Familiarization with the 2010 Manila Amendments

Chapter III

Engine Department

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Regulation Provision
III/1 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of
officers in charge of an engineering watch in a
manned engine-room or designated duty engineers in
a periodically unmanned engine-room

1 Now refers to “certificate of competency”

2.2 Workshop skills and approved seagoing service of not

less than 12 months as part of approved training
program meeting requirements of section A-III/1,
documented in an approved training record book, or

combined workshop skills training and approved

seagoing service of not less than 36 months, not less
than 30 months must be in engine department
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III/1 Not less than 6 months seagoing service

performing watchkeeping duties under
2.3
supervision of ch. engineer or qualified engineer
.4 Completed approved education and training
Meet the standards of competence specified in
section A-III/1 (deletion of minimum 30 months
duration)
.5 Meet standards of competence in :
section A-VI/1, paragraph 2;
section A-VI/2 paragraphs 1 to 4;
section A-VI/3, paragraphs 1 to 4; and
section A-VI/4, paragraphs 1 to 3

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A-III/1 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification

of officers in charge of an engineering watch in a
manned engine-room or designated duty engineers
in a periodically unmanned engine-room
8 Knowledge requirements for certain types of
machinery may be omitted, limitations must be
stated on the certificate and endorsement

10 Clarification of variations in requirements that can

be made for near-coastal voyages

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Section Provision

Table A-III/1 This table has been reformatted with the addition of
several new items

Marine - Hand tools moved to maintenance table

engineering at - Engine-room resource management
the - Use of internal communication systems
operational
level - Basic construction and operation principles of
machinery systems
Electrical, Operate electrical, electronic and control systems
electronic and
control Maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic
engineering at equipment
the
operational
level
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Appropriate use of hand tools, machine tools and

Maintenance measuring instruments for fabrication and repair on
and repair - board
operational
level Maintenance and repair of shipboard machinery and
equipment
Controlling Importance of proactive measures to protect the
operation of marine environment
ship and care
for persons on Application of leadership and teamworking skills
board -
operational
level Contribute to the safety of personnel and ship

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Section Provision

B-III/1 Guidance regarding the certification of officers in

charge of an engineering watch in a manned
engine-room or as designated duty engineers in a
periodically unmanned engine-room
No Changes

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Regulation Provision

III/2 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of

chief engineer officers and second engineer officers
on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of
3,000 kW propulsion power or more
2.1 Amended to provide as a prerequisite, meeting the
requirements of regulation III/1

.1.1 For certification as second engineer, amended to

require 12 months seagoing service in EOW capacity
.1.2 For Chief engineer, the 36 months seagoing service
in EOW capacity may be reduced to 24 months, if
not less than 12 months are served in capacity of
second engineer

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Table A-III/2 Similar to table A-III/1 in terms of reformatting

Marine Manage the operation of propulsion plant
engineering - machinery
management Plan and schedule operations
level Operation, surveillance, performance assessment
and maintaining safety of propulsion plant and
auxiliary machinery

Electrical, Manage operation of electrical, electronic and

electronic & control equipment
control Manage troubleshooting restoration of electrical
engineering - and electronic control equipment to operating
management condition
level

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Maintenance Planning maintenance including statutory and

and repair - class verifications
management
level
Controlling
operation of
ship and care Use leadership and managerial skills
for persons on
board -
management
level

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Section Provision

B-III/2 Guidance regarding the certification of chief

engineer officers and second engineer officers of
ships powered by main propulsion machinery of
3,000 kW propulsion power or more
No provisions

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B-III/2 Guidance regarding training of engineering

New personnel having management responsibilities
for the operation and safety of electrical power
plant more than 1,000 Volts
New provisions: identification of at least seven
key elements to be included in relevant training
programmes

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Regulation Provision

III/3 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification

of chief engineer officers and second engineer
officers on ships powered by main propulsion
machinery of between 750 kW and 3,000 kW
propulsion power
.3 Amended
Every engineer officer who is qualified to serve as
second engineer officer on ships powered by
main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion
power or more, may serve as chief engineer
officer on ships powered by main propulsion
machinery of less than 3,000 kW propulsion power,
provided the certificate is so endorsed

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A-III/3 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification

of chief engineer officers and second engineer
officers on ships powered by main propulsion
machinery of between 750 kW and 3,000 kW
propulsion power
8 Near Coastal voyages
Amended to provide for variations in knowledge,
understanding and proficiency requirements under
the different sections listed in column 2 of table A-
III/2 and in paragraphs 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 of
regulation III/3 related to ships powered by main
propulsion machinery of less than 3,000 kW
engaged on near-coastal voyages, as considered
necessary

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Section Provision

B-III/3 Guidance regarding the certification of chief

engineer officers and second engineer officers of
ships powered by main propulsion machinery
between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power
No provisions

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Regulation Provision

III/4 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification

of ratings forming part of a watch in a manned
engine-room or designated to perform duties in a
periodically unmanned engine-room
4 Deleted – as this relates to previous amendments
that have now become obsolete

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A-III/4 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification

of ratings forming part of a watch in a manned
engine-room or designated to perform duties in a
periodically unmanned engine-room

Table A-III/4 Boiler watch – permitting approved simulator

training, where appropriate, for demonstration of
competence

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B-III/4 Guidance regarding the training and certification

of ratings forming part of a watch in a manned
engine-room or designated to perform duties in a
periodically unmanned engine-room
No Changes

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Regulation Provision

III/5 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of

New ratings as able seafarer engine in a manned engine-
room or designated to perform duties in a
periodically unmanned engine-room
1 Every able seafarer engine serving on a ship of
750kW or more shall be duly certificated

2 Every candidate for certification shall:

.1  be not less than 18 years of age
.2  meet the requirements of regulation III/4

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Regulation Provision

III/5 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of

New ratings as able seafarer engine in a manned engine-
(cont) room or designated to perform duties in a
periodically unmanned engine-room
2 Every candidate for certification shall:
.3 while qualified in accordance with regulation III/4,
have approved seagoing service in the engine
department of:
.3.1  not less than 12 months, or
 not less than 6 months and have completed
.3.2
approved training
 meet the competence of section A-III/5
.4

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Regulation Provision

III/5 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification

New of ratings as able seafarer engine in a manned
(cont) engine-room or designated to perform duties in a
periodically unmanned engine-room
3 Every Party shall compare the standards for rating
in the engine department for certificates issued
before 1 January 2012 to those required by section
A-III/5 and determine if personnel are required to
update their qualifications
4 Not less than 12 months seagoing service in a
relevant capacity in the preceding 60 months
preceding the entry into force of III/5 to meet
requirements

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A-III/5 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification

New of ratings as able seafarer engine in a manned
engine-room or designated to perform duties in a
periodically unmanned engine-room
1 Required to demonstrate competences set out in
column 1 of Table A-III/5

2 The minimum knowledge, understanding and

proficiency on a ship of 750 kW or > set out in
column 2 of Table A-III/5
3 Evidence of having achieved required standard of
competence set out in columns 3 and 4 of Table A-
III/5

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Section Provision

Table A-III/5 Competence for ratings as able seafarer engine

Marine Contribute to:
engineering - a safe engineering watch
support level monitoring and controlling of an engine-
room watch
fuelling and transfer operations
bilge and ballast operations
operation of equipment and machinery
Electrical,
electronic & Safe use of electrical equipment
control
engineering -
support level

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Table A-III/5 Competence for ratings as able seafarer engine

Maintenance Contribute to shipboard maintenance and repair

and repair -
support level

Controlling the Contribute to the handling of stores

operation of the
ship and care Apply precautions and contribute to the
for persons on prevention of pollution to the marine environment
board -support
level
Apply occupational health and safety
procedures

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B-III/5 Guidance regarding the certification of ratings

New as able seafarer engine

1 Onboard training should be documented in an

approved training record book

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Regulation Provision

III/6 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of

New electro-technical officers

1 Every electro-technical officer serving on vessels of 750kW

or more shall hold a certificate of competency

2 Every candidate for certification shall:

 Be not less than 18 years of age
 Have completed at least 12 months of workshop skills
and approved seagoing service, of which not less than 6
months seagoing service as part of approved training
program, meets the requirements of section A-III/6 and is
documented in an approved training record book, OR
not less than 36 months of combined workshop skills and
approved seagoing service, of which not less than 30
months of seagoing service in the engine department

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Regulation Provision

III/6 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of

electro-technical officer
New
2.3 Have completed approved education and training and
meet the standards of competence in section A-III/6
Meet standards of : section A-VI/1, paragraph 2; section A-
2.4 VI/2, paragraphs 1 to 4; section A-VI/3, paragraphs 1 to 4;
section A-VI/4, paragraphs 1 to 3

3 Every Party shall compare the standards of competence for

electro-technical officer certificates issued before 01.01.2012
to those required by section A-III/6 and determine the need
for personnel to update their qualifications
4 12 months seagoing service in a relevant capacity in the
preceding 60 months and meeting the standards of
competence may meet requirements
5
Notwithstanding the above (1-4), a suitably qualified person
may be able to perform certain functions of section A-III/6

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A-III/6 Mandatory minimum requirements for

New certification of electro-technical officer

1 Education and training required by paragraph 2.3

of regulation III/6 shall include training in
electronic and electrical workshop skills
2 Shall follow an approved program of onboard
training which:
.1 Ensures systematic training and experience;
.2 Is closely supervised and monitored; and
.3 Is adequately documented in a training record
book

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A-III/6 Mandatory minimum requirements for

New certification of electro-technical officer

3 Shall be required to demonstrate the ability to

undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities in
column 1 of table A-III/6

4 The minimum knowledge, understanding and

proficiency set out in column 2 of table A-III/6,
and guidance in part B of this Code

5 Evidence of having achieved standard of

competence as set out in columns 3 and 4 of
table A-III/6

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Table A-III/6 Competence for electro technical officers

Monitor the operation of:
electrical, electronic and control systems
Electrical, automatic control systems of propulsion and
electronic and auxiliary machinery
control Operate:
engineering - generators and distribution systems
operational Operate and Maintain:
level power systems in excess of 1000 V
Operate computers and computer networks on ships

Use:
English language - in written and oral form
Internal communication systems

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Table A-III/6 Competence for electro technical officers

New
Maintenance and repair:
Maintenance Electronic and electrical equipment
and repair - Automation and control systems of main
operational propulsion and auxiliary machinery
level
Bridge navigation equipment and ship
communication systems
Electrical, electronic and control systems of
deck machinery and cargo handling equipment
Control systems and safety systems of hotel
equipment

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Table A-III/6 Competence for electro-technical officers

New
Controlling the Ensure compliance with pollution-prevention
operation of the requirements
ship and care for Prevent, control and fight fire on board
persons on Operate life-saving appliances
board -
operational level Apply medical first aid on board ship
Application of leadership and teamworking skills
Contribute to the safety of personnel and ship

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B-III/6 Guidance regarding training and certification for

New electro-technical officers

In addition to table A-III/6, Parties are

encouraged to take into account resolution
A.702(17), as amended, concerning radio
maintenance guidelines for GMDSS within their
training programs

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Regulation Provision

III/7 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of

New electro-technical rating

1 Every electro-technical rating serving on vessels of

750kW or more shall be duly certificated.
2 Every candidate for certification shall:
.1  Be not less than 18 years of age
.2.1  Completed approved seagoing service including
not less than 12 months training and experience, or
.2.2  6 months approved seagoing service and
completed approved training, or
.2.3  Qualifications meeting section A-III/7 and not less
than 3 months approved seagoing service
.3 Meet the standards of competence in section A-III/7

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Regulation Provision

III/7 Mandatory minimum requirements for

New certification of electro-technical rating

3 Each Party shall compare the standards for

electro-technical rating certificates to those
required by section A-III/7 and determine if
personnel are required to update their
qualifications
Not less than 12 months seagoing service in a
4 relevant capacity in preceding 60 months and
meeting the standards of competence may meet
requirements
5 Notwithstanding 1-4 above, a suitably qualified
person may be able to perform certain functions
of section A-III/7

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A-III/7 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification

New of electro-technical rating

1 Required to demonstrate the competence to

perform function at the support level in column 1
of table A-III/7

2 The minimum knowledge, understanding and

proficiency set out in column 2 of table A-III/7

3 Evidence of having achieved standard of

competence as set out in columns 3 and 4 of
table A-III/7

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Table A-III/7 Mandatory minimum requirements for

New certification of electro-technical rating

Safe use of electrical equipment

Electrical, Contribute to monitoring the operation of
electronic and electrical systems and machinery
control Use hand tools, electronic and electrical
engineering - measuring equipment for fault finding,
support level maintenance and repair operations
Contribute to shipboard maintenance and repair
Contribute to the maintenance and repair of
electrical systems and machinery on board

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Table A-III/7 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification

New of electro-technical rating

Controlling Contribute to the safe handling of stores

the operation
of the ship Apply precautions and contribute to the
and care for prevention of pollution of the marine environment
persons on
board -
support level Apply occupational health and safety procedures

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B-III/7 Guidance regarding training and certification for

New electro-technical ratings

No provisions

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