Προεδρικά Διατάγματα — ΦΕΚ A' 207/2018

Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence .1.1 generally it takes some time before people accept the fact that there is an emergency situation .1.2 some people may panic and not behave with a normal level of rationality, that their ability to comprehend may be impaired and they may not be as responsive to instructions as in nonemergency situations .2 awareness that passengers and other personnel may, inter alia: .2.1 start looking for relatives, friends and/or their belongings as a first reaction when something goes wrong .2.2 seek safety in their cabins or in other places on board where they think that they can escape danger .2.3 tend to move to the upper side when the ship is listing .3 appreciation of the possible problem of panic resulting from separating families Establish and maintain effective communications Ability to establish and maintain effective communications, including: .1 the importance of clear and concise instructions and reports .2 the need to encourage an exchange of information with, and feedback from, passengers and other personnel Assessment of evidence obtained from approved training, exercises and practical demonstration Information from all available sources is obtained, evaluated and confirmed as quickly as possible and reviewed throughout the emergency Information given to individuals, emergency response teams and

Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence Ability to provide relevant information to passengers and other personnel during an emergency situation, to keep them apprised of the overall situation and to communicate any action required of them, taking into account: .1 the language or languages appropriate to the principal nationalities of passengers and other personnel carried on the particular route .2 the possible need to communicate during an emergency by some other means, such as by demonstration, or by hand signals or calling attention to the location of instructions, muster stations, life-saving devices or evacuation routes, when oral communication is impractical .3 the language in which emergency announcements may be broadcast during an emergency or drill to convey critical guidance to passengers and to facilitate crew members in assisting passengers passengers is accurate, relevant and timely Information keeps passengers informed as to the nature of the emergency and the actions required of them 4 A new section A-V/4 is added as follows: "Section A-V/4 Mandatory minimum requirements for the training and qualifications of masters and deck officers on ships operating in polar waters Standard of competence 1 Every candidate for certification in basic training for ships operating in polar waters shall be required to: .1 demonstrate the competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of table A-V/4-1; and .2 provide evidence of having achieved: .1 the minimum knowledge, understanding and proficiency listed in column 2 of table A-V/4-1; and .2 the required standard of competence in accordance with the methods for demonstrating

to: .1 demonstrate the competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of table A-V/4-2; and .2 provide evidence of having achieved: .1 the minimum knowledge, understanding and proficiency listed in column 2 of table A-V/4-2; and .2 the required standard of competence in accordance with the methods for demonstrating competence and the criteria for evaluating competence tabulated in columns 3 and 4 of table A-V/4-2. for ships operating in polar waters proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence Contribute to safe operation of vessels operating in polar waters Basic knowledge of ice characteristics and areas where different types of ice can be expected in the area of operation: .1 ice physics, terms, formation, growth, ageing and stage of melt .2 ice types and concentrations .3 ice pressure and distribution .4 friction from snow covered ice .5 implications of spray-icing; danger of icing up; precautions to avoid icing up and options during icing up .6 ice regimes in different regions; significant differences between the Arctic and the Antarctic, first year and multiyear ice, sea ice and land ice .7 use of ice imagery to recognize consequences of rapid change in ice and weather conditions .8 knowledge of ice blink and water sky knowledge of differential movement of icebergs and pack ice .10 knowledge of tides and currents in ice Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: approved in-service experience .2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator training, where appropriate .4 approved training programme Identification of ice properties and their characteristics of relevance for safe vessel operation Information obtained from ice information and publications is interpreted correctly and properly applied Use of visible and infrared satellite images Use of egg charts Coordination of meteorological and oceanographic data with ice data Measurements and observations of weather and ice conditions are accurate and appropriate for safe passage planning

Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence . 11 knowledge of effect of wind and current on ice Basic knowledge of vessel performance in ice and low air temperature: .1 vessel characteristics .2 vessel types, hull designs .3 engineering requirements for operating in ice .4 Ice strengthening requirements .5 limitations of ice-classes .6 winterization and preparedness of vessel, including deck and engine .7 low-temperature system performance .8 equipment and machinery limitation in ice condition and low air temperature .9 monitoring of ice pressure on hull .10 sea suction, water intake, superstructure insulation and special systems Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: .1 approved inservice experience .2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator training, where appropriate .4 approved training programme Identification of vessel characteristics and limitations under different ice conditions and cold environmental impact Procedures are made for risk assessment before entering ice Awareness of fresh water ballast freezing in ballast tanks Actions are carried out in accordance with accepted principles and procedures to prepare the vessel and the crew for operations in ice and low air temperature Communications are clear, concise and effective at all times in a seamanlike manner Basic knowledge and ability to operate and manoeuvre a vessel in ice: .1 safe speed in the presence of ice and icebergs .2 ballast tank monitoring Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: Use Polar Code and Polar Water Operations Manual to correctly determine the recommended procedures to load/unload cargo and/or embark/disembark passengers in low

Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence .3 cargo operations in polar waters .4 awareness of engine loads and cooling problems .5 safety procedures during ice transit .1 approved in-service experience .2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator training, where appropriate .4 approved training programme temperatures, monitor ballast water for icing, monitor engine temperatures, anchor watch concerns in ice, and transit near ice Interpretation and analysis of information from radar is in accordance with lookout procedures with special caution regarding identification of dangerous ice features Information obtained from navigational charts, including electronic charts, and publications is relevant, assessed, interpreted correctly and properly applied The primary method of position fixing is frequent and the most appropriate for the prevailing conditions and routing through ice Performance checks and tests of navigation and communication systems comply with recommendations for high latitude and low air temperature operation

Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence Monitor and ensure compliance with legislative requirements Basic knowledge of regulatory considerations: .1 Antarctic Treaty and the Polar Code .2 accident reports concerning vessels in polar waters .3 IMO standards for operation in remote areas Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: .1 approved inservice experience .2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator training, where appropriate .4 approved training programme Locate and apply relevant parts of the Polar Water Operations Manual Communication is in accordance with local/regional and international standard procedures Legislative requirements related to relevant regulations, codes and practices are identified Apply safe working practices, respond to emergencies Basic knowledge of crew preparation, working conditions and safety: .1 recognize limitations of search and rescue readiness and responsibility, including sea area A4 and its SAR communication facility limitation .2 awareness of contingency planning .3 how to establish and implement safe working procedures for crew specific to polar environments such as low temperatures, icecovered surfaces, personal protective equipment, use of buddy system, and working time limitations .4 recognize dangers when crews are exposed to low temperatures Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: .1 approved inservice experience .2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator training, where appropriate .4 approved training programme Identification and initial actions on becoming aware of hazardous situations for vessel and individual crew members Actions are carried out in accordance with Polar Water Operations Manual, accepted principles and procedures to ensure safety of operations and to avoid pollution of the marine environment Safe working practices are observed and appropriate safety and protective equipment is correctly used at all times Response actions are in accordance with established plans and are appropriate to the situation and nature of the emergency