Table A-II/1
Specification of minimum standard of competence for
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
on ship of 500 GROSS TONNAGE OR MORE
Function No Competence (Column 1)
Navigation at the 1 Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
operational level 2 Maintain a safe navigational watch
3 Use of radar and ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aids) to maintain safety
of navigation
4 Respond to emergencies
5 Respond to a distress signal at sea
6 Use the Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary as replaced by the IMO
Standard Marine Communication Phrases use English in written and oral
form
7 Transmit and received information by visual signaling
8 Maneuver the ship
Cargo handling 1 Monitor the loading, stowage, securing, care during the voyage and the
and stowage at the unloading of cargoes
operational level 2 Inspect and report defects and damage to cargo spaces, hatch covers and
ballast tanks
Controlling the 1 Ensure compliance with pollution-prevention requirements
operation of the 2 Maintain sea-worthiness of the ship
ship and care for 3 Prevent, control and fight fires on board
person on board at 4 Operate life-saving appliances
the operational 5 Apply medical first aid on board ship
level 6 Monitor compliance with legislative requirement
Table A-II/2
Specification of minimum standard of competence for
MASTER AND SHIEF MATES
on ship of 500 GROSS TONNAGE OR MORE
Function No Competence (Column 1)
Navigation at the 1 Plan and voyage and conduct navigation
management level 2 Determine position and the accuracy of resultant position fix by any means
3 Determine and allow for compass error
4 Co-ordinate search and rescue operation
5 Establish watch keeping arrangement and procedure
6 Maintain safe navigation through the use of radar and ARPA and modern
navigation system to assist command decision making
7 Forecast weather and occanographic condition
8 Respond to navigational emergencies
9 Maneuver and handle a ship in all condition
10 Operate remote control of propulsion plant and engineering system and
services
Cargo handling 1 Plan and ensure safe loading, stowage, securing, care during the voyage
and stowage at the and unloading of cargoes
*Column 2 : Knowledge, understanding and proficiency ; Col 3 : Methods for demonstrating competence ; Col 4 : Criteria for evaluating competence
management level 2 Assess reported defect and damage to cargo spaces, hatch cover and ballast
tanks and take appropriate action
3 Carriage of dangerous goods
Controlling the 1 Control trim, stability and stress
operation of the 2 Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements and measure
ship and care for to ensure safety of life at sea and the protection of the marine environment
person on board at 3 Maintain safety and security of the ship’s crew and passengers and the
person on board at operational condition of life-saving, fire fighting and other safety system
the operational 4 Develop emergency & damage control plans & handle emergency situation
level 5 Organize and manage the crew
6 Organize and manage the provision of medical care on board
Table A-II/3
Specification of minimum standard of competence for
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH AND FOR MASTER
on ship less than 500 GROSS TONNAGE engaged on near-coastal voyage
Function No Competence (Column 1)
Navigation at the 1 Plan and conduct a coastal passage and determine position
operational level 2 Maintain a safe navigational watch
3 Respond to emergencies
4 Respond to a distress signal at sea
5 Maneuver the ship and operate small power plants
Cargo handling 1 Monitor the loading, stowage, securing and unloading of cargoes and their
and stowage at the care during the voyage
operational level
Controlling the 1 Ensure compliance with pollution-prevention requirements
operation of the 2 Maintain sea-worthiness of the ship
ship and care for 3 Prevent, control and fight fires on board
person on board at 4 Operate life-saving appliances
the operational 5 Apply medical first aid on board ship
level 6 Monitor compliance with legislative requirement
Table A-II/4
Specification of minimum standard of competence for
RATING FORMING PART OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
Function No Competence (Column 1)
Navigation at the 1 Steer the ship and comply with helm orders also in the English language
support level 2 Keep a proper look-out by sight and hearing
3 Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe watch
4 Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures
*Column 2 : Knowledge, understanding and proficiency ; Col 3 : Methods for demonstrating competence ; Col 4 : Criteria for evaluating competence
Table A-III/1
Specification of minimum standard of competence for
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH
in a manned engine-room or designated duty engineers in a periodically unmanned engine-room
Function No Competence (Column 1)
Marine 1 Use appropriate tools for fabrication and repair operation typically
engineering at the performed on ship
operational level 2 Use hand tools and measuring equipment for dismantling, maintenance,
repair and reassembly of shipboard plant and equipment
3 Use hand tools electrical and electronic measuring and test equipment for
fault finding, maintenance and repair operations
4 Maintain a safe engineering watch
5 Use English in written and oral form
6 Operate main auxiliary machinery and associate control system
7 Operate pumping system and associated control system
Electrical, electro- 1 Operate alternator, generator and control system
nic and control
engineering at the
operational level
Maintenance and 1 Maintain marine engineering system, including control system
repair at the
operational level
Controlling the 1 Ensure compliance with pollution-prevention requirements
operation of the 2 Maintain sea worthiness of the ship
ship and care for 3 Prevent, control and fight fires on board
person on board at 4 Operate life-saving appliance
the operational 5 Apply medical first aid on board ship
level 6 Monitor compliance with legislative requirements
Table A-III/2
Specification of minimum standard of competence for
CHIEF ENGINEER OFFICER AND SECOND ENGINEER OFFICER
on ship powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion power or more
Function No Competence (Column 1)
Marine 1 Plan and schedule operation
engineering at the 2 Start up and shutdown main propulsion and auxiliary machinery including
management level associate systems
3 Operate, monitor and evaluate engine performance and capacity
4 Maintain safety of engine equipment, system and services
5 Manage fuel and ballast operations
6 Use internal communication system
Electrical, electro- 1 Operate electrical and electronic control equipment
nic and control 2 Test, detect fault and maintain and restore electrical and electronic control
*Column 2 : Knowledge, understanding and proficiency ; Col 3 : Methods for demonstrating competence ; Col 4 : Criteria for evaluating competence
engineering at the equipment to operating condition
management level
Maintenance and 1 Organize safe maintenance and repair procedures
repair at the 2 Detect and identify the cause of machinery malfunction and correct faults
management level 3 Ensure safe working practices
Controlling the 1 Control trim, stability and stress
operation of the 2 Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements and
ship and care for measures to ensure safety of life at sea and protection of the marine
person on board at environment
the management 3 Maintain safety and security of the vessel, crew and passengers and the
level operational condition of life-saving, fire fighting and other safety system
4 Develop emergency and damage control plans and handle emergency
situation
5 Organize and manage the crew
Table A-III/4
Specification of minimum standard of competence for
RATING FORMING PART OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH
Function No Competence (Column 1)
Marine 1 Carry out a watch routine appropriate to the duties of a rating forming part
engineering at the of an engine-room watch
support level 2 Understand orders and be understood in matters relevant to watch keeping
duties
3 For keeping a boiler watch : Maintain the correct water levels and steam
pressures
4 Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures
*Column 2 : Knowledge, understanding and proficiency ; Col 3 : Methods for demonstrating competence ; Col 4 : Criteria for evaluating competence
Table A-IV/2
Specification of minimum standard of competence for
GMDSS RADIO OPERATORS
Function No Competence (Column 1)
Radio communi- 1 Transmit and receive information using GMDSS subsystems and
cation at the equipment and fulfilling the functional requirements of GMDSS
operational level 2 Provide radio services in emergencies
Table A-V/2
Specification of minimum standard of competence for
IN CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN BEHAVIOUR
Function No Competence (Column 1)
No function 1 Organize shipboard emergency procedures
2 Optimize the use of resources
3 Control response to emergencies
4 Control passengers and personnel during emergency situations
5 Establish and maintain effective communications
*Column 2 : Knowledge, understanding and proficiency ; Col 3 : Methods for demonstrating competence ; Col 4 : Criteria for evaluating competence
Table A-VI/1-1
Specification of minimum standard of competence in
PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES
Function No Competence (Column 1)
No function 1 Survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment
Table A-VI/1-2
Specification of minimum standard of competence in
FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE FIGHTING
Function No Competence (Column 1)
No function 1 Minimize the risk of fire and maintain a state of readiness to respond to
emergency situation involving fire
2 Fight and extinguish fires
Table A-VI/1-3
Specification of minimum standard of competence in
ELEMENTARY FIRST AID
Function No Competence (Column 1)
No function 1 Take immediate action encountering an accident or other medical
emergency
Table A-VI/1-4
Specification of minimum standard of competence in
PERSONAL SAFETY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Function No Competence (Column 1)
No function 1 Comply with emergency procedures
2 Take precaution to prevent pollution of the marine environment
3 Observe safe working practices
4 Understand orders and be understood in relation to shipboard duties
5 Contribute to effective human relationship on board ship
Table A-VI/2-1
Specification of minimum standard of competence in
SURVIVAL CRAFT AND RESCUE BOATS OTHER THAN FAST RESCUE BOATS
Function No Competence (Column 1)
No function 1 Take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during an after launch
2 Operate of a survival craft engine
3 Manage survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship
4 Use locating devices, including communication and signaling apparatus
and pyrotechnics
5 Apply first aid to survivors
*Column 2 : Knowledge, understanding and proficiency ; Col 3 : Methods for demonstrating competence ; Col 4 : Criteria for evaluating competence
Table A-VI/2-2
Specification of minimum standard of competence in
FAST RESCUE BOATS
Function No Competence (Column 1)
No function 1 Take charge of a fast rescue boat during an after launch
2 Operate a fast rescue boat engine
Table A-VI/3
Specification of minimum standard of competence in
ADVANCED FIRE FIGHTING
Function No Competence (Column 1)
No function 1 Control fire fighting operations aboard ship
2 Organize and train fire parties
3 Inspect and service fire-detection and extinguishing system and equipment
4 Investigate and compile reports on incident involving fire
Table A-VI/4-1
Specification of minimum standard of
PROFICIENCY IN MEDICAL FIRST AID
Function No Competence (Column 1)
No function 1 Apply immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board
Table A-VI/4-2
Specification of minimum standard of
PROFICIENCY FOR PERSON IN CHARGE OF MEDICAL CARE ON BOARD SHIP
Function No Competence (Column 1)
No function 1 Provide medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board
2 Participate to co-ordinate schemes for medical assistance to ships
*Column 2 : Knowledge, understanding and proficiency ; Col 3 : Methods for demonstrating competence ; Col 4 : Criteria for evaluating competence