18 DE ABRIL DE 1998

1044-(207)

Part 4

Guidance on watchkeeping in port

(No provisions.)

Part 5

Guidance on prevention of drug and alcohol abuse

34«— Drug afic! alcohol abuse directly affect the fitness and ability of a seafarer to perform watchkeeping duties. Seafarers found to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol should not be permitted to perform watchkeeping duties until they are no longer impaired in their ability to perform those duties.

35 — Administrations should considerer developing national legislation:

1) Prescribing a maximum of 0.08% blood alcohol level (BAC) during watchkeeping duty as a minimum safety standard on their ships; and

2) Prohibiting the consumption of alcohol within 4 hours prior to serving as a member of a watch.

Drug and alcohol abuse screening programme guidelines

36 — The Administration should ensure that adequate measures are taken to prevent alcohol and drugs from impairing the ability of watchkeeping personnel,

and should establish screening programmes as necessary which:

1) Identify drug and alcohol abuse;

2) Respect the dignity, privacy, confidentiality and fundamental legal rights of the individuals concerned; and

3) Take into account relevant international guidelines.

Certified true copy of the English text of the amendments to the annex to the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, and the WTCW Code, together with resolutions at 1 and 2 of the Conference of Parties to the International Convention on Standards of Training. Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, on the adoption of the amendments and on the adoption of the STCW Code, respectively, adopted on 7 July 1995, the originals of which are deposited with the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization.

For the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization:

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