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STCW V/1-1 - Masters, Officers and Ratings on Oil and Chemical Tankers

IMO STCW 2010 Regulations - Mandatory Minimum Requirements for the Training and Qualifications of Masters, Officers and Ratings on Oil and Chemical Tankers

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STCW Code V/1-1 is related to the services onboard oil and chemical tankers and put focus on the relation between human attitude and a safe and efficient operation of tankers.

This code is applicable to all masters, officers and key ratings onboard the chemical and oil tankers.

It covers basic safety and pollution prevention, layouts of different types of tankers, types of Cargo, their hazards and their handling equipment, general operational sequence and is the mandatory minimum requirements prescribed by the STCW Convention.

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STCW Code Section A-V/1-1 Chapter V (STCW 2010 Res 2)

Mandatory Minimum Requirements for the Training and Qualifications of Masters, Officers and Ratings on Oil and Chemical Tankers

Standard of Competence

  1. Every candidate for certification in Basic Training for oil and chemical tanker Cargo Operations shall be required to:
    1. demonstrate the competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of table A-V/1-1-1; and
    2. provide evidence of having achieved:
      1. the minimum knowledge, understanding and proficiency listed in column 2 of table A-V/1-1-1, 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/1-1-1.
  2. Every candidate for certification in advanced training for oil tanker cargo operations shall be required to
    1. demonstrate the competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of table A-V/1-1-2; and
    2. provide evidence of having achieved:
      1. the minimum knowledge, understanding and proficiency listed in column 2 of table A-V/1-1-2, 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/1-1-2.
  3. Every candidate for certification in advanced training for chemical tanker cargo operations shall be required to:
    1. demonstrate the competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of table A-V/1-1-3; and
    2.  provide evidence of having achieved:
      1. the minimum knowledge, understanding and proficiency listed in column 2 of table A-V/1-1-3, 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/1-1-3.

Section B-V/1 of Chapter V (STCW 2010 Res 2)

Guidance regarding the training and qualifications of tanker personnel

STCW Table B-V/1 PDF

Section B-V/1-1 of Chapter V (STCW 2010 Res 2)

Guidance regarding training and qualifications of masters, officers and ratings on oil and chemical tankers

OIL TANKER TRAINING

  1. The training required by paragraphs 2.2 and 4.3 of regulation V/1-1 in respect of oil tankers should be set out in a training plan which clearly expresses, for all parties involved, the objectives of the training. Training may be given on board or ashore, where appropriate. It should be supplemented by practical instruction on board and, where appropriate, in a suitable shore-based installation. All training and instruction should be given by properly qualified and suitably experienced personnel*.
  2. As much use as possible should be made of shipboard operation and equipment manuals, films and suitable visual aids, and the opportunity should be taken to introduce discussion of the part to be played by the safety organization on board ship and the role of safety officers and safety committees.

CHEMICAL TANKER TRAINING

  1. The training required by paragraphs 2.2 and 6.3 of regulation V/1-1 in respect of chemical tankers should be set out in a training plan which clearly expresses, for all parties involved, the objectives of the training. Training may be given on board or ashore, where appropriate. It should be supplemented by practical instruction on board and, where appropriate, in a suitable shore-based installation. All training and instruction should be given by properly qualified and suitably experienced personnel*.
  2. As much use as possible should be made of shipboard operation and equipment manuals, films and suitable visual aids, and the opportunity should be taken to introduce discussion of the part to be played by the safety organization on board ship and the role of safety officers and safety committees.

*The relevant IMO Model Course(s) may be of assistance in the preparation of courses

STCW Table A-V/1-1-1 of Chapter V (STCW 2010 Res 2)

Specification of minimum standard of competence in basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations

STCW Table A-V/1-1-1 PDF

STCW Table A-V/1-1-2 of Chapter V (STCW 2010 Res 2)

Specification of minimum standard of competence in advanced training for oil tanker cargo operations

STCW Table A-V/1-1-2 PDF

STCW Table A-V/1-1-3 of Chapter V (STCW 2010 Res 2)

Specification of minimum standard of competence in advanced training for chemical tanker cargo operations

STCW Table A-V/1-1-3 PDF

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STCW Regulation V/1-1 of Chapter V (STCW 2010 Res 1)

Mandatory Minimum Requirements for the Training and Qualifications of Masters, Officers and Ratings on Oil and Chemical Tankers
  1. Officers and ratings assigned specific duties and responsibilities related to cargo or cargo equipment on oil or chemical tankers shall hold a certificate in basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations.
  2. Every candidate for a certificate in basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations shall have completed basic training in accordance with provisions of section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code and shall have completed:
    1. at least three months of approved seagoing service on oil or chemical tankers and meet the standard of competence specified in section A-V/1-1, paragraph 1 of the STCW Code; or .
    2. an approved basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations and meet the standard of competence specified in section A-V/1-1, paragraph 1 of the STCW Code.
  3. Masters, chief engineer officers, chief mates, second engineer officers and any person with immediate responsibility for loading, discharging, care in transit, handling of cargo, tank cleaning or other cargo-related operations on oil tankers shall hold a certificate in advanced training for oil tanker cargo operations.
  4. Every candidate for a certificate in advanced training for oil tanker cargo operations shall:
    1. meet the requirements for certification in basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations; and
    2. while qualified for certification in basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations, have:
      1. at least three months of approved seagoing service on oil tankers, or
      2. at least one month of approved onboard training on oil tankers, in a supernumerary capacity, which includes at least three loading and three unloading operations and is documented in an approved training record book taking into account guidance in Section B-V/1; and
    3. have completed approved advanced training for oil tanker cargo operations and meet the standard of competence specified in section A-V/1-1, paragraph 2 of the STCW Code.
  5. Masters, chief engineer officers, chief mates, second engineer officers and any person with immediate responsibility for loading, discharging, care in transit, handling of cargo, tank cleaning or other cargo-related operations on chemical tankers shall hold a certificate in advanced training for chemical tanker cargo operations.
  6. Every candidate for a certificate in advanced training for chemical tanker cargo operations shall:
    1. meet the requirements for certification in basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations; and
    2. while qualified for certification in basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations, have:
      1. at least three months of approved seagoing service on chemical tankers, or
      2. at least one month of approved onboard training on chemical tankers, in a supernumerary capacity, which includes at least three loading and three unloading operations and is documented in an approved training record book taking into account guidance in section B-V/1; and
    3. have completed approved advanced training for chemical tanker cargo operations and meet the standard of competence specified in section A-V/1-1, paragraph 3 of the STCW Code.
  7. Administrations shall ensure that a certificate of proficiency is issued to seafarers, who are qualified in accordance with paragraphs 2, 4 or 6 as appropriate, or that an existing certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency is duly endorsed.

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LAST UPDATED ON Aug 11, 2021