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SUB-COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING 44th session Agenda item 3

STW 44/3/10

8 March 2013 Original: ENGLISH

VALIDATION OF MODEL TRAINING COURSES

Proposed amendments to the Model course – Electro-Technical Officer

Submitted by GlobalMET

SUMMARY

Executive summary: This document provides comments on the new draft model course on Electro-Technical Officer

Strategic direction: 5.2

High-level action: 5.2.2

Planned output: 5.2.5

Action to be taken: Paragraph 17

Related document: STW 44/3/1

1 This document comments on document STW 44/3/1 and is submitted in accordance with paragraph 6.12.5 of the Guidelines on the organization and method of work of the Maritime Safety Committee and the Marine Environment Protection Committee and their subsidiary bodies (MSC-MEPC.1/Circ.4)

2 The STW Sub-committee at its forty-third session noted that a new model course on Electro-Technical Officer needs to be developed. A draft model course has been prepared by Poland along with assistance from several other countries. GlobalMET members have reviewed the draft model course and suggest some amendments. The following are our comments on the new draft model course on Electro-Technical Officer.

3 Entry standards – Given at two places on page 6 and page 11.

Our comment: .1 Entry standards at page 6 - paragraph 1 to be modified to read as:

Since the minimum age for certification is 18 years, it is expected that in most cases the entry age will be at least 16 years. lt is envisaged that trainees to be eligible for this course will have been in full-time education in electrical, electronic engineering up to the commencement of training,

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although in some instances, entry will no doubt be made available to those who, having completed full-time education, follow other paths first.

.2 Delete "Entry standards" at page 11, and the following to be inserted:

Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of Electro-Technical officer

.1 Every electro-technical officer serving on a seagoing ship powered

by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW propulsion power or more shall hold a certificate of competency.

.2 Every candidate for certification shall: .1 be not less than 18 years of age;

.2 have completed not less than 12 months of combined

workshop skills training and approved seagoing service, of which not less than six months will be seagoing service as part of an approved training programme which meets the requirements of section A-III/6 of the STCW Code and is documented in an approved training record book, or otherwise not less than 36 months of combined workshop skills training and approved seagoing service, of which not less than 30 months will be seagoing service in the engine department;

.3 have completed approved education and training and

meet the standards of competence specified in section A-III/6 of the STCW Code; and

.4 meet the standards of competence specified in

section A-VI/1, paragraph 2, section A-VI/2, paragraphs 1 to 4, section A-VI/3, paragraphs 1 to 4 and section A-VI/4, paragraphs 1 to 3 of the STCW Code.

4 Page 11, lines 12 and 13 – Contribute to safety of personnel and ship: *These topics are covered in separate IMO model courses. Our comment:

Replace above with – Contribute to safety of personnel and ship*. ________ * These topics are covered in separate IMO model courses.

5 Page 11, lines 14 and 15 – This function includes topics such as ship stability, carriage of cargoes on deck, heavy lifts, containers, bulk cargoes, grain, dangerous goods, oil tankers and the IMO conventions. Our comment:

The above lines to be deleted as STCW, Table A-III/6, does not have any competence related to above subjects.

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6 The following equipment to be added to the list of recommended equipments on page 12:

(i) - Tank Scope, Multi-gas Detector-calibration and Span Gas; (ii) - Limit switches and overload trips; (iii) - Lock-out-tag-out kit; (iv) - L.V. Main switchboard ( 440 volt) and Emergency switch board; (v) - Automatic voltage regulator with generator terminal box; (vi) - Soft starter and VFD (thyristor drive); and (vii) - Oil discharge monitoring equipment.

In addition, the following equipment is recommended for training on high voltage

systems (in excess of 1,000 volts): i) Main switch board for high voltage (above 1,000v) with switch gear of suitable

type (vacuum/SF6); ii) Testing equipment for high voltage systems; and iii) Personal Protective Gear to be worn during maintenance of high voltage

systems.

7 Page 22 , 7th line from top: .2 Engine Room Auxiliary Machinery 40 hrs and page 27, 15th line from top: 1.2 Engine Room Auxiliary Machinery 20 hrs.

Our comment: Page 27, 15th line from top to be changed to: 1.2 Engine Room Auxiliary Machinery 40 hrs.

8 Page 27, line 31 under 1.5, deck cranes, mooring winches, windlasses, hatch cowers and ....

Our comment: "cowers" to be replaced with "covers".

9 Page 27, lines 33, 34 and 35: Hotel Systems (6 hours): - describes and explains construction and operation of ship HVAC systems, toilet

systems, water supply and dosing systems.

Our Comment: The number of hours to be increased from 6 to 12 hours Above lines to be replaced with: Hotel Systems (12 hours)

- describes and explains construction and operation of ship refrigeration system

of provision room, HVAC systems, galley equipment, laundry system, toilet system, water supply and dosing treatment systems.

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10 Page 32, line 4 –5.2 Power distribution boards (12 hours). - describes the transmission and distribution of electrical power.

Our comment: (add text) - describes the transmission and distribution of electrical power adequately

conveying the use and purpose of implementation of a "three phase – three wire, insulated neutral system" for shipboard application.

11 Pages 56 and 57: Operation of all Internal Communication Systems On Board.

Our Comment : The criteria for competence as per STCW, Table A-III/6, requires trainees to operate internal communication system on board, transmit and receive messages consistently and successfully, hence to add: Page 57: 1.6 Transmission and Reception of Messages (1 hour) States the importance of:

- communicating effectively in all circumstances; - orders, instructions, reports and exchange of information being clear, accurate

and concise; - using accepted marine terminology, and standard marine communication

phrases; - Chief or Second Engineer being kept informed as required; - the bridge being informed and consulted as required; and - logs of tasks performed accurately recorded.

12 Page 85, line 14: 2.4.4 SAFETY AND MERGENCY PROCEDURES.

Our comment: The above line to be replaced with: 2.4.4 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.

13 Page 107, first 4 lines – Annex II – Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk. - explains that noxious liquid chemicals are divided into four categories, A, B, C,

and D, such that substances in category A pose the greatest threat to the marine environment and those in category D, the least.

Our comment: Above three lines to be replaced with following:

- explains that noxious liquid chemicals are divided into four categories, X, Y, Z

and OS, such that substances in category X pose the greatest threat to the marine environment and those in category Z, the least.

14 Page 107, Annex I, Annex II, Annex III, Annex IV and Annex V – Garbage.

Our comment: Add Annex VI – Regulations for the prevention of Air Pollution from ships.

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15 Page 107, lines 23, 24 and 25: 2.1 Basic knowledge of regulation 26, Annex I MARPOL 73/78.

- describes the key points in a typical shipboard oil pollution emergency plan.

Our comment: Replace with following: 2.1 Basic knowledge of Regulation 37 Annex I

MARPOL 73/78. - describes the key points in a typical shipboard oil pollution emergency plan.

16 Page 113: 3.5.2 RELATED CONVENTIONS AND NATIONAL LEGISLATION Textbooks: Teaching aids: R1 Required performance: 2.1 Related Conventions and National Legislation (2 hours) - explains objectives and aims of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC); - describes outlines of the relevant provisions in the MLC concerning conditions

of employment, and compliance and enforcement ; - describes the relevant provisions in the STCW Convention and Code

concerning responsibilities of seafarers and shipping industries, and fitness for duties for working on shipboard tasks; and

- explains what national legislations concerned they have and how the legislations

are implemented, referring to relevant regulations/recommendations.

Our Comment: The above competence does not exist in STCW, Table A-III/6. Thus topic 3.5.2 to be deleted.

Action requested of the Sub-Committee

17 The Sub-Committee is invited to consider the above comments and take action, as appropriate.

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