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STCW A-II/2 Syllabus

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STCW A-II/2 ships master syllabus

FUNCTION 1: CONTROL OF THE MARITIME OPERATION

UNCLOS

  1. What is UNCLOS, and why was it introduced?
  2. To whom does UNCLOS primarily apply?
  3. Understand the ‘right of innocent passage’ and ‘freedom of the high seas’
  4. What does UNCLOS mean for the ship’s Master?

IMO

  1. What is IMO, and what is its purpose?
  2. Which instruments give the IMO its mandate?
  3. Which other bodies exist within IMO?
  4. What other bodies are empowered to regulate the maritime sphere?
  5. How does the instrument of the IMO become national law?
  6. Structure of IMO bodies and their functional responsibilities
  7. List of other conventions that apply to vessels engaged in international trade
  8. Through what mechanisms are the conventions modified?

Maritime stakeholders

  1. Purpose of vessel registration
  2. Responsibilities of the flag State
  3. What is a Coastal State?
  4. What is a Port State?
  5. Classification Societies
  6. What is a Recognised Organisation?
  7. Provide an overview of other industry stakeholders

Policing the conventions: port and flag state inspections

  1. Explain the purpose of port State control
  2. What are the Master’s responsibilities concerning PSC?
  3. Memorandum of Understanding
  4. Outline the New Inspection Regime
  5. Outline the NIR and the factors which affect a vessel’s risk rating
  6. Sanctions available under the port State control regimes
  7. Under what circumstances can a vessel be detained?

Statutory certification and survey

  1. The first pillar of maritime regulation: SOLAS
  2. Statutory certificates and documents
  3. Preparation for SAFCON, SAFEQUIP and SAFRAD surveys
  4. Notifying national governments of accident and equipment failures

International safety management

  1. Elements of the ISM Code
  2. Documenting compliance under ISM
  3. Responsibilities under ISM
  4. Preparation for ISM audits

Measures to enhance ship security

  1. Application of the ISPS Code
  2. ISPS security levels
  3. Responsibilities concerning stowaways and smuggling
  4. Safeguarding against terrorism, piracy, and armed robbery

Protection of the marine environment

  1. Master’s responsibilities under Annex I
  2. Master’s responsibilities under Annex II
  3. Master’s responsibilities under Annex III
  4. Master’s responsibilities under Annex IV
  5. Master’s responsibilities under Annex V
  6. Master’s responsibilities under Annex VI
  7. Ballast water management

STCW & the Manila Amendments

  1. Outline of the STCW Convention and Code
  2. Outline of the Manila Amendments

MLC2006

  1. Outline and application of MLC2006
  2. Master's responsibilities under MLC
  3. Seafarer Employment Agreements
  4. Hours of rest requirements

Load Line Convention

  1. Principles and application of the Load Line
  2. Ensuring compliance with legislative requirements
  3. Measures to ensure the safety of life at sea
  4. Effect of heavy weather on the ship’s structure

Care for passengers and crew

  1. Signing crew on the ship
  2. Personnel management, including disciplinary procedures
  3. Pest control and fumigation of holds and living spaces
  4. Knowledge and application of national health and safety legislation
  5. Provision of medical care on board

Putting into port

  1. Purpose and outline of the FAL Convention
  2. Maritime Declarations of Health and International Health Regulations

The Master as manager

  1. Leadership
  2. Effective resource management
  3. Prioritisation and planning
  4. Crew discipline

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FUNCTION 2: NAVIGATIONAL MANAGEMENT

Safety of navigation

  1. Watchkeeping arrangements and principles
  2. SOLAS V carriage requirements
  3. Voyage planning and ship routing
  4. Ship handling
  5. Meteorology
  6. Principles of operation and failure of aid to navigation
  7. Care for the magnetic compass

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FUNCTION 3: CARGO OPERATIONS

Cargo

  1. IMO cargo safety codes: dangerous goods, solid bulk, grain and timber deck cargoes

Master's business and law

  1. Carriage of goods by sea
  2. Bills of lading
  3. Charter parties

Vessel safety

  1. Bulk carrier safety
  2. Passenger ship safety
  3. Tanker safety

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FUNCTION 4: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Emergency preparedness

  1. IMO contingency planning requirements
  2. Organising fire and abandon ship drills
  3. LSA, FFA and emergency power systems requirements
  4. Response to onboard fire emergencies
  5. Response to flooding emergencies
  6. Response to crew-related emergencies
  7. Response to cargo-related emergencies
  8. Coordinating search and rescue operations

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