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CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR RATINGS

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Notice to all Owners, Masters, Ratings and Maritime training providers

Summary

Pursuant to the Ministerial directives on organization of education, training and certification of

seafarers working on seagoing ships, 127/2016 and relevant provisions of the STCW Convention,

especially chapters I, II and III, this Maritime Instruction sets out and explains the training and

certification requirements for ratings of Omani seagoing merchant ships.

This instruction covers;

1 introduction;

2 certification structure;

3 minimum requirements for issuance of certificates;

4 training courses and programmes;

5 seagoing service requirements;

6 DGMA competency assessments;

7 issuance of certificates of proficiency; and

8 contraventions and disciplinary measures.

Please note that the Revalidation of certificates and endorsements is covered in MI08.

1- INTRODUCTION

1.1 This instruction is applicable to ratings that are serving or intend to serve on the seagoing

merchant ships and training providers conducting or intend to conduct maritime courses.

1.2 Seagoing ship means a ship other than those which navigate exclusively in inland waters or

in waters within, or closely adjacent to, sheltered waters or areas where port regulations apply.

1.3 STCW Convention means the International Convention on Standards of Training,

Certifications and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended.

1.4 STCW Code means the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code

as adopted by the 1995 Conference resolution 2, as it may be amended.

1.5 Approved means approved by the Directorate General of Maritime Affairs (DGMA) in

accordance with this instruction.

1.6 The term certificate of proficiency (CoP) used in this instruction means the certificate of

proficiency issued by, or under the authority of, the Directorate General of Maritime Affairs, except

where otherwise specified.

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2- CERTIFICATION STRUCTURE

2.1 The following certificate of proficiency requirements are listed in this instruction;

CoP capacity limitation Instrument

regulation

Rating forming part of a navigational watch Unlimited STCW II/4

Able seafarer deck Unlimited STCW II/5

Rating forming part of an engineering watch Unlimited STCW III/4

Able seafarer engine Unlimited STCW III/5

Electro-technical rating Unlimited STCW III/7

Marine engine operator kW<750 ---

Ship’s cook Unlimited MLC2006, 3.2

2.2 The documents that ratings relevant to their capacity and/or responsibility, must carry while

serving onboard seagoing ships are specified in the Appendix 1.

3- MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES

3.1 A certificate of proficiency as Rating forming part of a navigational watch to be issued to the

candidate who;

.1 is at least 18 years of age;

.2 holds a valid medical fitness certificate;

.3.1 has successfully completed an approved Rating forming part of a navigational watch

training course and approved seagoing service of not less than 2 months; or

.3.2 has approved seagoing service of not less than 6 months which includes onboard

training and assessment; and

.4 holds a valid certificate of proficiency in basic training.

3.2 A certificate of proficiency as Able seafarer deck to be issued to the candidate who;


.2 while holding certificate of proficiency as Rating forming part of a navigational

watch, have approved seagoing service in the deck department for not less than 12

months;

.3 has successfully completed an approved Able seafarer deck training course; and

.4 holds a valid certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats.

3.3 Seafarers may be considered by the DGMA to have met the requirements for certification as

Able seafarer deck if they have served as Able Seaman (AB) on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more

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engaged in unlimited voyages for a period of not less than 12 months between 01.01.2007 and

01.01.2012 and, hold following certificates;

.1 valid medical fitness certificate;

.2 valid certificate of proficiency in basic training; and

.3 valid certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats.

3.4 A certificate of proficiency as Rating forming part of an engineering watch to be issued to the

candidate who;



.3.1 has successfully completed an approved Rating forming part of an engineering watch

training course and approved seagoing service of not less than 2 months; or



.4 holds a valid certificate of proficiency in basic training.

3.5 A certificate of proficiency as Able seafarer engine to be issued to the candidate who;


.2 while holding certificate of proficiency as Rating forming part of an engineering

watch, have approved seagoing service in the engine department of ships for not less

than 6 months; and

.3 has successfully completed an approved Able seafarer engine training course.


Able seafarer engine if they have served in relevant capacity in engine department on ships powered

by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW propulsion power or more engaged in unlimited voyages

for a period of not less than 12 months between 01.01.2007 and 01.01.2012 and, hold following

certificates;

.1 valid medical fitness certificate; and

.2 valid certificate of proficiency in basic training.

3.7 A certificate of proficiency as Electro-technical rating to be issued to the candidate who;



.3.1 has successfully completed an approved Electro-technical rating training course and

approved seagoing service of not less than 6 months; or



.4 holds the certificate of proficiency in basic training.

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Electro-technical rating if they have served in relevant capacity on ships powered by main propulsion

machinery of 750 kW propulsion power or more engaged in unlimited voyages for a period of not

less than 12 months between 01.01.2007 and 01.01.2012 and,

.1 hold valid medical fitness certificate;

.2 hold valid certificate of proficiency in basic training; and

.3 is successful in the oral competency assessment conducted by the DGMA.

3.9 A certificate of proficiency as Marine Engine Operator (kW< 750) to be issued to the

candidate who;



.3 has successfully completed an approved ″Marine engine operator training course″ or

″Diploma in marine engineering training programme″;

.4 holds the certificates of proficiency in Basic training and security awareness;

.5 has approved seagoing service in the engine department of not less than 6 months;

and

.6 is successful in the oral competency assessment conducted by the DGMA.

3.10 A certificate of proficiency as ship's cook to be issued to the candidate who;



.3 has at least 6 months approved seagoing service in the catering department on ships;

and

.4 has successfully completed an approved ship's cook training course.

4- TRAINING COURSES AND PROGRAMMES

Approval of training courses

4.1 The training courses required for the issuance of certificates should be approved by the

DGMA in accordance with the provisions specified hereunder.

4.2 The criteria set out in this section for the approval of training courses are in addition to the

general educational standards/requirements of the relevant ministry (Ministry of Higher Education or

Ministry of Manpower) which has approved the establishment of the training provider(centre,

institute, college).

4.3 Training courses to be approved should be structured in accordance with written programmes,

including such methods and media of delivery, procedures, course material, and examination criteria

as are necessary to achieve the defined objectives and prescribed standard of competence. The

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Criteria for evaluating competence specified in the STCW Code, relevant table of standards of

competence, column 4, should be used by the training provider for conducting examination, where

applicable.

4.4 Training courses to be approved should be conducted, monitored and evaluated by persons

who;

.1 have an appreciation of the training programme and an understanding of the specific

training objectives for the particular type of training being conducted;

.2 are qualified as set out in the Appendix 2 to this instruction;

.3 have received appropriate training in instructional techniques and assessment

methods and practices; and

.4 if conducting training using a simulator:

.4.1 have received appropriate guidance in instructional techniques involving the

use of simulators, and

.4.2 have gained practical operational experience on the particular type of

simulator being used.

4.5 To ensure learning outcomes can be successfully delivered a classroom attendance rate of at

least 80% is required. Training providers may set a higher rate of attendance.

4.6 When conducting mandatory simulator-based training, simulators used should comply with

the performance standards and other provisions specified in section A-I/12 of the STCW Code.

4.7 The maritime training providers shall have implemented a Quality Standards System in

accordance with provisions of regulation I/8.1 and section A-I/8 of the STCW Convention and Code

which at least covers the following activities;

.1 designing and conducting training courses/programmes, including training

equipment/facilities;

.2 monitoring and reviewing training courses/programmes;

.3 employing instructors;

.4 enrolling trainees;

.5 conducting examination/assessment; and

.6 issuance of certificates.

4.8 Blended method of training (class-room attendance and distance learning or e-learning) to be

approved provided that;

.1 the distance learning/e-learning programme complies with the provisions of STCW

Code, section B-I/6, paragraphs 7 to 11;

.2 at least 25% of the training course/programme conducted as class-room attendance;

and

.3 the final examination/assessment is conducted in the training provider's premises.

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4.9 The training provider requesting approval of training course(s) set out in paragraphs 4.10 to

4.16 shall complete the form 65 on ″Application for approval of training courses″ and along with

required supporting documents submit them to the DGMA for consideration.

Training courses

4.10 The Rating forming part of a navigational watch training course should at least cover the

provisions of Section A-II/4 of the STCW Code.

4.11 The Able seafarer deck training course should at least cover the provisions of Section A-II/5

of the STCW Code.

4.12 The Rating forming part of an engineering watch training course should at least cover the

provisions of Section A-III/4 of the STCW Code.

4.13 The Able seafarer engine training course should at least cover the provisions of Section A-

III/5 of the STCW Code.

4.14 The Electro-technical rating training course should at least cover the provisions of Section A-

III/7 of the STCW Code.

4.15 The Ship's cook training course should at least cover practical cookery, food and personal

hygiene, food storage, stock control, environmental protection and catering health and safety.

4.16 The Marine engine operator training course should at least include the followings;

.1 Basic construction and operation principles of machinery systems, including: medium

and high speed marine diesel engines; shaft and propeller installations; various pumps;

air compressor; purifier; heat exchanger; steering gear; fluid flow and characteristics of

lubricating oil, fuel oil and cooling systems; and deck machinery;

.2 Safety and emergency procedures for operation of propulsion plant machinery, including

control systems;

.3 Preparations, operation, fault detection and necessary measures to prevent damage to the

main engine and associated auxiliaries;

.4 Operational characteristics of pumps and piping systems, including control systems;

.5 Functions and operation of fuel system and oil transfer operations;

.6 Basic configuration and operation principles of the electrical and electronic equipment

and control systems;

.7 Safety requirements for working on shipboard electrical systems, including the safe

isolation of electrical equipment required before personnel are permitted to work on such

equipment;

.8 Methods for carrying out safe emergency/temporary repairs;

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.9 Safety measures to be taken to ensure a safe working environment and for using hand

tools, machine tools and measuring instruments;

.10 Use of manufacturer’s safety guidelines;

.11 Use of various types of sealants and packings;

.12 Safety measures to be taken for repair and maintenance, including the safe isolation of

shipboard machinery and equipment required before personnel are permitted to work on

such machinery or equipment;

.13 Precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment, including use of

oily water separator;

.14 Fundamentals of watertight integrity;

.15 Procedures for safe handling, stowage and securing of stores;

.16 Planning and conducting routine maintenance;

.17 Monitoring compliance with legislative requirements;

.18 Principles to be observed in keeping engineering watch;

.19 Safety and emergency procedures; change-over of remote/automatic to local control of

all systems; and

.20 Safety precautions to be observed during a watch and immediate actions to be taken in

the event of fire or accident, with particular reference to oil systems.

5- SEAGOING SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Seagoing service is defined as time spent onboard a ship, relevant to the issue of the certificate

being applied for or revalidation of an existing certificate.

5.2 Seagoing service required for issuance or revalidation of certificates should be relevant to the

certificate being applied for, bearing in mind that, apart from the initial familiarization with service

in seagoing ships, the purpose of such service is to allow the seafarer to be instructed in and to

practice, under appropriate supervision, those safe and proper seagoing practices, procedures and

routines which are relevant to the qualification applying for.

5.3 Seagoing service must be performed in the deck, engine or catering department, as applicable

to the certificate applying for, and at least 6 months of the qualifying seagoing service must have been

performed within the 5 years preceding the date that application is received by the DGMA.

5.4 Seagoing service may be performed on vessels of any flag.

5.5 Seagoing service will be reckoned from the date of engagement to the date of discharge from

a ship. A month is defined as a calendar month or 30 days if made up of periods of less than one

month.

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5.6 Service on board ships laid up in port, dock or under construction or an anchorage may be

counted in part towards qualifying seagoing service, and claims in this respect shall be supported by

statements signed by the master of the vessels served on, certifying that the duties carried out were

appropriate to be counted towards seagoing service. The accepted seagoing service in aforementioned

conditions will not exceed 3 months in total.

Requirements for seagoing service

5.7 Seagoing service required for deck ratings must be performed on merchant ships of not less

than 200 GT proceeding to sea. Proceeding to sea means voyages in waters beyond the port limits.

5.8 Seagoing service required for engine and electro-technical ratings must be performed on

merchant ships of not less than 300 kW propulsion power proceeding to sea. Proceeding to sea means

voyages in waters beyond the port limits.

5.9 Documentary evidence of seagoing service for each certificate applied for should be

submitted. Proof of seagoing service must be documented by both Seamen′s passport or SID′s entries

and shipping company testimonials. The testimonials must include details of seagoing and

watchkeeping service as applicable.

Seagoing service on ships other than merchant ships

5.10 Service in the specialized ships listed in the table below will be counted towards the qualifying

seagoing service required for a CoP subject to the conditions stated in above paragraphs 5.2 to 5.9,

as applicable.

Type of vessel (GT>100) Applicable

rate

Conditions of acceptance

FPSOs, FSUs, moored

Construction and Support

vessels, MOUs on station in DP

mode or anchored,

Semi-submersible, Jack ups with

propulsion device

0.5 Service can be counted up to a maximum of 50% of the total

required seagoing service.

MOU= Mobile Offshore Unit FPSO = Floating Production Storage Off-take

FSU = Floating Storage Units DP = Dynamically Positioned

An applicant for certification with other types or combinations of seagoing service not included above shall submit

the details of such service together with documentary evidence for consideration by the DGMA.

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6- DGMA COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTS

6.1 The candidates for CoP set out in paragraph 3.8 or 3.9 would be eligible to attempt in the

DGMA oral competency assessment when all other requirements for certification have been met by

the applicant.

6.2 Where during an oral examination a candidate exhibits a lack of basic competency across the

syllabus or makes fundamental errors in areas of safety, the examiner may impose a seagoing service

penalty of maximum 6 months which the candidate must complete before re-sitting the examination.

7- ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY

7.1 The certificates of proficiency will be issued by the DGMA to the eligible candidates,

following verification of the authenticity and validity of any necessary documentary evidence, with

a maximum validity period of 5 years from the date of issue.

7.2 The applicant shall complete the form 62 on ″Application for issuance of certificates″ and

along with required supporting documents submit them to the DGMA for consideration.

8- CONTRAVENTIONS AND DISCIPLINARY MEASURES

8.1 The DGMA would impart impartial investigation of any reported incompetency, act, omission

or compromise to security that may pose a direct threat to safety of life or property at sea or to the

marine environment, by the holders of certificates of proficiency issued by the DGMA in connection

with their performance of duties related to their certificates.

8.2 In cases where the DGMA discovers that a person has obtained a certificate by fraud or,

obtained by forged certificates an engagement to perform any function or serve in any capacity to be

performed or filled by a person holding a certificate or endorsement, the DGMA would direct the

case to the public prosecution so that the persecution and punishment can be carried as per the Omani

criminal law. Additionally, the relevant certificate would be cancelled or withdrawn by the DGMA.

Further information on the contents of this instruction can be obtained from the bellow address;

Seafarers Affairs Section

Directorate General of Maritime Affairs

Ministry of Transport and Communications

Al Wazarat Street, PC:100, P.O.Box: 684

Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

Fax: +968 2468-5916

Email: [email protected] Note:

Forms 62 and 65 can be downloaded from the Ministry of Transport and Communications’ website (www.motc.gov.om > Port & Maritime

Affairs >Maritime Affairs> Forms and other documents).

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APPENDIX 1

Documents that ratings relevant to their capacity and/or responsibility must carry while

serving onboard seagoing ships

No. Capacity, duties or responsibility Document type

1 Ratings forming part of a navigational or engineering

watch or serving as a ship's cook or marine engine

operator

Certificate of proficiency relevant to

their capacity

2 Deck and engine-room ratings serving on oil,

chemical or liquefied gas tankers

Certificate of proficiency in basic

training for tanker cargo operations,

relevant to the type of the tanker they

are serving on

3 Any person with immediate responsibility for

loading, discharging, care in transit, handling of

cargo, tank cleaning or other cargo-related operations

serving on oil, chemical or liquefied gas tankers

Certificate of proficiency in

advanced training for tanker cargo

operations, relevant to the type of the

tanker they are serving on

4 Seafarers serving onboard passenger ships;

.1 Masters, officers and other personnel designated

on muster lists to assist passengers in emergency

situations on board passenger ships shall have

completed approved training in ‘passenger ship

crowd management’;

.2 Personnel providing direct service to passengers in

passenger spaces on board passenger ships shall

have completed the ‘passenger ship safety

training’;

.3 Masters, chief engineer officers, chief mates,

second engineer officers and any person

designated on muster list of 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’; and

.4 Masters, chief engineer officers, chief mates,

second engineer officers and every person

Certificate of proficiency as

applicable to their duties and

responsibilities

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assigned immediate responsibility for embarking

and disembarking passengers, loading,

discharging or securing cargo, or closing hull

openings on board ro-ro passenger ships shall

have completed approved training in ‘passenger

safety, cargo safety and hull integrity’.

5 All seafarers serving on the ships subject to the IGF

Code

Certificate of proficiency in basic

training for service on ships subject

to the IGF Code

6 All seafarers 1-Certificate of proficiency in basic

training

2- Medical fitness certificate

7 Every seafarer who is designated to undertake one or

more of the following tasks/responsibilities onboard

ship:

.1 to be in charge of survival craft and rescue boats

other than fast rescue boats;

.2 to be in charge of fast rescue boats;

.3 to control fire-fighting operations;

.4 to provide medical first aid;

.5 to be in charge of medical care;

.6 to perform as the ship security officer; or

.7 to perform security duties, including anti-piracy

and anti-armed-robbery-related activities.

Certificate of proficiency relevant to

the task/ responsibility

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APPENDIX 2

Minimum qualifications for the lecturers and instructors of maritime training

courses/programmes

No Course/programme

titles

Minimum qualifications of the lecturers and instructors

Certificate

Seagoing service

Ship type Months Capacity

1 Ratings forming part

of a navigational

watch; Able seafarer

deck

Able seafarer deck

or Chief mate

GT>500 12 Able seafarer

deck or Chief

mate

2 Ratings forming part

of an engineering

watch; Able seafarer

engine

Able seafarer

engine or Second

engineer officer

kW>750 12 Able seafarer

engine or

Second engineer

officer

3 Marine engine

operator

Marine engine

operator or

Second engineer

officer

kW<750

or

kW<3000

12 Marine engine

operator or

Second engineer

officer

4 Electro-technical

rating

Electro-technical

officer or Second

engineer officer

kW>750 12 Electro-

technical officer

or Second

engineer officer

5 Ship’s cook Ship’s cook or

approved cook

GT>500 12 Ship’s cook or

approved cook