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M-Notices M-Notices, Marine Information Notes and Marine Guidance Notes issued by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency recently include: MSN 1852 (M) — IMO tanks, portable tanks, road tank vehicles and rail tank wagons for the carriage by sea of dangerous goods as solids, liquids, or liquefied gases This notice has been produced as a result of a policy decision to create a single point of contact within the Department for Transport for the approval of tank inspection bodies. As of 1 January 2014, the appointment of inspection bodies for the approval and inspection of tanks for the carriage of dangerous goods by sea is the responsibility of the VCA Dangerous Goods Office, acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport. Approvals include portable tanks, road and rail tank wagons, and IMO portable tanks. Details of how to contact the VCA Dangerous Goods Office are given in MSN 1852. MIN 473 (M) — Training and certification: amendments for large yacht qualifications, Navigational Watch Rating, Efficient Deck Hand and Able Seafarer Deck certification This note describes the changes to the large yacht code qualifications which came into force between August and December 2013 as part of the 2010 Manila amendments to STCW. MIN 473 also details changes to Able Seafarer Deck certification, Navigational Watch Rating (NWR) certification, the Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) syllabus and the sea service requirement. Yacht Rating certification, Regulation II/4: It was the intention of the MCA to abolish the Yacht Rating Certificate. However, after further discussion with industry the Yacht Rating Certificate will continue to be issued and will be valid for service on yachts of less than 3000 GT, as per MGN 270. Navigational Watch Rating (NWR) certification, Regulation II/4: Applicants for an NWR certificate must complete form MSF 4371;
this can be found on the MCA web site. MIN 473 sets out the minimum age requirement, certification and experience needed to apply for an NWR certificate. Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) certification and examination: Since 31 December 2013, EDH has been a requirement for the issue of an OOW (Yacht less than 3000 GT) CoC. The EDH certificate covers good basic seamanship practice and the Code of Safe Working Practice for the Merchant Navy. Note: EDH will not be required for revalidation purposes. MIN 473 sets out the certification and experience needed for entry to an EDH course and examination. Able Seafarer Deck certification, Regulation II/5: The STCW Regulation II/5 Able Seafarer Deck will replace the current AB Certificate of Competency (CoC) as contained in the Merchant Shipping (Certificate of Competency as AB) Regulation 1970. The minimum age requirement, certification and experience needed to gain the new Able Seafarer Deck Certificate of Proficiency are set out in MIN 473. Electronic Chart Display Information System (ECDIS): Since 31 December 2013 an MCA-approved ECDIS certificate has been required for the issue of an MCA Chief Mate (Yacht less than 3000 GT) CoC or above. Note: This is not a requirement for Master (Code vessel less than 200 GT). Applicants for an OOW (Yacht less than 3000 GT) CoC who have not completed an MCA-approved ECDIS course will receive the following limitation: ‘From 1 January 2017 this certificate is not valid for service on ships fitted with ECDIS’. Celestial Navigation: Since 31 December 2013, applicants for Master (Yacht less than 500 GT and 3000 GT) have been required to submit documentary evidence of a pass in Celestial Navigation from an MCA-approved training provider. Please note that a pass in Celestial Navigation is only valid for one year from date of issue. Applicants who have previously submitted a Celestial Navigation certificate towards the issue of their Master (Yacht less than 500 GT) CoC will not be required to
Member meetings and seminars Nautilus International organises regular meetings, forums and seminars for members to discuss pensions, technical matters, maritime policies and legal issues. Coming up in the next few months are: resit the examination. Human Element, Leadership and Management (HELM) Training: Since 31 August 2013 an MCA-approved HELM (operational level) certificate has been required for the issue of the OOW (Yacht less than 3000 GT) and Master (Code vessel less than 200 GT) certificates. An MCA-approved HELM (management level) certificate is now required for the issue of the following certificates: z Chief Mate (Yacht less than 3000 GT) z Master (Yacht less than 500 GT) z Master (Yacht less than 3000 GT) Yacht watchkeeping service — amendment to accrual: Clarification of the watchkeeping service on yachts has been requested by industry. The following amendment has been issued to the definition in MSN 1802: ‘Watchkeeping service may now be recorded on a cumulative basis. This means that every eight hours watch keeping accrued may be counted as one day of watch keeping service and does not need to be completed in a 24 hour period. Time spent at anchor associated with a passage, whilst the Officer is engaged in a bridge watch and if this passage is part of the same 24 hour voyage, can also be accepted. Completing more than 8 hours watchkeeping within a 24 hour period cannot be counted as more than one day watchkeeping time, e.g. a 12 hour watch within a 24 hour period can only be counted as 1 day watchkeeping time.’
z M-Notices are available as
electronic documents or as a set of bound volumes. z A consolidated set of M-Notices is published by The Stationery Office. This contains all M-Notices current on 31 July 2009 (ISBN 9780115530555) and costs £210 — www.tsoshop.co.uk z Individual copies can be electronically subscribed to by emailing a request to mnotices@ ecgroup.co.uk or downloaded from the MCA website. Go to www.dft. gov.uk/mca and click on ‘Ships and Cargoes’, then ‘Legislation and Guidance’.
Funding available for ETOs to gain STCW certification Nautilus International is reminding Electro Technical Officers (ETOs) that grants are available for them to gain formal certification in line with new Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) requirements. The 2010 amendments to STCW introduced the requirement for ETOs to have a Certificate of Competency
and British ETOs can apply for funding to help them gain the required qualifications. The JW Slater Fund is administered by Nautilus International, and offers awards of up to £17,000 to help ratings study for a first certificate of competency. This includes ETOs, yacht crews and other ratings looking to improve
their qualifications. There is also discretionary bonus of £1,000 on obtaining an approved OOW Certificate.
gThe application process is open now; simply visit the Nautilus website at www.nautilusint.org to download the application form or email slater@ms-sc.org for more details.
g National Pensions Association A programme of meetings to discuss the MNOPF Old Section continues as follows — all start at 1030hrs. Monday 3 March, Aberdeen Tuesday 4 March, Glasgow Wednesday 12 March, Dover Friday 13 March, London Open to all UK members. Contact Adele McDonald: +44 (0)20 8989 6677 npa@nautilusint.org
Contact Nautilus International Nautilus International welcomes contact from members at any time. Please send a message to one of our department email addresses (see page 17) or get in touch with us at one of our offices around the world. For urgent matters, we can also arrange to visit your ship in a UK port. Please give us your vessel’s ETA and as much information as possible about the issue that needs addressing.
SINGAPORE Nautilus International 10a Braddell Hill #05-03 Singapore, 579720 Tel: +65 (0)625 61933 Mobile: +65 (0)973 10154 singapore@nautilusint.org
Northern office Nautilus International Nautilus House, Mariners’ Park Wallasey CH45 7PH Tel: +44 (0)151 639 8454 Fax: +44 (0)151 346 8801 enquiries@nautilusint.org Offshore sector contact point Members working for companies based in the east of Scotland or UK offshore oil and gas sector can call: +44 (0)1224 638882 THE NETHERLANDS Postal Address Nautilus International Postbus 8575 3009 An Rotterdam Physical Address Nautilus International Schorpioenstraat 266 3067 KW Rotterdam Tel: +31 (0)10 477 1188 Fax: +31 (0)10 477 3846 infonl@nautilusint.org
FRANCE Yacht sector office in partnership with D&B Services 3 Bd. d’Aguillon 06600 Antibes, France Tel: +33 (0)962 616 140 nautilus@dandbservices.com www.dandbservices.com SPAIN Yacht sector office in partnership with dovaston C/Joan de Saridakis 2, Edificion Goya Local 1A, Marivent 07015 Palma de Mallorca, Spain Tel: +34 971 677 375 recruitment@nautilusint.org www.dovaston.com
College contacts Induction visits See www.nautilusint.org/newsand-events for dates of upcoming college visits by the Nautilus recruitment team (scroll down to ‘latest events’). For further information, email recruitment@nautilusint.org or call Garry Elliott on +44 (0)151 639 8454. Industrial support for cadets An industrial official is appointed to each of the main nautical colleges. In addition the industrial department is responsible for representing
trainee officers in line with all members that we represent; please contact the Union on +44 (0)20 8989 6677. Your enquiry will then be directed to the relevant industrial organiser for your employer/sponsoring company. The union also facilitates a Young Maritime Professionals’ Forum to provide an opportunity for young members to engage in discussions on the specific challenges facing young workers in the maritime profession. For further information, members/ trainee officers should contact Paul Schroder at ymp@nautilusint.org.
g Women’s Forum Saturday 29 March 2014 1100hrs to 1600hrs in London The Women’s forum provides guidance to Nautilus Council on the challenges facing women in the industry and encourages female participation in Union activity. Open to all UK female members. Contact Lisa Carr: +44 (0)20 8989 6677 women@nautilusint.org
Quiz and crossword answersACDB Quiz answers 1. Containerships account for 21% of the world orderbook, according to IHS/Fairplay. 2. A total of 167 new cruiseships were built between 2000 and 2013. 3. Just over 60% of cruiseship passengers come from North America. 4. Norway’s Gard P&I is the largest protection and indemnity club, with a market share of around 15%. 5. At the start of this year, there were 396 LNG carriers in the world fleet. 6. White Star Line. Crossword answers Quick Answers Across: 7. Dad’s Army; 9. Points; 10. Doric; 11. Litigant; 12. Charles Dickens; 15. Papacy; 16. Landed; 18. Mother Superior; 20. Antidote; 22. Gavel; 24. Status; 25. Thespian. Down: 1. Hardship; 2. User; 3. Eyelid; 4. Spat; 5. Ringleader; 6. Stints; 8. Recherché; 13. Repatriate; 14. Champagne; 17. Drop-leaf; 18. Minute; 19. Siesta; 21. Ouse; 23. VIPs. This month’s cryptic crossword is a prize competition, and the answers will appear in next month’s Telegraph. Congratulations to Nautilus member Gary Dudleston, who has won the prize draw for the February cryptic crossword. Cryptic answers from February Across: 1. Four-poster; 6. Spur; 9. Challenger; 10. Trio; 12. Breath-taking; 15. Boatswain; 17. Tutor; 18. Octet; 19. Assonance; 20. Photographer; 24. Ibis; 25 Able-bodied; 26. Note; 27. Accessible. Down: 1. Face; 2. Ural; 3. Polarisation; 4. Santa; 5. Elephants; 7. Persistent; 8. Roof garden; 11. Cantankerous; 13. Absorption; 14. Cartoonist; 16. Anaerobic; 21. Piece; 22. Limb; 23. Edge.
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Maritime & Coastguard Agency +44 (0)23 8032 9100 www.dft.gov.uk/mca Implements the UK government’s maritime safety policy and works to prevent the loss of life on the coast and at sea.
International Transport Workers’ Federation +44 (0)20 7403 2733 www.itfglobal.org A federation of over 700 unions representing over 4.5 million transport workers from 150 countries.
Merchant Navy Welfare Board www.mnwb.org Umbrella body for the UK maritime charity sector, promoting cooperation between organisations that provide welfare services to merchant seafarers and their dependants within the UK.
Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport + 31 88 489 00 00 www.ilent.nl Dutch maritime authority (separate from Dutch coastguard).
Merchant Navy Training Board www.mntb.org.uk UK organisation promoting maritime education and training, and providing careers guidance. Administers the Careers at Sea Ambassadors scheme, under which serving seafarers can volunteer to give careers talks in UK schools.
Seafarers UK (formerly the King George’s Fund for Sailors) +44 (0)20 7932 0000 www.seafarers-uk.org Supports and promotes UK charities helping seafarers from the Merchant Navy, Royal Navy and fishing fleets. Often organises places for maritime fundraisers to enter marathons and other charity challenges.
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SWITZERLAND Gewerkschaftshaus, Rebgasse 1 4005 Basel, Switzerland Tel: +41 (0)61 262 24 24 Fax: +41 (0)61 262 24 25 infoch@nautilusint.org
UK Head office Nautilus International 1&2 The Shrubberies, George Lane South Woodford, London E18 1BD Tel: +44 (0)20 8989 6677 Fax: +44 (0)20 8530 1015 enquiries@nautilusint.org
Useful organisations
Swiss Maritime Navigation Office +41 (0)61 270 91 20 www.smno.ch Swiss maritime authority.
g Young Maritime Professionals’ Forum Saturday 22 March, 2014 1000 to 1200hrs at Jurys Inn, Charlotte Place, Southampton, SO14 0TB. The forum provides guidance to Nautilus Council on the challenges facing young people in the shipping industry and on the issues that matter to them. Open to all young members (UK & NL). Contact Paul Schroder: +44 (0)20 8989 6677 ymp@nautilusint.org
International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network +44 (0)300 012 4279 www.seafarerswelfare.org Global organisation providing a 24 hour, year-round multi-lingual helpline for all seafarers’ welfare and support needs, as well as an emergency welfare fund. SAIL (Seafarers’ Information and Advice Line) 08457 413 318 +44 (0)20 8269 0921 www.sailine.org.uk UK-based citizens’ advice service helping seafarers and their families with issues such as debt, benefit
entitlements, housing, pensions and relationships. Seamen’s Hospital Society +44 (0)20 8858 3696 www.seahospital.uk UK charity dedicated to the health and welfare of seafarers. Includes the Dreadnought health service. Seafarers’ Link +44 (0)20 7643 13856 www.csv-rsvp.org Telephone friendship project connecting retired UK seafarers at home through a fortnightly telephone conference service.
Seatax Ltd +44 (0)1302 364673 www.seatax.ltd.uk Company providing specialist tax advice for merchant seafarers. Marine Society +44 (0)20 7654 7050 www.marine-society.org UK charity dedicated to the learning and professional development of seafarers. Offers 120,000 books to ships through its library service, plus distance-learning programmes and scholarship schemes including the Nautilus-administered Slater Fund.
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