduct a Navigational aids and Assessment of evidence Performance checks and tests coastal passage and equipment obtained from approved of navigation systems comply determine position radar simulator with manufacturer s (continued) Ability to operate safely and recommendations, good determine the ship s position navigational practice and by use of all navigational IMO resolutions on aids and equipment performance standards for commonly fitted on board navigational equipment the ships concerned Interpretation and analysis of information obtained from radar is in accordance with accepted navigational practice and takes account of the limits and accuracy levels of radar Compasses Knowledge of the errors and corrections of magnetic compasses Ability to determine errors of the compass, using terrestrial means, and to allow for such errors Automatic pilot Knowledge of automatic pilot systems and procedures; change-over from manual to automatic control and vice versa; adjustment of controls for optimum performance Meteorology Ability to use and interpret information obtained from shipborne meteorological instruments Errors in magnetic compasses are determined and applied correctly to courses and bearings Selection of the mode of steering is the most suitable for prevailing weather, sea and traffic conditions and intended manoeuvres Measurements and observations of weather conditions are accurate and appropriate to the passage Knowledge of the characteristics of the various weather systems, reporting procedures and recording systems Ability to apply the meteorological information available Meteorological information is evaluated and applied to maintain the safe passage of the vessel
- 4 - Table A-II/3 Maintain a safe Watchkeeping Examination and The conduct, handover and navigational watch assessment of evidence relief of the watch conforms Thorough knowledge of obtained from one or with accepted principles and content, application and more of the following: procedures intent of the International Regulations for Preventing.1 approved in-service A proper look-out is Collisions at Sea, 1972, as experience maintained at all times and in amended conformity with accepted.2 approved training principles and procedures Knowledge of content of the ship experience Principles to be observed in Lights, shapes and sound keeping a navigational watch.3 approved simulator signals conform with the training, where requirements contained in the Use of routeing in appropriate International Regulations for accordance with the General Preventing Collisions at Provisions on Ships.4 approved laboratory Sea, 1972, as amended and Routeing equipment training are correctly recognized Use of reporting in accordance with the General Principles for Ship Reporting Systems and with VTS procedures The frequency and extent of monitoring of traffic, the ship and the environment conform with accepted principles and procedures Action to avoid close encounters and collision with other vessels is in accordance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended Decisions to adjust course and/or speed are both timely and in accordance with accepted navigation procedures A proper record is maintained of movements and activities relating to the navigation of the ship Responsibility for safe navigation is clearly defined at all times, including periods when the master is on the bridge and when under pilotage
Table A-II/3-5 - Respond to Emergency procedures, Examination and The type and scale of the emergencies including: assessment of evidence emergency is promptly obtained from one or identified.1 precautions for the more of the following: protection and safety of Initial actions and, if passengers in emergency.1 approved in-service appropriate, manoeuvring are situations experience in accordance with contingency plans and are.2 initial assessment of.2 approved training appropriate to the urgency of damage and damage ship experience the situation and the nature of control the emergency.3 approved simulator.3 action to be taken training, where following a collision appropriate.4 action to be taken.4 practical instruction following a grounding In addition, the following material should be included for certification as master:.1 emergency steering.2 arrangements for towing and for being taken in tow.3 rescuing persons from the sea.4 assisting a vessel in distress.5 appreciation of the action to be taken when emergencies arise in port Respond to a Search and rescue Examination and The distress or emergency distress signal at assessment of evidence signal is immediately sea Knowledge of the contents obtained from practical recognized of the International instruction or approved Aeronautical and Maritime simulator training, Contingency plans and Search and Rescue where appropriate instructions in standing orders (IAMSAR) Manual are implemented and complied with
- 6 - Table A-II/3 Manoeuvre the ship Ship manoeuvring and Examination and Safe operating limits of ship and operate small handling assessment of evidence propulsion, steering and ship power plants obtained from one or power systems are not Knowledge of factors more of the following: exceeded in normal affecting safe manoeuvring manoeuvres and handling.1 approved in-service experience Adjustments made to the The operation of small ship ship s course and speed power plants and auxiliaries.2 approved training maintain safety of navigation ship experience Proper procedures for Plant, auxiliary machinery anchoring and mooring.3 approved simulator and equipment is operated in training, where accordance with technical appropriate specifications and within safe operating limits at all times
Table A-II/3-7 - Function: Cargo handling and stowage at the operational level Monitor the Cargo handling, stowage and Examination and Cargo operations are carried loading, securing assessment of evidence out in accordance with the stowage, obtained from one or cargo plan or other documents securing and Knowledge of safe handling, more of the following: and established safety unloading of stowage and securing of rules/regulations, equipment cargoes and cargoes, including dangerous,.1 approved in-service operating instructions and their care hazardous and harmful experience shipboard stowage limitations during the cargoes, and their effect on voyage the safety of life and of the.2 approved training ship The handling of dangerous, ship experience hazardous and harmful cargoes complies with international Use of the International.3 approved simulator regulations and recognized Maritime Dangerous Goods training, where standards and codes of safe (IMDG) Code appropriate practice Function: Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the operational level Ensure Prevention of pollution of the Examination and Procedures for monitoring compliance marine environment and assessment of evidence shipboard operations and with pollution- anti-pollution procedures obtained from one or more ensuring compliance with prevention of the following: MARPOL requirements are requirements Knowledge of the fully observed precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the.1 approved in-service experience marine environment.2 approved training ship Anti-pollution procedures experience and all associated equipment
- 8 - Table A-II/3 Maintain Ship stability Examination and The stability conditions seaworthiness assessment of evidence comply with the IMO intact of the ship Working knowledge and obtained from one or more stability criteria under all application of stability, trim of the following: conditions of loading and stress tables, diagrams and stress-calculating.1 approved in-service Actions to ensure and equipment experience maintain the watertight integrity of the ship are in Understanding of.2 approved training ship accordance with accepted fundamental actions to be experience practice taken in the event of partial loss of intact buoyancy.3 approved simulator training, where Understanding of the appropriate fundamentals of watertight integrity.4 approved laboratory equipment training Ship construction General knowledge of the principal structural members of a ship and the proper names for the various parts Prevent, Fire prevention and Assessment of evidence The type and scale of the control and fire-fighting appliances obtained from approved problem is promptly identified fight fires on fire-fighting training and and initial actions conform board Ability to organize fire drills experience as set out in with the emergency procedure section A-VI/3 and contingency plans for the Knowledge of classes and ship chemistry of fire Evacuation, emergency Knowledge of fire-fighting shutdown and isolation systems procedures are appropriate to the nature of the emergency Understanding of action to be and are implemented promptly taken in the event of fire, including fires involving oil The order of priority, and the systems levels and time-scales of making reports and informing personnel on board, are relevant to the nature of the emergency and reflect the urgency of the problem
\ Table A-II/3-9 - Operate Life-saving Assessment of evidence Actions in responding to life-saving obtained from approved abandon ship and survival appliances Ability to organize abandon training and experience as situations are appropriate to the ship drills and knowledge of set out in section A-VI/2, prevailing circumstances and the operation of survival craft paragraphs 1 to 4 conditions and comply with and rescue boats, their accepted safety practices and launching appliances and standards arrangements, and their equipment, including radio life-saving appliances, satellite EPIRBs, SARTs, immersion suits and thermal protective aids Apply medical Medical aid Assessment of evidence The identification of probable first aid on obtained from approved cause, nature and extent of board ship Practical application of training as set out in injuries or conditions is prompt medical guides and advice by section A-VI/4, and treatment minimizes radio, including the ability to paragraphs 1 to 3 immediate threat to life take effective action based on such knowledge in the case of accidents or illnesses that are likely to occur on board ship Monitor Basic working knowledge of Assessment of evidence Legislative requirements compliance the relevant IMO conventions obtained from relating to safety of life at sea, with legislative concerning safety of life at examination or approved security and protection of the requirements sea, security and protection training marine environment are of the marine environment correctly identified Contribute to Knowledge of personal Assessment of evidence Appropriate safety and the safety of survival techniques obtained from approved protective equipment is personnel and training and experiences correctly used ship Knowledge of fire prevention as set out in and ability to fight and section A-VI/1, Procedures and safe working extinguish fires paragraph 2 practices designed to safeguard Knowledge of elementary personnel and the ship are observed at all times first aid Procedures designed to Knowledge of personal safety safeguard the environment are and social responsibilities observed at all times Initial and follow-up actions on becoming aware of an emergency conform with established emergency response procedures