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Merchant Shipping (STCW Convention 2010)
Regulations Arrangement of Sections
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Arrangement of Sections
Regulation
1 Citation................................................................................................................... 8
2 Interpretation.......................................................................................................... 8
5 Application........................................................................................................... 10
5 Delegation of Powers ........................................................................................... 11
6 STCW Convention, Regulations and Code to have the force of law ................... 11
PART II - CONTROL 11
7 Control procedures ............................................................................................... 11
8 Registration of seafarers and certificates ............................................................. 11
9 Offences and penalties ......................................................................................... 12
PART IV - MANNING 16
15 Manning ............................................................................................................... 16
16 Offences and penalties ......................................................................................... 17
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Arrangement of Sections Regulations
PART X - WATCHKEEPING 38
53 Watchkeeping arrangements ................................................................................ 38
54 Fitness for duty ..................................................................................................... 39
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SCHEDULE 47
SCHEDULE I 47
SCHEDULE II 50
SCHEDULE III 54
SCHEDULE IV 55
SCHEDULE V 57
SCHEDULE VI 65
SCHEDULE VII 69
SCHEDULE VIII 71
SCHEDULE IX 74
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Regulation 1 Regulations
1 Citation
This Regulation may be cited as the Merchant Shipping (STCW Convention 2010)
Regulations.
2 Interpretation
(1) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires —
“the Act” means the Merchant Shipping Act;
“Able Seafarer deck (AS-Deck” means a rating qualified in accordance with the
provision of regulation II/5 of the Convention.
“Able Seafarer engine (AS-Engine)” means a rating qualified in accordance with
the provision of regulation III/5 of the Convention.
“Administration” refers to the Department responsible for seafarer’s certification
and training under the Ministry of Transport.
“certificate of competency” means —
(a) a certificate of competency issued to a person under section 76 of the
Act and in accordance with Part VI of these Regulations;
(b) a certificate of competency revalidated under regulation 26; or
(c) an equivalent certificate issued to a seafarer by the maritime
administration of another Party and recognised by the Minister under
regulation 25(1)(a);
“Certificate of proficiency (CoE)” means a certificate, other than the certificate of
competency issued to a seafarer, stating that the relevant requirements of training,
competencies or seagoing service in the convention have been met
"clear grounds" in respect of the control procedures set forth in the regulation 5 include
a collision, grounding or stranding; an illegal discharge; operations which would pose a
danger to persons, property and the environment and any deficiencies in the vessel's
equipment or documentation;
“Code” means the Seafarers’ Training Certification and Watchkeeping Code (STCW
Code) 2010
“Convention” means the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification
and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended by the STCW Conference in 2010 ,
and includes any other amendments to that Convention that are accepted by or binding on
Tuvalu;
“dispensation” means a dispensation from a requirement of these Regulations or of the
Convention, STCW Regulations or Code granted either generally or in a particular case by
the Minister under Regulation 46;
“duly certificated” in relation to a seafarer means a seafarer who holds —
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Regulations Regulation 2
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Regulation 5 Regulations
5 Application
(1) These Regulations apply to the following ships —
(a) Tuvaluan seagoing ships; and
(b) seagoing ships in Tuvalu waters.
(2) These Regulations apply to the following persons —
(a) Tuvaluan seafarers;
(b) employers of Tuvalu seafarers;
(c) owners and masters of ships referred to in sub-regulation (1);
(d) seafarers employed on ships referred to in sub-regulation (1);
(e) Tuvaluan maritime training institution; and
(f) certificates issued under these Regulations or recognised by the
Government as so issued.
(3) These Regulations bind the Government unless otherwise stated.
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Merchant Shipping (STCW Convention 2010)
Regulations Regulation 5
5 Delegation of Powers
The functions of the Minister may be performed by any public officer designated in
writing by the Minister to perform those functions either generally or in a particular
case.
PART II - CONTROL
7 Control procedures
Any person designated as an inspector or authorised person under section 140 of the
Act by the Minister, may board any ship to which these regulations apply and
exercise in respect of it the control procedures described in Article X of the
Convention and STCW Regulation 6 and 7.
(1) The powers conferred by sub-regulation (1) are in addition to the powers
conferred on the inspector or authorised officer by section 138 of the Act.
(2) Where there are clear grounds, as provided for in Chapter XI/2 of SOLAS, an
assessment of competency must be conducted for those seafarers with specific
security duties.
(3) In the event there are clear grounds for believing that the standards of the
Convention and Code are not being maintained, the certificates of seafarers
may be assessed in accordance with the control procedures specified in
Section A-I/4 of the Code.
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Regulation 9 Regulations
10 Responsibilities of owners
(1) The owner of a ship to which these Regulations apply shall assign seafarers
for service on the ship in accordance with the Convention.
(2) The owner of a ship to which these Regulations apply shall provide written
instructions to the master setting out the policies and procedures to be
followed to ensure that every seafarer employed on the ship is given, before
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Regulations Regulation 11
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12 Responsibilities of master
(1) The master of a ship to which these Regulations apply shall take all steps
necessary to implement any instructions issued by the owner in accordance
with regulation 9(2).
(2) The steps required under sub-regulation (1) include but are not limited to —
(a) identifying every seafarer who is newly employed on board that ship
before any duties are assigned to him;
(b) providing an opportunity for such a seafarer to —
(i) visit the spaces in which their primary duties will be performed;
(ii) become acquainted with the location, controls and display
features of equipment he will be operating or using;
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Regulations Regulation 13
13 Responsibilities of seafarers
(1) A seafarer assigned to a ship to which these Regulations apply must take full
advantage of every opportunity provided to become familiar with the
shipboard equipment, operating procedures and other arrangements needed
for the proper performance of the seafarer’s duties.
(2) Immediately upon arriving on board a ship for the first time, a seafarer must
become acquainted with the ship’s working environment, particularly with
respect to new or unfamiliar equipment, procedures or arrangements.
(3) A seafarer who does not promptly obtain the level of familiarity required for
performing his or her duties must bring this fact to the attention of his or her
supervisor.
(4) In this regulation, “seafarer” includes the master of a ship.
(5) This regulation does not affect the provisions as to discipline on board ships
contained in Division 7 of Part V of the Act.
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Regulation 15 Regulations
PART IV - MANNING
15 Manning
(1) The number and grades of seafarers required for the safe manning of each
class of Tuvaluan ship shall be in accordance with Part A of Schedule II to
these Regulations.
(2) In addition to the certificates required under sub-regulation (1), every
passenger vessel must carry the number of persons holding certificates of
proficiency- in Survival Craft and rescue boats other than fast Rescue Boat as
required by Section A – VI/2 of the Code-
(a) in the case of survival craft and rescue boats - as set out in Part VII; and
(b) as set out in Schedule II.
(3) The minimum number of Tuvaluan seafarers to be employed on each class of
Tuvaluan ship shall be as prescribed by the Minister by Order published in the
Gazette.
(4) The number and grades of seafarers required for the safe manning of
Tuvaluan ships laid up and securely moored shall be as determined by the
Minister.
(5) The Registrar of Seafarer will issue a Safe Manning Certificate for a vessel,
taking into consideration the size and type of vessel and area of its operation.
The Certificate will be in the form of Schedule IV of these regulations and
must be complied with by the ship owner and Master of the vessel.
(6) The Minister may, upon application of the seafarer, grant an exemption from
the requirements prescribed in schedule II, if he or she considers that to do so
is in the public interest and will not compromise the safety of the vessel, its
crew, passengers or cargo.
(7) The Administration may impose additional operating limits on vessels
operating on Inshore and Sheltered waters.
(8) For the purpose of these Regulations an enclosed vessel of 20 gross tons will
be deemed equivalent to an open vessel of 15 metres length overall.
(9) The Minister shall, in respect of a Tuvaluan ship which is manned in
accordance with these Regulations, issue a certificate in the form set out in
Part C of Schedule II to these Regulations.
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Merchant Shipping (STCW Convention 2010)
Regulations Regulation 16
17 Medical practitioners
(1) A medical examination for the purpose of these Regulations may only be
conducted by —
(a) a person registered as a medical practitioner under the Medical and
Dental Practitioners Act CAP. 28.12; or
(b) a person recognized by the Minister responsible for health matters as a
medical practitioner for the purpose of conducting medical
examinations for seafarers.
(2) A list of medical practitioners registered or recognized as mentioned in sub-
regulation (1) shall be maintained by the Registrar of Seafarer and made
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Regulation 18 Regulations
available upon request to the maritime administration of any other Party and
to any owner.
18 Medical examination
(1) A Tuvaluan seafarer who wishes to be employed in seagoing service shall at
least once every 2 years, or as nearly as seagoing service allows, submit
himself or herself to be examined according to the requirements of Schedule
VIII by a medical practitioner registered or recognised as mentioned in
regulation 17 (1).
(2) A seafarer who undergoes a medical examination shall declare to the medical
practitioner conducting the examination any existing medical pre-condition or
illness that might be relevant to the question of whether the seafarer is
medically fit for seagoing service on board a ship.
(3) If after conducting a medical examination of a seafarer, the medical
practitioner is satisfied that the seafarer is medically fit for seagoing service,
the medical practitioner shall issue to the seafarer a certificate of medical
fitness for seagoing service.
(4) A seafarer who obtains a certificate of medical fitness for seagoing service
under these regulations shall provide a copy of the certificate, or all relevant
particulars, to the Registrar of Seafarer for inclusion in the Register of
Seafarer in accordance with regulation 7(1) (h).
19 Medical standards
(1) The standards of medical fitness for seafarers shall be as set out in Schedule
VIII to these Regulations.
(2) The eyes of seafarers should be free of disease; any permanent or progressive
debilitating pathology of the eyes without the prospect of recovery shall result
in a determination of unfitness for seagoing service.
(3) A seafarer who requires the use of spectacles or contact lenses to perform
shipboard duties should have a spare pair conveniently available on board
ship.
(4) If the holder of a certificate of competency needs to wear spectacles or contact
lenses in order to meet the required medical standards, that fact shall be
recorded on the certificate.
(5) A list of medical practitioners shall be maintained by the Administration and
made available to other Parties to the Convention and to owners.
(6) Information in respect of medical examinations must be provided to the
Administration for inclusion in the register kept by the Registrar.
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Regulations Regulation 20
20 Medical certificate
(1) Medical examinations must be carried out by a recognised medical
practitioner.
(2) A medical practitioner shall, after completing the medical examination of a
seafarer under these regulations, fill in the “Seafarer’s Medical Fitness
Examination Report” set in form 1 Schedule IX and issue a medical certificate
to the seafarer on the Form 2 set in the Schedule IX.
(3) The medical practitioner shall set out in the medical certificate assessment of
the seafarer's suitability as-
(a) unfit for service at sea;
(b) fit for service at sea, with limitations; or
(c) fit for service at sea, without limitations.
(4) A medical practitioner who assesses a seafarer as fit for service at sea with
limitations shall state those limitations on the seafarer's medical certificate.
21 Duration of Certificates
(1) Except where a re-examination is required under regulation 41, and subject to
sub-regulations (2) and (3), a Medical Fitness Certificate is valid from the
time of issue-
(a) in the case of a seafarer 18 years of age and over - for 2 years; and
(b) in the case of a seafarer under 18 years of age - for 1 year.
(2) If appropriate, taking into account the state of health of the seafarer examined,
a medical practitioner may issue a Medical Fitness Certificate that specifies a
shorter period of validity than the period set out in sub-regulation (1).
(3) If the period of validity of a certificate expires in the course of a voyage, the
certificate remains in force until the end of the voyage, or at the next port of
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Regulation 22 Regulations
22 Re-Examination
(1) The Registrar of Seafarer may at any time require the re-examination of a
seafarer-
(a) if the Registrar of Seafarer has reason to believe that a re-examination
is desirable in order to protect the safety of the vessel or of other
seafarers on board the vessel;
(b) at the request of the seafarer's employer, if the employer has grounds to
believe that the seafarer's state of health may constitute a risk to the
safety of the vessel or of other seafarers on board the vessel; or
(c) at the request of the seafarer.
(2) A re-examination under this regulation must be conducted as if it were an
original examination.
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Regulations Regulation 24
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Regulations Regulation 28
29 Certificates of competency
(1) The Minister shall —
(a) issue a certificate of competency of an appropriate class to any person
who has achieved the necessary level of competence as a seafarer and
who meets the other requirements specified in these Regulations; and
(b) make an appropriate endorsement to a certificate of competency held
by a seafarer who shows that he is entitled to the endorsement.
(2) The Minister may issue a replacement for a certificate of competency which
has been lost or destroyed, and charge a fee for such replacement as
prescribed in Schedule VII.
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(3) The Minister may take such other administrative action as is reasonably
necessary for the proper administration of the training and certification of
seafarers in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Convention and the
STCW Regulations and the relevant requirements of the Code.
(4) The classes of certificates of competency which may be issued to seafarers
shall be as set out in Part A of Schedule II to these Regulations.
(5) The requirements for the issue of each class of certificate shall be as set out in
Part B of Schedule II to these Regulations.
(6) All Certificates awarded must be valid for a period of no more than 5 years
from the date of achievement.
(7) The training and assessment of seafarers shall be carried out in the English
language.
(8) The Minister may make Rules setting out standards and procedures for -
(a) course outlines, detailed curricula and methods of assessment;
(b) procedures for application for certificates, calculation of sea service and
determination of prerequisites;
(c) conduct of examinations and determination of pass marks;
(d) procedures for re-sitting examinations;
(e) form of safety training certificates;
(f) form of certificates of competency, endorsements thereon and
recognition of such certificates issued by another administration; and
(g) the format of sea service record in the Seafarers’ Employment and
Training Record Book.
30 Issue of certificates
(1) A person who wishes to obtain a certificate of competency must produce to
the Minister —
(a) written evidence of identity and age;
(b) a certificate of medical fitness for seagoing service issued in
accordance with Part V of these Regulations;
(c) evidence that he has completed the seagoing service and any training or
retraining required by these Regulations for the type of certificate
applied for;
(d) evidence that he has attained the level of competence prescribed by
these Regulations for the type of certificate applied for; and
(e) evidence of any other matter which the Minister may reasonably
require in respect of the issue of a particular certificate.
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(2) The procedure and forms for applying for a certificate of competency shall be
as specified from time to time by the Minister.
(3) The fee for the issue of a certificate of competency shall be as prescribed in
Schedule V to these Regulations.
(4) A certificate issued under regulation 23 shall be in a form similar to that set
out in Section A-l/2.1 of the Code, with appropriate modifications for the
circumstances of Tuvalu, and shall be in English.
(5) Where a seafarer applies for a certificate, the pre-requisites and standards of
which are not prescribed in the Convention or the Code, that seafarer may be
issued with a certificate if found to be duly qualified under the relevant
provisions of these Regulations.
(6) An Interim Certificate may be issued pending the issue of a Certificate of
Competency.
(7) The Administration must maintain, in the office of the Registrar appointed
under the relevant section of the Act, a record of all certificates, exemptions
and dispensations issued, suspended or cancelled and any form of
endorsement to a certificate.
(8) If the holder of a certificate or endorsement needs to wear a visual aid to meet
the required medical standards, the fact must be recorded on the certificate or
endorsement.
31 Recognition of Certificates
(1) A certificate issued by a Party and endorsed by the issuing State as complying
with the provisions of the Convention and Code, as set out in Schedule IX
Form 5, may be recognised by the Registrar of Seafarer in Tuvalu, provided
that the certificate -
(a) is issued by the maritime administration of the Party, which the
Administration in Tuvalu has satisfied itself, that the facilities and
procedures, standards of competence, the issue and endorsement of
certificates and record keeping are fully complied with and meets the
provisions of the Convention;
(b) complies with the provisions of the Code;
(c) is appropriate to the duties to be performed by the holder on the vessel
in which the holder intends to serve; and
(d) is valid under the Convention for the vessel and for the voyage on
which the vessel is engaged.
(2) The Registrar of Seafarer must ensure that the Party concerned is notified
promptly of any significant change in the arrangements for the training and
certification, in compliance with the Convention.
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(3) Every master, mate, engineer and radio officer and every person who forms
part of the deck or engineering watch on a vessel not registered in Tuvalu but
operating within Tuvalu waters must hold the appropriate certificate issued by
a Party to the Convention for a vessel of that tonnage or propulsion power on
the voyage in which it is engaged.
(4) A seafarer who presents a certificate for recognition must have, in accordance
with Regulation I/10 of the Convention, an appropriate knowledge of the
maritime legislation particular to the vessel and its area of operation and
relevant to the functions the seafarer is permitted by the certificate to perform.
(5) The Registrar of Seafarer may, if he or she recognises a certificate under sub-
regulation (4), endorse such certificates to attest its recognition.
(6) The endorsement required under sub-regulation (5) must only be issued if all
requirements of the Convention and these Regulations have been complied
with.
(7) The form of the endorsement used under sub-regulation (5) must be that set
forth in paragraph 3 of section A- I/2 of the STCW Code.
(8) The endorsements referred to in sub-regulations (4), (5), (6) and (7) must:
(a) be issued as separate documents;
(b) be assigned a unique number, except that endorsement attesting the
recognition of a certificate may be assigned the same number as the
certificate concerned, provided that the number is unique; and
(c) expire as soon as the certificate being endorsed expires or is withdrawn,
suspended or cancelled by the Party that issued it and, in any case, not
more than 5 years after date of issue.
(9) The capacity in which the holder of a certificate is authorized to serve must be
identified in the form of endorsement in terms identical to those used in the
applicable safe manning requirements of the Administration.
(10) Such an endorsement of recognition of a certificate issued by another Party
may be known as a “Seagoing Licence”.
(11) The Registrar of Seafarer may, under the provisions of Regulation I/10
paragraph 5 of the Convention, if circumstances require, permit a seafarer to
serve on a Tuvaluan vessel for a period not exceeding 3 months while holding
an appropriate and valid certificate issued and endorsed by another Party
pending its endorsement for service on Tuvaluan vessels.
(12) The Registrar of Seafarer may, issue a certificate on the strength of
documentary evidence of having achieved the required training and
competence by another party.
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32 Endorsements
(1) The Minister may endorse a certificate of competency with one or more of the
following —
(a) if the certificate was issued by the maritime administration of another
Party, a statement that the certificate is recognised as valid evidence of
competency for purposes of seagoing service on a Tuvaluan ship;
(b) a statement of any additional qualifications obtained by the holder since
the certificate was issued;
(c) an upgrading of the certificate;
(d) any special requirement resulting from a medical examination under
Part V of these Regulations; and
(e) any other matter which the Minister sees fit to endorse or cause to be
endorsed on the certificate.
(2) If a certificate of competency is endorsed, the endorsement shall be in the
English language in a format similar to that illustrated in the Code, and shall
form part of the certificate.
(3) No endorsement to a certificate of competency shall be made unless the
Minister is satisfied that the relevant requirements of the Convention, the
STCW Regulations and the Code have been complied with.
(4) If a seafarer requests an endorsement attesting the recognition of a certificate
of competency issued by the maritime administration of another Party, the
Minister may make the endorsement if satisfied that the requirements of
STCW Regulation I/I0 and section A-I/I0 of the Code have been complied
with.
(5) The holder of a certificate of competency who wishes to have it endorsed
must produce to the Minister similar documentation in respect of the
endorsement to that prescribed in regulation 24 in respect of a certificate of
competency, together with the certificate to be endorsed.
(6) The procedure and forms for applying for an endorsement of a certificate of
competency shall be as specified from time to time by the Minister.
(7) The fee for the endorsement of a certificate of competency shall be as
prescribed in Schedule VII to these regulations.
(8) An endorsement issued under this regulation shall be in a form similar
to that set out in Section A-I/2.3 of the Code, with appropriate
modifications for the circumstances of Tuvalu, and shall be in English.
33 Revalidation
(1) A certificate of competency issued under these Regulations shall be valid for
5 years, but may be revalidated by the Minister for successive periods of 5
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years if the holder of the certificate still meets the requirements for issue of
the original certificate of competency.
(2) The holder of a certificate of competency who wishes to have it revalidated
must produce to the Minister —
(a) a medical certificate showing that he still meets the standards of
medical fitness prescribed in Part V of these Regulations;
(b) evidence as to continued professional competence in accordance with
Section A-I/ll of the Code, whether by performing sea service or
equivalent functions, passing a test, completing a refresher course or
otherwise; and
(c) evidence of any other matter which the Minister may reasonably
require in respect of the revalidation of the certificate.
(3) A seafarer seeking revalidation of a certificate of competency shall, in
addition to the matters required by sub-regulation (2), produce to the Minister
—
(a) evidence that he/she has during the previous 5 years satisfactorily
completed a re-training course in emergency, occupational safety,
medical care, survival functions and security training; or
(b) other evidence as to continued competence in those functions, in
accordance with sections A-VI/l, VI/2, VI/3,VI/4 VI/5 and VI/6 of the
Code.
(4) The procedure and forms for applying for the revalidation of a certificate of
competency shall be as specified from time to time by the Minister.
(5) The fee for the revalidation of a certificate of competency shall be as
prescribed in Schedule VII to these Regulations.
(6) A seafarer who does not hold a certificate of competency; but
(a) has a qualification in emergency, occupational safety, medical care and
survival functions; and
(b) wishes to continue to be employed in seagoing service on a ship to
which these regulations apply,
shall at least once every 5 years produce to the Minister evidence as described in
sub-regulation (3) above.
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Regulations Regulation 35
35 Transitional
The transitional provisions in respect of training and certification of seafarers as set
out in Article VII and Regulation I/15 of the Convention must be followed in respect
of the continued validation of certificates issued in Tuvalu.
36 Refresher Courses/Training
(1) The holder of a certificate issued in accordance with the provisions of the
Convention before 1st January 2012 must, for service after 1st January 2017,
undergo appropriate refresher and updating training and/or assessment to meet
the standard of competence for the appropriate certificates specified in Part A
of the Code.
(2) After every 5 year period, all vessel owners/companies must ensure that the
vessel’s seafarers/crew undertake refresher training particularly in the courses
which may affect the safety and survival of the crew and passengers in an
emergency; and,
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39 Training Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast
rescue boats
(1) Every person designated in the muster list of a vessel to -
(a) command or be second in command of a survival craft;
(b) be in charge of launching a survival craft; or
(c) be a member of the operating crew of a marine escape system
shall hold a certificate of Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than
fast rescue boats.
(2) To qualify for a Certificate of Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats
other than fast rescue boats a person must have -
(a) approved seagoing service of not less than 12 months or have attended
an approved training course and have approved seagoing service of not
less than 12 months; and
(b) achieved the standard of competence for certificates of Proficiency in
survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats set out in
Section A-VI/2, paragraphs 1 to 4 of the Code.
(3) A candidate for a Certificate of Proficiency in fast rescue boats must -
(a) be the holder of a Certificate of Proficiency in survival craft and rescue
boats other than fast rescue boats and rescue boats;
(b) have attended an approved training course; and
(c) meet the standard of competence for certificates of proficiency in fast
rescue boats set out in Section A-VI/2, paragraphs 5 to 8 of the Code.
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(4) Every person so designated must, while serving on board a vessel, carry a
certificate or other evidence of having received such training.
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Regulations Regulation 43
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Regulations Regulation 46
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48 Fees
The fees payable for receiving applications, assessing competence and issuing
certificates under this Part are as prescribed in Schedule VII.
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Regulations Regulation 50
50 Quality standards
(1) The Minister shall establish quality standards for the training, assessment of
competence and certification of seafarers in Tuvalu.
(2) Quality standards established under sub-regulation (1) shall —
(a) be in accordance with the requirements of Section A-I/8 and the
guidelines set out in Section B-I/8 of the Code;
(b) define appropriate education and training objectives and related
standards of competence;
(c) identify the levels of understanding and the skills appropriate to the
examinations and assessments required by the Convention; and
(d) cover the administration of the certification system.
51 Evaluation
(1) At least once in every 5 years, the Minister shall appoint a suitably qualified
person to conduct an independent evaluation of the quality standards
established under regulation 36.
(2) The purpose of an evaluation conducted under sub-regulation (1) shall be to
verify that internal management control and monitoring measures and follow
up actions comply with planned arrangements and documented procedures
and are effective in ensuring achievement of the objectives defined in the
quality standards.
(3) A person appointed to make an evaluation under sub-regulation (1) shall
submit a report on the evaluation to the Minister as soon as practicable after it
has been completed, including a report on action which should be taken to
remedy any deficiencies revealed by the evaluation.
(4) The Minister shall ensure that —
(a) the results of an evaluation conducted under this regulation are
documented and brought to the attention of those responsible for the
matter evaluated; and
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52 Reporting
(1) The evaluation report required by regulation 46 shall be submitted to the
Minister as soon as it is completed.
(2) Information relating to the independent evaluation and steps taken to
implement any subsequent mandatory amendments to the Convention and
STCW Code must be communicated to the Secretary-General of IMO.
(3) The information on the steps taken to implement mandatory amendments to
the Convention and STCW Code shall include the following, where
applicable:
(a) a concise explanation of the legal and administrative measures provided
and taken to ensure compliance with the amendment;
(b) a concise summary of any courses, training programmes, examinations
and assessments provided to comply with the amendment;
(c) a concise outline of the procedures followed to authorize, accredit or
approve training and examinations, medical fitness and competency
assessments required under the amendment;
(d) a concise outline of any refresher training and upgrading training
required to meet the amendments; and
(e) a comparison between the measures to implement the amendment and
existing measures contained in previous reports pursuant to Regulation
I/7, paragraph 1, or Regulation I/8, paragraph 2.
PART X - WATCHKEEPING
53 Watchkeeping arrangements
(1) The owner, master, and chief engineer officer of a ship to which these
Regulations apply, and every person with watchkeeping duties on the ship,
shall observe the requirements, principles and guidelines in respect of
watchkeeping set out in the Code in order to ensure that a safe watch is
maintained on board the ship at all times.
(2) The master of a ship to which these Regulations apply shall ensure that the
watchkeeping arrangements on board the ship are adequate to maintain a safe
watch while the ship is at sea, taking into account the following principles —
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(a) the officer in charge of a navigational watch is responsible for the safe
navigation of the ship and must be physically present on the bridge or at
an associated location during period of duty;
(b) the radio operator is responsible for maintaining a continuous radio
watch on appropriate frequencies during period of duty; and
(c) the officer in charge of an engineering watch must be immediately
available and must be physically present in the machinery spaces when
required.
(3) In addition to the requirements of sub-regulation (2), appropriate and effective
watches shall be maintained on board a ship to which these Regulations apply
for the purpose of safety at all times —
(a) while the ship is at anchor or moored or alongside a berth; and
(b) while the ship is carrying hazardous cargo.
(4) The watchkeeping arrangements and principles to be observed on a ship to
which these Regulations apply shall be those contained in Section A- VIII/2
of the Code, and due regard shall be had to the guidance contained in Section
B- VIII/2 of the Code.
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easily accessible.
(3) Prevention of substance abuse
(a) The Administration, for the purpose of preventing alcohol abuse,
established a limit of no greater than 0.05% blood alcohol level (BAC)
or 0.25 mg/l alcohol in the breath for Masters, officers and other
seafarers while performing designated safety, security and marine
environmental duties.
(b) The owner or master of a vessel who permits alcohol and substance
abuse or possession of the same by seafarers commits an offence and is
liable to a fine of $2,000 or term of imprisonment not exceeding 12
months or to both a fine and term of imprisonment.
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(3) The provisions of this Part shall apply so far as practicable, and unless they
are inconsistent with any provision of the Act, to a Marine Inquiry held under
section 66 of the Act and to an inquiry held under section 79 (1) of the Act.
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60 Assessors
(1) Section 80 of the Act, which relates to the appointment of assessors to an
inquiry held under section 79, shall apply to an investigation held under this
Part as if it were an inquiry.
(2) Assessors appointed to an inquiry or investigation should hold appropriate
maritime qualifications and have the necessary experience to provide sound
professional advice.
(3) When an inquiry or investigation is likely to be —
(a) of significant magnitude, involving serious damage to or loss of a
vessel, or serious injury to or loss of life of a person, or serious damage
to the environment; or
(b) of significant complexity, involving several issues,
two or more assessors may be appointed to assist the inquiry or investigation.
61 Appeals
(1) A person conducting an inquiry or investigation shall not recommend the
cancellation or suspension of a certificate of competency of a seafarer or of an
endorsement unless a statement of the reasons for the decision has been
furnished to the seafarer and, where practicable, the seafarer has had an
opportunity to be heard.
(2) Section 72 of the Act, which relates to appeals from decisions of Marine
Inquiries, shall apply to inquiries held under section 79 of the Act and to
investigations held under this Part as if they were Marine Inquiries.
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A person conducting an inquiry or investigation shall not be liable to any action or
suit for any act, matter or thing done, or ordered to be done, by him or her in good
faith in the execution of their duties.
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66 Definitions
In this Part —
“Area A” and similar areas refer to Sea Areas as defined by the IMO;
“GMDSS” means the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
established under the SOLAS Convention;
“Radio Regulations” means the regulations of that name annexed to the most
recent International Telecommunication Convention;
“SOLAS” means the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea,
1974.
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SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE I
Master Class 1 Master unlimited GT, unlimited area Reg. II/2 Master
Unlimited
Master Class 2 Master <3000 GT, unlimited area Reg. II/2 Master <3000
Master Class 3 Master <3000 GT, near coastal area Reg. II/2.8 Master <3000
(NCV)
Subject to endorsement:
OOW Deck OOW Deck >500 GT, unlimited area Reg. II/1 OOW Deck
Subject to endorsement:
Master Class 4 Master <500 GT, near coastal area Reg. II/3.7 Master <500
Subject to endorsement:
Master Class 5 Master <200 GT, near coastal area Reg. II/3.7 Master <200
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Deck
Engineering
Subject to endorsement:
Subject to endorsement:
Subject to endorsement:
-
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Engineer Ch. Engineer < 300 kW, near coastal area - Engineer
Class 5 <300
2nd Engineer <500 kW, near coastal area
(Safety certificate)
Personal survival techniques
Fire prevention & fire fighting A-VI/1-1
Elementary first-aid A-VI/1-2
Personal safety and social responsibilities (Occupational Health & Safety) A-VI/1-3
A-VI/1-4
Survival
Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats A-VI/2
Proficiency in fast rescue boats A-VI/2
Radio
Radio communication personnel
GMDSS - General Operator’s Certificate – (GOC) A-IV/2
GMDSS – Restricted Operator’s Certificate – (ROC) A-IV/2
Fire-fighting
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Medical
Security
A-VI/5
Ship security officer A-VI/6-1
Security awareness A-VI/6-2
Seafarer with designated security duties
Tankers
Passenger Ships
SCHEDULE II
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(1) The number of persons holding the requisite certificates for service on
vessels to which these regulations apply must be in accordance with
the following tables for the type of voyage.
(2) The Administration may impose additional operating limits on vessels
operating in inshore and sheltered waters.
Part A Deck certification – unlimited voyages
Minimum qualifications
Vessel Size Master Chief Mate Officer of the Additional Deck
(ship Watch Deck OOW Watch
tonnage) (OOW Deck) Deck Ratings
(As required) (As (DWR)
required) (As
required)
3,000 GT Master Class Master Class 2 OOW Deck OOW Deck DWR
and over 1
< 3,000 GT Master Class OOW Deck * OOW Deck OOW Deck DWR
2
* Endorsed subject to satisfying sea-time requirements and further training and assessment.
+Subject to satisfactory completion of appropriate STCW short courses (GMDSS,
Shipmasters Medical, Advanced Fire Fighting, Proficiency in Survival Craft).
Part B Deck certification – near coastal voyages
Minimum qualifications
Vessel Size Master Chief Mate Officer of the Additional Deck
(ship (As Watch Deck OOW Deck Watch
tonnage) required) (OOW Deck) (As Ratings
(As required) required) (DWR)
(As
required)
3,000 and over Master Class Master Class OOW Deck OOW Deck DWR
GT 1 2
500 – < 3,000 Master Class OOW Deck Master Class DWR
GT 3 * 4*
200 – < 500 Master Class Master Class Master Class DWR
GT 4 5 6
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Minimum qualifications
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SCHEDULE III
Lifeboat, both released and lowered from the vessel 3 per boat
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The above named vessel is safely manned for the type of operation described
below in accordance with the Marine Act 1986, the STCW 1995 Convention,
Regulations and Code.
Chief Mate
Deck Watchkeeper
Extra Deck W/keeper
Radio Personnel
Chief Engineer
Second Engineer
Engineer Watchkeeper
Extra Eng Watchkeeper
Deck Watch Rating
Engine Watch Rating
Qualified Cook
TOTAL CREW
MAX PASSENGERS
[Delete as required]
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Master Class 5
Minimum Age: 18 years
Prerequisite Certificate: Safety Certificate
Required Sea Service:
(a) 30 months of approved seagoing service whilst holding a safety
certificate; or
(b) 24 months of approved seagoing service whilst holding a
certificate of competency as Master Class 6 subject to approval
by the national administration; or
(c) 24 months of approved seagoing service whilst holding a
certificate of competency as Deck Watch Rating;
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36 months
Engineer Class 1 approved
education and
Sea service
Engineer Class 3 training
12 Months > 3000KW ( 6 months >
500 KW )
6 months
12 months 12 months
Engineer Class 2 ( engineering
capacity )
EngineerClass 5
36 Months apprved
education and sea
service training 12 months
[12 months (6
months > 750 KW)]
24
months
12 months 30 months
( 6 months engineering
duties )
Engineroom
watch Rating
6 months
Safety certificate
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Master Class 1
24 months
Master Clas 2 Master Class 3
( 6 months > 500 GT )
12 months
OOW Deck Master Class 4
(6 months > 500 GT)
36 months approved
education including
12 months sea
service training on 12 Months
vessels > 500GT
36 months approved
sea service Able Seafarer Deck
( 6 months > 500 GT)
24 months
18 months
30 Months
6 months
Safety Certificate
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SCHEDULE VI
The Director may issue, recognise and endorse the following classes of
certificates of competency:
NAVIGATION
Unlimited
Master Class 1 > 3000 gross tons
Master Class 2 < 3000 gross tons
Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch > 500 gross tons
Deck Watchkeeping Rating > 500 gross tons
Near-coastal
Master Class 1 > 3000 gross tons
Master Class 2 <3000 gross tons
Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch > 500 gross tons
Master Class 3 1600 to > 500 gross tons
Master Class 4 500 to > 200 gross tons
Master Class 5 200 to > 20 gross tons
Deck Watchkeeping Rating > 500 gross tons
Territorial waters
Master Class 1 > 3000 gross tons
Master Class 2 <3000 gross tons
Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch > 500 gross tons
Master Class 3 1600 to > 500 gross tons
Master Class 4 500 to > 200 gross tons
Master Class 5 200 to > 20 gross tons
Master/Engineer Class 6-Engineer 20 gross tons (15 metres)
or less
Deck Watchkeeping Rating > 500 gross tons
Inshore
Master Class 1 > 3000 gross tons
Master Class 2 <3000 gross tons
Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch > 500 gross tons
Master Class 3 1600 to > 500 gross tons
Master Class 4 500 to > 200 gross tons
Master Class 5 200 to > 20 gross tons
Restricted Master/Engineer Class 6-Engineer 20 gross tons (15 metres) or less
Deck Watchkeeping Rating > 500 gross tons
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Sheltered Waters
Boat Master’s Licence 20 gross tons (15 metres) or less
ENGINEERING
Unlimited
Engineer Class 1 > 3000kW
Engineer Class 2 3000 to >750 kW
Officer in Charge of an engineering watch > 750 kW
Engine Watchkeeping Rating > 750 kW
Engineer Class 3 *(Endorsed) < 750 kW
Near-coastal
Engineer Class 1 > 3000 kW
Engineer Class 2 <3000 kW
Officer in Charge of an engineering watch > 750 kW
Engineer Class 3 <750 kW
Engineer Class 4 500 - >300 kW
Engineer Class 5 300 kW or less
Engine Watchkeeping Rating > 750 kW
Territorial waters
Engineer Class 1 > 3000 kW
Engineer Class 2 <3000 kW
Officer in Charge of an engineering watch > 750 kW
Engineer Class 3 < 750 kW
Engineer Class 4 < 500 - 300 kW
Engineer Class 5 < 300 kW
Master/Engineer Class 6 20 gross tons (15 metres) or less
Engine Watchkeeping Rating > 750 kW
Inshore
Engineer Class 1 > 3000 kW
Engineer Class 2 < 3000 kW
Officer in Charge of an engineering watch > 750 kW
Engineer Class 3 < 750 kW
Engineer Class 4 < 500 - 300 kW
Engineer Class 5 < 300 kW
Master/Engineer Class 6 < 75 kW
Part II – MANDATORY SHORT COURSES
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The maritime training institute may issue the following short course
certificates:
Short Courses STCW Code
(a) Basic Safety – Survival Techniques Certificate A-
VI/1-1
(b) Basic Safety – Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities A-
VI/1-4
The maritime training institute in conjunction with the St John Ambulance
Brigade or the Tuvalu Red Cross Society may issue the following short
course certificates:
(a) Basic Safety – Elementary First Aid Certificate A-VI/1-3
(b) Proficiency in Medical First Aid Certificate A-VI/4-1
The maritime training institute in conjunction with the national fire authority
may issue the following short course certificates:
(a) Basic Safety – Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Certificate
A-VI/1-2
(b) Advanced Fire Prevention and Control Certificate A-VI/3
The maritime training institute in conjunction with Tuvalu navy (if
appropriate) may issue the following short course certificates:
(a) Basic Safety – Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Certificate
A-VI/1-2
(b) Basic Safety – Survival Techniques Certificate A-
VI/1-1
(c) Advanced Fire Prevention and Control Certificate A-
VI/3
The maritime training institute and Tuvalu navy (if appropriate) may issue
the following short course certificate:
(a) Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than
Fast Rescue Boats A-VI/2-1
The government department of telecommunications may issue the following
short course certificates:
(a) General Operator’s Certificate (GMDSS-GOC) A-IV/2
(b) Restricted Operator’s Certificate (ROC) A-IV/2
The maritime training institute in conjunction with a Tuvalu school of
medicine may issue the following certificate:
(a) Medical care on Board Ship A-VI/4-2
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The maritime training institute may issue the following short course
certificates:
(a) Ship Security Officer Certificate A-VI/5
(b) Security Awareness Certificate A-VI/6-1
(c) Seafarer with Designated Duties Certificate A-VI/6-2
Part III– Special training requirement courses
The maritime training institute may issue the following short course
certificates:
(a) Crowd Management Passenger Ships
(b) Crisis Management Passenger Ships
(c) Oil & Chemical Tanker Familiarisation Course
(d) Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations Course
(e) Advanced Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations Course
(f) Liquefied Gas Tanker Familiarisation Course
(g) Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Familiarisation Course
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SCHEDULE VII
(Regulations 44)
PRESCRIBED FEES
Item $ (VIP)
1 Application for the issue of a certificate, including the verification of
sea-time $50.00
2. Conduct of an assessment of competency or examination conducted by
or on behalf of the Administration:
Master Class 1 or Engineer Class 1 $100.00
Mate Class 1 or Second Engineer Class 1 $100.00
Master Class 2 or Engineer Class 2 $100.00
Mate Class 2 or Second Engineer Class 2 $100.00
Master Class 3 or Deck Watchkeeper $100.00
Engineer Class 3 or Engineer Watchkeeper $100.00
Master Class 4 or Engineer Class 4 $100.00
Master Class 5 or Engineer Class 5 $100.00
Master/Engineer Class 6 [Full & Restricted] $100.00
AS – Deck or AS - Engine $50.00
Electro - Technical Officer $100.00
Electro - Technical Rating $50.00
Deck Watchkeeping Rating or Engine Watchkeeping Rating $50.00
Pacific Island Qualified Fishing Deckhand $100.00
Boat Master’s Licence $100.00
3. Additional Certified Transcript of examination results $100.00
4. Re-assessment of an unsuccessful candidate $20.00per module
5. Issuance of a new Certificate of Competency.
Master Class 1 or Engineer Class 1 $100
Mate Class 1 or Second Engineer Class 1 $100
Master Class 2 or Engineer Class 2 $100
Mate Class 2 or Second Engineer Class 2 $100
Master Class 3 or Deck Watchkeeper $100
Engineer Class 3 or Engineer Watchkeeper $100
Master Class 4 or Engineer Class 4 $100
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SCHEDULE IX
PRESCRIBED FORMS
Nationality:
1. Family History
yes no
a) Has anyone in your close family or household been treated for tuberculosis (TB) in
the past ten years?
b) Do you have a family history of heart disease, arthritis, rheumatism or diabetes?
c) Has anyone in your family ever been treated for mental illness or `nervous' conditions?
(For physicians use only)
Please provide further information if the answer to any of the above questions is yes.
......................................................................................................................................................…….................
......................................................................................................................................................…….................
......................................................................................................................................................……................
2. Personal History
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i) any major accidents or recent (in past ten years) surgical treatment?
3. General
yes no
a) Do you wear glasses or corrective (contact) lenses?
b) If yes, do you wear glasses for: (circle one).......……............reading...........all the time
c) When did you last have a chest X- ray (year).............................................…………………..…….............
d) When did you last consult your doctor for an illness? (month and year)......……………………….............
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l. Physical Examination
Candidate's general appearance: (comment on visible signs of ill health and/ or disability)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..
Height........................................……………….Weight........……………….........……………………………
Urinalysis...........................................................................…………………………………………………….
yes no
a) Is there any evidence of heart and/or lung disease?
b) Is a chest X-ray required? (consider history as well as examination results)
c) Is there any evidence of past or recent ear, nose and/or throat infections
defect in sight or hearing? (surgery tests essential)
enlarged glands, varicose veins, skin lesions
disease of the uro-genital organs and tract
disease of the brain, spinal cord or nervous system
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….………….
Other comments…………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Psychological Assessment
yes no
a) Does the applicant drink alcohol?
b) In your opinion, is the applicant a mild, moderate or heavy drinker?
c) Does the patient have a history of, or is currently using drugs?
d) Is the applicant aware of the possible health risks associated with having unprotected
sexual encounters whilst employed as a seafarer?
e) Is the applicant aware of the protective effects of condoms against possible health risks?
f) In your opinion, is the applicant a mature, responsible person who will manage
employment as a seafarer?
Comments:..........……………………………………………………………………………..………………..
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……………………………………………………………………………………….………………………...
………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………...
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Fit for
• International sea service in the capacity listed OR any other capacity……………………………….…
• Home-trade service in the capacity listed
...................................................…………………………………..........................…….........…………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
What further tests/investigations need to be undertaken for the candidate to be considered eligible?
…………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Other comments:....…………………………………………………………………….………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………
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Is the seafarer free from any medical condition likely to be aggravated by service
at sea or to render the seafarer unfit for such service or to endanger the health of
other persons on board?
Y/N
Signatures
Date:............................................................………………....Date:........………………………………………
Employment:
Approved Not approved
Medical Practitioner’s
name:............................................................................……………..............................
Address:....................................................................…………………….............……………
….......…
Provider/Registration
number:......…................................................................………………..................……
Telephone #:………………………………………..
Fax #:………………..………..…………………….
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………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………
……………………………………………………...………………………………………………………………
Examining practitioner‘s
name:.........................................................………………………..…………................
Address:....................................................................…………………………………………..
...........…………….
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Certificate No.
(Official Seal)
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TUVALU
......................................................
has been found duly qualified in accordance with the provisions of Regulation(s) of
the above Convention, as amended, and has been found competent to serve in the
following capacity or capacities specified in the applicable Safe Manning
requirements of the Administration subject to any limitations indicated, until or
unless otherwise cancelled, suspended or revalidated, or until the date of expiry of
any extension of the validity of this certificate as may be shown overleaf:
CAPACITY LIMITATIONS APPLYING (IF ANY)
The lawful holder of this certificate may perform the following functions, at
the levels specified, subject to any limitations indicated:
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REVALIDATION
The validity of this certificate is hereby extended until .
(Official Seal)
______________________
Director, Tuvalu Maritime Safety
Administration
Date of revalidation. Name of duly authorised
official
FUNCTIONS
(as specified on STCW Certificates)
1 Navigation
2 Cargo Handling and Stowage
3 Controlling the Operation of the Ship and care for Persons on Board
4 Marine Engineering
5 Electrical, Electronic and Control Engineering
6 Maintenance and Repair
7 Radio communications
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Family Given
name name/s
Postal address
Residential Address
(if the same as postal address write ‘as above’)
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Applicant’s declaration
I………………………………………………………………………..(name in
BLOCK LETTERS), hereby declare that the particulars entered in this application
are correct and true to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that the certificates
and testimonials submitted with this application for verification of particular entries
are true and genuine documents given and signed by the persons whose names
appear on them. I understand that some or all of the information provided on this
form may be disclosed to government authorities.
Applicant’s Taken and declared before me at……………………...…………………………
signature
This …………….………….…...day of …………….……..………….20……
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No. of Name & address of Nature Nature of work done by From To No. Remarks
testimo firm & workshop of applicant of
nials Business days
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
Attachment 1
Certificate Number:
The Certificate of Approval to which this attachment applies is issued subject to
certain conditions. These are listed below.
(1) All requirements for issue of this certificate are maintained.
(2) Audits carried out by the Tuvalu Maritime Safety Administration auditors in
accordance with Part IX of the Shipping (STCW Convention) Regulations
2000, shall be permitted by the holder of this Certificate.
(3) The holder of this certificate will notify the Tuvalu Maritime Safety
Administration of any changes to the system of the quality control, training
programmes or any event that may affect the quality of the programme. These
events may include:
(a) reduction of staff numbers or qualifications allocated to a programme;
(b) reduction of teaching contact or course hours for any module;
(c) loss of use of any equipment or facilities critical to the programme.
(insert other conditions as required)
The certificates are granted subject to the following limitations.
(1) This certificate is valid for five years from the date of issue.
(2) This certificate is valid for the following programmes.
Approval dates
Programmes From To
(insert the list of approved programmes and the date to which each is approved)
(Insert other limitations as required)
(Signed) Date:
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Minister for Maritime and Transport
Made at [main town/city] this ………… day of ……………………. 20….
.…………………………………………..
Minister for Maritime & Transport
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Regulations
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