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Training and Certification Standards Opportunities

This presentation led by Ms. Mayte Medina of the Chief Maritime Personnel Qualifications Division discusses the critical aspects of maritime personnel training and certification standards. It addresses current issues, problems, and concerns regarding maritime labor, the implementation of international standards such as IMO/ILO conventions, and how consensus standards can provide solutions. Focused on developing and implementing regulations and policies aligned with the IMO STCW Convention requirements, it also highlights training for emerging maritime technologies and existing gaps in U.S. and international noise and lighting standards.

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Training and Certification Standards Opportunities

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  1. Training and Certification Standards Opportunities Office of Operating and Environmental Standards Ms. Mayte Medina, Chief Maritime Personnel Qualifications Division ASTM (F25) -- May 7, 2014

  2. Discussion Topics • What we do and how we do it • Issues we are working on • Problems/Concerns we have with these issues • How consensus standards can help resolve those problems

  3. What do we do? • Maritime Personnel Qualifications • Training standards • Certification standards • Maritime Labor issues • Maritime Labor Convention 2006

  4. How do we get the work done? • International standards – IMO/ILO • Conventions (mandatory) • Guidance (non-mandatory) • Domestic standards – laws, regulations & policies • CFRs • Advisory Committee - MERPAC

  5. Our Projects • Developing and implementing regulations and policies for: • IMO STCW Convention requirements • Changes to domestic credentials • MLC 2006 requirements

  6. IMO STCW Convention requirements • Issue – No model training program/courses in compliance with the requirements applicable to the U.S. • ASTM Standard • Model training program for on board training • Model training courses • Certification in compliance with standard

  7. IMO STCW Convention requirements • Issue – Requirements for a Quality Standard System (QSS) applicable to course providers • ASTM Standard • Model QSS applicable to small institutions

  8. Training for Emerging Maritime Technologies • Issue – Emerging Maritime Technologies often create the need for added training • ASTM Standard • Develop training standard • Competence tables • Assessment criteria

  9. MLC 2006 requirements • Issue • Gaps in existing U.S. and international standards for noise and vibration • No U.S. lighting standard • ASTM Standard • Standards for noise, vibration and lighting • Certification in compliance with the standard

  10. Questions?

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