International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU)

REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
The fourth session of the Sub-Committee on Human Element,
Training and Watchkeeping (HTW4), IMO
30 January-3 February, 2017
London, United Kingdom

To: IAMU International Executive Board (IEB)

Fm: Capt. Dmytro S. Zhukov, Representative of IAMU IMO Liaison Committee,
NU OMA
Subj:The fourth session of the Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and
Watchkeeping (HTW4), IMO Headquarters, London, UK

The Report covers the sessions from Monday, 30 January to Friday, 3 February, 2017
Annex 1 List of documents of the HTW4
Annex 2 Report to the Maritime Safety Committee(DRAFT)
Annex 3 HTW 4/J/5(Course developers and Review Group Coordinators)
Annex 4 Proposals for possible IAMU Research Themes related to IMO HTW 4
Meeting

All the original of the HTW4 papers can be read at the IMO website.

The HTW4 was held at the IMO headquarters in London, UK from Monday, 30 January
to Friday, 3 February, 2017

IAMU delegates list on the 97th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee:

Dr. Takeshi Nakazawa, Executive Director

Mr. Yutaka Emi, Deputy Executive Director
Ms. Shigemi Matsuzaki, Coordinator
Ms. Akiko Yamada, Coordinator
Prof. Dr. Vladimir A. Loginovsky, Representative of IAMU Liaison Committee,
AMSU MIS
Capt. Dmytro S. Zhukov, Representative of IAMU IMO Liaison Committee,
NU OMA

Date of the next session:

The Sub-Committee noted that the HTW5 has been tentatively scheduled to take place from
16 to 20 July 2018.
Secretary-General's opening address
The Secretary-General welcomed participants and delivered his opening address, the full
text of which can be downloaded from the IMO website at the
following link:
http://www.imo.org/MediaCentre/SecretaryGeneral/Secretary-GeneralsSpeechesToMeetings.

Chair's remarks
In responding, the Chair thanked the Secretary-General for his words of guidance and
encouragement and assured the Secretary-General that his advice and requests would be given
every consideration in the deliberations of the Sub-Committee.

AGENDA
Opening of the session
1. Adoption of the agenda
2. Decisions of other IMO bodies
3. Validated model training courses
4. Reports on unlawful practices associated with certificates of competency
5. Guidance for the implementation of the 2010 Manila Amendments
6. Comprehensive review of the 1995 STCW-F Convention
7. Role of the Human Element
8. Revision of the Guidelines on Fatigue
9. Draft Modernization Plan of the GMDSS
10. Amendments to the IGF Code and development of guidelines for low-flashpoint fuels
11. Revision of requirements for escape route signs and equipment location markings in
SOLAS and related instruments
12. Revised SOLAS regulation II-1/3-8 and associated guidelines (MSC.1/Circ.1175) and
new guidelines for safe mooring operations for all ships
13. Biennial status report and provisional agenda for HTW 5
14. Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2018
15. Any other business
16. Report to the Maritime Safety Committee

The following working/drafting groups would be established at this session:

Working Group 1 on Human Element Issues

Chair: Capt. Moises De GRACIA (Panama)
Agenda item 8

Working Groups 2 on Training Matters

Chair: Ms. Farrah Mohd. FADIL (Singapore)
Agenda item 6

Working Groups 3 on Training Matters

Chair: Mrs. Marina ANGSELL (Sweden)
Agenda item 5

Drafting Groups 1 on Validation of Model Courses

Chair: Capt. George Edenfield (United States)
Agenda item 3 (part)

Drafting Groups 2 on Validation of Model Courses

Chair: Capt. Kersee DEBOO (India)
Agenda item 3 (part)
PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE

Date Item Working and

Drafting Groups
Monday, Opening of the session
30 January 1. Adoption of the agenda
2. Decisions of other IMO bodies
3. Validated model training courses DG 1 and 2
7. Role of the Human Element WG 1
8. Revision of the Guidelines on Fatigue WG 1
15.Any other business (part) WG 1
6. Comprehensive review of the 1995 STCW-F WG 2
Convention
Tuesday, 5. Guidance for the implementation of the 2010 Manila WG 3
31 January Amendments
9. Draft Modernization Plan of the Global Maritime WG 3
Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
15.Any other business (remaining part) WG 3
11.Revision of requirements for escape route signs and
equipment location markings in SOLAS and related
instruments
10.Amendments to the IGF Code and development of
guidelines for low-flashpoint fuels
Wednesday, 4. Reports on unlawful practices associated with
1 February certificates of competency
12.Revised SOLAS regulation II-1/3-8 and associated
guidelines (MSC.1/Circ.1175) and new guidelines for safe
mooring operations for all ships
Thursday, No Plenary session will be held on this day WGs and DGs
2 February
Friday, 14.Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2018
3 February - Reports of working and drafting groups
13.Biennial status report and provisional agenda for HTW 5
16.Report to the Maritime Safety Committee

Presentations during HTW 4:

JAPAN Introduction of Training on

Fisheries Training Vessel in Japan
STCW GISIS Module
SECRETARIAT
AUSTRALIA and UNITED MARTHA Project and Fatigue
KINGDOM
ANGLO-EASTERN / Competency Management System
GLOBALMET
MALAYSIA Seafarers' documentation
management: An e-Application for
Certificate of Recognition under
 regulation I/10
CLIA Utilizing Enhanced Seafarer
Training Methods and Facilities to
Meet Evolving Needs
CHINA China's experience in using lessons
learned from marine casualties in
maritime training and education
INDIA Competency Skills filled by
technology tab based
examination
MARINE INTERNATIONAL Display of training materials
MARLINS UK
VIDEOTEL
SEAGULL UK

2. Decisions of other IMO bodies

HTW 4/2
Outcome of NCSR 3, SSE 3, MEPC 69, MSC 96 and III 3
This document references the decisions taken by NCSR 3, SSE 3, MEPC 69, MSC 96
and III 3 relevant to the work of the Sub-Committee

HTW 4/2/1
Outcome of MSC 97
This document references the decisions taken by MSC 97 relevant to the work of the Sub
Committee

3. Validated model training courses

HTW 4/3
VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES
Report on the model courses programme under the Revised guidelines for the
development, review and validation of model courses (MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.15)

This document reports on the model courses that have been developed and
submitted to HTW 4 for validation in accordance with the Revised guidelines
for the development, review and validation of model courses (MSC-
MEPC.2/Circ.15). The Secretariat also conducted a preliminary review of
existing model courses which are older than five years which derive from requirements of the
STCW Convention and Code, and other IMO instruments

There are currently 72 existing IMO model courses, and 50 of these model courses are within
the purview of the HTW Sub-Committee. Of the 72 model courses, 46 are older than 5 years,
i.e. published in 2011 or earlier. Of the 46 model courses that are older than 5 years, 29
model courses derive from the STCW Convention, and thus within the
purview of the HTW Sub-Committee. At this session of the Sub-Committee, five new model
courses, in addition to four existing model courses that have been comprehensively revised,
are expected to be validated.
 HTW4/3/
1
VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES
Report of the Review Group on the new draft model courses on Basic training and
Advanced training for ships operating in polar waters
This document provides, for the consideration of the Sub-Committee, the report of the
Review Group relating to the IMO new draft model courses on Basic and Advanced training
for ships operating in polar waters as set out in document HTW 4/3/1/Add.1 (Basic course)
and HTW 4/3/1/Add.2 (Advanced course)

HTW 4/3/1/Add.1
VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES
Draft new IMO model course on Basic training for ships operating in polar waters
This document provides the draft new IMO model course on Basic training for ships
operating in polar waters

HTW 4/3/1/Add.2
VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES
Draft new IMO model course on Advanced training for ships operating in polar waters
This document provides the draft new IMO model course on Advanced
training for ships operating in polar waters

HTW 4/3/2
VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES
Report of the Review Group on the draft new model course on Ratings as able seafarer
engine in a manned engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically
unmanned engine-room
This document provides the report of the Review Group relating to the draft new model
course on Ratings as able seafarer engine in a manned engine-room or designated to
perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room, as set out in the
document HTW 4/3/2/Add.1

HTW 4/3/2/Add.1
VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES
Draft new model course on Ratings as able seafarer engine in a manned engine-room
or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room
This document provides the draft new model course on Ratings as able seafarer engine
in a manned engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned
engine-room
HTW 4/3/3
VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES
Report of the Review Group on the draft new Model course on ratings forming part of
a watch in a manned engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically
unmanned engine-room
This document provides the report of the Review Group relating to the draft new Model
course on ratings forming part of a watch in a manned engine-room or designated to
perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room, as set out in the document
HTW 4/3/3/Add.1

HTW 4/3/3/Add.1
VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES
Draft new model course on Ratings forming part of a watch in a manned engine-room
or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room
This document provides the draft new model course on Ratings forming part
of a watch in a manned engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically
unmanned engine-room

HTW 4/3/4
VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES
Report of the Review Group on the draft revised Model course 3.12 on assessment,
examination and certification of seafarers
This document provides the report of the Review Group relating to the IMO draft
revised Model course 3.12 on assessment, examination and certification of seafarers
Introduction
The Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW), at its third
session, noted with appreciation the offer by the International Association of
MaritimeUniversities (IAMU) to revise Model course 3.12 on assessment, examination and
certification of seafarers.

HTW 4/3/4/Add.1
VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES
Revised draft model course 3.12 on Assessment, examination and certification of
seafarers
This document provides the draft revised IMO model course 3.12 on Assessment,
examination and certification of seafarers

HTW 4/3/5
VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES
Report of the Review Group on the draft revised Model course 6.09 on training course
for instructors
This document provides, for the consideration of the Sub-Committee, the report
of the Review Group relating to the draft revised model course 6.09 on Training course for
instructors, as set out in document HTW 4/3/5/Add.1

Introduction
The Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW), at its third
session, noted with appreciation the offer by the International Association of Maritime
Universities (IAMU) to revise model course 6.09 on Training Course for Instructors.
HTW 4/3/5/Add.1
VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES
Draft revised model course 6.09 on Training course for instructors
This document provides the draft revised model course 6.09 on Training course for instructors

HTW 4/3/6
VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES
Report of the Review Group on the draft revised Model course 1.30 on on-board
assessment
This document provides, for the consideration of the Sub-Committee, the report
of the Review Group relating to the draft revised model course 1.30 on On-board assessment,
as set out in document HTW 4/3/6/Add.1

Introduction
The Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW), at its third
session, noted with appreciation the offer by the International Association of
MaritimeUniversities (IAMU) to revise model course 1.30 on On-board Assessment.

HTW 4/3/6/Add.1
VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES
Draft revised model course 1.30 on On-board assessment
This document provides the draft revised model course 1.30 on On-board assessment

HTW 4/3/7
VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES
Report of the Review Group on the draft new model course 2.07 on Use of engine room
simulation for training and assessment of seafarers in the engine department
This document provides the report of the Review Group on the draft new model course 2.07
on Use of engine room simulation for training and assessment of seafarers in the engine
department, as set out in document HTW 4/3/7/Add.1

HTW 4/3/7/Add.1
VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES
Draft new model course 2.07 on Use of engine room simulation for training and
assessment of seafarers in the engine department
This document provides the draft new model course 2.07 on Use of engine room simulation
for training and assessment of seafarers in the engine department

HTW 4/3/8
VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES
Report of the Review Group on the draft new model course on Ratings as able seafarer
deck
This document provides the Report of the Review Group relating to the draft new model
course on Ratings as able seafarer deck, as set out in document HTW 4/3/8/Add.1

HTW 4/3/8/Add.1
VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES
Draft new model course on Ratings as able seafarer deck
This document provides the draft new model course on Ratings as able seafarer deck

HTW 4/3/9
VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES
Revision of model course 1.08 on Radar navigation at management level
This document provides information on China's offer and confirmation of
willingness to revise model course 1.08 on Radar navigation at management level

HTW 4/WP.6
VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES
Report of Drafting Group 1
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Taking into account decisions and comments in plenary, and the urgent need for the model
courses by STCW Parties to implement the 2010 Manila Amendments to
the STCW Convention and Code, the drafting group should consider
documents HTW 4/3, HTW 4/3/1, HTW 4/3/1/Add.1 and Add.2; HTW 4/3/4 and HTW
4/3/4/Add.1; HTW 4/3/5 and HTW 4/3/5/Add.1; and HTW 4/3/6 and HTW 4/3/6/Add.1; and;
Validation of model training courses
compare the scope of the provisions in the STCW Code related to training in documents
HTW 4/3/1, Add.1 and Add. 2 (draft new Basic training and Advanced
training for ships operating in polar waters); HTW 4/3/4 and Add.1 (draft
revised model course 3.12 on Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers),
HTW 4/3/5 and Add.1 (draft revised model course 6.09 on Training Course
for Instructors) and HTW 4/3/6 and Add.1 (draft revised model course 1.30 on On-
board Assessment) and the contents of the aforementioned draft model courses as presented,
with a view to validation by the Sub-Committee;

HTW 4/WP.6, ANNEX 1

DRAFT NEW IMO MODEL COURSE ON BASIC TRAINING FOR
SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS

HTW 4/WP.6, ANNEX 2

DRAFT NEW IMO MODEL COURSE ON ADVANCED TRAINING FOR
SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS

HTW 4/WP.6, ANNEX 3

DRAFT REVISED IMO MODEL COURSE 3.12 ON
ASSESSMENT, EXAMINATION AND CERTIFICATION OF SEAFARERS

HTW 4/WP.7
VALIDATION OF MODEL TRAINING COURSES
Report of the Drafting Group 2
TERMS OF REFERENCE
The Drafting Group, taking into account decisions and comments in plenary, and the urgent
need for the model courses by STCW Parties to implement the 2010
Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code, the Drafting Group
should considerdocuments HTW 4/3, HTW 4/3/2 and HTW 4/3/2/Add.1, HTW 4/3/3 and
HTW 4/3/3/Add.1, HTW 4/3/7 and HTW 4/3/7/Add.1, HTW 4/3/8 and HTW 4/3/8/Add.1,
and:
Validation of model training courses
compare the scope of the provisions in the STCW Code related to training in documents HTW
4/3/2 and Add.1 (draft new model course on Ratings As Able Seafarer Engine in A Manned
Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in A Periodically Unmanned Engine-
room), HTW 4/3/3 and Add.1 (draft new model course on Ratings Forming Part of A
Watch in A Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in A
Periodically Unmanned Engine-room), HTW 4/3/7 and Add.1 (draft revised
model course 2.07 on Engine-room Simulation) and HTW 4/3/8 and Add.1 (draft new model
course on Ratings As Able Seafarer Deck) and the contents of the aforementioned draft
model courses as presented, with a view to validation by the Sub-Committee;

HTW 4/WP.7, Annex 1

DRAFT IMO MODEL COURSE ON RATINGS FORMING PART OF A WATCH IN A
MANNED ENGINE-ROOM OR DESIGNATED TO PERFORM DUTIES IN A
PERIODICALLY UNMANNED ENGINE-ROOM

HTW 4/WP.7, Annex 2

DRAFT REVISED MODEL COURSE 2.07 ON ENGINE ROOM SIMULATOR

HTW 4/WP.7, Annex 3

DRAFT NEW IMO MODEL COURSE ON RATINGS AS ABLE SEAFARER DECK

4. Reports on unlawful practices associated with certificates of competency

HTW 4/4
REPORTS ON UNLAWFUL PRACTICES ASSOCIATED WITH CERTIFICATES
OF COMPETENCY
Reports of fraudulent certificates
This document provides information on reports received by the Secretariat
on fraudulent certificates detected

5. Guidance for the implementation of the 2010 Manila Amendments

HTW 4/5
GUIDANCE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2010 MANILA
AMENDMENTS
STCW-related information to be communicated through GISIS to reduce administrative
burden
This document reports on the Secretariat's considerations in relation to the proposed new
STCW GISIS module, following the instruction from HTW 3 to the Secretariat to
report to this session of the Sub-Committee on the benefits of this module

HTW 4/5/1
GUIDANCE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2010 MANILA
AMENDMENTS
Outcome of MSC 96 on the development of guidance relating to the provision of
documentary evidence to port State control officers and other third-party inspection
regimes
This document provides the outcome of MSC 96 on the development of guidance relating to
the provision of documentary evidence to port State control officers and other third-party
inspection regimes

HTW 4/5/2
GUIDANCE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2010 MANILA
AMENDMENTS
Guidance on the certificates and documentary evidence required under the STCW
Convention, as amended, and provision of the documentation for verification
To assist with consideration of document MSC 96/12/2, this document
provides proposals for appropriate guidance on the certificates and
documentary evidence required under the STCW Convention, as amended, and
provision of the documentation for verification, as well as related possible inputs
to the III Sub-Committee for consideration during the revision of the
Procedures for Port State Control (resolution A.1052(27))
HTW 4/5/3
GUIDANCE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2010 MANILA
AMENDMENTS
STCW-related information communicated through GISIS to reduce administrative
burden
This document provides a proposal on how to best utilize the GISIS module on STCW
to best capture and promulgate information (specimen certificates) required under
article IV(1)(c) of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended

HTW 4/5/4
GUIDANCE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2010 MANILA
AMENDMENTS
Clarification of the training requirement for ECDIS equipment
This document outlines a training requirement under the STCW Convention,
1978, as amended, that appears to have been misinterpreted and proposes the
development of a circular to better define the term
Discussion
The United States does not approve ECDIS training specific to a type of equipment. The
approach of the United States to ECDIS training to date is to only
require general instruction on the equipment. Type-specific training for each type of ECDIS
equipment is not realistic in the merchant marine. There are numerous manufacturers and
models of equipment, in addition to variances in the installation of each type of this
equipment. As such, it would be impractical to develop courses for each type of system.

Approved ECDIS training in the United States is not based on the physical attributes of the
equipment at the training institution. Rather, the training relates to how the equipment works
(theory) and how it can aid in the vessel's safe navigation (practical use). In this way, the
instruction provides the seafarer with the baseline information on the proper operation of
ECDIS equipment. It is then incumbent upon the seafarer to review the Operator's Manual or
User Guide to familiarize themselves with the operation of the shipboard equipment.

HTW 4/5/5
GUIDANCE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2010 MANILA
AMENDMENTS
Issues identified during implementation of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW
Convention and Code
This document provides information and comments on experience gained during the
implementation of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the International Convention on
Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW),
1978, as
amended, taking account also of concerns expressed at MSC 97 and the subsequent issuance
of MSC.1/Circ.1560

HTW 4/5/6
GUIDANCE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2010 MANILA
AMENDMENTS
Comments on the development of guidance relating to the provision of documentary
evidence to port State control officers and other third-party inspection regimes
This document comments on the proposal in document HTW 4/5/1 regarding the development
of guidance relating to the provision of documentary evidence to port State control
officers and other third-party inspection regimes

HTW 4/5/7
GUIDANCE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2010 MANILA
AMENDMENTS
Comments on issues identified during implementation of the 2010 Manila Amendments
to the STCW Convention and Code
This document provides comments on document HTW 4/5/5 (ICS and CLIA) relating to
experience gained during the implementation of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW
Convention, 1978, as amended, taking account also of concerns expressed at MSC 97 and the
subsequent issuance of MSC.1/Circ.1560. The Bahamas provides information on
its experience in issuing certification to seafarers and differing interpretations
of STCW requirements, supports the need to develop guidance to avoid unnecessary
delays, administrative burden and cost to seafarers, ships, companies and STCW Parties.

HTW 4/5/8
GUIDANCE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2010 MANILA
AMENDMENTS
Comments on Issues identified during implementation of the 2010 Manila Amendments
to the STCW Convention and Code
This document comments on document HTW 4/5/4 (United States) on clarification of
the training requirement for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems
(ECDIS) equipment, and proposes editorial amendments to MSC.1/Circ.1503 (ECDIS
Guidance for good practice) to address the potential for misinterpretation of
training requirements under the STCW Convention

HTW 4/WP.5
GUIDANCE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2010 MANILA
AMENDMENTS
Report of Working Group 3 on Training matters
TERMS OF REFERENCE
The Working Group, taking into account comments and decisions made in plenary,
was instructed to:

STCW-related information to be communicated through GISIS to reduce administrative

burden

consider documents HTW 4/5 (Secretariat) and HTW 4/5/3 (United States) together with
HTW 3/WP.4, annex 1, and finalize the development of the framework for the GISIS module
relating to the STCW Convention and Code, for consideration by the Sub-Committee,
with a view to approval by the Committee;

Guidance relating to the provision of documentary evidence required under

the STCW
Convention by seafarers to port State control officers and other third-party inspection regimes

consider documents HTW 4/5/1 (Secretariat) on the outcome of MSC 96 taking into account
document MSC 96/12/2 (United States and ICS), HTW 4/5/2 (United States
and ICS) and HTW 4/5/6 (China), and prepare the draft STCW.7 circular on Guidance
relating to the provision of documentary evidence under the STCW Convention by seafarers
to PSCOs and other third-party inspection regimes, and draft amendments to the Procedures
for port State control, 2011 (resolution A.1052(27)), for consideration by the Sub-Committee,
with a view to providing relevant input to the III Sub-Committee for its consideration
when reviewing resolution A.1052(27);

Guidance on the training requirements for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems
(ECDIS)

consider document HTW 4/5/4 (United States) and prepare the draft STCW.7 circular on
Guidance on the training requirements for Electronic Chart Display and
Information Systems (ECDIS) required under the STCW Convention in order to
address the inconsistency in the interpretation of the Convention, for consideration by the
Sub-Committee;
consider document HTW 4/5/8 (ICS) and prepare the draft MSC circular on Amendments to
MSC.1/Circ.1503 on ECDIS Guidance for good practice, section E on ECDIS training, for
consideration by the Sub-Committee;

Issues identified during implementation of the 2010 amendments to the STCW Convention
and Code

consider document HTW 4/5/7 (Bahamas) in detail, and taking into account existing related
guidance in MSC/Circ.1030, MSC/Circ.1032 and STCW.7/Circ.16, and prepare
preliminary draft text for proposed guidance, for consideration by the Sub-Committee,

consider document HTW 4/5/5 (ICS and CLIA), and hold preliminary
discussions on lessons learned that can be taken into account when deciding on
implementation dates for future amendments, for further consideration at HTW 5

6. Comprehensive review of the 1995 STCW-F Convention

HTW 4/6
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION
Proposed amendments to the 1995 STCW-F Convention
This document provides information on proposed amendments to the annex of the
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for
Fishing Vessel Personnel, 1995 for consideration by the Sub-Committee under the
comprehensive review of the Convention

HTW 4/6/1
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION
Proposed amendments to the 1995 STCW-F Convention
Acknowledging that the review of the 1995 STCW-F Convention is at an embryonic
stage, New Zealand proposes amendments to support the review

HTW 4/6/2
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION
Introduction of an alternative approach to classification of certificates of competency
for fishing vessel officers
This document proposes the introduction of tonnage as an alternative approach
to classification of certificates of competence for fishing vessel officers
HTW 4/6/3
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION
Proposed amendments to the mandatory minimum requirements for certification of
kippers on fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over operating in unlimited waters
This document proposes amendments to the mandatory minimum requirements for
certification of skippers on fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over operating
in unlimited waters in the appendix to STCW-F Convention, regulation 1

HTW 4/6/4
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE STCW-F CONVENTION
Proposed amendments to the mandatory minimum requirements for certification of
chief engineer officers of fishing vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of
750 kW propulsion power or more
This document proposes that the mandatory minimum requirements for
certification of chief engineer officers of fishing vessels powered by main
propulsion machinery of 750 kW propulsion power or more should be included in
regulation 5 of the appendix to the STCW-F Convention

HTW 4/6/5
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION
Iceland's comments on proposed amendments to the 1995 STCW-F Convention
submitted by Japan
This document comments on the amendments to the Annex of the 1995 STCW-F
Convention as proposed by Japan in document HTW 4/6

HTW 4/6/6
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION
Comments on proposed amendments to requirements for certification of skippers on
fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over operating in unlimited waters, and chief
engineer officers of fishing vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW
propulsion power or more
This document comments on the proposed amendments to the mandatory
minimum requirements for certification of skippers on fishing vessels of 24 metres
in length and over operating in unlimited waters and chief engineer officers of
fishing vessels powered by
main propulsion machinery of 750kW propulsion power or more in document HTW 4/6
(Japan)

HTW 4/6/7
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION
Comments on proposed amendments to the 1995 STCW-F Convention
This document provides comments, and a list of proposed items to be taken into account,
when considering the proposed amendments to the 1995 STCW-F Convention in the annex to
document HTW 4/6

HTW 4/WP.4
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION
Training matters
Report of the Working Group 2
TERMS OF REFERENCE
The Working Group, taking into account comments and decisions made in plenary,
was instructed to:
consider documents HTW 4/6, HTW 4/6/1, HTW 4/6/2, HTW 4/6/3, HTW
4/6/4, HTW 4/6/5, HTW 4/6/6 and HTW 4/6/7, and prepare draft
amendments to the Annex of the International Convention on Standards of Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel, 1995, for
consideration by the Sub-Committee;
Bearing in mind the instructions of the Plenary, and using the annex to document HTW 4/6 as
the base document for the discussion, the Group prepared preliminary revised draft text of
chapter I of the STCW-F Convention, as set out in annex 1.
7. Role of the Human Element

HTW 4/7
ROLE OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT
Manning and Seafarer Fatigue
This document takes into account the discussions at STW 44, HTW 2 and HTW 3 and
provides information relating to a major area of concern to seafarers, in
particular the Master/Chief Mate two-watch system

HTW 4/7/1
ROLE OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT
Proposal on facilitation of access to marine casualty investigation reports
and use of lessons learned therefrom by maritime lecturers
This document provides information on facilitation of access to marine
casualty investigation reports and use of lessons learned therefrom by maritime
lecturers intending to promote the application in seafarers' training and education of lessons
learned from marine casualties

HTW 4/7/2
ROLE OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT
Proposal on use of lessons learned from marine casualties in teaching practice
This document proposes the use of lessons learned from marine casualties in seafarers'
training and education to effectively strengthen the human element and reduce or prevent
marine accidents

HTW 4/7/3
ROLE OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT
Recommendation on the use of marine casualty cases in seafarers' training and
education by Administrations
This document provides information on the Seafarers-Administration-Company-Seafarers
mode applied by the Administration of China for effective use of marine casualty cases

HTW 4/INF.2
ROLE OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT
Human Element Competencies Template
This document provides information that aims to inform and define the required competencies
for addressing human element issues by maritime stakeholder groups, in order to
ensure that the human element is properly considered across the maritime
industry and ultimately to provide the basis for a curriculum for human element awareness
training

HTW 4/INF.4
ROLE OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT
Quality of On-board Training (OBT)
This document provides the Sub-Committee with information on the International
Association of Maritime Universities' research project entitled "Comprehensive study
on quality of on-board training", Part I: post-OBT questionnaire feedback data
The gaps in the OBT exposed by this survey are:
.1 The involvement of CTO, STO, Master and Chief engineer in the training
process is not as involved as it is done in the training academy;
.2 Training of the prospective officer takes a back seat because of the pressing commercial,
technical and regulatory demands to run the vessel;
.3 Possessing the self-initiative to get trained and to acquire knowledge and skills during
OBT is a responsibility vested with the trainee. Unfortunately, this responsibility
gets eroded with the passage of time during OBT. Eventually, the trainee manages to develop
only a focused skills set that is just enough to meet the immediate technical requirements of
the job but fails to reflect the broader aspects needed to meet the full expectations of
competent performance as a ship's officer;
.4 There is a lapse in the administration efforts to give full and complete effect to the STCW
code essentially with respect to OBT, which results in a shortage of on-board training berths
and shortcomings in expected quality standards;
.5 Furthermore, there is bottleneck in the current system, which creates severe stagnation of
trainees waiting to find their berths on board. As the duration of the waiting period increases,
the motivation to perform well during OBT wanes and trainees try to adopt quick fix methods
to complete their training record book without even knowing the tasks they are supposed to
do; and
.6 Often the inability to retain and retrieve acquired knowledge is caused by the lack in
quality of training. This shortcoming could be overcome by giving full and complete effect
to the guidance given in section B-II/1 of the STCW Code regarding on-board
training.

8. Revision of the Guidelines on Fatigue

HTW 4/8
ROLE OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT
Report of the Correspondence Group on the Revision of the Guidelines on Fatigue
This document provides the report of the Correspondence Group on the revision of the
Guidelines on Fatigue. Attached in the annex are the draft guidelines for review and
appropriate action by the HTW Sub-Committee

HTW 4/8/1
REVISION OF THE GUIDELINES ON FATIGUE
Proposal for a new module to address "other stakeholders" in the revised Guidelines
on Fatigue
This document provides comments on the revision of the Guidelines on Fatigue (annex to
MSC/Circ.1014), in particular on the provision of guidance for "other stakeholders". A
proposal for a draft new module (Module 7) to address "other stakeholders" is set out in
the annex

HTW 4/INF.5
REVISION OF THE GUIDELINES ON FATIGUE
Report on the seafarer's workload assessment
This document provides information on the result of a research project on seafarer's
workload, which may be expected to contribute to the discussions on the revision of
the Guidelines on fatigue mitigations and management
HTW 4/WP.3
REVISION OF THE GUIDELINES ON FATIGUE
Human Element Issues
Report of Working Group 1
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Taking into account the document submitted to this session and discussions
and
decisions made in Plenary, the Working Group was instructed to consider:
.1 document HTW 4/8 (Australia) providing the Report of the Correspondence Group on
the revision of the Guidelines on fatigue in the annex to MSC/Circ.1014 as
the base document, taking into account the proposed principles set out in paragraphs
11 to 14 of document HTW 3/8/2 (ICS);
.2 the relevant part of document HTW 4/8/1 (ICS, CLIA and ITF) proposing a new module
to address other stakeholders, to be incorporated as appropriate, in the modules in
the annex to document HTW 4/8, and finalize draft revised Guidelines on Fatigue for
consideration by the Sub-Committee, with a view to approval by the Committees; and

9. Draft Modernization Plan of the GMDSS

HTW 4/9
DRAFT MODERNIZATION PLAN OF THE GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND
SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS)
Interim report of the Correspondence Group
This document contains a draft of the Modernization Plan for the Global
Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) for comments and advice to
NCSR 4, as appropriate

HTW 4/9/1
DRAFT MODERNIZATION PLAN OF THE GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND
SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS)
Additional information provided by the correspondence group
This document aims to provide additional information, as requested by MSC 97, in particular
on the issues the Sub-Committee is invited to focus on

10. Amendments to the IGF Code and development of guidelines for low-
flashpoint fuels

The Sub-Committee recalled that MSC 97 had approved the draft amendments to the IGF
Code and had requested the Secretary-General to circulate the draft
amendments in accordance with SOLAS article VIII, with a view to adoption at MSC 98
(MSC 97/22, paragraph 3.100 and annex 10).
The Sub-Committee, noting that no documents had been submitted for consideration or
referred to the Sub-Committee by CCC 3, deferred consideration to HTW 5, pending further
input from CCC 4.

11. Revision of requirements for escape route signs and equipment location
markings in SOLAS and related instruments

HTW 4/11
REVISION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR ESCAPE ROUTE SIGNS AND EQUIPMENT
LOCATION MARKINGS IN SOLAS AND RELATED INSTRUMENTS Proposal to
add explanatory texts to the escape route signs and equipment location markings used
on board ships
This document proposes the addition of explanatory texts to escape route signs and equipment
location markings used on board ships in order to facilitate the effective and correct
identification and understanding of these signs and markings by personnel involved

12. Revised SOLAS regulation II-1/3-8 and associated guidelines

(MSC.1/Circ.1175) and new guidelines for safe mooring operations for all
ships

The Sub-Committee recalled that MSC 95 (MSC 95/22, paragraph 19.2) had included in the
2016-2017 biennial agenda of the SDC Sub-Committee and the provisional agenda of SDC 3
an output on "Revised SOLAS regulation II-1/3-8 and associated guidelines
(MSC.1/Circ.1175) and new guidelines for safe mooring operations for all ships", with a
target completion year of 2017, in association with the SSE and HTW Sub-Committees, as
and when requested by the SDC Sub-Committee.
The Sub-Committee also recalled that MSC 96 (MSC 96/25, paragraph 11.37) had noted the
progress made by SDC 3 on matters related to the revised SOLAS regulation II-1/3-8 and
associated uidelines (MSC.1/Circ.1175) and the new guidelines for safe mooring operations
for all ships.
The Sub-Committee, noting that no documents had been submitted for consideration
or referred to it by SDC 3, deferred consideration to HTW 5, pending further input from SDC

13. Biennial status report and provisional agenda for HTW 5

HTW 4/WP.2
DRAFT BIENNIAL STATUS REPORT AND PROVISIONAL AGENDA FOR HTW 5
Taking into account the progress made at this session, the Chair, in consultation with the
Secretariat, prepared the Sub-Committee's biennial status report, as set out in annex 1.
Taking into account the progress made at this session and the relevant decisions of MSC 96
and MSC 97, the Chair, in consultation with the Secretariat, prepared the proposed agenda of
the Sub-Committee for the 2018-2019 biennium, as set out in annex 2, and the proposed
provisional agenda for HTW 5, as set out in annex 3.
Proposed arrangements for working, drafting and correspondence groups for HTW 5,
correspondence groups and review groups established at HTW 4 are set out in annex 4, for the
consideration of the Sub-Committee.

14. Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2018

In accordance with the Rules of Procedure of the Maritime Safety Committee, the Sub-
Committee unanimously elected Ms. Mayte Medina (United States) as Chair and
Ms. Farrah Fadil (Singapore) as Vice-Chair for the year 2018.

15. Any other business

HTW 4/15
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Dispensations issued under article VIII of the STCW Convention
This document provides information on submissions made by STCW Parties in accordance
with article VIII of the STCW Convention on dispensations granted in 2015 and 2016

HTW 4/15/Add.1
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Dispensations issued under article VIII of the STCW Convention
This document provides additional information on submissions made by STCW Parties
in accordance with article VIII of the STCW Convention on dispensations
granted in 2015 and 2016

HTW 4/15/1
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Revision of IMCA M 117 on Guidelines on the training and experience of key DP
personnel
This document provides information relating to the second revision of IMCA M 117 on
Guidelines on the Training and Experience of Key Dynamic Positioning (DP) Personnel
which has a bearing on the current provisions in MSC/Circ.738/Rev.1 which
relates to the Guidelines for Dynamic Positioning System (DP) Operator Training prior to
its second amendment

HTW 4/15/2
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Unified interpretation of the Polar Code
This document proposes a comparison table in order to facilitate the understanding of the
training requirements for the master, chief mate and officers in charge of a navigational watch
for ships operating in polar waters in case an Administration allows the use of a person(s)
other than the aforementioned, as set out in paragraph 12.3.2 of the Polar Code, and
suggests the issuance of a STCW circular for unified interpretation of the Code

16. Report to the Maritime Safety Committee

HTW 4/WP.1
REPORT TO THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE

- Draft is only available for the moment of Representative report

Respectfully submitted,
Capt. Dmytro S. Zhukov,
NU OMA
d_zhukov@mail.ru

09.03.2017