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II SÉRIE-A — NÚMERO 44

to include the following subjects in the training of ratings forming part of a navigational watch:

1) A basic knowledge of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea;

2) Rigging a pilot ladder;

3) An understanding of wheel orders given by pilots in English;

4) Training for proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats;

5) Support duties when berthing and unberthing and during towing operations;

6) A basic knowledge of anchoring;

7) A basic knowledge of dangerous cargoes;

8) A basic knowledge of stowage procedures and arrangements for bringing stores on board; and

9) A basic knowledge of deck maintenance and tools used on deck.

CHAPTER III Guidance regarding the engine department

SECTION B-III/1

Guidance regarding the certification of officers in charge ot an engineering watch in a manned engine-room or as designated duty engineers in a periodically unmanned engine-room.

1 — In table A-III/1, column 1, top block, the tools referred to should include hand tools, common measuring equipment, centre lathes, drilling machines, welding equipment and milling machines as appropriate.

2 — Training in workshop skills ashore can be carried out in a training institution or approved workshop.

3 — On-board training should be adequately documented in the training record book by qualified assessors.

SECTION B-III/2

Guidance regarding the certification of chief engineer officers and second engineer officers ot ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion power or more.

(No provisions.)

SECTION B-III/3

Guidance regarding the certification of chief engineer officers and second engineer officers of ships powered by main propulsion machinery between 750 kW and 3,000 k\N propulsion power.

(No provisions.)

SECTION B-III/4

Guidance regarding the training and certification ot ratings forming part of a watch in a manned engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room.

In addition to the requirements stated in section A-III/4 of this Code, Parties are encouraged for safety reasons to include the following items in the training of ratings forming part of an engineering watch:

1) A basic knowledge of routine pumping operations, such as bilge, ballast and cargo pumping systems;

2) A basic knowledge of electrical installations and the associated dangers;

3) A basic knowledge of maintenance and repair of machinery and tools used in the engine-room; and

4) A basic knowledge of stowage and arrangements for bringing stores on board.

CHAPTER IV

Guidance regarding radiocommunication and radio personnel

SECTION B-IV/1 Guidance regarding the application ot chapter w

(No provisions.)

SECTION B-IV/2

Guidance regarding training and certification of GMDSS radio personnel

Training related to the first-class radioelectronic certificate

General

1 — The requirements of medical fitness, especially as to hearing, eyesight and speech, should be met by the candidate before training is commenced.

2 — The training should be relevant to the provisions of the STCW Convention, the provisions of the Radio Regulations annexed to the International Telecommunication Convention (Radio Regulations) and the provisions of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention, currently in force, with particular attention given to provisions for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). In developing training requirements, account? should be taken of at least the knowledge and training given in paragraphs 3 to 14 hereunder.

Theory

3 — Knowledge of the general principles and basic factors necessary for safe and efficient use of all subsystems and equipment required in the GMDSS, sufficient to support the practical training provisions given in paragraph 13.

4 — Knowledge of the use, operation and service areas of GMDSS subsystems, including satellite system characteristics, navigational and meteorological warning systems and selection of appropriate communication circuits.

5 —>- Knowledge of the principles of electricity and the theory of radio and electronics sufficient to meet the provisions given in paragraphs 6 to 10 below.

6 — Theoretical knowledge of GMDSS radiocommunication equipment, including narrow-band direct-printing telegraphy and radiotelephone transmitters and receivers, digital selective calling equipment, ship earth stations, emergency position-indicating radiobeacons (EPIRBs), marine antenna systems, radio equipment for survival craft together with all auxiliary items, including power supplies, as well as general knowledge of the principles of other equipment generally used for radiona-vigation, with particular reference to maintaining the equipment in service.

7 — Knowledge of factors that affect system reliability, availability, maintenance procedures and proper use of test equipment.