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Steer the ship of my life, good Lord, to the quiet harbour, where I can be safe from the storms of sin and conflict. Show me the course I should take. Renew me in the gift of discernment, so that I can always see the right direction in which I should go; and give me the strength and courage to choose the right course, even when the sea is rough and the waves are high, knowing that through enduring hardship and danger we shall find comfort and peace.
Heavenly Father we thank you for the opportunity to come before you concerning this seminar being held today. We ask that you bless each and everyone to make it worthwhile to come here and help us all to learn from this experience. We especially ask that you bless those who helped organize this seminar in particular Seapreneur Training Center and staffs. We give you the honor and the glory in this event. In Jesus name we pray, amen.
(anonymous)
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On June 25th, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other major stakeholders in the global shipping and manning industry formally ratified the so-called "Manila Amendments" to the current Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers (STCW) and its associated Code. The amendments aiming to bring the STCW up to date with developments since its conception and initial adoption in 1978, and the subsequent amendments in 1995.
Review of Alternative Certification and Criteria for safe manning & Rest Period
Shipping Companies - Planning training of its crew in a Packaged manner, saving of time and money.
Training institutes - Revise their curriculum once to meet requirements More time available for training.
Seafarers - Additional Training during leave period - Single phase rather than every time they are on leave.
Calendar of Events
April 2006 Groundwork began for Revision. January 2007 (STW 38) - Revision proposed to Sub-committee and the Terms of Reference approved. March 2008 (STW 39) - 52 proposals.
Attachment 1 to the Final Act of the 2010 STCW Conference, (Resolutions 1-19)
Resolution 1 - Amendments to the Annex of STCW 78 and adoption to the Annex of the Convention.
Resolution 2 - Amendments to the Annex of STCW Code and adoption to the Amendments to the Code, (STCW 95).
*Resolution 6
Importance of adequate education and training for, and experience acquired by, all seafarers. The need for all ships to be manned and operated by properly trained and certified seafarers.
*STCW
Resolution 9 - Revision Of Existing Model Courses And Development of New Model Courses
The 11 courses being developed by MTC will give our Filipino seafarers the necessary
training and certification to operate modern, technologically advanced ships, she said.
able seafarer deck; able seafarer engine; electro-technical officer; electro-technical rating; basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations; advanced training for oil tanker cargo operations; advanced training for chemical tanker cargo operations; basic training for liquefied gas tanker operations; advanced training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations; security awareness training; and training for seafarers with designated security duties.
The Cabinet official said the MTC is developing courses for the following: Within the year, the MTC plans to enter into an agreement with the National Maritime Polytechnic for the development of all training requirements of the STCW Manila Amendments, Ms. Baldoz added.
Resolution 10 - Promotion Of Technical Cooperation Resolution 11 - Measures To Ensure Competency of Masters and Officers of Ships Operating In Polar Water Resolution 12 Attracting New Entrants To, and Retaining Seafarers In, the Maritime Profession Resolution 13 - Accomodation of Trainees Resolution 14 - Promotion of The Participation Of Women In The Maritime Industry Resolution 15 - Future Amendments and Review of the STCW Convention and Code
Resolution 17 - Role of the World Maritime University, the IMO International Maritime Law Institute, and International Maritime Safety, Security and Environment Academy, (IMSSEA), in Promoting Enhanced Maritime Standards
Resolution 18 - Year of the Seafarer, and
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