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Vitaly Klyuyev: "Seafarers training system in Russia complies with international standards"
The system of training and certification of seafarers in Russia has been brought into compliance with the international requirements. Major efforts of the Transport Ministry and other ad hoc agencies have lead up to that. In his interview with IAA PortNews, Vitaly Klyuyev, Director of RF Transport Ministry's Department of State Policy for Maritime and River Transport, tells about training of shipboard personnel and about changes in the system of industry-specific education.
- Mr Klyuyev, could you, please, tell about the system of training seafarers in Russia and major activities of the Transport Ministry in this sphere? What is the most important thing you would emphasize today?
- The most important thing is to recognize the simple fact: our industry-focused educational institutions should be not process- but result-oriented. Who are those we are training? We should train seafarers. What is a seafarer is described by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW, with Manila amendments) and by the STCW Code, which supplements the Convention. They set forth the requirements for seafarers of different specializations. Our task is to build a system for training seafarers so that they comply with international standards at any step of their carriers.
In this respect, Russian Ministry of Transport has been doing a comprehensive and consistent work starting from 2009 when Manila amendments appeared on the horizon. We have performed regulatory and organizational activities that have shaped the current system of seafarers training in the Russian Federation. This system has been recently praised by the Secretary- General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) during his visit to Russia.
We have approved Regulations on Certification of Seafarers which specify requirements for each phase of their training: basic education, certification with/without qualification testing, navigation and practical training, upgrade training when being promoted and changing positions.
In compliance with the mentioned Convention we have also created a system for recognizing educational organizations’ right to train seafarers. This recognition is also the competence of the Transport Ministry. All educational organizations wishing their graduates be awarded with diplomas by a Harbour Master should obtain a recognition from the Ministry of Transport.
Moreover, we have elaborated requirements for simulator training and a mechanism for certification of simulator centers entitled to perform conventional training. In this respect, simulator centers should comply with the STCW Convention requirements and be recognized by the Federal Marine and River Transport Agency (Rosmorrechflot).
At last, we are completing our work on the document that formalizes requirements on minimum safe manning. When this document is issued – and we hope this happens very soon - the complete package of documents on training of seafarers will be available in the Russian Federation.
Besides, each educational organization or simulator center should have an effective Quality Management System to control conventional training of seafarers (which is required by STCW Convention). QMS effectiveness is to be confirmed through certification.
In line with the STCW Convention we have created a dedicated information system for a centralized record of diplomas and qualifying certificates issued at all levels of education. Now, all data about of each seafarer training (diplomas, qualification testing, length of sea-going service) is entered into the information system.
Thus, the Russian Federation obtains a unified, comprehensive, structured and legally recognized system (a system indeed!) for training and upgrading seafarers starting from their entry to the educational institution and up to the end of their carrier.Posted On:11-Nov-2017
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Naval Dome, LR to Develop Cyber Defence Standards for Ships
Israeli cyber security specialist Naval Dome and UK’s Lloyd’s Register (LR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at establishing standards and guidelines for maritime cyber defence. As part of the collaboration agreement, LR will carry out a series of pilot tests using the company’s cyber security software onboard a LR-classed vessel. The Naval […]Posted On:11-Nov-2017
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Pilot, Captain Sentenced for ‘Motion Illusion’ Collision
The pilot and the captain of the Panama-flagged car carrier City of Rotterdam, which was involved in a collision with a ferry in December 2015, have received suspended sentences of four months in prison each. Judge Jeremy Richardson of The Crown Court at Kingston Upon Hull, was cited by Hull Daily Mail as saying that the case […]Posted On:11-Nov-2017
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Lithuanian LNG Platform Launched
A liquefied natural gas (LNG) platform aimed at strengthening and developing the LNG market and relevant activities was set up in Lithuania on November 8. The platform was developed by six partners, including AB Klaipedos Nafta, UAB Ligas, AB Amber Grid, UAB Lietuvos Duju Tiekimas, Klaipeda University, and the Lithuanian LNG cluster, in accordance with a […]Posted On:11-Nov-2017
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International Yachts Face Biosecurity Checks in New Zealand
International yachts arriving in Northland this summer will face additional biosecurity checks by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), the ministry informed. MPI is teaming up with New Zealand Customs and the NZDF focusing on Northland as the arrival point for most international yachts visiting New Zealand. MPI […]Posted On:11-Nov-2017
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Russian freighter disabled in La Perouse Strait
General cargo vessel PORT MAY suffered engine failure in the afternoon Nov 7 abeam of Cape Crillon, southernmost tip of Sakhalin Island, La Perouse Strait, while passing Strait in eastern direction, en route from Nevelsk Sakhalin to Petropavlovsk Kamchatka with cargo of coal. Captain asked for assistance, SAR tug ATLAS was dispatched to help from Korsakov port. Disabled freighter was taken on tow and towed to Korsakov anchorage.Posted On:11-Nov-2017
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Panamax bulk carrier attacked, robbed, off Singapore
Bulk carrier ANDROMEDA under way was boarded by pirates at 0445 ICT Nov 8 in position 02 53N 105 17E, 100 nm northeast of Singapore. Five armed with knives pirates robbed crew and ship of cash, valuables and ship’s properties, damaging ship’s communications equipment before fleeing bulk carrier. All crew safe. Bulk carrier is en route from India to China, as of 2230 ICT Nov 10 she was under way in South China sea. Bulk carrier should be in load, considering her route, low free board allowed pirates to board her.Posted On:11-Nov-2017
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Replica Christopher Columbus Ships Spark Learning For Homeschool Students
Replica Christopher Columbus Ships Spark Learning For Homeschool Students 5newsonline.comFull coveragePosted On:11-Nov-2017
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India: Major ports witnessed 3.27% growth in FY2018
Major Indian ports put together witnessed growth of 3.27% during the first seven months of the ongoing fiscal. Commodity-wise, the highest increase in cargo was of Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants at 34.07%, followed by container cargo with 20.01%. According to the data released by Ministry of Shipping, the overall traffic growth at major ports increased ...Posted On:11-Nov-2017
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Hong Kong increases limits of liability for maritime claims
Our earlier Gard Insight discussed the implementation of the 1996 Protocol to the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims 1976 (the 1996 Protocol) which came into effect in Hong Kong on 3 May 2015 . In April 2012 the Member States to the 1996 Protocol agreed an increase of approximately 51 per cent in ...Posted On:11-Nov-2017
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LNG Demand Rise Bodes Well for the Future of LNG Shipping
Demand for LNG has continued to rise over the course of the past few months, which is shaping up to provide a long-term boost in LNG shipping as well. In a recent market update, ship owner Gaslog said that during the third quarter and post quarter end, “there has been continued momentum in the start-up ...Posted On:11-Nov-2017
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