Medical First Aid

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MERCHANT SHIPPING (STCW

CONVENTION 2010) REGULATIONS
CAP. 48.28.6
Merchant Shipping (STCW Convention 2010)
Regulations Arrangement of Sections
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MERCHANT SHIPPING (STCW CONVENTION 2010)

REGULATIONS
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 III - RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS AND OTHERS 12

10 Responsibilities of owners ................................................................................... 12
11 Responsibilities of owners and masters ............................................................... 14
12 Responsibilities of master .................................................................................... 14
13 Responsibilities of seafarers ................................................................................ 15
PART IV - MANNING 16
15 Manning ............................................................................................................... 16
PART V - MEDICAL STANDARDS 17

17 Medical practitioners ........................................................................................... 17
18 Medical examination............................................................................................ 18
19 Medical standards ................................................................................................ 18
20 Medical certificate ............................................................................................... 19
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Arrangement of Sections Regulations
21 Duration of Certificates ........................................................................................ 19

22 Re-Examination.................................................................................................... 20
23 Review of a Medical Fitness Certificate .............................................................. 20
24 Appeal of a reviewed Medical Fitness Certificate ............................................... 21
25 Costs of Medical Examination for Reviews and Appeals .................................... 21
PART VI - TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF SEAFARERS 22

27 Training and assessment....................................................................................... 22
28 Tuvalu Maritime Training Institute ...................................................................... 23
29 Certificates of competency ................................................................................... 23
30 Issue of certificates ............................................................................................... 24
31 Recognition of Certificates................................................................................... 25
32 Endorsements ....................................................................................................... 27
33 Revalidation ......................................................................................................... 27
34 Suspension and cancellation................................................................................. 28
35 Transitional .......................................................................................................... 29
36 Refresher Courses/Training.................................................................................. 29
PART VII - SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 30

38 Basic Safety Training ........................................................................................... 30
39 Training Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast
rescue boats .......................................................................................................... 31
40 Mandatory minimum requirements for advanced fire fighting ............................ 31
41 Mandatory Minimum Requirements for Medical first aid ................................... 32
42 Mandatory minimum requirements for ship security officers .............................. 32
43 Mandatory minimum requirements for security awareness training .................... 33
44 Mandatory minimum requirements for seafarers with designated security
duties .................................................................................................................... 33
45 Mandatory Minimum Training for Seafarers on Oil and Chemical Tankers ....... 34
46 Mandatory Minimum Training for Seafarers on Liquefied Gas Tankers............. 35
47 Mandatory Minimum Training for Seafarers on passenger vessels ..................... 36
48 Fees ...................................................................................................................... 36
49 Offences and Penalties ......................................................................................... 36
PART IX - QUALITY STANDARDS 37

50 Quality standards .................................................................................................. 37
51 Evaluation ............................................................................................................ 37
52 Reporting .............................................................................................................. 38
PART X - WATCHKEEPING 38
53 Watchkeeping arrangements ................................................................................ 38
54 Fitness for duty ..................................................................................................... 39
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Regulations Arrangement of Sections
PART X - MARINE INQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS 40

56 Power to hold investigation ................................................................................. 40
57 Procedure at inquiries and investigations ............................................................ 41
58 Powers of Impartial Investigation as to Certificates of Competency................... 42
59 Suspension of certificate pending inquiry............................................................ 42
60 Assessors.............................................................................................................. 43
61 Appeals ................................................................................................................ 43
63 Immunities ........................................................................................................... 44
PART XI - MARINE RADIO 44

64 Qualifications of radio personnel ......................................................................... 44
66 Definitions ........................................................................................................... 45
PART XII - MISCELLANEOUS 45

67 Exemptions and dispensations ............................................................................. 45
68 Repeal Provisions ................................................................................................ 46
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
(a) a valid certificate of competency showing that the holder is qualified to

serve in the relevant capacity on a ship of the relevant class, type,
tonnage, power and means of propulsion and on the kind of voyage
concerned and to perform the functions involved at the relevant level of
responsibility; and
(b) a valid certificate of medical fitness for seagoing service;
“eletro-technical officer” means an officer qualified in accordance with the provisions of
Regulation III/6
“electro-techniacal rating” means a rating qualified in accordance with the provisions of
Regulations III/7
“endorsement” means an endorsement to a certificate of competency made by the
Minister under regulation 31 or made by the maritime administration of another Party;
“GMDSS radio operator” means a person qualified in accordance with Part XI of these
regulations;
“grade” in relation to a seafarer means the class of certificate of competency held by the
seafarer;
“Government” means the Government of Tuvalu;
“Harbour Master” means the person appointed to that office under section 5 of the
Harbours Act;
“IMO” means the International Maritime Organisation;
"maritime training institution" means a training institution approved by regulation for
training of seafarers and the issuance of assessment certificates;
“medical practitioner” means a person who:
(a) holds a current licence to practise medicine issued under the Medical
and Dental Practitioners Act (1964), or by a licensing authority
recognized by the Government; and
(b) is registered as a medical practitioner recognized by the Administration
for the purpose of medical seafarer examinations. holds a current
licence to practise medicine issued under the Medical and Dental
Practitioners Act (1964), or by a licensing authority recognized by the
Government; and
(c) is registered as a medical practitioner recognized by the Administration
for the purpose of medical seafarer examinations.
“Minister” means the Minister for Transport;
“owner” in relation to a ship has its natural meaning, except that where the ship is
operated by a person other than the owner, the term
“owner” shall be read as including that person;
“Party” means a Party to the Convention;
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“recognised” in relation to a certificate of competency issued by the maritime

administration of another Party means recognised by the Minister as valid evidence of
competence for the purpose of service on a Tuvaluan ship;
“Register of Seafarer” means the register kept under section 111 of the Act;
“Registrar of Seafarer” means the person appointed as such under section 110 (1) of the
Act;
“seafarer” means a person who is employed, or who seeks employment, as a master,
officer or rating on board a ship;
“seagoing service” means service on board a ship relevant to the issue of a certificate or
other qualification;
“seagoing ship” means a ship other than employed exclusively in navigation on lagoons or
inland waters;
“ship” means a ship to which these Regulations apply;
“STCW Conference” means the IMO Conference convened in 2010 to amend the 1978
Convention;
“STCW Regulations” means the regulations contained in the Annex to the Convention;
“Tuvaluan seafarer” means a seafarer who is a citizen of Tuvalu;
“Tuvaluan ship” means a ship registered in Tuvalu under the Act;
(2) Where a term is used in these Regulations which is defined in Article II of the
Convention or in Regulation III of the STCW Regulations, the term shall have
the same meaning as in the Convention or Regulations, unless a different
meaning is given to that term by these Regulations or by necessary
implication.
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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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.
6 STCW Convention, Regulations and Code to have the force of law

(1) These Regulations implement the STCW Convention which has been given
the force of law in Tuvalu by declaration in the Gazette under section 47(2) of
the Act.
(2) STCW Regulations and Code shall be incorporated into and shall have the
force of law in Tuvalu to the extent practicable, and to the extent that they are
consistent with these Regulations, the Act, and other written laws of Tuvalu.
(3) All ships to which these Regulations apply shall carry a copy of the
Convention and Code (IMO Publication IMO-938E).
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.
8 Registration of seafarers and certificates

(1) The Registrar of Seafarer shall include in the Register of Seafarer particulars
of —
(a) all certificates of competency issued under these Regulations;
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(b) all endorsements to certificates of competency made under these

Regulations;
(c) all certificates of competency or endorsements which have been
suspended or cancelled under these Regulations;
(d) all certificates of competency issued by another country which have
been recognised under these Regulations as valid for Tuvaluan ships;
(e) all exemptions or dispensations granted under these Regulations;
(f) all certificates of competency held by Tuvaluan seafarers which have
been revalidated;
(g) all certificates of competency issued to Tuvaluan seafarers which have
been lost or have expired; and
(h) all medical certificates issued to Tuvaluan seafarers under Part V of
these Regulations.
(2) The Registrar must make information from the Register available to the
Secretary-General of IMO, any Party, any owner or any Registrar seeking
authenticity and validity of certificates and endorsements issued in Tuvalu.
(3) The Registrar must develop and maintain an electronic register of certificates
either issued to seamen, or suspended or cancelled.
9 Offences and penalties

A person who —
(a) does anything prohibited by these Regulations or by the Convention,
the STCW Regulations or the Code; or
(b) omits to do anything required by these Regulations or by the
Convention, the STCW Regulations or the Code,
commits an offence and, if no other penalty is specified in these Regulations, is
liable to a fine of $2,000 and to imprisonment for 12 months.
PART III - RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS AND OTHERS
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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being employed on any duties, a reasonable opportunity to become familiar

with —
(a) the ship’s equipment and operating procedures; and
(b) any other arrangements needed for the proper performance of their
duties before being assigned to those duties.
(3) The policies and procedures referred to in sub-regulation (2) shall include —
(a) allocation of a reasonable period of time during which every seafarer
will have an opportunity to become familiar with —
(i) the particular equipment he will be operating;
(ii) ship-specific procedures relating to watchkeeping, safety,
environmental protection and emergencies and arrangements he
needs to know to perform the assigned duties properly; and
(b) designation of a knowledgeable crew member who will be responsible
for ensuring that an opportunity is provided for each seafarer to receive
essential information in a language he understands.
(4) The owner of a ship to which these Regulations apply shall provide ships
specific introductory programmes aimed at assisting newly employed
seafarers to familiarize themselves with all procedures and equipment relating
to areas of responsibility.
(5) The owner of a vessel to which these Regulations apply must enter into an
employment contract with each seafarer for every voyage, which agreement
must be contained in Articles of Agreement or employment contract to be
signed by both the Master and the seafarer.
(6) The Articles of Agreement or employment contract under sub-regulation (5)
must -
(a) contain the bio-data of the seafarer required by the Convention;
(b) specify the date on which the seafarer was engaged and in what
capacity, the seafarer's certificate, the nature of the voyage, and the date
of the seafarer's discharge.
(7) The owner of a vessel must ensure that:
(a) all seafarers working on the said vessel complete revalidation and
updating training as required by the STCW Convention;
(b) ship's crew are sufficient to also perform security related duties; and
(c) there is effective oral communication at all times on board its ships, in
accordance with the provisions of SOLAS Chapter V regulation 14.
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11 Responsibilities of owners and masters

(1) Both the owner and the master of a ship to which these Regulations apply
shall ensure so far as practicable that —
(a) every seafarer employed on the ship is duly certificated;
(b) the ship is manned in accordance with the applicable safe manning
requirements prescribed in Part IV of these Regulations;
(c) documentation and data relevant to all seafarers employed on the ship
are maintained and readily accessible and include, without being
limited to, documentation and data on the experience, training, medical
fitness and competence in assigned duties of such seafarers;
(d) every seafarer employed on the ship is made familiar with their
particular duties and with the ship’s arrangements, installations,
equipment, procedures and characteristics relevant to their routine or
emergency duties;
(e) the ship’s crew can effectively co-ordinate activities in an emergency
situation and can perform all the functions needed for safety and for the
prevention or mitigation of pollution; and
(f) seafarers are free from fatigue, that rest periods are observed and that
watch schedules are posted in accordance with the watchkeeping
arrangements in accordance with Part VIII of these Regulations and
that these schedules are readily available for inspection by Port State
Control officers and seafarers.
(2) Both the owner and the master of a ship to which these Regulations apply
shall ensure so far as practicable that every seafarer employed on the ship can
make a knowledgeable and informed contribution to the safe operation of the
ship.
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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(iii) activate the equipment when possible and perform functions

using the controls on the equipment; and
(iv) observe and ask questions of someone who is already familiar
with the equipment, procedures and other arrangements, and who
can communicate information in a language which the seafarer
understands; and
(c) providing for a suitable period of supervision if there is any doubt that a
newly employed seafarer is familiar with the shipboard equipment,
operating procedures and other arrangements needed for the proper
performance of their duties.
(3) The master of a vessel to which these Regulations apply must keep on board
the vessel for the duration of the voyage Articles of Agreement evidencing the
contract of employment between the owner and every seafarer on board the
vessel.
(4) The master must sign the Articles of Agreement on behalf of the owner and
ensure that the seafarer fully understands meaning before appending their
signature or mark.
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.

(1) An owner who contravenes regulation 9 or 10 commits an offence and is
(2) A master who contravenes regulation 10, 11 or 12 commits an offence and is
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(3) A seafarer other than a master who contravenes regulation 12 commits an

offence and is liable to a fine of $1,000 and to imprisonment for 1 month.
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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(1) An owner of a Tuvaluan ship who engages, or causes or permits to be
engaged as a seafarer a person who is not duly certificated commits an
offence and is liable to a fine of $2,000 and to imprisonment for 12 months.
(2) An owner of a Tuvaluan ship who causes the ship to go to sea when it is not
safely manned in accordance with this Part commits an offence and is liable
on conviction to a fine of $2,000 and to imprisonment for 12 months.
(3) An owner of a Tuvaluan ship who causes or permits the ship to go to sea
without the prescribed number of Tuvaluan seafarers commits an offence and
is liable on conviction to a fine of $2,000 and to imprisonment for 12 months.
(4) A master of a Tuvaluan ship who engages as a seafarer a person who is not
duly certificated commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $2,000 and to
imprisonment for 12 months.
(5) A master of a Tuvaluan ship who takes the ship to sea when it is not safely
manned in accordance with this Part commits an offence and is liable to a fine
of $2,000 and to imprisonment for 12 months.
(6) A master of a Tuvaluan ship who takes the ship to sea without the prescribed
number of Tuvaluan seafarers commits an offence and is liable to a fine of
$2,000 and to imprisonment for 12 months.
(7) Where these Regulations require a function or service on a ship to be
performed by a duly certificated person, a master who requires or permits that
function or service to be performed by a person who is not duly certificated
commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $2,000 and to imprisonment for
12 months.
PART V - MEDICAL STANDARDS
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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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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(7) A seafarer submitting to medical examination must declare any existing

medical pre-condition or illness that might be a determinant of unfitness for
duty.
(8) A seafarer must:
(a) Not be less than 16 years of age;
(b) Provide satisfactory proof of identity;
(c) Meet the applicable medical fitness standards established by the
Administration.
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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call where a recognised medical practitioner is available provided that the

period does not exceed 3 months.
(4) In urgent cases, it is permissible for a seafarer to work without a valid medical
certificate until the next port of call where a recognised medical practitioner is
available, provided that:
(a) the period of such permission does not exceed three months; and,
(b) the seafarer is in possession of a recent expired medical certificate.
(5) It shall be an offence for an owner/master to allow a seafarer to work without
a medical certificate beyond the permitted extension of time of three months.
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.
23 Review of a Medical Fitness Certificate

(1) A seafarer may apply to the Registrar of Seafarer for a review by a reviewing
medical practitioner of a Medical Fitness Certificate issued under this Part
that indicates the seafarer-
(a) unfit for service at sea; or
(b) fit for service at sea with limitations.
(2) The reviewing medical practitioner must be a designated medical practitioner.
(3) After reviewing a Medical Fitness Certificate and the state of health of the
seafarer to whom it was issued, the reviewing medical practitioner may direct
that a further medical examination be carried out and may stipulate the
examination and the medical practitioner or organization to carry it out.
(4) The reviewing medical practitioner must -
(a) confirm the Medical Fitness Certificate originally issued; or
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(b) where appropriate, based on further examinations conducted pursuant

to sub-regulation (3), issue a new Medical Fitness Certificate in the
form 2 set out in Schedule IX.
24 Appeal of a reviewed Medical Fitness Certificate

(1) A seafarer who has requested a review of a Medical Fitness Certificate, may
appeal to the Registrar of Seafarer for a further review of the case by an
appeal board if the Medical Fitness Certificate confirmed or issued by the
reviewing medical practitioner indicates that the seafarer is –
(a) unfit for service at sea; or
(b) fit for service at sea with limitations.
(2) An application for a review by an appeal board must be accompanied by a
review fee prescribed in Schedule VII.
(3) On receipt of a request from a seafarer pursuant to sub-regulation (1), the
Registrar of Seafarer must appoint an appeal board consisting of -
(a) a representative of the Registrar of Seafarer;
(b) a representative proposed by the employer of the seafarer; and
(c) a representative proposed by the seafarer.
(4) Every appeal board must be assisted in its deliberations by a designated
medical practitioner.
(5) An appeal board has the same power as a reviewing medical practitioner and
may -
(a) confirm the Medical Fitness Certificate issued or confirmed by the
reviewing medical practitioner; or
(b) where appropriate issue a new Medical Fitness Certificate in the Form 2
set out in Schedule IX.
(6) An appeal board must record its decision and the reasons for it in writing and
send a copy of it to the Registrar of Seafarer, to the seafarer and to the
employer of the seafarer.
25 Costs of Medical Examination for Reviews and Appeals

The costs of any medical examination conducted as a result of a review under
regulation 41 or an appeal under regulation 42 must be borne by the applicant
seafarer, in addition to the fee payable under regulation 42(2).
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(1) A seafarer who contravenes regulation 17(3) commits an offence and is liable
to a fine of $2,000 and to imprisonment for 2 months.
(2) A seafarer who alters a medical certificate or produces a false medical
certificate when applying for certification under Part VI of these Regulations
commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $2,000 and to imprisonment for 4
months.
PART VI - TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF SEAFARERS
27 Training and assessment

(1) The training and assessment of competence of seafarers shall be administered,
supervised and monitored in accordance with section A-I/6 of the Code.
(2) Every person responsible for training and assessing the competence of
seafarers shall be appropriately qualified in accordance with section A-I/6 of
the Code for the type and level of training or assessment involved.
(3) Every training programme provided for seafarers shall be as specified in
Schedule III to these Regulations and shall be conducted in accordance with
relevant provisions of the Convention and the STCW Regulations and with
the standards specified in the relevant sections of the Code.
(4) The assessment of competence of seafarers shall be in accordance with the
relevant provisions of the Convention and the STCW Regulations and with
the standards specified in the relevant sections of the Code.
(5) The curricula developed for training programmes for seafarers shall be based
on the relevant IMO Model courses and shall incorporate the relevant
requirements of the Code as a minimum standard.
(6) The training and assessment of competence of seafarers shall be carried out in
the English language.
(7) All Certificates awarded must be valid for a period of not more than 5 years
from the date of achievement.
(8) The Minister or person authorised by the Minister, shall publish Rules
establishing 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 retaking of examinations;
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(e) the format of certificates of discharge;

(f) form of safety training certificates;
(g) form of certificates of competency, endorsements thereon and
recognition of such certificates issued by another administration; and
(h) the format of sea service record in the Seafarers’ Employment and
Training Record Book.
28 Tuvalu Maritime Training Institute

(1) The Tuvalu Maritime Training Institute is hereby designated as the institution
for the training and assessment of competence of seafarers in Tuvalu.
(2) The Minister may appoint appropriately qualified Examiners and Assessors
for the specified types and levels of training and assessment of competence of
seafarers.
(3) The Maritime Training Institute may issue an Assessment Results Form for a
certificate of competency for each student who has satisfactorily completed
each module in the course structure of the training programmes specified in
Schedule V.
(4) The Tuvalu Maritime Training Institute may issue a certificate to a seafarer
with the relevant experience and proven competence as assessed by the
Tuvalu Maritime Training Institute.
(5) A certificate issued by the Tuvalu Maritime Training Institute shall be
accepted for the purposes of these Regulations as sufficient evidence of the
person’s competence in the departments or subjects mentioned in the
certificate.
(6) The Chief Executive Officer / Captain Superintendent or other person in
charge of the Tuvalu Maritime Training Institute shall maintain a record of the
assessment of all persons to whom the institute issues a certificate.
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.
34 Suspension and cancellation

(1) The Minister shall suspend or cancel a certificate of competency or an
endorsement if so recommended by an inquiry or investigation under
regulation 38 or 40.
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(2) The Minister may cancel a certificate of competency or an endorsement if

satisfied that —
(a) it was obtained by a false statement or by the production of a false
document; or
(b) the requirements for holding the certificate or endorsement no longer
exist.
(3) The Minister may suspend a certificate of competency or an endorsement
pending enquiries as to whether it should be cancelled under sub-regulation
(1).
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,
(3) Refresher training may take the approved form of:

(a) E-learning;
(b) Shipboard drills; or
(c) Classroom training or shore based training.
(4) The training which must be refreshed by an approved method include inter
alia:
(a) Proficiency in survival craft and survival boats;
(b) Advance fire fighting training;
(c) Basic safety training;
(d) Fast rescue boat; and,
(e) Medical training.
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(1) A person who makes a false declaration in order to obtain a certificate of
competency or an endorsement commits an offence and is liable to a fine of
$2,000 and to imprisonment for 1 month.
(2) A person who obtains or uses forged documents or obtains documents by
fraud for the purpose of obtaining a certificate of competency or an
endorsement commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $2,000 and to
(3) A person who issues a false document or forges a document to facilitate the
issue of a certificate of competency or the making of an endorsement commits
an offence and is liable to a fine of $2,000 or to imprisonment for 12 months.
PART VII - SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
38 Basic Safety Training

(1) Every seafarer must receive familiarisation and basic safety training or
instruction in accordance with Regulation A-VI/1 and must meet the
appropriate standard of competence specified therein.
(2) The additional basic safety training requirements that seafarers or crew
members must receive training or instruction in accordance with Chapter 2 of
the STWC are inclusive of:
(a) Communications;
(b) control of fatigue;
(c) teamwork; and,
(d) marine environmental issues.
(3) Before being assigned to any shipboard duties, every person employed on a
seagoing vessel must receive approved basic training as set out in STCW
Regulation A-VI/1 and Tables A-VI/1-1, A-VI/1-2, A-VI/1-3 and A-VI/1-4 of
the Code.
(4) The owner and master of a vessel to which these Regulations apply must
ensure that persons unfamiliar with the vessel are given a reasonable
opportunity to become familiar with the shipboard equipment, operating
procedures and other arrangements needed for the proper performance of
duties and that each seafarer can make a knowledgeable and informed
contribution to the safe operation of the ship in accordance with Part III.
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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.
40 Mandatory minimum requirements for advanced fire fighting

(1) Every person designated to control fire-fighting operations must have
successfully completed advanced training in fire fighting techniques in
accordance with the provisions of Section A-VI/3 of the Code and must meet
the standard of competence specified therein.
(2) A candidate for a Certificate of Proficiency must provide evidence of having
achieved the required standard of competence within the previous 5 years, in
accordance with the methods of demonstrating competence and the criteria for
evaluating competence tabulated in columns 3 and 4 of Table A-VI/3 of the
Code.
(3) Where training in advanced fire fighting is not included in the qualifications
for the Certificate of Competency to be issued, a special certificate or
documented evidence, as appropriate, must be issued indicating that the
holder has attended a course or training in advanced fire fighting.
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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.
41 Mandatory Minimum Requirements for Medical first aid

(1) Every person designated to provide medical first aid on board a vessel must
meet the standards of competence in medical first aid on board vessels
specified in Section A-VI/4 of the Code.
(2) Every person designated to take charge of medical care on board a vessel
must meet the standard of competence specified in Section A-VI/4,
subsections 4 to 6 of the Code.
(3) If training in medical first aid or medical care is not included in the
qualifications for the Certificate of Competency to be issued, a special
certificate or documented evidence, as appropriate, must be issued indicating
that the holder has attended a course of training in medical first aid or in
medical care.
(4) A candidate for a certificate under Regulation VI/4, paragraph 1 must provide
evidence that the required standard of competence has been achieved in
accordance with the methods for demonstrating competence and the criteria
for evaluating competence tabulated in columns 3 and 4 of Table A-VI/4-1 of
the STCW Code.
(5) A candidate for a certificate under the provisions of Regulation VI/4,
paragraph 2 must provide evidence that the required standard of competence
has been achieved in accordance with the methods for demonstrating
competence and the criteria for evaluating competence tabulated in columns 3
and 4 of Table A-VI/4-2 of the STCW Code.
(6) Every person designated to provide medical first aid or take charge of medical
care must, while serving on board the vessel, carry evidence of having
received appropriate training.
42 Mandatory minimum requirements for ship security officers

(1) Every candidate for a certificate of proficiency as a ship security officer shall
be required to demonstrate competence to undertake the tasks, duties and
responsibilities listed in column 1 of Table A-VI/5.
(2) The level of knowledge of the subjects listed in column 2 of Table AVI/5
shall be sufficient to enable the candidate to act as the designated Ship
Security Officer.
(3) Training and experience to achieve the necessary level of theoretical
knowledge, understanding and proficiency shall take into account the
guidance in Section B-VI/5 of the Code.
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(4) Every candidate for certification shall be required to provide evidence of

having achieved the required standard of competence in accordance with the
methods of demonstrating competence and the criteria for evaluating
competence tabulated in columns 3 and 4 of table A-VI/5 of the Code.
43 Mandatory minimum requirements for security awareness training

(1) Seafarers employed or engaged in any capacity on board a ship that is
required to comply with the provisions of the ISPS Code on the business of
that ship as part of the ship’s complement without designated security duties
shall, before being assigned to any shipboard duties:
(a) receive appropriate approved training or instruction in security
awareness as set out in Table A-VI/6-1;
(b) be required to provide evidence of having achieved the required
standard of competence to undertake tasks, duties and responsibilities
listed in column 1 of Table A-VI/6-1:
(i) by demonstration of competence in accordance with the methods
and the criteria of evaluating competence tabulated in columns 3
and 4 of Table A-VI/6-1; and
(ii) by examination or continuous assessment as part of an approved
training programme in the subjects listed in column 2 of Table
A-VI/6-1.
44 Mandatory minimum requirements for seafarers with designated

security duties
(1) Every seafarer who is designated to perform security duties, including anti-
piracy and anti-armed-robbery related duties, shall be required to demonstrate
competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column
1 of table A-VI/6-2.
(2) The level of knowledge of the subjects in column 2 of Table A-VI/6-2 shall be
sufficient to enable every candidate to perform onboard designated security
duties, including anti-piracy and anti-armed-robbery related activities.
(3) Every candidate for certification shall be required to provide evidence of
having achieved the required standard of competence through:
(a) demonstration of competence to undertake the tasks, duties and
responsibilities listed in column 1 of Table A-VI/6-2 of the Code, in
accordance with the methods for demonstrating competence and the
criteria for evaluating competence tabulated in columns 3 and 4 of
Table A-VI/6-2 of the Code; and
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(b) examination or continuous assessment as part of an approved training

programme covering the material set out in column 2 of Table A-VI/6-2
of the Code.
45 Mandatory Minimum Training for Seafarers on Oil and Chemical

Tankers
(1) Every vessel which carries a bulk cargo consisting in whole or in part of oil,
or liquid chemicals, must carry personnel qualified in accordance with this
regulation.
(2) Every person for certification in basic training for oil and chemical tanker
cargo operations shall have completed basic training in accordance with
provisions of Section A-V/1/1 of the Code and have completed:
(a) at least three months of approved sea-going service on oil or chemical
tankers and meet the standard of competence specified in Section A-
V/1-1, paragraph 1 of the Code; or
(b) an approved basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations
and meet the standard of competence specified in Section A-V/1-1 of
the Code.
(3) Every person for a certificate in advanced training for oil tanker cargo
operations shall:
(a) meet the requirements for certification in basic training in oil and
chemical tanker cargo operations; and
(b) while qualified for certification in basic training for oil and chemical
tanker cargo operations, have:
(i) at least three months of approved sea-going service on oil
tankers, or
(ii) at least one month of approved onboard training on oil tankers, in
a supernumerary capacity, which includes at least three loading
and three unloading operations and is documented in an
approved training record book; and
(c) have completed approved advanced training for oil tanker cargo
operations and meet the standard of competence specified in Section A-
V/1-1, paragraph 2 of the Code
(4) Every person for a certificate in advanced training for chemical tanker cargo
operations shall:
(a) meet the requirements for certification in basic training in oil and
chemical tanker cargo operations; and
(b) while qualified for certification in basic training for oil and chemical
tanker cargo operations, have:
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(i) at least three months of approved sea-going service on chemical

tankers, or
(ii) at least one month of approved onboard training on chemical
tankers, in a supernumerary capacity, which includes at least
three loading and three unloading operations and is documented
in an approved training record book; and
(c) have completed approved advanced training for chemical tanker cargo
operations and meet the standard of competence specified in Section A-
V/1-1, paragraph 3 of the Code
46 Mandatory Minimum Training for Seafarers on Liquefied Gas Tankers

(1) Every vessel which carries a bulk cargo consisting in whole or in part of
liquefied gas, must carry personnel qualified in accordance with this
regulation.
(2) Every person for certification in basic training for liquefied gas tanker cargo
operations shall have completed basic training in accordance with provisions
of Section A-V/1/1 of the Code and have completed:
(a) at least three months of approved sea-going service on liquefied gas
tankers and meet the standard of competence specified in Section A-
V/1-2, paragraph 1 of the Code; or
(b) an approved basic training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations and
meet the standard of competence specified in Section A-V/1-2 of the
Code.
(3) Every person for a certificate in advanced training for liquefied gas tanker
cargo operations shall:
(a) meet the requirements for certification in basic training in liquefied gas
tanker cargo operations; and
(b) while qualified for certification in basic training for liquefied gas tanker
cargo operations, have:
(i) at least three months of approved sea-going service on liquefied
gas tankers, or
(ii) at least one month of approved onboard training on liquefied gas
tankers, in a supernumerary capacity, which includes at least
three loading and three unloading operations and is documented
in an approved training record book; and
(c) have completed approved advanced training for liquefied gas tanker
cargo operations and meet the standard of competence specified in
Section A-V/1-2, paragraph 2 of the Code
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47 Mandatory Minimum Training for Seafarers on passenger vessels

(1) Masters, officers, ratings and other persons serving on board passenger
vessels must, have completed the training specified in paragraph (4) to (7) in
accordance with capacity, duties and responsibilities.
(2) Persons who are required to be trained in accordance with paragraph (4), (6)
and (7) must, at intervals not exceeding 5 years, undertake appropriate
refresher training, or be required to provide evidence of having achieved the
required standard of competence within the previous five years..
(3) Masters, officers and other persons designated on muster lists to assist
passengers in emergency situations on board passenger vessels must have
completed training in crowd management as specified in Section A-V/2,
paragraph 1 of the Code.
(4) Personnel providing direct service to passengers in passenger spaces on board
passenger vessels shall have completed safety training specified in Section A-
V/2, paragraph 2 of the Code.
(5) Masters, chief engineer officers, chief mates, second engineer officers, and
every person designated on muster lists as having responsibility for the safety
of passengers in emergency situations on board passenger ships shall have
completed approved training in crisis management and human behaviour as
specified in Section A-V/2 paragraph 3 of the Code.
(6) Masters, chief mates, chief engineer officers, second engineer officers and
every person assigned immediate responsibility for embarking and
disembarking passengers, loading, discharging or securing cargo, or closing
hull openings on board passenger vessels must have completed approved
training in passenger safety, cargo safety and hull integrity as specified in
Section A-V/2, paragraph 4 of the Code.
48 Fees
The fees payable for receiving applications, assessing competence and issuing
certificates under this Part are as prescribed in Schedule VII.
49 Offences and Penalties

(1) A person who makes a false declaration in order to obtain a Certificate of
Proficiency or endorsement issued under this Part commits an offence.
Penalty: A fine of up to $2000 or imprisonment for up to 12 month, or both.
(2) A person who obtains or uses forged documents or obtains documents by
fraud for the purpose of obtaining a Certificate of Proficiency commits an
offence.
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(3) A person who issues a false document or forges a document to facilitate the
issue of a Certificate of Proficiency commits an offence.
PART IX - QUALITY STANDARDS
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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(b) timely action is taken to correct any deficiencies revealed by the

evaluation.
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.
54 Fitness for duty

(1) The system of watches on board a ship to which these Regulations apply shall
be so arranged that —
(a) the efficiency of every person with watchkeeping duties is not impaired
by fatigue; and
(b) the first watch at the commencement of a voyage and subsequent
relieving watches are sufficiently rested and otherwise fit for duty.
(2) Without affecting the general requirement of sub-regulation (1), —
(a) all persons who are assigned duty as officer in charge of a watch or as a
rating forming part of a watch shall be allowed a minimum of 10 hours
rest in any 24-hour period;
(b) the hours of rest may be divided into not more than two periods, one of
which must be at least 6 hours in length;
(c) the requirements for rest periods specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) do
not apply in the case of an emergency or drill, or if other overriding
operational conditions prevail;
(d) the minimum period of 10 hours specified in paragraph (a) may be
reduced to not less than 6 consecutive hours, if the reduction does not
extend beyond 2 days and not less than 77 hours of rest are provided in
each 7 day period; and
(e) watch schedules shall be posted on board ship in places where they are
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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.

(1) An owner of a ship to which these Regulations apply who causes or permits
the ship to operate in breach of the requirements of this Part commits an
offence and is liable to a fine of $2,000 and to imprisonment for 12 months.
(2) A master or chief engineer officer of a ship to which these Regulations apply,
and any person with watchkeeping duties on board the ship, who fails to
observe any requirement of this Part commits an offence and is liable to a fine
of $2,000 and/or to imprisonment for 12 months.
(3) This Part does not affect the provisions as to discipline on board ships
contained in Division 7 of Part V to the Act.
PART X - MARINE INQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS
56 Power to hold investigation

(1) If the Minister receives a written report from any person of any incompetence,
act or omission that may pose a direct threat to safety of life or property at sea
or to the marine environment —
(a) by the holder of a certificate of competency issued or endorsed under
these Regulations; or
(b) by any seafarer on board a Tuvaluan ship,
the Minister may appoint a suitably qualified person to carry out an impartial
investigation.
(2) Sections 79 and 80 of the Act shall so far as practicable apply to an
investigation held under sub-regulation (1) as if it were an inquiry under
section 79 of the Act.
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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.
57 Procedure at inquiries and investigations

(1) A person conducting an inquiry or investigation may —
(a) if he or she thinks it appropriate, co-opt expert advisers to assist in the
inquiry or investigation; and
(b) conduct the inquiry or investigation in such a manner as he or she
considers appropriate in the circumstances.
(2) Where it is likely during the course of an inquiry or investigation that the
conduct of a person will be called into question or that a person will be
adversely affected by a decision of the inquiry or investigation, the person
conducting the inquiry or investigation shall —
(a) give the person at least 72 hours notice of the place, date and time of
the inquiry or investigation; and
(b) furnish the person with a copy of the report of any preliminary
investigation in relation thereto or with a statement of the case on
which the inquiry or investigation was ordered, as appropriate.
(3) A person whose conduct is likely to be questioned during the course of an
inquiry or investigation, or who is likely to be adversely affected by the
decision of the inquiry or investigation is entitled to —
(a) attend the inquiry or investigation personally and be represented by
counsel;
(b) be sworn and give evidence before the inquiry or investigation;
(c) subpoena and call witnesses;
(d) examine, cross-examine and re-examine witnesses in accordance with
the rules of procedure and evidence normally applicable to inquiries;
(e) take all proper exceptions to the admissibility of evidence; and
(f) address the inquiry or investigation, either at the conclusion or at any
other proper time.
(4) A member of a Board of Marine Inquiry or any assessor or other person
assisting an inquiry or an investigation may dissent in writing from any report
of the Board or of the person conducting the inquiry or investigation, and any
order made shall be that of the majority.
(5) The person conducting an inquiry or investigation may order any person who
has appeared at the inquiry or investigation to pay the whole or any part of the
costs of the inquiry or investigation.
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58 Powers of Impartial Investigation as to Certificates of Competency

(1) Where as a result of an impartial investigation, the Minister is satisfied that a
qualified seafarer -
(a) is unfit to discharge their duties because of incompetence or
misconduct;
(b) acted or failed to act in a certain way;
(c) has been seriously negligent in the discharge of their duty; or
(d) has failed to give any assistance or information required by Section 75
of the Act, and,
in a case under paragraph (a), (b) or (c), is further satisfied that the unfitness, action
or negligence caused or contributed to or might have caused or contributed to the
casualty, the Registrar of Seafarer may -
(i) recommend to the Minister to withdraw, cancel or suspend for a
specified period any certificate of competency issued to the
qualified seafarer concerned; or
(ii) censure the seafarer concerned.
(2) The person conducting an inquiry or investigation must not recommend the
cancellation or suspension of the certificate of any master or qualified
seafarer, unless a statement of reasons for the decision has been furnished to
the person holding the certificate and, where practicable, the person has had
an opportunity to respond.
59 Suspension of certificate pending inquiry

(1) If it appears to the Minister to be necessary or desirable to do so, he or she
may order the suspension of any certificate of competency issued or
endorsement made under these Regulations, pending the outcome of an
inquiry or investigation.
(2) Where as the result of an inquiry or investigation it is determined that a
seafarer whose certificate of competency or endorsement has been suspended
under sub-regulation (1) —
(a) was not unfit to discharge their duties because of incompetence,
misconduct or for any other reason; or
(b) has not been seriously negligent in the discharge of their duties, the
person conducting the inquiry or investigation shall recommend to the
Minister that the suspension of the certificate or endorsement be
revoked and the certificate or endorsement shall be restored forthwith.
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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.

A person who —
(a) hinders or obstructs the person conducting an inquiry or investigation;
(b) fails to answer any question properly put by any person in the course of
an inquiry or investigation;
(c) fails to produce any document or certificate in possession or under
control when properly requested to do so by the person conducting an
inquiry or investigation,
commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $2,000 and to imprisonment for 12
months.
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63 Immunities
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.
PART XI - MARINE RADIO
64 Qualifications of radio personnel

(1) Every person in charge of, or required to perform, radio duties on a ship to
which these Regulations apply and which operates with a GMDSS system,
must not be less than 18 years of age, and, shall hold —
(a) on a ship with a Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate or a Passenger
Ship Safety Certificate valid for operation in Area Al only, at least a
GMDSS restricted operator’s certificate issued in accordance with
Article 55 of the Radio Regulations and with STCW Regulation IV/2;
and
(b) on a ship with a Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate or a Passenger
Ship Safety Certificate valid for operation in areas not limited to Area
Al, at least a GMDSS general operator’s certificate issued in
accordance with Article 55 of the Radio Regulations and with STCW
Regulation IV/2.
(2) A ship of 300 gross tons or more to which these Regulations apply and which
operates with a GMDSS radio system in areas A2, A3 or A4 shall have on
board either —
(a) one first- or second-class radio electronics officer, who is not the
master; or
(b) two general radio operators, qualified as required by sub-regulation (1),
one of whom may be the master.
(3) Every person in charge of, or required to perform, radio duties on a ship to
which these Regulations apply, but which is not required to comply with the
GMDSS provisions in Chapter IV of the SOLAS Convention, shall hold an
appropriate certificate as required by the Radio Regulations.
(4) The Minister may vary the requirements of this regulation as regards the
number of radio personnel to be carried on a ship, but not in a manner
inconsistent with the Radio Regulations or the relevant STCW Regulations.
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(1) An owner of a ship to which these Regulations apply who causes or permits
the ship to go to sea when there is not on board a person qualified as required
by regulation 43 commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $2,000 and to
(2) A master of a ship to which these Regulations apply who takes the ship to sea
when there is not on board a person qualified as required by regulation 43
commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $2,000 and to imprisonment for
12 months.
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.
PART XII - MISCELLANEOUS
67 Exemptions and dispensations

(1) If an owner, master or seafarer so requests in writing, the Minister may grant a
written exemption or dispensation in respect of any matter covered by a
certificate of competency issued under these Regulations.
(2) The Minister may attach conditions to the grant of an exemption or
dispensation.
(3) The Minister may not grant an exemption or dispensation in respect of any
matter except in accordance with Article VIII of the Convention or paragraph
5 of STCW Regulation I/I0.
(4) It shall be a defence to a charge under these Regulations that an exemption or
dispensation has been lawfully granted in respect of any relevant matter and
that any condition attached to the grant of such exemption or dispensation has
been complied with.
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68 Repeal Provisions
These Regulations repeal the Merchant Shipping (STCW Convention) Regulations

1998 in its entirety.
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SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE I
Part I - SERVING CAPACITY AND STCW REGULATION ENDORSEMENT
Regional Function STCW Alternative

Certificate Regulation name for
certificate
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
Ch. Mate unlimited tonnage, unlimited area Regs. II/2
Master Class 3 Master <3000 GT, near coastal area Reg. II/2.8 Master <3000
(NCV)
Subject to endorsement:
Master <500 GT, unlimited area Regs. II/3.7
OOW Deck OOW Deck >500 GT, unlimited area Reg. II/1 OOW Deck
Ch. Mate <3000 GT unlimited area Reg. II/2.8
Ch. Mate <500 GT unlimited area Reg. II/3
Ch. Mate <3000 GT near coastal area Reg. II/2.8
OOW Deck <500 GT unlimited area Regs. II/3
OOW Deck <3000 GT near coastal area Regs II/2.8
Chief Mate <500 GT, near coastal area
Able Seafarer Watchkeeper Rating Reg. II/4 >500GT
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Deck
Watchkeeper Watchkeeper Rating Reg. II/4 >500GT

Rating Deck
Engineering
Engineer Ch. Engineer >3000 kW unlimited area Reg. III/2 Engineer

Class 1 Unlimited
Engineer Ch. Engineer <3000 kW unlimited area Reg. III/3 Engineer

Class 2 <3000
2nd Engineer >3000kW unlimited area Reg. III/2
Ch. Engineer >3000 kW, near coastal area Reg. III/2
OOW OOW Engine, unlimited propulsion power, Reg. III/1 OOW

Engine unlimited area Engine
2nd Engineer <3000 kW unlimited area Reg. III/3
2nd Engineer >3000 kW near coastal area Reg. III/2
Engineer Ch. Engineer <750 kW, near coastal area - Engineer

Class 3 <750
2nd Engineer <3000kW near coastal area -
Ch. Engineer <750 kW, unlimited area Reg. III/3
Ch. Engineer <3000 kW, near coastal area Reg. III/3
Engineer Ch. Engineer <500 kW, near coastal area - Engineer

Class 4 <500
2nd Engineer <750 kW, near coastal area -
OOW Engine <3000 kW, near coastal area Reg. III/1
-
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Ch. Engineer <300 kW unlimited area
2nd Engineer <750 kW unlimited area
Engineer Ch. Engineer < 300 kW, near coastal area - Engineer
Class 5 <300
2nd Engineer <500 kW, near coastal area
Able Watchkeeper Rating Reg. III/4 >750kW

Seafarer
Engine
Watchkeeper Watchkeeper Rating Reg. III/4 >750kW

Rating
Engine
Part 2– MANDATORY SHORT COURSES AND STCW REGULATION

ENDORSEMENT
MANDATORY SHORT COURSES STCW
REGULATION
Basic safety training - all new entrants
Familiarisation and basic safety training A-VI/1
(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
Advanced fire-fighting A-VI/3
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Medical
Medical first-aid A-VI/4

A-VI/4
Medical care
Security
A-VI/5
Ship security officer A-VI/6-1
Security awareness A-VI/6-2
Seafarer with designated security duties
SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Tankers
Oil and chemical tanker familiarisation A-V/1-1

Advanced oil tanker cargo operations A-V/1-1
Advanced chemical tanker cargo operations A-V/1-1
Liquefied gas tanker familiarisation A-V/1-2
Advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations A-V/1-2
Passenger Ships
Crowd management for passengers ships A-V/2

Crisis management and human behaviour for passenger ships A-V/2
SCHEDULE II
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MANNING REQUIREMENTS AND CLASSES OF CERTIFICATES
(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
< 500 GT Master Class OOW Deck * Master Class DWR

3* + 4*+
* 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
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
20 - < 200 GT Master Class Master Class DWR
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5 6
* Endorsed subject to satisfying sea-time requirements and further training and

assessment.
The minimum qualification required for master of vessels <20GT/12 m is
Master/Engineer Class 6 or equivalent. The sea service, training and
assessment requirements for this dual role certificate are subject to
determination by the national administration.
Part C Engineering certification – unlimited voyages
Engine Chief Engineer Second Engineer Officer of Additional Engine

Power the Watch OOW Watch
(kilowat Engine ENGINE Ratings
ts) (OOW (As (EWR)
Engine) required) (As
(As require
required) d)
>3,000 Engineer Class 1 Engineer Class 2 OOW OOW EWR
Engine Engine
750 – Engineer Class 2 OOW Engine* OOW OOW EWR

< 3,000 Engine Engine
250 – Engineer Class 3* Engineer Class 4* EWR

<750 +
<300 Engineer Class 4* EWR
+
* Endorsed subject to satisfying sea-time requirements and further training and assessment.
+ Subject to satisfactory completion of appropriate STCW short courses (Medical First Aid,
Advanced Fire Fighting, Proficiency in Survival Craft).
Part D Engineering certification – near coastal voyages
Engine Chief Engineer Second Engineer Officer of the Engine
Power (As required) Watch Engine Watch
(kilowatts) (OOW Engine) Ratings
(As required) (EWR)
(As
required)
3,000 and Engineer Class 2 OOW Engine* OOW Engine EWR
over
750 – < Engineer Class Engineer Class 3 Engineer Class 4 EWR
3,000 3*
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500 - < 750 Engineer Class 3 Engineer Class 4 EWR
250 – < 500 Engineer Class 4 Engineer Class 5 EWR
< 250 Engineer Class 5 EWR
* Endorsed subject to satisfying sea-time requirements and further training and

assessment.
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SCHEDULE III
NUMBER OF CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY - PASSENGER

VESSELS
TYPE AND CHARACTERISTICS QUALIFIED PERSONS

OF SURVIVAL CRAFT OR SYSTEM
Lifeboat boarded at the stowed position and capable of 2 per boat

being released and lowered from inside
Lifeboat boarded at stowed position and capable of being 2 persons, plus

lowered from inside after being released externally 1 for every two boats
Lifeboat, both released and lowered from the vessel 3 per boat
Liferaft 1 per liferaft
Davit-launched liferaft 1 per liferaft, plus

1 for each davit
Marine escape system 4 per system, plus 1 for each raft

associated with each system
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SCHEDULE IV
SAFE MANNING CERTIFICATE
Tuvalu Maritime Safety Administration

SAFE MANNING CERTIFICATE
SHIPPING (STCW CONVENTION) REGULATIONS 2013
Tuvalu Maritime Safety Administration
G.P.O. Box xxx Telephone: (000) ........
...... Fax No: (000) ......
Tuvalu E-Mail: ……..
Name and Call Sign of Vessel
Official / IMO Number
Vessel Type / Class
Port of Registry
Trading Area
Gross Tonnage
Total Propulsion Power
Length Overall
Owner & Address
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.
POSITION QUALIFICATION & NUMBER

Unlimited Near Coastal Territorial Inshore Sheltered
Waters Waters Waters Waters Waters
Master
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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Conditions and Limitations:

(1) All crewmembers must meet the requirements regarding safety training
and qualifications according to Regulations in force.
(2) This Certificate is valid for two years. It will be renewed as long as
there is no material change in safety equipment, or the construction of
the ship, or in its passenger or cargo carrying capacity or its
commercial purpose.
Signed ……………………………..……..
Director, Tuvalu Maritime Safety Administration
Date
Name:
[Official Seal]
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SCHEDULE V
Pre-requisites for certificates
Deck Certificate Pre-requisites
Deck Watch Rating

Minimum Age: 16 years
Prerequisite certificate: Safety Certificate
Required Sea Service:
(a) six months of approved seagoing service whilst holding a safety
certificate; or
(b) special training, either pre-sea or on board ship, including an
approved period of seagoing service which shall be not less than
two months.
Able Seafarer Deck
Minimum Age: 18years
Prerequisite certificate: Deck Watch Rating
Required sea service:
(a) 18 months of approved seagoing service and demonstrated
competencies as outlined in table A II/5 of the STCW Code.
Note: All seagoing service has to be documented in an approved sea service
record book.
Master Class 5
Prerequisite Certificate: Safety Certificate
(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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(d) six months approved seagoing service whilst holding a

certificate of competency as Able Seafarer Deck
Remission of seagoing service may be allowed by the Authority for
attendance at approved training programmes that include on-board training
that meets the requirements of section A-II/3 of the STCW code and is
documented in an approved training record book.
Master Class 4
Prerequisite Certificate: Master Class 5
(a) 12 months of approved watchkeeping service whilst holding a
certificate of competency not lower than Master Class 5.
Remission of watchkeeping service and/or the requirement for a Master Class
5 certificate may be allowed by the Authority for attendance at approved
training programmes that include on-board training that meets the
requirements of section A-II/3 of the STCW code and is documented in an
approved training record book.
Master Class 3
Minimum Age: Not prescribed
Prerequisite Certificate: Master Class 4
certificate of competency as Master Class 4.
(b) approved seagoing service of not less than 18 months, which is
part of an approved training programme that includes on-board
training that meets the requirements of section A-II/I of the
STCW code and is documented in an approved training record
book.
Not less than six months of the required seagoing service shall be performed
in vessels in excess of 500 GT.
Officer of the Watch Deck (OOW Deck)

Prerequisite Certificate: Not prescribed
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(a) 36 months of approved seagoing service whilst holding a

certificate of competency as Deck Watch Rating; or
(b) approved seagoing service of not less than 12 months, which is
part of an approved training programme that includes on-board
training that meets the requirements of section A-II/I of the
STCW code and is documented in an approved training record
book; or
(c) 18 months of approved seagoing service whilst holding an able
seafarer deck certificate.
(d) 12 months of approved watchkeeping service whilst holding a
certificate of competency as Master Class 4.
In (a), (b) or (c), not less than six months of the required seagoing service
shall be performed in vessels in excess of 500 GT.
During the approved seagoing service, the candidate must have performed
bridge watchkeeping duties under the supervision of a master or qualified
officer for a period of not less than six months.
Master Class 2
Prerequisite Certificate: Master Class 3 or OOW Deck
certificate as Master Class 3, six months of which shall be
performed in vessels in excess of 500 GT;
(b) 12 months of approved watchkeeping service whilst holding a
certificate of competency as OOW Deck, on vessels above
500GT.
Master Class 1
Prerequisite Certificate: OOW Deck or Master Class 2
certificate of competency not less than OOW Deck or Master
Class 3, six months of which shall be served on vessels in excess
of 500 GT.
The sea service may be reduced by 12 months where at least 12 months of the
service has been served as chief officer.
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Engine Certificate Pre-requisites

Engine-room Watch Rating
Prerequisite certificate: Safety Certificate
(a) six months of approved seagoing service whilst holding a safety
certificate; or
(b) special training, either pre-sea or on board ship, including an
approved period of seagoing service which shall be not less than
2 months.
Able Seafarer Engine
Minimum Age: 18years
Prerequisite certificate: Engine-room Watch Rating
Required sea service:
(a) 12 months of approved seagoing service and demonstrated
competencies as outlined in table A III/5 of the STCW Code.
Note: All seagoing service has to be documented in an approved sea service
record book.
Engineer Class 5
Prerequisite Certificate: Safety Certificate
(a) 12 months of approved seagoing service whilst holding a
certificate of competency as Engine-Room Watch Rating; or
(b) 24 months of approved seagoing service, at least six months of
which must have been spent carrying out engineering duties,
whilst holding a safety certificate; or
(c) 12 months of approved sea going service whilst holding a
certificate of competency as Able Seafarer Engine.
Engineer Class 4
Prerequisite Certificate: Class 5
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(a) 12 months approved service as a watchkeeping engineer whilst

holding a certificate of competency as Engineer Class 5.
Engineer Class 3
Prerequisite Certificate: Engineer Class 4
(a) 12 months approved seagoing service as a watchkeeping
engineer whilst holding a certificate of competency as Engineer
Class 4; or
(b) 12 months at sea in an engineering capacity whilst holding a
safety certificate and satisfactory completion of an approved
shore-based engineering training programme; or
(c) approved education and training of at least 36 months, which
includes 12 months’ training onboard vessels, six months of
which must be completed on vessels of more than 500 kW
propulsion power machinery and be documented in an approved
training record book.
Remission of watchkeeping service and/or the requirement for Engineer
Class 4 certificate may be allowed by the Authority for attendance at
approved training programmes that include on-board training and are
documented in an approved training record book.
Officer of the Watch Engine-room (OOW Engine)
Prerequisite Certificate: Not prescribed
(a) Approved education and training of at least 36 months, which
includes onboard training documented in an approved training
record book, and not less than 12 months approved service in the
engine-room under the supervision of a qualified engineer, of
which six months shall be served on ships of not less than 750
kW propulsion power in accordance with Section A-III/1 of the
STCW code; or
(b) six months approved seagoing service in a engineering capacity
on vessels of not less than 750 KW propulsion power, whilst
holding a certificate of competency as Engineer Class 3; or
(c) 12 months approved seagoing service in an engineering capacity
on vessels of not less than 750 KW propulsion power whilst
holding a certificate of competency as Engineer Class 4; or
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(d) 36 months approved seagoing service in an engineering capacity

on vessels of not less than 750 kW propulsion power, including
six months under the supervision of a qualified engineer, whilst
holding a certificate of competency as Engine-Room Watch
Rating; or
(e) 24 months approved seagoing service in an engineering capacity
on vessels not less than 750KW propulsion power , including
six months under the supervision of a qualified engineer, whilst
holding a certificate of competency as Able Seafarer Engine
Engineer Class 2
Prerequisite Certificate: OOW Engine
(a) 12 months approved seagoing service as engineer on vessels of
not less than 750 kW propulsion power whilst holding a
certificate of competency as OOW Engine.
(b) At least nine months of the above service must be on vessels
using propulsion of the kind to which the certificate relates.
Engineer Class 1
Prerequisite Certificate: Engineer Class 2
(a) 24 months as engineer in a position of responsibility on vessels
in excess of 3,000 kW propulsion power whilst holding a
certificate of competency as Engineer Class 2.
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ENGINE CERTIFICATION FLOW CHART

International Voyages Near Coastal Voyages
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 )
12 months Engineeer Class 4

12 Months
(9 Months on propulsion
type specified in certificate)
Approved shore
based
12 months
education and
training
OOW Engine
18 months
EngineerClass 5
36 Months apprved
education and sea
service training 12 months
[12 months (6
months > 750 KW)]
36 months > 750 KW

Approved sea service Able seafarer
( 6 months supervision ) Engine
24
months
12 months 30 months
( 6 months engineering
duties )
Engineroom
watch Rating
6 months
Safety certificate
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DECK CERTIFICATION FLOW CHART

International Voyages Near Coastal Voyages
Master Class 1
36 months 12 Months Sea

> 500 GT Service
24 months
Master Clas 2 Master Class 3
( 6 months > 500 GT )
12 Months Sea 12 months

Service (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
12 months 6 months Master Class 5
36 months approved
sea service Able Seafarer Deck
( 6 months > 500 GT)
24 months
18 months
30 Months
Deck watch Rating
6 months
Safety Certificate
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SCHEDULE VI
Part I - CERTIFICATES RECOGNISED IN TUVALU
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 2 <3000 gross tons
Master Class 3 1600 to > 500 gross tons
Territorial waters
Master/Engineer Class 6-Engineer 20 gross tons (15 metres)
or less
Inshore
Restricted Master/Engineer Class 6-Engineer 20 gross tons (15 metres) or less
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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
Engineer Class 4 500 - >300 kW
Engineer Class 5 300 kW or less
Territorial waters
Engineer Class 3 < 750 kW
Engineer Class 4 < 500 - 300 kW
Master/Engineer Class 6 20 gross tons (15 metres) or less
Inshore
Engineer Class 4 < 500 - 300 kW
Master/Engineer Class 6 < 75 kW
Part II – MANDATORY SHORT COURSES
Restricted Master/Engineer Class 6 20 gross tons (15 metres) or less

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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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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
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
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/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 3 or Deck Watchkeeper $100
Engineer Class 3 or Engineer Watchkeeper $100
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Master/Engineer Class 6 [Full & Restricted] $100
AS – Deck or AS - Engine $50
Electro - Technical Officer $100
Electro - Technical Rating $50
Deck Watchkeeping Rating or Engine Watchkeeping Rating $100
Pacific Island Qualified Fishing Deckhand $100
Safety Certificate $50
Boat Master’s Licence $50
6. Revalidation of a Certificate of Competency.
Master Class 3 or Deck Watchkeeper $100
Engineer Class 3 or Engineer Watchkeeper $100
Master/Engineer Class 6 [Full & Restricted] $100
AS – Deck or AS - Engine $50
Electro - Technical Officer $100
Electro - Technical Rating $50
Deck Watchkeeping Rating or Engine Watchkeeping Rating $50
Pacific Island Qualified Fishing Deckhand $50
Boat Master’s Licence $50
7 Replacement of a lost certificate $100
8 Application Fee for Dispensation from Manning Requirements $200
9 Certificate of Competency Endorsement fee $100
Endorsement attesting the Recognition of a Certificate of Competency $100
Endorsement attesting the issue of a Certificate of Competency $100
10 Issuance of a Safe Manning Certificate $200
11 Course Syllabus $50
12 Onboard Training Record Book $50
13 Application for a review by a Medical Board $50
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SCHEDULE VIII
Part 1 - Medical Standards
1 A physician conducting a medical examination under Part VII must

ensure that the seafarer does not suffer from:
(a) an impairment that causes unpredictable loss of consciousness
and that cannot be controlled through medication;
(b) a disorder that could prevent the seafarer from reacting
efficiently, while on watch, or in an emergency;
(c) a condition that is likely to require emergency medical care and
that cannot be controlled through medication;
(d) high blood pressure, or high risk of stroke or heart attack;
(e) a condition that could endanger others, taking into account the
confined living conditions on board ship, such as
(i) AIDS or other sexually transmitted disease;
(ii) a communicable disease that could affect other seafarers
coming into close contact;
(f) alcohol or drug addiction that could impair the seafarer’s ability
to carry out their duties as and when required;
(g) an active psychiatric disorder.
The medical practitioner should order a blood test if he suspects the seafarer
has been in contact with an HIV positive person.
2 The medical practitioner must ensure that the seafarer:
(a) has adequate muscle strength to carry a mass of 22 kg;
(b) has the physical capacity to wear breathing apparatus and life-
saving equipment;
(c) has adequate vision and hearing and the agility and strength to
perform the duties of fire fighting, first-aid administration and
ship abandonment in an emergency.
(d) Has the physical capability to fulfil all requirements of the
required basic training;
(e) demonstrates adequate hearing and speech to communicate
effectively and detect any audible alarms;
(f) has no medical condition, disorder or impairment that will
prevent the effective and safe conduct of routine and emergency
duties on board during the validity period of the medical
certificate;
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(g) does not suffer 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 and safety of other
persons on board; and
(h) is not taking any medication that has side effects that will impair
judgment, balance, or any other requirements for effective and
safe performance of routine and emergency duties on board.
3 Deck applicants may have aided average of 40 db or less, or functional
speech discrimination of 90% at 55 dB binaural. Waivers may be
granted in exceptional conditions for applicants who do not meet these
criteria.
PART 2 - TABLE B-I/9
Minimum in-service eyesight standards
STCW Category Distance Near/immediate Colour Visual Night Diplopia
Regulat of seafarer vision aided* vision vision fields blindness (double
ion vision)
one other Both eyes
eye eye together, aided
or unaided
I/11 Masters, Vision required for ship’s Normal Vision No
Il/1 deck navigation (e.g. chart and visual required to significant
II/2 officers nautical publication fields perform all condition
II/3 and reference, use of bridge necessary evident
II/4 ratings instrumentation and functions in
II/5 required equipment, and darkness
VII/2 to identification of aids to without
undertake navigation) compromise
look-out 0.52 0.5
duties
I/11 All Vision required to read Sufficient Vision No

III/ 1 engineer instruments in close visual required to significant
III/2 officers, proximity, to operate fields perform all condition
III/3 electro- equipment, and to identify necessary evident
III/4 technical systems/components as functions in
III/5 ratings necessary darkness
III/6 and without
III/7 ratings 0.45 0.4 compromise
VII/2 forming
part of an
engine-
room
watch
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I/11 Radio Vision required to read Sufficient Vision No

IV/2 officers instruments in close visual required to significant
and proximity, to operate fields perform all condition
electrical/ equipment, and to identify necessary evident
Electronic systems/components as functions in
officers necessary darkness
0.4 0.4 without
compromise
*Note: Values given in Snellen decimal notation.

2
Note: A value of at least 0.7 in one eye is recommended to reduce
the risk of undetected underlying eye disease.
5
Note: Engine department personnel shall have a combined eyesight
vision of at least 0.4.
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SCHEDULE IX
PRESCRIBED FORMS
Form No. 1 - SEAFARER’S MEDICAL FITNESS EXAMINATION

REPORT
To be completed by the applicant
Surname: First and Middle Names: Male
Female
Date /Place of Birth: Rank/Grading:
Present Occupation: Company/Employer:
Home /Contact Address: (street/town/country. Include phone contact)
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
Have you ever suffered from: yes no

a) tuberculosis, spitting of blood or severe chest infection?
b) conditions of the heart or lungs, including breathlessness, palpitation and high blood pressure?
c) infection of the bladder, kidneys or urinary tract, including sexually transmitted infection?
d) any condition of the stomach, liver or bowels, including hepatitis or stomach ulcer?
e) convulsions, fits, epilepsy or severe migraine headaches?
f) skin complaints, including skin cancers which have required medical treatment?
g) malaria or leprosy – still suffer repetitive effects from it? – still taking medication?
h) diabetes, rheumatism, arthritis, hernia, stroke or cancer?
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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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Examining Medical Practitioner’s Report
l. Physical Examination
Candidate's general appearance: (comment on visible signs of ill health and/ or disability)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..
Height........................................……………….Weight........……………….........……………………………
Blood Pressure………………………………….Pulse rate…………………...………………………………
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
d) Does the applicant take any regular medication?
Name of medication and reason for taking? …………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….………….
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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……………………………………………………………………………………….………………………...
………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………...
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Medical Practitioner's Recommendations

The examining doctor is requested to inform the candidate whether acceptance, deferment, or rejection is
recommended. (Delete where inapplicable)
Fit for contract service for…………….………years Fit for permanent service
Fit for
• International sea service in the capacity listed OR any other capacity……………………………….…
• Home-trade service in the capacity listed
Deferred for…………………………………months Rejected
Results of Chest X-ray
...................................................…………………………………..........................…….........…………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
What further tests/investigations need to be undertaken for the candidate to be considered eligible?
…………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Other comments:....…………………………………………………………………….………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………
Declaration of the recognised medical practitioner:

 Confirmation that identification documents were checked at point of examination:
Y/N
 Hearing meets the standards pursuant to A-I/9 of the Convention:
Y/N
 Unaided hearing satisfactory?
Y/N
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 Visual acuity meets standards in A-I/9 of the Convention?

Y/N
Date of last colour vision test.
 Fit for look-out duties?
Y/N
 No limitations or restrictions on fitness?
Y/N
If ‘N’, specify limitations or restrictions.
 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
Date of examination (dd/mm/year):

Expiry date of certificate:
Signatures
Examining Practitioner......................……………............… Applicant:.....................…………….………….
Print name:...................................................………………..Print name:................…………........…………
Date:............................................................………………....Date:........………………………………………
Employment:
Approved Not approved
Medical Practitioner’s
name:............................................................................……………..............................
Address:....................................................................…………………….............……………
….......…
Provider/Registration
number:......…................................................................………………..................……
Telephone #:………………………………………..
Fax #:………………..………..…………………….
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Form No. 2 - SEAFARER’S MEDICAL FITNESS CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that………………………………………………………………………………….…..………..

has been examined in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended, and the SHIPPING (STCW Convention) REGULATIONS
2013 and has been found fit for seagoing service in:
Management / Operational / Support level for............………………….......years.

(Delete where inapplicable)
OR
Has been found unfit for seagoing service.
Other Comments: …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………
……………………………………………………...………………………………………………………………
Examining practitioner‘s
name:.........................................................………………………..…………................
Address:....................................................................…………………………………………..
...........…………….
Medical practitioner’s licence

number:……………........................…………………….......……………....……
Telephone #:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Fax #:………………………E-

Mail:……..……………………….……..
Issued in: …….……………………………..on………………………Certificate No:……………………………
Examining practitioner’s signature........................…………………… (Stamp)
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Form No. 3 - CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
TUVALU MARITIME SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
This is to certify that
has been found duly qualified to hold this

Certificate of Competency as
and is entitled under the Tuvalu Merchant Shipping Act,

to serve in a ship in any capacity requiring
the holding of a Certificate of that designation.
This Certificate of Competency is subject to any endorsements

as to its period of validity, limitations, extensions or
additional qualifications.
Certificate No.
(Official Seal)
Director, Tuvalu Maritime Safety

Administration……………………………..Date of Issue
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Form No. 4 - CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY (STCW ENDORSEMENT)
TUVALU
CERTIFICATE ISSUED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING,
CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS, 1978, AS
AMENDED
The Government of the Tuvalu certifies that
......................................................
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:
FUNCTION LEVEL LIMITATIONS (IF ANY)

1234567
1234567
1234567
1234567
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Signature of the holder

(Official Seal)
Photograph
Certificate No: of the holder
Issued in [Main city/town] on: of the certificate
________________________________________
Director, Tuvalu Maritime Safety Administration
Name:
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Regulations
ENDORSEMENTS
REVALIDATION
The validity of this certificate is hereby extended until .
(Official Seal)
______________________
Administration
Date of revalidation. Name of duly authorised
official
The validity of this certificate is hereby extended until

...........………………………………
(Official Seal)
_______________________
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
DETAIL OF HOLDER OF CERTIFICATE

Name of holder :
Date and place of examination :
Date and place of birth :
Height (cm) :
Other identifying features:
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Class of certificate for which Seafarer Registration No.

this application applies (if known)
Form No. 5 – APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY OR

RECOGNITION
Please tick  appropriate box (Please use BLOCK LETTERS)

Certificate of Competency Endorsement of a Marine Replacement Certificate
Certificate
Certificate of Recognition Renewal of a Marine Sea-time Assessment
Certificate
Applicant’s details
Family Given
name name/s
Postal address
Residential Address
(if the same as postal address write ‘as above’)
Telephone Date of birth Place of birth (Country)
Height Colour of eyes Colour of hair Gender Male / Female

(cm)
Particulars of marine certificates held

No. Class Issuing Date of Date of Endorsements Ever suspended or
authority issue expiry cancelled (State why)
Service record book details

Date Place Book No.
Issued Issued
Details of eyesight test (Original Certificate to be sighted)
Date Place Result Certificate
Issued Tested s No.
Certificate of medical fitness (Original Certificate to be sighted)

Date Doctor Telephon
Issued e
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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……
Signature (Justice of the Peace/Commissioner of Oaths) Name (please print)
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Declaration of sea service (must be supported by Statutory Declaration/Service

Record Book)
Details of Ship Operation Service on Board
Gross No & Start Finish No.
Name & Number Tons Power Area Typ Duties (Date & (Date & of Remarks
of Eng e Place) Place) Day
(kW) s at
sea
If there is insufficient space, please attach another form.

Abbreviations
Area of Type Principal Duties
Operation Official Use Only
UL–Unlimited C–Commercial vessel M-–Master Total service:___________
NC–Near FV–Fishing vessel CM–Chief Mate Commercial:____________
coastal RP–Recreational 2M-–Second Mate Last 5 years:____________
TW–Territorial N–Naval 3M–Third Mate >3000GT />3000kW_____
waters R–Rescue WKD–Watchkeeper Deck <3000GT/<3000 kW_____
IS–Inshore T-Tankers DR–Deck Rating <500GT / 500 kW_______
SW–Sheltered PC–Pass/Cargo IR–Integrated Rating <200GT / 300kW________
waters P–Passenger CE–Chief Engineer <20GT / 75 kW________
PA–Pilotage RR –RO-RO 2E–Second Engineer
areas HS –High speed craft 3E–Third Engineer Sea-time approved: Y / N
CS–Cable WKE–Watchkeeper Engineer Certificate:
NA–Navaids ER–Watch Rating Engine Sign:
O–Others P–Pilot Date/Stamp:
O–Others (Please specify)
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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
of Service Ashore (ENGINEERS)

Course Details (including approved training institutions and associated specialist courses)
Course title Training institution Date of issue
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Form No. 6 - CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL TO CONDUCT TRAINING
Ministry of Maritime Transport

Certificate Number:
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
TO CONDUCT TRAINING
I hereby certify that
(insert name and address of certificate holder)
is approved to conduct training programmes leading to the issue of Tuvaluan maritime

qualifications in accordance with the Shipping (STCW Convention) Regulations 2013 Part VI.
Dated this………day of…………….20……….

...................................................(signed)
(stamp)
Minister for Maritime Transport
(This certificate is subject to the conditions and limitations attached.)
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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:
.....................................................
Minister for Maritime and Transport
Made at [main town/city] this ………… day of ……………………. 20….
.…………………………………………..
Minister for Maritime & Transport
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MERCHANT SHIPPING (STCW

MERCHANT SHIPPING (STCW CONVENTION 2010)

PART III - RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS AND OTHERS 12

PART V - MEDICAL STANDARDS 17

21 Duration of Certificates ........................................................................................ 19

PART VI - TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF SEAFARERS 22

PART VII - SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 30

PART IX - QUALITY STANDARDS 37

55 Offences and penalties ......................................................................................... 40

PART X - MARINE INQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS 40

PART XI - MARINE RADIO 44

PART XII - MISCELLANEOUS 45

(a) a valid certificate of competency showing that the holder is qualified to

“recognised” in relation to a certificate of competency issued by the maritime

6 STCW Convention, Regulations and Code to have the force of law

8 Registration of seafarers and certificates

(b) all endorsements to certificates of competency made under these

9 Offences and penalties

PART III - RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS AND OTHERS

being employed on any duties, a reasonable opportunity to become familiar

11 Responsibilities of owners and masters

(iii) activate the equipment when possible and perform functions

14 Offences and penalties

(3) A seafarer other than a master who contravenes regulation 12 commits an

16 Offences and penalties

PART V - MEDICAL STANDARDS

(7) A seafarer submitting to medical examination must declare any existing

call where a recognised medical practitioner is available provided that the

23 Review of a Medical Fitness Certificate

(b) where appropriate, based on further examinations conducted pursuant

24 Appeal of a reviewed Medical Fitness Certificate

25 Costs of Medical Examination for Reviews and Appeals

26 Offences and penalties

PART VI - TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF SEAFARERS

27 Training and assessment

(e) the format of certificates of discharge;

28 Tuvalu Maritime Training Institute

34 Suspension and cancellation

(2) The Minister may cancel a certificate of competency or an endorsement if

(3) Refresher training may take the approved form of:

37 Offences and penalties

PART VII - SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

38 Basic Safety Training

40 Mandatory minimum requirements for advanced fire fighting

41 Mandatory Minimum Requirements for Medical first aid

42 Mandatory minimum requirements for ship security officers

(4) Every candidate for certification shall be required to provide evidence of

43 Mandatory minimum requirements for security awareness training

44 Mandatory minimum requirements for seafarers with designated

(b) examination or continuous assessment as part of an approved training

45 Mandatory Minimum Training for Seafarers on Oil and Chemical

(i) at least three months of approved sea-going service on chemical

46 Mandatory Minimum Training for Seafarers on Liquefied Gas Tankers

47 Mandatory Minimum Training for Seafarers on passenger vessels

49 Offences and Penalties

Penalty: A fine of up to $2000 or imprisonment for up to 12 month, or both.

PART IX - QUALITY STANDARDS

(b) timely action is taken to correct any deficiencies revealed by the

54 Fitness for duty

55 Offences and penalties

PART X - MARINE INQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS