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Ancillary certificates Last updated: September 2016

In this guide

1. Overview 3

2. National ancillary proficiency requirements 4

2.1 First aid 4

2.2 Steering 5

2.3 Fire fighting 6

2.4 Survival craft 7

3. Radio operator certificates 8

3.1 Maritime restricted radiotelephone operator 8

3.2 Maritime general radiotelephone operator 9

3.3 Maritime general operator 10

4. STCW-F basic safety training 11

5. STCW ancillary proficiency requirements 13

5.1 Currency 14

5.2 Safety familiarisation 15

5.3 Passenger safety 16

5.4 Security 17

5.5 STCW basic training 19

5.6 Survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats 24

5.7 Fast rescue boats 27

5.8 Advanced fire fighting 29

5.9 Medical first aid on board ship 31

5.10 Medical care on board ship 32

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1. Overview Ancillary certificates

This guideline provides information about the ancillary (additional) proficiencies required for New Zealand certificates of competency and certificates of proficiency, and for some endorsements.

As well as the skills and expertise required for a particular certificate and obtained from the core training, Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) may require evidence of other proficiencies. These ancillary proficiencies range from requirements for all seafarers to show they have competency in basic personal safety through to specific additional training required for seafarers who hold designated passenger or security responsibilities and duties.

This guideline does not cover recognition of equivalent ancillary proficiencies obtained outside New Zealand. For information about recognition, refer to the guidelines on the MNZ website:

maritimenz.govt.nz/seafarers

MNZ does not issue ancillary proficiency certificates; these are generally issued by training providers following completion of training courses that have been approved or accepted by the Director of MNZ as satisfactorily meeting the standards for the proficiencies, as set out in the schedule to Part 32 of the Maritime Rules. In some circumstances, the training may be provided by a ship’s operator.

Disclaimer:

These guidelines provide information and explanations about the requirements set out in the

maritime rules, but are not a substitute for the rules themselves, which are the law. These

guidelines refer to provisions in Maritime Rules Part 32, Seafarer Certification. The Director of

Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) will grant a certificate only when satisfied that all requirements have

been met. In this guideline, any references to ‘we’ or Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) relating to a

decision about the issue or renewal of any seafarer certificate are references to the Director or a

person acting under the Director’s delegated authority.

maritimenz.govt.nz/rules


2. National ancillary proficiency requirements

2.1 First aid This certificate is the same as Elementary First Aid, which is required as part of STCW and STCW-F Basic

Training. It is required for the following New Zealand certificates issued by MNZ:

Qualified Deck Crew

Skipper Restricted Limits

Skipper Restricted Limits <24m

Skipper Restricted Limits <500GT

Skipper Restricted Limits 500–3000GT

Skipper Coastal/Offshore

Marine Engineer Class 6.

Training

You must attend and pass a training course that meets the following New Zealand Qualification Authority

(NZQA) assessment standards:

6400, 6401, 6402 or

or 6400, 26551, 26522

or equivalent revised standards acceptable to the Director, as published on the MNZ website.

Your training provider must be registered or accredited by NZQA to provide the first aid training.

MNZ will accept documentary evidence issued by your training provider (generally in the form of a

certificate), which must detail the assessment standards passed.

MNZ does not issue first aid certificates.

Ongoing competence

Although not a requirement in the Maritime Rules, MNZ strongly recommends that you keep your first aid

certificate current. New Zealand first aid certificates generally have a limited duration set by the training

provider or issuing organisation (usually two years), and generally require refresher training to ensure the

proficiency remains valid.


2. National ancillary proficiency requirements (continued)

2.2 Steering

Proving your sea service

A steering certificate is required when you apply for the New Zealand Deck Watch Rating certificate of

proficiency.

You must have successfully manually steered a ship for 10 hours or more. Your steering certificate must be

signed by the owner or master of a commercial ship other than a fishing ship. The certificate is available on

the MNZ website and is also included within the approved Deck Watch Rating training record book.

Ongoing competence

There are no ongoing competency requirements.



2.3 Fire fighting Proficiency in fire fighting is required for the following New Zealand certificates issued by MNZ:



Master Yacht <24m.

Training


(NZQA) assessment standard:

US 12310

or equivalent revised standards acceptable to the Director, as published on the MNZ website.

Your training provider must be registered or accredited by NZQA to provide the fire fighting training.



MNZ does not issue fire fighting certificates.

Ongoing competence




2.4 Survival craft

Proficiency in survival craft is required for the following New Zealand certificates issued by MNZ:



Master Yacht <24m.

Training


(NZQA) assessment standard:

US 12309

or equivalent revised standards acceptable to the Director as published on the MNZ website.

Your training provider must be registered or accredited by NZQA to provide survival craft training.



MNZ does not issue survival craft certificates.

Ongoing competence



3. Radio operator certificates Radio operator certificates are issued by the Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) section of the Ministry of

Business, Innovation and Employment. RSM has the responsibility for managing New Zealand’s radio

frequency spectrum under the Radiocommunications Act 1989.

3.1 Maritime restricted radiotelephone operator The maritime restricted radiotelephone operator’s certificate (MRROC) allows a seafarer to operate marine

medium frequency (MF), high frequency (HF) and very high frequency (VHF) radios. The MRROC meets the

requirements for maritime radio operator certificates, as set out in Article 47 of the International

Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations.

Holders of the following certificates are required to have a MRROC:

Qualified Deck Crew

Skipper Restricted Limits.

You must pass an examination conducted by an Approved Radio Examiner who is authorised by RSM to

examine for the MRROC. Details of Approved Radio Examiners can be found on the RSM website

(rsm.govt.nz).

Radio operator certificates are issued by RSM.

Ongoing competence

There are no ongoing competency requirements for holders of MRROC.


3. Radio operator certificates (continued)

3.2 Maritime general radiotelephone operator The maritime general radiotelephone operator’s certificate (MGROC) allows the seafarer to operate marine

medium frequency (MF), high frequency (HF), and very high frequency (VHF) radios. The MGROC meets

the requirements for maritime radio operator certificates, as set out in Article 47 of the International

Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations.

Holders of the following certificates are required to have a MGROC:


Master Yacht <24m

Watchkeeper Deck <500GT NC

Master <500GT NC

Mate Fishing Vessel – Limited

Skipper Fishing Vessel – Limited.

You must attend and pass a training course that meets the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA)

unit standards 19491 and 19492 (which are based on the curriculum requirements for MGROC set by

Radio Spectrum Management or RSM).

Training includes:

operating principles and regulations of MF, HF and VHF radio

competency to operate in emergency situations and routine operations.

Your training provider must be registered or accredited by NZQA to assess against unit standards 19491

and 19492. The final examination must be conducted by an Approved Radio Examiner who is authorised

by RSM to examine for the MGROC. Details of Approved Radio Examiners can be found on the RSM

website (rsm.govt.nz).


Ongoing competence

There are no ongoing competency requirements for holders of MGROC.


3. Radio operator certificates (continued)

3.3 Maritime general operator The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) maritime general operator’s certificate (MGOC)

allows a seafarer to operate marine medium frequency (MF), high frequency (HF) and very high frequency

(VHF) radio equipment. The MGOC meets the requirements for maritime radio operator certificates, as set

out in Article 47 of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations.

MNZ radio officers and holders of a GMDSS certificate of competency are required to have an MGOC

issued by Radio Spectrum Management (RSM). Holders of the following MNZ certificates of competency

are required to have an MGOC and a current GMDSS certificate of competency:

Master <500GT

Watchkeeper Deck

Chief Mate <3000GT

Master <3000GT

Chief Mate

Master

Chief Mate Yacht

Master Yacht <500GT

Master Yacht

Mate Fishing Vessel – Unlimited

Skipper Fishing Vessel – Unlimited.

You must attend and pass a training course that meets the MGOC syllabus set by RSM. The syllabus

includes:

o principles of maritime radio-communications

o GMDSS communication systems

o other GMDSS equipment (emergency position-indicating radio beacons or (EPIRBs), search and rescue transponders (SART) and maritime safety information (MSI)

o distress alerting

o miscellaneous skills and operational procedures for general communications.

The final examination must be conducted by an Approved Radio Examiner who is authorised by RSM to

examine for the MGOC. Details of Approved Radio Examiners can be found on the RSM website

(rsm.govt.nz).


Ongoing competence

Holders of MGOC must maintain their competency by holding a current GMDSS certificate of competency.

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4. STCW-F basic safety training STCW-F basic safety training is required for the following New Zealand certificates issued by MNZ:

Advanced Deckhand – Fishing

Mate Fishing Vessel – Limited

Skipper Fishing Vessel – Limited


Skipper Fishing Vessel – Unlimited.

Training requirements

You must attend and complete training courses that meet STCW-F requirements for ancillary proficiency in

basic safety training, as set out in STCW-F chapter III regulation 1.

Table 1 STCW-F requirements for basic safety training

Proficiency National award or equivalent

Personal survival US 12309

Fire prevention and fire fighting US 4138

Elementary first aid 6400, 6401, 6402

or 6400, 26551, 26522

Emergency procedures

STCW A-VI/1-4 Prevention of marine pollution

Prevention of shipboard accidents

Alternatively, MNZ will accept an STCW basic training certificate that complies with STCW Section A-VI/1

paragraph 2.

Training courses

Training for STCW-F basic safety ancillary proficiencies is usually part of the wider training course for

STCW-F certificates.

Training may be provided for each proficiency or as a single course covering all components, provided it

covers the required STCW-F standards and has been approved:

under the Education Act

or by the Director of MNZ.

Your training provider must be registered or accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)

to provide training for each of the required national awards.


4. STCW-F basic safety training (continued)

Acceptable evidence

When they apply for their certificate, applicants for Advanced Deckhand – Fishing are required to provide

documentary evidence that they have attended and passed basic training. This should be issued by the

training provider and include:

a unique reference number

the STCW-F standards passed

the date of issue

the training provider’s NZQA registration/accreditation number and/or MNZ course approval

number.

The evidence may be provided individually for each component or as a single document covering all

components of STCW-F basic safety training.

Other jurisdiction requirements

Some jurisdictions may require seafarers’ evidence of having completed STCW-F basic safety training to

be:

provided separately (even if it is part of training requirements for the current certificate of

competency they hold)

documented in a single STCW-F basic safety training certificate.

Although there is no requirement in STCW-F for a seafarer to provide this evidence, if you intend to use

your certificate in other jurisdictions you should ask your training provider to issue a single STCW-F basic

safety training certificate where possible (for example, in addition to any higher course or qualification for a

STCW certificate of competency).

MNZ does not issue ancillary certificates of proficiency in STCW-F basic safety training.

Ongoing competence

There are no ongoing competency requirements. However, we encourage you to take steps to maintain

currency of all of your ancillary competencies and to maintain accurate records. STCW-F is referred to in

maritime rules relating to fishing certificates as a suitable international standard. If you wish to maintain your

certificate to this standard, note that STCW-F may in future introduce similar currency requirements for

ancillary proficiencies as are required by STCW.


5. STCW ancillary proficiency requirements

All certificated or non-certificated crew assigned specific duties must ensure their training for the respective

proficiencies is current. The ancillary certificate requirements are as follows:

for safety, security or pollution prevention duties, a current STCW basic training ancillary certificate

(A-VI/1 of STCW)

to launch or be in charge of survival craft or a rescue boat, a certificate of proficiency in survival

craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats (A-VI/2 of STCW)

to launch or be in charge of a fast rescue boat, a certificate of proficiency in fast rescue boats (A-

VI/2 of STCW)

to control fire-fighting operations, a certificate of proficiency in advanced fire fighting (A-VI/3 of

STCW)

to provide medical first aid, a certificate of proficiency in medical first aid (A-VI/4 of STCW)

to take charge of medical first aid or medical care, a certificate of proficiency in charge of medical

care (A-VI/4 of the STCW code).

To maintain currency, the ancillary certificate holder needs to keep records of any on-board training and

any additional refresher training undertaken in the previous five years.


5. STCW ancillary proficiency requirements (continued)

5.1 Currency From 1 January 2017, seafarers who are required under STCW to hold certificates in the following ancillary

proficiencies must provide evidence every five years of having maintained the required standards of

competence to undertake the required tasks, duties and responsibilities:

basic training (personal survival techniques, and fire prevention and fire fighting)

proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats

proficiency in fast rescue boats

advanced fire fighting.

Seafarers renewing their certificates after 1 January 2017 must submit documentary evidence of having

completed MNZ-approved updating or refresher training where required.

Seafarers applying to renew a certificate of competency before 1 January 2017 do not need to provide the

documentary evidence to MNZ. In order for your certificate to be valid for service beyond 31 December

2016, you must still complete any relevant refresher training before 1 January 2017.

If you are using alternatives to sea service for renewing your certificates of competency, you will not be

able to sit the refresher course. This is because the refresher courses require sea time and completion of

on-board drills that cannot be checked in the classroom.

Ongoing competence

Evidence of ongoing competence is not required for the following proficiencies:

medical first aid

medical care

ship security officer.

Although there is no requirement in STCW or the maritime rules, MNZ strongly recommends that medical

proficiency certificates (such as first aid, medical first aid and medical care) are kept current. These

certificates normally have a set expiry date (often two years) unless the holder completes refresher training.



5.2 Safety familiarisation All certificated and non-certificated crew of ships operating under STCW and the International Convention

for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) must have completed safety familiarisation training for the ship they

will be serving on, as detailed in A-VI/1.1 of STCW. This involves on-board training carried out by the

operator of the ship (in accordance with the vessel’s safety management system).

Ongoing competence

There are no ongoing competence requirements, other than those set out in a ship’s ISM manual (such as

for drills).



5.3 Passenger safety All designated crew and officers on passenger ships who have specific responsibilities on passenger ships

must have the relevant additional ancillary proficiency training, as set out in the table below.

Table 2 Passenger ship requirements

Responsibility Assigned crew Officers

On-board service Ancillary proficiency in safety training (passengers in passenger space)

Ancillary proficiency in safety training (passengers in passenger space) (applies to assigned officers)

Embarking/disembarking passengers, loading/unloading/securing cargo, closing hull openings

Ancillary proficiency in passenger safety, cargo safety and hull integrity

Ancillary proficiency in passenger safety, cargo safety and hull integrity (applies to master, chief mate, chief engineer, second engineer)

Assist in emergency response

Ancillary proficiency in crowd management

Ancillary proficiency in crowd management (applies to all officers)

Safety of passengers in emergency situations

Ancillary proficiency in crisis management and human behaviour

Ancillary proficiency in crisis management and human behaviour (applies to all officers)

Table 3 Passenger ship training requirements

Ancillary proficiency STCW standard

Crowd management training Section A-V/2.1

Safety training (passengers in passenger space) Section A-V/2.2

Crisis management and human behaviour Section A-V/2.3

Passenger safety, cargo safety and hull integrity training Section A-V/2.4

Acceptable evidence

You must be able to provide documentary evidence of having completed:

on-board training provided by your master or operator

a training course by a training provider approved by the Director of MNZ.

Ongoing competence

Ongoing competence is required, and you must be able to provide evidence that you have completed

refresher training or maintained competence (for example, through on-board refresher training) during the

past five years.



5.4 Security Operators of ships required to comply with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS

code) are required to ensure that seafarers have the appropriate security training as set out in their ship

security plan.

Operators will require seafarers who work on ISPS ships to meet STCW requirements for security-related

training. All seafarers who wish to work on such ships should have completed security familiarisation and

security awareness training. STCW also requires seafarers with designated security duties and ship

security officers to have completed additional training.

Security familiarisation

All certificated and non-certificated crew on passenger ships on international voyages (that is, those

required to comply with the ISPS code) should have completed security familiarisation training that meets

the requirements of A-VI/6.1 of STCW.

Training is usually provided by the ship security officer but can be given by an equally qualified person

approved by the ship’s operator. The operator must provide the seafarer with documentary evidence that

they have received the security familiarisation training.

Security awareness

From 1 January 2014, all seafarers seeking new certificates or renewing existing certificates who wish to

work on ISPS ships should complete security awareness training that meets the requirements set out in

Table A-VI/6-1 of STCW.

Training

To meet the STCW standard for work on an ISPS ship, the seafarer must attend and pass a training

course, or complete on-board training, that is acceptable to the Director of MNZ under the Maritime

Security Act 2004 as meeting the training and competency standards set out in Table A-VI/6-1 of STCW.

Security awareness training may be part of the training required for a certificate of proficiency or

competency, or a separate course acceptable to the Director under the Maritime Security Act. Training

may also be provided as part of an approved on-board training programme run by the ship’s operator.

Acceptable evidence

MNZ will accept documentary evidence issued by your training provider or ship operator (generally in the

form of a certificate), which must detail the STCW standards passed. If you do not provide this ancillary

certificate, your certificate will have a condition stating that without a current proficiency in security

awareness training (STCW A-VI/6-1), it is not valid for vessels that ISPS applies to.

MNZ does not issue security awareness certificates.

A list of training providers that provide security awareness training courses can be found on MNZ’s

website: maritimenz.govt.nz/seafarers.

Ongoing competence

There are no ongoing competence requirements.



Seafarers with designated security duties

After 1 January 2014, to meet the STCW standard for work on an ISPS ship, all seafarers who have

designated security duties on board ISPS ships should complete the training requirements set out in Table

A-VI/6-2 of STCW.

From 1 January 2017, all seafarers who work on an ISPS ship should hold an endorsement or a certificate

of ancillary proficiency in designated security duties.

Training

You should attend and pass a training course or complete on-board training that is acceptable to the

Director of MNZ under the Maritime Security Act 2004 as meeting the training and competency standards

set out in Table A-VI/6-2 of STCW.

Designated security duties training may be part of the training course for a certificate of competency or

proficiency, or a separate course acceptable to the Director under the Maritime Security Act. Training may

also be provided as part of an approved on-board training programme run by the ship’s operator.

Acceptable evidence

MNZ does not issue designated security duties certificates.

Ongoing competence


Ship security officers

The ship security officer is the seafarer on board a ship who is designated by the ship’s operators as

responsible for the security of the ship, including the implementation and maintenance of the ship security

plan, and for liaison with the port facility security officer.

The ship security officer should hold a certificate of proficiency that has been issued in accordance with

regulation VI/5 of STCW.

Sea service

The seafarer should have at least 12 months’ sea service on an ISPS-code ship, including experience and

knowledge of ship operations.

Training

The seafarer should attend and pass a training course acceptable to the Director under the Maritime

Security Act 2004 as meeting the training and competency standards set out in Table A-VI/5 of STCW.

MNZ does not issue ship security officer certificates.

A list of training providers that provide ship security officer training courses can be found on MNZ’s

website: maritimenz.govt.nz/seafarers.

Ongoing competence

There are no ongoing competency requirements. However, a ship security officer is expected to maintain

competence through effective oversight and implementation of the ship’s security plan.



5.5 STCW basic training Current STCW basic training is required for all STCW certificates issued by MNZ. STCW basic training has

four components:

personal survival

fire prevention and fire fighting

elementary first aid

personal safety and social responsibilities.

Training requirements

Training standards

Table 4 Required training and competency standards

Proficiency Standard

STCW National award equivalent

Personal survival Table A-VI/1-1 US 12309

Fire prevention and fire fighting Table A-VI/1-2 US 4138

Elementary first aid Table A-VI/1-3 6400, 6401, 6402 or 6400, 26551, 26522

Personal safety and social responsibilities

Table A-VI/1-4 None available, but may be provided as part of a training scheme approved by NZQA

Training providers may also apply for a course for this specific component to be approved by the Director of MNZ

Training courses

Training is usually part of the wider training course for STCW certificates of competency.

Training for STCW basic training may also be provided as a single course covering all components,

provided it covers the required STCW standards and has either been approved:



Your training provider must be registered or accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)

to provide training for each of the required national awards.



Acceptable evidence

STCW certificates of proficiency

Applicants for STCW certificates of proficiency and the Radio Operator certificate of competency are

required to provide documentary evidence that they have attended and passed basic training.

This requirement applies to the following certificates of proficiency:

Deck Watch Rating

Engine Room Watch Rating

Able Seafarer Deck

Able Seafarer Engine

Integrated Rating

Electro-technical Rating

Tanker endorsements or certificates of proficiency.

The evidence should be issued by the training provider and include:


the STCW standards passed

the date of issue


number.

This evidence may be provided individually for each component or as a single document covering all

components of STCW basic training.



STCW certificates of competency

Applicants for STCW certificates of competency are not required to provide documentary evidence of

basic training proficiencies when they apply for their certificate, provided they have completed and passed

training for the STCW certificate of competency that is accepted or approved by the Director.

This applies to the following certificates of competency:

Watchkeeper Deck <500GT Near-Coastal

Master <500GT Near-Coastal

Watchkeeper Deck

Master <500GT

Mate <3000GT

Master <3000GT

Mate

Master

Marine Engineer Class 3

Marine Engineer Class 2 <3000kW


Marine Engineer Class 2 endorsed chief engineer


Electro-technical Officer.

Other jurisdiction requirements

Some jurisdictions may require seafarers’ evidence of having completed STCW basic safety training to be:

provided separately (even if it is part of training requirements for the current certificate of

competency they hold)

documented in a single STCW-F basic safety training certificate.

Although there is no requirement in STCW for a seafarer to provide this evidence, if you intend to use your

certificate in other jurisdictions you should ask your training provider to issue a single STCW basic safety

training certificate where possible (for example, in addition to any higher course or qualification for an

STCW certificate of competency).



Ongoing competence

From 1 January 2017, seafarers must provide evidence every five years of having maintained the required

standards of competence in basic training (except for the personal safety and responsibility and elementary

first aid components – although a current first aid certificate must be held).

Table 5 Renewal requirements for personal survival techniques

Competence On-board training and experience Refresher course

Survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment

Don a lifejacket

Board a survival craft from the ship while wearing a lifejacket

Take initial actions on boarding a lifeboat to enhance chance of survival

Stream a lifeboat drogue or sea anchor

Operate survival craft equipment

Operate location devices, including radio equipment

Don and use an immersion suit

Safely jump from a height into the water

Right an inverted liferaft while wearing a lifejacket

Swim while wearing a lifejacket

Keep afloat without a lifejacket

Table 6 Renewal requirements for fire prevention and fire fighting

Competence On-board training and experience Refresher course

Fight and extinguish fires

Use self-contained breathing apparatus

Effect a rescue in a smoke-filled space, using an approved smoke-generating device aboard, while wearing a breathing apparatus

Use various types of portable fire extinguishers

Extinguish smaller fires, such as electrical, oil or propane fires

Extinguish extensive fires with water, using jet and spray nozzles

Extinguish fires with foam, powder or any other suitable chemical agent

Enter and pass through, with lifeline but without breathing apparatus, a compartment into which high-expansion foam has been injected

Fight fire in smoke-filled enclosed spaces wearing self-contained breathing apparatus

Extinguish fire with water fog or any other suitable fire-fighting agent in an accommodation room or simulated engine-room fire and heavy smoke

Extinguish oil fire with fog applicator and spray nozzles, dry chemical powder or foam applicators



Acceptable evidence

On-board training and experience is acceptable for maintaining the required standard for some of the

competencies for personal survival and fire-prevention and fire-fighting proficiencies. Records should be

kept of this on-board training and experience (usually a letter from the shipping company).

The remaining competencies need to be demonstrated through completion of an approved training or

refresher course that is accepted or approved by the Director.

The approved training provider will assess whether the on-board training and experience meets the

required standards and issue a new STCW basic training certificate, if the seafarer passes the required

training. This certificate should include:


the STCW standards met

the date of issue


number.

The evidence may be provided individually for each component or as a single document covering all

components of STCW basic training.

MNZ does not renew STCW basic safety training certificates.



5.6 Survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats (PISC) is required for the

following certificates issued by MNZ:

Able Seafarer Deck

Integrated Rating



Watchkeeper Deck

Master <500GT

Mate <3000GT

Master <3000GT

Chief Mate

Master

Chief Mate Yacht

Master Yacht <500GT

Master Yacht

Electro-technical Officer


Skipper Fishing Vessel – Unlimited









Requirements

To get this ancillary certificate of proficiency, you need to:

be 18 years or over

obtain and provide evidence of the minimum sea service requirements

meet the training requirements.

Sea service

You must complete a minimum of 12 months’ sea service on board ships 24m or more operating beyond

restricted limits

(Your training provider will assess whether you meet the sea service requirements before issuing you with

the certificate.)

Training

You must attend and pass a training course that meets the training and competency standards as set out

in Table A-VI/2-1 of STCW.

Proficiency in survival craft training is usually included as part the wider training for the certificate of

competency applied for. However, some training providers are also able to offer specific training courses

that have either been approved:



Acceptable evidence


certificate), which must detail the STCW standards passed.

MNZ does not issue proficiency in survival craft certificates.

A list of training providers that provide proficiency in survival craft training courses can be found on MNZ’s

website: maritimenz.govt.nz/seafarers

Ongoing competence


standards of proficiency in survival craft.



Table 7 Renewal requirements for PISC

Competence On-board training and experience Training course

Take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and after launch

Interpret the markings on survival craft for the number of persons they are intended to carry Give correct commands for launching and boarding survival craft, clearing the ship and handling and disembarking persons from survival craft

Prepare and safely launch survival craft and clear the ship’s side quickly

Safely recover survival craft and rescue boats

Use portable radio equipment for survival craft

Right an inverted liferaft while wearing a lifejacket

Manage survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship

Row and steer a boat and steer by compass

Use individual items of survival craft equipment, except for pyrotechnics

Rig devices to aid location

Use locating devices, including communication and signalling apparatus

Use portable radio equipment for survival craft

Apply first aid to survivors

Acceptable evidence


competencies. Records should be kept of this on-board training and experience (usually a letter from the

shipping company).


refresher course that is acceptable to or approved by the Director.


required standards and issue a new proficiency in survival craft certificate if the seafarer passes the

required refresher training. This certificate should include:



the date of issue


number.

MNZ does not renew proficiency in survival craft certificates.



5.7 Fast rescue boats Seafarers who are assigned fast rescue boat duties and responsibilities must hold a certificate in

proficiency in fast rescue boats.

Requirements

To get this ancillary certificate of proficiency you need to:

be 18 years or over

hold an ancillary certificate in proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue

boats

meet the training requirements.

Training

You must attend and pass a training course approved by the Director of MNZ as meeting the training and

competency standards set out in Table A-VI/2-2 of STCW.

A list of training providers that provide proficiency in fast rescue boat training courses can be found on

MNZ’s website: maritimenz.govt.nz

Acceptable evidence


certificate), which must detail the STCW standards passed.

MNZ does not issue certificates of proficiency in fast rescue boats.

Ongoing competence

From 1 January 2017, seafarers must, provide evidence every five years of having maintained the required

standards of competence in fast rescue boats.

Table 8 Renewal requirements for proficiency in fast rescue boats

Competence On-board training and experience Training course

Take charge of a fast rescue boat during and after launch

Control safe launching and recovery of a fast rescue boat

Handle a fast rescue boat in prevailing weather and sea conditions

Use communications and signalling equipment between the fast rescue boat and a helicopter and ship

Carry out search patterns, taking account of environmental factors

Right a capsized fast rescue boat

Recover a casualty from the water and transfer a casualty to a rescue helicopter, ship or place of safety



Acceptable evidence



shipping company).




required standards and issue a new fast rescue boat certificate if the seafarer passes the required refresher

training. This certificate should include:



the date of issue


number.

MNZ does not renew fast rescue boat certificates.



5.8 Advanced fire fighting Proficiency in advanced fire fighting is required for the following certificates issued by MNZ:



Watchkeeper Deck

Master <500GT

Mate <3000GT

Master <3000GT

Chief Mate

Master

Chief Mate Yacht

Master Yacht <500GT

Master Yacht










Tanker endorsements or certificates of proficiency.

Training

You must attend and pass a training course that meets the training and competency standards set out in

Table A-VI/3 of STCW.

Proficiency in advanced fire fighting training is usually included as part the wider training for the certificate

of competency applied for. However, some training providers are also able to offer specific training courses

for advanced fire fighting that have been approved:



A list of training providers who provide proficiency in advanced fire fighting training courses can be found

on MNZ’s website: maritimenz.govt.nz/seafarers



Ongoing competence


standards of proficiency in advanced fire fighting training.

Table 9 Renewal requirements for advanced fire fighting

Competence On-board experience and training Training course

Control fire-fighting operations aboard ships

Fire-fighting procedures at sea and in port, with particular emphasis on organisation, tactics and command

Communication and coordination during fire-fighting operations

Ventilation control, including smoke extraction

Control of fuel and electrical systems

Fire-fighting process hazards (dry distillation, chemical reactions, boiler uptake)

Fire precautions and hazards associated with storage and handling of materials

Management and control of injured persons

Procedures for coordination with shore-based fire fighters

Use of water for fire extinguishing, effect on ship stability, precautions and corrective procedures

Fire fighting involving dangerous goods

Acceptable evidence



shipping company).




required standards and issue a new advanced fire fighting certificate if the seafarer successfully passes the

required refresher training. This certificate should include:



the date of issue


number.

MNZ does not renew advanced fire fighting certificates.



5.9 Medical first aid on board ship Proficiency in medical first aid is required for the following certificates issued by MNZ:



Watchkeeper Deck








Marine Engineer Class 1.

Training

You must attend and pass a training course that is approved by the Director of MNZ as meeting the

training and competency standards set out in Table A-VI/4-1 of STCW.

A list of training providers that provide medical first aid training courses can be found on MNZ’s website:

maritimenz.govt.nz/seafarers.

Ongoing competence

It is recommended that your medical first aid certificate should be current (valid) at all times. This means

you should attend and pass any refresher training required by the training provider that issued your

certificate, to maintain its validity.



5.10 Medical care on board ship Proficiency in medical care is required for the following certificates issued by MNZ:

Master <500GT

Mate <3000GT

Master <3000GT

Chief Mate

Master

Chief Mate Yacht

Master Yacht <500GT

Master Yacht.

Training

You must attend and pass a training course that is approved by the Director of MNZ as meeting the

training and competency standards set out in Table A-VI/4-2 of STCW.

A list of training providers that provide medical care training courses can be found on MNZ’s website:

maritimenz.govt.nz/seafarers

Ongoing competence

It is recommended that your medical care certificate should be current (valid) at all times. This means you

should attend and pass any refresher training required by the training provider that issued your certificate,

to maintain its validity.

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