STCW

STCW stands for

• International Convention on Standards of Technical Certification and Watchkeeping of Seaman

• International Convention on Standards of Teaching, Coaching, and Watchkeeping for Safety

• International Convention on Safety in Training, Certifcation and Watchkeeping at Sea

• International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers

Based on the 2010 Manila Ammendments to the STCW Convention, select the correct statements:

• Ratings forming part of a Watchkeeping team on the Navigation Bridge shall be certified.

• Tanker certificates for those sailing on tankers are broken down into three categories: chemical, oil and liquid gas.

• All personnel who are going to board a vessel, either as a crew member or passenger must have a valid COC.

• Engine Room Resource Management is an optional course for Engineers who are going to sign on a ship, meaning it is not mandatory.

• All mandatory certificates must be carried along when signing on ship.

The following are necessary for a person to qualify as an Engine Cadet, EXCEPT

• Medically fit

• Complete all mandatory training with approved certificates

• A minimum age of 21 years old at the time of signing on

• Able to communicate in English

Select the CORRECT statements with regard to STCW

• Maritime training institutes must be approved by the national maritime administration. For example, ALAM must be approved by MarDep.

• A certificate is proof that the person has achieved the necessary competency or skill.

• A watchkeeper is responsible for the safe and efficient running of operation on board ship.

• Accumulated sea time is proof of experience gained through shipboard training.

Type the Marime Department of Malaysia's official website.

In your opinion, what is the purpose of standardization of training, certification and watchkeeping as intended by the STCW convention?