Major changes in seafaring titles and standards will come from transfer of jurisdiction from one UN agency to another, after control was ceded by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO),
In compliance the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has announced it would now drop the word "rating" for "ordinary seafarer" and demand new qualifications to become an "able seafarer".
After July 1, holders of Certificates of Qualification as able seafarers or oilers must apply for a Certificate of Proficiency and show they are over 18 and provide proof of having served at sea in their present capacity for 12 months in the previous 36.
Applicants must also provide documentary evidence of having received the required training and found to be competent in personal safety and social responsibility, fire prevention and fire-fighting, medical first aid, survival craft and rescue boats.
After July 1, all courses offered by maritime education and training institutions to qualify as able seafarer, must also adhere to the new standards. There are also eye tests and a medical fitness exam for seafarers.
The International Convention on Standards and Training, Certification and Watch Keeping (STCW) 2010 now includes new competence tables for "Able Seafarer Deck" and the newly introduced grade "Able Seafarer Engine."
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28 June 2013 - 21:56
Seafarers face UN-imposed red tape after ILO cedes control to IMO
Major changes in seafaring titles and standards will come from transfer of jurisdiction from one UN agency to another, after control was ceded by the ILO to IMO.
WORLD SHIPPING
28 June 2013 - 21:56
Seafarers face UN-imposed red tape after ILO cedes control to IMO
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