Technical Circular No: 020/2019
Download PDF- Reference is made to IRS technical circular no. 029/2018 dated 19th April 2018.
- Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) has issued a marine safety advisory MSA no. 15-19 (copy attached) providing clarification to certification requirements implemented by Administration on Deck Officers who are assigned to RMI flagged ships to which Polar code is applicable.
- In order to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for training and qualification on ships operating in Polar waters; masters, chief mates and officer in charge of a navigational watch (OICNW) are required to be qualified in accordance with Chapter V of the STCW convention as follows:
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Ice Conditions |
Tankers |
Passenger Vessels |
All other vessels |
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Ice Free |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Open Waters
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Basic Training for master, chief mate and OICNW’s |
Basic Training for master, chief mate and OICNW’s |
Not Applicable |
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Other Waters |
Advanced Training for master and chief mate. Basic Training for master, chief mate and OICNW’s |
Advanced Training for master and chief mate. Basic Training for master, chief mate and OICNW’s |
Advanced Training for master and chief mate. Basic Training for master, chief mate and OICNW’s |
- Ship owners/ operators and masters are advised to take note of above and attached circular and encouraged to include fleet wide operation training on same.
Enclosure:
Disclaimer:
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