Προεδρικά Διατάγματα — ΦΕΚ A' 207/2018

proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence .5 human factors including cold fatigue, medical-first aid aspects, crew welfare .6 survival requirements including the use of personal survival equipment and group survival equipment .7 awareness of the most common hull and equipment damages and how to avoid these .8 superstructure-deck icing, including effect on stability and trim .9 prevention and removal of ice including the factors of accretion .10 recognize fatigue problems due to noise and vibrations . 11 identify need for extra resources, such as bunker, food and extra clothing Correctly identifies and applies legislative requirements related to relevant regulations, codes and practices Appropriate safety and protective equipment is correctly used Defects and damages are detected and properly reported

proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence Ensure compliance with pollutionprevention requirements and prevent environmental hazards Basic knowledge of environmental factor and regulations: .1 identify particularly sensitive sea areas regarding discharge .2 identify areas where shipping is prohibited or should be avoided .3 special areas defined in MARPOL .4 recognize limitations of oil-spill equipment .5 plan for coping with increased volumes of garbage, bilge water, sewage, etc. .6 lack of infrastructure .7 oil spill and pollution in ice, including consequences 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 Legislative requirements related to relevant regulations, codes and practices are identified Correctly identify/select the limitations on vessel discharges contained in the Polar Code Correctly apply Polar Water Operations Manual/Waste Management Plan to determine limitations on vessel discharges and plans for storing waste Identify references that provide details of areas to be avoided, such as wildlife refuges, ecological heritage parks, migratory pathways, etc. (MARPOL, Antarctic Treaty, etc.) Identify factors that must be considered to manage waste stream during polar voyages

for ships operating in polar waters Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence Plan and conduct a voyage in polar waters Knowledge of voyage planning and reporting: .1 information sources .2 reporting regimes in polar waters .3 development of safe routeing and passage planning to avoid ice where possible .4 ability to recognize the limitations of hydrographic information and charts in polar regions and whether the information is suitable for safe navigation .5 passage planning deviation and modification for dynamic ice conditions Knowledge of equipment limitations: .1 understand and identify hazards associated with limited terrestrial navigational aids in polar regions .2 understand and recognize high latitude errors on compasses .3 understand and identify limitations in discrimination Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: .1 approved in-service experience .2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator training, where appropriate .4 approved training programme The equipment, charts and nautical publications required for the voyage are enumerated and appropriate to the safe conduct of the voyage The reasons for the planned route are supported by facts obtained from relevant sources and publications, statistical data and limitations of communication and navigational systems Voyage plan correctly identified relevant polar regulatory regimes and need for ice-pilotage and/or icebreaker assistance All potential navigational hazards are accurately identified Positions, courses, distances and time calculations are correct within accepted accuracy standards for navigational equipment

Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence of radar targets and ice features in ice-clutter .4 understand and recognize limitations of electronic positioning systems at high latitude .5 understand and recognize limitations in nautical charts and pilot descriptions .6 understand and recognize limitations in communication systems Manage the safe operation of vessels operating in polar waters Knowledge and ability to operate and manoeuvre a vessel in ice: .1 preparation and risk assessment before approaching ice, including presence of icebergs, and taking into account wind, darkness, swell, fog and pressure ice .2 conduct communications with an icebreaker and other vessels in the area and with Rescue Coordination Centres .3 understand and describe the conditions for the safe entry and exit to and from ice or open water, such as leads or cracks, avoiding icebergs and dangerous ice conditions and Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: .1 approved in-service experience .2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator training, where appropriate .4 approved training programme All decisions concerning navigating in ice are based on a proper assessment of the ship's manoeuvring and engine characteristics and the forces to be expected while navigating within polar waters Demonstrate communication skills, request ice routeing, plot and commence voyage through ice All potential ice hazards are correctly identified All decisions concerning berthing anchoring, cargo and ballast operations are based on a proper

proficiency Methods for demonstrating t Criteria for evaluating competence maintaining safe distance to icebergs .4 understand and describe iceramming procedures including double and single ramming passage .5 recognize and determine the need for bridge watch team augmentation based upon environmental conditions, vessel equipment and vessel ice class .6 recognize the presentations of the various ice conditions as they appear on radar .7 understand icebreaker convoy terminology, and communications, and take icebreaker direction and move in convoy .8 understand methods to avoid besetment and to free beset vessel, and consequences of besetment .9 understand towing and rescue in ice, including risks associated with operation .10 handling ship in various ice concentration and assessment of the ship's manoeuvring and engine characteristics and the forces to be expected and in accordance with the Polar Code guidelines and applicable international agreements Safely demonstrate progression of a vessel through ice, manoeuvring vessel through moderate ice concentration (range of 1/10 to 5/10) Safely demonstrate progression of a vessel through ice, manoeuvring vessel through dense ice concentration (range of 6/10 to 10/10) Operations are planned and carried out in accordance with established rules and procedures to ensure safety of operation and to avoid pollution of the marine environment Safety of navigation is maintained through navigation strategy and adjustment of ship's speed and heading through different types of ice

proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence coverage, including risks associated with navigation in ice, e.g. avoid turning and backing simultaneously . 11 use of different type of propulsion and rudder systems, including limitations to avoid damage when operating in ice .12 use of heeling and trim systems, hazards in connection with ballast and trim in relation with ice .13 docking and undocking in icecovered waters, including hazards associated with operation and the various techniques to safely dock and undock in ice-covered waters .14 anchoring in ice, including the dangers to anchoring system - ice accretion to hawse pipe and ground tackle .15 recognize conditions which impact polar visibility and may give indication of local ice and water conditions, including sea smoke, water sky, ice blink and refraction Actions are understood to permit use of anchoring system in cold temperatures Actions are carried out in accordance with accepted principles and procedures to prepare for icebreaker towing, including notch towing

Η ισχύς του παρόντος αρχίζει από τη δημοσίευσή του στην Εφημερίδα της Κυβερνήσεως. Στον Υπουργό Ναυτιλίας και Νησιωτικής Πολιτικής αναθέτουμε την δημοσίευση και εκτέλεση του παρόντος διατάγματος. Αθήνα, 27 Νοεμβρίου 2018 Ο Πρόεδρος της Δημοκρατίας ΠΡΟΚΟΠΙΟΣ Β. ΠΑΥΛΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ Οι Υπουργοί Ναυτιλίας Εξωτερικών και Νησιωτικής Πολιτικής ΑΛΕΞΙΟΣ Π. ΤΣΙΠΡΑΣ ΦΩΤΙΟΣ - ΦΑΝΟΥΡΙΟΣ ΚΟΥΒΕΛΗΣ Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence Maintain safety of the ship's crew and passengers and the operational condition of lifesaving, firefighting and other safety systems Knowledge of safety: .1 understand the procedures and techniques for abandoning the ship and survival on ice and in ice-covered waters .2 recognize limitations of firefighting systems and life-saving appliances due to low air temperatures .3 understand unique concerns in conducting emergency drills in ice and low temperatures .4 understand unique concerns in conducting emergency response in ice and low air and water temperatures Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: .1 approved in-service experience .2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator training, where appropriate .4 approved training programme Response measures are in accordance with established plans and procedures, and are appropriate to the situation and nature of