Decreto do Governo n.º 28/85 — Aprova para adesão a Convenção Internacional sobre Normas de Formação, de Certificação e de Serviço de Quartos para os…

preferably on a national, sub-regional or regional basis, to further the aims and purposes of the Convention, taking into account the special needs of developing countries in this regard.

2 - On its part, the Organization shall pursue the aforesaid efforts, as appropriate, in consultation or association with other international organizations, particularly the International Labour Organization.

ARTICLE XII

Amendments

1 - The Convention may be amended by either of the following procedures:

ii) Any amendment so proposed and circulated shall be referred to the Maritime Safety Committee of the Organization for consideration;

iii) Parties, whether or not members of the Organization, shall be entitled to participate in the proceedings of the Maritime Safety Committee for consideration and adoption of amendments;

iv) Amendments shall be adopted by a two thirds majority of the Parties present and voting in the Maritime Safety Committee expanded as provided for in sub-paragraph a), iii) (hereinafter referred to as the «expanded Maritime Safety Committee») on condition that at least one third of the Parties shall be present at the time of voting;

vi) An amendment to an article shall be deemed to have been accepted on the date on which it is accepted by two thirds of the Parties;

vii) An amendment to the annex shall be deemed to have been accepted:

1) At the end of two years from the date on which it is communicated to Parties for acceptance; or

2) At the end of a different period, which shall be not less than one year, if so determined at the time of its adoption by a two thirds majority of the Parties present and voting in the expanded Maritime Safety Committee;

however, the amendments shall be deemed not to have been accepted if within the specified period either more than one third of Parties, or Parties the combined merchant fleets of which constitute not less than fifty per cent of the gross tonnage of the world's merchant shipping of ships of 100 gross register tons or more, notify the secretary-general that they object to the amendment;

viii) An amendment to an article shall enter into force with respect to those Parties which have accepted it, six months after the date on which it is deemed to have been accepted, and with respect to each Party which accepts it after that date, six months after the date of that Party's acceptance;

ix) An amendment to the annex shall enter into force with respect to all Parties, except those which have objected to the amendment under sub-paragraph a), vii), and which have not withdrawn such objections, six months after the date on which gross it is deemed to have been accepted. Before the date determined for entry into force, any Party may give notice to the secretary-general that it exempts itself from giving effect to that amendment for a period not longer than one year from the date of its entry into force, or for such longer period as may be determined by a two thirds majority of the Parties present and voting in the expanded Maritime Safety Committee at the time of the adoption of the amendment; or

ii) Every amendment adopted by such a conference by a two thirds majority of the Parties present and voting shall be communicated by the secretary-general to all Parties for acceptance;

iii) Unless the conference decides otherwise, the amendment shall be deemed to have been accepted and shall enter into force in accordance with the procedures specified in sub-paragraph a), vi) and viii), or sub-paragraphs a), vii) and ix), respectively, provided that references in these sub-paragraphs to the expanded Maritime Safety Committee shall be taken to mean references to the conference.

2 - Any declaration of acceptance of, or objection to, an amendment or any notice given under paragraph 1), a), ix), shall be submitted in writing to the secretary-general, who shall inform all Parties of any such sumission and the date of its receipt.

3 - The secretary-general shall inform all Parties of any amendments which enter into force, together with the date on which each such amendment enters into force.

ARTICLE XIII

Signature, ratification, acceptance, approval and accession

1 - The Convention shall remain open for signature at the headquarters of the Organization from 1 December 1978 until 30 November 1979 and shall thereafter remain open for accession. Any State may become a Party by:

2 - Ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument to that effect with the secretary-general.

3 - The secretary-general shall inform all States that have signed the Convention or acceded to it and the director-general of the International Labour Office of any signature or of the deposit of any instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession and the date of its deposit.

ARTICLE XIV

Entry into force

1 - The Convention shall enter into force twelve months after the date on which not less than twenty-five States, the combined merchant fleets of which constitute not less than fifty per cent of the gross tonnage of the world's merchant shipping of ships of 100 gross register tons or more, have either signed it without reservation as to ratification, acceptance or approval or deposited the requisite instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession in accordance with article XIII.

2 - The secretary-general shall inform all States that have signed the Convention or acceded to it of the date on which it enters into force.

3 - Any instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession deposited during the twelve months referred to in paragraph 1 shall take effect on the coming into force of the Convention or three months after the deposit of such instrument, whichever is the later date.

4 - Any instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession deposited after the date on which the Convention enters into force shall take effect three months after the date of deposit.

5 - After the date on which an amendment is deemed to have been accepted under article XII, any instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession deposited shall apply to the Convention as amended.

ARTICLE XV

Denunciation

1 - The Convention may be denounced by any Party at any time after five years from the date on which the Convention entered into force for that Party.

2 - Denunciation shall be effected by notification in writing to the secretary-general who shall inform all other Parties and the director-general of the International Labour Office of any such notification received and of the date of its receipt as well as the date on which such denunciation takes effect.

3 - A denunciation shall take effect twelve months after receipt of the notification of denunciation by the secretary-general or after any longer period which may be indicated in the notification.

ARTICLE XVI

Deposit and Registration

1 - The Convention shall be deposited with the secretary-general who shall transmit certified true copies thereof to all States that have signed the Convention or acceded to it.

2 - As soon as the Convention enters into force, the secretary-general shall transmit the text to the secretary-general of the United Nations for registration and publication, in accordance with article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations.

ARTICLE XVII

Languages

The Convention is established in a single copy in the Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish languages, each text being equally authentic. Official translations in the Arabic and German languages shall be prepared and deposited with the signed original.

In witness whereof the undersigned, being duly authorised by their respective Governments for that purpose, have signed the Convention (ver nota *).

Done at London this seventh day of July, one thousand nine hundred and seventy-eight.

(nota *) Signatures omitted.

ANNEX CHAPTER I

General provisions

Regulation I-1

Definitions

For the purpose of this Convention, unless expressly provided otherwise:

(nota *) It is assumed that the power so appearing on the Certificate of Registry or other official document is the total maximum continuos rated output power of all the ship's main propulsion machinery.

Regulation I-2

Content of certificates and form of endorsement

1 - Certificates shall be in the official language or languages of the issuing country. If the language used is not English, the text shall include a translation into that language.

2 - In respect of radio officers and radiotelephone operators, administrations may:

3 - The form of certificate endorsement required by article VI of the Convention shall be as follows:

Form of endorsement of certificates

Endorsement of certificates

([ver documento original](https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/1985/08/18100/24112467.pdf))

Regulation I-3

Principles governing near-coastal voyages

1 - Any Party defining near-coastal voyages for the purpose of the Convention shall not impose training, experience or certification requirements on the seafarers serving on board the ships entitled to fly the flag of another Party and engaged on such voyages in a manner resulting in more stringent requirements for such seafarers than for seafarers serving on board ships entitled to fly its own flag. In no case shall any such Party impose requirements in respect of seafarers serving on board ships entitled to fly the flag of another Party in excess of those of the Convention in respect of ships not engaged on near-coastal voyages.

2 - With respect to ships entitled to fly the flag of a Party regularly engaged on near-coastal voyages off the coast of another Party, the Party whose flag the ship is entitled to fly shall prescribe training, experience and certification requirements for seafarers serving on such ships at least equal to those of the Party off whose coast the ship is engaged, provided that they do not exceed the requirements of the Convention in respect of ships not engaged on near-coastal voyages. A ship which extends its voyage beyond what is defined as a near-coastal voyage by a Party and enters waters not covered by that definition shall fulfil the requirements of the Convention without relaxation under this regulation.

3 - A Party may afford a ship which is entitled to fly its flag the benefits of the near-coastal voyages provisions of the Convention when it is regularly engaged off the coast of a non-Party on near-coastal voyages as defined by the Party.

4 - Nothing in this regulation shall in any way limit the jurisdiction of any State, whether or not a Party to the Convention.

Regulation I-4

Control procedures

1 - Control exercised by a duly authorised Control officer under article X shall be limited to the following:

ii) There has been a discharge of substances from the ship when underway, at anchor or at berth which is illegal under international conventions; or

iii) The ship has been manoeuvred in an erratic or unsafe manner or navigational course markers or traffic separation schemes have not been followed.

2 - The control officer shall provide written information to the master of the ship and the appropriate representative of the flag State according to article X if, as a result of control action taken in accordance with paragraph 1, any of the following deficiencies are revealed:

3 - Failures to correct the deficiencies referred to in paragraph 2, a) - to the extent that they relate to the certificates of the master, chief engineer officer and officers in charge of navigational and engineering watches and, where relevant, the radio officer -, and in paragraph 2, b) shall be the only grounds under article X on which a Party may detain a ship.

CHAPTER II

Master - Deck department

Regulation II-1

Basic principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch

1 - Parties shall direct the attention of shipowners, ship operators, masters and watchkeeping personnel to the following principles which shall be observed to ensure that a safe navigational watch is maintained at all times.

2 - The master of every ship is bound to ensure that watchkeeping arrangements are adequate for maintaining a safe navigational watch. Under the master's general direction, the officers of the watch are responsible for navigating the ship safely during their periods of duty when they will be particularly concerned with avoiding collision and stranding.

3 - The basic principles, including but not limited to the following, shall be taken into account on all ships.

4 - Watch arrangements:

ii) Weather conditions, visibility and whether there is daylight or darkness;

iii) Proximity of navigational hazards which may make it necessary for the officer in charge of the watch to carry out additional navigational duties;

iv) Use and operational condition of navigational aids such as radar or electronic position-indicating devices and any other equipment affecting the safe navigation of the ship;

vi) Any unusual demands on the navigational watch that may arise as a result of special operational circumstances.

5 - Fitness for duty:

The watch system shall be such that the efficiency of watchkeeping officers and watchkeeping ratings is not impaired by fatigue. Duties shall be so organized that the first watch at the commencement of a voyage and the subsequent relieving watches are sufficiently rested and otherwise fit for duty.

6 - Navigation:

7 - Navigational equipment:

8 - Navigational duties and responsibilities:

ii) Continue to be responsible for the safe navigation of the ship, despite the presence of the master on the bridge, until the master informs him specifically that he has assumed that responsibility and this is mutually understood;

iii) Notify the master when in any doubt as to what action to take in the interest of safety;

iv) Not hand over the watch to the relieving officer if he has reason to believe that the latter is obviously not capable of carrying out his duties effectively, in which case he shall notify the master accordingly.

9 - Look-out:

In addition to maintaining a proper look-out for the purpose of fully appraising the situation and the risk of collision, stranding and other dangers to navigation, the duties of the look-out shall include the detection of ships or aircraft in distress, shipwrecked persons, wrecks and debris. In maintaining a look-out the following shall be observed:

ii) Full account has been taken of all relevant factors including, but not limited to:

State of weather;

Visibility;

Traffic density;

Proximity of danger to navigation;

The attention necessary when navigating in or near traffic separation schemes;

iii) Assistance is immediately available to be summoned to the bridge when any change in the situation so requires.

10 - Navigation with pilot embarked:

Despite the duties and obligations of a pilot, his presence on board does not relieve the master or officer in charge of the watch from their duties and obligations for the safety of the ship. The master and the pilot shall exchange information regarding navigation procedures, local conditions and the ship's characteristics. The master and officer of the watch shall co-operate closely with the pilot and maintain an accurate check of the ship's position and movement.

11 - Protection of the marine environment:

The master and officer in charge of the watch shall be aware of the serious effects of operational or accidental pollution of the marine environment and shall take all possible precautions to prevent such pollution, particularly within the framework of relevant international and port regulations.

Regulation II-2

Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of masters and chief mates of ships of 200 gross register tons or more.

Master and chief mate of ships of 1600 gross register tons or more:

1 - Every master and chief mate of a sea-going ship of 1600 gross register tons or more shall hold an appropriate certificate.

2 - Every candidate for certification shall:

ii) For certification as master, not less than 36 months; however, this period may be reduced to not less than 24 months if not less than 12 months of such sea-going service has been served as chief mate, of if the administration requires special training which it considers to be equivalent to such service;

Master and chief mate of ships of between 200 and 1600 gross register tons:

3 - Every master and chief mate of a sea-going ship of between 200 and 1600 gross register tons shall hold an appropriate certificate.

4 - Every candidate for certification shall:

b):

ii) For certification as master, meet the requirements of an officer in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 200 gross register tons or more and have approved sea-going service in that capacity of not less than 36 months; however, this period may be reduced to not less than 24 months if not less than 12 months of such sea-going service has been served as chief mate, or if the administration requires special training which it considers to be equivalent to such service;

General:

5 - The level of knowledge required under the different headings of the appendix may be varied according to whether the certificate is being issued at master or chief mate level, and according to whether the certificate or certificates is applicable to ships of 1600 gross register tons or more, or to ships of between 200 and 1600 gross register tons.

Appendix to regulation II-2

Minimum knowledge required for certification of masters and chief mates of ships of 200 gross register tons or more.

1 - The syllabus given below is compiled for examination of candidates for certification as master or chief mate of ships of 200 gross register tons or more. lt is intended to expand and extend in depth the subjects contained in regulation 11-4 «Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 200 gross register tons or more». Bearing in mind that a master has ultimate responsibility for the safety of the ship, its passengers, crew and cargo, and that a chief mate shall be in a position to assume that responsibility at any time, examination in these subjects shall be designed to test their ability to assimilate all available information that affects the safety of the ship.

2 - Navigation and position determination:

ii) Within restricted waters;

iii) In ice;

iv) In restricted visibility;

vi) In areas of extensive tidal effects.

ii) By terrestrial observations, including the ability to use bearings from landmarks and aids to navigation such as lighthouses, beacons and buoys in conjunction with appropriate charts, notices to mariners and other publications to assess the accuracy of the resulting position fix;

iii) Using all modern ship electronic navigational aids to the satisfaction of the administration, with specific knowledge of their operating principles, limitations, sources of error, detection of misrepresentation of information and methods of correction to obtain accurate position fixing.

3 - Watchkeeping:

4 - Radar equipment:

Demonstrate in conjunction with the use of radar simulator or, when not available, manoeuvring board, knowledge of the fundamentals of radar and ability in the operation and use of radar, and in the interpretation and analysis of information obtained from this equipment, including:

5 - Compasses - magnetic and gyro:

Ability to determine and correct the errors of the magnetic and gyrocompasses and knowledge of the means for correcting such errors.

6 - Meteorology and oceanography:

7 - Ship manoeuvring and handling:

Manoeuvring and handling of a ship in all conditions, including the following:

8 - Ship stability (ver nota **), construction and damage control:

(nota *) Squat: the decrease in clearance beneath a ship wich occurs when the ship moves through the water and is caused both by bodily sinkage and by change of trim. The effect is accentuated in shallow water and is reduced with a reduction in ship's speed.

(nota **) Masters and chief mates serving on small ships shall be fully acquainted with the basic stability requirements of such ships.

9 - Ship power plants:

10 - Cargo handling and stowage:

11 - Fire prevention and fire-fighting appliances:

12 - Emergency procedures:

13 - Medical care:

A thorough knowledge of the use of the contents of the following publications:

14 - Maritime law:

ii) Responsibilities under the relevant requirements of the International Convention on Load Lines;

iii) Responsibilities under the relevant requirements of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea;

iv) Responsibilities under international conventions for the prevention of pollution from ships;

vi) Responsibilities under the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea;

vii) Responsibilities under other international instruments affecting the safety of the ship, passengers, crew and cargo.

15 - Personnel management and training responsibilities:

A knowledge of personnel management, organization and training aboard ships.

16 - Communications:

17 - Life-saving:

A thorough knowledge of life-saving appliance regulations (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea), organization of abandon ship drills, lifeboats, liferafts and other life-saving equipment.

18 - Search and rescue:

A thorough knowledge of the IMO Merchant Ship Search and Rescue Manual (MERSAR).

19 - Methods for demonstration of proficiency:

Demonstrate the use of sextant, pelorus, azimuth mirror and ability to plot position, course, bearings.

ii) Manoeuvring board or radar simulator.

ii) Manoeuvring boards.

Attendance at an approved fire-fighting course.

Visual and vocal practical test.

Launching and handling of lifeboats and other life-saving appliances, including the donning of life-jackets.

Regulation II-3

Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of officers in charge of a navigational watch and of masters of ships of less than 200 gross register tons

1 - Ships not engaged on near-coastal voyages:

2 - Ships engaged on near-coastal voyages:

ii) Every candidate for certification shall:

1) Be not less than 20 years of age;

2) Have approved sea-going service of not less than 12 months as officer in charge of a navigational watch;

3) Satisfy the administration that he possesses adequate knowledge appropriate to his duties on the ships concerned which shall include the subjects contained in the appendix to this regulation.

ii) Every candidate for certification shall:

1) Be not less than 18 years of age;

2) Satisfy the administration as to medical fitness, particularly regarding eyesight and hearing;

3) Satisfy the administration that he has:

Successfully undergone special training, including an adequate period of appropriate sea-going service as required by the administration; or

Completed approved sea-going service in the deck department of not less than 3 years;

4) Satisfy the administration that he possesses adequate knowledge appropriate to his duties on the ships concerned, which shall include the subjects contained in the appendix.

3 - Training:

Training to achieve the necessary knowledge and practical experience shall be based on regulation II-1 «Basic principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch» and relevant international regulations and recommendations.

4 - Exemptions:

The administration, if it considers that a ship's size and the conditions of its voyage are such as to render the application of the full requirements of this regulation and its appendix unreassable or impracticable, may to that extent exempt the master and the officer in charge of a navigational watch on such a ship or class of ships from some of the requirements, bearing in mind the safety of all ships which may be operating in the same waters.

Appendix to regulation II-3

Minimum knowledge required for certification of officers in charge of a navigational watch and of masters of ships of less than 200 gross register tons.

1:

ii) International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea;

iii) International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code);

iv) Magnetic compass;

vi) Fire prevention and fire-fighting appliances;

vii) Life-saving;

viii) Emergency procedures;

ix) Ship manoeuvring;

xi) Meteorology;

xii) Small ship power plants;

xiii) First aid;

xiv) Search and rescue;

xv) Prevention of pollution of the marine environment.

2 - Every master serving on a sea-going ship of less than 200 gross register tons shall, in addition to the requirements of paragraph 1 above, satisfy the administration that he possesses the knowledge to carry out all the duties of such a master safely.

Regulation II-4

Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 200 gross register tons or more.

1 - Every officer in charge of a navigational watch serving on a sea-going ship of 200 gross register tons or more shall hold an appropriate certificate.

2 - Every candidate for certification shall:

3 - Certificates for service without restriction:

For issue of certificates for service without restriction as to area of operation, the examination shall test the adequacy of the candidate's theoretical and practical knowledge in the subjects shown in the appendix to this regulation.

4 - Restricted certificates:

For issue of restricted certificates for service on near-coastal voyages, the administration may omit the following subjects from those shown in the appendix, bearing in mind the effect on the safety of all ships which may be operating in the same waters:

5 - Level of knowledge:

Appendix to regulation II-4

Minimum knowledge required for certification of officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 200 gross register tons or more.

1 - Celestial navigation:

Ability to use celestial bodies to determine the ship's position and compass errors.

2 - Terrestrial and coastal navigation:

ii) Aids to navigation, including lighthouses, beacons and buoys;

iii) Dead reckoning, taking into account winds, tides, currents and speed by propeller revolutions per minute and by log;

3 - Radar navigation:

Knowledge of the fundamentals of radar and ability in the operation and use of radar and ability to interpret and analyse information obtained by use of radar including the following:

4 - Watchkeeping:

5 - Electronic systems of position fixing and navigation:

Ability to determine the ship's position by the use of electronic navigational aids to the satisfaction of the administration.

6 - Radio direction-finders and echo-sounders:

Ability to operate the equipment and apply the information correctly.

7 - Meteorology:

Knowledge of shipborne meteorological instruments and their application. Knowledge of the characteristics of various weather systems, reporting procedures and recording systems and the ability to apply the meteorological information available.

8 - Compasses - magnetic and gyro:

Knowledge of the principles of magnetic and gyro-compasses including errors and corrections. With regard to gyro-compasses, an understanding of the systems under the control of the master gyro and a knowledge of the operation and care of the main types of gyro-compasses.

9 - Automatic pilot:

Knowledge of automatic pilot systems and procedures.

10 - Radiotelephony and visual signalling:

11 - Fire prevention and fire-fighting appliances:

12 - Life-saving:

Ability to organise abandon ship drills and knowledge of the operation of lifeboats, liferafts, buoyant apparatus and similar life-saving appliances along with their equipment, including portable radio apparatus and emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs). Knowledge of survival at sea techniques.

13 - Emergency procedures:

Knowledge of the items listed in the appropriate appendix of the current edition of the ILO/IMO document for guidance.

14 - Ship manoeuvring and handling:

Knowledge of:

15 - Ship stability:

16 - English language:

Adequate knowledge of the English language enabling the officer to use charts and other nautical publications, to understand meteorological information and messages concerning ship's safety and operation and to express himself clearly in his communications with other ships or coast stations. Ability to understand and use the IMO Standard Marine Navigation Vocabulary.

17 - Ship construction:

General knowledge of the principal structural members of a ship and the proper names of the various parts.

18 - Cargo handling and stowage:

Knowledge of safe handling and stowage of cargoes and the effect of these factors on the safety of the ship.

19 - Medical aid:

Practical application of medical guides and advice by radio, including the ability to take effective action based on such knowledge in the case of accidents or illnesses that are likely to occur on board ship.

20 - Search and rescue:

Knowledge of the IMO Merchant Ship Search and Rescue Manual (MERSAR).

21 - Prevention of pollution of the marine environment:

Knowledge of the precautions to be observed to prevent pollution of the marine environment.

Regulation II-5

Mandatory minimum requirements to ensure the continued proficiency and updating of knowledge for masters and deck officers.

1 - Every master and every deck officer holding a certificate who is serving at sea or intends to return to sea after a period ashore shall, in order to continue to qualify for sea-going service, be required at regular intervals not exceeding 5 years to satisfy the administration as to:

ii) By virtue of having performed functions relating to the duties appropriate to the grade of certificate held which are considered to be at least equivalent to the sea-going service required in paragraph 1, b), i); or

iii) By one of the following:

Passing an approved test; or

Successfully completing an approved course or courses; or

Having completed approved sea-going service as a deck officer for a period of not less than 3 months in a supernumerary capacity immediately prior to taking up the rank to which he is entitled by virtue of his certificate.

2 - The administration shall, in consultation with those concerned, formulate or promote the formulation of a structure of refresher and updating courses, either voluntary or mandatory, as appropriate, for masters and deck officers who are serving at sea, especially for re-entrants to sea-going service. The administration shall ensure that arrangements are made to enable all persons concerned to attend such courses as appropriate to their experience and duties. Such courses shall be approved by the administration and include changes in marine technology and relevant international regulations and recommendations concerning the safety of life at sea and the protection of the marine environment.

3 - Every master and deck officer shall, for continuing sea-going service on board ships for which special training requirements have been internationally agreed upon, successfully complete an approved relevant training.

4 - The administration shall ensure that the texts of recent changes in international regulations concerning the safety of life at sea and the protection of the marine environment are made available to ships under its jurisdiction.

Regulation II-6

Mandatory minimum requirements for ratings forming part of a navigational watch

1 - The minimum requirements for a rating forming part of a navigational watch on a sea-going ship of 200 gross register tons or more are set out in paragraph 2. These requirements are not those for certification of able seamen (ver nota *) nor, except for ships of limited size, are they minimum requirements for a rating who is to be the sole rating of a navigational watch. Administrations may require additional training and qualifications for a rating who is to be the sole rating of a navigational watch.

(nota *) Reference is made to ILO Certification of Able Seamen Convention, 1946, or any succesive convention.

2 - Every rating forming part of a navigational watch on a sea-going ship of 200 gross register tons or more shall:

ii) Successfully undergone special training, either pre-sea or aboard ship, including an adequate period of sea-going service as required by the administration which shall be not less than 2 months;

ii) Ability to understand orders and make himself understood by the officer of the watch in matters relevant to his duties;

iii) Ability to steer and comply with helm orders, together with sufficient knowledge of magnetic and gyro compasses for performance of these duties;

iv) Ability to keep a proper look-out by sight and hearing and report the approximate bearing of a sound signal, light or other object in degrees or points;

vi) Knowledge of the use of appropriate internal communication and alarm systems;

vii) Knowledge of pyrotechnic distress signals;

viii) Knowledge of his emergency duties;

ix) Knowledge of shipboard terms and definitions appropriate to his duties.

3 - The experience, service or training required by paragraphs 2, c) and d), may be acquired through performance of duties associated with navigational watchkeeping, but only if such duties are carried out under the direct supervision of the master, officer in charge of the navigational watch or a qualified rating.

4 - Administrations shall ensure that an authorized document is issued to every seafarer who by experience or training is qualified in accordance with this regulation to serve as a rating forming part of a navigational watch, or that his existing document is duly endorsed.

5 - A seafarer may be considered by the administration to have met the requirements of this regulation if he has served in a relevant capacity in the deck department for a period of not less than 1 year within the last 5 years proceeding the entry into force of the Convention for that administration.

Regulation II-7

Basic principles to be observed in keeping a watch in port

1 - On any ship safely moored or safely at anchor under normal circumstances in port, the master shall arrange for an appropriate and effective watch to be maintained for the purpose of safety.

2 - In organizing the watches note shall be taken of the provisions of the «Recommendation on Principles and Operational Guidance for Deck Officers in Charge of a Watch in Port» and the «Recommendation on Principles and Operational Guidance for Engineer Officers in Charge of an Engineering Watch in Port» adopted by the International Conference on Training and Certification of Seafarers, 1978.

Regulation I-8

Mandatory minimum requirements for a watch in port on ships carrying hazardous cargo

1 - The master of every ship carrying cargo in bulk that is hazardous - whether it is, or may be, explosive, flammable, toxic, health-threatening or environment polluting - shall ensure that a safe deck watch and a safe engineering watch are maintained by the ready availability on board of a duly qualified officer or officers, and ratings where appropriate, even when the ship is safely moored or safely at anchor in port.

2 - The master of every ship carrying hazardous cargo other than in bulk - whether it is, or may be, explosive, flammable, toxic health-threatening or environment polluting - shall in organizing safe watchkeeping arrangements take full account of the nature, quantity, packing and stowage of the hazardous cargo and of any special conditions on board, afloat and ashore.

3 - In organizing the watches full account shall be taken of the «Recommendation on Principles and Operational Guidance for Deck Officers in Charge of a Watch in Port» and the «Recommendation on Principles and Operational Guidance for Engineer Officers in Charge of an Engineering Watch in Port» adopted by the International Conference on Training and Certification of Seafarers, 1978.

CHAPTER III

Engine department

Regulation III-1

Basic principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch

1 - Parties shall direct the attention of shipowners, ship operators, masters, chief engineer officers and watchkeeping personnel to the following principles which shall be observed to ensure that a safe engineering watch is maintained at all times.

2 - The term «watch» is used in this regulation to mean either a group of personnel composing the watch or a period of responsibility for an engineer officer during which his physical presence in the machinery space may or may not be required.

3 - The basic principles, including but not limited to the following, shall be taken into account on all ships.

4 - General:

ii) Type and condition of the machinery;

iii) Special modes of operation dictated by conditions such as weather, ice, contaminated water, shallow water, emergency conditions, damage containment or pollution abatement;

iv) Qualifications and experience of the watch;

vi) Observance of international, national and local regulations;

vii) Maintaining the normal operations of the ship.

5 - Operation:

6 - Watch requirements:

ii) Knowledge of escape routes from machinery spaces;

iii) Knowledge of engine room alarm systems and the ability to distinguish between the various alarms with special reference to the C0(índice 2) alarm;

iv) Knowledge of the positions and use of the fire-fighting equipment in the machinery spaces.

ii) Condition and reliability of any remotely operated propulsion and steering equipment and their controls, control location and the procedures involved in placing them in a manual mode of operation in the event of break-down or emergency;

iii) Location and operation of fixed fire detection, fire extinction or fire containment devices and apparatus;

iv) Use and operational condition of auxiliary, standby and emergency equipment affecting the safe navigation, mooring or docking operations of the ship;

vi) Any other demands on the watch which may arise as a result of special operating circumstances.

7 - Fitness for duty:

The watch system shall be such that the efficiency of the watch is not impaired by fatigue. Duties sall be so organized by the chief engineer officer that the first watch at the commencement of a voyage and the subsequent relieving watches are sufficiently rested and otherwise fit for duty.

8 - Protection of the marine environment:

All engineer officers and engine room ratings shall be aware of the serious effects of operational or accidental pollution of the marine environment and shall take all possible precautions to prevent such pollution, particularly within the framework of relevant international and port regulations.

Regulation III-2

Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of chief engineer officers and second engineer officers of ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3000 kW propulsion power or more.

1 - Every chief engineer officer and second engineer officer of a sea-going ship powered by main propulsion machinery of 3000 kW propulsion power or more shall hold an appropriate certificate.

2 - Every candidate for certification shall:

ii) For certification as chief engineer officer, have not less than 36 months' approved sea-going service of which not less than 12 months shall be served as an engineer officer in a position of responsibility while qualified to serve as second engineer officer;

3 - Training to achieve the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical experience shall take into account relevant international regulations and recommendations.

4 - The level of knowledge required under the different paragraphs of the appendix may be varied according to whether the certificate is being issued at chief engineer officer or second engineer officer level.

Appendix to regulation III-2

Minimum knowledge required for certification of chief engineer officers and second engineer officers of ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3000 kW propulsion power or more.

1 - The syllabus given below is compiled for examination of candidates for certification as chief engineer officer or second engineer officer of ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3000 kW propulsion power or more. Bearing in mind that a second engineer officer shall be in a position to assume the responsibilities of a chief engineer officer at any time, examination in these subjects shall be designed to test the candidate's ability to assimilate all available information that affects the safe operation of the ship's machinery.

2 - With respect to paragraph 4. a), below, the administration may omit knowledge requirements for types of propulsion machinery other than those machinery installations for which the certificate to be awarded shall be valid. A certificate awarded on such a basis shall not be valid for any category of machinery installation which has been omitted until the engineer officer proves to be competent in these items to the satisfaction of the administration. Any such limitation shall be stated in the certificate.

3 - Every candidate shall possess the oretical knowledge in the following subjects:

4 - Every candidate shall possess adequate practical knowledge in at least the following subjects:

ii) Marine steam propulsion plant;

iii) Marine gas turbines;