The Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator has issued an updated marine safety advisory regarding the applicability of Manila amendments on Minimum Safe Manning Certificates under STCW.
This notice addresses owners/operators, masters, nautical inspectors, and Recognized Organizations.
It was published on 29 September 2023.
Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Minimum Safe Manning Certificates (MSMCs):
MSMCs issued prior to 01 January 2017 that reference STCW Regulation II/4 or II/5 as an Able Seafarer requirement will remain valid. Note that it should be read as reflecting the following amendment:
GRADE/CAPACITY
- Able Seafarer
CERTIFICATE (STCW REGULATIONS)
- Deck II/5
The re-issuance of an MSMC issued before 01 January 2017 is optional.
A copy of this Marine Safety Advisory must be kept onboard the vessel with the MSMC for verification purposes until such time as an optional new MSMC is requested and issued.
For more information, please see the document below (available only to subscribers):
Applicability of the Manila Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW) to Marshall Islands Minimum Safe Manning Certificates
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