Minimum Safe Manning Requirements for Vessels

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REPUBLIC OF Marine NoticeTHE MARSHALL ISLANDS

No. 7-03-!

OFFICE OF THEMARITIME ADMINISTRATOR Re". #!$0%

TO& ALL SHIPO'NERS( OPERATORS( MASTERS AND OFFICERS OFMERCHANT SHIPS( AND RECO)NI*ED OR)ANI*ATIONS

SUB+ECT& Mini,, Sae Mannin/ Reire,ent1 or 2e11e1.

Reerence1& 4a5 IMO Re1otion A.%04!#5 - Princi6e1 o Sae Mannin/

45 Pication MI-## - Reire,ent1 or Merc8ant Marine Per1onneCertiication

4c5 )oa Marine Di1tre11 an9 Saet: S:1te, 4)MDSS5 reire,ent1495 Mar18a I1an91 Mariti,e Re/ation1 C8a6ter 7( Re/. 7.3.;

PURPOSE&

This Notice promulgates the Marshall Islands requirements for the safe manning ofvessels. This Notice supersedes Rev. 5/09 and reflects a clarifying change in section .!.".

APPLICABILITect o t8i1 Notice 18o9 e 9irecte9 to t8e Oice o t8e Mariti,e A9,ini1trator( Re6ic o t8e Mar18aI1an91( c$oMar18a I1an91 Mariti,e an9 Cor6orate A9,ini1trator1( Inc.( ##?%@ Co,,erce Par Dri"e( Re1ton( 2A !0#%#-#@0; USA.

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)..) 1cept in vessels of 2000 3T or less- the Master or 4hief ngineer should not +eep aregular $atch.

).. 1cept in vessels of 2000 3T or less- a three$atch system should #e adopted for #othnavigational and engine room $atches (e1cept- of course- in vessels certified forunattended machinery operations*.

)..2 here the #ridge $atch is normally limited in num#ers- there should #e a routine forproviding additional assistance $ithout delay. This means that stand#y personnel should#e identified and immediately contacta#le.

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).2.) 6or vessels sailing $ithout a radio maintainer on #oard- at least t$o (* dec+ officers arerequired to hold the 3M7883eneral 'perator 4ertificate. 'ne ()* of the operators shall#e designated as having primary responsi#ility for radio communications during distressincidents. In this case- the duplication of on #oard equipment and shore#asedmaintenance must #e employed #y the shipo$ner/operator.

).2. 6or vessels sailing $ithout t$o (* dec+ officers on #oard holding 3M7883eneral'perator 4ertificates- a dedicated radio maintainer must #e on #oard $ho holds either a3M788)st 4lass or 3M788nd 4lass Radio lectronic 'perator and Maintainer4ertificate and is designated as having primary responsi#ility for radio communicationsduring distress incidents. In this case- either the duplication of on #oard equipment orshore#ased maintenancemust #e employed #y the shipo$ner/operator.

#.? Unatten9e9 Mac8iner: O6eration1

In ships certified for unattended machinery operations- a sufficient num#er of qualifiedpersonnel must #e carried to provide manual control of machinery in an emergency to

ena#le the vessel to reach port.

!.0 Mini,, Sae Mannin/ Certiicate1

The follo$ing notes outline the procedures follo$ed #y the %dministration in issuingMinimum 8afe Manning 4ertificates.

!.# Proce9re1

.).) The scales follo$ing in section . are standards for general guidance only. Minimum safemanning $ill #e assessed on a ship#yship #asis upon application to the %dministration.

.). 8u#ect to the governing principle that the Master is at all times responsi#le for the safeoperation of his ship- the Master may- in his discretion- vary the num#ers of personnel onany $atch either #y reduction under favora#le conditions or #y dou#ling $atches in areasof #ad visi#ility or high traffic density.

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.).2 In assessing minimum dec+ manning- the %dministration $ill consider the physicaldimensions of the vessel- layout of cre$ accommodation and internal communicationssystems- all of $hich affect cre$ capa#ilities and response reactions. 8hipyard plans andother data may #e requested.

.)." In assessing minimum engine room manning- the +ilo$att (+* po$er of machinery shall

#e the aggregate of main propulsion and any au1iliary machinery routinely operated. Inaddition- engine room layout and pro1imity to #oiler rooms- etc.- $ill #e evaluated. :lansand other data may #e requested. here a multiple main engine arrangement e1ists-additional engineers may #e required.

.).5 If a company su#mits a proposal for the minimum safe manning level of a ship- theproposal $ill #e evaluated #y the %dministration to ensure that;

.) the proposed ship&s complement contains the num#er and grades/capacities of thepersonnel to fulfil the tas+- duties and responsi#ilities required for the safeoperation of the ship- for protection of the marine environment and for dealing

$ith emergency situations, and

. the master- officers and other mem#ers of the ship&s complement are not requiredto $or+ more hours than is safe in relation to the performance of their duties andthe safety of the ship and that the requirements for $or+ and rest hours- inaccordance $ith applica#le national regulations- can #e complied $ith.

.). If an Interdepartmental 6le1i#ility (I76* 8ystem of manning is proposed- the specificationsand operational elements of the system must #e clearly defined- and the %dministration $illrequire evidence that all personnel are competent to perform the additional dutiesassigned. :ersonnel shall not #e employed in capacities for $hich they are untrained orunqualified.

.).< If a 3eneral :urpose (3:* manning system is proposed- the %dministration $ill requireevidence that the ratings concerned have adequate training and e1perience. This $ouldparticularly apply if the num#er of 3eneral :urpose ratings- 3:)s- proposed is less thanthe total num#er required #y the =%8I4 M%NNIN3 scales #elo$.

.).! The %dministration $ill require a company to amend a proposal for the minimum safemanning level of a ship if- after evaluation of the original proposal su#mitted #y thecompany- the %dministration is una#le to approve the proposed composition of the ship&scomplement.

.).9 The %dministration $ill only approve a proposal for the minimum safe manning level of aship and correspondingly issue a minimum safe manning document if it is fully satisfiedthat the proposed ship&s complement is esta#lished in accordance $ith the principles-recommendations and guidelines contained in Resolution %.!90()*- and is adequate in allrespects for the safe operation of the ship and for the protection of the marineenvironment.

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.).)0 The %dministration $ill not approve any proposal for e1ceptions or dispensations tominimum safe manning that is less than the total num#er required #y the =%8I4M%NNIN3 scales #elo$ for any vessel granted a $aiver of the age limitation toregistration.

.).)) The %dministration $ill $ithdra$ the minimum safe manning document of a ship if thecompany fails to su#mit a ne$ proposal for the ship&s minimum safe manning level $hen

the changes in trading area(s*- construction- machinery- equipment or operation andmaintenance of the ship have ta+en place $hich affect the minimum safe manning level.

.).) The %dministration $ill revie$ and may $ithdra$- as appropriate- the minimum safemanning document of a ship that persistently fails to #e in compliance $ith rest hoursrequirements.

!.! Stan9ar91 or )enera )i9ance

..) ntrylevel ratings (unior ordinary seaman- $iper- or 3eneral :urpose Trainee (3:T**$ill not #e accepta#le as part of the #asic minimum safe manning $atchstanding

complement.

.. =asic Manning Requirements

APPLICATION SCALE

%ll ships over !000 3T/2000 +Non%utomated

Master4hief Mate8econd MateThird Mate

Radio 'fficer/3M788

Three (2* %#le 8eamenT$o (* 'rdinary 8eamen

4hief ngineer)st%ssistant ngineernd%ssistant ngineer2rd%ssistant ngineer

Three (2* 'iler/Motormen

%ll 3as 4arriers and :assenger>essels over !000 3T/2000 +

Master4hief Mate8econd MateThird Mate

Radio 'fficer/3M788

6our ("* %#le 8eamenT$o (* 'rdinary 8eamen


T$o (* 'iler/Motormen

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..2 Reductions from =asic Manning 7ec+

APPLICATION SCALE

4%T3'R? 7/) >essels over 5000 3T #ut under!000 3T

(2$atch ships*

Master4hief Mate8econd MateThird MateRadio 'fficer/3M788

6our ("* %#le 8eamen

4%T3'R? 7/ >essels over 2000 3T #ut under5000 3T

(2$atch ships*

Master4hief Mate8econd MateThird MateRadio 'fficer/3M788T$o (* %#le 8eamenT$o (* 'rdinary 8eamen

4%T3'R? 7/2 >essels under 2000 3T #ut over 5003T

($atch ships can go into 2$atches if necessary*

Master4hief Mate8econd MateRadio 'perators(s*/3M788

T$o (* %#le 8eamen'ne ()* 'rdinary 8eaman

4%T3'R? 7/" >essels under 500 3T Master 4hief MateRadio 'perator(s*T$o (* 8eamen

4%T3'R? 7/5 >essels engaged in special orunusual operations

=y direction of the %dministrationupon application

.." Reductions from =asic Manning ngine

APPLICATION SCALE

4%T3'R? /) >essels over 2000 + and certifiedfor unattended operation

4hief ngineer)st%ssistant ngineer

T$o (* 'iler/Motormen

4%T3'R? / >essels under 2000 + #ut overessels under 2000 + #ut over


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..5 Reductions from =asic Manning M'@

A66ication On Location$ Fie9 Mo"e Un9era:

8chedule % 8elf :ropelled Mo#ile'ffshore 7rilling @nit

'ffshore Installation Manager=arge 8upervisorT$o (* =allast 4ontrol 'peratorsT$o (* %#le 8eamen M'7@'ne ()* 'rdinary 8eaman M'7@

Maintenance 8upervisor%ssistant Maintenance 8upervisor8econd %ssistant ngineerT$o (* 'iler/Motormen M'7@

Master4hief Mate8econd MateThird MateThree (2* %#le 8eamen

T$o (* 'rdinary 8eamen

4hief ngineer)st%ssistant ngineernd%ssistant ngineer2rd%ssistant ngineerThree (2* 'iler/Motormen

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A66ication On Location$ Fie9 Mo"e Un9era:

8chedule7:>

7ynamically:ositioned (7:* @nitand 7rilling 8hips

Master'ffshore Installation Manager4hief MateThird MateT$o (* %#le 8eamen M'7@'ne ()* 'rdinary 8eaman M'7@

4hief ngineerMaintenance 8upervisor6irst %ssistant ngineer8econd %ssistant ngineerThird %ssistant ngineerT$o (* 'iler/Motormen M'7@

Master4hief Mate8econd MateThird MateThree (2* %#le 8eamenT$o (* 'rdinary 8eamen

4hief ngineer)st%ssistant ngineernd%ssistant ngineer2rd%ssistant ngineerThree (2* 'iler/Motormen

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A66ication On Location$Fie9 Mo"e Un9era:$Toe9

8chedule = Nonselfpropelled=ottom =earing @nit

'ffshore Installation ManagerT$o (* %#le 8eamen M'7@'ne ()* 'rdinary 8eaman M'7@

'ffshore Installation ManagerT$o (* %#le 8eamen M'7@'ne ()* 'rdinary 8eaman M'7@

8chedule 4 Nonselfpropelled@nit (e1cluding Non

selfpropelled =ottom=earing @nit*

'ffshore Installation Manager=arge 8upervisor

T$o (* =allast 4ontrol 'peratorsT$o (* %#le 8eamen M'7@'ne ()* 'rdinary 8eaman M'7@

'ffshore Installation Manager=arge 8upervisor

T$o (* =allast 4ontrol 'peratorsT$o (* %#le 8eamen M'7@'ne ()* 'rdinary 8eaman M'7@

8chedule 7 8elfpropelled 'il8torage >essel Nonautomated

Master or 'ffshore Installation ManagerThree (2* %#le 8eamen

2rd%ssistant ngineerThree (2* 'iler/Motormen



Three (2* 'iler/Motormen8chedule 7 8elfpropelled 'il

8torage >essel A%utomated




4hief ngineer)st%ssistant ngineerT$o (* 'iler/Motormen

8chedule Nonselfpropelled 'il8torage >essel



N/%

8chedule 6 Nonself propelled@nit A #arge

'ffshore Installation Manager 'ffshore Installation Manager

T$o (* %#le 8eamen M'7@

'ne ()* 'rdinary 8eaman M'7@

8chedule 3 Nonself propelledunit A M'@,e1cluding nonself

propelled #ottom#earing units

'ffshore Installation Manager=arge 8upervisorT$o (* =allast 4ontrol 'peratorsT$o (* %#le 8eamen M'7@

'ffshore Installation Manager=arge 8upervisorT$o (* =allast 4ontrol 'peratorsT$o (* %#le 8eamen M'7@'ne ()* 'rdinary 8eaman M'7@

8chedule B 8elf propelled'ffshore 8upport>essel mannedmachinery spaces

MasterThree (2* %#le 8eamen

Master4hief MateThird MateThree (2* %#le 8eamen

4hief ngineer6irst %ssistant ngineerThird %ssistant ngineerThree (2* 'iler Motormen

A66ication On Location$ Fie9 Mo"e Un9era:$Toe9

8chedule B 8elf propelled'ffshore 8upport>essel A unmanned

MasterThree (2* %#le 8eamen

Master4hief MateThird Mate

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machinery spaces Three (2* %#le 8eamen

4hief ngineer6irst %ssistant ngineerT$o (* 'iler Motormen

8chedule I Nonself propelledunit A #arge A floatingload facility

=arge 8upervisor N/%

4= 4re$/$or+ #oats N/% MasterMate7ec+ Band

6> 6ishing >essels N/% 8+ipperMateT$o (* 7ec+hands

4hief ngineer%ssistant ngineerT$o (* Maintenance :ersonnel

CB Cine handling vessels N/% 4o1s$ain7ec+hand

8: 8pecial :urpose >essel N/% Master4hief Mate/To$masterT$o (* Third Mates/To$masterThree (2* %#le 8eamen

4hief ngineer

NOTE&

Une11 t8e ,annin/ 16eciica: 1tate1 MODU in Sc8e9e1 A( DP2( B( C( F( an9 ) t8e

1eaarer1 ,1t e aiie9 in accor9ance it8 STC' re/ation1.

None o t8e 1eaarer1 nee9 to e certiie9 in accor9ance it8 STC' re/ation1 in

Sc8e9e1 CB( F2( an9 LH.

.. ?achts

The Minimum Manning Cevels required for 4ommercial ?achts over " meters in load linelength or !0 3ross Tons can #e found in the 4ommercial ?acht 4ode- pu#lication MI)02-%nne1 ". The Minimum 8afe Manning Cevels are set forth in this Marine Notice in8chedule )0 for 4ommercial ?achts and 8chedule )) for :rivate ?achts that are certifiedfor !" days of chartering under the provisions of the 7eclaration of :rivate @se- form MI)


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.) a clear statement of the ship&s name- port of registry- distinctive num#er or letters-IM' num#er- gross tonnage- main propulsion po$er- type and trading area and$hether or not the machinery space is unattended,

. a ta#le sho$ing the num#er and grades/capacities of the personnel required to #ecarried- together $ith any special conditions or other remar+s,

.2 a formal statement #y the %dministration that- in accordance $ith the principlesand guidelines set out in %nne1es ) and of IM' Resolution %.!90()*- the shipnamed in the document is considered to #e safely manned if- $henever it proceedsto sea- it carries not less than the num#er and grades/capacities of personnel sho$nin the document- su#ect to any special conditions stated therein,

." a statement as to any limitations on the validity of the document #y reference toparticulars of the individual ship and the nature of service upon $hich it isengaged, and

.5 the date of issue and any e1piry date of the document together $ith a signature for

and the seal of the %dministration.

.2. The minimum safe manning certificate $ill #e dra$n up in a form corresponding to themodel provided in the IM' Resolution %.!90()*. (8ee %nne1 for samples.*

.2.2 7ue to the unique operation of Mo#ile 'ffshore 7rilling @nits (M'7@s* and 'il 8torage>essels- separate manning schedules have #een developed for these units/vessels. (8ee%nne1 for samples.*

.2." %pplications for Minimum 8afe Manning 4ertificates are availa#le on our $e#site$$$.registeriri.com.

!.? Re9ction1 ro, Mini,, N,er1

.".) Reductions from the preceding minimum num#ers may #e considered #y the%dministration on application #y the ship operator- #ut applicants are advised that furtherreductions $ill only #e allo$ed $hen it can #e demonstrated that safety $ill not #eaffected. In all instances of reduced manning- it remains the Master&s- 4hief ngineer&sand o$ner&s responsi#ility to provide sufficient personnel to cover additional$atch+eeping requirements- cargo handling and control- and maintenance of the vessel orto ma+e adequate alternative arrangements. 6or mo#ile offshore units on location-minimum num#ers $ill #e su#ect to adustment to comply $ith local coastal stateurisdictional requirements.

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.". 4ertain reductions under paragraph .".) a#ove may #e achieved in the safe manningcomplement #y utiliDing 3eneral :urpose ratings- #ut a 3eneral :urpose manning systemmust first #e proposed to and approved #y the %dministration- and the ratings must first #efully trained to %#le 8eaman and 6ireman/atertender/'iler standards of qualification.ntrylevel ratings cannot #e included e1cept as trainees and as agreed $ith the%dministration.

!.@ Sr"i"a Crat$Re1ce Boat Cre,an or t8e ot8er t8at Fa1t Re1ce Boat1

.5.) T$o (* 8urvival craft/rescue #oat cre$men are required for each life#oat on ships inaccordance $ith the 8'C%8 4onvention. 'ne person shall #e designated the personincharge and another designated the secondincommand. =oth the personincharge andthe secondincommand shall #e identified #y clearly mar+ed life ac+ets. In addition tothe certified survival craft/rescue #oat cre$man assigned to each motor life#oat- thereshall #e a certified engineer or rating capa#le of starting the life#oat engine and trou#leshooting minor engine pro#lems.

.5. 'n passenger ships- survival craft/rescue #oat cre$men are required for life#oats inaccordance $ith the scale given #elo$ as a standard for general guidance;

.) 4omplement of Num#er of 4ertified 'ther %ssignedCife#oat 8urvival 4raftsmen 4re$mem#ers

"0 or less persons ") to ) persons 2 o !5 persons 2 ! or more persons 2 "

. here more than t$o (* survival craft/rescue #oat cre$men are required for a

motor life#oat- one of the survival craft/rescue #oat cre$men may #e the requiredcertified engineer or rating capa#le of starting the life#oat engine and trou#leshooting minor engine pro#lems.

.5.2 'n passenger ships- the other assigned cre$mem#ers $ho are not certified survivalcraft/rescue #oat cre$men should #e selected on the #asis of their a#ility to remain calm-help others during a period of stress and follo$ the directions of the certified survivalcraft/rescue #oat cre$man in charge of the life#oat. Their documented training shouldinclude at least;

the proper $ay to put on the :ersonal 6lotation 7evices (:67s* and ho$ to instruct

others,

$here applica#le- ho$ to put on Thermal :rotective %ids (T:%s* and ho$ to instruct

others,

$here the fire e1tinguisher is and ho$ to use it,

$here the pyrotechnics are and ho$ to use them,

$here the provisions are and ho$ to open them,

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$here the #ailers- #uc+ets and #ilge pump are and ho$ to use them,

$here the first aid +it is,

ho$ to load and seat people safely in the #oat,

ho$ to safely em#ar+ and disem#ar+ disa#led persons and persons in need of

assistance, and

$here the muster list is located and ho$ to use it.

.5." % survival craft/rescue #oat cre$man shall #e carried for each life raft on #oard a vessel-and one additional certified survival craft/rescue #oat cre$man shall #e assigned to eachdavitlaunched life raft and rescue chute #oarding station to supervise the launching and#oarding activities.

.5.5 'n all M'7@s and 7: units- one ()* survival craft/rescue #oat cre$man shall #e providedfor each life#oat of not more than "0 persons capacity and t$o (* survival craft/rescue#oat cre$men shall #e provided for each life#oat over "0 persons capacity. In cases $herelife rafts are carried in lieu of life#oats- one ()* survival craft/rescue #oat cre$man shall #ecarried for each 5 units of life raft capacity- or part thereof.

!.; Pa11en/er S8i6 Per1onne

:ersonnel serving on passenger ships- trained in accordance $ith Regulations >/ and >/2of 8T4 4onvention- )9

!.7 Fa1t Re1ce Boat1

6ast rescue #oats shall #e cre$ed #y at least t$o (* survival craft/rescue #oat cre$men

specially trained and additionally certified in accordance $ith 8T4 4ode 8ection %>I/- E:roficiency in 6ast Rescue =oatsF.

!. Me9ica Sta

Marshall Islands Maritime Regulation

defined #y the 8T4 4ode- Ta#le %>I/")- page )0.

.!. 6irst %id :rovider % minimum of one ()* person a#oard the vessel shall #e designated asE6irst %id :rovider.F 8uch persons shall #e required to demonstrate and to sho$ evidenceof competency to underta+e the tas+s- duties and responsi#ilities as defined #y the 84T4ode- Ta#le %>I/")- page )0.

.!.2 vidence of 4ompetency Evidence of 4ompetencyF may #e provided in the form of anappropriate training course certificate- a letter from an %dministration stating that the

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national officer requirements include such training- or 8pecial Gualification 4ertificateissued #y this %dministration to qualified applicants. Marshall Islands certificationrequirements may #e found in 8ections


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4olumn ) 4olumn 4olumn 2 4olumn "

4ompetence Hno$ledge- understanding andproficiency

Methods fordemonstrating competence

4riteria forevaluating competence

a#dominal conditions

.)0 minor surgical treatment

.)) dressing and #andaging

relevant national andinternational medical guides

%spects of nursing;

.) general principles

. nursing care

7iseases- including;.) medical conditions and

emergencies. se1ually transmitted diseases.2 tropical and infectious

diseases

%lcohol and drug a#use

7ental care

3ynecology- pregnancy andchild#irth

Medical care of rescued persons

7eath at sea

Bygiene

7isease prevention- including;

.) disinfection- disinfestation-deratting

. vaccinations

Heeping records and copies ofapplica#le regulations;.) +eeping medical records. international and national

maritime medical regulations

The dosage and application

of drugs and medicationcomplies $ithmanufacturersrecommendations andaccepted medical practice

The significance of changesin patient&s condition is

promptly recogniDed

:articipate in

coordinatedschemes formedicalassistance toships

1ternal assistance- including;

.) radio medical advice

. transportation of the ill andinured- including helicopterevacuation

.2 medical care of sic+ seafarersinvolving cooperation $ith

port health authorities or outpatient $ards in port

4linical e1amination

procedures are complete andcomply $ith instructionsreceived

The method and preparationfor evacuation is inaccordance $ith recogniDed

procedures and is designedto ma1imiDe the $elfare ofthe patient

:rocedures for see+ing radiomedical advice conform toesta#lished practice andrecommendations

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!.% Taner,en

.9.) The 8T4 4onvention- )9/) paras. ) and - specificallyrequires the master- chief engineer- chief officer- and first assistant engineer a#oard a tan+vessel to have completed training courses appropriate to the type of tan+er they are toserve a#oard and their competency certified #y the %dministration. It also requires officersand ratings that have duties and responsi#ilities in connection $ith cargo and cargo

handling equipment to #e similarly trained and certified.

.9. The master- chief mate- chief engineer and first assistant engineer must hold the tan+ermanqualification at the Management level, the unior officers in charge of cargo operationsmust hold the tan+erman qualification at the 'perations level, and the ratings assistingmust hold qualification at the 8upport level. 4ertification requirements may #e found in:u#lication MI))!- 8ection


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2..5 4risis Management Buman =ehavior Training 8enior personnel- such as the Master-4hief ngineer- 4hief Mate- 6irst %ssistant ngineer and others having responsi#ility forpassenger safety must receive this training. This $ould also include a ship&s E8afety'fficer-F if carried. Training should #e as specified in 8ection %>/- para. 5 of the 8T44ode.

2.. 8eafarers $ho are required to #e trained in accordance $ith paragraphs 2..)- 2.."- and2..5 a#ove should at intervals not e1ceeding five (5* years- underta+e appropriaterefresher training or #e required to provide evidence of having achieved the requiredstandard of competence $ithin the previous five (5* years.

3.3 Trainin/ Reire,ent1 S6eciic to Non-Ro$Ro Pa11en/er 2e11e1

2.2.) 4ro$d Management Training :ersonnel must #e designated on the muster list to assistpassengers in emergencies. Their training must #e as specified in 8ection %>/2- para. ) ofthe 8T4 4ode. 8uch personnel $ould include- for e1ample- a $aiter designated on themuster list to assist passengers to the life#oat dec+ in an emergency.

2.2. 6amiliariDation Training ssentially the same senior personnel required to ta+e 4risisManagement and Buman =ehavior Training (8ection 2.2."* should +no$ the operationallimitations and performance restrictions of the vessel they are serving on as they pertain tothe safety of life and the ship. The training should #e as specified in 8ection %>/2- para. of the 8T4 4ode.

2.2.2 :assenger 8afety Training :ersonnel $hose regular duties and responsi#ilities include theem#ar+ation and de#ar+ation of passengers- including those $ith disa#ilities- should also#e designated on the muster list $ith similar assignments in emergencies. Their trainingshould #e as specified in 8ection %>/2- para. 2 and " of the 8T4 4ode.

2.2." 4risis Management Buman =ehavior Training 8enior personnel- such as the Master-4hief ngineer- 4hief Mate- 6irst %ssistant ngineer and others having responsi#ility forpassenger safety must receive this training. This $ould also include a ship&s E8afety'fficer-F if carried. Training should #e as specified in 8ection %>/2- para. 5 of the 8T44ode.

2.2.5 8eafarers $ho are required to #e trained in accordance $ith paragraphs 2.2.)- 2.2.2- and2.2." a#ove should at intervals not e1ceeding five (5* years- underta+e appropriaterefresher training or #e required to provide evidence of having achieved the requiredstandard of competence $ithin the previous five (5* years.

?.0 Port State Contro

".) 8T4 Regulation I/" ena#les port 8tate authorities to verify conditions on any ship-particularly as to the qualifications and a#ility of personnel on #oard. :ort 8tateauthorities may pay particular attention to the follo$ing;

.) that all seafarers on #oard $ho are required to #e certificated hold an appropriateMarshall Islands certificate or provide documentary proof that an application foran endorsement has #een su#mitted to the %dministration, and/or

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. the num#ers and certificates of the seafarers serving on #oard are in conformity$ith the applica#le safe manning requirements of the %dministration.

". In accordance $ith section %I/" of the 8T4 4ode- port 8tate authorities may assess thea#ility of the seafarers of the ship to maintain $atch+eeping standards as required #y8T4 if there are clear grounds for #elieving that such standards are not #eing maintained

#ecause of any of the follo$ing having occurred;

.) the ship has #een involved in a collision- grounding or stranding,

. there has #een a discharge of su#stances from the ship $hen under$ay- at anchoror at #erth- $hich is illegal under any international convention,

.2 the ship has #een maneuvered in an erratic or unsafe manner $here#y routingmeasures adopted #y the IM' or safe navigation practices and procedures havenot #een follo$ed, or

." the ship is other$ise #eing operated in such a manner as to pose a danger topersons- property or the environment.

@.0 Mini,, Sae Mannin/ A66ication1

5.) %pplications for Minimum 8afe Manning 4ertificates (M8M4s* should #e su#mitted to aMarshall Islands Maritime %dministration Regional 'ffice along $ith the rest of the vesseldocumentation application forms. %pplications for M8M4s should #e su#mitted using thefollo$ing forms;

.) MI22 for all >essels e1cept yachts

. MI22M'7@ for Mo#ile 'ffshore 7rilling @nits- 'il 8torage >essels- 7rilling:latforms and 7rill 8hips

.2 MI224? for 4ommercial ?achts

5.).) 'nce received from the unit&s operator the Regional 'ffice $ill for$ard the application to8eafarers& 7ocumentation (87* in Reston for revie$ and compilation of the M8M4. 87$ill then for$ard the completed M8M4 to the Regional 'ffice for issuance.

5.). M8M4s are compiled in accordance $ith the standards in 8ection .0 of this document oneither a certificate that is signed #y a 7eputy 4ommissioner for the Maritime %ffairs of the

Repu#lic of the Marshall Islands or #y #oth the 7eputy 4ommissioner and a 8pecial%gent. The Regional 'ffice $ill advise 87 in Reston as to $hich form is needed.

5. 4opies of the various MI22 forms can #e found at the end of the %nne1 to thisdocument. 3eneral Instructions for each form follo$ #elo$ as indicated;

.) MI22 A nsure that all relevant spaces are completed $ith accurate information.The upper #o1 must #e fully completed. The information required in each space isapparent. If an item does not apply to the vessel- place an N/% in the space. The

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second #o1 should #e completed only for ne$ registrations. The application must#e completed and signed #y the person in the vessel '$ner&s or 'perator&s4ompany that has #een appointed the decision ma+er for the vessel.

If there are special considerations that may affect manning levels- they should #eincluded on the form at the #ottom of the second #o1 $here it saysE4omments/8pecial 4onsiderations or vessel configurations that may affect

manning.F This could include operations such as coastal or domestic trade-num#er of rooms and/or #un+s on the vessel- the vessel&s intended port schedule-etc.

. MI22M'7@ A nsure that all relevant spaces are completed $ith accurateinformation. The upper #o1 must #e fully completed. The information required ineach space is apparent. If an item does not apply to the vessel- place an N/% in thespace. =e sure to chec+ the #o1 that applies to the type of equipment for $hichthe application is #eing completed. It is important to list the capacity of eachlife#oat as this $ill have a #earing on ho$ many persons $ho are proficient in theuse of survival craft and rescue #oats- other than fast rescue #oats the particular

unit must carry.

This form allo$s the 'perator to suggest a manning level for the unit for $hich theapplication is #eing su#mitted. If no suggestion is made- the M8M4 $ill #ecompiled in accordance $ith the standard schedule.

.2 MI224? A 3enerally- only commercial yachts require an M8M4. :rivate yachto$ners may apply for an M8M4 #ut it has little value unless the o$ner engagesthe yacht in the !" day commercial trade. Then compliance $ith the M8M4 isrequired.

nsure that all relevant spaces are completed $ith accurate information. Theupper #o1 must #e fully completed. The information required in each space isapparent. If an item does not apply to the yacht- place an N/% in the space. Thesecond #o1 should #e completed only for ne$ registrations. The application must#e completed and signed #y the yacht '$ner or person in the yacht 'perator&s4ompany that has #een appointed the decision ma+er for the vessel.

If there are special considerations that may affect the manning- they should #eincluded on the form at the #ottom of the second #o1 $here it saysE4omments/8pecial 4onsiderations or vessel configurations that may affectmanning.F This could #e operations such as trading area (e.g.- less than 0nautical miles offshore*- num#er of #un+s on the yacht- etc.

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ANNE

MINIMUM SAFE MANNIN) CERTIFICATEIssued under the provisions of regulation >/)". of the

INTRN%TI'N%C 4'N>NTI'N 6'R TB 8%6T? '6 CI6 %T 8%- )9


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INTRN%TI'N%C 4'N>NTI'N 6'R TB 8%6T? '6 CI6 %T 8%- )9irginia @.8.%. on the day of - 0

7eputy 4ommissioner of Maritime %ffairsRepu#lic of the Marshall Islands

Rev. /09 MI!M'@)

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INTRN%TI'N%C 4'N>NTI'N 6'R TB 8%6T? '6 CI6 %T 8%- )9taner$an? special &ualification is re&uired,

!2o (0) survival %oat/rescue craft cre2$en shall %e provided for each life%oat and one (1) survival %oat/rescue craftcre2$an for each davit launched life raft station, If no life%oats are carried' t2o (0) survival %oat/rescue craft cre2$en

shall %e provided for each davit launched life raft station,

Note; This document is applica#le only to masters and to officers and ratings in the dec+ and engine departments.

Issued at Reston- >irginia @.8.%. on the day of - 0


Rev. /05 MI!6:8'N8:

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MINIMUM SAFE MANNIN) CERTIFICATEIssued in accordance $ith the requirements of MI)%T ?%4BT8 7'IN3 4B%RTRIN3

Particulars of vessel

Name of vessel

7istinctive num#er or letters

IM' num#er (put EN/%F if applica#le*

:ort of registry

3ross tonnage; National / Intl Tonnage 4onvention- )99 /

Main propulsion (+* per engine

Num#er of ngines

Type of vessel

Trading area/restrictions;

The vessel named in this document is considered to #e safely manned- if $hen it proceeds to sea- it carries not less thanthe num#er and capacities of personnel specified in the ta#le(s* #elo$.

Capacity STCWCategory 0 (9) Category 1 Category 0

Number Number Number

Master II/- II/2

4hief Mate II/- II/2

'I4N (7ec+* II/)

7ec+ Rating II/"

7ec+ Band

4hief ngineer III/- III/2

ndngineer III/- III/2

'I4 (ngine* III/)

ngine Rating III/"

pecial re&uire$ents or conditions' if any

If Applica%le 1 GMD General *perator 2hen operating 7 9 $i

Issued at Reston- >irginia @.8.%. on the day of - 0


JII/ A Masters- 4M 5003T II/2 A 'I4N Masters K5003T III/ A '- L2000+ III/2 A 4-


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MINIMUM SAFE MANNIN) CERTIFICATEIssued under the provisions of %nne1 I> of the 4ommercial ?acht 4ode (MI)02*

andINTRN%TI'N%C 4'N>NTI'N 6'R TB 8%6T? '6 CI6 %T 8%- )9irginia @.8.%. on the day of - 0


T8e Re6ic o t8e Mar18a I1an91Oice o t8e Mariti,e A9,ini1trator

JII/ A Masters- 4M 5003T II/2 A 'I4N Masters K5003T III/ A '- L2000+ III/2 A 4-


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APPLICATION FOR MINIMUM SAFE MANNIN) CERTIFICATE

'$ner/'perator Name; %ddress;

:hone Num#er; 6a1 Num#er;

>essel Name; :revious >essel Name;

'fficial Num#er; IM' Num#er;

Type; 7ate =uilt;

3ross Tonnage; Net Tonnage;

Trading Route;

Num#er of Main ngines; Type of =oilers;

H :ropulsion; %utomated Machinery; ?es No

8team; ?es No Motor; ?es No

Indicate 4lass Notations for @nattended Machinery 'peration if any;

4lassification 8ociety;

Num#er of Cife#oats; Num#er of Rescue =oats;

Num#er of Cife Rafts; Cife Rafts $ith Caunching %ppliances;

FOR NE' RE)ISTRATIONS ONLessel Name; :revious Name;

'fficial Num#er; IM' Num#er;

Type; 8elf:ropelled M'7@ Non 8elf:ropelled M'7@ Non 8elf:ropelled =ottom =earing M'7@

8elf:ropelled 'il 8torage >essel Non8elf:ropelled 'il 8torage >essel

3ross Tonnage; Net Tonnage;7ate =uilt; Trading Route;

H :ropulsion; %utomated Machinery; ?es No

Cist all life#oats required for )00 complement of unit and their certified capacities;

Type &um'er Ca(acit)

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Oner1 Mini,, Mannin/ Pro6o1a@nder$ay

Master 4hief ngineer

4hief Mate )st%ssistant ngineer

8econd Mate nd%ssistant ngineer

Third Mate 2rd%ssistant ngineer

%#le 8eaman 'iler/Motorman

'rdinary 8eaman

3M788

'n Cocation or @nder To$

Master 4hief ngineer

'ffshore Installation Manager )st%ssistant ngineer

=arge 8upervisor nd/2rd%ssistant ngineer

=allast 4ontrol 'perator 'iler/Motorman

%#le 8eaman (M'7@* Maintenance 8upervisor

'rdinary 8eaman (M'7@* %ssistant Maintenance 8upervisor

%#le 8eaman 'iler/Motorman (M'7@*

3M788

'$ners should attach $hatever additional information is necessary to support their manning proposal. Nonmarine personnel neednot #e included in the minimum manning proposal. %pplication $ill #e revie$ed #y 8eafarers& 7ocumentation and a MinimumManning 4ertificate $ill #e issued under the authority of Maritime Regulation


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Motor; 8ail;

4lassification 8ociety;

Type of Registry;

Num#er of Cife Rafts; Cife Rafts $ith Caunching %ppliances;

FOR NE' RE)ISTRATIONS ONL

Documents

Minimum Safe Manning Requirements for Vessels