Imo Sub-Committee On Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping, 2Nd Session, 2-5 February 2015

IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON HUMAN
ELEMENT, TRAINING AND

WATCHKEEPING, 2nd SESSION, 25 February 2015
Kuba Szymanski February 8, 2015
,
The IMO Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping held its 2 Session
(HTW2) from Monday 2 through Friday 6 February 2015 under the Chairmanship of Mr Bradley
Groves (AUSTRALIA) and his Vice Chair, Mrs Mayte Medina (USA), both of whom were
subsequently re-elected for 2016. It will be recalled that HTW assumed responsibility for
matters formerly dealt with by STW (Standards of Training and Watchkeeping). Three Working
Groups (WG) and two Drafting Groups (DG) were formed and chaired as follows:
nd
Training Matters (Model Courses and Polar Code),

WG1
WG2
WG3
DG1
DG2
Mrs M Angsell (SWEDEN)

Training Matters (Manila Amendments, Passenger Ship Safety
and ECDIS), Ms Maryanne Adams (MARSHALL ISLANDS)
Human Element Issues (Guidelines for PSCOs on the ISM Code
and Seafarers rest hours, also Carriage of dangerous goods in
packaged form by sea), Captain Moises De Gracia (BRAZIL)
Validation of model courses (Chemical, Oil and LNG Cargo
Operations), Captain G Edenfield (USA)
Validation of model courses (Maritime English and Engine Room
Simulators), Captain K Deboo (INDIA)
The meeting was attended by representatives from 79 Member Governments, 3 Associate

Members of the IMO, 3 Inter-Governmental Organisations, 29 Non-Governmental Organisations
and 1 IMO Training Institute , namely the World Maritime University.
Items of particular interest to InterManager Members are as follows:
VALIDATION OF MODEL COURSES. DG1 prepared draft

amendments to revised model courses related to Advanced training
for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations, also for Liquefied Gas Tankers
which were subsequently approved by the Sub-Committee. However,
due to significant inconsistencies in alignment with the STCW Code
and time constraints, it was agreed to refer the model course on
Advanced training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations for
finalisation of Sections C and D by a correspondence group (CG)
coordinated by the USA. The intersessional work will be submitted

to HTW3 for validation.
MARITIME ENGLISH. The draft model course related to

training in Maritime English (HTW 2/3/4) was revised / updated
consequent to the adoption of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the
STCW Convention and Code. Preliminary discussion in Plenary
indicated most noticeably that:
1. the course did not accurately reflect the knowledge, understanding

and proficiency (KUP) as per STCW;
2. the number of teaching hours for general maritime English was high
and unreasonable; also
3. the course content for ratings was too advanced.
Bearing these points in mind, also that the model course is meant primarily for trainees from
non-native English speaking backgrounds, DG2 drafted a more precise revised model course
which was subsequently validated by the Sub-Committee.
ENGINE ROOM SIMULATOR. Observing that the revised model

draft course as submitted was not structured as an Engine-Room
Simulator model course and not in the format of an IMO Simulator
model course, DG2 compiled a guidance note for the course
developers with a view to further revision and submission to HTW3
for validation.
SHIPS USING GASES OR OTHER LOW-FLASHPOINT

FUELS. NORWAYs offer to develop a model course on special
training requirement for seafarers on such ships was accepted and it
will be submitted for consideration at HTW3.
RADAR NAVIGATION AT OPERATIONAL LEVEL. CHINA

observed that Model course 1.07 on Radar Navigation at Operational
level clearly needs revision and given Plenarys agreement, will now
submit a draft revised model course for consideration by the SubCommittee at HTW3.
ECDIS and IBS/INS.

Following consideration of HTW 2/3/9
(by ITALY) analysing the content of model course 1.27 on ECDIS
and 1.32 on IBS/INS, and their link with other IMO model courses,
taking into account the Human Element Analysis Process (HEAP)
and the safety of navigation, also the proposed amendments to the
model courses related to ECDIS and IBS/INS, ITALY was invited to
submit detailed proposed amendments to HTW3.
INTERNATIONAL COURSE ON OPERATIONS IN

ANTARCTIC WATERS. Following discussion, the SubCommittee agreed that it is premature to develop a model course on
training requirements for master, officers and crew operating in the
polar region before the amendments to chapter V of the STCW
Convention have been prepared. However, CHILE, along with
ARGENTINA, CANADA and other interested Member States were
invited to draft a model course after the aforesaid amendments to
chapter V of the STCW Convention and Code have been finalised by
the Sub-Committee.
CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY. The Sub-Committee took

note of the large number of fraudulent certificates reported and
reiterated an invitation for Member Governments and international
organisations to submit proposals on a strategy to address the
problem at HTW3. Member Governments were also urged to provide
the Secretariat with updated information to facilitate verification of
certificates, and to respond in a timely manner.
REVISED GUIDELINES FOR MODEL COURSE

DEVELOPMENT, UPDATING AND VALIDATION
PROCESSES. WG1 was well attended (39 Member States, 1 IGO
and 9 NGOs). In consideration of its report, the Sub-Committee:
1. agreed the wording of a footnote as to the definition of validation in

para 1.1 of the Revised Guidelines;
2. endorsed the MSC-MEPC Circular on same for both Committees to
approve;
3. noted the revised list of model courses;
4. instructed the Secretariat to conduct a preliminary review of model
courses that are 5 years or older (47 of the 72 published) in order to
identify the Sub-Committee responsible for revision and updating
each model course and also to anticipate the resources / work
necessary [either to update them or ditch them];
5. endorsed draft text of amendments to the STCW Convention
regarding training and certification required for seafarers on board
ships operating in polar waters, as also were parts A and B of the
STCW Code, for approval by MSC.
OTHER TRAINING MATTERS. WG2 was charged with

considering 3 items:
1. Provision of guidance for implementing the 2010 Manila

Amendments including colour vision testing and the STCW GISIS
Module;
2. Reviewing STCW passenger ship specific safety training including
enhanced damage stability training; and
3. Reviewing the draft MSC Circular on ECDIS.
In consideration of WG2s report, which the Sub-Committee approved in general, in particular,
it:
1. endorsed the language preference for documents submitted to the
STCW GISIS module (Member States to provide translations of their
submissions into one of the IMO working languages) as well as
respecting the 3 categories of information proposed by CHINA, viz:
public, available upon request and confidentiality;
2. endorsed the recommendation to develop functional requirements,
technical specifications and appropriate access rights to the GISIS
module;
3. invited submissions to HTW3 in order to progress the work on
development of the new STCW GISIS module;
4. noted the confusion as to consistent application of the terms,
officers, ratings and other personnel;
5. endorsed in principle, draft amendments to regulation V/2 and
section A-V/2 regarding Passenger ship crowd management training,
Crisis Management and human behaviour training, also Safety
Training for personnel providing direct service to passengers in
passenger spaces;
6. endorsed the recommendation to invite MSC to extend the target
completion year for the output Review of the STCW passenger shipspecific safety training; and
7. endorsed the draft circular on ECDIS Guidance for good practice
for approval by MSC.
HUMAN ELEMENT ISSUES. WG3 considered 3 items:
1. Guidelines for PSCOs on the ISM Code;

2. Carriage of dangerous goods in packaged form by sea; and
3. Guidelines for PSCOs on Seafarers rest hours.
The Sub-Committee approved WG3s report in general, and in particular:
1. endorsed draft Guidelines for port State control officers on the ISM
Code, inviting MSC to refer them to the III Sub-Committee for
review and finalisation, then approval at MSC 96. Most striking on
this issue, was strong advice by IACS to insert appropriate
definitions in section 5 to distinguish between failures and serious

failures;
2. noted the need to review and update MSC / Circ.1014 on Guidelines
to fatigue mitigation and management and that AUSTRALIA has
offered to prepare a document for HTW3;
3. endorsed the draft MSC Circular Guidelines on consolidated
provisions for the safe carriage of dangerous goods in packaged form
by sea, inviting MSC to forward them to the CCC Sub-Committee
for review, finalisation and subsequent MSC approval. These will
enhance the implementation of requirements for handling dangerous
goods especially by personnel ashore and in addition, add
clarification to existing IMO requirements; and
4. noted WG3s comments with regard to draft Guidelines for port State
control officers on certification of seafarers rest hours based on
STCW 1978, as amended, and manning requirements from the flag
State. The efforts of the III Sub-Committee in producing draft
guidelines for the port State inspection of seafarers certification, rest
hours and manning were acknowledged but will require further
crafting in order to encompass issues such as:
i. that the guidelines should not go beyond the requirements of the STCW Convention and
SOLAS regulation V / 14;
ii. the need for a review of references under STCW in order to ensure accuracy;
iii. simplification of the guidelines using practical language whilst focussing on information
relevant to port State control officers;
iv. avoiding examples of exceptional cases;
v. use of terminology within the guidelines consistent with terms used in the STCW Convention
(e.g. crew and equivalent); and
vi. assistance to PSCOs in identifying items requiring verification.Relevant comments and
proposals to HTW3 were invited, noting that the USA will prepare a document in collaboration
with interested parties.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING. The next meeting, HTW3, is

provisionally scheduled to take place from 1 5 February 2016.
Captain Paddy McKnight

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IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON HUMAN

ELEMENT, TRAINING AND

Training Matters (Model Courses and Polar Code),

Mrs M Angsell (SWEDEN)

The meeting was attended by representatives from 79 Member Governments, 3 Associate

Items of particular interest to InterManager Members are as follows:

VALIDATION OF MODEL COURSES. DG1 prepared draft

coordinated by the USA. The intersessional work will be submitted

MARITIME ENGLISH. The draft model course related to

1. the course did not accurately reflect the knowledge, understanding

ENGINE ROOM SIMULATOR. Observing that the revised model

SHIPS USING GASES OR OTHER LOW-FLASHPOINT

RADAR NAVIGATION AT OPERATIONAL LEVEL. CHINA

ECDIS and IBS/INS.

INTERNATIONAL COURSE ON OPERATIONS IN

CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY. The Sub-Committee took

REVISED GUIDELINES FOR MODEL COURSE

1. agreed the wording of a footnote as to the definition of validation in

OTHER TRAINING MATTERS. WG2 was charged with

1. Provision of guidance for implementing the 2010 Manila

HUMAN ELEMENT ISSUES. WG3 considered 3 items:

1. Guidelines for PSCOs on the ISM Code;

definitions in section 5 to distinguish between failures and serious

DATE OF NEXT MEETING. The next meeting, HTW3, is

Captain Paddy McKnight

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